NASCAR Legend Dave Marcis on The Garage Shop Insider Podcast

The Garage Shop Insider hosts NASCAR legendary driver and race winner Dave Marcis as our guest. Known for his wingtip shoes and Goodyear hat, he was a key driver of the Dodge Daytona during the epic Aero Wars.
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[@MaidensWorldOfWax]

This man is a god damn legend. No one ever had a bad or mean thing to say about Dave Marcis in the press, in the grand stands or in the garage. I true legend on and off the track, someone who we could all look up to for inspiration on determination, being a stand up person, being honest and kind. Great Interview @The Garage Shop.

[@TheGarageShop200]

Everything you said above is absolutely true and shows during the interviews, for sure.

[@billiverson9014]

Dave Marcis was NASCAR. When Dave left NASCAR so did millions of fans including me. I don't watch the "stuff" anymore either. Thanks for another important interview and God Bless Dave Marcis......................!!

[@dewightkey6975]

He race on his on money mostly

[@ErnieAlgorriernietheattorney]

A hard working man right here. I can listen to this all day long.

[@af4od02]

I agree.

[@ixlr8677]

i dont know how he done it. smart an tuff.@@af4od02

[@michaelatkins9780]

The best compliment that can be given. Dave Marcis is a real racer.

[@TheGarageShop200]

We totally agree

[@dougwalker4947]

Got to meet Dave back in the 90's when he had Terramite as part time sponsor. Friend of mine worked at Terramite and they had a meet and greet at I77 Speedway. They had a little camping trailer so Dave could go in and take break ever so often. Got to go in and meet and have coffee with him. He was so down to earth, it was like sitting and talking with your uncle!

[@TheGarageShop200]

Glad you had such a great experience with Fave. He is quite amazing and his story is very compelling

[@richardwalling9695]

I was a short track sportsman racer, car builder, owner and crew chief. My son and I along with his daughter were coming out of Chicagoland speedway and noticed Dave Marcus leaving the race track. I think it was 2002. We waved him down and asked for a picture and autograph since we were fans of his. He said we couldn't have one but my grand daughter could. She still has it.

[@danrigazio9731]

A true legend and a class act. Had the pleasure of meeting Dave once when one of my trash truck drivers ran over a brick flower pot at the end of his lane. Chatted with him a few times, could have listened to his great stories for hours on end. I asked him what his favorite track was and he replied, as expected, “ Whichever one paid the most.” Thanks for doing this great interview.

[@TheGarageShop200]

Absolutely

[@af4od02]

Great video. A true racing legend. My brother and I once sneaked into the pits at the old Atlanta Speedway before the renovations. We wandered behind the car stalls. The first person I recognized was Mr. Marcis. Dave was wearing his Goodyear hat and his leather wing tip shoes. I always thought it would be neat if a shoe company like Allen Edmunds or Florsheim dress shoes would sponsor his car.

[@billyokley6723]

Thank you for the video, Dave I remember watching you race. Racing was a fun sport then. I remember Banjo and some of his chassis tricks and how everyone was a friend first but still competed. Smokey and how he could hide things in plain sight. I think NASCAR is now focusing on the money and not on the people. Yes it was fun, now it is just different.

[@TheGarageShop200]

Thank you for sharing your memories with us, and glad to have you watching our channel

[@howabouthetruth2157]

I always loved & respected Dave Marcis. And I learned A LOT from this interview. For example, I never knew he set up all the IROC cars. That's something to be very proud of. I'm also in full agreement with Dave ( as countless other fans are ) about the state of nascar racing today. I also quit watching entirely a while back. They tried to turn our once beloved sport into "the NFL/NBA on wheels". They literally dissed all the true, hardcore race fans in the greedy effort to attract folks who never understood or appreciated the sport to begin with. They tried to "fix something" that wasn't broken. It all went to hell from there. Your show here, and Dale Jr's "Dirty Mo Media" podcast & youtube channel are the only 2 sources I watch anymore related to nascar, and that's ONLY because you guys interview the great drivers from the golden era of nascar. The races and the people involved were more exciting & interesting back then........because they were true racers involved in the most exciting races. Smokey Yunick was a man ahead of his time........and he walked away from nascar long long ago.......he obviously foresaw the future of the sport. To this day, they refuse to induct Smokey into the nascar hall of fame. That alone proves how out of touch they are with the TRUE race fans.

[@TheGarageShop200]

Thank you for sharing your thoughts and for watching. Putting us in the same category as Dale Jr. and his podcast.

[@howabouthetruth2157]

@@TheGarageShop200 You're very welcome, but the pleasure was all mine, and thank you for what you guys are doing. I know I speak for tens of thousands of old school race fans ( if not more ), in saying we may have lost the sport as we once knew & loved it.........but fine people like you help keep our cherished memories vivid for the good old days of NASCAR. Keep up the great work, and I'll be following along.

[@TheGarageShop200]

@@howabouthetruth2157 Thank you for the kind words and appreciation of what we’re doing, and why.

[@charlotteann7241]

Amen!

[@howabouthetruth2157]

@@charlotteann7241 Thank you!

[@fordenginebuildersv8power184]

Dave is quite a guy! One of the best! We once went to Steak n Shake down at Daytona to have some lunch! Dave can put it away!

[@TheGarageShop200]

We agree !

[@curtislarson1487]

We still went to the coffee cup for breakfast at daytona before he retired i was his last rear tire carrier

[@AnDrEw122100]

I wasn’t born until 1991 and I can honestly say that I know more about drivers from his era than the new era . I watch all old races , almost every Sunday I throw on KZbin and watch an old race in my shop .

[@r1lark]

Great video! Dave Marcis, Benny Parsons, Tim Richmond, Neil Bonnett, Bobby Isaac, Harry Gant........some of the great drivers that don't get much air time these days. Thanks very much for this video, please do more of these type of interviews!!

[@TheGarageShop200]

Thank you very much, we appreciate your comments and for watching. We have more like this coming up for sure

[@michaelking3542]

Top notch all the way. I had the pleasure of meeting him and his wife at Robert Presleys hot dog place(celebrity hot dog) today. Hadn't seen him since about 1991. He still has his sense of humor. Great guy then and still a great guy now!!!!!

[@dh2360]

Enjoyed listening to a legend Dave Marcus and even better with the wing cars in the background, well done gentleman!

[@TheGarageShop200]

Thank you, it was a great day and they all had great interviews

[@adamUDavies]

Another great interview Always admired Dave Marcus. Please interview as many of the older racer's as possible before they are all passed on.

[@TheGarageShop200]

Thank you, glad you enjoyed it. And yes, we are trying to do just that along the way

[@headbrown5629]

Ever since the conception of the Hall of Fame, I've Saud that guys like Dave Marcis, Means, McDuffie, & several others deserve recognition.. .a place of honor in the hall

[@TheGarageShop200]

We agree

[@goobers_garage_]

Preserving the stories of this era of Nascar is so important to carry on, well done with the series. I already look forward to next weeks upload

[@TheGarageShop200]

We agree with you 120% on that aspect, Chad. Thanks for watching.

[@guido4lyfe91]

What a great video! I could have listened to Dave talk for hours. He raced before my time watching NASCAR, but I appreciate and love learning of all the old Nascar stories from back in the day!

[@alvingriggs6932]

Dave is one of the best racers ever.

[@headbrown5629]

Love Dave

[@ericnelson8835]

The man, love Dave and everything he did . As the song goes I did it my way

[@paulmcwilliams1709]

I've always liked Dave Marcis, and his wing tipped shoes! I love the stories that the NASCAR Veterans tell you about the "old days" of NASCAR. I liked the old NASCAR races, it's not the same today. I don't even watch it on TV these days.

[@paulmcwilliams1709]

Dave Marcis is a Class act. 👍

[@stefansvensson9218]

Dave has always been my favorite Nascar driver an I have built a bunch of his cars. A real race driver.

[@shakeholland9294]

Dave Marcis= CLASS ACT! Met him in the late 90's at Talladega. Super nice, down to earth guy. What i saw in this interview was the way i met him back then. Great video .

[@TheGarageShop200]

At 80 years old, he has not changed very much at all

[@heavyhitter3185]

TRUE NASCAR LEGEND 🏁

[@robertmysinger8231]

Dave said "We have done so much with so little , that now we can do most anything with nothing " .

[@JamesJackson-dq2tj]

Dave you were the greatest.

[@TheGarageShop200]

He is a great person, and driver. Thanks for watching

[@michaelwiberg7419]

I got the orange checker flag from the race Earnhardt lost his life at nothin else matters but these guys demonstrating thier self determination in life! Good ol boys rule even if they’re young at heart!Thank you for being a busy life and mentor to so many others! Wonder if it’ll all take to the sky and space going forwards!

[@TheGarageShop200]

These guys made racing what it is and should not be forgotten !

[@tnrodgers]

Always appreciated Dave, loved those shoes. Times change, people don’t. Humble and appreciative, great interview.

[@TheGarageShop200]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed this interview.

[@brucegordon4924]

Thank You, enjoying your channel! Would be exciting to see a modern version of the wing cars today in Nascar.

[@larrykeller4174]

That was one of the most enjoyable interviews I've seen. Thank you.

[@johnbowen2963]

love this. keeping it real. honest. no music. good stuff

[@gordbaker896]

So good to see you again. I remember your great friendship with Dale. Still in Wisconsin? I have your small models along with his on display.

[@TheGarageShop200]

Glad you liked it and have those models.

[@wideslammer]

Knowing that The Garage Shop has built cars for land speed racing, I'm surprised Dave didn't mention that in 2011 and 2012, he ran one of his stock cars at over 210 MPH on a couple tracks with the East Coast Timing Association.

[@joninpgh]

We went to Pocono every year for 26 years. Always used to root for Dave Marcis. He would often pit under green and stay out under yellow to get some lap money for being in the lead. Was always hoping he'd catch a yellow flag in the lead at the end and win one through the back door.

[@TheGarageShop200]

Dave was pretty creative on the track when he needed to be

[@stevekanter150]

A great interview Tim, with a great guy!

[@TheGarageShop200]

Thanks, he has a great story...and tells it well.

[@GenoSalvati]

Great interview with a real legend. Thanks Packman!

[@TheGarageShop200]

Don’t thank me, Dave shares the tales. Glad you enjoyed

[@usachristmas5433]

Tremendous interview!

[@TheGarageShop200]

Thanks for watching and the kind note, Paul.

[@johnbowen2963]

OLD SCHOOL GUY, REAL DEAL

[@johngartner6710]

Great interview.

[@TheGarageShop200]

Appreciate the note, John.

[@johnbowen2963]

TOP JOB ON THE INTERVIEW TO SIR.

[@TheGarageShop200]

Thank you Jon, glad you enjoyed and watched

[@hippylong]

Tim... please Write a book with this man..

[@TheGarageShop200]

I told him his story is meant for a book

[@josephbaker677]

Class act !

[@TheGarageShop200]

We agree

[@philimac1278]

80 yo, WTG DM, enjoyed the chats back in the 90's.

[@TheGarageShop200]

Thanks Phili, we enjoy the chats with our legends, too.

[@roywatkins9599]

Finally, someone tells it like it is. Thank you Dave Marcus.

[@TheGarageShop200]

He does tell a good tale, and carries a lot of truth.

[@benwatkins7600]

Dave is still a stud duck!

[@christopherblessing3868]

IM A DIEHARD FORD FAN WITH EMENSE RESPECT FOR DAVE MARCIS! THEY DON'T MACKE EM LIKE THAT ANYMORE, OLDSCHOOL AT IT'S FINEST!!!!

[@TheGarageShop200]

We will NOT argue any of those points with you, for sure.

[@robertmysinger8231]

I'll second that !

[@bocephus1911]

Dave Marcis in apple market chevy

[@Buttermilkjug]

That's the edited photo from my blog you used for the thumbnail of this video~

[@TheGarageShop200]

Great photo

[@Buttermilkjug]

@@TheGarageShop200 Nice credit~

[@gabecoates7024]

Dave is my papaws friend

[@michaelwiberg7419]

This is history and these gents put it all on the line for the sport of it. Many have followed few have made the grade some will achieve but they’re late we know whom has been and much is appreciated . The play has now been changed for safety it’ll never go down like before it’s over in that aspect. Think about how much was put on that line as you listen to this pro white knuckle cruiser! Whoa ain’t in his dialog!

[@TheGarageShop200]

Thanks for your comments, you are a racer for sure.

[@acrock21]

that orange and white makes a pretty race car or road car =o

[@TheGarageShop200]

Definitely a unique color combination

[@mrsteve4313]

Stock cars need to be stock again. Keep the stock ride height and only allow a laptop changes for the engines!

[@ianriordan6382]

As an old Australian NASCAR fan, I have this image in my mind. Whilst the big name drivers are accepting awards at a flash dinner, Mr Marcis would be replacing the tow-rig's clutch under a freeway overpass..........

[@bradthomas2742]

Richard Childress,if you see this,GET DAVE A RING,anybody that's a real NASCAR fan knows Dale hated testing,So Dave basically set the car up that Dale won the 500 in,the man deserves a ring.

[@mijf1171]

" They need to get back to racing". Maybe Nascar will listen to someone who knows a thing or two about racing?

[@TheGarageShop200]

One can only hope. Thanks for watching.

[@mijf1171]

@@TheGarageShop200 Thanks for the great interviews

[@kevincouture627]

This interviewer has know idea what he's talking about!! Dave pretty much talking to himself!

[@roycox8123]

That’s not really accurate.

[@ixlr8677]

you couldent give dave a John Deere tractor. chad little crashed him hard in the tunnel turn at pocono.

[@johncarter1137]

I'm with Dave on the circus NASCAR has become. I don't watch it anymore because to me it's not racing it's just a circus act. I watch dirt stuff now, late models and sprint cars mainly.

[@TheGarageShop200]

Appreciate your comments, thanks for watching

[@joe-hp4nk]

Nascar has to get back to grass roots racing when it was exciting to watch and cheer on your hero. Watching 43 cars in a tight pack for 3 hours is boring and a waste of time.

[@TheGarageShop200]

we absolutely agree

[@pughoneycutt1986]

I have zero respect for Dave Marcus you had wilfully blind not to see that he was the designated wrecker for RCR any time Earnhardt needed a caution and deliberately changing the outcome of the race. If possible he would take out the driver closest to Earnhardt in the points. If he totaled his car he would have a new RCR car the next week without Marcus Earnhardt would no more than 3 championships

[@robertmysinger8231]

I have 0 respect for you . You did not know the real Dave like did !

[@pughoneycutt1986]

@@robertmysinger8231 your respect is about as important to me as an ant crawling across the Sahara desert