Dale Earnhardt Jr. welcomes former Cup Series driver & 1978 Karting World Champion Lake Speed to the studio to learn about his path from karts to Cup. Without the support of his parents, Lake had to chase the racing dream on his own, and started a karting business out of his house to fuel the fire. After finding success stateside, Lake ventured to Europe to pursue the ultimate achievement in karting: The World Championships. After a few embarrassing first attempts at racing internationally, Lake finally won it all in 1978, beating future F1 Champion Ayrton Senna. After achieving the highest honor in the karting world, Lake shares why he wanted to move to NASCAR, and looks back at the moment he busted his ass in his first handful of laps in a Cup car. Lake opens up on his deep connection to faith, and how he learned to trust the inner voice in his head. Once he started trusting that voice, everything changed for him, and he went on to deliver an impressive second-place finish in the Daytona 500 and a win at Darlington several years later. Dale & Lake closed out the interview by discussing his relief efforts following Davey Allison’s passing, his fight with Michael Waltrip, and his experience working with the Motor Racing Outreach. Even at 77 years old, Lake still races. That alone should tell you this is a conversation you have to hear. THE PODCASTS YOU LOVE. THE MERCH YOU NEED. Get it all here: https://shop.dirtymomedia.com/ Chapters: 00:00 The Journey Begins: Lake Speed's Early Days 02:59 From Karting to Championship: The Rise of a Champion 06:03 Overcoming Challenges: The Road to Success 08:50 Faith and Family: The Foundation of a Racer 11:59 The World Championship Experience: A Turning Point 14:58 The Transition to NASCAR: New Beginnings 17:59 Reflections on Racing: Lessons Learned 21:02 Legacy and Impact: Lake Speed's Influence on Racing 43:28 The Learning Curve of Racing 46:03 Overcoming Early Setbacks 52:14 The Search for New Challenges 54:11 Finding the Right Car 56:15 Building a Competitive Team 01:00:25 The Transition to Raymok 01:07:02 A Life-Changing Decision 01:12:04 God's Plan in Racing 01:19:22 The Journey to Victory at Darlington 01:25:01 The Importance of Teamwork 01:29:12 The Call to Fill In for Davey 01:32:55 Racing Challenges and Triumphs 01:37:18 Memorable Moments in Racing 01:40:10 Return to Karting and New Adventures 01:43:06 Transitioning from Racing to Life Beyond 01:46:54 Letting Go of the Past 01:52:32 The Birth of Motor Racing Outreach 01:57:30 The Impact of MRO on the Racing Community Follow Dirty Mo Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DirtyMoMedia Twitter: https://twitter.com/DirtyMoMedia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dirtymomedia TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dirtymomedia_ All About Dirty Mo Media: https://www.dirtymomedia.com

Dale Earnhardt Jr. welcomes longtime NASCAR Cup crew and car chief Tony Gibson to the Download to learn about his path from the short tracks of the Southeast to stock car glory. Growing up in a racing household, in the shadows of Daytona International Speedway, Tony began working on his father Bo Gibson’s cars at an early age. Tony’s older brothers Mark and Pepe also began racing at local strongholds like New Smyrna and Jacksonville and found lots of success at the late model level. Tony explains that Mark’s career advancing into the ARCA and Busch Grand National ranks is what helped get his foot in the door of the NASCAR world. And before long he moved from his family home in Florida to North Carolina to work with Norman Negre -- It was there that Tony made Alan Kulwicki’s acquaintance. Eventually he would follow Alan, from renting part of the Negre shop, to his own AK Racing outfit, where he’d work for several years. Tony talks about the challenges of working with Alan and the major triumph of winning the 1992 NASCAR Cup Championship as an independent team. He also opens up about the tragic plane crash that claimed Alan’s life and how it changed the culture of the team and NASCAR garage forever. Tony would leave for Georgia, working with Bill Elliott for a time before reuniting with Ray Evernham at Hendrick Motorsports at the famed 24 team. Dale and Tony also discuss his years spent at Dale Earnhardt Inc., Stewart-Haas Racing and his current position at HMS working at Hendrick Tech Solutions. Chapters 02:56 Family Legacy and Racing History 05:52 Growing Up in Daytona 17:58 The Move to North Carolina 20:59 Working with Norman Negre 24:11 The Journey with Alan Kulwicki 32:26 The Tension Between Ray and Alan 34:52 Alan's Journey in NASCAR 37:30 Alan's Leadership Style and Team Dynamics 40:57 Overcoming Challenges in the Championship Season 56:27 Navigating Life After Alan's Tragedy 01:05:35 The Evolution of a Crew Chief 01:10:47 Innovative Strategies in Racing 01:17:36 Transitioning Teams: From DEI to SHR 01:30:54 The Emotional Highs of Winning 01:35:55 Finding Fulfillment Beyond the Track THE PODCASTS YOU LOVE. THE MERCH YOU NEED. Get it all here: https://shop.dirtymomedia.com/ Follow Dirty Mo Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DirtyMoMedia Twitter: https://twitter.com/DirtyMoMedia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dirtymomedia TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dirtymomedia_ All About Dirty Mo Media: https://www.dirtymomedia.com

Josh Berry’s first Cup Series win was an unforgettable moment—and Dale Jr. was so nervous, he couldn’t even watch! Josh and Dale break down the intense final laps, what it meant to win for the Wood Brothers, and the deep connection between their careers. From battling Daniel Suárez to soaking in the moment in Victory Lane, Josh shares what it was like winning at Las Vegas. THE PODCASTS YOU LOVE. THE MERCH YOU NEED. Get it all here: https://shop.dirtymomedia.com/ Follow Dirty Mo Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DirtyMoMedia Twitter: https://twitter.com/DirtyMoMedia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dirtymomedia TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dirtymomedia_ All About Dirty Mo Media: https://www.dirtymomedia.com

Dale Earnhardt Jr. rolls into the studio feeling extra prideful this week, as longtime JR Motorsports driver Josh Berry scored his first NASCAR Cup victory in Las Vegas. He and co-host TJ Majors sit down to unpack the exciting weekend in Sin City and more: • A need for more practice • Josh Berry joins Dale in the studio to talk about his first career Cup win • Las Vegas is looking slick • Pitting outside the box • Over and underachievers so far • Championship winner Justin Allgaier races differently Chapters: 09:05 - The Importance of Practice for Drivers 12:01 - Josh Berry's Journey to Victory 14:55 - Celebrating Wins and Embracing the Moment 42:46 - Embracing New Opportunities with Wood Brothers 45:35 - The Journey of Team Dynamics and Growth 01:11:50 - Drivers Under Pressure: Performance and Expectations 01:18:34 - Spotters and Their Role in Race Success 01:24:31 - Justin's Growth and Championship Potential 01:30:17 - Ask Jr. THE PODCASTS YOU LOVE. THE MERCH YOU NEED. Get it all here: https://shop.dirtymomedia.com/ Follow Dirty Mo Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DirtyMoMedia Twitter: https://twitter.com/DirtyMoMedia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dirtymomedia TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dirtymomedia_ All About Dirty Mo Media: https://www.dirtymomedia.com

Rivalries in racing are nothing new, but some battles go far beyond the track. In this emotional and revealing conversation, Dale Jr. and Carl Edwards reflect on their intense on-track battles in the NASCAR Cup Series, heated text exchanges, and the moment they realized their history was more connected than they ever knew. From unexpected family ties to the lessons learned from competition, this discussion is about more than just racing—it’s about growth, understanding, and the power of perspective. Dirty Mo Media is launching a new e-commerce merch line! They’ve got some awesome Dale Jr. Download merch on the site. Visit shop.dirtymomedia.com to check out all the new stuff. Follow Dirty Mo Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DirtyMoMedia Twitter: https://twitter.com/DirtyMoMedia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dirtymomedia TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dirtymomedia_ All About Dirty Mo Media: https://www.dirtymomedia.com

Carl Edwards finally breaks his silence on the controversial caution at Homestead that may have cost him a championship—ultimately leading to his shocking exit from NASCAR. Dale Jr. doesn’t hold back as he recalls watching the moment unfold, saying it could have been the breaking point for Edwards’ career. Carl gets raw about what was going through his mind that night, the role NASCAR’s questionable cautions played, and the deeper realization that changed the course of his life. THE PODCASTS YOU LOVE. THE MERCH YOU NEED. Get it all here: https://shop.dirtymomedia.com/ Follow Dirty Mo Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DirtyMoMedia Twitter: https://twitter.com/DirtyMoMedia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dirtymomedia TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dirtymomedia_ All About Dirty Mo Media: https://www.dirtymomedia.com