The Dale Jr. Download

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...

Dale and Amy are back after a successful trip to Pocono over the weekend and are now enjoying the beach. After telling people last week about losing her phone, fans responded with places they’ve lost their phone. Dale and Amy took the girls to Pocono with them over the weekend and enjoyed a trip to Hersheypark. The weekend was capped off with a win for Dale as the crew chief for Connor Zilisch. Who created the phrase “Yacht Rock”?

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Dale Earnhardt Jr. welcomes in NASCAR Cup Series driver Daniel Suarez for the first time on the Dale Jr. Download to discuss his historic win in Mexico, what his future holds, and how he rises to pressure-packed moments. 

After one of the most meaningful wins of his career, Dale Jr. and Daniel Suarez sit down to discuss Daniel’s Mexico race weekend experience. He shares what it was like to have 90% of the fans in the stands cheering...

Dale Earnhardt Jr. returns from the pit box to the studio for a new episode of Dirty Air. After making his debut as a NASCAR Xfinity Series crew chief and helping Connor Zilisch find Victory Lane, Connor joins Dale as a special co-host to relive their remarkable weekend:

• Dale Jr. wins in his crew chiefing debut with Connor Zilisch and the 88-team
• Practice and preparation makes perfect
• How did Connor react to the news that Dale wou...

It’s February of 1980, and Dale Earnhardt is hungry to return to victory lane. The Osterlund-2 car hasn't brought home a win since David Pearson filled in for Dale at the Southern 500 the previous year. Plus, with a new contract and sponsorship comes expectations, so needless to say, he’s eager to hold up his end of the bargain. Thankfully, he won’t have to wait long, as he overcomes adversity at Atlanta for his first speedway win ...

Amy Earnhardt and Dale Earnhardt Jr. are back in studio this week for another episode of Bless Your ‘Hardt. We kick off today’s show with Dale recapping his trip to Mexico City for the Cup race. Dale was impressed with two things while in Mexico City, and they’re not what you’re expecting. Next, Amy tells us about her spontaneous trip to Las Vegas with Tim Dugger’s wife and let’s just say, Amy found her phone safe and sound. Plus, ...

Dale Earnhardt Jr. spends a little extra time with his Amazon Prime broadcast booth partners Adam Alexander and Steve Letarte on this week’s episode of the Dale Jr. Download. After an adventurous trip to Mexico City this past weekend, the three had a lot of notes to compare on their respective experiences. The guys marveled at the state-of-the-art Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez facility and how the stadium section provided a unique, ...

Dale Earnhardt Jr. made the epic journey home from Mexico City, and he’s back for a new edition of Dirty Air. He joins co-host TJ Majors to chat about his journey abroad for the NASCAR Cup race and more:

• Impressions of Mexico City
• The track challenges of Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez
• Cup schedule change rumors
• Travel logistics were difficult
• The old NASCAR vs the new
• Championship format suggestions

Race winner Shane Van Gisbergen ...

With the scene set, it’s off to the races in 1980. The NASCAR Cup Series heads out to Riverside, California, to begin the season, and sophomore Dale Earnhardt is hoping to improve his road course performance. He will, in fact, finish runner-up to Darrell Waltrip, who, after a narrow loss in the 1979 points race, is regarded as a championship favorite for this year. Dale caps his successful West Coast trip off with a new season spon...