The One Thing Keeping Dodge From The Cup Series...
About this episode
Dale Earnhardt Jr. shares hilarious stories from a West Coast road trip up the Pacific Coast Highway, including a bizarre obsession with hiding miniature Jesus figurines. The crew dives deep into NASCAR analysis, debating Shane van Gisbergen's road course dominance at Sonoma and his playoff outlook against cup veterans. Plus, hear a wild behind-the-scenes story about a pitched reality TV show requiring fifteen race trucks in Las Vegas, showcasing the chaotic intersection of entertainment and motorsports.
Happy Fourth of July... Eve? We can think of no better way to kick off the holiday weekend than with a jam-packed episode of Dirty Thirty! Take 30 minutes and start your patriotic engines with Dirty Mo Media's best from this week.
In Dirty Air, Dale Jr. describes his memorable trip up the Pacific Coast Highway—and why he keeps seeing Mini Jesuses everywhere.
Over in Denny Hamlin's neck of the woods, the boys on Actions Detrimental talk SVG at Sonoma and his playoff chances.
On Door Bumper Clear, Chris Rice answers the questions everyone's been asking about Dodge and RAM Race for the Seat Season 2.
In this week's guest episode, Kelley Earnhardt Miller hosted Heather Gibbs for Business of Motorsports, where they discussed many topics. In this clip, Heather shares what she said to Samantha the day after Kyle Busch's passing.
And to wrap it up, someone honked at Amy... and, boy, they shouldn't have.
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PCH
"There's a name for this road. What is it? The PCH? Yeah, there it is. Why do they call it that? Pacific Coast Highway."
This is a famous, beautiful highway that runs right along the ocean cliffs of California. It is a dream road for drivers because of its amazing views and twisty turns.
The Pacific Coast Highway (PCH), officially California State Route 1, is a legendary scenic highway running along most of the Pacific coastline of California. It is world-famous for its dramatic cliffside views, tight curves, and engineering marvels like the Bixby Creek Bridge in Big Sur.
Dodge
"Jordan Bianchi, the athletic reports that dodge could move to the cup series as soon as 2027... we would love for dodge to do it, but they have not committed to do it yet..."
An American car brand famous for making powerful muscle cars and trucks. They used to race in NASCAR but left the sport several years ago.
Dodge is an American automobile brand founded by the Dodge brothers in 1914, currently operating under the parent company Stellantis. Historically known for muscle cars and trucks, Dodge has a deep heritage in NASCAR racing, though it officially exited the sport after winning the 2012 Cup Series championship.
Tim Kuniskis
"Tim Koniscus is, is the man. Like he's a guy that makes it happen. He is the one. Tim Koniscus is awesome for bringing Ram back to NASCAR."
A well-known car executive who was the boss of Dodge and Ram. He is famous for greenlighting extremely fast, high-horsepower muscle cars.
Tim Kuniskis is a prominent automotive executive who served as the CEO of the Dodge and Ram brands under Stellantis. He is widely credited with reviving Dodge's muscle car image through high-horsepower projects like the Hellcat, Demon, and Hurricane engine platforms.
Dodge Ram
"... is the one. Tim Koniscus is awesome for bringing Ram back to NASCAR. You can do Ram because they're il..."
The Dodge Ram is a large, powerful pickup truck made for carrying heavy loads, towing trailers, and everyday driving. It is one of the most famous American trucks and was previously used in professional truck racing series.
The Dodge Ram is a popular line of full-size pickup trucks known for their rugged styling and powerful engine options, including the famous Hemi V8 and Cummins turbo-diesel. While the 'Ram' brand was spun off into its own standalone division under Chrysler in 2009, many enthusiasts and racing fans still associate the trucks with their Dodge heritage, including their past factory-backed participation in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series.
spec engine
"You can do Ram because they're ill more engines. They're spec engines. You can do those in NASCAR and cup. You have to have your own engine."
This is a standard engine that a racing series forces all teams to buy from the same builder. It keeps costs down and makes sure no team has a secret engine advantage over the others.
A spec engine is a standardized, cost-effective engine built by a single approved manufacturer that all teams in a racing series must use. This limits expensive development wars and ensures mechanical parity across the field, as seen in NASCAR's Craftsman Truck Series with Ilmor-built engines.
Ilmor
"You can do Ram because they're ill more engines. They're spec engines."
A famous company that designs and builds high-performance engines for race cars and trucks in various professional racing series.
Ilmor Engineering is a high-performance British auto racing powertrain engineering company founded in 1983. They design and manufacture race engines for IndyCar, ARCA, and NASCAR, notably supplying the spec NT1 engine used in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series.
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, classic American SUV made by Chevrolet that has been around for decades. It is famous for having three rows of seats and tons of space for big families.
The Chevrolet Suburban is the longest-running continuous automobile nameplate in history, introduced in 1935. It is a full-size, body-on-frame SUV known for its massive passenger and cargo capacity, heavy-duty towing capabilities, and traditional V8 powertrain options.
Lucid Air
"There's an air pump underneath the hood. So you flip on a switch..."
The Lucid Air is a high-end, luxury electric car that runs entirely on battery power instead of gasoline. It is designed to travel very long distances on a single charge and features a spacious, modern cabin with lots of technology.
The Lucid Air is an all-electric luxury sedan designed and manufactured by Lucid Motors, boasting industry-leading driving range, rapid charging capabilities, and immense horsepower. It is highly regarded for its advanced engineering, minimalist interior design, and aerodynamic efficiency, making it a prominent figure in the premium EV market.
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