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As the summer season winds down, NASCAR content is thriving. Last week’s Richmond race delivered a thrilling new winner, while this week’s Michigan race promises intense competition as the playoffs draw near. But that’s not all—NASCAR enthusiasts are in for a treat with the latest episode of the ‘Dale Jr Download’. In a surprising turn, the latest episode featured a strongly opinionated Dale Jr discussing the unusual and “weird” clothing choices of a former Hendrick Motorsports crew chief.

During the lively podcast chat with Mike Davis, the ex-NASCAR Cup Series driver humorously poked fun at his then crew chief, Steve Letarte, teasing him about his fashion taste.

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In a humorous exchange, Mike and Dale Jr discussed the fashion style to wear button-down shirts with initials on the sleeve or collar. They jokingly associated this fashion choice with a preference for “medium-plus” steaks, making playful connections between fashion and culinary taste. Dale Earnhardt Jr playfully commented on how the style felt distinctly “Letarte,” describing him as the type of person who would confidently rock such personalized attire. Mike agreed, adding that Letarte seemed unabashed about it.

Unbashed” Mike commented. The conversation brought up Junior’s former hendrick motorsports crew chief, Steve Letarte, and his choice to wear such shirts. 

“You know Letarte has a few shirts like that. You know who else have that? My kids, they had that on their backpacks.” shared Junior.

In the end, he asserted that he would never wear a button-down with his initials, finding the idea peculiar.“I’m never wearing a damn button-down with my initials on it. That’s weird.”

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Following a successful stint on the NASCAR track, Junior and Letarte have fostered a strong relationship. Earlier this year, after the historical Daytona 500‘s success, the ‘Dale Jr. Download’ featured an episode with Letarte as they both were seen reminiscing about their time together with fond memories.

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During the podcast, Letarte expressed excitement about attending the Daytona 500 despite the challenges of crowded accommodations. Letarte and Dale Earnhardt Jr reflected on the significance of the event’s record-breaking attendance, evoking memories of their own racing days when such massive crowds were common. Letarte added, “It felt like back when you and I were racing in the teens, it was a major event.”

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Letarte also shared his delight in the traditional flyover performance by the US Air Force Thunderbirds. Meanwhile, Dale Earnhardt Jr shared his surprise at witnessing the grandstands filled to maximum capacity. He remarked, “It reminded me a lot like you know the years past 2004, 2006 when we were really at our peak and when I was watching the race on TV. I took notice of the grandstand being full to the very tippy top.”

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With such fantastic off-track camaraderie, fans can’t help but crave more from this iconic duo in the future. The ‘Dale Jr. Download’ consistently delivers top-notch content, covering everything under the sun, on and off the track. Despite Letarte’s fashion choices not getting Dale Jr.’s seal of approval, their bond remains unbeatable, forged during their time together at the Hendrick camp.