452 - Short Tracks, We Need to Fix This

The Dale Jr. Download
The Dale Jr. Download
Episode • May 23, 2023 • 1h 7m
After NASCAR’s triumphant return to North Wilkesboro Speedway, Dale Earnhardt Jr. and co-host Mike Davis are back in the Bojangles Studio to recap the weekend. Why the weekend was very much a success, the NextGen car’s short track package problems once again were on display and provided much to discuss:

The new format was designed to showcase the track

Rain tire experiment during the heat races

How do we fix the short-track package?

The future of stock car racing at short tracks is in jeopardy


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

Dale’s most sought-after throwback t-shirt

Weird Christmas gifts

NASCAR having elimination qualifying like the Indianapolis 500

Will the return of North Wilkesboro spark other lost speedway revivals?



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