Dale Earnhardt's Nova Returns to Darlington

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3 жыл бұрын

Dale Jr. and co-host Mike Davis relive a busy weekend for Dale. First, he tells all about his trip to Darlington Raceway to pace the field with his restored Chevrolet Nova that his dad once raced. He talks about the whole experience including telling old racing stories with family during the car ride down, seeing the industry’s reaction in the garage, and what it was like getting on track. Both Dale and Mike then address the disappointment of NASCAR on FOX not showing the Nova on track.
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@Kampfmesser89 3 жыл бұрын

He would never admit it, but people were excited to see Jr. back out on track too.

@austinwiseman3186 Жыл бұрын

Mike: “You told him to get out, right?” Jr: “No, I actually told all the other racers to get in and see how it feels” Jr is one of a kind. Protect this man at all costs

@raybell3525 11 ай бұрын

Yes I agree

@larrywt656 3 жыл бұрын

All the broadcasters on the race were talking about Junior driving this car and there wasn't a single shot of it on the TV. Poor move, Fox Sports.

@g_men2121 3 жыл бұрын

Fox and NBC suck ehen it comes to multi tasking. They can either talk about it qnd not show it, or just show it and not say a word. Cant do both

@timj3590 3 жыл бұрын

Jr works for NBC lucky they mentioned it at all

@fivespeed42 3 жыл бұрын

just came here to say the same, not nearly anything covering this during the broadcast. damn shame

@larsweeks9415 3 жыл бұрын

They probably didn’t show it thanks to Theresa owning the copyright attached to that number. She would sue

@joeknott3 3 жыл бұрын

@Junior 249 p

@Jparker61980 3 жыл бұрын

I love how even though Jr was and is such a big part of NASCAR, he is still a fan as well. His excitement and passion shows through in the podcast. I sure appreciate the Dirty Mo Media team and The Dale Jr Download. This glimpse into who this man really is is so great.

@jodyporter6086 3 жыл бұрын

Great job Dale Jr. Your Dad would be proud of you.

@MelMiller1972 3 жыл бұрын

JR is a awesome person not wanting any attention just wanting everyone to see his dads car

@donpruett9194 3 жыл бұрын

That's one of my favorite car of your dad's. I love those era of cars because they had they're own personality and looked better than the ones they have today

@rickb6722 3 жыл бұрын

I was disappointed that Bill Elliott's and David Pearson's car weren't shown pacing either. I believe Fox dropped the ball big time.

@kabullets19 3 жыл бұрын

I saw them before the race, parked behind Jeff Gordon, Clint Bowyer and Mike Joy were on pit row

@rickbain7501 3 жыл бұрын

@@kabullets19 pacing! They didn't show them pacing the field. Make sure you read the entire post before responding...smh!

@sherry2136 3 жыл бұрын

@@rickbain7501 don't be so condescending!

@WildDiamond07 3 жыл бұрын

@@kabullets19 Found you there, man! Hehe! Wonder where's WJ Lights at?

@wesleyblanton2432 3 жыл бұрын

Dale Jr is so humble! He’s so grounded, just one of the guys. There’s a lot of celebrities that could learn from him!

@jacksoneverage7163 3 жыл бұрын

The car is awesome. Thanks to Dale Jr. and the whole team for all the hard work that went into putting it together and keeping these throwbacks alive.

@MRosati5000 3 жыл бұрын

Fit right in with the old track. Classic.

@barbarajohnson1348 3 жыл бұрын

I love the Smile Jr. Has on. Just what they all needed. I can't believe your giving it up,but I am sure proud of you.

@amynickerson4258 3 жыл бұрын

Love seeing Junior on this podcast. He’s grown into his own person and is so completely honest, comfortable and living his best life. Way to go Junior love seeing and listening to the real you

@terrilane2140 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing your dad and the memories with us.

@darlasimmons3713 3 жыл бұрын

I was there and I was so excited to see not only that car back at Darlington but you driving it!!!!

@chrisodie2467 3 жыл бұрын

Jr, got to tell ya..I've been a fan of yours from the very beginning of your career..even a bigger fan of yours now..you had a great career racing, but i think you've found your calling on being a ambassador of nascar...so easy to probably walk away into the sunset, but you haven't and thank you for bringing forth the history for new fans and current ones as well..great job!

@J.C... 11 ай бұрын

Yep. There couldn't be a more perfect choice for Ambassador of the sport.

@joshuanattinger9694 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for showing more than what was on TV.

@artic9514 3 жыл бұрын

Fox was probably afraid of showing the car because of Teresa Earnhardt sueing them...

@soulfly3438 3 жыл бұрын

good point

@kramnoslaw4474 3 жыл бұрын

Well foxs sports is anything like fox news they peddle in big lies

@artic9514 3 жыл бұрын

@@kramnoslaw4474 if by lies you mean you mean things that don’t support your own bias.

@mighty300il6 3 жыл бұрын

@@kramnoslaw4474 just gotta bring politics into this? huh bubbles.

@josephvalentjr7677 3 жыл бұрын

Jr I was there with my 10 yr old Grandson to see our First race ever and got the Best show ever watching you and the car Also explaining to him the history of You and your dad in racing. Thanks For the memory of a lifetime for me and My Grandson

@kentstephens4770 10 ай бұрын

Dale Jr. Thanks for all the things you present to us about Dale Sr. I was a big fan of his and you also. Don't get tired of hearing about you both. Keep it up.

@rogerwytovich3750 3 жыл бұрын

That Nova sounded badass, should have opened her up

@davidkradel2840 2 жыл бұрын

My girlfriend and I were in Charlotte for the Memorial Day weekend races in 2019. One of her family members through marriage works for Jr. Motorsports, and he gave us a private tour of the shop. Saw this car sitting on the shop floor as it was being restored. Awesome that Jr. got to drive his dads car.

@buckodonnghaile4309 2 жыл бұрын

Lucky you, that must have been something. Cheers

@twoblacklabs904 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve followed the 2 + years of progress you’ve made in restoring this beautiful DEI Chevrolet Nova, from the day at the auction to the day you drove it in front of thousands of Dale Earnhardt fans in the stands at Darlington and those who were only able to see it on KZfaq. I’ve seen the restoration photos while it was being torn down and I’ve seen you run it around the JRM campus. It’s such a historically IMPORTANT vehicle in your father’s legacy, and one day soon I’ll be seeing it in person, as I saw it the day it won at Daytona. Great job, Dale. Your daddy’s still smiling from ear to ear.

@Razz415 3 жыл бұрын

Such a cool thing Jr did with this. I didn't care that they didn't show it, I knew where to go to see it. Jr taking a backseat to the car is so on par for him, but I was excited to see him driving that car because it means so much to him.

@jeffosborne1147 3 жыл бұрын

They showed a split second of it when you where on track. Looked great. Should have done more. Thanks dale jr

@whatdoyoucare777 5 ай бұрын

Its incredible what you do for the sports history in the modern era. There is truly no one else that can do it the way you do it! It has to be you! Thank you for all you do. As ive been starting my family, watching races and staying tuned in got tough. When i found this show recently it pulled me back in full force. Im sorry i didnt know it existed beforehand. Thank you, im so glad to be a fan of yours.

@marissaawesome2422 3 жыл бұрын

My mom's 1st car was a nova super sport ..From the 70s..I was born in 1977 this was her 1st ever car..I remember her turning the key off and the thing would still run..lol..Was white and black..Wish it was still around..But back then it was just another car..Great video Dale.

@mountainmandale1587 3 жыл бұрын

Fox Sports really looks like crap for not even showing it!!! I think they should do a special one hour documentary about it in order to get us back on their side.

@evanwilliams6406 3 жыл бұрын

WHAT? Fox never showed it?!

@alisonsmith1652 3 жыл бұрын

Junior you a great ambassador for racing,wishing you big blessings always!

@stinkybeagle 3 жыл бұрын

Great story Jr. Thanks for sharing. I was not at race, I was watching TV and was disappointed about TV coverage. But you took it there for the moment in time and those fans there got to share in that experience. That was what in was all about. You were elated and that was the best part. And you put some good ju ju on the track for JRM!! Can not wait to see at shop or HoF. Thank you, again.

@thewinddb 3 жыл бұрын

The most ideal person that could be a NASCAR historian, wants to preserve and share NASCAR histoty. I'm thankful for that.

@blainecapano4113 3 жыл бұрын

Imagine if Dale Sr was still alive and went on this trip and walked up and saw Noah just sitting in the car He'd be like "BOY IF YOU DONT GET THE HELL OUTTA MY RACE CAR"

@iKaresaboutNASCAR 3 жыл бұрын

Right though lol. He wouldn't even say anything, just stare at him with the stare of pain

@blainecapano4113 3 жыл бұрын

Well I mean Yes

@UltraCitron 3 жыл бұрын

Dale would stare at Noah and put the fear of God in him lol. Just how Dale was. Never liked anybody else in his cars unless it was his kin. I'm only 23 and I wish I could've seen Dale race in his prime. What a badass...

@tomycrocamoabate3286 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah 😅😅😅😂😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

@stevenrey56 3 жыл бұрын

@@UltraCitron Dale was a tad older than me. He came along just when I was really starting to love racing. I got to witness his whole career which was filled with so many stories. Nowadays you just here the major highlights, but there were so many more. It seems like you either loved him or hated him in the beginning, but in the end, well, we all saw the line when he won Daytona. That for me was the cherry on top.

@TheIndianaFlatlanders 3 жыл бұрын

Just straight CLASS! I enjoyed watching Dale Jr. Race. That goes without saying. But the broadcaster and more importantly SPORT LIASON he has become is just, in Dale Jr.'s vernacular..."COOL AS HELL"!

@DennyDeliversYT 3 жыл бұрын

Seeing this car back on track pacing the field was awesome!.... to bad FOX didn’t do a great job covering it tho...

@d-railg4302 2 жыл бұрын

I was always a fan of your Dad and of you, but I can’t lie and say I’m this huge NASCAR fan. What I am a huge fan of is these podcast! I just recently found them so I had a lot to watch. I’m blown away by the stories, history and memories both good and bad. Really gives some insight to someone who doesn’t know everything there is to know about NASCAR. You seem to have a really great group of people producing, co-hosting and scheduling guest. Thank you and keep up the great work! I want to come to N.C. now and see that car!

@trenawawrzyniak4397 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome car , great seeing it. Thanks Jr. For doing this and all you do for the fans. But shame on Fox for not showing the car , dang that's just messed up, it's a insult to your dad's legacy.

@JKUOff-Road 3 жыл бұрын

Great to hear we can tour the shop and check out the NOVA during the Coke 600 week. I will be there for sure!

@redzeppelin6 3 жыл бұрын

Class act Jr is. Wanted it all to be about the car. Even if the matching suit would look great with it he didn't want to risk at all people not looking at the car.

@etodd568 Жыл бұрын

NASCAR executives don't realize just how many "older NASCAR fans" that after raising their kids & as time goes by just don't have the time or just doesn't watch as much as they used to are still race fans from a distance. Dale Jr's podcast is only bringing back the older Xfinity/Cup fans back to the sport!! RESPECT is what its called Mike you are right!!

@ryanmartell1530 3 жыл бұрын

It's not about that particular car, it's About the man that drove that car! I wish they would give it some air time on TV

@Mo--Dad 3 жыл бұрын

The NOVA looked great man gave me goosebumps and then just your smile it was great JR u r one fine man all the things you do about still backing late models and giving drivers a chance that r great driver's but wasn't going to get that brake your great for the sport Nascar is lucky they got u still in the sport

@craigparrish3582 3 жыл бұрын

Went to Darlington race. Im glad i got to see car. Happy you enjoyed it dale jr. Look great from Pearson grandstand.

@tubbytimmy66 Жыл бұрын

I grew up a giant fan of Dale Sr and am so loving now seeing Jr doing this show and all the stories. It's awesome

@stadleroux 3 жыл бұрын

What hits me in the chest every time I watch one of these podcasts, is Dale Jr's humility.

@scottcooper1404 3 жыл бұрын

So so so humble Dale Jnr. Love your work mate. 👌👍💪

@scottswisher4840 3 жыл бұрын

Jr is pure class.

@Devilpeakmotorsports 3 жыл бұрын

I've been lucky enough to have seen this car a couple of times at Laguna Seca and possibly Sears Point before you got a hold of it, Junior. It sure seems to have brought you a lot of joy! I knew when I was standing next to it that it was something special and unique.🏁

@alisonsmith1652 3 жыл бұрын

Miss seeing you racing so much

@bln3576 3 жыл бұрын

I donated my Dale Earnhart guitar to a local golf couse who have display cases. So people could enjot it. It was 1 of 10 in the world. Signed by all band members that played at his tribute concert @ Daytona

@robertfoye1620 3 жыл бұрын

Dale you need to get this car into a 1/24 die cast I for one would add it to my Dale SR collection.

@johnnix4370 3 жыл бұрын

Check eBay. Action made these back in the day but they are pricey

@frankm9721 3 жыл бұрын

There is a diecast of this car

@timg2088 3 жыл бұрын

I'd like to see that!

@stadleroux 3 жыл бұрын

Isn't it already this one in the bottom right corner at 3:50?

@johnnix4370 3 жыл бұрын

@@stadleroux yes that’s it

@cpgixxer 3 жыл бұрын

Seems like Dale's the kind of guy that would let anyone sit in it, I think it brings him more joy to let people live in the moment than what the car is to him. Such a cool dude.

@aaronmccall3849 3 жыл бұрын

I was sitting right at the flag stand, the Nova looked great out on the track!

@budsmith9659 3 жыл бұрын

Big fan of this podcast, keep up the great work dale. Missing seeing you racing.

@ibhandlebar 3 жыл бұрын

RIGHT ON Mike !!

@milesmayhem5440 3 жыл бұрын

Nice Nova. I want Jr. to now do a tribute Wrangler Thunderbird.

@DewkChronic 3 жыл бұрын

TV didnt show it and I was mad and thought I missed it. Dale did it all on his own dime and man hours so it was perfect. Everything is planned out and that was the 5 minute TV break. Notice on saturdays they dont show the national anthem.

@markmaehler1608 3 жыл бұрын

that's true to the heart as you can get, the man and his car, your family may have had velcro on those coat tails, but class is how we remember people long after

@brianhansen826 3 жыл бұрын

It was the first time that I had turned my tv on for a nascar race in several years and I was totally disappointed and turned the tv back off

@gco40gray82 2 жыл бұрын

Love you Jr. And love your podcast.

@JoeBobTarheel 3 жыл бұрын

Where does Dale Jr. Get those damn shirts?! Fucking Unreal and nostalgic!

@deaftolies 3 жыл бұрын

Died with Dale........Sad but True Jr.

@shoominati23 3 жыл бұрын

The focus has got to be putting on the show for THE FANS, if they go away then the series goes away. The broadcasters and series organizers need to remember that!

@dalejr183 3 жыл бұрын

Wow Ive had the 1/24 model for the last 25 years saw Dale SR race it when I was 7 in about 1986 pretty cool to see it again. Sr was more dominant in that car then in the cup series at that time and he was winning cup championships. The old busch series in the 80's had v-6 motors and downsized 8's kinda like the old Goody's Dash Series.

@jeffschwartz5199 3 жыл бұрын

I sure like the personality of Jr. 👍

@KA-yi4re Жыл бұрын

Love the way you share your toys to show the history of nascar.

@ronnieking1025 3 жыл бұрын

Iam 69 years old I got to see the Nova Win

@Chrystal_Hendrix 3 жыл бұрын

I love seeing Dale Jr’s excited and I’m glad the day was everything he hoped for......Other than Not getting to stop in at the corner store. 😂

@ramillerusa 3 жыл бұрын

I agree FOX dropped the ball and they know it!!!

@MarkTisdelJr 3 жыл бұрын

It’s beautiful Dale!

@sandiwalker761 3 жыл бұрын

Agree with Mike!! The car should have been highlighted for the short time it took to go around the track.!! Sandi

@anitagarrison6916 3 жыл бұрын

If KZfaq allowed a GIF mine would be the cat vigorously shaking his head no, no, no because I think we all know when Dale Jr does anything concerning NASCAR's past, present or even future it's nothing to do with any network. His heart is always, how can I make our sport better. How can I draw back the old school racer while also bringing in the new fan. Anybody that Dale Jr knows his blood bleeds NASCAR.

@curtislynch8189 3 жыл бұрын

I heard Bill Elliott’s Coors Thunderbird and David Pearson’s Mercury Cyclone didn’t get much tv time before the Cup race either. I know they have to pay the bills but the sport isn’t going to gain any new fans or please any of the current fans by shoving commercial after commercial down everybody’s throat at the expense of quality tv coverage.

@TheBear470 3 жыл бұрын

Quality tv coverage ended when ESPN & TNN stopped covering races.

@lukasgarage956 3 жыл бұрын

@@TheBear470 exactly.....TNN was so much better.

@intimidator.jb3470 3 жыл бұрын

That was an awesome experience!! @DaleJr built that car and his Daddy's spirit lives on @TooToughtoTame!! @jrmotorsports winning the Race 🏁 and the dash4cash didnt suck either!!

@jlarmstrong2 3 жыл бұрын

I'm not nearly old enough to remember any of them in their actual racing days, but the 8 Nova, 2 Monte Carlo and 3 Wrangler cars are my favorites (along with the iconic black 3 of course) I buy every tshirt I find of them.

@aaube2659 3 жыл бұрын

I'm STILL pissed FOX did not show this. I missed the pre-race segment. What I really wanted to see was the 8 car leading the pace laps. The job everyone did restoring this car is phenomenal. Hope to see it in person one day.

@No-pl6nx 3 жыл бұрын

That car needs to in a museum. I'd buy a DVD on the restoration, with those stories.

@pace91 3 жыл бұрын

I love Jr man idk how hes so down to earth as he is if my dad was Dale I feel like my ego would be to the moon for no reason

@thadchartrand5753 3 жыл бұрын

Not sure what was worse, not showing the olds cars going around the track, or listening to Bubba and Eric. What an epic fail. Couldn’t even to stand to listen to the broadcast. Those 2 were as excited to be there as watching paint dry! Can’t wait for NBC

@bendooley5639 3 жыл бұрын

To Mike's point, the same issue happened when RCR had Dale's 3 car that he won his last race in at Taledega. Very little coverage. In fact, only RCR go pro cameras had any real footage. Very disappointing.

@thomasaaronartwork3867 3 жыл бұрын

NBC did a similar thing when Richard drove Dale Srs last win car at dega in 2019. They hardly showed it and did an in car interview with chase elliot instead.

@rodneylaymon6429 3 жыл бұрын

Missed out Racing with your Dad!!!!

@ThePaesan1 3 жыл бұрын

6:24 Hello Bobby! Hello Wally! :-)

@davidcoggins8891 2 жыл бұрын

I'm sure there were a few of these built. I remember seeing one that was raced in the Mitty historics at Road Atlanta, driven by a great road racer, Gene Felton

@joshhuffine4522 3 жыл бұрын

I'm gonna daily drive a Old Nascar to work one day!!

@craigsmith2132 3 жыл бұрын

Me too lol,, I want a old bobby Allison buik 🤣🤣. My dream car

@joshhuffine4522 3 жыл бұрын

@@craigsmith2132 , I was thinking either that Buick of bobby, or the Bill Elliott T-bird..

@johntalley6028 3 жыл бұрын

Used to see one of Red Farmer’s old cars in back of a garage when I was a teen…. Wanted it, but the owner kept saying “naw, that old things frame is bent”. Have no idea where it ended up. That was 30 years agp

@craigsmith2132 3 жыл бұрын

@@joshhuffine4522 hell ya that t bird would be sweet

@craigsmith2132 3 жыл бұрын

@@johntalley6028 dang, too bad u didn't grab it back then lol, that thing would of been awesome, There's a guy in my little town and he got a Darrell Waltrip 88 car.. he says its real and back in the day his buddy bought it from junior Johnson and it was all smashed up, he said junior sold them the car and fenders and stuff to fix and they did, and his friend died it something and left it to him.. I kinda believe him cuz he's a old dude and seems like he wouldn't lie,, but I also think him and his buddy just tried to build a old monte Carlo into a race car and didn't know what to do with it so they just painted it up like a old junior Johnson owned dw car lol.. idk I can't really tell if it was really raced or not.. It looks like it was

@californiaford44 3 жыл бұрын

Dale Sr is looking down with a smile 😃

@J.C... 11 ай бұрын

I can't imagine Jr going to a track and entering with the rest of the fans. He's ROYALTY. He's gotta come in the back. Right? Or is he that cool and he comes in just like everybody else?

@brianbrink1421 2 жыл бұрын

I would loved to have seen the car. That alone would have sold more tickets and had more tv viewers. I’ve always said the older cars have so much more character which goes without saying.

@hooligangeneral.5988 3 жыл бұрын

Is there a video of the car showing it in detail? Interior, engine etc?

@x...CrankyOldMan...x 3 жыл бұрын

Who else are hearing this story again... Hell yea.

@vintagekyoshodotcom 3 жыл бұрын

I love when Richard drove Dales car. It made me cry.

@NoNameNo.5 3 жыл бұрын

HELL OF A RIDE

@foldelops 3 жыл бұрын

Man-O-Man ... Hmm-Hmm-Hmm What a totally messed up move fox11 ! Not everyone watches the pre-race ... What a fabulous car restoration Dale ... it is better the the original What a Beaut she truly is ! Rev those engines Dale at fox11 ! Thank you Dale & the Dirty Mo Team ... loved the PC !

@jonathandye5950 3 жыл бұрын

I would've loved to see the suite being worn. It's a memory my dad has of watching Sr dive that car. But I totally understand why Jr didn't. it's really awesome of Jr not wanting attention to himself an having it on the car. Watching it from home they didn't show the nova. Is Jr motorsports gonna have it on out or the hall of Fame gonna have it?

@ThePaesan1 3 жыл бұрын

I am restoring an old race car myself. It's going to be tribute car to Dale Sr. Can anyone tell me where i can get the Good wrench Decals like #3 ran? Or any decals for that matter. TY

@jeffreybohne7960 3 жыл бұрын

I would love if he Had Robert Ghee Jr on to talk about learning and working for Robert Sr.

@stranger5088 3 жыл бұрын

Jr. got one thing wrong. The car wasn’t the star. His dad was. 20 years on and he’s still the name that all other drivers are measured against and the one all the fans miss. I’m sure it was good for everyone to see that car make laps that day.

@susanbezio1529 3 жыл бұрын

He didn't get it wrong. His dad is gone, all that's left is the Nova. It's a tribute to Dale Sr.

@stranger5088 3 жыл бұрын

@@susanbezio1529 For many many generations Sr. will still be there. The car is an embodiment of the man and what he meant to so many.

@jeffosborne1147 3 жыл бұрын

Great job dale jr

@jimb8601 3 жыл бұрын

Please get rid of the flicker transition between live video and pictures. It's quite disturbing to the eyes. Otherwise, great to hear the story of the journey of the #8 Nova.

@NoNameNo.5 3 жыл бұрын

STAYYYY LISTENIN TO THA DANG DALE JR DOWNLOAD!

@frederickking1660 Жыл бұрын

That is so cool. Let's hear about the motor

@johnhipp7817 3 жыл бұрын

Love the car but i have 2 questions. Was beating down the floor under the seat something Dale did on all his cars even at Childress? Also I know few people like them but why not put the car back with the original style V6 engine it ran with? I loved those old V6 motors back in the day.

@brianevans7683 Жыл бұрын

If you need help on restoration I’d love to try and help I’m just a Deisel mechanic from Lagrange Georgia but I love history and have wanted to make time to work on race cars at some point as a bucket list item