Visiting the NASCAR Hall of Fame for the First Time Ever!

[@TBaker_HighlineDesigns]

Can I just say, it was so cool watching you and Natalie walking through my city streets! I loved the hall of fame the few times I've been and it's definitely a must see for anyone who wants to learn more about the sport's heritage. Hope you guys enjoyed Charlotte (maybe a future home for out of the groove?) and safe travels to Bristol!

[@TwistedTyler8]

Jimmie Johnson's backup car coming out "we've seen that a lot this year." That's tough lol

[@lotus3272]

Is that one from 2011?

[@MonsterJamFan5000]

I think the car was from 2012

[@4minuteraces138]

This is why we need legend cars in Heat 4

[@b2b545]

give us this instead of the dirt series

[@4minuteraces138]

I agree

[@samcamworm]

Need to do that.

[@blakeandrews9496]

my vote is to do this in iRacing instead

[@majestic-_-cow]

I totally agree, they should make a legend pack for like 10 bucks, Wallace, Petty, Earnhardt Sr, Gordon Even guys like Kenseth, Biffle, Kahne, Edwards etc. That would be dope

[@racernc]

I love your enthusiasm! You're like a kid in a candy store, same as I would be there. Glad you got to go. Great tour!

[@evannuh-koo-la4054]

I've been to the NASCAR Hall of Fame. It was marvelous

[@samcamworm]

Evan Nekula agreed!

[@alyssaashyley2125]

Where is it ??????

[@thercod3810]

alyssaashyley2125 it is at Charlotte North Carolina

[@stcprecise9540]

same

[@liljiecavedude6973]

Of course it is LUV IT!!

[@ZackW48]

The nascar hall of fame is awesome! I’ve been there twice!! Glad you got to go!

[@rcracer8872]

I want to go there my favorite driver is in with 7 championships

[@jamespaschall1240]

Man I absolutely love your excitement and passion in this video it's honestly so awesome to see.

[@stoneracing1778]

Nobody: Eric: I just like touching rocks

[@Smashedkeyboards]

R o C k M a N

[@KingC-way425]

5:42 I didn't know What in Carnation? Was in the Hall of Fame

[@sallycarrera8321]

Ka chow

[@PenskeGaming]

I’m Australian and after seeing this it makes me want to fly over to see the Hall of Fame in person now

[@never_give_up90]

You should. We get people all over the world. Lots of Australians have come through. Charlotte NC is also a great place to visit.

[@PenskeGaming]

KandT-Venture I’ll have to now I’ve been hoping to actually go over to America to watch a NASCAR race in person Hopefully sooner rather than later

[@never_give_up90]

@@PenskeGaming Stay positive and it will work out. See you soon :)

[@timpowell1429]

Marco's Ambrose is one Australian who came here

[@michaelguziak4680]

Anyone wanting to go to their First Cup race.. Should go to the Charlotte 600 and before or after go to the Hall of Fame and also go to a couple of race shops that are within 30 miles.

[@bluesimon13ify]

It was great to watch you go around seeing everything, I went in one in Florida, they are great,😀

[@dngnascar]

The title SHOULD BE: One of the best KZbinrs visits the NASCAR Hall of Fame

[@nickluby2183]

"It's like when Squidward went to the future"😂😂

[@auroraforza2066]

"Fuuuuuuuuture"

[@starrynights124]

Your so lucky Eric hope you had a great time I'd love to go one day it seems so cool!😁😁😁 i jUsT liKe tOuChiNg rOcKs! -Eric Estepp 2019

[@brianbg5198]

lol

[@nostracobb4814]

Grew up and spent most of my life in Mooresville NC. Nascar is something i grew up around and now realizing how much stuff i took for granted considering people like you. Got to drink with and tour Ron Hornidays house after he saw us kids next door having a good time he invited us over. Got to go inside the old DEI and sit in all of Jrs old cars that they have closed off to the public and even remember running into Dale Sr. when he was still around. Cool experiences and glad to see there's still people like you out there that respect the sport.

[@burritoes6447]

I went there 3 years ago. When Penske was at 50 years, now I saw its rcr 50 years.

[@pattirojek2275]

Me and my son went there this past March. It was AMAZING!! We were there all day and could’ve been there for another day!! You’re gonna love it!!

[@brucehansen7278]

Me my brother and buddy were there on induction announcement day in 2016. Got there when they opened and first shot on the simulator we went 123 and stayed there all day.

[@dennydelivers043]

😂

[@dopeynightlifetv6859]

What's missing in jeffs trophy case is the 2015 championship.

[@kaceykociecki4519]

Yes

[@davesracingchannel9261]

I love the naration and enthusiasm, I need to go to the Nascar HOF, I did Indy and it was great!

[@kermanite]

I've been there. Welcome to The Capital of NASCAR Eric. Hope you have fun in my city (I live in the Capital of NASCAR)

[@zachramey]

He shall of fame is a cool experience, I went to the hall 2 days before Johnson won at martinsville is 2016

[@rcracer8872]

He shall of fame 🤣🤣🤣 Well I can't expect intelligence from a Busch fan they are idiots like their loser crybaby no class overrated driver

[@zachramey]

@@rcracer8872 first off, Hall of fame, lol. Second, at least I'm not a bubba Wallace fan

[@TotoDG]

“It’s like when Squidward went to the future.” Ah, I see you’re a man of quality as well.

[@MrMatthias]

Wow! Color me jealous! I would definitely love to go to the Hall of Fame! Thanks for sharing your experience!

[@Mike583]

I was only able to attend one race,but what an exciting one it was! My good friend & I were big #21 Pearson fans. We drove from IN up to MI in '76,watched him dominate the race & win it! That Boss 429 had sound all of it's own! It was such a thrill to see him come down the front stretch & throw his hand up & wave at us,every few laps! A memory I'll treasure the rest of my life! RIP to one of the greatest stock car drivers of all time & now unfortunately RIP to 2 of the great car owners,The Wood Brothers!❤ I never got the chance to go to that great museum, but thanks to you I got to see some of it! Loved the #28 & #7,too! It's such a shame Alan didn't get to enjoy his championship longer than he did. Davey definitely would of been one,had he not been taken at such a young age! Until I watched that documentary about him,I never realized his vital organs prolonged the lives of those 4 people!❤

[@RailStalkerAdventures]

I tried my somewhat skills on that IRacing deal there in 2012 and it kicked my ass and didn't land in the top 10, which is cool. Keep the awesome content coming, Eric. You rock, brother!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@claytonharris9038]

Thank you Eric for sharing. I hope to go there someday looks awesome.

[@RacingWorldTV202]

0:00 is exactly how I felt when I walked into the NASCAR Hall of Fame for the first time. It's such a badass place. You can see it in videos but you really have to go to take everything in. Glad you were able to check it out on your way to Bristol!

[@Aidan_M]

I’ve been there three times including this week, and that place is amazing. And I suck at the racing sim

[@AffectingsYT]

I went there for the first time a few months ago when I was in Charlotte for the All Star Race. It’s an amazing experience and I’m glad that you were able to visit it. Hope you enjoyed it there!

[@Monkey832]

Whoa, they changed a lot since I’ve been there in 2017 and 2014. When I was 8 I won one of the simulator races, no joke.

[@jackgoff4996]

OH MY GOD WOW FIRE BALL RICHARD PETTY BOBBY ALLISION AND DAVEY DALE JR AND DALE SR THANK YOU ERIC

[@co1836]

Go to the 95 shop, they gave me a tour around the building. It was pretty cool so be sure to check it out!

[@ScottyToaster]

VERY cool, Eric. Thanks for the tour.

[@smileygladhands]

Very cool! I hope to go some day. I'm not even that far away (Richmond VA)

[@MemevilleSpeedway]

Oh hey fellow Richmonder!

[@GreaseMonkey1137]

I highly recommend going there. It’s huge. Definitely worth the drive

[@michaelalexander3074]

The Hall of Fame is an experience of a lifetime, every NASCAR fan has to do it at least once in their life. You won't regret it.

[@rcracer8872]

I want to go there my favorite driver is in with 7 championships

[@takeover9564]

Eric you have to talk about david ragan retiring, matt dibenedetto not being Levine family next year and dale Jrs plane crash Edit:fords new xfinity mustang WBA

[@jamesdb7115]

He's talked about half of this. He's been traveling so I'm sure he'll give us a lot of updates once he's back in Texas.

[@takeover9564]

@@jamesdb7115 yes in aware lol but thanks anyways, always glad to see people respond :) have a good day!

[@caseyflaugher6074]

Love the NASCAR Hall of fame and how they are always changing things around by bringing in new things. I think I got to check it out in the summer of 2014 or 2015 and if I could i would go ever year.

[@sketchyAnalogies]

“He won 3 piston cups!!” “He did what in his cup?!?!”

[@GiftsbyChosen]

I love Mater😂😂😂😂😂

[@NoneofUrbizness-r2r]

When I did the simulator, I won 5 out of 7 races at texas

[@cartershank6568]

When I did it, I raced a guy by the name of “Weatherman” in two races at Michigan and beat him both times straight up, the whole staff thought I was Jesus😂

[@alphafuryjony2464]

@@cartershank6568 Kyle weatherman?

[@joestephan1111]

Thank you for this. Some comments: Wish you would have shown the Orange Coupe up close. Modifieds were NASCAR's first division in 1948. Many of it's top drivers became the first stars of Pure Stock late models in their 1949 innaugural season. Red Byron was first champion of both. The interior of Richard Petty's 1964 car is the way it was done then. Though they each year were evolving away from pure stock, the cars still had their "ties" to the production car world. That included things like roll up windows, ignition keys and gas caps. Most people don't know that Roger Penske as a driver won a NASCAR West race at Riverside. Their western division in those days ran the same rules, including engine size, of what was then called Grand National. And it does my heart good to see Lightning McQueen. I knew the late, celebrated automotive cartoonist Dave Deal who did the cars for Pixar. He would have been tickled to see that. Thanks again.

[@kylermashburn5948]

My dad built the closest finish Ricky Craven car. I love that car being in the Hall because of how much history it has for my family alone

[@TRP-4]

Dude thank u so much for sharing this!!! I’ve never been and I want to so bad!!!! This is great!

[@Phoenx77]

I’ve been there before! It’s been a great place, a guy went flying on the sim, so yeah!

[@jonbenoit333]

I love your attitude man keep up the good work

[@leifopstad2972]

This is on my bucket list for places that I want to go to celebrate my high school graduation (planning on visiting the significant halls of fame in sports)

[@Pringleson]

I went 4 years ago, but I have to go back, there’s so many more iconic cars and trophies then there were when I went, I’m a huge jr fan so I have to see his actual final ride. Jeff’s final win and Harvicks 500 car are must sees too for me. Also the Hendrick shop is only a couple miles from the hall of fame, there are more trophies there, New and old, as well as viewing areas for all the Hendrick paint schemes for the upcoming race. Plus that’s where Jr’s 500 car from 2014 is located, as well as other iconic Hendrick cars

[@thewinddb]

Ya know, you and I dont always agree on opinions and thats fine... but one thing I can definitely agree with is the content you put out. Glad I found your channel. 👍

[@hf1drummer396]

Great video. I like how you took your hands of the where when you crashed. Just like the pro’s. Lol

[@TheSwedeJay]

When thinking of the comment about the contingency decals it shows how many companies, especially automotive, used to invest in the sport 15-25 years ago.

[@AustinDickerson2001Tiger]

I’ve been there twice in my life! First time I went was in 2011! 2017 would mark the first time in six years that I would return to the NASCAR Hall of Fame to honor the release of Cars 3.

[@dannywestbrooks7207]

Dale Jr involved in plane crash, hes ok but still, very scary

[@riondoesthings1988]

I Got to see you there

[@RustyisGreat5]

I lived in Charlotte 10 years last time I was at the hall of fame was 2015 they changed up a lot of the cars on the glory road. Changed up the gift shop too. I Remember they had an engine dyno and everytime it was started up you could hear it in the gear shop

[@dylanjom8233]

Wow! Holy crap! The NASCAR Hall of Fame looks like going to a freakin' mall that I would wanna go to! Thanks for sharing this, Eric!

[@acemotherfckenfrehley9793]

great video, need to see the Hall next time im in Charlotte ... , i got to Charlotte not to long ago and toured Hendrick, Stewart Haas and Penske.... DEI was closed on the day i went but i drove right by it to get to Penske :(

[@sapphirerocket]

I attended the induction ceremony in 2019 and went to the HOF the next day. I pretty much had the same reaction Eric did to seeing all of the cars in the Hall of Honor (especially Jeff's!). Going to the HOF is a must for all NASCAR fans and, while you're in Charlotte, make sure to hit up the race shops.

[@NASCAR_Junk]

DiBenedetto is without a ride again

[@gcham]

Nascar Junk maybe he can go to the 38 or JGR xfinity

[@F24Life-O-Beat]

Haven’t gone but I really want to

[@ZMTVZM1]

Hope you had fun Eric

[@LionManatic]

OK, I didn't really have the HOF as one of the few things to do as a NASCAR fan, but now that I see your video, it is now a MUST. :^O

[@racerj2.03]

I have lived in Charlotte since 1964 which is the year that I first went to the World 600. I have lived, or in cases prior to 1964 lived NASCAR'S past through the NASCAR'S greats that I have met. I guess thats why I have never been. I have lived it for so long I just never could justify the cost of admission. Just Saying.

[@number1musichater430]

So, Smirnoff Ice was the sponsor that was blurred out of NASCAR 2005. Been wondering. Thanks for showing that close up shot.

[@meemers90]

That's really cool I mean Larson has done a bit well this year Kyle Busch and Martin Truex Jr. Are still tied with wins they each have 4 how. crazy is that

[@Luis-sp2gx]

I know

[@bobbyporter7748]

Eric I'm glad that you were able to make it to The NASCAR Hall of Fame.I'm actually an employee in The NASCAR Hall of Fame Gear Shop.We're glad that you were finally able to make it down.

[@alensley1368]

I was there a few years ago. Being a Petty fan I got lucky they had Richard, Kyle, Lee and Adams car on display. Had a good time. Everybody should go at least once, its worth the money. I liked the 64 Petty Plymouth to, beautiful car.

[@jdracer111]

Like a kid in a candy store Eric. Glad you had fun in the Hall of fame museum. Fun place for sure.

[@Boneychuck]

Nice video Eric, I'll go one of these years coinciding with the roval race. "Black flag to the 18 for looking like you do" was the best!

[@OlympiaMapping]

im definetly going here eventually CAUSE IT LOOKS SO COOL AND HAS SO MUCH TO DO

[@aydenrothfuss5679]

After watching this vid i went to nc and went here. Great time came to watch again for the memories

[@connergrindstaff3683]

Once on the simulator we were racing at Daytona and everyone wrecked on the pace lap

[@codyyellott117]

Conner Grindstaff right I was there when they was at Richmond and apparently I set the fastest time for Richmond since they installed them wasn’t to hard since I already have a simulator at my house

[@5Fan5]

About a month and a half ago I said I was planning a trip to go to the Coke 600 with my wife and go to the Hall as well. Well, about a week after posting that, we decided to drive up there and visit! It was awesome, and there was some stuff we missed! We’re already planning another trip!

[@rashimirfieros43]

135 likes, no dislikes. Life is beautiful...

[@_Dave_S]

So cool, I need to get there someday. I did get to see the Petty Museum, which was heaven for this Petty fan!

[@Ultrase7en767]

Dw Gatorade for Bowman throwback 2020?

[@NASCAR_Junk]

The simulator there is iRacing btw

[@Nascar18FanNascar18]

I have never been to the NASCAR Hall of Fame I really want to be there soo bad!!!!!!!!!!

[@spencer8368]

Same here. I am a huge fan and just going there would make my year

[@rcracer8872]

To bad you are a Busch fan and he sucks my favorite drivers all time are much better

[@spencer8368]

Who is your favorite driver

[@GiftsbyChosen]

Hi Eric!! I'm glad you and your girlfriend enjoyed yourself at the Hall. I am am employee there, and it's like Disney World for NASCAR!! I see that you all were there during our renovation, so you all HAVE to come back!!! You'll be SUPER EXCITED to see all the new enhancements to the Hall. We have the touch screens on Glory Road now so you can take a 360 tour inside ANY of the cars on Glory Road😊😊 Also on the 3rd floor where the Sims are located.... It is now called INSIDE NASCAR!! We have the Anatomy of a Stock Car, and you can see how the car is built! And in the back of the Hall where that car was for Inspection is now a hands on touch screen tours of ALL THE TRACKS in the world!! Trust me.... If you think it was cool before....wait until you all see it again!! Glad you all enjoyed yourself, and we hope to see you both again😊😊😊😊

[@motorsandcoasters]

6:52 Nice reference

[@cito1101]

I remember going to the NASCAR Hall of Fame in 2016, I had a great time!!

[@alexlambert2003]

Cool man. I went back in 2017. Matt kenseth, Steve Latart, and Joe Gibbs. It was awesome.

[@ChevroletS-yd7py]

Glad you could enjoy Charlotte!

[@HPayne62]

Went there last year and I actually entered and exited that "sit in the car" thing THROUGH THE WINDOW.

[@mhggggg]

"I like touching rocks" - Eric Estepp 2019

[@Fishing_with_Callen]

I’m a kid involved in NASCAR Eric this is true I watch all your vids

[@rolandjovi2433]

I can tell you right now that Dale Earnhardt Monte Carlo was not from 1987. He didn't drive for Goodwrech till 1988. That's either 1988 or 1989. Probably 1988.

[@j.7584]

RolandJovi 24 your correct no goodwrench until 88 and that has to be from 88 bc it’s a Monte Carlo & in 89 they switched to the Lumina.

[@rolandjovi2433]

@@j.7584 1989 they ran the Monte Carlo for certain races. I know for sure the Daytona 500. Maybe thats it. I knew they changed to the Lumia in 1989 but i wasn't sure when exactly. Whoever the curator(s) is for the Hall needs another history lesson. That's common knowledge that he had Wrangler for his fantastic 1987 season.

[@TheBreadman904]

Went to the NASCAR hall of fame back in 2011, defiantly need to go back and see the newer stuff they put in

[@thatoneguy125]

Where the RCR cars are now, they had endurance cars down there. They had like the Pennzoil 29 yellow-red endurance car down there.

[@DaveysCards]

Your video actually inspired me to go to Charlotte this year to the hall of fame and the race shops 😁

[@brandonturner7923]

Loved the jab you took at Jimmie 😂

[@William77_]

“I don’t wanna die”

[@Luis-sp2gx]

Neither do I

[@josh_jacobb]

3:25 The description for Harvick's car says it's an Impala, but the car is (and VERY CLEARLY SAYS) a Monte Carlo

[@BarbecueHockey]

7:12 Are you good bro? That clearly looks like a 90s NHL referee uniform

[@trevorcollum6883]

You good bro?

[@BarbecueHockey]

@@trevorcollum6883 look it up, looks more like an NHL uniform rather than an NFL uniform. NFL uniforms have thick strips, NHL uniforms have thin stripes

[@professionalidiot07]

Hype for Bristol!!

[@MyNameIsJC_]

Can't wait till the Bristol Vlog!

[@1989worms1]

What a great place to visit for an hardcore NASCAR fan! By the way, Eric, I will make my own NASCAR stop motion series just like the Double E Cup Series, do you have any tips, suggestions and other stuff for people who want to start their journeys into NASCAR stop motion just like me?

[@notiresjustgas3610]

Hope you had fun!

[@thomasb.8449]

When I was there in 2014 there were a bunch of cot cars on that banked display in the beginning

[@davidlittle3327]

I love how this was uploaded the same week I went

[@dennydelivers043]

Funny how that happened

[@luecreative]

Not only was that a Race Win 1987 Dale car, but it was the first car to win on Radial Tires. LEGENDARY