In Budweiser's Apocalypse TV commercial Dale Earnhardt Jr is gunning the No. 8 Chevrolet across a desert highway at high speed. A bunch of thugs who look like they belong in a Mad Max movie are in hot pursuit on motorcycles and wild looking ’70s muscle cars.

One rowdy looking mutant holds a high-powered chain saw.

It looks like they're ready to wage a battle with Earnhardt -- as if he had stolen their gasoline or ran off with their daughters -- who knew they just wanted a beer.

The spot ends with Earnhardt muttering under his breath -- "Crazy mutant desert guys."

The spot was produced by DDB Chicago, Budweiser's award winning ad agency. This was at least the 12th Dale Jr commercial they’ve done for Budweiser.

The commercial was filmed on location on a barren stretch of highway near Lancaster, California.

Filming was done from multiple angles. A helicopter flew overhead capturing the action, while another film crew in a lead vehicle in front of Junior shot using a boom camera attached to the car.

The dramatic spot was nothing like any other commercial NASCAR fans had seen. "We wanted to have some fun and showcase Junior’s amazing driving skills and personality," said Randall Blackford, Budweiser’s Director of Marketing.

Here's a behind the scenes look at the making of Apocalypse starring Dale Earnhardt Jr.