A beginners guide: What is the difference between a NASCAR show car and a race car. Let's see!

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  • @haroldmordt4421
    @haroldmordt4421 11 днів тому +35

    The story of the 1983 Daytona 500 winning car was Cale Yarborough in a Hardees show car ! Cale qualified at over 200 mph with the new Monte Carlo SS and went airborn on the second lap of qualifying. With no backup Monte they picked up a show car that was being shown locally at a Hardees. But it was a Pontiac Tempest body style.Cale qualified in one of the Twin 125 races and actually won on that Sunday's 500! Wonder where that car is now!

    • @borismcfinnigan3430
      @borismcfinnigan3430 11 днів тому +6

      It was a show car at the time but it wasnt a show car per se, just a very recently superceded racecar,

    • @affangood6221
      @affangood6221 8 днів тому +2

      Unfortunately the car is totalled after crashed at talladega is Drove by phil parson in talladega

    • @dand3975
      @dand3975 7 днів тому +1

      @@affangood6221 One of those Daytona 500 wins Cale Yarbrough had, the last lap was shown as a scene on the The Dukes Of Hazzard TV Show, Cale was a guest star on one episode too.

    • @MrGoombasticveryFantastic
      @MrGoombasticveryFantastic 5 днів тому

      ​@@affangood6221Wait so the car Phil absolutely totaled is the same car?

  • @stratosjeff7007
    @stratosjeff7007 12 днів тому +13

    i love the fact you're keeping these old "Winston cup" cars alive!

  • @jameshale2612
    @jameshale2612 9 днів тому +6

    I worked as a fabricator on several teams. Yes, the divisions in the roof rails are for fitting templates.

  • @brianburgett5894
    @brianburgett5894 12 днів тому +17

    For the time the Mello Yello car , Davey’s Texaco car and Dale Earnhardt’s car were the best looking cars out there.

    • @grassrootsnascarracing5431
      @grassrootsnascarracing5431  12 днів тому +1

      I concur.

    • @tnwhiskey68
      @tnwhiskey68 7 днів тому +2

      Aw man, there were so many though! The 42 was hard to beat, looks wise, but the tide rides, the skoal bandit, the Miller cars. So many beautiful, iconic schemes!

    • @CharlieFibrosis
      @CharlieFibrosis 6 днів тому

      I’d put a nod to Jeff Gordon’s car from 93-2000. While he certainly was the disrupter for the established drivers and cars of that time, it certainly was not hard to find it on track

  • @kurtisstutzman7056
    @kurtisstutzman7056 9 днів тому +4

    Awesome cars...! I miss Pontiac...! I especially miss the days when everyone(Olds, Pontiac, Mercury, etc.)were out there racing...!

  • @thephenomenalgarage6707
    @thephenomenalgarage6707 12 днів тому +6

    Loving the little details and small differences majority of people wouldn't recognize unless they've worked with stock cars before. Awesome video

  • @CK4RC
    @CK4RC 8 днів тому +4

    Very cool video! This paint scheme is at the top of my all-time favorite looks. This is the car that got my attention and made me a racing fan way back when.

  • @michaelcooke2559
    @michaelcooke2559 12 днів тому +7

    Very nice to show the differences between a race car and a show car. Thanks for sharing.

  • @2LabsGarage
    @2LabsGarage 11 днів тому +4

    Another thing to look for is the carb, I see a lot of show cars with double pumpers with chokes. This is so when in a public place they can pretty much start it and drive to the trailer, without a choke it would have to be idled several minutes prior to moving, Impractical in front of a grocery store

  • @robbieeades1956
    @robbieeades1956 12 днів тому +5

    Great video Scott. I can't wait to see the 92 restored.

  • @dholbert74
    @dholbert74 10 днів тому +4

    Great video! Perfect reference for model building

  • @thegreattreon0177
    @thegreattreon0177 10 днів тому +2

    I remember years ago when I worked for Walmart we had a retired Slick 50 sponsored Busch Grand National car parked up front and the crew was showing us the difference between race and show cars and the show cars had a regular turn key ignition, automatic transmission, and body had all the aero pieces except the spoiler removed

  • @marcfanellifan3035
    @marcfanellifan3035 9 днів тому +1

    You did a great job with the first mellow yellow car. You should be proud of it! The next one will be even better!

  • @larryparlier1152
    @larryparlier1152 12 днів тому +4

    Good information Scott,thanks for sharing

  • @twoblacklabs904
    @twoblacklabs904 11 днів тому +1

    Great video, Scott. The differences are clear. A vintage racecar is SO MUCH MORE prepared and “massaged” for the unreal conditions the team and driver might encounter over the long race weekends. The showcar is made to be a beautiful, eye-catching & visually appealing sponsor/promotional display piece, whereas the racecar is a “work horse.” Thanks again…

    • @Thatsmashguy27
      @Thatsmashguy27 6 днів тому

      and the fact that the actual race car has visible damage while the showcar is squeaky clean lol

  • @Blackswan19874
    @Blackswan19874 11 днів тому +1

    I really enjoy your channel and the content you put out .
    Thanks for restoring these classics and showing them off !

  • @stziggy16
    @stziggy16 5 днів тому

    On the two MSD boxes, I was taught that the primary had a set rev limiter; the secondary was for the end of the race and typically doesn't have a rev limiter

  • @generallee1699
    @generallee1699 5 днів тому

    I used to want stuff like this guy has, collecting objects, and other items.
    Over the years I have stopped caring about personal belongings, collecting things, etc....because in the end, you don't own ANY of it anymore.
    Since I stopped worrying about it, I have been much happier. Spend my money on experiences rather than belongings/objects.

  • @jimbojimson
    @jimbojimson 4 дні тому

    14:50 Those are actually specifically aimed at the valve springs for cooling, usually it's a series of tubes that run parallel to the springs, and they'll have tiny little holes drilled in them aiming at the springs. It's not uncommon in an endurance race for a valve spring to break, dropping a valve and grenading the engine. These prevent that.

  • @vinylordie1301
    @vinylordie1301 7 днів тому

    I love cars of this generation. Thanks for sharing!

  • @W4UWC
    @W4UWC 11 днів тому

    Very interesting. It's great you can share with us details like that from what I consider the best era of Nascar!

  • @jameshale2612
    @jameshale2612 9 днів тому

    Nice seeing these cars. Brings back some great memories.

  • @KyleGMathews
    @KyleGMathews 11 днів тому +2

    What I would do to own one of Kyle Petty's Mello Yello Pontiacs. Such a beautiful car. My all time favorite paint scheme in Nascar history.

  • @patrickmazzone9066
    @patrickmazzone9066 11 днів тому +3

    Excellent comparison nice car enjoy

  • @CTFrost
    @CTFrost 4 дні тому

    Also, the exhaust and a driveshaft holder just in case it breaks are different between the two

  • @r3dn3ck774c
    @r3dn3ck774c 4 дні тому

    One hell of a collection. Love all of it except the logano side panel... Everything else is bad ass

  • @MotorRacingNGravy
    @MotorRacingNGravy 10 днів тому

    Yes, the gap in the roof rails is for the template, as well as the gap in the spoiler on the race car that isnt present on the showcar.

  • @justinbrittmotorsports
    @justinbrittmotorsports 8 днів тому

    I wish I had the cash to grab that showcar! It’s a beauty! Thanks for this video! Love your content!

  • @mdozier43
    @mdozier43 10 днів тому

    Yes, those notches on the roof rails are for the inspection template.

  • @stephenullman4534
    @stephenullman4534 10 днів тому

    You're correct on the gaps in the roof rails.

  • @77PacerStudios
    @77PacerStudios 7 днів тому

    Awesome!!! Thanks for pointing out those differences!!!

  • @justinwise6950
    @justinwise6950 6 днів тому

    I confess, I am not a NASCAR fan, but I just love the cars from this era.

  • @just_delightful
    @just_delightful 5 днів тому

    Awesome video Gary!!!!

  • @southysmototonysouthwell1779
    @southysmototonysouthwell1779 10 днів тому

    We got roof rails in either late 91, or early 92. I can't remember exactly. I do remember us fitting them when the rule changed for radial tires. There were three changes, radial tires, 6" rear blade, and half inch roof rails.

    • @grassrootsnascarracing5431
      @grassrootsnascarracing5431  7 днів тому

      Nice. Good to know. What team were you working for at the time?

    • @southysmototonysouthwell1779
      @southysmototonysouthwell1779 7 днів тому

      @grassrootsnascarracing5431 I raced Cup Cars in the Australian NASCAR Championship for 14 years. I also tested in the States. We purchased all our cars from Cup teams in America. I was very good friends with Junior Johnson, a lot of his Cars came down here, I used his engines for my first three years.

  • @dff19707
    @dff19707 7 днів тому

    I’m curious if you know the race history on the race car. I’ll never forget the first NASCAR Winston Cup race that I attended in October 1992 at Rockingham. It was Richard Petty’s last Cup race in his home state, and Kyle Petty dominated and won the 500-mile race. I will never forget how much more vivid the color of that Mello Yello car was in person as compared to viewing it on TV.

    • @grassrootsnascarracing5431
      @grassrootsnascarracing5431  7 днів тому

      Unfortunately no. From what I've found so far, no records are around anymore from those Sabco days. I know what you mean! My first race was Phoenix in 93. Kyle led for a bit and finished 3rd. Loved it!

  • @Thatsmashguy27
    @Thatsmashguy27 6 днів тому

    also you can tell that the car on right is an actual car due to its age and the vents on the front
    also the mello yellow text on the showcar is a lot bolder compared to the actual one
    also i love how the showcar's engine has a lovely little sabco sticker on it, like at least they tried

  • @slimfire5475
    @slimfire5475 11 днів тому +1

    Awsome video and I always learn somthing watching your videos, so thank you.

  • @SockyNoob
    @SockyNoob 4 дні тому +1

    Somebody should make a Daytona USA Hornet replica with a 1992 Chevy Lumina NASCAR.

    • @Highrollinhunter
      @Highrollinhunter 4 дні тому

      Good idea the hornet lumina and the days of thunder lumina are 2 of the most iconic 90s stock cars imo

  • @Khmc29
    @Khmc29 9 днів тому

    The cut outs on the roof rails were for the templates.

  • @warwickgus
    @warwickgus 12 днів тому +2

    Thanks Scottt

  • @georgedreisch2662
    @georgedreisch2662 10 днів тому

    Thinkin’ it would be interesting to a comparison between road race, speedway, and regular track chassis if y’all had / could make the opportunity.
    I suspect the rivets vs. Dzus’s and camlocs, might be to dissuade souvenir collectors and lost parts in general.

  • @charlierumsfeld6626
    @charlierumsfeld6626 7 днів тому

    Front valences would be different for short tracks vs long tracks. Short tracks have more vents for air and braking purposes vs. long tracks. Less vents on the long track cars.

  • @louislepage5111
    @louislepage5111 10 днів тому

    Thanks for the info , wish I had the opportunity to buy the show car 😊

  • @atompilot9179
    @atompilot9179 11 днів тому +1

    Thanks Scott.

  • @dand3975
    @dand3975 11 днів тому

    The faded green on the Mellow Yellow car look like the color Jimmy Means Alka-Seltzer sponsored cars were painted. I noticed your race car had driveshaft safety loop on it, where as the show car had no drive shaft safety loop. Besides just a crate motor in the show car, wonder if it also had a stock BorgWarner Super t-10.

  • @antonysnook4932
    @antonysnook4932 9 днів тому

    My Grandfather visited from England to visit me in Canada and i watching NASCAR and he thought the cars where road cars on a oval race track. He did not understand that under the hoot it is a lot more complex that a typical road car. I know there was the classic mouvie Days of Thunder and Tom Cruise drove a camera car with that livery you have. something with cameras on for TV

  • @TheSlim93gt
    @TheSlim93gt 10 днів тому +2

    They used 2 ignition boxes because they were junk MSD's. They knew they would fail. Lol.

  • @dalejr183
    @dalejr183 10 днів тому

    Cale Yarbrough won Dayton 500 in a Hardee’s show car after flipping the original race car in qualifying hitting past 200mph

  • @paulwortman483
    @paulwortman483 11 днів тому

    Where and how much for tires??? What's the regs for tires on vintage racing?

  • @StayZero556
    @StayZero556 9 днів тому

    So I’m curious. These teams are building backup cars so why not just use one of them for shows?

  • @michaelloughman6696
    @michaelloughman6696 5 днів тому

    Keep in mind the year calendar yarborough wrecked his primary car in daytona 500 qualifying turned around and won the race with his show car

  • @christopherbouchard4121
    @christopherbouchard4121 6 днів тому

    Not all race motors have that oilers on the valve covers. I know the SB2 Spec motor for ARCA/Mods dont. Also you probably know this but now they make rear gears with internal pumps so you don't need the external pump or the belt

  • @jameshale2612
    @jameshale2612 9 днів тому

    Race car may have a cambered rear also.

  • @XJag9684
    @XJag9684 8 днів тому

    Good stuff 👍. I couldn't imagine having 1 let alone 2. You know how it is when you get that car you been wanting, and you gotta peek out the window because you can't believe you actually have it?! Maybe it's just me lol.

  • @stziggy16
    @stziggy16 5 днів тому

    That's a pretty sweet hat brotha

  • @Gorilla_grunt
    @Gorilla_grunt 11 днів тому

    Also the under hood decals are different too 🤪

  • @TheNASCARJeff
    @TheNASCARJeff 11 днів тому

    Why is the bottom part of the racer blue instead of green?

  • @SockyNoob
    @SockyNoob 4 дні тому

    Never knew they were different.

  • @PaulSongas
    @PaulSongas 12 днів тому

    But that show car is so “showey”. ❤ Can’t wait for the body restoration to start. Speaking of, how’s the Sunoco car coming along???

  • @davidcyrus3581
    @davidcyrus3581 9 днів тому

    I’ll be 100 percent honest I’d rather have the show car. I wouldn’t feel near as bad cutting it up into what I want. Then the actual race car with history. I know the show car has history too but it’s already been modified

  • @masjuggalo
    @masjuggalo 6 днів тому

    Well they're both custom built tube chassis race cars that in almost no way shape or form resemble a real car other than if you squint a little and look at it

  • @jameshale2612
    @jameshale2612 9 днів тому

    Looks like your showcar doesn't have a split rear spoiler either.

  • @RatherBeRacing
    @RatherBeRacing 10 днів тому

    Very cool!!

  • @Thatsmashguy27
    @Thatsmashguy27 6 днів тому

    i prefer the showcars that are actual replicas of cars and not ones where its a 90s scheme put on a cot body

  • @wingerfan1
    @wingerfan1 8 днів тому

    It's really a crying shame that Kyle Petty couldn't have gotten this car back to add to the collection.

  • @leoeckert4408
    @leoeckert4408 7 днів тому

    I remember Days of Thunder with Tom Cruise He drove a Mellow Yellow car. It was today that I learned; it was a real race car driven by Kyle Petty of all old school drivers. This was cool thanks👍

    • @brandonwhitmire8600
      @brandonwhitmire8600 6 днів тому

      No it wasn't. The movie car was a chevrolet prepared by Hendrick. Also mello yello wasn't a real sponsor until 1991. The movie came out in 1990.

    • @leoeckert4408
      @leoeckert4408 6 днів тому

      @brandonwhitmire8600 I'm grateful for the education my stoned self was just trying to make a joke, also TC's number was 51 no? Petty 42

  • @gorjlg
    @gorjlg 8 днів тому

    Mello Yello cars, Sun Drop hat, this video brought to you by Mountain Dew.

  • @davidbrind5274
    @davidbrind5274 10 днів тому

    "If you need to change your distributor..." Not if it's a Ford

  • @antonysnook4932
    @antonysnook4932 9 днів тому

    The show car has brighter colours. The green and yellow are brighter and the race car is duller.

    • @grassrootsnascarracing5431
      @grassrootsnascarracing5431  7 днів тому

      The race car is duller because it has seen some sun and many of the colors have faded.

    • @antonysnook4932
      @antonysnook4932 7 днів тому

      @@grassrootsnascarracing5431 Is this why race teams usually use darker shades, When i watch F1 i find the colours are darker than they used to be. The Red Bull is dark blue and it looks black. And cars go into shade from trees and grandstands that makes colour change due to lighting conditions.

  • @mikeg0802
    @mikeg0802 22 години тому

    That’s Cole Trickle’s car 😂

  • @ItsDaJax
    @ItsDaJax 3 дні тому

    As long as the show car could be raced, I don't care.

  • @TracksideViews
    @TracksideViews 11 днів тому

    Template confirmed

  • @scottl.1568
    @scottl.1568 10 днів тому

    Whut

  • @jameshale2612
    @jameshale2612 9 днів тому

    Showcars probably wont have boom tubes either.