Richard Petty Museum Full Tour: Epic Racing Stories From Dale Inman! (Former Petty Race Shop)

In this video we walk around the Petty Museum in Randleman NC with stories about the artifacts from legendary crew chief Dale Inman and Richard's daughter Rebecca Petty Moffitt! There is some serious NASCAR history on this property including the property itself. The museum buildings are actually the former Petty Enterprises race shop facilities and the still active Pettys Garage! We have a separate video with Dale about the history of the buildings and another video with Richard himself showing us the house he grew up in next door! Make sure you are subscribed and check out the channel for more videos like this one!
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[@Stapleton42]

One funny thing we were told off camera is that in some kind of poll about celebrities with people in Japan they think all Americans look like Richard Petty 😂 with the hat and stuff. Mr All America history right here lol. Merch link! Stapletonautoworks.com

[@Scott_Buchanan]

I love the new hats! Actually, I love everything about this channel. I was never a huge nascar fan but this channel keeps me coming back.

[@englishmuffin5274]

I wish I looked that cool...

[@rodney1818]

Take every opportunity you get with the racing history these guys aren't going to be around forever

[@rodney1818]

More shelby

[@Ryan_Bruegging]

When my dad's better I'm going to the museum

[@MDAdams72668]

I worked for a small underfunded Truck series team in the early 2000's Many times the Petty's "lent" us things from fuel cans(far too often) crewmen and an engine(once) They were and are a class family both on and off the track

[@zlinedavid]

There are several stories throughout history of the Pettys doing this for small independent teams.

[@dillonpierce7869]

Was that one of the dodge teams? 👀 Remember the number? I went back and watched/ need to finish the 95-01 races at least cuz I was looking for a scheme to put on my truck.....

[@JackMehoff-db8bt]

Would you mind telling how you got into that? I’m 24 I’ve had my own small race “team” lol just me and my brother and a friend that help me racing late model diirt and I’m looking to get into truck series racing or even gt racing or rally. Something new. But I wanna start by working as a mechanic for someone’s team but I’m jt sure how to go about it. Plus hearing about your time as a truck series team member id love to hear ab it

[@johnroma9412]

Thanks for your nice comment on Petty family pit row ethics. Glad to know this. I’m a life long 59 year old Richard Petty fan. Go 43.

[@teamcarp1]

Dale deserve to say “we” any time he damn well wants too😂 He was a vital part of that team no matter what he thinks

[@bmcshane80]

Agreed. Thats how Humble the man is, what a Legend.

[@wessoccerplayer]

Well he's also family, if I remember he's Richards cousin

[@zlinedavid]

@@wessoccerplayer correct. Second cousins.

[@2011silverado]

Thats absolutely right they all say that but he want say it 😂but he knows deep down

[@stewpuddy4161]

At the end of these, when you say stuff like "if you're still here, you're like us and you belong here." You're speaking to me bud! I absolutely LOVE this channel!!! Turned a few buddies onto it too!

[@Stapleton42]

Heck yeah! Thank you for letting us know and we’re glad they are here too! That’s honestly the best way to grow

[@Ronaldl2350]

Ditto on what Stew said.

[@xxx-jy8hy]

@@Stapleton42 thank you for everything you do. You bring us amazing content. This is cool seeing all the adam petty stuff he was taken away from us way too soon

[@sykwookiee]

@@Stapleton42 Bro...I was waiting for you to get to the King...he's been my favorite driver since I was 4 years old...I picked him, not my dad or my uncles...we all had different favorites...thanks for all y'all do and I'll be watchin'...peace...

[@brianbeilmann2992]

Heck ya. Great content. Born in 69 so I watched slot of this when I got a bit older to watch on tv. Early days.

[@brandonmmc]

The Petty's are lucky to have a loyal person in their corner for all these years. I'm glad you are documenting this stuff before people and their stories pass away.

[@wessoccerplayer]

Well he's family, so I'm sure he stay loyal to his family lol

[@24Garland]

I love how Logan is into this as much as you. Thank you for showing all of this history so new generations can see all of this. My Dad was a Super 43 fan and took me to see The King get his first championship when I was one. I don't remember it but he said I was good for the whole race.

[@Stapleton42]

Thanks man that’s awesome

[@electriceye3942]

Dale is so humble. He's a legend of racing just like the King!

[@amd5617]

Very moving to listen to him speak of the team's history in his humble way.

[@tomthomson9354]

They all are humble . I can’t remember any of them ever being about themselves. It never was I did this or I did that. Always WE! Richard, Dale, Kyle, Lee, and the few times Maurice ever did interviews, it was always the same. The only exception may possibly in the Petty Blue documentary, Maurice took responsibility for that oversized engine in the 80’s. However, that is the only time I recall. Very humble family. And it trickled on down the generations. You can see that. Sharon, Lisa, and Rebecca as well

[@tripprogers4814]

I was a fan of Adam Petty and it was so sad when he passed. I remember that they started talking about head and neck restraints.. and then Dale died pretty soon afterward. Who knows how many lives the HANS device has saved in the past 20 years.

[@therealnynetynyne360]

Roman Grosjean in f1 for sure that Bahrain crash would have been real bad without it, not to mention any of the nascar wrecks that could have been different.

[@bbigjohnson069]

There's no way to know and it a great thing that we don't have to worry about that anymore. Since I've followed it mid 70s NASCAR seemed to have pretty good safety record as far as the cars went. I'm sure fire was and is the worst fear. The roll cages were bullet proof and the belts and all. They had the 5 pt. harness. Biggest improvement I think is with the seats from early 2000s on and the Hans and safer walls. Driver don't get crushed or have stuff hit them from the outside. It's the driver hitting on the inside. That sudden decrease from 180 90 whatever to basically 0 that is violent. The impact that Earnhart had is that kind. Yet I've seen many drivers walk away from crashes just like his but not him. With the #3 there was no middle. On the track he was your guy or you "hated" him. I was a Petty fan but also a Ford guy Elliot, Martin, Jarrett. Earnhart was just another tough driver. He was good. I thought what he did with Elliot at Charlotte was bs. I couldn't stand him after that. Then he got that black car and thought he had something more to prove just wrecki everyone. T. Labonte at Bristol. But you always need the one villain the guy you love to hate. Loved to see him not win at Daytona for so long. Or Gordon beat the pants off him. It wasn't as fun after he was gone though.

[@cargasm383]

My dad has an old picture of Richard petty at a local race track that used to be at Riverside Park in Agawam Mass. Story goes one of the local modified Drivers Bob Polvalerie Dressed up as "the king" knowing Richard would be there. Richard got such a kick out of it he came up to him. Stole his hat. Then gave him his. That's when my dad took the picture of them dressed the same wearing each others hats. Mike Joy actually started his career announcing at Riverside park. Six flags bought the amusement park and tore out the track to build the superman roller coaster. I was there for the last race, never been back to the park since. Keep up the awesome videos. The history is amazing. When I was a kid I loved Nascar in the late 90's early 2000's.

[@soulfly3438]

oh WOW. thats a fun story. thanks for sharing.

[@moparfan1966]

Richard and Dale are true American heroes. My wife and I visited the Petty Museum just last week the day before Hurricane Ian hit SC. Richard was there and was gracious enough to say hello and take pictures with us. Do yourself a favor and visit the museum. Just watching this video made me realize that I have to go back again next time I’m in NC. There’s too much to see and appreciate in just one visit. Thank you Richard!

[@johnnysechrist6313]

I'm glad Dale taught ne how to port & polish heads and intakes....one of Dales friends sold me my first Franklin Quick Change rear ends for my 57 Crown Victoria dirt track car. Joe Childress gave me the nickname, "Hickorynut"....Even had it tatooed on right shoulder while in the USN...At 'Buddys Tatoo, in Newport RI.

[@KLuB-fs3lj]

Hickory nut as in Hickory, Nc?

[@bbigjohnson069]

Porting and polishing a cylinder head or a pair of them makes a difference. Usually a huge difference. I'm sure as you know they're are many other little things you can do cc-ing the chambers, smoothing sharp edges of the flashing in the cc. Then if you can get to a flow bench oh baby you can clean people's clocks and they'll never be able to see what you did. It's the most HP gain for your $ Not buying any extra parts! I've seen guys open the entire area where the guide comes through including shortening the guide. They don't last long but if you're racing, no big deal. I had an instructor at UTI in PHX, AZ. Jerry Sefranek. Big Ford guy. He ran a 351W in a '66 Mustang coupe, FMX A/T. At this time there were no affordable heads for the Windsor. Exhaust flow on Ford SB heads is notoriously shitty. Too damn small. He'd grind the ports out until he hit the water jacket and weld it back up. Crazy! He made his own intake manifold. I think he was using Chevy rods and also the ex. valves too. His son would drive it running consistent low 11s 11.20 in daytime down to 11.15, 16 at night.

[@zlinedavid]

That’s like getting a painting lesson from DaVinci

[@garymack9734]

You can tell Dale Inman loves Richard and he himself is a super guy!!

[@ryannash8143]

Richard Petty was the reason I started watching NASCAR as a kid. It’s not what he did on the track, it’s what he did for the fans off the track. A good man through and through.

[@garysanders676]

Dale is the most humble guy I have ever heard. Even though he and Richard grew up together and stayed close friend all these years “I say we and I mean the Pettys. It was always Richard.” Amazing man that helped create NASCAR. I grew up watching Richard, Cale, the Woods Brothers, Leroy, etc. Not sure how these young guns compare. Keep up the great interviews.

[@wessoccerplayer]

There cousins

[@michaelscott7482]

I just smashed the like button before watching the video, you and I know its going to be another banger, lets go! Thanks Stapleton42 for ur hard work.

[@Stapleton42]

Thank you Michael!

[@tanker335]

I got to see Adams win at I-70. I thought there would be many more to come.

[@tanker335]

I-70 was a Bristol, Winchester and Rockingham hybrid. A insanely fast high banked half mile with a dog leg on the back stretch.

[@haydenfoddrill448]

Love this history bro keep it alive

[@Stapleton42]

Thanks man we appreciate you

[@Scott_Buchanan]

My grandad met Richard Petty a long time ago, he said that he was a really nice guy. He was an Earnhardt fan but said that Dale kinda had an attitude lol.

[@wessoccerplayer]

I've never met him, but I've heard stories where Richard wouldn't leave until every fan that wanted a picture or autograph got one.

[@joncorra7811]

I’ve also always wondered why Adam drove the Monte Carlo in his cup debut. Great video. 👍

[@dwc4343]

Better car than the Pontiac. Pontiac had too short of a trunk lid and did not create as much down force on the rear of the car. Richard had the same problem with it. Ever notice it spun out from going lose in the corner? Very ew had success with the Ponitacs back then.

[@charleybetts1053]

I went to the petty museum in '97. Met the Petty's... all of them at the time. I have some signed valve springs, tires, shocks, springs, and a couple private things from the shop.... (I was 10yrs old at the time, and from a *Drag Racing* family, but it didn't matter to the Pettys! - they treated us like Family!)

[@christopherjohnson520]

Rolls Royce's Post traumatic stress disorder just thinking about it...lol... I'd would love seeing the Wood Bros & hope you can race the Monte Carlo and / or the Caddy next year on a race week!!! And you're new puppy is awesome!!!

[@j.t.cooper2963]

👍🏻😎I was born in 1964 and I grew up a Petty fan. Everything I owned was covered with STP stickers when I was a kid. It was a great time to be alive and I'm so glad I got to watch all of the greatness. Dale Inman was an integral part of the greatness.

[@chiefslinginbeef3641]

I met Richard petty in 92 the day of his last race as a 5 year old. It's one of my first memories. My grand parents went to the first Daytona 500. I miss them both .

[@richdiscoveries]

40 minutes in and you still got me glued to the screen on this one. So much history, the stories are amazing. Thank you

[@Stapleton42]

Glad you enjoyed it man!

[@jimjim753]

Another great video.... 👍I find the nascar history more interesting than the current stuff

[@rjs2005]

I sorta cringe when I hear Dale Inman correct himself when he says "we"- there's no way Petty Enterprises would have been as wildly successful as they were without him. I get his total reverence for Richard and I admire his humble demeanor, but he deserves all the accolades and yes- it was "y'all", Dale. Awesome video, I really enjoyed the Petty's Garage section- that was the only area I didn't get to see when I visited the museum. It's so heartwarming to see the race shop put to good use and not left to decay.

[@mr.magicstick9121]

Wood brothers, Furniture Row Racing, Nemco Racing, DiGard Racing, BK Racing, Red Bull Racing, Bud Moore Racing, Any of the Alabama Gangs, EvernHam Racing, Melling Racing, Junior Johnson Motorsports! Would be great to see what History is still in those places!!

[@markrhoades8822]

"I didn't want to yell at the dog"☺😂😅 As she dragging it around on one tooth hanging from her pants. Hilarious!

[@cubbiesrock]

Just thought you'd like to know, your KZbin channel was mentioned on NASCAR XM radio yesterday on Dave Moody's show.

[@Stapleton42]

Thats awesome!!

[@aaronmachado13]

I was born in 2002 so I never got a chance of seeing Richard or Adam race yet Adam story is one I’ve always thought went under the radar due to Dale Earnhardt Sr crash. I remember hearing people say “ he drove with the best of both Richard, Lee and Kyle”. Sad that he never got to get and part of me feels had he lived, Adam would’ve taken Thad under his wing and helped him. Especially would’ve loved to see him in a Mopar. Great video

[@stevemcafee8063]

Cool video great job Mitchell and Logan. I always learn something new with each video great questions.

[@Purplegt22]

Man these videos are better then any other videos on KZbin. My eyes are glued to every video. So you met the King himself? I love everything from the builds on your channel to these kind of videos. I remember the Rolls Royce lol. I am still here and I would love to see more Shelby videos. Much love to you both.

[@Stapleton42]

Thanks man!!

[@4speed3pedals]

Answering your question, Yes, I watched the previous Petty video. The underneath of the Suburban looks fantastic. Kudos!

[@shawns57garage]

I just immediately smash 🔨 the like 👍 button on these videos they are so awesome 😎 👏 🚗 🚘 🚙 🏁👊

[@aaronanderson7619]

You and your missus are doing a great job. Conversations that a California kid would not be privy to... keep it up.

[@notsam_flagdirt]

I have built four models so far using your videos as reference. Your work is so invaluable to modelers.

[@Stapleton42]

Thanks man that is awesome!!

[@westboundbadger]

Pure gold Dude,...I'm sure so many like me would love that place but will never get there so this is the next best thing !,....And I'm also sure Dale will never get tired talking about it !

[@Stapleton42]

Thanks man! If you’re ever in NC it’s absolutely worth it. Go here and the RCR museum

[@therealnynetynyne360]

Got to see it in 96 while it was amazing, got to meet the king, happened to be walking through and I lost it. He gave me permission and helped me climb into the Superbird. Was the coolest day of my young life, still have the picture

[@fordenginebuildersv8power184]

The Wood Brothers museum in Stuart, Virginia is very cool! This video is cool as well! Back in the day Dale would put ya in your place if he needed too! One of the best Crew Chiefs in NASCAR, I would give first place to Leonard Wood! Both great guys

[@racerdad6455]

Great job on the video I hadn’t realized that the Petty’s came up with all those safety inventions with the roll cage and the seat mounting that’s really cool stuff!

[@Brockrock911]

I want to see more dog stuff of course. And I think a long sleeve would be a nice treat for everyone too. Great video as always. Can’t wait for whatever is next !

[@Gavin.Smooth]

Another gem of a video. I cant even imagine the effort and time you put into these, but you consistently nail it time and time again. Thanks y'all!

[@terrygarvin1980]

When he talked about what the Kimg did of the track I can tell you I am a believer. Before My brother passed away Richard spent the better part of an afternoon talking about life and racing. That night we went to a benefit for retired drivers and when he came in he came to our table and truly made my brother feel like he was the King. Really a great Man!!!

[@bbigjohnson069]

He really struggled with Adam's death trying to make sense of it and the guilt he felt. Then one day he said he got a letter from a lady and she said, " Don't put a question mark where God has put a period." He said that really made sense at a time when nothing else was.

[@zippoboy00]

Wow. This is just amazing. Thought I knew stuff about the Pettys, this showed me how much I didn't know.

[@williammoss1598]

I bought a 1/24 scale Plymouth Superbird locally in Salisbury NC and brought it to Level Cross for Richard to sign it.. I left it there along with my phone number so they could notify me that it was ready. I got a phone call the following week and I eas asked if I would like for Dale Inman and Maurice to sign it as well. I gave this car to my Dad for Father's Day and it is in a display case and proudly sits on the mantel in my parents home.

[@Stapleton42]

Wow that’s awesome

[@ScottRipley]

Another fantastic history video! Also: Big fan of long sleeve T-shirts.

[@richardparker3226]

Thank you Mitch & Logan for all you do. This video is beyond epic 🙏

[@randycarlisle6814]

Another thought while watching. I was reading a Petty book and Richard said they used to bury the old cars on the property, including some Superbirds, but that no one could ever find them. So many stories from that place

[@tomp1612]

I saw some pictures a drag racer sent me 20 or more years ago when he was trying to buy the crashed 43 Jr Barracuda (there were at least two of those) They had dug up several cars when excavating for the new building (in 99?) and the pic showed the crumpled Barracuda along with a few stock cars, one looked like a big finned late 50's Plymouth or something. At that time Richard didn't want to sell the wreck and would not authorize it being rebuilt and displayed as a Richard Petty car. I guess he changed his mind. It atill bothered him because of the accident but it's an important part of history and sure nice to see it displayed there.

[@perfectdisabledparent6949]

Shelby is going to be a star of the channel if you let her! Fabulous video BTW!

[@Wooley689]

Wood brothers visit? Who wouldn't want to see it. Heck yea.

[@terryvuylsteke2434]

Your videos are simply amazing, informative, well laid out and truly from the heart, I watch them all. Thankyou both for all you do, and as always, Cheers from Canada.

[@kerryhickman2235]

Another awesome video. I could watch this all day. I loved all of the stories of all of the years that they've been in racing. I especially love the story about the 33 Dodge & the moonshine runs & how they'd know if they had a good night. Thanks for keeping all of this history alive & documented for future generations!! I can hardly wait for the final video on the Petty's. Thanks again for all of y'alls hard work to bring us all of this priceless history.

[@dingmanracing]

Watching them all... loving it.! I am sitting here watching and I told my wife " I had my shirt unbuttoned at a GM test in the mid 80's at Daytona. Dale grabbed the 3 hairs I had in my chest.. pulled them out and said..grass don't grow in a playground..lol." They never grew back.. and where he learned this punch point techniques.. grabbing you in the neck.. he was pretty strong for sure? You're doing a fantastic job!

[@dingmanracing]

Pinch point

[@Stapleton42]

That’s very interesting 😂

[@bbigjohnson069]

That;s the image he projected at or on the track. It even carried over to the fans. Here's a story that he didn't want people to know about. When Dale Jarrett won his first WC '96 I believe, he and his family had to fly to NYC for the awards ceremony. The only person around there who had a plane big enough to carry his whole family was Dale Earnhart. So he thought he'd give it a shot see about renting his plane. If Dale said 'no' he wasn't out anything. So Earnhart says he can use it. When Jarrett gets back from NYC a few days go by and he gets the bill from Earnhart. It said, "Dale, Congratulations on winning the WC Championship." No Charge.- Dale Earnhart.

[@JoeBobTarheel]

7:29 that was 1st year of Modern Era in 1972

[@budcruse6115]

I love all the content of old Nascar shops and museums. The Woods Brothers shop would be great just like you did with Holman and Moody. Keep up the great work,

[@danfarris135]

Thanks for making me feel old. Most of those cars were part of my childhood. Had to wait a whole month for the new magazines to show up in the mailbox just to see them. Until the 1979 Daytona, they were just pictures to me. Even in the 80’s I only got to see it on tv at a friend from “town” house. His family had Satellite and Cable😁

[@theotherbrent]

Was visiting some friends on Badin lake many years ago. Sitting on the back porch chatting and watching the water. Richard sticks his head out the back door and says just wanted to make sure y'all know your invited to the 4th of July party at our lake house tonight. He pointed at me and said i don't know you but you are welcome too. His firework shows were legendary. The Pettys know how to throw a party. Yes more doggo stuff. the new dog is pretty but i'm still team Ruger.

[@joshdreiling25]

Mitchell and Logan you need a nascar history podcast asap

[@MB7908.]

I truly appreciate your content. The historical value in your videos is epic. Thank you for taking us along for the ride.

[@LongIslandMopars]

This was awesome. So glad I stumbled across it. Lifelong Petty fan here; got a 74 Charger in the garage with a license plate frame that I bought at the museum and 43 stickers on the windows. 43 Forever.

[@Stapleton42]

Welcome aboard! We have several videos on the channel with Petty history you’d enjoy

[@LongIslandMopars]

@@Stapleton42 They were awesome. Watched a couple with Dale Inman. One day I want to road trip my Charger to Level Cross.

[@savedin87ify]

I have always loved the Petty family. Richard was my driver from the time I was a little kid. Still in my late 50's now. And still pull for the Petty cars.

[@arcmowersports]

I would love to see in side the wood brothers shop/ museum

[@colebud670]

This is really cool man. I'm not big into subscribing, liking and commenting on You Tube pages. But I really keep up with yalls page. It is very entertaining and has all kinds of various content keep up the good work and the hopefully see yall on MotorTrend Channel soon!

[@pp3k3jamail]

💥💥 Don't know why Adele Dale Inman don't want to say we he was a part of Richard Petty being dominant I mean he was the crew chief he was the guy making the calls in the pit so he has every right to say we

[@davidquesnel4685]

Can watch these all day long. I have got to get to NC and tour these places. Thanks for sharing as always.

[@thebear3589]

I've been to the Petty Open House numerous times..used to hold it each July on the off weekend after the Firecracker 400 @ 'Tona..RP would sit in a rocking chair on the front porch of the old homeplace and sign autographs / take pics for 2 days..8-10 hrs at the time..tour the museum and free parking..Everything was free except for what souvenirs/food u bought. 50k plus...line 4 deep as far back as u could see from all over the world..just to get a autograph and pic with the King...

[@Dr.Strangmeme]

Every year in September or October Randelman NC (just below where Richard lives) there's a Nascar day with Richard signing autographs and Dale's Daytona car in display. Y'all should look it up. It's not much but hey figured I'll tell ya.

[@kevinbarrett5001]

Another awesome video guys, keep up the great race shop videos. I used to live in NC for few years in Sherrill's Ford next to Mooresville in the 2008-2010 or so.Went alot of race shops and places but never been to the Petty's. Appreciate y'all again 👍🏁

[@BC-4743]

Petty's Garage parts on bad to the bone! Had a '15 Challenger Scat Pak. I installed the strut tower braces, adjustable point front & rear sway bars with beefed up end links and even more parts that I can't even remember. Every part from PG is top notch. Welds are amazing & they aren't painted, they are powder coated to your specifications/color. You definitely get race quality parts when you order from PG.

[@CR7659]

Dale is 86? I never would have guessed that by looking at him. Yes please go see the Wood Brothers Losing Adam was a big kick in the gut. You asked a question I always wondered though, too, why did they have him in a Chevy. Still no answer, lol, but I would have asked too. Dale is right, Adam was going to be the real deal, that's the sense I always had. The directions for the old Monogram kits call that bar in the cage the Petty bar. Salvinos JR has all that tooling now, you're probably aware they've reissued a lot of those old kits. That car having 1-93 stamped in it means probably Rick Wilson was the first to drive it.

[@englishmuffin5274]

Vids like this are my drug of choice. Great history! Really appreciate the camera work not missing a thing. Feels like I'm standing there too.

[@DUN1231]

Mine too but I like drinking scotch and smoking weed while watching so hell...

[@tatopostgoes2640]

Keep it coming all the history we can learn is good. Everything learn is enlightening . The more the better. Thanks for your efforts. BLESSINGS FOR YOU AND YOURS.

[@chrisbean9310]

just wanna say you guys are awesome !!!! you two are great together and the content is beyond belief!!! keep up the great work and thank you for the stories straight from the people who lived it!!

[@ritchschut1997]

This pertains to you asking why Adam's cup car was a chevrolet. I thought that Kyle was asked that in an interview. It seems to me ( brain fog after many many years ) that the chevy's had a large aerodynamic advantage at the time over pontiac. I KNOW on of Kyles main goals for Adams team was to make absolutely sure that Adam had the best of the best equipment. That is also why Kyle switched from the 44 car to the 45 car after Adam's passing. They didn't run dodge because dodge was not yet back in nascar in 2000 ( the year Adam passed ).

[@parentsbasement7734]

Could you imagine having 10mins to grab whatever ya could to keep outta these shops your visiting a guy could put together a pretty Amazing collection. The amount of money just sitting on those engines stands and the old 1 off speed equipment. I would stack up hemi's and all the drag racing stuff and the car. Gotta grab a few of the winged cars. The memory on these fella amazes me also. They can remember a certain Sunday from 30-50 years ago like it was yesterday . Thank you for doing these walk throughs this is history that will be lost as these pioneers pass on.

[@devin26508]

I did some digging when you brought up Adam Driving a Monte Carlo instead of a Grand Prix for Cup, what I found that Petty Enterprises has Chevy/Pontiac instead of just having a sole make, as you said the next year they went back with Dodge

[@aproudamerican2692]

*I'd be intrested in knowing more about the Wood Brothers.* I've got a Richard Petty signed and raced front fender. This one has the General Mills white glove mascot called "Lefty" on it. I wish I knew which race it came from. It might have been from an important race. Probably not. But who knows. I had it displayed then I moved and never took it out of storage. My adult kids aren't intrested in nascar anymore so it's just sitting in storage. A waste I always wanted to build an old Royce into a drag car.

[@brianbeilmann2992]

Great video. Amazing place. That superbird is incredible. Maybe Logan can put up all the pics she takes at these places on Stapleton42 extras!? A sort of collage. Love seeing this type of content. Thank you two.

[@tonyrobertson9452]

Freind of mine worked on Adam ,Kyle's Pit Crew for some time . Brian Doby of Burlington, N.C. He's got some awesome photos of him going at it on the Jack,and Tire man.

[@frankprettitore6192]

just wonderful the history of petty Racing... My Favorite Racer of all types of raving along wit Mario Andretti...

[@shanew.williams]

To answer your question,Yes,i watched the shop history vid featuring Dale Inman BEFORE i watched this fine vid.

[@normanhall633]

When Dale was trying to think of the header makers, the ones I remember when I worked there was...Herb Gebler in the 70's. Herb was from the Richmond, Va. area and would come down to the Petty shop and hand fit our headers. Not sure whatever happened to Herb. The second guy I remember was.....Mark Lineberrier in the 2000's. Mark was a local header maker who worked out of his shop. I would take the stainless steel tubes to his shop behind his house. He had a jig for the headers the Petty engines needed then and he made them there.

[@wayneanderson4499]

Wow.... Dale is as sharp as they come..I like where he says.... "A guy asked me why I wasn't in that picture... And I said that I was busy winning my 8th championship" Haha

[@mistertheking]

Wow, Greg must've just come back to Petty's Garage. I believe he was over at the Stewart-Haas #98 Xfinity team overseeing that shop before that.

[@terryranck7682]

Disabling your kids and your pets. Cure teething gum pain by rubbing the gums with whiskey. Great stories and real cars. You sure bring back a lot of memories for me. I as at Watkins Glen when Richard won. I heard Chrysler engineers talking before the race. They knew they had a lot more power and speed than Ford 's did. So they said just let the Fords run their hearts out , then with 10 laps to go catch up and pass the Fords to win for Chrysler. Also Chrysler knew they did not have the reliability to run flat out all afternoon.

[@robertheymann5906]

Rustoleum has a color in spray can called " Maui blue" that's pretty close to Petty blue. I'm a Petty fan and building an old Plymouth currently and have a few shop chairs painted Petty blue (maui blue)

[@iansprojects3081]

This reminded me of my 67 gtx that I sold apart with the 440 in pieces for 2000 dollars in 99 and I wish I could get another one but I don’t think I can find another one for 1200 dollars like I did in 97 lol

[@phillipbybee7157]

When Adam was in st Louis for a bush race a good friend took his 7 year old to get his autograph Adam took his boy into the trailer for 10 to 15 minutes made my buddy stay outside lol he was the real deal in driving and giving back

[@josephn.schneiderman8512]

Re: The Reddit myth on the '92 car, if you look closely, you can see the burn marks on the left side and left rear. That definitely could not be a backup. Indeed, the 43 decal itself is burned.

[@randycarlisle6814]

There was a story about a Petty car with a vinyl top. Around 68 or 9. Wish that woulda come up. You definitely need to do Wood Brothers. Watching all your shop tour vids. Thanks.

[@victortavano1611]

I’m still here great video today and yes animal stuff is cool also. I’m a animal lover that takes care of some raccoons stray cats plus squirrels and birds every day they get a meal at my house,plus my animals. Keep up the good work and enjoy your weekend. See ya

[@christophersizelove7601]

Dale seems like such a down to earth genuine guy. Must have been a hell of an experience having him as your guide.

[@sergeantmasson3669]

After July 1984, Richard Petty stopped winning, nor could he beat Dale Earnhart Sr.

[@william121852]

I remember being at the museum many years ago when it was out front of the property in what used to be a garage , very small , and as you entered , there was a cardboard cut-out of Richard in his driving suit . They would build the race cars out back where they had a line of garages . Looks a whole lot different today .

[@EJFXxx]

Amazing video ... Shelby is a great name but surprised you didnt go with Monte, oh wait nevermind, you already have a Monte !

[@DimMakTen]

I met Richard at a Promo event an a Homeland Grocery store. Still have the photos. Wasnt like most high profile guys, he shook your hand, put his arm around you for the picture etc.

[@fordmustangfanful]

The video clip should part of NASCAR’s 75th anniversary content.

[@lancedeiters5490]

His arca cars was not built at petty ent. They were built at kyles PE 2, There was 2 of them, that charlotte car and a super speedway talledega car, they were old petty ent chassis' kyle used for backup cars when he started his team,

[@rustynail2205]

Yes, to more Shelby dogs clips and to long sleeve T-shirts. Great video but I’ll comment more in detail when I have a chance.

[@Thegeneralms1]

I was working the in field care center as a medic at Memphis Motorsports park for the truck race the day Adam died. I was standing in the garage area when world started to go around. Very said day in the garage. You could tell they all loved Adam.

[@iansprojects3081]

I loved them old boys they remind me of a lot he guys I grew up with or learned from and I am a 78 model and my mom and dad died when I was 6 but my dad would sneak me in the garage when I was supposed to be I bed and he would hide me under the car on a creeper if my mom came out in the garage but he had a lifted power wagon a mid 70’s cb 750 and I rode on all of them and just been hooked wich wasn’t always easy cause my grand parents that raised me didn’t like hot rods or wrenching and he was a cop and hated I had to modify everything