How Dale Sr's Business Philosophy Lives On At JR Motorsports
What does it take to successfully lead one of NASCAR's top race teams? In this special Q&A episode of Business of Motorsports, Kelley Earnhardt Miller sits down with veteran NASCAR journalist Jeff Gluck to answer listener-submitted questions about leadership, business, culture, and the lessons that continue to shape how she runs JR Motorsports today. Kelley shares the biggest business principles she learned from her father, Dale Earnhardt, why she believes great companies are built around people, how she handles difficult conversations, and what aspiring motorsports professionals need to know about breaking into the industry. She also opens up about hiring, company culture, mentorship, NASCAR sponsorship, charter decisions, and balancing family with business. This episode of Business of Motorsports is sure to provide insight for anyone searching for an inside look into the day-to-day operations of running a successful NASCAR team. Check out Dirty Mo Media on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DirtyMoMedia Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
25 Years Later: Dale Jr. Remembers His July Win At Daytona
After a triumphant return to Chicagoland Speedway, Dale Earnhardt Jr. is back behind the microphone with a new episode of Dirty Air. He joins co-host TJ Majors to recap the weekend in Chicago and break down the biggest storylines from around the NASCAR garage, including: Dale has gone paperless thanks to Jamie McMurray The rain in Chicago was disruptive Zane Smith has been running too well to seek revenge Shane van Gisbergen gets even with Austin Hill Don't mess with the guys buried in the points Chevrolet and Ford continue to close the gap on Toyota Race winner Chase Briscoe joins the show During the Ask Jr. portion of the episode, listeners sent in questions about: TNT's feature on Dale's 2001 Fourth of July win What Dale remembers from that race celebration Dale's post-race hot dog-and-beer experience His preferred hot dog toppings Helmet swaps with other drivers The switch from open-face helmets to full-face helmets Dale's conversation with Chase Elliott after the O'Reilly race Check out Dirty Mo Media on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DirtyMoMedia Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
The One Thing Keeping Dodge From The Cup Series...
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. That's all for this week—see you next time on Dirty Thirty. Don't forget to get your merch at shop.dirtymomedia.com! Check out Dirty Mo Media on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DirtyMoMedia Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Someone Wouldn’t Stop Honking at Amy… Then This Happened
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? Check out Dirty Mo Media on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DirtyMoMedia Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Heather Gibbs: Losing Coy, Charter Negotiations, & Ty's First Cup Win
When people hear the Gibbs name, most would think of NASCAR owner and Super Bowl champion Joe Gibbs. While Joe continues as the namesake of the motorsports powerhouse that is Joe Gibbs Racing, his daughter-in-law, Heather Gibbs, has stepped into a leadership role to help forge the future of the team. From her early days as a baker to her success as a realtor, and now her role as a Co-Owner of Joe Gibbs Racing, Heather has a wealth of experience and perspective in the business world across real estate, racing, and even baking cakes! In this episode of Business of Motorsports with Kelley Earnhardt, Gibbs addresses the emotions of seeing her son Ty get his first Cup victory, the frustrations of the charter negotiations, the sadness of losing her husband Coy, and how the race team could look when Joe passes on the torch. If you’re looking for business insight or just want to know more about Heather’s story, this is a fantastic interview. Check out Dirty Mo Media on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DirtyMoMedia Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.