Geoff Bodine Survives Horrific Daytona Wreck

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  • @NealB123
    @NealB123 2 ปีที่แล้ว +326

    I've been watching NASCAR for 50 years and that was the most brutal non-fatal crash I've ever seen. It's still amazes me that Bodine survived.

    • @toyman81
      @toyman81 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      That, Rickey Rudd, Richard Petty

    • @johncarter1137
      @johncarter1137 2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      @@toyman81 Micheal Waltrip and Mike Harman.

    • @BIGBURT
      @BIGBURT 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@johncarter1137 *harmon

    • @extragoogleaccount6061
      @extragoogleaccount6061 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@toyman81 Which race was the Rudd one? I'm unfamiliar with it?>

    • @spencerwright600
      @spencerwright600 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Michael Waltrip at Bristol

  • @thorranum
    @thorranum 2 ปีที่แล้ว +227

    Got to briefly meet Geoff in 98 in the Persian gulf, a true gentleman. I had the honor of giving him a tour on our ship,, being a lifelong Sr fan, I wasn't sure I'd like him but I sure did.

    • @Tristin471
      @Tristin471 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      I love reading stories like these!

    • @DanArnets1492
      @DanArnets1492 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Geoff was the nicer one

    • @Tristin471
      @Tristin471 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@DanArnets1492 While I can’t see any of the Bodine brothers being straight up mean, I totally believe you on this.

    • @abledog9462
      @abledog9462 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I was there. Nimitz?

    • @thorranum
      @thorranum 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@abledog9462 vinson

  • @philliplangley9302
    @philliplangley9302 2 ปีที่แล้ว +278

    Junior, I love it when you bring the old veterans on the podcast their stories are so awesome, i was never a big Bodine fan after this video I found much respect for him.

    • @davidoverstreet0246
      @davidoverstreet0246 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      I’ll second this. I find these very interesting.

    • @deuce9624
      @deuce9624 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Me too

    • @SuperBoss351
      @SuperBoss351 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      ill share a story, dale sr and bodine were buddies, dale got mad at him and they started wreckin all the time, jr was always lookin for his daddys attention, usually by getting in trouble, jr built model cars, his favorite was his driver geoff bodine..sr came home one night and saw the model, he flipped, said why you have his car?hes my fav driver dad, sr took him out by lake, took model and blew it up with fireworks.. true story..lol..jr was too young to understand..but didnt build his car anymore.

    • @hankgood3735
      @hankgood3735 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      me too

  • @bobbyhexlrod1651
    @bobbyhexlrod1651 2 ปีที่แล้ว +240

    I love this man's testimony. His brutal honesty and profession of faith is very refreshing.... Thank you!!!

    • @judyturner3850
      @judyturner3850 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Absolutely true, it's Aug. 24th, 2023, YEARS later. It is so awesome. THANK you Lord for this testimony..❤

    • @JROD082384
      @JROD082384 ปีที่แล้ว

      It’s not refreshing, it’s disappointing…

  • @SuperNoticer
    @SuperNoticer 2 ปีที่แล้ว +93

    I totally relate to what Dale Jr said about how amazing it is to just be with your dad in dreams occasionally. Cherish your parents and loved ones while they're here.

    • @ETGcasper
      @ETGcasper 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I haven’t dreamed of my dad in years now, man I’d love to..

    • @SuperNoticer
      @SuperNoticer 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@ETGcasper It only happens to me maybe once or twice a year now but it's a blessing when it happens

    • @ETGcasper
      @ETGcasper 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@SuperNoticer amen 🙏

  • @schafflandscaping
    @schafflandscaping 2 ปีที่แล้ว +113

    Thats probably one of the best interviews yet. The story of his dad and him seeing him at the track is amazing and how it used that as motivation to be a better person.

    • @kidwave1
      @kidwave1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I get what youre saying, and what you mean, and I mean this as humble and dignified as can be, ...and I"m not trying to be "nit-picky", but Geoff did not say he "used that as motivation to be a better PERSON", he "used that as motivation to be a better CHRISTIAN!" I thank God for his testimony! What a strong man of faith.

    • @schafflandscaping
      @schafflandscaping 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@kidwave1 True, I misworded that, but that all aside that was a great interview

  • @markadams3047
    @markadams3047 2 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    Never knew this guy was a man of faith so inspiring.

    • @JROD082384
      @JROD082384 ปีที่แล้ว

      Exactly why do you find it inspiring???

    • @jimmybraum942
      @jimmybraum942 ปีที่แล้ว

      I think a lot of drivers are men of faith honestly.

  • @mikekaylor1226
    @mikekaylor1226 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    Geoff Bodine is the most underrated driver in Nascar history. He was so good in the eighties and nineties, a consistent performer and a winner. He should have been inducted into the hall of fame 15 years ago

  • @moparedtn
    @moparedtn 2 ปีที่แล้ว +167

    As someone who's survived cancer 6x and has flatlined 3x in my life, I can personally attest that
    the experiences Geoff describes here with his dad (and other things) happen - they're real.
    *Incredibly* real, in ways that you don't even question if they happened. They did (and do)...
    Those of us who have seen a bit of the other side all have our stories to tell and again, Geoff is
    right about it being almost an obligation that we tell our tales to others so that perhaps another
    can be helped through them, too.
    Put it this way - when I'm asked if I "believe", I always say "no - I KNOW".
    When you've actually had the privilege of "meeting" Him, there's no doubt left in your mind - no
    believing necessary. :-)
    Y'all be safe,
    - Ed on the Ridge

    • @gregorygolden1296
      @gregorygolden1296 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      GOD BLESS YOU ED AND GEOFF.

    • @moparedtn
      @moparedtn 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @ImThatVintageNASCARNerd I'm nobody other than someone who just got back up every time...:-)

    • @kidwave1
      @kidwave1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Well said moparedtn. Im saying a prayer for you right now, ...of healing, health, mercy, peace, love, ...and continued strong faith. God bless you brother.

    • @ronsalerno7122
      @ronsalerno7122 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      God Bless you Ed on the Ridge.

    • @moparedtn
      @moparedtn 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@kidwave1 How very kind of you! As I keep telling Him though, I'm fine - I'd rather He look after others.
      Of course, He's capable of caring for all of us simultaneously, so I don't know why I say that. :-)

  • @TimAllison-nf7fc
    @TimAllison-nf7fc 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I had a visit from my brother and uncle when my heart stopped with chf,they also told me,"it's not your time" so thank God I know the blessing of having your life "saved" God bless you Geoff,really needed this blessing reminded this very morning

  • @bklarson17
    @bklarson17 2 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Many years ago I couldn't stand Geoff Bodine until I saw this interview. My fault for being judgemental but was a #3 fan and Geoff always raced Sr. hard. Can't wait for the book, may God continue to use you for His Glory!

    • @robertcross5794
      @robertcross5794 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hey, I know what you mean. I never liked the Bodine brothers.( I always pronounced his name Gee-Off) It wasn't personal. In any sport you have guys you root for and then you have guys you don't like. I disliked Jeff Gordon too. Didn't care much for DW either until he went up to the booth. I would shake all their hands today if I met them. It was what made the sport so enjoyable back in those days.

    • @brianm.5822
      @brianm.5822 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      He was supposed to race Dale hard, they raced hard back then.

  • @jeffreyroth7517
    @jeffreyroth7517 2 ปีที่แล้ว +65

    Never really liked or pulled for Geoff as a driver, But 110% support his message as a Christian and was honored to hear his story.

    • @cgrf45
      @cgrf45 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I'm not much of a religious person but his story touched me.

    • @justinatkinson5265
      @justinatkinson5265 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Amen

    • @tcmusic6429
      @tcmusic6429 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Religion has no bearing on civilization as a whole.

    • @jeffreyroth7517
      @jeffreyroth7517 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@tcmusic6429 it has an awful big impact where I live. Sorry it doesn't in your neck of the woods.

    • @tcmusic6429
      @tcmusic6429 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jeffreyroth7517 have you ever heard of separation of church and state? Religion itself is not as prominent as you think 😉

  • @Mjones8383
    @Mjones8383 2 ปีที่แล้ว +53

    As a dale fan I never was a bodine fan at all, but just hearing this made me a fan of the man he is

    • @frankgublo2323
      @frankgublo2323 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I grew up in Chemung, and went to his father Eli Bodine's race track. Geoff became the man he is for sure, and thankfully so. Geoff in this interview, and from his personal growth and growth in faith, is a hundred percent better man than he was in the 1970s.

  • @douglashayes3167
    @douglashayes3167 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    There is NOBODY that does a better interview than DALE JR..... you are gifted man.... what a great segment.... and Geoff... we hear ya man and believe..... My daughter when she was 4 was saved..... 3-27-01..... worst but BEST day of my life all in one...

    • @d-rayphelps1630
      @d-rayphelps1630 ปีที่แล้ว

      To say that I am a Earnhardt fan would be an understatement. I loved watching them but I believe that Jr has truly found his "Groove". He's better than anyone who did interviews for 60 minutes!!! This is where he is supposed to be.

  • @krptwo
    @krptwo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    These old school driver vets are simply genuine dudes with sincerity and tremendous personalities. I miss that.

  • @flyingarrow7955
    @flyingarrow7955 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I was at that race. I’ll admit, I was never a Geoff Bodine fan. However, after witnessing that accident and that he survived, I became a fan of Geoff. After watching this video, I’m even a bigger fan of Geoff Bodine. This was truly an amazing interview. I’m grateful I’m able to see it and here Geoff’s message. Well done.

  • @andrewbriggs9796
    @andrewbriggs9796 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I grew up a Geoff Bodine fan since a little kid. This man was and continues to be a hero of mine. I’ve been blessed to meet him a few times. Thank you, Geoff. I send my love. God bless you, and I cannot wait to read your book.

  • @phoenixkazmerik481
    @phoenixkazmerik481 2 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    Dale and Mike, I hope you guys continue to bring incredible moments like these for years to come. The insight into drivers and crews long ago glory days and their personal points of view are priceless to life long fans who watched these events unfold. Thank you from a lifetime Nascar fan. 🙏 ✝️🏁

  • @daviclar867
    @daviclar867 2 ปีที่แล้ว +61

    It was tough liking this guy back in the day but if you look at the races he won proved to me he was a roader! Four Martinvilles, three poconos, all three road cources, the 1986 500. Not to mention a patriot who developed a new bobsled for the Olympic team that brought home gold!

    • @FlyinBlaney
      @FlyinBlaney 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @Luke Skyballer he was saying that he won four races at Martinsville, three races at Pocono, and won on all three major road courses (Riverside, Sears Point, Watkins Glen)

    • @TubeBrowser2
      @TubeBrowser2 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @Davi Clar Thanks for mentioning the bobsled. I forgot about that. :)

  • @thereissomecoolstuff
    @thereissomecoolstuff 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Dale you are a great interviewer. You ask great questions the correct way. Very mindful and respectful of your guests.

  • @thomasholland3289
    @thomasholland3289 2 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    I am still amazed Jr. finally had Geoff on. I remember what you have said in the past. I watched Geoff's modified exploits around New England. Insane. He regrets being a jerk back in the day. I've heard him say it. He was cocky and focused. He wasn't staying around. He kicked ass and took the phone call to pack his bags. 1986 Daytona 500 CHAMPION! never can be taken away. Ever 🏁thanks Jr., he is an interesting character for sure. Always has been.

    • @ronsalerno7122
      @ronsalerno7122 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Watched him at Stafford and Thompson in the Mods also. Geoff and Richie Evans had some epic battles. I thought what he did to help the Olympic Bob Sled team was pretty special also

    • @crazytrain7114
      @crazytrain7114 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Loved watching that little Pinto kick ass!

  • @mandilynn24
    @mandilynn24 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Dale Jr., thanks for doing this!!!!! I've watched Nascar since I was 18......I'm 46 now, and that crash was insane!!!! Love that he is a Christian now! And I totally get this!!!!

  • @edsutcliff6044
    @edsutcliff6044 2 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    Great interview. Geoff's personal testimony about his faith in God & and desire to share it with others was made even more powerful at the end of the video when he described the very real personal struggles God helped him through in the months leading up to the wreck.

    • @C-WiL
      @C-WiL 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      💯

  • @martinrobertson7006
    @martinrobertson7006 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    What a beautiful testimony. Oh my lord. What a testimony

  • @TanTan-hr7uq
    @TanTan-hr7uq 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Got his book and met him this recent 600…. An absolutely legend! And god fearing man!! Love him!! ❤❤❤

  • @steventweed3599
    @steventweed3599 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    This was a fantastic interview and is probably the single biggest thing that has humanized Geoff Bodine in a positive light among we race fans.

  • @jasonburns9320
    @jasonburns9320 2 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Thank you Geoff for being willing to spread the message of God’s love.

  • @kenandkathryn
    @kenandkathryn 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love the older legends as much as Dale Jr. Thanks for bring us these old stories.

  • @JohnCunningham-sy5ug
    @JohnCunningham-sy5ug 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Was never a bodine fan always something about him that made me apathetic towards him but I saw that crash live on TV and I started praying for him thank God he's still with us he turned out to be a heck of a guy God bless.

  • @WhiteTrashMotorsports
    @WhiteTrashMotorsports 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I could listen to stories like this all day, thank you Jr and glad Geoff is still with us.

  • @cassieopiaholloway1634
    @cassieopiaholloway1634 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Good Grief I didnt recognize Jr when I first saw this ... I'm so sorry 😔 have not been able to watch NASCAR since Dale Sr passed. ❤️ Ty for sharing this testamony.

    • @howardjohnson6189
      @howardjohnson6189 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Same here. Every once in a while I’ll start to read an article about something involving NASCAR and I no longer even recognize any of the drivers names.

  • @tomchrisfield7348
    @tomchrisfield7348 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I've been a Geoff Bodine fan since the 1960's, hustling a big block modified around Shangri-la Speedway, in Owego NY. The competition was stout, only the best of the best were there, the list of drivers I saw there was a who's who of established and up and coming drivers. The 61 Valiant was way ahead of it's time with Geoff and his team's ideas. Thanks for the memories, glad you're still kickin'.

    • @crazytrain7114
      @crazytrain7114 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Then he came out with the Pinto, looked like a spaceship!

  • @christopher.burnham
    @christopher.burnham 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I got my picture taken with Geoff as a kid in my hometown in NY as part of promoting the Watkins Glen race weekend around 1998 or 1999. From the house I grew up in, the Chemung Speedrome where Geoff and his brothers had their upbringing is no more than 10 - 15 minutes away. I worked parking & security at the majestic Watkins Glen International racetrack in my days as well. Because of these racing influences, they have made me a deep NASCAR far for life. No matter how the rules, drivers, or cars change, the same competitive spirit on the track can be seen through all generations and is why I will never turn my eyes away from the sport. But Geoff will forever be my favorite, the black #7 QVC 1:24 die-cast that my parents got for me when I was a kid still sits on display with me in my man cave.

  • @DDD-us6uu
    @DDD-us6uu 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    WoW that is touchiing, the honesty, gives me faith to carry on, thank you Geoff !🤗🤗

  • @stevenarnold3418
    @stevenarnold3418 2 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    How the heck did he get through that conversation without breaking down, cause I sure didn't. God bless him.

    • @c0mplex564
      @c0mplex564 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      He’s probably told it many times

  • @brianm.5822
    @brianm.5822 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I was snowmobiling in High Market, stopped into a bar for a burger. Looked up at the tv and saw Geoff crashing. It’s amazing he walked away from that.

  • @noelwarner1235
    @noelwarner1235 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Good for you brother, I've never heard this story or your testimony I'm so glad that I found this. These are the stories that the current NASCAR networks need to be showing. They talked very little about the drivers from the past who made the sport what it is today.

  • @StockCarFactsBackUp
    @StockCarFactsBackUp 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    At the time Geoff said he talked to his dead father, the general consensus was that he was crazy, full of it, etc. When Jr. said that his dead father actually pulled him out of his burning race car, most of the voices were claiming it was cool and great and touching, etc.

  • @randallreece3636
    @randallreece3636 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Man, I had no idea about Geoff Bodine's spiritual belief. This was real informative.

  • @Bowmechanic65
    @Bowmechanic65 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Jr, you are an amazing person. I LOVE your guests, topics, and especially the way you interview your guest. Keep up the good work. Happy 2024!

  • @patrickkennedy2533
    @patrickkennedy2533 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    You can't know how dope it is to see Geoff Bodine .

  • @piedpiper8355
    @piedpiper8355 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Honestly, I was devastated that Dale was retiring in '17. Being we are the same age. Took my 10 year old daughter to Homestead to see Dale Jr's last cup race. Wish I was at his first, but we made his last. I loved the ride, bud. It was awesome. So impressed with your podcast and everything you've accomplished since retirement. Hope you feel blessed.
    I did get my BUD #8 beer coozie and flag last month!
    Love yall!

  • @johnslossenger6482
    @johnslossenger6482 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Dude from 6:30-7:00 (roughly) you are the most genuine inspiration for me and my life today. Your father was right, and your work here continues! Peace! A true fan.

  • @peterwolf2832
    @peterwolf2832 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I’ll never forget watching his accident live on tv. I thought for sure he was gone. Never forget it. Thanks Jr.

  • @Clinton-nt6qp
    @Clinton-nt6qp 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Geoff and his family were always looked up to from my father and I every race day. Even after racing we are a huge fan of all of his efforts towards giving back to our country. Being a native New Yorker we were especially blessed to watch him survive that wreck live. Thanks for giving us your experience the good and the bad brother! Thanks Jr for doing what you do this video was amazing to watch.

  • @saratoga123321
    @saratoga123321 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Be it by chance, or whatever but I am thankful for this interview (you really gotta hear the full interview on the podcast, cmon). His crash recollection segment and all that unraveled from it is very touching and calming. It's been a very cataclysmic couple days for me and I've come back 9 or 10 times now just to listen to it, gives me a sense of peace, despite the chaos. S/o to Geoff, thank you. And Dale Jr for having him. Thank you.

    • @briangreif9796
      @briangreif9796 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      my son bought his 1st car @15, we lived 5 miles south of Pocono, it was a 6 cyl 86 camaro w/ one owner, 78,000, We agreed to swap out the plugs since We assumed be the original, the car belonged to a flourist in town who delivered flowers in it and ran it a few times a year to Atlantic City, my sonTodd had a tough life growing up w/ his Dad a long distance mover, Todd earned his money for his car by sacrifices for the moving business which then presented more social and school difficulties, anyways He was doing his 1st tuneup to a car trying be gentle with a seized plug, low and behold it snapped clean off in the block, I was a believer from another time his sister was born, so I pleaded and prayed hard immediately with our beholder we had no xtra money to send the car to a mechanic, so I took the broken end of the plug and put the cap back on and placed it back on top of the seized broken bottom half for some crazy reason told Todd to get in and turn the engine over thinking possibly driving to a shop for repair but when the sound from the engine was a unearthly growl for about 2-3 seconds, I told Todd turn off the key , now when I looked on the ground under the engine there was the bottom broken end of the plug on the ground - no hole in the block or the pan just the bottom half of the plug on the ground, we threaded up the new plug engine ran perfectly no stripping,no hole in the block , all the other 5 plugs came out and went in normally car ran perfectly. God is amazing,

  • @mattfetter4123
    @mattfetter4123 2 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Was there, thought we lost you, Geoff. One of the worst wrecks I have ever witnessed. The Lord has blessed you. Good to s÷ your doing well.

  • @BlueTrane2028
    @BlueTrane2028 2 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    I was watching live on TV. A friend of mine was at the race itself and was hit by a small piece of debris (no injury thankfully). I was convinced I had watched Geoff pass right there in front of me, but thankfully that's not how it went.

    • @extragoogleaccount6061
      @extragoogleaccount6061 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yea, 100% thought he had .... been in a situation incompatible with human life.

  • @FISHGEEK007
    @FISHGEEK007 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I cannot describe what that just did to me but I've been struggling with the loss of my father and I swear a calm just came over me I haven't felt in a long time. Probably sounds corny but I don't care. Thanks Geoffrey and Dale Jr and Co that was amazing

    • @MacNur-tu3cq
      @MacNur-tu3cq 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Cheers. RIP to your old man

    • @FISHGEEK007
      @FISHGEEK007 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@MacNur-tu3cq Thank you brother

  • @leofrombakersfield
    @leofrombakersfield 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have many favorites from this youtube channel but this one hands down is my upmost favorite by far!! What great testomony!! Loved this!!

  • @BSNFabricating
    @BSNFabricating 2 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    After AJ Foyt had his bad wreck at Road America in 1990, I remember he said that while the rescue crews were digging him out of the dirt and cutting him out of the car, he saw and talked to his father (who had passed in 1983).

    • @robertfeller5126
      @robertfeller5126 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I remember that race All that we was left of that truck was the roll cage with Geoff in it

  • @bobbyblair8478
    @bobbyblair8478 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love the show Dale!!!!! I Have one request this season.I Would love to have the Truex’s on here Martin Truex Sr. And Martin Truex Jr. i would love to Here Truex Sr.’s Stories of racing in the Busch Notth Tour and Busch series and of course his clam Fishing Days.

    • @dannichols2252
      @dannichols2252 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Truex Jr has already been on the show

    • @bobbyblair8478
      @bobbyblair8478 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@dannichols2252 I know But Junior has had repeating Guest Before and he’s Never Had Martin Sr. On here.I’d think it be a great Episode.

  • @johnstockmeyer5753
    @johnstockmeyer5753 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    That was really very powerful, great testimony, I remember that wreck like it happened yesterday, God's mercy was definately evident when that took place!!! Awesome for Dale Jr. to have him on the podcast/

  • @joecavett885
    @joecavett885 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I saw what's left of that truck at the Memory Lane Museum in Mooresville several years ago. It's amazing how bad a wreck can be without killing someone. On the flip side of that it's amazing how mild an accident can look and it does.

  • @michaelwilhelm562
    @michaelwilhelm562 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    One of the best interviews ever. Hats off to Jeff amazing story.

  • @joemabry9643
    @joemabry9643 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Man so good! Thank you for sharing your faith! So encouraging. Thank you Jr. thank you Geoff! Peace be with you!

  • @geoffreybradford
    @geoffreybradford 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Guy in high school use to call me “Geoff-ro Bodine” and I thought maybe he meant the son on The Beverly Hillbillies , but had no idea until now what the reference was and I’m now 59! Good Lord. But anyway , good interview. From one Geoff to another , God bless him !

  • @kirbysybert9066
    @kirbysybert9066 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    gotta love his pure testimony!! its touching

  • @rhiannonrede
    @rhiannonrede 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    When my people die, they always come to see me in dreams. I know they are always with me. It's the main comfort to me.
    Thanks for posting this today. I needed to hear this.

  • @douglaslampson4676
    @douglaslampson4676 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    I watched this man run mod’s in the northeast and witnessed he and Hendrick win the Daytona 500 so I was a big fan. Have much respect for his ability as a driver but more so being a Christian and telling his story

  • @JJA1987
    @JJA1987 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Geoff was such an underrated wheelman in the sport and when he raced Mods years before - Still amazing to me he survived that horrific truck crash on the front straightaway at Daytona

  • @hdbikerdave5835
    @hdbikerdave5835 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    A great story by a man who believes and is not afraid to share his beliefs. God has a plan and Geoff is a perfect example of being a true Christian. It’s all real.

    • @crazydrummer181
      @crazydrummer181 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      God’s plan doesn’t make any sense.

  • @xwhalerfann6
    @xwhalerfann6 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    my Dad was involved with racing in new england when i was growing up....stafford thompson riverside etc....geoff was always a nice guy and would talk to most anyone.....hard the believe he ran third in the daytona 500 a few years after this wreck for james finch in the 09 car...those types of old school guys is what nascar needs more than anything now.....he wasnt a spoiled rich kod like every young driver now who brings the sponsor money with them....they built owned and raced the cars to the top....

  • @larryburwell8550
    @larryburwell8550 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Really great show tonight. Bodine shows he has a heart and really an good person

  • @collinblack_60103-
    @collinblack_60103- 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The very first time I knew anything about NASCAR was watching this wreck at Daytona on the News, I live in Newcastle Australia. I am still amazed that anyone could survive a wreck as nasty as this was. I love these type of conversation.

  • @anthonysmith6558
    @anthonysmith6558 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Geoff Bodine . Love him or hate him for whatever reason, as a racer . As a man , believe that he is humble to the knowledge that life is a gift from god and his soul is on the line if he can’t convince just one other to see god as the way .
    God bless you Jr . Prayers for your continued success.
    I miss #3 too .

  • @juanmunoz6251
    @juanmunoz6251 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I was wondering if Jr. was ever going to have Geoff Bodine on his show. I'm glad he did. It was worth the wait...I don't read a lot of books (Neil Peart's is an ecxeption), but I think Geoff's book might be very interesting...

  • @c.garison3770
    @c.garison3770 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Geoff Bodine has been my favorite drive since the 1986 Daytona 500. I think I might have been one of the few people to run a Bud Moore era Geoff Bodine sticker on the back of my car when I was in college. Thanks for this uplifting story. Geoff will always be my favorite.

  • @jacoballen3267
    @jacoballen3267 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    LOVE this interview!

  • @katofkittyville2958
    @katofkittyville2958 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love these and listening to old stories, I'm a big nascar fan but being in the uk until the last decade didn't get much news/media attention here but love the history, I listen to the old stories and research and watch old videos to really understand what's being said and it's so interesting. 💙

  • @guppy2129
    @guppy2129 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great interview!

  • @electriceye3942
    @electriceye3942 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Always liked Geoff. He always seemed like a genuine guy and could wheel a car.

  • @extramile150
    @extramile150 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    always top flight driver...and a great person. happy to see him get this type of exposure. Praise the good Lord.

  • @jerryf6983
    @jerryf6983 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    16:40-16:50 mark. Loved it. Thank you Mr. Bodine

    • @jerryf6983
      @jerryf6983 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Should not have paused it. 16:40-18:00

  • @mikeparsons3690
    @mikeparsons3690 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You score the greatest guest. Thank you to all of you that put in the work. I’m able to hear the backstage action and back stories from a sport I have enjoyed since I was 13. Thank you Dirty Mo Media.👍🏻

  • @tim4cn759
    @tim4cn759 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I'm so thankful for you guys sharing this story.. what a wonderful story about how 🤔 God has a plan 🙏 for all of us.. and man I can't believe he lived through that one geeze.. thankful he made it through and is telling his story.. I am also really Glad you made it JR.. I have always been a huge fan and when that wreck happened to you it scared the crap out of us.. glad you made it too.. I'm sorry about your Dad.. dale sr. He was just so awesome and fun to watch.. you have a good show and really good content.. keep it up dirty MO .. you guys are awesome

  • @gregvandy8902
    @gregvandy8902 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Gotta love Geoff Bodine. His wreck scared the hell outta me. Thank God he survived that. Watching him moving on the stretcher was an amazing sight.

  • @lindhysworld
    @lindhysworld 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is an amazing segment!

  • @Vigilant_Guardian
    @Vigilant_Guardian 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    innovator, determinator,
    I always believed Geoff to be a fair and formative competitor
    with some of the greatest natural skills behind the steering wheel.
    A World Record Holder Stockcar and Modified Olympic Racer...
    he and his family of grandfather, father, brothers etc..
    have contributed so much of their lives to the sport of racing, almost having paid the ultimate price on a number of occasions.
    nice to catch up with ole Geoffrey as Evernham would call him.
    spread the word this book is something worth sharing..

  • @taylorsmall2280
    @taylorsmall2280 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This interview was amazing … i appreciate that you will weave in these realities; this conversation.. tough reflections, well done, respect you so much!!

  • @davidrice3337
    @davidrice3337 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Been watching NASCAR since I was a kid going to Whitesville
    in the mid 70s - today I became a Geoff Bodine fan -

    • @davidrice3337
      @davidrice3337 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@happyjohn8256 I was an earnhardt fan before it was fashionable

  • @gsipp00
    @gsipp00 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yeah so many memories of these drivers and crew members most I haven't seen for many years good to catch up and hear the back stories which this series is so successful at.

  • @rodgerhecht3623
    @rodgerhecht3623 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That wad a awesome testimony. God bless you Jeff. Great questions and pod cast. These pod cast are priceless.

    • @tcmusic6429
      @tcmusic6429 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Learn how to spell. It’s not difficult

  • @1BrianSawyer
    @1BrianSawyer 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    absolute miracle that he is still here

  • @moye41
    @moye41 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Saw my dad this morning in a dream. Immediately thought of this interview.

  • @SuperVettefan
    @SuperVettefan 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That's an awesome testimony, and inspiration...

  • @lisab2543
    @lisab2543 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Still takes your breath away all these years later.

  • @HOTRODN
    @HOTRODN 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great Show. Just Watched On Peacock. I've Antenna Tv And Wi-Fi So TH-cam And Peacock Is All I've. Great Show.

  • @4yules
    @4yules ปีที่แล้ว

    one of my heroes..watched him at stafford ..was thrilled when the local guy made it to the lead at the daytona 500....very fond memories from my younger days

  • @stevetomsic1244
    @stevetomsic1244 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I lived in orange park,45 min from Daytona and saw alot of races and alot of wrecks and it still amazes me he was able to walk away from this. I love your podcast Jr! I love everything you and mike have done. keep up the great job guys,and door bumper clear!!! awesome! love those guys too.🚘🏟🏁

  • @mountainmandale1587
    @mountainmandale1587 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for coming to Merritt Island! It's a beautiful place, and you have a lot of fans there!

  • @borismcfinnigan3430
    @borismcfinnigan3430 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is an amazing episode.

  • @chrismiles8225
    @chrismiles8225 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm always brief with my comments because I'm usually lost for words or anything... I've seen clips of the Podcast not all the way through but this last one was pretty emotional for me towards the end. Thanks guys love the Podcast!

  • @daleirish6682
    @daleirish6682 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another great interview.

  • @hollywood4241
    @hollywood4241 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Stunning inspiration....bravo!

  • @B25gunship
    @B25gunship 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very interesting look at Geoffs inner sanctum. Would like to get my hands on his book. I watched him race modified many times in upstate New York. On my first visit to my home track Spencer Speedway in spring of 1971 after discharge from the Navy he was driving a Valiant bodied modified of his own construction and later a Vega body. Always a fan of his and appreciate his honesty and openness on a not often talked about subject. Great interview as always by Junior.

    • @tomt9543
      @tomt9543 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I’ve always heard that that Valiant was way ahead of it’s time! In some pictures I’ve seen, it looks like it had independent rear suspension, but I can’t be certain. And that was at a point in time that a lot of guys were still running straight axle front ends! Name somebody today that’s a racer, and builds their own piece! NADA! God has blessed him richly!

    • @B25gunship
      @B25gunship 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Tom T I have often thought that about the rear end also. It did look different. I saw that Valiant race on dirt at Syracuse and the 3/4 mile track at Pocono and it was impressive. I believe Geoff had some college engineering but don't know to what extent. He certainly must have applied it along with the racing experience to the bobsled program.

    • @tomt9543
      @tomt9543 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@B25gunship Pretty interesting guy! The spiritual aspect is new and wonderful news to me!

  • @DC322
    @DC322 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I never forget that horrific wreck at Daytona. Really thought Geoff was gone at this point but survived. Amazed he still talking about it today.

  • @weirdscience1
    @weirdscience1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i remember that crash. Even tapped it and brought it into my tech ed class to show. So glad you survived. Most race fans like the wrecks but NONE want to see a driver hurt or worse killed. God has an interesting way. I'd say God bless but clearly you are.

  • @kellycook5314
    @kellycook5314 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Best penmanship ever … bless grade school 🏫 teachers 👩‍🏫 ❤️

  • @kristinabrown4951
    @kristinabrown4951 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    No matter how many times I witness this video I can not ever help myself from cringing and praying for his soul.