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  • Dale Earnhardt Jr. sits down with Chocolate Myers and Kirk Shelmerdine, both of whom were members of Dale Earnhardt’s legendary pit crew, ‘The Flying Aces,’ to swap stories and discuss the current state of NASCAR. The group reflects on the early years working on Dale Earnhardt’s team. They share stories of Chocolate’s persona on the team, the time the pit crew saved a stranded #3 car stuck on the race track, and why you had to let Dale Earnhardt win in a game of cards.
    The group then discusses the current state of the sport and provides insight into what is in store for Richard Childress Racing's future. Chocolate also opens up about his recent health struggles and shares his perspective on staying positive through difficult days. Plus, Chocolate gives Dale Jr. a legendary gift that once belonged to his father.
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  • @hokiefan68
    @hokiefan68 Před měsícem +227

    My mom called one day and asked if I had heard of Chocolate Meyers. She assumed he was famous. I said I did and she told me he moved in their neighborhood. Got to meet him. Gave my wife and I a tour of his house and showed us all of the memorabilia from back in the day including Winston Cup trophies. Very nice man. Bigger fan now.

    • @justinburton918
      @justinburton918 Před měsícem +5

      That's awesome ❤

    • @alfee9411
      @alfee9411 Před měsícem +3

      He is a great guy from what we've learned... Little ruff though early on lol

    • @brad8346
      @brad8346 Před měsícem +22

      I will never forget this hulk of a man, who had just lost his friend, break down into a pile of tears when Harvick won that Atlanta race.

    • @OFWGKTADGD
      @OFWGKTADGD Před měsícem +24

      ​@@brad8346 and then him being the first one to Jr's car at Daytona that July.

    • @JillsNipple
      @JillsNipple Před měsícem

      ​@@alfee9411 They all were early on lol... The good ol days of NASCAR is a speck in the review mirror. This podcast is awesome to go back and learn a ton of stuff you never knew.

  • @bryancochran1382
    @bryancochran1382 Před měsícem +53

    Give Choc a co-host job! Or put him on another pod cast. His stories are priceless!

    • @brinleynicholson4588
      @brinleynicholson4588 Před měsícem +9

      I agree. I would listen to him reading the back of a shampoo bottle lol

    • @mrk130
      @mrk130 Před 20 dny

      He’s one of those guys who is telling the stories at a party and making everyone laugh and cry.

  • @palex313
    @palex313 Před měsícem +62

    I dont know how anyone can listen to Chocolate and not just grin the the whole time. Dude is a ball of warmth.

  • @luecreative
    @luecreative Před měsícem +20

    Chocolate has one of the coolest voices of all time.

    • @P3T3RNRTH
      @P3T3RNRTH Před měsícem +1

      He sounds like Tim Wilson

  • @kevinhenry7273
    @kevinhenry7273 Před měsícem +32

    Having these older Nascar people on to relive the high and low points , and me being old enough to remember many of highs and lows is great.

  • @fredmansfield7793
    @fredmansfield7793 Před měsícem +13

    Jr if you ever wondered if your dad and mom would be proud, brother you bring back the best days of NASCAR and the family you and Amy have, I'm proud and I know they are

  • @PDunnePowTurns
    @PDunnePowTurns Před měsícem +9

    I'm a new NASCAR fan and don't know who these 2 guys are... let me just say, "wow, what an episode" love the nostalgia and helping me understand the history of the sport

    • @donnaturner5035
      @donnaturner5035 Před měsícem +3

      Kirk was Dale Sr.’s crew chief and Chocolate was his tire man . They were a whole crew who earned a lot of respect .

    • @PDunnePowTurns
      @PDunnePowTurns Před měsícem

      @@donnaturner5035 ive since done my research on them! thanks for the info!

    • @da_blade5040
      @da_blade5040 Před 28 dny +4

      I'm Sorry to hear that your New to NASCAR....you Missed the Best and Most Exciting Years!! 😢 I've left being a NASCAR fan due to Moving Away from its Grass Roots! 😢🥀💔🇺🇲

    • @PDunnePowTurns
      @PDunnePowTurns Před 28 dny +1

      @@da_blade5040 hey, I get it. Same thing happened with ARA Rally.. hell, even NFL and NBA aint like the good ol days. But we still watch.

  • @brandonvestri2966
    @brandonvestri2966 Před měsícem +34

    About a year ago a buddy and I were lucky enough to get a tour of the museum from Danny Lawerence and Mike Dillion. It was a privilege and an honor to experience the museum from legends at RCR and NASCAR as a whole. Going to the museum is like traveling back in time 30-50 years ago. If anyone wants to visit the museum I would recommend getting a tour from the people at RCR. The items in the museum are amazing but nothing will ever beat the experience of listening to stories from the people that lived it. Thank you for coming on the show Chocolate and Kurt.

  • @terrilane2140
    @terrilane2140 Před měsícem +42

    Dale, please, please, please do a 1979 type series on this crew! They have such an insight into your dad and his career, plus they are such interesting men! They are the next part of the Becoming Earnhardt story.

  • @eskhockey8468
    @eskhockey8468 Před měsícem +33

    This is the best show ever and you guys have done a lot of great shows. I’m 54 years old wishing I could have been in one of those pit crews in the 80s and 90s.

  • @jwgirl5291
    @jwgirl5291 Před měsícem +18

    Dale, the compliments those two gents gave you at the end of the interview were the best you can get from two of the best there are. My gosh I hope you are proud and know what you mean to this sport. I admire your ability to discuss difficult situations with much dignity and grace. You are a very talented and it's true, you've done more for the sport than your dad did with much grace. Thank you for what you do. ♥ In addition, I'm proud Chocolate has completed his treatment and is living his best life! Great interview with 3 great guys.

  • @Evil_rook
    @Evil_rook Před měsícem +8

    Episodes like this are why I tune in every week. Telling these stories will make sure the legacy of Dale Sr and the whole team will live on.

  • @TonyWud
    @TonyWud Před měsícem +17

    Well done gentlemen. All 3 of you. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart.

  • @unkletonyahearns179
    @unkletonyahearns179 Před měsícem +17

    Man, I love these stories. I’m literally in tears from the memories… I wish there was a hockey and every sport show like this. Will you bring the old timers in and tell stories… Get them before they’re gone💪🏼🏁🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆

  • @robbyrobinson4500
    @robbyrobinson4500 Před měsícem +8

    Podcast is much better with just Dale Jr hosting. The other dude seemed like a good man, but when you have a superstar you don't always need a sidekick

  • @Mpcoluv
    @Mpcoluv Před měsícem +5

    I was at the Winston where the pass in the grass happened. I was a Elliott fan. Dale won that race because Bill thought he was going to wreck when Dale got all 4 wheels back on the track. The difference between Dale and Elliott or Bodine was his naked desire to win. No one wanted to win more than Dale Sr.That was his super power

  • @terrybenson3632
    @terrybenson3632 Před měsícem +10

    Two very special men.. I could listen to their stories forever.. Thanks Jr. for making this episode.. One of your best!!..😉😉

  • @stevebradburn2892
    @stevebradburn2892 Před měsícem +12

    I could listen to you all forever..The legend of Dale by the flying aces

  • @FlakJak74
    @FlakJak74 Před měsícem +5

    As good as it gets. True legends...all 3. Thank you.

  • @mrmark2169
    @mrmark2169 Před měsícem +5

    I Loved the Flying Aces...Greatest Time in Nascar...3 for Life...

    • @Bartman1
      @Bartman1 Před 7 dny

      I finally made it to Kannoplis to see Dale's statue

  • @jefftroublefield1539
    @jefftroublefield1539 Před měsícem +15

    My heart is full and I am enjoying this episode so much. I love hearing the stories and memories of the races that are being discussed. These guys are so special to me 🏁😎🏁

  • @RobertFisher-hw7to
    @RobertFisher-hw7to Před měsícem +5

    Every day is a good day but some days are better than others

  • @gozorak
    @gozorak Před měsícem +4

    This is a really special episode for those of us who around as fans back in the day. It was very much like a family reunion with we fans as extended family. The great thing about a family reminiscing its history together is the opportunity for those who once feuded with one another to laugh at the experiences both good and bad they shared in the past. Some of us were definitely not Earnhardt or RCR fans back in the day. Far from it but we are all NASCAR family and there is a special magic in looking back and remembering those times. With time we have all come to acknowledge and admire how special that 3 car, its driver and its crew actually were.

  • @mshafer2006
    @mshafer2006 Před měsícem +2

    Even to this day, when you do the podcast videos of stories about your dad, at 44 years old I still get choked up. What you and your dad have done for not only NASCAR but for the fans(including myself) is indescribable. For myself and my family when your dad passed it was the most heart-wrenching moment of our lives but, you grab the bull by the horns and made that heartache a little less harmful. Thank you DJ for everything you have done for my family and the fans all over the world.

  • @jasonjackson5493
    @jasonjackson5493 Před měsícem +5

    YESSS! we live for these episodes!

  • @joshstrickland3886
    @joshstrickland3886 Před 25 dny +1

    Spun Bodine and he didn't know it. Love it. Chocolate and Kirk are what i love about old Nascar. Old school guys.

  • @rayleehylton8427
    @rayleehylton8427 Před měsícem +12

    This was my favorite show, Kirk and chocolate are my all time favorite crew guys.. and thank you Dale Jr for doing all you do !!

  • @jefferyrobertson7520
    @jefferyrobertson7520 Před měsícem +8

    Flying Aces Best NASCAR Pit Crew From The 80s And Early 90s Iconic Pop Culture Thanks For Uploading

  • @studiophobia
    @studiophobia Před měsícem +2

    So much to say about Chocolate and his lovely wife Caron...but I'll keep it short...
    Hung out a little in the 90's...treasured our time together!
    The quiet wisdom he bestowed upon me is priceless!!
    Love you Choc and Caron!!

  • @jasonjackson5493
    @jasonjackson5493 Před měsícem +6

    Damn this sport use to be awesome!!! EARNNHARRDTT!!

  • @stevenpill6241
    @stevenpill6241 Před měsícem +2

    That smile when JR got those goggles …. Legit worth the whole show …. Love this podcast

  • @israelmathes6268
    @israelmathes6268 Před měsícem +14

    Thank you so much for this one. 2 of the greatest and 2 of my favorites.

  • @doughall5350
    @doughall5350 Před měsícem +1

    I had the privilege of meeting Chocolate at the Sprint Cup Ceremony years ago. One of my most cherished memories. Super nice guy. Another classic DJD episode!

  • @stephenullman4534
    @stephenullman4534 Před měsícem +5

    That was such a great discussion you had with those two. Excellent interview. I followed your dad back in the day. I'm in my 70's and really enjoy hearing the old school boys. Thanks Jr.

  • @bryantjernigan1221
    @bryantjernigan1221 Před měsícem +2

    Absolutely one of my favorite shows! I never miss one! I sure do love the ones with people that loved Dale and love you. Very touching memories they shared!

  • @donaldday9441
    @donaldday9441 Před měsícem +3

    I grew up in the mountains of Colorado, we ranched, and my dad had semi trucks, that's all I know, I'm 58 this year, what strikes me, is the similarities between the two, hard, tough, never give up attitude, not to mention, whether your working on a race car, or a tractor, or a big truck, it's all the same, except, the fame of racing, it brings me back to growing up with these men, the world War two guys, they had a different philosophy on life, so all that being said listening to the story's, not just this show, but so many of your previous shows, it ties together, the ability to overcome, to win, the memory's made are something else, what makes this show so good to me anyway, is I could be sitting at the hoof and horn in Kremmling Co, in 1977, and here the same attitude towards life.... I love it, Dale, thank you.... My dad had a mechanic that worked for him, back in the late 70s, he left to go work in Nascar, I think around the yearly 80s, and I think he worked for Richard, his name is John libinsburger

  • @TheJTTaylor000
    @TheJTTaylor000 Před měsícem +2

    I love seeing these 3 together talking shop. Great to see Kirk again and Chocolate. Plus, glad to hear Chocolate is in remission.

  • @travislohneis224
    @travislohneis224 Před měsícem +3

    Love hearing dale stories from chocolate on xm over the last 10 years …great episode

  • @tennesseesmoky9012
    @tennesseesmoky9012 Před 2 dny

    Dale Jr. pulled together a great interview with Chocolate and Kirk. That #3 Goodwrench team of Richard Childress Racing with Dale Earnhardt and the infamous “Flying Aces” pit crew accomplished so much together in the NASCAR Cup Series. Championship seasons in 1986,1987, 1990, 1991, 1993 and 1994. Thanks so much Dale Jr. for the rich conversation with Chocolate and Kirk. We look forward to more about the Flying Aces.

  • @stevenpill6241
    @stevenpill6241 Před měsícem +2

    Chocolate is one of the absolute nicest people I’ve ever met!!

  • @rickmcendree6869
    @rickmcendree6869 Před 9 dny

    One heck of a great conversation.
    Dam , I teared up with love yall shared. Love those compliments to ya Dale.
    Kirk is right , in alot of ways you are better. And we all know your Dad is proud of you. Good luck chocolate, one hell of a racer, I've met him a few times.
    Best was at IRP in '03 ,he stopped in our pits n put in a fresh dip and stood with us for the star spangled banner. BTW that was my first race after I got my Nascar license so I could pit, n jump over the wall.
    Love these old history days.
    Thanx, Jr!

  • @MarkHerrmann-wf2yq
    @MarkHerrmann-wf2yq Před měsícem +1

    Chocolate has so many great stories. I didn't know about his health issues until now, glad he is doing well. Great interview as always Dale!

  • @shaneprice9901
    @shaneprice9901 Před měsícem +3

    I was diagnosed with cancer 2yrs to the day that my wife was. I took hers a lot worse than I took mine. Thankfully we’re both in remission. I’m 7yrs clear and she’s 9yrs clear. Good luck Chocolate and take care.

  • @ronaldhellengreen7063
    @ronaldhellengreen7063 Před měsícem +2

    Hey Jr thanks for sharing this, it was so special hearing Chocolat, and Kurt's stories about your dad. Made me laugh, and cry! What a special treat on May 1st, especially when Chocolat gave you your dad's goggles! Really COOL!!!! Thanks again for sharing! PEACE ✌️

  • @lindachapman1532
    @lindachapman1532 Před měsícem +3

    The was such a awesome show I love hearing these old stories ❤

  • @chrisgrimes707
    @chrisgrimes707 Před měsícem +1

    Man I think I needed to hear this episode with Chocolate I myself got diagnosed with blood cancer last year and every once in a while it is hard not to get down. It is refreshing hearing of other people’s cancer journey. I was surprised at how many people even younger have cancer. I love all of the old Dale stories one of Dales crew chiefs years ago was my neighbor and had the privilege of meeting him and hearing stories that I have even heard on the podcast. The Earnhardts are legends and Sr is definitely my hero

  • @noff57
    @noff57 Před měsícem +4

    I just love these stories.

  • @bryanmorton5504
    @bryanmorton5504 Před měsícem +1

    Chocolate has a voice that is one of a kind and when I hear it on the radio I have no doubt who it is

  • @thegonz7833
    @thegonz7833 Před měsícem +2

    WOW, what a show! What Kirk said at the end I agree with. GREAT SHOW JR.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    • @tmklunk
      @tmklunk Před měsícem

      Almost in tears

  • @BigHoss33
    @BigHoss33 Před měsícem +3

    These are the conversations i hate to see end. Born 10/09/1982, Being from Asheville, sitting around like this and hearing the stories and talking racing is what i think i miss the most. Thanks Dale!

  • @jimmygallahair2011
    @jimmygallahair2011 Před měsícem +1

    Another great DJD! Great to see Chocolate doing well, and Kurt also. At 69 years old I remember a lot of the subjects of their stories. I agree with them about what you’ve done for the sport. Your impact on the sport is way bigger than you know. Keep up the good work. We appreciate you!

  • @ernhart3333
    @ernhart3333 Před měsícem +2

    Wow what a show!!! Perhaps the best show EVER!!!!

  • @candyrbennett
    @candyrbennett Před měsícem +2

    ..... And this is why I haven't watched a single race since he left us! There simply isn't anyone that can compare! This is another fantastic interview, Dale Jr.! I am listening to Dale Jr and I am remembering as he is talking about these moments. Never thought during these moments ± what was Junior thinking? Nobody on the planet was more impacted by the goings on than Jr. His perspective is always my favorite We all thought Dale had super human-like qualities. Can one truly grasp all the things? As big as Dale is. There's no way that he could've lived up to it! Dale Jr you are so tough on yourself,! You have earned your own place out of the shadows of Dale! Your own rightful spot! You are just as great! All the heroic images you have not only attained- you have done some of it better. To sort through all the ,"stuff" ( we cant imagine ) and turn out as you have .... shew, you be proud! I don't know of anyone that could do it, You're truly remarkable! So much respect for this table! All 3, a living light of the legendary Dale! He is so proud that you all are the people with his stories. Thanks so much for sharing those with us. Completely mesmerized! For the duration of this... all Of anything else-- turned off. These stories are gifts to us that love and miss #3! Each era has it's "back in our Day" stories. The generation before us being Vietnam veterans or back in WW2. We are the veterans of The Man in Black! The Great Intimidator, Mr. Goodwrench- #3 love him or hate him you respected him. If we weren't there we might not even believe it. Truly what legends are made of! I don't know about anyone else but we are blessed to have "survived" 😂❤the absolute best of "The good'ole ' Days" to date! I don't know if it is possible to get any better ... And I'm ok with that!🎉😂❤ Again, thanks for sharing! ❤❤❤

  • @letsgobrandon8120
    @letsgobrandon8120 Před měsícem +1

    Thanks Dale Jr,your Daddy would definitely be proud of who you've become! Kirk and Chocolate are definitely royalty to me,watching them week end and week out making magic! Being a former member of NASCAR and a huge fan of your daddy through out his career and then watching you throughout yours thank you! Sadly after your retirement I found myself no longer interested in watching the series.. Kyle Busch said it best.. "The old NASCAR fans are broken hearted and they'll never be back". Unfortunately in my case it's become very true! #3 Will always be my favorite driver no matter what! Thanks again Dale Jr!

  • @freedom6919741
    @freedom6919741 Před měsícem +1

    I love the Dale Junior download ! Think of all the stuff we wouldn’t have been able to hear about without Junior doing interviews with the old-time guys.

  • @brettmarley4772
    @brettmarley4772 Před měsícem +1

    I agree with chocolate 100%. I haven't went through it personally but many friends and family been there. The persons attitude makes a world of difference.

  • @Thewindingstairs747
    @Thewindingstairs747 Před měsícem +1

    Kirk and Chocolate, I do hope you’ll read this. I was at the Winston in 87 and 88. I saw Dale Earnhardt demonstrate just how much he believed in all of you, his team. When that right front tire went down and he hit that wall it pushed the entire wheel, spindle and tire back into the firewall. I got a great look at it as he passed where I was sitting. The entrance to pit road. I could SEE the headers where they were attached to the engine. The red frame and roll bars were as plane as day. It was bad. But as Chocolate said “we were prepared”! He went WAY passed his pits and they were running behind him as he did. No brakes! Brake line was broke off. They caught him and pushed him back into their pits and they only had about 7 minutes left in the 10 minute break. These guys we’ve just heard from here in this podcast had zip tied an entire front end of their car onto a 4x8 sheet of peg board. By the time that clock ran out they were letting that car down off of the jackstands. All the other teams had pushed their car and driver to their starting positions. Earnhardt drove theirs to their outside of the front row starting position. Dale believed SO MUCH in these guys that when the green came out he beat everyone to the first turn and drove it like he knew he could. His team had worked on it. He knew they’d do their job. When I saw that my first thought was he really believes in his guys. That was the absolute proof!
    As far as the 87 version of that race, he came back onto the track right in front of me after that excursion into the grass. It looked to me like he was expecting a huge crash into to wall because I think he was trying to pulverize the 9 as he shot back onto the pavement. Then his car kinda weaved side to side. He was surprised I think. And the weave was so he could find bill in his mirror. It was on then. I remember seeing decals flying off of both cars I guess as he ran bill up the banking in 3 &4. He scared him to death. And I think bills flat tire was from bodines car slapping that tire and wheel in the first turn on that first lap wreck that let dale get the lead. Richmond and labonte got in front of him on the next restart. After that was over, there were people out in the parking lots fighting. It stirred up some “stuff”! But he believed in you guys. It was crystal clear in 1988 at the winston

  • @jkkellerj5
    @jkkellerj5 Před měsícem +3

    So glad you guys started uploading the full podcast to CZcams. As weird as it is I can’t pay attention to just the podcast but when there’s video it helps

  • @toddbowser9415
    @toddbowser9415 Před měsícem +1

    Danny Lawrence said the exact same thing about how the cars where definitely not cheated up. If anything they were heavier. That was definitely the COOLEST ERA of nascar,& you guys where unstoppable.JR, two guys I would love to see on your program would be David Smith,& Danny. Sooo happy for you Chocolate that your doing better! You’ve had a lot of people praying for ya

  • @joycollecting
    @joycollecting Před měsícem +1

    This was an incredible show. Thank you everyone at DirtyMo for doing what you do. 🙏🏼

  • @seanscorsonellibean2153
    @seanscorsonellibean2153 Před měsícem +1

    Chocolate is a hero and is so right. I had stage 4 rectal cancer ( 6 years remission ) and not one day that i think negatively. Its all about staying positive. This is the card you're dealt now lets do what you need to do to fight it. Stay positive keep a smile on your face and never let the disease beat you and win. And now i live my life to the fullest and with so much appreciation for every day i have here on earth.

  • @XCaliKev
    @XCaliKev Před měsícem +1

    👍🤠 Listening to Chocolate brought back memories. I had stage 4 lymphoma also, I stayed positive and beat it with chemo and radiation. Sense then have had 2 more separate cancers. Same aditude . Always said that my Wife and daughter had it harder than I did.

  • @gonagitcha3380
    @gonagitcha3380 Před měsícem +1

    Jr... You have something special with the djd. Ive watch close to 200 of these episodes even re watching a bunch. From the full non video podcast to the segments of 20-30 min. Dont ever change a thing. And thank you for making these into videos. It twice as great to see the emotions on the faces of the stories. You had a huge shadow cast over your head ti fulfill your name. But you truely have suceeded expectations in your on way. THE OL MAN WOULD BE PROUD BROTHER.

  • @zrated
    @zrated Před měsícem

    Would be great to see Chocolate in a permanent role, and sure like hearing Shelmerdine, so down to Earth and underrated.

  • @buckkinsel1081
    @buckkinsel1081 Před měsícem +1

    Another Grand Slam interview. Chocolate Meyers is a great story teller!!! Classic

  • @jimmullis5582
    @jimmullis5582 Před měsícem

    Growing up in Charlotte and as a racing fan, I love the stories and history that Dale Jr is saving and cherishing.
    Dale Sr was a year older than me and I've watched him from his earliest days on dirt right to his NASCAR success.
    The "Flying Aces" were a true family that built a legendary team.
    This was a GREAT episode as told by three really great racing guys.
    I hope Choc can totally win his health battle !

  • @reidhagler3651
    @reidhagler3651 Před měsícem +1

    Oh wow I want so bad to meet dale jr and chocolate and Richard Childress and all the Nascar drivers and hall of fame guys one day been lifelong dream of mine for years!! Love the podcasts Jr!!!! Slew of Nascar history!!!!

  • @alanbranch851
    @alanbranch851 Před měsícem +3

    Would be awesome to have a reunion of Dale’s crew on set

  • @stevealldred4424
    @stevealldred4424 Před měsícem

    So glad you had these two men on together. What wonderful memories for you and them, Dale. So glad to see Chocolate doing so well physically. I'm a Hospice Nurse and just so wonderful to hear those positive stories of bearing, holding off, stopping and slowing down cancer so people can live each day with a thankful heart.

  • @45gburke
    @45gburke Před měsícem +1

    Wow. This was awesome, great show Dale. And your Dads goggles at the end. badass show. Thanks Dale

  • @roneasleyjr.1831
    @roneasleyjr.1831 Před měsícem

    The smile on Jr's face when Chocolate gave him Sr's goggles was priceless!!! As a lifelong Earnhardt fan, that made my ❤ smile!!! 😊😊😊

  • @teresagoodwin7458
    @teresagoodwin7458 Před měsícem +1

    WOW!! THIS WAS SO FANTASTIC AND THAT SWEET GESTURE AT THE END HAD ME BAWLING LIKE A BABY AND FOR THEM TO SAY THEY WERE PROUD OF YOU AND KNOW THAT YOUR PRECIOUS DADDY IS PROUD TOO. AND THEY'RE RIGHT YOU HAVE ACCOMPLISHED MORE THAN YOUR DADDY IN SOME RESPECTS🙏🏻🙏🏻I KNOW IF YOU HADN'T HAD TO RETIRE DUE TO THE CONCUSSIONS (PERHAPS IT WAS GOD'S PLAN FOR YOU TO GET OUT OF THE RACE CAR SO YOU COULD ACCOMPLISH ALL THE GREAT THINGS THAT YOU AND YOUR PRECIOUS FAMILY AND KELLEY AND HER PRECIOUS FAMILY HAVE BEEN BLESSED TO MAKE THIS SPORT BETTER IN SO MANY WAYS. I PERSONALLY AM ETERNALLY THANKFUL FOR YOU BRINGING NORTH WILKESBORO BACK. YOU LITERALLY JUST MENTIONED AN IDEA AND IT BECAME REALITY IN FAIRLY SHORT ORDER AND I DON'T KNOW OF ANYONE IN RACING THAT COULD HAVE ACCOMPLISHED THAT GREAT FEAT👍💞🤗💞🏁🏆🏁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💞🤗💞🏁🏆🏁MUCH LOVE AND PRAYERS FOR YOU ALL 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻💞🤗💞

  • @wysmn
    @wysmn Před měsícem

    !!!! Thank you so much for doing these podcats Junior!!!! Im 32 and grew up watching your dad through the 90s and then got to enjoy your whole career. Nothing better than some never before heard stories from the glory days! Love you and your dad Junior! I wish you were made President of NASCAR. Guaranteed better racing than we have now.

  • @SteveW-up3ue
    @SteveW-up3ue Před 23 dny

    This is my favorite interview that I have watched on Dirty Mo! Great seeing you guys together in one place with the old stories.

  • @TheJTTaylor000
    @TheJTTaylor000 Před měsícem +1

    Dale Jr. is this sports biggest and best Champion it has ever had. Bar-none

  • @rodneybrown9350
    @rodneybrown9350 Před 26 dny

    So cool to hear the stories from Chocolate & Kurt. Thank you, Dale, for keeping the history of the sport alive.

  • @ronmiller1220
    @ronmiller1220 Před 29 dny

    I was at the spring race in Bristol 1987. Wrangler won that race. Richard Petty run 2nd. Rusty led a lot of laps. Been a Earnhardt fan all my life I cried the day he lost his life. Attendance that day was 35,000. I live in Edmonton,Ky. Dale Jr in my mind you took his place I’ve followed you since the first race you run in the Busch series. Your Friend, Ronnie Miller.

  • @bocephusjr31
    @bocephusjr31 Před měsícem

    Man you made me cry lord I miss them good old days watching as a kid and now I know why I stay positive threw life I want to say thank you to all and everyone been a fan sense I was 6 years old I'm 43 will die a Dale Earnhardt and Jr fan for life. Thank you Chocolate and Kirk.

  • @howardb4601
    @howardb4601 Před měsícem +1

    Fantastic conversation. It’s great to hear the perspectives of these guys concerning events.
    Pleased that Chocolate is doing well.
    Congrats again to Kirk for HOF.

  • @joeystevenson4542
    @joeystevenson4542 Před 18 dny

    Amazing show! You can feel the genuine love for not only the sport but each other and at the end of the day…..that’s what matters. Thanks guys

  • @karllerich9318
    @karllerich9318 Před měsícem

    Totally loved Kirk and Chocolate with you all being open.Cheered cussed and cried through all those years. Keep it up and I will continue to be your biggest fan.

  • @terryrichardson975
    @terryrichardson975 Před měsícem +1

    I think this was the best show ever.

  • @Wklambert
    @Wklambert Před měsícem +3

    I realize it's not related to the topic of the show,but Jr.. That hat is sick man.

  • @MiscRocketVideos
    @MiscRocketVideos Před měsícem

    Wow. This might be the best Dale Jr. show ever. There are so many things going through my head that I could write a 50 page book in the comments, but that's not how this works. Thanks to Chocolate for talking about the difficult things we all need to pay more attention to. Thanks to Kirk for the understanding of how sometimes you have to step out of your role to do something that is your life path.
    What an awesome show. Great work Dirty Mo team!

  • @johngreene2508
    @johngreene2508 Před měsícem +1

    One moment I'll never forget is seein the emotion on Chocolate's face when Harvick won for the first time in 01 , Atlanta i believe it was !!!!

  • @ronniecardy
    @ronniecardy Před měsícem

    I love hearing from the crews. I loved Dales dad number 3 rocks

  • @ChrisHuddleston-52
    @ChrisHuddleston-52 Před měsícem +1

    Awesome video with Kirk and Choc. Jr always doing great with the interview. Learn something new with these interviews.

  • @jeffmcdaniel5826
    @jeffmcdaniel5826 Před měsícem

    Years back my Dad ,Uncle and myself went touring all the shops. The highlight was the museum. Chocolate came out to greet us and get pictures. Come to find out he had just came thru our part of Ohio the week before to go give a speech. Just a great guy, These stories from Kirk and Chocolate are great. This was when Nascar was worth watching.

  • @oneted8
    @oneted8 Před měsícem +1

    Enjoyed this episode soo much. So glad Chocolate is doing so well

  • @tomvichlach8038
    @tomvichlach8038 Před měsícem +1

    Absolutely love listening to these guys. Thank you so much for bringing this show together.

  • @kirthooper4625
    @kirthooper4625 Před měsícem +2

    More of these pit crew stories. Should get that tech guy on too. Stuff is soooo interesting

  • @scottgarrett744
    @scottgarrett744 Před měsícem +1

    Totally cool of Chocolate to give you those goggles 😊

  • @tommyking-gl5xb
    @tommyking-gl5xb Před měsícem +2

    Thank you sir, love your show and your stories, thank you.

  • @dylaneinhaus5621
    @dylaneinhaus5621 Před měsícem

    Best one yet! You need to have chocolate kirk and Richard all on at once love the story's about dale

  • @mikecallan8346
    @mikecallan8346 Před měsícem

    Love these stories. Choc is the best, remembers everything!

  • @glennroy2747
    @glennroy2747 Před měsícem +1

    Mr. Myers is correct. You have to be positive and go on with your projects like all is well and it is your family that hurts and grieves the most. Know that from experience.

  • @sherryswisher8911
    @sherryswisher8911 Před měsícem +1

    Danny God bless you. I have been a fan of yous as well the entire team. I met you back in 1994 after the NASCAR banquet at the PRI show. To say the least you were a little under the weather. I would love just sit down and listen to you. Your knowledge of history and life is great. I hope you get it in a book someday. I recall most of what you covered today as I was there watching the races. The details you add are great. I was raised a Goodyear brat here in Akron so racing was our life here too. Thanks again Scott

  • @sheliab9806
    @sheliab9806 Před měsícem

    Junior this was definitely one of my favorites. I'm so glad you brought Kirk and Chocolate on together. It really brought back so many memories for me being a dedicated Earnhardt fan forever. The Flying Aces were definitely the best. I would love to have one of those t-shirts!!! I 100% agree with them, you have done so much for this sport, your mom and dad would be so proud of you, watching you grow up on the racetrack I am so proud of you!!!! Chocolate will definitely be in our thoughts and prayers. His attitude and positivity is absolutely awesome!!!!

  • @johnabetker
    @johnabetker Před měsícem

    Loved this episode. And as a cancer survivor myself, Bless you, Chocolate Myers and all y'all. 🙏🙏🙏

  • @jerrybailey8072
    @jerrybailey8072 Před měsícem +2

    God bless you Chocolate