Welcome Back, Chase Format

After taking part in a monumental NASCAR press conference, Dale Earnhardt Jr. kicks off 2026 with a brand-new edition of Dirty Air. He joins co-host TJ Majors to discuss the major overhaul of the NASCAR Championship points format and more: • Reflecting on a tragic off-season • The new points format is here • The Chase for the Championship will reignite fans’ passion for racing • Drivers will need to put together an entire season • After a frustrating year, this is a step in the right direction • Tony Stewart to make his NASCAR return • Steve Phelps resigns • CARS Tour is kicking off soon, with the biggest season yet During the Ask Jr. portion of the episode, fans wrote in questions regarding: • Using aliases • Three-person team for the zombie apocalypse • Favorite recess games • Dream professions growing up