The NASCAR Era Dale Jr Doesn’t Want Back

After NASCAR’s first points race at North Wilkesboro since 1996, Dale, TJ and Travis are back in studio to break down all of the weekend’s headlines – including some Joey Logano domination. After word that NASCAR will be extending practice time for the Cup Series, Dale explains just how crucial it is for drivers like Connor Zilisch to utilize that track time and get laps to help dial in their season. Dale also talks about why North Wilkesboro hasn’t been all about the racing for him, including what he confessed to Marty Smith before going on air with TNT. The group also dives into Josh Berry’s abysmal season, and why the results don’t represent the talent level that Josh possesses. Is there enough time left in the season for Josh to prove himself for a Cup ride in 2027 and beyond? Plus, Ask Jr gets into Logano’s comments about tandem drafting, what cars Dale has added to his graveyard, meeting Sonny Styles, and drinking whiskey (or not) on the post-race show. All this and more on another episode of The Dale Jr Download presented by ARBYYYYYY’SSSSSS. Chapters: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:42 - The Great Practice Debate: More or Less? 00:10:35 - Wilkesboro Is the Best Fan Weekend in NASCAR 00:12:43 - Why Dale Wanted Wilkesboro Back 00:17:14 - The Larson-Zilisch Incident 00:36:45 - Chase Bubble 00:41:06 - Joey's Dominant Win 00:45:18 - What's Wrong With Hendrick Motorsports? 00:46:28 - How Rick Hendrick Lights a Fire Under His Team 00:57:25 - Marcus Smith Joins 00:59:55 - The Future of the North Wilkesboro 01:15:26 - Ask Jr 01:17:31 - Meeting Sonny Styles 01:18:12 - The Era of NASCAR Racing Dale Doesn't Want Back 01:30:20 - Dirty Mo Dough 01:37:07 - Outro: Next Week's Host THE PODCASTS YOU LOVE. THE MERCH YOU NEED. Get it all here: https://shop.dirtymomedia.com/ Follow Dirty Mo Media Facebook:   / dirtymomedia   Twitter:   / dirtymomedia   Instagram:   / dirtymomedia   TikTok:   / dirtymomedia_   All About Dirty Mo Media: https://www.dirtymomedia.com FanDuel: Must be 21+ and present in select states (for Kansas, in affiliation with Kansas Star Casino) or 18+ and present in D.C. First online real money wager only. $5 first deposit required. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable bonus bets, which expire 7 days after receipt. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG. Call 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat in Connecticut, or visit mdgamblinghelp.org in Maryland. Hope is here. Visit GamblingHelpLineMA.org or call (800) 327-5050 for 24/7 support in Massachusetts or call 1-877-8HOPE-NY or text HOPENY in New York.