NASCAR Hauler Driver: The Reality

[@jerrymay3806]

As a retired trucker i found this fascinating! I have watched many nascar races but 5his is the first time ive ever seen the trucking arrival part. Many t h anks for doing this!!

[@christopheronstott2358]

You need to watch videos from when they go to Las Vegas they have what is called the hauler parade where all trucks are paraded down the strip and there’s like thousands of people that line the streets while all trucks go bye blowing the air horns it’s a pretty cool sight too see!!

[@jamesru1]

If you enjoy race trucks look up Bathurst 1000 trucks it's the Australia's biggest car race

[@donniehelmly4920]

Not just Vegas. We have been watching it in the southeast for many years. The West Coast is behind......( more than 4 hours)....lol​@christopheronstott2358

[@kevinharrah2260]

YES SIR! This is what ive wanted to see for a LONG time

[@DavidGolden-b7p]

I am kinda interested in maybe doing this soon

[@t.sewell1513]

Man…the logistics of a race team is unreal. From building the car to setting it up to traveling with all the equipment onto practice and racing. The hotel and motels for crew to flying drivers in and out. Incredible!

[@guitarman864]

Yeah, there's definitely a whole lot more to it than people thinks about, that being said is an understatement

[@douglas-hughes]

The video starting at 42:10 is the best. It really shows just how those trailers are so efficiently designed. Every square inch is used. And they are certainly beautifully outfitted. I have garage and tool jealousy.

[@deantait8326]

Trucker be truckers. I used to write a monthly article for Truckers News on Nascar Truck drivers. Always so nice to meet and interview !!!

[@realwildwildwest]

No kidding? That’s cool man

[@buddyjones9219]

I had to stop driving about 10 years ago. I miss that ole Pete. This was so much fun. I really enjoyed this. I love when the camera is behind the wheel. Thank you

[@SpotterPeej]

37:00 He called it! 😂 We landed & ate breakfast watching it rain, when we made it to the track it was dry. I'm a secondary spotter on the 02 car, I saw you at COTA but I was on my way to the truck garage to switch my radios out. If you're at any more road courses I'll definitely stop by & say what's up! I appreciate the videos, the sport needs more behind the scenes content out there. 🤙🏽🏁

[@charlesferebee263]

Great Video. ! Drove for 45years. Ran several times with a group of haulers Back in the Day. Used to have a lot of north/south runs. So alot of I 81. I 85 or I 95. Got so bad. I went back to the shop and put in a set of 325rears in my truck so I could keep Up. Truckin was really great back in the Day. Looks like you guys still have a great time. Though. ! STAY SAFE OUT THERE. ! Keep up the Great Videos. 🇺🇸🏆🏁

[@realwildwildwest]

Right on my man!

[@Oregontrailblazin]

The precise driving skills of the truck drivers. I was amazed in the Lane change to the left lane. To pass the Prius drivers and Loaded Semi's and all came back in together. WE all did ! I was glued to my mirrors then the road ..Just as skilled as the teams they Rep ! I felt like a team driver for 20 miles . Thank you !! Who ever it was !

[@nancyford4536]

Great to see you Jax! A bunch of nice guys you drive with and a great sense of humor.Stay safe guys.

[@waynewest3891]

Had no idea what a parade it is for all the unloading, thanks great video!! Keep it coming!

[@bobdailey5910]

You are living double real dream. You're not only have a ranch but you're now hauling for Nash car holy c***!

[@BrizzNewton]

As usual, another highly entertaining episode. Also highly educational for me. I always wondered what the responsibilities were for a racing team truck driver, but I did not realize that each team has a small travel crew. Very interesting to see all the duties of the travel crew; a lot more involved than I expected or ever thought.

[@MTTRANSPORTTX]

Great content! I've always wanted to see the BTS side of Nascar. Can't wait for part 2! I was seriously about to ask for a timelapse of the unloading and you delivered!

[@josephboley]

Ummm WOW I think I'm the one who suggested calling Chris the Carolina reaper...cause he's burning up the asphalt. It's great when ya leave a comment...and the KZbinr actually notices. I'm not used to that. LOL 😂😂 you have always replied to my comments...and I thank you very much for it bud.👍✌️

[@chromasux2]

Terrific video and look into the backstage of racing people don't think about or see much of. Thanks for this! Also great to see the camaraderie of the drivers and y'all helping each other get the cars out and trucks unloaded. Nothing like good ole team work. Be safe out there.

[@realwildwildwest]

Glad you dig it 🙌🏼

[@jayannakelley9051]

Oh I miss this! Washing the haulers down was just one of my many jobs working for a race team. My boss (car owner) ran high end used dealership that included classic to last year of vehicle. I was professional Detailer, helped put race car together (late model dirt). I never dreaded going into work! Worked there for about 15 years. Boss finally retired. Sigh.. Thank you for bringing back memories 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🏁

[@awesomecreationschannel]

Ah man! I love these NASCAR episodes! You look like you're having a real blast doing this. I can't wait to see more! 😊👍

[@kingsalmon5905]

That was an sweet video! As a truck driver myself that was totally friggin awesome! Glad I found your channel. Thank you!!

[@realwildwildwest]

Welcome!

[@kennielsen8369]

Awesome video! Cool seeing it from the perspective of the car haulers! And loved your “auctioneer” cb chatter and the “British/Australian” commentary! You crack me up! Thanks for sharing and keep it up!

[@alkennedy1124]

Was you😢 at. The shop when the lighting hit ??? That was crazy,😮look at the last clip, thanks BigAl California

[@AbesNbacon]

What an incredible achievement to be part of this Crew. They don’t let just anyone sit behind the wheel of one of those rigs. A $2 million dollar rig with $5 million dollar load. I’m honored you’re taking us along.

[@mikebishop4346]

What a great video Jax . Nice too see how everyone takes pride in their work. 🇺🇸👍🏻

[@jeremyc9229]

Perfect timing to put out this video! Cup race started with a lightning delay, so now I can watch this!

[@theoriginaldab]

He must've been referring to 20 crossing Mississippi... there are so many dips thru there that you can see em before you hit em... then lousyana is a state full of rough roads... been all over them and I don't miss em since medically retired 3 years ago

[@russrh]

These guys are pros, you can tell they love it. Great video

[@jeffmentzer9186]

Hey Jax, thank you for the awesome video!! I LoVe JR Motorsports and all of their drivers!! I appreciate the walk thru of everything that goes on to park the semi!!!! Thank you for bringing us along on your adventure buddy!!!!!!!!

[@chrisnchrissywalker9148]

I've been glued to these videos..... the group together reminds me of what the roadcrew of a rock band SHOULD be like BUT isn't .... I'd LOVE to be a part of that hard yet fun work. I've reach a time in my life where I am past desiring that type of work.

[@Craftmaster37]

Simply amazing watching the trucks haulers Park! Looks like a lot of fun and camaraderie y'all chit-chatting together from different teams.

[@daytimedreaming8307]

Love these NASCAR road trips, fun and informative stuff #lovethosetruckers without them nothing moves !!!

[@Eric_Cleckler]

It has been a childhood dream to be a hauler driver and why I didn’t pursue it before I don’t know but when I get my son raised I hope it will be my next adventure in life. Thanks for this video!

[@lorenmeyer5290]

Awesome ride along! You are living my dream's! Loved watching!

[@tdtm82]

Could never do what you do but this gave me a great perspective of the unknown in race-car driving; the hauling aspect! Amazing job! Some good English accent tones but I can definitely help you on that!

[@tommysimmons5266]

Use to Run with some teams on their way to Texas motor speedway in 97 across Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana and into Texas when I was a carpet hauler out of Dalton Georgia. After I retired I see them in quartzite Arizona at the pilot fuel stop.

[@tyleradams4633]

Thank you for showing us this part of the Race weekend. I love Semi trucks specially clean, chrome, polished out Fancy trucks like you guys are blessed to drive.. What an Awesome video driver... 👊👊👊

[@Mtlmshr]

I happen to watch this particular video this morning at my shop @ Sonoma Raceway and it just so happens that those cars are running here this weekend for the first time ever! So I went out to the paddock and looked up those guys and came across “Hollywood” and told him that I had just watched this video and he joked with me and said “want to borrow $20?” He was standing next to the driver that he had taken his wallet from and the three of us had a great laugh and then Hollywood said you are a GREAT GUY and that I should subscribe to your channel! I told him that I already did! What are the chances that something like this could possibly happen! I had never seen your channel before this morning!

[@realwildwildwest]

Dude isn’t that sooo wierd??? Small world sometimes!

[@darrylspeer4288]

Dale jr. We need more videos of this guy following your teams!!!! Love all of this!

[@MarkJLarsonOutdoors]

That was very cool! I've been to a lot of tracks but never knew all this went on behind the scenes! Thanks for sharing and Good luck with everything my friend!

[@realwildwildwest]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@SeanDees]

How are nascar haulers paid? Your sitting Friday, Sat and until Sunday evening. So you are paid on the weekend?

[@CoopDeville870]

This video is one of the coolest trucking vlogs I’ve watched in quite some time. You got one cool job driver

[@realwildwildwest]

Thanks buddy!

[@WSseaghost110]

Great perspective of what happens behind the scenes. Thanks for sharing I have always wondered what this would be like and their is much more to it than I thought. 👍🏻

[@wendyseebantz4581]

You driving for JRM is so exciting. I’m going to Road America in WI Jul 29th. My son Nic’s friend Bobby WISCO-WASH will be washing your truck. I ‘ll be with my kids & their families camping at the track.

[@realwildwildwest]

no way! very cool ill be there!

[@nurseydebdeb8539]

Hey there, I just stumbled onto this video, and ya all had me laughing so hard! My husband and I are HUGE Nascar fans. We are friends, with the souvenirs hauler duo Jody and Betsy R that sell all that Kyle Bush stuff, my man is Harvick. I don't know what the heck I am going to do next year? But my in law😊s are all cdl licenses and drive those big trucks.. even my mighty mother in law drove cattle truck with her husband, but she got dx with cancer behind her knee. We, l she ended up with an above the amputation. When she healed 😢she was ready to go trucking , she wanted no help from anyone, and sure enough, she crawled in and out with zero problem. Well keep on trucking o0m

[@realwildwildwest]

Thanks for checking it out! Glad you enjoyed it. Can’t wrong with old school harvick. Wouldn’t it be cool if they did an 8 race “seniors” series?! I think it would be wildly popular.

[@kevinjgoult9482]

That's the best intro to any of your videos mate 👍👍 awesome music to awesome footage ! Nice work 🇦🇺

[@chasingthestorms]

Off topic…I picked up on his constant glancing or scanning. When my dad got his CDL’s 50 years ago one thing he remembered from his test was listing at least 100 things he could see within one to five miles. So that’s how I learned.

[@Lisa-nr6op]

Loved this..keep the cameras..and trucks rollin' love my nascar #9Chase!

[@kb9liq]

Hey I did my CDL training in a Cabover. An old Mack. Had an International cabover for a short time over the road

[@josephboley]

Hello there my friend. I truly hope you and your family are doing great. Much love from West Virginia. Hope to see an episode of the podcast come out soon...no hurry...I understand that ya,ll are busier than a puppy with with two...ya know what I was going to say... gotta keep it family friendly. Love ya,ll.👍✌️🙏🙏

[@birdmanrobertlabodajr.3416]

Justin Allgaier, Junior motorsports is one of my favorite drivers. I want to see him win another championship. Seriously I am a fan of Dale Junior I see the 978 in the one. I always thought he would be driving for the 331 and the 29 or the 31. Yeah when his father was alive he was driving the 31 car AC Delco just let you know I have a picture of Dale Earnhardt from the last time he drove which was in 2000. I have it on my on my wall next to my buddy Chuck and Chris, my friend Jerry are Curran and Chip Wood just some thing I have on my wall here and usually I have racing memorabilia all around but just certain things I have here, I’m a big deal Earnhardt fan you know he’s gone and on wish we could’ve seen him but I guess you shook hands with him in 1999 at Rockingham. That was the the year that Mark Martin won the bush race. He also won the cup race that day that day Saturday and Sunday race or snow is Xfinity in cup

[@MrDAllen1124]

My guys and I just raced there for GT World Challenge back in May. When you guys go back next year, there's a restaurant you gotta try called Javi's Best of Tex Mex right by the airport if you like Mexican. You will NOT be disappointed!

[@markw.2106]

I drive a Freightliner on '20 weekly, from NC to Dallas, twice every week with my son. The roads SUCK! Jackson and Shreveport are horrendous. I've cracked two rims on that road ...

[@armysenior1780]

I think it's cool how the drivers help one another get unloaded. I wouldn't have guessed that's how it worked. Very interesting info. I've been a NASCAR fan for many years and never really knew how the trucks worked, thanks! 👍

[@realwildwildwest]

Thanks for the support. It’s a different view on the industry for sure!

[@DDS029]

Help comes easy when the paychecks for the 1, 7, 8, 9, and 88 teams are all signed by the same person.

[@nada7.077]

Hi Jax and Chris! Thanks for the ride along. Jax and Daryl you guys are naughty, a man’s wallet and a woman’s purse are not to be messed with!! But hey, it was hilarious!! The parking situation is ridiculous!! I would have been angry also! Jax have fun, but not too much, and stay safe!! #5 yet? ❤️🙏

[@dave550821]

That is how trucking WAS done in the 80’s & 90’s, man I miss it!

[@HighGearAutomotive]

Enjoyed the video. Thanks for the content. As usual things made more complicated than they need to be by NASCAR.

[@sandrabell6532]

So interesting to see what goes on behind such a famous international car race. Very cool, thank you. Hi from AU .

[@jamespflueger7493]

Great Video! We met up with you at Sonoma Savemart 350 at the fence! Keep making cool trucking videos!

[@realwildwildwest]

Heck yeah man 👍🏼thanks for saying hi .

[@chrisblack8390]

Looks like a fun bunch to hang around with. I choose the Blues Brother sun glasses. Thank you

[@tommysimmons5266]

Hey you can fit 14 people in that Freightliner classic. Chitchat sessions at truck stop when it’s raining in Yakima Washington

[@oldermusiclover]

wish Jr would have some of you on his show take care our there had a friend who just passed away he was a retired trucker James would have loved this video

[@briancarey2645]

hi jaw enjoying the nascar i’ve done european F1 tours . fun fact in normandy france on a calm sunday you can pick up american cb radio as clear as day

[@scottwheeler2494]

It’s partially because many of them are using illegal amplifiers. My Grandfather back in the day would run a 1000 watt amplifier instead of the 5 or so watts that was the legal limit. Recently the FCC cracked down on some guys in the Hampton Roads area that were broadcasting illegally - so much so that the receivers had to be choked down so that it did not overload the front end of the radio. They were given a big monetary fine and told not to do it again. Right…. Add in a little skip with just the right atmospheric conditions and you can send out for many thousands of miles. Across the Atlantic Ocean is pretty common at that frequency. Hams do it legally all the time.

[@cementer4life]

The truck stop at the beginning. Pretty certain that's the one on exit 571 on I-20 north of Tyler

[@realwildwildwest]

Good eye!

[@cementer4life]

@@realwildwildwest I live about 15 east. Lol

[@thomassuhadolnik8027]

I used to drive the I-20 back in the spring ride days That right lane was hell

[@itsjustJay863]

Man…. this was an incredibly enlightening video. When I first saw the title I was like, wow that sounds boring as $hit, but after watching a little of it, now I KNOW it’s boring as $hit!!! Well done.

[@realwildwildwest]

You got too much time on your hands 🤣

[@dave550821]

I wonder how many cars rolled off the ramp while unloading the cars before they thought to use the wheel chocks, just incase😊

[@DDS029]

ONE. Seriously though, in all my years, and I go back to before haulers were just standard cargo trailers, never seen a lift-gate one without wheel chocks.

[@rockytop]

Used to know a lot of those drivers. Met a lot of them up on 81st street I would run the front door for them coming south through Virginia had a lot of good time with those fellas.

[@pipeliner360]

29:02 Great cinematography 🤣

[@garymessina1609]

Second round awesome Jax very cool very happy for you great gig great video for what we can see if it a bit dark

[@GarrettWorcester]

What a circus (a.k.a. "organized chaos"), and I'm here for all of it! 👍🏼👍🏼

[@d0naldthump]

Real cool behind the scene video!Keep making them you're channel will definitely grow!

[@Krisclarkk]

The wallet trick was hilarious. Good to watch while on the road to Pocono. Cheers brother 🤙🏻

[@matchthat5053]

East Bound and down, loaded up and trucking, we gonna do what they say can't be done!

[@jamiequesenberry821]

Years ago my brother -in- law drove a truck for Dale Jr before he left DEI grate job guys love the content. I wonder if any of them new David Hicks or bugs

[@jessealvarado6939]

Hey y'all thanks for an update and happy safe travels 👊😁🇺🇸🙏😎

[@mikemollyproductions]

The truck stop y’all are at is right down the road from my house. When the video started I thought that place looked familiar.

[@andy5786]

Awesome I just found your channel wild wild West Very interesting on you truck drivers and racing car's class videos love them thanks 👍🇬🇧

[@Sutcliffe371]

got my cdl in Forsyth Ga in 2007, good bunch of guys .

[@SkylerBarrera]

Might sound dumb but y’all ever have to stop at a weight station or how’s that work when hauling them ole cars

[@johnhaas2523]

Of course hauler drivers have to stop at any open scales just like any other trucker

[@bennetts-revenge_2]

I just found your channel and had to subscribe! Love semis and racing. My husband was a otr driver

[@realwildwildwest]

Welcome in :)

[@milkshake1993]

I got a buddy in Austin, i pay 3 days of parking at the pilot down in mustang ridge, and have a fun weekend, some comedy, music, drinks 😂😂😂 terry blacks is really good 😂😂😂😂

[@trentonpaul598]

The wallet prank was savage... good stuff!

[@mohawk2185]

Jax, i was a bike messenger in ny and dc.....parked that close together and a door opens , there is no way out but up and over...... this is stuff of nightmares between two drivers while pedaling a "load" while moving. You look over and someone is on the phone. I feel your pain, trucker

[@michaelmullins1290]

My cousin drove for Morgan McClure racing. I've heard the good and bad of things. When his mom passed. The whole race team came in their racing duds to the funeral home. It was very nice.

[@heatherrrenea]

This is pretty awesome. My parenrs made me take naps at talladega on the blechers. Back before it was seats. They were concrete. Haha. So racing has been a huge part of my life. This is one of the more interesting things ive seen. I have to send this to them to see.

[@realwildwildwest]

That’s a great old memory! I love that. Thanks for sharing :)

[@j.r.murray]

Nascar and A&W. Let's merge, bringing the cheese

[@alexcika9906]

Kickass channel I was scrolling and it was on my feed , sweet . I would Love to be a hauler driver for a NASCAR team !!!!

[@chevyracer5091]

Why did Y'all pull both 7 cars out and not all the others?

[@MissRailfan]

were yall at the watkins glen race. i was there and couldnt get up close to the trucks to look for ya.

[@richardbowles7690]

Fun to see behind the scenes. Thank you. Question: what are popular brands and models of the train horns used on NASCAR haulers?

[@johntaylor3530]

Interesting content !! Looking forward to part 2 . John Taylor

[@rick6083]

Especially through i20 in my state mississippi that crap through jackson is rough 😂

[@Bizz4r2m0ke]

Shout out to the Tuscaloosa/Coaling exit. 😂😂 Yall always pass by when im not out. Lol

[@matt1074]

Do the same truckers washers follow the fleet around the country?

[@realwildwildwest]

For the Texas and east races, yes. When we go way far away, we re sort of on our own to find a wash.

[@bamafan762]

Man I would love.. I mean absolutely love to be a part of that. Huge fan and I've been to races all over the country. To use my CDL to be able to do this would be a dream. Thank you for the videos

[@itsbob2609]

Well Jax, that was just neat!! Thanks

[@damit2]

Absolutely impressed,,never was a nascar fan,,but certainly will be looking forward to watching again, just unreal the work you guys do, and you Absolutely made it intertaning to see

[@randolphjones4814]

I live near the California Nascar speedway In Fontana California and I love this great awesome video thanks guys

[@jamesgardner578]

I paved that track many years ago when they built it!! I hauled the asphalt into that track😊

[@realwildwildwest]

No way?!

[@nascardad101]

How come you don't wear your seat belts

[@moughdyver9001]

6 yes OTR driving, I would love to to get into Nascar hauling!

[@Cycling_Arizona]

Cool video. I learned a lot. Thanks! By the way I did attend Phoenix NASCAR 2023.