This makes Dale’s death even sadder, when DW said “oh I hope Dale’s okay..” after the wreck it wasn’t a commenter talking about a driver, it was DW talking about a close friend.

@spooge33

3 жыл бұрын

Bingo. DW was the only one in the booth that understood how hard Earnhardt hit the wall.

@charlesblaha6560

2 жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same thing as I watched this, it was the most honest, real, and heartfelt moment in network sports, hands down!

@default123default2

2 жыл бұрын

They weren't that close. Dale was a nutter

@Ernde38

2 жыл бұрын

@@default123default2 Yes they were. They became really close in the 90s. Stevie, DW's wife, used to give Dale scripture quotes, which he'd tape to the dash of his car on race day. Dale also gave DW a rocking chair as a retirement present and they had a 1 on 1 interview before the 2001 Daytona 500. You don't know your ass from a hole in the ground!

@clipobserver

2 жыл бұрын

DW's wife gave Senior bible scruples before races including that race

This man and all the older drivers are what Nascar is lacking today

@seansullivan7928

9 ай бұрын

Its what everything is lacking these days, NFL, UFC, NHL, public schools, even the hood

@kevinknott4404

8 ай бұрын

its the drama between the drivers that made it entertaining

@johnott4921

4 ай бұрын

I know when you’re right!!

3 ай бұрын

I agree

@John-zh1ud

3 ай бұрын

It lost its roots... got big, became too much about money, everyone got media trained and it lost the magic it had.

I havent watched a Nascar race in ten years but I could listen to legends and vets from the mid 80s to 2010-ish talk about what the sport used to be all day.

@matj3296

3 жыл бұрын

Me too... There is Damn near every race from the 90s on KZread

@mikeskinner7595

3 жыл бұрын

yup

@racejunkie566

2 жыл бұрын

I actually just started watching NASCAR again this year. I can say it hasn't gotten any worse than when I quit watching it but unfortunately it hasn't improved. I think they need to go back to actual off the lot cars modified instead of space-age aerodynamic fiberglass covered race cars they run now

@robertleftwich1122

2 жыл бұрын

@@racejunkie566 Exactly !

@marcs3804

2 жыл бұрын

I feel the same way as you do when it comes to NBA. Can’t stand watching now but I could watch guys from the 80s and 90s era sit around and talk for hours

Being able to see DW's facial expressions adds something invaluable that the plain audio can never convey. An absolute character.

@melliott604

3 жыл бұрын

You want a really good one listen to him on the scene vault podcast. He goes reeeeaaaalllly in depth with it and then they got Bill Gardner the Di Gaurd owner ( half) anything DW related is great!

@rileyhuff96

3 жыл бұрын

i can't just listen to the podcast i have to watch it.

@es7614

3 жыл бұрын

I hear ya but tbh Im just too busy to sit and watch the longer in-depth stuff. Got things to do. Gotta git er done!! LOL

@rameytaylor5477

3 жыл бұрын

RC c y

@aussieoffroader1974

3 жыл бұрын

Check out DW going for a ride in a V8 supercar round Bathurst. Its a blast!!

DW has his moments, but we cant deny this man is a legend.

Love these old Nascar stories. Nascar definitely hit its peak in the 90s.

@ThomasWilliams-uq9lo

3 жыл бұрын

And pretty much died off in the 2000’s sadly.

@aaronanderson7619

3 жыл бұрын

Didn't just about all of the good stuff? Happy Thanksgiving hombre.

@Jangmo_SC

3 жыл бұрын

As did so many things

@chrismooney5737

3 жыл бұрын

Loved this video

@MJForever1999

3 жыл бұрын

@@ThomasWilliams-uq9lo 2010s more so

Junior and DW both had Budweiser and Mt. Dew for sponsors. That’s pretty cool.

@Garf2O

3 жыл бұрын

I wonder if you could have both as a sponser at the same time, one beverage during dinner one beverage for the rest of the time

@ThomasWilliams-uq9lo

3 жыл бұрын

Also the 88 number

@trevorbrunell9039

3 жыл бұрын

Bro I totally forgot about that it was ment to be

@glassturf5584

3 жыл бұрын

Both drove for Rick Hendrick and both drove Chevrolets.

@boldcitymike

3 жыл бұрын

Michael Waltrip also had Pennzoil for a sponsor at one time and then DW drove the #1 Pennzoil. Also, if you go back and look, Dale Jr honored DW with some of his old school paint schemes.

The light in DW’s eyes as he recounts these stories says it all.

when Darrell got to drive for Dale in 1998 he had a new lease on life and proved he can still drive with the right equipment...

@Morpheen999

3 жыл бұрын

imo DW took better care of the car then Park, i think they should've kept DW in the 1 car

@crismccracken1207

3 жыл бұрын

@@Morpheen999 9

@alvarsdzenis4739

3 жыл бұрын

that's not the way i remember it. 23rd @ bristol, 36th @ texas, 40th @ martinsville, 15th @ talladega, 5th @ fontana, 17th @ charlotte, 20th @ dover, 32nd @ richmond, 12th @ michigan, 6th @ pocono, 13th @ sonoma, 13th @ loudon, 13th @ pocono. poor results for a competitive driver.

@michaelmcchesney6904

3 жыл бұрын

He said himself there we loose ends that needed tied up. How many DNFs did he have????

@alvarsdzenis4739

3 жыл бұрын

@@michaelmcchesney6904 one. transmission at Texas. the rest of the poor finishes were the results of the drivers' efforts.

5:37 when he goes No Listen is the funniest thing ever. You can tell DW is down to earth and loves talking about the old days. Genuine guy.

Mike: Dale and Michael ? Explain that. Junior: yea, do that. 🤣

@TheForeverRanger

3 жыл бұрын

When I think of friendships Dale Sr could have, Mikey ain't one of them.

@alandavis1245

3 жыл бұрын

Couldn't believe Dale dumped Hornady in favor of Michael when the team went to cup

@S.K.R.E.Inc.

3 жыл бұрын

Ironic, cause Dale was the one who approached Mikey and not the other way around (all the way back after his wreck in 1990). Don't know what the older bro would react seeing his #1 rival interacting with his brother, and I never knew that Hornaday was the one with the short end of the stick

Growing up watching these men race was the best part of Nascar to me. As a kid born in 79 watching the 3 car Dale and 8 car Jr were my 2 favorite. Me and my dad would sit in front of the TV and cheer on. Never got to go to a race to see it live. But it was good enough for me as a kid. Thank you Jr and everyone who contribute to telling us all the great stories of some of the Nascar History.

This is the man that made me love NASCAR in the 80's.....Thanks DW you made a lifetime fan out of me...

Poor Darrell..he looked like he was about to cry..

@4cooey

3 жыл бұрын

He's an emotional guy. Part of his great character.

DW is quite gracious and candid, which is all you can ask for such a figure as he. Such good stuff.

Dale earnhardts walking away stories are really funny

i want to point this out, D.W. is already teary eyed even the mention of Dales name and not in a bad way...thats HOW MUCH OF AN IMPACT Earnhardt made and left in this sport. its more than just stories and words spoken...Dale was the competition and the one you had to beat any given sunday...and is missed in this sport - Still. Goodspeed D.W. and i'll be here to listen anytime you want to speak about Dale Earnhardt.

@hawksfan5

2 жыл бұрын

Probably literally calling Dales death has alot to do with that

I'm getting a whole new love for ol' Jaws. His person to person personality is so much more likable.

I don't care what anybody says, DW is a cool guy.

Like Larry Mack says there's only one Darrell Waltrip and thank God for that

I miss the old nascar , for the ones that wasn’t there! It was bad ass racing and that’s all it is to it , BADASS

@derekv8534

3 жыл бұрын

Me too. They were enemies when the green flag dropped, but would drink beers together and vacation with each other’s families.

One of my favorite interviews, concerning, Dale Sr. & D.W. Really ties their relationship, together. Thanks Jr.!🤜🤛

We need like 5 more episodes with DW. Keep capturing the history of the sport guys. Nobody else is, and the work yall are doing is preserving an era of the sport that some people don't even know existed

@MiloPerrotti

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, we need to document all these stories as told by who was there.

@jolieespinoza369

3 жыл бұрын

indeed.. legends

@cjbecker1683

3 жыл бұрын

Stuff like this is great as one day these older legends will all be gone & so many will have never experienced it.....

I always thought Dale was a bully on the track. I was glad when Jeff Gordon came along and started pushing back. It made for the hay day of Nascar until Dale died. What a great rivalry. Love the inside stories.

@maximaldinotrap

2 жыл бұрын

Dude was called The Intimidator. You don't really get a nickname like that by being nice on track

@donjeffries9190

2 жыл бұрын

Earnhardt was a total bully. If he was currently driving, and pulled his crap against today’s drivers, they would have put him into the wall the next race.

@stephensmalldridge9504

2 жыл бұрын

@@donjeffries9190get real man, there ain't a driver on today's track that would equal a pimple on Dale Earnhardt's butt On the track or off of it Certainly not you!!!!

@higglybiggly1174

Жыл бұрын

@@donjeffries9190 lol, sure they would.

@AlanRoehrich9651

Жыл бұрын

@@donjeffries9190 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Dream on. Had Busch and Shrub acted like they do with Dale, they'd have had to quit. The modern era drivers will never be what guys like Sale, Darrell, Neil, David Pearson, or Cale were. They could take a tenth place car and win with it. And they could drive rough with the very best. Modern day NASCAR drivers aren't even close. And never will be. The best days of stock car racing are long gone.

Everyone says that NASCAR was better in the old days, one DW quote from this interview explains it all! “If you beat me you take bacon off my table” fills you in on the passion and commitment the older guys have. The younger guys don’t have the issue of not being able to eat if you have a bad finish!

@mitchbrown6652

2 жыл бұрын

Do you really think dw wasent eating as well the week after not running so well after a race in 80's??? hahha get a grip old man

@bucky13

2 жыл бұрын

@@mitchbrown6652 Doesn't matter.. That's the attitude that they approached racing with.

@cjr1881

Жыл бұрын

@@bucky13 no

"I thought I was dead"Now that's an old school driver right there ✌️

LOVE the DW stories, thanks a million! Since Darrell mentioned your Dads' jet here decided to reply. Quick note to Dale Earnhardt Jr., I'm the inspector that did the pre-purchase examination on your Learjet when you traded it in for the Cessna. I had them park it right next to my desk and spent hours sitting on the divan reading the logbooks thru the France family years and your family. Can't tell you in words what a thrill it was sitting in there reading the books. For everyone reading this and listening to these stories, that jet was in immaculate condition, a real testament to the years of professional maintenance and loving care it spent it's life in. Several of us seriously looked at buying it and leaving it just as traded-in and selling charter flights to your many fans. Imagine riding in the Earnhardt jet to a race, could not get any better than that!! Always wondered if anyone in the aviation community approached you about doing that. Anyway, God bless your family and have a safe New Year!!

Miss DW in the booth. Him and and Jr in the booth on NBC would be great.

Get Cale Yarborough on the podcast he probably has a ton of cool story’s

@hunnerd4566

3 жыл бұрын

Is he still alive?

@joshjarnagin3161

3 жыл бұрын

@@hunnerd4566 Yes. He doesn’t do many appearances because he expects to be paid to go anywhere

@JohnYenchick

3 жыл бұрын

@@joshjarnagin3161 Wow that sucks. He can’t give anything back to the sport they made him rich and famous? That’s really sad!

@TwoAcresandaMule

3 жыл бұрын

@@joshjarnagin3161 Seen him about 20 years ago. Can confirm the money thing.

@SingerDinger

3 жыл бұрын

@@joshjarnagin3161 I know that the opinion is that he should be giving back to fans, but as an old man towards the end of his run I’d do the same thing. You want me to make an appearance during the pandemic too? Double it 😂😂😂😂

Darrell has a great memory and a passion for the past! Love hearing his stories about Dale Sr!

I was 11 watching the 2001 Daytona 500 at my birthday party as a fan of Mikey. Everytime I see DW I just think of him saying after the wreck “I hope Dale is ok” with tears of joy and sorrow in his eyes

i cry every time i see Dale sr. hold back 40 cars by himself on that sad day for the world.

Two Dales - the one you loved and the one you competed against.

I was never a Waltrip fan until he started in TV. He is a real racer that still has the fire. I miss him on Fox! I could listen to his stories forever. BOOGITY, BOOGITY!!! LET'S GO RACIN BOYS!

I heard so many times from people that they "loved to hate" Dale Earnhardt. And all of those were heart broken when he got killed. He'd kill you on the track, but he'd help you get there. He was special.

@JohnYenchick

3 жыл бұрын

Well said! I was one of those people who couldn’t stand Dale Earnhardt but the sport was never the same after we lost him.

@jerrycraig6522

3 жыл бұрын

You're right, a great human

@MrGunlover12

2 жыл бұрын

I was a mark Martin bill elliot fan so you can imagine how little Iiked Dale, but never in a million years would I have wished harm on the man. I just wanted my guys to beat him on the track

@default123default2

2 жыл бұрын

He drove like a prick

Need to have about 5 drivers or crew members for a group story telling time...I can listen to this all day.

@531ff

3 жыл бұрын

So good !

@smtbigelow

3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful woman and nascar fan! Can’t complain!

@Weezy10580

3 жыл бұрын

Caliente

This is gold.

Every sport needs a prominent figure that has a polarizing love/hate relationship with their fans. Dale was the archetype of that idea without ever taking it into consideration. He just wanted to be in Victory Lane after it was over.

Man I have been listening to 99% of the podcast you guys did and not for nothing can't get enough of this one get this guy back man he got stories to kill bring him back soon. Love the podcast you guys doing good job can't Get enough.

@jolieespinoza369

3 жыл бұрын

me tooooo😀

Every time we hear a story about Dale its special - He is so missed

@donniereese9271

3 жыл бұрын

Nope!!!!!!

@DinsDetailin

Жыл бұрын

@@donniereese9271 Why are you here? Classic Donald,

@denise8016

Жыл бұрын

Why? For the drama? You love cruel people?

1995 All star race was the beginning of the end for DW

@bclautz

3 жыл бұрын

I think it was the 1991 Pepsi firecracker 400 when He flipped on the backstretch at Daytona. Yeah, he won a few races after that but he never really was as competitive after that race.

The transition from never go to my outside to Christmas every year at 5:45 is so fast

You never know it to listen to him now, but DW was as badass as Earnhardt once.

@Driver-ur9mf

2 жыл бұрын

DW was a character, if I recall he had to clean up his act for the Tide ride

"Unless you're racing against him at Talladega" 😂

Man, I miss 90's NASCAR.

These men are NASCAR Legends because they built the sport into what it is today. Man I miss watching their great races. Today just doesn’t have the same energy it used to.

Man I miss DW, he'd was my first driver i rooted for in 1987 . The look of disgust on his face when he talks about k mart car. They saved him as well, and put a lot of marketing dollars behind it and him. But he was ready to go prior to his team closing, last race He won was what 1992 ?? Great stories from as great man. Keep this up grab more late 80s and 90s drivers!!

The DW episodes on the DaleJr download are the best !!!! Very interesting and entertaining 👍

Man the memories are flooding back Pocono Mountain Speedway I believe it was 1984 1985 and 1986 I want to say it was called the Mountain Dew 500 we were in Infield all three years it was spectacular thank you DW God Rush Dale senior Neil Bonnett and Davey Allison

@SurprizedDaily

3 жыл бұрын

First time I went to Pocono was in the early 90s, saw Dale Sr. win both days races! Won the Busch race on Saturday! Never will forget those 2 days there, I still have a small notepad that I'd brought with me and took notes of the entire race of where Dale was and what was going on! Dale took it from Jeremy Mayfield in the last turn on the last lap! Went to see him at Bristol a year or two later and he crashed inside the first 50 laps and went back out just for the points, rode around the rest of that day with no fenders or hood on the car! It was all I could do to set there and watch the rest of that race, knowing Dale had no chance of ever winning, yet, I thought if Dale can get back out there and ride just for the points, I've got to stay and see him finish the race too!

I could listen to these stories all day. Hearing about NASCAR history from those who lived it is an honor and a privilege. Thanks for sharing these fascinating stories!

Its been years since I could have anything to do with racing (watching it or viewing videos) after Dale Earnhardt passed. After the passing racing did not have the meaning it had when Dale Sr was racing.

My favorite show so far Dale Jr. I have questioned why it has taken so long for Darrell Waltrip to be on the show, but I am so glad that was able to happen. DW is the closest ambassador to Dale Sr in my opinion. DW is a strong connection to the old school days and tells awesome stories as well know. He is as real today as he was back in the day! Great show guys!

These PRICELESS TREASURED STORIES ARE HISTORICAL AND PURE SOLID GOLD🙏 Jr don't ever stop doing these Priceless Treasured Stories that are TREASURED BLESSINGS AND PRECIOUS MEMORIES 🙏💞🤗💞🙏

The story he tells about driving the 1 is amazing you can see the emotion in his eyes and love in the way he tells the story

I wish Dale Jr could race again but I’m glad to see him not racing not hurting himself with the concussions .

@allmendinger476

3 жыл бұрын

Indeed he retired too soon

I personally could listen to this conversation for days, I love the wayDW brings life to everything he says, what a great interview, thank you jr and crew, and thank you DW for sharing wisdom that was earned not bought.

Loving the DW interview. Can't get enough of the old school drivers and their stories. It would be great to get Cale, Bobby Allison, Harry Gant and as many other old school guys to come in and interview them.

@markbrown9838

3 жыл бұрын

@Seven Deuces Thanks for the heads up, hate I missed that one. I'll have to search and find it.

@wysetech2000

3 жыл бұрын

Mark Brown If you search for "nascar driver reunion" in KZread there are several older ones there. Some real funny stuff!

@markbrown9838

3 жыл бұрын

@@wysetech2000 I've seen some of them and you're right, they are hilarious.

@wysetech2000

3 жыл бұрын

@@markbrown9838 There are very few of characters like them anymore. Everything is so politically correct these days.

@matthewscott8692

3 жыл бұрын

Harry Gant has been on the podcast already.

I could listen to these stories for days.

The joy in Jr. when they talk about his dad is awesome and undeniable, we miss him too

Smiling and cryin the whole interview! Thanks Dw ! Please do more of these with dale jr ! its important nascar history!!

Love the show cant get enough of DW and the stories of the old days DW is a treasure and we have so few left

I could listen to DW tell stories all day

This series with Darrell has been an absolutely phenomenal treat! Loved it

Sure miss Dale Earnhardt. He was the ultimate force to be reckoned with.

@coymabe6754

3 жыл бұрын

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@coymabe6754

3 жыл бұрын

L m.j k I don't

Best story to date!!

Really loved the video of your grandmother speaking about you grandfather and your father..I lost my father shortly after your father passed and I would often think of how you handled your grief and loss...and then...I watched you at Rockingham and so on ..when you got out of that car in Daytona , man I cried for the both of us..god bless young man

I have a in person Dale Sr story I wish I cud share with Jr .Sr had alot of compassion for people.I met him at a dealership and his security would not let me close.but he saw I was curious and called me over and talk to me in the nicest way .I was not a Nascar fan til I met him !

Such a big smile on my face listening to DW.

this pod cast is healing for a Earnhardt fan

@guitarman45309

3 жыл бұрын

Amen

DW might be the greatest guest to date. All stories had me looking up these races on KZread.

No other Podcast,Compares to Jr’s. Priceless,Keep up the Good work.

Dw is a living legend I could listen to him all day

DW was my favorite growing up, but DaleSr was respected and loved !

JR....... This one knocks it outta the park..... Your show is awesome.

So Darrell did talk to Dale on camera about the Richmond incident. It was the *Dale Earnhardt & DW interview done February 13th 2001* DW ask Dale “what scares you, or what are you afraid of?” Dale responded with “I’ve never been scared in a race car except for when I saw Tim Richmond coming up the track looking like he was gonna kill me at porcono! And when you and I got into at Richmond, I thought Stevie was gonna kill me!” Dale worded it in such a way he took responsibility for it. Dale wasn’t the type to just come out and say it directly because he was embarrassed he did that I’ve personally got into incidents on the track in my younger days. And it’s extremely embarrassing after the incident. But in a Dale type of way he admitted it was “him that tore the cars up, not Darrell” for some reason Dale was in a very good place and he matured a lot threw the 90s where he started dropping the baggage the last 2yrs of his life.

Dale Jr. - love your show man - you're the perfect host for these interviews and I always finish them laughing and with a smile. Keep up the amazing work!!

@cjbecker1683

3 жыл бұрын

Jr. is one of the few that if you didn't know him & he walked into a bar you'd have no idea how set he is......one of the most down to earth "celebrities" out there 👍

True friendship right there

I love hearing the "back in the day" stories! Thanks guys!

Can't believe how good DW was on this show.

Lol! Dale and DW just has that love hate relationship 😂 Hearing these stories are awesome!

Just hearing DW say tight was pure gold

I can watch these type of talks with DW for hours and never get tired of them.

Darryl is a good man, very funny, I could listen to him and Jr all day long 👍

Dale and Darrell, two of the best. Going off topic. The Pettys, Henrecks, and the rest of the old timers are close to passing. I don't see a long term life for NASCAR. My opinion.

I could listen to DW talk all day.

I loved sr, I loved Jeff. They were both awesome drivers. I loved watching it.

Dale sr might people rub the wrong way but he had a heart of gold when it came to people IE kids in school he donated to schools trying to keep kids in school be it high school grade school he was a good man And DW also a good man two of my Nascar heros

Love to hear DW’s stories from the past!

The thing that made dale so popular and a life long favorite and legend was he was so real about everything. He wasn’t there for just a show or to be a fake figure he was always real

I’m not even a real NASCAR fan but these podcasts are excellent. Jr. really is one of the best sports interviewers in the world - any sport.

Absolutely love DW

I bet I watch these, and listen to the 2 part DW interview podcast at least once a month. I haven't figured out why until just recently. DW's story telling ability, and intimate knowledge of the history, combined with Jr hearing the stories about his Dad. I just can't get enough. I wish you'd have DW back. That man is a national treasure, and a critical link to the sports history.

Dale Sr. Was a savage and that's why I love him and always will

DW is awesome. Super cool guy.

God Bless Darrell Waltrip. A true NASCAR Legend, gentleman, and pretty funny when he wants to be. Icky Shuffle.

Watching the videos brings back good memories. As an Australian, My last vacation was in 1994 in NC. I was crewing a late model driver ( Chrissey Oliver) for 2 meetings at Hickory Motor Speedway and Tri County Speedway. Met Chrissey when she came to Australia and raced in the USA team in dirt speeway. I worked on my nephews sprintcar. As a big Dale Senior fan, Met Kerry and Kelley when they raced late models. Also spectator at the Coke 600. Great memories.

"The damn K-Mart car"...that phrase says it all.

Hey Junior... I just want to say thank you for doing what you do. I get so much joy listening to these old stories. Having done a little short track racing back in the day every episode takes me back to similar stories and characters in my own life. These stories are all played out thousands of times over at each of the little short tracks across this county. The names and the places might be different, but the stories always seem to remind me of someone I know or raced against. I just love listening/ watching these. You do such an awesome job at taking us all along for the ride. Thanks again!

Love the old stories!!!

One thing I think Nascar needs is for there to be good nicknames again Case in point: The Intimidator Jaws The Iceman Awesome Bill And soooo many more than I can name