What's Holding Billy Pauch Back? Haters, Heated Moments & Consequences

This weeks podcast episode brought to you by Dirt Track Confessions is a deep one. We sit down with Billy Pauch and asked one BIG question - 'why hasn't he told the racing world how he really feels?' He's since slowed down his racing career massively in 2022 - so why hasn't he let the skeletons out of the closet yet?
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[@scottdickinson613]

Your dad is how racers should be. He’s a great example of how to act graciously. I’d hate to see Mike lose his temper. I’m sure he’s a handful.

[@davidmacgorman709]

Great interview with your dad. I rememberwhen he started racing at Flemington and cheered for him as a kid and still cheer for the Pauch and Mahaney racing families. Class acts. Your dad is right in that people don't like others who win all the time but that's part of the competition. Great job, stay humble as I think that is one of the greatest characteristics you can have and you all have it. Keep up the great work.

[@anitahoover7478]

Your dad a racing legend I see what he says about racing as a former car owner I see how racing change thank you mandee keep the videos coming dave hoover timmonsville, South Carolina

[@Murph_.]

My grandfather used to take me to East Windsor (before Bridgeport was even built), and I fell in love with Billy the first time I saw him driving the 15 in the sportsman division. Loved him then and love him (and his extended familyl) more and more as we see him on this channel and hear him talk. Met him a bunch of times because he's always been a driver who appreciates the fans and does what he can to be available and present with his fans. Really will always appreciate the Pauch family (and the Mahaney family as well).

[@edsorenson8212]

Billy's quiet toughness has always been the example of how to conduct yourself as a driver and a champion. Mandee, you also provide a great example, as does Mike, in this world of social media and all, of how to maintain professionalism and be mad without spewing hate toward others and situations. Thanks for the great interview!

[@philipg1343]

I grew up in Warren and was always a Ken Brenn Jr fan I went to Flemington every week and watched Billy from the beginning .I knew from early on that Billy was one of the best I would ever see Thanks Phil G

[@ronvonbon]

Billy, my brother was a huge fan of yours and he always spoke so highly of you and how clean you were and how good you were. I was the other side as I grew up around asphalt racing. But I still enjoyed a good dirt race also. The last 10-12 yrs I have been mainly into dirt racing, watching you and your son etc. You are a good person and many could learn from you, thank you

[@Blackswan19874]

Most talented driver from the Jersey ranks ! Dirt Mods, Sprints, Asphalt Mods. We’ve watched Billy since his first race and even older, he’s like a fine wine , just gets better ! Great interview Mandee !

[@healthyone100]

Never see Billy race much i'm from upstate n.y. but always was a fan, him and Hearn were always compared to each other, Billy can drive anything that's why he's a great driver, the closet thing to Pauch nowdays has to be Stewart Friesen he can drive anything but i hate those goddam trucks!

[@robertwestover2125]

Billy Sr is quite the legend in NE racing circles. Always a class act willing to help anybody. He enjoyed the competition. Always great to see him!

[@brkstf68]

When my Brother won his first series race at Hagerstown, Your Dad and Bob McCreadie both stopped by the trailer and congratulated him. It was so great for two legends to do that.

[@dirttrackuntold]

I love that.

[@user-ue2vf7sc5s]

What a super guy with a super daughter. Don't ever retire. There is always a race for you Sir. Even if you didn't win, you could finish second and teach a bunch of young guys how to do it right. You are awesome.

[@dirttrackuntold]

Thanks for that!

[@alanorach9108]

The pup at the 18 min mark...cuteness overload........

[@jayklinkowsky9859]

One thing i always saw being a fan as a kid and now is most of the times people are belligerent or rude is due to alcohol. As a parent now, that is the one thing i distance myself from and sit in lawn chairs when we do go to the track. Keeping to myself and teaching my boys sometimes people say and do things that they do not mean. Billy was always a great competitor when we saw him and handled himself with poise and grace. One thing maybe we can get is a dual sitdown with Billy Sr and Jim Mahaney, talking about Victoria 200 races they shared and such. I have enjoyed the Billy Jr and Mike videos very much. I am also waiting for thr tropy room discussion :). Keep up the great work and hopefully we can get down for the Open House this year, only a 4 hour drive.

[@waynetobey6589]

The trunk dance ….. probably not one of Mikes finest moments but it was priceless

[@onmountaintime5637]

Great interview Mandy, just met your dad for the first time in Florida this year and got to spend a little time with him. Really enjoyed his company. Call me prejudice, but my generation/his generation of racers were the best!

[@gregoryrapier3021]

That was pretty cool. I Started racing in the early 60s with a SCCA road race team. We ran a propose built CAN-AM type car. Mid engine car with a Coventry Climax engine. Later I got into dirt racing in the early 70s. Hearing you and your dad brought back so many memories from those days. The good times and the bad. In late 80sI walked away from racing for many reasons but one was I was getting to serous about it. We ran for points and we were one of the top teams three teams. At San Jose speedway. I knew that I was putting to much importance on it. I knew that the day would come that I could get into a fight over some move on the track and being 6'2" and 270 LBS I could very easily hurt someone. Not that I would but you need to know I once picked up the front of a car (Sprintcar) with the driver and two crew members on it removing a damaged wing so someone could change a front tire. Racing is fun and I was getting to in to it. I was the crew chief. So it was better that I walk away. I did get back into about 10 or so years later with a RX7 SCCA car and I was older and mellower too. Thanks for the video Wish I had the time to share some of my story's. It was a good part of my life. God bless.

[@robanddonna25]

I grew up watching your Dad at flemington in the 80-90s. I was curious what was your Dads favorite car. Mine was the white and red Schaffer car. I always wished I could have met him too. Great interview!

[@chrishohman6274]

Great job Mandy. Your dad is well respected in the sport because of the way he treated others. All that he said and has instilled in you and brother shows every day. Keep up the good work.

[@kennykeleher4128]

Howdy Neighbah! Old Croton Kenny here. That was a nice interview, can we expect to see the boys at New Egypt this season?

[@paulqschwartz8593]

A great podcast with your father. Hope you can get him to do more. Alot of experiences and knowledge about racing. Good luck at Bridgeport this weekend.

[@billfoster446]

Hi Mandee .. Good job as always. Suggestions for new topics. 1: A interview phone or otherwise with other famous mod drivers from Jersey, evernham or Hearn. 2: A season preview with Mike 3: Interview with other drivers.( Tremont, Flach,Johnson,Delorenzo, 4: Interview with the reigning promoter of the year Lyle Devore. 5: An talk with Mike's Dad and how he got into racing.His biggest successes in racing etc. 6: An interview with Mr Huttig and his racing .How he got into car ownership ,when and all the other details. 7: info on a huttig racing open house?!?😊 That's it I think..best wishes to you and the family. Bill Foster.

[@dirttrackuntold]

Thank you for the ideas

[@billfoster446]

​@Dirt Track Untold you're welcome

[@mrt601]

Nobody remembers a well mannered individual but everyone remembers when you make a ass out of yourself and I would prefer the latter because that second impression is hard to shake off your dad is the greatest and for the most part always keeps a level head and the best piece of safety equipment is stable emotions

[@frankbutler794]

I always love to hear from your Dad he has a wealth of knowledge and is such a humble man. Great show Mandy.

[@dirttrackuntold]

Thank you, Frank

[@stevesnyder9266]

Some come to see me win. Some come to see me lose. But eventually you'll all come me. Your the man Billy.

[@raollie]

Always great to hear from the many years of experience from Billy. Miss the racing from years past. Thank you for sharing. Stay safe and happy motoring.

[@JohnDoe-dp5vo]

Great show! I could listen to your Dad for days on end. I've always had a tremendous amount of respect for him, and really enjoyed watching him race. He's truly one of racing's genuine legends!!!

[@smfobes]

Great interview! Thanks for sharing!

[@gary-jb9jt]

mandee i just want to say you and your family are real class keep up the good work

[@andrelongchamps5668]

Great chat with your dad it was very interesting to listen to him. Hope you have an amazing day

[@davidzyck538]

Miss the good old days working on the race car in the barn at the farm. Lots of good memories and good friend's made from helping your dad and racing at Flemington and other tracks. Keep up the good work with your racing video's Mandee 🏳🏁

[@dirttrackuntold]

He sure misses Flemington.

[@davidzyck538]

I know he does I miss working with him.

[@johnstark4723]

Billy has always been a class act on and off the track. Really wish I could get back there and see him some time.

[@artroraback8663]

Thanks for sharing a marvelous interview!

[@dirttrackuntold]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@stevemiller9286]

Great interview and a beautiful Boxer..

[@nclancer9570]

Thank you for yet another informative episode. Growing up in Northern NY I never had the chance to see your dad race but I certainly knew the name as he was always in AARN and the Gater! And Tigger is a real handsome and lucky boy!

[@1970sRacing]

great show!

[@juggalofreakicp]

God I'm trying to remember if my grand father had any stories about your pops if he has some stories about a David Backus from central NY I'd love to hear them always heard how my grand dad had one of the last home built cars before everyone started running the chassis cars

[@davidpendergast30]

Great reporting

[@edwardwooden7945]

Billy you are incredible human being

[@dawnmclees]

Mandee I love your pod casts I hope you keep them coming..❤️❤️

[@thomascottrell1837]

Always great to hear your dads stories

[@richarddavis7437]

Billy Sr was nice to me when I met him at Ransomville speedway he took time to talk to me !!!! He was so great

[@carrieashley9372]

Great interview with your dad. You do a great job with your channel !!!

[@dirttrackuntold]

Thank you so much!

[@tomt9543]

Great stuff!

[@tommyknepper6081]

Love having your dad on here I could listen to his stories all day long absolutely such a classy guy !!!

[@dirttrackuntold]

The best!

[@TommyAlanRaines]

Great wisdom & lessons from your Father; also he has a great spirit. Keep Orange Crushing It!

[@jeramywhite]

Love this podcast. Keep it up

[@dirttrackuntold]

Thank you!

[@georgeelliott7353]

Great show! I love that puppy.

[@jeffreyoswald9554]

I just love listening to Billy talk. He's such a interesting person. Great guy with a great family.

[@dirttrackuntold]

Aw, thank you Jeffery

[@skiptortorello7582]

I’d like to see the compound, but the trip up from S.C. is a bit much for this 80 year old man. I’ll ask my son Anthony to go and take a few photos. Thanx for the internet, because I saw a lot online last year. Have a good one.. Skip Tortorello

[@davidjones9518]

Good sportsmanship means it all do the right thing it will be remembered 😊

[@usachristmas5433]

I have a show idea: make a list of some of dads competitors over the years and do a show where he speaks a few minutes about each one, for best or for worse, in 100% Billy Pauch honesty. “ Ok dad, I’m going to give you a name and you tell me what comes to mind”.

[@scottshepherd9871]

Saw billy sr. At east windsor back in the early 80s .bin a fan ever since

[@dirttrackuntold]

We appreciate you!

[@nicholaspiscitelli495]

Awesome story! Good man

[@samdunston6296]

Great show, cute puppy

[@robertbrost7777]

Have a saying for you Billy. Some come to see him win, some come to see him lose but, they ALL come to see him.

[@dirttrackuntold]

Love that!

[@daren32909]

Will have to give it a listen later this week. Sincerely NYModFan.

[@scottwetherbee6405]

That was AWESOME !!!!!

[@dirttrackuntold]

Thank you, Scott we appreciate it

[@jodywells7519]

I agree with the kid ! I've always believed in keeping cool till they come to my pit with hostility! Then all bets are off ! Cute puppy btw

[@dennislindsey7457]

Class act 🏁👍🏻

[@jeffdacook4294]

Loved the show ....Great puppy too.....

[@dirttrackuntold]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@rogerkummerer775]

Like your Dad said...You have to have a good reputation to get sponsors. That is so true! I only run FWD 4cyls at Grandview once a month, but I'm probably the most sponsored car there. I've never won a race, but my car always looks good and I promote my sponsors on social media before and after each race. Again, like your Dad said...You either have to have sponsorship or rich parents. Well, I don't have rich parents but I do have GREAT sponsors. I got those sponsors mainly based on my reputation. Yeah I know, it's only 4cyl racing, but I've received over $5,000.00 in sponsorship this year based on hard work and reputation. With that sponsorship money I built a brand new car without spending a dime of my own money....Mandee, your words/advice along with your Dad, Mike and Billy really do carry a long way with so many people! Keep up the great work!

[@michaelzsizseri8015]

Class act all the way 🙏

[@jerrylewis4509]

You have a awesome dad

[@mikalthies8691]

I watched a mother go after her son in law. Cause he and her husband got into each other on the track, racing each other. Killed both cars. Best part was, the drivers were fine with each other about it. It was a racing deal.

[@nicholaspiscitelli495]

I have to get his book

[@vh4504]

Mandee your right the crew is a reflection of the team and driver , but you have to remember they are the one who sweat day in and out on the car , that their hard work going around the track, just like a baseball or football team. Yep the crew can't do anything but work on the car . They can get frustrated because the don't really have a say on the track.

[@skruloos1]

Your father is a class act..and the dog ain't bad either..

[@RandyHall-nt9qn]

I love the boxer so sweet

[@rr8753]

ENJOYED! WHERE'S YOUR OTHER DOG

[@dirttrackuntold]

Speedy passed away

[@gardinflame235]

Luv the puppy...

[@Steve-fe8gj]

Great video! I’d like to here some track specific episodes with various highs and lows at the different parts of the career……starting with my favorite track and the first I ever went to……Flemington.

[@tjw3999]

your dad is one cool cat one of my fav drivers.

[@RandyHall-nt9qn]

What a story I just enjoy listening to your dad very nice no

[@johnpratt9429]

That’s a good looking puppy! What breed?

[@frankisfunny2007]

I've said this once, or twice before, I don't mind a winner so long as the winning don't go to their head. From the outside looking in, it doesn't seem like Matt Sheppard hasn't gotten the winning to his head. It's the same thing with your dad, Jimmy Horton, Kenny Brightbill, etc. I'm not just going for modified racing, Steve Kinser, Steve Francis, Scott Bloomquist, Brad Sweet currently, Doug Wolfgang, and few others I can't think of at I type this. Those are winners who haven't gotten an ego from winning

[@stephenrwilliamsjr]

Hello Mandee and Billy Pauch Sr watching your podcast it is awesome you do an amazing job mandee say hello to Mike Mahaney Billy Pauch Jr and BP3 and Allie

[@goochi9704]

Not tryin to change the subject WHEN ARE u getting tee shirts in????

[@dirttrackuntold]

We have them check out the website

[@rbrown7677]

L E G E N D

[@ralphshipman1662]

Im just looking at your posts i had more respect for your dad but when i had drivers racing against him i was on alot of pit crews

[@1970sRacing]

Mat................................................ and one time with Brett..............................................................................

[@ChrisSmith-wj8yw]

i love boxers

[@vh4504]

Remember Mandee the crew is nothing but parents watching their kid race IE : race car and driver

[@Bob-kw07g]

Sorry, your dad is a legend and interesting guy but the puppy stole the show.😂

[@dirttrackuntold]

I know he's a cutie

[@samlight388]

Mandee your dolphins are dying in New Jersey

[@BillyBob-sx6hr]

Legand

[@circletrack7538]

An incident at Big Diamond between your dad and Craig Von Dohren ! Do you remember that altercation that ended up after a wreck where Craig actually jumped into your dad's car ??? I never saw them ever have a problem before and again !!! It was a hard racing altercation where neither were going to back off and let each other know about it during the yellow !! The green flew and a bunch wrecked right in front of the flagged stand some on the infield some on the front stretch and your dad and Craig were in that wreck both cars done !!! Craig was the 1st driver in about 5 seconds and headed right for your dad's car !!! They had to pull Craig out of your dad's car !! No punches just a lot of grabbing and wrestling !!! Really nobody's fault !!! Neither was backing off of the same piece of the track !!!! Both cars were very even !! It's all over KZbin as the Pauch VonDohren altercation !!! Just heated dirt track racing at Big "D" !!