I met burt Bubba Smith and lots of crew during the filming of this movie..A burger King in Jonesboro ga was converted into the chicken restaurant. My youth football team played about 1/4 mile away from said restaurant.. Bubba Smith even taught me the proper way to tackle
I remember old Will from the late 70's & 80's. Real happy to see he's still kickin' & looks to be doing good 💪 The further on down the road we get, the more I've become a fan of Junior's, not just his podcast, but more the way he thinks & the thing's he is interested in, so am I, very 😎 Like I said, glad you're still kick'n & give um hell Will! 👍
This interview was so cool. Enjoyed it so much. Now these are racing stories. Jr you are one heck of a guy. You seem to treat everyone with the same respect. 💘 your show.
I always wondered who built the Stroker Ace Thunderbirds. Things I noticed wrong when it came out were the front and rear hubs being regular five lug(stock Fox bodies were four) instead of GN and the wheelbase was too short.
Absolutely one of the best series I've watched! Almost as good as watching a Nascar race from the 80-90's... I do have a question... The original name of "Stroker Ace" was supposed to be "Stand on it"... Is this why John Schneider made/named his recent movie?
Jr., I’ve got to say…..you have the best show I’ve ever seen. It’s always entertaining and I look forward to seeing your next show. - Kudos from an decrepit Marine from just outside of AwesomeBill Ga.
A guy name Frank Hill played Bert's daddy in that movie was from my hometown. He was a funny man. Bert saw him on Johnny Carson and got him in the movie because he left Johnny Carson speechless he was so funny
You can bet Ford had big plans for the new Tbird and the movie was a good jumpoff point to see if the 83's would make a good stock car. Boy did it ever. Great aero car. I loved them when they came out. I was going to buy one but wound up with a Mustang GT 5.0 Liter. 1986 and my son now has it. These Dale Jr. shows are great.
I never noticed it until I rewatched it that the Skoal Bandit car and crew say Burt and Hal’s Skoal Bandit. Which Burt Reynolds and Hal Needham owned their own car.
The book "Stand on it" is the best book ever written about auto racing. They totally butt screwed it with that movie. MAYBE someday someone will make a REAL movie of that book, it totally deserves it. I wish DJr would talk about the book, who he thinks the characters are in the book, in real life. For example - Sam Bisby in the book is Curtis Turner in real life.
I peed on my friend's friend's computer .was drunk. His wife was panning the piiss away She is a tough woman when I was do ne she smacked .e hard. Love her
My dad's older sisters were friends with Burt Reynolds in high school down in West Palm Beach FL. My grand mother did not like him...at all. "I never liked that Reynolds boy." "That Reynolds boy was nothing but trouble." She knew he ended up being a famous movie star but she never talked about him in any way other than "that Reynolds boy". If anyone ever mentioned the name she'd immediately scowl. She was not impressed.
@@pennioltheten6018 My first 4 years were in Jupiter before moving to Central Florida. My grandmother still lived there until around 2005. I love Jupiter. Great town and I've seen the Burt Reynolds Theatre hundreds of times. He had a big ranch out in Jupiter Farms also.
Besides the podcast, find the YT channel for The Scene Vault where Waid and Houston talk to Will Cronkrite with some of the same stories since they are all in his book.
Nascar fans wanna have LIVE INCAR CAMS BACK AGAIN + IM A NASCAR FAN COUNCIL MEMBER SINCE 2013 LETS GO JGR MOtorosPORTS SHOUT OUT HAPPY BIRTHDAY JR. WE 💕 U UR OLDEST FAN 76YRS.OLD SHES A KYLE BUSCH FAN ALSO WOULD LOVE TOO GO TOO A LIVE BRISTOL RACES AGAIN
“Stroker Ace was born to race he had a mean streak 2 feet wide. A son of a gun with a taste for fun and more than his share of pride. Take a dirt road curve with the devil’s nerve and make a car dance across the mud, haulin’ shine was the breaker line til the track got in his blood. He was a real hot shot and he bragged alot but man that boy could drive, cause he loved the feel of a steering wheel and the girls with bedroom eyes.........”Haven’t seen that movie in decades but i think I’m going to find it online and watch it yet again. Awesome interview!!!!
Ever since I first saw this series and the Chicken Pit Special hood in the background a few years ago, I had hoped you'd get around to talking about this movie. Stroker Ace is one of my favorite Burt Reynolds movies and my second favorite racing movie.
This entire interview with Mr. Cronkite has been just phenomenal!
agreed
a big thanks to jr & his people for bring us these great stories from the history of the sport.its greatly appreciated.
This podcast is like finding a $10 bottle of wine that drinks like a $1000 Bordeaux. 🤩
When he was talking about the lucky penny he says it was a 42D. Was he talking about the date of the penny or Lonnie Anderson's bust size?
Yes
I think you already know...Hmmmm Lonnie Anderson. One of my first crushes!!
Both
yes
I met burt Bubba Smith and lots of crew during the filming of this movie..A burger King in Jonesboro ga was converted into the chicken restaurant. My youth football team played about 1/4 mile away from said restaurant.. Bubba Smith even taught me the proper way to tackle
7:17 “It’s a 42 D”. You talking the penny or Loni’s bra? 😏
Jr. Thanks.. your keeping the future alive by teaching the past.
I remember old Will from the late 70's & 80's. Real happy to see he's still kickin' & looks to be doing good 💪
The further on down the road we get, the more I've become a fan of Junior's, not just his podcast, but more the way he thinks & the thing's he is interested in, so am I, very 😎
Like I said, glad you're still kick'n & give um hell Will! 👍
Best interview you ever done!!!!!!! Love all the Burt Reynolds movies!! My dogs name is bandit!!!!!
Man, that's cool! I have a friend who comes to stay with us every January. His name is snowman. 🤣
Loni...a good lookin woman...miss wkrp and heck...just about any tv show from 70s and 80s
This interview was so cool. Enjoyed it so much. Now these are racing stories. Jr
you are one heck of a guy. You seem to treat everyone with the same respect. 💘 your show.
This elder and other guys are one hell of a historians. Excellent story thanks Jr. TH-cam picked a winner with these guys.
God bless you junior for keeping the history alive. Because nascar today has got stagnant.
I always wondered who built the Stroker Ace Thunderbirds. Things I noticed wrong when it came out were the front and rear hubs being regular five lug(stock Fox bodies were four) instead of GN and the wheelbase was too short.
Crap! This just came up in my feed..... so now I am going to be 17+ minutes late for work.
what an awesome ending😂
Dale had very unique sense of humor. Miss the man, not just from racing but for interviews too
I can't believe I've never watched that movie being a long long time NASCAR fan and Burt Reynolds fan. I definitely need to watch.
It’s a good one
its good.... you can rent it for like 4 bucks on youtube
Great movie and pretty funny. Definitely worth the watch.
Its a silly movie but worth watching just for clip of Dale when throwing people in pool.
You can get this movie on Xbox movies & tv!!! Spectacular movie btw
Started watching these Dale Jr interviews a couple of days ago, and I can't get enough of them.
that was thoroughly enjoyable. I smiled thru the whole thing
Was gonna go into work early..... Buuuuuuuut.......You got my full attention. 😁👊🤘
ditto
Love your show JR...from a Gordon fan but fan of yours and your Dad too. As long as you weren't messing with Jeff in a race lol.
Absolutely one of the best series I've watched! Almost as good as watching a Nascar race from the 80-90's... I do have a question... The original name of "Stroker Ace" was supposed to be "Stand on it"... Is this why John Schneider made/named his recent movie?
Jr., I’ve got to say…..you have the best show I’ve ever seen. It’s always entertaining and I look forward to seeing your next show.
- Kudos from an decrepit Marine from just outside of AwesomeBill Ga.
Oh that was good especially about the fat lady
I love hearing these old stories they're so cool
This is so great man....and he is a very humble and down to earth dude.
Stroker Ace is one of my favorite movies. This was a joy to listen to.
Best movie involving NASCAR , 6 Pack would be next..
This was a great show! Will had me LOL more than any other of your guests. More Will please!
I love watching all of these videos. Hearing the history and behind the scenes stories are priceless. Thank you for sharing it all. !!
Glad I got to know a little bit about Will Cronkite, very cool, I guess I'need to get the book.
This dudes memory is inspiring fr he is super sharp
I have literal photographic memory so I like to see some people just know everything from decades ago little things in super detail
No booze
A guy name Frank Hill played Bert's daddy in that movie was from my hometown. He was a funny man. Bert saw him on Johnny Carson and got him in the movie because he left Johnny Carson speechless he was so funny
Wasn't he his friends dad, the man running shine at the start of the move?
Fantastic stories! I always thought Loni was shy. Maybe not!
Great stuff! Hope you post more full podcasts on TH-cam.
Stroker is my favorite NASCAR movie. Buuuuut Days of Thunder is better.
You can bet Ford had big plans for the new Tbird and the movie was a good jumpoff point to see if the 83's would make a good stock car. Boy did it ever. Great aero car. I loved them when they came out. I was going to buy one but wound up with a Mustang GT 5.0 Liter. 1986 and my son now has it. These Dale Jr. shows are great.
You need to get ahold of E J Trivette and interview him! NASCAR driver, chassis builder, and made a bunch of stunt cars for tv and movies.
I love these stories, the real history of NASCAR!
"Fastest chicken in the south!"
Burt & Hal Needham owned Harry Gant's Green & White Skoal Bandit
I never noticed it until I rewatched it that the Skoal Bandit car and crew say Burt and Hal’s Skoal Bandit. Which Burt Reynolds and Hal Needham owned their own car.
Plz editor throw in cut clips. What scene can we see u in......input clip.....back to talking
Ironic because Schneider's movie was called Stand On It!!
I love this Jr. Keep it coming 👍👍
Dale Jr., I wonder which Movie do you wish you'd have had a Part In?
The book "Stand on it" is the best book ever written about auto racing. They totally butt screwed it with that movie. MAYBE someday someone will make a REAL movie of that book, it totally deserves it. I wish DJr would talk about the book, who he thinks the characters are in the book, in real life. For example - Sam Bisby in the book is Curtis Turner in real life.
John Schneider should make it.
If you don't love this guy do some soul searching 😅. Fantastic
I loved that movie. Something about the Thunderbird of that era that is just so awesome.
I was in the stands at a race where they filmed the parade lap scenes for the movie. I remember it as Charlotte, my memory’s screwed up again!
Someone please keep that big lady in the third row from going and getting popcorn😂🤣😂🤣
I peed on my friend's friend's computer .was drunk. His wife was panning the piiss away
She is a tough woman when I was do ne she smacked .e hard. Love her
I'm confused,is the penny a 42D or her Bust size?
Dale Jr., You don't have a book heck we all know you can't read! Jk brother. One love
I remember going to the drive-in in my grandparents el camino too see this movie when i was kid.
Fastest chicken in the south, just saw it. Fun movie 🤣☝️☝️
Striker Ace was born to race
It’s in your contract
Days of Thunder is the best Nascar movie even if some of it was done wrong !
Love these stories
My dad's older sisters were friends with Burt Reynolds in high school down in West Palm Beach FL. My grand mother did not like him...at all.
"I never liked that Reynolds boy."
"That Reynolds boy was nothing but trouble."
She knew he ended up being a famous movie star but she never talked about him in any way other than "that Reynolds boy". If anyone ever mentioned the name she'd immediately scowl. She was not impressed.
I from palm beach Gardens and my mom moved to Jupiter.. . We would go to the Burt Reynolds Dinner theatre's.alot.
@@pennioltheten6018 My first 4 years were in Jupiter before moving to Central Florida. My grandmother still lived there until around 2005. I love Jupiter. Great town and I've seen the Burt Reynolds Theatre hundreds of times. He had a big ranch out in Jupiter Farms also.
Everybody called him Buddy back then and in high school
I love the longer segment but how about the hole show please
Whole* and go listen to the podcast
Besides the podcast, find the YT channel for The Scene Vault where Waid and Houston talk to Will Cronkrite with some of the same stories since they are all in his book.
Great story Mr Cronkite
Great stories Mr. Cronkrite
Stroker Ace, Days of Thunder or Talladega Nights?
Stroker Ace. The other two were 🐶💩.
Didn't red farmer work on days of thunder also
More please👍
I miss the movies like stroker ace.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ interview
Is anyone posting this film?
Get Bobby Earnhardt some time
What a fantastic interview....Your show Rocks....cheers form Orlando, Paul
Nascar fans wanna have LIVE INCAR CAMS BACK AGAIN + IM A NASCAR FAN COUNCIL MEMBER SINCE 2013 LETS GO JGR MOtorosPORTS SHOUT OUT HAPPY BIRTHDAY JR. WE 💕 U UR OLDEST FAN 76YRS.OLD SHES A KYLE BUSCH FAN ALSO WOULD LOVE TOO GO TOO A LIVE BRISTOL RACES AGAIN
Will is a genuine NASCAR treaaure. Burt was alway Burt, win, lose, or draw, good, bad, or ugly, but funny always!!
“Stroker Ace was born to race he had a mean streak 2 feet wide. A son of a gun with a taste for fun and more than his share of pride. Take a dirt road curve with the devil’s nerve and make a car dance across the mud, haulin’ shine was the breaker line til the track got in his blood. He was a real hot shot and he bragged alot but man that boy could drive, cause he loved the feel of a steering wheel and the girls with bedroom eyes.........”Haven’t seen that movie in decades but i think I’m going to find it online and watch it yet again. Awesome interview!!!!
Five Star Whiskey....
Ever since I first saw this series and the Chicken Pit Special hood in the background a few years ago, I had hoped you'd get around to talking about this movie. Stroker Ace is one of my favorite Burt Reynolds movies and my second favorite racing movie.
Love that movie! Your dad and Ricky Rudd were my favorite drivers as a kid…. Ricky went to the high school I went to, he’s our hometown hero!
Last American hero movie is on youtube....just sayin lol
that was great thank you
How can there be 26 thumb downs? Not a gear head? NASCAR or a race fan of “ANY” kind?!
probably my most favorite movie Stroker Ace, along with Hooper.
I loved stroker Ace.. But Six Pack Was my Favorite movie as a kid, and it kinda still is..What else did he do in six pack?
👍
I know that for Days of Thunder an El Camino was turned into racing camera car. I'd love to see what they were using for Stroker Ace.
That was cool, much appreciated ... Thank you Dirty Mo
Proto tools!
MORE MORE MORE
Nothing like stroker ace Smokey and the bandit and days of thunder.
Let me Say Dale Junior I miss your dad more than me watching any other race car driver and I miss you racing two
I remember reading some of what became stroker ace in playboy as a 10 year old.
I love listening to Mr Cronkite! I could listen to him tell stories all day long!
Just like how he told the light guys to adjust the mirror at Charlotte after making some laps
I just watched dale Interview with the boys it was great like to hear more like that here great job
Awesome Awesome Awesome. I really enjoyed this segment.
knew it didnt sound right when chicken pit car does a pit stop
Ive heard people say that about dale earnhart before.
That he could see the air.
Thx guys. Another great video.
Kind of a weird movie, but tim Richmond is in it and Jim neighbors role was pretty cool