Dale’s on vacation this week, so we’re throwing it back to a DJD Classic from 2021 with long-time crew chief, car owner, and broadcaster Andy Petree. This conversation is filled with epic tales about Petree’s rich history, innovative practices in the sport, and what life was really like as Dale Earnhardt’s Crew Chief.

Petree’s path then paired him with Benny and Phil Parsons. Hear what tricks he had up his sleeve when he won his first Cup race as a crew chief with Phil in 1988. Andy was Harry Gant’s crew chief when he won four races in a row in 1991. Find out how the car was built differently than most. Hear what competitive advantages Gant had and the rulebook loopholes Petree attacked. Then, Petree goes into detail about his transition to taking the ‘premiere crew chief job in the sport’ for Dale Earnhardt at Richard Childress Racing. Find out how the first meeting with Dale and Childress went and the buzzword that motivated the trio. Once at RCR, Andy shares the reaction from the team seeing him walk in and the resistance he initially faced.

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It’s a special edition of Dirty Air this week as Brad Keselowski fills in for Dale Earnhardt Jr. while he’s on vacation. He joins co-host TJ Majors to share some stories and break down the action from this past weekend in Phoenix:

• More horsepower equals more stress on tires
• Brad shares a story about young Ryan Blaney at Phoenix
• Getting called to the NASCAR hauler...
• Justin Marks deserves credit for what he saw in SVG
• Who is in points trouble so far in 2026?
• Brad is a big advocate for this new format
• Cleetus McFarland is making us look at NASCAR’s approval process, again...

Plus, a "best-of" edition of Ask Jr.

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Buckle up, it's time to go for a ride on the Dirty Thirty Express! In just 30 mins, you'll see, hear, and feel the very best Dirty Mo Media has to offer from this week. This one is locked, loaded, and ready to rip.

Dale Jr. starts us off with a conversation around the NOAPS driver making a lot of waves recently: Corey Day. He describes the conversation he had with the young racer, how the team dynamics work between JRM and Hendrick Motorsports, and what he sees happening moving forward with Day.

Next up, Denny Hamlin talks about the wreck he didn't realize he caused, which resulted in Connor Zilisch going for (another) spin in COTA's turn one. He goes on to praise the driver of the No. 88 and says SVG might not have it so easy on the road courses this year, thanks to his new teammate.

In another supercharged segment, Karsyn Elledge describes her point of view from the volatile CARS Tour victory lane. The short track racing world took notice of the moment and learned a valuable lesson: you DON'T mess with the Elledge sisters.

Over on Bless Your 'Hardt this week, Dale tells Amy the full story behind Isla saying her first cuss word — and how a small part of him felt so proud. This is a story you're going to want to catch.

Lastly, the internet's favorite mullet-having, sleeveless shirt-wearing, helicopter-flying personality stopped by the Arby's studio to talk about his new RCR deal. In this segment, he discusses the noise from the haters, his fans, and what he hopes to accomplish racing in the O'Reilly Auto Parts series.

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On this episode of Bless Your ‘Hardt, Dale and Amy dive into the little things in life that somehow turn into big debates. From the phrase “I’m just saying” and whether it softens a comment or just makes it more annoying, to the Drink of the Week presented by High Rock Vodka, sparking a discussion about lychee and herbs in drinks. Amy also recaps a trip to the beach house that turned into a series of funny parenting moments and restaurant adventures with the girls (be for real… who is still putting gum under the table?!).

Later, Dale admits he’s been completely consumed by organizing his old trading cards from the late ’80s and early ’90s, proving once again how quickly a hobby can turn into an all-out project. The conversation bounces from kids discovering video games and birthday party chaos to the many spellings of common names and a surprisingly serious debate about how to spell “I’m’ll”… or is it “imol”? A poll may be needed to settle this one.

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Dale Earnhardt Jr. welcomes Cleetus McFarland back to the Download on the heels of his polarizing NASCAR Trucks Series debut. The beloved YouTube-content creator and part-time ARCA competitor joins the show to share some big news: he’s moving up in the world of stock car racing. McFarland explains that he recently received an offer to join Richard Childress Racing for select O’Reilly Auto Parts Series starts over the next two seasons. The team is eager to work with McFarland to help give him proper seat-time experience and training to help unlock the racer he has shown glimpses of being. He will take his next step at an upcoming test at Rockingham before making his series debut at the track on April 4th.

Cleetus recently garnered negative attention when he crashed out early from his Trucks series debut at Daytona, a move brought on by a lack of experience and lap time. Dale Jr. explains that while he is moving quickly into his racing career, the incident has happened to even veteran racers such as himself. He goes on to reassure Cleetus that the training and education he’ll receive at RCR will expedite his growth as a racer, giving him information he’d never be able to gain in the ARCA ranks. The guys also discuss the inherent danger that comes along with Cleetus’ stunt work, the prospect of going late model racing, and even share a little liver mush snack.

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The first road course weekend of the NASCAR season is in the books, and Dale Earnhardt Jr. is back for a new episode of Dirty Air. He joins co-host TJ Majors to break down all of the action from COTA and St. Petersburg:

• Dale is back into trading cards
• Tyler Reddick is looking like a championship favorite
• Contenders are already in points holes
• Carson Hocevar finally gets checked
• Corey Day is learning the hard way
• Teammates should be assets, not competition
• COTA race winner Tyler Reddick joins the show

During the Ask Jr. portion of the episode, listeners sent in questions regarding:

• Living without beer or video games
• Does Dale bring his firesuit to races just in case?
• Has TJ’s cool shirt ever failed?
• Dale’s niece's recent victory lane dust-up in the CARS Tour
• Smashing Pumpkins or Pearl Jam?
• Ranking the forms of potatoes

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How have two weekends of the NASCAR season already passed us by? It feels like time is flying at the speed of sound, and that's why this power-packed 30 minutes has the very best from Dirty Mo Media's week of shows following the race in Atlanta — so you can catch up on all the action.

Dale Jr. kicks us off with a conversation surrounding the storm that blew through Atlanta, known as Hurricane Hocevar. He and TJ discuss what payback looks like and Hocevar's role in the sport, which is much more important than you might think.

Next up, Dario Franchitti was supposed to join us in the Arby's studio, but the snow up north forced him to call in; however, the distance didn't keep this episode from being an instant classic. We pick up with him here about his friendship with Jimmie Johnson, and how his Truck ride with Tricon for St. Petersburg came together.

Get the bathtubs ready, Blaney fans, Ryan dropped in to Door Bumper Clear, where we learned about his pet llama's daring escape and the unconventional ways he's taking care of that sweet 'stache he's sporting.

Remember that Hocevar guy we talked about earlier? Well, he and Jeff Gluck talk about the waves he's making in the Cup Series in one of our newest shows, The Gluckcast, dropping every Thursday on the Teardown's podcast feeds. You'll want to hear how he feels about his driving style, sending apology texts, and how he feels about his nickname.

That's all we have for you this time! We'll see you next week for another turbocharged episode. 

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Why did Dale decide to bring an Xbox on a cruise ship - and how did Amy react when she found out? Dale details how he turns grocery pick-up into an in-store experience, and why he's so selective about his grapes. They also relive past childhood meals, recounting what else they grew up eating and how they try to instill good eating habits with their girls. Plus, why is Amy not allowed to go on a fun trip once Dale's already left for one? 

In #Ask Amy, they discuss what events they dread experiencing with their kids one day, and what fashion trend they've regretted adopting. 

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Dale Earnhardt Jr. sits down with one of the most accomplished open-wheel racers in history, three-time Indianapolis 500 winner Dario Franchitti. After elevating through the karting ranks of Scotland and taking on the lower formula divisions in Europe, Dario set his sights on the US racing scene, specifically the Championship Auto Racing Teams series. Once stateside, Dario explains his journey wasn’t easy, and he initially struggled until joining Barry Green’s organization. Dario would have a breakout year in 2007, winning his first Indianapolis 500 and the IndyCar Series championship, but through all the success, he felt his motivation waning, and he was ready for the next challenge.

The next challenge came in an unlikely form: NASCAR. Through a deal with Chip Ganassi, Dario would plunge into the world of stock car racing with both feet, taking on the Cup grid in 2008 full-time. The endeavor would be ill-fated, and before long, Dario was back behind the wheel of an IndyCar, where he began a dynasty championship run. This incredible in-depth interview dives deep into the heartbreak of losing loved ones in motorsports, the severity of head injuries, and the difficulty of walking away from competitive racing.

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Dale Earnhardt Jr. is back in the studio after a thrilling weekend in Atlanta for a new edition of Dirty Air. He joins co-host TJ Majors to unpack the high-banks thrills and more:

• Atlanta continues to be the best ticket of the year
• Carson Hocevar continues to disrupt
• Sheldon Creed finally breaks through
• JR Motorsports day at Atlanta
• Lee Pulliam gets his shot in the O’Reilly Series
• NASCourt is back in session

During the Ask Jr. portion of the episode, listeners sent in questions regarding:

• Dale’s new 3D printer
• If you could shoot a liquid out of each fingertip, which five would you choose?
• Which former Cup driver would Dale like to see compete in a one-off?
• Which tracks would Dale like to see on iRacing?
• Keelan Harvick’s new Toyota Development deal

Plus, in the Dirty Mo Dough segment, the guys discuss if it’s worth betting on SVG this weekend and if the books have it wrong with Zilisch’s odds. And, who are some possible top-10 bets?

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The post-Daytona 500 blues can hit you hard if you aren't careful, and a little dose of Dirty Mo Media will clear that right up. Welcome back to Dirty Thirty, also known as the most action-packed half hour of your week, and this week is loaded with content from FIVE of our DMM shows - so here we go!

We start off with Dale Jr. discussing one of his favorite topics - how to reduce drag at Daytona. Get them guys back to having to worry about handlin', man! He and TJ discuss the relationship between off-throttle time and seconds saved on pit road. Dale describes exactly what he wants to see happen with cars at plate tracks, but his fix might not be exactly what you'd expect.

Following that, Denny Hamlin discusses the wreck heard round the racing world this weekend, where Justin Allgaier took 100% of the blame. Denny describes how it went down and owns up to being responsible in some sense. Denny masterfully breaks down the moments leading up to The Big One, like only he can.

You know we can't have a week full of hot takes without hearing from the gang at Door Bumper Clear. They tee up and tee off on the approval process for the top-3 series of stock car racing after watching what seemed to be Cleetus McFarland & Natalie Decker get caught up in avoidable wrecks over the weekend. If you like a fired-up Tommy Baldwin, this part is a must listen.

We come out of turn 4 and head to the finish line, where the most viral moment of the week had to be addressed ... did Amy really tell Dale Jr. he should run the Daytona 500 next year? In Bless Your 'Hardt, Dale & Amy talk about how that comment came about, how it caught fire on social, and what the reality really is about Dale making a return to the Great American Race.

That's it for this week, but there's no telling where we might find ourselves next time on Dirty Thirty. See you next time!

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