Join Dale Earnhardt Jr. in the studio as he sits down with former NASCAR driver and current owner of Wise Optimization, Josh Wise. A champion dirt sprint car racer, Josh transitioned to stock car racing and spent a decade climbing the NASCAR ranks. In this candid conversation, Josh opens up about his early struggles in fendered racing, being the first driver in Toyota’s development program, and why he believes he fell short during his NASCAR career. Discover how Josh found his true calling as a driver development coach and manager, helping drivers unlock their full potential since stepping away from the driver's seat in 2016. 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 Chapters: 03:38 - Josh Wise's Racing Career and Transition 10:47 - The Importance of Mentorship and Development 13:33 - The Power of Energy and Vision 24:22 - Success Stories: Kyle Larson and Others 30:37 - Building Buy-In and Playing the Long Game 32:04 - Optimizing Performance on Pit Road 36:59 - Challenges of Helping Young Drivers 44:04 - The Evolution of Being a Race Car Driver 48:25 - The Impact of the Driver Development Program on Chevrolet 57:05 - The Gradual Development of the Chevrolet-Driver Development Program Relationship