The Dale Jr. Download

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...

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 Se...

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 lear...

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 Hoce...

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 fu...

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 was...

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...

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. G...

Dale’s dipping his toe into the world of sports trading cards… and Amy’s already bracing for a full-blown obsession. The Drink of the Week doesn’t win Dale over (unless it’s extra dirty), and a new slang term making the rounds in their friend group sparks some unexpected self-reflection, and maybe calls a few people out. They also address the 2027 Daytona 500 rumors and recap their Disney Cruise,...

Dale Earnhardt Jr. gets an in-depth look into the world of professional gaming as he sits down with renowned Madden NFL player Civil. Born Kenny Cox in Michigan, Civil began playing Madden at age 16 and quickly rose to prominence after winning some highly publicized tournaments. His road forward wasn’t clear, though, and for a time, he began working at FedEx while attending college, pursuing a deg...

The Daytona 500 is in the books, and Dale Earnhardt Jr. is back in the studio for a new edition of Dirty Air. He joins co-host TJ Majors to discuss all the major happenings from the Great American Race: Justin Allgaier and JR Motorsports’ Daytona 500 effort Having nothing to lose by trying to lead NASCAR is on the right track as an industry this year We need to do something about fuel-saving Riley...

Speedweek is finally upon us! The NASCAR world is running at full throttle ahead of The Great American Race, and this week's Dirty Thirty is no different. It's another supercharged episode, where you only need 30-mins to catch up on all the action. Dale Jr. starts us off with his take on racing at the plate tracks, with fuel-saving strategies being the hot topic heading into the Daytona 500. He an...

Dale Jr. is joined by Jeff Gluck and Freddie Kraft for a LIVE recording of the Dale Jr. Download from the FanZone in Daytona! Jeff Gordon joins the stage first to congratulate JR Motorsports on making their second Daytona 500, tell a few Dale Sr. stories, and give his thoughts on the Chase format. Then Ryan Blaney stops by and gives all the details about his magnificent mustache and what his bosse...

Dale Earnhardt Jr. sits down with a pillar of the short track racing community this week, longtime racer and chassis builder Jay Hedgecock. After growing up in a family with rich NASCAR history and attending the local modified race shops with his father, Jay entered the racing world himself, racing a micro midget that he dug out of his uncle’s junkyard. The work he’d do to get the midget back into...

It’s finally Daytona week and Dale Earnhardt Jr. is in the studio for a new episode Dirty Air before heading south. He joins co-host TJ Majors to discuss the storylines of the week: What to do about restrictor-plate fuel saving? The future of the Clash The most anticipated NASCAR events of 2026 Kaulig Racing kicks off their first year with Dodge RAM Expectations for Connor Zilisch’s rookie year Ca...

It's beginning to look a lot like RACE SEASON! We are back in the swing of things, which means you have a Dirty Thirty coming your way, where we bring you the best, funniest, and most engaging parts of this week's shows in a supercharged 30-minute episode. To kick us off, Kelley Earnhardt Miller sits down with Marcus Smith to discuss the highly celebrated decision to swap out the ROVAL this fall f...

Snowmageddon hit North Carolina hard last weekend, and Amy is ready for the snow to go away, while Dale is enjoying everything being closed. Meanwhile, their dog Gus isn’t quite sure how to navigate walking on ice. Thanks to their “Drink of the Week”, Dale learned what “Galentines Day” is. Dale and Amy’s donkeys got loose during the storm, and Dale had to play cowboy to corral them, which had Amy...

As Dale Earnhardt Jr. begins a new season of the Download, he welcomes longtime Richard Childress Racing employee Danny Lawrence into the studio for an in-depth look at the past. Having recently celebrated his 40th anniversary with RCR, Danny currently holds the post as vice president of the team’s technical alliances and director of their O’Reilly Auto Parts Series program. He first came into the...

Kelley Earnhardt Miller is filling in for Dale Jr. and is joined by the President of Speedway Motorsports Inc., Marcus Smith, to discuss a number of changes to the NASCAR landscape for 2026: The Charlotte ROVAL is gone … for now The differences between preparing for a ROVAL race vs. the traditional Charlotte oval North Wilkesboro gets its points race in 2026 The All-Star race moves to Dover The He...

Amy is back from a much-needed girls’ trip, and Dale got a passing grade for keeping things under control back at home. A winter storm is coming, and once again, people are buying up all the toilet paper. The question is why, though. Dale and Amy’s daughter, Nicole, finds being kind boring. Spring Break is around the corner, but Dale isn’t exactly thrilled about their plans. Plus, both Dale and pr...

After taking part in a monumental NASCAR press conference, Dale Earnhardt Jr. kicks off 2026 with a brand-new edition of Dirty Air. He joins co-host TJ Majors to discuss the major overhaul of the NASCAR Championship points format and more: Reflecting on a tragic off-season The new points format is here The Chase for the Championship will reignite fans’ passion for racing Drivers will need to put t...

No team in NASCAR has achieved the same level of success as Hendrick Motorsports. In this DJD Classic, which originally aired 9/23/19, Dale Earnhardt Jr. and his former boss, Rick Hendrick, sit down for an in-depth discussion about Rick's origins in motorsports, how he built up NASCAR's winningest team, and his plans for sustaining excellence in the future. Hear Rick recount the famous rental car...

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 ef...

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 ap...

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 Wilso...