The Scene Vault -- Crew Chief David Ifft on Bud Moore, Darrell Waltrip and DiGard Racing

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2 жыл бұрын

In the first of three EPIC installments of our interview with David Ifft, the longtime NASCAR crew chief talks about going from shop to shop to shop in his drive to land a dream gig in the sport, before finally getting hooked up with Bud Moore Engineering.
After that, it was on to DiGard Racing, where he reunited with Darrell Waltrip AND doubled his salary to a whopping $700 a week. However … because it was DiGard … a parting of the ways was almost inevitable.
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@dawnparrish6910 Жыл бұрын

Mr. David is such a nice, down-to-earth man. His daughter and I have been friends since we were 12. Such a great family!

@jjrobinson7680 Жыл бұрын

I was lucky enough to build his house , he talks about his daughter alot I was there last week , he showed me what he was working on in his shop , real cool family

@davidbaldwin1591 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for letting the man talk. And talk he will!

@jefferyrobertson7520 2 жыл бұрын

David Ifft NASCAR Winston Cup Series Crew Chief From 1975 To 1993 Thanks For Uploading Rick And Steve

@philimac1278 2 жыл бұрын

I have not watched the video yet, just saw the tittle...Ifft, w/BM and w/DiGR. My Ifft story is 1990's and 2000's with Bown Racing and Rensi Racing. David Ifft is a hard nosed take no prisoners' get it done Car/crew chief. If a competitor needed help thou, in later years, he gave it. Yea! maybe late in his career he softened a touch, But! he helped all rise to the occasion. That is how I remember David Ifft...Just so you all know...He is a hard nosed racer with a soft spot for the underfinanced...TY David, ill never forget the 360 RG you loaned us and helped us pay for out trip to Rockingham... You are a good person DI...hope this video validates your great reputation with us all... TY TSV...

@Moonracey1 2 ай бұрын

Absolutely cool interview, Thanks David Ifft and the Vault. it was a lot of fun.

@wysetech2000 Жыл бұрын

David Ifft is still as sharp as a tack. I think he enjoyed telling us his story.

@greghall1307 2 жыл бұрын

Always liked David Ifft. A very good crew chief. Thanks Rick and Steve.

@ChristopherWHerbert 2 жыл бұрын

If there was ever a time where I can't wait for Part two. This is it

@edmondcamp2878 2 жыл бұрын

The first time I ever heard of David Ifft he was crew chief for Benny Parsons on the No. 27 car and then Cale when Cale left Junior to run a limited Schedule and when Cale went to Harry Rainer with Waddell Wilson as crew chief Rainer hired David to help with the setup. I’ve always had a ton of respect for David.

@johncarter1137 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks guys, another great interview. I think it's people like Mr. Ifft that made NASCAR what it was back when it was the people's sport. This channel is the best!

@johncraine9082 2 жыл бұрын

Rick - You didn't have to ask David any questions! I've never heard of David Ifft but I found this interview very interesting!

@craigparrish3582 2 жыл бұрын

Rick and Steve. Really enjoying this . Hearing David ifft. Talking about m.c Anderson and my uncle Sam sommers. Now you need to get uncle sam on here to find out the other side of story.

@stevenbuis4490 2 жыл бұрын

I agree. Met Sam at a truck stop and had lunch with him. Very humble man. He told me the other side of the story.

@craigparrish3582 2 жыл бұрын

@@stevenbuis4490 uncle sam was a wheel man. Saw him outrun them all from a to z. And very humble

@ericnelson8835 Жыл бұрын

How are you related.? I am a second cousin

@craigparrish3582 Жыл бұрын

@@ericnelson8835 my mother is Sam sommers sister.

@ericnelson8835 Жыл бұрын

@@craigparrish3582 my mother is a Sommers

@mikeroberts4876 Жыл бұрын

Legends never die, ifft is one of the best

@mountainmandale1587 2 жыл бұрын

You guys always have the BEST stories of the NASCAR legends! Great stuff!👍

@roberthill2219 2 жыл бұрын

That was excellent! David Iffft needs to write a book!!!

@markroberts1301 2 жыл бұрын

What a great interview!

@kurtfoulke5130 Жыл бұрын

This is the Gold that you can not fit anywhere else. Mr Ifft is legendary 👍

@jeffyoder8105 Жыл бұрын

Yeah David Ifft is undoubtedly one 1⃣ of the pioneers of early days Nascar and another one of the great story tellers of Nascar and would probably one person to check with whenever a documentary about Nascar

@mikemeloney653 2 ай бұрын

This is the man that helped me get my head out of my a** owe him everythanks for where I am today.

@barrylevy4043 Жыл бұрын

Terrific stories! Sure appreciate you sharing!

@charlesjackson9602 2 жыл бұрын

Great interview...

@kev4fun12 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome Show...David is an Awesome Interview.!!

@rotorr22 Жыл бұрын

David, as a Mahoning Valley resident, I especially enjoyed your story!

@waggitnshaggit6592 2 жыл бұрын

Wow David is on it! Thanks guys good stuff

@joshg9148 Жыл бұрын

Somebody should do a show just about the racing history in Spartanburg. Between David Pearson Bud Moore and Cotton Owens that's worth a couple hours alone!

@Axeman12171 Жыл бұрын

He raced with us with the dirt cars and I worked for him briefly in 1990

@dewightkey6975 2 жыл бұрын

I really didn't no that guy to speech of but he new what he was talking about

@gailtaylor1636 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely the best interview style. Let them talk. Love it.

@lancedeiters5490 Жыл бұрын

I went to test at carolina speedway dirt track when david was running it, and when i asked how much i owed him, he said just bring a case a beer when you come back to race, great guy that will help anybody tryin to race. True racer from the heart