Dale Earnhardt's Nova Returns to Darlington
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- Dale Jr. and co-host Mike Davis relive a busy weekend for Dale. First, he tells all about his trip to Darlington Raceway to pace the field with his restored Chevrolet Nova that his dad once raced. He talks about the whole experience including telling old racing stories with family during the car ride down, seeing the industry’s reaction in the garage, and what it was like getting on track. Both Dale and Mike then address the disappointment of NASCAR on FOX not showing the Nova on track.
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Mike: “You told him to get out, right?”
Jr: “No, I actually told all the other racers to get in and see how it feels”
Jr is one of a kind. Protect this man at all costs
Yes I agree
He would never admit it, but people were excited to see Jr. back out on track too.
All the broadcasters on the race were talking about Junior driving this car and there wasn't a single shot of it on the TV. Poor move, Fox Sports.
Fox and NBC suck ehen it comes to multi tasking. They can either talk about it qnd not show it, or just show it and not say a word. Cant do both
Jr works for NBC lucky they mentioned it at all
just came here to say the same, not nearly anything covering this during the broadcast. damn shame
They probably didn’t show it thanks to Theresa owning the copyright attached to that number. She would sue
@Junior 249 p
I love how even though Jr was and is such a big part of NASCAR, he is still a fan as well. His excitement and passion shows through in the podcast. I sure appreciate the Dirty Mo Media team and The Dale Jr Download. This glimpse into who this man really is is so great.
I was disappointed that Bill Elliott's and David Pearson's car weren't shown pacing either. I believe Fox dropped the ball big time.
I saw them before the race, parked behind Jeff Gordon, Clint Bowyer and Mike Joy were on pit row
@@kabullets19 pacing! They didn't show them pacing the field. Make sure you read the entire post before responding...smh!
@@rickbain7501 don't be so condescending!
@@kabullets19 Found you there, man! Hehe! Wonder where's WJ Lights at?
That's one of my favorite car of your dad's. I love those era of cars because they had they're own personality and looked better than the ones they have today
JR is a awesome person not wanting any attention just wanting everyone to see his dads car
Great job Dale Jr. Your Dad would be proud of you.
The car is awesome. Thanks to Dale Jr. and the whole team for all the hard work that went into putting it together and keeping these throwbacks alive.
Fit right in with the old track. Classic.
I love the Smile Jr. Has on. Just what they all needed. I can't believe your giving it up,but I am sure proud of you.
Love seeing Junior on this podcast. He’s grown into his own person and is so completely honest, comfortable and living his best life. Way to go Junior love seeing and listening to the real you
Jr, got to tell ya..I've been a fan of yours from the very beginning of your career..even a bigger fan of yours now..you had a great career racing, but i think you've found your calling on being a ambassador of nascar...so easy to probably walk away into the sunset, but you haven't and thank you for bringing forth the history for new fans and current ones as well..great job!
Yep. There couldn't be a more perfect choice for Ambassador of the sport.
Dale Jr is so humble! He’s so grounded, just one of the guys. There’s a lot of celebrities that could learn from him!
Thank you so much for sharing your dad and the memories with us.
I was there and I was so excited to see not only that car back at Darlington but you driving it!!!!
Fox was probably afraid of showing the car because of Teresa Earnhardt sueing them...
good point
Well foxs sports is anything like fox news they peddle in big lies
@@kramnoslaw4474 if by lies you mean you mean things that don’t support your own bias.
@@kramnoslaw4474 just gotta bring politics into this? huh bubbles.
Thanks for showing more than what was on TV.
Jr I was there with my 10 yr old Grandson to see our First race ever and got the Best show ever watching you and the car Also explaining to him the history of You and your dad in racing. Thanks For the memory of a lifetime for me and My Grandson
Dale Jr. Thanks for all the things you present to us about Dale Sr. I was a big fan of his and you also. Don't get tired of hearing about you both. Keep it up.
Its incredible what you do for the sports history in the modern era. There is truly no one else that can do it the way you do it! It has to be you! Thank you for all you do. As ive been starting my family, watching races and staying tuned in got tough. When i found this show recently it pulled me back in full force. Im sorry i didnt know it existed beforehand. Thank you, im so glad to be a fan of yours.
My girlfriend and I were in Charlotte for the Memorial Day weekend races in 2019. One of her family members through marriage works for Jr. Motorsports, and he gave us a private tour of the shop. Saw this car sitting on the shop floor as it was being restored. Awesome that Jr. got to drive his dads car.
Lucky you, that must have been something. Cheers
Fox Sports really looks like crap for not even showing it!!! I think they should do a special one hour documentary about it in order to get us back on their side.
WHAT? Fox never showed it?!
That Nova sounded badass, should have opened her up
Such a cool thing Jr did with this. I didn't care that they didn't show it, I knew where to go to see it. Jr taking a backseat to the car is so on par for him, but I was excited to see him driving that car because it means so much to him.
I’ve followed the 2 + years of progress you’ve made in restoring this beautiful DEI Chevrolet Nova, from the day at the auction to the day you drove it in front of thousands of Dale Earnhardt fans in the stands at Darlington and those who were only able to see it on CZcams. I’ve seen the restoration photos while it was being torn down and I’ve seen you run it around the JRM campus. It’s such a historically IMPORTANT vehicle in your father’s legacy, and one day soon I’ll be seeing it in person, as I saw it the day it won at Daytona.
Great job, Dale. Your daddy’s still smiling from ear to ear.
Imagine if Dale Sr was still alive and went on this trip and walked up and saw Noah just sitting in the car
He'd be like "BOY IF YOU DONT GET THE HELL OUTTA MY RACE CAR"
Right though lol. He wouldn't even say anything, just stare at him with the stare of pain
Well I mean
Yes
Dale would stare at Noah and put the fear of God in him lol. Just how Dale was. Never liked anybody else in his cars unless it was his kin.
I'm only 23 and I wish I could've seen Dale race in his prime. What a badass...
Yeah 😅😅😅😂😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
@@UltraCitron Dale was a tad older than me. He came along just when I was really starting to love racing. I got to witness his whole career which was filled with so many stories. Nowadays you just here the major highlights, but there were so many more. It seems like you either loved him or hated him in the beginning, but in the end, well, we all saw the line when he won Daytona. That for me was the cherry on top.
They showed a split second of it when you where on track. Looked great. Should have done more. Thanks dale jr
My mom's 1st car was a nova super sport ..From the 70s..I was born in 1977 this was her 1st ever car..I remember her turning the key off and the thing would still run..lol..Was white and black..Wish it was still around..But back then it was just another car..Great video Dale.
NASCAR executives don't realize just how many "older NASCAR fans" that after raising their kids & as time goes by just don't have the time or just doesn't watch as much as they used to are still race fans from a distance. Dale Jr's podcast is only bringing back the older Xfinity/Cup fans back to the sport!! RESPECT is what its called Mike you are right!!
Seeing this car back on track pacing the field was awesome!.... to bad FOX didn’t do a great job covering it tho...
Great story Jr. Thanks for sharing. I was not at race, I was watching TV and was disappointed about TV coverage. But you took it there for the moment in time and those fans there got to share in that experience. That was what in was all about. You were elated and that was the best part. And you put some good ju ju on the track for JRM!! Can not wait to see at shop or HoF. Thank you, again.
The most ideal person that could be a NASCAR historian, wants to preserve and share NASCAR histoty. I'm thankful for that.
Awesome car , great seeing it. Thanks Jr. For doing this and all you do for the fans. But shame on Fox for not showing the car , dang that's just messed up, it's a insult to your dad's legacy.
Class act Jr is. Wanted it all to be about the car. Even if the matching suit would look great with it he didn't want to risk at all people not looking at the car.
Dale you need to get this car into a 1/24 die cast I for one would add it to my Dale SR collection.
Check eBay. Action made these back in the day but they are pricey
There is a diecast of this car
I'd like to see that!
Isn't it already this one in the bottom right corner at 3:50?
@@stadleroux yes that’s it
Junior you a great ambassador for racing,wishing you big blessings always!
I was always a fan of your Dad and of you, but I can’t lie and say I’m this huge NASCAR fan. What I am a huge fan of is these podcast! I just recently found them so I had a lot to watch. I’m blown away by the stories, history and memories both good and bad. Really gives some insight to someone who doesn’t know everything there is to know about NASCAR. You seem to have a really great group of people producing, co-hosting and scheduling guest. Thank you and keep up the great work! I want to come to N.C. now and see that car!
Great to hear we can tour the shop and check out the NOVA during the Coke 600 week. I will be there for sure!
Just straight CLASS! I enjoyed watching Dale Jr. Race. That goes without saying. But the broadcaster and more importantly SPORT LIASON he has become is just, in Dale Jr.'s vernacular..."COOL AS HELL"!
It's not about that particular car, it's About the man that drove that car! I wish they would give it some air time on TV
The NOVA looked great man gave me goosebumps and then just your smile it was great JR u r one fine man all the things you do about still backing late models and giving drivers a chance that r great driver's but wasn't going to get that brake your great for the sport Nascar is lucky they got u still in the sport
Went to Darlington race. Im glad i got to see car. Happy you enjoyed it dale jr. Look great from Pearson grandstand.
I've been lucky enough to have seen this car a couple of times at Laguna Seca and possibly Sears Point before you got a hold of it, Junior. It sure seems to have brought you a lot of joy! I knew when I was standing next to it that it was something special and unique.🏁
So so so humble Dale Jnr.
Love your work mate. 👌👍💪
Jr is pure class.
Love you Jr. And love your podcast.
I donated my Dale Earnhart guitar to a local golf couse who have display cases. So people could enjot it. It was 1 of 10 in the world. Signed by all band members that played at his tribute concert @ Daytona
I grew up a giant fan of Dale Sr and am so loving now seeing Jr doing this show and all the stories. It's awesome
What hits me in the chest every time I watch one of these podcasts, is Dale Jr's humility.
Miss seeing you racing so much
It was the first time that I had turned my tv on for a nascar race in several years and I was totally disappointed and turned the tv back off
Nice Nova. I want Jr. to now do a tribute Wrangler Thunderbird.
Seems like Dale's the kind of guy that would let anyone sit in it, I think it brings him more joy to let people live in the moment than what the car is to him. Such a cool dude.
Big fan of this podcast, keep up the great work dale. Missing seeing you racing.
TV didnt show it and I was mad and thought I missed it. Dale did it all on his own dime and man hours so it was perfect. Everything is planned out and that was the 5 minute TV break. Notice on saturdays they dont show the national anthem.
RIGHT ON Mike !!
I was sitting right at the flag stand, the Nova looked great out on the track!
that's true to the heart as you can get, the man and his car, your family may have had velcro on those coat tails, but class is how we remember people long after
Iam 69 years old I got to see the Nova Win
The focus has got to be putting on the show for THE FANS, if they go away then the series goes away. The broadcasters and series organizers need to remember that!
Wow Ive had the 1/24 model for the last 25 years saw Dale SR race it when I was 7 in about 1986 pretty cool to see it again. Sr was more dominant in that car then in the cup series at that time and he was winning cup championships. The old busch series in the 80's had v-6 motors and downsized 8's kinda like the old Goody's Dash Series.
I sure like the personality of Jr. 👍
Where does Dale Jr. Get those damn shirts?! Fucking Unreal and nostalgic!
I heard Bill Elliott’s Coors Thunderbird and David Pearson’s Mercury Cyclone didn’t get much tv time before the Cup race either. I know they have to pay the bills but the sport isn’t going to gain any new fans or please any of the current fans by shoving commercial after commercial down everybody’s throat at the expense of quality tv coverage.
Quality tv coverage ended when ESPN & TNN stopped covering races.
@@TheBear470 exactly.....TNN was so much better.
Died with Dale........Sad but True Jr.
Love the way you share your toys to show the history of nascar.
It’s beautiful Dale!
I agree FOX dropped the ball and they know it!!!
Agree with Mike!! The car should have been highlighted for the short time it took to go around the track.!! Sandi
I'm not nearly old enough to remember any of them in their actual racing days, but the 8 Nova, 2 Monte Carlo and 3 Wrangler cars are my favorites (along with the iconic black 3 of course) I buy every tshirt I find of them.
I love seeing Dale Jr’s excited and I’m glad the day was everything he hoped for......Other than Not getting to stop in at the corner store. 😂
If CZcams allowed a GIF mine would be the cat vigorously shaking his head no, no, no because I think we all know when Dale Jr does anything concerning NASCAR's past, present or even future it's nothing to do with any network. His heart is always, how can I make our sport better. How can I draw back the old school racer while also bringing in the new fan. Anybody that Dale Jr knows his blood bleeds NASCAR.
Not sure what was worse, not showing the olds cars going around the track, or listening to Bubba and Eric. What an epic fail. Couldn’t even to stand to listen to the broadcast. Those 2 were as excited to be there as watching paint dry! Can’t wait for NBC
I'm STILL pissed FOX did not show this. I missed the pre-race segment. What I really wanted to see was the 8 car leading the pace laps. The job everyone did restoring this car is phenomenal. Hope to see it in person one day.
NBC did a similar thing when Richard drove Dale Srs last win car at dega in 2019. They hardly showed it and did an in car interview with chase elliot instead.
That was an awesome experience!! @DaleJr built that car and his Daddy's spirit lives on @TooToughtoTame!! @jrmotorsports winning the Race 🏁 and the dash4cash didnt suck either!!
I love Jr man idk how hes so down to earth as he is if my dad was Dale I feel like my ego would be to the moon for no reason
I'm sure there were a few of these built. I remember seeing one that was raced in the Mitty historics at Road Atlanta, driven by a great road racer, Gene Felton
To Mike's point, the same issue happened when RCR had Dale's 3 car that he won his last race in at Taledega. Very little coverage. In fact, only RCR go pro cameras had any real footage. Very disappointing.
That car needs to in a museum. I'd buy a DVD on the restoration, with those stories.
I can't imagine Jr going to a track and entering with the rest of the fans. He's ROYALTY. He's gotta come in the back. Right? Or is he that cool and he comes in just like everybody else?
Missed out Racing with your Dad!!!!
I would loved to have seen the car. That alone would have sold more tickets and had more tv viewers. I’ve always said the older cars have so much more character which goes without saying.
Dale Sr is looking down with a smile 😃
I would've loved to see the suite being worn. It's a memory my dad has of watching Sr dive that car. But I totally understand why Jr didn't. it's really awesome of Jr not wanting attention to himself an having it on the car. Watching it from home they didn't show the nova. Is Jr motorsports gonna have it on out or the hall of Fame gonna have it?
Is there a video of the car showing it in detail? Interior, engine etc?
I'm gonna daily drive a Old Nascar to work one day!!
Me too lol,, I want a old bobby Allison buik 🤣🤣. My dream car
@@craigsmith2132 , I was thinking either that Buick of bobby, or the Bill Elliott T-bird..
Used to see one of Red Farmer’s old cars in back of a garage when I was a teen…. Wanted it, but the owner kept saying “naw, that old things frame is bent”. Have no idea where it ended up. That was 30 years agp
@@joshhuffine4522 hell ya that t bird would be sweet
@@johntalley6028 dang, too bad u didn't grab it back then lol, that thing would of been awesome, There's a guy in my little town and he got a Darrell Waltrip 88 car.. he says its real and back in the day his buddy bought it from junior Johnson and it was all smashed up, he said junior sold them the car and fenders and stuff to fix and they did, and his friend died it something and left it to him.. I kinda believe him cuz he's a old dude and seems like he wouldn't lie,, but I also think him and his buddy just tried to build a old monte Carlo into a race car and didn't know what to do with it so they just painted it up like a old junior Johnson owned dw car lol.. idk I can't really tell if it was really raced or not.. It looks like it was
6:24 Hello Bobby! Hello Wally! :-)
Man-O-Man ... Hmm-Hmm-Hmm
What a totally messed up move fox11 ! Not everyone watches the pre-race ...
What a fabulous car restoration Dale ... it is better the the original
What a Beaut she truly is !
Rev those engines Dale at fox11 !
Thank you Dale & the Dirty Mo Team ... loved the PC !
HELL OF A RIDE
I love when Richard drove Dales car. It made me cry.
Love the car but i have 2 questions. Was beating down the floor under the seat something Dale did on all his cars even at Childress? Also I know few people like them but why not put the car back with the original style V6 engine it ran with? I loved those old V6 motors back in the day.
I am restoring an old race car myself. It's going to be tribute car to Dale Sr. Can anyone tell me where i can get the Good wrench Decals like #3 ran? Or any decals for that matter. TY
I would love if he Had Robert Ghee Jr on to talk about learning and working for Robert Sr.
Great job dale jr
I did see --on tv.. Jr bow his head in the #8 car
during the Prayer & National Anthem ,
and so I took a picture of the tv..
not because I knew of any controversy,
I captured the moment for myself and simply too cherish that moment
that one time Jr. got to have with this car before a race @ the lady in black.
to hear gentleman start your engines and to Fire up the willing engine -responding with that Roar...
Back in the Later days of late model sportsman & In the early days of the Busch Series
I lived a few doors down from some of the best builders of these type of cars
here in Hampton, Virginia.
(Diane Teel #19 first female Busch drivers car was at the fox crossing shell station 1/8th mile away.
The best appearing car award winner at Martinsville Skip Jutras#89
at his 4 car garage out behind his house 1/8th in the opposite direction.
Bobby Creech, Bill Champion #10 Hampton, Bob Shreeves #9 Norfolk, Elton Sawyer #43 Chesapeake)
just a few of my role models watching races at Langley Speedway or Southside
... these cars are the stars of my life !!
all the drivers have their places as well
BUT>>> the cars have etched them selves into my memory forever
engrained in such a way that I began working at the local service station just down off
(Bob Segar's) main street actually Walter Allen's Service Center pumping union 76gas
driving tow trucks at the races and selling race fuel and
where I purchased A 1973 Mercury Cougar for the upcoming 150 lap Enduro
for 50 bucks entry fee and 50 bucks for the car i put in a steel cage and had my first racecar .
in august 1991
my first race as a driver/mech/owner/hauler driver// etc..etc.. etc..
my 2 door Granada daily driver had an Ernie Elliot 468lift 280 duration 11.5/1 ratio 302cid engine rated at 750 hp@8,000 rpm 1988-1989 I graduating from Diesel school with a state championship in VICA and a scholarship to Ohio Diesel .. "but I chose" (past tense) to not make a choice and that was a choice in itself I tried to pursue racing at the local level and worked from the tire shops and dealerships to boat building and steel fabrication to learn the skills I wanted to master
I have been fortunate and was mentored by the most giving people
of their time and knowledge of their life's wisdom and skill ..
so my memories are as Elvis stated sweetened thru the ages - just like wine..
I wouldn't have missed it for the world.. said Ronnie Milsap once in a song,
Once in every life ... someone comes along,
And you came to me ... it was almost like a song.
You were in my heart ... right where you belong,
And we were so in love ... it was almost like a song.
January through December ... we had such a perfect year,
Then the flames became a dying ember ...
All at once you weren't here.
Now my broken heart ... cries for you each night,
And it's almost like a song ... but it's much too sad to write.
Now my broken heart ... cries for you each night,
And it's almost like a song ... but it's much to sad to write ...
Much too sad to write.
thanks for the moments Dale Sr.
I miss you like so many do..
and hey maybe I would have seen you in Richmond someday Jr. ,
maybe I should take up bowling again ... finally..?
pull out my old 3 ball ,its been 20 years since I have attempted to throw it for a strike...
I remember I used to go to the "This Week in Nascar on tues. night with Eli Gold"
when the races came to RIR.
I would go and "watch the radio show" at the holiday inn..
just to go bowling afterwards like the mrn crew ..
just to bump into my heroes ..the broadcasters, the car builders, the dew crew, and the driver's...
long live the throwback @ Darlington
and may we fans
show up with a throwback scheme of our own...in mind and spirit
"live to make memories that last and help another along the way"...
Robert.L
Dude, that was AWESOME!!! thanks for that!!!
That is so cool. Let's hear about the motor
imagine some of these new drivers behind the wheel of that ol Nova and racing.......Ol School!!!
STAYYYY LISTENIN TO THA DANG DALE JR DOWNLOAD!
Your imagination Dale🤙. That is the portal of manifestation . Your ability to perceive the what / how of others potential experience, is the connection to the all that is. It goes without saying, makes sense why you have so many people interested in the all that is, your up 2! The universe is as big as the imagination. Hope you are able to help your kids do the same!
That car is VERY cool! Great work! (Someone really should focus the camera that's on Dale. Or is it an old Barbara Walters vaseline lens camera that they got on discount?)