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@timothythomas1737

Жыл бұрын

Ignore the haters bro.

@waynesligar5948

Жыл бұрын

I really love watching these videos and i appreciate the videos you do. I messed up my lower back bad and the only thing i can do is watch videos because i can't be up on my feet more than 10 minutes until the pain gets bad. I'm so tired of the pain

@rodney1818

Жыл бұрын

And don't forget to leave a comment even if it's just hello that helps as well

@rodney1818

Жыл бұрын

I try to watch the first one or two of the videos but I can't lie I always skip the second one

@c.johnweir182

Жыл бұрын

I'm subscribed and get all notifications of all videos.

The freaking King are you kidding me!

@brothersicko497

Жыл бұрын

My sentiments EXACTLY I was like THE KING GIVING THEM A PERSONAL TOUR? WHAAAAAATTTTT???

Of all the nascar hero’s you’ve had the opportunity to get history lessons from, this is by far the best. THE RICHARD PETTY!!!

Richard Petty always relates to people like you were his neighbor. Down to earth, for a man that has been world famous for over 60 years in racing.

What A Humble Man… There Will Never Be Another Richard Petty!

There is no NASCAR history without the Pettys. That was truly a living history tour being led by the King himself. Amazing!

Getting a tour of Richard Petty's childhood home by the king himself. Not many things in your life will ever top this my friend. I've always loved how he was considered the best in his sport, yet he's always a down-to-earth man. He's driving an accomplishments gained him respect, his attitude kept that respect. Always happy and extremely nice. Not many people in his position would have that attitude. And I'm sorry but I just have to add, you're standing in Richard Petty's house with Richard fukin Petty.. I don't know, I'm sorry I had to add that. I'm just watching this happen and imagining what that would be like. Thank you for bringing us these videos. And I'm from connecticut. Love the state, don't love the politics LOL

@Stapleton42

Жыл бұрын

Thanks man that means a lot. We appreciate you!

@FarmerFpv

Жыл бұрын

@@whoknows3347 WTF are you on about? That gibberish made no sense whatsoever. There is no reason for you to have such horrible communication & grammar skills in 2022. Go back to school or read some books.

It’s amazing the doors that opened for you since the tour with Mark! You sir are living a dream. This is amazing.

@Stapleton42

Жыл бұрын

Thanks man

@RustyWells2

Жыл бұрын

Well now he's got the golden key to any door in Nascar from the King himself he should be able to get into any door now!

I smile every time I hear Richard say, "deal". Listening to him describe his earlier years was priceless!. We are from Rhode Island....

@danethier7654

Жыл бұрын

Where about in rhode island r u, im currently in Johnston lol

@KEIFabrication

Жыл бұрын

@@danethier7654 We live in South County but are camping at Fulton NY Speedway at the moment......

The King and his daughters showing you the house where their dynasty began. Just thank you to them and to you two.

Richard had a big smile talking about his family storing things in jars in the basement under the kitchen🤣

All 3 of these Petty videos are just simply outstanding. Wow. My Grandfather who introduced me to racing when I was 8 back in the 1970's was a DIEHARD Petty fan. The Pettys are such real people. Late in his life he would receive a Get Well card with a note in the hospital hand written by Linda and Richard when my Uncle would call down to the shop. Excellent work on these!

@Stapleton42

Жыл бұрын

thank you Kirk!

The first time I went to petty enterprises Lee petty was sitting on that front porch in a rocking chair waving, got to shake his hand, a autograph, and sat and talked a while; met Richard and got a tour of the shop, a handshake, a autograph, and talked a while… they down home folks and my hero’s

@LongIslandMopars

Жыл бұрын

That's so awesome. I just posted a separate comment that the one and only time I went to the museum I saw what I believed to be Lee hitting golf balls on the lawn in front of the house.

What an experience. I can't imagine how amazed you were to be in his presence and be able to get a tour from the King himself! Envious, but super happy to see you got to have this experience.

I'm a 52 year old man.The heyday of Nascar in my opinion is 70s-late 80s.That is what I grew up on.Thank you for showing the history of my childhood heroes.

I worked for the Richard petty driving experience for four years... every year he had a picnic for the employees at his house in nc.NC.. super amazing man... truly was an honor meeting him and getting his autograph.. and I also got to drive a stock car around daytona🤙 Richard and Mark Martin and amazingly Kurt Busch were the coolest guys I got to meet... best job I ever had growing up lol so super cool to see stuff like this and learning more about him

@Stapleton42

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing thats awesome!

My favorite driver from the good old days of NASCAR, getting a tour from Mr. 43 the King. Im glad you were able to get this on film and bring it to the world.

The king himself, I about fell over! Mitchell and Logan have truly found their calling preserving and sharing this history.

@Stapleton42

Жыл бұрын

thank you Chester!

This is why you never hear anyone say something negative about the King. Can you seriously think of anyone so down to earth and humble? I'm so glad he's healthy and his mind is sharp to share all this history.

Another amazing tour and obviously a great history lesson. It’s no wonder, Richard became the King, with such close family ties. The Petty family is such a great example of what being American is truly all about - all for one, one for all. I’ve had the pleasure to meet Richard twice, and he was exactly the same great personality both times, willing to sincerely share his time and thoughts above and beyond expectations. He’s much more than the King of NASCAR, he’s a real family man, connected with a real family - probably the true measure of success on so many levels. When I grow up, I hope I’m just half that successful. Thanks for sharing and God bless you both, as well as the entire Petty family. All of you are just really good people.

@Stapleton42

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

WOW! It doesnt get any better than the King. You two are totally amazing. I shook his hand in Darlington in 1979 and he is still going strong.

Good to see King Richard going STRONG at age 85! Looks like he could make it to 100!

Richard is my Hero. Was an inspiration when I was growing up. Thank You Richard

this is down the road from my own grandmas house. my uncle who just passed in 2021 was one of petty's buddies growing up. my dad was 10yrs younger. richard was so kind to come to my grandmothers funeral in the early 2000's. he's a genuinely kind man.

WOW dude.... just WOW! The King.... You guys are crushing it with these NASCAR History vids 🤘🤘🤘

@Stapleton42

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Moe 💪🏻

Can't believe he still alive and seems to be well, he is the true king 👑 of NASCAR 💪👍👍👍👍

Being from Australia 🇦🇺 i wold have never have gotten to get to see things such as this .What an opportunity you both have thanks for your time and dedication to preserving history .

@Stapleton42

Жыл бұрын

Our pleasure!

I would pass out of the King showing me around. Such s humble person to a famous driver!😮 We are so blessed to still hsve thus man today.

OMG how cool is this you guys walking around with the GREAT KING RICHARD he look as good as ever always here for the fans thank you RICHARD

Lots of houses back then had a formal parlor that no one used except for special occasions and then they had the family/living room that everyone used on a daily basis. Even up into the 1960's, when my great grandparents built their final home, they had a large formal parlor and a small living room. The parlor had very expensive furniture and upholstery, a large record player, curio cabinets, special lamps, special carpet, expensive drapes, a grandfather clock, and the family piano. No TVs allowed in there. We never sat in there except on Christmas and if we tried to go in grandma would run us out. The living room had the TV, a small breakfast table, two recliners, small sofa, etc. I haven't been in that house in years, but I can still remember every single thing on the walls and on the shelves.

I’ve been a Richard Petty fan from birth! So cool to see the home that he started his life in! Remember going to Level Cross in the 80s to visit the shop and Richard coming out holding some buttered cornbread saying that his wife and made a fresh pan and would we like some with some milk! That’s one thing I’ve always liked about Richard is that he has always stayed grounded. I live in Southwest Virginia and have been to a lot of the race shops you have on your channel so some good memories for me! Thanks for all you do!

I cant think of anything that could possibly top getting a tour of the Petty household by The KING himself. INCREDIBLE.

@Stapleton42

Жыл бұрын

Thanks David! Maybe only the ghost of Dale Earnhardt appearing to show us something 😂

Just the way he was standing there in the beginning. Legend

Long live the KING! my childhood HERO! and still is! Bless you Richard!

This series on the Petty's is just awesome to me. I grew up from birth in 1970 to know Richard Petty was the king and revered in my family. My grandfather owned modified cars in the 60's and they ran the #43 and were painted Petty Blue. This is just great history of where the sport came from.

You could stop making history videos today and have a complete collection of NASCAR history videos. Man it’s so awesome to see the things you’re doing in your channel. This is so cool man. I met Richard a few years ago such a nice man.

One thing that sticks out to me around 4:55 The king talks about how they let the house dry out. Before they plastered the walls, and did the overall finish of that house. Since it took three to four years to finish completely. Which is definitely telling to the fact that they have not had settling issues in the house. To which the drywall and plastering has not cracked or door jams not shifted causing problems with doors closing, or gaps in the door jams allowing outside air to get into the house. It is amazing how people in his granddads era, actually knew what they were how to build a house that would stand the test of time. This is how a lot of the older home builders I had the privilege to be around, would build a home. Because I have been in older homes they built, and the walls, trim, and doors are still perfectly gapped, and no cracks in the sheetrock.

@Stapleton42

Жыл бұрын

Yeah man…everything is disposable now it seems

Thanks for all that you do.This is the best video on KZread. I was the biggest fan of Richard Petty this means a lot to me.Thanks and God bless both of you for doing this!!!

@Stapleton42

Жыл бұрын

You're very welcome! You would love the videos we did with Dale Inman if you haven't seen them already!

I loved this stuff. When Richard talked about driving the truck at 5, I laughed my ass off. That is just the way it was back then. Kids drove trucks and tractors and anything else they had that needed to be driven so that the men would go do all the hard work. They got more done that way.

This is like that thing where a person starts out with a paper clip, trades up, and eventually owns a Boeing 747. So it started with the Newell and now you are hanging with Richard Petty in HIS house. And as far as I know you still have the Newell. Awesome.

@Stapleton42

Жыл бұрын

pretty much lol

How many other people can say they got a tour of richard petty's child hood home with richard petty himself thats a awesome memory to have

RICHARD PETTY!!! Oh my gosh!!! Bet that bucket list is shrinking... that had to have been a big one off the top...

I can't even tell you how cool this is. I was a huge Petty fan, so to hear his story in his own words is amazing. Thank you man...and thank you to The King for being open to doing this.

Richard is a super good man , I just talked to him and dale few weeks ago at a service of one of our Mutual friends that passed Richard is an awesome man he’s the same every where are you see him

I seen his last Goodwood trip across the pond even 2500 miles away still swamped with fans & he signed for All of them! Class act 👏

The King of Nascar, Richard Petty

I'll sit through an ad any day to watch such cool content. It's the king. You don't see this stuff on tv

Graceland and Petty museum are two southern landmarks that are a must see.

Dude it’s the King Richard. We will never get to see The Dale version but Dude it’s the king telling you his side. I’d be fan Boying the whole time. Thank you thank you thank you

I can't even imagine what it must be like to talk with the actual legends at the places where so much racing history happened. You should be honored that these people share their memories and experiences with you to share with us. Thanks for doing what you do.

@Stapleton42

Жыл бұрын

thanks man. we definitely are

Richard is a very real person! I have always liked the Petty's. I met Richard back when I was a kid in 92 at Cobo Hall in Detroit. He was so cool. I remember him letting me sit on his lap to take a pic!

Such an amazing opportunity to get to spend some one-on-one time with THE KING! My son collects NASCAR die cast cars, and only has 2 that he wanted signed. The first was a #5 GoDaddy signed by Mr. Mark Martin. Mark stopped when we were at the gate to the driver's coach area at TMS and signed my boys die cast. Mark stopped and talked with him for a bit about liking my son's razorback hat he had on. My son still tells that story, and that minute or so of Marks time meant the absolute world to my-then 6 year old son. The second car is signed by Richard. Texarkana Machine Shop is run by Steve Petty (Richards cousin) and when we went to the shop to pick up some machined parts, my son told Steve he had a die cast like one of the pictures in the lobby. Steve asked if he wanted it signed by Richard, and my son lit up with an excited "YES SIR!!!" Steve told him to pack it up in a box and bring it by the shop and he would send it to Richard to get signed. A few weeks later we got a call that the diecast was back from North Carolina, and ready to be picked up. My son still has the box with the shipping label and cancelled postage stamps on it. 😂 God forbid we ever have a house fire, but I know those 2 cars would be the first things my son would grab before leaving the house. Those two men have done so much for racing, and I'm glad to see you spending time with them, and so many of the other greats of NASCAR, getting the stories directly from them. I know this is a lot of work, and expensive to do....but thankfully you and Logan are putting in the work and making those sacrifices. I love to see all that drive paying off.

Awesome once again. You are both getting access and giving us access to history we wouldn't get to see otherwise. 👍

@Stapleton42

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Andrew that’s our goal!

WOW what a special treat that must have been! Did you have to pinch yourself to make sure it was real?? Thank you for sharing this special video!!

Richard Petty is the best! Iv watched him sit for hours and sign autographs when I was young in late 70s at Martinsville while others left. And iv been here an x stop many times , my mom would tell me about everyone living in the same house back when I was a baby ,I guess it was a southern thing and financially it was probably what was best.

I met him at a what-a-burger in Concord NC as a child eating with his crew,got his autograph on a food ticket. I still have it 30 yrs later He was such a nice guy!

This is so cool seeing where Richard Petty and his family lived while growing up. It's great that the home is preserved and the fans can see it. It's a nice house. Thank you to the King for sharing his memories of his early life.

This is one of the best documentaries of history I have seen. Having a living legend walk you both around and answer questions is amazing. Seeing how opened armed the Petty family was to you both is a direct reflection of how you and Logan treat others. You both really need to make a book talking about each of these experiences. Thank you for sharing this.

@Stapleton42

Жыл бұрын

Thanks man. Someday we will have enough stories to fill a book! There's a good bit now that has never been on camera or shared to a camera...

@spreewerks885

Жыл бұрын

@@Stapleton42 That is awesome. While it is still fresh in both your mind's it would be cool if both you and Logan write about your own experiences while it is still fresh. This way you can capture a broader picture. You guys are making the effort to save the old school NASCAR history. It will be a awesome bonus if you decide to release some of the edited out footage. Thank you and take care.

april 23,2019, i visited the museum. richard, sharon and rebecca signed a book i brought with me. super nice people! thank you all! dave wolfs, north olmsted, ohio

I'm from McDowell county N.C and when I was a young boy Richard was my guy. He retired when I was 7 and I remember watching his last race and feeling sad that The Kings time was at an end. I spent a lot of time almost feeling jealous of folks who had gotten to see him race for so long and that I'd only been able to watch a couple of years. You know, Growing up here in N.C there have always been 3 men that are native sons that are special to us. Michael Jordan, Dale Earnhardt...and The King Richard Petty. So when I found myself 10 minutes away from the shop for work I had to stop and check it out. I ended up meeting Richard and Mr Inman and it was such a surreal experience. Richard has the biggest presence of any celebrity I've ever met but his humble nature and gentle spirit felt very familiar and relatable and in many ways reminded me of many of my own family members. If you'd told that little 7 year old me that one day I'd meet him I wouldn't have believed it. I cant imagine how cool making these Petty videos must have been. I think what you're doing with videos like this is so important. It allows folks like me to experience what it was like in times before our own time. You're not just preserving Nascar or Racing history. You're preserving American history. Well done and keep up the good work.

@Stapleton42

Жыл бұрын

Thanks man we appreciate you 💪🏻

I like seeing him in the winners circle at the races and he really looks good for his age. What a Gentleman Legend and very Humble ,Too!

I would have been freaking out even being that close to Mr. Petty

This is so bad ass that you got to meet Petty and tour the house.. Petty and Dale are my race car heroes, really freaking cool to see this

Growing up in the 60’s and 70’s I was a big Richard Petty fan. This is really cool. Thank you.

@Stapleton42

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

This is the one i have been praying to see. That man is a person everyone knows even if you have only seen 1 NASCAR race. He is a wealth of history and knowledge, what a thrill. You guys did it again.

Seems you two are getting known in the "inner" circle of the old school drivers and teams now. I truly hope it keeps growing and more great names from history will host you for these videos. Time passes so fast and these people will be gone as well as their stories and the memories. This stuff is HUGE and it's just awesome to be able to learn and see things about our heroes that are now recorded forever for us all to enjoy any time we want. Loved every minute of this one and look forward to the next. Your hard work and dedication to preserving history is very much appreciated by a ton of people. Thank You!!

@Stapleton42

Жыл бұрын

Thanks man!!

Your a fricken legend. Getting Richard F'in Petty to show around. Bro. How tf? Im stunned. We all grew up knowing him!

As a child we would always go to nascar races with the Cub Scouts in Riverside Ca. It was such a treat to watch Richard Petty pass by. Man did I want to meat the legend himself. Thank you for sharing such an important part of his life with us. It’s a treat to find out how one grows up from humble beginnings to a brand that will last a life time. God bless

@Stapleton42

11 ай бұрын

thanks man!! we are glad you enjoy it!

This channel was already awesome but now it is legendary! The King allowing this access! This is gold!

@Stapleton42

Жыл бұрын

We appreciate you Joshua!!

OMG now your up in the Petty house....you dog lucky plain lucky and the family giving you a tour......

The Petty Family isn't just NASCAR Royalty, they are American Royalty !

What an unbelievably awesome experience to be in a place so rich in history with "THE KING RICHARD PETTY " himself giving you a personal tour! Thank you both for everything y'all do to bring us all of this priceless history of NASCAR!!

Love it!! A true living legend. You guys are keeping "THE REAL'' NASCAR alive with the history.We need a tour down at the garage on the corner of Sedan street in Kannapolis,NC.I hope you get that opportunity in the future!!Watching from Campbellsville, KY. #3

I'm 52 grew up in NW Arkansas on a big farm and we cut wood for the winter because our only heat was a wood burning stove, never had hvac until i moved out on my own. I started driving at 9 in the hay fields and buy 12 i was driving on all the dirt roads when i was coon hunting and there is so much i could never say it all. I live in central Oklahoma now

Man dude you have made some awesome connections. King Richard giving you a tour of his boyhood home. Priceless.

Kudos man. Bringing the history of the sport back to life and making sure it isn’t forgotten is awesome. Cool to be able to tie what goes on now back to the foundation.

I love that you essentially became a nascar historian by simply making time to do it.....and are accepted as a legitimate outlet for racing history now

The King has such a soft and pleasant voice.

I’m from North Carolina, visit the petty museum a few years ago, and it’s amazing that it still has that vintage look and still untouched

Wow you got Richard to give you a tour. That is special you will never forget that.

Mitchell, Logan...just wanna say this is Holy Grail sh*t. I've been there many times, but have never seen the inside of that house. Very cool!

All hail the King!!! Love Richard Petty there will never be another as great as him!

Thanks For Uploading Richard Petty Best NASCAR Drivers From The 70s 80s And Early 90s

Peoria, IL here. Yet another awesome NASCAR history video from you guys! I’ll always put up with ads if it means you to continuously be able to put out content like this. Thank you Mitchell and Logan for what you do!

@Stapleton42

Жыл бұрын

thank you for your support Brian!

Love your videos. I've been a diehard NASCAR fan since 1991 (age 11) and the history means a ton, it's what I've grown up idolizing. You guys keep up the wonderful work, I'm going to buy a shirt now. Thanks.

@Stapleton42

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Madison we appreciate you!

The King is a National treasure. Great video.

The days we have left with the king are pretty few. This may be the last in-depth interview we ever have with him. Unbelievable life from a truly remarkable man

@Stapleton42

Жыл бұрын

Hopefully not! Thanks man

@tripprogers4814

Жыл бұрын

@@Stapleton42 me too,

I had a feeling a new video was coming . What a treat . The king has been my one and only sports idol. Grew up in the early 70's watching every race that was on TV. As I sit here there is a #43 car sitting in front of me on my desk. Thank you for doing this.

@Stapleton42

Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome man

Stapleton42 Saving Nascar History in ways that are on a whole new level. Keep up the Great job. 👍

@Stapleton42

Жыл бұрын

Thanks man

Well you and your wife do great historical videos. Richard at 85 is still doing good. First time I met him was in 1972 at darlington. I was there with with my best friend greg Moore and his mom and dad bud and betty. Legends now all of them. Everyone ar sandwiches out of their trunks back then like families

Richard Lee Petty. An American Treasure for sure. Great Video.

Great job The King. I hope yall understand what yall have going on and APRECIATE the people of racing HISTORY yall are meeting and sharing with us. Thank both of you

Gotta be the best nascar video to date.. Richard is a freaking legend!!! Great job sir and great contacts.. To keep history alive!! Keep em coming sir!! And props to you and your wife!! Love it!

@Stapleton42

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Brian we are glad you're here!

Wow awesome! Richard seems to be doing great at 85 years young! Gladstone Oregon USA. The shirt is great and fits perfect BTW !!!

@Stapleton42

Жыл бұрын

Thanks man!!! We are so glad to hear that

Glad to see Richard seems to be in good health. Seems to be getting around pretty good for 85 and still sharp as ever.

Hey from Cocoa Florida! You guys are Rockin it ! The King even gave you the royal tour ! It would cool to see you guys do a series on the original Alabama gang which also included Gil Hearne and Bruce Pee Wee Griffin , they all started out at Hialeah speedway together, but split up with Griffin and Hearne running dirt modifieds in the northeast cause the tracks paid much better purses . Donnie and Bobby headed more towards the Alabama area . Thanks again for preserving racing history!

Its super cool to see this! All the family has their own perspective on everything growing up. Some of the comments though, It’s not uncommon for older famous people and families to share stories and give tours after their glory years. Sadly they all fizzle from the main spotlight. 40 years ago you would have to pay for 20 minutes of their time. He’s certainly not as busy as he once was. Btw your rant about the adds is spot on. They suck but it’s keeping you going financially so that’s important. Good content man keep it up!

@Stapleton42

Жыл бұрын

Thanks jason!

Such a great man, got to meet him at Pocono Speedway many years ago and still have my autographed hat hanging on my bedroom wall.

The last open house we attended at those shops Richard sat on the front porch of this house signing autographs. The line to meet Richard must have been a 1/4 mile. Great times.

You guys are amazing with the access you get. This is the freaking KING! I ran into to him a SEMA a few years ago. He was walking through the crowd totally unassuming by himself in his way to a sponsors booth. These initiate stories are absolutely fascinating. Can’t wait who you have up next.