The Dale Jr. Download

Amy Earnhardt and Dale Earnhardt Jr. are back in the studio for another Bless Your ‘Hardt and this week we’re covering it all, from theme party chaos to the end of an internet era. Amy’s got a spicy party idea that sends Dale into a story about the wildest places people have ever wanted an autograph (yes, it’s exactly what you think). Then we pour one out for AOL dial-up because watching something be born and die in our lifetime is...

Dale Earnhardt Jr. gets a true look into the inner workings of NASCAR when he sits down with longtime crew chief and official Robin Pemberton. The two discuss Robin's early days working with legends like Richard Petty, Bobby Allison, Mark Martin & Rusty Wallace. They also go into detail on his time as NASCAR's VP of Competition, which involved MWR's controversial "Spingate," creating the modern-day NASCAR Playoff format, and much m...

Dale Earnhardt Jr. is fresh off a weekend in New York, and he’s back on Dirty Air with TJ Majors to unpack all the chaos from Watkins Glen. They’re hitting every big headline, including:

• Is it time to kill overtime finishes in Trucks & Xfinity?
• Connor Zilisch vs. SVG — who was in the right?
• Austin Hill comes back and makes noise
• Brad Keselowski’s not happy with Carson Hocevar
• Why Chris Gabehart might be Ty Gibbs’ secret weapon
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Dale Jr. and Amy are back with a week full of stories you could not make up. Why is Isla walking around like a pirate and talking in slang? Producer Travis admits to his childhood dance lessons, Dale is on a mission to buy Amy a new swimsuit, and we finally learn what “Jiffy Foot” means. Oh, and yes, Dale really did run barefoot down the street chasing a garbage truck.

This week’s game puts their relationship to the test: is it just...

Dale Jr. sits down with IndyCar’s most controversial wildcard, Santino Ferrucci. From Formula One fallout to Indy 500 unfinished business, feuds with teammates, and a long-running beef with Conor Daly, nothing’s off the table.

They get into Santino’s wild racing journey – from European prodigy to double-bird moments in NASCAR, plus his mission to rewrite the narrative and prove he belongs. He’s not your typical driver… and that migh...

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...