Great Talk with Mark Richards, Owner of Rocket Chassis!

Episode #57 of "Kenny Conversation" is Mark Richards the owner of Rocket Chassis!
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[@MichaelJohnson-vp3dk]

Great interview, but dang Kenny, there doesn’t need to be a time cap on a podcast. Let the man tell the stories, they were gold. Loved it

[@austinaschemann6080]

Couldn’t agree more. Bring us a part 2. So be it. Let the guys talk.

[@kenjoseph-bw5bo]

Couldn't agree more. Too many stories cut short just when they were getting good.

[@joshandkorinna]

Lol, Kenny made a post on Twitter/X today addressing this comment and others like it lol.

[@bhuff4748]

@@joshandkorinnawhat did it say? I don’t have tweeter lol

[@joshandkorinna]

@@bhuff4748 Basically, all you people telling me how to do my interviews need to shut the eff up!!! If you keep telling me how to do them I'll quit this sh*t and go back to dirt racing. That pretty much summarizes it lol.

[@jimmcavoy9494]

Kenny you HAVE to get Mark back on there is so much more he has to offer!

[@deeb0218]

If I was mark I would not even answer Kenny!!!!!! He can’t take up peoples time and just cut them short and think they want to come back on there!!! Man wants to talk Kenny’s jumping all over the place like he’s got somthing else better to do. Kenny’s just like he said he a rude @$$

[@racerdad6455]

Kenny, I wish so badly you would just let these conversations run as long as needed and break them up into 2 parts if needed but let these stories come out! No disrespect to your talking head but let these guys talk till the cows come home as far as I’m concerned🏁

[@jaredkinneyjr]

agree agree agree!!!

[@garyames6811]

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[@ronaldcoleman2326]

I have met many of the people talked about in this interview , Howe , Rayburn , Callahan , and Phillips included . I never would have believed you could carry a conversation with Mark Richards for an hour and a half . This was so interesting , I had to watch it twice . Please do it at least one more time . Bravo

[@jeffrichson7246]

Have a new found respect for Mark Richards! I am a huge fan of Hudson O'Neal and I was upset after what went down. Big time dirt racing today is a big deal. Lots of money,exposure,and pressure. Mark explained it all perfectly. Thanks Kenny!

[@EW-zv2pk]

No doubt. I was a huge Brandon fan… but this shows mark in a whole new light for sure

[@cjspencer1998]

Wow…. Kenny strikes again with a fantastic story on the best kept secret in Dirt Late Model Racing…THE real Mr Mark Richards!!! Thank you

[@baboracus]

new found? hes been winning for decades

[@cjspencer1998]

@@baboracus I was referring to the fact that while everyone knows who Mark Richards is, very few of us have heard even a portion of those stories.

[@jaredlewellyn717]

We want more interviews with more dirt track legends! It would be especially cool to have some episodes of with their sons like Mark and Josh, Bob and Bobby Pierce, Donnie and Devin ect.

[@buckeyetrophy10]

Got to be the BEST interview I ever heard. Please have part 2,3,4 with Mark and let him tell all the stories and take us on his ride through all the years from the beginning, wedge cars, life up and down the road, STARS series, WOO dirt dozen, HavaTampa, Lucas etc! Love to hear in his words the years racing with Charlie Swartz, Jack Boggs, Jeff Purvis, Jim Dunn, Freddie Smith, Tim Hitt, Davey Johnson etc. I feel this interview was just the beginning and was so good!!!!

[@daverenfroe3645]

WOW WOW.......please bring him back !!!!!!

[@burleynutbob6523]

Outstanding interview with one of the Greatest! I could set here all day and listen. Need a part 2. Thanks for keeping Dirt racing real.

[@Easterwood67]

Don’t rush your interviewees Kenny, this is interesting.

[@ralbert450]

Kenny this interview with Mark Richard’s was outstanding. When you can get a guest like Mark stow the clock under the desk. Keep up the great work.

[@mikewestfall1380]

Great show. How about a part two

[@blakedarst9053]

I agree so much with the no local heroes anymore, I'm a huge fan of dirt late models but in our area of Southern Ohio, Eastern Kentucky, West Virginia, we've lost the Jack or Jackie Boggs, Eddie Carrier Sr. and Jr, Delmas Conley, Josh McGuire, Steve Casebolt, etc. I'm guilty of this myself because I've quit going to our local shows to follow the crown jewels. I used to never miss a local weekend but now I'll catch myself watching Flo instead.

[@StanleyLaskyJr-zu8em]

I would just like to know everything Mark Richard's has forgotten about racing. Extremely smart man!

[@ToddsterSaw]

Definitely needs to be a Part 2.

[@kenjoseph-bw5bo]

Man the stories and experience this man has deserves a part 2 for sure. So much history!

[@terrygarvin1980]

You spend way too much time interrupting and trying to manage a clock. Appreciate your work and enthusiasm, and love you.

[@danamcintyre3565]

Kenny I know Mark and Steve I raced at their track for over ten years, Mark always came across to me as different because I never had the chance to talk to Mark other then at the shop or track, Steve I have known for years also but in a different way, they both have great mentalities and have been very successful and I would say that they both would be willing to help you regardless if they known you or not if you needed it ! Can't wait to hear part two of this ?

[@mikesobiech5438]

Holy shit kenny, you get mark richards and you have a timer going... this would have been your greatest if you let the man talk.

[@ClarkBoyzRacing]

This world needs more Mark Richards.

[@bhiatt5657]

great interview.. i can listen to Mark Richards interviews all day.

[@russellpatterson7778]

Please I wish a part 2 these stories were really cool

[@jimparker7778]

I remember back when I got all my racing news from subscriptions to Circle Track magazine and a full color glossy called Open Wheel. There was almost no racing on TV unless you had satellite or cable TV. If you wanted to be more up to date than that, you heard it in the pits at your local race tracks. I grew up going to those St Louis-area race tracks like Lake Hill Speedway and Tri-City Speedway. Dirt track fun.

[@jakejacobi4757]

I felt like I was at the shop having a cold one listening to this can’t wait for part two

[@RobiBrown-eb8lo]

You gotta have him back Kenny. Every time I see um he’s under one of his cars if not somebody else’s!

[@kylemurphy4422]

While I see streaming killing local racing, being disabled, it’s allowed me to watch races I’d never dream I’d see!!

[@russanderson2233]

Please part 2 I would love to be with Richards and bloomer and listen to them talk

[@dustybaggett7960]

Gotta have a part 2. Hear more about the dirty dozen. Wish u didn't have to cut him off. One of the best interviews I've heard.

[@dougverbridge3900]

Kenny Great interview. Mark is a legend you need to have Mark on your show again thanks a lot Brother!!!

[@southysmototonysouthwell1779]

Rodney Combs is a legend in the States and in Australia. He was my first Dirt-Track hero. Then when the Australian NASCAR Championship started I got to race against and with Rodney. What a great racer and top bloke 🏆🏁

[@davidparker7549]

Best interview yet

[@user-fh2rw8dv8v]

I really enjoyed this interview and Marks stories. I think he could talk for 3 hrs and I would listen to every bit of it.

[@kennypatterson9110]

Wow, So much info in this one. Thanks again for the best podcasts in racing..

[@anthonyjohnson7870]

Great interview Kenny love when you do these dirt track interviews

[@tomfugate1799]

This is one of the interviews you done. I never much about Mark Richards but after that interview He has to be one of best car builders with a great work ethic.

[@patricknacion3960]

One of your best interviews and i wasn't even aware of him

[@ARSMITH36571]

Great interview & excellent guest, I enjoyed the insight on what it takes to race at that level.

[@adamellis3013]

Great interview. Mark is a legend

[@user-nu7tt3hj8f]

I never cared for Mark Richards but i always acknowledge he was a great car builder . I now have more respect for him as a man. Great interview

[@Jeremyfedor]

Why rush the interview?

[@ScottWilson-uk1yv]

Hell of a interview definitely one of the best Kenny conversations yet!

[@saudvm]

we NEED part 2, 3, 4... however many it takes to get through all of Mark's late model stories!!! Absolute gold, thank you Kenny!!!!!

[@rodstanley881]

Definitely need a part two!!!

[@JTB75]

I wish Kenny would have let this interview go longer because Mark Richard’s has so many amazing stories to tell and he was actually letting fly, you don’t see that side of him ever and it was really great to see.

[@bhuff4748]

Great interview! Could write a book about Fridays in the 80s and 90s about going to interstate 79. Love Rocket and always pull for them! Lots of great memories going to dirt races in general. Schrader used to come there back when he was in his nascar heyday and start in the back in a Rocket and win. lol

[@chuckielepsch612]

PART 2 NEEDED ! Thank you, Kenny for such a wonderful, insightful interview. I have one of Mark’s cars, but I’ve never been able to speak with him yet. Steve Baker has been so nice to any of us who have ever done business there and those guys run a top notch operation. I gained a newfound respect for Mark from this interview ! THANK YOU

[@shannonmize2307]

What a great interview. Thanks for what you do Herm

[@jimmywellman9935]

Best interview yet, I could have listened to Mark tell stories all night!!!! A part two would be awesome with no time limit in place. This is the history of the sport and one day when people like this are gone so are their stories so I’d love to hear as much of their story as possible.

[@timgunter3163]

That was awesome I hope there is a part 2 thx Kenny for putting that on

[@rodstanley881]

I have met mark at the races years ago super nice guy

[@billbolar9631]

Awesome interview. Never knew Mark worked on ashphalt stuff.. Got to be a part 2 Kenny. With no time limit. Lol. . Dirty Dozen stories be great!

[@robertdavis6708]

Tap the brakes Kenny. We all follow you and enjoy your podcasts. But listening to Mark telling past stories were bringing tears to my eyes. I grew up 10 years before Mark and remember the names of his past buddies. I could listen to his stories for hours.

[@taylorandon]

This deserves a 10part mini-series. Really enjoyed this interview.

[@bradtuten7716]

This was one of the best interviews that you have done. We definitely need a part 2.

[@Mr58hawkeye]

That was very entertaining

[@jasonbullard2159]

This was such an awesome interview Kenny! Thank you for bringing Mark on so I could learn more about him!

[@jasoncook1702]

Best interview yet Kenny! Mark is the man. It’s great to see the other side of Mark. We need part 2,3 and 4. Would love to see Josh come back and help. Would also love to see Bobby, Terbo or Tyler Carpenter in the Rocket 1

[@samleary2733]

I was at the valley 8/15/2005 for Josh’s first win. It was awesome. Unfortunately for him, a WAY bigger first win came for local racer Mike King later that night. Getting his first big block modified win after 33 years of racing. It’s the only win the locals remember from that night

[@georgekunkel5819]

Super cool! great interview.

[@donriedl3484]

Unreal !!!! The best interview ever on you tube . We have to hear more . Thank you both for doing the interview.

[@neeleyjw25]

Forget the time cap on interviews! Best podcast on KZbin is JRE. Fly them in, take them to dinner and have them in your studio office. The Kenny Wallace show will explode

[@doughughes1514]

Great interview! Please make a part 2. Seen him for years at the tracks and never knew the man could talk so much.

[@DarylBarth]

That was amazing!

[@user-ui7vi4hz2m]

Mark richardsson is a icon in dirt racing but I’m glad you guys brought up the local racing the reason people can’t make it to races at the local level it’s the price to get in the stands especially when the dad don’t make enough money to take the whole family the promoter has to charge more to get into the races in order to pay his help or to pay the racers that’s the biggest reason for the family stays home and watches on line

[@geraldbenton2320]

Loved this. I would like to see a part 2.

[@RocketFan1KR]

We need more! Bring on part 2!

[@samleary2733]

Kenny calling me fat. I am fat. What’s it to you Kenny? You guys are spot on with streaming. Blessing and a curse. Great conversation. Could listen to Richards all day. Super smart guy

[@LarryEggen]

Kenny Wallace, what a great interview. You are a treasure!

[@alfee9411]

One of the best conversations Kenny 😁

[@ronmatthys5654]

Kenny in reguards to streaming we live south of Tucson Az if not for the streaming I couldn't see any dirt racing it's 5-6 hrs to the closest dirt late model or modified track. Streaming works for us in our situation. I watch all of your podcast as well as Jason Fegars. Also the races on flo it's not the same as being there but it's the only option for us. Thanks for the podcast and all of the interviews

[@Bamapride1000]

How bout a part 2 and let it go for about 3 hours like a Joe Rogan episode

[@michaelsullivan8226]

Good show!! Cant wait for part 2

[@Daveco82]

Herman, we're waiting for part 2!

[@dylansteele9948]

Make these longer 😂

[@Mikesacco1B]

don’t rush it. That was good stuff. Let the story flow.

[@seeblacksmith]

4 hours of Mark Richard’s telling his story would have been amazing. Joe Rogan is huge because there’s no time limit. Thank you for the bit we got though Kenny!

[@troy4493]

Gotta have a part 2, could listen to these stories for days

[@ronaldthomanjr.8309]

Your right about the local tracks. Here in Scranton Pa we had Lake Moc A Tek, Five Mile Point and the only one left is Penn Can only 17 to 20 modifieds are showing up. Twenty years ago all three tracks had full fields.

[@doakallen9313]

What a great interview. Iowan Fred Horn bought one of those Rodney Combs Howe cars after he won at Cedar Rapids. Horn destroyed the completion wherever he went with that car

[@jasonhaynes6753]

Great conversation!

[@smittyfixes8723]

Can you imagine conducting the best interview in your podcast career and saying we're at a half hour we gotta speed it up.

[@user-il2cb7ik8e]

That was the best interview ever and that was the best video you've ever done I would like a part too

[@richardkeyes986]

Hey just want to say love your channel I'm not a Nascar guy I'm an use to be big Indy car fan but they have lost me. Love the history and the news you have on racing.

[@ridged8]

Dude, this is one of your best, thank you

[@MatthewHalinar]

Hey Kenny definitely need a part 2 this was a good one.

[@Bartman1]

Shinnston, West Virginia. Congratulations Mark

[@texacotv3740]

Thank you Mark Richards for your rocket chassis I love dirt racing specially dirt latemods I ve seen a lot of guys go to victory lane in a rocket chassis at my hometown track Portsmouth raceway Park Portsmouth Ohio specially one guy in particular...no 71 delmas Conley

[@marshallstrong7854]

This was one we needed to let that man talk we wanted to hear his stories

[@mikecaskey357]

The best interview ever Kenny

[@kevinroate3642]

Not a team rocket fan but I definitely have a new outlook on them now!! Definitely begging for another 2hour interview

[@chrisphillips9388]

Driving by Richards Racing listening to this.

[@EW-zv2pk]

Great interview. It must be that blonde smoke show of a girlfriend he has that keeps him still going and still able to out work most anyone in the pits. she would be enough to keep most going 😂. Great interview, Mark is a dirt racing legend period.

[@noelwarner1235]

I remember when Mark and Rodney Combs built cars beside Rodneys house in the 80s. WRC ! Rocket chassis and the now defunked interstate speedway is 10 minutes from my house.

[@rickycorbin4626]

If Kenny would just let him talk

[@skoolzzn21lapnu89]

Awesome interview 👏

[@jwgirl5291]

Great interview Kenny.

[@bnjt27]

Love the show Kenny, wish you would of let him keep going.

[@oskydave]

Great show. How many cars did the Sanger bros build? Were they bullet cars?

[@BigWood3131]

Great interview it reminds me when Mark started selling chassis and looking for dealers in 1993-1994 when he was able to spend Alot of time with his dealers on educating driver's which Mark Bush from Afco came along and they started the Racewise suspension and driving school around 1995-1996. I would of like to hear about his and Bakers driving which a stuck throttle ended Mark's driving career

[@stevenriggleman2150]

Very good Kenny

[@troybailey9082]

Great podcast herm !!!