Dale Earnhardt Jr. checks in to the Bojangles Studio for this week’s episode of Dirty Air. In a weekend that saw a near-rookie upset in the Xfinity race, aero blocking and Denny Hamlin’s return to Victory Lane in the Cup race, there was a lot to unpack:

• Carson Kvapil continues to impress
• The next generation of young talent is exciting 
• Best trash-talking drivers
• Should NASCAR take the digital rear-view mirrors out of the NextGen car?
• What is next in the NASCAR charter negotiations?
• Race winner Denny Hamlin calls in

During the Ask Jr. portion of the episode, listeners sent in questions regarding:

• The changes to the bus stop at Watkins Glen
• The Washington Commanders’ NFL Draft picks
• The newest class of NASCAR Hall of Fame nominees