P-4: AT HOME WITH SAMMY SWINDELL; EARNHARDT, INDY, ELDORA and more...

To race fans around the world, Sammy Swindell's sprint car career is fairly-well documented, so much so that we sometimes forget that the Memphis, Tennessee driver raced in NASCAR and IndyCar competition. In Part 4 of "AT HOME WITH SAMMY SWINDELL", Sammy talks about his career in NASCAR, his stories about Dale Earnhardt, Sr., and his infamous attempt at the Brickyard when he got bumped from the Indy 500 field in the final two minutes of qualifying. Sammy also talks about his time at Eldora, and how the track has changed from the Earl Baltes era to the Tony Stewart era...all this and more. Thanks for your support! #HistoryMysteryMan #SammySwindell #DaleEarnhardt #NASCAR #IndyCar #Indy500 #SprintCars #EldoraSpeedway #MemphisTennessee

[@johnhoops3531]

Awesome! The way you talk to your interviewees just makes them open up to you. I especially like this series ,Sammy was my favorite. Thanks for sharing it with us!

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

You're welcome John; thanks for watching! HMM

[@sidebite2533]

I became a Sammy fan at the age of 10. I was racing Karts a yr. later & I remember my Dad teasing Me with remarks like "Just Relax Swindell, your race isn't up for awhile". He knew I loved Sammy and I got it from him yelling at the TV "C'mon Sammy, Runm' Down"!!! It was usally Steve He was referring too. ESPN back in the 80's would show Sprints & Midgets. Back when cable was new

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

Interesting. Yep...Sammy is a legend for sure. Thanks for watching...HMM

[@NotTelling51]

So good to hear from all these guys... they won't be around forever. Steve will always be the king... Sammy and Doug not very far behind. Sammy has so much no-how..

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

Thanks...greatly appreciated! HMM

[@tomfuller7401]

Thanks Don, Really enjoyed this one.

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

You're welcome Tom...thanks again! HMM

[@paulhootisn848]

Great stories. Have to call you out Sammy. Roger Rager would have been the last stock blocker at Indy 1980 Rookie of the Year. Keep up the great work HMM!

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

Thanks Paul...so appreciated! HMM

[@shellycasbeer3775]

Once again sir you have knocked it out of the ball park. This is priceless for me. I remember when the Outlaws raced at Badlands Sammy swept the weekend. I've tried to watch or read everything I can about him, you've help with this lifetime endeavor. Thank you again. I'm smiling from ear to ear😀😀👍✌️

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

Thanks...so appreciated. Glad you're enjoying it! HMM

[@gregsimon9061]

Don I just watched all 4 parts of this amazing series, Sammy was as is a unique individual, he was a master at finding out what the cars needed to always be competitive, he could build a race car from the ground up, definitely a dying breed. Thanks Don.

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

Thanks again Greg...a dying breed for sure...maybe the last of that breed who did it all. I appreciate your support...HMM

[@trh55]

Another great presentation, thanks!

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

Many thanks! HMM

[@ronstewart9792]

So awesome, will be waiting for more. Ron

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

On the way ole friend...thanks again! HMM

[@rogerozdarski2935]

Thank you again HMM! This is an outstanding series of videos. Can't wait for part 5. Keep up the great work!

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

You're always welcome Roger...so appreciated. HMM

[@adrianfernandonoya5196]

Another great video.

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

Thanks Adrian...and I haven't forgotten about small town America either! HMM

[@chuckg6039]

I'm learning so much more about Sammy from your series Don. What a complete racer. As the saing goes 'he is the real deal'. I'm so glad the race season is back underway in Ohio. I'm seriously thinking of going to Attica on May 19 for the WOO sprints. Eldora just got me going this year. Time for more tracks.

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

Attica sounds good; I'll put that one on my schedule too...thanks again, Chuck. HMM

[@wideslammer]

Already looking forward to Part 5. This has been very interesting.

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

Thanks again...I really appreciate you. HMM

[@robertayers9424]

Very enjoyable! Great interview, as always. Sammy and Earnhardt had much the same style. If they couldn't scare you into it, they would wreck you! Thanks again for the entertainment! Happy Trails and Safe travels!

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

Thanks again, Robert! HMM

[@marktoomeyz28]

Very good once again. Great story about the nascar stint. Great insight that we never would have heard. I saw him in the old ARS indy car series in ‘83 out in Phoenix. He tried a lot of different things for sure! Dale Sr. story was 💰💰money💰👏👏👏

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

Thanks...so appreciated! HMM

[@nitetime395]

Keep the vid's coming.

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

Thanks...sure will. HMM

[@aaronanderson7619]

I’ve never heard this man speak so much. Good job Mystery Man. Next I’m gonna needya to find ole Ronnie Shuman. Take care hombre.

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

Shuman...that's a great idea! Thanks for that! Sammy is a man of few words...thanks Aaron. HMM

[@aaronanderson7619]

Ole Leland would be a good one too. Noffsinger? Might be worth the try…. One of the pankratz kids ( older now) nephew maybe? Works for trench shoring co. Billy boat was a bad dude in that black midget out west. I’ve met the owner and I done forgot the name. Shyt

[@aaronanderson7619]

John Lawson

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

Thanks for the great ideas Aaron...HMM

[@deantait8326]

Slamming Sammy! 100% A complaint !!!

[@BillyBob-sx6hr]

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