Bill Elliott Gives Us an EXCLUSIVE Tour of the Georgia Racing Hall of Fame! | NASCAR History

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    Thank you to Bill Elliott, David Sosebee, The Georgia Racing Hall of Fame and the city of Dawsonville for inviting us out! I highly recommend stopping by next time you're in the area!
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    0:00 Intro
    3:45 Bill Elliott gives us a tour!
    10:17 Moonshine & the birth of stock car racing
    17:54 Bill Elliott remembers his first win
    19:30 Bill talks about Chase Elliott
    24:08 Dawsonville Pool Room
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  • @DennyDeliversYT
    @DennyDeliversYT ปีที่แล้ว +287

    can we talk about how Eric literally got a private tour but the one and only Bill Elliott

    • @EricEstepp
      @EricEstepp  ปีที่แล้ว +121

      It was hard not to geek out lol

    • @kerbydickerson9886
      @kerbydickerson9886 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Rare!!

    • @fordenginebuildersv8power184
      @fordenginebuildersv8power184 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Wait until he does a guest spot on TV from the pits!

    • @josegonzlez3017
      @josegonzlez3017 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      very lucky indeed, i built a several thousand dollar exhibit for that museum and never even got to meet him. his wife then decided they needed the space for something else and returned it thru the mail trashed.

    • @JacobManning-ur2we
      @JacobManning-ur2we ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@EricEstepp That's honestly what struck me, you seem so relaxed and just making low key conversation. That's dope man

  • @sadiejustin
    @sadiejustin ปีที่แล้ว +15

    My Bill Elliot story. My Sis in law was working security at the '18 Kansas playoff race. Chase goes to victory lane. Bill was approaching victory lane on foot and ran into my Sis in law. Instead of name dropping himself, he humbly said "I'm the winner's Daddy." To which she replied "I know who you are, Mr. Elliott." A gentle "Thank you" from Bill and the story was over. I just have always thought that was so cool on his part.

  • @bradfisher
    @bradfisher ปีที่แล้ว +51

    Love this video. Bill Elliott is the reason I became a NASCAR fan all the way back in 1984.

  • @stephenholloway6893
    @stephenholloway6893 ปีที่แล้ว +50

    Bill is an legend in not only NASCAR but in Georgia sports in general as well.

  • @BlueJimmie48Fan
    @BlueJimmie48Fan ปีที่แล้ว +69

    From stop-motions to now this! It truly is remarkable seeing how much you've grown over the years Eric!

  • @legacyofthe243
    @legacyofthe243 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    As a native Georgian and as someone who lives in Dawsonville, about 20 mins from the museum, welcome to GA Eric. I hope you enjoyed yourself and glad to see you got to experience the true history that went on in my backyard. NASCAR may have started in Daytona but NASCAR would be nothing without our state and what was contributed from here. GA is NASCAR and no one can dispute that.
    EDIT: It's funny that David said the same thing b/c I paused the video beforehand to post my comment 😂

    • @jackthorton10
      @jackthorton10 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Y’all done good down there ya here, speaking as a fellow fan from the Lone Star State who recently move down to Alabama, hold that NASCAR badge of honor with pride!

    • @SquirminHermanthe1eyedGerman
      @SquirminHermanthe1eyedGerman ปีที่แล้ว

      Just like they filmed Dukes of Hazzard in my hometown of Covington 1978 which I was in the first episode, all about moonshining! I'm glad I still get some good shine when I need it ✌💖☮

  • @kuhnjdog
    @kuhnjdog ปีที่แล้ว +55

    The best NASCAR content on TH-cam. Period. Still wondering how he managed to get a PRIVATE tour with Bill

    • @BrettofBretts
      @BrettofBretts ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah, I watch this dude before RaceHub.

    • @johnbrohl1709
      @johnbrohl1709 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm sure that was somewhat set up

    • @tomthomson9354
      @tomthomson9354 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Does it really matter? He is sharing this content with all of us. I’m glad there are guys like Erik doing this kind of thing. Some people may never ever be able to make it to these places. Plus, we’re getting these stories directly from the source

  • @LoxyLight
    @LoxyLight ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Nice to see part of where you've been travelling! Hope we can see some of the roush stuff

    • @EricEstepp
      @EricEstepp  ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Coming very soon!

  • @stephaniewelch6663
    @stephaniewelch6663 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Took a family trip last December, it’s definitely bigger than it looks from the outside. Super cool place full of racing history. Not only is it full of Elliott racing history but everyone who has played a major roll in Georgia racing. Highly recommend going.
    Bill was bringing lunch to Cindy when we were there.

  • @audiemccall5332
    @audiemccall5332 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My racing hero ,, He and his family racing team made ford a winner again

  • @beatlessteph
    @beatlessteph ปีที่แล้ว +43

    As a chase Elliott fan... THIS WAS AMAZING!

  • @RealJohnWayne
    @RealJohnWayne ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Bills first Cup win came at Riverside in 83, the year that Ford introduced the all new Thunderbird, in which Bill would later set speed records that will never be surpassed.
    The Thunderbird that Bill got his first Cup win at Riverside, is an 82 holdover model, that they had run in previous years,
    necessitated by a much smaller budget than most other Ford teams, who were all running the new 93 Thunderbirds.
    #9 X 2 = 2 🏆🏆

  • @Alex-io5el
    @Alex-io5el ปีที่แล้ว +4

    That startup was so cool (16:13). I'm sure that was an awesome thing to hear in person.

  • @plantfeeder6677
    @plantfeeder6677 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for saving the 1980's in Nascar for us Ford fans Bill. We will be forever grateful to you and your brother for that.

  • @SonicGamerBoi_YT
    @SonicGamerBoi_YT ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Its crazy that you have such a huge impact on nascar nice job eric!

  • @DannyBTalks
    @DannyBTalks ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Another common Eric Estepp W.

  • @Eric_W
    @Eric_W ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Wow... one of my favorites!! This was awesome to watch!! Thx Bill and Eric!

  • @kenhackathorn-my1xl
    @kenhackathorn-my1xl ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I remember watching Bill win the Winston Million he wasn't named Awesome Bill from Dawsonville for nothing those were the memories for sure

  • @christophermarcum111
    @christophermarcum111 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Awesome video, Eric! Chase Elliott fan now but loved watching his dad Bill back in the 90’s and 2000’s. Got to visit the Georgia Racing Hall of Fame and the Dawsonville Pool Room a few months after Chase won the championship. Love hearing the racing stories from Bill Elliott and David Sosebee!

  • @dbrd5206
    @dbrd5206 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I wasn't familiar with David Sosebee, but I think I could listen to him tell stories about racing for hours

  • @briangriffinfamilyguyfan81
    @briangriffinfamilyguyfan81 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    You were able to meet Bill Elliott in person that's freaking cool!

  • @_Dave_S
    @_Dave_S ปีที่แล้ว +8

    That was awesome Eric, thanks for posting! As a Bill and Chase fan, that is on my bucket list to visit.

  • @d2eagle525
    @d2eagle525 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    So awesome to see what you’ve accomplished in ur career and in the growth of nascar community 🤙

  • @Northgacatfish
    @Northgacatfish หลายเดือนก่อน

    Met David sosebee looking at equipment to by off surplus at the Georgia department of transportation in Gainesville GA. Talked to the man for 4 hours cause I had a chase Elliott t shirt on. The knowledge he had about racing blew my mind and I loved sitting there listening. Such a nice man he gave me permission to catfish the river he dredges sand out of.

  • @Ultimate_Sin-ry9iw
    @Ultimate_Sin-ry9iw 25 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Man I wish so badly to hang with Bill. NASCAR royalty if you are into the sport. Thanks Eric.

  • @haasfogle8425
    @haasfogle8425 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    great job eric. to me the elliot story is so "awesome" because his brother built the engines.

  • @johnmessinajr.2591
    @johnmessinajr.2591 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Awesome video Eric! Had no idea there was so much history in Dawsonville! Bill must be a super nice guy! 🙂

  • @davetech1269
    @davetech1269 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I remember hearing about Bill Elliot all the time when i was about 9 years old as a kid. My brothet had a tin canister modeled after his #9 Intrepid. My Family was all Dodge fans :P

  • @psinclairjr
    @psinclairjr ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I can't speak for anyone else but DUDE YOUR LIVING MY DREAM. You got to hand with Million Dollar Bill THE FASTEST MAN IN NASCAR at the Georgia Racing Hall Of Fame!!!!

  • @goneracin9
    @goneracin9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That place is awesome! We've been both places twice. I actually met Cindy Elliott the last time we were at GRHOF. We have to stop and get a Bully Burger at the Pool Room every time we're in town. Those fries are the best! Bill and Ernie Elliott's old shops are out on Rt 9. So much to see! Kudos on getting an interview with Bill!

  • @pipersdawn
    @pipersdawn ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Congratulations Eric on a feather in the cap tour and interview. The work you are doing is excellent. Keep it up!!

  • @joeysweet9045
    @joeysweet9045 ปีที่แล้ว

    I went to Pigeon Forge, Tennessee a long time a go i can't remember the year and since i was an Bill Elliot i decided i would go on down to DAWSONVILLE to the museum for a day trip from our motel in Pigeon Forge and went all the way down there and the darn museum was closed man that made me made but atleast i got to go to the Pool Hall and that was awsome in its self it was full of Elliot memorabilia and great food and got to see the famous bell they rang every time AWSOME BILL FROM DAWSONVILLE WON! And i was so happy when Chase won and they got to knock the dust and rust off that thang!! #9 FOREVER😮

  • @boknows915
    @boknows915 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I don't often give two thumbs up, but I will tell you, you folks did good. Audio was excellent and the camera work was professional. Good job!

  • @jeremylange7081
    @jeremylange7081 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This is incredible I smiled ear to ear watching the whole time. I love listening to legends talk

  • @thomasvanhoesen9599
    @thomasvanhoesen9599 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I met Bill several times in dover delaware, one hell of a guy. I must get to the museum and pool room.

  • @S_and_S_Farms
    @S_and_S_Farms ปีที่แล้ว

    Bill was my favorite driver when I was growing up as a kid. Now Chase keep me watching NASCAR as an adult. Great family & I’ve been fortunate to meet them several times.

  • @tennesseesmoky9012
    @tennesseesmoky9012 23 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Excellent content! The Elliot clan are awesome folks! So appreciative of Bill Elliot for his important contributions to the sport of auto racing.

  • @jkreider175
    @jkreider175 ปีที่แล้ว

    From stop motion to having his channel do full blown sponsorship on a car and this. Keep up the good work

  • @markcatcash4688
    @markcatcash4688 ปีที่แล้ว

    Bill Elliot is why I started watching NASCAR..I had a 69 Mustang when 98% of the world drove Chevy's..Still remember being outside and my friend said " you have to watch this race, bill Elliot just lapped the field under green"

  • @jeffreyc6508
    @jeffreyc6508 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for this video, Mr Bill Elliott is my all-time favorite driver!!

  • @NASCARDAWGYT
    @NASCARDAWGYT ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This has become a past time for me living less than 45 minutes away. I also love how they update it and keep it fresh

  • @SamWilliams78
    @SamWilliams78 ปีที่แล้ว

    I raced quarter midgets in the parking lot of that museum when they first opened it. It was pretty awesome.

  • @Chromepony
    @Chromepony ปีที่แล้ว

    thank you for this! really enjoyed

  • @pattyatrumdycreations134
    @pattyatrumdycreations134 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video, Eric. Outstanding.

  • @nicksbits
    @nicksbits ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love this. Keep up the great work

  • @670HP-Package-NOW
    @670HP-Package-NOW ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome content Eric!

  • @rayisland23
    @rayisland23 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wonderful video, thank you

  • @jonathan3982
    @jonathan3982 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is Awesome!!

  • @josephjolly1936
    @josephjolly1936 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video. Thanks

  • @tomscott3939
    @tomscott3939 ปีที่แล้ว

    special interview!! a real treat!!

  • @steveosborne1195
    @steveosborne1195 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome video, thanks.

  • @adamthompson9634
    @adamthompson9634 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice Job Eric great content so cool to listen too all the history!

  • @richdiscoveries
    @richdiscoveries ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This was incredible, thank you for sharing your journey with us

  • @donnabrowder2431
    @donnabrowder2431 ปีที่แล้ว

    Surprising, but terrific video content. Thank you Eric.

  • @Individual_two
    @Individual_two ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video! I'm looking forward to you doing more of these features.

  • @joshstrickland3886
    @joshstrickland3886 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome video do more of these

  • @lunardesignstudiolinda1256
    @lunardesignstudiolinda1256 ปีที่แล้ว

    Absolutely AMAZING!!! Thanks for doing this. So cool to hear Bills side of racing. The sound of that car echoing in the museum omg. Thanks again. Also great job by filming assistant !

  • @markwarwicker5452
    @markwarwicker5452 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks Eric. Best thing I've seen so far on OOTG.

  • @toddseefeld8469
    @toddseefeld8469 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Unbelievable episode Eric

  • @Ultimate23Dragon
    @Ultimate23Dragon ปีที่แล้ว

    This was amazing! Glad you enjoyed it. Super congrats on meeting Bill. 😀

  • @billhudson2196
    @billhudson2196 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is so cool. Congratulations on the meetup with Bill Elliott!

  • @TracksideViews
    @TracksideViews ปีที่แล้ว

    AWESOME!!

  • @jpoplin1
    @jpoplin1 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great content & overall channel man 👍👍

  • @cliffordbrown13
    @cliffordbrown13 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video Eric! I love to hear the old stories about the beginnings of NASCAR!

  • @TrillHanks
    @TrillHanks ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This so cool! You can tell these guys really love telling these stories. These are the men who built Nascar to what it is today. Great interview Eric!

  • @THROTTLEPOWER
    @THROTTLEPOWER ปีที่แล้ว +1

    🏁🏁Great vid, really enjoyed!!!!!!🏁🏁

  • @jaredthompson3562
    @jaredthompson3562 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you Eric that was a great!

  • @MusicandTractors
    @MusicandTractors ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My all time favorite driver! Thank you for this content! It was perfect!

  • @fegleyz
    @fegleyz ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This just became a bucket list item for me and my Dad. So awesome!

  • @alicejhanson86
    @alicejhanson86 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is fantastic! Can't wait to visit soon! My sister is moving to GA!!

  • @ChrisNyenhuis
    @ChrisNyenhuis ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is absolutely awesome! Eric, You lucky sob. Bill is the man and my favorite driver all time. Great video! Keep it up!

  • @brandonthomas2734
    @brandonthomas2734 ปีที่แล้ว

    Been there so many times love it
    My grandfather owns the apartment complex across the street from ga hall of fame.

  • @JacobRayLawson
    @JacobRayLawson ปีที่แล้ว

    great video Eric, so cool

  • @darrylniehoff2707
    @darrylniehoff2707 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great job !

  • @thillsvill
    @thillsvill ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome video! Thank You! Helped to watch this to take my mind off of losing my beloved 12yr old Lab on Monday

  • @T3RROR
    @T3RROR ปีที่แล้ว

    Went there back in February, it was an awesome experience and the staff were super friendly and excited to teach us about some racing history! Great video 🙌

  • @enzoaliano2310
    @enzoaliano2310 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    No denying it. This man works hard! Great vid!

  • @Poketrainerchase968
    @Poketrainerchase968 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I’ve been there once a year since I was a kid as a Dawsonville native

  • @jimbobinman
    @jimbobinman ปีที่แล้ว

    Bill Elliott is my all-time favorite driver. That is so AWESOME that you were able to get a personal tour from him. Thanks for sharing.

  • @ryandunn1974
    @ryandunn1974 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really liked the segment really really good . I have always been a fan of Bill Elliott
    Very good 👍👍👍👍

  • @JasonRatcliff7896
    @JasonRatcliff7896 ปีที่แล้ว

    👏 AMAZING JOB MR.ESTEPP 👏 TERRIFIC CONTENT, THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!! ❤😊

  • @laytoncurd4727
    @laytoncurd4727 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome job Eric! Enjoy watching your channel! GREAT private tour!I'm a native Houstonian living in NC currently. Made a few races out here. Hope to see you at one.

  • @grafffuller3265
    @grafffuller3265 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This was amazing. Thank you for this. Been a big fan of Bill Elliott and of course his son, Chase.
    Wonderful stories about out running the law...while moving their Moon Shine from place to place.
    Love the #9 and the history around the number...and the cars. Wow.
    The next time we are down in Georgia, we will have to make it a day...there in Dawsonville.
    Again, thank you for taking us along with you.
    Thanks to Awesome Bill from Dawsonville and Dave Parks for their stories and personal ideas/beliefs about racing.
    Thanks also for the extra camera work with your girlfriend.
    Thanks.

  • @Luke24160
    @Luke24160 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ok this was so damn awesome. Watched every second.

  • @ItsNothin
    @ItsNothin ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Bro.. This is awesome!

  • @ricksiel9200
    @ricksiel9200 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome seeing Eric with my favorite driver... great video

  • @sonicpopospeedpig7806
    @sonicpopospeedpig7806 ปีที่แล้ว

    That was outstanding!!!! Thank YOU!!!!!

  • @ThatZombieLife
    @ThatZombieLife ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow I'm awe inspired thanks so much

  • @marcbarnum9038
    @marcbarnum9038 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Awesome Awesome video Eric! THe museum looks like you could spend days in it and still miss seeing stuff. Those old cars are sweeeeet.

  • @jedlockett52
    @jedlockett52 ปีที่แล้ว

    That was incredible! Bill Elliott was a sporting hero of mine growing up in the 1980s! To have a tour and time with a true legend of his sport is something most people only dream of! Awesome job and keep up the quality content!

  • @johnhollomon3172
    @johnhollomon3172 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great show Eric! I've got family there in Georgia & when I was there over 35 yrs ago I never had the chance to visit that Hall of Fame racing museum! I'll definitely have to try & get back there to see it. I'm 54 yrs old now!
    Getting a personal tour by the Lengendary Bill Elliot must have been an awesome experience & thrill for you! You looked & sounded just like a kid in the candy store. I'm happy you got see it! Again, great video outside of your normal podcast show. Keep up the good work & can't wait to see what your next video will be, maybe from Talladega

  • @Timmywolf
    @Timmywolf ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome video Eric

  • @lewiskemp5893
    @lewiskemp5893 ปีที่แล้ว

    So cool North Ga. My favorite road is leaving Helen and goi going to Hellewasee over the mountains
    You weren't too far away in Dawsonville

  • @kurtfoulke5130
    @kurtfoulke5130 ปีที่แล้ว

    The Museum/Hall of Fame was unexpected and truly amazing.
    Definitely going on my bucket list.
    Thank you

  • @erikbjerring9671
    @erikbjerring9671 ปีที่แล้ว

    We are coming to a race next year from South Africa and this is on our visit list now! Thanks for the tip!

  • @chrismundy4054
    @chrismundy4054 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great job Eric

  • @terrychalk5839
    @terrychalk5839 ปีที่แล้ว

    Eric it was cool seeing you at the museum and then at the pool room. It was great of you to take a picture with me. You got a very quick shot of my family and I in the museum. Great video.

  • @taylormach1699
    @taylormach1699 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video.

  • @williamhouman8009
    @williamhouman8009 ปีที่แล้ว

    It is so awesome that Eric was able to do this. Bill Elliott is a true racer and legend. I had the pleasure of meeting him at Wall Stadium in New Jersey. The man has no ego. He will just talk to you very laid back. I felt very comfortable talking with him.

  • @steveshipkie1624
    @steveshipkie1624 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cool video thanks