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Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s epic sit-down interview with NASCAR Legend Darrell Waltrip delivers never-before-told stories and more. Ole DW shares some of the best cheatin' stories you'll ever hear. Some may call it cheating. Others, call it creativity. DW says that they were not "rule breakers," but rather, "rule makers" in their hey-day. Surprisingly Waltrip admits to using lead-shot and nitrous in racecars, as well as heavy radios and trick helmets. The driver known by some as "Jaws" for his mouthy, but entertaining nature, details what it was like to drive for noted moonshiner and NASCAR Hall of Famer Junior Johnson. How did he get from Junior's ride to Rick Hendrick's stable? It's a story that you'll never believe. Speaking of Junior Johnson, Darrell reveals how his car owner's stubbornness may have cost him a NASCAR Cup Series Championship. Waltrip talks about run-ins with Dale Earnhardt and his rough nature off-track as a friend. He also admits how driving for Dale Earnhardt's team saved his career. From driving a forklift to racing with Dale and Dale Jr. in Japan, the stories are plentiful. Plus, DW discusses his early days on the short tracks of Nashville and how he went from a house filled with four-letter words, to a media-darling racecar driver and broadcaster. Chapters: 00:00 Nostalgic Reflections on Racing History 02:59 The Journey of a Legendary Car 06:09 Life in the Fast Lane: From Racing to Broadcasting 09:02 The Evolution of Racing Cars 11:58 The Challenges of a Rookie Driver 15:11 Friendships and Rivalries in Racing 18:05 Restoration and Legacy of Racing Cars 20:57 The Influence of Family in Racing 23:50 The Craftsmanship Behind Racing Cars 27:09 The Importance of Home Tracks 29:58 Celebrating Milestones in Racing 42:36 Nostalgia and Racing Heritage 44:51 The Journey to Victory Lane 49:11 Contracts and Career Decisions 53:03 The Rise and Fall of Teams 56:46 Teammates and Competition Dynamics 01:00:47 Innovations and Rule-Breaking in Racing 01:25:10 NASCAR's Evolution and Junior's Influence 01:31:08 Driving for Junior Johnson: A Father-Son Dynamic 01:38:21 Frenemies: The Complicated Relationship with Dale Earnhardt 01:42:17 Lessons Learned: Racing Rivalries and Personal Growth 01:51:32 The Legacy of Dale Earnhardt: Reflections and Memories Follow Dirty Mo Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DirtyMoMedia Twitter: https://twitter.com/DirtyMoMedia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dirtymomedia TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dirtymomedia_ All About Dirty Mo Media: https://www.dirtymomedia.com

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