The Scene Vault Podcast -- Danny Culler on 2001 Daytona 500 and Kevin Harvick

Danny Culler was spotting for Dale Earnhardt during the 2001 Daytona 500. That’s powerful enough, but Danny also very nearly quit that gig just two days before. And to hear what happened … it’s a perspective on that incredibly sad weekend I’d never before heard.
Then … Danny serves as Kevin Harvick’s spotter and pilot for the rest of the season, doing double duty at both the Winston Cup and Busch Series levels right alongside the rookie driver.
And … we get some bonus Harry Gant stories.
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[@evanwilliams6406]

"Tell Michael to stay low" You knew by that statement how much Dale was pushing to get Mikey that victory.

[@roneasleyjr.1831]

Damn! Got me in my feelings!!! 😥 After all these years, I still miss my Superman!!! Thanks for the upload!!!

[@JJA1987]

Junior needs to have Danny on his Podcast sometime

[@jasonjackson5493]

I live for these stories...thanks Rick and Steve

[@CC.94]

Man I love hearing old stories from men just like him who've been around long enough to tell them. Back when racing was fun and the country was strong.

[@sams.358]

Man I agree. Racing is nothing like it use to be.

[@CC.94]

@@sams.358 Man this new car design just did me in. I can't believe they all voted for it. I maybe could understand if they were going to do away with every single oval and run all road courses.

[@sams.358]

@@CC.94 I agree. It’s hard for me to even watch. I find myself watching races from the late 90s early 2000s. That’s what I grew up watching and in my opinion was the best racing days

[@fatpatlives1998]

​@C C owners choose the car in order to save money and cut cost due to sponsorship leaving the sport

[@tylermathis-kx7pu]

30:48 that’s worth the price of admission alone 🤣🤣🤣

[@alanbranch851]

What a great interview, Danny Culler is one gifted story teller.

[@deantait8326]

Excellent. Please keep-’em coming. Thanks !

[@sams.358]

So glad I found this gem! Thank you!

[@austinwiseman3186]

Damn, that about brought tears to my eyes 10:04.

[@klk1900]

Nobody talks about this part of Dale. Sometimes you would meet him and he was happy other times he was depressed or mood swings. But Dale was under a lot of pressure regarding Michael. The media and Napa was pressing so hard because Michael losing streak. So Dale felt the pressure being he vouched for him. I think this is why Dale pushed so hard blocking. Dale jr had won already so the pressure was off there. But from my vantage point Dale was more concerned with Michael getting a win to shut up all the press and The negative people within Napa.

[@andrewdman48]

Never thought of it that way but it does make perfect sense especially with how loyal he was to people around him/sponsorships, wanting to please backers, etc.

[@davidrice3337]

I made him madder than hell

[@tobyrichardson5317]

Need this man on the Dale Jr Download

[@davidrice3337]

im tearing up with this man - damn it man -

[@papasmodelcarroom8450]

DAM that was AWESOME, could listen to these old stories all day. The Harry Gant biscuit story was the best....LMAO 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣

[@tacoenvy]

Wow what a interview!

[@michaelford1056]

Just started watching your videos today and they are absolutely great. Keep it up!

[@jsimm4587]

This is great listening to the ones who were there !

[@mikehampton9735]

Friend of mine. This man can tell some stories from way back on the nascar boys! Culler you badass!

[@geraldbentley5781]

Great video hope there's more stories to hear 😊

[@gteefxr3094]

Love this channel, guys.🏁👍

[@ronnieking1025]

Thanks Danny

[@jefferyrobertson7520]

Danny Was Cool Cat Thanks For Uploading Rick And Steve

[@RAEckart22]

If Jackie Gleason were born 30 years later & in the South, he would be Danny Culler. This interview's as entertaining as any Gleason ever did.

[@richardtracy2627]

Cool guy

[@242fuac]

Should have named the boat, “Spotter”

[@jarrettgolding7804]

I got a pic with this guy

[@safetymikeengland]

LOL - that was fun

[@davidrice3337]

i could never get with Harvick - love Delayna but Harvick aint my kind of dude -

[@tmklunk]

Never heard of this guy

[@sculbertson8479]

He’s my brother…and he’s a great guy, despite of it! Lol

[@jsimm4587]

He should tell us about dale bumping Terry out of the lead . Rattling his cage race !

[@jimmie3times]

Dang the My Pillow guy got old

[@darrylturner2611]

What was Earnhardt thinking holding up the field? I could not believe what he was doing!! If he was racing that day he would still be alive!!