This week on the Dale Jr. Download, Dale sits down with legendary chassis builder Jay Hedgecock to talk about 55 years in short track racing, from racing micro midgets at 15 to building winning cars for Dale Earnhardt, Richard Petty, and many more. Jay shares stories from racing in the late 70s, battling Dale Sr. at places like Martinsville and Caraway, and what it was like during an era when local tracks were packed every Saturday night. He also opens up about serious crashes, concussions, and why he chose to focus on short track racing instead of chasing a full-time Cup career. The conversation dives into the evolution of chassis building, innovation in the 80s and 90s, the cost of racing today, and the future of the CARS Tour. At 70 years old, Jay is still building cars in High Point and helping shape the next generation of racers. It is a candid, behind-the-scenes look at the people, risks, and passion that keep short-track racing alive. CHAPTERS: 0:00 Inside the Arby’s Studio 2:50 Jay Hedgecock Joins the Show 7:50 Learning the Craft from Tex Powell 13:35 Old School Racing vs. Today’s 29:35 The Modified Days 38:51 From the Shop to the Cup Series 45:07 Building for The King: Richard Petty 56:10 Inside Today’s Car Building World 1:01:13 How the Sport Has Evolved 1:12:21 Advice for the CARS Tour 1:14:20 Looking Back on a Racing Legacy THE PODCASTS YOU LOVE. THE MERCH YOU NEED. Get it all here: https://shop.dirtymomedia.com/ 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 FanDuel: Must be 21+ and present in select states (for Kansas, in affiliation with Kansas Star Casino) or 18+ and present in D.C. First online real money wager only. $5 first deposit required. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable bonus bets, which expire 7 days after receipt. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG. Call 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat in Connecticut, or visit mdgamblinghelp.org in Maryland. Hope is here. Visit GamblingHelpLineMA.org or call (800) 327-5050 for 24/7 support in Massachusetts or call 1-877-8HOPE-NY or text HOPENY in New York.