I love the way Dale Jr sees his way around the negativity. When you hear someone say “When my dad died I got a pair of boots” without bashing anyone or disrespecting anyone by name and he just decides he’s going to go about his life putting together his own collection. That’s class.
He’s got a lot of wonderful memories, and some not so great memories, like we all do!!!! I’m just very happy to see him happy, with a beautiful family!!!! We all know life goes on after loss, but it’s up to us to either wallow in it, or live the best life we could because of those who have gone before and keep the memories alive for our future generations!!!!! Dale Jr. is certainly living his best life, and I know his Daddy is proud of his accomplishments and his beautiful family!!!! We all want to keep the light burning for our departed loved ones!!!!! I consider it a privilege to try and keep those memories alive!!!!! Dale, you keep doing you!!!!
@@devinaschenbrenner2683 True (he only got a pair of boots from his dad’s estate, a real John Lennon/Julian Lennon sad story) but also he loves keeping NASCAR history alive
Unbelievable. I never would have dreamed that the man who has everything, Dale Earnhardt Jr, could be so passionate about something from the past. Thank you for sharing and giving me hope that my son will feel the same way someday.
I'm so happy you got your Daddy's car and I can tell you don't take that for granted. I lost my Dad too so I can appreciate what a feeling that must be. Take care man
Of all the videos I've watched of Dale's, this one is my favorite! To see him this exited and to track down pieces of his father's legacy is just awesome. Congratulations Jr.
Damn I love Earnhardt Jr. It's. Blessing we all get to see him call half of our races each year. The legacy he carries on is so massive for so many race fans even years after driving. You all have a GREAT future to look forward to
To see him light up like a kid on Christmas morning when he was able to confirm the rivet hole placement makes me beyond happy for him, too. And the buying back of objects his dad had puts a knot in my stomach. Reminds me of Julian Lennon, having to buy his dad John Lennon's items because the stepmother let the second son have his pick and sold what was left. I don't want to run down Dale Sr's 3rd/last wife, or say her name, but man what a piece of work she was, and continues to be. She needs to watch out, karma can be just around the corner.
Jr was almost in tears going to tell his wife. I am almost in tears just listening to him tell the story. I sure did pray for you and your family after your dad died. It is stories like this that you share(that you could keep to yourself) that convince me that prayers sometimes are answered. Thanks Jr. You created your own legacy that continues to grow. God Bless
Grew up a Gordon fan, but the last 10 years or so I have really grown to like Jr. Hes a real humble down to earth country boy and that's something nascar really lacks lately
The beauty of watching a video like this is he’s so genuine. There’s no way to fake that kind of enthusiasm and excitement that was evident in the video. Also shows how influential his dad was on his life. I know his life was difficult and his dad was absentee a lot when he was really young but you can tell that the years leading up to Dale Senior‘s death he and Junior became very close. And I know these are the lasting memories.
This story about that car is A PRECIOUS PRICELESS TREASURED BLESSING AND HAS SPECIAL MEMORIES THAT ARE BLESSINGS FOR A LIFETIME 💞🤗💞🙏🙏🏁🏆🏁🙏🙏 I'M SO HAPPY FOR YOU DALE AND PROUD OF THE AWESOME PERSON YOU'VE BECOME AND THAT YOU ARE PRESERVING HISTORY ESPECIALLY HISTORY MADE BY YOUR PRECIOUS DAD🙏🙏🙏 AND YOU'RE RIGHT,YOU CAN'T PUT A PRICE ON THIS OR ANYTHING ASSOCIATED WITH YOUR PRECIOUS DAD🙏🙏 IT'S ALL INVALUABLE AND WORTH MORE THAN ALL THE RICHES, MONEY,GOLD, SILVER AND OTHER PRICELESS GEMSTONES IN THE UNIVERSE NOT JUST TO YOU BUT US TRUE INTIMIDATOR FANS AND EARNHARDT FANS🏁🏆🏁 CONGRATULATIONS ON ACQUIRING THIS PRECIOUS JEWEL🏁🏆🏁 KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK AND BRINGING NASCAR BACK TO NORTH WILKSBORO, NASHVILLE FAIRGROUNDS AND POSSIBLY ROCKINGHAM AND MAYBE SOME OTHERS TOO. LOVE YOUR ENTHUSIASM AND JOY ESPECIALLY WHEN YOU ARE SUCCESSFUL IN YOUR ACCOMPLISHMENTS🙏🙏💞🤗💞🏁🏆🏁🙏🙏🙏😂
Man I had no idea what a great story teller you are Jr. You had my wife Amy Lynn and I on the edge of our seats....hoping so bad that it was “THE CAR" Wow that's a great story Man so happy for you man 👊 those pictures of you in the car was so nice too. Your Daddy looked so happy in the picture of Him holding the trophy in front of the car. Great job guy's. Going to be hard to beat that story.
That’s friggin beautiful. Could you imagine the mental torment of never REALLY knowing for sure? Taking it around, showing it at events, but in the back of your head... just nagging. Awesome.
Admittedly I was never a Dale Earnhardt fan, I did respect who he was and what he did for the sport and the fact he was a racers racer. When Jr. entered the scene I never really pulled for him on Sunday either, he had no shortage of fans without me, so no loss there. However, after running a few races and practice sessions and chatting with Jr. on iRacing I began to realize how real/normal of a person he was.. when people weren't fighting for an autograph or a chance to shake his hand etc. I began to really respect who he was and what he had to deal with living in that shadow and how even he had to work to get close to his father. I must say watching these shows really puts on display how human and down to earth he really is. I think that's how fans connect with racers and perhaps a part of what's missing in many of the existing drivers. It makes me happy to see him this excited to get a piece of his father's past, I feel like that's something any normal human can relate to. Please keep this up and the behind the scenes photos etc. It's very interesting to see and something fans of the sport in general enjoy seeing, especially those of us who remember it before it grew so big.
I have an autographed checkered flag I had your dad sign from the last time he went to Raceway Park, in Shakopee, Minnesota in about 1987. Also have a bunch of Earnhardt t-shirts that are still brand new, that are pre-2001, plus a race clock...lol
best part is at the end he says he wants to take it to the track and show it off and let people look at it and enjoy it. that right there is what its about not putting something in a museum or the back corner of a storage barn
Got me in the feels seeing him get this excited over something that belonged to his dad. I had to go dumpster diving to get Harley Davidson & Dale Earnhardt t-shirts that belonged to my dad because when he passed, his daughters pilfered everything of value and what wasn’t of value to them was thrown in the dumpster less than 48 hours after his passing. I had collectable die-casts belonging to me & a couple of rifles that were given to me by him & his best friend that I trusted him to keep in his possession because I was couch surfing in my younger years. Everything disappeared so once in a while my mom will come across photos from when my dad went to Charlotte & Dallas for Winston cup races and she will pass those on to me but sadly, I’ll never track down those guns or anything else that I knew meant something to him that I can hold on to.
I did the graphics on this car through out the years . I also have pictures of it in the Pontiac configuration. Glad to see it make its way home. Gene took care of that car and won a lot of races in that car! This makes me smile.
@James Williams I remember the Sunday that Ricky and the other members of HMS were killed in that plane crash. I was at the hospital visiting my newborn nephew, who was born on October 22. He and my sister were going home. I happened to see the news on the TV in the hospital room. Just sad.
This made me tear up, Dale! I lost my Momma 28 years ago when I was just 17. Most of the things that belonged to her have been lost because my Dad threw it away and some was stolen. I know I would be the same way if I found something that I could confirm belonged to her! I miss her so much!
I was really touched throughout this video, I lost my dad in 2003 and you can just tell how high you held your dad was the same way I looked at mine, he was my hero. God bless you Dale.
Dale, what you're doing with this video podcast series is providing closure and relief to those of us so hurt by your loss.. it was our loss too. I hope to meet someday to just say thanks. Maybe you can say a few words to my son about dads. Mine is pretty special too.
We lived in Kannapolis in the late 50's to '61 and ate at the Midway What-a-Burger! My brother now lives on HHI but we'll go back for another burger when he visits me in Lake Wylie, SC!! Love this story - how incredible to confirm it's authenticity!!!
There are few famous people I'd care to hang out with for a day, and Junior is one of those few. Humble, down to earth dude who I think understands and fully appreciates what life has afforded him.
Not really sure how i got into listening to the Dale Jr Download, but it's just amazing & hearing from some legends like DW, dave Marcis, chad knaus and Jimmie Johnson & so on
Good for you brother. I'm excited for you to have the things that mean the most to you regarding your Dad. Our Dads are heroes to us and you deserve more than a pair of boots. Enjoy your retirement from NASCAR. And if you remember as a kid playing with Will Linds son, Jake, at the racetrack, he is my cousin.
Congrats Jr. That IS priceless and I can't think of anyone else who should have it but you. I am also very close with my father, I can't imagine how great it must feel to have that car! Best wishes man! DMP forever
A pair of boots was that was left to you to remember your daddy your hero our hero. He was bigger than life. What a wonderful blessing to you and all those close to you to know the importance of What made memories and to seeing the fire and passion you have now collecting is awesome thank you for the glimpse of a way of paying tribute to The Man our hero. ~BRad
Dale jr. I can tell by the tone of your voice in the look on your face how much this meant to you. Have fun with whatever restorations you do. we will be watching congratulations
Dale Sr. was such a giving person. I remember hearing one time this pregnant lady came to an autograph session he was having during the Christmas season. Her and her husband was struggling to make it. He gave her the leather jacket he was wearing, and autographed it, of course.
Having been a huge fan of your dad, the fact that you found this car (which I remember well) and you now have it in your possession is absolutely fantastic!
I kinda figured it was the real car when Jr. talked about the driveshaft loop and hammered floor pan. When people try to fake things, they generally don't have the minor details like that. The pic of the rivet holes for the radio just put it over the top. I'm a diehard Dale Sr fan to this day and if I had the chance to pick one of his cars to be my own, it would be the one from his last win at 'Dega in 2000. All of Seniors wins were great, Daytona in 1998 was AWESOME, but, coming from 17th to win the Winston Million in 4 laps was flat out UNBELIEVABLE even for Sr! Thank you Kenny Wallace for your help! Dale Sr. was both Superman and Everyman to his fans.
So I am a newcomer to the show. I was a huge fan through the glory days of DEI and was at all of the Talladega races when Jr. dominated. I just kind of drifted away over the past few years and have not watched a race since Jr. retired. However I have enjoyed finding these videos on UA-cam and Facebook. My wife jokes that she is going to have to put new in "Dale detox." Love the old stories and this car is just exactly what I mean. Jr. is so excited to find those rivet holes. Really cool.
Dude, I can't begin to tell you how glad I am that you got that car. I saw it pop up about a week before the auction and I was hoping like hell that you would get it. Congrats.
I am really happy for Jr getting this car back in the family. I was fortunate to visit Sr s race shop in Mooresville/ Kannapolis and I am pretty sure I remember seeing this car. There were his two Bush GN cars ( we called them then) a pink race car and this car. Glad all turned out well this was the original car. Hope Jr. enjoys for many years to come.
Awesome story, Dale. Love the heart poured into everything you do. Always been a huge fan of the everything Earnhardt. There will never be anyone like him!!
Such a great story for a sad week for Jr on losing his Mother to cancer. He is just too young to have lost both of his parents. I know there are people out there who are younger that have lost both,but it's still sad for him.
Hope you make a documentary on the restoration or at least show the progress of it on your show!!! I enjoyed watching ur dad race when I was a kid growing up and watching you race!!! I enjoy the radio talk. Only want the best for your family. Any time you want to run a race on the smaller tracks I will enjoy the memory.
Love to hear you got the car and it is what you hoped it to be, the excitement in your voice said it all. I was saddened to hear about your loss, Junior. Continued prayers for you and your family and all of those at Junior Motorsports. P.S. I LOVE the Nirvana shirt. They are still my favorite band.
That's one of the things I loved about Dale; he wasn't pedestrian......AT ALL. He knew what he wanted, and made damn sure it was done his way....and if it wasn't, he'd do it himself. Total blue collar.
I listened to the podcast, but it was great to see the pics. I’m so glad it was authentic! Can’t believe you spent that money without being 100% sure, but it all worked out. You all are in my prayers concerning the loss of Miss Brenda who I know is at peace, but is still missed terribly.
I was at the show in WPB Fla and the sold sticker says $190k but BJ shows it as $209k as the price in details. It is a cool car for sure and I’m glad Jr got it. Glad I took pictures and stuck my head inside too. You can never tell if it’s the real deal or not. Glad this one was!
Love this podcast! Being able to confirm that is the exact vehicle was clearly priceless in Dale's eyes. So happy you found this and kept bidding! So heart warming hearing the story!
"when Dad died I got a pair of his boots"....if that doesn't just say it all about Teresa. I'm happy for you Jr, glad you're collecting this stuff. One of the coolest things about Petty is that he loves to hold on to the family stuff because that's what matters most
So proud you got this car Dale. My heart breaks when you tell the story that all you received of your dads belongings is a pair of books. Its cruel and wicked to treat Dale's children in a cold manner. It will be a great reunion someday when you meet your dad again. She may not answer to you, Kelly and Kerry today however, her day will come when she will be held accountable for her actions when she meets her maker.
I love to hear that you treasure this stuff so much and that your able to come across it and get it. The more I listed to these podcast the more ive come to appreciation for you and the love that have for your dad, wife sister, family and those around you. Not that it means anything coming from me cause I don't know you abuse versa. But these stories are a glimse into your legacy and that of your Father
Jr you don’t worry yourself about spending the money. That’s your daddy’s car and in my opinion is priceless and I don’t blame you for one second on spending the $ to get it. Lord knows I would’ve done the exact same thing. Love you and the Dirty Mo family brother!
Saw this car going around the interwebs for a few years also, and it always stood out as just a cool, unique piece... So awesome to see it back home. 👍
That's a great feel good story Dale. Gotta love old cars. When you showed the pic of the floor beat down, that was cool. My family and I are coming down to Charlotte from Canada in a few weeks. Hope to do the Dale Trail. I was such a fan.
Junior, has you ever thought of opening a museum of the things you have collected over the years. I was six, when I went to my first race and your dad won the race. I have been an Earnhardt fan since that day, I am 47 now. The race was a Bristol. I believe it was Dale first Nascar win.
This is amazing man, Dale Jr you are a great inspiration for me. I'm from Fair Bluff NC I race super latemodel in lake view in Dublin. I'm 23 years old and you inspire me to never give up so maybe one day I can be driving in nascar.
I have to say when you said this was built at Robert Gee's house I know that car. I can remember going by the house on the way to the track and seeing it there every now and then as the door would be open. Happy you were able to get it and have proven it to be the car.
I love the way Dale Jr sees his way around the negativity. When you hear someone say “When my dad died I got a pair of boots” without bashing anyone or disrespecting anyone by name and he just decides he’s going to go about his life putting together his own collection. That’s class.
This is why Dale Jr. is so loved by Nascar fans. Such a genuine well likable guy. Damn near cried when he realized it was the real car.
This still brings me to tears. Motivates me to keep on restoring my Dads Trans Am.
I can say Dale Jr is passionate about keeping the memory of his dad alive
I think it steams from being screwed by satan, i mean step mom. And I dont blame him.
He’s got a lot of wonderful memories, and some not so great memories, like we all do!!!! I’m just very happy to see him happy, with a beautiful family!!!! We all know life goes on after loss, but it’s up to us to either wallow in it, or live the best life we could because of those who have gone before and keep the memories alive for our future generations!!!!! Dale Jr. is certainly living his best life, and I know his Daddy is proud of his accomplishments and his beautiful family!!!! We all want to keep the light burning for our departed loved ones!!!!! I consider it a privilege to try and keep those memories alive!!!!! Dale, you keep doing you!!!!
@@devinaschenbrenner2683 True (he only got a pair of boots from his dad’s estate, a real John Lennon/Julian Lennon sad story) but also he loves keeping NASCAR history alive
This is a great video. I relate with Dale Jr . All I got when my dad passed was two rifles he had mom sold everything else that belonged to dad.
Unbelievable. I never would have dreamed that the man who has everything, Dale Earnhardt Jr, could be so passionate about something from the past.
Thank you for sharing and giving me hope that my son will feel the same way someday.
Astounding to realize Dale Jr's podcasts along with the TV show are the best NASCAR has to offer these days
Love the excitement in Jrs voice talking about this car and getting it. Congrats Jr!
his voice would be soooo great for a movie like CARS
jennifur sun he was in the first cars movie. He played Jr. I believe him and “The King” Richard Petty had lines together.
@@thunderbizcuitj5.018 ok I remember Richard. He does have a great voice for those kinds of things, wonder if he will ever do any more of them
I'm so happy you got your Daddy's car and I can tell you don't take that for granted. I lost my Dad too so I can appreciate what a feeling that must be. Take care man
This car means nothing to me, but hearing the excitement in his voice and the story behind it, brings a tear to my eye.
Of all the videos I've watched of Dale's, this one is my favorite!
To see him this exited and to track down pieces of his father's legacy is just awesome.
Congratulations Jr.
Damn I love Earnhardt Jr. It's. Blessing we all get to see him call half of our races each year. The legacy he carries on is so massive for so many race fans even years after driving. You all have a GREAT future to look forward to
Jr should document the restoration. Upload some highlights from start to finish. Great piece of NASCAR history.
I love hearing Dale Junior’s happiness in his voice. I feel sad he has to buy his Dad’s things. He deserves it!
To see him light up like a kid on Christmas morning when he was able to confirm the rivet hole placement makes me beyond happy for him, too. And the buying back of objects his dad had puts a knot in my stomach. Reminds me of Julian Lennon, having to buy his dad John Lennon's items because the stepmother let the second son have his pick and sold what was left. I don't want to run down Dale Sr's 3rd/last wife, or say her name, but man what a piece of work she was, and continues to be. She needs to watch out, karma can be just around the corner.
JH his dad would have sold it to buy his next one + he's a million air who could easily buy all the cars he wanted
@@shannon3n8 At least Julian got some time in the 70s when John was separated from Yoko to really know his dad without his stepmom making it rough
Jr was almost in tears going to tell his wife. I am almost in tears just listening to him tell the story.
I sure did pray for you and your family after your dad died. It is stories like this that you share(that you could keep to yourself) that convince me that prayers sometimes are answered.
Thanks Jr. You created your own legacy that continues to grow.
God Bless
Grew up a Gordon fan, but the last 10 years or so I have really grown to like Jr. Hes a real humble down to earth country boy and that's something nascar really lacks lately
Fantastic story!!! Even fans who weren't alive during your Dads run will enjoy seeing the car.
The beauty of watching a video like this is he’s so genuine. There’s no way to fake that kind of enthusiasm and excitement that was evident in the video. Also shows how influential his dad was on his life. I know his life was difficult and his dad was absentee a lot when he was really young but you can tell that the years leading up to Dale Senior‘s death he and Junior became very close. And I know these are the lasting memories.
This story about that car is A PRECIOUS PRICELESS TREASURED BLESSING AND HAS SPECIAL MEMORIES THAT ARE BLESSINGS FOR A LIFETIME 💞🤗💞🙏🙏🏁🏆🏁🙏🙏 I'M SO HAPPY FOR YOU DALE AND PROUD OF THE AWESOME PERSON YOU'VE BECOME AND THAT YOU ARE PRESERVING HISTORY ESPECIALLY HISTORY MADE BY YOUR PRECIOUS DAD🙏🙏🙏 AND YOU'RE RIGHT,YOU CAN'T PUT A PRICE ON THIS OR ANYTHING ASSOCIATED WITH YOUR PRECIOUS DAD🙏🙏 IT'S ALL INVALUABLE AND WORTH MORE THAN ALL THE RICHES, MONEY,GOLD, SILVER AND OTHER PRICELESS GEMSTONES IN THE UNIVERSE NOT JUST TO YOU BUT US TRUE INTIMIDATOR FANS AND EARNHARDT FANS🏁🏆🏁 CONGRATULATIONS ON ACQUIRING THIS PRECIOUS JEWEL🏁🏆🏁 KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK AND BRINGING NASCAR BACK TO NORTH WILKSBORO, NASHVILLE FAIRGROUNDS AND POSSIBLY ROCKINGHAM AND MAYBE SOME OTHERS TOO. LOVE YOUR ENTHUSIASM AND JOY ESPECIALLY WHEN YOU ARE SUCCESSFUL IN YOUR ACCOMPLISHMENTS🙏🙏💞🤗💞🏁🏆🏁🙏🙏🙏😂
My favorite Dale Sr. Die-cast… I love that you own this car!!!
Great story. I’m pretty sure Dale Junior’s voice goes up an octave when he talks about it. I would be excited too.
How could you not love Dale Jr
Man I had no idea what a great story teller you are Jr.
You had my wife Amy Lynn and I on the edge of our seats....hoping so bad that it was “THE CAR"
Wow that's a great story Man so happy for you man 👊 those pictures of you in the car was so nice too. Your Daddy looked so happy in the picture of Him holding the trophy in front of the car.
Great job guy's.
Going to be hard to beat that story.
That’s friggin beautiful. Could you imagine the mental torment of never REALLY knowing for sure? Taking it around, showing it at events, but in the back of your head... just nagging. Awesome.
So happy for this man. He is my hero and deserves this jewel. God Bless the Earnhardt family. And Rest in peace Dale Jr's mother.
AMEN!!!!! Beautiful lady!!!!!
Admittedly I was never a Dale Earnhardt fan, I did respect who he was and what he did for the sport and the fact he was a racers racer. When Jr. entered the scene I never really pulled for him on Sunday either, he had no shortage of fans without me, so no loss there. However, after running a few races and practice sessions and chatting with Jr. on iRacing I began to realize how real/normal of a person he was.. when people weren't fighting for an autograph or a chance to shake his hand etc. I began to really respect who he was and what he had to deal with living in that shadow and how even he had to work to get close to his father. I must say watching these shows really puts on display how human and down to earth he really is. I think that's how fans connect with racers and perhaps a part of what's missing in many of the existing drivers. It makes me happy to see him this excited to get a piece of his father's past, I feel like that's something any normal human can relate to. Please keep this up and the behind the scenes photos etc. It's very interesting to see and something fans of the sport in general enjoy seeing, especially those of us who remember it before it grew so big.
I have an autographed checkered flag I had your dad sign from the last time he went to Raceway Park, in Shakopee, Minnesota in about 1987. Also have a bunch of Earnhardt t-shirts that are still brand new, that are pre-2001, plus a race clock...lol
That's awesome. That flag should be framed up and hanging on the wall. Cheers
Love your passion and excitement to keep the memory of your dad alive, he'd be very proud of you.
Such a special moment for Dale Jr. His love of his Dad is coming out with each word he spoke! Congrats Jr. You are the best!
Thank you guys for retroactively putting the photographs in here. Absolutely badass!
best part is at the end he says he wants to take it to the track and show it off and let people look at it and enjoy it. that right there is what its about not putting something in a museum or the back corner of a storage barn
Got me in the feels seeing him get this excited over something that belonged to his dad. I had to go dumpster diving to get Harley Davidson & Dale Earnhardt t-shirts that belonged to my dad because when he passed, his daughters pilfered everything of value and what wasn’t of value to them was thrown in the dumpster less than 48 hours after his passing. I had collectable die-casts belonging to me & a couple of rifles that were given to me by him & his best friend that I trusted him to keep in his possession because I was couch surfing in my younger years. Everything disappeared so once in a while my mom will come across photos from when my dad went to Charlotte & Dallas for Winston cup races and she will pass those on to me but sadly, I’ll never track down those guns or anything else that I knew meant something to him that I can hold on to.
I did the graphics on this car through out the years . I also have pictures of it in the Pontiac configuration. Glad to see it make its way home. Gene took care of that car and won a lot of races in that car! This makes me smile.
I was watching the auction and saw Rick bidding on this car and I just knew it was going to Jr so very cool
just found the video of it
Link to the video?
@James Williams I remember the Sunday that Ricky and the other members of HMS were killed in that plane crash. I was at the hospital visiting my newborn nephew, who was born on October 22. He and my sister were going home. I happened to see the news on the TV in the hospital room. Just sad.
This made me tear up, Dale! I lost my Momma 28 years ago when I was just 17. Most of the things that belonged to her have been lost because my Dad threw it away and some was stolen. I know I would be the same way if I found something that I could confirm belonged to her! I miss her so much!
I was really touched throughout this video, I lost my dad in 2003 and you can just tell how high you held your dad was the same way I looked at mine, he was my hero. God bless you Dale.
Dale, what you're doing with this video podcast series is providing closure and relief to those of us so hurt by your loss.. it was our loss too. I hope to meet someday to just say thanks. Maybe you can say a few words to my son about dads. Mine is pretty special too.
We lived in Kannapolis in the late 50's to '61 and ate at the Midway What-a-Burger! My brother now lives on HHI but we'll go back for another burger when he visits me in Lake Wylie, SC!! Love this story - how incredible to confirm it's authenticity!!!
There are few famous people I'd care to hang out with for a day, and Junior is one of those few. Humble, down to earth dude who I think understands and fully appreciates what life has afforded him.
Not really sure how i got into listening to the Dale Jr Download, but it's just amazing & hearing from some legends like DW, dave Marcis, chad knaus and Jimmie Johnson & so on
Good for you brother. I'm excited for you to have the things that mean the most to you regarding your Dad. Our Dads are heroes to us and you deserve more than a pair of boots. Enjoy your retirement from NASCAR. And if you remember as a kid playing with Will Linds son, Jake, at the racetrack, he is my cousin.
Congrats Jr. That IS priceless and I can't think of anyone else who should have it but you. I am also very close with my father, I can't imagine how great it must feel to have that car! Best wishes man! DMP forever
To go back and watch this again after seeing that car on the racetrack yesterday is even more special.
A pair of boots was that was left to you to remember your daddy your hero our hero. He was bigger than life. What a wonderful blessing to you and all those close to you to know the importance of What made memories and to seeing the fire and passion you have now collecting is awesome thank you for the glimpse of a way of paying tribute to The Man our hero.
~BRad
Dale jr. I can tell by the tone of your voice in the look on your face how much this meant to you. Have fun with whatever restorations you do. we will be watching congratulations
Dale Sr. was such a giving person. I remember hearing one time this pregnant lady came to an autograph session he was having during the Christmas season. Her and her husband was struggling to make it. He gave her the leather jacket he was wearing, and autographed it, of course.
That car is just gorgeous. Miss that style. Bring it back
Having been a huge fan of your dad, the fact that you found this car (which I remember well) and you now have it in your possession is absolutely fantastic!
I kinda figured it was the real car when Jr. talked about the driveshaft loop and hammered floor pan. When people try to fake things, they generally don't have the minor details like that. The pic of the rivet holes for the radio just put it over the top. I'm a diehard Dale Sr fan to this day and if I had the chance to pick one of his cars to be my own, it would be the one from his last win at 'Dega in 2000. All of Seniors wins were great, Daytona in 1998 was AWESOME, but, coming from 17th to win the Winston Million in 4 laps was flat out UNBELIEVABLE even for Sr! Thank you Kenny Wallace for your help! Dale Sr. was both Superman and Everyman to his fans.
His dad was a legend
What a wonderful piece of Nascar history. I am glad Dale Jr has this car.
So I am a newcomer to the show. I was a huge fan through the glory days of DEI and was at all of the Talladega races when Jr. dominated. I just kind of drifted away over the past few years and have not watched a race since Jr. retired. However I have enjoyed finding these videos on UA-cam and Facebook. My wife jokes that she is going to have to put new in "Dale detox." Love the old stories and this car is just exactly what I mean. Jr. is so excited to find those rivet holes. Really cool.
If these podcasts were full on UA-cam that would be so awesome. You guys do such a good job
Best channel ever. Can’t get enough
That goes to show no matter how far a person goes in life you always go back to the times your growing up this is an awsome story
as someone who is also VERY sentimental about "things" im so damn glad you're vacuuming up memorabilia. someone needs to.
Surely miss Dale Sr. ! You're a good son Dale Jr.
Dude, I can't begin to tell you how glad I am that you got that car. I saw it pop up about a week before the auction and I was hoping like hell that you would get it. Congrats.
That is super cool. Dale Earnhardt SR was the best driver of all time IMO.
a race car with that history, and still exist , is amazing I'm glad jr. has it .
I am really happy for Jr getting this car back in the family. I was fortunate to visit Sr s race shop in Mooresville/ Kannapolis and I am pretty sure I remember seeing this car. There were his two Bush GN cars ( we called them then) a pink race car and this car. Glad all turned out well this was the original car. Hope Jr. enjoys for many years to come.
Dale should run this scheme at darlington in September
Teresa The Devil wouldn't let it happen.
You know it’d be cool though
It was interesting how he mentioned he only got a pair of boots when Sr passed... Teresa... 😡
She should have gave him his part of DEI
@@taylorbatey7987 If Jr got his part, he would've got 60% of the company meaning he would've had control of the company but Teresa wasn't budging.
Awesome story, Dale. Love the heart poured into everything you do. Always been a huge fan of the everything Earnhardt. There will never be anyone like him!!
So happy Dale got his dad's car that has so much sentimental value for him.
That is awesome you got his car! So sorry to hear about your mom. My condolences to you and your family
That’s so damn cool it’s not even fair. So happy he ended up with that ride.
Loved this one. Hell I love all of ‘em but really enjoyed this one.
Such a great story for a sad week for Jr on losing his Mother to cancer. He is just too young to have lost both of his parents. I know there are people out there who are younger that have lost both,but it's still sad for him.
sadly i know the feeling. lost my dad and mom both to cancer
Hope you make a documentary on the restoration or at least show the progress of it on your show!!! I enjoyed watching ur dad race when I was a kid growing up and watching you race!!! I enjoy the radio talk. Only want the best for your family. Any time you want to run a race on the smaller tracks I will enjoy the memory.
Love to hear you got the car and it is what you hoped it to be, the excitement in your voice said it all.
I was saddened to hear about your loss, Junior. Continued prayers for you and your family and all of those at Junior Motorsports.
P.S. I LOVE the Nirvana shirt. They are still my favorite band.
Love you Dale. Always going to be a fan no matter what you do
I'm so happy for you Jr. We all miss him too!!
That's one of the things I loved about Dale; he wasn't pedestrian......AT ALL. He knew what he wanted, and made damn sure it was done his way....and if it wasn't, he'd do it himself. Total blue collar.
I listened to the podcast, but it was great to see the pics. I’m so glad it was authentic! Can’t believe you spent that money without being 100% sure, but it all worked out. You all are in my prayers concerning the loss of Miss Brenda who I know is at peace, but is still missed terribly.
So happy for you Dale Jr.! Racing is or has never been the same since your Dad’s been gone. Wish you all the best!
I love this so much. So happy for Dale to have this. 🏁🏁
I was at the show in WPB Fla and the sold sticker says $190k but BJ shows it as $209k as the price in details. It is a cool car for sure and I’m glad Jr got it. Glad I took pictures and stuck my head inside too. You can never tell if it’s the real deal or not. Glad this one was!
The 209K figure is the bid price + buyer's premium.
This is such a cool story dale... so happy you got it.. I know it’ll be in the family forever now
Thats the coolest story ive ever heard anyone tell. Congrats Jr on finding out it is the real deal!
Love this podcast! Being able to confirm that is the exact vehicle was clearly priceless in Dale's eyes. So happy you found this and kept bidding! So heart warming hearing the story!
"when Dad died I got a pair of his boots"....if that doesn't just say it all about Teresa. I'm happy for you Jr, glad you're collecting this stuff. One of the coolest things about Petty is that he loves to hold on to the family stuff because that's what matters most
These stories and episodes are the best, so glad you are sharing them with us.
I tracked down, located and was able to buy an old Peterbilt truck that my dad drove when I was a kid. It’s a great feeling.
So proud you got this car Dale. My heart breaks when you tell the story that all you received of your dads belongings is a pair of books. Its cruel and wicked to treat Dale's children in a cold manner. It will be a great reunion someday when you meet your dad again. She may not answer to you, Kelly and Kerry today however, her day will come when she will be held accountable for her actions when she meets her maker.
I like these videos better than today's races
This is so awesome!! So happy for you Jr!
Love it! Love you honoring your dad.
How cool is that? Congratulations on getting a piece of your family history!
I love to hear that you treasure this stuff so much and that your able to come across it and get it. The more I listed to these podcast the more ive come to appreciation for you and the love that have for your dad, wife sister, family and those around you. Not that it means anything coming from me cause I don't know you abuse versa. But these stories are a glimse into your legacy and that of your Father
My favorite of all his cars! Now hearing your excitement is even better and hearing how involved you were with this car!
Jr you don’t worry yourself about spending the money. That’s your daddy’s car and in my opinion is priceless and I don’t blame you for one second on spending the $ to get it. Lord knows I would’ve done the exact same thing. Love you and the Dirty Mo family brother!
Saw this car going around the interwebs for a few years also, and it always stood out as just a cool, unique piece... So awesome to see it back home. 👍
That's a great feel good story Dale. Gotta love old cars. When you showed the pic of the floor beat down, that was cool. My family and I are coming down to Charlotte from Canada in a few weeks. Hope to do the Dale Trail. I was such a fan.
Now I'm IN TEARS Too...... Love You and you're Dad Jr........ How COOL is this....!
That’s so cool. I could see the excitement in Dale He’s face and hear it in his voice. Very special.
Junior, has you ever thought of opening a museum of the things you have collected over the years. I was six, when I went to my first race and your dad won the race. I have been an Earnhardt fan since that day, I am 47 now. The race was a Bristol. I believe it was Dale first Nascar win.
Best podcast yet, congratulations on getting the car back into the family.
So happy for you. Brought tears to my eyes
This is amazing man, Dale Jr you are a great inspiration for me. I'm from Fair Bluff NC I race super latemodel in lake view in Dublin. I'm 23 years old and you inspire me to never give up so maybe one day I can be driving in nascar.
I have to say when you said this was built at Robert Gee's house I know that car. I can remember going by the house on the way to the track and seeing it there every now and then as the door would be open. Happy you were able to get it and have proven it to be the car.