Dale Earnhardt Jr. sits down with 1994 Busch Series champion David Green to learn why he turned down a ride from his dad, what it was like replacing Ricky Hendrick, and how he navigated racing against his two brothers. After growing up in Owensboro, Kentucky and venturing into kart racing with his brothers David and (former DJD guest) Jeff, David made the transition into late model racing and found success in the NASCAR All-American Challenge Series. His relationships with Wayne Day, Mike Alexander and Bobby Labonte helped usher him into the NASCAR garage, initially building cars and making one-off starts in the Busch Series. But once Bobby Labonte was promoted to the Cup Series and vacated his family-owned ride, David was hired full-time and would lead the team to the 1994 Busch Series championship. David fills Dale in on an encounter he had with Dale Sr. where he was approached to replace his brother Jeff in the #3 DEI Busch car. He also reflects on his time spent driving for Hendrick Motorsports, replacing Ricky Hendrick when he made the decision to step away from racing in 2002. The conversation also covers David’s decision to retire from the driver’s seat, and how he took a position working as a NASCAR official as part of the research and development safety team, where he currently works today. Chapters 00:00 The Green Brothers' Racing Legacy 03:05 From Drag Racing to Stock Cars 08:45 Building Relationships in Racing 11:56 The Journey to NASCAR 18:10 The Filmar Ride and Its Impact 21:09 Navigating the Competitive Landscape 32:47 Looking Back on Racing Careers 44:12 Turning Down Dale Earnhardt 52:24 The Three Car Opportunity: A Family Affair 01:01:28 Transitioning Roles: From Driver to Spotter 01:10:41 Safety in Racing: A New Chapter 01:14:18 Optimizing Car Setup for Performance 01:19:38 The Challenges of Driving and Car Dynamics 01:23:02 Memorable Racing Moments and Decisions 01:27:11 Innovations and Rule Manipulations in Racing 01:34:41 The Journey of a Racing Parent 01:41:44 Proud Moments and Future Aspirations for Austin Green Shop our new 'Stars, Stripes & Beers' merch collection here: https://shop.dirtymomedia.com/collections/stars-stripes-and-beers-collection 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