Ironheart: The Legend of Ralph Earnhardt

[@lanternsown3525]

Ralph and Ned raced each other decades before the Dale and Dale show at 1993 Daytona 500, the Earnhardts and the Jarretts are two of the most interesting families in automotive racing history.

[@maxmccullough8548]

I wish Jeffery could get a full time ride.

[@RobbinsJoe]

Seems like yesterday we heard Ned saying, " it's the Dale and Dale show, and you know who I'm pulling for "

[@S.K.R.E.Inc.]

One of the pioneers of NASCAR, and whose descendants took the racing scene by storm. One of the biggest dynasties in NASCAR all started with him

[@teresagoodwin7458]

AMEN 🙏🏻🏁🏆🏁

[@chasefollett4107]

I do believe this is the first Ralph Earnhardt mini-doc Ive seen on YT. Great work, as always!

[@cowboyjc11]

I wouldn’t be surprised if Dale Jr watches this video everyday, with good reason his grandpa was quite a guy.

[@charlesross1682]

Not near the guy his dad was.

[@Gunny426HemiPlymouth]

Love to see him interview some of the historians.

[@GrantFarek]

His x post is why I’m here 😂

[@alfee9411]

He was a go getter fer sure Almost too independent eh

[@jvydenlovescruises]

@@charlesross1682yea, hes alot nicer

[@SiVlog1989]

I first heard of Ralph Earnhardt in Emplemon's video, "There'll never be another Dale Earnhardt," where it talks about what Dale always said, how Ralph was Dale's inspiration to get into racing. At last we get to see why he felt that way, cudos :)

[@charlespetersonjr1994]

The only thing I knew about Ralph was from Lost Speedways, DALE The Dale Earnhardt Documentary from 2007 and ESPN's Biopic where he was protrayed by J.K. Simmons, yes THAT J.K. Simmons. This is probably the first documentary dedicated to the first Earnhardt and I liked it.

[@emsguy486]

The genetics are incredibly strong in that family. If you look at Ralph, through his children and grandchildren there is no doubt that they are Earnhardts.

[@oldskoold22]

I feel very privileged to have seen Ralph drive at Shelby Fairgrounds. It had rained Concord out one night and they gave all the Concord and/or Metrolina regulars the time to get there. Another time they came due to the track owners brother (I think) had fallen out of the water truck and died and the race was cancelled at Concord or Metrolina. I do believe Dale was driving Hobby, a # 18 the same nights. Haywood Plyer was there also.

[@mrterp04]

Awesome! Glad to have some eye witnesses here

[@ronimusprime6798]

Thats crazy. Ralph flipped his car in turn four in the worst wreck in nascar history at Daytona and years later Dale was killed in turn four.

[@YooperGarage]

I don’t think I ever liked a video more than this one

[@Home-11]

Ralph paved the way for people like Ned Jarrett, Jr Johnson and Cale's daddy to show them how it's possible to win. Not that it's a downfall, he made more money but maintained family life which was precious to him. He won more races than anyone that has raced! What a man.

[@timchilders3535]

@Home-11 Ralph won lots and lots of races, for sure. But for all time short track late model type wins, you have to look at Dick Trickle.

[@gothard5]

Cale’s daddy? Cale Yarborough? If you are referring to Leeroy, they are not related. Yarbrough and Yarborough are quite different

[@moss8448]

@@gothard5 he was hell on wheels in the late `60's early `70's

[@Shawn-Leider]

Not True about won more races. No one comes to dick trickle. He will always hold the record.

[@jonnyspa27]

Ralph’s win totals wouldn’t surprise me. Considering his level of excellence, and opportunities to race longer in the south. Drivers like Steve Kinser, and Doug Wolfgang come to mind with those win totals. Thanks for making this!

[@SingerDinger]

A rare look into an almost forgotten legend. These are absolute ear candy to listen to at work; thank you nascarman

[@eddean6663]

Thank You for the video..They can't put it in you and they can't take it out of you.- Ralph Earnhardt.

[@astrovaan]

The anecdote about the fans throwing soda bottles on the track almost feels like foreshadowing for Talladega 2005.

[@30AndHatingIt]

Junior got robbed in that race. Absolute travesty. Would’ve been 5 in a row there I think too.

[@roberthilburn51]

Outstanding. Exceedingly well done. I have always heard about how good he was. Here you give context for that reputation. Thanks

[@CSDonohue11]

I’ll most definitely be watching this a few more times

[@outlawofga]

This is a well overdue documentary.. I thought I knew a lot about the man until this. Thank you so much for sharing this with us. I did get to meet Martha at the Earnhardt family home. She was so sweet and informative as I made a video of that time on the front porch... It's definitely a cherished item now..

[@bsmotorsport1449]

As a Dale Jr fan, this is an incredible video. You knocked it out of the park once again NASCARMAN! I’ve always been interested in Ralph Earnhardt’s career, and you did it in both a respectful and eye catching manner. I think Dale Jr himself would concur with my statement given his response to your post on Twitter/X introducing the video.

[@jefferyrobertson7520]

Legacy Of Ralph Earnhardt Was Named Inductee National Motorsports Press Association Hall Of Fame In 1989 At Darlington South Carolina Thanks For Uploading

[@jordanwhite8567]

Man this is an excellent video. Informative and thorough with information not easily accessible. This is the exact kind of video KZbin was built on back in the day. Thank you for this history lesson, I very much enjoyed this

[@gregorygolden1296]

GREAT video of a GREAT driver/mechanic. I have been waiting a long time for this video. It explains a lot and shows us things we didn't know. Now I know for certain and for sure why his son turned out to be the legend that Dale is. Grandfather, Father and Grandson are all legends.For what they did on the track, and off of it. Thanks for this video. GOD bless all 3 of them.

[@earnhardt3613]

To any true NASCAR fan this video is priceless it' just a shame he never lived long enough to see all his son's accomplishment's this family WAS NASCAR ........RIP Ralph and Dale

[@tvann]

Great job!, the best Nascar video I've watched in years

[@Sherry-u8t]

Thus is the first article about Ralph Earnhardt that I have found. I'm glad that I finally found an article on Dale Sr dad.

[@tomanderson6335]

*At least* 209 NASCAR-sanctioned wins.... *Plus* a national title... *Plus* numerous wins as an engine and/or car builder... *Plus* the reason two Hall of Famers exist... Ralph belongs in the NASCAR HoF. Period.

[@twoblacklabs904]

You said it best. It’d be the first direct family TRIO of racing legends - Grandfather, Father and Son, to so be honored - and from 3 very different NASCAR historical eras…

[@gregorygolden1296]

Sounded like he won 350 NASCAR races. He was by far the best driver on dirt through the '50s and most of the '60's. He could do it all.

[@highflyingbird6467]

What a great documentary on a racing legend, Thank you for putting this program together and sharing it.

[@papasmodelcarroom8450]

Wow thanks for sharing this I learned alot about the man. What a legend and icon and what a loss😢

[@tomweber8729]

Awesome documentary of early nascar beginnings 🏁

[@brianbob7514]

Beautiful tribute, what a great story

[@colossae3241]

Still waiting for USAC stock car history

[@oneworldonegoal17]

Beautifully done - how wonderful to see all three generations leading a race on our TV screens, and technically winning as the DQ of LeeRoy Yarborough makes Ralph Earnhardt the winner! 📺🏁❤️🎉M.

[@CSDonohue11]

WOE!! This is So Fricken Cool!! Actual Footage. I didn’t even know that existed Well Done Sir Well Done 👏

[@I.B.Rollin-wi4gx]

Ralph Earnhardt was as good as Dale always said. They all got it. Ralph Earnhardt, Ralph Dale Earnhardt, Kerry Dale Earnhardt RalphDaleEarnhardt Jr. Jeffery Earnhardt Bobby Dale Earnhardt, 🏁

[@mikeyoungblood1642]

Don’t forget Kelley…

[@NewRiverRoots]

Well done documentary on a legend and his era of racing!

[@charlesmoore5840]

My Dad raced against Ralph with Allen Rankin and Don Tilley as his drivers at Hickory Motor Speedway Ralph was hard to beat after watching this now I see why back then I was 10yrs old now I’m 70

[@judyturner3850]

I sure know that feeling..I'm in my late 70s..Still enjoy the races and life in general.. Ralph Earnhardt, Dale Sr. and Dale JR. were always my favorites...❤😊

[@PrestonPardus]

Awesome job putting this together!

[@theonionman]

This has been the most comprehensive collection of Ralph's career and life that I have ever seen!!! Thank you!!!🏁

[@MrChristopherHaas]

thank you for putting it all together and allowing world to get a better idea of how, who, where, when this earnhardt legacy that goes back waaaay further than most fans, including me, realize. Next up…Jim Pachal?

[@hankhell5663]

Oh hell yeah, what a treat

[@stevejenkins6045]

Fantastic documentary….thank you.

[@twoblacklabs904]

Thanks for bringing together a beautifully produced, comprehensive Ralph Earnhardt history lesson, nascarman! I’ve waited a very long time for such a respectful video honoring his unbelievable racing achievements. As a lifelong Dale & Dale Jr. race fan, I’ve always said there’s a missing 1st piece to that trio of NASCAR superstars that fans deserve to know all about - and that was Ralph, the Earnhardt Family patriarch. God bless their racing legacy…

[@scottrobinson9752]

Very cool seeing and hearing Ralph. All I have left of my dads voice is a cassette tape that he had recorded his grocery list on, for my sister to go do his shopping. His hand was injured and he couldn't write, so he recorded it on a little RadioShack portable cassette deck. Its funny how comforting it is to hear my dads voice, even if it is just a grocery list.

[@shanew.williams]

The flagman wearing the beanie hat @8:47 flagged some big NASCAR races at Nashville Fairgrounds Speedways beginning in the late 50's when it first opened.

[@mazekaos]

Great documentary about Ralph

[@GregorySovine-bt9hj]

This was the 1 man who intimidated the Intimidator. .... that family tree is awesome.

[@jk-kr8jt]

Great job putting together this video. Ralph was a great driver, owner, builder. Thank you. Cheers, Jeff

[@daletims5670]

I live in Greenville South Carolina and seeing Dale senior race at Greenville Pickens Speedway

[@frankfarms83]

Thank you nascarman and Brock for another great episode

[@bmcshane80]

Hi Jnr! Godamn you've done it again Brock! Big Love from Australia!

[@stevenemerickracing]

Damn, this is another great video. Thanks nascarman!

[@rrag9165]

Very well done video. Entertaining and informative.

[@craigkemmerzell5741]

Wow I never new he was that good 👍 Great video thank you 😊

[@mijf1171]

Ironheart should be in NASCAR HOF!

[@Zzus321]

Smokey Too

[@mijf1171]

@@Zzus321 Yunik?

[@Zzus321]

@@mijf1171 Yup. He Bent the rules but he was involved in making more power power out of the engine

[@mijf1171]

@@Zzus321 lol they all did. The King said Nascar is more personality than sport now. Andy Petree should also be in HOF.

[@Gmanhasurnumber]

Thank you for your video’s, they’re always interesting and entertaining!

[@terrifleischer9915]

Great documentary! I never knew there was a champion racer before Dale.

[@esidedude2869]

This was GREAT. THANK YOU so much!🤘💯🏁

[@Kushey4025]

What an awesome video. Keep up the great work ❤

[@davidpawson7393]

I just took the checkered by subscribing with notifications on.

[@benjaminlewis671]

Another Banger!!

[@AlanpittsS2a]

Very very cool video with amazing photos

[@tmklunk]

This unbelievable! Thanks!

[@Mtlmshr]

I paused the video to look at the roll cage in the early days of his career and it’s scary to think that passed as any type of safety measure because half the pipe(and I do mean pipe not tube!) was not welded and there was a 3/8” gap wear it was not welded!

[@RobbinsJoe]

Great video, very well done sir. Thank you. 👏

[@larrynorsworthy8582]

What a wonderful video!

[@harrygourley6443]

Thank you for this wonderful video I enjoyed it so much and it helped me learn a lot more about Ralph Earnhardt

[@lazarbro]

5:50 I hope Im not the only one wwho noticed teh clever use of "You aint going nowhere" when introducing a town taht lacked social mobility.

[@GregorySovine-bt9hj]

He mentored Bobby Isaac...wow!.. never heard that before.

[@barry1705]

I’m so glad that video was made.

[@lawnmanmartinfan7909]

Very well done. Lots of information about ralph but i like the photography best.

[@theothermrsaturn]

Ralph was one of those drivers that never won a race in the Cup series

[@fatpatlives1998]

Didn't have a opportunity to really race cup for a long period of time

[@laconvail9484]

4:53 Those welds and joints on that roll cage, not so good. Safety has improved immensely for a reason. Wouldn't want to crash that. Lol

[@NINJAMASTER-k5u]

First ever track Champion at Legendary Asheville NC Speedway(RIP) So Yeah he was a Badass!

[@BronnyJamesBricks]

Bobby Allison won over 700 total races

[@ryankeul5690]

Great video!

[@superblindeye1]

Hey man, great work! As a diecast collector, this video makes me want to find a Ralph Earnhardt one. By the way, where did you get that interview with Dale and Jack Arute? I'd like to hear the complete interview.

[@nascarmanHistory]

That interview was shown during the 1987 All Star race

[@nelsona779]

This was a great video. 👍 thanks

[@speedwaystevecronk6680]

Outstanding Ralph History Video !

[@michaelrumfelt3106]

excellent video

[@moss8448]

those ole time racers set the bar..Ironheart led to Ironhead...

[@adampatterson5475]

Awesome

[@DonJLeBlanc]

This is cool !!!

[@TheAlignmentGuy_TM]

4:47; That cage looks like I built it.

[@Mtlmshr]

Legend!

[@finntjomstol9364]

Where is the clip of Dale and Neil fishing from? Would love to see more. Great work as always!

[@nascarmanHistory]

That was from a video they did called "Dale Earnhardt: My Story." its on KZbin

[@twoblacklabs904]

@@nascarmanHistory… Excellent use of relevant videos, nascarman. That Neil Bonnett interview of Dale Earnhardt has been “refreshed” and was digitized for posterity. I saw a crystal clear version on KZbin a couple years back.

[@randytharrington]

#RIPRalphEarnhardt #LegendsNeverDie

[@karinyman3436]

Thanks again for a very good and detailed history lesson 🙏.

[@Jeff.3]

Its a shame ralph didnt get to see what dale would do, all the wins, the championships, the daytona 500, the iconic moments. Bet ralph would have been proud of his son even if he didnt want dale to race

[@badmoon5249]

At the 4:52 mark, check out the welds on that roll cage! Holy Krap!

[@patrickracer43]

Honestly seeing an Earnhardt in a Ford just seems wrong... Probably because Ralph's son and grandsons famously drove Chevrolets... Although his great grandson broke that tradition

[@jkng4606]

Dale drove the wrangler Ford t bird in 82÷83

[@mikeskidmore6754]

Stress and Diet can cause heart disease, but so can smoking Cigarettes.. Ralph had a very Impressive Career very similar to Dick Trickle.. Honorable mention to Allan Kulwicki in the Big Leagues..

[@bluerazor7049]

Man, Kerry really sounds like his grandfather, Ralph.

[@jkng4606]

How does a track ban a driver just because he wins?

[@kinzieconrad105]

As a builder of tri five drag cars, yeah you shouldn't have to mechanic at the track. My bucket list includes sick week, in my gumball build, then maybe a cannon ball!

[@BillyProctor-id4cr]

God bless the Earnhardt family.

[@davidknight1612]

Yes they f,,,,ed him out of alot of wins!!!!!!!!!

[@rustycaplinger8036]

Great video, i wonder where the last name comes from.

[@twoblacklabs904]

“Earnhardt” is a medieval name of Germanic origin… Dale Jr. explored his German heritage and roots when he visited the country right before he married his wife Amy. Highlights of that video were on his Dale Jr. Download KZbin channel several years back…

[@rustycaplinger8036]

Thanks.

[@lordfarquad444]

16:48 damn now a days that don’t get you much

[@RAEckart22]

Even though he'll have to shave and cut his hair, Charlie Starr from Blackberry Smoke looks just like Ralph and should play him in the movie

[@Sherry-u8t]

I finally figured out where Dale Earnhardt got his driving skills . It was from his dad Ralph Earnhardt.