Great Talk with Mark Richards, Owner of Rocket Chassis!

Рет қаралды 62,055

2 ай бұрын

Episode #57 of "Kenny Conversation" is Mark Richards the owner of Rocket Chassis!
#racing #kennywallace #dirtracing #nascar
Brought to you by JEGS! Click here: jegs.io/KennyWallace & text KENNY to 36727 to save up to $100!
***thumbnail photo by WWTR & Rocket Chassis
JEGS has been in business since 1960.
Racers selling to racers.
Focusing on American Muscle - but also big product line of automotive tools, garage gear & other performance parts.
JEGS is well established with racers of all kinds, including the NHRA, bracket racing, circle track & more!
Free shipping on orders over $199.
Unrivaled expertise from techs.
Millions of parts for every car person's needs.
Sign up for their email for exclusive deals!

Пікірлер: 169

@MichaelJohnson-vp3dk 2 ай бұрын

Great interview, but dang Kenny, there doesn’t need to be a time cap on a podcast. Let the man tell the stories, they were gold. Loved it

@austinaschemann6080 2 ай бұрын

Couldn’t agree more. Bring us a part 2. So be it. Let the guys talk.

@kenjoseph-bw5bo 2 ай бұрын

Couldn't agree more. Too many stories cut short just when they were getting good.

@joshandkorinna 2 ай бұрын

Lol, Kenny made a post on Twitter/X today addressing this comment and others like it lol.

@bhuff4748 2 ай бұрын

@@joshandkorinnawhat did it say? I don’t have tweeter lol

@joshandkorinna 2 ай бұрын

@@bhuff4748 Basically, all you people telling me how to do my interviews need to shut the eff up!!! If you keep telling me how to do them I'll quit this sh*t and go back to dirt racing. That pretty much summarizes it lol.

@jimmcavoy9494 2 ай бұрын

Kenny you HAVE to get Mark back on there is so much more he has to offer!

@deeb0218 2 ай бұрын

If I was mark I would not even answer Kenny!!!!!! He can’t take up peoples time and just cut them short and think they want to come back on there!!! Man wants to talk Kenny’s jumping all over the place like he’s got somthing else better to do. Kenny’s just like he said he a rude @$$

@ronaldcoleman2326 2 ай бұрын

I have met many of the people talked about in this interview , Howe , Rayburn , Callahan , and Phillips included . I never would have believed you could carry a conversation with Mark Richards for an hour and a half . This was so interesting , I had to watch it twice . Please do it at least one more time . Bravo

@racerdad6455 2 ай бұрын

Kenny, I wish so badly you would just let these conversations run as long as needed and break them up into 2 parts if needed but let these stories come out! No disrespect to your talking head but let these guys talk till the cows come home as far as I’m concerned🏁

@jaredkinneyjr 2 ай бұрын

agree agree agree!!!

@garyames6811 10 күн бұрын

2@@jaredkinneyjr

@jaredlewellyn717 2 ай бұрын

We want more interviews with more dirt track legends! It would be especially cool to have some episodes of with their sons like Mark and Josh, Bob and Bobby Pierce, Donnie and Devin ect.

@burleynutbob6523 2 ай бұрын

Outstanding interview with one of the Greatest! I could set here all day and listen. Need a part 2. Thanks for keeping Dirt racing real.

@Easterwood67 2 ай бұрын

Don’t rush your interviewees Kenny, this is interesting.

@daverenfroe3645 2 ай бұрын

WOW WOW.......please bring him back !!!!!!

@ralbert450 2 ай бұрын

Kenny this interview with Mark Richard’s was outstanding. When you can get a guest like Mark stow the clock under the desk. Keep up the great work.

@ClarkBoyzRacing 2 ай бұрын

This world needs more Mark Richards.

@kenjoseph-bw5bo 2 ай бұрын

Man the stories and experience this man has deserves a part 2 for sure. So much history!

@terrygarvin1980 10 күн бұрын

You spend way too much time interrupting and trying to manage a clock. Appreciate your work and enthusiasm, and love you.

@ToddsterSaw 2 ай бұрын

Definitely needs to be a Part 2.

@jeffrichson7246 2 ай бұрын

Have a new found respect for Mark Richards! I am a huge fan of Hudson O'Neal and I was upset after what went down. Big time dirt racing today is a big deal. Lots of money,exposure,and pressure. Mark explained it all perfectly. Thanks Kenny!

@EW-zv2pk 2 ай бұрын

No doubt. I was a huge Brandon fan… but this shows mark in a whole new light for sure

@cjspencer1998 2 ай бұрын

Wow…. Kenny strikes again with a fantastic story on the best kept secret in Dirt Late Model Racing…THE real Mr Mark Richards!!! Thank you

@baboracus 2 ай бұрын

new found? hes been winning for decades

@cjspencer1998 2 ай бұрын

@@baboracus I was referring to the fact that while everyone knows who Mark Richards is, very few of us have heard even a portion of those stories.

@StanleyLaskyJr-zu8em 2 ай бұрын

I would just like to know everything Mark Richard's has forgotten about racing. Extremely smart man!

@davidparker7549 2 ай бұрын

Best interview yet

@mikesobiech5438 2 ай бұрын

Holy shit kenny, you get mark richards and you have a timer going... this would have been your greatest if you let the man talk.

@mikewestfall1380 2 ай бұрын

Great show. How about a part two

@dougverbridge3900 2 ай бұрын

Kenny Great interview. Mark is a legend you need to have Mark on your show again thanks a lot Brother!!!

@jakejacobi4757 2 ай бұрын

I felt like I was at the shop having a cold one listening to this can’t wait for part two

@blakedarst9053 2 ай бұрын

I agree so much with the no local heroes anymore, I'm a huge fan of dirt late models but in our area of Southern Ohio, Eastern Kentucky, West Virginia, we've lost the Jack or Jackie Boggs, Eddie Carrier Sr. and Jr, Delmas Conley, Josh McGuire, Steve Casebolt, etc. I'm guilty of this myself because I've quit going to our local shows to follow the crown jewels. I used to never miss a local weekend but now I'll catch myself watching Flo instead.

@bhiatt5657 2 ай бұрын

great interview.. i can listen to Mark Richards interviews all day.

@danamcintyre3565 2 ай бұрын

Kenny I know Mark and Steve I raced at their track for over ten years, Mark always came across to me as different because I never had the chance to talk to Mark other then at the shop or track, Steve I have known for years also but in a different way, they both have great mentalities and have been very successful and I would say that they both would be willing to help you regardless if they known you or not if you needed it ! Can't wait to hear part two of this ?

@kylemurphy4422 2 ай бұрын

While I see streaming killing local racing, being disabled, it’s allowed me to watch races I’d never dream I’d see!!

@russanderson2233 2 ай бұрын

Please part 2 I would love to be with Richards and bloomer and listen to them talk

@adamellis3013 2 ай бұрын

Great interview. Mark is a legend

@rodstanley881 2 ай бұрын

Definitely need a part two!!!

@kennypatterson9110 2 ай бұрын

Wow, So much info in this one. Thanks again for the best podcasts in racing..

@user-fh2rw8dv8v 2 ай бұрын

I really enjoyed this interview and Marks stories. I think he could talk for 3 hrs and I would listen to every bit of it.

@tomfugate1799 2 ай бұрын

This is one of the interviews you done. I never much about Mark Richards but after that interview He has to be one of best car builders with a great work ethic.

@RobiBrown-eb8lo 2 ай бұрын

You gotta have him back Kenny. Every time I see um he’s under one of his cars if not somebody else’s!

@southysmototonysouthwell1779 2 ай бұрын

Rodney Combs is a legend in the States and in Australia. He was my first Dirt-Track hero. Then when the Australian NASCAR Championship started I got to race against and with Rodney. What a great racer and top bloke 🏆🏁

@ScottWilson-uk1yv 2 ай бұрын

Hell of a interview definitely one of the best Kenny conversations yet!

@anthonyjohnson7870 2 ай бұрын

Great interview Kenny love when you do these dirt track interviews

@patricknacion3960 2 ай бұрын

One of your best interviews and i wasn't even aware of him

@dustybaggett7960 2 ай бұрын

Gotta have a part 2. Hear more about the dirty dozen. Wish u didn't have to cut him off. One of the best interviews I've heard.

@russellpatterson7778 2 ай бұрын

Please I wish a part 2 these stories were really cool

@jimparker7778 2 ай бұрын

I remember back when I got all my racing news from subscriptions to Circle Track magazine and a full color glossy called Open Wheel. There was almost no racing on TV unless you had satellite or cable TV. If you wanted to be more up to date than that, you heard it in the pits at your local race tracks. I grew up going to those St Louis-area race tracks like Lake Hill Speedway and Tri-City Speedway. Dirt track fun.

@saudvm 2 ай бұрын

we NEED part 2, 3, 4... however many it takes to get through all of Mark's late model stories!!! Absolute gold, thank you Kenny!!!!!

@chuckielepsch612 2 ай бұрын

PART 2 NEEDED ! Thank you, Kenny for such a wonderful, insightful interview. I have one of Mark’s cars, but I’ve never been able to speak with him yet. Steve Baker has been so nice to any of us who have ever done business there and those guys run a top notch operation. I gained a newfound respect for Mark from this interview ! THANK YOU

@user-nu7tt3hj8f 17 күн бұрын

I never cared for Mark Richards but i always acknowledge he was a great car builder . I now have more respect for him as a man. Great interview

@ARSMITH36571 2 ай бұрын

Great interview & excellent guest, I enjoyed the insight on what it takes to race at that level.

@bhuff4748 2 ай бұрын

Great interview! Could write a book about Fridays in the 80s and 90s about going to interstate 79. Love Rocket and always pull for them! Lots of great memories going to dirt races in general. Schrader used to come there back when he was in his nascar heyday and start in the back in a Rocket and win. lol

@jimmywellman9935 2 ай бұрын

Best interview yet, I could have listened to Mark tell stories all night!!!! A part two would be awesome with no time limit in place. This is the history of the sport and one day when people like this are gone so are their stories so I’d love to hear as much of their story as possible.

@shannonmize2307 2 ай бұрын

What a great interview. Thanks for what you do Herm

@JTB75 2 ай бұрын

I wish Kenny would have let this interview go longer because Mark Richard’s has so many amazing stories to tell and he was actually letting fly, you don’t see that side of him ever and it was really great to see.

@bradtuten7716 2 ай бұрын

This was one of the best interviews that you have done. We definitely need a part 2.

@taylorandon 2 ай бұрын

This deserves a 10part mini-series. Really enjoyed this interview.

@timgunter3163 2 ай бұрын

That was awesome I hope there is a part 2 thx Kenny for putting that on

@Mr58hawkeye 2 ай бұрын

That was very entertaining

@DarylBarth 2 ай бұрын

That was amazing!

@jasonbullard2159 2 ай бұрын

This was such an awesome interview Kenny! Thank you for bringing Mark on so I could learn more about him!

@robertdavis6708 2 ай бұрын

Tap the brakes Kenny. We all follow you and enjoy your podcasts. But listening to Mark telling past stories were bringing tears to my eyes. I grew up 10 years before Mark and remember the names of his past buddies. I could listen to his stories for hours.

@billbolar9631 2 ай бұрын

Awesome interview. Never knew Mark worked on ashphalt stuff.. Got to be a part 2 Kenny. With no time limit. Lol. . Dirty Dozen stories be great!

@jasoncook1702 2 ай бұрын

Best interview yet Kenny! Mark is the man. It’s great to see the other side of Mark. We need part 2,3 and 4. Would love to see Josh come back and help. Would also love to see Bobby, Terbo or Tyler Carpenter in the Rocket 1

@Daveco82 5 күн бұрын

Herman, we're waiting for part 2!

@RocketFan1KR 2 ай бұрын

We need more! Bring on part 2!

@georgekunkel5819 2 ай бұрын

Super cool! great interview.

@Jeremyfedor 2 ай бұрын

Why rush the interview?

@donriedl3484 17 күн бұрын

Unreal !!!! The best interview ever on you tube . We have to hear more . Thank you both for doing the interview.

@seeblacksmith 15 күн бұрын

4 hours of Mark Richard’s telling his story would have been amazing. Joe Rogan is huge because there’s no time limit. Thank you for the bit we got though Kenny!

@jasonhaynes6753 10 күн бұрын

Great conversation!

@alfee9411 2 ай бұрын

One of the best conversations Kenny 😁

@LarryEggen 15 күн бұрын

Kenny Wallace, what a great interview. You are a treasure!

@doughughes1514 Ай бұрын

Great interview! Please make a part 2. Seen him for years at the tracks and never knew the man could talk so much.

@michaelsullivan8226 2 ай бұрын

Good show!! Cant wait for part 2

@user-ui7vi4hz2m Ай бұрын

Mark richardsson is a icon in dirt racing but I’m glad you guys brought up the local racing the reason people can’t make it to races at the local level it’s the price to get in the stands especially when the dad don’t make enough money to take the whole family the promoter has to charge more to get into the races in order to pay his help or to pay the racers that’s the biggest reason for the family stays home and watches on line

@dylansteele9948 2 ай бұрын

Make these longer 😂

@Mikesacco1B 2 ай бұрын

don’t rush it. That was good stuff. Let the story flow.

@samleary2733 2 ай бұрын

I was at the valley 8/15/2005 for Josh’s first win. It was awesome. Unfortunately for him, a WAY bigger first win came for local racer Mike King later that night. Getting his first big block modified win after 33 years of racing. It’s the only win the locals remember from that night

@geraldbenton2320 2 ай бұрын

Loved this. I would like to see a part 2.

@Bamapride1000 2 ай бұрын

How bout a part 2 and let it go for about 3 hours like a Joe Rogan episode

@rodstanley881 2 ай бұрын

I have met mark at the races years ago super nice guy

@neeleyjw25 15 күн бұрын

Forget the time cap on interviews! Best podcast on KZfaq is JRE. Fly them in, take them to dinner and have them in your studio office. The Kenny Wallace show will explode

@troy4493 18 күн бұрын

Gotta have a part 2, could listen to these stories for days

@samleary2733 2 ай бұрын

Kenny calling me fat. I am fat. What’s it to you Kenny? You guys are spot on with streaming. Blessing and a curse. Great conversation. Could listen to Richards all day. Super smart guy

@ronmatthys5654 2 ай бұрын

Kenny in reguards to streaming we live south of Tucson Az if not for the streaming I couldn't see any dirt racing it's 5-6 hrs to the closest dirt late model or modified track. Streaming works for us in our situation. I watch all of your podcast as well as Jason Fegars. Also the races on flo it's not the same as being there but it's the only option for us. Thanks for the podcast and all of the interviews

@ronaldthomanjr.8309 2 күн бұрын

Your right about the local tracks. Here in Scranton Pa we had Lake Moc A Tek, Five Mile Point and the only one left is Penn Can only 17 to 20 modifieds are showing up. Twenty years ago all three tracks had full fields.

@doakallen9313 11 күн бұрын

What a great interview. Iowan Fred Horn bought one of those Rodney Combs Howe cars after he won at Cedar Rapids. Horn destroyed the completion wherever he went with that car

@smittyfixes8723 Ай бұрын

Can you imagine conducting the best interview in your podcast career and saying we're at a half hour we gotta speed it up.

@marshallstrong7854 Ай бұрын

This was one we needed to let that man talk we wanted to hear his stories

@Bartman1 Ай бұрын

Shinnston, West Virginia. Congratulations Mark

@chrisphillips9388 9 күн бұрын

Driving by Richards Racing listening to this.

@user-il2cb7ik8e 12 күн бұрын

That was the best interview ever and that was the best video you've ever done I would like a part too

@mikecaskey357 Ай бұрын

The best interview ever Kenny

@rickycorbin4626 2 ай бұрын

If Kenny would just let him talk

@texacotv3740 10 күн бұрын

Thank you Mark Richards for your rocket chassis I love dirt racing specially dirt latemods I ve seen a lot of guys go to victory lane in a rocket chassis at my hometown track Portsmouth raceway Park Portsmouth Ohio specially one guy in particular...no 71 delmas Conley

@ridged8 2 ай бұрын

Dude, this is one of your best, thank you

@MatthewHalinar 15 күн бұрын

Hey Kenny definitely need a part 2 this was a good one.

@skoolzzn21lapnu89 16 күн бұрын

Awesome interview 👏

@EW-zv2pk 2 ай бұрын

Great interview. It must be that blonde smoke show of a girlfriend he has that keeps him still going and still able to out work most anyone in the pits. she would be enough to keep most going 😂. Great interview, Mark is a dirt racing legend period.

@richardkeyes986 Ай бұрын

Hey just want to say love your channel I'm not a Nascar guy I'm an use to be big Indy car fan but they have lost me. Love the history and the news you have on racing.

@kevinroate3642 16 күн бұрын

Not a team rocket fan but I definitely have a new outlook on them now!! Definitely begging for another 2hour interview

@noelwarner1235 8 күн бұрын

I remember when Mark and Rodney Combs built cars beside Rodneys house in the 80s. WRC ! Rocket chassis and the now defunked interstate speedway is 10 minutes from my house.