How McLaren CEO Zak Brown Turns Crazy Ideas into Victories

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  • Опубліковано 29 лис 2024

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  • @BobBauguess
    @BobBauguess 2 місяці тому +109

    Jr. I am 80 yrs old ,I never miss your interviews, But this one was out standing ,keep up the great work that you do for the sport.

    • @DirtyMoMedia
      @DirtyMoMedia  2 місяці тому +13

      Thank you for watching Bob!

    • @WillTidmore-q2d
      @WillTidmore-q2d 2 місяці тому

      ​❤

    • @Richard.Hybels
      @Richard.Hybels Місяць тому

      I’m also 80 and I’m happy to say I’m still racing a Formula car.

  • @williamlambert
    @williamlambert 2 місяці тому +91

    Dale Jr has to get Daniel Riccardo on the show to discuss about being a Dale Earnhardt Sr. fan and his racing career

    • @iSmokePremiums
      @iSmokePremiums 2 місяці тому +6

      Especially given recent events! Would love to see the honey badger run some stock cars.

    • @thawhizard6224
      @thawhizard6224 2 місяці тому +3

      ​@@iSmokePremiums Didn't he get to drive the yellow #3 around COTA?

    • @iSmokePremiums
      @iSmokePremiums 2 місяці тому +1

      @@thawhizard6224 he did

    • @frags4679
      @frags4679 Місяць тому

      He drove with the number three for a while when he was with red bull. This is when I was watching ages ago but I remember he did.

    • @MurderSTi
      @MurderSTi Місяць тому

      This would be so freaking cool

  • @biggallcaps
    @biggallcaps 2 місяці тому +77

    I had no idea how much history Zak Brown had in racing! This is exactly why I like you interviewing people like him. I'm suprised that he even had the time to do it, but thanks for the interview

  • @archielundy3131
    @archielundy3131 2 місяці тому +204

    C'mon guys, buy a couple of charters and go racing. Earnhardt McLaren Racing!

    • @miketaylor3210
      @miketaylor3210 2 місяці тому +10

      Can you imagine!!!!

    • @kimberlytraynor8137
      @kimberlytraynor8137 2 місяці тому +22

      With Daniel Ricciardo in the driver’s seat!

    • @drumracing83
      @drumracing83 2 місяці тому +9

      HELL YEAH!! THINKING THE SAME THING!! LET'S GO!!

    • @IanTheMotorsportsMan_YT
      @IanTheMotorsportsMan_YT 2 місяці тому +2

      Ew charters

    • @phillips5368
      @phillips5368 2 місяці тому +2

      I can see why that would be a hard investment for him. Yes, McLaren is very competitive in Formula 1, but they still have work to do in IndyCar. Are they competitive, yes. Are they championship contenders, at the moment no. So they need to build on that I think.
      Plus, it’s not about just buying charters. It’s buying or building a shop for that NASCAR effort. It’s hiring people for that effort. That’s a lot to invest, and also it’s going to take time to find the right people for it. Like in any form of racing, most of the highly sought people are already hired.
      Plus, you don’t want to spread yourself too thin. When McLaren started the down spiral after 2012. You could point at the road car program as a reason. Zak isn’t about to go down that road again with McLaren.

  • @petepickel7114
    @petepickel7114 2 місяці тому +60

    Not a F1 guy, but Zak was a fantastic interview. I learned a lot

  • @jash6105
    @jash6105 2 місяці тому +80

    As a redbull fan, I could care less about Zack brown.
    As an American, I am the biggest Zack brown fan ever.

    • @nevelsjohn
      @nevelsjohn 2 місяці тому +10

      As a Red Bull fan, Zak Brown is gigantic tool.
      As an American, I'm embarrassed that, as a massive tool, he represents my country in F1.
      I'll hand it to him for rebuilding McLaren, without Newey, but every single time Zak opens his mouth, I'm embarrassed.

    • @billyfox1468
      @billyfox1468 2 місяці тому +5

      @@nevelsjohnsame but I’m a McLaren fan. Never felt more conflicted about a person
      That being said this was an awesome interview

    • @chrismathewsjr
      @chrismathewsjr 2 місяці тому

      at first I was like "oh great another suckoff session with a CEO" and then I saw his shoes and I was like "oh nice another suckoff session with a CEO"

    • @413TomaccoRoad
      @413TomaccoRoad 2 місяці тому +2

      Couldn't care less* 😉

    • @413TomaccoRoad
      @413TomaccoRoad 2 місяці тому +1

      ​@@nevelsjohnI'm not happy with him for jerking Palou around but I understand he's on a driver hoarding binge to try and stack his deck but just sitting down yakking- I don't think he's a tool. Or not a total tool.😅

  • @jasonstacy5587
    @jasonstacy5587 2 місяці тому +37

    Great episode. Love it when y'all step outside the NASCAR world.

    • @fishhuntadventure
      @fishhuntadventure 2 місяці тому

      Yes!
      The Zac Brown musician interview would be cool, especially if you got him to talk about the things in life he modeled after Jimmy Buffet.

  • @jd2rs
    @jd2rs 2 місяці тому +15

    Zak Brown is amazing, loved this interview! Learned so much about his career, got a great scoop on how he wants the F1 team to play for the remainder of the season, and was overall inspired to continue fighting to build my own career in the wild industry that is racing!

  • @JBoston50
    @JBoston50 2 місяці тому +7

    What a great listen. I have always been a diehard NASCAR fan, but casual F1 fan. I think part of that is never having a driver or team that I could really connect with and become a major fan for the way Hendrick Motorsports and Jeff Gordon did when I was a kid. The combination of Zak Brown and his american roots, and Lando Norris has made me a massive McLaren fan the last few years.

    • @ThmsDouglas
      @ThmsDouglas 2 місяці тому

      Oh geez not another one 🤢🤮 but I do like Lando but he's too soft to win it all, Piastri on the other hand...

  • @SimpleAtHomeQ
    @SimpleAtHomeQ 2 місяці тому +9

    Absolutely the best guest segment to date. Thanks for broadcasting this one for us to hear.

  • @j_e_hill
    @j_e_hill 2 місяці тому +3

    The way Dale’s voice speeds up when he’s talking about indycar personalities… the PASSION. Indycar is smothering their stars and the product is so ripe for improved management. A fantastic discussion with one of the best and smartest brains in Motorsports.

  • @j_e_hill
    @j_e_hill 2 місяці тому +1

    This was one of Dale’s best jobs as an interviewer. Prepared. Timely. Respected his guest. Really enjoyed the whole thing.

  • @str12365
    @str12365 2 місяці тому +12

    This was a great interview, top 5 for sure. Thanks for bringing him in Jr., and thanks to Zak for agreeing.

  • @davidedwards1936
    @davidedwards1936 2 місяці тому +3

    This was a fantastic episode. I’ve always gotten the impression that Zak is one of the best conversationalists in motorsports and genuinely loves racing. Great work putting this one together Jr. Absolute home run.

  • @briancorrell
    @briancorrell 2 місяці тому +12

    I love seeing Dale Jr. giddy talking about wheel of Fortune🤣🤣🤣

  • @ClinicalDecisionYikesYT
    @ClinicalDecisionYikesYT 2 місяці тому +77

    Avengers: we are the best crossover.
    Dale and Zak: hold our beers.

  • @b-bertstm1135
    @b-bertstm1135 2 місяці тому +3

    another fantastic chat with a great guest and happy to see how grateful you were to him for helping to save that piece of racing history..

  • @RoyWFish
    @RoyWFish 2 місяці тому +7

    Good day from Norfolk UK. A great interview and so much information which for many will be enlightening. Keep up the good work Jr, great work. regards, RWF.

  • @Jay-gy5hs
    @Jay-gy5hs 2 місяці тому +9

    I love all the old NASCAR guys and their stories. I’ve loved Indy care racing since the year before Mario won in 1969. I almost skipped this episode because I had no idea who Zack was. WOW!! Was I wrong. In my opinion this was your best interview yet, Jr. Your interest and enthusiasm was palpable. I enjoy your channel! Keep em coming.

  • @CrazyCanuck23
    @CrazyCanuck23 2 місяці тому +2

    I’m a huge deal junior fan and I’m a huge Zak Brown fan. That was a great interview Junior!

  • @wadecoppage5583
    @wadecoppage5583 2 місяці тому +1

    Zak Brown has to be the most relatable, likable boss in all of motorsports. He's always smiling, and always seems to have a positive comment when asked. I'd say everyone at the MTC would run through a wall for him.

  • @baddecisionsrv8506
    @baddecisionsrv8506 2 місяці тому +1

    Grew up seeing NASCAR on TV with my dad. Now I follow F1 closely and NASCAR has a back seat to that. Excellent interview! Loved every minute.

  • @duanequam7709
    @duanequam7709 2 місяці тому +2

    Said it before and I will say it again, you bring the thrill of motor sports right into my living room. Thanks Dale. A fan always.

  • @doctormosfet
    @doctormosfet 2 місяці тому +2

    Gigantic hats off to Zak Brown, who has overseen one of the greatest comebacks in F1 history. I've been a McLaren fan since I was a kid and it's great to finally see them back on the right track.

  • @DragsterJeffCrider
    @DragsterJeffCrider 2 місяці тому +5

    Thanks for this interview. It is great to get to know Zack , his history and background. Great fun for me.

  • @matthewstiltner8597
    @matthewstiltner8597 2 місяці тому +6

    Damn good interview and listen. It's awesome to listen to two real gear heads and racers talk.

  • @TC2290-wh5cb
    @TC2290-wh5cb Місяць тому +1

    What a wonderful interview.

  • @buddyhume9297
    @buddyhume9297 2 місяці тому +2

    Zak is awesome and as usual Dale brought this interview to the best place possible!

  • @boxlessthinker1973
    @boxlessthinker1973 2 місяці тому

    Zak Brown makes me proud to be an American F1 fan! Fantastic interview Jr!!

  • @Beakphoto
    @Beakphoto 2 місяці тому

    Great interview. Nothing better than two super smart and savvy guys talking about the sport they love.

  • @j_e_hill
    @j_e_hill 2 місяці тому

    To hear Dale talk about his dad’s Nova at the end. I think I speak for all the fans when I say thanks, Dale Jr, for being so open and authentic with all of us. We love it all. It’s so generous to share all he does. It’s so unique, and makes us all better for knowing what he shares with us.

  • @jetskiordie7976
    @jetskiordie7976 2 місяці тому

    That was probably the best interview I have listened to on your show. 300 MILLION!

  • @Last-Lap-Lando4
    @Last-Lap-Lando4 2 місяці тому +1

    Zak is a good dude. Ruthless competitor.
    Made an amazing decision swooping up OP and not only getting Lando but able to keep him around when the team was flopping and everyone was wanting Lando

  • @murp0443
    @murp0443 2 місяці тому +2

    What a great interview!

  • @llahsemaj1
    @llahsemaj1 2 місяці тому +18

    I think it’s tremendously important for motor sports to be intertwined. In one way or another. The love for racing is a universal one. 😊

  • @brianwilkins4939
    @brianwilkins4939 2 місяці тому +3

    JR. Once again A+ show. I love what you and your team are doing. YOU'RE a true stewart of Nascar. There are a few names in Nascar such as yours, will stand the test of time.

  • @oalmanaque
    @oalmanaque 2 місяці тому

    Amazing episode!! Zak is such a great character and dale does the job of interviewing with a light mood perfectly

  • @aaronb4936
    @aaronb4936 2 місяці тому +7

    The best way to improve the INDYCAR broadcasts… find a way to run it commercial free like F1 OR at least drastically minimize the ad time. Watching the 500 this year I was absolutely shocked at how little they showed the racing vs ads.

    • @m12x12
      @m12x12 2 місяці тому +1

      Agree about the ads but the alternative is, like F1 TV, a subscription. When I ask myself would I prefer ad-free and, say, $75 for a season or free with adverts, it's a toss up.

    • @Mike-v4g6q
      @Mike-v4g6q 2 місяці тому

      @@m12x12ESPN airs it commercial free

  • @gilbertmain8896
    @gilbertmain8896 2 місяці тому

    This is one of the greatest interviews i have ever had the pleasure to watch. I wish it had kept going for a couple more hours. Zak is amazing and comes off as a fun guy. He also has an incredible car collection that includes some historic F1 cars. Even as a Ferrari fan it is impossible not to root for Zak, Lando and Oscar to do well and take the title. Well done as always. Thanks.

  • @JohnGeorgeHill
    @JohnGeorgeHill 2 місяці тому

    I have so much respect for Dale Jr. What he's done for the Sim Racing community is invaluable. Such a smart guy, and a great interviewer.

  • @mintoxace5571
    @mintoxace5571 2 місяці тому +4

    Great interview. So good to have a crossover between F1 & Nascar.

  • @JeffreyTLippincott
    @JeffreyTLippincott 2 місяці тому

    Thanks for having this talk with Zac Brown, and asking him to share his background with us.

  • @KonwTheTrut
    @KonwTheTrut 2 місяці тому +2

    I love nascar as equal as much as I love f1. This is so glorious to listen to.

  • @teague10plays70
    @teague10plays70 2 місяці тому

    This is my favorite piece of media of the year. I love seeing my two favorite sports come together like this. This is Jr. At his absolute best.

  • @shanespring2669
    @shanespring2669 2 місяці тому

    Thank you so much Dale and Zak. The insights into both Zak and more into Dale are fantastic to us fans.

  • @matthewjohnston1400
    @matthewjohnston1400 2 місяці тому

    Amazing interview. I loved it. Junior is so good at doing these interviews and Zak Brown is a remarkable guy.

  • @alfredmitchell3792
    @alfredmitchell3792 Місяць тому

    Very good interview all around! Dale's questions were very articulated and stated in a manor an experienced interviewer. Dale brought out the most in the career and interests of Zac Brown. Very interesting content!!!!

  • @AJ-fe8om
    @AJ-fe8om Місяць тому

    Even if I wasn’t a racing fan I think this would be a joyous conversation to listen to.
    A couple of good blokes.

  • @baggszilla
    @baggszilla 2 місяці тому

    Zak Brown is a very interesting dude! I love how he took this team to the next level! And I love how passion got him and McLaren to the top! Thanks DJ! Great listen!

  • @ridged8
    @ridged8 2 місяці тому

    Fantastic show yall. almost brought me to tears hearing Dale thank Zak for taking care of the Nova. Thank you crew!

  • @jordanholmberg2270
    @jordanholmberg2270 2 місяці тому

    That was absolutely a fantastic watch. One of the best episodes I've seen. Keep up the good work, Junebug. Dirty Mo media bring some of the best content to the Internet thank you!

  • @Sir-tuck
    @Sir-tuck 2 місяці тому

    Glad to see and hear the cross talk between the different race series. Great guest to have on your show!!

  • @justjoe0805
    @justjoe0805 2 місяці тому +6

    We used to have a thing called “trading paint,” I believe. An F1 driver and a NASCAR driver would swap rides and run qualifying laps. I’d really love to see that come back annually. This is great opportunity for Jr Motorsports and Mclaren to gang up and make this a permanent thing! It could attract lots of additional sponsorship and a lot more drivers to cross over into the other series!!!

  • @chapternext5611
    @chapternext5611 2 місяці тому +1

    Fantastic interview Jr. Thank you!

  • @Sir-tuck
    @Sir-tuck 2 місяці тому +4

    Just an FYI, the F1 driver Daniel Ricciardo chose the #3 drivers number in hornor of Dale Sr.

    • @billyrice3142
      @billyrice3142 Місяць тому +1

      Verstappen chose 33 in his early RB days because he was a fan of Dale Sr as well. Awesome to see F1 guys admiring NASCAR legends.

  • @chadfranklin3383
    @chadfranklin3383 2 місяці тому

    That was a great podcast … thourghly enjoyed it. Great job Dirty Mo Media and Dale Jr. #1 !!!!!

  • @patricknacion3960
    @patricknacion3960 2 місяці тому

    Dude you knocked it out of the park !!! thank you ,more of these please

  • @robertcooper4945
    @robertcooper4945 2 місяці тому

    One of your BEST SHOWS Jr! Thank you, Coop in Zephyrhills, Fl

  • @riantrue7179
    @riantrue7179 2 місяці тому

    You said “Let us Know” … Great interview. Love your excitement and passion to know more about people. We get so much from it. Thanks DJr

  • @DG101-o6t
    @DG101-o6t 2 місяці тому

    Over the years that I’ve listen to you that was on of your better conversations!!

  • @williamdickman7917
    @williamdickman7917 2 місяці тому

    What a great talk, thanks Dale! 😊

  • @chuckchambliss8319
    @chuckchambliss8319 2 місяці тому +2

    This was a great interview. Great show and great guest. I'd love to see Will Power on the show... that would be a hoot.

  • @zatgeye7320
    @zatgeye7320 2 місяці тому +1

    bravo!! that was great. barely a high school grad to running and turning mclaren around.

  • @EJames22
    @EJames22 2 місяці тому +1

    Never seen one of these before but you can tell Zak Brown is a great guy

  • @TheButchersApprentice
    @TheButchersApprentice 2 місяці тому

    Hey Dale, awesome interview man, really frikkn awesome. From dowunder, thankyou. How good is Zac, man some people are just born to do a certain thing, he is doin it, thanks for gettn him on, really appreciate it.

  • @briangamm7230
    @briangamm7230 2 місяці тому

    Wow, everything you ever wanted to know about Zak ! Great work!

  • @MarkPerkins-i7u
    @MarkPerkins-i7u 2 місяці тому

    Just a freakin awesome interview! New appreciation for Zak!

  • @TeamAbrams
    @TeamAbrams 2 місяці тому +1

    I have to say this interview was a lot more interesting than I thought it would be. I've always been in and out with F1 and I've never really had a favorite driver or team in F1 but I think I may have to root for McLaren now!

    • @juxtonlavute1401
      @juxtonlavute1401 2 місяці тому

      You'll love Oscar piastri. You'll like Lando but you'll love Oscar

  • @brianwhite6974
    @brianwhite6974 2 місяці тому

    I enjoyed that a lot more than I thought I would!! Great conversation, loved i!!!

  • @danpatrick745
    @danpatrick745 2 місяці тому

    Being a lifelong McLaren fan, I can’t think of a better man to lead the team, such a gentleman with a great back story and incredible knowledge.
    We’re spoilt for racing history in the UK but love hearing about American racing history, thanks guys!

  • @RobertWard-ln3vm
    @RobertWard-ln3vm 2 місяці тому

    Awesome interview with Zak Brown. For us that love all motor sports it was terrific especially about the Monte Carlo and the grey goose.

  • @d-railg4302
    @d-railg4302 2 місяці тому

    What the hell? How do you keep putting out episodes that are better than the last? Awesome interview once again. I knew nothing about McLaren and couldn’t stop watching. I was late to work because it was so good! I know Rogan gets the most notoriety for podcast but Dirty Mo should be right up there with him.

  • @juxtonlavute1401
    @juxtonlavute1401 2 місяці тому +1

    Zak would be fun to work for, he actually cares about EVERY aspect and takes it into perspective. Not many leaders do that but thats why he rose to success like he did. He knows what hes doing and i hope he goes to nascar because he can dominate, hes got the tools, drivers and intelligence

  • @SJSpode114
    @SJSpode114 2 місяці тому

    Brilliant interview. Know Zac primarily from F1 but was great to hear about his background, interest in other series and love for motorsports.

  • @ironmule5200
    @ironmule5200 2 місяці тому

    That was really cool! I'm not the biggest race car fan but to see 2 good dudes talk like that is a treat!

  • @Seeeeeds
    @Seeeeeds 2 місяці тому

    I love your appreciation for open wheel Dale. Leads to some great guests

  • @radamus210
    @radamus210 2 місяці тому +8

    I spent my career in sales/customer management and when you spot a real deal shark? you know it. Zac is a star - So Question I'd ask Zac if I saw him is, Why the hell haven't you closed a Netflix deal for Indy???

    • @Seeeeeds
      @Seeeeeds 2 місяці тому +1

      The first two seasons of 100 Days to Indy are on Netflix. I wouldnt be surprised if they do a full season series with them in the future

    • @inVAINwetrust
      @inVAINwetrust 2 місяці тому +2

      That’s Penske Group job

  • @lancerowley4703
    @lancerowley4703 2 місяці тому

    That was fantastic. Great Interview!

  • @genegalpin556
    @genegalpin556 2 місяці тому

    Great job JR! Love F1 as well and cool to see Zak there. Love this interview.

  • @robertpontsler3660
    @robertpontsler3660 2 місяці тому

    One of your best interviews kudos!

  • @7NTBid
    @7NTBid 2 місяці тому

    Fantastic episode of an impressive man interviewing another impressive man! Thanks Jr!

  • @DAILYDRIVENJUNK1983
    @DAILYDRIVENJUNK1983 2 місяці тому

    MAN OH MAN!!!!!! That was a fun interview 👍👍👍👍

  • @tc_simracing_broadcasts
    @tc_simracing_broadcasts 2 місяці тому

    Great episode! Two giants of the big racing leagues having an awesome conversation

  • @AmbientMike
    @AmbientMike 2 місяці тому +6

    Big American F1 fan here. Gotta love Zak Brown, a true ambassador for racing

  • @johnfinkracing4312
    @johnfinkracing4312 2 місяці тому

    It was a great Listen!!!!

  • @kevin-h2s7k
    @kevin-h2s7k 2 місяці тому

    Great interview! Really enjoyed this one

  • @billharwood5844
    @billharwood5844 2 місяці тому

    Feedback as requested: Zack was an excellent guest. I do miss ones like this. I subscribed to you after watching the Tony Stewart interview. Its what i like.

  • @j_e_hill
    @j_e_hill 2 місяці тому +2

    And damn, his off the cuff list of what Indycar could learn from other series to be better.. SPOT ON. he’s the real deal. @indycar are you listening?!! He’s so right about every point he made.

  • @MichaelJohnson-uz9rd
    @MichaelJohnson-uz9rd 2 місяці тому

    Outstanding listen. Great discussion. More of this please.

  • @drumracing83
    @drumracing83 2 місяці тому +2

    Zak Brown autograph on the dash of the Nova would be cool!!

  • @SteveSutherland-k5k
    @SteveSutherland-k5k 2 місяці тому +9

    That was a very good interview. My perception of Zak Brown was a stuffed shirt. How wrong I was. His passion for racing came through big time in the interview. No college education and he's running one of the biggest race car organizations in the world. Just goes to show how far passion will get you. I am now a mango fan.

    • @yodaisgod2
      @yodaisgod2 2 місяці тому +5

      You mean papaya. 😂

    • @j_e_hill
      @j_e_hill 2 місяці тому

      I agree. I assumed he was a grifter when I first saw him in his new role at McLaren. But he’s anything but. He will lead F1 one day, and now that I know he was tapped to be number 2 already, I’m even more sure of it. That’s probably a good thing.

  • @Moving_Chicane
    @Moving_Chicane 2 місяці тому

    So enjoyable - thank you!!!

  • @anitagarrison6916
    @anitagarrison6916 2 місяці тому +1

    Wow!! Dale Jr and his guest list. Talk about a wide variety. And we ain't talking about any kind of slouch here. Y'all should be very proud of how far you have came from, lucky to get Dale Jr himself, To the likes of Rick Hendrick, Joe Gibbs, multi-billionaire "Roger Penske", Mario Andretti and now Zac Brown. Wow!!

  • @neilmartin3220
    @neilmartin3220 2 місяці тому

    Im well impressed with what Zak is doing with mclaren. As far f1 goes i thought they were finished when Ron Dennis was booted out. But Zak has got them back to the front and hopefully they can keep the momentum going. Great job Zak.

  • @audionutmike
    @audionutmike 2 місяці тому

    Great interview! Love Zac and what he's done at McLaren

  • @413TomaccoRoad
    @413TomaccoRoad 2 місяці тому +5

    He let Daniel Ricciardo drive the blue and yellow Wrangler car at Austin a few years ago.

  • @GregorySovine-bt9hj
    @GregorySovine-bt9hj 2 місяці тому +2

    Every time I have never heard of this person who is the guest, it becomes a favorite 😂

  • @jasonwoerl
    @jasonwoerl 2 місяці тому

    Perfect interview!

  • @brycecrousore1985
    @brycecrousore1985 2 місяці тому

    Best interviewer on TV! Jr. gets more out of guests than anyone, and brings the viewer right into the room. Dale could interview the village dog catcher and make it fun, funny, and interesting. This was an excellent show; what a success story this self-made Zak shared.

  • @ethanwhite5019
    @ethanwhite5019 2 місяці тому

    Fantastic interview and a great listen