Jimmy Spencer's 90s NASCAR Busch Series Shop: Former Home of Mr Excitement! (Spencer Motor Ventures)

[@Stapleton42]

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[@MarkJohnson-ou6xz]

I will NEVER understand how anyone can watch these video's without leaving a thumbs up! I've said it before, you and Logan do a great job!

[@robertmilstead4950]

Another Fantastic Video Mitchell !

[@stevegriffitt310]

@@Stapleton42 I had already left a thumbs up after watching video. Left ya another one

[@finnickrinzler8907]

Thank you Mitchell and Logan for preserving Nascar history. 🏁🏁🏁 It is very rare for young people to be interested in history.

[@biggg7670]

Jimmy, oh man, he was a personality. I just love the guy.😂😂

[@slotripper]

One of the drivers that gave NASCAR the character that is long gone.

[@smoke233]

Jimmy Spencer NEVER FORGETS!

[@24BABYBULL]

😂 used to have a shirt that said that. Think I got it at Pocono...the good ole days.

[@stevemastbaum]

And doesn’t hold back.

[@BruceWitcpalek-ws1rh]

Yeah, just ask Kurt Bush at Bristol, I believe it was. 😉😬😬

[@jimtate4479]

He punched since into Kurt Busch

[@richboyo8306]

Those are the men that made America great. Honest family guys that were ruthless on the track.

[@jimmyjackass1805]

He was as ruthless as it gets Even an Asshole at times.

[@RogerThatAZ]

Took the words right out of my mouth with your wrap up. Jimmy hadn't even finished opening the door to a different shop area and had already identified a disassembled roller. Legit car guy.

[@alfee9411]

Yeah he's legit

[@JRS-hm2oe]

Jimmy is for sure one of the very best subjects you have done a video on. He's the type of guy that as a race fan you hang on his every word, he knows exactly how to tell a story and he has a million of them. It's quite simple really, you just turn the camera on and let Jimmy do his thing.

[@Stapleton42]

Thank you very much 💪🏻

[@howardelzey2760]

Yes to the Jimmy Spencer hometown video!!!!!!!!

[@alfee9411]

Yes

[@BrianButler.72]

I absolutely agree!

[@willwagner3402]

Definitely more Jimmy if you can. He’s kinda like John Force. Lots of stories, doesn’t care what people think and just naturally entertaining.

[@tritontransport]

He is kinda like John force in that his mind thinks faster than he can say what he’s thinking 😀

[@agentorange2554]

Yep, I also compared him to John Force in my comment. When he's in the action, he's cranked up to eleven.

[@joehoulihan5305]

Jimmy MR. Excitement Spencer!! Heck Yeah guys!! Thanks Mitchell and Logan! You guys are the ones saving the stories we all wished we could have experienced when we were watching these guys come up through the series! These guys built the sport and you guys are bringing the history to life!! Thank you so much for what you do! You should be on the download to share the path we've watched you travel to get where your at! Just think of how many more old stories are out there that need to be documented!! Much love to you guys from the Oregon Houlihan's!

[@Stapleton42]

Thank you Joe!!

[@alfee9411]

Agreed but hey, they are the download lol Keep diggin Mitchell and Logan!

[@tylermathis-kx7pu]

We need more Jimmy videos. He’s a character and a half!

[@gumby3123]

You and your girlfriend are historically keeping nascar history alive " thank you you two"! Great job"!

[@brandoncarpenter684]

Jr Johnson was my 4th cousin I've always been a fan of Jimmy he's the last of a dying breed we definitely need more stories from him a podcast with y'all would be awesome thanks for preserving hidden history keep up the good work

[@Stapleton42]

Thank you Brandon!

[@nixhydra]

MR. EXCITEMENT! The man always has good stories. Thanks for keeping these dudes sharing their history / memories 👍

[@Stapleton42]

Thanks man!

[@Southern-author]

I never liked pre-race shows, but when Spencer had one, it was a not miss. He had stories and you could always depend on him to give an honest, politically incorrect view of racing.

[@speedwaystevecronk6680]

@@Southern-author If I remember right Jimmy had a crying towel award and tells about a driver ?

[@RJ-xb9pm]

Jimmy Spencer was one of the best Modified Drivers to ever Drive. He was a very talented and no nonsense guy.

[@davefransen5096]

Jimmy doesn't get along with his old mechanic anymore but he still gave the guy credit for being the best mechanic he ever had. That was pretty classy of Jimmy. He could have talked down on the guy but he still gave the guy props for his work

[@Stapleton42]

I thought the same thing

[@gothamknight81]

You should somehow make jimmy spencer a regular. Definitely a great story teller. Can listen to him all day…

[@Stapleton42]

Jimmy Spencer could have his own channel doing videos about literally anything and it would be entertaining 😂

[@gothamknight81]

@@Stapleton42 I definitely agree. I really enjoyed his stories when he was on dale jr podcast.

[@Shawn-Leider]

PODCAST

[@MichaelWilliams-vb6wr]

I used to love him on race hub when he would pass out napkins for the crybabys 😂😂

[@gothamknight81]

Yea me too. I saw the cigar while he was talking . Was hoping to see the crying towel….. lol

[@WillBaker-m9x]

Jimmy was always a good guy and good racer. Was only limited by money not talent. Liked the fact that he didn't take crap from anybody on the track.

[@steveparker-e6v]

I smiled when Jimmy said " these guys are all dying on me " . We are all in the same boat . I raced dirt speedway and sadly most of the old school have passed away but no forgotten . Thank you for your Channel

[@Stapleton42]

Thank you for being here Steve

[@gabrielrichter1795]

I'm a long time fan of Jimmy Spencer. As a kid I got to watch him race modified at Shangri-La Speedway along with Richi Evans, Ron Shepard, George Kent, and a host of others. To this day I think those 80s modified were the coolest looking race cars. Thanks for interviewing Jimmy.

[@Mistapetey67]

These are the kind of guys we are missing today in NASCAR. Even though Jimmy can be cringe sometimes, he is authentic. Love him or hate him he added excitement no matter what race he was in.

[@Stapleton42]

Gotta keep it real. The world as a whole needs more of that

[@briantaylor6562]

You're Sssooooo RIGHT!!!!👍👍

[@bluejacketsfan60]

He's part of a bygone era - used to go to MIS in the 90's and alot of the drivers, pit crew guys, and even some of the owners were like him - genuine good guys. Would take time out to talk with you for a few minutes unless they were in the middle of something important.

[@brianhunt1742]

loved hearing Jimmy Talk about Dick Moroso and winning that race in Myrtle Beach after going down 3 laps. Jimmy Spencer is 100% authentic.

[@Fordman6546]

Thanks guys. Mr. Excitement is a character and a half. I still watch the crying towel segments to this day.

[@frankprettitore6192]

Jimmy is the real deal i could listen to him all day a good old Dude...

[@Stapleton42]

I agree

[@mikecarver2178]

Jimmy I was at Myrtle Beach when you came from 3 laps down … you are to chill …. Hand down the most exciting race we have every seen when you started making up them laps!!!! If you have never watched it it’s on youtube search Carolina pride 200 Jimmy Spencer

[@n3ynd]

Brought tears to my eyes listening to Jimmy reminisce about the men who were his mentors and colleagues. I‘m the same age as Jimmy but was in mechanical engineering building heavy equipment. I wish there was someone like you to document the way engineering was “back in the day. Many of my mentors were WW2 vets and had a ton of stories about their old cars and mechanical things in general.

[@chrispollock7507]

It’s so good to see Jimmy Spencer!!! I’ve wondered how’s he doing. I’m glad he hasn’t changed one bit. Thanks Stapleton for being legends of NASCAR back and hearing the stories behind the stories.

[@harrygourley6443]

God has blessed Jimmy with alot of friends and family. Jimmy has been blessed in life. I would like to see a video of Jimmy telling stories about his experience with the NASCAR guys from the 1980 and 1990.

[@scottodell4371]

My favorite Jimmy Spencer moment was at Pocono. He was racing for Junior Johnson, and there was a guy in the stands with the top of a McDonalds cooler that he had painted a “27” on it. Every time Jimmy went by on the front stretch the guy would stand up with his cooler top, hold it over his head, and scream “Jiiiiiiiimmeeeeeee” as loud as he could.

[@Shawn-Leider]

I bet there is a story there

[@ahhculdee]

Local fans for sure.

[@PierreVonZeus]

I was at that Pocono race when I was kid. I remembered that guy. I vividly took my first-ever NASCAR race in and will always cherish that day.

[@ronaldcoleman2326]

They say time heals all wounds . I read all the comments here and everyone loves Jimmy . Back in the day it was hard to find anyone that had a good word to say about him . He was a very complex person with a short fuse , but just as authentic as they come . He became more popular on TV than he ever was on the racetrack . He will always be remembered as a real family guy .

[@agentorange2554]

That's the cool thing about a video like this. You get a chance to actually find out what was going on behind the scenes, the deals, the associations, the successes, the failures. Gives us a different perspective then the brief glimpse we got at the time.

[@BarryJowers]

Mr. Excitement I love Jimmy Spencer. Separating racing his job and family making each one a priority. How can you not admire that?

[@karljacobson6174]

One of best interviews ever, Jimmy's memory is incredible! Loved the part about when he left the shop and would concentrate on family. More with JImmy!!

[@jsandman8311]

I never knew Jimmy was that big of a car guy! Stopping what he is doing to check out the cars! Great vid!

[@Stapleton42]

Thanks man! I didn’t know that either

[@chandlerfrazier]

Jimmy is one of those old heads. Pretty cool to see him going down memory lane. Him oh-ing and ah-ing over the cars there was pretty neat as well.

[@pathicks28]

Jimmy might have been a little mixed up on the DJD last year but man he's in his element here. Cool stuff. I remember him in the Yellow Freight Busch car, always seemed to be in contention.

[@sbcbuilder4279]

Look at all the classics in that shop, even a 1963 Corvette Grand Sport replica!

[@DylanMartinRacing]

His memory is insane. I raced full time from 2013-2017 and I couldn’t begin to recall details like him. I dont know how many I won, when, where, who beat me or who I beat. Thats impressive as hell

[@kevinpercy4473]

I miss guys like Jimmy…a real racer and car guy like Earnhardt and the like…built and maintained his own stuff…I don’t think there is no one like him today…keep the great videos and interviews coming!! Stapleton you are the best at preserving racing history! I think you should be on the Dale Jr download as a guest!

[@1Buckluck]

I love Jimmy!!! Never a dull moment!!!

[@Zdp433]

Jimmy Spencer one of the all time greats who defined nascar. Salt of the earth, hard working, badass. Thank you for doing the show. Would like to see more of your history and hear your great stories.

[@joeltolley6075]

Jimmy Spencer is one amazing man. At watkins Glen one year he crashed in the inner loop. Right where me and my friends were standing. We helped him climb the fence so he could walk back to the garage area he asked if we were ok cause we got splashed with fluids from the car. He shook our hands said thanks put his cigar in his mouth and walked to the garage. Thanks again Mitchell for another great episode. And Logan great job of doing the ad read.

[@Stapleton42]

Did he have a cigar in the car or what? 😂

[@joeltolley6075]

@@Stapleton42 had in an inside pocket of his fire suit

[@rtcpsurveys6753]

I always rooted for Jimmy, he was my kind of racer. Great to see he is well.

[@nickm.9474]

Love Jimmy Spencer! Love that he walks around there like he still owns it. Haha.

[@deantait8326]

Just a wonderful reminder of a great guy, driver and time in NASCAR. Thank you!

[@Stapleton42]

Our pleasure!

[@faststang85]

I've always liked jimmy spencer, him talking about how he wouldn't change anything and how he cared more about the friends and memories he made than just racing. I'd love to see more from him

[@extramile150]

this show is awesome...Jimmy should be back on tv every week.

[@erikc3936]

More Jimmy Please, he is a class act.

[@Stapleton42]

We’d love to I’ll work on that!

[@bennyhelgeson401]

More Jimmy! What I learned watching this was things I had forgotten about. Plum Crazy paint color, sound of big block is great, and my bag phone from early 90's had unbelievable range and clarity.

[@ThatGuyWithTheRedDakota]

Seeing some pictures I sent from our family vacation in 2000 made me so dang happy. I feel like I got to contribute even if it's just something little. Would love a home town history with Jimmy. He grew up just a couple hours north of me and was friends with my neighbors family.

[@connorritchie973]

I have a lot of respect for Mr. Excitement. Jimmy did well in the sport and raced for a long time. I recently watched the 2005 Brickyard 400 Qualifying Session that someone posted on KZbin. Jimmy was driving the #50 car which was out of the top 35 in owner points so he had to qualify on time and speed and before he got to the green flag he got loose and took a wild slide all the way down to pit road. He was driving for Arnold Motorsports at the time. But a great driver.

[@Jake-yx7ct]

Thanks for talking with Jimmy Spencer. Great listening to his recollections of a NASCAR long past. 🖤🖤🖤

[@joshuapaulsen7414]

Man, this is so friggin' cool. I loved Jimmy Spencer when I was a kid. The 23 Smokin' Joe's car was always my favorite. Thank you both for still doing what you do. It means a lot to a lot of people to see this stuff.

[@rwm87]

Always loved watching Jimmy race. Always felt he was one of the more underrated talents of that era. It’s a shame be never got a top tier ride in Cup. He would have been a problem for sure!

[@mikebougher3731]

Yeah we need more! I grew up watching Mr Excitement at local circle tracks. He was about an hour north of me I think. His family owns or owned Evergreen Speedway in Mountain Top Pa. Jimmy used to run Dorney Park Speedway and Evergreen of course. Ran with John Andretti also.

[@rickeh100]

Jimmy (Mongo) was always my favourite for honest comments from the heart! Always!

[@tritontransport]

I remember him as a kid when he was racing at port royal. He was the same then as he was in cup and same as he is now. The slogan wrangler came up with for Dale Sr was “one tough customer” but I can say that Jimmy was the guy who should’ve been dubbed that slogan. In the 90s he came back to do a promo at a central PA track with rusty Wallace. Rusty was whining that “we need to wrap this up” and get going. The line was still long and rusty was annoyed l. Jimmy said we aren’t leaving until I get to meet all these people waiting in line and sign their stuff because that’s why we’re here

[@patrickpowell3365]

Always loved Jimmy’s personality, he always put anyone in their place. He was one of the best legends

[@KevinPlemons64]

Loved his enthusiasm for racing back in the day, and it's still there all these years later. We love you Jimmy!

[@bryancostlow8508]

Definitely need more of Mr. Excitement.

[@JJA1987]

Really cool to see Jimmy doing stuff like this - We rarely see him anymore

[@tomrowe7534]

Go anywhere with Jimmy. One of my all time favorites. Next time get him to tell you some Trickle stories. Visited his shop and bought a side window both he and DT had autographed from a Schneider 5 car. Saw Jimmy on TV at a GAA Auction sitting in the front row recently. His stories are a free flow stream of thoughts, like he commentating is life. He refers to Pat a lot, get her on. She must e quite a lady to handle Mr. Excitement

[@Stapleton42]

Well said! Pat must have some great stories lol

[@523maine]

Jimmy is a wild and crazy guy! Love him! One of the most interesting people nascar ever had! Miss him please do additional Jimmy videos! We need more people like him!

[@drumracing83]

Hell yes on the hometown video! I also grew up in Berwick, Pa. In fact the Mr. and Mrs. Karothy's, (can't remember the spelling) that Jimmy talked about around the 24th minute of the video were also my teachers at Berwick High School. I graduated from there in '92.

[@arthurhouston3]

Another great story always remember Jimmy. He had his day in racing.

[@guythurman8355]

As I grew up a NASCAR fan through the 90s as a little 10-year-old boy even I knew that Jimmy Spencer was a guy that you did not mess with unless you were ready for the consequences. We need more drivers like that today there isn’t one driver in the cup series that you would fear like Jimmy was feared. He was right only him and Dale Sr

[@michaelatkinson6730]

Gentleman!.........And Jimmy Spencer!.......START.........YOUR........ENGINES!!!!!!!!!!! I love and miss Jimmy Spencer in racing. Good man.

[@JolietJake83]

Long live Mr. Excitement. Jimmy Spencer never forgets

[@joeshmoe1585]

I think he forgot that it was N Wilkesboro where his throttle linkage broke and not at Bristol.

[@kennethsmith8968]

1 of the top 50 mod drivers of all time.would love 2 c some more mr. excitement.would love 2 hear him talk about his 2 mod tour titles.

[@billtruett8593]

Another Banger !! Mr. excitement = awesome old school Wheel man !! The thing I love about Jimmy he didn’t hold back the punches 🤣 pun intended 🤣 what an icon !!

[@eze.Morning_Wood_Farms]

Love to see jimmy!! He's definitely one of a kind.

[@nunyabinis]

Heck yea. Thumbs up for Mr. Excitement.

[@CliffsideStables]

Mitchell you continue to impress and amaze with the people and stories you preserve for posterity! For those of us who lived during those times your video episodes are a great journey down memory lane. “Keep on Keeping on! Tim in northern TN

[@Stapleton42]

Thank you Tim!

[@timothyfoust6025]

I’m from Bloomsburg and was a Jimmy fan when he ran dirt with he father. Would love to hear him talk about his time on the dirt. I also worked with his sister in law Diana who still is in Berwick. Great people!

[@Ryanezek36]

I just met Jimmies Brother. I had no clue who he was. He was delivering a used engine at my garage. I brought up the nascar race from day before and he said "Im Jimmy Spencers brother". How cool. and this was a month or so ago.

[@tombuchmann8248]

Lynchmob how cool is that

[@MinimaxDieselDude]

My dad use to work for a bank that would finance these racer's shops in the 90s. He got me a few autographs but my favorite was always the #23 Joe Cool yellow and purple thunderbird from Jimmy. Always was my favorite driver until he retired. Cool to hear from him about his days in racing.

[@joeshmoe1585]

Buddy Baker was there too.

[@headbrown5629]

Yes! Go to Pennsylvania with Jimmy. .his Dad, he'll, his whole family loved racing & cars. His dad had a junk yard & built a small track on their property. They held an annual bomber class type race & Jimmy brought Earnhardt up there to drive one of those cars. I reckon they had a hell of a time

[@BeennHurr2330]

I’m jimmy’s cousin I worked on the cars that they raced on the junkyard track when I was a kid good times

[@mjc8248]

I still wear my Jimmy Spencer hats. He was always one of my favorite drivers. I just liked his style and the way he carried himself.

[@glennpiller9417]

Scares me to see guys I watched in there 20's to see them now. Of course I'm no spring chicken my self. If I could go back one night to see all my old friends and people like Jimmy what a night that would be

[@ttocselbag5054]

I love when you guys spotlight hard-core, old-school racers like Jimmy. Refreshing to hear their thoughts and opinions! 💪👊

[@jeffmoleskivintageiceracin5935]

This is great. You can see the emotions in his face when talking about old friends who are gone. Keep bring us these i love these. The good old boys !!

[@jeffdacook4294]

Anything Jimmy is great to listen to. Great job .

[@GeorgeHenry-cx9zq]

Thanks for doing this one on Jimmy, always rooted for him, he's a true racer, we won't ever see another like him in cup.

[@stewpuddy4161]

Jimmy is a hell of a story teller. Hell yes you should do a hometown tour! Another banger guys! You are killing it!

[@stang9660]

OMG!!! We knew each other when his dad Ed was racing dirt. Jimmy still has his Berwick accent. I would love to see more of him. You brought back a lot of good memories for me. Thank You

[@jasonfields2798]

First thing I wanna say is "Jimmy Spencer never forgets" I like ol Spence and old time racer who has some great wins and great championships.. another great video Mitchell and Logan keep up the great work

[@robmeadows3114]

Love the emotion that Spencer gives us when telling his stories !!!

[@AnimaLBlundetto-]

Spencer is apart of an exclusive club of drivers to win a truck , Xfinity & a cup race . Not to mention his success in modifieds . #JimmySpencerNeverForgets #MrExictment

[@gm8075]

Wonder how many have won in all 4? Maybe only him?!

[@bluejacketsfan60]

Got to meet Jimmy at MIS in the late 90's. Was coming down pit road wall and asked him to sign my program and ended up talking to him for about 15 minutes. Genuine nice guy all around! Definitely would like to see more from him!👍

[@gregreitan3634]

Awesome to see him and hear him again. Looks like life is going good for him.

[@c.johnweir182]

I love this Mitchell. You are amazing bringing NASCAR history back to life. One story at a time.

[@StephenZimmer-xl8ux]

he was my favorite - watched him screw with Dale at the brickyard - he didn't take crap!

[@flyjarrett]

Love the Heinz 57 car and hearing Spencer tell stories. Bring him back!

[@raykaufman7156]

The Sundays ad was the first in-video ad I've ever NOT skipped...lol. Nice job.

[@Stapleton42]

Why was that? Because Logan read it and not me or do you like dogs? 😂

[@raykaufman7156]

@@Stapleton42 Had to be Shelbys personality. Yeah, I like dogs.

[@VSigma725]

Jimmy's #23 "Smokin' Joe's Racing" car is still one of the best NASCAR paint schemes of all time.

[@charleshefner3853]

Thank y'all for another awesome video! Always liked Mr. Excitement...watched him race modifieds years ago at Hickory, along with the legendary Richie Evans, Jerry Cook, Satch Worley and Jerry Cook...what a great era in racing! Thanks for keeping the history alive Mitchell!

[@speedwaystevecronk6680]

All the old race footage hits a Bingo, I remember watching when NASCAR was fun. Stories from a guy that lived it and done it. Thanks to Both of you for the Camera / Edit work.

[@Stapleton42]

Thank you Steve I’m glad you noticed!

[@briankorner750]

I met Jimmy Spencer at Bloomsburg Fair several years ago. Nice guy and took a picture with me and my son. Loved watching him race back in the day.

[@scottiemelton9323]

I could sit and listen to Jimmy all day. How you make another one with him. Thanks Mitchell, Logan.

[@Timbo428CJ]

Straight from the hip, ole Jimmy Spencer, 1 of a kind !! Awesome interview thanks Mitchell & Logan !!

[@Johns-t4v]

Jimmy was always one of those guy's that I'd root for, he's a take no prisoners kinda guy. He'd always tell it like it was. If there was one driver I could meet, it would be down to earth, Jimmy Spencer. Great vid, really great to see him doing well!

[@ruleninetyone]

Jimmy is the reason a guy from England watches NASCAR today. Cheers fella ❤ Just gotta add, best vid yet guys by far.

[@Stapleton42]

Thanks man!!

[@68houdini30]

Love it Stapleton! Great job, again. Thanks, as always. One of the greatest racing comments that sums him up, "Spencer hits the wall, Keeps on trucking!!"" More with Mr. Excitement please.

[@Stapleton42]

Thanks man!!