Classic NASCAR Stock Cars Take Road Atlanta: Racing Hard and Mistakes Were Made

Every year the Historic Sportscar Racing group hosts The Mitty at Road Atlanta. Today we went to check out the NASCAR Stock Car class that had something like 38 competitors on track at the same time! We have everything from authentic survivor cars, recreations, and some that are purpose built for these events like the one Joe Nemechek has. There has never been one place to hear every type of engine and exhaust combo in one place! A live example of the old superspeedway X pipe sound compared to the 1987 Monte Carlo Aerocoupe of James Hylton. I would highly recommend attending an HSR event if you are into classic NASCAR! Mike Helton was even walking around in the pits that day.
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[@Stapleton42]

It was actually amazing to see so many of these cars running wide open in one place. I wish the races were longer! Which car was your favorite? If you like the video leave a thumbs up to help out and make sure you’re subscribed to see the next video!

[@MikeG42]

The Home Depot car , Craven's Tide Ride , CAT car , The older Motorcraft car , Rusty Wallace #2 Miller car , McDonald's Ford and the Trump car looks cool.

[@ff271emt]

Well I am in the good old 412 but when you need a hand at the track and your up this way I got ya! Have 2 younger boys that can handle cleaning details as well!

[@ff271emt]

Oh it don’t matter drag or nascar if I can smell racefuel count me in!!

[@benwatkins7600]

Would like to see more the old school Trans Am cars, like the Bud Moore mustang!

[@mikaelhaggard8031]

The 2 Miller Lite.

[@patrickpowell3365]

I love the sound of the older stock cars, less restricted and just wanting to be unleashed, screaming top song

[@Stapleton42]

me too man it is totally different now

[@TanDawg58]

The one bummer is you didn't get the chance to talk to Front Row Joe. My favorite driver growing up. I miss him in NASCAR so much

[@Stapleton42]

Joe gave me his number at PME when we were doing the Lake Speed engine. He was interested in doing a video. Then he never answered a call or text since then. So I didn’t try to talk to him that day. He had a lot going on.

[@roberthevern6169]

​​@@Stapleton42sounds a bit selfish...not at all like the rest of the group...

[@tjccar24]

I'm so happy people are restoring all these vintage NASCARs

[@Stapleton42]

The growth of this class in recent years is a strong indicator of growing interest

[@joelm6631]

There's been a league racing them for like ten years....Supercup...now there's one down south

[@Stapleton42]

@@joelm6631 Grand National Super Series (the down south one) is the one I am building a car to race in. It’s almost ready.

[@austincooper4508]

We need to have like a Gen 4 series or something.

[@bennyhelgeson401]

Sights and sounds of racing is my favorite part. Only thing missing in this video is the smell.

[@Bigkillaward]

I agree lol.. i love the smell at 410 sprint car races, the methane or whatever they use smells so distinct i just know lol

[@scottjackson5236]

I got goosebumps just listening to them on the backstretch. They all sound great.

[@Stapleton42]

Me too!

[@jamesswanson1139]

Joe's car sounds amazing!

[@thundercockize]

"So you're the Team Owner" Father: "Team Owner & Creator "!🤣🤣🤣

[@brianbeilmann2992]

The sound of a na 800 plus nascar is amazing. Get the juices flowing.

[@godisgood1359]

You have juices?

[@RacingBedgood]

I'm 31. Seeing these make the younger me so happy.

[@Stapleton42]

I’ve been 7 years old for 20 years

[@ryanjones4106]

same bro

[@chriscurry236]

Love the at speed on the straightaway! Never gets old, an engine turning 9-9500!!! Nothing like it!

[@Stapleton42]

Couldn't agree more!

[@chrisbaber4978]

Respect. Craven Tide Ride!🤘

[@Stapleton42]

Absolutely! Ricky Craven is the man

[@aaronunderhill]

Freakin love the 2000s nascars. Can’t beat the sounds

[@polycube868]

These cars are works of art.

[@l1a146]

Thankyou to all the people who keep these pieces of history going out and doing what they were made for. Instead of ratting them and letting them go to waste. Looking forward to the day you run yours. I love seeing this sort of thing.

[@Stapleton42]

thanks man we are glad you enjoy the same stuff we do!

[@davidgough1161]

John Finger is one of my heroes, he has raced everything and won in everything, brings back many memories.

[@waynewilliams8554]

That Wrangler car shaved quite a few years off of me!!

[@Stapleton42]

😂 it must have done that to a lot of people

[@MikeyC1990]

This is amazing seeing all of these restored vintage stock cars racing against each other wide open at full speed and they sound absolutely amazing too! This is another super awesome video!

[@Stapleton42]

Thank you Mikey!!

[@donniel8989]

I was a BE fan and I always thought that McD's drive thru livery was always his best livery. Especially on the old oval Taurus body. Something about that car with the black roof and deck lid that was just cool.

[@darrylbice5938]

The Bud Moore mustang was my overall favorite.

[@williamwagaman9538]

I'm very thankful that you guys went out of your trouble to do this video.Thank you

[@Stapleton42]

Our pleasure!

[@MikeG42]

Awesome video. It was fun to watch the cars race on the track and hear the sound of that horsepower. Nice to see all these good folks talking with you about each car too. Yes I would like to see a video of Geoff Bodine's Bud Moore Ford. Thanks Stapleton42.

[@Stapleton42]

Thank you Mike!

[@MikeG42]

​@@Stapleton42You're welcome

[@TOMCAT5.5149]

This is better than NASCAR today!!!

[@cranbizzo]

I love the trucks. They’re always my favorite.

[@michaelshellenberger5201]

Went to The Glen many times in my youth to watch the NASCAR races. Your footage of the cars brought back memories of seeing the cars scream down the backstretch before the inner loop was added. I was there the day JD left this earth.

[@davidgough1161]

The last time I was at Road Atlanta the pit lane was on the other side and there was no chicane. I spent many weekends there, worked there as a tech inspector and worked for the racing fuel provider for several years. It will always be some of my fondest memories.

[@Ronaldl2350]

Oh man what a event! From the cup cars to the Le Mans Mazda rotary car is just phenomenal! The flyby from the cup cars gave me goosebumps!

[@gordonlindsay1812]

How freeking cool was that event! Thanks for sharing again! I would love to see the late 60's early 70's cars too.

[@JaredR1996]

I enjoy all of your content Stapleton, but this right here is gonna be my absolute favorite. It’s time to hear what a real NASCAR sounds like. Thanks as always

[@Stapleton42]

Thanks man! They do sound so much better than the current cars 😂

[@edgray2002]

AH Man!! Would loved to have seen more on that BM Mustang

[@Stapleton42]

Us too! We didn’t get to track down the owner

[@israelmathes6268]

You should have talked Lake Speed in to bringing his car. I would be nice to see him at Road Atlanta.

[@benwatkins7600]

I thought the same thing!

[@Stapleton42]

Maybe he will once it’s ironed out! I think he’s afraid of looking bad or unprepared.

[@israelmathes6268]

@@Stapleton42 I can understand that. He is such a good racer and even better Man.

[@rebelracing88]

Dang I wish I’d known this was going on! I used to work at Road Atlanta and I’m only about 40 minutes from track. I hope the memorial to my friend Hazel (RIP) is still there in Turn 7.

[@dennismoon3870]

Another great video! John Finger was the Mazda dealer here in Greenville, SC, for many years. He raced in several classes in the SCCA and was known as "King of the Hill" for his many victories at the Chimney Rock Hill Climb. I'm sure he has many stories he can tell along with some very interesting vehicles in his garage. My favorite racer in this video is the former Bud Moore Mustang. I also like the Camaros, Challengers, Javelins from the historic Trans-Am days. They were built to run left & right while NASCAR racers not so much. Thanks for what you and Logan do for us fans.

[@Stapleton42]

Thank you Dennis!

[@Shadow0fd3ath24]

The ARRRREEEEEYYYYUghgh sound of some of those older cars that are rung out higher and that have the higher pitch are just so dang good

[@snowblindburd]

So many awesome cars! Even trackside as spectators! They all sound amazing.

[@Jay-hj3zo]

The car gods had a hand in the making of this video!!! It should have an ASMR tag for the people with gas in the veins

[@elijahn8183]

Really awesome video man. I was one of the Lanier Tech students handing out the trophies.

[@Stapleton42]

That's awesome!

[@ricknorris6943corvair]

I just watched this episode last night. I am very familiar with the Mitty and have turned a lot of laps at Road Atlanta. In fact my very first vintage road race was at Road Atlanta in 2009 with my Corvair. I was very intimidated the first time I saw that place thinking I'd never learn it but I did. I always considered it my home track even though it is an 8 hour drive from where I live in West Virginia. The Mitty was always my opener so to speak. The NASCAR vintage guys usually paddocked next to us and it was LOUD but exciting. Saw a lot of famous people like Bill Elliot, Ray Evernham, Bobby Rahall and David Hobbs to drop a few names. The first time I was in the middle of all that racing noise I was like you, excited to hear and feel it. I vintage raced for 11 years and had a blast fulfilling a life long desire. I'm anxious to see how you fare when you get your car on track. There is nothing like it.

[@bluejacketsfan60]

Oh man - I was getting goosebumps too listening to them coming down the straightaway! Nothing is ever gonna sound better to me that a vintage stock car at full song on the track.....and out of all of them Front Row Joe's care sounded the best! Great video y'all - keep em coming - I'm completely hooked on them!👍

[@beberle9641]

What a super video like always. I am 57 and I still do all hard labor for sure somebody has to do in this crazy world we live in. I live in Colorado wish I could make it there to change some tires and help some cool people out. 🏁Brian Wow youtube unsubscribed me here no worries I resubscribed Mitchell and Logan.

[@Stapleton42]

Glad you’re back!!

[@DLPyke-vs9zp]

Thank you Logan and Mitchell, it's appreciated.

[@Stapleton42]

Thank you for being here!

[@dennybarlau8065]

I'm happy to see your subscribers moving up, you certainly deserve it When is your car gonna be ready? Denny from Minnesota

[@Stapleton42]

In the next month! Should be ready to fire up in a week.

[@The_Stick]

I miss the sights and sounds of this era of stock car. Seeing and hearing them at Road Atlanta is epic. Thank you for capturing the magic.

[@davidgough1161]

I love that track and was there for every event from 1979 to 1990!

[@runofthemillz]

I love seeing vintage stock cars and I love Joe kickin everyones ass in his stuff but best part of this video was the random Mazda rotary appearance

[@blakestoner9679]

My favourite car with the Wrangler number three car

[@mustangred6077]

Keep up the amazing work on these videos. Keep the history coming

[@dannyyarbrough5938]

No better sounds or smells than at a NASCAR event! Nothing like it!

[@ericclifton87]

All of it was awesome .the Tide car was sweet . And Dale's wrangler car . Thanks for all the videos .

[@misawajason]

That's pretty badass that you got to see a 787B on track.

[@C6Z_Bob]

Holy crap! I didn't know events like this existed, I NEED to go to one. I wanna hear those oldschool NASCAR sounds again!

[@madcowmark7129]

"Shit" I thought I was watching the extended members version! Thanks, really enjoyed the video. God Bless.

[@Stapleton42]

Thanks mark!

[@7zerex]

These events are great. We used to have it at Coronado speed festival on a military base it lasted to 2016. Best time ever.

[@BuckshotTiger]

The Mitty is so much fun to experience. The vintage stock car class is awesome.

[@joestephan1111]

It would be nice to remember and see two forgotten NASCAR road races that took place out west. In the early days of the 1950s, then called the Grand National series (today's Cup), came out (mostly road driven) and raced the high speed Willow Springs road course in the Califormia desert. Most interesting would be a late 80's/early '90s Winston West (today's "sickly" ARCA West) races thru the streets of Spokane, Washington. The 3.5 mile course included passing thru a tunnel & crossing two bridges. The car rules were same as the then Winston Cup cars, full size "big brutes" powered by big block engines whose drivers often beat NASCAR's best when they came west. The stands were packed. The races there were held for five years!

[@justinmathews4884]

Mannn those welds at 15:20 🤣🤣 that came out of somebody’s garage after 10 Busch lights

[@TimothyWenger]

That Bill Davis 22 and that low aggressive Dodge grill take me back to my childhood🔥

[@garyw1750]

Outstanding, love vintage racing. You captured the sound better than FOX and NBC... Sounded like I was there. The speed sensation, too...they are flying in those cars. Great job capturing the personalities.

[@Stapleton42]

Thank you Gary!

[@pumpkinking5174]

A Brett Bodine Hooters car??!! That is awesome!

[@NickyD]

anyone else think this race should be on tv holy throwback that tony 20 home depot car we need a part 2 on this race man these cars do look better then the next gen ill admit

[@telecasteroil]

O, the sounds, thank you guys! Mitchell and Logan…..

[@Stapleton42]

Thank you!

[@SteveLowe65]

Sound is so good. Makes me want to move to the south and get myself one!

[@TracksideViews]

Have to love seeing Logan dive in and geek out looking at engines

[@dougcox2537]

I have been really busy the past few weeks, but I am glad you got this out. I was hanging out with Jim Barfield and their crew. Jim was spotting for the 16 Ford Mustang with the old Greg Biffle look. He finished in second place in his class. That was the first time he had ever driven a race in Vintage Racing except for practice and qualifying. He made several good passes to get there. I was not there Sunday, but Jim told me, he had a good run. I hope to see you there in the fall race. I was hoping Lake Speed would be there. As always another great piece of work you did there!!!

[@Stapleton42]

Thanks Doug maybe lake will show up one day!

[@chrisbaber4978]

Epic Stream!!! Love seeing that Ward Burton 22!🫡🇺🇸🏁

[@dennycelestinohybridspecies]

25:00 NICE Studebaker Avanti, about as rare and costly as those beautiful old stock cars and trucks. I saw one of these vintage road races in Daytona January 2001 with my dad. Along with the incredible old stock cars, there were many classic cars restored cars that were also street legal going around the road course and going at about 160 in turns three and four. This is a really cool series, I wanna see if maybe Sebring may have this 'cause I don't think Daytona has since then.

[@andrewboguszracing]

I’m good friends with the owners of the Grand National Super Series. My dad helped patty and Bob when they raced in arca.

[@user-lz5gh5rm7w]

Watching the cars go around the track made me miss working in the industry from those time periods. The sights, sounds and smells always made me have an adrenaline rush like nothing else. Thank you for once again taking me back in time and making me “younger” and also remember why I loved and worked in the sport for 15 years.

[@Stapleton42]

Thanks man I am glad to hear that

[@Mistapetey67]

You brought up the fact that you like to see the difference in all the different techniques and ways of doing things. As of lifelong NASCAR fan(45). That is the part, I miss so much, the sheet metal, analog way, and the artistry of building each of these race cars.

[@Stapleton42]

I agree it meant something to have different teams do things their own way.

[@floydfanTN]

Loved the Mazda 787 cameo

[@DIARRHEA-PANIC]

The '66-'72 Trans Am cars are always the highlight of any vintage festival. 😊

[@mikeB-uj3gc]

Wow. I was there the same day and noticed that I stood in the same place and looked at some of the same cars! I wish I would have seen you guys and got to meet yall and tell ya how much I enjoy and appreciate what yall do! I hope yall had enough fun to come back next year and maybe I'll see ya and get to meet ya! Thanks again for the awsome show!

[@Stapleton42]

thank you Mike!!

[@IanTheMotorsportsMan_YT]

I love these Historic Stock Car events! It's like traveling back in time seeing these amazing Gen 4 cars and liveries and other cars! It honestly feels like NASCAR than actual NASCAR

[@GenoSalvati]

Loving seeing the old paint schemes on-track.

[@100proofcrew]

Wasnt expecting to see the 787B on ole Stapleton, goddamn that thing is the finest of doritos

[@jtyoung706]

I would love to be able to experience this sort of thing one day. Hell even just spectating looks like it would be a great time.

[@Shunter2402]

Brilliant work, I so enjoy hearing the cars at the low revs when heading out on track, this was what I loved when the Thunderdome was running here in Melbourne.

[@gaillaporte520]

wow super cool great job wish I had one of those cars

[@Stapleton42]

Me too! Lol

[@kevinhoover2397]

You would not believe how many times I have had to re-subscribe to your channel!!!

[@Stapleton42]

Dude so strange…

[@gokartrobert]

at 7:35 I got the biggest smile on my face, that just stole the video! I want to see that car in person someday!

[@brianskeens647]

This type event should be part of the all star race at Wilkesboro or even a stand alone event of its own.

[@bartarkis]

Still watching the video. Great one. The high school junior with the vision. Also, you stating your goal of increasing the vintage aspect of modern racing. "Know where you're going to be when you get where you're going". Jerry Clower quote.

[@doughall1794]

John Finger is awesome. Love this vintage NASCAR's.

[@ryanwalker1593]

How can you not love that Tide Ride. Cool event!

[@jbrinTexas]

A friend bought a Brad Keselowski car from Brads dad. He runs it at the Texas Mile, the guys in his late 70’s and is into it heavy. Pretty cool to have a ex heavy hitter close by.

[@Stapleton42]

We have lots of parts and a workbench from Bob Keselowski's shop!

[@jdhaase1417]

Didn’t even knew this side of racing existed. Super cool. Few clutches getting burned up. Good for clutch manufacturing lol

[@rodney8763]

I live in Washington (state) and wish I lived near the Atlanta area because I would love to participate as a volunteer for these people. I've had the pleasure of driving in the original Richard Petty Driving Experience and the Rusty Wallace, as well as hired to assist student drivers get suited and "fitted" into the older version of the Rusty Wallace experience here in Spokane Washington. Now that I am retired I would truly love to be a part of the Vintage Series. I want to know what that smell is!! Your video was once again so well put together and love the content the two of you provide. Kinda wish I was like that young highschool guy networking to become a tire changer!! Goose bumps were felt ~ indeed. Thank You

[@Stapleton42]

Thank you Rodney!!

[@BillyJane-tt2mc]

I live in Spokane and unfortunately that racing experience is no longer because Spokane raceway closed down. The drag strip is still running and roadcourse but they let the track grow weeds because it needs rebuilt same with the concrete grand stands need rebuilt. I doubt they will but there’s still Stateline speedway only about 40 minutes away if you ever wanna go watch short track racing local

[@dh2360]

Listening to the stock cars race by the camera with V8 engines makes for a symphony of Kick A$$!

[@Dave-mt1qt]

The late Gene Felton from Alpharetta Ga. a awesome racecar driver who drove SCCA sportscar corvettes started that stock car series for the Mitty back in the late 80s.

[@larryjohnson7591]

You were not kidding. I saw the goose bumps on your arm when you said you had them. I guess that proves you only tell the truth. Thanks so much. That was very exciting.

[@Stapleton42]

Glad you see that Larry!

[@samlevy3181]

Love seeing the stock car class gaining steam. I remember going to the Mitty and for years we'd be lucky to get double digit stock cars.

[@MarkJohnson-ou6xz]

One thing I will never understand. Your videos are always on point, well done! Yet Over 17000 views and only 1600 likes. Makes no sense! Keep up the great work!

[@Stapleton42]

I think a lot of the older crowd doesn’t know what that feature even is 😂

[@biglon62]

My man this is awesome you do such an awesome job keeping this legacy alive of vintage NASCAR thank you so much!!

[@Stapleton42]

Thank you sir!

[@haasfogle8425]

id watch anything with john finger. road atlanta brings back a cruel memory from 2002. i was on track (in a porsche 906) when bob akin lost his life in the esses after being punted by a 962.

[@keeptwistin9739]

This is so freaking cool! I would have rode down if I knew about it but I'd never heard about this before.

[@NCFREEMAN]

I really appreciate both of yalls effort to bring the best vintage Nascar content to youtube. The sound of The engines is so awesome Joe Nemechek Trump car sounded so badass ripping the straight away! Can't wait for you next video. Thanks again for all that yall do for real Nascar History!

[@Stapleton42]

Thanks man!

[@briankbender5757]

That's awesome to see those old nascars on the track and that would be lots of fun to try and thanks for sharing

[@jacoblangston4765]

So weird seeing current or trucks from within the last couple years compete with gen5 and gen6 cup cars and it be competitive.

[@landonthompson5604]

Another BANGER young man

[@GabiWhite-qr6lz]

As iron sharpens iron, may one man sharpen another. Men that race is where safety equipment technology comes from. MY beloved America race everything, forever,

[@johnmorgan4921]

That was great! I'm so glad you guys are doing these events and the sounds were epic!!! Cheers!

[@brandibright2082]

That looked like a lot of fun I need to get up there and see the next event keep diggin. Clay from mobile Alabama