Scene Vault Podcast 89 - Lake Speed Part 1

Lake Speed grew up in Jackson, Mississippi, the son of a popular businessman and one-term mayor of the city. Introduced to Go-Karts at a young age, Lake took his first steps in a lifetime of racing, a career that first saw him chase the dream of a World Karting Association world championship. Once he reached that impossible goal, Lake began seeking out a new challenge. He found it in NASCAR, but not before facing one of the most bizarre finishes in motorsports history at the end of the 1980 ARCA race at Daytona.

[@king0cans]

Now this guy is a genuine man. Id like to shake his hand some day.

[@scottgilbert476]

Big Lake Speed fan here in Kingsport, Tenn. Always wanted to go visit his shop when he ran his own team. Actually called his shop once to ask if they allowed people to visit. Lo and behold, none other than Lake himself answered the phone. He talked a good 30 minutes to me and told me to call when I decided to come to make sure he would be there. Never got to go and have regretted it ever since. Lake has a great Christian testimony also. One of the main reasons I started pulling for him.

[@brianbooher7318]

I was a lake fan also im from bristol

[@Jeffbambam]

There's a thousand words to describe lake speed and everyone of them are a compliment in my opinion, such a great guy !

[@hairspray4314]

As a child I was always a Lake Speed fan, because he had a funny name. After seeing this I am a bigger Lake Speed fan. We need more heroes like Lake Speed in professional sports!!!!

[@kurtfoulke5130]

I will never forget witnessing Lake break down the turn 1 wall at the Pocono 500. He is as tough as he is intelligent and has passed on all of his attributes to his son. Thanks for posting this interview, I am an old fan and enjoyed every moment. This may explain all the ancient Wynn's Oil Treatment stickers on my tool boxes 😆

[@dks13827]

Really great interview. Thank you.

[@davinbrady8064]

The man on a racing kart!!! Hard to beat!!!

[@TheNASCARJeff]

I met Lake twice at the Ford headquarters in Dearborn, Mi. All the Ford drivers would have an autograph session the Thursday before the August race at Michigan International Speedway.. I digress, Lake was the nicest person and gladly chatted with fans as they got autographs and pictures. Oh and he has a really cool signature too...

[@johngossert3908]

One of my favorites!

[@braylenconner3]

Great fan of Lake Speed and my aunt went to school with Lake

[@starwarsscum_villainy]

What a great interview and story thanks for sharing