NASCAR Busts: John Wes Townley

[@NascarMario]

Famous quote in a NASCAR Busts video: “Instead of going to a lower series, he got promoted to the higher series.”

[@IanTheMotorsportsMan_YT]

Rich Kid’s racing in a nutshell

[@joeah99cr21]

And with RCR 😂😂

[@DinsdalePiranha67]

Failing upward.

[@fartexplosion4480]

@@joeah99cr21 Rich Children Racing

[@santiagomayaman9282]

@@fartexplosion4480lol

[@johndaniels4623]

15:00 the funniest thing about that fight is, Townley, son of one of the founder of Zaxby’s and Gallagher, son of Maurice Gallagher CEO of Allegiant Airlines, while still a ULLCC, you still have to have money to run an airline. So point is, these are arguably two of the most privileged kids to run in Nascar, and one is a wrecking meme, and the other is why you tell kids “drugs are bad”

[@sportstrap4285]

You laugh but John Wes Townley has more NASCAR wins than Daniel Hemric

[@supertornadogun1690]

i think we know who the better driver is though.

[@cyberandrewofficial]

@@supertornadogun1690 the one with the win :o

[@Eibarwoman]

@@cyberandrewofficial The owners prefer Hemric far more often as the cars come back intact and produce decent enough finishes.

[@fernandoueno8668]

This is a fine example why comparasions can be really stupid 😂

[@STICKGUYMB]

This tho lol

[@DennyDeliversYT]

Don’t you find it kinda awkward how a *NASCAR bust driver* and a *driver who lost his win Dega because of a failed test* would be the two *puppy fighting* after crashing… Just let that sink in…

[@AutoRockinRacing94]

Didn't lose his win. Just his playoff eligibility.

[@PyroBun_2844]

He kept the win, he just couldn’t be in the playoffs.

[@patrickracer43]

I mean, they're both busts

[@apexkilla]

How is that awkward??

[@TheLocalLt]

Both are trust fund kids

[@tonyyost331]

He's not just a Bust, he broke the whole dang glass.

[@nascartoday8849]

Still more wins than diberburriot

[@randomreviewsrebooted5156]

@@nascartoday8849 -_-

[@tonyyost331]

@@nascartoday8849 -_-

[@tonyyost331]

@@nascartoday8849 At least Dibenedetto doesn't wreck on a weekly basis.

[@nascartoday8849]

@@tonyyost331 lol it's just a funny fact that j.w.t. has more wins in nascar lol of course dibbys better but it's funny

[@erichk101]

Never forget John Wrecks Weekly

[@GodzillaGaming111]

Legend

[@AlanNadeauIII]

The predecessor to Wrecky Spinhouse Jr.

[@RazorSharp75426]

More like John Wrecks Daily

[@memolestas1017]

Like Crashtor Maldonado?

[@AlanNadeauIII]

@@memolestas1017 LMAOOOOOOOOO

[@Bud8Amp88]

Rusty: "It wasn't Townley's fault this time..." You know you have a problem when the broadcasters have to qualify your wrecks as "your fault, this time" or not...

[@tcsgaming6648]

I will always remember this guy for his amazing fight with Spencer Gallagher

[@ChiChiWoo]

Because you brought him up, I think Gallagher should come next in the series.

[@AnneBUZZTKO]

That DDT

[@RazorSharp75426]

Literally the Miles-Shelby fight scene in Ford v Ferrari being re-enacted by rich preppies of NASCAR truck series

[@balzenhazelnut]

That was a play fight come on now

[@youngdouglas6624]

@@AnneBUZZTKO That's exactly what I was thinking. LOL Epic DDT !!!

[@patrickracer43]

JWT: the complete opposite of Paul Menard: brings the money, just like Paul does, but unlike Paul, tears up equipment

[@joshiles]

Paul needs to go over to Rick Ware and show them boys how do do it and not be in the damn way all the time. I've never heard anybody say anything bad about Paul, he got out of the way when he needed to and didn't tear up his equipment, something a lot of drivers nowadays need to figure out.

[@Thegod_of_memes]

yeah paul is underrated he may not have been the best driver but he was consistent and hardly ever tore up a race car

[@RB3Author]

Menard also managed to pick up more wins. And they were bigger wins.

[@davidrice3337]

I thought Paul Menard's daddy was a billionaire.. God Damn - put a Kevin Lepage or Mike Skinner in that equipment and lets see what would happen - put Dick Trickle in equipment Menard's can buy and he would have won 100 races in the Busch and Winston Cup combined - easy - Dale Earnhardt quit driving in Busch because no one could beat him - ,, & that's a fact

[@davidrice3337]

@@joshiles he didn't want to get beat up

[@dacoolmilkshake4917]

Coming here after hearing about his death. Rest in peace John Wes Townley

[@dacoolmilkshake4917]

@Din I didn’t know about that I only commented this when his death was announced

[@AtlanticCoastJoey]

@Din He posted it before the truth came out, leave him alone dude

[@dacoolmilkshake4917]

@Din yeah all g literally heard the news and came here but yeah the lad definitely had something wrong with him to do that

[@hoboville12345]

@Din He wasn't the one who had the gun, he brought a hatchet to his ex wife. The other male that was with his ex wife had the gun.

[@Moon-light883]

@Din yeah sure you weren't just fucking yelling at him

[@Ultimate23Dragon]

Sad part about the fight: Townley had actually suffered a concussion in that crash leading up to it (& not the fight itself)... I kinda wonder if Spencer Gallagher knew something was up with him during that... uhm... fight...

[@johncovert3446]

Stuff happens

[@RazorSharp75426]

Devil may care about that spunk

[@joshuafarmer3467]

Bottom line is townley slammed gallagher and people still make fun of it. He hit him at least three good times in the noggin.

[@Ultimate23Dragon]

@@joshuafarmer3467 People made fun of it because: A. Townley legit did a WWE move (The DDT) B. The fight other than that was... for lack of a better term... bad C. John Wes Townley already had a bad reputation as a bad driver, to the point him spinning or crash drew a laugh, & Spencer Gallagher was a "Daddy's Money" driver & legit was the only reason GMS existed.

[@marcusjohnson7441]

@@joshuafarmer3467 those were some embarrassing punches..lol That take down was actually impressive.

[@1Chimera__]

Man, this now hits very hard.

[@dustykh]

This video hits different.

[@stephenrobert7987]

John Wes did not DNQ his cup attempt, he was replaced by Jason White after hitting wall off of two on his warm up lap

[@TheLocalLt]

Yep NASCAR didn’t approve him to run. Jason White was good in trucks and would have won a race had he gotten Townley’s rides

[@PyroBun_2844]

He’s like Pastor Maldonado, he wrecks a lot, but he is pretty speedy sometimes.

[@ChiChiWoo]

And even notched an underdog win in one of his series (Maldonado Spain 2012 F1, Townley LVMS 2015 NCWTS)

[@IanTheMotorsportsMan_YT]

To this day, Maldonado’s only win is still Williams’ last F1 win

[@trainboy32]

Sadly that will be the case for awhile as Williams is near the back of the field

[@AlonsoRules]

@@IanTheMotorsportsMan_YT Williams' last win before that was Montoya @ Brazil 2004. They have ONE WIN in the 17 years since then!!

[@IanTheMotorsportsMan_YT]

@@AlonsoRules Jesus Christ

[@GarrettHeist]

I had the privilege of watching him crash in person. Doesn’t sound like it’s that much of an achievement considering how much he did it, but I thought I’d share.

[@nicestoriesnottherealstori3006]

And he just died. I swear the stories for busts tend to be tragic.

[@AEMoreira81]

He got himself killed!

[@cito1101]

The highlight of his career was his Truck Series win at Las Vegas in 2015. Also probably his fight with Spencer Gallagher at Gateway in 2016

[@GardenStateDiecast]

Should start a series called “NASCAR Bums”. As in those who have zero business being on track

[@kevinramsey417]

Episode 1: The Dillon brothers.

[@BlueJimmie48Fan]

Oh boy now i'd pay to see that 😂

[@sportstrap4285]

@@kevinramsey417 truck series and xfinity series championship for one. A solid career in both for the other…. Plus Austin is very consistent in Cup and Ty has proven to be good given his equipment

[@HHPYE42]

Episode 2:Natalie decker

[@flyingpizza98]

Episode 3: Quin Houff

[@Kenny4753]

Can somebody take the JWT-Gallagher fight and put the 1979 Daytona 500 sound over it 😂

[@johngancarcik5682]

🤣🤣😂😂😂😂😂😂 yes please

[@saltbombcreations8336]

“And there’s a fight between Cale Yarbrough and Donnie Allison, the tempers overflowing, they’re angry, they know they have lost, and what a bitter defeat”- Ken “the Goat” Squier, 1979 Daytona 500

[@HHPYE42]

Coming back to this is really sad now,RIP

[@zaysmith8661]

This hit Different Now. Rest In Peace JWT

[@kadenlemon495]

Well can’t say this age that well RIP John Wes Townley

[@lorddrac_dontaskmetodance]

As far as a racing career goes, it did, but the timing was just too close and I don't think Darian would have predicted what would have happened to John.

[@jc1424]

The guy knew how to get Zaxby's TV time.

[@LSTNSCRFN]

His fight against Spencer Gallagher put on a great show at Gateway 😂

[@BigOleMatty]

two pansies...

[@AlanNadeauIII]

10:27 Okay that was a nice save

[@bradydicarlo9143]

4:48 Townley crashing with another driver who got a ride because his dad owns a company.

[@hallo_welt_ag]

Who was in the 23?

[@bradydicarlo9143]

@@hallo_welt_ag Ken Butler III. His father is the president of Aaron’s.

[@Nitro55555]

@@bradydicarlo9143 and 14:37. Gallagher’s father owns Allegiant

[@powerultima9329]

RIP Chicken man you will be missed..

[@KitsuneGB-hc9zb]

He died trying to assault his ex-wife. I say good riddance.

[@nicklastname9495]

Let’s not forget he confronted his ex and her new boyfriend with an axe… he wasn’t the victim.

[@cctitansfan]

Rest in peace,JWT

[@jacobred00]

Townley still managed to get more wins than Danica. Let that sink in. 😂

[@IanTheMotorsportsMan_YT]

What a legend😂

[@ChiChiWoo]

…in NASCAR, in the IndyCar series Danica notched a win in Motegi.

[@IanTheMotorsportsMan_YT]

@@ChiChiWoo yeah I’m sure he referring to her NASCAR career

[@kilekiesgen5596]

@@DrSamwpepper so true though not every underperforming driver is going to become Danica

[@BigOleMatty]

danica was only around for money no one took her seriously...

[@UNCYBUBBA]

Thank you, John.

[@Ultimate23Dragon]

There is a reason his nickname is "Sir Crash-A-Lot".

[@Austin_Windric]

Still more wins than Dibenedetto and Hemric.

[@interstate366]

Nah, it’s John Wrecks Weekly.

[@Austin_Windric]

@Reiks Fair. They do a better job at taking care of their equipment. A way better job.

[@nikolasbobst4912]

This had to be recommended to me now jeez

[@tyler8349]

I’ll only remember him for having a cool-ass name and hugging Spencer Gallagher

[@tyler8349]

@JuanStar12 I know. But it wasn’t much of a fight though..

[@ericmarchesini4883]

@JuanStar12 according to Todd Bodine, both John Wes Townley and Spencer Gallagher were dancing.

[@RazorSharp75426]

@JuanStar12 more like 'making out with' than fighting or wrestling. That's kinda (redacted) to me. Hehe

[@johngancarcik5682]

@@ericmarchesini4883 seems legit and the fight was like something you'd see at a bar between 2 drunks

[@interstate366]

Gone Too Soon: Neil Bonnett. Come on, he’d have been 75 this month, the number of one of his cars.

[@RazorSharp75426]

RahMoc Valvoline Pontiac

[@johncovert3446]

Great guy who was in the top series'!

[@lorddrac_dontaskmetodance]

You got that Bas and J. Cole playin'! 😂😂😂 Love it.

[@Nova-ff6kn]

rest in peace to the man

[@ATK10155]

Rest in peace, John Wes Townley. He was killed in a shooting yesterday.

[@TheEmilyFravel]

Update: Watkinsville native John Wes Townley was killed Saturday in a double shooting that occurred in the Athens Five Point area, Athens-Clarke County coroner Sonny Wilson Confirmed to the Athens Banner-Herald. Rest east, John.

[@shaunstrasser1]

He was going after his ex wife and the ex wife's friend was there

[@NASCARFAN93100]

His scuffle with Spencer Gallagher was priceless

[@ImnotCadenyt]

R.i.p john wes townly Rest well king

[@RazorSharp75426]

10:16 that save was pretty popular because it became 'Eurobeat Intensifies' meme material. I can imagine Lou Grant - Don't Stop The Music plays in the background while watching that rather decent save.

[@Racingfan05]

Then I heard he was involved in a shooting and got killed. RIP JWT. :(

[@Cruising_On_Lake_Havasoma]

And now he's dead because he got shot while trying to attack his ex-wife with an axe. So we can call him a bust in life too.

[@balzenhazelnut]

John Wes was murdered, as reported by Jayski earlier today 😢😢

[@Rinku588]

I feel like this series was made for him and Stephen

[@toyotafan7881]

15:26 In the words of Chris Myers: *"And there's a punch!"*

[@thomasmunn9565]

Watching this now hits different. RIP John 😞

[@pedroneves4465]

Damn, I knew I had heard of him before. Chap just got shot. RIP man.

[@facelessnas6499]

R.I.P John Wes Townley :(

[@80rae]

To everyone saying RIP, here's a little insider info from a local. I actually knew him and his dad and worked for his dad at Zaxby's many years ago. He was killed during a home invasion. He broke into his ex-wife's house with a hatchet and was attempting to murder her and her new man. Said new man had a gun and fired at him, killing JWT and accidentally shooting her also. She didn't die though. So yeah, he was a real piece of shit.

[@anthonydeloreto3881]

And sadly he’s no longer with us 😔

[@kevfartt]

Rest In Peace JWT

[@johnvandeventer8668]

Don't @ me but he would have been a pretty good ARCA regular. In 2010 I was wondering why he wasn't in the 21 and Clint Bowyer was. I was very clueless

[@brianferris7859]

TBH, he is a bust, but he’s more of a Maldonaldo driver, quick in the truck series but wrecked a lot

[@evanwilliams6406]

John Wes at least hung in there long enough and got a Truck win towards the end and he appeared to have won that fight with Spencer Gallagher. Not many drivers get to say they won a race in one of the three series and had a wrestling match at the track. I mean he at least has a spot next to Cale Yarborough and Donnie and Bobby Allison where they had a physical fight during a race.

[@patrickracer43]

Richard Childress: *watches John Wes Townley wreck weekly* Also Richard Childress: "GOD DAMNIT! I WANT HIM IN THE CAR!"

[@interstate366]

RC wanted that sweet sweet Zaxby’s cash

[@phelpsmarc]

yeah but to his credit Childress got him out of the 21 Busch car really quickly

[@patrickracer43]

@@phelpsmarc who did Childress put in the 21 after? Because didn't it become the star car sponsored by Holiday Inn?

[@phelpsmarc]

@@patrickracer43 I am not sure. Wimmer was in the 29 but a few years earlier

[@phelpsmarc]

@@patrickracer43 Boyer took over the 21 and Xaxby's stayed as the sponsor.

[@MichaelS-kg9ci]

Yes he was a bust but he was still gone too soon. Sad news today. RIP John Wes Townley.

[@DroMeetsPhoto]

I mean the dude attacked his ex & her new man witch a hatchet😬

[@ItzSkylandersGamerYT]

9:02 He did not dnq The 32 was driven by Jason white that race instead of townley The 21 in 2010 was so bad by Townley, that RCR ended up giving the owner points to Morgan Shepherd

[@Goodstegosaurus]

Just heard that JWT was sadly killed in a shooting in Athens... RIP to him and condolences to his family. He may have been a NASCAR bust, but he was a good kid.

[@JayDee185]

Such a shame what happened to him on Saturday… May he Rest In Peace…

[@berryboiblast]

Back to back Bust videos!? Impressive Darian

[@jeremiahturner2238]

I just found out that John Wes Townley passed away today RIP.

[@beanman4531]

May John Wes Townley rest in piece

[@IrvinAlvarado44]

My condolences to the towley family, let’s remember the highs of his wins in Vegas and Arca.

[@IrvinAlvarado44]

@@TylerArnwine yea more news came out after that and now it’s sad tragically for all parties not . I will let the investigations play out and keep it at that. Domestic violence is serious issue and no one wins in the end

[@MonsterJamFan5000]

RIP John Wes Townley

[@ClayRanger143]

R.I.P. John Wes Townley

[@briankenney4930]

Went back to this after recent news pretty crazy what happened..

[@Juicetan-bo1jc]

REST IN PEACE

[@FayeHunter]

15:09 hooking the leg for that DDT makes me mark out every time lmao

[@randomkdm]

Damn, RIP

[@eddiemaestas4734]

Looks like they had a fun time during that fight lol

[@jinglebell61]

A second consecutive NASCAR Bust video in a week? I’m speechless.

[@DavidRagan3134]

I don't think I appreciated how sleek the Zaxby's paint schemes were.

[@BrandonSR]

Rip John Wes Townley You Will Be Missed

[@williambaker787]

I just heard that john wes townley was killed last night R.I.P

[@bhumiriady]

Fascinating episode of NASCAR Busts! I won't forget his Zaxby's car, his constant wrecking in every race week and as the cherry on top, his infamous fight with Spencer Gallagher. XD

[@lonewolf2513]

I saw this man make his debut at Mansfield in 2008, at no point that day did anyone think he would be the meme he is today

[@AgentFortySeven47]

John Wrecks Weekly and Steven Wallace back to back. Couldn't have picked a better (or worse) set of NASCAR busts lol. Both of these guys never deserved the rides they got and only got them because of money/nepotism.

[@AEMoreira81]

John Wes Townley at least won a race.

[@tf68charger]

Danica ranks up there and herbst

[@realbaron5714]

The Next is Scott Lagasse Jr.

[@TheLocalLt]

@@realbaron5714 Scott lagasse jr never had a good ride in NASCAR. His best full time ride was probably Mike curb’s 43 car which only lasted half a season

[@realbaron5714]

@@TheLocalLt He wrecked so much, I considered he as a bust.

[@nascardippinsauce]

Just heard the news. From the bottom of my sauce. RIP John.

[@paparapakyaw2789]

Who’s here after Jon Wes Townley got shot in Athens Georgia. RIP

[@nascarman14]

My dad worked for JWT when they made Athenian Motorsports. He literally got 2 wins with JWT. Amazing!

[@KashDarby]

15:22 I genuinely forget they were fighting until John wes tried to punched him and fail miserably

[@saltbombcreations8336]

I think he had a case of stormtrooper syndrome, it’s where you try to shoot or hit something or someone but you miss a lot

[@OdoyleRules24]

How have a never heard of this hug fight before this video 🤣

[@auburnltl7452]

Even though he may have been a bust, he will forever be remembered as one of the men in the most hilarious fight in NASCAR if not sports history!

[@Dream25_]

I distinctly remember his ratings and driving ability were always a bit too high in the handful of years he was included in Nascar games. I would be challenging him for wins on the game, but me and my dad would make a point to watch the Truck and Busch races to see what he could tear up lmao.

[@w2vkylebuschfan713]

R.I.P. you will be missed townley

[@joshiles]

After today's news of John's passing I'm sure this video will get quite a few more clicks and comments because I saw a few comments on Facebook from people who had never heard of him until today, and if you weren't watching the Busch/Nationwide/Xfinity or Truck series during those years you wouldn't have. It's a sad situation all the way around, but Darian did a great job here as always putting together his statistics and "highlights".

[@cay7809]

This hits different

[@ashketchumsdad]

I think we all remember our reactions to John Wes Townleys win. And nobody could be mad. For all of the criticism and jokes that came his way, I can't think of many wins that could have felt sweeter for the driver

[@byronfan24]

Gone Too Soon: John Wes Townley

[@robbie131]

"Oh they're going at it! This is gonna be good." Famous last words for that 'fight'.

[@christiannapier9269]

Rest In Peace Townley 1989-2021 🕊

[@7RMadridfan]

And here we are once again after the sad news of his passing. May he rest in peace.

[@jrsmith5080]

He wasn't a good driver but it's sad that his life ended so shortly after retirement and he couldn't live out his life after nascar. R.I.P.

[@BelowTheYellowLine]

As of a few hours ago, John has tragically passed away in a shooting. RIP John Wes Townley.

[@Rusty2FTW]

When you gonna do "Gone Too Soon: Eric McClure?" His story is gonna be pretty gut-wrenching

[@masonedwards4447]

I didn't realize McClure had died recently. That sucks.

[@benmoskowitz007]

Funniest thing about the fight is the Jim Ross commentary dub

[@ecardona53]

Rest in Power John Wes...