Bubba is one of many. In Jeff Gordons first season in the Busch series, My friend had a good car and engine. We came to a race with little money and 3 sets of tires for a 250 lap race weekend. Jeff won the race and we finished 10th. No sponsors, we celebrated that finish. Just a bunch of guys with a dream. That was the last big race for us.
Had the opportunity to see Bubba win the Slinger Nationals. He is the modern day Dick Trickle. Badass driver, and one of the guys you just want to spend time with. Thank you JR for putting Bubba in the car.
It's impossible to find someone in the industry that does more for the sport than Dale junior. This was a great opportunity for Bubba and I look forward to what the future holds.
Could conceivabley be the best interview Junior has ever done. I like that he (Junior) allows guests to speak and does not interrupt them, as so many interviewers do. Bubba is obviously the real deal, grassroots, serious, compassionate about his sport, but old enough now to be sensible and know what is going on. He certainly deserves a shot into the top tiers of NASCAR, but if he doesn't make it, he is still one of the best who ever strapped into a seat.
That Dude will bring spectaculars and fans , put Bubba in the seat again , I would actually watch a infinity race when he comes back , great show Man 🏁🏁🏁 keep us posted if he gets another chance, 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
I remember being a kid and going to senioa for a latemodel show, here comes bubba in his latemodel, driving from his shop to the track with two spare tires on the decklid, ready to race
What an awesome humble dude. Couldn’t agree more with his “pretty boy” reference. Dale your best shows are with the Non PB guys. Keep up the great work
Great stuff! I've watched Bubba many times at Five Flags Speedway. I hope he gets more opportunities. Kudos to Jr. motorsports and REEM for making it happen.
Bubba is a really relatable driver. If he gets a ride I will be cheering for him. Maybe he needs a David Pierson like race schedule to maximize his personal life and focus on races he will excel in.
Excellent show! It’s great to see a real grass roots racer get an opportunity! Thanks Jr. and to all involved! I really hope Bubba gets another shot. Hopefully he can get that elusive Snowball Derby win this year!
Awesome show Bubba, I remember that headache you cost us at the track that day with the party fire. Good times. Bubba is what racing is and needs to be at his highest levels. Rheem and Dale Jr, thanks for putting him in the car and I’m pulling for him to be back in the car soon.
The best reaction from Dale, what a great thing you did Jr. ! I love seeing you give one of us guys that bust our ass to just get to the track. I admit it I cried my eyes out! Fantastic just outstanding! All love, thankyou!
1:26:01 Holy moly. Dale hasn’t peaked yet, and with all the fantastic interviews and efforts he’s done with top personalities in the industry, he pulled off this interview with a guy I’ve never heard of before like he was interviewing the first man on the moon. This was incredibly entertaining while looking like it was effortless.
"I was big time and I've done qualified last". 😂 Best quote ever. Way to go, Bubba. You did a fine job. I always liked the old DJD's from the 60's thru the "80's stuff, but this one is the best. Thank God for the ability to keep up with racing thru streaming. I've even got addicted to the Lucas Dirt Supers again. Cars Tour, I watch all the Snowball Derby's. Asphalt Super Late Model is my favorite. I miss the Slim Jim series the most.
Bob Senneker and Mike Eddy, ASA legends! I Went to many races in the early 80's as a kid, met Bob and got my picture taken with him at Milwaukee! Great interview JR!
Listened to the whole episode..this guy would put fans in the stands. Would be super cool to see him get a full time busch ride, hopefully in a JRM car.
Just watched the first 15 mins of the interview and Bubba nailed it. You want to bring back the "fans", the real fans, you've got to start getting the exposure at the grass roots level. Here in Pensacola, we feel like we connect to NASCAR drivers when we've seen them race at Five Flags Speedway. This tradition goes all the way back to Red Farmer and the Alabama Gang. NASCAR is trying to get fans who will never really understand the science, strategy, and luck behind racing, so they don't really appreciate stock car racing... You can see Dale Jr.'s commitment to, not necessarily NASCAR, but traditional NASCAR, which is what made NASCAR in the first place. What ever happened to make NASCAR try to get "other" fans? Nothing...
Pensacola in the house. I got the wheel man of the 97F to autograph my shirt one year at the Snowball. We might be old, but we lived thru the greatest era in short track racing.
We went to the richmond xfinity race. Bubba kicked ass. I hope he gets more opportunities with jr motorsports. If they let him get away someone will snag him.
Professional racing is a business. If dale junior runs it as a charity he undermines his own assets. I'm thankful that bubba received this opportunity and it seems obvious that there is more to come.
Why do I feel like they are already working on something for him? In all honesty, I didn't know anything about him before this interview and now, I am hooked. He's a PR dream and a good driver. Jr. Is a smart business man and Kelley is a genius....they have to be working something behind the scenes. Go Bubba. I'm a fan now.
Bubba I went to your track as a kid!!!!! That's so fricking cool I had no idea until you said Senioa! I was in Newnan but we came down to see the world of outlaws there one year.
I enjoyed listening to TJ telling Bubba to stay down on the paint and out of 4 point to the blue good job Bubba hope to see you at Richmond this summer
I would love to see Bubba full time. Nascar needs more guys like him. I truly enjoyed seeing him race on Saturday and I enjoyed his attitude and humility in this podcast. He would be an awesome addition to Nascar.
Look at stage racing like you would a short track Saturday night. Heat races, b main, a main. First segment is heat races. Second segment is b main. And the last part is the a main. Then it seems more palatable
Love this week’s guest and his hard work ethic. NASCAR needs to have THE CHASE at a local track each year on a revolving basis, so that each year that track can take the 1 million plus dollars that it cost to pave the L.A. Coliseum, and put it into that local track’s infrastructure instead. Can you imagine the positive connection pipeline that this would form between short tracks, race fans, and NASCAR?! NASCAR are you listening?
Everything Bubba said is spot on about Nascar. I've said this for the past 15 years. They have alienated their core fans! Getting Bubba in full time ride would be a good start I'm already a fan! They need to go back to the drawing board on the cup cars they are as bad of a show as the COT was.
I live in the Pensacola area and have seen Bubba race at 5 Flags Speedway. Never knew much about him other than he is a great driver. Enjoyed this episode immensely. Great to get a glimpse of the man behind the helmet. Definitely made me an even bigger fan of Bubba.
Paul Connel and Hal Price Mach 1 Motorsports Lawrenceville Ga brought local sponsors in to local talent at that time. Bubba was and still is a promising talent.
Didn't Jr run against Bubba when at the rebirth of North Wilkesboro!! Pretty sure! He seems a perfect fit for JRM! Best of luck with JRM in the Xfinity series!
Every time pollard races at 5 flags im there cheering for him. Watch back the srx race in pensacola. Bubba schooled them boys but came in 2nd due to a cut tire
Bubba Pollard I think is one of the more relatable drivers in recent times. Don’t think it’s a coincidence drivers like Ross Chastain and even Josh Berry has a following.
That’s the kind of guy NASCAR needs. Who knows how good he could be if given a chance. Better than a lot of Prima Dona’s they put in a car these days. Everyman.
Someone is gonna see that this is the type of guy the fans want to see. Sponsors need to give guys like this a ride, or NASCAR will continue it's loss of fans.
With all respect to Jr. There are a lot more factors in peak performance. Bubba hasn't had 20 years of wear and tear of a full time Cup competitor on him, and yes, he's a dad... but he has the hunger more than a typical 37 year old driver.
Great one. Pollards M O is of the type that made me a fan at age 5 (now in my 50s). Characters & hustlers to the beat of their own drum. Doing whatever it takes to make it. Self made. Not the capped teeth, 20 something, groomed walking advertisement, billboard, PR/marketing tool that is the requirement for the masses today.😠🤣
What an awesome guy Bubba Pollard is! This was an excellent conversation.
A good old boy ! Old school racer. If NASCAR would let JR take over he would bring it back to the glory days.
Bubba is one of many. In Jeff Gordons first season in the Busch series, My friend had a good car and engine. We came to a race with little money and 3 sets of tires for a 250 lap race weekend. Jeff won the race and we finished 10th. No sponsors, we celebrated that finish. Just a bunch of guys with a dream. That was the last big race for us.
Had the opportunity to see Bubba win the Slinger Nationals. He is the modern day Dick Trickle. Badass driver, and one of the guys you just want to spend time with. Thank you JR for putting Bubba in the car.
I was at that race. He is one of the best.
Bubba needs a full time ride. He won’t disappoint. Thank you dale jr for giving him an opportunity.
It's impossible to find someone in the industry that does more for the sport than Dale junior. This was a great opportunity for Bubba and I look forward to what the future holds.
Could conceivabley be the best interview Junior has ever done. I like that he (Junior) allows guests to speak and does not interrupt them, as so many interviewers do. Bubba is obviously the real deal, grassroots, serious, compassionate about his sport, but old enough now to be sensible and know what is going on. He certainly deserves a shot into the top tiers of NASCAR, but if he doesn't make it, he is still one of the best who ever strapped into a seat.
Best down to earth interview on the internet right now!
Couldn't have a better driver on here, Thx JR.
That Dude will bring spectaculars and fans , put Bubba in the seat again , I would actually watch a infinity race when he comes back , great show Man 🏁🏁🏁 keep us posted if he gets another chance, 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
We drove from Pennsylvania to richmond sat to see bubba race the 88.
It's amazing and he didnt disappoint
a new fan and i'm only 30 minutes in
isn't it nice to see a guy that is a construction worker in the car and not a sissy, beta male with daddy's money
Damn Dale, you are such a wonderful person!
I'm not 5 minutes into watching this but I love it my favorite episode
1st Xfinity race I have watched in YEARS!! Bring Bubba back, please.
I grew up at Senoia Raceway & we raced against his dad! Great to see Bubba get his shot and perform well! Hope to see him in the car again soon!
I remember being a kid and going to senioa for a latemodel show, here comes bubba in his latemodel, driving from his shop to the track with two spare tires on the decklid, ready to race
Now that would be a cool thing to see.
What an awesome humble dude. Couldn’t agree more with his “pretty boy” reference. Dale your best shows are with the Non PB guys. Keep up the great work
I love this guy. I am now a fan
Same
i love this interview, i raced at Senoia in the 70's on dirt. ❤
Great stuff! I've watched Bubba many times at Five Flags Speedway. I hope he gets more opportunities. Kudos to Jr. motorsports and REEM for making it happen.
This Bubba is cooler than the other one 😂
I met Bubba at the Snowball Derby a few years ago. He's a really nice guy.
Hell yeah Bubba
He drove his ass off! Finished 6th first time out from last place! That's talent
Bubba is a really relatable driver. If he gets a ride I will be cheering for him. Maybe he needs a David Pierson like race schedule to maximize his personal life and focus on races he will excel in.
What a great interview! Need to interview more short track racers
Excellent show! It’s great to see a real grass roots racer get an opportunity! Thanks Jr. and to all involved! I really hope Bubba gets another shot. Hopefully he can get that elusive Snowball Derby win this year!
I really hope he does to. Came up short too many times already.
Awesome show Bubba, I remember that headache you cost us at the track that day with the party fire. Good times. Bubba is what racing is and needs to be at his highest levels. Rheem and Dale Jr, thanks for putting him in the car and I’m pulling for him to be back in the car soon.
I'm glad this guy got a shot... one of my favorite episodes ...
Same
JR you are the best give racer's a shot Bubba proved he can do it hope he get's another shot he deserves it awesome job Bubba
One of the best interviews in this entire series.
Thanks JR, that is so Cool to get to know Bubba. Always heard of him, and knew of his driving skills, but this let me know the Man! Very Enjoyable!!!
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The best reaction from Dale, what a great thing you did Jr. ! I love seeing you give one of us guys that bust our ass to just get to the track. I admit it I cried my eyes out! Fantastic just outstanding! All love, thankyou!
This is the best content I have ever seen great job Dale helping a real guy this hard working down to earth family man I will be a fan for life
We live in Brooks. It took us 5 minutes to get to Senoia short track. Bubba has paid his dues
It's great to see an individual who has such a positive impact in this world. Keep doing your thing, its a game changer for many people.
Bubba is a good wheel man and good dude
1:26:01
Holy moly.
Dale hasn’t peaked yet, and with all the fantastic interviews and efforts he’s done with top personalities in the industry, he pulled off this interview with a guy I’ve never heard of before like he was interviewing the first man on the moon.
This was incredibly entertaining while looking like it was effortless.
"I was big time and I've done qualified last". 😂 Best quote ever. Way to go, Bubba. You did a fine job. I always liked the old DJD's from the 60's thru the "80's stuff, but this one is the best. Thank God for the ability to keep up with racing thru streaming. I've even got addicted to the Lucas Dirt Supers again. Cars Tour, I watch all the Snowball Derby's. Asphalt Super Late Model is my favorite. I miss the Slim Jim series the most.
I sure hope Bubba gets more opportunities
Good for him! Great podcast. JR keeping nascar floating! Love Senoia too!!
Jr could literally revive NASCAR if they would let him
Thank you Dale,and Bubba, great race…
Bob Senneker and Mike Eddy, ASA legends! I Went to many races in the early 80's as a kid, met Bob and got my picture taken with him at Milwaukee! Great interview JR!
Bubba is awesome man always liked him
Listened to the whole episode..this guy would put fans in the stands. Would be super cool to see him get a full time busch ride, hopefully in a JRM car.
Jr. Bubba is a cool dude! Hope he has another chance to race for you all! He maybe in the winner's circle next time!
I got the Bubba Pollard diecast coming to my collection soon and wish Bubba can run a few more Xfinity races if I he can
Just watched the first 15 mins of the interview and Bubba nailed it. You want to bring back the "fans", the real fans, you've got to start getting the exposure at the grass roots level. Here in Pensacola, we feel like we connect to NASCAR drivers when we've seen them race at Five Flags Speedway. This tradition goes all the way back to Red Farmer and the Alabama Gang. NASCAR is trying to get fans who will never really understand the science, strategy, and luck behind racing, so they don't really appreciate stock car racing... You can see Dale Jr.'s commitment to, not necessarily NASCAR, but traditional NASCAR, which is what made NASCAR in the first place. What ever happened to make NASCAR try to get "other" fans? Nothing...
Pensacola in the house. I got the wheel man of the 97F to autograph my shirt
one year at the Snowball. We might be old, but we lived thru the greatest era in short track racing.
I love this guy I’m a fan of Bubba
We went to the richmond xfinity race. Bubba kicked ass. I hope he gets more opportunities with jr motorsports. If they let him get away someone will snag him.
JR saying he couldn't afford by himself to put Bubba in the 88 made me laugh! Great episode!
Professional racing is a business. If dale junior runs it as a charity he undermines his own assets. I'm thankful that bubba received this opportunity and it seems obvious that there is more to come.
We raced against Bubba and I remember when he drove for Ronnie and I always said he learned a lot about car set up
Wow, that was definitely a job interview and did anyone else catch the jab at the end about his Martinsville run in the car tour
Great job Bubba, well deserved!
What a great episode. I’ve been a big bubba fan for a while. I saw 1:43 at the start but it just flew by. Great job jr.
All I can say is "Thank you Dale Jr" I never heard of Bubba before but hope to see him have another opportunity and will be watching if it happens.
Why do I feel like they are already working on something for him? In all honesty, I didn't know anything about him before this interview and now, I am hooked. He's a PR dream and a good driver. Jr. Is a smart business man and Kelley is a genius....they have to be working something behind the scenes. Go Bubba. I'm a fan now.
Bubba is awesome and JR. Your awesome for everything you do. What a great story and race . He's earned chance !
Bubba I went to your track as a kid!!!!! That's so fricking cool I had no idea until you said Senioa! I was in Newnan but we came down to see the world of outlaws there one year.
That’s the reality of racing. I enjoyed that show. Making a living in racing is a hard dream. A true honest story. Thanks.
Bubba needs a full time ride with Jr
I enjoyed listening to TJ telling Bubba to stay down on the paint and out of 4 point to the blue good job Bubba hope to see you at Richmond this summer
Awesome guy !
Great interview, definitely a fan. Praying he gets JR Motorsports ride and sponsor . I would start watching again.
I would love to see Bubba full time. Nascar needs more guys like him. I truly enjoyed seeing him race on Saturday and I enjoyed his attitude and humility in this podcast. He would be an awesome addition to Nascar.
Same here!
I would like to see JR give him a full time driving job, if all NASCAR drivers were as humble as he is The fans would be back and ratings would be up.
Gotta get rid of the stages too. The races should play out naturally, so what if they run 400 laps green it's racing
Yeah you would never hear a guy from the Cup series sit there and just speak honestly like that saying I like these people I don’t like those people.
Look at stage racing like you would a short track Saturday night. Heat races, b main, a main. First segment is heat races. Second segment is b main. And the last part is the a main. Then it seems more palatable
Absolutely
To be fair he did say he doesn't want to do it full time
It's so cool to see someone able to live a normal life during the week and be a superstar on the weekend. Bubba epitomizes local short track racing.
Such a great interview get him a ride one of my new favorite drivers
Excellent!
Would love to see more Bubba Pollard. Great episode.
HELLYEAH BUBBA!! GREAT JOB!!
One thing is for sure, Bubba knows how to pass.
Maybe his dad making his start last was the best thing ever.
23rd to 6th is impressive.
Love this week’s guest and his hard work ethic. NASCAR needs to have THE CHASE at a local track each year on a revolving basis, so that each year that track can take the 1 million plus dollars that it cost to pave the L.A. Coliseum, and put it into that local track’s infrastructure instead. Can you imagine the positive connection pipeline that this would form between short tracks, race fans, and NASCAR?! NASCAR are you listening?
Man I love this guy. My people. Racing is just fkn awesome
What a class act
Everything Bubba said is spot on about Nascar. I've said this for the past 15 years. They have alienated their core fans! Getting Bubba in full time ride would be a good start I'm already a fan!
They need to go back to the drawing board on the cup cars they are as bad of a show as the COT was.
I’m glad he’s finally getting his recognition ! Seems well deserved !!!
Bubba Pollard is such a humble guy and I love his story! I have watched him race quite a few super late model races , he deserves a shot! #26
Awesome interview
I live in the Pensacola area and have seen Bubba race at 5 Flags Speedway. Never knew much about him other than he is a great driver. Enjoyed this episode immensely. Great to get a glimpse of the man behind the helmet. Definitely made me an even bigger fan of Bubba.
No doubt. I'm native Pensacola in the house & feel the same way.
I really thought he was going to take the 2023 Snowball. :(
One cool dude without a doubt.
What we gotta do to get Bubba a few more chances in that 88? Drop the merch. Dudes just the Wikipedia definition of Blue Collar. And we need it.
Paul Connel and Hal Price Mach 1 Motorsports Lawrenceville Ga brought local sponsors in to local talent at that time. Bubba was and still is a promising talent.
Give him a ride, super humble❤️
Didn't Jr run against Bubba when at the rebirth of North Wilkesboro!! Pretty sure!
He seems a perfect fit for JRM!
Best of luck with JRM in the Xfinity series!
Please bring the Stickered Up Podcast to Dirty Mo media! The official CARS Tour podcast!!
I have watched bubba at five flags for a long time. I would love to see him in more xfinity races.
I really knew nothing of him, but I now am rooting for him.
Every time pollard races at 5 flags im there cheering for him. Watch back the srx race in pensacola. Bubba schooled them boys but came in 2nd due to a cut tire
Man I hope Bubba gets a long term deal.
Find 4 or 5 guys like this and the grandstands would fill back up. Fans just want to identify with the drivers again.
100 percent right
Bubba Pollard I think is one of the more relatable drivers in recent times. Don’t think it’s a coincidence drivers like Ross Chastain and even Josh Berry has a following.
I'm dead with the BIRD-DOGS 🤣🤣🤣
We need a GOFUNDME set up to get him started!!!! A true racer sponsored by the fans!!!!! It would be historical!!!
Let's do it! Set it up...I'll pony up.
That would be amazing! We the people vs. the fat cats. Can you imagine how mad Mr. H would be when Bubba was kicking his drivers' @$$es?
That’s the kind of guy NASCAR needs. Who knows how good he could be if given a chance. Better than a lot of Prima Dona’s they put in a car these days. Everyman.
Great show today. It's great to see you giving these grassroots guys a chance.
Great interview bubba pollard seems like a cool guy would love to see him run full time
Please get Bubba back in the #88. Blue collar wheelman that NASCAR needs
Someone is gonna see that this is the type of guy the fans want to see. Sponsors need to give guys like this a ride, or NASCAR will continue it's loss of fans.
With all respect to Jr. There are a lot more factors in peak performance. Bubba hasn't had 20 years of wear and tear of a full time Cup competitor on him, and yes, he's a dad... but he has the hunger more than a typical 37 year old driver.
Great one. Pollards M O is of the type that made me a fan at age 5 (now in my 50s). Characters & hustlers to the beat of their own drum. Doing whatever it takes to make it. Self made. Not the capped teeth, 20 something, groomed walking advertisement, billboard, PR/marketing tool that is the requirement for the masses today.😠🤣