Mike Skinner's 1995 Goodwrench NASCAR Truck: The FIRST Ever Truck Series Champion!

In 1994 Richard Childress Racing announced they would be entering the new SuperTruck Series in '95 with a black Goodwench #3 truck driven by Mike Skinner. RCR and Mike went on to dominate the '95 season becoming the series first champions. Go to dave.com/stapleton to sign up for an ExtraCash account and get up to $500 instantly
Only two RCR Goodwrench trucks are known to exist in original form and Richard has the other one. Mike and Angie tell us the interesting story of how they were able to acquire this truck from Richard nearly 20 years later. We also get to learn about Mike's dynamic with Dale Earnhardt as they became teammates in the cup series, and some reflection from the Morgan-McClure Kodak car days.
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[@Stapleton42]

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[@atelieratd]

One of my very favourite channels. Wouldn’t miss one episode. Hope to see some Smokey content, that would be sooooo awesome. Keep up the good work Mitchell and Logan. You guys create some of the absolutely best content.

[@c.johnweir182]

This is awesome. Back in '95 I loved watching this truck race and I was 13 wishing I can drive a truck like that with a lot of speed but I was in the midst of driving go-karts. I wish I still had my go-karts.

[@faygo772]

I was Watching Ron, Jack, Mike racing hard, I loved the trucks far more than cup even back then.

[@eddie8279]

Another great production that you and Logan have done. I love most of the videos you put out (some of the people I simply don't like) but you seem to have a gift for digging into the time when I really loved nascar racing. Mike was very entertaining and his wife is a wealth of information. Thank you for sharing another glimpse into the past of my favorite era of nascar.

[@randytingen]

Dude. What a heck of an interview. Mike Skinner is and always has been a class act. Thank you for talking about the glory years in racing. Keep up the great work…..We’re not worthy 🇺🇸

[@Stapleton42]

Thank you Randy

[@MikeH_41-33_LII]

Ohhhhhh man. Mike Skinner and Ron Hornaday. Two names seated into my 45 year old brain. 😃

[@Stapleton42]

The best era of truck series racing is when those two were on the track

[@MikeH_41-33_LII]

@@Stapleton42 can’t thank you enough for your NASCAR content.

[@MM_in_Havasu]

I remember watching Ron Hornaday race at Saugus Speedway in Saugus, CA in the early to mid-80's. That guy could sure drive the crap out of a race car, glad to see he made it to the professional level in the end!

[@Aaron25thinfantry]

Same! That’s a beautiful truck!

[@kevindecker7437]

Love this

[@mistertheking]

Skinner, Sprauge, and Hornaday. The best 3 truck series drivers of all time in my mind. Would love to see that Goodwood truck. That truck is badass.

[@DIARRHEA-PANIC]

Johnny Benson/Todd Bodine (honorable mention)

[@greymarket6834]

this channel continues to become legendary

[@markmaletic]

I just want to say this that it was Dale Earnhardt and Mike Skinner in trucks that got me interested in NASCAR and I've been a fan ever since. I always liked Mike Skinner because he was hard-charging and he would not back down. That's why I like Ross Chastain. And I feel like that had senior not died, Mike Skinner would have got some wins in the cup series. I'm just happy to see some people in NASCAR now giving Mike Skinner his just dues. And I feel like that's Mike Skinner and Dale Earnhardt jr. We're the ones that really truly got NASCAR educated on concussions that drivers have received.

[@charleshulsey3103]

Those drivers in the first season of trucks should all be remembered as legends!

[@rebelscumspeedshop]

I got to know the owner that gave Mike his second ride. Thee Dixon.. He told some great stories about Mike. Thee said if Mike complained on the radio about the car that Thee would say " looks like you're gonna be setting up the car next time " lol Then there was an arca race at Atlanta where Mike stayed out under caution to get the lead and Thee told him he needs to pit and Mike said " no no I want to wait for a caution " and said " if you stay out any longer your gonna be the caution" and sure enough he was . Ther said he made sure Mike was at the shop to help fix the car .

[@SalisburyTheWaterFoxxo]

XD Mike had to open his mouth huh?

[@Stapleton42]

That’s funny 😂

[@lawrencebeeler6273]

I remember the early days of the Sears Craftsman truck series they actually came up here to the Northwest and raced in Portland and Seattle back in the day when it wasn't a bunch of eighteen-year-old hoodlums

[@Stapleton42]

😂 we were in Seattle last week. Entitled kids are the worst

[@lawrencebeeler6273]

@@Stapleton42 you hit the nail on the head Portland is as bad if not worse we used to have a awesome racing scene here with the trucks and C A R T and all of the regional events I remember the Budweiser GI joes 200 was the first race that ESPN broadcast live every season they gave out free general admission for Friday and Saturday my brother and I would go get our autographs buy our memorabilia and stay home and watch the race live on Sunday in addition to the NASCAR event

[@bigbuckjoe3]

I started watching NASCAR early 80s. My father worked for General Motors for 52 years so of course we were Dale Earnhardt fan then the super trucks started of course Number 3 good wrench truck so Mike Skinner was our guy that was such an awesome series I loved it. I’m so glad you did this video. Thank you.

[@davewilliams1097]

We were introduced to the Skinner family back in 2010 at a truck race that was there at the same time as our ARCA race. We were cooking for the team in the motorhome lot when this large friendly Doberman came and sat with its tongue hanging out watching me cook. The diamond-studded caller had a tag that said Tundra on one side and Skinner on the other so we knew who he belonged to. When we told one of his assistants the next day that we had hung out with Tundra the day before they were not happy. Somebody that was supposed to be babysitting him fell asleep on the job.

[@Stapleton42]

That is funny!

[@christopherjohnson520]

In 95 I was just out high school, it was my first full year of working full time. I'd heard about the series beforehand, I knew it was going to be awesome. Three big channels that I grew up with was turning into cable TV. Couldn't always watch the truck race, but I knew that it was going to be a crazy race if I could get to see it.

[@randymichel459]

I became interested in NASCAR around 1990-1991. Davey was my driver and was enamored by the looks of the 28. He was also a cool dude. My dad flew for a coal company in which the owner and his son owned a Truck Series team, the #60 driven by Andy Houston and Travis Kvapil with Rick Ren as crew chief. This meant getting to fly Andy and team members around so he got to know them a little bit. We got free tickets for the inaugural race at Kentucky to support the team. Lots of fun in those days. Seeing you take viewers back in time to see these bits of history is important because it shows how far we have come in tech advancement but also give people a glimpse of what things were like then and how it might have drawn fans to the sport, back when the focus was on competition and less on entertainment.

[@Stapleton42]

Thank you Randy!

[@df00001]

Randy you have brought back some memories for me. My dad worked for Addington coal company as a Bulldozer operator and my first race was the 2000 truck race at Kentucky speedway. i was 13 and had never been to anything like that before. loud, fast, tough trucks, free outback steakhouse in their hospitality tent and a meet and greet with our driver Andy Houston. the weather was awful but its an experience i will remember for the rest of my life. @Stapleton42 keep up the great work with these videos, i never miss a one

[@randymichel459]

@@df00001 I remember that night well. Lots of mud. Being all new, they didn’t have all the access roads built that they have now. We sat in line for hours getting in and out of the track that night.

[@frankiejenkins51]

My memories start the year Davey died. One of the first thing I remember about racing on TV was watching and hearing about Davey's Allison helicopter wreak.

[@Stapleton42]

@@frankiejenkins51 A sad first memory

[@Brandonquinn04]

My first truck race was when mike flipped at Charlotte on the front stretch! Sounded like a bomb went off! Been watching racing since I was a baby my dad drove dirt late models at Cherokee speedway in gaffney so I’ve been around it my whole life

[@atelieratd]

Awesome video! Met Mike a few years ago at Goodwood, such a top class dude. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@poss4757]

I started Nascar 1975. I was 11, went to a race at Rockingham, and in 1977 went to Darlington. As an adult, I went to the Rock twice a year most of the time. Was at the last race there at the Rock. Started going to Charlotte's October race for about 6 years straight . We would camp all weekend. Now I don't go to as many races I watch on TV. I live in Spring Lake, NC. So, a big fan of your channel have left comments before. Keep up the great work.

[@Stapleton42]

Thanks man we appreciate you

[@twoblacklabs904]

I’ll never forget the way Dale Earnhardt used Mike Skinner’s #31 Lowe’s car as a pick to get to the front and lead the field in his last win at Talladega in 2000. That finish is LEGENDARY in the annals of NASCAR history, with Kenny Wallace riding his tail for second place. The video is one of the most watched NASCAR videos on KZbin…

[@Ada-zn3pw]

I'll never forget that race.

[@jndnaps]

YES!! I was a big time Dale Earnhardt/RCR fan and became a Skinner fan when he raced that truck and in cup. Can't wait to watch this tonight.. AWESOME!!

[@waynedanley1190]

This video showed up in my Home Feed this morning. Skinner is still a “STUD”, talk about a working man turned big time racer! Great interview, brought back a lot of old memories. I agree with you both that the Truck Series is more fun to watch than Cup.

[@Stapleton42]

Thanks Wayne!

[@jerrynelson9996]

Fan since 04 remember watching nascar on and off with my dad before that but I personally didn't start following and understanding it all till 04. Love watching old races from the 90s and 2000s on youtube miss the 04 to 07 Era of nascar but still watch and enjoy what they do now for what they are. It's a sport with a lot of rich history. Love your videos.

[@Stapleton42]

Thank you Jerry!

[@bamafan762]

My whole life I've been exposed to NASCAR. I was taken to my first event at Talladega in 1992 at the Diehard 500. I've been to multiple races all around the U.S. since that time. I was ten and my father said he would never forget me standing at the fence and after the cars went by I turned around with huge eyes and a smile he would never forget. I had little pieces of rubber on my face. I've been fortunate to have driven a stock car around Talladega and seen races at several tracks. Your videos to me are the best about the history of this beautiful sport. You guys are the best. My first truck race I just remember being stunned at how good the racing was in that series. Rick Crawford Jack Sprague Dennis Setzer and Mike Skinner were all guys I remember just thinking they were real life super heros. Lol I'm now 42 and my love for this sport has done nothing but gotten stronger over the years. You all stay Blessed and thank you for all the videos that take so many of us to a place in time we all got to experience as children.

[@Stapleton42]

Thank you Jeremy!!

[@Rick_Dunaway]

Man, the "Gun Slinger" seems like a good dude. Easy going, well spoken and knowledgeable, some folks must fell very lucky to call him a friend. Thanks for the great interview.

[@Stapleton42]

Thanks Rick 💪🏻

[@e10hotrods]

My favorite era of trucks !! So looking forward to this one!

[@Stapleton42]

Thank you Jeff!

[@michael61985]

I've been a nascar fan all my life i remember skinner winning all of his championships he is won of if not thee greatest truck series driver of all time

[@chevelle9305]

What a great interview thanks for sharing it with us. That’s what I’ve wanted to park my car in with a bar and diecast display cabinets with all my collection on the on the wall. Another great video keep doing what you do!!

[@Stapleton42]

Thanks man!!

[@axlefoley5203]

I love everything you do my friend. "Being 55 years old" I feel that the era you cover always takes me to a time when NASCAR was real. I love racing and still love NASCAR but it's just not what it was to me at all. Please keep doing all that you do ..........so this old man can keep reliving what I feel was the hay day of NASCAR. All these drivers were part of my family. They were in my house every Sunday. What a great time it was in my life

[@Stapleton42]

Thanks man

[@krazykricks2845]

Sat next to the father of the engine builder in the first official "SUPER TRUCK" race in Phoenix. That man was so proud to have his son's engine, truck, driver win the race. I was and always will be an Earnhardt fan so it was only natural to pull for that black 3. Became a Skinner fan that day. Got an autograph on my Super Truck Racing magazine from Ron Hornaday that day also. Good times when NASCAR was still fairly gritty. I have alot of that first race and the celebration with the engine builders father recorded on 8 mm video. I love it when your vids take me back like that. Cheers brother.

[@Stapleton42]

Thanks man

[@jeremyblackman2977]

in 1995 i was racing a street stock car at portland speedway and the craftsman truck series came to race at the track so i got in to the pits during that race and met richard petty and got his autograph and i walked right in to skinners pit, i walked right next to that truck in this video and and found skinner and the only thing i had on me was my own nascar drivers license so i asked him to sign it. He signed my nascar drivers license on top of that truck in this video and he went on to win the championship that year which was the first year of the trucks. Ive been a skinner fan ever since.

[@truckerdan3592]

I've been a nascar fan since 1984 and I'll always be a nascar fan

[@jasonjackson5493]

It always amazes me that we grew up watching the sport in its golden Era

[@DARRENWALKERBIGD]

How dare you post this picture and then make me wait....how dare you indeed!

[@Stapleton42]

Only gotta wait a couple more hours!

[@backbeatwoodworks]

I watched Mike Skinner when the truck series started. I worked at Lowe's from 1995 to 1999 so Mike was everywhere. It was a great time to be a race fan.

[@stephenmcmahon4878]

Yo this made me and my grandma's day. Mike Skinner is her adopted brother and my great uncle. Never really saw his career till I was 7.

[@jamesquade2257]

Been following NASCAR since 1973. Love how you let these people just tell their story. It's like having a conversation with friends.. Very natural! Keep up the great work!

[@JROD-xs6fn]

We used to raced against Mike back in the day when he'd come from Susanville, Ca to Tahoe-Carson Speedway(T-Car). Not the best at the time but it was very cool to see the success he went on to have. Well done Mike👍

[@Aaron25thinfantry]

I hope u know how much your appreciated in the NASCAR community! Good stuff man!

[@Stapleton42]

Thanks man 💪🏻

[@lloydrtr]

My intro was going to my first NASCAR race in 2000 at the 600. My aunt and uncle said I had to pick a driver. I chose Matt Kenseth as my dad used Dewalt tools and from what I could tell Matt seemed like a super nice guy. Well as we know he won that race and on his polish victory lap we were in turn 2 and most everyone left our section of stands. So with me in Dewalt hat and shirt he seemed to slow up in my mind and I remember it as he saw me there cheering him on waving at me. From then on I was hooked!! Now sharing that same kind of experience with my Son and us being Larson fans and getting to meet him at our local dirt track a few weeks ago he has the same bug I had!! Love the channel and keep it up!!

[@Stapleton42]

Thank you grant!

[@chandlerfrazier]

My Dad and I watched Nascar as long as I can remember. He was a Jeff G fan, so naturally I was too. The Skinner and Hornaday rivalry got me hooked on the truck series probably 15 years ago. Also it's funny you hang around the Wallaces. One of my first memeories was telling my uncle and I quote "Rusty Wallace sucks". 3-4yr old me had no idea who Rusty even was lmao.

[@greenmirror5555]

Another historic video that creates plenty of grins from the stories!

[@p.scha7476]

The most of my(german) friends have NO idea about no „3“ ,Dale Earnhardt or Mike Skinner or NASCAR.. But more about this,i‘m glad to see a Truck-Series-Racecar in this beauty condition. Never have the chance to see this,here in europe,germany,so i journey over the big sea one days….

[@Stapleton42]

You’d love the RCR museum!

[@lpe655]

U have the love the back and forth between an older married couple. It's hilarious how they debate constructively but never cross the line to not hurt one another.

[@jamiehess6443]

Dude the connections you are making in the video content gets better and better everyday. I remember back when NASCAR announced they were going to be racing pickup trucks in the first thing I thought was what the hell, after watching the first couple truck races I rather enjoyed the competition

[@HammerPowered]

Man, 1995 seems like yesterday and 30 years ago all at the same time lol. I was just getting started in my career back then. I've always been a truck guy in general (though I love all forms of motorsports) so the truck series has had my interest quite a bit through the years. Great interview with Mike - always enjoy hearing from the perspective of the guys who were there and racing in those years.

[@Stapleton42]

Thanks man

[@tommyyancy3902]

I was 21 years old when the truck series started. I have been a fan of many forms of motorsports since I was a child. I remember (barely) seeing reading magazine articles about Don “The Snake” Prudhomme when he drove the Army sponsored Chevy Monza Funny Car. I remember reading old “Stock Car” magazines when DW was in the Mountain Dew Buick Regal for Junior Johnson, Cale Yarborough in the Hardee’s Monte Carlo, and of course I was a huge Dale Earnhardt fan. I still remember when they unveiled the black GM Goodwrench paint scheme and the 80’s Monte Carlo SS is the best looking car ever in the Cup series it’s not even close. I rooted for Mike because he drove that black number 3, and he didn’t disappoint, dominating the series and winning the first two championships. So good to see him on here, and he looks great. Thanks for shining a light on a truly golden era of NASCAR, and not letting it be forgotten.

[@Stapleton42]

Thank you Tommy

[@randyclark6809]

'95 I graduated high school. I got into Nascar and racing because my grandma took me to the race track in my home town and watching a few Nascar races with her. Was pretty much instantly hooked on racing after that.

[@Stapleton42]

That’s awesome

[@WhistleTeets85]

You're the goat 🐐 with all these behind the scenes NASCAR vids from the golden era of the sport.

[@stevejohnson7692]

Always been a Mike Skinner fan. Started watching in the late 80's, and have been a fan ever since. The truck racing back in it's beginning was awesome to watch. You need to keep doing all the videos you do and have done. Started watching you while recovering from 2 neck fusion surgery's since August 29th 2022. There great videos and stuff you won't see anywhere else. Please keep doing what you do. Thanks

[@Stapleton42]

Thank you Steve!

[@dustinwright7910]

I was at the Rockingham race in 1994 with my dad when they drove that truck around the speedway as a preview of the truck series on the pace laps before the race.... I always have that memory with my late father who passed away in 2004 on Christmas eve. One memory I hold dearest and cherish my whole life

[@Stapleton42]

Things like this are one big reason why I love doing these videos. It conjures up family memories for many like people that. Me included.

[@penske212]

My first Truck race was at Saugus in 1995, I was 12. Ken Schrader and Geoff Bodine came out to run, I'm a spotter in ARCA West now. The original Super Truck Series drivers are my heroes.

[@DIARRHEA-PANIC]

It's nice to see how proud/supportive Angie is of Mike 😊

[@pad1727]

How could Mike Skinner not be one of the top 75 NASCAR drivers he is in my book thanks for all you and Angie do for NASCAR history and racing !!!

[@zacheryshockley9238]

Great Video. Always loved watching Mike in this truck! I was born in 1986 in Alabama. So i grew up watching during the golden era IMO. My Grandad raced short tracks with The Alabama Gang and many guys during the 70s and 80s. I was a fan out my moms womb😂 Earnhardt & Davey were my heroes. I can remember exactly the day Davey had the helicopter crash. My uncle was at dega that day, he was helping on Jeff Purvis' team practice. But i remember when Skinner and the trucks began and it was an awesome time to be a fan!!! Him and Hornaday were incredible!!! Banging off each other! I remember that pass on Labonte. I remember watchin him the race in Japan. On TV obviously😂 Great memories. Watching him and Earnhardt dominate at Dega and Daytona. Always up front. I always had alot of respect for Mike!!!! Thanks for Sharing this!!!!

[@Stapleton42]

Thank you sir!

[@OdniindO]

My parents went every year to watch the truck races in Monroe Washington. You should have seen the look on my dad's face when he came walking in the house holding a very very used tire off of the number 3 Mike Skinner truck. That tire sat in our garage for two decades. Absolutely cool see this video.

[@greymarket6834]

i grew up like about 20 minutes from RIR or now Richmond Raceway. when i was young and NASCAR was in town, my dad would take me over on Friday for qualifying. At the time the gates were open and there was no admissiom to watch qualifying. my dad was smart because i was so young i coldnt tell that it wasnt a real race and if i got restless we could leave without blowing money on race tickets. he kept bringing me as i got older and then when i hit 15 it became a tradition for him to get us tickets for my birthday, again he was smart becasue i had just gotten my learners permit so i was the designated driver. fast forward 15 years and my wife is a NASCAR fan and she planned out whole wedding around being able to go to the 2015 Sanoma Race for our honeymoon. needless to say im kinda a lifer

[@Stapleton42]

Awesome!

[@andrewevans1658]

I'm 53 and i used to love Nascar but Ididn't like the direction it was going and I haven't watched a race in over 10 years and I'm not the only one. Ironically I still love Nascar history which is why I watch your channel!!!

[@Stapleton42]

Thank you andrew!

[@timmydial8853]

One of the best videos I think Mike is the real deal I’m 58 grew up watching Winston cup on Wide World of Sports when stock car racing was real racing I still watch the old races and watch tell Dale passed and that’s when nascar died for me

[@viewericeberg]

There was nothing like the Super Trucks. Right down to the halfway break. Nothing like the man himself helping the confused people understand that the old man didn’t drive a truck. I was very lucky to meet Mike at a late model race here in Bristol. He’s a cool guy who still respects his fans.

[@josephisaacs7023]

Very Kool & absolutely love the truck / Mike & Angie are a class act !! Keep making great nostalgic nascar content 🏁✅💯

[@Stapleton42]

Thanks man we will!

[@josephisaacs7023]

@@Stapleton42 YW 🤘🏼💯

[@robert_D187]

I started watching NASCAR in the late 80's early 90's when I was a kid. I got to watch both the Trucks and Busch cars at Nashville Fairgrounds in '96 when I was a teenager, been hooked ever since. Keep doing these videos man, I don't think you fully realize how important they are.

[@Stapleton42]

thank you Robert we will!

[@treaugdawg]

Trey Lariscy here Awesome video that matches with the McClure video. My dad was on Delma Cowart’s crew in the 90’s so all of the NASCAR from that decade is up my alley. If you’re familiar with the KZbin video of them trying to qualify for the 500 he’s in it several times. Whoever uploaded it out 1996, but actually was 1995.

[@steveperyer4850]

You guys keep interviewing the people that I will never be able to meet, but I would love to have a conversation with. I am too cripple, to even go to the local racetrack here locally, so these videos make my day. I am on social security, and not even able to afford a shit from you guys, but you have my admiration for what you do😊

[@Stapleton42]

Thank you Steve!

[@otis11099]

I got hooked on Nascar when I was 5 years old, in 1976. My dad started taking me to the dirt tracks in SC and GA. His uncle had a tire shop, and they would sell Hoosier tires out of a truck at the tracks. Your content is amazing and brings back so many memories.

[@Stapleton42]

Thank you mark!

[@gregrandolph]

I was fascinated by cars and racing at a very early age, but the seminal moment came in 1990 when my mom got us cable. That was like entering a new universe for me; NASCAR, IndyCar, F1, NHRA, IMSA, etc. etc. To see my heroes, Mario Andretti, Alan Kulwicki, and others week after week was just the best thing. To this day, the early 1990s are my favorite years of motorsport. Thanks, mom! Mr. Quick is such an interesting character. Thanks again for doing what you do! Great interview!

[@Stapleton42]

thank you greg!!

[@LKGingerBread]

Started understanding what I was watching with my dad in late 2006 (I was 7), and your videos help bring the history of the sport to life, always something new to learn and appreciate

[@Stapleton42]

Thank you!

[@droberts1664]

Skinner was my favorite in the truck series. He had some great battles with Hornaday and Sprague

[@ralfcatsnap6897]

Amazing interview! Love Mike Skinner!

[@bennyhelgeson401]

My interest in NASCAR began before I knew there was such a thing. My parents took me to stock car races at county fairgrounds in mid fifties. I continued attending local races in sixties and on rare occasion watched NASCAR on ABC Wide World of Sports ( black and white TV and we got two channels) Late 60's college,family, and career began and did not follow NASCAR again til mid nineties. Your videos take me back to golden era. Thanks Mitchell and Logan

[@bobpatterson5402]

I am 63 , so I was a guy with a growing family. (first child born in late 1994) Whn the truck series was created. I did love watching the truck races because they were better than the Busch series (or even the Cup races)! Always liked MIKe SKinner and his wife, I will hav to check out their KZbin channel. Great video! LOVE YOUR CHANnel!

[@Stapleton42]

Thank you Bob!!

[@chrisbean9310]

man i loved trucks back then!!!! skinner and spargue were the earnhardt and gordon of that series!! awesome video! thank you for the stories you tell!!

[@tallat8888]

I wasn't interested in truck series at first but after watching a couple of races i was in like flynn. You and your wife are doing an amazing job creating this content it is like no other. Keep up the amazing work. Thank you for the videos.

[@Stapleton42]

Thanks man!!

[@graemerandall2123]

I first remember seeing nascar in Australia and unfortunately it was the Daytona race that Dale had his accident and from that time I’ve been a Jr fan and watched as much as I could and am so glad you guys are doing what you’re doing for the history of the sport. I enjoy a lot of motorsports V8 Supercars and sprintcars are the main 2 along with NASCAR.👍🇦🇺

[@broonysaint]

I do love the stories you get out of those you interview, I remember there was a Nascar shown back in the '70's, it was so different to the racing style here in Australia and the cars were cool. Ever since I was a toddler, I loved American cars. The interviews are so cool because it's from the other side from what we see on TV during the races. It rounds out the story behind the wins and and what helped them get to the finish line. Thank you again for bring us all the cool stories and for the memories the invoke.

[@Stapleton42]

Thank you very much 💪🏻

[@Anthony_Stuart]

I was a kid flipping channels one day and saw this weird race with weird tiny cars, won by this kid named Tony Stewart. The next year, I found myself watching the Indy 500, and look at that, there's Tony Stewart again. First NASCAR race I saw was in '97 (spring Bristol), then I pretty much followed Tony into watching more NASCAR, and have followed racing ever since, though I stopped watching NASCAR every week when they shoved the modern 4 round playoffs down our throats, now I'm all in on IndyCar. As for Mike? To me, he'll always be the Lowe's #31 driver who earned a lot more Cup wins than he got.

[@howabouthetruth2157]

Another fantastic video. Thanks guys, and big thanks to Mike & Angie as well !!! That shock coming off & being found at the top of the grand stands really blew my mind.

[@user-ib7en9pi3d]

Wow that was an awesome interview, we raced at Redwood AcresRaceway and would run the open comps when Mike ran there. I thought it was so cool that a local guy made it big and drove for RCR in the trucks and cup series. Our crew chief was good friends with Jimmy Ellidge from Redding who later went to work for RCR and he used to send us R&D parts that we ran on our late model. And Ron Hornaday man what a racer the lines that he would use at RAR were so inventive, it was a pleasure and an honor to watch both of them men race

[@Stapleton42]

That’s awesome!

[@toy4x4nj]

I was watching the truck series when first started. My first truck race was at Nazareth speedway 1998. Ron Hornaday Jr. won the race. I use to volunteer to help out with security in the pit area from 1998-2000. I miss doing that when I change jobs I did go back 2004 for the last race of the track for a Busch race. I thought it was a good track. keep up the great videos. brings back good times. Been NASCAR fan since 1988

[@MM_in_Havasu]

Badass stories! Love the continued NASCAR history documentation you & Logan are sharing with us, know it's much appreciated by me, and right there with you in all this one way or another! Thank you very much for this cool video!

[@glenpowell1173]

Should’ve asked him about being on the Grand Tour as the test driver for the first two seasons.

[@Potts49]

Thank you so much for the videos of the older NASCAR content. To answer your question at the end, I was watching the truck series in the grandstands of Richmond in the fall of 1995, the first season for the trucks. I've moved on to Indycar and IMSA as my favorite series now, but I've been watching NASCAR since the early 80's until around the mid 2000's. I was bit by the bug at the age of 2.5, I remember watching the 1977 Daytona 500 with my dad on television. I believe Richard Petty won that one. I also remember watching the 1980 Daytona 500 by myself at the age of 5 when Buddy Baker won it. Bill Elliott was my favorite driver growing up, and I was fortunate enough to be able to meet him a few years ago at Mid Ohio Sports Car course, and get 4 of my models autographed from him.

[@bobbygump8142]

I got into NASCAR when I first learned about Cale Yarborough and his dealership in Florence, SC when I was younger. Terry’s Corn Flakes scheme has always been my favorite

[@fastfreddie5754]

Love your videos.I have been a NASCAR and all racing fan since the 60's.The old days were the best.Keep you the good work.

[@youraveragecarguy6156]

Cool truck. Hoping you make some more videos about this cool NASCAR history!

[@Stapleton42]

Thank you sir!

[@jonnylove1830]

THOROUGHLY enjoyed this video! Skinner covers a lot of details in a down home way. These throwback/catch ups just keep getting better!!!

[@Stapleton42]

thanks man!

[@michaelwebb9381]

Being that I grew up in Charlotte, NC, I got into NASCAR back in 1990 when I was 6 years old and when "Days of Thunder" came out - I was hooked. I became a BIG Davey Allison fan because he was such a great driver and he had the coolest Havoline black car with the red numbering. When he passed away back in 1993, I became a Kyle Petty fan because (Hint!) he drove the Mellow-Yellow car (Hint! Reminded me of "Days of Thunder") and it was such a cool car. In May 1995, when I was in the 5th grade I met Bobby Labonte. And I remember how such a cool guy he was and how nice he was. That moment made me an instant Bobby Labonte fan! That was the same week when he won the 1995 600 Coca-Cola race and I became an instant fan all the way up until the end of his career. Now, I'm a Martin Truex fan. So, I've been a fan for over 30 years now. Wow! How time has flown by. Mitch keep up the good work! I've enjoyed your KZbin channel. Through your videos you make me go down memory lane. Awesome video of Mike Skinner! You have a fan in me!!!

[@Stapleton42]

Thanks man!! We are glad to have you here

[@ward185]

This was an awesome episode! Thanks for making great content like this

[@Stapleton42]

Thanks man

[@tylergreenfield6158]

Very cool how one video/friendship seems to lead you into another one. Would be super neat to hear the other side of his stories with another truck series original like Hornaday or Sprague.

[@Stapleton42]

I agree

[@terrywillis5784]

Skinner and his rivals were some of the greatest ever in NASCAR

[@user-ho2ix6zo4x]

Hello guys, I just watched the Skinner video and I loved it. I live in Memphis and for years my family and I attended the Busch and Trucks races at Memphis. We saw Brad Keselowski, Ron Hornaday,, Greg Biffle, Dale Jr, Jack Sprage, Kyle Busch, Carl Edwards, Joe Ruttman Scott Wimmer, Travis Kvapil ,Kevin Harvick, Jeff Green just to name a few. Bill Elliot drove the Elvis Car there. NASCAR ran races here from 1998 to 2009. The cool thing about the Busch races were the Halloween paint schemes. Sams Town had Meet and Greets with select Drivers. My friend and I always had garage access. We met some of the greats in MOTORSPORTS. Ray Everham was there with Erin Crocker one year. A few years ago I ran 50 laps there in a Rusty Wallace Driver Experience. Unlike some of the other racing experiences they allow you to pass slower cars. A spotter works with you explaining the line and lift points. It was always a Bucket List thing for me to do. I haven’t been out there since that day and not even sure if it’s still there. It was a fun time in Memphis. Doug McNeill

[@markzack7838]

Mike Skinner is truly a hero in my eyes that man would run the wheels off trucks.... I knew it was a New concept back in the day when he ran with the trucks he is a true champion just like Dale Earnhardt did I glad he took him under his wing.... He should be in the Hall of Fame!!!!

[@Artessnow]

I never was a fan of the Truck Series, but I remember Hornaday and Skinner racing. Loved Todd Bodine there. Rick Crawford was my favorite in All Pro. Too bad he got caught up.

[@miketuttle6617]

I'm 44 I've been watching Nascar since about 1987 with my dad and we still watch to this day. We both love your guys videos and Content. The nostalgia brings back a ton of great memories. So I was wanted yall to know how much we appreciate the dedication and detail in all of your videos. Thanks for all that yall do.

[@a11young]

I've always been a Mike Skinner fan. Very cool, down to earth guy and a kick ass trick driver! Would love to hang with him at his next NYE party!

[@danieltremel4066]

Love it!👍🏾🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@DarrenShaw-ev5tb]

ASA got my attention - Dale Sr - Tim Richmond kept it !

[@bowtieguy6870]

I started watching NASCAR around 1984 and was consumed by it until Dale was killed. That changed it for me forever. I still watch some and enjoy it but it will never be the same for me. I was fortunate to be able to follow the trucks from the very beginning. I remember when they were just running exhibition races out west before their was an actual series. I think they would do those on Thursday night thunder and some cup guys would run just to get more attention. Some of the best racing I’ve ever seen was the trucks during the first generation of drivers. Loved Skinner, Hornaday, and lots of those early guys. Mitchell, I honestly think your channel is the most important NASCAR related channel on KZbin. You guys are doing things the “media” should have been doing long ago and you are doing it better than they ever could. You let the guests talk and that’s something most people don’t understand. Most hosts think they are the star of the show but you understand the guest is. You may be getting imitated on a few channels now but you’ll always be the best. Thanks again and keep up the great work.

[@Stapleton42]

Thanks man. imitators will always be two steps behind the original lol. Either way history needs all the help it can get so I am glad to see more focus on it

[@wideslammer]

As a "senior" (meaning age not length of membership) viewer of your channel, Mike Skinner's mannerisms are the same as what I remember from interviews while he was racing. What was different is that I always got the impression that he had a rather quiet personality. That's not at all what he's like in this interview. He is very engaged and outgoing. You always go into an interview well-prepared with knowledge of the person you will be with. (I'm aware that you've had a long-time interest in racing and know a lot before any additional prep you may do prior to filming.) I was going to include a link to a Goodwood video but I think your subscribers should go to "Skinner Roundup" and find one there. The Europeans certainly like it when a NASCAR vehicle runs the course with a sound quite unlike what they usually hear.

[@squirebrannon5072]

Man, I'm a day late but you never fail to deliver the greatest nascar content. Mike skinner was a badass back in the day. Him and Hornaday were tough as nails. Keep up the great work and can't wait to see the vintage car come to life. 🤘

[@Stapleton42]

Thanks man!!

[@seantyler369]

Oh you want to hear my history. My dad took me to my first race at Atlanta which was called Atlanta International Raceway back then in 1975 I was 6 and liked it ever since and even worked on a low budget pit crew in 1988. For a short time because I went in the Marines. Just enjoyed it more back when it was real factory cars. My dad built cars for Ford and they use to build stripped down Ford Torinos for Holman Moody. It’s still a fun sport but I enjoy seeing the videos you make brings back great memories.

[@artthurman3446]

Since you asked...I spent my teenage to adult life in Northern California. Lived near Sears Point Raceway. (Many track owners /names since) My love for racing, including NASCAR has been since the mid 60's, when my family could afford a beat up old television. We lived from East to West coast. Loved ASA Stock cars in Minnesota, but started racing motorcycles at Sears Point at 19 years old. (Could not afford car costs). I attended as many races of any kind there as I could afford. Racer/spectator/mechanic...even corner worker on occasion. Never met Mike or Angie, but did meet Ron Hornaday and his tribe. Met Dale Earnhard, and got a signed tee-shirt that nobody remembers...maybe a bootleg shirt. "Blue and Yellow Number 3 - Guess who I ran into at the track today?" With tire rubs on the door... (I am near 67 years old)

[@Stapleton42]

We appreciate you Art. I wish I could have watched an ASA race in 1980

[@chrisrupe3244]

I can remember 1996-1998, I was 14-16 and I'd have to go out into my dad's car and park it a certain way to pick up MRN or PRN on an AM station to listen to the Truck and Busch races (we didn't have cable). I thought I was going to grow up to be a driver and I'd heard how Davey Allison would ride around in the summer with the heat on and the windows up to condition his body for the heat of driving, so I'd do the same and basically cook myself lol. I didn’t grow up to be a driver, but that has certainly helped me out at a few of the factory jobs I've had in life. Thank you, this was a great video and it was fun reminiscing about the good ol' days of the Craftsman Truck Series.

[@Stapleton42]

I heard the same story but that it was Bobby Allison cooking himself lol. Thank you Chris!

[@chrisrupe3244]

@@Stapleton42 I'd heard Bobby did it as well. I figured that's where Davey got it from 🤣