Tim Brewer: "I Don't Call It Cheating, I Call It Self-Defense"

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@mikeege7643 Ай бұрын

There are a few comments here about Tim being “full of himself”. I want to offer my opinion of Tim. He and his wife, Susan, took care of my friend Nelson Crozier during his battle with cancer. The compassion and companionship that they provided to Nelson, proves what kind of person he truly is. Tim is much more than a “winner” in my book.

@davidrice3337 Ай бұрын

There's a lot to be said for that

@Chrisx005x Ай бұрын

Tim seems like one of the most genuine people to ever be involved with the sport. So many indelible contributions.

@Dirtydeff Ай бұрын

@@mikeege7643 Nobody has ever claimed that Tim has a lack of confidence!! 😂

@birdmanrobertlabodajr.3416 22 күн бұрын

I want you guys to know something because of the old drivers you’ll cruise CREWS you know NASCAR isn’t what it was 30 years ago or 40 years ago thank you Tim Brewer, Dale Junior, Dale Senior Jimmy Johnson, Rick Kendrick, Richard Childress, life isn’t your family. It’s all about racing This day and age from the 1990s 2000 2001s rough and tumble people behind the scenes, listening to what you guys say and do winning races winning races, cheating a certain way, but overall it wasn’t about cheating. It was about what making things work and sometimes stuff that did not work. You know I listen to your stories at night in the mornings. I’m always listening even when I’m sleeping, they download downloads podcast everything looking back on all the new history and some people had you know they had a seventh grade and that’s it seventh grade 8th grade 9th grade 10th grade then never graduated high school Coming up in the early 70s was really rough on Dale Jimmy Johnson, David Pearson oh yeah Alzheimer’s legends, the legends live on your outer that I met you as a person and all the money that you made and all this, it’s your talent everybody doesn’t have talent like you guys did He had NASCAR talent you guys winning races winning championships is what it is right down right down to the science of maybe a half inch to three-quarter of an inch listening to what you guys say on there and it comes from the heart I listen to all special drivers special teams Until you say oh it’s a matter of inches or matter of centimeters quarter inches oh yeah, I’ve heard people cheat. I’ve heard people not cheat get away with whatever but it’s OK. You know you lose your grandmother and then your son was being born couple years later sometimes family Around racing families. Hard to be about around. I look back on a lot of life. Life isn’t easy anymore. I’m not married. Don’t smoke don’t drink. I don’t drive a race car, but I’m a person that went through the struggles when my father died from cancer at the age of 49 life isn’t what it’s all cracked up to be cancer. Does a lot of damage to people. It’s all shocking from people smart from NASCAR family showing families how to do that looking back on memories, we can never have deal in heart ever again. He died in 2001 you can’t go to his house go to Google maps you can think you’re going there, but I bet you the son of Dale Earnhardt Your children. It’s a major milestone looking back on all the two time championship Xfinity you could’ve been a champion in 2003 if Matt Kenton didn’t win maybe just like your dad just winning a championship when he was in his rookie year but it’s about the resilience of NASCAR especially it’s also aboutdone before all the stages in the soft walls and all that other weird we would stop and Riverside California timber thanks for the memories timber Tim Brewer, old school, new school and Jimmer Jimmy Johnson school

@alfee9411 14 күн бұрын

Some just like flapping their gums like a catfish All mouth and no tail Tim is genuine Haters gonna hate lol

@daverenfroe3645 Ай бұрын

THIS IS ONE OF THE ONES I HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR!!! Thank you for adding the characters and all from the 70`s and 80`s!!! JUST AWESOME! Man I so APPRECIATE all that yall provide!!!!!!! Been knowing and following Tim Brewer since I met him while he was working with Tiny Lund!

@donniehelmly4920 Ай бұрын

JR can't get a word in, ... Brewer is a story teller for sure.

@mikedennison8526 Ай бұрын

I was the same way, I knew this would be a good one!! Can you imagine Tim and DW together?? Hell, makes me tired just thinking about it!! Great show, Jr!!

@alfee9411 Ай бұрын

Yep what a smarter innovator!

@DavidHumphrey-p6m Ай бұрын

This is your best show yet! Please get him back for another one. Love to hear all his stories because Tim Brewer is brutally honest!

@TracksideViews Ай бұрын

Tim Brewer is one of the best nascar story tellers I’ve ever heard

@321gates Ай бұрын

Exactly. Doesn't know when to shut up.

@brad4110 17 күн бұрын

Absolutely. I could listen to him talk all day about anything

@55tmilam Ай бұрын

Love Brewer stories! Could listen all day!

@321gates Ай бұрын

Even when he badmouths legends. That's his opinion. Not fact. Definitely doesn't know how to take the high road if he's even right. There's being honest, and then there's being a jerk.

@MacNur-tu3cq 26 күн бұрын

@@321gatesSeethe more.

@321gates 26 күн бұрын

@@MacNur-tu3cq Just describing Brewer.

@garytowler3965 Ай бұрын

Tims memory is unbelievable, to recall so many specific events on certain dates repeatedly is amazing. Great interview, Dale, long overdue.

@TopNotch50 Ай бұрын

The passion in Tim's voice is palpable. Also looks great for 70!

@wysetech2000 Ай бұрын

I never was fond of Brewer. I always thought of him as one of the most arrogant and sneaky characters in NASCAR. Everytime someone interviewed him, I just knew he was cheating on something. He always came across like a cat in a bird's nest. Watching this I realize that he and others made the sport what it is today and I miss every minute of it. People like him added character to racing that is seriously lacking today. It's like everyone is a robot now. We never get to see the raw talent these people have any longer, even if it was bending/breaking the rules.Thanks Dale for having him on your show.

@thomasjones1282 Ай бұрын

Brewer is one of the best story tellers. His memory is impecable. I see why he was such an extrodinary car builder and crew chief. Legendary

@jamesupton143 Ай бұрын

Tim Brewer is someone i can listen to for days. I love his stories. Thanks Jr. for having him on.

@brianwilkins4939 Ай бұрын

I love hearing old stories. Keep up the amazing work Dirty Mo

@tjccar24 Ай бұрын

This was a guy I've been waiting on since you started because as a young man from Wilkes county and was a neighbor of Jr Johnson and I used to sweep the the shop and prep tires as a young man but I remember Tim for years and he's a very smart man!

@brandonmay8096 Ай бұрын

My dad owned a mechanic shop (old used car lot) next to Junior’s shop off Old 421. I learned to drive in that big parking lot and they never said a word to me. Yadkin County baby!

@Kevin_Drone Ай бұрын

Tim Brewer and his stories is one of the best podcast to date. Now I want Jr and his new tv deal to have a next Gen cut away car segment with Tim Brewer.

@ThomasPlott Ай бұрын

Finally Tim is on Dale Jr download Thank You to all that made this possible!!!!

@harrydoyle1408 Ай бұрын

Hands down one of the best interviews. I loved this episode!

@kspice2803 Ай бұрын

The innovation stories are always my favorite. Some are just so simple, but smart

@JC-jj1xm Ай бұрын

This episode needed to be another 4hr. of stories, just an amazing guy!

@JmmMartin-lj5wo Ай бұрын

Thanks for getting Brewer on the show, it’s a blast to listen to stories from when racing was great…. for me and my brothers .

@bradleyvisintin Ай бұрын

Great interview! I could listen to Tim Brewer all day.

@meyou-gw5sk Ай бұрын

Really appreciate the old stories from Tim,thanks for reliving them.

@SeanBeatty-f9s Ай бұрын

This episode is one of my top favorites! I listen to the show every week while driving a truck for work and feel like I’m in the studio live with ya’ll. I could sit and listen to an entire in depth series just with Tim Brewer! Love this show, keep em coming!

@BrentMatthews-n8f Ай бұрын

What an entertaining interview. Amazing stories !

@billgoodwin8742 Ай бұрын

Oh my gosh, that much titanium would have cost a fortune. I know a thing or two about that. This is full of so much real honesty, and feelings. Tim needs to be in the Hall of Fame.

@BKN0826 Ай бұрын

Some people say Brewer is full of himself. I say he talks the talk and he walked the walk. Great NASCAR legend, and Hall of Famer. I always enjoy hearing Brewer tell stories from the old days. Thank you for sharing.

@karlguiney7359 Ай бұрын

One of the best downloads ever. You need to get Brewer back again soon.

@NickB1121 22 күн бұрын

I LOVE Tim Brewer. Wish i could have a beer with this genius....and, he's a good man.

@jefferyrobertson7520 Ай бұрын

Tim Brewer Was NASCAR Winston Cup Series Crew Chief From The 70s 80s And Early 90s Thanks For Uploading

@321gates Ай бұрын

He also talks chit about people he worked with at this point in his life. Why? He recently called Junior Johnson a fatass and negatively mimicked him. Dude was a shop cancer and Jack ass.

@shawnrosenfeldt7191 Ай бұрын

I finally finished this interview. It was everything I wanted! I wished that Him and Dale Sr could have worked together but I don’t know how he would have been with the “innovations” lol. Tim Brewer for the nascar hall of fame!

@oleskool6259 Ай бұрын

Probably one of the best episodes ever and I’ve watched them all. I’d want Brewer on my team any day of the week. All heart.

@scotthall756 Ай бұрын

Brewer’s one of the best at storytelling and making you feel like you’re there watching the story unfold. You should do Jeff Hammond next lol everything can come full circle.

@dirtnj6434 Ай бұрын

Started to watch and couldn't stop watching, amazing stories thanks.

@_lulrogue_ Ай бұрын

Never get tired of hearing n watching dales reactions to these trips Down nascar history

@JS-oq2cd Ай бұрын

One of your best shows ever.

@garycyoung4889 Ай бұрын

I could watch a couple more hours of Brewer and Dale Jr. Great stuff!

@tnwhiskey68 Ай бұрын

He has so much information, so many stories that is hard to narrow down to one thing. One question leads to a story about someone involved in a different story, etc.. I love it! I really wish he would tell more about Junior. He was a dirty bastard, in my opinion!

@rickeh100 Ай бұрын

I am 66, have loved racing since 1972. Tim was one of my favorite crew chiefs in the 80’s and beyond.

@benjensen8341 Ай бұрын

I could sit and listen to Tim all day!

@Gentry1288 Ай бұрын

the passion coming from his stories. that was a good one as a fan that was born in the early 90s and didn't get to live through the great nascar times. I love the podcast like this i feel like i have been there listen to these guys. love it!

@nate891 Ай бұрын

What a great show. Didn’t know Tim was such a great story teller. Can’t wait for part 2 for Tim, learned a lot hearing this interview.

@Chrisx005x Ай бұрын

Oh, I wanted to mention, I never knew Tim Brewer was an immense Alabama fan and that's even more awesome in light of how Tim one way or the other always bucked conventional authority or at the very least stayed truly as he said himself to what he thought was right. Davey Allison's still my all time favorite driver and hearing Tim mention great memories with Larry Mac's very great, nonetheless. Oh and it was great to see you in the Xfinity series race last night at Bristol, Dale. The awesome battles you had with Ryan Truex as with everyone last night. It was a vow to the old style of racing. Cleanly, but to the very limit.

@racemom2737 Ай бұрын

Glad Dale Jr. finally got Brewer on. Was hoping it would happen soon. Had some good stories and gave a good interview on Scene in particular about the '91 Charlotte suspension and '92 title run. That being said, Brewer always did like him some Brewer...

@frankfranchise301 Ай бұрын

Best pod that ive watched in a long while.

@josephhartman8370 Ай бұрын

THANK YOU!!!!! Been waiting so long for this!!!!!

@rodstanley881 Ай бұрын

This is the best video ever tim is great Storyteller really enjoyed this brings back the old days I love it

@privateer454 Ай бұрын

What a great interview! I wish it was a two parter with even more stories. Thank you for bringing us these great guests!

@Chrisx005x Ай бұрын

Thank you so much for having Tim be a guest on the show, Junior. Tim seems like he'd be one of the very coolest guys to drink with anyway. Teach you insights you didn't think were possible. Almost in the way of a comedian's, lol. It's always great to listen to him retell so many of those watershed events he experienced at Junior Johnson as with Blue Max along with every team. So cool, he got to collab with Tim Richmond of all people.

@jeremyfisher8782 Ай бұрын

"collab with Tim Richmond" ...they would both think you are crazy for using words that have zero value to either of them. Good grief ... "collab" ... they would be insulted to hell and back if you insulted them by saying that crap.

@Chrisx005x Ай бұрын

@@jeremyfisher8782Well, I'd rather be more articulate than what I said, but I think I distilled it very well. I don't personally know Tim Brewer, but since I'm an Alabama fan like him and also very honest to a bloody fault, I think we'd catch on very well. And I guess you're incontrovertibly right in response to me giving credence to people who'll have far more statistical merits than you or I could probably ever fathom. If you long to be contrarian, actually be different instead of being insulted by casual verbiage.

@Chrisx005x Ай бұрын

@@jeremyfisher8782 Oh and if they as with anyone else thinks less of me, since you're an incredible source of wisdom considering it seems you were reactionary just to troll me, it's not going to change and or either affect how I feel about them or anyone else I've ever looked up to in racing. I actually share Kyle Larson's birthday and Kyle to me literally has more car management than anyone doing it now.

@Chrisx005x Ай бұрын

@@jeremyfisher8782 C'mom, Jeremy. What other cliches do you have for me since you started this?

@bryanjones262 Ай бұрын

LOVE hearing Tim talk

@lescook9021 Ай бұрын

So does Tim

@NonNein-bn6ni Ай бұрын

Badass podcast. Thanks Tim, can’t wait for you to come back and tell some Robert Gee stories and more.

@stephenullman4534 Ай бұрын

Seems there's still a lot of open wounds. I love Brewers stories. One of the best in the business. Watching Dales face was priceless.

@robertlichina4917 Ай бұрын

Long over due! What character. Great story teller!

@dalejr183 Ай бұрын

Championships and Emmys. The man is a Legend one of the Greatest of all times. I’m 44 years old so i grew up watching his career from 80’s thru ESPN. He’s got that Midas touch.

@nazcarcup Ай бұрын

Tim Brewer didn't tell the Junior Johnson airplane story with the girls on it? What a shame. He told it on the Scene Vault.

@highflyingbird6467 Ай бұрын

Tim Brewer what a fantastic guest to have on the show Dale & Team. Loved this episode, You should have Tim on there at least once a month, The guy is Nascar Story Gold.

@59Ray Ай бұрын

As always, great interview! Jr. you do such a wonderful job with these podcasts.

@louislepage5111 Ай бұрын

Good ol' Tim Brewer, a million miles stories and interesting. Thank you 😊😊😊😊

@georgetincher7859 Ай бұрын

Tim Brewer is always a must watch interview! People like this is what NASCAR is missing so badly these days. Get rid of the damn IROC style identical cars and give the teams a chance to build and innovate again. This is an aspect of NASCAR racing that matters just as much as what is happening on the track. Somehow, NASCAR has forgotten that. The tweaking (or cheating, as some would call it) is just a part of NASCAR competition. It keeps things interesting.

@connorritchie973 Ай бұрын

Tim Brewer is legendary and a cutaway genius when he was the ESPN Analyst. He work with some good drivers in the mid 2000’s. He worked with Kevin Lepage when Lepage drove for Morgan McClure. Tim was a great analyst. Thank you for inviting him into your broadcast.

@beansballcardblog Ай бұрын

This was fantastic! I hope you have him back soon.

@WilliamStrawnJoe Ай бұрын

Best interview yet. Watching it for the second time and taking notes.

@davfrui Ай бұрын

Bivins was still Racing on dirt Two Years Ago approximately 76 years old. Tough cookie chasing young guys around the track like they were sitting still.

@bobholland9924 Ай бұрын

My grandpa built open wheel cars. Sprints and indy in the 60s through the 80s was the last time he had something to do with racing. He used to say if you aint cheating you aint trying . USAC made rules because of him . He built a sprint car made from aluminum alloy . That frame was so light . Everyone wanted to drive it they knew he built mean engines. He got it to the track there were no rules against what he was doing. They came down to inspect and told him they just made a rule saying the frame had to be steel. That the magnet had to stick to the frame . He trailered it took it back to the shop he put some iron dust sprinkled it in wet paint around that top square . Where they stick the magnet. Repainted it and took it back. Passed the test. Bobby kinser took it out in the track it was so much faster than anything else out there. He got busted . They threw him out of USAC. He wasn't even alowed in the infield.

@ronaldcoleman2326 Ай бұрын

Brewer is a one of a kind man . The best of the best . He did many innovative things with race cars , but the best I remember is how those guys changed red hot engines fresh off the race track in such a short amount of time . I"m sure they practiced that , as well as had some planned shortcuts to make it simple . Even still , no one did it better . I remember Barney Hall on the radio that day at Pocono saying " the next time you are at your local garage , and they tell you to leave your car there for a couple weeks , ask them to explain this " . A guy I would love to throw a couple back with anytime .

@garyhodges8173 Ай бұрын

Thanks for this one Jr! Been waiting on it. Brewer is a classic for sure. Hall of Fame material for sure 👍🏻👍🏻

@shawnrosenfeldt7191 Ай бұрын

YES!! You got Brewer!! This is so awesome!

@anitahoover7478 Ай бұрын

Dale this one of your best show with Tim Brewer thank you Dave hoover timmonsville, South Carolina

@kennethayers5624 Ай бұрын

I have been wanting to see Brewer on here...He has some great stories,and has seen alot..Thank You JR

@Mikesacco1B Ай бұрын

Amen Junior! Way to wish things were better resolved. But… so glad to have a guest who tells the other side.

@jamesBrowder-d4t Ай бұрын

Brewer one of the best he,s all ready a hall of famer with me can't wait till you have him back thanks for a great one

@LevyMorris-r1t Ай бұрын

Thanks Dale for a GREAT interview with Tim. I watched your grand daddy in Myrtle Beach back in the day.

@TOMCAT5.5149 Ай бұрын

This is great stuff. Reminds me so much of my parents taking me to the dirt tracks every Saturday night.. I miss it so much. Thanks for these videos.

@speedKNX Ай бұрын

Great show! I always enjoy the people from nascar of the past. It's much better than the present. These are the guys who built the sport to the top. Then they decided to fix it.......

@gooseflatwaterfowlers Ай бұрын

I think this episode is one of my favorites. I’ve been wanting to hear Tim Brewer on here. This man should be in the NASCAR Hall of Fame

@jordanhannah5839 Ай бұрын

What an interview! This one brung the heat!

@sheilawillis490 Ай бұрын

Awesome interview, Dale!! One of your best....

@ridgerunnerperformance-jas5418 Ай бұрын

How cool would it be to have Brewer to crew chief Jr on a few late model races? Brewer is certainly a gem of Nascar!!!

@robertfowler217 Ай бұрын

Tim was right about one thing When Bill Jr. T. Wayne and Earnhardt went away NASCAR changed, but there are others, which have left the sport and are still around, they participated during that era, made a difference as well They all made it great Tough times good times good stories

@NonNein-bn6ni Ай бұрын

‘Bat out of the ugly place’ Love it 😂 Awesome interview as always Dale. I’ve heard so many good stories and learned stock car history I didn’t know through all of your interviews.

@revelator222 Ай бұрын

That's a great interview...very enjoyable

@mikemaccracken3112 Ай бұрын

What an awesome interview. I love Tim Brewer. Thank you Dale.

@4fanintexas Ай бұрын

Dale, what would be the chances of getting a group of "vintage crew chiefs" together for a group discussion? I mean I can just see those guys telling stories and feeding off one another. That would be some serious fun. Guys like Larry McReynolds, Jeff Hammond, Steve Hmiel, Kirk Shelmerdine, Tony Glover, Tim Brewer, Ray Evernham, etc. I mean, it would be a completely different format and would undoubtedly have to be broken up into multiple episodes, but dang... who knows what would come out of it? Just a thought man. Your podcast and these interviews are absolute gold. Thanks for all you put into it man.

@bschott2384 Ай бұрын

Awesome! Keep the old school comin hopefully the “new” nascar takes notes!

@dalecarrigan2541 Ай бұрын

Dale thanks for what you do Iam 61 years old been watching NASCAR since I was a kid. Really love the old school content. Keep doing what you do. Your passion for the sport is awesome. And so was your Dad I was huge fan of him and you. Thanks

@RodimusPrime Ай бұрын

One of the greats from the Golden Era of Nascar, they dont make em like this anymore

@stevehaynes7348 Ай бұрын

Tim’s memory and self confidence are unmatched

@stang9660 Ай бұрын

Tim is one of the guys from my generation, I love hearing from these guys!!!

@robertlichina4917 Ай бұрын

Thank you Dale!! As always.

@AnimaLBlundetto- Ай бұрын

One of the greatest minds in racing. He had success with so many great racing talents. I have a bunch of questions just from his time at Junior Johnson's.

@joshuahamilton6217 Ай бұрын

I was wondering why you never got Tim on one of the Greats when it came to being a crew chief. Have enjoyed this whole season Soo far love the channel as always

@stevelapienski3242 Ай бұрын

I remember how Sterlings car sounded at Daytona because of that exhaust system Brewer mentions(57:52)... Wow

@j.davidsemple6988 Ай бұрын

The famous ‘X’ pipe exhaust on the Morgan McLure Chevy. Lower back pressure and a few more HP.

@juantwo3 Ай бұрын

I’m so glad you guys finally got Brewer on there! He should have a weekly segment on dirty mo!

@jeffreyfaust8027 Ай бұрын

Feelings between Tim Brewer and Junior Johnson. They all had their moments. I know you’d like to change Tim’s feelings, but never know what was not said and feelings at the time. Best I can tell you for his feelings like the song says let it be. Just let it be.

@joshaltman143 Ай бұрын

Tim Brewer is great. And Tim Brewer loves to tell you how great Tim Brewer is and was. He is a 3rd Person Genius.

@bigdog-bi4qm Ай бұрын

Brewer is a LEGEND

@bobbbobb4663 Ай бұрын

I was at the Walmart today and the checkout girl told me Tim Brewer is great. Man gets around.

@WhiteTrashMotorsports Ай бұрын

The man has a record to back it up I don't see a problem.

@321gates Ай бұрын

@WhiteTrashMotorsports Until he badmouths people he didn't get along with 40 years ago. Let it go, jerk. He's called 90+ year old Junior Johnson (didn't Junior give him a chance at a championship) a fatass and made fun of his speech, for example. Dude's a deushbag.

@bigdog-bi4qm Ай бұрын

@joshaltman143 Brewer & his Brother Glen Legends