Lake Speed Shares His First Experience in NASCAR: "I Knew NOTHING"

[@jessepotts9005]

If people don’t know Lake Speed from the late 80’s-90’s don’t know what to say. Keep doing the lords work, Mitch.

[@for146]

You can tell his son is proud of his dad and proud to have you guys there.

[@LondonRednek]

I was thinking the same, like his son is still is his biggest fan. Warms the heart, especially as I didn't really have a dad.

[@OliverAllpress]

I really love the passion and insight with which these chaps describe their history with stock car racing.

[@keithbailey540]

Glad you started this channel. It would be a sin to not share these stories and moments with the people that made NASCAR what it was in the day. NASCAR was a lot more interesting to watch back then. The drivers where great characters. Thank you for doing what you are doing.

[@stapleton42extra]

Well said

[@kerryhickman2235]

Love all the old stories & history of the best years of NASCAR. Love seeing how his son just lights up when talking about his dad!! Thanks for all the hard work y'all put into these videos!!

[@stapleton42extra]

Couldn't agree more!

[@stevemcafee8063]

It is so cool to hear these nascar legends talk about the good old days of racing thanks Mitchell and Logan

[@christophermcneer9719]

So glad to hear from Lake speed. I hope you can do something with Hut Strickland one day? 🏁

[@stapleton42extra]

That would be cool!

[@downhomeonthefarm6464]

You should have asked him about the time back in the 80s when he tried dirt track racing... We were pitted next to him at Whynot Raceway. Lake was like a fish out of the water driving on a red clay track.

[@robbounds4868]

That was funny ..... but he ALWAYS ran well at JIS !!

[@DestinedForEternity332]

This stuff isn't nonsense at all. You are recording future history. Someday there are going to be alot of people that will be very thankful you did this. The future of NASCAR is pretty bleak, but this kind of stuff takes me back to the 80's and 90's before they started jerking around with everything. Thanks for sharing it with us, carry on.

[@stapleton42extra]

Thanks man!!

[@JJfan48]

What a story for Speed. I’m so glad you’re showing this history. It’s crucial to the sport and so much of it has never been documented and it needs to be.

[@HammerPowered]

I agree with you that this story may not have fit into the main video. But, this is still a very cool story from Lake and I'm glad you shared it here. This is the NASCAR I remember (haven't watched in a long time) and I'm glad these stories get captured and shared with the world.

[@MM_in_Havasu]

Excellent in-depth look at this man's experiences! You guys are rocking it with both channels, appreciate it! Thank you!

[@greenmirror5555]

Watching you I think about how a professional biographical writer back 100 years ago probably thought when they first had access to a recording machine and how that gave them the ability to record soo much more of stories and topics during interviews! Thank you for memorializing these huge pieces of life!

[@TheCrewChief374]

Lake is definitely one of my favorites from the time. I was actually interested in Nascar.

[@jamiehess6443]

I followed Lake speeds career and NASCAR but never knew about how rough it was for him in the beginning. Thank you for the extra Channel and adding this tidbit of information. I think I missed on the main Channel where his shop is located.

[@stapleton42extra]

behind his house lol

[@metrickarma]

I had family friends that used to do snowmobile racing and this shop just encapsulates that for me. You cover all the good shit!!!

[@rickcooper6817]

Glad you made this video. It's just as golden as the others and these guys like Lake need to be heard. Media wasn't as kind to some but they were " all " what made Nascar what it is today. Someone might want to remind them of that fact.

[@MikeG42]

Excellent video Stapleton , I enjoyed listening to Lake Speed tell some stories about his racing career and admire him for entering Nascar Winston Cup knowing it would be a tremendous challenge competing against the top drivers in the sport. Thanks Stapleton ! 😁👍🏁

[@benrossbach6501]

Yet again you both nailed it. Can't thank you enough for getting all this great history. Keep it up. Deserve way more subs.

[@dennislamers986]

I like the "extra" channel. Love listening to these guys talk about their past. Those are the funny yet serious stories. More interviews please.

[@GLW-1O31]

Strong video on the extra channel. Subscribed now. The substory is excellent. Darel Dieringer leading Lake Speed into Nascar is a new fact for me and cool. Dieringer was a real deal in his time. Lake Speed's early races in Nascar fills in some knowledge gaps. The ARCA experience sort of followed the tone of his career (IMO, which is always suspect)...great talent and some bad breaks with sparks of brilliance. Always had great respect for Lake Speed. Thanks for the content, I appreciate what you both do.

[@joshuapaulsen7414]

Mitchell and Logan...awesomeness as usual. Thank you so much as always, you guys are the absolute best at what you do. This was so great to see.

[@LondonRednek]

Over here in England I didn't grow up with Nascar unfortunately. Watching the races now are really hard with the quality and without context. I'm a lover of history and automation this ticks so many boxes. Your guys are doing a real service to the sport and inspiring me to watch some of the old highlights. Please please keep doing it if you can, I'm sure it will pay off in one way or another

[@stapleton42extra]

thanks man we absolutely will!

[@David1962.]

Explanation was epic you do what you need to as a business. I remember these races.

[@terryhaun1863]

Nice to see that Lake still has a couple of his cars and his shop. Great videos! 👍🏻

[@ericdanielson1138]

Put em all up. You both got this . keep it coming.

[@michaelnewjerseydiecast5535]

I have to agree. I do enjoy hearing about how Lake Speed start in NASCAR was interesting.

[@billmegnin9288]

Dude. Love this history stuff. Great look inside of the heart of racing

[@Dustinscustoms]

Inspirational is the word

[@arthurfricchione8119]

Mitchel/Logann thanks for sharing and keeping the memories alive. Much appreciated 🇺🇸🏁

[@RaceJan]

LOVE the personal stories!

[@jdhaase1417]

Still doing a great job! I agree that videos would be too long. I like finding more stuff later from the same shop. It’s working on our end. Carry on. Love it! Just wish NASCAR could find the recipe again from the era you all are covering.

[@speedwaystevecronk6680]

Outstanding Story ! Lake in #0 and not knowing anything about stock cars, Good thing Harry Hyde and some time to work on the car ! Keep up the good work and the Extra channel side story's . Thanks Again for the History.

[@parker123ism]

Keep posting these.... the Era I grew up watching.

[@stephengreen2898]

These are incredible stories… So glad you are showing us all the stories that are not polished but just REAL and awesome

[@rockiecollins4412]

I can’t say Lake was my favourite driver but have learned to respect him a lot after the videos you have made.

[@young11984]

I dont care what the content is, i understand what lane you are in though, if its about racing no matter if its oval, road or drag content im in it with you especially the old timers stories

[@trevhawe]

That's probably the most candid driver interview I have seen on Stapleton42. I always liked Lake Speed.

[@stapleton42extra]

This clip was part of the main channel shop tour video that I decided to make its own video since the final cut was really long

[@trevhawe]

@@stapleton42extra You both do great work! Please keep it up!👋

[@JoeBobTarheel]

Lake told a great story about his encounter with Michael Waltrip at Michigan in 1995

[@sandrahunter5749]

I'm a Michael Waltrip fan❤️ I remember Michael Waltrip punched Lake Speed.

[@RearEngineShop]

Love all the history! 🔥

[@breadman-oc2lx]

Great stories from Lake. Glad he ran A+ equipment with Yates and showed his talent.

[@danielgoetges6913]

I like the story's you wouldn't probably never hear. If it wasn't for someone like you too. Keep it up

[@stapleton42extra]

thanks man!

[@OliverAllpress]

17:36 keep the un polished stuff here man! really enjoy the 2nd channel content 🙂

[@milesj6064]

That was an awesome interview with Lake, I could listen to stories like this all day, this is amazing history of how he got started, and love to hear his whole history. Love this channel for these stories

[@stapleton42extra]

Thanks man💪🏻

[@johnmorgan4921]

I appreciate the extra channel and you sharing these extra stories, right on! Thanks.

[@stapleton42extra]

Our pleasure!

[@DirtBikeSessions]

Enjoying both channels!

[@stapleton42extra]

Thanks man good to hear!

[@cr250rrcflyby3]

Always pulled for ol Lake , So definitely like to hear these stories of what and where took place ! Pretty awesome.. Now I know 🤟🏼

[@stapleton42extra]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@jeffjohnston3504]

These Stapleton42 videos has helped me be a bigger Lake Speed fan 😃

[@Dethmegadeth]

Man cool idea breaking these stories out on the second channel.

[@stapleton42extra]

Glad you think so!

[@jeff1994-b3b]

ANOTHER GREAT VIDEO MR STAPELTON42, MAN I CANT BELEAVE THAT YOUR SUCH A FAN OF NASCAR IM 60 IM A BIG FAN ALL THINGS NASCAR ALL THE OLD DUDES ARE MY HEROS MAN GREAT JOB SON

[@craigmaverick]

Great stories for sure but what we all really want to know about is how Logan's garden is doing?

[@stapleton42extra]

update coming soon!

[@billfunk3168]

Enjoyed video ! Thank you for posting.

[@DavidLopez-lz8wf]

Y'all are great for all your KZbin videos Y'all put together.

[@ericbrown679]

Awesome ! He was, is, a hell of a driver but he had some rough luck

[@arthurfricchione8119]

Nice addition to the regular videos. Trying to catch up on all of them. 👍

[@doughoelscher8159]

Love it, thanks Lake!

[@thegeezertour116]

You should talk to Lake about the days of operating out of his shop at North Jackson Honda Yamaha if you haven't already. Guys like David Hall, Larry Ritter, Mark myself and a few others.

[@timkoryciak5622]

Super cool video ! Love all your content !

[@jeffjohnston3504]

Mitchell, your channels have me wanting to buy a go pro myself but in the meantime. I've found something you and Logan should have a look at. I'll email the screenshot I took so you can see what it is. Your sides will hurt from laughing so much. It's a lot of the older guys telling stories. Way too funny to miss.

[@c.johnweir182]

Bless this extra stuff. Zoom zoom!

[@jenniferhoulihan3538]

We love your channel thank you for doing all the work you’re doing can’t wait to see more work on the cars

[@stapleton42extra]

Thank you!

[@jaredotfc7433]

I find it cool he mentioned Ricky Rudd my aunt used to babysit him

[@JohnRoberts71]

Great content thanks for sharing

[@stapleton42extra]

Glad you enjoyed it man!

[@cndream1]

Mitchell, what you need to do is find a way to put all these guys together for a vintage event. Rusty, Mark, Sterling, Lake. Darrell, Schrader etc, etc. Have them bring out the old cars and run laps. I find the NASCAR of the 70, 80, 90 FAR FAR more interesting than NASCAR of today. Back then they had moxie, determination, creativity, seat of the pants wicked intelligence, the character of their personality. The reams worked their ass off cause they had too . They had to work smarter than the next guy. I recall so much about what they acheived in the past. Cale running 200 at Daytona, Elliott at 212 at Talladega, the screaming howl of Sterlings Kodak car, Kulwicki and the Underbird. The innovation, you always were waiting for the next "thing" to come along. The fascinating personalities. What history will we recall in 30 years or will it even be interesting. What personalities stand out today comparing to the ones mentioned aside from one or two Today, just spend money and buy a Spec Kit car. Yawn, boring. Dont forget your poster boy corporate PR man / race car driver ZZZZZZZZZZ Today it seems to have lost its charm. The answer to everything today is to spend more money.Its lost its excitement, color, the spectacle of the show. Its just one big advertisement now. Same thing has happened in drag racing. The is no more "show

[@greenmirror5555]

Soo many rabbit trails...chase Darel Dieringer history and family tree for another untapped nascar legend...and even who was that editor of car & driver that was following careers!

[@Cobra-Scott]

Thank you for sharing!

[@fredette1978]

Great stuff

[@mikkelalonzo7930]

Long awaited day too know his first car thats been unknown on Racing Reference been discovered was a D.K. Ulrich 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo #0 DNQ Twice in 1979

[@speedwayanywhere6845]

Dale Jr Downcast ? Haha I love the innocence. My Mom always says " Myface "

[@johnalbano3rd785]

Cool story's

[@wesleybateman5837]

Thanks Mitchell

[@stapleton42extra]

Any time!

[@christopherwildner9425]

I love it just wish they can dude stuff for the engine so that way they can get back into racing again

[@theotherbrent]

I was like number 70 Missed it by one.

[@joshuaman1126]

Awesome

[@akabruno1]

Sounds a lot like "DAYS OF THUNDER"

[@LionOnTheRun]

What’s with the builds? Still waiting on parts?

[@stapleton42extra]

On some things yes. Building in the background every day you just haven't seen the footage yet!

[@richardharvey8939]

Loved it

[@stephenrobert7987]

What was Lake number for Ontario, was not listed at Racing reference

[@stapleton42extra]

I don't know

[@Matthew_Oden]

liked the story about the car with the engine built by a guy who lived down a gravel road if that ain't country i don't know what is lol

[@toddbowne8168]

✌ 206 SEATTLE

[@chucks6879]

Stanley Smith correction

[@g_men2121]

Is Scott Speed related to Lake?

[@stapleton42extra]

Not that I am aware of

[@jeremy8169]

I like the unpolished stores .

[@markrhoades8822]

I see the video has 42 likes so I'm not going to mess that up until someone else does it first👍

[@imranabbasi7871]

👍

[@chucks6879]

Shucks didn't know about this vid so you already knew about John Kennedy . Inside the 0 on the door was a cent sign as in no sense .

[@stapleton42extra]

thats funny

[@chucks6879]

Ment to tell you I have a Bud Moore Lake Speed #15. I am wearing it New Smyrna and Geoff Bodine is Grand Marshall and sees the jacket. He is signing cards and the line is long Now the close it down I can now talk to him he has saved me the card whereupon he won the last race for Bud. Steve Smith comes over saying he drove for Bud and signs the jacket. We also ended up with the Spam body's for our Hooters car from Bobby Dotter. I got lots of Lake stuff!😊

[@sandrahunter5749]

NASCAR isn't like it was in the old day. It used to be one race and one winner. Now, it's stage races and I don't like it. I don't watch Nascar anymore.

[@lmj420]

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