Want to see who n.v the greatest was, research how many times Dale Earnhardt won the championship and how times he finished in the top 5 for the championship, most of the time, he finished 2nd as well...theres alot to be said for that
My Daddy was a big Bobby Allison fan and my brother to. The year in 1976 at Atlanta motor speedway, my Daddy brought himself a Matador Allison cap for him and my brother, and brought me a Wood Brothers David Pearson cap, I became a big fan of Pearson because he talked just like my MaMa and later in life because of his Friendliness, sportsmanship, and he could flat out drive a stock car.... Smoking a Winston just like a Sunday drive...
In about 1994 95 or so my brother and I were in Charlotte Airport waiting to board, sitting in a little eatery, look up and see David and some friends walking by, I said Bobby (my brother) that's DP , you sure he said, yeah its him I said. He went to the baggage claim and was standing alone just waiting on a late Bag so I casually approached him a little nervous but just stuck my hand out and said hello David just wanted to say hello, he shook my hand and was fairly quiet type but cordial to me, said he was returning from a cruise. But he may have been surprised I recognized him being I was only about 33 and not very old when he was in his prime Haha but I told him I was at Darlington in 85 when he drove the Chattanooga Chew car and of course he was soon to retire, but anyway I was thrilled to have talked to the Legend and I will never forget it. RIP Mr. Pearson thanks for all you done!
My son and I went to the Auto Fair at the Charlotte Motor Speedway back in 2012. We were walking around the track, looking at all of the cars that were being displayed there, and suddenly I saw someone that looked familiar sitting by himself under a pop-up canopy near his car. I did a double take, and realized that it was indeed David Pearson. My dad had died just a few months earlier, and DP had always been his favorite driver, so I went up and shook his hand, and congratulated him on being inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame. His reaction was hilarious, and so typical; he said, "Don't pay nothin'." I asked if I could get a picture of my son with him, and he said, "Sure". My son was only about 10 years old, and had no idea who DP was, but it was very special to me. I told him that he had been my dad's favorite driver, but that he had passed away recently, and he was very respectful. I'll never forget it; may he RIP.
@@darrellkidd5177 that had to be a Big deal for you and your son, it's a funny feeling talking to someone who's famous but yet down to earth, I know I was nervous when I approached him at the airport 👍
There has never been nor will there ever be a better looking car than that 21 woods brother Ford with the gold mylar numbers and there has never been nor will there ever be a better stock car driver than David Pearson. Baseball had Babe Ruth and we had David Pearson.
I was a Earnhardt fan after Pearson and the Woods split up but I have to agree. That Purolator Mercury was the absolute prettiest car that's ever hit the track in my opinion.
Now two of the top 4 greatest all-time in NASCAR history are gone My all-time favorite driver Dale Earnhardt and David Pearson The only remaining top 4 are Richard petty and Jeff Gordon
Petty's overrated. Sure he had 200 wins and 7 championships but he also had way better gear than everyone else. It's as if he was a Hendrick car in a field of RWR cars in the 60s, and in the 70s he was a Hendrick car among a field of Ganassi cars
I remember driving home to Tennessee and l was in South Carolina listening to radio and they were talking to Pearson and he was telling about going to a race and when they got there and was qualifying that the engine went so they pulled the engine out of the car hauler and changed it in the motel parking lot. I would like to see today's drivers do that and he also shared in the driving of the car hauler to the races.
Yeah you make a good point, the majority of fans today other than those who were watching or mostly listening on the radio in the 70s which I wasn't really familiar with the wins between the two , my older brother is 77 and was an Allison fan but he has told me many times that basically for the percentage of Races that David run compared to the amount Petty ran that David held the higher percentage of wins simply by winning most of the races that he entered so yeah I agree with your comment, you're a veteran race fan I'd say!
Here it is 2023 and so sad to know that most of these awesome drivers are no longer with us. 😢💔🏁
Old school NASCAR people always a joy to listen to.
David won 18.29% of all the races he entered, higher than Petty, Junior Johnson or Dale Sr in that order, the best Nascar driver there ever was.
Glad to be able to call David a friend. Great person and the greatest stock car driver ever. Will be missed. RIP
Silver Fox
WHAT AN ORIGINAL HUMAN BEING, ONE OF THE BEST MEN TO WALK THIS PLANET. R.I.P DAVID PEARSON .
David only ran for the championship 4 times and won 3. The greatest ever
Want to see who n.v the greatest was, research how many times Dale Earnhardt won the championship and how times he finished in the top 5 for the championship, most of the time, he finished 2nd as well...theres alot to be said for that
The GOAT
Rest in peace Silver Fox
Another Great one gone ... RIP silver fox you was a good one
Pearson was one of the greatest
R.I.P. one of the greatest.
My Daddy was a big Bobby Allison fan and my brother to. The year in 1976 at Atlanta motor speedway, my Daddy brought himself a Matador Allison cap for him and my brother, and brought me a Wood Brothers David Pearson cap, I became a big fan of Pearson because he talked just like my MaMa and later in life because of his Friendliness, sportsmanship, and he could flat out drive a stock car.... Smoking a Winston just like a Sunday drive...
Prayers for the Family 💞
In about 1994 95 or so my brother and I were in Charlotte Airport waiting to board, sitting in a little eatery, look up and see David and some friends walking by, I said Bobby (my brother) that's DP , you sure he said, yeah its him I said. He went to the baggage claim and was standing alone just waiting on a late Bag so I casually approached him a little nervous but just stuck my hand out and said hello David just wanted to say hello, he shook my hand and was fairly quiet type but cordial to me, said he was returning from a cruise. But he may have been surprised I recognized him being I was only about 33 and not very old when he was in his prime Haha but I told him I was at Darlington in 85 when he drove the Chattanooga Chew car and of course he was soon to retire, but anyway I was thrilled to have talked to the Legend and I will never forget it.
RIP Mr. Pearson thanks for all you done!
My son and I went to the Auto Fair at the Charlotte Motor Speedway back in 2012. We were walking around the track, looking at all of the cars that were being displayed there, and suddenly I saw someone that looked familiar sitting by himself under a pop-up canopy near his car. I did a double take, and realized that it was indeed David Pearson. My dad had died just a few months earlier, and DP had always been his favorite driver, so I went up and shook his hand, and congratulated him on being inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame. His reaction was hilarious, and so typical; he said, "Don't pay nothin'." I asked if I could get a picture of my son with him, and he said, "Sure". My son was only about 10 years old, and had no idea who DP was, but it was very special to me. I told him that he had been my dad's favorite driver, but that he had passed away recently, and he was very respectful. I'll never forget it; may he RIP.
@@darrellkidd5177 that had to be a Big deal for you and your son, it's a funny feeling talking to someone who's famous but yet down to earth, I know I was nervous when I approached him at the airport 👍
I got to meet the man a long time ago. What a good guy!
Wow the legends in this room. David was my hero growing up man those were great times.
David was quite a guy! Great friend!
There has never been nor will there ever be a better looking car than that 21 woods brother Ford with the gold mylar numbers and there has never been nor will there ever be a better stock car driver than David Pearson. Baseball had Babe Ruth and we had David Pearson.
No disrespect to Pearson but im more partial to the black #3 goodwrench
I was a Earnhardt fan after Pearson and the Woods split up but I have to agree. That Purolator Mercury was the absolute prettiest car that's ever hit the track in my opinion.
God Bless you David, your family and all your friends! Great Man and Driver👍
Never was A Fan. Chvy drivers were. But since he was from Carolina, I Love His Racing. ❤
Dale waiting for him to race to the gate!
Great stuff. Ken Squier is the voice of NASCAR to me.
A lot of legends here.
Back when NASCAR was great
Now two of the top 4 greatest all-time in NASCAR history are gone
My all-time favorite driver
Dale Earnhardt and David Pearson
The only remaining top 4 are Richard petty and Jeff Gordon
Jimmie and Junior would disagree
Petty's overrated. Sure he had 200 wins and 7 championships but he also had way better gear than everyone else. It's as if he was a Hendrick car in a field of RWR cars in the 60s, and in the 70s he was a Hendrick car among a field of Ganassi cars
Rest In Peace silver fox
Thank you for sharing
I remember driving home to Tennessee and l was in South Carolina listening to radio and they were talking to Pearson and he was telling about going to a race and when they got there and was qualifying that the engine went so they pulled the engine out of the car hauler and changed it in the motel parking lot.
I would like to see today's drivers do that and he also shared in the driving of the car hauler to the races.
Rip David
I met Leonard Wood once and I told him that I was a David Pearson fan and he told me the exact same story about Janet Guthrie.
Petty is lucky this man didn't run the entire schedule back then he would have more wins and championships RIP Silver fox
Yeah you make a good point, the majority of fans today other than those who were watching or mostly listening on the radio in the 70s which I wasn't really familiar with the wins between the two , my older brother is 77 and was an Allison fan but he has told me many times that basically for the percentage of Races that David run compared to the amount Petty ran that David held the higher percentage of wins simply by winning most of the races that he entered so yeah I agree with your comment, you're a veteran race fan I'd say!
@@18winsagin I'm 43 and believe if you follow a sport you should learn the history of that sport
@@charlestinsman965 true. While Pearson didn't win most of his NASCAR races he still has the highest winning percentage of any driver
Rest in pease
G.O.A.T. ..the guy was the best, if ANYONE could be called the best.
U were like petty a good sport. We will getem next week.i remember u in the ford n.17
He is one of a kind!
The best driver ever. Look at the stats and its not even close.
The best ever!!
Awesome driver awesome man
I will always remember when Pearson and Petty wrecked each other on the last lap of the Daytona 500 in 1976.
The Greatest
🤜🏼🤛🏻
Most people forget that David Pearson only raced part-time.
David won 3 out of 4 championship over Petty. Old Silver Fox had Petty number.
Under Confidence, Websters has Pearson & Big E's picture.
The Mighty Fox was arguably the greatest of all time, but don't believe me. Ask Richard Petty.