Truly because Ricky wants it that way. He is on his own time. He wants to be retired in the truest sense. No commitments whatsoever. If he randomly wants to do something he will do it. If he has something planned and the time comes and he doesn't want to he simply doesn't. Just a care free I do what I want when I want type of thing. One of the lucky ones that can do that. I really feel that is why DW stepped away from broadcasting. He just wants to step away from any real commitments.
As a Rudd fan being a kid, it was so hard to have him retire. Even more so because he completely left the sport. I was an absolute crazy Rudd fan! Thanks Jr for getting him out for an interview. Man do I miss this era of racing!!!
I have had pretty much zero interest in nascar for many years. But somehow I can’t get enough of Dale jrs show. Such great content. Nice work to all involved.
Dale Jr's podcasts are outstanding, and this is a GREAT clip. Always a huge Rudd fan and the whole back story of his feud with Dale Sr. is put into great context here. It's also wonderful that they were able to patch things up before Dale's passing. God, racing was great back then!
It's fantastic to see Ricky Rudd again, thankyou for inviting him on. I always like how tough and respected how talented he was driving often times not top tier equipment. He's the original NASCAR Ironman in my book. I was really interested in hearing the stories he was telling in this episode. Life is too short to harbor grudges folks, talk about it, then move forward. Great video.
I was at that North Wilkesboro race in 1989. It was one of the craziest things I’ve ever seen. When Rudd and Earnhardt spun out, everybody in the stands went absolutely CRAZY. A lot of people cheered - Earnhardt fans got mad and went berserk. One of those moments in time I’ll never forget.
I live in Upstate New York. My dad has loved modified racing for most of his life and was huge Geoff Bodine fan going back to his days driving modifides. He wasn't overly fond of Earnhardt or Rudd either. I'll never forget watching that race with him and my sister and the three of us coming off the couch and jumping up and down as the last couple laps played out.
Me too friend. No more character anymore. Down home boys and simplicity is gone. That said. Rudd was a smart dude and smart driver. Race fans today are just video gamers. They dont get the beauty of the old school rivalry of love, hate and respect. It was special.
Ricky was one of the most fan friendly drivers I ever met. Ran into him at Patrick Ford in Fayetteville NC one day and happened to be wearing my DJ #88 QC Jacket and damned if he didn't offer to sign it for me. Tried getting him to trade me a race car for my 93 Cobra but he declined (politely I might add).
Man, I loved the fox body 93 Cobra! I had to settle for an 89 GT with LX brake lights. Was the first car I bought. Great times, loved the interior, and sound with Flow Masters.
@@niko7903 Yeah, I wish I hadn't been so young and stupid. I destroyed that car by modifying it, then sold it to pay for an Explorer when my daughter was born.
@@gclem6132 I just miss the 90's era of racing, anymore it's just IROC with different decals. I pretty much stopped watching when they went to that stage / playoff garbage.
Great interview. Rudd was definitely old school. Outstanding driver and seems like an even better person. Always thought he didn't go looking for trouble, but wouldn't run from it either.
Out of all the guests i think Ricky is the one that I appreciate the most so far....growing up I was a die hard Dale fan but also always loved the rooster. I started watching in about 87 and these guys were my heros.....I'm 39 now and still love hearing the storys!
You’ll always be my favorite Ricky. Thanks for the memories as a kid buddy. I’m only 35 compared to you, so my childhood was full of ups and downs watching you race! The downs were usually never your fault! Long live The Rooster!!!
Dale thank you for having Ricky Rudd on! So good to hear from him again it’s been so long! NASCAR should have these guys on on race weekend! They have so many great stories of days gone by.
Wow..... So cool to see Ricky and listen to some of the stuff that went down. Very proud of Sr. to invite him to join them all for dinner after all they had been thru.. True Class....... Thanks, Weav
Ricky was my driver back in the day. Glad to see him interview, always seemed like a class act, great driver and a so-in-so you just didn't want to cross. Oh yeah jr. your okay too.
Always a huge Rudd fan and loved he owned his own team. A gentleman and a great shoe. Yeah Harvick needed his butt kicked a few times and Ricky was the right guy for the job. I am missing the old Nascar days.
Love these interviews from the drivers from the 80’s and 90’s. These are the guys that I grew up watching and I absolutely love seeing these interviews.
I can honestly say I was never an Earnhardt fan Jr or Sr but watching these podcasts I have learned a whole new respect for both! I love the history that is brought up with the LEGENDS of the sport and seeing Jr light up is awesome! Please keep doing a great job and keep the content coming
My first NASCAR race was at Martinsville. Ricky Rudd won in the Tide car. The ambulance was waiting for him after the race. Hot temperature that day !! A few days later I was looking for a rim for my van. We ended up at Al Rudd's junkyard in Virginia by pure luck. His family greeted us & showed us around their shop. Ricky's family had a lot of class !! He is my all time favorite NASCAR driver. Thank you for being cool Ricky !!
Funny story, true story. 1989, 9 years old, first family vacation. Car broke down in MN and me and my dad fell in love with rudd and the tide car in the cozy rest motel over dq burgers and sundaes. One of my favorite memories.
@Thomas Miller that makes sense for me. Because it wasn't a few years later my old man started watching religiously and he was all for Brett and the quaker state car while I was rooting for rudd in the tide...but I had remembered the name rudd being talked about in the motel room. That actually straightened that all out for me. Thanks!
I always enjoy it when Dale has some of the drivers on from the past to talk stories of racing against Sr. I never knew there was such animosity between Dale Sr and Rudd. I still miss Dale Sr. The ultimate badass of NASCAR!
Junior seems like such a good dude. I can see everybody wanting to open up when they talk to him. I like him better than his old man. Dale Jarrett was my favorite driver
Ricky is the best ever to me. I was in the garages as a fan in the 90’s and hung out at his trailer. By far my favorite. I am lucky to have one of his race suits. I even drove at a local short track in Florida and painted my car like the Tide car and then like the Havoline car. I have so many pics and memories. This interview was awesome. Thanks.
kotori They were both iron men. Terry had the consecutive races streak, Rudd won at least a race a year for, if my memory is correct, 15 seasons in a row. Both remarkable feats. Rudd’s win at Martinsville in ‘98 was especially memorable.
He was my driver until he retired in 2007. Then I went over to Tony Stewart... I remember back when he was driving for Yates, in that badass 28 car... They were one of the best teams going for a few years, with Jarrett as a teammate. God those were the good old days of nascar!!!
Rudd has always been a class act. And probably the most fan friendly driver of his era. He takes a great deal of time for his fans. I met Ricky when he I had hot passes at Michigan when he drove the tide car in the 90s. Great times never have back
You definately need to get Ricky Rudd back. He is missed in the Nascar lineup, and he has lots of history in the sport. I enjoy listening to him. Good show Dale, thanks bud.
Excellent interview. Junior, there is a gold mine of this stuff I'm just starting to tap into. So glad to hear these two worked things out. I most enjoyed at around 4:07, the tacit acknowledgement that if you were running good that day, Dale would spin you early so he wouldn't have to deal with you later. Yep. This is like that NASCAR legends tape when DW says anyone who Cale hit, raise your hands and everybody raised their hands
I was a nascar fan in the early 80s I lived in Pennsylvania so Watkins and Pocano were races closer to home I moved to Mooresville NC in 2002 and still followed Nascar but not like the old day's. One day I was at lake norman state park riding mountain bike and met up with Ricky. This was a real treat for me as I followed him back when he raced. We are the same age and we visited for awhile, he was real nice acted just like any normal guy up there riding. I moved back to PA in 2016 to retire, I miss running into these guys I used to follow. Living in Mooresville (Lake Norman) I'd run into drivers from time to time. Very cool memory.
When Rick Rudd won at Martinsville in 1998 in the Tide car he was absolutly drained and exhausted but kept on going to win the race. In pit lane they had to interview him lying down because he was so exhausted. I will never forget that. I think all Nascar fans that have watched the sport from when it was a southern sport wish it was like it was back then. There are so many things to complain about where do you even start. It’s a good thing we have RUclips so that you can watch old races and reminisce about the days of old. Because the good old days of Nascar are long long long gone....
Hey TargaXIII, I remember that race too. It was blazing hot that day. When Ricky got out of the car the tried to cool him off with a hose, but the was laying on the ground the whole race. Somebody turned it on and ran it down his back. He said it was almost boiling and hear nearly passed out.
That's something missing from today's NASCAR. There was a time when 500 mile races, or 500 laps on a short track, were endurance races for driver and equipment. That part of the sport is gone.
I was stationed at the Charleston Naval Station from 88-91. I went to every Cup race I could during this time period. My friend and I were at the 89 North Wilkesboro race where Dale and Ricky spun as Bodine drove underneath for the win. It was delayed a week due to Hurricane Hugo. The two cars parked on pit road in front of us. The crews went after each other and beer cans were raining down!! Someone even threw a beer during the race and it hit a windshield!! I wish that this track will get back on the schedule along with Rockingham. Great show, Jr!!
Good interview. Dale Sr was the best and rooted for Jonior his whole career. But am I the only one who find it difficult to deal with stammering, stumbling and mumbling?
Good story. Rudd was my favorite driver, primarily when he was sponsored by Tide. My dad was a P&G engineer, hence the connection. Met Rudd in Cincinnati one year. It was a highlight for me! Thanks for posting this Junior!
Such a great interview. My mom swears that "Ricky Rudd" was the first words i muttered as a child. Now that im in my mid 20s and getting back into nascar, this really answers my question of "what ever happened to him?".
Can't thank you enough Jr. for doing these Podcasts......it actually gives me a bit more insight and, to a certain degree, closure on a few events through the years.
Listening to dale jr talk to these old drivers about nascar of yesterday really makes you miss it and remember just how great it was. I don’t know what it is now but great it isn’t.
As a lifelong fan of the #28 Havoline car...I dealt with alot of heartache. When Ricky came to drive the #28 I was so excited. I had admired him before and since. Dude is a badass.
This was a great interview. RIP Dale Intimidator Earnhardt. Forever missed. I still can’t believe he died from that accident. I didn’t even believe it when I heard. How could that accident have killed him when so many horrible accidents didn’t
Man this interview makes me love Ricky Rudd! I grew up with him driving the 21, so I never really got to see or hear him that much groing up. Jr. always does a great job with these interviews.
Wow, I didn't know it was that bad between Dale and Ricky. I am so glad they patched things up. I was more of a Ricky fan than I was of Dale's. Great conversation.
One of the best. I love it when you these older guys who tell what I call war stories. I'm a 60 and it brings so many memories. I really hope you are able to get "Rooster" back on.
great interview, always loved Dale, meet him @ Charlotte, he was testing. he was the only team there, drove 20 yards from some guy kicked back in a longe chair, I walked up to him, & it was none other than DALE EARNHARDT . I was in awe ,as anybody could would . we sat there and talked about 20 minutes about nothing, while Richard Childress had his whole body underneath the hood working on car, WOW
These podcasts are awesome! Reminds me of the good ol’ days of NASCAR. When Davey Allison died,Ernie Irvin quit and Dale Sr. passed it took most of most interest away except for watching Dale Jr. I don’t much care for it anymore sadly.
when I really young, early 2000s late late 90s I was really into Nascar.. I played the videos games. But it wasnt anything serious..I just had a love for cars. I actually learned about nascar mostly was through the game I played on Ps4. I learned most rules, drivers and how to race different tracks through a video game. After a couple years I grew out of it. And havent turned back but Dale Jr's show has really remarked my interest..I love these little podcasts
we talked about fishing mainly , I was in Charlotte for a job interview,,he told me if I got the job to get in touch with him and we would go fishing . I got job , but never tried to get in contract with him, ( knew he was very busy) but followed his career every lap from 1987 till Daytona 01
I moved south in 1984. My first race around 86. I was a Rudd fan from the get. I lived in Chesapeake va. At that time. Never gave up on him. Great to see that he and I are now gray headed thanks Rickey
The Man The Myth The Legend, The Iron Man of Nascar, RICKY RUDD!!!. Man growing up Rudd was me and my Dads favorite race car driver. When Rudd retired I lost all interest in Nascar. Every Sunday use to be awesome knowing that we were going to get to watch Ricky Rudd race. Good times back then. I dont no if Rudd remembers but at Homestead during the meet and greets my dad was in line and saw Rudd walk out and Yelled God Dam its RICKY RUDD. He was so excited that when he shook Rudds hand he almost broke it haha. Rudd needs to come out of retirement for 1 more season. Come on RICKY RUDD give us 1 more year.
I remember when Kevin Harvick had it in his mind to scuffle with Ricky Rudd, and Rudd just stood there while everybody was keeping Harvick away. I'm certain that Harvicks face would have gone to bashing Ricky Rudd's fist.
Here is a video: ruclips.net/video/W2vzoH73Yow/видео.html I do not know, Harvick was a tough boy. But you can not be jumping on another drivers car, you can wreck them but stay off the hood. :) "Here we go!"
I remember the run in Ricky had with Harvick at Richmond and Harvick jumped on Rickys car.. Ricky's crew wouldn't let Ricky out of the car to get to Harvick.. Jimmy Spencer said that if Harvick had wanted to get his ass kicked that night, Rudd would have done it.
He has the “Days of Thunder” Rowdy Burns edginess and toughness to him. In the episode they also bring up 1984 at Daytona where he wrecks then races the 500 with tape to keep his swollen eyes open, he suffered a concussion that wreck and his arms were flailing out the window, unbelievable. A true NASCAR legend.
I would have loved to seen Ricky Rudd to have had more time in the #28 Texaco Havoline Ford. I know Ricky Rudd was a light years ahead of the field for a long time at the road courses before any other's got ahead on them. I was so glad to see Ricky win at the Brickyard as a owner/driver...
We were at Daytona for that wreck.My husband has some amazing pictures and he got Ricky to sign one of them.My husband was at the 1 st Daytona 500 and he’s gone every year for the last 50 years. We love you and your show,keep bringing the guys from the past back to let everyone know how great racing was then.
Hey JUNEBUG, You buddy are doing absolute Justice to the sport, you don't pull any punches Bo. And you listen to the whole story and don't take sides and call it like you see it and listen to the other folks on the show the other drivers the other team members crew chiefs owners I'm loving it man you doing a great job. Don't stop JR. You may save nascar, well hell we can dream! A.H.
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Great to see an interview with Ricky. One of the true badasses of Nascar.
Wow, I forgot how hilarious he is.
Always liked Ricky, cool guy
Heck yeah, Ford vs Chevy!
The Tide car
I always loved Ricky. Such a great guy. A tough sob. And a class act. Great driver
This is awesome. This is like the first real interview we’ve seen with Ricky Rudd since he retired in 2007.
Who has a Tide Hat?
Truly because Ricky wants it that way. He is on his own time. He wants to be retired in the truest sense. No commitments whatsoever. If he randomly wants to do something he will do it. If he has something planned and the time comes and he doesn't want to he simply doesn't. Just a care free I do what I want when I want type of thing. One of the lucky ones that can do that. I really feel that is why DW stepped away from broadcasting. He just wants to step away from any real commitments.
Can't believe it's been that long.
As a Rudd fan being a kid, it was so hard to have him retire. Even more so because he completely left the sport. I was an absolute crazy Rudd fan! Thanks Jr for getting him out for an interview. Man do I miss this era of racing!!!
Most of the awesome drivers retired around this time.
I have had pretty much zero interest in nascar for many years. But somehow I can’t get enough of Dale jrs show. Such great content. Nice work to all involved.
Dish Rod same here haven’t watched even half of the races for around 10 years now and use to never miss a race.
🏁 Ditto Dish Rod🏁
Same here.
I have not watched one race since Dale died I have watched this show for around 11 months i think count me in on how good JR is
You guys should start watching again, the racing has been great this year.
Love what Ricky said right at the end. A family squabble let go too long. A lesson for all of us I think.
I miss NASCAR. WINSTIN CUP.. 80s and 90s..
Obviously lacking a grammar skill.
Nascar WILL NEVER BE that good again.
Loved the Winston Cup!
Yeah well. All good things come to an end. Doesn't mean we have to trash todays racing all the time
2000, 2001, 2002 were great years as well. Up to 2005ish. Then things changed
Dale Jr's podcasts are outstanding, and this is a GREAT clip. Always a huge Rudd fan and the whole back story of his feud with Dale Sr. is put into great context here. It's also wonderful that they were able to patch things up before Dale's passing. God, racing was great back then!
Back when the men were men and the boys stayed home watching it on TV.
It's fantastic to see Ricky Rudd again, thankyou for inviting him on. I always like how tough and respected how talented he was driving often times not top tier equipment. He's the original NASCAR Ironman in my book. I was really interested in hearing the stories he was telling in this episode. Life is too short to harbor grudges folks, talk about it, then move forward. Great video.
I was at that North Wilkesboro race in 1989. It was one of the craziest things I’ve ever seen. When Rudd and Earnhardt spun out, everybody in the stands went absolutely CRAZY. A lot of people cheered - Earnhardt fans got mad and went berserk. One of those moments in time I’ll never forget.
I live in Upstate New York. My dad has loved modified racing for most of his life and was huge Geoff Bodine fan going back to his days driving modifides. He wasn't overly fond of Earnhardt or Rudd either. I'll never forget watching that race with him and my sister and the three of us coming off the couch and jumping up and down as the last couple laps played out.
This is why nascar became my favorite it wasn't prissy it got mean .. and fun as hell at times ..
The ole Winston days was so damn good. Miss them
You ain’t joking! Now it’s too mainstream more or less. It’s been watered down.
Me too friend. No more character anymore. Down home boys and simplicity is gone. That said. Rudd was a smart dude and smart driver. Race fans today are just video gamers. They dont get the beauty of the old school rivalry of love, hate and respect. It was special.
Ricky was one of the most fan friendly drivers I ever met. Ran into him at Patrick Ford in Fayetteville NC one day and happened to be wearing my DJ #88 QC Jacket and damned if he didn't offer to sign it for me. Tried getting him to trade me a race car for my 93 Cobra but he declined (politely I might add).
Man, I loved the fox body 93 Cobra!
I had to settle for an 89 GT with LX brake lights. Was the first car I bought. Great times, loved the interior, and sound with Flow Masters.
@@niko7903 Yeah, I wish I hadn't been so young and stupid. I destroyed that car by modifying it, then sold it to pay for an Explorer when my daughter was born.
darn if you wanted to give that away i would take it. have only seen one Cobra in real life, day after my dads funeral. OH MY thank you Mr Shelby
Ive meant Ricky multiple times, heck of a nice guy and always takes time for his fans. Miss him on the track.
@@gclem6132 I just miss the 90's era of racing, anymore it's just IROC with different decals. I pretty much stopped watching when they went to that stage / playoff garbage.
Ricky was my favorite driver ever. He should be in the HOF!
he'll make it
You said it!
Amen!
He’s been nominated. He’ll eventually get in. One of the best to never win a championship.
he was voted one of Nascar's 50 greatest drivers and one of it's 75 greatest drivers. He'll get in.
Thanks for that one; I could listen to Rooster talk all day. He's good with words, and he's got some great stories . . . . Great interview!
ash7700 Great Driver!
ash7700 totally agree
Great interview. Rudd was definitely old school. Outstanding driver and seems like an even better person.
Always thought he didn't go looking for trouble, but wouldn't run from it either.
Ricky was always great and gracious with the fans . Met him on more than 1 occasion. Total class act.
Wow Ricky Rudd looks Amazing! I miss seeing legends like him racing! That's when racing was at it's best to me!
Honey's Closet amen
Honey's Closet so true!!
Out of all the guests i think Ricky is the one that I appreciate the most so far....growing up I was a die hard Dale fan but also always loved the rooster. I started watching in about 87 and these guys were my heros.....I'm 39 now and still love hearing the storys!
You’ll always be my favorite Ricky. Thanks for the memories as a kid buddy. I’m only 35 compared to you, so my childhood was full of ups and downs watching you race! The downs were usually never your fault! Long live The Rooster!!!
Dale thank you for having Ricky Rudd on! So good to hear from him again it’s been so long! NASCAR should have these guys on on race weekend! They have so many great stories of days gone by.
I truly love these stories! Ricky and Sale Sr. were awesome to watch. Thanks Jr. for these!!!!!
Glad to see you got Ricky on the show and glad him and Sr straightened things out.. Rudd is my all time favorite driver.
Love this show and the stories of the golden days of nascar
Wow..... So cool to see Ricky and listen to some of the stuff that went down. Very proud of Sr. to invite him to join them all for dinner after all they had been thru.. True Class....... Thanks, Weav
Ricky was my driver back in the day. Glad to see him interview, always seemed like a class act, great driver and a so-in-so you just didn't want to cross. Oh yeah jr. your okay too.
Always a huge Rudd fan and loved he owned his own team. A gentleman and a great shoe. Yeah Harvick needed his butt kicked a few times and Ricky was the right guy for the job. I am missing the old Nascar days.
Ricky was scared of Harvick. Video showed it.
@@LT1HILLINGHOE BS
@@BoothGretchen You tell 'em, Rudd fanboy!
@@LT1HILLINGHOE Ricky Rudd would have put Harvick over his knee and whipped him like the youngin he was.
@@roadkingryder6685 Meanwhile....back in reality
Love these interviews from the drivers from the 80’s and 90’s. These are the guys that I grew up watching and I absolutely love seeing these interviews.
Huge Ricky rudd fan. I grew up in his hometown of Norfolk VA. Thx Dale Jr for having him on your podcast
I went to school with Debbie his sister 👍 Class of 77 Indian river
I can honestly say I was never an Earnhardt fan Jr or Sr but watching these podcasts I have learned a whole new respect for both! I love the history that is brought up with the LEGENDS of the sport and seeing Jr light up is awesome! Please keep doing a great job and keep the content coming
Thank you for this, awesome Ricky Rudd has always been my favorite driver!!
Great story! Always loved Rudd growing up, hell of a driver!
Dale was a RACER, and He always raced to win. Glad Ricky shared this with us.
My first NASCAR race was at Martinsville. Ricky Rudd won in the Tide car. The ambulance was waiting for him after the race. Hot temperature that day !! A few days later I was looking for a rim for my van. We ended up at Al Rudd's junkyard in Virginia by pure luck. His family greeted us & showed us around their shop. Ricky's family had a lot of class !! He is my all time favorite NASCAR driver. Thank you for being cool Ricky !!
Wow I remember that race! I think he was doing his interview in the winner's circle on the ground he was so exhausted.
The ESPN 'foot-cam' at Sonoma...it was always on Ricky Rudd's feet. He was always great there dancing around for us at home.
Yes, that WAS great TV!!
One of the best road course drivers in the WORLD, in ANY type of vehicle.
Darn right! Rudd's foot can was awesome!
Damn I totally forgot about that
Didn't they have that for Martinsville too? Them rotors turned bright orange, that was great.
What a great interview! Ricky looks amazing! Thanks to Jr for getting the stories out there!
Funny story, true story. 1989, 9 years old, first family vacation. Car broke down in MN and me and my dad fell in love with rudd and the tide car in the cozy rest motel over dq burgers and sundaes. One of my favorite memories.
In 1989 Rudd was driving the Quaker State Buick. He didn't drive for Tide until 1991 with Rick Hendrick first, and then his own Ford team in '94.
@Thomas Miller that makes sense for me. Because it wasn't a few years later my old man started watching religiously and he was all for Brett and the quaker state car while I was rooting for rudd in the tide...but I had remembered the name rudd being talked about in the motel room. That actually straightened that all out for me. Thanks!
@@joshx022 glad to help.
I always enjoy it when Dale has some of the drivers on from the past to talk stories of racing against Sr. I never knew there was such animosity between Dale Sr and Rudd. I still miss Dale Sr. The ultimate badass of NASCAR!
These interviews are great, Dale must make these guys feel really comfortable for them to speak so candidly about things.
Junior definitely has a way of making people comfortable talking about uncomfortable topics.
Junior seems like such a good dude. I can see everybody wanting to open up when they talk to him. I like him better than his old man. Dale Jarrett was my favorite driver
I think they just trust that he's in it for the right reasons...or at least not with bad intention. He's a good dude.
Ricky is the best ever to me. I was in the garages as a fan in the 90’s and hung out at his trailer. By far my favorite. I am lucky to have one of his race suits. I even drove at a local short track in Florida and painted my car like the Tide car and then like the Havoline car. I have so many pics and memories. This interview was awesome. Thanks.
Rudd was a hardcore competitor no bs
Yeah Rudd's a real one for sure. The fucking legend
@@bonvct The Iron man!
@@waltert2162 wait wasnt iron man terry labonte
kotori They were both iron men. Terry had the consecutive races streak, Rudd won at least a race a year for, if my memory is correct, 15 seasons in a row. Both remarkable feats. Rudd’s win at Martinsville in ‘98 was especially memorable.
He was my driver until he retired in 2007. Then I went over to Tony Stewart...
I remember back when he was driving for Yates, in that badass 28 car... They were one of the best teams going for a few years, with Jarrett as a teammate.
God those were the good old days of nascar!!!
Rudd has always been a class act. And probably the most fan friendly driver of his era. He takes a great deal of time for his fans. I met Ricky when he I had hot passes at Michigan when he drove the tide car in the 90s. Great times never have back
You definately need to get Ricky Rudd back. He is missed in the Nascar lineup, and he has lots of history in the sport. I enjoy listening to him.
Good show Dale, thanks bud.
Ricky Rudd was one of the first NASCAR regular drivers that could kick ass on a road course. That's when I became a huge fan!
The tide ride. Darrell waltrip and Ricky rudd. What great years for nascar. I miss them good old years.
Excellent interview. Junior, there is a gold mine of this stuff I'm just starting to tap into. So glad to hear these two worked things out. I most enjoyed at around 4:07, the tacit acknowledgement that if you were running good that day, Dale would spin you early so he wouldn't have to deal with you later. Yep. This is like that NASCAR legends tape when DW says anyone who Cale hit, raise your hands and everybody raised their hands
I was a nascar fan in the early 80s I lived in Pennsylvania so Watkins and Pocano were races closer to home I moved to Mooresville NC in 2002 and still followed Nascar but not like the old day's. One day I was at lake norman state park riding mountain bike and met up with Ricky. This was a real treat for me as I followed him back when he raced. We are the same age and we visited for awhile, he was real nice acted just like any normal guy up there riding. I moved back to PA in 2016 to retire, I miss running into these guys I used to follow. Living in Mooresville (Lake Norman) I'd run into drivers from time to time. Very cool memory.
When Rick Rudd won at Martinsville in 1998 in the Tide car he was absolutly drained and exhausted but kept on going to win the race. In pit lane they had to interview him lying down because he was so exhausted. I will never forget that. I think all Nascar fans that have watched the sport from when it was a southern sport wish it was like it was back then. There are so many things to complain about where do you even start. It’s a good thing we have RUclips so that you can watch old races and reminisce about the days of old. Because the good old days of Nascar are long long long gone....
Hey TargaXIII, I remember that race too. It was blazing hot that day. When Ricky got out of the car the tried to cool him off with a hose, but the was laying on the ground the whole race. Somebody turned it on and ran it down his back. He said it was almost boiling and hear nearly passed out.
That's something missing from today's NASCAR. There was a time when 500 mile races, or 500 laps on a short track, were endurance races for driver and equipment. That part of the sport is gone.
Wow! Well done again and there is a lot of respect being shown, but a lot of honesty as well. Straight from the heart!! Thumb up!
I was stationed at the Charleston Naval Station from 88-91. I went to every Cup race I could during this time period. My friend and I were at the 89 North Wilkesboro race where Dale and Ricky spun as Bodine drove underneath for the win. It was delayed a week due to Hurricane Hugo. The two cars parked on pit road in front of us. The crews went after each other and beer cans were raining down!! Someone even threw a beer during the race and it hit a windshield!! I wish that this track will get back on the schedule along with Rockingham. Great show, Jr!!
Good interview.
Dale Sr was the best and rooted for Jonior his whole career. But am I the only one who find it difficult to deal with stammering, stumbling and mumbling?
Good story. Rudd was my favorite driver, primarily when he was sponsored by Tide. My dad was a P&G engineer, hence the connection. Met Rudd in Cincinnati one year. It was a highlight for me! Thanks for posting this Junior!
Such a great interview. My mom swears that "Ricky Rudd" was the first words i muttered as a child. Now that im in my mid 20s and getting back into nascar, this really answers my question of "what ever happened to him?".
Jaime Deloach lol
Rudd was one of the greats like Mark Martin who never won a championship.
I met him twice and he was just awesome, thanks for coming,stood beside me for a photo,could not have been nicer unlike some other guys I met.
Those were the years when Rudd was around! Hearing where many of these guys got their start is fascinating.
Go Dawgs! Damn squib kick versus Georgia Tech. Go Hutson!
Can't thank you enough Jr. for doing these Podcasts......it actually gives me a bit more insight and, to a certain degree, closure on a few events through the years.
Love seeing the older racers talk about interactions with Dale Sr. Great show! Always liked Ricky Rudd. 👍
I have never really been into Nascar. I'm familiar enough with it but these old school guys from the 90s and back are just so fun to hear from.
I never get tired of hearing Dale Sr stories. I wasn't a fan of Rudd back in the day but I very much enjoyed his interview. Respect.
Listening to dale jr talk to these old drivers about nascar of yesterday really makes you miss it and remember just how great it was. I don’t know what it is now but great it isn’t.
Great to see Ricky Rudd again. Used to love watching him out on the track!
Haven’t watched a single NASCAR race since Dale passed away in 2001... I truly miss 90’s era NASCAR and it’s drivers - this show ROCKS!
As a lifelong fan of the #28 Havoline car...I dealt with alot of heartache. When Ricky came to drive the #28 I was so excited. I had admired him before and since.
Dude is a badass.
This was a great interview. RIP Dale Intimidator Earnhardt. Forever missed. I still can’t believe he died from that accident. I didn’t even believe it when I heard. How could that accident have killed him when so many horrible accidents didn’t
@kingeris1657
That's what I thought too
"Oh that's not bad"
What I said
Sr. and Ricky battling for the win at Northwilkesboro......I'll never forget that.
The true golden age of NASCAR.
What a wonderful interview. Jr. and Rudd are great.
Man this interview makes me love Ricky Rudd! I grew up with him driving the 21, so I never really got to see or hear him that much groing up. Jr. always does a great job with these interviews.
Jr's Nascar show is the only one that really interests me anymore . I have been to oval tracks weekly and this is my 40th year ! Great job Jr !
Wow, I didn't know it was that bad between Dale and Ricky. I am so glad they patched things up. I was more of a Ricky fan than I was of Dale's. Great conversation.
Rudd was the only one that knew it.
Ricky Rudd in the #10 tide car was fun to watch.
One of the best. I love it when you these older guys who tell what I call war stories. I'm a 60 and it brings so many memories. I really hope you are able to get "Rooster" back on.
Been waiting for this! My all time favorite driver Ricky Rudd!
Wow, great stories I grew up watching him as a child. Dale Jr thanks for having him on and please bring him back if he can get back on. Thanks.
Ricky Rudd was always a force to be reckoned with on a flat greasy track, the road racing events, and at Dover.
damn that's why he was always in the detergent car
Man im hooked. Love your show. Jr keep up the. Great. Work
great interview, always loved Dale, meet him @ Charlotte, he was testing. he was the only team there, drove 20 yards from some guy kicked back in a longe chair, I walked up to him, & it was none other than DALE EARNHARDT . I was in awe ,as anybody could would . we sat there and talked about 20 minutes about nothing, while Richard Childress had his whole body underneath the hood working on car, WOW
These podcasts are awesome! Reminds me of the good ol’ days of NASCAR. When Davey Allison died,Ernie Irvin quit and Dale Sr. passed it took most of most interest away except for watching Dale Jr. I don’t much care for it anymore sadly.
when I really young, early 2000s late late 90s I was really into Nascar.. I played the videos games. But it wasnt anything serious..I just had a love for cars. I actually learned about nascar mostly was through the game I played on Ps4. I learned most rules, drivers and how to race different tracks through a video game. After a couple years I grew out of it. And havent turned back but Dale Jr's show has really remarked my interest..I love these little podcasts
Sooo proud to say I was a Rudd fan! All the way to the end! Definitely miss his no nonse style.
It sure is great to see all these old nascar drivers I use to watch back in the day. I visited Ricky's shop after he went out on his own.
we talked about fishing mainly , I was in Charlotte for a job interview,,he told me if I got the job to get in touch with him and we would go fishing . I got job , but never tried to get in contract with him, ( knew he was very busy) but followed his career every lap from 1987 till Daytona 01
Great to see Ricky Rudd again! Love these stories!
I moved south in 1984. My first race around 86. I was a Rudd fan from the get. I lived in Chesapeake va. At that time. Never gave up on him. Great to see that he and I are now gray headed thanks Rickey
The Rooster . NASCAR needs guy's like him now .
The nicest guy ever! Met him at Michigan when he drove the tide car
Man what this sport use to be!!
Agree, the day Dale died, nascar died.
I've watched this video 10 times. It's hard for me to believe Ricky has been retired so long. I loved the competitor that he was
I like how Dale Jr brings it to reality of what things were. Great podcast.
The Man The Myth The Legend, The Iron Man of Nascar, RICKY RUDD!!!. Man growing up Rudd was me and my Dads favorite race car driver. When Rudd retired I lost all interest in Nascar. Every Sunday use to be awesome knowing that we were going to get to watch Ricky Rudd race. Good times back then. I dont no if Rudd remembers but at Homestead during the meet and greets my dad was in line and saw Rudd walk out and Yelled God Dam its RICKY RUDD. He was so excited that when he shook Rudds hand he almost broke it haha. Rudd needs to come out of retirement for 1 more season. Come on RICKY RUDD give us 1 more year.
dude he's like 60
Me too my man. After 2007 I lost all interest in NASCAR for a while. No driver grabbed me like Rudd did. Now I'm a Logano fan. Team Penske
I know this is a few years old, but man, Ricky looks fit and healthy as heck. I'm sure he still does today.
My 3 yrs old daughters favorite, she called him Ricky Rug lol
Excellent episode JR! Thank you! Good to Ricky again.
This is Dales Best show, YET. This was as REAL as it got, between these 2 Racers.
I remember when Kevin Harvick had it in his mind to scuffle with Ricky Rudd, and Rudd just stood there while everybody was keeping Harvick away. I'm certain that Harvicks face would have gone to bashing Ricky Rudd's fist.
Here is a video: ruclips.net/video/W2vzoH73Yow/видео.html I do not know, Harvick was a tough boy. But you can not be jumping on another drivers car, you can wreck them but stay off the hood. :) "Here we go!"
I remember that and thought the same thing. Good to see The Rooster again.
yes sir i Harvick is punk
I remember Rudd running a race with both eyes taped open because of a crash the week before. Drivers were tougher back then for sure!
I remember the run in Ricky had with Harvick at Richmond and Harvick jumped on Rickys car.. Ricky's crew wouldn't let Ricky out of the car to get to Harvick.. Jimmy Spencer said that if Harvick had wanted to get his ass kicked that night, Rudd would have done it.
Man, when I was into NASCAR Ricky Rudd was my favorite. Tide cars was the coolest. Ricky sounds like a class act
Outstanding interviewing skills Dale Jr. Love watching all these. SUBSCRIBED
He has the “Days of Thunder” Rowdy Burns edginess and toughness to him. In the episode they also bring up 1984 at Daytona where he wrecks then races the 500 with tape to keep his swollen eyes open, he suffered a concussion that wreck and his arms were flailing out the window, unbelievable. A true NASCAR legend.
I would have loved to seen Ricky Rudd to have had more time in the #28 Texaco Havoline Ford.
I know Ricky Rudd was a light years ahead of the field for a long time at the road courses before any other's got ahead on them.
I was so glad to see Ricky win at the Brickyard as a owner/driver...
@@davidfletcher6089 he was very impressive as an owner driver, not many others were
Finished 7th in the 1984 Daytona 500 after the Busch Clash wreck. Goes to Richmond the week after Daytona with his eyes still taped and won the race.
Martinsville years ago, the pit crew ran a water hose down Rudd's back that had been laying in the SUN all day. Burnt the hell out of him. Still WON!
God bless Ricky - he didn’t have to spill his guts, but he did. Love all you guys do at Mo .
We were at Daytona for that wreck.My husband has some amazing pictures and he got Ricky to sign one of them.My husband was at the 1 st Daytona 500 and he’s gone every year for the last 50 years.
We love you and your show,keep bringing the guys from the past back to let everyone know how great racing was then.
Hey JUNEBUG, You buddy are doing absolute Justice to the sport, you don't pull any punches Bo. And you listen to the whole story and don't take sides and call it like you see it and listen to the other folks on the show the other drivers the other team members crew chiefs owners I'm loving it man you doing a great job. Don't stop JR. You may save nascar, well hell we can dream! A.H.
This is awesome! I'm glad I found it. Wouldn't have noticed this one but it gave my tide car videos a little bump.
I really enjoy hearing from the older race car drivers, lot cooler stories and personalities too.
I was at Riverside, sitting at the "Kicker" ! My god I'm old!!
Another good interview. Thanks Dale