This week Dale Earnhardt Jr. has a conversation with a man he thought he’d never get to interview, longtime NASCAR Race Director David Hoots. In this episode, David opens up about how he made decisions in the booth, his thoughts on current NASCAR officiating, including the Austin Dillon penalty, his toughest calls in the booth, and how things ended at NASCAR. 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 02:58 - Behind the Scenes of NASCAR Officiating 05:51 - The Evolution of NASCAR and Its Challenges 09:11 - Growing Up in Racing: The Bowman Gray Influence 12:05 - Transitioning from Local Tracks to NASCAR 14:53 - The Role of Experience in Race Directing 17:49 - Memorable Moments in NASCAR History 21:10 - The Impact of Technology on Racing 24:00 - The Future of Short Track Racing 26:57 - Reflections on Retirement and Career Changes 29:46 - Final Thoughts and Closing Remarks