Podcast appearances and mentions of Kurt Busch

Dale Earnhardt Jr. welcomes longtime NASCAR Cup crew and car chief Tony Gibson to the Download to learn about his path from the short tracks of the Southeast to stock car glory. Growing up in a racing household, in the shadows of Daytona International Speedway, Tony began working on his father Bo Gibson's cars at an early age. Tony's older brothers Mark and Pepe also began racing at local strongholds like New Smyrna and Jacksonville and found lots of success at the late model level. Tony explains that Mark's career advancing into the ARCA and Busch Grand National ranks is what helped get his foot in the door of the NASCAR world. And before long he moved from his family home in Florida to North Carolina to work with Norman Negre -- It was there that Tony made Alan Kulwicki's acquaintance. Eventually he would follow Alan, from renting part of the Negre shop, to his own AK Racing outfit, where he'd work for several years. Tony talks about the challenges of working with Alan and the major triumph of winning the 1992 NASCAR Cup Championship as an independent team. He also opens up about the tragic plane crash that claimed Alan's life and how it changed the culture of the team and NASCAR garage forever. Tony would leave for Georgia, working with Bill Elliott for a time before reuniting with Ray Evernham at Hendrick Motorsports at the famed 24 team. Dale and Tony also discuss his years spent at Dale Earnhardt Inc., Stewart-Haas Racing and his current position at HMS working at Hendrick Tech Solutions.Dirty Mo Media is launching a new e-commerce merch line! They've got some awesome Dale Jr. Download merch on the site. Visit shop.dirtymomedia.com to check out all the new stuff.And for more content check out our YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/@DirtyMoMedia

While his crew chief Adam Stevens understands their batting average to start the year will be hard to keep going, Christopher Bell believes the Joe Gibbs Racing #20 is reaping what they've sown in recent seasons. Plus Kyle Busch proud brother Kurt Busch has fought his back to racing again.

NASCAR announces an interesting rule change to give popular drivers from other series a guaranteed spot in the field, while wisely avoiding a Mike Wallace debacle at Daytona. We discuss rule changes, JR Motorsports in a Cup race, and more!The Rundown:- The Open Exemption Provisional lets famous people in for free - we debate if it is a good idea- NASCAR brings back garage repairs- Playoff Waivers have a penalty, but then they also don't have a penalty- JR Motorsports entering the Daytona 500- Mike Wallace is out of the 500 - he's mad, but probably shouldn't be- Cody Ware proves that 'knowing a guy' is good for your career- CW Xfinity Broadcast team is looking good- Kurt Busch is racing again- Other Driver and Sponsor NewsFind the latest episodes at InTheDraftShow.com, follow on Twitter and Instagram @InTheDraftShow – and like the show on Facebook at facebook.com/InTheDraftShowThanks for listening!

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The guys break down the racing at Michigan with Tyler Reddick going to victory lane, headlines include MLB Baseball at Bristol Baby! Kurt Busch in trouble, should overtime finishes be handled differently? Rowdy Dragon has your Fantasy NASCAR picks as we look toward Daytona this weekend. Hosted by Kerry Murphey and Toby Christie

In this special edition of The Scoring Pylon, hosts Will Porter and Jacob Simpson are joined by guest Ralph Hutchison. Ralph gives his take on Austin Dillon's controversial win at Richmond. They also discuss NASCAR's decision to let Dillon keep the win but remove his playoff eligibility due to his move on Joey Logano and the contact with Denny Hamlin. The trio discusses the broader implications, the resulting penalties, and the impact on NASCAR's future. They also cover breaking news regarding Kurt Busch. Additionally, the episode examines major controversies plaguing NASCAR, including inconsistent rules, penalties, and their effect on the sport's integrity and fan experience. 00:00 Intro and Guest Introduction 01:42 Ralph's Perspective 06:41 iRacing and Real-Life Parallels 09:47 Green-White-Checkered Finish 20:54 Austin Dillon's Career Highlights 27:57 NASCAR's Identity Crisis 43:38 Penalty Discussion and Reactions 50:50 Kurt Busch 55:11 Austin Dillon's Penalty 01:00:27 Legitimacy of NASCAR Rules 01:01:26 NASCAR's Inconsistencies 01:08:23 The Future of NASCAR 01:29:24 Denny Hamlin's Podcast Insights 01:31:19 NASCAR's Officiating Issues 01:38:50 Pit Road Incidents 01:39:58 NASCAR's Inconsistent Decisions 01:42:08 NASCAR's Management and Officiating Issues 01:45:40 Proposed Solutions for NASCAR's Problems 01:50:45 NASCAR's Popularity 02:07:48 Penalties and Spotter Issues 02:11:40 Fan Experiences at NASCAR Races 02:21:06 Closing Thoughts and Social Media Plugs

Kurt's site: https://syntiant.com Be A Better YOU with AI: Join The Community: https://10xyou.us Like this? Subscribe to our newsletter at https://thinkfuture.com Get AIDAILY every weekday. Subscribe at https://aidaily.us --- In this episode, Chris sits down with Kurt Busch, co-founder and CEO of Syntiant Corp, to discuss the future of edge AI and its transformative potential. Kurt shares Syntiant's journey since its inception in 2017, aiming to bring AI to edge devices. They delve into the advantages of edge AI, including reduced latency, power efficiency, and enhanced privacy, compared to cloud-based solutions. Kurt explains the integration of AI in diverse applications, from hearing aids to automobiles, and the company's unique approach to hardware and AI model development. Tune in to learn how Syntiant Corp is leading the way in making edge AI pervasive and intelligent. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinkfuture/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinkfuture/support

Tony Stewart on how he came to do The Double and what was the appeal (3:00); how Stewart got in shape for his second attempt and the tense moments when he decided he wouldn't leave Indy when the rain came while leading the race in 2001 (7:00); why the logistics of the trip went so smoothly and the warm reception he got from fans (14:30); how Kurt Busch wound up racing the Indy 500 for Michael Andretti (18:30); Busch's memories of finishing sixth as the 2014 Indy 500 Rookie of the Year (24:00); why racing against drivers from other countries without a scouting report was so tricky (33:00); the disorienting feeling of waking up in a new city almost daily (40:00); do Busch and Stewart wish they'd raced the Indy 500 again? (41:00); Scott McLaughlin and the origins of the Thirsty 3s nickname (44:00); the massive preparation that McLaughlin did for the 2024 Indy 500 (46:00); on learning to accept that his best sometimes won't be better than his world-class teammates (49:00); the secret mentor in McLaughlin's corner (53:00); on the Team Penske suspensions (55:00); why McLaughlin didn't give Indy 500 enough respect at the outset (57:00). Visit www.nbcsports.com/nascar and www.nbcsports.com/motors for more NASCAR and motorsports coverage from NBC Sports.

What's at stake for KyleLarsonin attempting a herculean feat of auto racing and why he loves running the big events (2:30); why Mario Andretti has been so impressed by Larson (6:00); the Hendrick Motorsports star's quest for greatness (8:30); the three dreams that Larson will be fulfilling simultaneously by running the Indy 500 (13:30); the route that Jeff Gordon nearly took to racing at the Indy 500 (18:00); the 2013 Indy 500 visit that solidified Larson's desire to compete in the Greatest Spectacle in Racing (23:00); the perspectives of Tony Stewart and Kurt Busch on joining their exclusive club of drivers who have run both races (26:00); the off-track stressors that Larson will be facing in attempting The Double (33:00); how 2013 Indy 500 winner Tony Kannan is helping Larson adapt to IndyCar while shielding him from information overload (36:00); NASCAR Hall of Fame team owner Rick Hendrick addresses his enthusiasm for being a co-owner of Larson's Indy 500 entry (39:00). Visit www.nbcsports.com/nascar and www.nbcsports.com/motors for more NASCAR and motorsports coverage from NBC Sports.

In Episode 7 of NASCAR Live Presents: 2004: Chasing History, we cover the first three races of the Nextel Cup Chase for a Championship. A stretch that included an opening race triumph for Kurt Busch, a dominant run at the monster mile by Ryan Newman, and another afternoon at Talladega where the name Earnhardt celebrated in Victory Lane, but an Earnhardt victory that came at a cost.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Well, this is it. The 500th Episode of Motorsport101. And in an idea that came together by the wonderful RJ O'Connell, we decided to recount and retell the 50 most important moments in the nine and a half year history of the show. Back in October 2014, Dre Harrison and Ryan King decided to start a podcast for Dre's final-year University project. We never thought a decade on, we'd still be doing this. From the 2014 Russian GP, to Cam and RJ's debuts, to Kurt Busch's ex-girlfriend being a trained assassin, all the way to Abu Dhabi 2021, Marc Marquez leaving Honda and so many of us actually finding a better place for ourselves in and outside of Motorsport. This is an archive of the moments that made us, and made Motorsport what it's become in the last decade. And make no mistake, we couldn't have done it without you, the audience. This place has grown so much in the last decade and we know there's 100 plus places you can get your Motorsport news and opinion fix... you chose us. That means the world. From the bottom of our hearts, from everyone at M101, thank you for inviting us into your homes, whether it be just once, or 500 times. You're the best audience in the world, and we love you. Here's to the next 500, Dre x

Tonight, on Trackside with Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin, there's more racing on the oval! The annual IndyCar rookie test is this weekend and Curt and Kevin preview some of the drivers who will make turn some laps. They also talk about Kyle Larson turning his first laps in an IndyCar at the test. The two looks at the weather conditions for the day and what to expect from the hybrid motor in testing. They delve into legal matters involving Romain Grosjean. Following that, they talk about where Grosjean may end up for next year.   Later in the first hour of the show, Kevin and Curt discuss Robert Wickens' performance in the Michelin Pilot Challenge. Kevin gives an update on how the sports car race at IMS went over the weekend and how his son Jackson performed. Curt previews a new event coming to IMS that will really shine, and how the event will benefit the track. The two also answer some fan questions. In the final segment of the hour, the two talk about the announcement of a new NASCAR game coming out created by the iRacing crew.   In the second hour of the show, Kevin and Curt talk to Indy NXT driver Christian Rasmussen. Rasmussen gives us some insight on what it's like to compete in the Indy NXT series, financial struggles, and his goals in motorsports. Rasmussen also talks about how he will compete in LMP2 at Petit Le Mans.   In the final half hour of the program, Kevin and Curt talk to Brian Barnhart about the upcoming rookie orientation at IMS this weekend. Barnhart talks about how they will handle Kyle Larson's test and discuss how similar and different it will be to Kurt Busch's test several years ago. The two speculate as to how Larson will handle driving an IndyCar for the first time. Kevin ends the show reading off some broadcast suggestions from listeners. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 23 of "Kenny Conversation" is 2004 NASCAR Cup champion Kurt Busch! Brought to you by JEGS! Click here: https://jegs.io/KennyWallace & text KENNY to 36727 to save up to $100! #racing #kennywallace #nascar #kurtbusch ***thumbnail & b-roll photos by Worth Canoy/VPS & Chris Graythen/Getty Images courtesy of NASCAR Media & Charlie Marlow JEGS has been in business since 1960. Racers selling to racers. Focusing on American Muscle – but also big product line of automotive tools, garage gear & other performance parts. JEGS is well established with racers of all kinds, including the NHRA, bracket racing, circle track & more! Free shipping on orders over $199. Unrivaled expertise from techs. Millions of parts for every car person's needs. Sign up for their email for exclusive deals!

Graham heads to North Carolina to sit down with Kyle Busch at the corporate headquarters of Kyle Busch Motorsports. In this December 2020 interview, the two-time NASCAR champ shares how Toyota helped him mature from a "young and dumb" driver, his crew chief quitting on him and an intense rivalry with his brother, Kurt Busch. Plus, we hear from Kyle's wife Samantha about their struggle with infertility and Kyle's remarkable comeback from a devastating injury to win it all in 2015.

In this bonus episode of Corey LaJoie's Stacking Pennies podcast, Corey and crew sit down with 2004 NASCAR Cup Series champion Kurt Busch to talk about life after retirement and recap the ups and downs of his successful NASCAR Cup Series career. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Corey, Skip and Danielle discuss a sweltering race weekend at Texas Motor Speedway, including a milestone win for Hendrick Motorsports and a remarkable performance from the No. 23 team. Special guest Kurt Busch joins for an interview with Corey and crew. Additionally, Corey answers some ‘Penny for your Thoughts' questions and recaps pit road ‘Boats and Woes' of the week.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Parker gears up with exhilarating news as he re-signs with Big Machine Racing for 2024, while Landon cruises in for a cheeky reminder about Cameo. F1 splashes into the spotlight with a wild wet weekend, and further intrigue follows as the federation puts the brakes on flexible wings. Elsewhere in the electric world, Formula E sparks excitement with their 2024 pit stops overhaul! IndyCar zooms into the conversation, celebrating their highest viewership in a decade and a half, while Parker gives us a wild insight into the bizarreness of the recent Xfinity race. They peel back the layers on safety, discussing jaw-dropping wrecks involving the Ryans - Blaney and Preece. But that's not all! Tune in for scorching updates on RFK's hot streak, Kurt Busch's retirement lap, and the juicy details on Majeski's penalty. Plus, don't miss Producer Josh's entrance as the duo finally lift the hood on their playoff brackets and championship predictions! Visit Four Sigmatic for all your Coffee Needs: https://us.foursigmatic.com/products/think-starter-kit?utm_campaign=june-trial&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=Moneylap&utm_content=newsletter Visit https://www.spoilerdiecast.com/ for all your diecast needs and use code "moneylap" for 5% off and free shipping! To get an extra dose of the Money Lap, subscribe to the best 5 minutes in motorsports, Newsletter: https://themoneylap.com/subscribe Prefer Video Podcasts? Subscribe to our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@moneylap Don't miss a lap of motorsports news by subscribing to the Money Lap newsletter, "The best 5 minutes in motorsports." Stay in pole position with the latest news, exclusive insights, and expert commentary delivered straight to your inbox multiple times a week. Boasting over 1,500 subscribers, Money Lap is your one-stop shop for all things motorsports, offering unparalleled access to the fast-paced world of NASCAR, F1, and beyond. Read by industry executives in NASCAR, F1, and Indycar, our newsletter and podcast are essential resources for any motorsports enthusiast. Join our community of passionate fans and industry insiders today. Welcome to the future of motorsports media! Copyright 2023, Pixel Racing, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

The Cup Series playoffs are here and we get you ready for them on a brand new edition of NASCAR Live. Kurt Becker, Dan Hubbard, and Kyle Rickey go through the entire field of 16 drivers and make their predictions for the championship 4. We also go over all 10 races that make up the playoff slate. The Southern 500 is also in focus as we hear what the drivers are expecting in the playoff opener. We also honor the career of Kurt Busch following his retirement announcement. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It was exciting down to the line as Chris Buescher scores third win of the season, in regular season finally at Daytona!This week on the Bump N' Run Podcast veteran radio host Michael D. White, Daytona Ron, and Matt "The Stat Man" Reilly talk about the latest news including Kurt Busch's retirement.Plus our Checkers and Wreckers, Race Grades, Pick A Lane topics and our Darlington Preview!All that and more on this week's Bump N' Run Podcast!Bumpnrunpod.com Truck race: Grant EnfingerXfinity race: Justin allgaierCup race: Chris Buescher lead once for two lapsHighlights: 2 hrs 34 mins 22 seconds3 caution for 18 laps22 lead changes among 17 drivers1 Buescher 2 Keselowski 3 Almirola 4 Elliott 5 LoganoNext week preview: We're heading to the lady in black Darlington RacewaySaturday Xfinity on track Saturday 3:30 on USA for the Sport Clips haricuts vfw help a hero 200Sunday cup on track 6pm on USA for the cook out southern 500Bumpnrunpod.com

The NASCAR Playoffs are here, and DBC is back from Daytona to discuss it all! Freddie Kraft, Brett Griffin, TJ Majors and Casey Boat welcome in President of Kaulig Racing's Chris Rice. After having to race his way in, Freddie Kraft recaps his night with Bubba Wallace after making the Playoffs for the first time in their career. The group breaks down both Ryan Blaney & Ryan Preece's violent crashes from Saturday night, how they would change the Playoff format, and what the significance of the owners championship is in NASCAR.In Spot On Spot Off, the group talks about Kurt Busch's retirement from racing, Brad Keselowski pushing teammate Chris Buescher to victory and Chase Elliott's seven-year playoff run coming to an end. They also debate whether or not Brad Keselowski should've received a penalty for running his car under the red flag and predict who will make it into the Championship 4. Plus, Chris Rice teases an announcement that will "shock the world!"Learn more about Birch Gold Group: https://freekit.birchgold.com/dbc-gold-ira/Come see us in Las Vegas!

The NASCAR Playoffs are here, and DBC is back from Daytona to discuss it all! Freddie Kraft, Brett Griffin, TJ Majors and Casey Boat welcome in President of Kaulig Racing's Chris Rice. After having to race his way in, Freddie Kraft recaps his night with Bubba Wallace after making the Playoffs for the first time in their career. The group breaks down both Ryan Blaney & Ryan Preece's violent crashes from Saturday night, how they would change the Playoff format, and what the significance of the owners championship is in NASCAR. In Spot On Spot Off, the group talks about Kurt Busch's retirement from racing, Brad Keselowski pushing teammate Chris Buescher to victory and Chase Elliott's seven-year playoff run coming to an end. They also debate whether or not Brad Keselowski should've received a penalty for running his car under the red flag and predict who will make it into the Championship 4. Plus, Chris Rice teases an announcement that will "shock the world!" Learn more about Birch Gold Group: https://freekit.birchgold.com/dbc-gold-ira/ Come see us in Las Vegas!

Denny Hamlin reacts to Kurt Busch announcing his retirement from Cup Racing. Daytona wasn't as chaotic as Denny thought it would be. What happened at the end of stage 1 that saw Denny going from 1st to 8th. Brad Keselowski's car on fire. Ryan Preece with a scary wreck. Christopher Bell pushing Ty Gibbs at the wrong time causing the first wreck. Bubba Wallace makes the playoffs. New expectations for RFK? NASCAR 101 as Denny explains how the playoffs work. And, why drivers will or won't advance in the playoffs.DraftKings State-Specific Problem Gambling Information:In Massachusetts, call (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema.org, In New York, call 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369). In Tennessee and Kansas, Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (KS). In West Virginia, Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit www.1800gambler.net. All games regulated by the West Virginia Lottery. Please play responsibly. In partnership with Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races. In Connecticut, Help is available for problem gambling call 888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Denny Hamlin reacts to Kurt Busch announcing his retirement from Cup Racing. Daytona wasn't as chaotic as Denny thought it would be. What happened at the end of stage 1 that saw Denny going from 1st to 8th. Brad Keselowski's car on fire. Ryan Preece with a scary wreck. Christopher Bell pushing Ty Gibbs at the wrong time causing the first wreck. Bubba Wallace makes the playoffs. New expectations for RFK? NASCAR 101 as Denny explains how the playoffs work. And, why drivers will or won't advance in the playoffs. DraftKings State-Specific Problem Gambling Information: In Massachusetts, call (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema.org, In New York, call 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369). In Tennessee and Kansas, Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (KS). In West Virginia, Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit www.1800gambler.net. All games regulated by the West Virginia Lottery. Please play responsibly. In partnership with Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races. In Connecticut, Help is available for problem gambling call 888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kurt Busch announces his retirement from NASCAR at Daytona International Speedway. #nascar #racing #kurtbusch #daytonainternationalspeedway ***thumbnail photo and video courtesy of NASCAR Media

We've had interviews here on The Scene Vault Podcast … and then we've had INTERVIEWS … and this is the one you didn't know you needed. In the first of three installments, Bobby Hamilton Jr. takes us through living life as the son of a Nashville racing legend, both on the track and away from it. We learn about him getting bit by the racing bug … and although his parents supported his racing habit … it was only to a certain extent … and after that, Bobby Jr. was on his own. We then take a deep dive into the May 16, 2002 issue of Winston Cup Scene. Bobby Hamilton Jr. wins the first race of his Busch Series career at New Hampshire, despite a couple of botched pit stops. Roush Racing attempts to get back up to speed at the Winston Cup level with drivers Mark Martin, Jeff Burton, Matt Kenseth and Kurt Busch behind the wheel. Anthropologist James Todd does a study on Southern Culture and Stock-Car Racing. And a bunch of racers help get host Rick Houston past his issues with flying commercial in the most hard-core ways possible. NOTE: This show is not associated in any way with American City Business Journals, owner of the Scene brand. Be sure to check out the latest and greatest stories from the world of NASCAR at dailydownforce.com! Interested in The Scene Vault Podcast T-shirts? Check out thescenevault.com and click on SHOP to see what we have available! Please consider supporting this show via: patreon.com/thescenevaultpodcast paypal.me/thescenevaultpodcast venmo.com/thescenevaultpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week in the second installment our interview, Slugger Labbe remembers trying to get Kenny Irwin up to speed, rumors over Kenny's commitment to the sport, moving over the Dale Earnhardt Incorporated to work with Michael Waltrip, running a pitch-black chassis at a Daytona night race (wink, wink) and his bout with Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever. In our second segment, hosts Rick Houston and Steve Waid dissect the July 11, 2002 issue of Winston Cup Scene.  It's an incredibly emotional day for Michael Waltrip, who wins at Daytona for the first time since the 2001 Daytona 500. And … according to Slugger … his crew chief at the time … there was some innovatin' going on with that car and a pretty nifty trick to mask it. That's not all. When the race ends under caution, irate fans pelt the backstretch with all manner of debris. Kurt Busch and Dale Jarrett are spun out and half turned over … Kurt with NASCAR and DJ with safety workers reacting at a snail's pace to a midrace multicar accident. Last but not least, a North Carolina writer takes aim at the greatest NASCAR-related movie of all time. NOTE: This show is not associated in any way with American City Business Journals, owner of the Scene brand. Be sure to check out the latest and greatest stories from the world of NASCAR at dailydownforce.com! Interested in The Scene Vault Podcast T-shirts? Check out thescenevault.com and click on SHOP to see what we have available! Please consider supporting this show via: patreon.com/thescenevaultpodcast paypal.me/thescenevaultpodcast venmo.com/thescenevaultpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dale Earnhardt Jr. and co-host Mike Davis had a ton to talk about in the Bojangles Studio today as they kicked off another week of the Dale Jr Download. The sun has set on one of the most compelling NASCAR Cup races to date, as the stars of stock car racing took on drivers from the Formula One, IMSA, and IndyCar ranks at Circuit of the Americas this past weekend. The Download crew discussed: Favorite nostalgic snacks No stage breaks at COTA Late race cautions Road course ringers' response to the physicality of Cup racing During the fan favorite Ask Jr. segment, listeners wrote in questions about: What format should NASCAR use at the All-Star race at North Wilkesboro? Thoughts on Kurt Busch's emotional comments in the broadcast booth Getting a song stuck in your head during a race To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dale Earnhardt Jr. and co-host Mike Davis had a ton to talk about in the Bojangles Studio today as they kicked off another week of the Dale Jr Download. The sun has set on one of the most compelling NASCAR Cup races to date, as the stars of stock car racing took on drivers from the Formula One, IMSA, and IndyCar ranks at Circuit of the Americas this past weekend. The Download crew discussed: Favorite nostalgic snacks No stage breaks at COTA Late race cautions Road course ringers' response to the physicality of Cup racing During the fan favorite Ask Jr. segment, listeners wrote in questions about: What format should NASCAR use at the All-Star race at North Wilkesboro? Thoughts on Kurt Busch's emotional comments in the broadcast booth Getting a song stuck in your head during a race To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Door Bumper Clear is back from an eventful weekend at COTA. Brett Griffin, T.J. Majors and Freddie Kraft break down the numerous attempts at overtime needed in the race and discuss Daniel Suarez's aggressive actions on the cool-down lap.In Spot On, Spot Off, the guys talk about how the caution-free stage breaks threw a wrench in the strategy, how NASCAR enforced track limit rules over the weekend, why Bubba Wallace is too hard on himself and whether or not Ryan Preece should back-up his strongly worded post race comments.In #AskDBC Freddie tells us about his too close for comfort encounter with a rattlesnake and the guys give their thoughts on Kurt Busch's new role at 23XI Racing.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Door Bumper Clear is back from an eventful weekend at COTA. Brett Griffin, T.J. Majors and Freddie Kraft break down the numerous attempts at overtime needed in the race and discuss Daniel Suarez's aggressive actions on the cool-down lap. In Spot On, Spot Off, the guys talk about how the caution-free stage breaks threw a wrench in the strategy, how NASCAR enforced track limit rules over the weekend, why Bubba Wallace is too hard on himself and whether or not Ryan Preece should back-up his strongly worded post race comments. In #AskDBC Freddie tells us about his too close for comfort encounter with a rattlesnake and the guys give their thoughts on Kurt Busch's new role at 23XI Racing.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Denny Hamlin chats about the lack of respect that was shown on Sunday at COTA and who all was to blame for the numerous wrecks . Would single file restarts fix the problems? Tyler Reddick was clearly the fastest and even with multiple overtime restarts he was able to hold off everyone and get the win. Kurt Busch gets emotional. Plus, #DearDenny. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Denny Hamlin chats about the lack of respect that was shown on Sunday at COTA and who all was to blame for the numerous wrecks . Would single file restarts fix the problems? Tyler Reddick was clearly the fastest and even with multiple overtime restarts he was able to hold off everyone and get the win. Kurt Busch gets emotional. Plus, #DearDenny. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Is Tyler Reddick currently the best road course racer in NASCAR? (1:00); will there be a knock-on effect for other Toyota drivers in the future? (3:30); the three-stop strategy that paid off for Reddick and the No. 45 team (6:00); the sequence of final restarts and the adjustment Reddick made (9:00); why this victory was important in validating 23XI's signing of Tyler Reddick after a slow start to 2023 (12:30); an interesting take form Kyle Busch on the finish (15:00); watching Kurt Busch process another driver winning his former ride (18:00); should NASCAR reconsider local yellows or even the concept of green-white-checkered philosophy on mammoth road courses (21:00); angry drivers, starting with an angry Daniel Suarez driving into the pits and incurring a possibly penalty (24:00); recapping all the angst and animosity postrace (26:00); where Chastain and Suarez go from here (28:30); what NASCAR can do (30:30); checking in with the F1 champions in the field, namely Jenson Button (33:00); the NASCAR Cup Series at the quarter-pole of the 2023 season and must-win territory for Kyle Larson? (36:00); Richmond preview (39:00); 

A sleep deprived Brett Griffin and T.J Majors have returned to Door Bumper Clear to recap this past weekend's rain-delayed Auto Club Speedway race. They discuss the crazy California weather during the weekend, Kyle and Kurt Busch's record breaking stat, predict how many wins Kyle will get this year, and reveal how his attitude changed winning his first race for Richard Childress Racing.In Spot On, Spot Off, hear what the guys have to say about NASCAR selling the majority of Auto Club Speedway's property, who is to blame for the Stage 2 restart pileup, an unlikely driver defending Kyle Busch's driving skills, and T.J. explaining why his Xfinity Series driver spun out another driver. Plus, Brett explains in #AskDBC why SMT data is hurting young drivers coming into the sport. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A sleep deprived Brett Griffin and T.J Majors have returned to Door Bumper Clear to recap this past weekend's rain-delayed Auto Club Speedway race. They discuss the crazy California weather during the weekend, Kyle and Kurt Busch's record breaking stat, predict how many wins Kyle will get this year, and reveal how his attitude changed winning his first race for Richard Childress Racing. In Spot On, Spot Off, hear what the guys have to say about NASCAR selling the majority of Auto Club Speedway's property, who is to blame for the Stage 2 restart pileup, an unlikely driver defending Kyle Busch's driving skills, and T.J. explaining why his Xfinity Series driver spun out another driver. Plus, Brett explains in #AskDBC why SMT data is hurting young drivers coming into the sport. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this bonus episode of Corey LaJoie's Stacking Pennies podcast, Corey is joined by motorsports superstar Travis Pastrana who dives in on his relationship with Toyota and Kurt Busch at 23XI racing and Conor Daly drops in to talk about how the Daytona 500 is different than the Indy 500 and how the fan experience is elevated at 'The Great American Race'. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this bonus episode of Corey LaJoie's Stacking Pennies podcast, Corey is joined by motorsports superstar Travis Pastrana who dives in on his relationship with Toyota and Kurt Busch at 23XI racing and Conor Daly drops in to talk about how the Daytona 500 is different than the Indy 500 and how the fan experience is elevated at 'The Great American Race'. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

An early-bird, Dirty Air-segment solo special for Dale Jr. Download listeners eager to hear Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s take on current events, including the drama from Sunday's South Point 400 NASCAR Cup Series race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. But first, Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Mike Davis start Dirty Air by addressing criticism about last week's interview with Ben Kennedy, NASCAR's SVP of Strategy & Innovation. The two DJD hosts respond to social media kickback claiming they were too lenient on Kennedy, grandson to the late Bill France Jr. and widely considered to be NASCAR's next top guy. Did they let him off the hook with softball questions and easy outs? The conversation then pivots to the topic of the hour – the initial mid-race wreck involving Wallace, Larson, and Christopher Bell, as well as the retaliation, shoving match, and post-race interview that ensued. Earnhardt tries to predict what NASCAR's response will be by drawing from past examples such as Chase Elliott vs. Kyle Busch at Darlington in 2020 and Noah Gragson vs. Sage Karam at Road America earlier this year. That wasn't the only news from the weekend. Kurt Busch announced he will no longer race full-time in the NASCAR Cup Series as he continues to heal from concussions. This topic was especially personal to Dale Jr., who also had his racing career cut short due to a head injury. What will Kurt do next? Mike Davis has a thought, and Dale Jr. loves the idea. Lastly, on Dirty Air, Earnhardt unpacks the whole saga at Stewart-Haas Racing, where Tony Stewart expressed anger towards NASCAR over the penalties levied against Cole Custer's No. 41 team, and Gene Haas reportedly made comments to media about Custer's future. What does this mean for Custer? What about Ryan Preece? Earnhardt weighs in with his usual unfiltered opinion, candor, and honesty. The full episode of The Dale Jr. Download will drop on Tuesday, October 18, complete with Dirty Air presented by Filter Time, Ask Jr presented by Xfinity, and a deep conversation with Erik Jones, driver of the Petty/GMS No. 43, in the guest segment presented by Ally. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Door Bumper Clear returns from Las Vegas Motor Speedway to recap the first race of the Round of 8 in the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs. Brett Griffin, T.J. Majors and Freddie Kraft discuss their casino experiences, running into Kyle Larson, and the biggest jackpot Brett has ever won. First in Spot On, Spot Off, the crew breaks down Bubba Wallace wrecking and fighting Kyle Larson after Larson ran Wallace up the track and into the wall off Turn 4. The guys explain why the start was just a racing incident and discuss why Wallace's actions were unacceptable. Plus, Wallace's spotter Freddie shares his point of view from the accident. Next, Ross Chastain and Chase Briscoe weren't able to hold on to the win and clinch their spot in the Championship 4 as Joey Logano passed them late. The spotters applaud Briscoe for his recovery after a rough first half of the race and react to Chastain losing the win late and what his moves say about his mindset in the playoffs. Kurt Busch announced his retirement and that Tyler Reddick will replace him in the No. 45 car next year. They discuss how Busch's concussion was bigger than anybody expected and how big of an asset he has been for 23XI Racing this year. NASCAR penalized Cole Custer for race manipulation at Charlotte Motor Speedway. The table explains why they should have taken action for Chase Elliott at Bristol last year if using the same logic and predict there will be more manipulation at this upcoming Martinsville playoff cutoff race. Finally, Dodge has reportedly pulled out of talks to rejoin NASCAR. The guys reveal what team they were potentially looking to join and why NASCAR lowering the horsepower is not attracting more manufacturers. In Reaction Theatre, fans call in about Hailie Deegan's Xfinity Series debut, Bubba Wallace wrecking Kyle Larson, and a rap about Sunday's race. Later, hear which spotters may be on the move this off-season, major controversy in DBC picks, and expectations for Homestead-Miami Speedway in the new car. Thank you to our presenting sponsor Offerpad and partners Xfinity and RacingUSA.com for making this show possible. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

An early-bird, Dirty Air-segment solo special for Dale Jr. Download listeners eager to hear Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s take on current events, including the drama from Sunday's South Point 400 NASCAR Cup Series race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.But first, Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Mike Davis start Dirty Air by addressing criticism about last week's interview with Ben Kennedy, NASCAR's SVP of Strategy & Innovation. The two DJD hosts respond to social media kickback claiming they were too lenient on Kennedy, grandson to the late Bill France Jr. and widely considered to be NASCAR's next top guy. Did they let him off the hook with softball questions and easy outs?The conversation then pivots to the topic of the hour – the initial mid-race wreck involving Wallace, Larson, and Christopher Bell, as well as the retaliation, shoving match, and post-race interview that ensued. Earnhardt tries to predict what NASCAR's response will be by drawing from past examples such as Chase Elliott vs. Kyle Busch at Darlington in 2020 and Noah Gragson vs. Sage Karam at Road America earlier this year.That wasn't the only news from the weekend. Kurt Busch announced he will no longer race full-time in the NASCAR Cup Series as he continues to heal from concussions. This topic was especially personal to Dale Jr., who also had his racing career cut short due to a head injury. What will Kurt do next? Mike Davis has a thought, and Dale Jr. loves the idea.Lastly, on Dirty Air, Earnhardt unpacks the whole saga at Stewart-Haas Racing, where Tony Stewart expressed anger towards NASCAR over the penalties levied against Cole Custer's No. 41 team, and Gene Haas reportedly made comments to media about Custer's future. What does this mean for Custer? What about Ryan Preece? Earnhardt weighs in with his usual unfiltered opinion, candor, and honesty.The full episode of The Dale Jr. Download will drop on Tuesday, October 18, complete with Dirty Air presented by Filter Time, Ask Jr presented by Xfinity, and a deep conversation with Erik Jones, driver of the Petty/GMS No. 43, in the guest segment presented by Ally. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Door Bumper Clear returns from Las Vegas Motor Speedway to recap the first race of the Round of 8 in the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs. Brett Griffin, T.J. Majors and Freddie Kraft discuss their casino experiences, running into Kyle Larson, and the biggest jackpot Brett has ever won. First in Spot On, Spot Off, the crew breaks down Bubba Wallace wrecking and fighting Kyle Larson after Larson ran Wallace up the track and into the wall off Turn 4. The guys explain why the start was just a racing incident and discuss why Wallace's actions were unacceptable. Plus, Wallace's spotter Freddie shares his point of view from the accident.Next, Ross Chastain and Chase Briscoe weren't able to hold on to the win and clinch their spot in the Championship 4 as Joey Logano passed them late. The spotters applaud Briscoe for his recovery after a rough first half of the race and react to Chastain losing the win late and what his moves say about his mindset in the playoffs.Kurt Busch announced his retirement and that Tyler Reddick will replace him in the No. 45 car next year. They discuss how Busch's concussion was bigger than anybody expected and how big of an asset he has been for 23XI Racing this year. NASCAR penalized Cole Custer for race manipulation at Charlotte Motor Speedway. The table explains why they should have taken action for Chase Elliott at Bristol last year if using the same logic and predict there will be more manipulation at this upcoming Martinsville playoff cutoff race. Finally, Dodge has reportedly pulled out of talks to rejoin NASCAR. The guys reveal what team they were potentially looking to join and why NASCAR lowering the horsepower is not attracting more manufacturers. In Reaction Theatre, fans call in about Hailie Deegan's Xfinity Series debut, Bubba Wallace wrecking Kyle Larson, and a rap about Sunday's race.Later, hear which spotters may be on the move this off-season, major controversy in DBC picks, and expectations for Homestead-Miami Speedway in the new car. Thank you to our presenting sponsor Offerpad and partners Xfinity and RacingUSA.com for making this show possible. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As drivers follow their trajectory through motorsports, they are often faced with potentially life-changing decisions. On episode 397 of the Dale Jr. Download, Indycar talent Conor Daly joins Dale Earnhardt Jr. and co-host Mike Davis to discuss a crossroads he faced and how his choice affected his career path. After winning the Star Mazda Championship in 2010 and securing a hefty scholarship fund to invest in his future racing endeavors, Daly had to make the selection of a lifetime: pursue Formula One or Indycar?  Son of former Formula One driver Derek Daly and Indianapolis Motor Speedway employee Beth Boles, Conor was no stranger to auto racing. In fact, he begins by saying that he has hardly any early-life memories that don't involve racing. He recalled his time spent at the Racing Babies childcare facility at IMS and his early infatuation with the sport. He also spoke of his father's racing career, which ended when he was born in 1991, and how he has been able to uncover more of his accomplishments through the digital age. Up to that point in 2010, Conor had rapidly progressed up the opening rungs of the motorsports ladder. From his first time behind the wheel of a go-kart at age 10 to winning the 2006 World Karting Association Grand Nationals, he and his father Derek worked tirelessly on his burgeoning career. From karts, he took on car racing through the Skip Barber National Championship, which he won in his first year in 2008. Then came the Star Mazda circuit, which of course brings the story to that crossroads at the end of the 2010 season. A stipulation of Conor's scholarship and the Road to Indy program was that while he could take part of the money and pursue GP3 racing in Europe, he still needed to enter a handful of Indy Lights events. After the first three events of the schedule, competing for Sam Schmidt Motorsports, Conor found himself with a 2nd place finish and a victory and leading the season points. His prospects in the world of Indycar were so high, that he revealed he actually got a call from Graham Rahal as he was about to depart for Europe, asking him, “are you sure you want to do this?” Ultimately, Conor left the United States and departed for England, where he'd stay with Rahal's stepfather Chris Berry and set up a home base for his time spent racing in GP3. Daly explained that in his debut GP3 race he qualified 29th and was immediately hit with the regret of his decision. In his absence in the Indy Lights series, Josef Newgarden would go on to win the championship and sign a three-year contract with Sarah Fisher Hartman Racing. And while Daly would wind up inking a deal with the Force India Formula One team that would have him serve as a test and reserve driver, his time overseas would prove unfruitful, and he returned home to pursue a path in Indycar. Conor and Dale Jr. discuss Europe's perspective on American racers and theorize as to why it is difficult for them to break into the Formula racing ladder. After returning home, Daly did whatever he could to be at the tracks on race weekends, even at one point driving the Indycar two-seater for fan experiences. His perseverance would eventually win out, as he rose from filling in for injured drivers to racing part-time and now full-time for Ed Carpenter Racing. Daly took time to speak on the ascension from spending his childhood at IMS to racing in the Indianapolis 500. Just this past May in the 106th running of the “Greatest Spectacle in Racing”, the hometown hero brought home his best finish to date, sixth place. DIRTY AIRBefore Conor joins the show, Dale, Mike, Alex, and Hannah chat about: Kelley's birthday bash Long weekend in Daytona The great Cup race rain debacle  Kurt Busch's injury progress ASKJR presented by XfinityThis week the fans asked questions about: Strangest excuse to explain a crash Feelings on Greg Ives' leaving as crew chief Updates on his ongoing car projects Championship Four predictions To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Door Bumper Clear is back from the dramatic Daytona International Speedway Cup Series playoff cutoff race weekend. Brett Griffin and Freddie Kraft begin the show talking about T.J. Majors missing the start, Brett cursing on the broadcast, drivers taking hard hits, and more.First topic in Spot On, Spot Off, the guys discuss Kurt Busch forfeiting his playoff waiver ahead of the race at Daytona. They talk about how that affected the last playoff spot race between Ryan Blaney and Martin Truex Jr. and how it put Toyota at a disadvantage. Next, NASCAR says they couldn't have done anything differently before the field wrecked because of rain in Turns 1 and 2. They explain why NASCAR should have thrown the caution before the cars entered Turn 1 and how close the rain was to the track.Kevin Harvick argued he was ahead of Austin Dillon when the caution was thrown and should have been listed as the leader during the red flag. The crew debates if NASCAR should have considered him involved in the wreck causing him to forfeit his running spot. They then explain why NASCAR waited out a lengthy rain delay for the final 20 laps and why it mattered for the integrity of the playoffs.Was Austin Dillon's winning move on Austin Cindric fair or foul? The guys debate and react to Tyler Reddick's being the ultimate teammate at the finish.Ryan Blaney is in the playoffs while Martin Truex Jr. is out. What went right for Blaney but wrong for Truex, and what does it say about the 2022 season? The guys share their thoughts on a regular season filled with winners.In Reaction Theatre, fans voice their opinions about Austin Dillon, Kyle Busch's future, and Brett swearing on TV.Playoff predictions are revealed in the Offerpad Ask DBC Question of the Week, hear who the guys think wins the championship and who will be eliminated after Round 1.Thank you to our presenting sponsor Offerpad and partners Xfinity and RacingUSA.com for making this show possible. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In just a few short seasons, Ty Gibbs went from winning in the periphery of the stock car world to becoming one of the most polarizing characters in the NASCAR garage. On this week's episode of The Dale Jr. Download, Ty joins Dale Earnhardt Jr. and co-host Mike Davis in the Bojangles Studio to discuss his meteoric rise to becoming a focal point in motorsports. Gibbs stunned onlookers when he won the February 2021 NASCAR Xfinity Series event at the Daytona Road Course, in what was his first attempt in the division. After starting deep in the pack on a late restart, Gibbs put on a driving display that saw him pass several cars and even drive through the grass to take the point, holding off accomplished road racer Austin Cindric in the process. The victory would make history, as it made Gibbs the first driver in the modern NASCAR era to win a national series event in his first attempt.  While Ty has come off as soft-spoken in many of his public interviews, he gives The Download listeners a rare look into his home life, filling Dale and Mike in about his siblings and new townhouse. After Kurt Busch's recent hard crash at Pocono, Ty received the call to fill in at the last moment, minutes after finishing second in the Saturday afternoon Xfinity event. He explained that to best prepare for the challenge of driving a car he had zero experience in, he retreated home to run laps on his sim racing setup and sleep in his own bed before returning to Pocono early the next morning for the Cup race.  The interview covers Ty's early years in racing, from competing in shifter karts at venues like the GoPro Motorplex to running late model stock cars on the prestigious CARS tour. He recalls the moment he knew he wanted to pursue a career in racing came after his grandfather Joe, whom he affectionately refers to as “Coach”, took him and his cousin to test a go-kart at Millbridge Speedway. When Mike asked if he has ever struggled with getting acclimated to any type of race vehicle, Ty explained the challenge in transitioning from karts to late models and how it took a couple of years to get comfortable. At one point, he was racing his kart full-time while testing a late model at Hickory Speedway during the week.  Dale and Ty dig into the challenge of dealing with the public perception of coming from an established racing family. Ty gave some insight into how he tunes out the criticism he faces, finding that focusing on his love for motorsports keeps him motivated to move forward. Many young racers are forced to grow up in the public eye, and Gibbs talks about his ongoing maturation in dealing with conflicts both on the track and off. Ty's future has been a hot topic of discussion as he continues to find success in the Xfinity Series and now filling in at 23XI Racing in Kurt Busch's absence. He explains he ultimately wants to race in many different types of cars, mirroring the career path of Kyle Larson, whom he looks up to in many regards. They also discuss the future of Joe Gibbs Racing and what roles Ty may see himself in as the years roll on.  This year in the Xfinity Series, one of the main storylines to watch has been JR Motorsports versus Ty Gibbs. And while usually, you'd never invite your competition into your very race shop, Dale Jr. recognizes that Ty is going to be a part of motorsports for many years to come and is choosing to embrace him.   DIRTY AIR Before Ty joins the show, Dale, Mike, Alex and Hannah discuss: New Kyle Petty shirts available on the DirtyMoMedia.com Dale's play-by-play commentary at Michigan Bubba Wallace's passionate post-race interview The modified race opener at North Wilkesboro   ASKJR presented by Xfinity This week the fans asked about: The future's perspective on today's NASCAR world Racing left-handed Dale's most prized vintage t-shirt Applying Mike Joy's commentary advice To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In just a few short seasons, Ty Gibbs went from winning in the periphery of the stock car world to becoming one of the most polarizing characters in the NASCAR garage. On this week's episode of The Dale Jr. Download, Ty joins Dale Earnhardt Jr. and co-host Mike Davis in the Bojangles Studio to discuss his meteoric rise to becoming a focal point in motorsports.Gibbs stunned onlookers when he won the February 2021 NASCAR Xfinity Series event at the Daytona Road Course, in what was his first attempt in the division. After starting deep in the pack on a late restart, Gibbs put on a driving display that saw him pass several cars and even drive through the grass to take the point, holding off accomplished road racer Austin Cindric in the process. The victory would make history, as it made Gibbs the first driver in the modern NASCAR era to win a national series event in his first attempt. While Ty has come off as soft-spoken in many of his public interviews, he gives The Download listeners a rare look into his home life, filling Dale and Mike in about his siblings and new townhouse. After Kurt Busch's recent hard crash at Pocono, Ty received the call to fill in at the last moment, minutes after finishing second in the Saturday afternoon Xfinity event. He explained that to best prepare for the challenge of driving a car he had zero experience in, he retreated home to run laps on his sim racing setup and sleep in his own bed before returning to Pocono early the next morning for the Cup race. The interview covers Ty's early years in racing, from competing in shifter karts at venues like the GoPro Motorplex to running late model stock cars on the prestigious CARS tour. He recalls the moment he knew he wanted to pursue a career in racing came after his grandfather Joe, whom he affectionately refers to as “Coach”, took him and his cousin to test a go-kart at Millbridge Speedway. When Mike asked if he has ever struggled with getting acclimated to any type of race vehicle, Ty explained the challenge in transitioning from karts to late models and how it took a couple of years to get comfortable. At one point, he was racing his kart full-time while testing a late model at Hickory Speedway during the week. Dale and Ty dig into the challenge of dealing with the public perception of coming from an established racing family. Ty gave some insight into how he tunes out the criticism he faces, finding that focusing on his love for motorsports keeps him motivated to move forward. Many young racers are forced to grow up in the public eye, and Gibbs talks about his ongoing maturation in dealing with conflicts both on the track and off.Ty's future has been a hot topic of discussion as he continues to find success in the Xfinity Series and now filling in at 23XI Racing in Kurt Busch's absence. He explains he ultimately wants to race in many different types of cars, mirroring the career path of Kyle Larson, whom he looks up to in many regards. They also discuss the future of Joe Gibbs Racing and what roles Ty may see himself in as the years roll on. This year in the Xfinity Series, one of the main storylines to watch has been JR Motorsports versus Ty Gibbs. And while usually, you'd never invite your competition into your very race shop, Dale Jr. recognizes that Ty is going to be a part of motorsports for many years to come and is choosing to embrace him. DIRTY AIRBefore Ty joins the show, Dale, Mike, Alex and Hannah discuss: New Kyle Petty shirts available on the DirtyMoMedia.com Dale's play-by-play commentary at Michigan Bubba Wallace's passionate post-race interview The modified race opener at North Wilkesboro  ASKJR presented by XfinityThis week the fans asked about: The future's perspective on today's NASCAR world Racing left-handed Dale's most prized vintage t-shirt Applying Mike Joy's commentary advice To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The success of sports is often built on rivalries. Auto Racing is no different. Dale Earnhardt Jr. and co-host Mike Davis bring their favorite rivalries from the table of truth to this special episode. In the late 90's the NASCAR Xfinity Series was a hotbed for talent but also a series full of hot tempers. One of the great rivalries of the era was between an out-spoken northern driver, Champion Randy Lajoie, and an aggressive Georgian named Buckshot Jones. Dale Earnhardt had several rivals throughout his storied career. Most foe were created by physical contact between two racecars. Dale's rivalry with Ricky Rudd was personal. Rudd reveals how their shattered friendship lead to some legendary on-track altercations. Ron Hornaday Jr. is still not over it. In a 2011 NASCAR Truck Series race at Texas Motor Speedway, he and Kyle Busch made contact on the track. Busch proceeded to wreck Hornaday under caution. NASCAR may have parked and suspended Busch for the actions, but it was Hornaday who suffered the most. The incident cost him a shot at the Championship. It's a wound that isn't fully healed to this day. Some rivals start as best friends. Some, under the same roof. Jeff Burton and Ward Burton open up about how their different personalities and upbringing, created bad blood between one of Virginia's most beloved NASCAR families. Rusty Wallace and Dale Earnhardt were great friends behind closed doors. On the race track? Far from it. The two giants of the NASCAR world battled each other relentlessly, resulting in a library of contentious moments and altercations. Rusty opens up about it and we find out how it played into a rivalry with a young Jeff Gordon. Dale Jr. says that if there is a Mount Rushmore of Motorsports rivalries, the Geoff Bodine / Dale Earnahrdt rivalry would be on it. Bodine details his side of one of the sport's most talked about feuds. Last but not least, a colorful Jimmy Spencer gets down and dirty about his distain for Kurt Busch. How did "Mr. Excitement" get so mad that he punched Kurt Busch? ASKJr presented by Xfinity Before the rivalry talk Hannah Newhouse brought fan questions to Dale Jr. about: What track should host the Championship finale? What dream racecars would Dale Jr. like to test at North Wilkesboro? The mysterious red left front tire at Daytona in 2004. Lugs Harvey or Harry Hogg? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The success of sports is often built on rivalries. Auto Racing is no different. Dale Earnhardt Jr. and co-host Mike Davis bring their favorite rivalries from the table of truth to this special episode.In the late 90's the NASCAR Xfinity Series was a hotbed for talent but also a series full of hot tempers. One of the great rivalries of the era was between an out-spoken northern driver, Champion Randy Lajoie, and an aggressive Georgian named Buckshot Jones.Dale Earnhardt had several rivals throughout his storied career. Most foe were created by physical contact between two racecars. Dale's rivalry with Ricky Rudd was personal. Rudd reveals how their shattered friendship lead to some legendary on-track altercations.Ron Hornaday Jr. is still not over it. In a 2011 NASCAR Truck Series race at Texas Motor Speedway, he and Kyle Busch made contact on the track. Busch proceeded to wreck Hornaday under caution. NASCAR may have parked and suspended Busch for the actions, but it was Hornaday who suffered the most. The incident cost him a shot at the Championship. It's a wound that isn't fully healed to this day.Some rivals start as best friends. Some, under the same roof. Jeff Burton and Ward Burton open up about how their different personalities and upbringing, created bad blood between one of Virginia's most beloved NASCAR families.Rusty Wallace and Dale Earnhardt were great friends behind closed doors. On the race track? Far from it. The two giants of the NASCAR world battled each other relentlessly, resulting in a library of contentious moments and altercations. Rusty opens up about it and we find out how it played into a rivalry with a young Jeff Gordon.Dale Jr. says that if there is a Mount Rushmore of Motorsports rivalries, the Geoff Bodine / Dale Earnahrdt rivalry would be on it. Bodine details his side of one of the sport's most talked about feuds.Last but not least, a colorful Jimmy Spencer gets down and dirty about his distain for Kurt Busch. How did "Mr. Excitement" get so mad that he punched Kurt Busch?ASKJr presented by XfinityBefore the rivalry talk Hannah Newhouse brought fan questions to Dale Jr. about: What track should host the Championship finale? What dream racecars would Dale Jr. like to test at North Wilkesboro? The mysterious red left front tire at Daytona in 2004. Lugs Harvey or Harry Hogg? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As The Bellas open up on this week's episode and get your engines going, there's a startling moment of insight that has nothing to do with camels.Nikki & Brie are still buzzing from their big weekend as Grand Marshals of the Toyota/SaveMart 350 at Sonoma Raceway in Napa for a unique experience. And it's absolutely certain that if The Bellas are Grand Marshals at a race, it's going to be a historic event! It was a busy day at the race track with old friend run-ins and new friends like Kurt Busch, Kyle & Samantha Busch, Michael Waltrip and celebrity spottings like Skeet Ulrich and a lot of NFL players. The Bellas also had a lot of observations on and off the track, including Daniel Suarez's first win.Then Nikki & Brie give their takes on the news of Britney Spears' wedding and her unbelievable guest list.Nikki also threw Artem a stunning party for his 40th birthday party that went phenomenally…except for one thing. There was a scheduling miscommunication earlier in the day that led to a major fail. Nikki redeemed herself with some quick thinking, though, and threw a great party for Artem!It started out innocent enough, but The Red Flag Game took a dramatic turn that nobody saw coming. The Bellas then tell us how much of a warning sign certain situations are when it comes to dating, annoying behaviors, confidence, being vocal during sex, and much, much more in a very revealing segment. So if you wanted to know a lot more about Nikki's relationship with Artem or Brie's relationship with Bryan, this episode is a must-listen for you.Nikki & Brie close out this remarkable episode with inspiration & affirmation, highlighting a quote from NASCAR driver Joey Logano which focuses on the people you surround yourself with.Follow Nikki & Brie on Instagram for exclusive clips from this episode, and tune into The Bellas Podcast Instagram page every Friday at 12p EST/9a PST for an IG Live with Nikki & Brie!Follow Bonita Bonita on Instagram!Follow Nikki & Brie on Instagram for exclusive clips from this episode, and tune into The Bellas Podcast Instagram page every Friday at 12p EST/9a PST for an IG Live with Nikki & Brie!

He's a NASCAR winner. He co-owns a race team with Michael Jordan. He's not afraid to tell it like it is. Denny Hamlin joins Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Mike Davis at the table for a bold and honest conversation about the sport.Hamlin comes in "full send" mode with his takes on the sport and the direction it is headed. His unique perspective, as a current competitor and car owner, gives him an even bigger voice at the table. Boy, does he use it! While he is candid about what he feels isn't right, he points out that his intentions are to make the sport better. Sometimes Denny's presence and opinions on social platforms and in the media have created controversy, but his voice has become one of a leader in the garage. Hamlin opens up about the conversations he's had with NASCAR CEO Jim France about the potential expansion of his team, 23XI Racing, and how they are on hold until further notice. Denny talks about what he needs to see before he and MJ take the two-car operation to the next level.Hamlin lets us in to how he feels about the business model of NASCAR between drivers, tv partners, teams and tracks. He says that the pie is big enough, but it needs to be divided differently. The veteran NASCAR driver pulls no punches in expressing what he believes needs to happen. Hamlin and Earnhardt discuss the state of the charter system in the sport and the pros and cons of starting a team in the Cup Series. If the sport expands to a higher number of charters, how much should a new team pay?Fresh off his second-place run at the NASCAR All-Star Race, Hamlin shares his disappointment in the controversial yellow flag and Ryan Blaney's window net issue. Plus, did his post race comments and use of the "F" word get him in hot water? Denny also explains what he thinks about the All Star Race as a whole and how the event, and other aspects of the sport, have become diluted.Dale Jr. asks Denny, who currently races the FedEx #11 for Joe Gibbs Racing in the NASCAR Cup Series, if he would drive for his own team someday. Earnhardt also gets Hamlin's insight into the current dynamic at JGR with four full-time drivers, contract questions, and the emerging talent of Ty Gibbs waiting in the wings. What's gonna give? Denny also talks about his exit plan from behind the wheel of a racecar and what that will look like..After struggling for a good chunk of 2022, Hamlin has reached victory lane. The season though, has only resulted in two top-five finishes. Denny gives his take on the Next Gen car's performance and which issues need to be addressed. He talks about Bubba Wallace's performance and 23XI Racing's big win in Kansas with veteran driver Kurt Busch.DIRTY AIRBefore Denny came to the table, Dale Jr., co-host Mike Davis, Hannah Newhouse and producer Matthew Dillner share some conversation about: The All Star Race and the controversial caution. The Window-net debacle and what should have been done. NASCAR owning one mistake but not the other. What should happen to the All Star Race in the future? Jimmie Johnson's run to the Indianapolis 500 has come with some big risks ASKJR presented by XfinityHannah Newhouse brings fan questions to the table about: Dale Jr.'s wildest appearances, including driving a tank and landing on an aircraft carrier. How Blaney handled the anxiety of the end of the All Star Race. Dale's childhood love for wrestling and how it was stifled in the Earnhardt homestead. Late Night drunken Waffle House orders To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices