Rusty Wallace Visits Former Blue Max Racing Shop: 1980's NASCAR History Hiding in Plain Sight!

[@Stapleton42]

What was your favorite memory of Rusty’s career? Stapletonautoworks.com

[@jeremiahjohnson5610]

The memories i have of rusty wallace and his career are the moments you are showing me. I love NASCAR for the sounds and never really dove into the men or women or teams behind the cars until you started making these videos. Its really awesome how much i am enjoying learning about the history of motorsports. Thank you Logan and Mitchell.

[@OGOutdoorGarage]

RW performing the pit maneuver on DW hands down my favorite moment in Rusty’s racing career.

[@jimbo21124]

Tri-state Speedway.... Pocola,Oklahoma... Right outside of Fort Smith,Arkansas

[@Storyracing387]

I have a vintage 88 Gatorade windbreaker that I got at Daytona when I was a kid. We would watch the 500, camp out in the infield, and watch my dad race his motorcycle the next weekend. I grew up 15 min away from DIS. All my early racing experience as a kid started there. My older brother got to spread our dad's ashes at DIS. I have friend on the inside and got access to the track when no one was there.

[@billlowe6883]

Water bottle incident kzbin.info/www/bejne/gGLOkIR-nsiboqM

[@big2fan]

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! I'm so honored that you used a few of my shop photos for this video! Racing (and Rusty Wallace), were such a big part of my life during that time, and to see him and my old photos come together at the same time is amazing. His talk of the secretary, who allowed me in to take photos, brings back great memories. I'll never forget seeing a dumpster full of used Kodiak sheet metal, before it even became popular as a collectable. Outstanding video!

[@Stapleton42]

Thank you so much for those pictures Troy!!!

[@carrsllccarrillo6507]

Been several days late to the party for this video but finally able to watched this and again Stapleton, thanks for posting! To me the stories being told here are gold! Just a quick story of my own: when I was 16 I worked at a jewel food store in Elmhurst, IL. There was a manager by the name Debbie Newberry who worked there. One day I was in the lunchroom sketching out my newest drawing of Rusty Wallace's Miller car when she walked by me and asked if I was into nascar. Well of course I was, I exclaimed! She asked if I can make another skit of that drawing for her and in returned she would get me something old that's nascar related. I agreed. Once I gave her the drawing (which she loved) she gave me a double sided photo of RCR's Wrangler 85/86 unocal pit crew champs. Which I was floored when i saw it. I asked how she got this, she told me she use to be part of the pit crew for Rusty Wallace's ASA team as a time and score keeper. Who knew?! Wish I could of asked Rusty If he still remember's her.. Also that same store, "Fearless" Freddy Lorenzen use to come in all the time buying groceries. I got few stories about him as well...

[@dillonmakar]

Man, this is some great history. My Dad, Jimmy Makar (10:25), worked with Rusty and it was really cool to see some photos of them together that I've never seen before (0:26). I'm going to show him this video to see if he can add on any cool stories.

[@Stapleton42]

Man thats awesome. I was actually thinking it would be really cool to talk with him about the original Joe Gibbs shop down the street!

[@bethtoney5067]

Your dad was awesome so is your mom

[@lamarw9901]

Cool to see people so close to the sport commenting. I'd love to know what Chocolate is doing posing with the Blue Max team at the 7min mark.

[@the1streich339]

Yea we know who your dad is. Damn that makes me feel old. I remember watching them win the 2000 Winston cup. Pretty cool man.

[@jcm78]

Rusty looks happy to have taken this trip down memory lane. He seems like a pretty humble down to earth guy.

[@Stapleton42]

I agree with that completely. On the way out he pulled over to take some pictures before driving away. Pretty special to see that. He is very proud of what he’s accomplished and rightfully so. What’s the point of living a life of high achievement if you don’t allow yourself to enjoy it afterwards?

[@zlinedavid]

When a Stapleton video leads off with a NASCAR legend saying “I’ve got a story for this doggone building right here…”, time to grab a beer, sit down and enjoy the ride.

[@c.johnweir182]

I Love That! That was on a whole nother level.

[@TonyJenningsJr]

That's what I did

[@jameswade4110]

I worked at Beasley Cross Chevrolet in Kannapolis, N.C. in parts dept for Zeb Auten. Zeb lived in Harrisburg and knew all the Earnhardt's and many of Nascar fabricators, engine builders in the area. I was just out of high school and delivered GM sheet metal Chevrolet engine blocks, heads to Osterlund Racing in 1979,80 and 81 while Dale was driving for them. I remember seeing Dale and talking to him the week following he broke his collar bone at Pocono Speedway. I think it was in 1981 delivering sheet metal for the Lake Speed #66 team who must have been renting a space on the back side of building. Zeb Auten helped many Nascar teams and fabricators. He sold them parts delivered them for just 10 percent above dealer cost. I spent most Mondays and Tuesdays delivering to race teams during my time working for Zeb at Beasley Cross. Enjoy your interviews and yours !

[@Stapleton42]

Man thats awesome! You mean Lakes 66 car was using space at Osterlund's shop??

[@jameswade4110]

@@Stapleton42 This may have been the later part of 81 season. I remember there was several weeks it seemed Lake Speed was involved in wrecks and we took sheet metal to them. If I remember right the car was orange, green and white.....

[@mattevans8517]

"It was a great career, I miss it" Yes it was, Rusty. I miss the hell out of this era.

[@halroy9610]

Rusty was my hero. I was able to get his autograph onece when he came to Baton Rouge. I left early from work to get it. Man I miss watching him drive.

[@aribpm]

Rusty!! Rusty Wallace, king of the Honda stores. I remember those commercials vividly.

[@Vlad-nw8rx]

I really appreciate you doing all of these videos on the glory days of NASCAR when it was a group of guys working in the cars with cold beers and actual stock cars. Nowadays it does not even remotely resemble the NASCAR of the 70s and 80s. The thing if it is that the boys back then we're making cars that were just as fast and held up just as well as the cars of today. Actually better because they had to re-usr a bunch of parts for every race whereas today they basically build a new car for every race. I have given up on new age NASCAR, after they dropped the Winston Cup name is really when I lost interest and now just watch old races when I want and enjoying those. The stories and everything from those times are fantastic as well and it is another reason why I love you covering this stuff with the drivers. I'm not even really old enough to know about the old stuff but learned it all from old footage. I thank my dad as well because he took me to every track in the southeast from about 1990 to 1998. love those times. wish it could go back to racing actual stock cars

[@alvinrineer3003]

Rusty is so humble. He probably has no idea how much he means to people. He was one of my idols growing up and still is. I never got to see him win a championship but was around to see that legendary 2 car on the track. You are so lucky to share a moment with him like this. I would love to meet Rusty some day, that would be cool.

[@matthewhicks1725]

Awesome! Those guys were so guarded back in the day. U never saw them like this. I believe Rusty Was having a Good Time! You could just see his face light up! Favorite Moment in Rusty’s Career? The All Star Race where he turned DW! Absolutely loved it! Listening to Rusty talk now. It Sheds some light on why he may have raced like that for 200 grand back then.

[@rahulraman008]

Mitch, it would be so awesome if you and Logan could meet up with Dale Jr. and take a tour of Dale Earnhardt Inc. I know its a long shot since Teresa is still there and is the current owner, but it would be so cool if this could ever happen. Thanks for considering my idea and keep up doing videos like this and keeping NASCAR history alive.

[@michaelrumfelt3106]

Teresa would never go for it

[@for146]

Another banger. Im 45 seeing all these locations and things are awesome. When I was growing I'd join all these fan clubs and I remember going on a weekend trip visiting all these shops and buying every modle car I could find back then and build them. Thanks for these man it's truly awesome

[@Stapleton42]

That’s awesome. Did you ever visit blue max at this building?

[@for146]

@@Stapleton42 yes I think Tim Richmond was still there we went to The world 600 in 1985.

[@for146]

@@Stapleton42 I think my I have alot of pictures where we toured there if I can find them I'll make copies and send to you. That day and eating breakfast with Darrell waltrip and bristol in 90 or 91 the fan club was huge for me at that age would of been 12 or 14. If I can those pic I'll send them. I really enjoy what you. You have brought a smile to my face I lost since my son passed. Thank you

[@jameshoneycutt9026]

I have passed that building hundreds of times and never know the racing history of that building till your videos. Thank you for doing these videos, love watching

[@Stapleton42]

Thank you James we are glad you're here!

[@brians.palmer57]

Rusty was my mom's favorite driver, I wish she was still with us to see this! Thank you for doing this video and thank you Rusty Wallace for taking time to tell your stories!

[@tngtacticalmiata1219]

Friggin COOL.. I was a teenager when Rusty was at the height of his career.. I used to love watching the road course races the most. I really miss the way Nascar used to be. These days it's mostly a "spec racing" series.

[@ttocselbag5054]

Thank you for this history lesson young man. I went to my very first (of many) Winston Cup races at Dover, DE in May of 1987 (I was a mere 26 y.o. pup way back then). Rusty finished only mid-pack, but I became a fan of him that day, and remained loyal as he won the championship in ‘89. Thank you so much for unreeling memories and much enjoyment of a wonderful yesteryear. Much appreciation to both you and Logan for your work! 😊❤️😊

[@Stapleton42]

Thanks man it means a lot!

[@Jesse-nv6bw]

I'm from Australia but I follow 90's NASCAR and this is sick. Showing all the old drivers. Awesome guys!! Jesse Heber

[@Stapleton42]

Heck yeah man welcome to the team!

[@steveperyer4850]

Thank You Rusty and Steven Wallace for taking the time to give us all the great memories and insight about the times racing, and the days at Blue Max. To think of the talent that came out of that shop, you had the players to build the championship teams you were part of. You guys did a great job on this Vlog. Thanks again!

[@Rusram]

I really enjoyed how much Rusty enjoyed revisiting this shop. His excitement was palpable. Its always good to see someone happy...... and the $5 thing was great.

[@wvusmc]

I went to three Bristol races in the 90's and Rusty won every one I went to. I was a big Earnhardt fan but it was still cool to see him win. I like how he brought up "Days of Thunder". His cameo in the movie was classic Rusty.

[@dave3156]

Man I am so glad you are committed to recording as much NASCAR history as you can before it's gone. Great listening to Rusty talk about his memories of the shop and his time there. Thx!!

[@johnmorgan4921]

Way, cool!!! Thanks to Rusty for taking the time with you guys and sharing that history with us., that was great! Cheers!

[@calvinh.8882]

I've been busy, but I finally got to sit down and watch these videos. Awesome to see and hear about things that would never be told if it wasn't for y'all. Thank you.

[@bowtieguy6870]

You guys knocked out of the park again! It’s so cool you are able to get these guys to do this. These stories probably would never be heard without your work. This channel is unbelievably important to documenting NASCAR history. Thanks again!

[@Stapleton42]

You’re welcome sir! We are glad you’re here!

[@SJKLR99]

Rusty all class along w you both. Thank you!!

[@nodnarb1520]

Rusty was the most genuinely polite driver I met. He stayed over after Darlington in 1993 and signed autographs for us all through the fence. We could tell he was hot and exhausted but we appreciated it.

[@FloridaSoundsGood]

So special to do this. Hope a lot of viewers appreciate this. Thank you!

[@OGOutdoorGarage]

This is amazing. Dick Trickle’s shop would be an amazing journey, unfortunately he’s no longer with us.

[@ramblingsadrift6477]

Valley Park...what a history....last active in the early 80's I think. Great massive reunion about 10 years ago. Up untill 3yrs ago the track was still there. ALL gone now.....The place was a classic mid western dust bowl...really was like a carnival agenda it had..going. Ask any one who attended there .. race fan crew member or driver..Once you crossed thru that railroad "underpass" tunnel>>>> it truly was a different world. Wallace Schrader and many others cut their teeth at that track.

[@BaumannJA]

How wonderful to see and hear Rusty again.... One of the greatest character/drivers of NASCAR in a Golden Era of its own. What he did on the race track made a lifetime of memories, and I have to Thank You both for doing this wonderful video.

[@miketuttle6617]

Love it guy's! Some of if not the best nostalgic Nascar from when I grew up as a fan. I'm 43 and have been watching with my dad since 1987 that I can remember. He says since I was a baby of course. Bill Elliott was my guy growing up. Pops love Dale Sr. Then when Bill slowed down I moved over to Dale Jr. Now I pull for Chase and Larson. Anyways keep up the good work. Every video is informative and awesome.

[@Stapleton42]

Thanks Mike!

[@3602go]

I honestly think you should take some credit for these former legends, and history makers taking their time to talk on camera. There must be something these people see in you, that makes them want to do it. Rusty seems like a very humble nice person, I always liked his positive energy when he was racing.

[@Stapleton42]

I don’t know what it is…These guys accomplished a lot and I think they enjoy talking about it to people who care.

[@rfzrx]

Guys love you videos!!! These are the years when I was going to Cup races, did 12 races in 90 and 91 it was like living a dream!!!

[@MM_in_Havasu]

Cool! More great NASCAR history with Rusty Wallace, just remember him running the #2 car primarily over the years. 🚗 You two have done a wonderful job researching all this racing folklore & experiences, keep up the good work and I know I appreciate it to no end! I look forward to each video you post, am there with you all. Thank you so much, you guys rock!

[@Stapleton42]

Thanks mark!

[@alexechilman]

Thanks Mitchell thanks Logan I really enjoyed that!! And thanks rusty your a legend!! I’m playing catch-up here been away for a few weeks so got a few to watch while I’ve been away!!! Keep it up guys loving it 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🤟🏻

[@rudyhollis6540]

Mitchell, you and Logan do such a good job at asking questions and being respectful to these guys that someone, somewhere is watching and Fox Sports, Motortrend or ESPN is gonna pick you guys up to do these shows like your doing them!!!! Thanks for the effort you two put into the channel!!!!!

[@Stapleton42]

Thanks man!

[@davidhorne2326]

When Osterlund Racing was there, I worked in a body shop that was in one of the strip buildings. Dale Earnhardt would come to the Osterlund shop. Driving a Chevy pickup with an aluminum camper shell, and wearing a cowboy hat. I didn’t think too much about it, he hadn’t hit the big time yet! Loved to hear the engines on the dyno. I’m thinking this was 1979!

[@gac914]

It still never ceases to amaze me how those shops with all those winners and success were small and rather crude compared to the big mega-shops they have today, yet you get the vibe that they all teamed up and battled their way to the top and had a great time getting there! A LOT of racing talent in all those shops!! Great job with this interview, as usual!! 👍👍

[@Stapleton42]

thanks man!

[@bullhand3391]

It’s crazy to see a ton of people across KZbin that say they have a new found respect for Rusty. Obviously he wore the black hat a lot in his career and the amount of Dale Sr fans is insurmountable. Rusty was one of the BEST drivers period. Besides the #3 car it’s not far fetched to say that the most recognizable car on the track was that #2 car. I believe Dale and Rusty were more alike than any other driver with the mentality and how they carried themselves. I’m from the piedmont and my mom had 2 drivers. Cale and Rusty so I grew up a diehard Rusty fan. It’s nice to see him get all this recognition the past few years. Thank you for doing this series on the wheel man that I grew up loving. And for doing it on the Wallace’s as a whole. They are one of the most prestigious families in racing and in nascar. My ma would have loved to see these.

[@Stapleton42]

Thanks man. Rusty definitely holds a seat a the legend table thats no question.

[@magnum7024]

Absolute gem once again! Thank yall for bringing us along w/yall. Just a suggestion, A Bill Elliott/Ernie Elliott tour would be awesome to see. Down in Dawsonville,Ga. If y'all do make it down there, make sure to slide by Dawsonville pool room for the whole experience. Again, great work y'all are doing.

[@Stapleton42]

Thanks man!

[@tube8522]

This would be way cool!

[@brianadams429]

I been there yearrssssss ago though

[@mustangrobbie]

You guys are awesome, thanks for making this content. I'm 29 and have been watching NASCAR since 99'. Really enjoy learning more about the history of the sport! I met Rusty one time- he's the man!

[@Stapleton42]

Thanks Robbie!

[@arthurfricchione8119]

Mitchel/Logann excellent story telling. Watching these videos really brings me back to when NASCAR was at its peak. Now it’s money and corporate sponsors. Play the game or bye bye. You have brought me back to NASCAR. Not todays but yesterdays. Thanks for sharing. 🇺🇸🏁Artie

[@jhans3278]

Thank you so much. You can hear in Rusty’s voice he misses the time at Blue Max and would love to bring back history. Regarding future visits, it would be super cool to spend a day with either Rick Hendrix or Roger Penske. The history they have would require multi-part video series.

[@Stapleton42]

Absolutely man!

[@HammerPowered]

Rusty and Kenny couldn't be more opposite personalities but both very engaging to talk to, and you're doing great asking the right questions. I feel like it's repetitive to say but these history videos are great. This is the NASCAR I grew up on thru the 80's and 90's and it's cool to see this stuff and keep it alive. The MGD Pontiac was such a looker of a car....loved that paint scheme.

[@Stapleton42]

Thanks man. I wish we could have seen the MGD scheme on the Grand Prix 2+2 days. Man that’d be a great looking car

[@HammerPowered]

Absolutely it would have been.

[@Vlad-nw8rx]

really wish Davey Allison would not have passed. he was my favorite driver. I even have an old photo of myself at 5 years old with a little set of black coveralls with Texaco stickers on it and a big Texaco logo on the back my Dad drew. Had the Texaco hat and the best part, a stick on mustache lol. He would have done so many great things in with the rest of his career and was the nicest guy. I have photos on 2 different occasions of him holding me as a kid and still have the stuff he signed for me. glad my dad kept all of that stuff safe and not let me destroy it since I was a kid lol. I don't remember it really because I was so young every time I have met him but my dad tells me he was the nicest guy

[@doubleutubefan5]

I remember Rusty coaching me on the techniques of drafting on Nascar Dirt to Daytona on PlayStation 2! Jokes aside this is an awesome video and I did not hesitate clicking on this to watch while having lunch.

[@Stapleton42]

I played that game too 😂

[@sifter456]

Dirt too Daytona is the best nascar game ever made.

[@jasondudley362]

Drivers today are not like Kenny rusty and Darrell and mark seem very approachable and will take time to tell you about the history thank you Mitchell and Logan for taking the time to do all this

[@theskilz00]

Mitchell I just heard Rusty mention driving for Cliff Stewart here in my hometown of High Point NC. You guys need to get up here sometime. We got Cliff Stewart, Bill Davis, and Billy Hagan right here in one spot. A lot of history here. I'm a 59 year old geezer and I love what you guys do! Keep it coming guys 🙂

[@dawnmclees]

I remember back when Las Vegas held there first cup race I was there and Rusty was at Sam’s town signing autographs. I was in line for a couple of hours waiting for my autograph since Rusty was my favorite driver. Well I never got that autograph from Rusty they cut it off when I was two or three away. Really pissed me off they didn’t apologize for anything didn’t make any eye contact they just said that’s it where done. Rusty got up with his handlers and just walked away. That’s been 25 years ago and I remember it like it was yesterday. Took me a number of years to get over it.

[@ls_812]

I like how you just let people talk and tell their story. It's cool seeing him so excited being there. You could see it spark so many memories. Thanks for sharing!

[@davidbogard229]

You are my HERO! So dang cool to get an interview with Rusty. Nobody gets that opportunity and you did it! Congratulations. Both you and Rusty are the men! Thanks again for your effort.... just so cool

[@natrlhigh]

Thank you for all these videos. Rusty had a big smile on his face while going do memory lane. What an amazing video... Keep up the great work you two

[@KEIFabrication]

My mom was a huge Rusty fan, so just to bust her up, we would always talk Rusty down and she would get mad. One of my favorite races that Rusty won was the dog fight battle at Watkin's Glenn when he drove on the grass and kept the lead to win the race. Great video.

[@SLOCLMBR]

Man, these walk around interviews are incredible. My great uncle Bob Hoffman was the lead editor for the Southern Motorsports Journal, so I know some cool backstories.. This is a great way to get the fun parts, the coming up stories, the origins. When circle track racing was in its prime

[@randysiler7458]

That was so cool! I was a Rusty Wallace fan and always will be. Watching and hearing his memories of Blue Max are priceless. 👍👍🏁🇺🇸

[@craigmaverick]

I think Rusty enjoyed this tour just as much as the rest of us! 👍👍

[@Stapleton42]

I hope so!

[@DidntSay]

Only you could have me hanging on every word of two men talking outside an old yellow building for 30 minutes. Your videography style is excellent. You speak articulately and at the proper speed and pose good questions that cause your interviewee to further reflect on their memories, then you let them speak without interrupting. What I’m trying to say is your great at this and I’m really glad you are doing it. I feel like I’m right there with y’all. It also helped that Rusty was my driver back in the day😃. I still drink Miller Genuine Draft🍻.

[@Stapleton42]

Thanks man that means a lot!

[@DidntSay]

@@Stapleton42 you’re welcome. In answering your question… what do you think the chances are of landing an interview with King Richard?!?

[@v4yt126]

I have never watched a Nascar race have never heard of these drivers/teams but I am enthralled to hear the real life stories.keep up the amazing work!

[@Stapleton42]

Thanks man!

[@scottregester7143]

Welcome to NASCAR and the history

[@coorsbandit5212]

Outstanding…. This stuff needs to be documented.. I’m so glad you made this happen

[@ericbrown679]

I love that you guys are this passionate about the history of nascar ! Only problem is tour making me feel old because late 70s is when i started watching 😆 🤣 😂

[@Stapleton42]

Hey man at least you were there to witness this era. I wasnt.

[@haworthlowell805]

Don't feel bad; I remember the late 60's and watching NASCAR on Wide Wirld of Sports! Fun times.

[@benjiaustin7787]

Rusty was my favorite. Those were great years. Thanks for taking the time to make this video.

[@trailscouter]

These guys were the Marvel superheroes of my childhood. We used to go around and visit race shops in the 1980s-90s. These places seemed palacial back then. I’ll have to find some of the pictures I took. It’s awesome of Rusty to show you around. When we would get the chance to meet Rusty, he was always fun to talk to. I’d love to see Junior Johnson’s place in Ronda, with a tour from Darrell or Sterling.

[@Stapleton42]

If you find those pictures email them to me!!

[@msands7713]

Mitchell and Logan, you 2 do an awesome job! Love your vids and watch em all. Met you 2 at a sick week checkpoint, which was very cool. From Chicago, and my wife and I went to the coke 600, and took the whole week after, and used your videos as a guide to go see all of this stuff ourselves, and for that, I thank you! Waited my whole life (45 years) to see this stuff, and your videos were the perfect tour guide! Saw everything, and more! From osterlund, to stavola, NC racing museum, the race fans ahead sign, etc! Even Rhine let us in and showed us around! Dream come true! Thanks again for the unbelievable content!

[@Stapleton42]

Thanks man thats awesome!

[@loganerwin42]

That’s so awesome! I didn’t really think of that video being a map to see all the race shops, but that is a great idea. Hope you guys enjoyed your week! 😄

[@msands7713]

@@loganerwin42 it absolutely is! A perfect one. I did a little detective work on google, and my wife replayed your videos as we drove... we would notice a building, or background in your vids, and Dee it in real life, and knew we were in the right area. Absolute best historical guide! Maybe a new venture for you 2? Keep up the great work!

[@msands7713]

@@Stapleton42 seeing your video of the RCR museum, and then seeing it in person, was something I thought I'd never get to do! Keep it up!!! I was hooked in the early 80s, and loved it from then on. Your historical content is truly one of a kind!

[@apatriotofhopedanjohn4781]

Bud I remember the day I first saw ya on Andrew’s coach …. You’ve come a long way !!! Proud of ya buddy, you’re love’n what you’re doing… and it shows, keep up the good work.

[@Stapleton42]

Thanks man I appreciate that!

[@Crispy1320]

That's badass I'm glad that a lot of NASCAR giants like Rusty Wallace will take the time to reminisce about their former glory. Rusty Wallace has always been one of my favorite drivers ever. I'm glad that he took the time and gave you a window into his past. Keep doing what you doing man I'm here for it as far as suggesting who else to do man there are so many people if you were able to get Richard Petty that would be legendary especially since he's getting up there in age

[@gooseflatwaterfowlers]

Him turning Darrell at the 1989 Winston and the fight that ensued after the race. Darrell had a famous quote after the race for Rusty “I hope he chokes on that $250,000.”

[@Stapleton42]

😂😂😂

[@haworthlowell805]

Yeah, like Darrell, but he wasn't the grratest loser.

[@wannabefunnyman]

These history videos are tremendous fun. It’s so cool to get behind the scenes of the golden era of NASCAR.

[@OzarkRiverBanks]

Rusty being from Missouri, along with Schrader, Mark Martin from Arkansas! I was always pulling for these guys to win. It was when racers had so much personality! Fun times watching them race and beat Dale Sr. sometime! Best of luck to you Rusty and Southern Country Customs!

[@ChrisFiggatt]

I started following nascar in 1992-1993 and really became a Rusty fan. So awesome to see this video!

[@dannotwalruslarkin9324]

Rusty and Herman are so different it's hilarious. Awesome video. I'd love to see you get them together for a video.

[@Stapleton42]

I agree on both 😂

[@rolokyber]

I watched this three times. The history you bring us is really cool. Thank you Mitchell.

[@trackandtrail1]

Find Kenny Schrader....he would be a great interview.

[@johnmulvey268]

It is so wonderful to see Rusty again. This video and the previous one speak to how open and sincere Rusty really is.

[@danieltremel4066]

This stuff is so cool! Mitchell & Logan, you knock it out of the park every time you do one of these!

[@rebelsontyler3712]

I got to meet Rusty in the early 80 in Winston-Salem at a meet and greet. The following week he was at a racetrack and we got to talk again. Long story short I came away from this meeting thinking how down to earth and humble Rusty is. What a truly good guy he was,not strutting around thinking what a bother the fans are. I don't think Rusty ever met a stranger,what a good guy.

[@MAGA_Trump_Warrior]

I think I said this before, but I will say it again. It would be awesome if Dale Jr was able to give you a tour of his car graveyard. I love seeing stuff about that place for some reason.

[@christophersmith0865]

Good shit bud! Nobody else is going out and capturing the history of NASCAR, from the mouth of the legends themselves. Hopefully they take notice of what you are doing and reach out so you guys can do something awesome. Regardless you are doing great things.

[@Stapleton42]

Thanks man. We do our best

[@christophersmith0865]

My pleasure man, can't wait til the next one. Goin to watch the video of Rusty's motor cycle shop soon as this ones done. Thanks again for bringing this history to our generation. I can remember watching these guys race with my grandpa. Hed get so mad when Rusty would beat Bill Elliott, bring back some great memories

[@EJFXxx]

That black MGD Pontiac always looked so good

[@volksrodden9522]

Man, wish my father was still around to enjoy these videos with me. Thank you for the great content

[@ndogg3539]

Great job Mitchell and Logan! Killed another one! Keep it up!!

[@brianwilson8119]

I love how your channel has taken off and the connections you are making that allow you to get into these old shops and appearances from these legends. Takes me back to Sundays in the 80s-90s

[@daytonafuntim]

Another legendary piece of NASCAR racing team history revealed! Great job, Mitch and Logan! I was a Gordon fan growing up, but respected Rusty. He's a cool dude 😎

[@Stapleton42]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@jeffausbun]

Thank you RW for doing this for this channel. Thanks for posting once again an historic look at nascar. I'm 59 and never even thought about nascar behind the scenes back in the old days. Thanks for the ride.

[@Stapleton42]

We are glad you're here Jeff!

[@timparker382]

Great job you guys! Yall are becoming the defacto Nascar historians of the 70s thru the 90s. I really appreciate and enjoy your hard work and research. Keep it up! Rusty obviously enjoyed it!

[@Stapleton42]

Much appreciated!

[@danslawncare8594]

Man this is a great video. Richard petty was my hero. When he retired. I went to Dover with some guys I worked with and I had to pick a driver and I picked Rusty and I stayed with him until he retired and then I picked jimmy Johnson. Then he retired. Now now buddy All the good old boys are gone I meet Richard petty in the 80s I have never meet Rusty. I am 64 years old and I would like to meet him before I Die. Thanks for the video.

[@brushitoff503]

This was bloody awesome man, it seemed like Rusty was impressed with what you are doing too. Hopefully that opens even more doors for you to explore!

[@Stapleton42]

Thanks man. We hope it does too!

[@BillChristen3]

Great video! I got to talk to Rusty for about an hour in Daytona, and he was just super nice to me. So cool to see him get to reminisce. No matter how famous someone gets, their journey is the real story.

[@larryburwell8550]

Well you and your pretty wife do a great job on these historic videos. And rusty did a great job explaining thing s for sure. Greg Moore my best friend they have rusty on their fox show every year. This is best rusty wallace video I've see

[@jtbukkinbronko]

By far my favorite videos. The nostalgia is so good because the world was just better back then. Thanks so much for doing this. What an incredible gift. All the best to everyone involved 🙏🏼

[@g_men2121]

The one story we wont know by facts, is Dale gettin his start in NASCAR. We only have second hand sources from Jr, and other relatives.

[@Stapleton42]

Yep. Capture these stories NOW while these guys are still around so 50 years from now the next generations will have access to this information!

[@g_men2121]

@@Stapleton42 yes! The more history that can be preserved, the more people will know about NASCAR

[@TomSmith-io9uk]

Great, Great interview of Rusty Wallace and his Blue Max Kodiak racing championship Team.

[@markwiedebusch4023]

You’ve covered 2 of my favorite drivers “rusty and mark”. I’d really like to see some Michael Waltrip stuff. He has seen a lot and should have a ton of knowledge of several different teams and drivers.

[@Stapleton42]

Absolutely agree

[@markmartin5477]

🙌🏼

[@markwiedebusch4023]

Just about fainted. 🤯

[@adrianspeeder]

@@markmartin5477 Legend! Still have Valvoline stickers on all my childhood things.

[@chadmears6357]

My Favorite and First Driver I ever pulled for. This was awesome, Rusty was a Great driver n personality for Nascar. He was Great on them short tracks.

[@billlowe6883]

Did Rusty say who the engines were built by? Harold Elliot? RIP Barry Dodson, Harold Elliot, & Robert Yates. I only ever had one favorite driver, Rusty was the guy that told Alan to get Paul Andrews for his crew chief. 👍

[@Stapleton42]

Yep Harold Elliott

[@travismichael6107]

It's been said by many others, but... your videos are some of the best I am coming across these days. Rusty was my favorite driver from the time I began watching NASCAR in 2000... right up until the day he retired. And was my mom's favorite for a decade or so before that. Thank you for the time and effort it must take, to get the behind the scenes stories that you do. Looking forward to the next one... (I personally would love an in-depth video about Melling Racing or Junie Donlavey's team)

[@beng9435]

Would love to see Paul Andrews do the old #7 shop!

[@grizzly5188]

Great video Keep them coming little emotional honestly , my Dad took me to many many Nascar races that was real racing back then I sure miss that. History / past stories are so important . Keep reaching out to many as you can & get these all documented for family to always look back on & Fans. Great work & yes I watch all videos complete to the end I can't afford to purchase any merchandise but I do enjoy what your doing. Thank you

[@jasonhastings5538]

Rusty still had some years left as a driver!!! Pretty cool seeing him and his sons building bike!!!!