Episode 5 - Shepherd Racing Ventures (presented by Big Monte Media & Chef Collin Maybee)

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For more than five decades, Morgan Shepherd has seen it all. He’s driven for more than twenty of NASCAR’s biggest teams, scoring each of his four Cup wins for a different organization. Three of those wins came at the Atlanta Motor Speedway, where he was always a threat for victory. In 1999, at an age where most drivers would retire from the sport, Shepherd turned his attention to team ownership. With just one car, but many friends, he would gradually grow his team through a tumultuous 2004, laying the groundwork for the operation he and wife Cindy still run today.
SPECIAL THANKS
*Morgan Shepherd, for his interviews from 2017 through 2020, and his wife Cindy for helping arrange this latest interview.
*Collin Maybee, for sponsoring this video and consulting on the script
*Bill Mares, for contributing his stories and photos
*Bryan Hallman at the BRH Racing Archives, for contributing his photos
CHAPTERS
0:00 - Darlington
2:15 - Early years
5:34 - First win
8:16 - Atlanta
12:37 - Wood Brothers
14:10 - Racing With Jesus
28:38 - The green Dodge
32:52 - Martinsville
36:36 - Completing 2004 season
46:11 - 2005 to present
53:52 - Closing
VIDEOS
• FF04 Episode 5 Credits
ARTICLES
*41 WMGT. “69 Year Old NASCAR Driver Chases Down Thief In Las Vegas,” March 1, 2011; 41nbc.com/2011/03/01/69-year-...
*Bonham, Chad. “A conversation with NASCAR legend Morgan Shepherd,” BeliefNet.com, February 2012; www.beliefnet.com/columnists/...
*Gregory, Allen. “Morgan Shepherd Still Racing With Faith After 42 Years,” Bristol Herald Courier, August 21, 2009; heraldcourier.com/sports/morg...
*Long, Dustin. “Shepherd: We’ll go until we can’t go no more,” May 19, 2005; greensboro.com/sports_profess...
*nascarman, “The NASCAR Christmas 500 in Australia,” Racing-reference.info, December 22, 2016; www.racing-reference.info/sho...
*nascarman, “The Ballad of Morgan Shepherd,” Racing-reference.info, October 12, 2017; www.racing-reference.info/sho...
*Sharp, Seth and Sutton. “Memory Lane: Morgan Shepherd,” KeepIt35.com, October 3, 2017; www.keepit35.com/memory-lane-m...
*Whisenant, David. “At age 75, Morgan Shepherd still chases the checkered flag,” WBTV, February 10, 2017; www.wbtv.com/story/34477874/a...
*Williams, Deb. “Morgan Shepherd,” NASCAR Illustrated, August 1990.
UNCREDITED ARTICLES
*Associated Press. “Shepherd Edges Marlin to Win NASCAR Race at Melbourne,” Los Angeles Times, December 19, 1988; www.latimes.com/archives/la-x...
EBAY LINK FOR THAT CUSTOM GOLDENEYE CAR
www.ebay.com/itm/Morgan-Sheph...
WEBSITES
*Jayski’s Silly Season Site
*“Meet the Field Fillers. . .” Racing-Forums.com, forum thread started March 19, 2004.
*Morgan Shepherd Racing; www.morganshepherdracing.com/m...
*NASCAR.com
*Racing-reference.info
*RacingUnderdog.com, archived at: web.archive.org/web/200410150...
*UltimateRacingHistory.com
PHOTOS
*Delbridge
*eBay
*@EdLovesNASCAR
*Edwin Turner
*Eric Gilbert
*FSP
*Getty Images
*iRacing
*Jack Walker Collection
*Jayski’s Silly Season Site
*JD Motorsports
*Mike Russell
*MorganShepherdRacing.com
*Motorsport.com
*Motorsport Images
*NASCAR Images
*RacersReunion.com
*RacingOne.com
*StanBoyd.com
*Sugarfreeracing.com
*Thomas Chemris

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@majbew 3 жыл бұрын

I was the photographer that took the photos of Morgan changing his own tires. I worked for Stan Boyd and did their PR work.

@IanTheMotorsportsMan_YT 3 жыл бұрын

Morgan changing his own tires is so legendary and badass. Thank you for the pics, man! Thank you for what you do!

@LASTCARonBROCK 3 жыл бұрын

I cannot thank you enough for taking those photos. Otherwise, that moment may have been lost to history.

@majbew 3 жыл бұрын

Brock Beard I forgot about this moment for several years. One day, someone made a comment about it on a forum like this was folklore but it was never documented to be true. I dug out the photos on an old hard drive and posted them. At the time, I was working for Stan’s tiny one-truck operation. He had come over to our pit and asked one of our crew to borrow our spare bottle and gun. He, Cindy, and one crew guy were the only ones pushing the truck through inspection (with Morgan in his Citgo suit). I may have more photos from this day. I’ll keep looking. It’s been 20 years.

@aaronkristofer18 3 жыл бұрын

@@majbew If you dig them up please let us know!! We'd love to see them!

@lucyloo2228 Жыл бұрын

Morgan Shepherd admitted it was a publicity stunt. It was an attempt to get noticed as a low-budget team and hopefully get some sponsorship. Other teams offered to help him in the pits but Shepherd refused.

@santiagomachado7378 3 жыл бұрын

Honestly, God bless this man. I just read he was diagnosed with Parkinsons' last year, I sincerely hope he can overcome it

@bluecup1129 3 жыл бұрын

This whole series is basically a top 10 most wholesome people who are racing

@troytheboy9144 3 жыл бұрын

If this ain’t facts bruh idk what is.....

@utjason8 3 жыл бұрын

As a kid I met Morgan in the mall at Talladega during a race weekend. We didn't have anything for him to sign. He pointed to a toy store and said "someone told me they bought my car in there". He then walked with us to the toy store, waited until we paid for the car then signed it for us! Not too many people would do that and I've been a Morgan Shephard fan ever since!

@bobwalsh3751 2 жыл бұрын

Dude that's awesome

@BlackFlagsMatter 3 жыл бұрын

Shepherd was so cool to interview in Fontana. Ended up giving me a penny with a cross cut in the middle. That'll be one of my most prized possessions ever.

@DupontandLowesWarrior 3 жыл бұрын

That'll do it for another Video Catch you Next Time!

@thomasbarrett3175 3 жыл бұрын

Always been a Morgan fan, he did more with less than most drivers. I was fortunate to meet his sister who offered to make arrangements for me to meet my favorite driver. She called me and gave me Morgan's home address and when i arrived he took me to his shop and showed me around, gave me several autographed items and spent a lot of time talking to me. Watching races have never been the same since guys like Morgan, Dale Sr., Davey, Rusty, etc. aren't out there.

@bobwalsh3751 2 жыл бұрын

Well, what's the address?

@Razz415 3 жыл бұрын

Good ole Morgan Shepherd. What a guy, glad he's still doing what he loves.

@xanferra 3 жыл бұрын

Regardless of how you feel about start and parkers, when I see guys like Morgan Shepherd, Wayne Peterson or James Hylton make races well into their 70s and even 80s in Peterson's case, I can't see them as anything but badass.

@zenon459 3 жыл бұрын

And the best part is, if people like him and mike harmon had the resources, they would most definitely go the distance. In Harmon's case they're going full time with a talented driver behind the wheel

@isaacmckissick1068 3 жыл бұрын

@@zenon459 Shepherd Racing would do the same thing if they could get going again, get sponsorship to pay for tires, and if Landon would have stayed (we know what happened to him this year).

@zenon459 3 жыл бұрын

@@isaacmckissick1068 i know, i think some fans nowadays forget he was a wood bros. Driver, he really was talented in his day

@lockerracing7121 2 жыл бұрын

Loved watching James Hylton race in ARCA well into his 80s. Old fella didn't give up

@DupontandLowesWarrior 3 жыл бұрын

1: The Field Menace 2: Attack of Kirk 3: Revenge of Arnold 4: A New Phoenix 5: Shephard Strikes Back

@carsds2078 3 жыл бұрын

6: Return of the Hover

@maddogmatt5507 3 жыл бұрын

That’s Incredible

@SkullCrusher416 3 жыл бұрын

@@carsds2078 7: The Long Awakens

@randomepic6204 2 жыл бұрын

* #5 " The good Shepard" see what I did there

@santinopucheta1111 Жыл бұрын

@@SkullCrusher416 part 2 as well

@DennyDeliversYT 3 жыл бұрын

Morgan Shepherd is the only guy that can *roller skate in style, and own a team that he drives for* *What a legend!* 🔥

@jonnyfull317 3 жыл бұрын

The dude also chased down and tackled a shoplifter in Vegas. When he was 69 (nice)! He is such a badass.

@THEDonnyB 3 жыл бұрын

I still have a 1997 Racing Champions Morgan Shepherd #1 Pontiac... Still one of my most cherished diecasts as it was the first I bought with my own money.

@NASCARFAN93100 3 жыл бұрын

Morgan Shepherd is a true NASCAR Legend

@tysonfrank2105 3 жыл бұрын

Im very sad to hear of morgans diagnosis..... hes a true hero for everyone.... a true story to never give up on your dreams, i hope he and Landon find the funding they need to race in 2021, even though my love for the sport has died ill still follow the 89 car.... thanks Brock for yet another fantastic video!!!!

@jimmiejohnson6737 3 жыл бұрын

Tyson Frank Landon is in jd motorsports not for shepherd

@kurtfoulke5130 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Brock, We have been fans & supporters of Morgan for many years, his is a life worthy of praise, respect & admiration.

@osurocks24 3 жыл бұрын

God Bless Morgan Shepherd. What great person. Probably one of the nicest people to meet in the garage. I wish nothing but the best for him.

@bubwal23xifan 3 жыл бұрын

Morgan is a true representation of one of the nicest people in racing. J.D mcduffie was another one. Very down to earth and great with fans. If anyone deserves to be in the HOF, it is Morgan shepherd

@LSTNSCRFN 3 жыл бұрын

God bless Morgan Shepherd!!!!

@lilybellemelendez3363 3 жыл бұрын

God Bless Brock Beard. Always hits a home run with his documentaries.

@nascarfan88ta 3 жыл бұрын

Sucks that companies like AARP, Poligrip and others that cater to that older demographic havent stepped up to help his team

@mahiru20ten 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, if Viagra could help Mark Martin, why they couldn't sponsor more older guys in racing?

@deaf2819 3 жыл бұрын

@@mahiru20ten not a big enough name not a “household” name as they say . Money> what is right or seems right .

@DupontandLowesWarrior 3 жыл бұрын

AARP'S Driver was Gordon

@MrChristopherHaas 2 жыл бұрын

HERE HERE

@soulfly3438 3 жыл бұрын

ive always loved and respected morgan shephard. if anyone was deserving of this piece its him. thank you brock.

@soulfly3438 3 жыл бұрын

i know morgan would have probably loved to win. but jesus wanted morgan to be a testament to faith and hard work and never giving up. you cant help but want the best for this guy. i always drive for his team in nascar heat. anyone else always choose morgan? its satisfying winning every race for morgan in my video game

@jasongrubbs8373 Жыл бұрын

He won many races and championships back in the 80s and 90s he won a few big ones in cup for the wood brothers and others but your right about him never giving up ✝️

@tmitch348 3 жыл бұрын

Morgan Shepherd: The Living Legend

@zachsnyder4054 3 жыл бұрын

20:50 that shoplifting story is amazing

@michaelwillman5342 3 жыл бұрын

If Morgan Shepherd actually raced multiple full seasons, he would have been a champion in Cup.

@josephjones4412 3 жыл бұрын

Met him at a country buffet next to Darlington in 2006. He is a cool guy.

@bhumiriady 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome episode of ROTFF! Not gonna lie, Morgan Shepherd is one amazing racer and a true legend.

@johncarter1137 3 жыл бұрын

Back in the day I enjoyed watching Morgan run at New Asheville Speedway, Hickory Speedway and Columbia Speedway. He always impressed me with how he could save the car after getting crossed up. Guys like him are what made NASCAR ten times better than what it is today. Those were the days when the sport was more racing and less clown show.

@TimiVision1 3 жыл бұрын

32:08 wow Morgan had a heck of a save

@CMFR89 3 жыл бұрын

PUT THIS MAN IN THE NASCAR HOF 👏🏻

@XC0688 3 жыл бұрын

I met Morgan at NHIS in 2013. I remember he took quite the spill the day before injured his wrist roller skating

@MiscRocketVideos 3 жыл бұрын

Great story. It helps you relate to what mom & pop teams do vs the big teams. Wish they were still here. . . Your story telling, production and video quality are great. Keep it up!

@mega13man1 3 жыл бұрын

Actually enjoyed watching this one the most ..

@benscovil 3 жыл бұрын

Brock, are you doing an episode on Junie Donlavey? Just curious. To this day many people will tell you he was the greatest car owner ever. He was also my idol as a child and I was lucky enough to call him a friend. I miss him dearly.

@keithmillerjr2825 3 жыл бұрын

I'd hate to say it, but he probably won't. Junie Donlavey's team shut down in 2004, I believe.

@benscovil 3 жыл бұрын

@@keithmillerjr2825 doesn't have to be a field filler episode as Junie was never a field filler anyway, he showed up to compete.

@keithmillerjr2825 3 жыл бұрын

@@benscovil True.

@julymiller2308 3 жыл бұрын

This was absolutely my favorite documentary of the bunch thus far. The bar has been set extremely high for the next one (pt 6).

@bhp2488 3 жыл бұрын

Morgan drove for Mr. Marion Cox, a small team from my hometown of Hemingway, SC. While driving for Mr. Marion he got saved! I've always a big fan of Morgan!

@JohnnyBoombatz1119 3 жыл бұрын

Another awesome episode Brock! I'm a huge fan of Morgan...he's a easy guy to root for. I hope he can get thru his health issues and can field his car again in 2021

@soulfly3438 3 жыл бұрын

SAME i love morgan. always had the most respect for his determination. i actually choose morgans racing for jesus car to drive for in nascar heat every year.

@THEDonnyB 7 ай бұрын

"I'm almost 76 and we just led the race here in Darlington" I bet he'd love to win, but those are the words of a man just wants to do what he loves at a point in life very few still can.

@epilepticbumblebee2378 3 жыл бұрын

I had a suggestion for a new video. I think the 2002 Daytona 500 would be a great topic to cover. With a bit of an upset winner. Sterling and the fender deal. Geoff Bodine's great comeback story. The fact it was the first 500 since Dale Sr died. And Dave Marcis running his final race. It would make for a great story

@MotorsportsFan17 3 жыл бұрын

I really do hope Shepherd finds a Driver and Sponsors for his Xfinity team because he really is a fascinating guy And even with his Parkinsons Disease it shouldn't deterr him.

@bigacattlellc.7419 3 жыл бұрын

Pretty cool to see some hometown names, I’m from Toccoa and remember RJ racing (Carter’s Royal Disposal) and Gerald Voyles Equipment. Voyles also had Jimmy means as a driver at one point as well. I really have enjoyed this series!

@mikecavanagh2326 2 жыл бұрын

My brother is named after Morgan Shepherd so he’s always part of our family and we will always be his fans

@amymiley3512 3 жыл бұрын

I met Morgan Shepherd in late 2010 or 2011 in Wilmington Ohio, a place he had his car on display for some reason. I was rolling down the road and looked over, I couldn't believe in it. I stopped and talked for a while got an autographed and got a couple pictures. What an amazing.

@ChrisPoindexter98 Жыл бұрын

so neat and surreal, witnessing the different eras and then how much closer to home it becomes as the last decade or so that I was around to follow rolls around, also holy shit, 51 years...what a record, esp. to keep somewhat far into this century....

@TransbianKitty 2 ай бұрын

Met him at Pocono once, called me into his hauler and we talked for a few minutes. One of the nicest drivers I've ever met!

@brettrymas4587 3 жыл бұрын

I love this series!

@trevorarens7143 3 жыл бұрын

This is such a great series!

@greggwgiddensable 3 жыл бұрын

Morgan has always been a hero of mine since 1989 when I was 12 and first started watching cup. Cheered him on always and I'm so jealous that you met him

@benjaminlewis671 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for all you do Brock!! My favorite series ever.

@CR7659 3 жыл бұрын

I was looking forward to this and no disappointment, watched it all the way through. Great video about a great guy.

@jasongrubbs8373 Жыл бұрын

I've watched the whole series and I think it's one of the best racing films ever made. I learned more about some of these teams that I'd see struggling to even make the race that couldn't seem to get no air time with the TV coverage, but if they only knew that's what most of us wanted to see instead of them talking about the same big name teams week after week !! Morgen Shepard should be the example for many of these racers as far as grit and determination . ✝️ I miss seeing the Jesus car....

@danielalvarez5778 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome video! I got to be apart of Morgan’s last race at Homestead in 2019. Me and my best friends crewed the car and it was one the coolest things we have ever done! I even made this video at the 49:32 min mark with the blue suit around my waist! Thank you for making this video!

@kenzschueler 3 жыл бұрын

This was my favorite episode of the series Brock. Great job as always ! Thank you for your hard work and dedication to the sport , so that fans can enjoy great content. The KZfaq community has kept things going strong. And that includes you. Again, thank you

@mrterp04 Жыл бұрын

I’ll never not giggle at Morgan talking about “the Woods Brothers”

@erickearney5260 3 жыл бұрын

I love this series keep it going please

@GeneralSmitty91 3 жыл бұрын

I've been enjoying these documentaries. It goes to show there are always interesting stories deep within the NASCAR field. You should do some episodes looking at the start parks too after the recession hit.

@greatestbrand5191 3 жыл бұрын

what a legend, love this series. your work is really awesome

@DavidRagan3134 3 жыл бұрын

I honestly wish someone would sponsor Shepherd's team. I think they would be a top 20 team with a solid driver. When he was running the full races in 2011, I used to pull for him a lot. I remember him running top 20 in the fall race at Phoenix that year, but he got in a wreck late and tore up their best car.

@zachg9065 3 жыл бұрын

This was a great video of a great guy!! God bless this man just doing what he loves!

@Jeyrod 3 жыл бұрын

Love the series Brock!!

@happywrenching960 3 жыл бұрын

One of the best documentaries! Well done Brock!

@j.paullacey6277 3 жыл бұрын

I really enjoy this series, I was there in Atlanta when he made his 1,000th start.

@cashkenterprises5584 3 жыл бұрын

I remember Collin from the forums on Morgan’s website!

@kathylang1328 3 жыл бұрын

In the Great words of Ed Soundhead: "Its roller skater boy"

@BernardGarcon 3 жыл бұрын

The only man too kind to be a Terminator in Wreckfest

@jimsoutdooradventures2748 3 жыл бұрын

Ed Soundhead was playing back in my brain too,roller skater boy. lol

@Rowdy_D70 3 жыл бұрын

2:36 THIS MAN HAS 🐿! I’m going nuts right now

@zachhatten261 3 жыл бұрын

Morgan Shepherd is the most wholesome personality in NASCAR. The dude loved driving, he didn't care if he was competitive or not. He just wanted to have fun

@tymeigs7745 2 жыл бұрын

Morgan was always a guy I secretly rooted for as a kid , my family were Richard petty fans, and I'm still a Mark Martin fan, but we've all got those guys we want to do well even if they aren't our driver and mine were Morgan Shepard, Johnny Benson, and Chad Little (I loved the John Deere car )

@Ally_Rayne6 3 жыл бұрын

Who is the GOAT? Hands Down it’s Morgan

@brianwertman5848 3 жыл бұрын

Good Video. I worked with Morgan in 2016, 2018, and early 2020 to get him back to the track. NASCAR changed a lot of rules during the off season and he wanted to go to Daytona. But with only a small budget putting the NEW body on his Daytona car would take almost all of the budget and with the big field he needed to Qualify in or go bankrupt. So I helped get ready for Vegas. He needed to put a new lower nose on the car I suggest he should use Carl Long guy. So he did. He was a little more expensive but was impressed that the car got through tech on first try. He Thanked me numerous times on suggesting him to use Carl Long guy. Because that was the 1st time for a new season start Morgan didn't need to take everything out of his trailer to fix the nose to get through tech. Usually the 1st 3-4 races of every season he have trouble getting through because the nose would fail on the scan or on templates.

@kevinramsey417 2 жыл бұрын

God bless Morgan Shepherd. Hell of a nice guy.

@robe9946 3 жыл бұрын

I decided to drive for this team on heat 4

@shannonhight7996 Жыл бұрын

Morgan Shepard was my favorite NASCAR driver

@tongates8079 3 жыл бұрын

"That gold & black Chevrolet", Was Smokey Yunick colors.

@jasongrubbs8373 Жыл бұрын

Fireball Roberts ran those colors as well

@jaysfan19 3 жыл бұрын

Mr. Beard, love your videos on the underdogs of nascar, including Morgan Shepherd, if you ever get a chance to interview him again, would you ask him about #05 Wendy's car, I think I have a general idea, I would love if you can get the man himself to tell you exactly what happened. Thanks, Phil in London Canada

@benscovil 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome episode on Morgan.

@Nakim-iu7mw 2 жыл бұрын

Morgan is the goat. The fact he took his time to eat & change his tire and finish 34/36 is impressive

@Cruz55360 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you once again for this:)

@soulfly3438 3 жыл бұрын

i literally love the intro. the RISE OF THE FIELD FILLLEERSSS!!!!

@MrChristopherHaas 2 жыл бұрын

Been a Sheppard fan for alooooooong time, watched that Martinsville win over and over again and would have watched the first Atlanta win more if they had announcers that didn’t make me cringe lol. God bless ya Morgan

@brandonlw97 3 жыл бұрын

During a track walk at Dover (2010 maybe), Morgan's team was handing out hero cards from the backstretch Xfinity garage entrance. Hope his team can make it back on track

@Lego88fan 3 жыл бұрын

Hey, this was a really great video but I have one question, what's the music you used in the main part of the video? I'd really like to know

@acenace24 3 жыл бұрын

This series is very intriguing. Sure, some of the start and park teams are a bit controversial, but most seem to genuinely care about the sport.

@Mjones8383 2 жыл бұрын

Wish I could get in touch with him, the company I work for , the owner is a huge race fan and sponsored the 1 Komatsu car a Dega some years back. He always speaks about sponsoring another car for a few races and I think Morgan would be good for him.

@cctitansfan 3 жыл бұрын

God bless Morgan.hes an ageless wonder

@Hammerhead547 3 жыл бұрын

Fun Fact: 2001 wasn't the last time a heavy metal act would try to be a sponsor in NASCAR. In the summer of 2017 Slayer tried to promote the then forthcoming final north american leg of their Farewell Tour behind Repentless which was scheduled to start a few days later by sponsoring a NASCAR driver for a single race. They even released renderings of the livery but NASCAR nixed it the day before the race, although considering the subject matter slayer likes writing songs about and their album art I can understand why nascar said no.

@specialfriend578 3 жыл бұрын

ROTFF, also known as some of the coolest paint schemes in the garage

@carlt6932 Жыл бұрын

Field Fillers. That's cold. Brutal

@LASTCARonBROCK Жыл бұрын

I don't know who coined it first, but some like Andy Belmont embraced the label.

@bandingo652 Жыл бұрын

Lol, I have a playlist now dedicated to field fillers . These are excellent listens while creating liveries on Gran Turismo.

@amymiley3512 3 жыл бұрын

When is the next episode coming out?

@badad0166 2 жыл бұрын

When does tenacity slide into delusion? Take a seat... Tell ya what, kid. He was the icon of endurance long after most would quit. Personally, I dig his attitude.

@250R1983lover 3 жыл бұрын

Very wholesome video

@theflagstand 3 жыл бұрын

What's the track at 2:57? It looks kinda like Lakewood but I can't be sure.

@Racinrasslinfan36 3 жыл бұрын

Morgan was the definition of a start up he had 1 car and 1 engine for a few races

@rhodes70 3 жыл бұрын

10/10 Great video

@MatthewLewisAtlanta 3 жыл бұрын

I always thought Cliff Stewart owned Spectrum Furniture?

@timewithoutconsequence4611 3 жыл бұрын

I’d follow the series just to see where he was running.

@novaspartan7656 3 жыл бұрын

Morgan Shepard seems like the guy you can sit down with and just talk for hours about the things he done in racing, and by the end you still wouldnt have gone through everything

@Kyle-nd6cf 3 жыл бұрын

Good stuff

@randomstuff-id8bs 3 жыл бұрын

if nascar would put in a cap on car delvopment and driver salary then maybe the smaller teams would be more competieve and no im not knocking anyone im a fan of harmon and shepard im just saying nascar is letting the bigger teams spend too much