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Over the last few years, former NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt Jr’s show, the Dale Jr. Download has hosted some of the biggest, some of the most important, and some of the most understated names in motorsports. Naturally, the conversations with these names have also ranged from intimate to sensational, to revelations, to pure banter and fun.

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But most of his guests have been and continue to be athletes, retired and active.

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However, should the opportunity present itself, Dale Jr. is willing to cross the boundary of motorsports and athletes, and step into the world of entertainers.

In a recent episode of the Ask Jr. segment of the show, one fan quizzed the NASCAR Hall of Famer as to which musician he’d love to have on his show as a guest to which co-host Mike Davis went, “He said he wanted that Summer of 69…Bryan Adams!”

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Earnhardt Jr. also joined in, as he said, “I’ve always loved his music. Who doesn’t like Summer of 69?”

He then explained if Adams were to come on the show, the things he’d ask him or talk to him about.

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“I really don’t wanna ask Bryan (Adams) anything other than, ‘Take us back,’ to when that was happening to you and your life,” he said. “I think it’d be cool to have someone who (has) experienced highs and lows and reinventing yourself.”

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“How do you disappear and then come back?”

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Tom Brady and Dale Earnhardt Jr on the show could be a reality soon

In a recent interview, Dale Earnhardt Jr confessed his ambitions to take Dale Jr. Download in other sports like NFL.

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“In my mind, I want to create a show or a series of shows outside of motorsports. I would love to work with like a Greg Olsen on a podcast or a show about NFL football,” he said.

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He revealed he would love to have a business that has “multiple components.” 

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And having confessed his love for motorsports, Dale Jr. added he has a lot of “cool ideas cooking.” 

Also Read: I Obviously Don’t Know My Own Strength” – Dale Earnhardt Jr Reveals an Embarrassing Incident With a Hall of Fame Gift

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Shaharyar is an experienced Senior NASCAR writer at EssentiallySports. A journalist by heart and profession, he has been at the ‘wheel’ for nearly a decade after starting with Formula 1. He has penned over 1,700 articles on the sport. Shaharyar is known for his quick reporting on controversies and feuds in NASCAR and is one of the masterminds behind "NASCAR In and Out", a Reader-Connect Program of EssentiallySports that boasts a weekly reach of fifty thousand subscribers in the US. Shaharyar believes in the conversational style of journalism, where fans are at the heart of the conversation. As a big fan of Kyle Busch, he maintains a commitment to journalistic neutrality in his coverage. A graduate of journalism from a professional university, Shaharyar blends his love for storytelling with the fast-paced nature of the sport to deliver compelling content that resonates with his readers. Despite his admiration for Kyle Busch, Shaharyar is now turning his attention to Hendrick Motorsports star Kyle Larson, whom he believes is a legend in the making. He is always looking to bring fresh perspectives and insights to his readers and engages in healthy debates and discussions about the latest developments in NASCAR. In his free time, Shaharyar enjoys watching soccer and taking long walks to unwind.

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