Dale Jr. Download: Kenny Wallace - "I Never Had Any Animosity Towards Rusty"

[@PNW_Car_Mods]

Sometimes I get a little sad watching Juniors show. The show is fantastic, but when I hear all these great stories with all these great people from the past and it's all stuff I remember, knowing it will likely never have that same feel going forward just sucks. It's just not the same anymore. The 80s, 90s, and early 2000s were some great times for me in Nascar. Love Kenny Wallace!

[@jamesdb7115]

I still watch and have passion for the sport but growing up in the 90s and 00s, you're right, it isn't the same.

[@Properformancenutritioncom]

yeah it sucks. I tried following everything this season but lost interest. It didn’t help when Rutledge Wood would get first dibs with the winner while the excited crew has to wait behind the wall while Rutledge asks dumb questions like “how does it feel to win?”. Then they don’t really even show the winner get out of the car in victory lane. I don’t know man. I digress.

[@Angie-Pants]

I've found myself watching old races on KZbin instead of trying to watch it now. The short track night races from the early 2000s are like chicken soup for the soul. Some of those races are still seared into my memory almost 20 years later. I'll never have that connection with modern NASCAR.

[@AmericanLineman]

Once Dale Sr died it was never the same.

[@andrebaudoind]

I feel u man but it cant be the same , people were dieing , and as entertaining as it was , if u lost ur father and had to watch it im sure you would want change too , nascar has changed alot , but atleast the racers familys dont think its a total bloodbath demolishion derby anymore

[@adamredden2007]

My goodness, Dale is great at this. He transitions before anything goes to far or gets uncomfortable. Fantastic

[@metrichotrods1763]

I met Kenny at a gas station. He was about to drive off with his sunglasses on his roof. I flagged him down and he probably thought I wanted to fanboi. I grabbed his glasses off his roof and handed then to him through the window. He said , "man, you're my hero." So, boys...I'm your hero's hero.

[@ricwestdoesitwork]

I love listening to Kenny Wallace's stories. He is awesome.

[@johnnyroberts3761]

Kenny Wallace may not have won a Cup race, but hearing him talk about how hard he worked to become a racer and all the different things he had to go through made me respect his hard-working, no quit attitude. I hope Kenny is doing well in retirement.

[@aaronsalais3477]

Both Rusty, Kenny, and The Earnhardts are humble and honest. I respect them alot and relate to how they were raised. Lots of Talent and Awesome stories.

[@ihavefallenandicantreachmy2113]

Mike Wallace is a not humble Liar? You are, maybe.

[@inhabitantmusic9051]

Kenny Wallace is a humble guy, there ain't nothing fake about him, well spoken and interesting pod cast! 🐾🍻

[@JohnLang-jq2wc]

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[@d-rayphelps1630]

All of Jr's Podcasts are just freaking fantastic!!! Every single one of them! I love all of them.

[@Poppy-tw1ve]

Kenny Wallace is one of those guests that makes the show come alive and makes you feel like you’re in the room. Several guests have done that so far. Great stuff to watch!

[@battlestar7779]

Kenny has such a great personality- it’s great to listen to his stories. Thanks.

[@Tiger5672]

I wish Kenny would go back on TV. He was the reason I watched the pre-race show that was on Speed Channel. He and Jimmy Spencer were great together! Dale Jr, you need to bring Kenny back on and tell more stories.

[@derek17005]

I just wish we had Speed channel again. Honestly, I think that's part of the reason Nascar isn't what it was just a few short years ago.

[@Butters5ify]

He was good on TV. He said the travel and hotel stays weekly took a toll on him. Now he enjoys hauling his modified around the country doing what he loves. Check out his Official Facebook page if you aren't already. Funny stuff on there.

[@CSDonohue11]

I agree except for Spencer , he’s a turd.

[@joyhruska9377]

@@CSDonohue11 yeah i agree. My brother was on his pit crew for the Heinz car early 90's and he said the same thing.

[@Chukijay]

@@CSDonohue11 I lost a lot of what little respect was there for Spencer after he was on Jr’s podcast. Totally copped out on owning up to what he said and addressing it. Jr winning in 01 was Jr showing he could drive better than anyone when he really wanted it. Of course all the teams were creative with the rules and some drivers may have even gone a little easy on that race to try to let him up front for a chance to win, but who’s going to admit that? There was a respect there among those guys and Spencer completely tarnished it by his comment. At least he came on the podcast but that was a very understated display of class on Jr’s part by just letting it slide after that. He realized Spencer is just a mad dog on his way out and he’s just running his mouth and nothing out of it means anything

[@kidwave1]

DEJ is one of the most real and likeable guys ever. This show is infinitely more entertaining than actual nascar races

[@sgt803]

How can anyone not like Kenny Wallace? 👍

[@maryjane6044]

Jr. you gotta do more with Kenny Wallace!! One of the best shows ever!!!

[@randybennett5417]

Kenny will always be remembered as a kind, funny race car driver, that I think everyone liked.

[@johntaylor7969]

“This is accurate AND true...” Lol!!! Love Kenny and miss his commentary during race week. P.S. the shot in the ass with diamonds comment is priceless

[@kbhistoryquest9675]

Kenny Wallace is one of my favorite people in the sport. Just really down to earth and very humble!

[@JSchaffer214]

Man, Kenny is so right! If you ever get a little money people think you always had it easy. Like it's impossible for you to grow up broke and make something of yourself. I grew up broke but now at 39, I've got a little something and there's people that I've known for decades saying crap to me like, "but you don't get it". I grew up in a little trailer park in Alabama until I was 21! I've only lived in the nice home I have now for 8 years! What dont I get?!

[@briancanterberry3085]

I'm from Alabama also Where in BAMA you from?

[@mylesrichardson5156]

Absolutely love Kenny one of my all-time favorite show me state drivers very humble man

[@bobbrown7044]

I bet you have many good memories as Kenny too, it is pod cast's like these that makes me remember my dad and his brothers stories they would talk and laugh about .Please get Kenny back he is funny, yet serious . He see's things from the under dog side of it and can still laugh about it.

[@dennispmcfarland14]

his honesty blows me away miss him on TV

[@philup219]

you guys are good dudes man. appreciate you

[@cougar1017]

This podcast is by far the best thing on youtube

[@jamesdb7115]

The Dale Jr download and all of the Dirty Mo Media stuff we see weekly (and specials) is true art. I love the realness you get with everyone who comes on and love the production quality. Best thing Jr has done post-driving (aside from the 1 race a year he does of course)

[@joelpiper5501]

There ain't nothin better than Junior's podcast! Only good thing on this damn utube.

[@carlmccoy5146]

❤😂 anything with Kenny is great!

[@OnfloorAudio]

I love Kenny !! This guy tells it like it is , no BS , no sugar coat'n nothing . The real deal . May not have been the most successful cup driver , but a real class guy imo . Great interview guys !!!

[@leonrhodes8700]

He might not have won in cup . But I think of him as one of the greats . How much winning would any modern cup star do against dale sr ,Darrell, rusty ,martin, bodine , Richmond , gordon, jarret ect ! Only 1 guy can win any race and those fields were stacked and the good money was spent elsewhere ! So rock on Kenny for having a career and feeding your family while still being a house hold name . Not many can do that . He does it with pride !

[@PaperBanjo64]

He won some Busch (now Xfinity) races and he was always the guy people wanted to fill in when their driver got hurt, he didn't have a terrible career at all, maybe in a better car he could have won something.

[@psychlyst]

Herm is a true treasure...could listen to him for hours

[@KAHUNA_Okie]

I can't say I enjoy watching these more than anything else. You guys get people to talk about things, they normally wouldn't talk about. Thank for sharing with all of us.

[@robertfoye1620]

Boy Herman can make a guy feel good listening to his stories.

[@OzarkRiverBanks]

The Wallace’s were the top racing family out of St. Louis! Their dad was the greatest at the old valley park speedway! Miss watching the Wallace’s in NADCAR! Kenny is the Herminator!!!

[@davesracingchannel9261]

Wallace sir was a legend at Tri'City Speedway

[@spence7985]

i love kenny just for the fact of pushing that 3 car for the final victory

[@spence7985]

@@buccizero i'll never forget benny parsons saying " how did he get through all those cars!!"?

[@spence7985]

@@buccizero and dale waving that hand, gesturing come on kenny

[@dannycoker6439]

spencer kenney Great job Spencer!!! Not one soul mentions that and your correct,that square D Chevy was owned by Andy Pettrie pushed Earnhardt to 76 win & his last Wallace didn’t drive no more,wanted to much money Lol...Shame Earnhardt didn’t push him.All well Thanks for memory lane.

[@ryanbearden9709]

During the early 2000's he also would draft with Jr. a bunch as well. It was some of those early 2000 Talladega races where Jr. would dominate. One race they put Kenny in Waltrips old Aarons car cause he was racing the Napa car for DEI. They gave Kenny a DEI engine & he was right up there in front with Jr. & Michael Waltrip

[@ThaddMcNamara]

That was AWESOME!!! Great to spend some time with good ole Herm! Thank you JR!!!

[@mattvaughan7245]

I think that that was possibly the most heartfelt story I have heard …. No pulled punches ...No PC ...that was just a great interview …. Thanks Dirty Mo …..

[@TheJer1963]

Herman the German. Another thing Nascar put an end to. That was his nickname and he liked it. I could listen to Herman all day. Wouldn't you just love to sit down and have a beer with him? I loved the tv show he had years back.

[@AndrewMiller-rz3qn]

Kenny is a great guy i meet him that smile never leave his face

[@skooby_doobie_doonkann3334]

Kenny Wallace seems like a very good person. Never knew much about him since he was always obviously overshadowed by rusty but what a nice, honest man

[@sean55719]

My mom used to work at a Square D factory here in good ol Indiana, so he was automatically my childhood hero! I used to get all excited just seein that blue and yellow #81/55 on the tv screen. I wish the best for him regardless, hes just a joy to watch on tv and probably even more in person!

[@nevadadan4113]

Damn, Kenny Wallace... what a great guy. Not sure why he's no longer around on raceday, but he has a wonderful personality. NASCAR needs a regular dose of KW

[@oldermusiclover]

TOTALLY LOVED this interview. I know what it is to have family make you feel bad, even when you still love them. Kenny wish I could give you a BIG HUG. Sticks and stones may not break my bones, but words you never forget

[@masoncole7331]

Herman.. your my hero sir.. ive raced against you in modified.. you have always been a class act.. your one of the few real racers

[@garycrumrine9538]

They tear you down to see what your commitment is to the sport. Only the ones that really want to be there will survive.

[@acecombatmerc]

I always liked Kenny. This interview just confirmed why even more. Never scene another driver that appreciated where he was and how he got there more than Kenny.

[@samanthajohnson8284]

OMG I so loved this! I miss Kenny on TV. He is so funny and so good at what he does. He is a fresh breath of fresh air in the NASCAR world. Jr. is as well and this is one of my favorite interviews. Next Jr. should bring on Ken Schrader! Love the interviews with the "old school" NASCAR!!

[@robn71]

Being new to nascar and coming from the UK & not up to date with the history of nascar (sorry) but i could spend hours listening to the 3 of you talking

[@matthewstevenson1267]

Hands down my favorite of the Wallace brothers

[@TheFOHMan]

Kenny is so genuine, great interview all three of you. Good job!

[@sergeantmasson3669]

I still remember racing with Kenny Wallace in the northeast. He was always a gentleman race car driver.

[@ferdterguson124]

Kenny Wallace is the straightest racer ever. God bless him. And hes a nut 👍👍👍

[@sjostrom610]

I love Kenny!! I always rooted for the Wallace Brothers!!

[@michaelerickson5724]

Should bring Kenny in as a cohost could listen to his stories forever

[@Bigblue680]

I am a fan of jr since his Busch days. I watched every race. Stayed true through the good times and tough times. The only thing that makes me think twice about being a jr fan is the whole ky football player situation. Not gonna explain it people can look it up their self. I just wanted to say that’s the only thing I have that makes me think twice. Podcasts are awesome keep it up

[@justincase4254]

Dale you are a great interviewer you ask a question and shut up, it’s the best interviewers there are. All the best just, keep on keepin’ on.

[@gregmattox]

Dale Jr knows how to take a compliment. "Thank you" and moves on...

[@dalerichard8967]

My best friend that passed away two years ago looked just like Kenny Wallace.

[@RustyWells2]

This has been the best podcast in Nascar by a mile and I'm afraid they'll never be one that's close unfortunately so I'm going to enjoy the hell out of it why I can. 🦅🇺🇸🦅

[@malibuclassic77]

Rusty Wells I have no idea why this podcast has only 88k subscribers on KZbin. So entertaining.

[@stansmad]

There are many good ones. Watch the show with Schrader.

[@racersedge4962]

Watching/Listening to the last FULL episode of the season is like the last hours of Christmas day... You look at the tree sadly and wonder where the day went, all the while looking forward to next year.

[@supreme3-6-94]

I love Kenny Wallace He Is So Damn Funny and his personality is Awesome. DALE JR. Your Still my #1 Favorite Driver. I watched all your Races. GOD BLESS you & your family .

[@bamabeauty365]

Why did I laugh so hard when Dale Jr repeats Kenny and says, “Uncle Gary.” I cackled. 😂

[@notRedAfroMan79]

Kenny is a great man I love seeing him at the dirt tracks it’s awesome seeing him at my favorite track farmer city

[@stevetrent4753]

Man , this has been one of the best guest !! Awesome stories with a different point of view on things ! Great great show

[@vincentmckinney5964]

“Dude I built the sum bi*** it’s not your car”😂 love it!

[@righteous247]

The difference in Busch, nationwide, and xfinity is the sponsor title

[@wrenclegg553]

One of the best shows. Totally unpretentious! Love it!

[@kristenwhite2701]

My first live race was Daytona 2001. I was a Rusty fan and bantered the entire race with a bunch of Earnhardt fans. Then we all sat in shock and confusion as one. Race fans have fun with the jousting, but feel the pain. When one driver wrecks, all fans worry.

[@murdiesel]

Herm never fails! Awesome interview! "Shot in the ass with diamonds! F'ing A I love when Herm tells it!

[@gfs8816]

This was freaking awesome. One of the best guests yet !!! Keep'em coming

[@Nblades78]

Thank You, Kenny, you're awesome.

[@duaneoldfield]

Love hearing Herm tell stories. Really enjoy the show. Thank you Jr.

[@multitoolish]

Always loved this guy! Loved that Square D car he drove.

[@ghostfarmer358]

It's weird you don't hear someone tell Jr he has talent very often. He don't get the credit he deserves. You don't win all the races he's won without being a DRIVER.

[@jdgeibe]

EXACTLY

[@robthornton9129]

Kenny Wallace will always be one of my favorites

[@ZekenStreak]

Love this and the previous episode. Herman, what a down to earth guy. Looking forward to part 3, 4, 5, etc. Cheers

[@paulhumphrey7299]

A fantastic interview. Herman is great guy. I remember listening to him on the scanner at Charlotte in a xfinity race. No driver on the track was working harder to make the car better.

[@ronstewart9792]

Great show Dale, love hearing all these stories. Just watched your show with Joe Gibbs on TV and it was awesome. Ron

[@MikeBrown-ii3pt]

Even though I'll be a Dale Sr fan until my dying breath, I always liked Rusty and Kenny Wallace too. Mike Wallace didn't do much for me but he's also ok. Out of Kennys 3 second place finishes, my favorite, and I hope his too, will always be the 2000 Winston 500. As amazing as Dale Sr was, he couldn't have won that race, his last and my personal favorite, without help from Kenny Wallace! Thank you Kenny for my favorite Dale Earnhardt Sr moment!

[@susanbezio1529]

Kenny always was a class act. Wish he was in the booth calling races.💯❤❤

[@davidhodge1419]

How does anyone give an interview with Kenny Wallace a thumbs down. Honestly I'm thankful I don't understand it.

[@eddyredmond7758]

Great interview. Got to meet Kenny when he drove the Square D car. He was the coolest driver I got to talk too.

[@t-royentertainment1421]

Kenny , you came by pre race in Darlington waving in back pic up truck , old turn 1 , I stood up row 12 , pointed at you , you pointed at me , I yelled " Kenny you the man " you just big ol smile riding by ...Thankyou Kenny

[@caseybarlowski1486]

I've met him and he's the exact same way in person. Came to our local track and raced. Got to talk to him. He's a very humble man

[@NJBeachlover1]

What a phenomenal guest! Love you Kenny! 👍

[@jshepherd1102]

IMO Kenny had a ton of talent. Just never got a good ride. I could be wrong, but I think he really had some skill.

[@TheAqualegend]

He ran with some success in the Xfinity (Busch) series in the 90's and came close to a championship. He was on similar tiered teams as Joe Nemechek and more modernly David Gilliland in the cup series though. I've always loved Kenny.

[@chadmorin4068]

It's too bad Jack Roush wasn't able to keep him in 05 when he filled in for Kurt Busch in the 97. (Still feel like that officer was an ass to Kurt. Both Roush and NASCAR threw Kurt under the bus and ruined a 2nd Championship for him. Jack was pissed because he didn't or couldn't match Penske's offer. Irony Kenny was filling in for Kurt who was replacing Rusty the next year.) That's when they put a cap on Rousch for having 5 dominant cars too.

[@daviclar867]

Rusty was a great driver. I wasn't the biggest fan of his but he won almost everywhere except Daytona, Dega, and Indy. He may had not won at other tracks but similar tracks. I totally understand him not liking Gordon. But Rusty won 55 races, I believe, won the '89 cup!

[@brendanomara339]

God these interviews are great!

[@heavi-armed-infadel]

Love Kenny! Especially like his philosophy on chewing gum lol!

[@anthonypritchard7710]

Love listening to Kenny!!

[@ferdterguson124]

Beautiful story .

[@mlt3820]

"Uncle Gary" -Mr. Wallace "Uncle Gary" -Mr. Earnhardt, Jr. These tiny moments within the #DaleJrDownload so well put together by #DirtyMoMedia, are just great. They're Real. And we need as much Real as we can get in this world of ours. Thank You!

[@mdavidson101]

Mike Eddy is one hell of a driver. Have VCR tapes of a lot of his races through the 90s.

[@sntstafford]

Mike Davidson...along with Bob Senneker and the Bluebird #84. That was some fun racing, watching ASA back then.

[@gastruckin9314]

I worked on a few teams in ASA in the mid 90s. Rick Beebe #6, Steve Shive #54, and Mike Cofer #6 and #79.

[@bhuff4748]

ASA used to come to Anderson speedway back in the 80s and all these guys he is talking about were top of the line drivers. It was huge. I still have signed cards from all of them, huge parade, when GM was big....the good ole days of racing! I have his cox signed ASA card!

[@StayingBack71]

Love Kenny Wallace- I remember his last Daytona 500- He couldn't qualify(think like 5-6 years ago) Felt so bad for him.

[@byroneckhart9070]

One of the best interviews I have watched so far!

I always thought Jr was great at one point, Kenny and Steve Letarte have confirmed that. They both have nothing but good things to say about Dale Jr as a driver.

[@jah24car]

no matter what you call the series either with a modern name or old its just a sponsor thing. it in my mind helps new people like dale said understand thats the same series then just not now's name but it helps the understanding.

[@ronniecardy]

He sure brings back a lot of good times we had back in the day of Nascar + We had a few passes to to go Have nice day cafay To see Rusty in Indianapolis What a blast we had

[@carolhofhine560]

That was fun to watch. Kenny is quite the character.

[@CSDonohue11]

Goodness. This is the Good stuff right here.

[@delbertshims3244]

Mister Earnhardt I am old enough to be your Crazy Uncle. Thank you for this You Tube Site,, and y our interviews with the Old Schooled, who turned left for a living

[@bobbydevine2154]

great stories!!! Love them

[@GaHullbillyRanch]

Kenny wallace needs to be on the show every year

[@sntstafford]

I understand you, Herm. I have one trophy dash win, one heat win and a track championship, but never won a main. It still bugs me to this day, 18 years since my last race. Finished second twice in mains but never circled the track with the checkered in my window.