The Scene Vault -- Crew Chief David Ifft on Bud Moore, Darrell Waltrip and DiGard Racing

In the first of three EPIC installments of our interview with David Ifft, the longtime NASCAR crew chief talks about going from shop to shop to shop in his drive to land a dream gig in the sport, before finally getting hooked up with Bud Moore Engineering.
After that, it was on to DiGard Racing, where he reunited with Darrell Waltrip AND doubled his salary to a whopping $700 a week. However … because it was DiGard … a parting of the ways was almost inevitable.
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[@dawnparrish6910]

Mr. David is such a nice, down-to-earth man. His daughter and I have been friends since we were 12. Such a great family!

[@jjrobinson7680]

I was lucky enough to build his house , he talks about his daughter alot I was there last week , he showed me what he was working on in his shop , real cool family

[@davidbaldwin1591]

Thank you so much for letting the man talk. And talk he will!

[@jefferyrobertson7520]

David Ifft NASCAR Winston Cup Series Crew Chief From 1975 To 1993 Thanks For Uploading Rick And Steve

[@philimac1278]

I have not watched the video yet, just saw the tittle...Ifft, w/BM and w/DiGR. My Ifft story is 1990's and 2000's with Bown Racing and Rensi Racing. David Ifft is a hard nosed take no prisoners' get it done Car/crew chief. If a competitor needed help thou, in later years, he gave it. Yea! maybe late in his career he softened a touch, But! he helped all rise to the occasion. That is how I remember David Ifft...Just so you all know...He is a hard nosed racer with a soft spot for the underfinanced...TY David, ill never forget the 360 RG you loaned us and helped us pay for out trip to Rockingham... You are a good person DI...hope this video validates your great reputation with us all... TY TSV...

[@wysetech2000]

David Ifft is still as sharp as a tack. I think he enjoyed telling us his story.

[@Moonracey1]

Absolutely cool interview, Thanks David Ifft and the Vault. it was a lot of fun.

[@johncarter1137]

Thanks guys, another great interview. I think it's people like Mr. Ifft that made NASCAR what it was back when it was the people's sport. This channel is the best!

[@greghall1307]

Always liked David Ifft. A very good crew chief. Thanks Rick and Steve.

[@edmondcamp2878]

The first time I ever heard of David Ifft he was crew chief for Benny Parsons on the No. 27 car and then Cale when Cale left Junior to run a limited Schedule and when Cale went to Harry Rainer with Waddell Wilson as crew chief Rainer hired David to help with the setup. I’ve always had a ton of respect for David.

[@johncraine9082]

Rick - You didn't have to ask David any questions! I've never heard of David Ifft but I found this interview very interesting!

[@ChristopherWHerbert]

If there was ever a time where I can't wait for Part two. This is it

[@roberthill2219]

That was excellent! David Iffft needs to write a book!!!

[@craigparrish3582]

Rick and Steve. Really enjoying this . Hearing David ifft. Talking about m.c Anderson and my uncle Sam sommers. Now you need to get uncle sam on here to find out the other side of story.

[@stevenbuis4490]

I agree. Met Sam at a truck stop and had lunch with him. Very humble man. He told me the other side of the story.

[@craigparrish3582]

@@stevenbuis4490 uncle sam was a wheel man. Saw him outrun them all from a to z. And very humble

[@ericnelson8835]

How are you related.? I am a second cousin

[@craigparrish3582]

@@ericnelson8835 my mother is Sam sommers sister.

[@ericnelson8835]

@@craigparrish3582 my mother is a Sommers

[@mikeroberts4876]

Legends never die, ifft is one of the best

[@mountainmandale1587]

You guys always have the BEST stories of the NASCAR legends! Great stuff!👍

[@gailtaylor1636]

Absolutely the best interview style. Let them talk. Love it.

[@kurtfoulke5130]

This is the Gold that you can not fit anywhere else. Mr Ifft is legendary 👍

[@jeffyoder8105]

Yeah David Ifft is undoubtedly one 1⃣ of the pioneers of early days Nascar and another one of the great story tellers of Nascar and would probably one person to check with whenever a documentary about Nascar

[@markroberts1301]

What a great interview!

[@barrylevy4043]

Terrific stories! Sure appreciate you sharing!

[@mikemeloney653]

This is the man that helped me get my head out of my a** owe him everythanks for where I am today.

[@charlesjackson9602]

Great interview...

[@kev4fun12]

Awesome Show...David is an Awesome Interview.!!

[@joshg9148]

Somebody should do a show just about the racing history in Spartanburg. Between David Pearson Bud Moore and Cotton Owens that's worth a couple hours alone!

[@rotorr22]

David, as a Mahoning Valley resident, I especially enjoyed your story!

[@waggitnshaggit6592]

Wow David is on it! Thanks guys good stuff

[@dewightkey6975]

I really didn't no that guy to speech of but he new what he was talking about

[@Axeman12171]

He raced with us with the dirt cars and I worked for him briefly in 1990

[@richardjennings9904]

buddy baker said he hated ift why great intereview been a fan for 35 yrs good inside information

[@michaelatkins9780]

These interviews should be required for aspiring journalist, you know real journalist who listen , not narrative creators like today.

[@lancedeiters5490]

I went to test at carolina speedway dirt track when david was running it, and when i asked how much i owed him, he said just bring a case a beer when you come back to race, great guy that will help anybody tryin to race. True racer from the heart

[@jeffatkinson6848]

david good ele boy like him

[@davescott686]

Didn't think Ford was active in these years with factory backing 🤔

[@kingpins9]

It was common in the 60’s and 70’s for manufacturers to back race teams under the radar.

[@ericnelson8835]

Would love to know what would have been if he would have given 100% to Sam Sommers.

[@fatman1288]

you guys need new microphones!

[@TheSceneVault]

I agree! paypal.me/thescenevaultpodcast or venmo.com/thescenevaultpodcast to help the cause!