The Clash at Bowman Gray is in the books, and Dale Earnhardt Jr. is in the studio for a new episode of Dirty Air. He joins co-host TJ Majors to unpack the action from the Madhouse and more:

• Bowman Gray brought out the madness in drivers
• Race fans can’t have it both ways
• There could have been more aggression in the main event
• Does Bowman Gray deserve another Cup race?
• Balancing attracting new fans while honoring the grassroots

During the Ask Jr. portion of the episode, Dale Jr. weighed in on questions regarding:

• The new Xfinity award for fastest lap of the race
• Regrettable eBay purchases
• Good bars to visit in Daytona Beach
• Working with Will Ferrell on Talladega Nights

Plus, Dirty Mo Dough makes some bets for the Super Bowl.

The green flag is waving on the 2025 season, and Dale Earnhardt Jr. joins his new co-host TJ Majors for a new episode of Dirty Air. As the NASCAR Cup haulers get ready to head to Winston-Salem, North Carolina for the Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium, there is a lot to look forward to this week:

• Dale and TJ’s NFL teams get eliminated from the Playoffs
• NASCAR amends its damaged vehicle policy
• Do we need a waiver rule?
• Helio Castroneves gets an exemption
• Bowman Gray modified legend Tim Brown and Rick Ware join the show
• NASCAR has made many changes to the Madhouse
• The racing line at Bowman Gray will change due to the SAFER Barriers
• The story of how Tim got the chance to make his Cup debut

Plus, Tampa Timms gives out his season win total predictions for each Cup team. And, Ask Jr. on 2012 Daytona 500 rain delay, Dale Sr.’s daily vehicle, college football and rookie stripes.

Dale Earnhardt Jr has called it “one of the most fascinating stories in all of Motorsports,” as he sat down with Legendary racer Gary Balough to discuss his life on the track and behind bars. They uncover stories of smuggling marijuana, evading the Feds, getting busted, and how it cost him his career and family. On track, Balough was a driver who pissed off Richard Petty, got spit on by fans, and was not intimidated by Dale Earnhardt. Off track, his dangerous lifestyle added to the Legend of “Hot Shoe” Gary Balough.