One funny thing we were told off camera is that in some kind of poll about celebrities with people in Japan they think all Americans look like Richard Petty 😂 with the hat and stuff. Mr All America history right here lol. Merch link! Stapletonautoworks.com
I worked for a small underfunded Truck series team in the early 2000's Many times the Petty's "lent" us things from fuel cans(far too often) crewmen and an engine(once) They were and are a class family both on and off the track
Was that one of the dodge teams? 👀 Remember the number? I went back and watched/ need to finish the 95-01 races at least cuz I was looking for a scheme to put on my truck.....
Would you mind telling how you got into that? I’m 24 I’ve had my own small race “team” lol just me and my brother and a friend that help me racing late model diirt and I’m looking to get into truck series racing or even gt racing or rally. Something new. But I wanna start by working as a mechanic for someone’s team but I’m jt sure how to go about it. Plus hearing about your time as a truck series team member id love to hear ab it
They all are humble . I can’t remember any of them ever being about themselves. It never was I did this or I did that. Always WE! Richard, Dale, Kyle, Lee, and the few times Maurice ever did interviews, it was always the same. The only exception may possibly in the Petty Blue documentary, Maurice took responsibility for that oversized engine in the 80’s. However, that is the only time I recall. Very humble family. And it trickled on down the generations. You can see that. Sharon, Lisa, and Rebecca as well
At the end of these, when you say stuff like "if you're still here, you're like us and you belong here." You're speaking to me bud! I absolutely LOVE this channel!!! Turned a few buddies onto it too!
@@Stapleton42 thank you for everything you do. You bring us amazing content. This is cool seeing all the adam petty stuff he was taken away from us way too soon
@@Stapleton42 Bro...I was waiting for you to get to the King...he's been my favorite driver since I was 4 years old...I picked him, not my dad or my uncles...we all had different favorites...thanks for all y'all do and I'll be watchin'...peace...
Richard and Dale are true American heroes. My wife and I visited the Petty Museum just last week the day before Hurricane Ian hit SC. Richard was there and was gracious enough to say hello and take pictures with us. Do yourself a favor and visit the museum. Just watching this video made me realize that I have to go back again next time I’m in NC. There’s too much to see and appreciate in just one visit. Thank you Richard!
The Petty's are lucky to have a loyal person in their corner for all these years. I'm glad you are documenting this stuff before people and their stories pass away.
I was a fan of Adam Petty and it was so sad when he passed. I remember that they started talking about head and neck restraints.. and then Dale died pretty soon afterward. Who knows how many lives the HANS device has saved in the past 20 years.
Roman Grosjean in f1 for sure that Bahrain crash would have been real bad without it, not to mention any of the nascar wrecks that could have been different.
There's no way to know and it a great thing that we don't have to worry about that anymore. Since I've followed it mid 70s NASCAR seemed to have pretty good safety record as far as the cars went. I'm sure fire was and is the worst fear. The roll cages were bullet proof and the belts and all. They had the 5 pt. harness. Biggest improvement I think is with the seats from early 2000s on and the Hans and safer walls. Driver don't get crushed or have stuff hit them from the outside. It's the driver hitting on the inside. That sudden decrease from 180 90 whatever to basically 0 that is violent. The impact that Earnhart had is that kind. Yet I've seen many drivers walk away from crashes just like his but not him. With the #3 there was no middle. On the track he was your guy or you "hated" him. I was a Petty fan but also a Ford guy Elliot, Martin, Jarrett. Earnhart was just another tough driver. He was good. I thought what he did with Elliot at Charlotte was bs. I couldn't stand him after that. Then he got that black car and thought he had something more to prove just wrecki everyone. T. Labonte at Bristol. But you always need the one villain the guy you love to hate. Loved to see him not win at Daytona for so long. Or Gordon beat the pants off him. It wasn't as fun after he was gone though.
I love how Logan is into this as much as you. Thank you for showing all of this history so new generations can see all of this. My Dad was a Super 43 fan and took me to see The King get his first championship when I was one. I don't remember it but he said I was good for the whole race.
My dad has an old picture of Richard petty at a local race track that used to be at Riverside Park in Agawam Mass. Story goes one of the local modified Drivers Bob Polvalerie Dressed up as "the king" knowing Richard would be there. Richard got such a kick out of it he came up to him. Stole his hat. Then gave him his. That's when my dad took the picture of them dressed the same wearing each others hats. Mike Joy actually started his career announcing at Riverside park. Six flags bought the amusement park and tore out the track to build the superman roller coaster. I was there for the last race, never been back to the park since. Keep up the awesome videos. The history is amazing. When I was a kid I loved Nascar in the late 90's early 2000's.
Dale is the most humble guy I have ever heard. Even though he and Richard grew up together and stayed close friend all these years “I say we and I mean the Pettys. It was always Richard.” Amazing man that helped create NASCAR. I grew up watching Richard, Cale, the Woods Brothers, Leroy, etc. Not sure how these young guns compare. Keep up the great interviews.
I'm glad Dale taught ne how to port & polish heads and intakes....one of Dales friends sold me my first Franklin Quick Change rear ends for my 57 Crown Victoria dirt track car. Joe Childress gave me the nickname, "Hickorynut"....Even had it tatooed on right shoulder while in the USN...At 'Buddys Tatoo, in Newport RI.
Porting and polishing a cylinder head or a pair of them makes a difference. Usually a huge difference. I'm sure as you know they're are many other little things you can do cc-ing the chambers, smoothing sharp edges of the flashing in the cc. Then if you can get to a flow bench oh baby you can clean people's clocks and they'll never be able to see what you did. It's the most HP gain for your $ Not buying any extra parts! I've seen guys open the entire area where the guide comes through including shortening the guide. They don't last long but if you're racing, no big deal. I had an instructor at UTI in PHX, AZ. Jerry Sefranek. Big Ford guy. He ran a 351W in a '66 Mustang coupe, FMX A/T. At this time there were no affordable heads for the Windsor. Exhaust flow on Ford SB heads is notoriously shitty. Too damn small. He'd grind the ports out until he hit the water jacket and weld it back up. Crazy! He made his own intake manifold. I think he was using Chevy rods and also the ex. valves too. His son would drive it running consistent low 11s 11.20 in daytime down to 11.15, 16 at night.
Richard Petty was the reason I started watching NASCAR as a kid. It’s not what he did on the track, it’s what he did for the fans off the track. A good man through and through.
I met Richard petty in 92 the day of his last race as a 5 year old. It's one of my first memories. My grand parents went to the first Daytona 500. I miss them both .
Another thought while watching. I was reading a Petty book and Richard said they used to bury the old cars on the property, including some Superbirds, but that no one could ever find them. So many stories from that place
I saw some pictures a drag racer sent me 20 or more years ago when he was trying to buy the crashed 43 Jr Barracuda (there were at least two of those) They had dug up several cars when excavating for the new building (in 99?) and the pic showed the crumpled Barracuda along with a few stock cars, one looked like a big finned late 50's Plymouth or something. At that time Richard didn't want to sell the wreck and would not authorize it being rebuilt and displayed as a Richard Petty car. I guess he changed his mind. It atill bothered him because of the accident but it's an important part of history and sure nice to see it displayed there.
I went to the petty museum in '97. Met the Petty's... all of them at the time. I have some signed valve springs, tires, shocks, springs, and a couple private things from the shop.... (I was 10yrs old at the time, and from a *Drag Racing* family, but it didn't matter to the Pettys! - they treated us like Family!)
👍🏻😎I was born in 1964 and I grew up a Petty fan. Everything I owned was covered with STP stickers when I was a kid. It was a great time to be alive and I'm so glad I got to watch all of the greatness. Dale Inman was an integral part of the greatness.
This was awesome. So glad I stumbled across it. Lifelong Petty fan here; got a 74 Charger in the garage with a license plate frame that I bought at the museum and 43 stickers on the windows. 43 Forever.
I bought a 1/24 scale Plymouth Superbird locally in Salisbury NC and brought it to Level Cross for Richard to sign it.. I left it there along with my phone number so they could notify me that it was ready. I got a phone call the following week and I eas asked if I would like for Dale Inman and Maurice to sign it as well. I gave this car to my Dad for Father's Day and it is in a display case and proudly sits on the mantel in my parents home.
I sorta cringe when I hear Dale Inman correct himself when he says "we"- there's no way Petty Enterprises would have been as wildly successful as they were without him. I get his total reverence for Richard and I admire his humble demeanor, but he deserves all the accolades and yes- it was "y'all", Dale. Awesome video, I really enjoyed the Petty's Garage section- that was the only area I didn't get to see when I visited the museum. It's so heartwarming to see the race shop put to good use and not left to decay.
I have always loved the Petty family. Richard was my driver from the time I was a little kid. Still in my late 50's now. And still pull for the Petty cars.
My grandad met Richard Petty a long time ago, he said that he was a really nice guy. He was an Earnhardt fan but said that Dale kinda had an attitude lol.
When he talked about what the Kimg did of the track I can tell you I am a believer. Before My brother passed away Richard spent the better part of an afternoon talking about life and racing. That night we went to a benefit for retired drivers and when he came in he came to our table and truly made my brother feel like he was the King. Really a great Man!!!
He really struggled with Adam's death trying to make sense of it and the guilt he felt. Then one day he said he got a letter from a lady and she said, " Don't put a question mark where God has put a period." He said that really made sense at a time when nothing else was.
Watching them all... loving it.! I am sitting here watching and I told my wife " I had my shirt unbuttoned at a GM test in the mid 80's at Daytona. Dale grabbed the 3 hairs I had in my chest.. pulled them out and said..grass don't grow in a playground..lol." They never grew back.. and where he learned this punch point techniques.. grabbing you in the neck.. he was pretty strong for sure? You're doing a fantastic job!
That;s the image he projected at or on the track. It even carried over to the fans. Here's a story that he didn't want people to know about. When Dale Jarrett won his first WC '96 I believe, he and his family had to fly to NYC for the awards ceremony. The only person around there who had a plane big enough to carry his whole family was Dale Earnhart. So he thought he'd give it a shot see about renting his plane. If Dale said 'no' he wasn't out anything. So Earnhart says he can use it. When Jarrett gets back from NYC a few days go by and he gets the bill from Earnhart. It said, "Dale, Congratulations on winning the WC Championship." No Charge.- Dale Earnhart.
Thanks for making me feel old. Most of those cars were part of my childhood. Had to wait a whole month for the new magazines to show up in the mailbox just to see them. Until the 1979 Daytona, they were just pictures to me. Even in the 80’s I only got to see it on tv at a friend from “town” house. His family had Satellite and Cable😁
I visited the Petty Museum this past summer and it was incredible. I was lucky enough to meet Mr Inman and Mr Petty. They were both there to shoot their post race podcast. It was so cool to watch them do that in person. Visiting the Museum was a bucket list event for me. ❤
Rolls Royce's Post traumatic stress disorder just thinking about it...lol... I'd would love seeing the Wood Bros & hope you can race the Monte Carlo and / or the Caddy next year on a race week!!! And you're new puppy is awesome!!!
I am a big King fan but what even more special for me is I am a Terry Labonte and I just love and respect Mr. Dale Inman , Thank you so much for doing these videos.
I was born in 2002 so I never got a chance of seeing Richard or Adam race yet Adam story is one I’ve always thought went under the radar due to Dale Earnhardt Sr crash. I remember hearing people say “ he drove with the best of both Richard, Lee and Kyle”. Sad that he never got to get and part of me feels had he lived, Adam would’ve taken Thad under his wing and helped him. Especially would’ve loved to see him in a Mopar. Great video
Great Job, my favorite driver, met Richard at a car show in Chicago when I seen him I went straight to him when I seen the hat, I was so excited to see him he told me relax and com-down let's get up on this blue Daytona and we did and talked and talked, he was just so easy to talk to, have always been my favorite. I think I was 13or14
I also met Dale Inman at the Petty Museum a couple of weeks ago. I wonder if it was the same day you filmed (a Thursday), because your first Petty Tour Video dropped a couple of days later. There was a video of Dale Inman's podcast interview with Dale Jr. playing on the monitor in the museum when a gentleman walked up to me and my Dad and said that the guy on the screen looked like him...I realized it really was him and he laughed and shared some details about the podcast. He was very humble and down to earth. I was there to pick up a 1967 Plymouth GTX diecast car that I had left for Richard to autograph a while back and when I got back home and opened it up, Mr. Inman had signed it as well! Thank you Mitchell and Logan for all of these great historical videos! Hope you visit the Wood Brothers soon, as that is one place I've been wanting to visit. Bill Elliott's museum down in Dawsonville is another suggestion...
Better car than the Pontiac. Pontiac had too short of a trunk lid and did not create as much down force on the rear of the car. Richard had the same problem with it. Ever notice it spun out from going lose in the corner? Very ew had success with the Ponitacs back then.
I was at Richards last race at Atlanta in 92. Was sitting in the infield between 1 and 2 in a big white International Loadstar school bus rv conversion. the cheering on his last lap was awesome! believe it or not, that was my first race i attended.
Was visiting some friends on Badin lake many years ago. Sitting on the back porch chatting and watching the water. Richard sticks his head out the back door and says just wanted to make sure y'all know your invited to the 4th of July party at our lake house tonight. He pointed at me and said i don't know you but you are welcome too. His firework shows were legendary. The Pettys know how to throw a party. Yes more doggo stuff. the new dog is pretty but i'm still team Ruger.
You asked if some of us watched the other video with Dale Inman first...Yeppers!! Loving the whole Petty thing. Richard was my first racing hero growing up. His '70 Daytona Superbird is still my bucket list, if I won the Mega Lottery, car I'd wanna buy. I know he wouldn't want to part with it. But a motorhead can dream. Thanks Mitchell and Logan for all you do.
Dale, you are truly one of the greats in NASCAR. It's plain to see you are as humble as you are great. Seems to be a theme in Petty Land. Met Richard a few times back in the early 80s when I worked for 76. We were just worker bees and didn't rank on any importance scale. But even then Mr. Petty was just as kind and friendly to us all, behind the scenes, like any other good human would be. Thanks for the memories
What a cool dude, I have enjoyed this series a lot. I was always a fan of Richard, even though at 39 years old I was born at the end of his prime. I like how Dale, even now years later, doesn't want to give up his secrets. He's a smart man, no driver builds that type of legacy without a legendary crew chief by their side.
I think they all were. It started with Lee. They just had so much more experience than the other teams. More money better parts. A team that was like a family because it was a family. They key pieces stayed together and knew each other well. All the things it takes to win they had it in abundance. Petty was a smart racer. He didn't tear up his equipment, wreck cars. So many races he wouldn't run up in the front pack dicing with his rivals. He'd hang back because they set the car up for track conditions they would get later in the race. The track would be slicker then and his Dodge had torsion bars up front and leafs in the rear. The Fords and Chevys had coils and leafs. They setup to run in the higher groove away from all the oil. That was his trademark the high groove up against the wall later in the race. That's when he'd get to the front. He had the best pit crew along with the Wood Brothers.
Could you imagine having 10mins to grab whatever ya could to keep outta these shops your visiting a guy could put together a pretty Amazing collection. The amount of money just sitting on those engines stands and the old 1 off speed equipment. I would stack up hemi's and all the drag racing stuff and the car. Gotta grab a few of the winged cars. The memory on these fella amazes me also. They can remember a certain Sunday from 30-50 years ago like it was yesterday . Thank you for doing these walk throughs this is history that will be lost as these pioneers pass on.
I loved all the information from the Petty shop. There were things I never heard before. I followed Richard when I was in Elementary school. That was almost 60 years ago.
Saw Richard on the highway driving next to us in a custom Dodge Hemi pickup Petty Edition. We followed him into town and finally he stopped as he noticed us following him. He was on his way to look at a 72/73 Charger he supposedly drove back in the day. He was meeting some other folks from his garage there. Had some pictures from that day but the best was a profile pic, hat and all in the truck then another of him looking and smiling. He was so down to earth and even asked if we wanted to go along with him. Unfortunately we were heading to Florida and already running late. Like I said to him, I was never a Petty van but I sure did respect what he had done and accomplished. A guyish fellow some times went by Rob and others Robin was a die hard fan that bled Petty Blue Just watching further into video and the 72 Charger there may be the one he was looking at which was back in the late 90s. Richard did it right also as he has a terrific son who I met on several occasions with him buying us dinner once in Daytona as I was running interference for his family while they were eating and while he was on his phone. Victory Junction runs a great setup for kids
I was working the in field care center as a medic at Memphis Motorsports park for the truck race the day Adam died. I was standing in the garage area when world started to go around. Very said day in the garage. You could tell they all loved Adam.
Yes brother , watched it all ! This stuff just makes my day and totally covers my interest of racing and nascar of the old days ! I’m 50 Mitchell and I appreciate what u and your better half are truly doing ! Take care brother and u know I will continue to support !
Here in Australia we weren't into racing much, but I find these Hall of Fame and Richard Petty very interesting, thanks for sharing, all the best to yous and your loved ones
Pure gold Dude,...I'm sure so many like me would love that place but will never get there so this is the next best thing !,....And I'm also sure Dale will never get tired talking about it !
Got to see it in 96 while it was amazing, got to meet the king, happened to be walking through and I lost it. He gave me permission and helped me climb into the Superbird. Was the coolest day of my young life, still have the picture
Another awesome video. I could watch this all day. I loved all of the stories of all of the years that they've been in racing. I especially love the story about the 33 Dodge & the moonshine runs & how they'd know if they had a good night. Thanks for keeping all of this history alive & documented for future generations!! I can hardly wait for the final video on the Petty's. Thanks again for all of y'alls hard work to bring us all of this priceless history.
I love all the content of old Nascar shops and museums. The Woods Brothers shop would be great just like you did with Holman and Moody. Keep up the great work,
I remember being at the museum many years ago when it was out front of the property in what used to be a garage , very small , and as you entered , there was a cardboard cut-out of Richard in his driving suit . They would build the race cars out back where they had a line of garages . Looks a whole lot different today .
I went to visit my ex-wife’s grandmother in Port Orange, FL in 1995 and I bought myself a ticket the the Daytona 500 my ex-wife wasn’t interested in NASCAR anyway I went to a Piggly Wiggly grocery store and in the parking lot was Richard, Kyle and Adam and they were signing autographs and I couldn’t believe there was only about 100 people there but all of the Pettys made sure to take all the time needed to talk with EVERY person who was interested in meeting them and it’s a day I will cherish in my memory the rest of my life! They were so gracious and polite I was in awe over them! Not pompous or thought they were anymore special than the 100 or so people that was there! Genuine great men who represented NASCAR so well and still do to this day! The old saying “there isn’t a man I know who doesn’t pull his pants on the same way I do everyday” comes to mind!
Awe, cute little Aussie pup there! i had one growing up who i miss dearly. Such amazing dogs. Has taken me close to 5 years to even want another Aussie due to the memories
Thank you for documenting this history. We are living in a small period of time where we can talk directly to the people who accomplished great things first.
Keep it coming all the history we can learn is good. Everything learn is enlightening . The more the better. Thanks for your efforts. BLESSINGS FOR YOU AND YOURS.
During NASCAR hey day when I was following it I wish behind the scenes stories like these would have been presented more. These stories bring the entire racing series to life. Thanks
Your videos are simply amazing, informative, well laid out and truly from the heart, I watch them all. Thankyou both for all you do, and as always, Cheers from Canada.
Great job on the video I hadn’t realized that the Petty’s came up with all those safety inventions with the roll cage and the seat mounting that’s really cool stuff!
The Wood Brothers museum in Stuart, Virginia is very cool! This video is cool as well! Back in the day Dale would put ya in your place if he needed too! One of the best Crew Chiefs in NASCAR, I would give first place to Leonard Wood! Both great guys
Love the video, adam was a couple of yrs older of me, so i was really excited to cheer for someone who was near my age. So when he died really putting in oerspective how life can be short... i teared up a little when dale was talking about adam.
I want to see more dog stuff of course. And I think a long sleeve would be a nice treat for everyone too. Great video as always. Can’t wait for whatever is next !
Another great one you two. Thanks for this. Richard Petty was my favorite driver when he raced. I am 54 yrs old. Keep the good work, I watch all your videos.
I just saw the video and absolutely loved it. I met Kyle when he was inducted into the Little League Museum in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. I like the t-shirts without anything on the back because I am a wheelchair user, so you never get to see anything on the back. And yes, I do like long sleeve T-shirts.
Disabling your kids and your pets. Cure teething gum pain by rubbing the gums with whiskey. Great stories and real cars. You sure bring back a lot of memories for me. I as at Watkins Glen when Richard won. I heard Chrysler engineers talking before the race. They knew they had a lot more power and speed than Ford 's did. So they said just let the Fords run their hearts out , then with 10 laps to go catch up and pass the Fords to win for Chrysler. Also Chrysler knew they did not have the reliability to run flat out all afternoon.
I got to go to Petty’s Garage and the Museum in 2010. What a great day that was for me. As our tour of the garage was wrapping up I asked our guide if I could get a picture of me in one of the cars. He said “If you can get in it I’ll take your picture.” I handed him my camera and folded myself in half and climbed into the ‘72. He had told us that it was the first car with STP on it. He said that when they decided to do the museum and garage Richard told them to go out back and get that car to put it in there. He said that they changed out the fuel tank and the fuel lines, cleaned out the carburetor and put new plugs in it and a battery and the car started first time.
Petty's Garage parts on bad to the bone! Had a '15 Challenger Scat Pak. I installed the strut tower braces, adjustable point front & rear sway bars with beefed up end links and even more parts that I can't even remember. Every part from PG is top notch. Welds are amazing & they aren't painted, they are powder coated to your specifications/color. You definitely get race quality parts when you order from PG.
Always still here and now have both my Dad and Mom hooked on your channel. I can remember meeting Richard in Las Vegas 1998 during the Busch Race I had to go to the bathroom so my Dad didn't bring a camera. About time we walked out from the bleachers I spotted Richard talking to 2 Bikini club girls and remember saying "Holy shit it's Richard Petty" he instantly walked away from them bent down shook my hand and asked how I was doing. I was 8 at the time and thankfully didn't get yelled at for the spicy language.
Man these videos are better then any other videos on TH-cam. My eyes are glued to every video. So you met the King himself? I love everything from the builds on your channel to these kind of videos. I remember the Rolls Royce lol. I am still here and I would love to see more Shelby videos. Much love to you both.
One funny thing we were told off camera is that in some kind of poll about celebrities with people in Japan they think all Americans look like Richard Petty 😂 with the hat and stuff. Mr All America history right here lol.
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I love the new hats! Actually, I love everything about this channel. I was never a huge nascar fan but this channel keeps me coming back.
I wish I looked that cool...
Take every opportunity you get with the racing history these guys aren't going to be around forever
More shelby
When my dad's better I'm going to the museum
Dale deserve to say “we” any time he damn well wants too😂 He was a vital part of that team no matter what he thinks
Agreed. Thats how Humble the man is, what a Legend.
Well he's also family, if I remember he's Richards cousin
@@wessoccerplayer correct. Second cousins.
Thats absolutely right they all say that but he want say it 😂but he knows deep down
I worked for a small underfunded Truck series team in the early 2000's Many times the Petty's "lent" us things from fuel cans(far too often) crewmen and an engine(once) They were and are a class family both on and off the track
There are several stories throughout history of the Pettys doing this for small independent teams.
Was that one of the dodge teams? 👀 Remember the number? I went back and watched/ need to finish the 95-01 races at least cuz I was looking for a scheme to put on my truck.....
Would you mind telling how you got into that? I’m 24 I’ve had my own small race “team” lol just me and my brother and a friend that help me racing late model diirt and I’m looking to get into truck series racing or even gt racing or rally. Something new. But I wanna start by working as a mechanic for someone’s team but I’m jt sure how to go about it. Plus hearing about your time as a truck series team member id love to hear ab it
Thanks for your nice comment on Petty family pit row ethics. Glad to know this. I’m a life long 59 year old Richard Petty fan. Go 43.
Dale is so humble. He's a legend of racing just like the King!
Very moving to listen to him speak of the team's history in his humble way.
They all are humble . I can’t remember any of them ever being about themselves. It never was I did this or I did that. Always WE! Richard, Dale, Kyle, Lee, and the few times Maurice ever did interviews, it was always the same. The only exception may possibly in the Petty Blue documentary, Maurice took responsibility for that oversized engine in the 80’s. However, that is the only time I recall. Very humble family. And it trickled on down the generations. You can see that. Sharon, Lisa, and Rebecca as well
At the end of these, when you say stuff like "if you're still here, you're like us and you belong here." You're speaking to me bud! I absolutely LOVE this channel!!! Turned a few buddies onto it too!
Heck yeah! Thank you for letting us know and we’re glad they are here too! That’s honestly the best way to grow
Ditto on what Stew said.
@@Stapleton42 thank you for everything you do. You bring us amazing content. This is cool seeing all the adam petty stuff he was taken away from us way too soon
@@Stapleton42 Bro...I was waiting for you to get to the King...he's been my favorite driver since I was 4 years old...I picked him, not my dad or my uncles...we all had different favorites...thanks for all y'all do and I'll be watchin'...peace...
Heck ya. Great content. Born in 69 so I watched slot of this when I got a bit older to watch on tv. Early days.
Richard and Dale are true American heroes. My wife and I visited the Petty Museum just last week the day before Hurricane Ian hit SC. Richard was there and was gracious enough to say hello and take pictures with us. Do yourself a favor and visit the museum. Just watching this video made me realize that I have to go back again next time I’m in NC. There’s too much to see and appreciate in just one visit. Thank you Richard!
The Petty's are lucky to have a loyal person in their corner for all these years. I'm glad you are documenting this stuff before people and their stories pass away.
Well he's family, so I'm sure he stay loyal to his family lol
I was a fan of Adam Petty and it was so sad when he passed. I remember that they started talking about head and neck restraints.. and then Dale died pretty soon afterward. Who knows how many lives the HANS device has saved in the past 20 years.
Roman Grosjean in f1 for sure that Bahrain crash would have been real bad without it, not to mention any of the nascar wrecks that could have been different.
There's no way to know and it a great thing that we don't have to worry about that anymore. Since I've followed it mid 70s NASCAR seemed to have pretty good safety record as far as the cars went. I'm sure fire was and is the worst fear. The roll cages were bullet proof and the belts and all. They had the 5 pt. harness. Biggest improvement I think is with the seats from early 2000s on and the Hans and safer walls. Driver don't get crushed or have stuff hit them from the outside. It's the driver hitting on the inside. That sudden decrease from 180 90 whatever to basically 0 that is violent. The impact that Earnhart had is that kind. Yet I've seen many drivers walk away from crashes just like his but not him. With the #3 there was no middle. On the track he was your guy or you "hated" him. I was a Petty fan but also a Ford guy Elliot, Martin, Jarrett. Earnhart was just another tough driver. He was good. I thought what he did with Elliot at Charlotte was bs. I couldn't stand him after that. Then he got that black car and thought he had something more to prove just wrecki everyone. T. Labonte at Bristol. But you always need the one villain the guy you love to hate. Loved to see him not win at Daytona for so long. Or Gordon beat the pants off him. It wasn't as fun after he was gone though.
I love how Logan is into this as much as you. Thank you for showing all of this history so new generations can see all of this. My Dad was a Super 43 fan and took me to see The King get his first championship when I was one. I don't remember it but he said I was good for the whole race.
Thanks man that’s awesome
My dad has an old picture of Richard petty at a local race track that used to be at Riverside Park in Agawam Mass. Story goes one of the local modified Drivers Bob Polvalerie Dressed up as "the king" knowing Richard would be there. Richard got such a kick out of it he came up to him. Stole his hat. Then gave him his. That's when my dad took the picture of them dressed the same wearing each others hats. Mike Joy actually started his career announcing at Riverside park. Six flags bought the amusement park and tore out the track to build the superman roller coaster. I was there for the last race, never been back to the park since.
Keep up the awesome videos. The history is amazing. When I was a kid I loved Nascar in the late 90's early 2000's.
oh WOW. thats a fun story. thanks for sharing.
You can tell Dale Inman loves Richard and he himself is a super guy!!
Dale is the most humble guy I have ever heard. Even though he and Richard grew up together and stayed close friend all these years “I say we and I mean the Pettys. It was always Richard.” Amazing man that helped create NASCAR. I grew up watching Richard, Cale, the Woods Brothers, Leroy, etc. Not sure how these young guns compare.
Keep up the great interviews.
There cousins
I'm glad Dale taught ne how to port & polish heads and intakes....one of Dales friends sold me my first Franklin Quick Change rear ends for my 57 Crown Victoria dirt track car. Joe Childress gave me the nickname, "Hickorynut"....Even had it tatooed on right shoulder while in the USN...At 'Buddys Tatoo, in Newport RI.
Hickory nut as in Hickory, Nc?
Porting and polishing a cylinder head or a pair of them makes a difference. Usually a huge difference. I'm sure as you know they're are many other little things you can do cc-ing the chambers, smoothing sharp edges of the flashing in the cc. Then if you can get to a flow bench oh baby you can clean people's clocks and they'll never be able to see what you did. It's the most HP gain for your $ Not buying any extra parts! I've seen guys open the entire area where the guide comes through including shortening the guide. They don't last long but if you're racing, no big deal. I had an instructor at UTI in PHX, AZ. Jerry Sefranek. Big Ford guy. He ran a 351W in a '66 Mustang coupe, FMX A/T. At this time there were no affordable heads for the Windsor. Exhaust flow on Ford SB heads is notoriously shitty. Too damn small. He'd grind the ports out until he hit the water jacket and weld it back up. Crazy! He made his own intake manifold. I think he was using Chevy rods and also the ex. valves too. His son would drive it running consistent low 11s 11.20 in daytime down to 11.15, 16 at night.
That’s like getting a painting lesson from DaVinci
Richard Petty was the reason I started watching NASCAR as a kid. It’s not what he did on the track, it’s what he did for the fans off the track. A good man through and through.
I met Richard petty in 92 the day of his last race as a 5 year old. It's one of my first memories. My grand parents went to the first Daytona 500. I miss them both .
Another thought while watching. I was reading a Petty book and Richard said they used to bury the old cars on the property, including some Superbirds, but that no one could ever find them. So many stories from that place
I saw some pictures a drag racer sent me 20 or more years ago when he was trying to buy the crashed 43 Jr Barracuda (there were at least two of those) They had dug up several cars when excavating for the new building (in 99?) and the pic showed the crumpled Barracuda along with a few stock cars, one looked like a big finned late 50's Plymouth or something. At that time Richard didn't want to sell the wreck and would not authorize it being rebuilt and displayed as a Richard Petty car. I guess he changed his mind. It atill bothered him because of the accident but it's an important part of history and sure nice to see it displayed there.
So much History
We will Never hear stories like this again
Excellent
I went to the petty museum in '97. Met the Petty's... all of them at the time.
I have some signed valve springs, tires, shocks, springs, and a couple private things from the shop.... (I was 10yrs old at the time, and from a *Drag Racing* family, but it didn't matter to the Pettys! - they treated us like Family!)
👍🏻😎I was born in 1964 and I grew up a Petty fan. Everything I owned was covered with STP stickers when I was a kid. It was a great time to be alive and I'm so glad I got to watch all of the greatness. Dale Inman was an integral part of the greatness.
This was awesome. So glad I stumbled across it. Lifelong Petty fan here; got a 74 Charger in the garage with a license plate frame that I bought at the museum and 43 stickers on the windows. 43 Forever.
Welcome aboard! We have several videos on the channel with Petty history you’d enjoy
@@Stapleton42 They were awesome. Watched a couple with Dale Inman. One day I want to road trip my Charger to Level Cross.
I bought a 1/24 scale Plymouth Superbird locally in Salisbury NC and brought it to Level Cross for Richard to sign it.. I left it there along with my phone number so they could notify me that it was ready. I got a phone call the following week and I eas asked if I would like for Dale Inman and Maurice to sign it as well. I gave this car to my Dad for Father's Day and it is in a display case and proudly sits on the mantel in my parents home.
Wow that’s awesome
I sorta cringe when I hear Dale Inman correct himself when he says "we"- there's no way Petty Enterprises would have been as wildly successful as they were without him. I get his total reverence for Richard and I admire his humble demeanor, but he deserves all the accolades and yes- it was "y'all", Dale.
Awesome video, I really enjoyed the Petty's Garage section- that was the only area I didn't get to see when I visited the museum. It's so heartwarming to see the race shop put to good use and not left to decay.
I have always loved the Petty family. Richard was my driver from the time I was a little kid. Still in my late 50's now. And still pull for the Petty cars.
40 minutes in and you still got me glued to the screen on this one. So much history, the stories are amazing. Thank you
Glad you enjoyed it man!
Dale Inman is so humble. The man was a racing genius. God bless him.
My grandad met Richard Petty a long time ago, he said that he was a really nice guy. He was an Earnhardt fan but said that Dale kinda had an attitude lol.
I've never met him, but I've heard stories where Richard wouldn't leave until every fan that wanted a picture or autograph got one.
Dale seems like such a down to earth genuine guy. Must have been a hell of an experience having him as your guide.
When he talked about what the Kimg did of the track I can tell you I am a believer. Before My brother passed away Richard spent the better part of an afternoon talking about life and racing. That night we went to a benefit for retired drivers and when he came in he came to our table and truly made my brother feel like he was the King. Really a great Man!!!
He really struggled with Adam's death trying to make sense of it and the guilt he felt. Then one day he said he got a letter from a lady and she said, " Don't put a question mark where God has put a period." He said that really made sense at a time when nothing else was.
Watching them all... loving it.!
I am sitting here watching and I told my wife " I had my shirt unbuttoned at a GM test in the mid 80's at Daytona. Dale grabbed the 3 hairs I had in my chest.. pulled them out and said..grass don't grow in a playground..lol."
They never grew back.. and where he learned this punch point techniques.. grabbing you in the neck.. he was pretty strong for sure?
You're doing a fantastic job!
Pinch point
That’s very interesting 😂
That;s the image he projected at or on the track. It even carried over to the fans. Here's a story that he didn't want people to know about. When Dale Jarrett won his first WC '96 I believe, he and his family had to fly to NYC for the awards ceremony. The only person around there who had a plane big enough to carry his whole family was Dale Earnhart. So he thought he'd give it a shot see about renting his plane. If Dale said 'no' he wasn't out anything. So Earnhart says he can use it. When Jarrett gets back from NYC a few days go by and he gets the bill from Earnhart. It said, "Dale, Congratulations on winning the WC Championship." No Charge.- Dale Earnhart.
Yes I watched the shop tour first. I usually watch y’all in the order it comes out on the same day
Thanks for making me feel old. Most of those cars were part of my childhood. Had to wait a whole month for the new magazines to show up in the mailbox just to see them. Until the 1979 Daytona, they were just pictures to me. Even in the 80’s I only got to see it on tv at a friend from “town” house. His family had Satellite and Cable😁
I visited the Petty Museum this past summer and it was incredible. I was lucky enough to meet Mr Inman and Mr Petty. They were both there to shoot their post race podcast. It was so cool to watch them do that in person. Visiting the Museum was a bucket list event for me. ❤
Rolls Royce's Post traumatic stress disorder just thinking about it...lol... I'd would love seeing the Wood Bros & hope you can race the Monte Carlo and / or the Caddy next year on a race week!!! And you're new puppy is awesome!!!
I am a big King fan but what even more special for me is I am a Terry Labonte and I just love and respect Mr. Dale Inman , Thank you so much for doing these videos.
“Mam this is THE car it ain’t no, make believe” is just great
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"I didn't want to yell at the dog"☺😂😅 As she dragging it around on one tooth hanging from her pants. Hilarious!
I was born in 2002 so I never got a chance of seeing Richard or Adam race yet Adam story is one I’ve always thought went under the radar due to Dale Earnhardt Sr crash. I remember hearing people say “ he drove with the best of both Richard, Lee and Kyle”. Sad that he never got to get and part of me feels had he lived, Adam would’ve taken Thad under his wing and helped him. Especially would’ve loved to see him in a Mopar. Great video
Great Job, my favorite driver, met Richard at a car show in Chicago when I seen him I went straight to him when I seen the hat, I was so excited to see him he told me relax and com-down let's get up on this blue Daytona and we did and talked and talked, he was just so easy to talk to, have always been my favorite. I think I was 13or14
I also met Dale Inman at the Petty Museum a couple of weeks ago. I wonder if it was the same day you filmed (a Thursday), because your first Petty Tour Video dropped a couple of days later. There was a video of Dale Inman's podcast interview with Dale Jr. playing on the monitor in the museum when a gentleman walked up to me and my Dad and said that the guy on the screen looked like him...I realized it really was him and he laughed and shared some details about the podcast. He was very humble and down to earth. I was there to pick up a 1967 Plymouth GTX diecast car that I had left for Richard to autograph a while back and when I got back home and opened it up, Mr. Inman had signed it as well! Thank you Mitchell and Logan for all of these great historical videos! Hope you visit the Wood Brothers soon, as that is one place I've been wanting to visit. Bill Elliott's museum down in Dawsonville is another suggestion...
i just cant get over seeing you go from showing newells and small. to hanging with these celebrity racers. its astounding.
You and your missus are doing a great job. Conversations that a California kid would not be privy to... keep it up.
I’ve also always wondered why Adam drove the Monte Carlo in his cup debut.
Great video. 👍
Better car than the Pontiac. Pontiac had too short of a trunk lid and did not create as much down force on the rear of the car. Richard had the same problem with it. Ever notice it spun out from going lose in the corner? Very ew had success with the Ponitacs back then.
Love this history bro keep it alive
Thanks man we appreciate you
I was at Richards last race at Atlanta in 92. Was sitting in the infield between 1 and 2 in a big white International Loadstar school bus rv conversion. the cheering on his last lap was awesome! believe it or not, that was my first race i attended.
Was visiting some friends on Badin lake many years ago. Sitting on the back porch chatting and watching the water. Richard sticks his head out the back door and says just wanted to make sure y'all know your invited to the 4th of July party at our lake house tonight.
He pointed at me and said i don't know you but you are welcome too.
His firework shows were legendary. The Pettys know how to throw a party.
Yes more doggo stuff. the new dog is pretty but i'm still team Ruger.
Such a humble,classy guy. A real treasure.
You asked if some of us watched the other video with Dale Inman first...Yeppers!! Loving the whole Petty thing. Richard was my first racing hero growing up. His '70 Daytona Superbird is still my bucket list, if I won the Mega Lottery, car I'd wanna buy. I know he wouldn't want to part with it. But a motorhead can dream. Thanks Mitchell and Logan for all you do.
Dale, you are truly one of the greats in NASCAR. It's plain to see you are as humble as you are great. Seems to be a theme in Petty Land. Met Richard a few times back in the early 80s when I worked for 76. We were just worker bees and didn't rank on any importance scale. But even then Mr. Petty was just as kind and friendly to us all, behind the scenes, like any other good human would be. Thanks for the memories
Can watch these all day long. I have got to get to NC and tour these places. Thanks for sharing as always.
What a cool dude, I have enjoyed this series a lot. I was always a fan of Richard, even though at 39 years old I was born at the end of his prime. I like how Dale, even now years later, doesn't want to give up his secrets. He's a smart man, no driver builds that type of legacy without a legendary crew chief by their side.
I just smashed the like button before watching the video, you and I know its going to be another banger, lets go! Thanks Stapleton42 for ur hard work.
Thank you Michael!
Yes Dale was the key to that whole operation. Thanks for the Petty stories.
I think they all were. It started with Lee. They just had so much more experience than the other teams. More money better parts. A team that was like a family because it was a family. They key pieces stayed together and knew each other well. All the things it takes to win they had it in abundance. Petty was a smart racer. He didn't tear up his equipment, wreck cars. So many races he wouldn't run up in the front pack dicing with his rivals. He'd hang back because they set the car up for track conditions they would get later in the race. The track would be slicker then and his Dodge had torsion bars up front and leafs in the rear. The Fords and Chevys had coils and leafs. They setup to run in the higher groove away from all the oil. That was his trademark the high groove up against the wall later in the race. That's when he'd get to the front. He had the best pit crew along with the Wood Brothers.
I have built four models so far using your videos as reference. Your work is so invaluable to modelers.
Thanks man that is awesome!!
Could you imagine having 10mins to grab whatever ya could to keep outta these shops your visiting a guy could put together a pretty Amazing collection. The amount of money just sitting on those engines stands and the old 1 off speed equipment. I would stack up hemi's and all the drag racing stuff and the car. Gotta grab a few of the winged cars. The memory on these fella amazes me also. They can remember a certain Sunday from 30-50 years ago like it was yesterday . Thank you for doing these walk throughs this is history that will be lost as these pioneers pass on.
I loved all the information from the Petty shop. There were things I never heard before. I followed Richard when I was in Elementary school. That was almost 60 years ago.
Saw Richard on the highway driving next to us in a custom Dodge Hemi pickup Petty Edition. We followed him into town and finally he stopped as he noticed us following him. He was on his way to look at a 72/73 Charger he supposedly drove back in the day. He was meeting some other folks from his garage there. Had some pictures from that day but the best was a profile pic, hat and all in the truck then another of him looking and smiling. He was so down to earth and even asked if we wanted to go along with him. Unfortunately we were heading to Florida and already running late. Like I said to him, I was never a Petty van but I sure did respect what he had done and accomplished. A guyish fellow some times went by Rob and others Robin was a die hard fan that bled Petty Blue
Just watching further into video and the 72 Charger there may be the one he was looking at which was back in the late 90s.
Richard did it right also as he has a terrific son who I met on several occasions with him buying us dinner once in Daytona as I was running interference for his family while they were eating and while he was on his phone. Victory Junction runs a great setup for kids
Just thought you'd like to know, your TH-cam channel was mentioned on NASCAR XM radio yesterday on Dave Moody's show.
Thats awesome!!
Answering your question, Yes, I watched the previous Petty video. The underneath of the Suburban looks fantastic. Kudos!
I was working the in field care center as a medic at Memphis Motorsports park for the truck race the day Adam died. I was standing in the garage area when world started to go around. Very said day in the garage. You could tell they all loved Adam.
Yes brother , watched it all ! This stuff just makes my day and totally covers my interest of racing and nascar of the old days ! I’m 50 Mitchell and I appreciate what u and your better half are truly doing ! Take care brother and u know I will continue to support !
Here in Australia we weren't into racing much, but I find these Hall of Fame and Richard Petty very interesting, thanks for sharing, all the best to yous and your loved ones
thank you Donald!
I truly appreciate your content. The historical value in your videos is epic. Thank you for taking us along for the ride.
Another gem of a video. I cant even imagine the effort and time you put into these, but you consistently nail it time and time again. Thanks y'all!
Pure gold Dude,...I'm sure so many like me would love that place but will never get there so this is the next best thing !,....And I'm also sure Dale will never get tired talking about it !
Thanks man! If you’re ever in NC it’s absolutely worth it. Go here and the RCR museum
Got to see it in 96 while it was amazing, got to meet the king, happened to be walking through and I lost it. He gave me permission and helped me climb into the Superbird. Was the coolest day of my young life, still have the picture
Another awesome video. I could watch this all day. I loved all of the stories of all of the years that they've been in racing. I especially love the story about the 33 Dodge & the moonshine runs & how they'd know if they had a good night. Thanks for keeping all of this history alive & documented for future generations!! I can hardly wait for the final video on the Petty's. Thanks again for all of y'alls hard work to bring us all of this priceless history.
Another great video.... 👍I find the nascar history more interesting than the current stuff
Thank you Mitch & Logan for all you do. This video is beyond epic 🙏
I love all the content of old Nascar shops and museums. The Woods Brothers shop would be great just like you did with Holman and Moody. Keep up the great work,
I remember being at the museum many years ago when it was out front of the property in what used to be a garage , very small , and as you entered , there was a cardboard cut-out of Richard in his driving suit . They would build the race cars out back where they had a line of garages . Looks a whole lot different today .
I met Dale at the first Kentucky race just after his HOF selection and it was such an honor to meet a legend like him.
I went to visit my ex-wife’s grandmother in Port Orange, FL in 1995 and I bought myself a ticket the the Daytona 500 my ex-wife wasn’t interested in NASCAR anyway I went to a Piggly Wiggly grocery store and in the parking lot was Richard, Kyle and Adam and they were signing autographs and I couldn’t believe there was only about 100 people there but all of the Pettys made sure to take all the time needed to talk with EVERY person who was interested in meeting them and it’s a day I will cherish in my memory the rest of my life! They were so gracious and polite I was in awe over them! Not pompous or thought they were anymore special than the 100 or so people that was there! Genuine great men who represented NASCAR so well and still do to this day! The old saying “there isn’t a man I know who doesn’t pull his pants on the same way I do everyday” comes to mind!
very true!
These Petty interviews are awesome. I hope this leads to Wood Brothers interviews. Cute puppy
So glad you are making these videos because the history and the memories
will leave with them when they are gone.
Awe, cute little Aussie pup there! i had one growing up who i miss dearly. Such amazing dogs. Has taken me close to 5 years to even want another Aussie due to the memories
just wonderful the history of petty Racing... My Favorite Racer of all types of raving along wit Mario Andretti...
Thank you for documenting this history. We are living in a small period of time where we can talk directly to the people who accomplished great things first.
Shelby is going to be a star of the channel if you let her! Fabulous video BTW!
Keep it coming all the history we can learn is good. Everything learn is enlightening . The more the better. Thanks for your efforts. BLESSINGS FOR YOU AND YOURS.
What a gift Ralphie!! What great people to give you the Vet.
During NASCAR hey day when I was following it I wish behind the scenes stories like these would have been presented more. These stories bring the entire racing series to life. Thanks
Vids like this are my drug of choice. Great history! Really appreciate the camera work not missing a thing. Feels like I'm standing there too.
Mine too but I like drinking scotch and smoking weed while watching so hell...
My gosh those old cars in Petty blue are BEAUTIFUL. I love em!!!
Your videos are simply amazing, informative, well laid out and truly from the heart, I watch them all. Thankyou both for all you do, and as always, Cheers from Canada.
Great job on the video I hadn’t realized that the Petty’s came up with all those safety inventions with the roll cage and the seat mounting that’s really cool stuff!
The Wood Brothers museum in Stuart, Virginia is very cool! This video is cool as well! Back in the day Dale would put ya in your place if he needed too! One of the best Crew Chiefs in NASCAR, I would give first place to Leonard Wood! Both great guys
Love the video, adam was a couple of yrs older of me, so i was really excited to cheer for someone who was near my age. So when he died really putting in oerspective how life can be short... i teared up a little when dale was talking about adam.
Dale Inman would definitely be a big asset for someone wanting to do a documentary about Nascar
I want to see more dog stuff of course. And I think a long sleeve would be a nice treat for everyone too. Great video as always. Can’t wait for whatever is next !
Another great one you two. Thanks for this. Richard Petty was my favorite driver when he raced. I am 54 yrs old. Keep the good work, I watch all your videos.
I just saw the video and absolutely loved it. I met Kyle when he was inducted into the Little League Museum in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. I like the t-shirts without anything on the back because I am a wheelchair user, so you never get to see anything on the back. And yes, I do like long sleeve T-shirts.
Thank you!
Disabling your kids and your pets. Cure teething gum pain by rubbing the gums with whiskey.
Great stories and real cars. You sure bring back a lot of memories for me. I as at Watkins Glen when Richard won. I heard Chrysler engineers talking before the race. They knew they had a lot more power and speed than Ford 's did. So they said just let the Fords run their hearts out , then with 10 laps to go catch up and pass the Fords to win for Chrysler. Also Chrysler knew they did not have the reliability to run flat out all afternoon.
Loved all three of the Petty video's and just how humble Dale Inman is was really good to see too .
Thanks man!
Wow. This is just amazing. Thought I knew stuff about the Pettys, this showed me how much I didn't know.
I got to go to Petty’s Garage and the Museum in 2010. What a great day that was for me. As our tour of the garage was wrapping up I asked our guide if I could get a picture of me in one of the cars. He said “If you can get in it I’ll take your picture.” I handed him my camera and folded myself in half and climbed into the ‘72. He had told us that it was the first car with STP on it. He said that when they decided to do the museum and garage Richard told them to go out back and get that car to put it in there. He said that they changed out the fuel tank and the fuel lines, cleaned out the carburetor and put new plugs in it and a battery and the car started first time.
Petty's Garage parts on bad to the bone! Had a '15 Challenger Scat Pak. I installed the strut tower braces, adjustable point front & rear sway bars with beefed up end links and even more parts that I can't even remember. Every part from PG is top notch. Welds are amazing & they aren't painted, they are powder coated to your specifications/color. You definitely get race quality parts when you order from PG.
Always still here and now have both my Dad and Mom hooked on your channel. I can remember meeting Richard in Las Vegas 1998 during the Busch Race I had to go to the bathroom so my Dad didn't bring a camera. About time we walked out from the bleachers I spotted Richard talking to 2 Bikini club girls and remember saying "Holy shit it's Richard Petty" he instantly walked away from them bent down shook my hand and asked how I was doing. I was 8 at the time and thankfully didn't get yelled at for the spicy language.
Love it!! I was the one that put the addition on that building you're currently in. Love your channel, keep it up!!
Any where you two can find to showcase this type of awesome history, I am all for. Thanks as always
Man these videos are better then any other videos on TH-cam. My eyes are glued to every video. So you met the King himself? I love everything from the builds on your channel to these kind of videos. I remember the Rolls Royce lol. I am still here and I would love to see more Shelby videos. Much love to you both.
Thanks man!!
Awesome!! This video gave me all the feels ! Just down to earth humble people that act like they dont understand that they are nascar royalty