What Did Dale Jr. Say Was Under Ralph Earnhardt's House?
About this episode
The Dale Jr. Download swings from on-track intensity to behind-the-scenes storytelling. Dale Jr. recalls a collision described as “a 14 G hit,” then shifts to rain-delay downtime and meeting Earnhardt and Figgie. The conversation also traces how the show evolved during Dale Jr.’s concussion period—when fans could “hear it from Dell himself”—and how spinoffs like Door Bumper Clear came later. Strategy talk follows, plus a childhood memory of Ralph Earnhardt’s crawl space hiding engine parts.
Welcome back to the Dirty Thirty — where all you need is 30 mins to turn your week around. We had guest hosts, Mike's return to the mic, and a ton to unpack from our slate of shows.
Noah Gragson & Chase Briscoe took over the Download and left a lasting impression, to say the least. They talked about how they became friends and the celebrity they couldn't believe they met in the infield at Atlanta.
After that, Mike Davis and Kelley Earnhardt Miller discuss the origin of the Dale Jr. Download, Dale joining the show, and why Mike felt it was time to leave.
During Actions Detrimental with Denny Hamlin, DH talks about the field's sentiment towards Hocevar and why he might not have gotten a push coming to the finish.
And lastly, Dale reveals what his grandfather, Ralph Earnhardt, had underneath his house in Kannapolis.
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three wide
"Also coming to the the checker flag here in that three wide Carson Hosebar in the middle [1121.1s] didn't receive any help is that because no Chevy support or no Carson Hosebar support?"
“Three wide” means three cars are driving next to each other at the same time. It’s risky because there’s less space for anyone to make a mistake.
“Three wide” is a racing situation where three cars run side-by-side in the same lane area, typically through a corner or on a straight. It’s high-risk because drivers have less room to react if one car moves or brakes unexpectedly.
checker flag
"Also coming to the the checker flag here in that three wide Carson Hosebar in the middle [1121.1s] didn't receive any help is that because no Chevy support or no Carson Hosebar support?"
The “checker flag” is the black-and-white flag shown at the finish line to indicate the end of a race. In NASCAR-style commentary, it’s often used as shorthand for “the race is over” or “we’re coming to the finish.”
Chevy support
"Also coming to the the checker flag here in that three wide Carson Hosebar in the middle [1121.1s] didn't receive any help is that because no Chevy support or no Carson Hosebar support?"
“Chevy support” refers to assistance from a manufacturer-backed program or team aligned with Chevrolet—often in the form of drafting help, strategy coordination, or track position support. In NASCAR, manufacturer/team alliances can influence how much help a driver gets during a race.
finishing position
"and uh the competitors definitely [1160.0s] play a big role in your how you finish on a week week to week basis and so I certainly think that [1167.7s] you know while it it may sound good in an interview when you come down to the end of the race [1174.4s] those words sometimes can can hurt your uh your finishing position."
“Finishing position” is the order in which cars cross the finish line, and it directly affects points and standings in many racing series. The speaker is arguing that competitor behavior and race-week performance can change where you end up.
standings
"and then also I don't know if Bell was thinking this but pushing Blaney is the better decision for [1191.1s] him in the standings versus person pushing Hosebar too when you look at where Bell sits."
“Standings” are the points-based rankings of drivers (and sometimes teams) over a season. The speaker is comparing decisions based on how they affect a driver’s position in the standings.
turn four
"I don't know that I would find it [1210.1s] really really hard to do to where split second off a turn four where you have a choice to me"
“Turn four” is a specific corner on a race track, referenced to describe where a driver has limited time and space to choose an action. The speaker uses it to emphasize how quickly decisions must be made mid-lap.
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