Meet Danny Sams, Rising Sprint Car Superstar! Only 3-Time Winner in Ohio Sprint Speedweek

North Port, Florida's Danny Sams III is the only 3-time winner during Ohio Sprint Speedweek 2024. The D3 Racing team, owned by Rocky Anderson, is a tiny family team doing big things. Sams won exactly one-third of the Ohio Sprint Speedweek race events with victories at Muskingum, Hilltop and the $10,000-to-win finale at Atomic, his biggest payday to date. He also put down 3 Quick Time awards. His family team hums with the help of Mom and Dad, who took a year off from their world back home in Florida to chase this dream for their son. Come with me, the History Mystery Man, as we go on a fascinating journey with Danny Sams and crew at Millstream Speedway in Findlay, Ohio...enjoy!

[@zoeyshoots]

Thanks for the post.. another great job!🇺🇸👍

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

So many thanks...HMM

[@jimheckert5383]

As usual Don another tremendous interview. Thank you. 🇺🇸

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

You're welcome Jim; thanks again...HMM

[@mariebeasley1269]

Heard about this young man before I went to Midget Week. Shared his story with parents of a upcoming driver. Family in the same situation trying to race full time

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

It's tough out there...taking the entire year off to chase this dream. Sams is fortunate because he's got a great car owner who also wants to see him succeed. Thanks again, Marie...HMM

[@ZTRAVLR]

GOOD LUCK DANNY SAMS

[@christianmayhew2617]

Find Ricky Lewis and do an interview. Ricky is last years BOSS series champion, he was the winningest Non-Wing Sprint Car racer in the nation last year, he just finished up Eastern Storm, and has 7 main event wins so far this year. He is a Californian who several years ago immersed himself into the midwest, moving to Indiana. He is a testament to hard work and perseverance.

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

You're onto something here. Do you know where in Indiana he lives? Thanks...HMM

[@christianmayhew2617]

@@HistoryMysteryMan I will get you his info.......where do I e mail you?

[@christianmayhew2617]

@@HistoryMysteryMan He'll be at Circle City this Friday and the Berg on Saturday

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

@@christianmayhew2617 I emailed him just a minute ago. You can find me at [e-mail]...thanks.

[@skewtuh]

To me, being from CA, Rippin Ricky has been a badass for some time with CRA but it would be really cool to see a feature done on him or Justin Sanders. I think Sanders could do damage on any tour if he could get out of CA

[@johnhoops3531]

Great story Don, good luck Danny hope all goes well for you and your family and you get that ride or big time deal.

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

Thanks John...appreciated. HMM

[@carolinaghost5451]

Sammy was one of the top 5 best sprint car driver

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

Good point...and Sammy was his own crew chief too. He's in a special category for sure.

[@waynedavis8980]

Seems like a nice young man . Wish him luck . Thanks Don .

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

You're always welcome Wayne...thanks again. Great family too. HMM

[@robertayers9424]

Great story! Seems to be a down to earth young man. Heck of a family commitment. Nice to hear Wolfgang getting some recognition. Thanks again for taking us along! The trail through Ohio seemed a bit dusty.

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

Thanks Robert. It was Millstream's first race, so I give them a pass on the dust. It was hot, sunny and super windy...bad combo for dirt tracks. But you're right. Larson made mention of it in an interview last year too...that if it was a dirt track in Ohio, it is going to be dusty. Maybe if they could start later in the evening? But then, the fans get out too late. No answers...HMM

[@robertayers9424]

@@HistoryMysteryMan Yes, it's hard to keep moisture in a track when it's sunny and windy. Rainfall is the best answer. It's difficult too keep up when it gets watered with a truck. Happens here later in the season.

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

@@robertayers9424 And other tracks battle sun and wind too. But when I watch tracks like Knoxville, Kokomo and Port Royal, I don't see dust on the level I see it here in Ohio.

[@robertayers9424]

@@HistoryMysteryMan Looking at how the Ohio tracks were at the end of the night, I suspect it's lighter, sandier soil . The holes that develop, the dust etc. , will cause water to disappear faster. I think Knoxville and Kokomo have heavy soil, primarily due to the rich farmland around. Along with abundant rain to keep the water deeper in the track. Just my theory and observation.

[@choiceclay5310]

Nice story, seems like a good guy. Thanks for sharing

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

You're welcome; thanks for watching! HMM

[@elroyelblander6277]

👍👍👍.. good luck to those young feller's... thanks HMM..see ya later man 👍👊

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

Many thanks Elroy. Those young fellers keep us young. HMM

[@tomfuller7401]

Thanks Don again for a nice interview with an upcoming star in the sprint car series. Danny is going places, and he's got will to do it.

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

You're welcome Tom...great family. Great talking with you the other day. Hope to wander my way to Terre Haute for a visit. HMM

[@rogerozdarski2935]

Thank you HMM. Another great video, love these interviews with the up and coming drivers. Gives me names that I can follow as they move up the racing ladder. These drives are the future. Thanks again.

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

You got it Roger. Danny is one to watch for sure...a driver we'll all be talking about going forward. Thanks...HMM

[@beberle9641]

A fine interview with a very cool and smart young man. Hope he and his family keep having great runs. Thanks Don wish I could be at the track with ya'll. Brian from Colorado

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

Thanks Brian from Colorado! I appreciate you from Ohio! HMM

[@SMcda]

hey great story. what an awesome young man and family. Pls keep following him.

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

Thanks...so appreciated. HMM

[@markdegoede6568]

Talked to DS3 at Butler, kid is going places! Watched him with GLSS always a threat when he straps in.

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

One to watch for sure. Thanks Mark! HMM

[@Blrtech77]

HMM, another amazing ride. Thanks and Keep Up the Great Work!

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

You're welcome. Thank you again...HMM

[@zeikinkorea]

Never used to understand the viser on those race cars in my early life.

[@nascarguy8072]

Awesome. Where can I find his schedule?

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

Not sure if he's published one, but I'll see if I can find out...thanks. HMM

[@albondigas9549]

Great content! Thank You. He seems like a bright young man. I love that its a family operation and they are finding success.Im from the central valley so im behind Corey and Gio, Golibic,Holmes, Avedisian ,Moles Koifoid, all the west coast guys but im definitely following them as well now.

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

Thanks...so appreciated. HMM

[@critterscute3642]

Wishing this young gentleman all the best. Pursuing his dream in terrific fashion 🏁

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

Thanks for that! Are we turning you into a race fan? Thanks...HMM

[@critterscute3642]

Yes, definitely! 😀​@@HistoryMysteryMan

[@saltybildo9448]

Great video HMM

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

Thanks again! HMM

[@skewtuh]

This was really cool. Thank you. It’s been pretty awesome watching Clay Harris and Sams come out of nowhere and be good on tours from a state that isn’t generally known for 410’s and not many other than Bronson in a super

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

Thanks for watching...always appreciated. HMM

[@wideslammer]

Always enjoy listening (and watching) another conversation that you were able to strike up with a young ambitious race car driver. Doing what he's doing take a big commitment from him and an even bigger commitment from his parents. A track like this only reinforces why my wife refuses to watch racing with me at a dirt track -- she does not like the dust.

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

Ha! Welcome to Ohio, land of the dustiest dirt tracks on planet earth. I really think Millstream will get a handle on it; they are committed and determined. I'll save you and your wife a seat in the front row! Bring your goggles, not your Googles. HMM

[@scottkernan9007]

This guy fun to watch he was the show at Lawrenceburg speedway dude made that race exiting then did it again for Ohio speed week again making it exciting

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

Fun to watch on the track and handles himself very well off the track too. Thanks for watching, Scott. HMM

[@billmellinger1134]

Ive seen him run a few times. Hes got what it takes to go fast. Wish i could of made Millstream race. I havnt been there since the speedweek race that the cars burnt up in the parking lot.

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

Ha! Now there's a hell of a memory! Get to Millstream when you can; they have done amazing things with that facility...total revival! HMM

[@johnlayton7596]

Great interview Don, keep up with this kid I have seen him run in Florida. He is definitely going places

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

Thanks John; I appreciate you watching! HMM

[@saltybildo9448]

Nice work Danny st Augustine Florida here

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

St Augustine...super-cool city...love that place. Thanks...HMM

[@chuckg6039]

Don, really enjoyed getting to know Danny Sams. What a well spoken kid. His family has given up much to puruse the dream for Danny. I wish them all well. And my gosh, winning at Atomic by beating track champion Cole Duncan. Now that is impressive. Looks like Millstream was packed!! So glad to see that. I've never been there. Next year for sure. Must have been nice to have such a short drive from Toledo. Makes up for those long trips!

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

No truer words! Millstream is close to home...and what a difference...cost-wise, time-wise, exhaustion-wise, etc. I skip the hotel thing if I can...old retired guy here. Hope to see you at one of these old dusty dirt tracks soon. And if you have any advice on how to get more people to watch, I'd be glad for that too. HMM

[@chuckg6039]

@@HistoryMysteryMan I've had so much going on lately, I just haven't had a chance yet to attend a race. But trust me, it'll be changing. Possibly the Doty at Attica, certainly 4-Crown. And quite possibly Portsmouth for High Limits. I had a nice 3 day trip last week doing some ship stuff. Went to Ashtubula, Conneaut, and Erie. Two highlights were seeing the Roger Blough laid up (sad), and the brig Niagra. The museum in Erie was really cool. As was their nature center just outside the State Park. So much stuff on the Battle of Lake Erie in the War of 1812. Also cycled the 13 mile loop around Presque Isle State Park. Great riding along the lake and harbor. Really learned a lot about these 3 harbor towns. You know the drill. Seeing first hand is the best way to learn!

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

@@chuckg6039 I'd like to go to all 3 of those towns. I remember going to Ashtabula and Conneaut when I worked on the tugs, but it's been so long...I was just a kid. P.I. State Park sounds awesome! I may go to the Jack Hewitt Classic tomorrow...not sure.

[@greggrauscher34]

Cool to see this up and coming driver profiled in this video. Like you I don't think I've ever heard of Danny Sams III, but if those 3 big wins are any indication he might very well become a household name in sprint car racing soon. Florida isn't much of a hotbed for sprint car racing (excluding asphalt), so this this makes his journey even more interesting and remarkable IMO. Wishing him lots of success but if things don't work out he still got to live his dream and he's got a good career to fall back on.

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

Thanks Gregg. Danny is one sharp dude. His future is bright no matter which direction he goes. I was disappointed though that he didn't share my video from his FB page. And I sure wish I could figure out how to get more people to watch. HMM

[@greggrauscher34]

No problem HMM. It would have been good if he shared it. My guess is he probably forgot. I can only imagine how busy he is on the road, but it would have been beneficial to both of you. And I really wish your videos would get more views. It's hard to explain why one video you post gets 4 or 5x the views of another similar one. Although, if you just put Edmund Fitzgerald in the title of every video that would help a lot! In all seriousness though, I always try to like your videos and also post some well thought out (at least for me lol) comments.

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

@@greggrauscher34 And your contributions are always appreciated. Putting Fitzgerald in the title may be the best idea I've heard yet. I reminded him the video was there, highlighting his sponsors, and responded with a like, so I can't buy the "he forgot' theory. We're all busy. I think he just chose not to share...and that's ok; he has that right. Thanks again, Gregg...HMM

[@tomstrawmyer4980]

Good interview! I'd also like to see a Ricky Lewis interview as well! I enjoy the channel!

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

Do you know if he lives in Indiana? Thanks...HMM

[@tomstrawmyer4980]

@@HistoryMysteryMan I think he does at certain times of the year. Maybe you could ask T mez about where to find him. They are good friends.

[@WilliamSmith-bj8gt]

Good up and comer

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

For sure! Thanks...HMM

[@charlesmcgraw7832]

See a month from today bubba. Be safe

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

10-4 Chuck...thanks! HMM