Someone Wouldn’t Stop Honking at Amy… Then This Happened
About this episode
Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Amy host a special remote episode from their beach house ahead of the July 4th weekend. Amidst local road construction blocking their driveway, Amy shares a hilarious confrontation with an impatient driver who wouldn't stop honking while she was trying to secure a parking spot. The crew also debates the etiquette of car horns—comparing polite Kia beeps to Dale's obnoxious truck-mounted train horn—and discusses the physical toll of yard work as they get older.
This week on Bless Your ‘Hardt, Dale Jr. and Amy are recording from the beach as they catch up on everything happening lately. Amy shares a story about confronting a driver who wouldn’t stop honking while she was trying to load the kids into the car, while Dale Jr. breaks down one of his biggest highway frustrations and why simple road courtesy seems to be disappearing. They also dive into whether expired food is actually still safe to eat, recap Isla’s first ride in a race car following Shane van Gisbergen’s Sonoma win, laugh over a wasp that somehow survived underwater, and share their plans for the Fourth of July.
Plus, in this Ask Amy episode, they answer listener questions about Summer House, their Sonoma trip, favorite potato chips, pocket Jesuses, and more. Let us know in the comments: Would you eat unopened chips after the expiration date? And who’s right when it comes to merging onto the highway?
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Chevrolet Suburban
"...He just sees that the suburban's kind of pulled out in the road. And he decides to start honking at me..."
A very large family SUV made by Chevrolet that has three rows of seats and a huge trunk, perfect for hauling big families and lots of gear.
The Chevrolet Suburban is a full-size, extended-length SUV from General Motors. It is one of the longest-running continuous automobile nameplates in history, starting production in 1935, and is highly regarded for its massive passenger and cargo capacity.
Chevrolet Tahoe
"...But the Tahoe that I was driving out in San Diego was a rental and I hit that and that thing was like, move..."
A large, powerful SUV made by Chevrolet that is slightly shorter than the Suburban but still offers plenty of space and a strong engine.
The Chevrolet Tahoe is a full-size SUV that shares its platform with the longer Suburban and Silverado pickup truck. It offers robust V8 power and towing capability, making it a staple of family transport and rental fleets.
Lucid Air
"...tch to prime the pump pump and get the compressed air in the tank. Why would you put something like tha..."
The Lucid Air is a high-end electric sedan made by an American car company called Lucid. It is a battery-powered luxury car designed to go very far on a single charge and features a spacious, modern interior.
The Lucid Air is an all-electric luxury sedan produced by American EV startup Lucid Motors, known for setting industry benchmarks in range and efficiency. It features an advanced proprietary powertrain that allows some models to travel over 500 miles on a single charge while delivering sports-car-level acceleration. It is highly regarded for its cutting-edge engineering, minimalist luxury design, and ultra-fast charging capabilities.
Dodge Charger
"...except for that one time that charger got us off and I gunned it..."
A sporty, aggressive-looking four-door sedan made by Dodge that is famous for having loud, powerful engines.
The Dodge Charger is an iconic American nameplate that transitioned from a classic 1960s muscle coupe into a modern, aggressive four-door sedan. It is highly popular for its rear-wheel-drive layout and powerful Hemi V8 engine options.
Millbridge Speedway
"...Blake Cook's going to race his son at Millbridge for the first time..."
A small dirt race track in North Carolina where kids and professional drivers race small, high-speed go-karts to practice their skills.
Millbridge Speedway is a historic 1/6-mile dirt track located in Salisbury, North Carolina. It is widely considered the premier venue for Outlaw Kart racing in the United States, serving as a breeding ground for future NASCAR stars.
Carson Kvapil
"...In a car that I own the engine and Carson Quapo owns the cart..."
A talented young race car driver who races for Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s team and is rising through the ranks of NASCAR.
Carson Kvapil is an American professional stock car racing driver who competes in the NASCAR Xfinity Series and late model ranks. He is the son of 2003 NASCAR Truck Series champion Travis Kvapil and drives for Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s JR Motorsports team.
Shane van Gisbergen
"...And then SVG is like, what the hell's going on here? It was definitely like more time spent..."
A famous race car driver from New Zealand who shocked the racing world by winning his very first NASCAR race on the streets of Chicago.
Shane van Gisbergen, often referred to as SVG, is a highly decorated racing driver from New Zealand. After dominating the Australian Supercars Championship, he made a historic NASCAR Cup Series debut by winning the inaugural Chicago Street Race in 2023.
Sonoma Raceway
"...I love the racetrack too. It's one of my favorite ones. I like that it's a road course..."
A famous, twisty race track in California's wine country that goes up and down steep hills instead of being a flat oval.
Sonoma Raceway is a 2.52-mile hilly road course located in Sonoma, California. Known for its dramatic elevation changes and challenging off-camber turns, it is a staple of the NASCAR Cup Series schedule.
road course
"...I like that it's a road course. And it's like not like a flat, basic road course..."
A race track that has left and right turns, like a normal winding country road, instead of just going in a continuous circle.
A road course is a type of racetrack that features left and right turns, often built on natural terrain with elevation changes. This style of track contrasts with traditional oval tracks, which only turn in one direction.
North Wilkesboro Speedway
"...Well, Wilksboro was dead. DED. Well, it ain't no more. It's alive... Wilksboro's back, baby."
A legendary old race track in North Carolina that was abandoned and left to rot for years before being completely cleaned up and brought back to life for big NASCAR races.
North Wilkesboro Speedway is a historic 0.625-mile short track in North Carolina. A founding track of NASCAR, it sat abandoned for over two decades before a massive grassroots and industry effort revived it to host the NASCAR All-Star Race in 2023.
points race
"...Like also our race was cool, but the points race is officially, we are all the way back..."
A race where drivers earn points toward winning the season-long championship, rather than just racing for a one-time trophy or prize money.
In motorsports, a points race is a sanctioned event where drivers compete for championship points that count toward the season standings, as opposed to exhibition races (like the All-Star Race) which only offer cash prizes or bragging rights.
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