Richard Petty '72 Tribute Car: Final Thrash Before Track Day..Will We Make It? (Bonus DW Story Time)

[@Stapleton42]

Who thinks we should get a street stock and go racing with a purpose 🤔 New merch! Stapletonautoworks.com

[@tonyf8992]

Hell yeah y'all should get into some circle track racing. Love seeing these Nascar related videos and all these stories you hear from prior crew members and drivers. This is stuff you won't hear anywhere else, best content out there. Makes me not even miss the yello belly videos anymore

[@Stapleton42]

@UCXcQze1Vh-UiSkHvt5r_dGg I’d race a lawn mower don’t tempt me 😂

[@Stapleton42]

@@tonyf8992 This world is much more interesting. There’s only so many ways to go straight lol

[@KnuxCardDad]

Straight lines 1/4 miles at a time is racing with a purpose too… Some of my good friends from high school have run dirt track late models since Then. If you went to any races at Lernerville or PMS when you were a kid, and seen Their Dobnak #42 doing anything they could to make the main, that was them. I’ve been to a number of races of the years. As a spectator I can’t get into circle and oval tracks. I can go to a random test night at keystone, and have a better time watching than any big oval race, even when I have a personal investment wanting my friends to win on dirt ovals. Only NASCAR I’ll stop and even watch the highlights (besides crashes) of is road courses.

[@redneck_ridge_reptiles]

Sling blade is a awesome movie

[@stevenroberts1392]

This is why y'all are my people. This whole thing begins with Aaron sending you two out to suffer and resurrect that "interesting creature" and by the end the whole damn shop is all hands on deck. Damn good people, racing folks. Definitely need a Gant car video!

[@Stapleton42]

There’s even more to the story of Aaron’s master plan that hasn’t been disclosed yet 😂

[@stevenroberts1392]

@@Stapleton42 You have my undivided attention.... and definitely get that membership part of the channel rolling. I'll be on that in a heartbeat.

[@chesterbobhorn]

Harry Grant was the real deal. Built houses during the day and race cars at night

[@Wh00says]

I mean this as the highest compliment I can give...I've binged about 8 hours of your videos this past weekend and it must have been a dozen times that I paused and thought "Damn, my Dad would just LOVE this guy and what he's doing." He was a straight track local racer, muscle car restorer, tinkerer (put a GMC engine in a 33 ford, chopped 9" off the top and tubbed out the back wheel wells and put fatty tires on the back) who crammed a lot of life and a LOT of racing into 49 short years. I'm sure it's a helluva undertaking to film as much as you do and to later edit into vids, all I can say is your hard work pays off! Your channel is incredible, your shop is incredible, got a great woman right there with you every step of the way, I'm going to enjoy watching your journey my friend! Thank you for sharing!!

[@Stapleton42]

Thank you so much man!! We love to hear that. Thank you for allowing us to be a part of your day.

[@NoGoodNamesLeft]

Oh man been pumped to see more of this! And the fact that DW showed up man I’d love to just listen to every story he has!

[@Stapleton42]

Same!

[@jebediahgentry7029]

Holy Darrell Waltrip. That's really cool!! A small block Chevy going into that thing feels all wrong though..

[@BronsonOsborne]

I KNOW ridiculous CANT BELIEVE A CHEVY

[@soulfly3438]

they spotted a random dw in the wild

[@johnaddis6087]

It's more than wrong!! It's a total PISS OFF!!!

[@lyleslaunwhite3227]

Grose

[@mrsandlesseasttn7780]

Im diiiiiiiigging your show...I'm hooked!! Yes on Handsome Harry and Thank you for supporting small business! I am one too..- Preston

[@Stapleton42]

Thanks man 🤟🏻

[@Brandizzleizzle]

Those guys are excited to help because it reminds them of the good ol' days. Blessed

[@speedhunter7156]

Hey a rare Darrell Waltrip Sighting cool to see he's still kicking around

[@MausSpaece]

Carve the pumpkins! We'll watch along and enjoy in the festivities! That'd be fun!!

[@MultiBmxmaniac]

I’d love a dedicated video on the Harry Gant aerocoupe!

[@C0BB.003]

+1

[@michaelspicuzza2016]

Definitely good old Handsome Harry ,he was my second favorite driver next to Rusty and Davey Allison

[@bubbakushingtonIII]

Starting to really like this car. The stories and knowledge these guys have is unreal.

[@Stapleton42]

I know right. I’m always absorbing everything I can when we’re over there

[@bubbakushingtonIII]

@@Stapleton42 I don't blame ya.

[@brianbeilmann2992]

Very nostalgic. Love it.

[@bennyhelgeson401]

Your ability to connect with people at such young age is you r most valuable asset.

[@sledguy02]

I watch all the way threw ans have since u kinda started. I do it to help u out! Plus the content is gooooooold

[@jb.899]

Hell ya brother. Thank u for posting. Always watch tell the end.

[@joeltolley6075]

Meeting DW had too be an awesome moment. And I would love too see a video of any of the old cars at the track day. Those are the cars I grew up watching and why I love Nascar. Earliest I can remember as a kid 1979 I was hooked on Sunday watching races. I was 7 years old. Love the content Mitchell one of the best channels on KZbin. You and Logan do an awesome job.

[@Stapleton42]

thanks man we appreciate you!

[@Storyracing387]

I don't care who you are.......when an engine lights up...... everyone smiles!!! I love coming back to these videos!!!!! 🤘🔥

[@Stapleton42]

Thanks man!! You’re absolutely right

[@matthewconway1494]

I would be like, Darrell can you tell us more stories from the 80s and the Junior Johnson days?! I could listen to Darrell all day, he can tell the best stories.

[@Stapleton42]

He absolutely does

[@matthewconway1494]

@@Stapleton42 it would be a dream come true to just sit at a camp fire or at his front porch on rocking chairs just to listen to him tell his stories. I would have a huge smile on my face.

[@theotherbrent]

Got DW and Ricky Doggy in one video. SAW for the win. You know i have been waiting for the Harry Gant car.

[@RebeldryversGarage]

I drove limos in LA for 20 years. Lots of celebs, including Dale Jr, Ryan Newman and Michael Waltrip. I would be geeking out if DW just walked in. That was so cool. I would be desperate to hear more DW stories. I like the idea of building/racing a roundy round car. Tons of YTer's drag race, not many in the stock car racing.

[@Stapleton42]

I agree completely

[@jeffbell9305]

Having the Legend DW Show up PRICELESS!!! You're going to have as many stories to tell as DW when your his age .

[@manew9648]

I spent hours with my Dad til midnight overhauling engines on the farm. Love to watch the trouble shooting end. Thanks

[@keithbilliot7705]

Loving these videos also love the commentary from the camera lady t shirt idea 💡 Picture of shop dog say and I want to go fast

[@nicholaslewis9338]

I love everything y’all post.

[@Stapleton42]

Thanks man we appreciate you

[@ThatsMe4723]

its 221am monday morning....if you reply to this you are a true legend lol also love the vids of the old school nascar stuff. keep it coming!!!

[@lukelouviere2651]

Would love to see a video on the Harry Gant Aerocoupe! Do I smell a new t-shirt? Looking forward to see what kind of race car you end up with and also a badass pumpkin carving!

[@BamaPrince1]

Darrel Still looks great looks like he could still get out there and get it

[@worldssickestmedia2713]

Ahhhhh shiiiiiiit!!!!! Ol DW in the house. See. He still remembers that old dirty sh!t. Everyone is thrashing away and This is usually the condition the car is in and ya gotta leave on Thursday. DW is tha man.

[@dylanshepard7625]

I agree with spud it’d be hard not to fangirl with DW there 😂 awesome stuff! Definitely want to see more about the Harry Gant Aerocoupe 👌🤘👍

[@jeffnpatricia]

Damn Stapleton I hope you realize how lucky you are. Your kissing the end of an era of legends. Digging through real unmolested treasures of history. Cool stuff bro. 😂 Dw asks Logan what she’s doin there 🤣

[@9thGenerationCajun]

In either 79 or early 1980 Richard and Kyle Petty were at Howard's Department store in Slidell Louisiana just North of New Orleans. I was 4 or 5 and my mom took me & my older brothers to get autographs. Richard picked me up & put me on his lap then passed me off to Kyle,I remember Kyle telling me he had a little boy at home about my age (Adam) we talked with them for probably 20mins or more. Felt like we were visiting with family they were so down to earth. I'd love to see them again with my little boy now. Awesome car guys!

[@zachneeson2608]

Man I've would have fan girled out to seeing DW. What a great human being. Also always watch till the end. Keep the great job up!

[@tigermanfann77]

Awesome ! Born in 81 I can remember hiding in motor home at Dega in 86 or 87 bc it scared the hell out of me when the car roared by. Lol. I miss the 86 87 pre big body car era.

[@michaeloster383]

Definitely need more oldschool stock car content! Living the dream man

[@Stapleton42]

You’re gonna get it!

[@joegilly1523]

How cool was it that DW came to see you. VERY COOL.

[@borismcfinnigan3430]

Thia video is cooler than words can explain. I am in shock that DW just lobs up on you while working on the car and has a chat. You guys acted cool but i know that inside you guys had to be losing your sh#t . Amazing. The car is awesome.

[@angusphelps1986]

Watched till the end.. you sneak in some good stuff there a lot of times

[@Stapleton42]

That’s the goal 💪🏻😂

[@mikegraczyk3706]

Have been waiting to see this monster moving under it's own power and back on the track. Think it would be epic for you guys to build a circle track car. Thanks for keeping it real and posting REAL content detailing all the ups & downs; and surprise visits from DW🤘

[@Stapleton42]

Thanks dude. We are definitely gonna do one

[@campingwithhomer7371]

My advice, (because you asked) is you should keep fixing, up grading and racing the vehicles you have. Continuing to show us NASCAR content from your perspective and passion of the sport is definitely enjoyable to watch and please continue. Would love to see some of the new people around you get a chance to rip in the Escalade. Congratulations on getting the car running but more so on having the great DW in your video.

[@Stapleton42]

Thanks man

[@soulfly3438]

i think any other yter would have labeled this video something about dw for the views.

[@colbymartin6249]

What’s up man, I’m one of those people! First saw you on here a year or 2 ago but really just started keeping up the last few months. Keep up with what you got going man I dig it!

[@n4bhpat]

That had to be a blast for DW to show up. Continue the awesome stuff and if you get out to a track we can come watch please let us know! Ordered my new shirts today !

[@Stapleton42]

Thanks man we appreciate you 🤟🏻

[@joel18313]

Nothing like actually being at the track to experience these cars in action. I’m a huge fan of these kinds of videos keep it up

[@Stapleton42]

We will!

[@vppnbrent]

DW1, my favorite guy. Love Darrell. Wow. Another great video Mitch!

[@sheltonbradley1648]

A pocket tee with some of ur stuff on the back and your logo on the pocket would look awesome.

[@R3AL-AIM]

Damn, DW is looking good!!! Good to see him still kicking it

[@33LeRoy33]

Hell yeah BROTHER! I love all this friggin content man!!! Honestly we need more of this!!!

[@pineylife]

I just recently found your channel and I must say you have sparked a fire back in me to watch some of the real nascar days. Nascar just isn't what It used to be and with you covering the history and interacting with some of the older drivers is pretty awesome. The stories with Kenny Wallace, Daryl waltrip, covering the goodwrench trailer and a few other videos I watched keeps me coming back for more. Great job on covering awesome content. Keep doing what your doing!

[@Stapleton42]

thanks man we are glad you're here!!

[@chrismartin3305]

I swear i could listen to dw talk all day i love hearing these old stories like u did with mark n kenny too

[@thagerdorn2009]

Dude this content is sick! You have quickly become my favorite automotive channel right there with Vice Grip Garage. I have a lot of older videos I still need to watch of yours and I still need to order me a shirt. I no longer have my Yukon XL. I loved it but it was killing me on gas.

[@Stapleton42]

You can always remember the Yukon XL with a fresh uncle rob shirt 🤟🏻😂

[@gregholmes3661]

Well Mitchell your one lucky SOB to meet a legend. Be blessed…it doesn’t happen to just anyone.

[@telecasteroil]

Yes,always stick my tongue out while I concentrate 😋 ...... Great Video

[@Ronmoxie1]

I really like what your doing in attempts to be racer. Keep up the good work.

[@MM_in_Havasu]

Very cool that DW popped in to say hey and see what was happening. Sucks when you go to light it off and it has mechanical damage internally and then you have to yank it back out again........but that's racing, been there & done that! You & Logan are doing your best to rock this install and go racing. 👍👍👍 A vid on the Gantmobile would be way cool! Excellent video material here, this is what it's all about and you all are doing a great job with the content you're posting, so keep up the great work and you know I'm there in spirit! Go drive it like ya stole it now!😎

[@RLRSwanson]

Now I wonder who DW was referring to with the "slightly bigger engine" :) Congrats on getting the death trap running and making a lap, that's already a huge win. Definitely make an in depth video on the Gant car...and if they ever have one of say, the Junior Johnson cars or Buicks from 79 to 82 there and you can film it, do it.

[@jebediahgentry7029]

Do you really know the answer to that question? This is your NASCAR trivia moment

[@RLRSwanson]

@@jebediahgentry7029 Possibly, but then again if you put a picture of every team that still ran Chrysler products in NASCAR from say, 1974-77 there's quite reasonable odds that you'll hit the jackpot without even having to take an educated guess ;) ...or it could be that DW was just talking about some jackass with a Charger who couldn't tell a 383 from a 360.

[@jebediahgentry7029]

@@RLRSwanson Richard Petty won a race in the early 80s at Charlotte with an engine that was too big. I think at that time they were limited to 358ci but when Waltrip's team protested they tore the engine down and it was found to be 383ci

[@jebediahgentry7029]

@@RLRSwanson Check out the Dale Jr. download episode with Waltrip, he talks about that along with many other things, a really good episode

[@RLRSwanson]

@@jebediahgentry7029 That episode is awesome. I listened to the one with David Hobbs and then by the miracle of internet cookies I got recommended one of the DW Cheating Stories clips and I then immediately went to listen to the whole episode. The hour long one he did with the Garage Shop podcast is interesting too...and the one with Dave Marcis.

[@Slicpimp420]

Mitch your doing a fantastic job man! Thank you for such the cool nascar content. I can’t stress enough the stories that come along with these episodes is honestly unbelievable! So glad you decided to do this. Thank you for everything man. Over the last few months have really begun to love this channel.

[@Stapleton42]

Thanks man. Just following my passion

[@Slicpimp420]

@@Stapleton42 never stop!

[@WatchBillywork]

U guys are doing simple stuff lately I even like going back and watching some of your old videos on your channel love the stuff you're doing keep up the good work guys

[@Freedomlawnservice87]

This is the kinda of content that I think can help bring this sport back

[@dvv45]

That was a cool video. Hope you get to drive it soon. Thanks for sharing!

[@spedward8609]

You must have been yelling and jumping up and down like a little kid on the inside when D.W came strolling up sooo freaking cool dude!!

[@joshuashanahan4359]

Diggin this series of videos on this car. Some much to learn every time you go there to work on it. That was really cool seeing DW show up out of the blue.

[@jasonmckinney1676]

Man always watch y'all to the end, enjoying all your video's going back and getting caught up on Uncle Rob the Escalade the move to North Carolina, and the coach ect. Gotta order some merchandise to show off in Kentucky. Keep them coming!

[@Stapleton42]

Thanks man that’d be awesome 🤟🏻

[@jamestrapp3783]

What an epic day to have the one and only DW show up. Maybe he can give the race his “ BOOGDY BOOGDY BOOGDY, LETS GO RACING” . I miss DW on Sunday’s.

[@michaelrrr]

Do what you guys enjoy, we’ll be here.

[@cjhott]

Glad to see you and lil Uma living your best in NC. Keep up the great work!

[@Stapleton42]

Uma 😂

[@Dirtnap300]

aw man, love DW, he is/was the MAN!

[@TowBoss430]

As usual I watched the whole video. My first NASCAR race was the 1964 Daytona 500 and Richard Petty won the race. My father was into drag racing then onto asphalt stock car racing around central Florida. As a kid my earliest memories were in the pits and watching my dad and his crew working on the car. Growing up in this period of time, I actually thought fist fighting was a part of racing. I can remember on the way to the track getting excited and thinking about how big a fight would take place in the pits at the end of the race. LOL

[@mattthemorningafter]

3rd time/engine is the charm. Good to see the Petty car move under its own power. Looking forward to the next video. I'm really missing the people's track content but excited to see what's in store in NC.

[@manew9648]

So good to watch the “Darrell” moments. You aced it!

[@birdman2010life]

Please keep doing series like this I love these historical fun and kind of reenactment of what happened years ago with race teams.

[@RyanLilly1]

Man all I have to say is you made an awesome choice to move the shop to NC. Meeting up with "The Garage Shop" crew, and just getting the raw stories the guys have locked away in there heads and now putting it out there for the world to hear. Keep up the awesome work, I loves these True Stories videos where you went to "The peoples Track" and got the history of it.

[@matthewpickering9270]

I bet that was awesome for you guys that Daryl turned up. Awesome work guys.much love!!

[@jimmyhogan8958]

Mitch I watch everything you and girlfriend put out man I'm a Nascar fan we used to race up Cleveland Speedway

[@mitchellholroyd2837]

Dudes I'm in awe! You've met a legitimate legend. So effing awesome!

[@lifewiththelakes]

The morning uploads are the best. Love the garage shop content too!

[@Stapleton42]

Heck yeah glad you’re here man 🤟🏻

[@Brockrock911]

This is some good quality content and my sole source of nascar history. Great job, you’re living the dream it looks like !

[@victortavano1611]

You guys never disappoint! Love your entertainment! Thanks again.

[@Stapleton42]

Thanks man!

[@jimc1775]

I love the fact I wasn't the only one to hear the miss on the pass side love my sbc and I fully support you doing roundy round stuff even though I'm a straight line guy

[@gregmckinney2877]

Really enjoy the show,and how you guys don't seem to stress too much! It's nice to see someone having a good time!

[@telecasteroil]

Hey, DW Rocks..... Love this car!!!!!

[@scottgamble2686]

You’ve replied to me a few times which is awesome honestly.. and as always i always watch the end. 1 of these days I’ll have to order some stickers and such. Great content as always man keep it up!

[@loganerwin42]

We appreciate you Scott!

[@Stapleton42]

Thanks man 🤟🏻

[@dave3156]

Neat old charger. Worth watching to see the KH car. Best paint job ever. Thx

[@Stapleton42]

We agree on that!

[@billiebrew2185]

Great video guys! Good to see DW . I bite my tongue to focus also at times. Almost bite my tongue in half during a fight in third grade , lol 😂

[@andrewmorris3197]

Love this channel guys keep up the good work. How awesome that DW just showed up. Unbelievable. As someone that grew up on NASCAR in the 90's and loves the history of the sport your content is very engaging. I would also watch a video of you two going to the farmer's market as well. And to answer the question towards the end there I vote YES to a dedicated video about Handsome Harry's aerocoupe. That would be rad.

[@Stapleton42]

We will do it!

[@NOQUARTER_]

Good ol mustard -N- biscuits & french fried taters. The perfect diet of a man that loves working on small engines and taking people's head's off with sling blades lol. Ok I'm testing you about reading and replying to comments. Which do you prefer ? Mustard - N - Biscuits or them French Fried Taters ? But being serious. Are you planning, thinking about, or actually working on the LSXCALADE to bring back out and compete in some races ? I enjoy all your content but that's the vehicle that brought me to your channel and would just really enjoy seeing it putting the gap on some people again. You and Logan make a great team. Keep up the awesome work.

[@loganerwin42]

Thank you, we appreciate your support! The Escalade will definitely be coming back, just been a long wait to get the engine back from LME with all the COVID parts shortages

[@NOQUARTER_]

@@loganerwin42 is this Logan or Mitch answering lol ? He said he reads and replies and to test him so i decided to test him 😆. I'm kidding. It's cool that either of you reply back to people unlike other big KZbinrs. Later guy's and thanks again for the info and reply. 👍

[@Stapleton42]

We both are active in the comments 🤟🏻

[@peterneale5341]

Awesome stuff!! I'm watching this from New Zealand, and I'm hooked. I'm a big NASCAR fan from way-back, and it is so good to hear these historical NASCAR stories. Thanks so much.

[@WhistleTeets85]

Awesome man!! Getting to talk to DW in person even for a few minutes is SUPER cool... best day at work ever? 😆 hell yea dude, I like these vintage NASCAR vids. 👍

[@davemoon2568]

Keep it going you two are great and an inspiration to a lot of us

[@weirdscience1]

Totally one who sticks out my tongue when concentrating.

[@PaulThomasHarris]

That epic having DW visit.

[@TheFlatlander440]

I'm still here and watched the entire vid. It was cool seeing DW show up and you get to chat with a Legend, Mr Boogity......Boogity...... Boogity in the flesh.

[@onedayatatime4232]

Great video....can't wait to see you driving one.

[@phillipking7937]

Mitchell it is awesome to see that you have set yourself apart from others with your content!!! The interviews with legions and the history on racing of all sorts is great! It is cool to see how you have placed yourself in a spot unlike anyone else’s in this shark infested sea they call KZbin! Like I have said before you were genuinely a nice person to meet in person and my wife enjoyed talking to Logan!! We wish the best for you career and caint wait for catching up in the future! We have a local drag strip and round track together that would love to see you at Motor Mile speedway some time! Keep up the hard work !!!!

[@tiny1001]

I'm proud of you for not fanboying. I don't think I could have

[@tylersterling9578]

This was awesome that y’all were able to figure out the motor!!! Cant wait too see the monte on the road ripping tires!!! Can we get an update on the Escalade!!! Hopefully you could show us!!! Love all your videos keep it up Mitchell

[@Stapleton42]

Thanks dude!

[@gilbertolebron73]

Always good to see the drivers of the past

[@christophersmith0865]

Awesome video as always! Just when you think it can't get any better, we get a guest appearance from non other than DW himself. Great stuff Bro, you're killin it!

[@Stapleton42]

Thanks man 🤟🏻

[@kombatbeast9572]

I love that DW showed up and gave some storys it shows how badass the good old days of nascar was.

[@joshstembridge9581]

Keep up the awesome content. Enjoy seeing everything the two of you are doing from drag to roundy around. Welcome to NC

[@youknoweverything7643]

Gotta love DW I would love to hear his stories. I know the whole alabama Gang personally and love hearing stories from Dave mader every time I would go to his shop to get a part or just to say high been going since I was 10 and I'm 29 and still haven't heard same story twice

[@IronHorsekid]

More of this content please. The stories and knowledge those guys have is awesome to learn

[@Stapleton42]

you got it

[@lnwolf7563]

Well I was pumped to see that thing go flying around the track, guess we have to wait awhile now, but I now have something to look forward to. You got yourself a new subscriber, keep up the good work.