Bill Elliott Gives Us an EXCLUSIVE Tour of the Georgia Racing Hall of Fame! | NASCAR History

[@DennyDeliversYT]

can we talk about how Eric literally got a private tour but the one and only Bill Elliott

[@EricEstepp]

It was hard not to geek out lol

[@kerbydickerson9886]

Rare!!

[@fordenginebuildersv8power184]

Wait until he does a guest spot on TV from the pits!

[@josegonzlez3017]

very lucky indeed, i built a several thousand dollar exhibit for that museum and never even got to meet him. his wife then decided they needed the space for something else and returned it thru the mail trashed.

[@JacobManning-ur2we]

@@EricEstepp That's honestly what struck me, you seem so relaxed and just making low key conversation. That's dope man

[@sadiejustin]

My Bill Elliot story. My Sis in law was working security at the '18 Kansas playoff race. Chase goes to victory lane. Bill was approaching victory lane on foot and ran into my Sis in law. Instead of name dropping himself, he humbly said "I'm the winner's Daddy." To which she replied "I know who you are, Mr. Elliott." A gentle "Thank you" from Bill and the story was over. I just have always thought that was so cool on his part.

[@stephenholloway6893]

Bill is an legend in not only NASCAR but in Georgia sports in general as well.

[@bradfisher]

Love this video. Bill Elliott is the reason I became a NASCAR fan all the way back in 1984.

[@BlueJimmie48Fan]

From stop-motions to now this! It truly is remarkable seeing how much you've grown over the years Eric!

[@legacyofthe243]

As a native Georgian and as someone who lives in Dawsonville, about 20 mins from the museum, welcome to GA Eric. I hope you enjoyed yourself and glad to see you got to experience the true history that went on in my backyard. NASCAR may have started in Daytona but NASCAR would be nothing without our state and what was contributed from here. GA is NASCAR and no one can dispute that. EDIT: It's funny that David said the same thing b/c I paused the video beforehand to post my comment 😂

[@jackthorton10]

Y’all done good down there ya here, speaking as a fellow fan from the Lone Star State who recently move down to Alabama, hold that NASCAR badge of honor with pride!

[@SquirminHermanthe1eyedGerman]

Just like they filmed Dukes of Hazzard in my hometown of Covington 1978 which I was in the first episode, all about moonshining! I'm glad I still get some good shine when I need it ✌💖☮

[@kuhnjdog]

The best NASCAR content on KZbin. Period. Still wondering how he managed to get a PRIVATE tour with Bill

[@BrettofBretts]

Yeah, I watch this dude before RaceHub.

[@johnbrohl1709]

I'm sure that was somewhat set up

[@tomthomson9354]

Does it really matter? He is sharing this content with all of us. I’m glad there are guys like Erik doing this kind of thing. Some people may never ever be able to make it to these places. Plus, we’re getting these stories directly from the source

[@markcatcash4688]

Bill Elliot is why I started watching NASCAR..I had a 69 Mustang when 98% of the world drove Chevy's..Still remember being outside and my friend said " you have to watch this race, bill Elliot just lapped the field under green"

[@beatlessteph]

As a chase Elliott fan... THIS WAS AMAZING!

[@davidreitsmajr1140]

Dad=Ford/dodge son = Chevy

[@LoxyLight]

Nice to see part of where you've been travelling! Hope we can see some of the roush stuff

[@EricEstepp]

Coming very soon!

[@RealJohnWayne]

Bills first Cup win came at Riverside in 83, the year that Ford introduced the all new Thunderbird, in which Bill would later set speed records that will never be surpassed. The Thunderbird that Bill got his first Cup win at Riverside, is an 82 holdover model, that they had run in previous years, necessitated by a much smaller budget than most other Ford teams, who were all running the new 93 Thunderbirds. #9 X 2 = 2 🏆🏆

[@SonicGamerBoi_YT]

Its crazy that you have such a huge impact on nascar nice job eric!

[@plantfeeder6677]

Thanks for saving the 1980's in Nascar for us Ford fans Bill. We will be forever grateful to you and your brother for that.

[@DannyBTalks]

Another common Eric Estepp W.

[@ivanmay7890]

As someone who has lived in Georgia his entire life, I am a little jealous that Eric Estepp went to the Georgia Racing Hall of Fame and got to interview Bill Elliott.

[@Alex-io5el]

That startup was so cool (16:13). I'm sure that was an awesome thing to hear in person.

[@audiemccall5332]

My racing hero ,, He and his family racing team made ford a winner again

[@jkreider175]

From stop motion to having his channel do full blown sponsorship on a car and this. Keep up the good work

[@Eric_W]

Wow... one of my favorites!! This was awesome to watch!! Thx Bill and Eric!

[@briangriffinfamilyguyfan81]

You were able to meet Bill Elliott in person that's freaking cool!

[@kenhackathorn-my1xl]

I remember watching Bill win the Winston Million he wasn't named Awesome Bill from Dawsonville for nothing those were the memories for sure

[@psinclairjr]

I can't speak for anyone else but DUDE YOUR LIVING MY DREAM. You got to hand with Million Dollar Bill THE FASTEST MAN IN NASCAR at the Georgia Racing Hall Of Fame!!!!

[@visitdawsonvillegeorgia]

We appreciate you visiting us in Dawsonville, Georgia and touring the Georgia Racing Hall of Fame with the one and only, Awesome Bill from Dawsonville and David Sosebee! Great video !👏🏆🏁

[@S_and_S_Farms]

Bill was my favorite driver when I was growing up as a kid. Now Chase keep me watching NASCAR as an adult. Great family & I’ve been fortunate to meet them several times.

[@goneracin9]

That place is awesome! We've been both places twice. I actually met Cindy Elliott the last time we were at GRHOF. We have to stop and get a Bully Burger at the Pool Room every time we're in town. Those fries are the best! Bill and Ernie Elliott's old shops are out on Rt 9. So much to see! Kudos on getting an interview with Bill!

[@Ultimate_Sin-ry9iw]

Man I wish so badly to hang with Bill. NASCAR royalty if you are into the sport. Thanks Eric.

[@Northgacatfish]

Met David sosebee looking at equipment to by off surplus at the Georgia department of transportation in Gainesville GA. Talked to the man for 4 hours cause I had a chase Elliott t shirt on. The knowledge he had about racing blew my mind and I loved sitting there listening. Such a nice man he gave me permission to catfish the river he dredges sand out of.

[@jeffreyc6508]

Thanks for this video, Mr Bill Elliott is my all-time favorite driver!!

[@christophermarcum111]

Awesome video, Eric! Chase Elliott fan now but loved watching his dad Bill back in the 90’s and 2000’s. Got to visit the Georgia Racing Hall of Fame and the Dawsonville Pool Room a few months after Chase won the championship. Love hearing the racing stories from Bill Elliott and David Sosebee!

[@terrychalk5839]

Eric it was cool seeing you at the museum and then at the pool room. It was great of you to take a picture with me. You got a very quick shot of my family and I in the museum. Great video.

[@boknows915]

I don't often give two thumbs up, but I will tell you, you folks did good. Audio was excellent and the camera work was professional. Good job!

[@_Dave_S]

That was awesome Eric, thanks for posting! As a Bill and Chase fan, that is on my bucket list to visit.

[@williamhouman8009]

It is so awesome that Eric was able to do this. Bill Elliott is a true racer and legend. I had the pleasure of meeting him at Wall Stadium in New Jersey. The man has no ego. He will just talk to you very laid back. I felt very comfortable talking with him.

[@jedlockett52]

That was incredible! Bill Elliott was a sporting hero of mine growing up in the 1980s! To have a tour and time with a true legend of his sport is something most people only dream of! Awesome job and keep up the quality content!

[@d2eagle525]

So awesome to see what you’ve accomplished in ur career and in the growth of nascar community 🤙

[@johnmessinajr.2591]

Awesome video Eric! Had no idea there was so much history in Dawsonville! Bill must be a super nice guy! 🙂

[@pipersdawn]

Congratulations Eric on a feather in the cap tour and interview. The work you are doing is excellent. Keep it up!!

[@jonathan3982]

This is Awesome!!

[@brandonthomas2734]

Been there so many times love it My grandfather owns the apartment complex across the street from ga hall of fame.

[@cliffordbrown13]

Great video Eric! I love to hear the old stories about the beginnings of NASCAR!

[@MusicandTractors]

My all time favorite driver! Thank you for this content! It was perfect!

[@Ultimate23Dragon]

This was amazing! Glad you enjoyed it. Super congrats on meeting Bill. 😀

[@haasfogle8425]

great job eric. to me the elliot story is so "awesome" because his brother built the engines.

[@NASCARDAWGYT]

This has become a past time for me living less than 45 minutes away. I also love how they update it and keep it fresh

[@jeremylange7081]

This is incredible I smiled ear to ear watching the whole time. I love listening to legends talk

[@joeysweet9045]

I went to Pigeon Forge, Tennessee a long time a go i can't remember the year and since i was an Bill Elliot i decided i would go on down to DAWSONVILLE to the museum for a day trip from our motel in Pigeon Forge and went all the way down there and the darn museum was closed man that made me made but atleast i got to go to the Pool Hall and that was awsome in its self it was full of Elliot memorabilia and great food and got to see the famous bell they rang every time AWSOME BILL FROM DAWSONVILLE WON! And i was so happy when Chase won and they got to knock the dust and rust off that thang!! #9 FOREVER😮

[@billhudson2196]

This is so cool. Congratulations on the meetup with Bill Elliott!

[@johnhollomon3172]

Great show Eric! I've got family there in Georgia & when I was there over 35 yrs ago I never had the chance to visit that Hall of Fame racing museum! I'll definitely have to try & get back there to see it. I'm 54 yrs old now! Getting a personal tour by the Lengendary Bill Elliot must have been an awesome experience & thrill for you! You looked & sounded just like a kid in the candy store. I'm happy you got see it! Again, great video outside of your normal podcast show. Keep up the good work & can't wait to see what your next video will be, maybe from Talladega

[@TrillHanks]

This so cool! You can tell these guys really love telling these stories. These are the men who built Nascar to what it is today. Great interview Eric!

[@ChrisNyenhuis]

This is absolutely awesome! Eric, You lucky sob. Bill is the man and my favorite driver all time. Great video! Keep it up!

[@marcbarnum9038]

Awesome Awesome video Eric! THe museum looks like you could spend days in it and still miss seeing stuff. Those old cars are sweeeeet.

[@EricEstepp]

Very true!

[@fegleyz]

This just became a bucket list item for me and my Dad. So awesome!

[@thomasvanhoesen9599]

I met Bill several times in dover delaware, one hell of a guy. I must get to the museum and pool room.

[@jimmyjckjones]

That is a great museum. A must stop for any car enthusiast.

[@SamWilliams78]

I raced quarter midgets in the parking lot of that museum when they first opened it. It was pretty awesome.

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

🏁🏁Great vid, really enjoyed!!!!!!🏁🏁

[@richdiscoveries]

This was incredible, thank you for sharing your journey with us

[@Poketrainerchase968]

I’ve been there once a year since I was a kid as a Dawsonville native

[@thillsvill]

Awesome video! Thank You! Helped to watch this to take my mind off of losing my beloved 12yr old Lab on Monday

[@grafffuller3265]

This was amazing. Thank you for this. Been a big fan of Bill Elliott and of course his son, Chase. Wonderful stories about out running the law...while moving their Moon Shine from place to place. Love the #9 and the history around the number...and the cars. Wow. The next time we are down in Georgia, we will have to make it a day...there in Dawsonville. Again, thank you for taking us along with you. Thanks to Awesome Bill from Dawsonville and Dave Parks for their stories and personal ideas/beliefs about racing. Thanks also for the extra camera work with your girlfriend. Thanks.

[@sunshinecoolwater9528]

Awesome video! Do more tours of the museums and race shops in the future, plz!

[@mrray55]

Check out Stapleton42 he digs deep into the history of NASCAR too. ✌️

[@sunshinecoolwater9528]

@@mrray55 Yeah, big fan of his videos!

[@dockey6942]

Bill is one of my favorite when he was he was driving the fords

[@Chromepony]

thank you for this! really enjoyed

[@joeroyward6457]

All-time top three men in automobile racing in the world and that’s because of his honesty it’s amazing to me after watching every NASCAR race in NASCAR history and many of them on tape, Bill Elliott, Richard petty Ned Jarrett as the top three in NASCAR is full individuals did that for a living in that environment and still had honestyand integrity running out their basket. You are one lucky man Eric and produced one damn fine video made my day.

[@michaelanderson3543]

Back in 95 i was 18 and had just got my last paycheck and told my friend i was going to Dawsonville to try to get on with Bills team (yeah i was naive) Stopped at Bills museum in Dawsonville and was told the shop was in Hickory NC (the McDonald's years) so we headed to Hickory. It was on the same property with an airport. There was steel gate with a keypad so i just pushed some buttons and it opened. Pulled up to the shop next to the haulers and just wallked right in and was blown away. Standing in between two rows of Thunderbirds and Mike Beam comes walking up. Had a good conversation. Didn't get a job, didn't get to meet Bill. But wouldn't trade it for anything. Beam sure looked confused as to why that gate just let us in though 😂

[@lunardesignstudiolinda1256]

Absolutely AMAZING!!! Thanks for doing this. So cool to hear Bills side of racing. The sound of that car echoing in the museum omg. Thanks again. Also great job by filming assistant !

[@sethatl]

This is one of your best videos in my opinion! Looks and sounds like you are becoming a Chase fan. How can you not with history and southern hospitality like that? Welcome to the Family! Funny,,You sat at my spot at The Pool Room.

[@tennesseesmoky9012]

Excellent content! The Elliot clan are awesome folks! So appreciative of Bill Elliot for his important contributions to the sport of auto racing.

[@enzoaliano2310]

No denying it. This man works hard! Great vid!

[@Bill-yo6kw]

Good to see you Bill 👍

[@thefateshavewarned]

You don’t know how envious of you I am. Bill was my childhood hero, and to get a personal tour of the Georgia Racing Hall of Fame by Awesome Bill himself? That would be a dream come true for me. So cool, man.

[@jimbobinman]

Bill Elliott is my all-time favorite driver. That is so AWESOME that you were able to get a personal tour from him. Thanks for sharing.

[@toddseefeld8469]

Unbelievable episode Eric

[@felliott7864]

Excellent video Eric. Both guys interviews priceless. Bill I met in 82. One of the best humans on the planet. I need to get up there . Love all that stuff . History of here in Daytona is placed very respectful and with a good story to tell all. Thanks Frank Elliott

[@Individual_two]

Great video! I'm looking forward to you doing more of these features.

[@craigparrish3582]

Sam Sommers my uncle is a Georgia driver and he's in that HOF. And we are so proud. 👍

[@laytoncurd4727]

Awesome job Eric! Enjoy watching your channel! GREAT private tour!I'm a native Houstonian living in NC currently. Made a few races out here. Hope to see you at one.

[@kurtfoulke5130]

The Museum/Hall of Fame was unexpected and truly amazing. Definitely going on my bucket list. Thank you

[@T3RROR]

Went there back in February, it was an awesome experience and the staff were super friendly and excited to teach us about some racing history! Great video 🙌

[@WDCards]

Glad you enjoy the hall of fame Eric, Dawsonville is a once in a lifetime city full of racing heritage. As a resident I hope we were able to give you the full experience

[@Mtlmshr]

I have met and spent some time with Bill Elliot when he use to come testing, with either himself or younger drivers at Sonoma Raceway and he is as nice a man as you will ever meet

[@nascarman14]

Huge NASCAR history buff here. So cool to hear about Gober Sosebee because you never do in mainstream media. Especially from his son David who is a very rare name in cup series history. Awesome stuff Eric!

[@EricEstepp]

Thanks! I'd only heard the name so it was really cool to learn so much more about one of the sport's earliest pioneers.

[@JasonRatcliff7896]

The FIRST WINS CARS WHAT AN EXCEPTIONAL DISPLAY....VISITING FAMILY IN DAWSONVILLE IN 1985 MADE ME A NASCAR FAN FOR LIFE (WELL that & getting to hunt with Davey ALLISON in the fall of 90 & 91!) Elliott fan for life...comming out the mountains again for Throwback wknd next week...see ya there again this year!

[@papasmodelcarroom8450]

Yep Yep Yep definitely not long enough but it was AWESOME...... THANK YOU!!!!!

[@tomharmes3236]

Interesting tour with Bill, As a Nascar fan,I visited Dawsonville and saw Chase when he was a boy running around the race car shop. Exceptional and well done Eric. Really enjoy your vast knowledge and presentation of stock car racing.

[@sergeantmasson3669]

Elliott Sr is still Awesome Bill. He set NASCAR records that will never be broken.

[@erikbjerring9671]

We are coming to a race next year from South Africa and this is on our visit list now! Thanks for the tip!

[@JJA1987]

That's so sick Eric - Getting a tour with Chase's legendary Dad AWESOME BILL

[@rickmarlar4708]

I was at Darlington in 1985 and watched Bill win the million

[@HelloMayday]

My one and only sports hero.

[@jaredthompson3562]

Thank you Eric that was a great!

[@BrettofBretts]

Now we're talking!

[@rayisland23]

Wonderful video, thank you

[@yourlocalmexicandog]

A new Hall of Fame video!

[@danielbevier5813]

Great video!!! I am a big dirt late model fan and I can remember Doug Kenimer (spelling) and Charlie Hughes winning back to back Eldora World 100 races back in the 1970's. Those Georgia guys were extremely fast and were the class of the field. Also, I noticed that the ever-humble Bill Elliott who was my favorite driver, kind of says well we were lucky to have won that first race. What he neglected to say was that he had been bad fast for quite some time and had I believe eight 2nd place finishes before he finally won that first race. I am older than dirt and I clearly remember thinking that he had FINALLY arrived as a racer. Little could have anyone imagined that the best was yet to come and he would eventually win the championship! Thank you for posting this video!!!

[@glennlybrand-yb6vu]

Awesome job man. Bill Elliott has been my #1 absolute favorite driver times 1000 ever since I could form memories, literally! Didn't hurt my father worked for Coors in the 80s. #212.809

[@markwarwicker5452]

Thanks Eric. Best thing I've seen so far on OOTG.

[@TracksideViews]

AWESOME!!

[@austinblansett9900]

When I say I loved this I mean I loved it.

[@lewiskemp5893]

So cool North Ga. My favorite road is leaving Helen and goi going to Hellewasee over the mountains You weren't too far away in Dawsonville