Richard Childress on the moment NASCAR changed forever | Coffee With Kyle | Motorsports on NBC

[@sammylacks4937]

Richard came up when racing , at least on the track was all about rivalries and drivers that finished up front got to race the next weekend. When he became an owner racing was the same and that team to me and many others was the essence of Nascar. Thank you for all the memories Richard.

[@mhlaw229]

Richard is all class. Last of the old school NASCAR guys who started out with nearly nothing as a driver and rose to the top of the sport as a very successful car owner

[@wozzer3wa]

MH Law old time racist

[@johnnybravo-ir3ev]

@@wozzer3wa what's wrong with that?

[@wozzer3wa]

@@johnnybravo-ir3ev he is a right wing gun nut

[@JSchaffer214]

@@wozzer3wa The problem with your comment is that these days anyone who simply agrees with the second amendment or disagrees with third trimester abortions is considered a "right wing nut" so calling someone "right wing" doesn't mean much anymore. Besides, this is a NASCAR comment section so you're probably surrounded by "right wingers" by your standards which would be moderate by the majority of society.

[@codeysnow2980]

@@JSchaffer214 get lost, nerd.

[@bentaylor475]

Man this interview changed my entire perspective on Richard Childress. Down to earth guy who worked his tail off to get to where he was, pretty amazing story hes had to date in NASCAR unlike any other

[@Nickearl1]

I love Richard, all the loss he went through and still shows up every week. One of the last old school guys left.

[@robschannel4512]

I could have watched this for 2 hours, if it was that long. Kyle did a great job here. I guess the best thing I saw was Richards talk about winning Daytona with Dale Sr while his grandkids were in victory lane and seeing Austin win it twenty years later. That story of him and Dale hunting and talking about him passing was priceless.

[@ronniecardy]

Very Classy person he is and thanks for letting us see the owner that helped my Hero win

[@robwallace5245]

Richard Childress what a great guy and a class act

[@rvtssrvtss3630]

This was a great story to some true American heroes RIP#3 never forgotten

[@pjdurkin8582]

Richard and Dale Sr had a lot of respect for each other. Thank You Richard for making sure Dales Car was Perfect for the 1998 Daytona 500. What a great day. 😁

[@edwardkesock216]

I remember that race like it was yesterday. To me best race I can remember that and when JR won Daytona in 2016 cause I was there it was rain delayed for hours so they finished under the lights that also was a great race

[@sergeantmasson3669]

Pj Durkin, I worked at Daytona Speedway 1996-2006 as part of the security/safety teams. It was Dale Sr that insisted that #3 car was 100% right, or he would refuse to drive it. On Saturday, Dale was not content with the engine. The crew cured the engine problems and Dale tested it again. He returned to the garage area and demanded the engine be changed anyway. One test run on Sunday morning, Dale said that the car was perfect. Dale would later say that was the best race car that he ever drove. Richard Childress never once ever questioned Dale Sr's decisions.

[@sergeantmasson3669]

@@pjdurkin8582 2nd hand hearsay. I was there and personally heard Dale Sr's words about changing the engine. Security staff had to be there if the crew team was still in the garage area after hours. Firstly, Larry Mac did NOT say that. Go watch that podcast again. Obviously, you know nothing about NASCAR race engines. The initial engine had a broken rocker arm and a bent push rod. Those were changed and the engine ran fine. Any shavings would not get passed through the oil pump screen or the two oil filters anyway. Those shavings were NOT found until after the engine had already been changed and the shavings were found later when that engine was torn apart. Dale Sr insisted that it be changed regardless of what Larry Mac's opinions were.

[@sergeantmasson3669]

@@pjdurkin8582 It was after that that Dale Sr told Larry that he wanted the engine changed. The penny incident was on Saturday morning. The engine got changed late Saturday afternoon into the evening. I was there, you were not, PUTZ. "Together Earnhardt and McReynolds glued the penny to the dash … and then decided to change the engine." (NASCAR)

[@sergeantmasson3669]

@@pjdurkin8582 You got it wrong, and you've still got it wrong, PUTZ. FACT: I've forgotten more about NASCAR than you'll ever know. I not only drove in NASCAR for several years, I also worked for/with NASCAR for 10 years. Take your BS nonsense elsewhere and bug somebody else with your crap.

[@ronjessie8194]

Usually when I am watching A video on KZbin, after about 10 min. I am wondering if I can set and watch the rest of the video. But with the interviews that Kyle Petty does, when the interview is over I think dang that went quick. He just does an excellent job of picking his guest and really does an exceptional job of making it interesting. Keep them coming Kyle.

[@dryvur]

Hey Ron, that was a great video..not just the interview, but to hear all of the great stories. My uncles owned tracks and cars back in the 50s and 60s around Madison and Stokesdale, so I remember all of these great times that Richard is talking about.

[@mybelovedson]

ron Jessie me too

[@dmc7098]

This made my day. Thank you!!!

[@mlikan413]

Best one yet! Memories of Dale never gets old

[@dannywalker1635]

Wow. Spending time with a North Carolina legend. Thanks Kyle and NBC.

[@davenorman6717]

At 19:50 , Dale " i picked up a lot down here" at Rolex 24 Hour. Was there with friends....it was fun seeing him have fun

[@rogerjohnson3519]

Great , Great , Great ! Love these interviews of the old racing legends ! Cheers to nascar

[@dianaholliday5694]

I love to listen to these interviews. Kyle Petty has such an endearing way of bringing out the best in whoever he is speaking with. Great stuff!

[@Morpheen999]

Man, mid 90's to the early 2000's Just an incredible time in the sport... So much happening and attendances peaking

[@devinsmrekar5003]

so many drivers lost

[@BISQUIK4570]

And it's been all downhill since.

[@Rooster1508]

I raced modified stock cars in the late 60's to the mid 70's. What a great time to race. In the 70's Wall Stadium in NJ paid $1,200 to win and still $500 for 5th. The last 2 years I raced I broke even on the cost, purse won. Yep, a great time to race.

[@signoresantinoburnett1169]

I stopped watching in 2005.

[@davidrice3337]

It was so much better before the 2000s - 1992 was the beginning of the end

[@Fultonfalcons86]

RCR Built by Dale and Richard man how I miss the Intimidator there will never be another like Dale Sr.......

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[@andersonayaan133]

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[@andersonayaan133]

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[@johnnyrocket5285]

Those man are awesome.. A real inspiration.. So sad how both of those guy's lost people.. God bless

[@signoresantinoburnett1169]

I was a Hendrick guy during the 90's-2005. But much respect to a self made man like Richard.

[@chrisminton8563]

Richard is a real story teller i have enjoyed all the interviews he has done with Dale Jr and Kyle. love to hear hin tell his stories and see the joy in his eye. it sure is a increadable story.

[@GK-ud8dv]

Kyle Petty does a GREAT job with these... I'm addicted !!

[@AaronWieringa]

wow. this really needed to be like 5 times longer... i could listen to RC talk about NASCAR history and his experiences all day..

[@reidhagler3651]

Love Richard Childress he has legendary stories of dale Earnhardt and his and dale's nascar racing careers too I want to meet nascar people one day!!

[@frankt9288]

I love "Coffee With Kyle" much more please!

[@jillhuddle7379]

Kyle Petty , that was a really awesome interview....thank you so much

[@brettmiller7984]

Richard is a class act for sure and he had the best driver that ever strapped in. I remember that day in 2001 when Dale hit the wall like it was yesterday

[@calvinrnewby]

RCR is a big part of Nascar history so I hope to see them back in the winner circle more frequently with KB now part of the team

[@kennethpierce7304]

I really enjoyed this interview. Richard Childress seems like a nice guy.

[@glenniz1]

My first time watching "Coffee with Kyle"........what an incredible experience!!!

[@CoasterMan13Official]

Yeah, but you can tell when the caffeine kicks in! And I'm a coffee addict, so I know that caffeine high when I see it!

[@stevendew7464]

This is what I’m talkin’ bout. A guy that put guts and grit into something, being in the right place at the right time, to accomplish “The American Dream”.

[@pricey4ever330]

With an American badass

[@rickydeathtower]

Richard couldn’t have said it better: Tim Richmond, Alan Kulwicki, Davey Allison, Adam Petty, Dale Sr…. Oh what this sport could have been.

[@seangowan7441]

Buddy Baker, Bobby Allison, Richard Petty, Kyle Petty , Ned Jarrett, Dale Jarrett, Dale Jr, David Pearson. To name some more.

[@godisgood1359]

​@@seangowan7441um, i think he was talking about drivers that passed away

[@fastxmuse6102]

This was a great interview imo!

[@MAel-qh3sn]

When Jeff Burton went to RCR he said RCR hadn't update like HMS etc., because they relied so much on Sr's ability. Imagine how many more wins & championships RCR would have had, had RCR given Sr cars like T-Rex in the 90's. RC, men like him are rare, a handshake deal meant something.

[@JackCallSports]

When did he say this on Dale Jr’s Podcast?

[@danielbenge5551]

O😅

[@bbrut3332]

A great interview with a committed gentleman. Thanks Richard for the memories.

[@Brendanbowls]

Richard is a really nice guy in person, he is so underrated.

[@davidrice3337]

He's one of the most celebrated figures in the history of the sport - underrated ? Not hardly

[@WilbanksUSMC]

Kyle Petty is such a cool dude, I think he is perfect fit to be doing this on KZbin. I hope this continues for years to come

[@davidschmude]

My ultimate respect for RC. Pure class. And seeing Chocolate Myers with tears in his eyes after that first win always brings tears to my eyes.

[@metlmuncher]

I used to love Neil Bonnett's show Winners. This is a modern version that does it justice. Kyle does this show with class and grace!! This was a great episode!!!

[@thubbard29]

Good point! I loved that show.

[@dannycoker6439]

Adam Butler AB I loved Neil & Kyle Petty & Richard!

[@kevinlesch9656]

Kyle needs to go on dale Jr's podcast and Dale Jr needs to have coffee with Kyle!

[@loonggoonedaddy]

YES!

[@christinanunn89]

He did go on Sale Jr's podcast 3 months ago

[@bmcshane80]

@@christinanunn89 He sure did and it was AMAZING

[@windowtinter5218]

I loved it when RC drove that 3 car at Talladega wide open

[@GK-ud8dv]

I think I enjoy watching the old races better than the current ones. I have enjoyed reading about these guys and figuring out who they are and their background. The cars were a LOT more fun to watch than the generic cars of today !

[@chuckforget2854]

Kyle Richard what a incredible talk. Thank you both for your wisdom and sharing it all.

[@Hollywood14895]

You have to respect Richard for starting with nothing and building what he has today! Was never a Dale Earnhardt fan but it’s not the same without him! NASCAR has slowly died ever since he past! RIP Dale!

[@BPCADownStateChapter]

This is GOLD ! Pure GOLD, thanks for posting ! Title should be "The 3 moments NASCAR changed forever" and Richard Childress was present every time. Thanks for the memories

[@tracylemme1375]

About 10 or15 year ago I was lucky enough to get a special tour of RCR (sponsored by Ocuma). Very impressed by the entire operation. Everything was done just right.

[@brentprickett618]

I absolutely love this video. Great people with great conversation!

[@Fultonfalcons86]

Dale and RCR made history together the day we lost Dale is the day NASCAR was done for sadly.......

[@johnnywoodruff3028]

Wish 3 would have been retired at that time

[@davethompson3140]

What a great experience it would be to sit down and talk with that man. A lot of NASCAR information in the time of the great change in the sport. The old guards of racing were retiring, “Winston” cup would soon be gone, a bunch of great young drivers coming up and Dale Earnhardt (You believe I forgot being a team owner)! Whew, exhaust you just thinking about it!

[@DaveMcLain]

This was very good. Both Kyle and Richard.

[@12121149]

Rudd was a great driver and a person. Met him at Daytona 1990, before the race on pit lane,and we talked for a good half hour,just sayin. Still have the hat he gave me he was wearing at the time. Ahh the good old days when Nascar,was Nascar.

[@duster0066]

He's there with Mark Martin imo. He could wheel it with any of them.

[@andrewwest7360]

Ricky Rudd sparked my interest in Nascar....miss drivers like him

[@feellucky271]

@@andrewwest7360 I have a big Ride the Tide Ricky Rudd metal sign by Ricky in my "office",several models of his cars,Waltrip's old Mountain Dew 88 and of course Dale's#2 and 3 cars. The memories are great and some are sad but I realise they made my life better.

[@earndoggy]

Wow, awesome memories. Just this morning I was remembering a few days after we lost Dale I was in a grocery store wearing my #3 jacket and a Japanese man who didn't speak a word of English walked up to me with tears in his eyes, patting my shoulder and saying "Dale, Dale" over again. He sure could bring people together.

[@rickarra9396]

Love these interviews and stories

[@jeffedwards9039]

What an awesome interview Kyle! You and Richard are stand up guys true to the word. It makes me proud to listen to you guys talk and understand how genuinely humble you both are. God bless you both and thank you truly for what you do

[@NewWorldCT]

This series is special. Thank you very much, NBC.

[@StanfordC95120]

Thanks for sharing those memories guys!

[@C-M-E]

To think there was a time when you could start a racing dynasty with $3k, a car and a dream. These days $3k would barely cover the down payment on a rent-a-wreck...

[@mitchdrew9005]

No kidding... nothin will ever be like the good old days! Just gotta be thankful it happened

[@duster0066]

NASCAR. A 36 race championship, with light weight production based monsters, and no fluff and buff (dip chit rules). Be NASCAR again.

[@gmanchurch]

Hands down the best interview I’ve ever seen! Definitely in my top ten favorites! I’ve always liked Richard Childress because he’s still the same person he’s always been!

[@jaredkinneyjr]

Thank You NBCSN & Kyle Petty for making & posting the excellent & living historical type video! Well Done 🏁🏆👍

[@perryg799]

Loved this great interview !!!

[@sunshinecoolwater3960]

I wish NASCAR would have a Legends race again. I'd love to see Richard Childress in a stock car again. Kyle as well.

[@jamesscully529]

Childress is the last of the old style Junior Johnson/Cotton Owens/Bud Moore car owners. I think Richard Childress would be just as happy going back to working on a single car in a shed. That being said, dyeing his hair and getting a bit of a facelift shows he's not too adverse to a little vanity LOL. Glad to see that he looks like he's enjoying his life. For a while didn't think he would be able to do that anymore.

[@robertewalt7789]

I thought he looked too young to have been in racing 50 years.

[@jhnstn1]

Well done Sir, well done.

[@RickaramaTrama-lc1ys]

This is all good stuff and Kyle is the perfect interviewer and the history of Nascar is special to a lot of us and is the only true American Sport.

[@AgtWashingtub]

I really must have shifted into an alternate reality. I am enjoying a Kyle Petty segment....

[@jingles9657]

He is much better as a journalist than a racer

[@nicholasjohnson6724]

@@jingles9657 have to agree with you there 😂

[@jubelet]

The very best Cabernet Sauvignon I ever had was at Childress Vineyards. He's a class act all the way, whether it be car owner or winemaker. Oh, this was a special episode!

[@yamac488]

Man, RC sure does jump on the opportunity to plug his wine brand lol “let’s take another sip of wine” “here, let’s have some more wine” “Earnhardt said ‘I know you’re sittin there drinking your wine’” “wine wine wine wine wine wine wine”

[@Sheridmitchell413]

RIVERSIDE! Went to a lot of races there. Yes I’m old lol loved the sportsman races too. Fun times

[@hargra]

Richard Childress has always been a gentleman, a hard worker, and a hero of mine. When my friends would say "I want to be a race car driver", I wanted to be a car owner like Richard Childress. There are some things that you see happen in history, that you look at and just admire, and what Richard Childress turned RCR into is something that I admire.

[@supergunslinger1]

Great episode! Love all the old stories. More coffee with Kyle. Great job Kyle!!

[@chriscrain2878]

Helluva video, helluva story, helluva man.

[@shawncornell346]

I don’t watch much nascar anymore. Miss the old names that were there when I started watching. When I do watch it tho I’m rooting for Harvick or Austin. People who have driven for Richard. Loved loved loved Dale and Dale Jr back in the day

[@tomscott3939]

old school racing stories so cool to hear!!

[@sams.358]

What a great, great interview.

[@whitebuffalo4641]

Both Mr. Petty and Mr. Childress kept my attention. Good job sirs.

[@geoffreyblack5982]

Thanks for sharing this wonderful story 🖒.

[@jacksman7]

Rusty was my guy and I loved how bad he wanted to beat the man. Dale was the best and watching him race is something I'll never forget.

[@andrewkiesling3334]

nice down to earth conversation

[@oN3xShOtxkilL]

God man, Earnhardt saying that was their year in 01’ to win an 8th title ..

[@garysisk3431]

Wow, what a review, it brought back memories of the old NASCAR. I don't watch it anymore, too much change not for the best. And the old characters made it fun to watch

[@michaelharvey3066]

It all goes back to when Glen Roberts burned up in his car it was the day the .music died for me and then g.m. pulled out of racing next came Richard Petty and the most famous smile in the world was born and he always knew what to say and stay out of trouble ...that .matters

[@what5820]

That Kyle petty smile never gets old

[@Slinger43]

The last couple minutes of the interview, you can hear the wine kick'n in on Kyle 🥴 LOL!!

[@terrybrown9206]

I appreciate the way Richard Childress got started. 1500 dollars at Talladega 40 years ago. Now he's getting at least 150 thousand per race. Terry

[@dandersonjr]

One of the true greats.

[@itzfedora_yt4577]

Awesome stuff, I love watching stuff like this!!

[@jillhuddle7379]

Bring your show back Kyle we miss it

[@LETSCREATEMINIATURES]

Excellent interview 👍🏿

[@BrandonTWills]

I remember Piedmont Airlines. They had the highest quality plastic forks & knives; gave out those pilot’s wings to the little kids... I miss flying with them.

[@thetreblerebel]

Love Kyle Petty. He was one of my favorites

[@6bluestrings]

Thank you Kyle & Richard. This is a "Hall of Fame" interview.

[@Heckofadeal]

Great Video !!

[@epickett63]

I don't remember hearing of this segment before. I like it!

[@thestrick83]

I was around 4 or 5 years old when my dad and uncle took me to the RCR shop in Welcome. It was 1991 or thereabouts and I was already a huge Earnhardt fan. RCR didn’t really have much of a museum at that time, but still a great place to see cars and such. Apparently while everyone was looking I had disappeared, so things got hectic for a minute. Turns out I had somehow managed to climb inside one of Dale’s old cars, bypassing the roped off area and was sitting in his seat trying to turn the car back and forth. My dad rushed to get me out scared we were all in trouble, but it was just the opposite. The guy working allowed me to stay in the car and continue on. It’s a fun story for my dad to tell and show pictures he keeps in an album.

[@scottb356]

What a great interview. I could listen to Richards stories for hours. He's a class act. If I could meet one guy in NASCAR I'd walk by every driver just to shake Richard Childress' hand.

[@fiddlix]

Awesome interview...!!

[@tomscott3]

what a great interview! what a great piece of americana!

[@Wicked1999]

Cabernet with Kyle! Lol love it!

[@dirtracingfan8742]

I still say the best thing Childress has ever done was putting Kyle in a headlock and start to whale on him. My only regret is there wasn’t any video

[@michaelfagan6123]

Wait what?? Why is there no video of this lol

[@randyjones7818]

Great interview..richard is a champ..love his museum in welcome and all the Earnhardt cars...rip.dale.e......rj..always a #3 fan..rj and #29 goodwrench car fan.rj