Dale Jr. Reviews Stenhouse–Keselowski Clash as Radio Drama Erupts

Spotter TJ Majors shared specific radio calls that predicted the spin before the cars made contact, prompting a direct response from Stenhouse.

Apr. 15, 2026 at 11:13pm

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Dale Earnhardt Jr. analyzed the Bristol collision between Ricky Stenhouse Jr. and Brad Keselowski on his latest podcast. Spotter TJ Majors shared specific radio calls that predicted the spin before the cars made contact, which prompted a direct response from Stenhouse regarding the lap 61 incident.

Why it matters

NASCAR fans often enjoy direct interaction between veteran personalities and active drivers on social media during the week, adding to the drama and excitement around the sport.

The details

On the latest episode of Dale Jr.'s Dirty Mo Media podcast, he spoke about Stenhouse's radio and jokingly said, 'I thought he said, tell TJ he's an a******.' To which Majors immediately quipped back, 'No, he said, tell TJ inside.' Majors said, 'We had a little bit of a comedy, exciting moment. I didn't know it was comical until after the race.' After rewatching the incident, Majors described it when Dale Jr. asked if Stenhouse came up the racetrack toward Keselowski. 'We get to the start-finish line, and he kind of starts, like it was a late dive, but I don't blame him.' Majors said that while Stenhouse Jr. got into Keselowski a bit, the RFK driver also closed the door as they got up the track, and Stenhouse just continued until Keselowski was spun out.

  • The incident happened on lap 61 of the Bristol race.
  • Both Keselowski and Stenhouse Jr. were able to pick up points, with Keselowski finishing 14th and Stenhouse Jr. finishing 17th.

The players

Dale Earnhardt Jr.

A former NASCAR driver and current podcast host who analyzed the Bristol collision between Stenhouse Jr. and Keselowski.

Ricky Stenhouse Jr.

A NASCAR driver who was involved in the collision with Keselowski and responded to the radio calls.

Brad Keselowski

A NASCAR driver who was involved in the collision with Stenhouse Jr.

TJ Majors

The spotter for Stenhouse Jr. who shared the specific radio calls that predicted the spin before the cars made contact.

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What they’re saying

“I thought he said TJ's an assh***”

— Dale Earnhardt Jr., Podcast Host

“No, he said, tell TJ inside.”

— TJ Majors, Spotter

“We had a little bit of a comedy, exciting moment. I didn't know it was comical until after the race.”

— TJ Majors, Spotter

“We get to the start-finish line, and he kind of starts, like it was a late dive, but I don't blame him.”

— TJ Majors, Spotter

“No, I didn't get loose.”

— Ricky Stenhouse Jr., NASCAR Driver

What’s next

The finish did not affect the standings much, with RFK Racing staying ahead on consistency. Hyak Motorsports remains further back, where results like this do little to close the playoff gap and keep them needing a stronger stretch or a win.

The takeaway

The radio drama and direct interaction between veteran personalities and active drivers on social media during the week added to the excitement and drama around the Bristol race, showcasing the passionate fan base of NASCAR.