Dale Earnhardt Jr. turns back the hands of time as he sits down with his childhood friend and longtime race car fabricator Brad Means. The two first met on the NASCAR Cup circuit in the mid-1980s, as Brad was traveling with his father Jimmy Means, who was a mainstay in stock car racing. Dale explains that he developed an admiration for Jimmy at an early age due to his hard work and determination as an underdog, independent runner in the Cup Series. After meeting through their fathers, Brad and Dale began hanging out on a weekly basis at the track, spending time watching the races, hanging out in the drivers’ lounge, and running go-karts. Brad also set out to become a racer, following in his father’s footsteps into the world of NASCAR racing. After spending time competing in the Hooters Pro Cup Series, Brad realized the upkeep of race cars was going to be expensive and decided to learn to build and fabricate himself. Jimmy recognized an extraordinary ability in Brad and recommended that he pursue his talent of fabricating and hanging bodies, as there were many jobs available for skilled crafters in the garage at the time. This led Brad to work at many legendary teams like Richard Childress Racing, Robert Yates, and Roush. Brad spent many years on the move before settling in with ThorSport, where he currently hangs NASCAR Truck bodies and serves as a truck chief for Ty Majeski. Chapters 00:00 Childhood Shenanigans at the Racetrack 13:00 Memorable Experiences and Mischief 20:09 Growing Up in the NASCAR World 26:00 Struggles and Triumphs in Racing 27:48 The Art of Sponsorship and Design 29:58 The Dynamics of Competition 31:58 Opportunities and Challenges in Racing 33:57 Memorable Races and Heartbreaks 38:01 Reflections on a Racing Career 39:55 Growing Up in the Racing World 52:06 Transitioning from Fan to Participant 54:01 Cost-Cutting Measures in Racing 56:00 Racing Beginnings and Family Influence 58:59 Career Path and Early Jobs in Racing 01:01:01 Innovations and Challenges in Racing 01:04:58 Memories of Victory and Personal Growth 01:09:53 Friendship and Shared Experiences in Racing 01:15:03 Reflections on the Past and Future of Racing For more on American Financing, call 866-877-2322 or visit https://americanfinancing.net/dale Disclaimer: NMLS 182334, https://www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org/ 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