Dale Earnhardt's Nova Returns to Darlington
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- Опубліковано 4 жов 2024
- 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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He would never admit it, but people were excited to see Jr. back out on track too.
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.
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
Jr works for NBC lucky they mentioned it at all
just came here to say the same, not nearly anything covering this during the broadcast. damn shame
They probably didn’t show it thanks to Theresa owning the copyright attached to that number. She would sue
@Junior 249 p
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
Yes I agree
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.
Great job Dale Jr. Your Dad would be proud of you.
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
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.
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
JR is a awesome person not wanting any attention just wanting everyone to see his dads car
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!
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.
Fit right in with the old track. Classic.
Thank you so much for sharing your dad and the memories with us.
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 UA-cam. 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.
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!
Yep. There couldn't be a more perfect choice for Ambassador of the sport.
I was there and I was so excited to see not only that car back at Darlington but you driving it!!!!
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.
Thanks for showing more than what was on TV.
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
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.
Lucky you, that must have been something. Cheers
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.
I saw them before the race, parked behind Jeff Gordon, Clint Bowyer and Mike Joy were on pit row
@@kabullets19 pacing! They didn't show them pacing the field. Make sure you read the entire post before responding...smh!
@@rickbain7501 don't be so condescending!
@@kabullets19 Found you there, man! Hehe! Wonder where's WJ Lights at?
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.
Junior you a great ambassador for racing,wishing you big blessings always!
The most ideal person that could be a NASCAR historian, wants to preserve and share NASCAR histoty. I'm thankful for that.
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.
They showed a split second of it when you where on track. Looked great. Should have done more. Thanks dale jr
Love you Jr. And love your podcast.
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!!
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.
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"!
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.
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
So so so humble Dale Jnr.
Love your work mate. 👌👍💪
Great to hear we can tour the shop and check out the NOVA during the Coke 600 week. I will be there for sure!
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
That Nova sounded badass, should have opened her up
What hits me in the chest every time I watch one of these podcasts, is Dale Jr's humility.
Seeing this car back on track pacing the field was awesome!.... to bad FOX didn’t do a great job covering it tho...
Fox was probably afraid of showing the car because of Teresa Earnhardt sueing them...
good point
Well foxs sports is anything like fox news they peddle in big lies
@@kramnoslaw4474 if by lies you mean you mean things that don’t support your own bias.
@@kramnoslaw4474 just gotta bring politics into this? huh bubbles.
Went to Darlington race. Im glad i got to see car. Happy you enjoyed it dale jr. Look great from Pearson grandstand.
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"
Right though lol. He wouldn't even say anything, just stare at him with the stare of pain
Well I mean
Yes
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...
Yeah 😅😅😅😂😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
@@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.
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.
Miss seeing you racing so much
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.
WHAT? Fox never showed it?!
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.
Jr is pure class.
RIGHT ON Mike !!
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.
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
Love the way you share your toys to show the history of nascar.
Dale you need to get this car into a 1/24 die cast I for one would add it to my Dale SR collection.
Check eBay. Action made these back in the day but they are pricey
There is a diecast of this car
I'd like to see that!
Isn't it already this one in the bottom right corner at 3:50?
@@stadleroux yes that’s it
I remember when I first started watching NASCAR In Georgia the only tv channel that showed the races was TNN and My mother and father had just gotten cable tv My father had been taking me and my brother to some of the Atlanta races over the years This is all I remember about racing until it started coming on tv I used to watch every Daytona 500 But this was the only NASCAR race that came on tv I really became a fan when TNN started showing all of the races I remember Eli Gold announcing the races on TNN and it was great When Dale won his last race I remember being overwhelming with emotion Because I was listening to Eli on the radio but watching it on tv and I remember Eli saying Fans are just beside themselves When Dale was taking the lead on the white flag My brother and another good friend was there at Talladega on this day and I could have been there too But we used to go to every Atlanta race and Talladega race and a bunch of races at Daytona for the Pepsi 400 It still blows my mind every time I looked back on this race I remember Benny Parson saying Earnhardt is in the middle of the pack I don’t think he has a chance at winning this race and when Dale passes John Andretti in Richard Perry’s 43 car On tv I remember them saying and here comes Earnhardt The intimidator is scraped and beaten but he will not be denied and Benny Parson having to eat his words by saying How did he make through all of these cars I had so much excitement running through me at this moment I could not stay in my seat I mean I never counted Earnhardt out of any race at Talladega or Daytona Because if another racer wanted to win either one of those races They were going to have to deal with Dale Earnhardt and that 3 car Him winning his 10th race at Talladega was nothing new to me because I had watched him dominate this track so much over the years I remember going to a race in 1996 with a friend of mine who was a big Bill Elliot fan and I really didn’t want to go because it was pouring rain on this day and we were still in Georgia and I told my friend I’m not going all way to Talladega and sit in the parking lot just to hear them cancel the race and at 12:00 pm it was still raining and I was mad because I had driven all the way from Georgia to Talladega I was just about ready to tell my friend that I was going back home and he said just let’s wait for 30 more minutes so I agreed and about 20 minutes later The sun came out and we were walking in to the grandstands This is the day that you could have heard a pin drop at Talladega I forget where Earnhardt started the race but it didn’t take long for him to get to the front He had no doubt the fastest car that day Until him and Ernie Irvin, and sterling Martin got together and I had never witnessed a car unpacking the wall with such force and after the smoke had cleared I was thinking the worst and everyone else was thinking the same thing because it went from being so loud you had to yell at the person standing next to you To being so quiet that you could have heard a pin drop Then they announced they cut Earnhardt out of his car and the only thing wrong with him was I think he broke his collarbone On top of all of this The following week he captured the pole for one of the two road races they race every year I can’t remember if it was Sonoma in California Watkins Glen in New York But it blew me away that he had just broken his collarbone the week before and now he’s sitting on the pole for a road course race Me and my brother and four or five other friends used to camp out at every Atlanta race and Talladega for ten years in a row I was at the Atlanta race when he beat Bobby LaBonte for his last win in Atlanta He won ten times in Atlanta as well as TalladegaTo me he dominated Atlanta because of how he would make every other driver look like they was stuck in 3rd gear It used to blow my mind how good he was at Atlanta I think it was one of the 1986 races there win he literally lapped the whole field I think Rusty Wallace was the only other car that was able to stay on the lead lap and he pretty much lapped everyone in one in the last race of the year in 1989 When Rusty won his championship and he dominated both races their in 1990 After he passed away I didn’t even want to go back to the race tracks Until You started your four in a row win streak in Talladega But after you quit driving the number 8 car for DEI I quit going to the race tracks all together It wasn’t the same anymore and now since they have screwed up the rules of NASCAR like they have I hardly ever even watch it on tv anymore NASCAR will never be the same without the name Earnhardt in it I remember when Alan Kiki and Dave Allison passed and Richard Petty‘s grandson, but it wasn’t the same as the 2001 Daytona 500 I don’t even like to think about that day
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!
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
Died with Dale........Sad but True Jr.
Big fan of this podcast, keep up the great work dale. Missing seeing you racing.
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.🏁
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
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
Where does Dale Jr. Get those damn shirts?! Fucking Unreal and nostalgic!
It’s beautiful Dale!
I sure like the personality of Jr. 👍
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!
I was sitting right at the flag stand, the Nova looked great out on the track!
Nice Nova. I want Jr. to now do a tribute Wrangler Thunderbird.
Iam 69 years old I got to see the Nova Win
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.
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. 😂
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.
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!!
I'm gonna daily drive a Old Nascar to work one day!!
Me too lol,, I want a old bobby Allison buik 🤣🤣. My dream car
@@craigsmith2132 , I was thinking either that Buick of bobby, or the Bill Elliott T-bird..
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
@@joshhuffine4522 hell ya that t bird would be sweet
@@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
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.
That car needs to in a museum. I'd buy a DVD on the restoration, with those stories.
I agree FOX dropped the ball and they know it!!!
Agree with Mike!! The car should have been highlighted for the short time it took to go around the track.!! Sandi
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
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
Dale Sr is looking down with a smile 😃
6:24 Hello Bobby! Hello Wally! :-)
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.
If UA-cam 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.
I love when Richard drove Dales car. It made me cry.
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.
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?
Missed out Racing with your Dad!!!!
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.
Who else are hearing this story again... Hell yea.
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.
Quality tv coverage ended when ESPN & TNN stopped covering races.
@@TheBear470 exactly.....TNN was so much better.
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.
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.
He didn't get it wrong. His dad is gone, all that's left is the Nova. It's a tribute to Dale Sr.
@@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.
HELL OF A RIDE
I would love if he Had Robert Ghee Jr on to talk about learning and working for Robert Sr.
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 !
That is so cool. Let's hear about the motor
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
Your imagination Dale🤙. That is the portal of manifestation . Your ability to perceive the what / how of others potential experience, is the connection to the all that is. It goes without saying, makes sense why you have so many people interested in the all that is, your up 2! The universe is as big as the imagination. Hope you are able to help your kids do the same!
That is one cool car for sure
That’s very respectful to let the car shine. That car should go to RCR to be on display
No it should not. This Is Dale Jrs car. It belonged to his dad not RCR. This was a tribute to his dad.
@@susanbezio1529 he said he wanted to be able to have people check it out in a safe manner and that would be a good place to share it with fans.
That car is beautiful
imagine some of these new drivers behind the wheel of that ol Nova and racing.......Ol School!!!
Oh you need to record those old stories
Great job dale jr