The Dale Jr. Download

Dale Earnhardt Jr. calls in from the beach for a brand new edition of Dirty Air. He joins co-host TJ Majors to unpack all the major storylines from NASCAR’s weekend in Iowa:

• Reaching out to Rod Osterlund
• CARS Tour crown jewel
• Kaden Honeycutt is released by Niece Motorsports
• Connor Zilisch has an on-track incident with Justin Allgaier
• The Next Gen car continues to struggle

During the Ask Jr. segment of the episode, listeners wro...

Amy Earnhardt and Dale Earnhardt Jr. are back in the Dirty Mo Studio for another episode of Bless Your ‘Hardt. On today’s show, Amy and Dale talk about back-to-school shopping for Isla and Nicole, and we reminisce about school supplies in the '80s and '90s. Then, Amy shares how Nicole managed to get gum stuck in her hair, Dale recalls a time as a teenager when he stole cigarettes, and tells us why he’s super into inspiring quotes n...

Dale Earnhardt Jr. sits down with Ryan Preece, driver of the RFK Racing 60 Cup car, on this episode of the Download. They talk about Ryan's authentic path to the Cup Series, his 2025 race for the Playoffs, what it's like to flip in a car, and much more.

After growing up in a racing family in Connecticut, Ryan ventured into his racing career through quarter midgets and micro sprints. After experiencing early success, he took a chance...

Dale Earnhardt Jr. returns to the studio after a historic weekend in Indianapolis for another edition of Dirty Air. He joins co-host TJ Majors to unpack all of the major storylines from NASCAR’s latest trip to the Brickyard:

• There’s nothing new about dirty air at the Brickyard
• Race winner Bubba Wallace joins the show
• Moving off the Playoffs bubble with a win
• The Next Gen car struggles on one groove
• Let’s rewind the tape on the 1980 ...

Amy Earnhardt and Dale Earnhardt Jr. are back for another episode of Bless Your ‘Hardt. Dale and Amy are still at the beach, and they have plenty of stories to share. First, Dale has been trying to get a handle on the house’s wasp problem, and Amy has even stepped in to see if she can’t corral them. Second, the kids have a new bounce house to play with, and it’s so much better than the old one; Dale and Amy have tried it out! Lastl...

Dale Earnhardt Jr. reunites with an old friend from a different world, longtime PGA competitor Boo Weekley. For those who don’t know Boo, he’s a world-class storyteller and one hell of a golfer. If you don’t know Boo, you’ll be a fan of his after this episode. From his legendary porta-potty story to the time he once fought an orangutan, it’s safe to say you’ll be entertained during this one.  

After establishing himself as one of th...

Dale Earnhardt Jr. is back in the studio after a weather-filled weekend in Delaware. He joins co-host TJ Majors to break down all the NASCAR action from Dover:

• Dirty air and asphalt don’t mix
• Denny Hamlin continues to impress
• Kyle Larson looks back in form
• Chase Briscoe is looking promising in the 19
• Chase Elliott has to be happy with the speed he showed at Dover
• The Playoff bubble picture is ever changing
• Race winner Denny Hamlin jo...

Amy Earnhardt and Dale Earnhardt Jr. are back for another episode of Bless Your ‘Hardt. On today’s show, Amy and Dale discuss what date is the appropriate date to have a “sleepover”, they recap their recent trip to Sonoma, and Dale found a snake in the garage…or did he? Plus, a fun #AskAmy segment where Amy answers if she’s ever peed in the pool on vacation, how early is too early to call someone in the morning, and which NASCAR dr...

Dale Earnhardt Jr welcomes in his father's championship-winning crew chief Doug Richert for a special edition of the Dale Jr Download. On the heels of the Becoming Earnhardt: 1980 series, the two dive into Dale Earnhardt's sophomore season & first Cup Championship. Doug was only 20 years old at the time, but he has plenty of stories to tell. 

Doug's relationship with Dale Earnhardt went beyond the race track, as he shares stories of...

Dale Earnhardt Jr. returns from Wine Country for a brand-new episode of Dirty Air. He joins co-host TJ Majors to unpack everything that went down when NASCAR took over Sonoma:

• Dale has been staying up LATE
• The TNT broadcast made a lot of progress in Sonoma
• Was Ty Gibbs’ move on pit road intentional?
• Josh Berry may have gotten revenge on Erik Jones
• Ross Chastain and Daniel Suarez have an on-track incident
• Is Kyle Larson in a slump?
• Rac...

Dale Earnhardt and Cale Yarborough surely won’t be exchanging Christmas cards in 1980. The three-time champion has had quite enough of the overzealous sophomore from Kannapolis, but as the season comes to a close, he continues to stand in the way of crown number four for Cale and the Junior Johnson team. Dale and the Osterlund team are going to have a difficult day in Atlanta, and his late race effort to gain his lap back will brin...

Dale & Amy Earnhardt are back in the studio this week for another episode of Bless Your 'Hardt! The two recap their 4th of July weekend in South Carolina, where they discuss the current state of their golf cart, the annual Independence Day parade, and how Dale gets the vacation blues when leaving to work the NASCAR race in Chicago. But first, Amy has a story about Isla and her "crush" at the pool.

After that, we play a new game call...

Dale Earnhardt Jr. sits down with one of the most polarizing figures in the NASCAR Cup garage, Carson Hocevar, on this week’s episode of the Dale Jr. Download. Carson has become known for his unique approach to Cup stardom, be it weird hats or streaming on iRacing during rain delays. He fills Dale in on what drives this approach, specifically how he managed to get an iRacing rig onto the Spire Motorsports hauler, and how he has eve...

Dale Earnhardt Jr. returns from the Windy City for another fresh edition of Dirty Air. He joins co-host TJ Majors to discuss NASCAR’s latest trip to the streets of Chicago and all the latest storylines in the world of stock car racing:

• Who is actually complaining about racing in Chicago?
• TNT broadcasting struggles
• What does the future hold for the Chicago Street Race?
• Shane Van Gisbergen and Connor Zilisch’s last lap battle
• Joey Log...

Dale Earnhardt has been leading the NASCAR Cup season points for most of 1980, but it hasn’t been smooth sailing. In fact, stock car legends Richard Petty, Bobby Allison, and Cale Yarborough have all been within striking distance at one point or another, but attrition has kept the field even. Engine failures, crashes, injuries, and team disharmony have plagued everyone in the Cup garage, and it appears the 1980 crown will come down...

Amy Earnhardt and Dale Earnhardt Jr. are back for another episode on Bless Your ‘Hardt. Amy and Dale are recording from the beach today, and this week has been full of surprise adulting moments. First, they managed to tame the courageous battle against poop in the pool…twice. Dale learned how to navigate the treacherous waters of a potential gas leak, and we played a fun game called “Name That Guy Thing.” Plus, we have Ask Amy and ...

It’s a trip down memory lane this week as Dale Earnhardt Jr. sits down with his long-time best friend Josh Snider on the Dale Jr. Download. Josh is one of the original "Dirty Mo Posse" members and has a brand on his arm to prove it. It's an episode of never-before-told stories from their young and wild days.

The guys originally met at a mutual friend’s party in the late 90s and soon after became inseparable. The two shared a double-...

Dale Earnhardt Jr. is back behind the mic for another episode of Dirty Air. He joins his co-host, TJ Majors, remotely to catch up after the electrifying race at Atlanta over the weekend:

• Transitioning from Prime to TNT
• Atlanta just needed to be repaved, not reconfigured
• Classifying Atlanta’s racing style
• Lifting in the corners makes for great racing
• Atlanta regular season finale?
• Being selfish wins races

Race winner Chase Elliott...

Imagine being a sophomore, leading the NASCAR points with Richard Petty, Darrell Waltrip and Cale Yarborough breathing down your neck. That was Dale Earnhardt’s reality in May of 1980. He and the Osterlund Team are fresh off back-to-back wins in hot pursuit of more trophies, but the competition is heating up. The young outfit gets a lesson in stock car excellence from Buddy Baker and Waddell Wilson, as Dale has a rematch with the G...