Dale Earnhardt History Tour! Richard Childress Racing Museum & Abandoned/Former Race Shops!

We set out on a quest to see some places and things that Dale Earnhardt frequented and used back in the day. Primarily the Richard Childress Racing Museum (which is also the former RCR shop itself) that houses tons of race used cars of Dale's...many of which are in untouched race used condition! We also go to Spartanburg SC to check out the former Bud Moore Engineering shop where Dale raced out of in the early 80s. PLUS we even found the original Rod Osterlund race shop where Dale won his first championship in 1980 out of! What are these places looking like today? Lets find out!
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February 2024 update: Back when we recorded this video I had no idea the channel would take this direction and have learned so much since then. This is the first video in the “racing history nerd zone” playlist that now has over 100 videos on it!

[@mr.channel6467]

Your voice is like butter on pancakes

[@rightprivilege]

This dude has such a talent- the more he talks , the more you hate him. Pretentious people are so clueless. 😂😂😂

[@hotrodfeguy]

So good things did come from the Talladega tire war. The driver's tried a organized walk out due to tire safety issues. Bill France had just sunk everything he had into building that track over the old Air base.

[@yankee_tango]

My wife and I were lucky enough to have Danny "Chocolate" Myers show us around the shop and give us a verbal history of each car. The stories that he had were amazing and I left there with a different outlook on Dale Sr. . I wasn't a fan of him during his racing days, he wasn't my cup of tea as it were, but after watching a biography piece about him and what he did away from the track it changed how I felt about him. The one thing that effected me the most was the "Lucky Penny" car. Chocolate Myers told us the story we both had tears in our eyes then looking at him he had tears as well. Dale is missed RIP Dale.

[@JC-di4uz]

Tm racing "dale wasn't my cup of tea as it were" 😆 Sound like the kind of soft weenie head Dale Sr. Loved to run off the race track. RIP DALE Nascar isn't worth watching now, now we have Bubbah Wallace seeing nooses when he ties his shoes. Damn shame what the sports become. Need more We Earnhardt's and Petty's .

[@brianpair2934]

From what I understand that lucky penny is still on the dash at the Daytona museum. Or do they just keep the car for a year? I've heard stories from many people who knew Dale and interacted with him, he was in my opinion the greatest driver in history but an even better man.

[@Dr.Strangmeme]

​@@brianpair2934 In September in Randelman NC Nascar day happens, Richard Petty signs autographs and Dale's Daytona car is on display.

[@dennycelestinohybridspecies]

that must've been incredible to meet Danny Chocolate Myers! The Lucky Pennycar, is that the 1998 Daytona 500 winner? I remember going RCR in 2001, and the first thing when you walked through the door then was that 1998 Daytona 500 car and I remember the Lucky Penny being taped on the dashboard from Dale senior meeting the sick child & Stevie Waltrip's Bible verse.😢It startled everyone and me seeing it RIGHT AS YOU WALK IN, I noticed a few other people walking in also were emotional, I was already in tears and more when I saw how startled they were. We were Instinctively touching the car like we were at a wake (no problems with that from RCR) that car.😭 moment now like seeing Danny Chocolate Myers after Harvick's 1st win in Atlanta.

[@904jagzsuck5]

​@@brianpair2934 the penny was shown in this vid. It's on the dash of the car he won the Daytona 500 in.

[@JackJones-t3l]

The most attention to detail of any Museum that you have shown. You can tell that Dale and Richard were Passionate about their craft and fans.

[@Stapleton42]

That is interesting considering this was the first one we ever did and had no tour guide. It was completely impromptu and we did not even ask if we could film beforehand lol. I did not know near as much back then as I do now.

[@harleyryder2796]

Just to back you up and "clear the air" about the interior and stripe colors on the Earnhardt cars, it is in fact, called Poppy Red, it also goes by the name Calypso Coral, Competition Orange, and Competition Red, the paint code is from the1965 Ford Mustang, color code.M1730. That same color/paint code was also used on 1966-67 Ford Trucks, 1968 Mercury Comet, and several other Ford cars up until 1979. In 1983, Chrysler used it as a Fleet color and called it "Red." Look it up and compare Red to Poppy Red. Side by side one does look red and the other one does look orange. Its even been compared to Chevrolet engine orange. Keep bringing us these interesting vlogs.

[@Stapleton42]

It’s definitely on the orange side of red yes. Pretty neat.

[@Studio23Media]

My dad has a 1969 Mercury Cyclone GT painted in Competition Orange. It's a beautiful color.

[@tylerbuckley2092]

Cool to know my dad 1978 Econoline 150 van was the Colypso coral color

[@lacquerthinnerlarry4546]

My dad had a competition orange foxbody

[@rayrayces7092]

Not as big as an RCR or Dale Sr as you are, but this was enjoyable. When I moved to Jackson, MI in 2000, I felt I couldn't live in a NASCAR town and not have a driver, so when 2002 rolled around, and my son was about to be born, I picked this rookie named Jimmie Johnson. Maybe you've heard of him.

[@parolajd]

From 1989 thru 1993 I ran the Ford training center in Winston Salem. I had to drive past RCR everyday. I would stop at the garage and look around. Richard was always very friendly. There was a giant bear in the lobby that must have been 12-13 feet tall.

[@surfingnerd621]

I wasn't even in the room, but I felt Intimidated.

[@caseyjohnson366]

Dale was my icon my hero I looked up too. I cried 3 days after he hit that wall and even did a memorial poster for him. I was 9 years old I could not believe my hero was gone just like that in a blink of an eye. Thank you man for doing a video like this. Brought a tear to my eye.

[@Blood-PawWerewolf]

I cried until the following Sunday (I was in first grade and everyone was concerned about me). And this is coming from a Jeff Gordon fan. It shows how much it shook the sport.

[@RjBrown-ks5tz]

I can remember my step Dad cryed and he didn't shed a tear when his own father passed.

[@Too5hiesty]

Same. I still cry just thinking about it. I was born an Earnhardt fan. Nascar, unfortunately, died along with him. I haven't watched a full race since. His passion g just destroyed it for me.

[@Too5hiesty]

*his passing

[@dhomevideos]

I never knew it was orange, guess I’m colorblind, definitely blew my mind.

[@christopherlucas4620]

I remember there was a race in 89 or 90. Maybe even early 90s I was watching a race and Dale spun or wrecked and Rusty Wallace came along and slammed Earnhardt’s rear end off and you could clearly see it was orange inside. It totally shocked me. Does anyone remember what race this is?

[@ianmangham4570]

@@christopherlucas4620 Yup

[@BSUxFAN29]

Knew what was orange? lol

[@ianmangham4570]

@@BSUxFAN29 16:23

[@dhomevideos]

@@BSUxFAN29 the inside and the stripe

[@gordoncravens944]

Dale use to have that tire mounted up above his office door as a Reminder how close he came to winning the Daytona 500 before he actually won it....👍🏁

[@chesterswingjr9796]

I was there back in 1994 for open house, and waited 8 hours to get Dale’s autograph. Worth every second. I also got everyone on the pit crew, builders/fabricators, engine builders, and everyone in between. I even have Richard’s wife Judy, and his daughter Tina’s autograph. Richard is such a great , down to earth person. I wished I had lived down there, so I could have tried working there. I also have pictures of Mike Skinners Supertruck, BEFORE anyone knew he was going to drive it. It was built, but painted primer black. People were speculating if Dale was going to drive it. Neil Bonnet’s Mom & Pop’s #31 Lumina was there also. It’s the one he flipped, and wrecked, then went to announcers booth, and help call them he rest of the race. R.I.P. to both Dale, and Neil.

[@Stapleton42]

Those would be awesome pictures to see. If you wanna email them to me it’s [e-mail]

[@chesterswingjr9796]

@@Stapleton42 - I’ll dig them out. Lots of cool stuff was there. Just wish I had today’s cell phone back then!!! 😂

[@tyleracimovic823]

You think you can send me those pictures Chester? I have multiple emails.

[@evloftis4143]

Dale Earnhardt was one hell of a driver loved watching him drive

[@randykinison9869]

I was one Of his biggest fans for years we lost a lot when he passed away

[@Ada-zn3pw]

Man this video makes me emotional. Many of us fans never met Dale but we were connected to him like he was our best friend or family member. Dale came from the same humble beginnings as many of his fans and his shyness and intimidating smirk made us fall in love with the man in black. Great video and thank you for keeping Dale's memory alive.

[@gregsimon9061]

Dale was my guy even back in the day when he wasn’t the most beloved driver in NASCAR. The Man was larger than life. Great tour, glad you got to be there.

[@DewkChronic]

Kevins Atlanta car he won in was prepared for Dale.

[@fatpatlives1998]

@iron head probably the first half of the season worth of cars

[@TSi99999]

Heard when Kevin drove one of Dale's setups it was the loosest car he'd ever driven!

[@fatpatlives1998]

@@TSi99999 Kyle Busch, Jeff Gordon and Dale Sr my personal top 3 when your talking about car control

[@Daytonamike924]

I did not know that!

[@brianbooher7318]

@@fatpatlives1998 I've always heard Gordon could drive a loose car never heard that about Earnhardt look I know I heard the reason he handled I had such a good car at Daytona and Talladega was because he had more spoiler than everybody else which would tighten the car up. And then they all knew how to use the side draft to keep people from getting by him. I know Dale didn't set his own cars up he mostly had Dave Marcus do that for him

[@JackJones-t3l]

The Ked giving Dale a penny and he gluing to the dash speaks volumes about who he was.

[@ChrisLincolnHomes]

Back in 2007 or 2008 my dad and I were given a tour of DEI. We went into the 8 shop and it was like Cooters Garage. I couldn't believe they were winning races with the 8 car from a crappy little shop that was on the back of DEI. The engine shop, however, was state of the art and looked like an operating room.

[@eliteracingvidz3675]

That's a fabulous RCR Racing Museum video. You did a great job on that one. I was just at the museum last week and learned so much from your commentary, even after reading most of the plaques and written documentation there. Still learned so much from you. Way to go. Thank you so much.

[@Stapleton42]

Thanks man!!

[@DavidVanmeterDutch]

Living out in Oregon and a race fan makes it tough to visit and know all of the history like this. It is so great that people like you do this for content!!!

[@Stapleton42]

Thanks dude I’m so glad I can help you out!!

[@robfultz7946]

I love how original everything has been kept. Great attention to detail! Awesome!

[@JT-th5lp]

Nascar never been the same after Dale passed. Love the tour and keeping it alive in your own way.

[@Stapleton42]

It’s important to me to keep the lessons of his life path alive. So much inspiration for me

[@scottinWV]

I think that's when I stopped watching Nascar races. I just felt like there were to many new faces coming in that I kinda fell away from it. I wasn't even a big Dale fan, but I respected the hell out of him.

[@Ada-zn3pw]

Dale was the man. Larger than life. Such badass

[@DocsKustomKorner52]

Great history and great info!! Dale was the man! There will never be another driver like him!!

[@Stapleton42]

Couldn't agree more!

[@gt-r_guy]

I know this video is a couple years old but, a quick little add that a lot of people forget or don’t know. After the 1998 Daytona win, Daytona international keeps the car on display at the track museum for one year and it can’t be touched. (Probably why it has sun fade) The morning of the 1999 Daytona 500, Dale went to the museum and took the penny off the dash of the 1998 car and put it in his 1999 car. It was then glued back into the 1998 car after the 1999 race. This is why you can see a previous glue mark

[@Stapleton42]

Interesting!

[@mdavidson101]

18:10 the original "To the moon!" What a guy Richard Childress is, leaving the place exactly as it was and making it a museum is a treasure to people like us.

[@64maxpower]

The coolest thing ever is to have a girl like yours that shares your passion for racing

[@Stapleton42]

it really is man...watch this video! kzbin.info/www/bejne/imLYp3eLqc1rf6s

[@davidm6256]

I would say I used to be a Dale Earnhardt fan, I can't say that when I will always be a Dale Earnhardt fan, I was devastated when he passed away on the last lap of the '01 Daytona 500, it's been 20 year's and to see this video brings back memories of the greatest driver in NASCAR, people loved him and people hated him, the Man in Black is in heaven racing around with his friend, Neil Bonnet, and as they say "rubbing is racing!"

[@brianbeilmann2992]

Mitchell. I’m a bit older than you and I can say I watched NASCAR and Dale is a legend to me forever. Worst day was seeing the wreck on tv. He made a difference that’s forever.

[@brianbeilmann2992]

Watched again. Great you doing these videos.

[@lesorgemusicBMI]

When I went to Earnhardt Chevrolet back in the mid-1990s, they just drove all the cars out in front of the dealership ! The 2nd small shop was still in use at that time !

[@bowtieguy6870]

Thanks man! We share the same passion for Dale, Richard and the history of them both. I’ve been to the RCR museum and it was a very emotional experience that not a lot of people would understand but I could see that you totally get it. Thanks for showing the other shops Dale raced out of, I’d never thought of trying to find those.

[@lowtunedg9211]

It’s awesome that the inside is orange, black and orange is the best color combo ever, Dale had impeccable taste

[@dennycelestinohybridspecies]

5:00 I have the die cast that my mom got me literally days after his crash. If I remember right, those front scuff marks were probably from pushing Tony Stewart. usually Dale Earnhardt Sr. was known to be kinda grumpy come speed weeks the last few years because of how bad the cars were because of rule changes that would be implemented before speed weeks. But he was very happy running with Tony Stewart I remember, the big signature grin and him saying he loves running with Tony Stewart during a post race interview obviously because of similar driving styles of hustling to the front, as my dad would say. Glad that me and my dad were too busy helping students doing CDL testing and practicing to go to the Daytona 500 2001 because that was our part time job when we weren't truckin'. I love your stock car history videos, me and dad started going to Nascar events in 1985 when Greg Sacks won in an R&D car over Bill Elliott all over his back bumper (Smiff has that vid) at the Firecracker 400. We live in central Florida and saw Daytona races from 1985 up to 2000s and I still have all the programs.

[@jsunh98]

her: "do you want to sit on his face?" him: "I feel like that's disrespectful" her: "not if i do it"

[@jebediahgentry7029]

She didn't say that

[@xerolift]

RHE was Ronnie Hopkins Engineering. I worked for the machine shop that made the suspension components before we branched out into our own line

[@picklefart]

SB2 in the Monte Carlo is all the car anybody ever needs.

[@Ada-zn3pw]

My dream engine. I seen a Chevelle on Instagram with a sb2 engine. Best sounding engine ever

[@jasonclayman908]

My wife and I stopped there 3 years ago on our way home from our honeymoon. I’m not gunna lie, I got the shakes and choked up when I walked into that shop and seen all that history. He was my hero and always will be. For3ver The Man.

[@AzKaraokeVic]

Logan in that hauler with her hat on reminded me of one of those store manikins. Perfect form:)

[@AzKaraokeVic]

13:22

[@throttlewatch4614]

That’s exactly what I thought too

[@distortion6511]

Perfect form for an x pipe lol

[@SomethingRad]

I grew up here! My house and high school are both on the Route between the two shops. The original RCR shop is a couple miles from the house I grew up in. The museum/shop is 2 miles from my High School I went to. Everyone in the community loved Dale. Too bad I didn't get to experience it because I was born in 94

[@ecomm7048]

Same! I still live about 5 mins away from where this video was shot 😂

[@RacerGirl48]

Go to North Davidson?

[@BarryJowers]

That Goodwrench carKevin Harvick drove from 2003 on is one of the best looking paint schemes of all time that black and silver 29 looks awesome

[@mikegalford2561]

If my dad was still around he would have loved this video he was a dale Sr/Jr fan I was a Jeff Gordon fan after my dad passed they grew on me more

[@mr.dopegaming2600]

If this doesn't show the importance Dale had on Richards career, I don't know what will. Beyond impressive

[@aychdee981]

Dude!!! Mad respect for the “you can pause and read that” (I did) no time unnecessary time added to a great video

[@Stapleton42]

Credit Robert with forced performance with that idea

[@atomicorang]

You sir are an ambassador for the NASCAR fan.

[@Stapleton42]

thanks man. we want to help more people get into it

[@naughtmeenaym869]

Not many car videos make me cry but kinda like Don's song about Buddy Holley's death, #3 passing away was the day the music died. Dale was the fiercest, nicest person ever. Sigh.

[@retenfour1548]

Just wanted to let you know that the clear mask on the Dega car is actually something we do often especially at tracks that are super sandy . Others for example, Cali, Phoenix, Daytona . If we didn't do it the sand will literally just destroy the nose. Great job on the video, love it !

[@Stapleton42]

makes sense I've seen the nose on Daytona cars look like they've been sandblasted after a race

[@retenfour1548]

@@Stapleton42 Anytime you have a question ,hit me up and I'll do my best to help out. I was a team member for a number of mid to top cup teams up until 2011. Even owned one of Dale Sr's old Busch Grand National cars for awhile. Lol, it sat in my yard for years growing weeds. Anyhow it's great to see your enthusiasm and your interest at sharing what I consider the best years in stockcar racing and certainly one of the most talented drivers who will ever live ! Although Dale's death brought alot of needed safety innovations to our sport it also sadly took a spirit away I'm afraid we may never get back. Racing simply hasn't been the same since. Good luck, Keep Diggin, and try not to crash out !!

[@macsmith-cg6wg]

I really enjoy this history. Brings back lots of memories 😅

[@teresagoodwin7458]

I agree with you 💯 Million Percent.. I love the history associated with racing.. Darrell Waltrip's wife Stevie did ALWAYS give Dale Sr a Bible verse before every race and yes he or Stevie placed it in the race car before the cars were given the command"Gentleman,START YOUR ENGINE'S" 🤗🏁🏆🏁 Thank you for sharing this special video and GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY NOW AND ALWAYS 🙏🤗🙏

[@Stapleton42]

thank you!

[@teresagoodwin7458]

@@Stapleton42 You are truly welcome 🤗 Racing is a part of my genetic makeup.. I absolutely LOVE IT ❤️🤗 DIRT TRACK HAS BEEN A PART OF MY LIFE SINCE I CAME INTO THIS WORLD.. AND WE ALWAYS WENT TO DARLINGTON FOR BOTH RACES EVERY YEAR BACK WHEN.. I DON'T WATCH AS MUCH NASCAR NOW THAT DALE SR. PASSED AND DALE JR IS NOT DRIVING AS MUCH HOWEVER I THINK HE WAS REALLY SMART GETTING OUT OF THE RACE CAR DUE TO ALL THE CONCUSSIONS ETC. BUT IT'S JUST MISSING SOME EXCITEMENT WITHOUT SOME OF THE EARNHARDT'S AND OLDER DRIVER'S WHO I GREW UP WATCHING.. AND I ABSOLUTELY HATE THE STAGE RACING FORMAT.. I DON'T KNOW IF THERE WOULD BE A HANDFUL OF DRIVER'S WHO COULD RACE WIDE OPEN FOR 400-500 LAPS OR EVEN THE 600 AT CHARLOTTE.. TAKE CARE AND THANK YOU FOR THOSE INSIDE PIC'S AND STORIES.. IT'S AWESOME 😁🏁🏆🏁❤️🤗🏁

[@heatherrrenea]

His last win talldaga race, I was there. I was only like 10 years old. It was one of the best races to this day I've been to. Oringally dad was suppose to go with my mom but he decided to go to Alabama football game after the races. The next morning he wouldn't wake up to go. So my mom said "Heather you are going with me since dad won't wake up". That was the first and only time I have sat in the grandstands rather than down by the track. First time I was actually able to see the whole track. I had been many years prior to the point people were taking pictures of me sleeping with cars racing. That was the first time I was able to see the full track being so little. One of my best memories.

[@Stapleton42]

That’s awesome

[@GardenStateDiecast]

The Talladega car from 2000 was used during Speedweeks testing at Daytona in 2001 and was the secondary (back-up) car for the 500.

[@flyby420]

I was in my early 20’s back then. All those cars bring back a ton of memories. All those races and being at some. It was a great time to be alive. Everyone was a race fan back then. I still have all my die cast cars and memorabilia. Thanks for sharing.

[@RLRSwanson]

It's nice that RCR made the building an exhibit in and of itself, like you said. The Luminas were pretty much the last nascars that I cared for the looks of, but you go back 10 years and there's something really special in the 3rd gen Chevelles and 4th gen Cutlasses and such in stock car guise...Those and the early 80s nascar Regals and Monte Carlos. Also sad to see other important motor racing places become vape shops or fall into disrepair, especially considering what a badass Bud Moore was, not just in terms of success in NASCAR but being pretty much synonymous with Fords efforts and success in the original Trans Am with the Cougars and then Mustangs. I guess that's the inevitable wheel of time turning and dropping the chips were they lay.

[@joeyjohnson4826]

I'm sure the person. Who owns the property is happy he has a rent payer... world goes on , can't preserve everything

[@FiendishFantasy]

I went to that old shop in 95 when they were finishing up the silver car. I remember they had it blocked off where people couldn't see it. Also, got to meet Richard. He was awesome. Just so generous, down to earth, and kind.

[@MM_in_Havasu]

Very cool to see you & Logan doing some exploring and checking out the Intimidator's past history! I always enjoyed watching him drive a race car, made it look so easy to do. At least he left this mortal earth doing what he loved so much, racing stock cars. He was a definite BAMF. It's my personal opinion that, had he not been killed in that horrible crash, that he would have won an 8th championship and then hung up his driving gloves and helmet to enjoy some semblance of "retirement" in 2001. I still have a VHS videotape of Dale's memorial service. He still is missed 20 years later. Keep up the quality videos you've been doing, they are great! Thanks man!

[@joedrummer3432]

YES! I went there years ago. Huge Dale and Harvick fan since I was young. Spot on with the orange. Makes me mad as hell when people try to say it's red!

[@Stapleton42]

glad you feel the same haha

[@jacktearman7134]

Mitchell, thank you so much for this! It was so cool to see all the history in this shop, and your knowledge of the cars and drivers made it that much better to watch

[@Stapleton42]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@robertrosson1990]

I grew up near the shop now Museum The last time I was there I took my wife and Chocolate was there.Got a lot of pictures and Chocolate was kind enough to autograph some of the cars id collected over the years.the only model car I don't have is the blue and white Piedmont cars that was there on display at the time I was there.I have a room full of mainly Winston Cup cars from 1/64 scale to 18th scale Even was given permission to take a picture of the 1 car there that has the penny taped to the dash.It was such a awesome time to be able to have Chocolate there and gave my wife and I a personal tour thru what used to be the shop now Museum.

[@brianbeilmann2992]

That 03 Childress is something. Nice looking car right there.

[@CharlesAtwell-or7bm]

These videos are a wonderful way to preserve history and let the rest of us see! Thanks! I have driven by RCR in Mooresville, NC but did not stop because it was late and we were headed home from Charlotte Auto Fair. I think I would have enjoyed this more. This was in 2000 though so I don’t guess it was a museum yet, Dale was still with us at that time. Those Bible verses on the dash turned out to be a great way to show the world their need for a Savior! We can be taken at anytime, certainly Dale wasn’t thinking about that at that instant he was focused on helping Dale Jr. win that day, I remember that like it was yesterday!

[@jcnpresser]

I liked all the 90’s and earlier cars, they had an identity to them, and everyone was racing, you know, all the GM’s, Pontiac, Buick, etc. The 2000’s had some cool hats and t-shirt designs though. That was a really cool shop. Sad about the run down shop, could be a great place for a drag team or fab shop.

[@johnnyhanes5360]

I live about 2 mi from childress home in about 3 mi from his museum sometimes I can hear him testing motors from my house 🤪 and that's a nice motorhome keep on keeping on

[@TysonEngineer]

Love seeing this man, pure American racing that we dont see much of in Australia. keep the vids coming! 👌🏽

[@Stapleton42]

Thanks man we will 💪🏻

[@JustJeep_It]

Awesome tour of RCR. Man I miss Dale.

[@southernviking3113]

I argued for weeks with some fellas at work over the whole red/orange paint. Both guys wouldn’t be caught dead without an Earnhardt shirt or hat on. Finally the shop paid for us to go to a race in North Wilkesboro and I proved it to them. They bought me lunch lol I live less than an hour from where y’all were in this video. It’s really sad how those great places in Auto Racing history are almost forgotten now a days. NASCAR died when we lost Sr!!

[@Stapleton42]

Some people 😂

[@gychristensen]

Pretty cool you visited the old Bud Moore shop. Bud was a WW2 veteran that stormed the beaches of Normandy and also fought in the Battle of the Bulge

[@Stapleton42]

A legend

[@volkerc]

It was good to see the 98 Daytona Win Monte again. I was there in 1998 when he finally won the 500. It was Nascars 50th Anniversary, the 40th Daytona Race Track Anniversary, Dales 20th attempt to win the Daytona 500 and my first visit of a race track. I will never forget that day being a long time Earnhardt fan. One of the best days in my life. Thankfully i did not go to Daytona in 2001. It was devastating enough to watch it on TV. Life is no longer the same. The joy is gone.

[@TheShaneLYExperience]

Brand new to the channel cause this video popped up in my feed, man this was such a badass trip

[@Stapleton42]

Thanks dude I’m glad you’re here 🤟🏻

[@bearhamilton2953]

Same here haha loved it!

[@Timmy6216]

I have no real interest in NASCAR past present or future aside from the fact that people go fast. I came here because I enjoy listening to people be nerdy and passionate about something. It doesn't matter what it is. You sir tell it from the heart and that's fantastic

[@Stapleton42]

Thanks dude I’m glad that comes through

[@scottinWV]

I think it was during the 90's that Nascar had limits on how many tires everyone could have. You'd often see when someone would wreck other teams would be down at their pit trying to buy their tires they wouldn't be needing.

[@brianbooher7318]

The only Tire rule ever remember in the cup series was it 1985 when you can only change two tires under caution flag . You can change 4 under green flag. They allowed 4 tire stops at talladega an Daytona under caution for Daytona .There wasn't really a tire rule I can remember except in 85. Goodyear was only required to bring like 1280 tires or something like that and the way that it equals would be so many sets of tires to each team. a lot of times Goodyear had more than the required number that away that didn't run out but in certain situations they only showed up with the 1280 tires or whatever. The one I remember is the 88 southern 500 Darlington. they would be shortages of tires and when somebody would fall out they would all go run to that team to bye their tires that didn't happen a whole lot but it did happen several times

[@billymcdaniel4855]

I also love going back and checking out the history of different places and people, especially Dale and also I'm a huge BOCEPHUS fan!

[@NoGuiltGamingXB]

I wonder if Jr ever drives around on a cruise day and reminisces about memories of his dad at different locations like that.

[@Stapleton42]

I’m sure he has. He’s a history nerd too and a very sentimental guy. The world needs more Dale jrs to keep history alive

[@cadehiggins2458]

Went here a few weeks ago. This was cooler than the hall of fame itself man.

[@charlesdoe4572]

Don’t matter when you upload the content is always worth the wait! The history is great and the way you notice the stuff that isn’t so obvious and bring it up is refreshing in today’s cookie cutter everything is done for you world ..Magic happened at those shops and people made it happen. Looking forward to more of the journey.

[@Stapleton42]

You’re exactly right. It’s fascinating just to stand in the same spot

[@larsbambi1575]

I worked at BACE Motorsports in concord (late 9os)We had an old trailer/hauler that moved Randy's cars ..It was completely wrapped on the sides with Fina Randy Lajoie #74 .. but when you climbed on top it still said Goodwrench . It was originally one of Richards for Dale. There was also an old wives tale at RCR .. there was an aluminum air cleaner housing that was always imitated but never duplicated. For some reason when they put the engines on the dyno with this air cleaner the engine would have three more HP. The fabricators were told to make the exact same one numerous times. But that one air cleaner was unexplainable ...they used it on every race engine! The guy used to say" it was like it was some kind of magic aluminum "😂. They were always afraid that it was going to get wrecked. RIP.

[@Stapleton42]

That’s interesting! Have you seen the video we did at Randy’s shop?

[@canadiancarfreak2050]

What an amazing place! First time I was able to see and touch a real Nascar I was blown away at how thick and heavy the body's are! Makes you respect the true power of those engines and how flippin scary i'd be the get into an accident with!

[@christopherlord1674]

I love the fact that Logan asked where the Subarus were when you got to the vape shop. A girl after my own heart hahaha.

[@Hogdog970]

i was in jail for drag racing at age 20 in 1998, watching him finally win daytona, I'd like to think it doesn't get any more dale than that. ha

[@Matty.Hill_87]

That's an awesome story 😂😂

[@Hogdog970]

@@600wheel oh it ruined my life at age 18 for sure, the year i was charged they came out with a great law that now made failure to comply with a police officer's order or signal, a 4th degree felony. didn't lose the car to the police, but lost it after moving on with life. I skated for a year on probation but ultimately was caught again one night, just out randomly beating on my car, and ended up in prison for six months to just walk away from another 5 years on the states great probation plan....

[@Str8upFacts]

Do it for Dale, Brother!

[@coleboonecustoms]

@@600wheel innocent non-actors get killed street racing. Weed is safer than riding around on a Big Wheel.

[@edwingarcia232]

I went in 1996 and I Bought a Talladega rear window from Dale’s car my friend convinced me to see if Richard would sign it and he did later got Dale signed it still have it . Great Guy

[@TSi99999]

@25:20 yes the 1st generation no headlight Lumina and T-Birds 1989-1994 are one of the best eras. Also loved the Grand Prix and Olds!

[@mattw3103]

Man an absolute dream ofone is to stand where you are in this thumbnail. I cannot wait to one day visit this shop.

[@Stapleton42]

It is so worth it

[@bradyshelton51]

My senior year in high school we went to indy and did the tour at the track, back then they gave you the option to kiss the bricks and get a picture.

[@RLD_Media]

That reflection at 3:28, totally caught me off guard and gave me chills.

[@anthonymachado9504]

Bro I'm such a history guru I feel the same way just standing there and taking it in, shit is a trip!

[@ameri_cancountry6936]

Lol heck yea that's cool that you brought up the ford orange interior color. That's something a lot of people don't know and I guess because it's a ford color they have a hard time believing it, and an even harder time believing his first race car was a pink ford

[@DewkChronic]

They should build a roof over the North Wilksboro facility and restore it to its hayday. rarely used for racing but parked race cars like they were battling so people could walk the place. It could be used for events weddings or concerts.

[@brianbooher7318]

That is a great ideaa and I would love to see it happen but unfortunately it won't. It's a shame they don't do something with Wilkes-boro besides let it rot but sadly that will never happen but that was an interesting ideal

[@LongIslandMopars]

​@@brianbooher7318 A year after your post and they ran the All Star Race there. Amazing.

[@Timbo428CJ]

So cool Mitchell ! Thanks for sharing !!

[@Stapleton42]

Thanks for watching!

[@matthewconway1494]

I think that's disrespectful that they turned dales first race shop when he was with rod asterlan turned that into vape shops. But the actual museum, if I was there I would shed a tear every moment, cause i was thrilled to see him race back in 2000 in Martinsville, he finished top ten, Mark Martin won that race, but it was a thrill to see him race in person.

[@Ex7r3m3r]

The place of the vape shop isnt where the first shop was located. Vape shop is in charlotte and first shop was in davidson county off 109. So video is inaccurate

[@deaf2819]

Oh come on. Life goes on Dale wasn’t God it’s not disrespectful and I bet he wouldn’t think so either because he wasn’t larger than life in his own head.

[@balconi89]

I sat in that car at 7:30 at a Tech Center event back in the late 90s. They had a Jeff Gordon car and Bobby Labonte Interstate Pontiac as well. Used for photo ops.

[@jamessmiley2367]

Appreciate the work you put into this. Awesome job. Would love to visit that entire area one day. Thanks for the upload!! 3 gone but never forgotten.

[@Stapleton42]

Thanks man

[@theonionman]

We were there in '04 when we came here from OH to get married at Dale's statue in K-town on his Birthday!🏁 Metrolina is on one episode of Lost Speedways on Peacock. Great job by Jr. for these stories. I saw Metrolina back in '08.. I'm glad I did. Sad that it's gone... We eventually moved to Troutman in '07 and I work in Race City USA. Building homes faster than you can say "30 year mortgage!"😞 Great video sir!!! Been awhile since going. Sad what DEI is these days... Google Earth shows you where Dale is. And in '06 we named our daughter "Daytona"!!! We are fans for life!!!🏁🏁🏁 Thanks again for a trip down memory lane!!!🏁🏁🏁

[@jakeisnotgonebitches9434]

Your voice is so relaxing

[@gooseflatwaterfowlers]

I went there in 2004 and I remember walking in that place and instantly had chills and it stayed like that the entire time I was there.

[@Stapleton42]

it has that vibe

[@gooseflatwaterfowlers]

@@Stapleton42 I’ve never had that feeling about going into a place before and I’ve not had it since. I look forward to going back to it and see if I get the same feeling as I did nearly 20 years ago

[@amd6570]

Not into NASCAR at all but I love watching and seeing all of the history. Another awesome video!!! 👍🏼👍🏼

[@jamiegoolsby6292]

My dad was in that shop days before Dale died, he was given a tour. Dale was not there, he was setting up for the race. Dad bought scale cars that went crazy high in price after the crash, and there are photos that my dad has of him in the shop.

[@jacobdolan1837]

Dale is just one lap ahead of us

[@BelowTheApron]

Dude after pointing out the orange I can't unsee that now.. Good point out

[@RecklessEnterainment]

I went to the RCR museum back in March and that car you can sit in was shut down because of covid and you had to wear a mask in there. But beyond that the museum was exactly the same it was amazing lol

[@robertahrens9481]

Mr. Goodwrench will live on forever!

[@TheJkc81]

I completely agree with you about the luminas! Best looking cup cars! Days of Thunder wouldn’t have been the same if it wasn’t for them lol. Awesome vid btw

[@ryanhallahan2817]

Fun fact with the moor racing shop being next to racetracks, I worked in an engine shop. Any time a train goes by all machining comes to complete halt because the vibrations resonated through the ground and would ruin the work.

[@christopherstory2136]

Awesome commemoration. Really appreciate the detail put into it and your careful treatment of these historic places and artifacts. I've been a Dale Sr. for forty years and really enjoyed this. Also appreciate how the Fandom for Dale and RCR transcends generations. (PS Kevin Harvick's "sharktooth" cars are one of the most attractive ever - Kevin did such a great job in his "new" role...) Thank you so much for this!

[@Stapleton42]

Thanks Christopher! We think you’d love our other videos about racing history too

[@christopherstory2136]

@@Stapleton42 I have subscribed and am looking forward to further viewing....

[@MrScrubJay]

Went to the Nascar Hall of Fame in february when I was in charlotte for work. Every car was all original other than the hooters car. They had Dale's wrangler #3 and a goodwrench #3. Great to see some awesome cars and history behind them with the tour. Got some awesome pictures!

[@MrScrubJay]

If I had more time I wanted to visit some shops local to the area, will try to do that if I go back up later this year.

[@earronroberts7658]

I hear Richard Childers has Chocolate Meyers overseeing the museum. Cool place for sure!

[@Stapleton42]

Yeah he was there lol

[@bryanharen8212]

My painting is at the front of Dale's Daytona winning car in your video, I got to meet Richard Childress and present him with the painting , he told me he going to put in the museum.