I’ve only just gotten into Nascar starting last season, and this was one of the first Nascar stories I heard about/ was interested in. And I can’t believe I’m here witnessing history unfold right along with you Eric! Amazing!
Lol I was thinking about that too cuz I have a legit Kane mask in the case next to my nascar stuff and Kane recently sent me a bunch of campaign swag cuz I used to live there.
@@zenon459 I haven't watched since I was at Mania 21 but I still can't get used to seeing/hearing Undertaker out of character lol but yeah Kane was awesome and a good dude in real life
My uncle was crazy, I'm working on a vid to tell my story from him as my uncle. Won't be what you expect because he was such a loving and caring man. RIP Uncle Larry. Love you!
The "crime" happened over 40 years ago! What happened to the statute of limitations? I feel bad for an old man that's looking at prison time for something so long ago...imo
Loved the crossover episode. The story of LW is very interesting and I am glad Rick took the time to get the story. The Scene Vault is one of my favorite podcast. I love our sports history and those guys are trying to preserve it. Thank you for sharing the story with your listeners.
I think a movie about him would be pretty neat. Same with a "Founder" style movie about the beginnings of Nascar. Like that youtube bit that Nascar put on youtube this past weekend.
I had heard something about that years ago, and truthfully I had forgot all about it. Interesting story/podcast today though. Did not expect that. Keep up the good work.
Well they aren't arresting him for something that happened 40 years ago, he's still a con man and is still stealing. You can't just let someone keep breaking the law just because they are old
Just epic. Really enjoyed this interview and also reading the stories on the website. Still, all this info needs to be presented on UA-cam somehow. Would also love to see a book or movie come out of all this. Great job Rick!
Apparently this guy is from my home town and raced at the track my grandfather used to race at. I'm going to have to go ask him if he remembers this guy
So many thoughts now....1. Eric you could not have been a better host/moderator of this discussion. 2. Rick demonstrated what good old-fashioned journalism is and what we''ve been missing in society. 3. I'm not much on Amnesty but maybe they could create some L.W. Wright Merchandise and use it to pay back people he cheated. I'd buy it lol
I can’t believe the Statute of Limitations hasn’t run out by this time. If he has a debt to pay, bring him to the track and let him sign autographs at $20 per.
@@EricEstepp The statute of limitations on anything that might or might have happened before, during or right after Talladega has long since passed. He's currently in jail due to charges in Knox, Grainger and Davidson counties in Tennessee, and from what I understand, in Virginia and Alabama as well. It has nothing whatsoever to do with anything that happened forty years ago.
Yo Eric thinks for covering this legendary story along with the collaboration scane vault podcast, surprise that iceberg aka Jared didn't do the story less alone Collab with SV.
Love that guys story. Can see it on the Big Screen now... mathew mcConaughey cast as L.W... JR can play Earnhardt who plays Sterling? L.W. takes the track... alright,alright,alright : )
saw a comment post on facebook that said "the reason truth is stranger than fiction is because good fictions supposed to be believable, truth on the other hand has never had that requirement." quite frankly that explains alot of life in a nutshell
awesome to hear about this story ... do you think the interest in this story lead to his arrest ? it is true about how people have 2 sides to them... personal vrs business (money) soooo many stories about drivers and teams we are loosing to time
I heard he got arrested a couple days ago. I didnt know whether to believe it or not. Still not 100% sure tbh. Its such a wild story and its been decades of wild speculations
This story gives me the same creepy feeling that I have about D.B. Cooper and the escape of the prisoners from Alcatraz back in the 60's. Just sort of creepy and so odd, as in today's NASCAR world there is no way a person could race at Talledega and then just.....disappear....B-NASCAR FAN-Gardner
Out of The Groove presents Going Deep into the Groove with Eric Estepp exploring the bizarre, mysterious tragic and weird history of NASCAR coming soon........
Back in the 1970s and early 1980s you could race the old Sportsman Division (Currently the modern Xfinity Series) race at Daytona the Sportsman 300 without any prior experience in any other racing series anywhere in the world, just by buying a car and get a NASCAR License without no trouble at all. This changed after serval massive wracks had happened at the Sportsman 300 in the late 1970s and 1980s which lead to serious injuries and even death. Kyle Petty was even able to start five cup starts in 1979 after winning his very first major stock car race at Daytona in 1979 the Daytona ARCA 200. Kyle Petty’s first Cup race was at the 1979 Talladega 500 where he finished 9th.
I don't get anyone who would say it should've been left alone like D.B. Cooper. Because it was never left alone. Many people tried finding out who he was, but failed. It absolutely would've been revealed if someone found him.
@Eric Estepp you know how Ross Martinsville car going to be on display for people to see I was at matinsville today and someone there told me that there thinking of putting the car and wall in the NASCAR hall of fame and there’s new soppers for all 3 series I know the truck one but she did not say the other 2 series I won’t tell u what it is but you’ll like the truck I think
There's no statute of limitations, where too much time has passed to be arrested for the crimes? Would the "victims" still be willing to press charges? TN has 1 year to prosecute crimes. Murder is the only statute that doesn't expire.
I don't believe there's an issue with Ford, whether the nose or engines. At California where any engine or nose issues would show up, we didn't see a big disparity between makes. I believe The HMS cars just have something figured out that everyone else has not or they just had the setup better sorted at Vegas. Aside from the 24 and 5, Bell, Truex and Hamlins Toyota's and the Bowman's HMS 48 were the 3rd to 7th place cars. We see Logano run up front most weeks regardless of track while his teammates are typically also rans right along with all the SHR cars aside from Harvick. It seems to be more about what the teams have figured out for setups since the cars are so similar. I expect we'll see this week to week where a JGR Toyota or 2 will be more dominant then next week a RCR Chevy, and maybe a Kaulig or TrackHouse Chevy will be running a similar setup. Definitely looking forward to Phoenix, Richmond, and Martinsville where the racing is just better in my opinion, without so much of the aero issues. The 1.5 mile tracks have improved with the gen7, but they're still not great. Some great tracks coming up, would be perfect if we'd just run Bristol without the dirt. Bristol dirt is still far better than a 1.5 mile, just not as good as leaving the concrete alone.
The statute of limitations on anything that might or might have happened before, during or right after Talladega has long since passed. He's currently in jail due to charges in Knox, Grainger and Davidson counties in Tennessee, and from what I understand, in Virginia and Alabama as well. It has nothing whatsoever to do with anything that happened forty years ago.
The dude needs to sell his story. A movie around his life would be interesting to every Nascar fan. Can't believe he has been arrested!
It's almost like he broke laws
@@dyslexicbatnam1350 right? But the fact they finally found and charged him is pretty crazy after all this time.
Catch me if you can type movie the stock car version.
Would be a great movie
Way better than Cole trickle and on fire like Ricky Bobby.
I never thought this case would ever get solved that is hilarious. Maybe he’ll WRIGHT a book about it in jail lol
Ladies and gentlemen, we got him
You copied someones comment
Scene vault found him 2 years ago, so just a bit late, lol.
Vintage meme comment. Dare to be different and come up with something original, my guy...
40 likes from 40 years
Damn beat me to it 😞
Really excited to hear the crossover episode with Eric and The Scene Vault Podcast 😊
I’ve only just gotten into Nascar starting last season, and this was one of the first Nascar stories I heard about/ was interested in. And I can’t believe I’m here witnessing history unfold right along with you Eric! Amazing!
give him the million dollar trophy for being the hide and seek champion from 1982-2021. he's better than my brain sells!
He still doesn't beat Bigfoot
When I first saw the word ARRESTED I thought for sure it was going to be about Kyle Busch 😂😂
this is the way to start the 75th anniversary of NASCAR
Talk about making history
He’s the DB Cooper of NASCAR!😂
Except DB had never been caught and likely never will
Damn! L.W. Wright got arrested in the place where former WWE wrestler Kane is now the mayor.
Lol I was thinking about that too cuz I have a legit Kane mask in the case next to my nascar stuff and Kane recently sent me a bunch of campaign swag cuz I used to live there.
Wait WHAT
My man
@@zenon459 haha yeah man. Glenn Jacobs f.k.a. "Kane" is the mayor of Knox County, TN.
@@jordan_bondurant god i used to love him when i watched the WWE, nice to see he's moved on to a decent job
@@zenon459 I haven't watched since I was at Mania 21 but I still can't get used to seeing/hearing Undertaker out of character lol but yeah Kane was awesome and a good dude in real life
I can't believe they caught him
The Scene Vault ROCKS! It was a great paper back in the day and is missed by many.
My uncle was crazy, I'm working on a vid to tell my story from him as my uncle. Won't be what you expect because he was such a loving and caring man. RIP Uncle Larry. Love you!
Your uncle was a NASCAR legend.
Your uncle was the craziest Mad lady in the nascar garage
My vid is up about my memories of my unlce now. You can decide after watching it.
I’m happy this is finally getting recognition. This shit happen over a year ago!
The "crime" happened over 40 years ago!
What happened to the statute of limitations?
I feel bad for an old man that's looking at prison time for something so long ago...imo
Yeah,I don’t understand how they’ll convict this guy after 40 years.
@@bonesdoes6142 from what I've read these accusations are of the past few weeks or months
The statute of limitations has run out on the NASCAR event. They said that he got in trouble just recently, and that's why he got arrested.
Loved the crossover episode. The story of LW is very interesting and I am glad Rick took the time to get the story. The Scene Vault is one of my favorite podcast. I love our sports history and those guys are trying to preserve it. Thank you for sharing the story with your listeners.
I think a movie about him would be pretty neat. Same with a "Founder" style movie about the beginnings of Nascar. Like that youtube bit that Nascar put on youtube this past weekend.
Now that was a good ad
I had heard something about that years ago, and truthfully I had forgot all about it.
Interesting story/podcast today though.
Did not expect that.
Keep up the good work.
I love how it took them 40 years to find him. I don’t even know why they did he’s old they should have just let him be.
Well they aren't arresting him for something that happened 40 years ago, he's still a con man and is still stealing. You can't just let someone keep breaking the law just because they are old
doesn't sound like these charges are from the NASCAR race 40 years ago. sounds like hes been running the same scam and it finally caught up with him
Just epic. Really enjoyed this interview and also reading the stories on the website. Still, all this info needs to be presented on UA-cam somehow. Would also love to see a book or movie come out of all this. Great job Rick!
Great Show,!! Sounds like the movie "Catch Me If You Can"
What a really fascinating story. Can’t wait to hear part 2
The part when an old man dies in prison?
Ladies and gentlemen
WE GOT HIM!!!!
Stop copying someones comment
@@torpedozi1173 How was I Copying someone else's comment??? We can say whatever we want!!!
I saw the info about LW last year. Thanks for the update Eric!
Excellent collab Eric! This is the first I’ve heard of him being caught, definitely watching more of the podcast.
Loved hearing about this. More please.
Incredible story. Thanks for sharing
That probably the best interview's I always look forward to your shows
I was actually watching a video on him earlier today, great video Eric!
LW Wright passed away on January 27, 2024 of pancreatic cancer.
You beat me to it, RIP
That was definitely different but liked it and it interest me. Great job.
The story of LW Wright has a lot of twist and turns. Now in jail for the latest crimes he committed. This is so fascinating to say the least.
At this point in time, LW Wright belongs in the NASCAR Hall of Fame, not in a jail cell for crimes he did 40 years ago. #FreeLW
Apparently this guy is from my home town and raced at the track my grandfather used to race at. I'm going to have to go ask him if he remembers this guy
So many thoughts now....1. Eric you could not have been a better host/moderator of this discussion. 2. Rick demonstrated what good old-fashioned journalism is and what we''ve been missing in society. 3. I'm not much on Amnesty but maybe they could create some L.W. Wright Merchandise and use it to pay back people he cheated. I'd buy it lol
It took 40 years, but they finally got him
Off topic, but truck Series owner Cory Roper has been indefinitely suspended for substance abuse
I can’t believe the Statute of Limitations hasn’t run out by this time. If he has a debt to pay, bring him to the track and let him sign autographs at $20 per.
It's sad these people are so excited about putting an old man in jail for something that happened 40 years ago...wtf?
From how it’s worded it seems like he’s being arrested for more recent charges, at least that would be more sensible.
By my understanding, the stuff he was charged with doesn't have to do with Talladega all those years ago, but I could be wrong.
@@EricEstepp The statute of limitations on anything that might or might have happened before, during or right after Talladega has long since passed. He's currently in jail due to charges in Knox, Grainger and Davidson counties in Tennessee, and from what I understand, in Virginia and Alabama as well. It has nothing whatsoever to do with anything that happened forty years ago.
Yeah these charges, I think are all new
Lol Nobody left the DB Cooper story alone. Folks are still writing books to present at CooperCon.
Yo Eric thinks for covering this legendary story along with the collaboration scane vault podcast, surprise that iceberg aka Jared didn't do the story less alone Collab with SV.
👍😎 Very interesting, thanks Eric
Of course he gets arrested in Knoxville…..Dude screams “I live in South Knoxville”
He did say if he owed anyone money they could say it to his face.
that line outside of the jailhouse visitors room is gonna be mighty long
Love that guys story. Can see it on the Big Screen now... mathew mcConaughey cast as L.W... JR can play Earnhardt who plays Sterling? L.W. takes the track... alright,alright,alright : )
saw a comment post on facebook that said "the reason truth is stranger than fiction is because good fictions supposed to be believable, truth on the other hand has never had that requirement." quite frankly that explains alot of life in a nutshell
awesome to hear about this story ... do you think the interest in this story lead to his arrest ? it is true about how people have 2 sides to them... personal vrs business (money) soooo many stories about drivers and teams we are loosing to time
I heard he got arrested a couple days ago. I didnt know whether to believe it or not. Still not 100% sure tbh. Its such a wild story and its been decades of wild speculations
The real 🐐 of nascar
This story gives me the same creepy feeling that I have about D.B. Cooper and the escape of the prisoners from Alcatraz back in the 60's. Just sort of creepy and so odd, as in today's NASCAR world there is no way a person could race at Talledega and then just.....disappear....B-NASCAR FAN-Gardner
Ladies and gentlemen,
We got him.
Ladies and gentlemen, we finally got him. Nearly 41 years later.
Grate video
It sure seems strange, but somehow I seem to have heard of an"L. W. Wright" from the distant past, because the name seems to ring a bell.
NO WAY! THIS IS AMAZING.
L.W. Wright to NASCAR HOF.
Out of The Groove presents Going Deep into the Groove with Eric Estepp exploring the bizarre, mysterious tragic and weird history of NASCAR coming soon........
Back in the 1970s and early 1980s you could race the old Sportsman Division (Currently the modern Xfinity Series) race at Daytona the Sportsman 300 without any prior experience in any other racing series anywhere in the world, just by buying a car and get a NASCAR License without no trouble at all. This changed after serval massive wracks had happened at the Sportsman 300 in the late 1970s and 1980s which lead to serious injuries and even death. Kyle Petty was even able to start five cup starts in 1979 after winning his very first major stock car race at Daytona in 1979 the Daytona ARCA 200. Kyle Petty’s first Cup race was at the 1979 Talladega 500 where he finished 9th.
So, I share a county with a NASCAR legend now, huh.
Great story
This is crazy
I don't get anyone who would say it should've been left alone like D.B. Cooper. Because it was never left alone. Many people tried finding out who he was, but failed. It absolutely would've been revealed if someone found him.
gotcha....
I'm in the same county as LW! Lol
They don't play in Jefferson County!
@Eric Estepp you know how Ross Martinsville car going to be on display for people to see I was at matinsville today and someone there told me that there thinking of putting the car and wall in the NASCAR hall of fame and there’s new soppers for all 3 series I know the truck one but she did not say the other 2 series I won’t tell u what it is but you’ll like the truck I think
The bad ending:
He needs a movie about his life! That would be so cool,n
There's no statute of limitations, where too much time has passed to be arrested for the crimes? Would the "victims" still be willing to press charges? TN has 1 year to prosecute crimes. Murder is the only statute that doesn't expire.
@13:38 LOL, he's not a good guy. He's a BS'r and a con man. It's an interesting story but the dudes a crook. Lets not romanticize it.
A good old fashioned CON MAN.
I don't believe there's an issue with Ford, whether the nose or engines. At California where any engine or nose issues would show up, we didn't see a big disparity between makes. I believe The HMS cars just have something figured out that everyone else has not or they just had the setup better sorted at Vegas. Aside from the 24 and 5, Bell, Truex and Hamlins Toyota's and the Bowman's HMS 48 were the 3rd to 7th place cars. We see Logano run up front most weeks regardless of track while his teammates are typically also rans right along with all the SHR cars aside from Harvick. It seems to be more about what the teams have figured out for setups since the cars are so similar.
I expect we'll see this week to week where a JGR Toyota or 2 will be more dominant then next week a RCR Chevy, and maybe a Kaulig or TrackHouse Chevy will be running a similar setup.
Definitely looking forward to Phoenix, Richmond, and Martinsville where the racing is just better in my opinion, without so much of the aero issues. The 1.5 mile tracks have improved with the gen7, but they're still not great. Some great tracks coming up, would be perfect if we'd just run Bristol without the dirt. Bristol dirt is still far better than a 1.5 mile, just not as good as leaving the concrete alone.
How did the police find him AFTER 40 YEARS!!!
Wow
THEY GOT HIM?????
So they arrested an old man for something that happened 40 years ago? I thought murder was the only crime with no statute of limitations?
The statute of limitations on anything that might or might have happened before, during or right after Talladega has long since passed. He's currently in jail due to charges in Knox, Grainger and Davidson counties in Tennessee, and from what I understand, in Virginia and Alabama as well. It has nothing whatsoever to do with anything that happened forty years ago.
Maybe I’m related to this guy cuz I grew up racing on the oval in Miami
Finally
Fox sports did a video on this subject
Should had left him alone
This guy aint no hero. Cant believe it took so long to arrest this buck wheat
He pulled it off, Real life DB Cooper
Wow! This guy is a career grifter!
Seconds. Lol.
That's exactly what happened he died in jail yesterday or today
This really didnt have much content. Could have been done in a 3 minute segment.
Man, wrights old 😅
Snitches!!!😅
✌️
🤦♂️
First
Sounds like a con man to me. Not interested. Just my thoughts.
Next thing we will find D.B. Cooper
And who is going to start a "Go Fund Me" page to get L.W. Wright a big chance at celebrity stardom?
Wow