The Scene Vault Podcast - D.K. Ulrich on NASCAR Independents, Parts Heist and Mark Martin Hijinks

This week in the first installment of our fantastic conversation with DK Ulrich, DK talks about how AJ Foyt influenced him to not only be known by his initials, but also to pursue a career in racing. He then remembers a chance offer for a 1957 Chevy that altered the course of his life and his earliest days as one of NASCAR’s independents.
And make no mistake about it … those independents were NOT just stroking around the race track to collect an easy paycheck. There was NOTHING easy about … and if being an independent meant boosting parts from Holman-Moody and traveling all over the United States without ever once going home … then so be it.
There may also be talk of a prank played on future NASCAR Hall of Famer Mark Martin.

[@gregorygolden1296]

Great stories. Without guys like DK, NASCAR would of ran fields of 12- 15 cars....and probably would of eventually failed. The independents we're a vital part of NASCAR. DK and the likes were some very very smart and clever men. Not to mention brave.

[@macsmith-cg6wg]

Love hearing stories from the independents. I always kept up with them.👍🏁

[@LASTCARonBROCK]

This has to be one of the Top 3 best interviews you've done so far. What a wild life D.K. has lived!

[@TheSceneVault]

Thank you, sir.

[@terrygarvin1980]

These interviews are so interesting! As nascar becomes more bland these characters take me back to the good ol'days...

[@markc9409]

I can't express how much I appreciate these interviews thank you. one complaint balance the volume PLEASE.

[@speedwayanywhere6845]

Mark Martin and Dick Trickle had a story about Mark saying " Lighter is better." Trickle said Mark was using a grinder on the engine block and probably only removed 5 ounces. But Martin was determined to remove weight anywhere possible. One of my favorite Trickle stories :P

[@Brooks22n]

I’m from Wisconsin, saw Mark and Dick race 100’s of times , First time I saw Mark race was at Rockford when he was 18 , First time he came to Slinger , was epic , his crew chief Banjo Grim was spotting, he climbed on top of the caution lights coming into turn 3 to have a great view of the track , Dick was just amazing, ALWAYS last car to leave the pits after the races 🍻

[@NitroModelsAndComics]

This is pure desire and singularvision. The possibilities of life in this country are staggering if you you are driven.

[@kevinmckenzie7043]

D.K. was the very first NASCAR driver autograph obtained in person in 1978. That collection has now grown to over 100, but there will always be only one "first".

[@Jeffbambam]

Man, I love the interviews ! These pampered Racers of today have no understanding of what it's like to earn a spot in racing ,right now Nascar and other racing forms are grooming some kid for a sport .it's a crying shame.

[@graham2631]

BAHAHAHAHAHA, ya, summed up with the Kirpatric foot stomp beside a wrecked car. Loose the pretty boys/gals.

[@stratocaster1greg]

I raced karts in Okla City at Mac Arthur Park Speedway in the late 80s. I ran a 100cc McCulloch and funded the whole thing growing weed. Love hearing these stories.

[@VWPirates]

My God he whispers so I turn my volume right up only to die when you laugh!!!

[@TheSceneVault]

I’m sorry. I’m taking steps to correct that problem, whether it’s a lapel mic or whatever. These interviews deserve the best production possible.

[@Vigilant_Guardian]

Jack,Jose, Johnny Walker, and a pocket rocket.. The crew members of most teams though out the ages.. Ps people are still blowing head in Baker Ca. & The $100.oo gasket fix is still in play @A-1 amongst most lonely travelers on lost desert highways .. And i do agree.. the SOUND is an issue I know we want to see from the camera unobstructed but capturing the audio is top priority in these Historical recordings documenting our heroes of day's gone bye...

[@Guest-at-the-Asylum]

A-1 all night service is still alive and well in Baker, CA.

[@ronaldfielder9584]

The greatest racing interview ever

[@mrj3217]

The way he made it was so awesome. My father was like this accept he had a family . Today his story is impossible.

[@crazytrain7114]

And THATS why I loved Speed TV, boring train out front, lets watch 14th through 20th for a while.

[@mountainmandale1587]

As always, so interesting and informative!👍

[@irepairofpc31familykartrac51]

This was a great video series. I had to watch all of them tonight. DK is a OG for sure. Very enjoyable evening, thank you.

[@ericaichinger4768]

Humble Beginings Love the stories Wow

[@clarenceghammjr1326]

DK is legendary, thank you for this and all these outstanding interviews

[@markcallaway2595]

Great show , Make your guest mike is turned up . I couldn't hardly hear DK .

[@johncarter1137]

Good job as always. I love these stories. Thank you!

[@jefferyrobertson7520]

Dk Ulrich Was NASCAR Drivers And Team Owner From 1971 To 1993 By The Way His Son Skeeter Thanks For Uploading Rick And Steve

[@spanky9676]

Stepson. Skeet took DKs last name as a tribute to him

[@jefferyrobertson7520]

@@spanky9676 Really

[@tammiezurface6651]

Hi DK. I haven't seen you since I used to go out with your brother Larry(Rex) and we were in High School Inland Christian School. He took me to see you Race in Ontario Speedway. Where is he? My family used to go to School with you at Pacific High School. My mom is Connie Nelson and my dad, Danny Reasons. Anyway. I'm watching your video on KZbin right now. I been to your Mom and Dad's in San Bernardino. They were the Sweetest people. God Bless You DK. HAPPY TO SEE YOU. And I'm watching Skeet in SCREAM, right now. Every time I see him on TV, I always think of all of you. And NASCAR

[@graham2631]

Bring back the DK's! Nascar has never been the same running just factory boys.

[@oldschool1993]

Interviewer should move his mic about 2 feet from his mouth.

[@pat36a]

Talk to the sound guy .

[@oldschool1993]

@@pat36a Naaah- it's not a sound guy issue- the interviewer is has a loud laugh, so he keeps the mic close when speaking, but bellows out his laughter. I've known plenty of guys like that in my life.

[@turbo1438]

A-1 all night service still there in Baker CA.

[@Mr427shelby]

Why don’t you interview Tommy Irwin the oldest living NASCAR driver that lives in Winchester Virginia

[@murraywest198]

😃great story boys and girls, GREAT JOB!

[@bcdarling3488]

Every show has the same audio problem

[@af4od02]

Excellent. Thanks.

[@aliassmithandjones9453]

audio was a-ok on my desktop PC :)

[@jonnybalz]

YOu need to run your audio thru a mixer and adjust the levels to the sound of tone. On Shure mixers there is a switch that produces tone for you to adjust audio levels right below the red line. You show is painful to the ears please fix

[@Ultegra10SPD]

Fix your sound levels. DK is barely audible and your mic pegs the meter. Hurts the ears!!! -U10

[@tommylord]

X 2 My ear drums about split everytime he laughs.

[@tillman40]

Fine on my iPhone watching via KZbin

[@roberthill2219]

A lot of people, myself included, point their fingers at today's woke NASCAR and talk about how corrupt they are... and then Rick and Steve remind us with interviews like this that the sport we (used to) love has always been dirty and selfish... seems like a lot of these old racers got the short end of the stick more often then not while people like Richard Petty were allowed to openly cheat and win all the races... Sorry if this hurts your feelings but it's true....

[@onesecureone]

70 ford 426 sounds like you bought a Mopar engine

[@tonykickerkomp1653]

Skeet Ulrich step dad

[@heavyhitter3185]

Wonder why they had to burn the cars for? Why not just crush them and be done with? Back then cars were mainly Metel anyways...

[@dks13827]

Can't hear DK.

[@jimjoe9945]

Every knee will bend, every tongue will confess that Jesus Christ is lord.

[@clarenceghammjr1326]

Ty is that you? Grampa is gonna cut off your dairy queen money

[@hooligans_garage7465]

Inner viewer turn your mic down

[@rhettsdad608jv]

INTERviewer