Kenny Wallace's Up-And-Down Career, Heartfelt Life Lessons & Legendary Stories | DJD Classics

[@DirtyMoMedia]

🚨 Throwback Alert! 🚨 This episode is a classic, but we've never released the full version on KZbin... until now! With Herm & Schrader dropping their first episode next week, we thought it was the perfect time to re-release this gem.

[@saintric8007]

Kenny was so good on this such fun to listen to and interesting, funny with a lot of energy (or coffee lol) great episode thank you

[@jeremyparker8376]

Get Schrader and Kenny on at the same time. That would be the greatest show ever!!! EVER!!!!! Make it a 2 part 1 hour show each. You still wouldn’t scratch the surface on all the stories they got.

[@butch_cassidy]

Man, I love Kenny Wallace. I've been a NASCAR fan for decades and this dude is one of the funniest guys in the business. This dude's the happiest most positive dude ever. We need Kenny in this business forever.

[@TimothyJones-t8o]

You said it perfectly. I agree

[@SleeveRigo]

He really is such a positive person, I admire him!

[@LeosNotFaking]

I know Mike wanted to do MORE then JUST this show but man the chemistry is just sooooo good but mikes been killing it make dirty mo even bigger and better

[@b1orogue]

Kenny always makes me smile. One of my favorite episodes ever.

[@scubasteve7322]

This is the best podcast. Dale Earnhardt Junior has done. Wallace knows so much. It’s like going back in the old days. I love the Wallace and you could probably have them on again and the stories would be different and all because he’s got so many stories to talk about he needs to write a book.

[@papabear9498]

The go-cart part of the pod was rad

[@scapegoat413]

You definitely appreciate a guy like Kenny Wallace a lot more when you find out guys like Dale Sr wanted him around and knew he was a good ole boy.

[@whitecloud2002]

Kenny also has a KZbin channel and podcast, you should check it out!

[@mlkebell7164]

The tri city story was not the whole truth

[@connorritchie973]

This is my favorite podcast of all time. Kenny Wallace and his brothers were all great drivers. One of the best interviews from Kenny when he was still racing was when he raced his way in the Daytona 500 with his brother Mike as his spotter.

[@vapinbachelor289]

YAY!! Hey Mike and for the record, I wasn’t one of the haters!! Miss you buddy!!

[@Happy-Trails55]

As a very long time NASCAR fan since my first race I attended in 1986. This episode was so awesome. Love how you and Kenny connected. The spirit of the greatest days of your career is mesmerizing. God bless and many happy trails.

[@craigmiskimmons6183]

Best episode to date so much fun. You can just see how much fun everyone in the studio was having. Such a great character Kenny is

[@Luckyguy12723]

Wallace lives extremely close to where I live. Extremely genuine guy and always polite with a hello back even when he likely does not want to be bothered. Just a normal guy trying to live life. Great show from a non racing fan.

[@michaelbayne2315]

Thanks for the throwback episode! This one in full is great

[@Michael-e4h5w]

This and Chastains recent podcast are superb. And Kenny, many drivers go out and win races but few become legends. You're a legend man, anyone who says otherwise doesn't know your story.

[@riverrat4631]

This makes me really miss Mike being on the Podcast. He really made Jr a great partner. Mike was very talented at interviewing people. Kenny is bigger than life and Mike really helped Jr with this interview. 🇺🇸🦅🏁

[@mountainmandale1587]

Gotta love hearing these old stories from my heroes. ❤

[@alikay57]

This was absolutely the best, the BEST episode. I love Kenny Wallace, he's so genuine and so much fun. I've rewatched this over and over again. Totally enjoyed this episode.

[@DDD-us6uu]

Your right guys, that's so much fun, both of you bring out the best of each other, good to see Mike there to, enjoyed. 🏁

[@sherrymartin2486]

I wish I could go back with my friends and do all the fun things we did together ❤ unfortunately we're old now, most have even passed away 😢

[@leefury7]

I watched the entire Schrader show before watching this. Now I realize what I was taking for granted. Jr., you are saving the history of the "glory" years. So good to listen to these talks. Takes me back. So many truths shared. Everyone does think famous drivers grew up eating with silver spoons. But I remember racing when it took a group of guys pooling their money to run just once a month but having all the other days work'n on the car or just BS'n, playing cards, cook outs, drink'n a little, going to other race tracks just to watch. Road America in my case. Thank you and your staff and these great guests and sharing your experiences. MAGA? You're making growing up again great.

[@FrankJones-ne2qo]

I have watched this 4 or 5 times this makes me smile the good old days I don't even watch Nascar just dales show I used to love to go to the races and Dale Sr was the man now just not the same thanks for the great memories

[@Mr95691]

Dale! I want you to know that this interview with Kenny brought back so many memories to me about me slot car racing before my dad caught me riding a mini bike down our street with a mac 100 which made my dad get me started in go kart racing in nor california where i was an open lite champion which led me to enduro karts where i raced at riverside raceway a few times. I still remember your dad i think ,on wide world of sports running that car on your wall at riverside raceway, and thought what a thrill it was to race on the same track. Those were the Very Best times of my life. Now i'm living the dream in the Philippines at 72 watching your show still getting the thrill that you always remind me of. Love you Dale. You are the Greatest, still....♥

[@lockieharris2005]

Watching this from Thailand and loved it please get him back for another podcast, this man is a walking talking museum and this is what NASCAR needs now ❤

[@jZ0357]

I could listen to these two talk all day he needs to be on more often

[@loriwise3177]

I love Herman but did not know anything about how he got in racing. LOVED THIS INTERVIEW! ❤

[@waltersassano]

No offense to the new crew but... I miss Mike.

[@chefdon21]

Yeah it’d be nice to see Mike every once and awhile!

[@DerrickRG]

Ffs get over it already.

[@JGR4LIFE20]

Ya’ll hated Mike when he was there now you want him back lol

[@DavidClark-vu3dw]

Out with the old, in with the new.

[@StellaRoberts-u8p]

I don’t

[@zitrogarage2636]

What a great interview. Thanks for doing this Boys

[@stephenamypinkston7408]

That, by far was the best podcast I've ever listened to. Is there an award done where for this kinda show shittn me

[@dougspencer0288]

What wonderful episode. Love it!

[@chudson181]

I’ve been waiting for this. Love Kenny to death. Never know what he’s gonna say next 😂😂

[@jamie3233]

I’m so grateful for this interview and all the others like it. I’m an old racing fan who kind of got lost in the new NASCAR. But these stories really bring me back to a time where I was just obsessed with racing, racers, and all the people that make it happen. Kenny Wallace is the epitome of all that.

[@joe6367]

I love Kenny Wallace such a great guy met him once years ago at Fontana .I could listen to him tell his stories all day long .

[@d-railg4302]

I don’t know how many times I can say “damn, that’s the best episode you’ve made” but here I am again. What a great episode. Great to have Mike back for such a big guest. Dirty Mo is top shelf.

[@rorygielarowski8972]

Dale! You and DirtyMo, are Blowing up! In such a Good Way, good to see Mike at the table! Kenny is such a gem! Can’t wait for The Kenny & Kenny Show!

[@tobiisboolin397]

this is an old episode im pretty sure

[@hughobrien4139]

It is a very odd feeling. Growing up in a world where NASCAR was nonexistent. Too far away and too much to keep up with. Drag racing was the Motorsports of choice. It was local to us. Just what we did. I think the same thing happened with drag racing as what happened to NASCAR. Business just ran its course and subdued the personalities. Drag racing has John Force. He’s someone we all enjoy listening to. Good common ground people. I’m finding out the world of NASCAR has the most rich history of genuine people. Each one of these segments are enjoyable. Very good people on display. I can listen and relate in more ways than I ever thought possible. It makes for a better day listening to these people. All of them. I’m a Dale Earnhardt fan. I am a Kenny Wallace fan. Love these people so much I’d never want to bother them.

[@derbf1]

Love Kenny Wallace, please do have him back soon! 😊

[@bigdaddychester]

I remember back several years ago, Kenny Wallace and Kenny Schrader both came to Portsmouth Raceway Park in Ohio to race with us. Both drivers came out for hot laps and really got their cars dialed in. KW was in the first heat and had some mechanical issues and was out for the night. Never to be one to disappoint the fans, he got back to the hauler changed clothes and headed straight up to the tower to help the track announcer call the rest of the action throughout the night. He was on fire and you couldn't stop him!! At the end, a few of the workers in the tower asked for autographs, and when he got to me I asked him "would you record a voicemail greeting on my cell phone?" His response was "I love it, lets do it". Word got out about it and by the time Sunday morning rolled around I had nearly 500 missed calls and complete strangers leaving messages that they just wanted to the voicemail. Dale, you and your staff do a fantastic job on all of these interviews, your are preserving history and highlighting exactly what it took to get to that next level!

[@brianclifton9988]

Kenny , you are real. I love you man. Miss mike . good show .

[@frankboothe6946]

Kenny said it BEST! Your a brilliant mind…. You ask great questions ❤️

[@captlucky2320]

We get a download with Mike on again nice

[@boulderntumble]

Dale, love your show! The only thing that would make it even better for instance, when Kenny mentioned the car he owned where he stole Rusty's paint scheme and changed number to 36, if a small photo insert was available in corner of screen. Love these conversations.

[@robertsklenka5823]

I have met Kenny a couple of times ..that guy on this show is Kenny. Just a nice guy

[@daverenfroe3645]

Man I LOVE to hear yall talk about Myrtle Beach Speedway as it reminds me when I got to race there and all the rest. Just WONDERFUL information. Would love to see Felix Sabates on the Download........THANK YALL SO MUCH !!!!!

[@joemabry9643]

Dynamic duo back together! Thank you. Love.

[@nickroach2845]

So amazing to hear Kenny's view on PMA and just being happy. Thanks so much Kenny for sharing and you are one of my favorite people. Period.

[@TKangas]

I remember it all once you were in BGN, the hotels, all open doors and room hopping and shop talk. We were so lucky to have been there. Glory days, the birth of Race City USA! and Robert Black era, OMGosh! We never realized how great it was! Winning then, was so hard! It was to chase that feeling of winning! No regrets!

[@TKangas]

My son loved hanging out at Dave Maders too! and he was with that wild bunch of drag racing kids that built those nitrous Mustangs and, well 'drove', up and down Triplett, they practiced for Thursday test and tune, and Saturday at the dragway. Gosh today they would be so in trouble!

[@TKangas]

and finally... we get a bit of that glory day feeling, helping out and getting greasy at the short tracks! It's great!

[@robertdahse4569]

Herm is one of the greatest personalities in nascar

[@burtbrooks7731]

Kenny😂😂😂 what was the question??? Oh squirrel 🤪 I feel ya on that ADD brother👊 we love ya buddy!

[@codydorman7983]

Dale how dare you say you're out of time, I wasn't done listening to these stories. I also think Kenny is under appreciated

[@oneworldonegoal17]

PS Moving our furniture like the Clampetts - that Ole Kenny is so funny and dang entertaining - June very animated too 🎉 ❤ 😂 M. in Miami : )

[@TimothyJones-t8o]

Definitely have Kenny back. The three of you together was such a great show. Thankyou so much.I really enjoyed it.

[@chaselewis100]

Nice seeing you Mike

[@skipcolson1241]

I have always loved Kenny

[@TaterRogers]

Herminator and Schrader with a show! You KNOW that's going to be fun! These guys are so entertaining.

[@scooterbum46]

Best episode yet!. Kenny made me happy on a dull day, and you two guys did too😊. Thank you...

[@jimray2281]

Such a great interview- I know more of why I love these two guys - God Bless Kenny and Dalejr

[@rh229pro]

GOAT!!! Dale, you've become a great interviewer. Ya put Kenny in the catbird seat where Mike sits, and he'll provide all the Herman the German humor. Mike takes the executive producer role, and Dale, you've got podcast gold.

[@TimothyJones-t8o]

Kenny is a great entertainer. So funny. Can watch him all day. Thanks Guys

[@Grandpadew]

Man oh man what an enjoyable hour and a 1/4.....was so involved in watching it didn't dawn on me this was from 2019 until it was over.... this 75 year old fart enjoyed listening to you 3 and those stories. Appreciate it!!

[@BrianPowell-kt7ms]

Best show so far. Loved it

[@elizabethbottroff1218]

I worked at Talladega Spring 2001. Yep. That one. I moved away later that summer. I would occasionally catch a race on TV in the early oughts. People here can probably tell me the race... it was the first half of a season because DW was up in the booth. There was an insanely long rain delay. The booth was scrambling for content. Someone gave Kenny a microphone, and told him to go interview people. To this day, it was one of my favorite NASCAR broadcasts. Kenny's PMA and unique conversational style brought out such great tidbits throughout that entire segment. Even funnier, the editor created a stopwatch feature. DW and crew were having a blast while Kenny was making great TV. I'm convinced that the segment is why Kenny was later able to do TV. Kenny would have difficulty getting Dale Jr. incognito. Even with professional theater makeup, like for undercover boss... We all would recognize Dale Jr.'s distinctive voice and speech patterns.🤭

[@Valerie2025-d4r]

What an excellent interview, a perfect into to Herm and Schrader new show. Great interview with Mike earlier in the month, he was such an asset to the show but pleased hes following his dreams. Great job... history is so important...

[@Blackswan19874]

Love the Hermanator , grass roots racer ! Loved ; to Dale Inman ; hey Dale when are you guys gonna pit !? Absolute classic Kenny Wallace ! Thanks Jr. for being the best interviewer and historian ….. and fun to watch CARS tour competitor !!

[@rickrogers9511]

That was Great loved that PLEASE do it again !!!

[@adamj5520]

Kenny and Dale jr r the best. Love yalls stories

[@hugeblue]

What a Great show ! Love kenny Wallace !

[@oneworldonegoal17]

I miss the entrance part! So funny June says I bet you've already had 5 cups of coffee ☕ ! Watching this again cuz we love ole Herm and ofcourse June and Mike ❤ M. in Miami ; )

[@rich_loves_crayons]

Kenny Wallace is a National Treasure and should be protected. I could listen to Kenny talk and tell stories for days.... I know from listening to Kenny interview Mike Davis, Mike wanted to do other things but dang I miss him on the DJD....

[@mikedennison8526]

Great show!! Two of my favorites, two that I trust. Kenny is a fantastic guest, I hope you get him back to talk more. Fantastic show!!

[@fordenginebuildersv8power184]

This is one of the best!!

[@jakegilbert5150]

This was one of the greatest episodes! Yall have something good going on

[@JimFox-hl5ti]

Absolutely 100% Kenny Wallace

[@casmart]

My Mother in law lived with us for over 20 years. She was wonderful to have around the kids and she always took my side in arguments. She has past for a few years and I still miss her.

[@GORANSTEVANOVIC-o1h]

Most enjoyable podcast to date, enjoyed watching it again.

[@edwardsmcreynolds1268]

Best show yet! The real deal, so honest!

[@bryanlippard6286]

This was another great show. Please do this again.

[@tipsywizard7865]

Honestly, I’d love to see a nascar podcast with Kenny and Michael Waltrip. Both personalities are very entertaining and they have amazing insight to the sport of NASCAR

[@fordenginebuildersv8power184]

I remember Jake Elder straightening Kenny up by the collar one time! Kenny’s eyes got wide open!

[@BarryJowers]

Hearing Kenny mention Brooks & Dunn I'd love for Jr to have Kix and Ronnie on as guests one day. I bet they have quite a few Earnhardt stories to tell.

[@militantnormal428]

This could have gone on for another hour! Very good!

[@harrystanlick5019]

That was the most heartfelt podcast.

[@kblack861]

This was great, looking forward to Part 2 or as many parts as it takes!! Kenny Shrader will be awesome as well!

[@billbarker3715]

Great interview as always you guys knock it out of the park. Good to see Mike.

[@ponypwr]

Love this! We are all Reminiscing with ya'll!

[@mysticalbandit]

THANK YOU KENNY AND DALE ! You 2 are just awesome Get Jr a wig that hides his face and you kin take him anywhere Kenny !!

[@TheHobGoblin]

I wish there was still lot car tracks around, I have so many memories.

[@CaptainKeithMark]

MIKE IS BACK!!!!!! Hells yeah!!!

[@tannerpoe9581]

Kenny Wallace should be an inspirational speaker…..let’s rephrase that….Kenny Wallace IS an inspirational speaker/person! Love that guy! I’d fight someone for making fun of him at the drop of a hat!!! Just a good happy man and that’s awesome! Really great show!👊👊👊

[@mikebartosch9892]

This was a great interview. Kenny is a great guy. I always thought that this interview needed to go much, much longer.

[@eallend]

Great episode

[@russellcaywood1459]

Watched the show three guys I like alot. Man very cool. Great to watch and learn. Some say every day I learn something. You guys were Great

[@denitagresham3954]

I am a STL dirt/Nascar girl been watching the Wallace boys for years! Everyone needs to go to Fairbury, IL and St. Clair, Belleville, IL. Love You Kenny🥰

[@jeffreyoldham55]

I was never a Rusty Wallace fan, but I've *always* been a Kenny Wallace fan. Great interview, Herm. I was hanging on every word.

[@robin6564]

Really enjoyed Kenny! Refreshing to hear real honesty. Great show!👏👏

[@Jay-gy5hs]

What great fun!! Jr, Mike & Herman. Do it again!!

[@chuckshaw4364]

Kenny's awesome! Down to earth guy that's real!

[@craigfarnsworth8333]

What a GROUP !!!!!!

[@robertpiper5411]

Kenny is the best, just a regular guy who did well for himself!

[@user-Charles_AR-15]

Without a doubt, best one yet. If you don’t love Kenny Wallace. Something is wrong with you..

[@barryreid8877]

Best interview ever. Good job guys

[@shirleywilliams7027]

You three have just made my day thank you 😌😂

[@LynnTimmerman]

Everything i know I was self taught, my dad care less of what I wanted an learned. Everything i learned was hands on, i had problems learning from listening an from looking in a book in which goes back to a major head injury from age 5. I'm surprised I know what I know.