And to think that guys like Buddy aren't in the Hall of Fame. Championships & wins mean a hell of a lot, but cmon, Buddy Arrington deserves to be honored in some way in the nascar hall of fame. I've always said that there should be a "Wall of Honor" or something like that to honor guys like this.
Well said! Arington , Mcduffie need recognition. Were around for a long time and heard their name every Sunday on MRN. They need to be recognized in NASCAR history
@@jeffreyhenshaw1520 I have to agree with the both of you but NASCAR will never be the same and he was never reconized back then he really never will now. Im a local Sat. night short track VA NC area weekly guy where the real racing is. This TV mess is a joke. I was raised from day 1 with my dad racing out of Pelham, NC. Buddy's shop is roughly 45mins from me. Just like the Wood Bros in which i always wished that they would pick Buddy up and put him in a race car. I sure miss the old days.
My dad and buddy was like brothers i grew up at his shop while my dad worked for him I remember sitting in his cars and later in life ended up working for buddy and got my first car from him, super good guy! Will miss you buddy #67 forever!
I purchased a car from Brad Smith about a month ago. Currently bodied as a ‘88 Pontiac. Brad told me he got the car from Buddy in the 80s and it still had a dodge body on it at that point. Said Buddy got it from petty. It’s still got dodge floor pans in it.
That is completely freakin awesome! I’m a die hard Ford fan but I respect somebody sticking too there brand. Now a days I don’t think any of Nascars drivers would care if they drove a Hyundai as long as $$$$$$$! Was comin
Man this was an awesome story about Arrington. I was a little kid in the 80s but I remember seeing that 67 Ford there. What an awesome guy. These youngins driving today need to see this and learn how it’s done. R.I.P Buddy
I'm choked up.... a Mopar nut for life, I was cheering Buddy like a loon through those days in the early 80s, and at the first race I attended, the 83 Daytona 500, every time that blue and red #67 went by, I was on my feet... God speed, Buddy and thank you for keeping Mopar in the game so well.... and thank you Brock... your stuff is always great but this was the best yet...
So sad to hear of Buddy's passing. Even though I am a lifetime GM loyalist, I was ALWAYS a fan of Buddy and ALL HE DID with sooo little. Having to watch his hauler leaving Riverside Raceway a day early in 1985, after not being able to qualify, was heartbreaking for me. A long way to haul to miss the show. Rest in Peace Buddy...
In senior year art class, we had to take an image and draw it and make it a larger scale, and I chose Buddy's 1981 Chrysler (partly because of its really boxy shape). Still have that somewhere. RIP Buddy Arrington
A friend of my Dad bought 2 1971 426 hemi dodge chargers from Buddy Arrington and raced them as car #46 His name was Travis Tiller from Triangle VA. I won't forget Buddy or Travis it's part of my childhood
One of my favorite "underdog drivers". I remember he ran the last MOPAR in NASCAR when they dropped out of racing. Best of the under supported teams. He and David Marcus we my under dog heroes.
It is funny, Growing up I remember to always look for that Imperial. I would hope it would show up on the broadcast. Just see a glimpse of it. That was all I cared about "where is that Chrysler?". I knew it wouldn't be at the front but it was unique and a one of a kind. I am sure I wasn't the only kid that was sad to see that go. It wasn't the same without the Chrysler out there. Even to this day, without the Dodges out there.. I don't really care. Thanks for the memories!
I'm from Glade Hill... about 10 miles from penhook. Buddy was a good friend of papa's, and unfortunately we lost papa last year. This video reminds me of him... papa was always my race day buddy... we'd sit beside of each other, watch, and talk. My favorite was going to Bowman Gray stadium with him. Now unfortunately Buddy is gone too.
Great tribute and career restrospective for folks that didn't get to see him run. 2nd most starts without a win, but legit beat Dale Earnhardt (and Ricky Rudd) in points in '82! Definitely on the Mount Rushmore of Independants
I haven't watched this yet. I was actually working on a script for a Buddy Arrington story that kinda turned into something about J.D. McDuffie. I really love that you did it though, I like your style. Thank you Brock!
I was just a 12 year old boy and met Mr.Arrington ,he was a gracious man ,as a little boy growing up from the backwoods of Alabama I dreamed my Sunday afternoons away listening to the sounds of those roaring engines and hearing the names of my heros like Buddy gaining positions through the field ,for him I was probably just a starry-eyed kid in awe with a huge grin but to me he was a superhero ! Nascar has lost its way ,it's connection to those who built the foundation to what once was a relatable sport with relatable determined common men doing extraordinary things with passion.
not really...the last 5 or so years were in anything but because there were no Chrysler bodies that were NASCAR legal. Didn't you watch the video??? Stay awake and pay attention!!!
I used to camp in the Michigan track infield Sat night with J.D.Hills, his wife, and others when he was sponsoring Buddy. Then we all sat together in the first couple of rows in turn 1 to watch the race. Having season tickets had a perk for VIP parking close to the track as well. Those were great times!
He was a one of a kind . I never met the man but I wish I had . He was a true warrior and he seems he never change from the kind of man he was born to be.
What a great video of Buddy. It was guys like Buddy who made NASCAR what it was. Work hard, race smart. The independents we're very important racers. Guys who paid their dues to be NASCAR STARS. Thanks Buddy.
Funnily enough for an iracing league a few months ago, I ran a Buddy Arrington throwback without fully knowing who he was. This vid now made him one of my favorites, so thx for this.
Great job! I learned a lot about Buddy and gained a great deal of respect for him. Please do more of these so we can learn about some of the lesser know drivers from the past.
Great story and pacing. I believe Joey Arrington bought my Dad's '71 Challenger back in the 1990s. (340 4-speed car) Thank you for sharing all that it took to run an independent NASCAR team in the 1970s and early 80s.
Thanks buddy for all the great years of entertainment on and off the track in those Chrysler, Dodge stock cars. As a fan of Mopar products said to see you go rest in peace buddy.
Thanks for taking the time and spending the effort to put this outstanding video together. It lets people see how dirt-poor NASCAR teams had to struggle sometimes just for groceries, and what huge and frequent setbacks injuries were. It's infuriating and sickening to watch overpaid teams and spoiled brat drivers enter the sport these days, and get away with making the conversation about shadowy rope shapes in the garage, and which flags can and can't fly anymore. If they were busy squirming to figure out how to split $1200 among 4 or 5 people like the Arringtons did, they wouldn't have NEAR as much time or energy for the dumb 'inclusive' crap that's steadily killing the sport these days. Heartfelt Condolences to the Arrington family for their loss, and thank you for helping Buddy make sure that red & blue car always made the show ... Thanks To All Of Y'all For The Memories ...
If only he hadn't had such unyielding loyalty to Chrysler, when they had clearly backed out of the sport, he could and would have won at least one Cup Series race
@@CR7659 kind of reminds me of JD McDuffie, another driver who was working on a shoestring budget but could have achieved at least one win with better funding and equipment
@Brock Beard, this is another outstanding documentary in the spirt of "Three Before February." You are even keeled in your presentation, you have a lot of good primary source material beyond replays, and it's impressive that you have interviews with Joey Arrington and others. And you have a solid narrating voice. You have set a very high bar for home produced RUclips documentaries on NASCAR history-a lot of those things are sorely lacking from other documentaries, or there's a poor soundtrack, or there's someone who can't narrate, or just makes a needlessly extended highlight reel. I'm glad I took the time to watch tonight. Thanks for producing.
Well done Brock! I was always a Mopar fan growing up, very cool to see the depth of the connection with the Arrington's between Buddy's loyalty to the brand and Joey's contribution to their eventual return in the early 2000s.
What a legend! So loyal and hard working. Talk about extracting everything from his equipment. His 1982 season must be the most underrated effort ever. 7th in points in a low budget operation is enormous. Another awesome video Brock
They don't make'em like Buddy Arrington! Great video! I remember when Jerry Churchill and Bob Keselowski brought back Dodge to the ARCA Series, I wonder if they used any old Arrington Dodge parts?....lol
Very big fan of the independence drivers like buddy Arrington JD McDuffie those two were always there very nice always given autographs out of anybody wanted them seen the 67 Chrysler on the track you always knew it with Buddy and you always knew he was going to push it to the Limit as much as he could godspeed to you sir may you rest in peace you are very missed
These videos are great man, thank you ! I went to my first Cup race in 1965 at the old Riverside road course, I was eight years old. I watched these guys battle week after week and from time to time, an independent would take one.
This video brought back many memories and I learned some things too. Been a fan since 1963 and like he said, it's not like it used to be. I missed the good old days.
BUDDY WAS A GOOD RACER WHO DONE MORE WITH NOTHING THAN MOST COULD DO WITH BACKING 🏁 HE NEVER WAS TO BUSY NOT TO TALK TO FANS 🏁 I ALWAYS PULLED FOR BUDDY & ALL THE REST OF THE INDEPENDENT DRIVERS 🏁 R.I.P. BUDDY , YOU FINALLY GOT YOUR BIG WIN 🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁
dude I wish I would have known you was making this. I would have taken some pictures of the old shop. it's still there and in fine shape. I use to live directly behind it on figsboro road.
I will try to get on that this week my freind. do you have a Twitter or a Facebook for your fans? if you have Facebook go and look joey arrington up. he usually replies to his messages as well.
@@TheDirtysouth276 Thank you. And yes I do - just Google my name and you'll get my Twitter and e-mail. I saw Joey posted the video on Facebook earlier today which is fantastic.
Great video. The research you put into your videos is unlike anyone else. I think Mr. Arrington lived by a code that most of us Chrysler fans do “ Mopar or no car”.
Could you make more videos about the old journeyman drivers? I'd like to see ones about James Hylton, Cecil Gordon, DK Ulrich, Lennie Pond, Jabe Thomas, JD McDuffie, Frank Warren, Ed Negre, Tighe Scott, Joe Frasson, etc? Nobody ever talks about those guys.
I do plan on making more - have a few similar ideas in mind. As for J.D., you should check out my first book: www.amazon.com/J-D-Brock-Erin-Beard/dp/B09W4K9Z6D
"Now the court square's just a set of streets That people go around, but they seldom think 'bout the little man that built this town Before the big money shut 'em down And killed the little man Oh, the little man God bless the little man" Godspeed to one of the finest independents, the historic backbone of Grand National racing.
@@bultacowally my point was with no factory backing and no other teams running the manufacturer I can't imagine how innovative they had to be to keep running.
I remember Buddy carrying the Chrysler Flag to the bitter end. He was one of a kind and the ultimate underdog. He wouldn’t have had it any other way. Rest in peace my friend 🇺🇸
Cotton Owens seemedot have helped everyone out at one point or another in the sport. It's easier to list who he didn't help than who he did. he comes up in every single documentary, I'm now wondering if Brock's done a docu on Cotton Owens
The casual fan just doesn't understand what nascar racing used to be & why guys 45 & older are so dissatisfied with the product of today. The independents like Buddy & Jommy means, McDuffie, Marcis, etc ...they had their own race within the race. It's just hard to explain so that the casual fan could understand. We didn't need a gimmicked up race or virtual reality fan experiences, special treatment to draw to to the track. We bought tickets because qe wanted to see the RACE!
Something to realize with Chrysler stopping building rear drive V8 cars in the early 80's. This was one of the stipulations in getting the govt loan. As the story goes, years later the still in place no V8 agreement was why the Viper got a V10 not a V8.
@@maryellenrieger1874 True. However they didn't build any new design cars with a V8, I should have been more specific. Watch the vid below and pay attention to 8:08 to 8:40 and 10:10 to the end " HOW THE VIPER GOT ITS V10 " on the channel " Craig Lieberman "
You know I always wondered why he drove a Chrysler for as long as he did, so to hear he did it because of all the parts he was getting makes a lot of sense now
It's crazy to me that at one point Larry Nuber says Buddy has won over a million dollars racing....Yet Buddy never had money to spend on his program (i mean i get it racing even back then was expensive as it is today) Just crazy i cant wrap my brain around million dollars not being enough even then to run a top tier team
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And to think that guys like Buddy aren't in the Hall of Fame. Championships & wins mean a hell of a lot, but cmon, Buddy Arrington deserves to be honored in some way in the nascar hall of fame. I've always said that there should be a "Wall of Honor" or something like that to honor guys like this.
Well said! Arington , Mcduffie need recognition. Were around for a long time and heard their name every Sunday on MRN. They need to be recognized in NASCAR history
@@jeffreyhenshaw1520 I have to agree with the both of you but NASCAR will never be the same and he was never reconized back then he really never will now. Im a local Sat. night short track VA NC area weekly guy where the real racing is. This TV mess is a joke. I was raised from day 1 with my dad racing out of Pelham, NC. Buddy's shop is roughly 45mins from me. Just like the Wood Bros in which i always wished that they would pick Buddy up and put him in a race car. I sure miss the old days.
Brock Beard is the GOAT of NASCAR documentarians. Another home run.
He's good
I drove a Chrysler Cordoba in high school.
Go easy Buddy, you were a credit to nascar.
I'm not a Mopar guy, but I always respected Buddy's loyalty to the brand. He did so much with so little. A legend in his own way.
My dad and buddy was like brothers i grew up at his shop while my dad worked for him I remember sitting in his cars and later in life ended up working for buddy and got my first car from him, super good guy! Will miss you buddy #67 forever!
Amen
I purchased a car from Brad Smith about a month ago. Currently bodied as a ‘88 Pontiac. Brad told me he got the car from Buddy in the 80s and it still had a dodge body on it at that point. Said Buddy got it from petty. It’s still got dodge floor pans in it.
I'm in the Nashville area and if there's anything I can do to help....
That is completely freakin awesome! I’m a die hard Ford fan but I respect somebody sticking too there brand. Now a days I don’t think any of Nascars drivers would care if they drove a Hyundai as long as $$$$$$$! Was comin
Man this was an awesome story about Arrington. I was a little kid in the 80s but I remember seeing that 67 Ford there. What an awesome guy. These youngins driving today need to see this and learn how it’s done. R.I.P Buddy
I know where's there is a guy with several ultra rare early 80s Imperials... in Nebraska....
A true NASCAR Legend, old school and never give up!!
I'm choked up.... a Mopar nut for life, I was cheering Buddy like a loon through those days in the early 80s, and at the first race I attended, the 83 Daytona 500, every time that blue and red #67 went by, I was on my feet... God speed, Buddy and thank you for keeping Mopar in the game so well.... and thank you Brock... your stuff is always great but this was the best yet...
An amazing time in NASCAR. We will not ever see again
So sad to hear of Buddy's passing. Even though I am a lifetime GM loyalist, I was ALWAYS a fan of Buddy and ALL HE DID with sooo little. Having to watch his hauler leaving Riverside Raceway a day early in 1985, after not being able to qualify, was heartbreaking for me. A long way to haul to miss the show. Rest in Peace Buddy...
Wow! These guys were so real back then.
In senior year art class, we had to take an image and draw it and make it a larger scale, and I chose Buddy's 1981 Chrysler (partly because of its really boxy shape). Still have that somewhere. RIP Buddy Arrington
A friend of my Dad bought 2 1971 426 hemi dodge chargers from Buddy Arrington and raced them as car #46
His name was Travis Tiller from Triangle VA. I won't forget Buddy or Travis it's part of my childhood
One of my favorite "underdog drivers". I remember he ran the last MOPAR in NASCAR when they dropped out of racing. Best of the under supported teams. He and David Marcus we my under dog heroes.
And it hurt my sole when they were gone. Thank you, Buddy, for keeping the faith.
It is funny, Growing up I remember to always look for that Imperial. I would hope it would show up on the broadcast. Just see a glimpse of it. That was all I cared about "where is that Chrysler?". I knew it wouldn't be at the front but it was unique and a one of a kind. I am sure I wasn't the only kid that was sad to see that go. It wasn't the same without the Chrysler out there. Even to this day, without the Dodges out there.. I don't really care. Thanks for the memories!
I'm from Glade Hill... about 10 miles from penhook. Buddy was a good friend of papa's, and unfortunately we lost papa last year. This video reminds me of him... papa was always my race day buddy... we'd sit beside of each other, watch, and talk. My favorite was going to Bowman Gray stadium with him. Now unfortunately Buddy is gone too.
I'm a Roanoke native and gosh he's a legend, I wish he had been told more about in our area
martinsville native here. we have some legends from our area. the wood brothers, Wendel Scott, Curtis Turner, the Hinsleys.
How does he not have 100,000 plus subscribers? He deserves it
I've always race Chrysler's all my life and I always looked up to people like buddy arrington
I win a lot of short track races with a Mopar and track championships and always looked up to somebody like buddy arrington
Great tribute and career restrospective for folks that didn't get to see him run. 2nd most starts without a win, but legit beat Dale Earnhardt (and Ricky Rudd) in points in '82! Definitely on the Mount Rushmore of Independants
I haven't watched this yet. I was actually working on a script for a Buddy Arrington story that kinda turned into something about J.D. McDuffie. I really love that you did it though, I like your style. Thank you Brock!
Have you watched it?
RIP Buddy Arrington 🙏
I miss the old independent owner/driver's. RIP Buddy Arrington.
I was just a 12 year old boy and met Mr.Arrington ,he was a gracious man ,as a little boy growing up from the backwoods of Alabama I dreamed my Sunday afternoons away listening to the sounds of those roaring engines and hearing the names of my heros like Buddy gaining positions through the field ,for him I was probably just a starry-eyed kid in awe with a huge grin but to me he was a superhero ! Nascar has lost its way ,it's connection to those who built the foundation to what once was a relatable sport with relatable determined common men doing extraordinary things with passion.
Outstanding my favorite driver, Buddy drove Chrysler products to the very end
not really...the last 5 or so years were in anything but because there were no Chrysler bodies that were NASCAR legal. Didn't you watch the video??? Stay awake and pay attention!!!
Disconnected the power steering and picked up a full second! Epic.
Dude was just better manhandling it. What a Legend!
DAM RIGHT! Ask princess mr. Byron or Bubba to do that !! Shiiiiiit
Thank you for doing this tribute to such an amazing legend!
💯
wow this gives me chills. in june i sent him 4 pictures and he promptly signed and returned them to me.......
I used to camp in the Michigan track infield Sat night with J.D.Hills, his wife, and others when he was sponsoring Buddy. Then we all sat together in the first couple of rows in turn 1 to watch the race. Having season tickets had a perk for VIP parking close to the track as well. Those were great times!
He was a one of a kind . I never met the man but I wish I had . He was a true warrior and he seems he never change from the kind of man he was born to be.
What a great video of Buddy. It was guys like Buddy who made NASCAR what it was. Work hard, race smart. The independents we're very important racers. Guys who paid their dues to be NASCAR STARS. Thanks Buddy.
Funnily enough for an iracing league a few months ago, I ran a Buddy Arrington throwback without fully knowing who he was. This vid now made him one of my favorites, so thx for this.
Glad u did this. RIP Buddy Arrington
Great job! I learned a lot about Buddy and gained a great deal of respect for him. Please do more of these so we can learn about some of the lesser know drivers from the past.
That's a nice history and tribute.
Great story and pacing. I believe Joey Arrington bought my Dad's '71 Challenger back in the 1990s. (340 4-speed car) Thank you for sharing all that it took to run an independent NASCAR team in the 1970s and early 80s.
Thanks buddy for all the great years of entertainment on and off the track in those Chrysler, Dodge stock cars. As a fan of Mopar products said to see you go rest in peace buddy.
I love a good story. I never really followed Buddy. But I knew of him. Thank you for the great tale of the great Buddy Arrington.
Thanks for taking the time and spending the effort to put this outstanding video together. It lets people see how dirt-poor NASCAR teams had to struggle sometimes just for groceries, and what huge and frequent setbacks injuries were. It's infuriating and sickening to watch overpaid teams and spoiled brat drivers enter the sport these days, and get away with making the conversation about shadowy rope shapes in the garage, and which flags can and can't fly anymore. If they were busy squirming to figure out how to split $1200 among 4 or 5 people like the Arringtons did, they wouldn't have NEAR as much time or energy for the dumb 'inclusive' crap that's steadily killing the sport these days. Heartfelt Condolences to the Arrington family for their loss, and thank you for helping Buddy make sure that red & blue car always made the show ... Thanks To All Of Y'all For The Memories ...
You did a great job on this. He was such an underrated driver. I'm a huge fan of your channel. Keep up the great work. 👍🏻🇺🇸🏁
If only he hadn't had such unyielding loyalty to Chrysler, when they had clearly backed out of the sport, he could and would have won at least one Cup Series race
Well maybe, but on the other hand he was able to race a long time on a small budget with everyone else's cast off parts and cars.
@@CR7659 kind of reminds me of JD McDuffie, another driver who was working on a shoestring budget but could have achieved at least one win with better funding and equipment
Wow! That was a great retrospective on Arrington! He was long gone (9 years out) by the time I was introduced to NASCAR in 1994
Well done ! RIP Buddy. I do miss these independent racers. Now you need a Charter.
@Brock Beard, this is another outstanding documentary in the spirt of "Three Before February." You are even keeled in your presentation, you have a lot of good primary source material beyond replays, and it's impressive that you have interviews with Joey Arrington and others. And you have a solid narrating voice. You have set a very high bar for home produced RUclips documentaries on NASCAR history-a lot of those things are sorely lacking from other documentaries, or there's a poor soundtrack, or there's someone who can't narrate, or just makes a needlessly extended highlight reel. I'm glad I took the time to watch tonight. Thanks for producing.
Once again knocked it out of the park.
Well done Brock! I was always a Mopar fan growing up, very cool to see the depth of the connection with the Arrington's between Buddy's loyalty to the brand and Joey's contribution to their eventual return in the early 2000s.
What a legend! So loyal and hard working. Talk about extracting everything from his equipment. His 1982 season must be the most underrated effort ever. 7th in points in a low budget operation is enormous. Another awesome video Brock
Another great video. A nice piece of NASCAR history 👍🏻
Well done sir. Very fitting tribute.
I actually just found out a few days ago that Mr. Arrington had passed earlier this month. Thank you Brock.
They don't make'em like Buddy Arrington!
Great video!
I remember when Jerry Churchill and Bob Keselowski brought back Dodge to the ARCA Series, I wonder if they used any old Arrington Dodge parts?....lol
Great tribute video. R.I.P. Buddy Arrington
Thanks for the videos you make. I’m thankful that you keep the racing past alive.
Fantastic work as always! Love your documentaries.
Thanks for doing this story on Buddy. 👍
Very big fan of the independence drivers like buddy Arrington JD McDuffie those two were always there very nice always given autographs out of anybody wanted them seen the 67 Chrysler on the track you always knew it with Buddy and you always knew he was going to push it to the Limit as much as he could godspeed to you sir may you rest in peace you are very missed
Wow that was awesome and enjoyed every minute of it thanks for the quality entertainment
As a racer, how could you not love this guy?!
These videos are great man, thank you ! I went to my first Cup race in 1965 at the old Riverside road course, I was eight years old. I watched these guys battle week after week and from time to time, an independent would take one.
Phenomenal research. The intimate detail is astounding really. I'm beyond impressed with this doc.
Amazing as always Brock!
Thank You Brock, what a legend.
THANKS FOR THE INFO GREAT STORY.I REMEMBER BUDDY RACING.
Arrington, McDuffie and Means - 1,668 starts between them and 3 lead lap finishes, all by Means at Superspeedways and Watkins Glen
These are so good. You truly are an artist.
This video brought back many memories and I learned some things too. Been a fan since 1963 and like he said, it's not like it used to be. I missed the good old days.
BUDDY WAS A GOOD RACER WHO DONE MORE WITH NOTHING THAN MOST COULD DO WITH BACKING 🏁 HE NEVER WAS TO BUSY NOT TO TALK TO FANS 🏁 I ALWAYS PULLED FOR BUDDY & ALL THE REST OF THE INDEPENDENT DRIVERS 🏁 R.I.P. BUDDY , YOU FINALLY GOT YOUR BIG WIN 🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁
dude I wish I would have known you was making this. I would have taken some pictures of the old shop. it's still there and in fine shape. I use to live directly behind it on figsboro road.
I'm always open to new information - I'd love to see those pictures!
I will try to get on that this week my freind. do you have a Twitter or a Facebook for your fans? if you have Facebook go and look joey arrington up. he usually replies to his messages as well.
@@TheDirtysouth276 Thank you. And yes I do - just Google my name and you'll get my Twitter and e-mail. I saw Joey posted the video on Facebook earlier today which is fantastic.
Great video. The research you put into your videos is unlike anyone else. I think Mr. Arrington lived by a code that most of us Chrysler fans do “ Mopar or no car”.
Love that Thumbnail and an awesome job Brock, well done.
This guy was a madlad. I would totally have been a fan.
Awesome video, really enjoyed it, thank you
Welcome back
What an amazing job you did putting this tribute together! 👍👍
Loved the man. Hecwas leading at martinville late in the race the woods was pittinh his car with just a few laps left he blew i cried
Could you make more videos about the old journeyman drivers? I'd like to see ones about James Hylton, Cecil Gordon, DK Ulrich, Lennie Pond, Jabe Thomas, JD McDuffie, Frank Warren, Ed Negre, Tighe Scott, Joe Frasson, etc? Nobody ever talks about those guys.
I do plan on making more - have a few similar ideas in mind. As for J.D., you should check out my first book: www.amazon.com/J-D-Brock-Erin-Beard/dp/B09W4K9Z6D
Now that’s a true racer!
Love your videos Brock so much keep up the good work👍🏻🏁
i cant believe you only have 15.2k subs atm Brock ive enjoyed your videos for a long while! you rock at them!
"Now the court square's just a set of streets
That people go around, but they seldom think
'bout the little man that built this town
Before the big money shut 'em down
And killed the little man
Oh, the little man
God bless the little man"
Godspeed to one of the finest independents, the historic backbone of Grand National racing.
This guy ran Chrysler/Dodge long after they left NASCAR.
uuuggghhh....DUH!!!
@@bultacowally my point was with no factory backing and no other teams running the manufacturer I can't imagine how innovative they had to be to keep running.
Thanks for this video!
The passion was great in this man.He must have had a serious addiction for speed competition.
I really enjoy these videos Brock!
I remember Buddy carrying the Chrysler Flag to the bitter end. He was one of a kind and the ultimate underdog. He wouldn’t have had it any other way. Rest in peace my friend 🇺🇸
Good stuff. I discovered Buddy while watching the 1981 Daytona 500. I wanted to know more about the guy in a Dodhe
RIP Buddy, you were a class act!
Enjoyed!!!! 👍👍👍👍
Great story... God NASCAR was SOOO much better back then...
Well done Brock. +1
Awesome video!
R.I.P
Cotton Owens seemedot have helped everyone out at one point or another in the sport. It's easier to list who he didn't help than who he did. he comes up in every single documentary, I'm now wondering if Brock's done a docu on Cotton Owens
The casual fan just doesn't understand what nascar racing used to be & why guys 45 & older are so dissatisfied with the product of today.
The independents like Buddy & Jommy means, McDuffie, Marcis, etc ...they had their own race within the race. It's just hard to explain so that the casual fan could understand.
We didn't need a gimmicked up race or virtual reality fan experiences, special treatment to draw to to the track. We bought tickets because qe wanted to see the RACE!
Great Video And Thanks For Sharing About Him
Something to realize with Chrysler stopping building rear drive V8 cars in the early 80's. This was one of the stipulations in getting the govt loan. As the story goes, years later the still in place no V8 agreement was why the Viper got a V10 not a V8.
The M-bodies had the 318 until 1989
@@maryellenrieger1874 True. However they didn't build any new design cars with a V8, I should have been more specific.
Watch the vid below and pay attention to
8:08 to 8:40 and
10:10 to the end
" HOW THE VIPER GOT ITS V10 " on the channel " Craig Lieberman "
Rick Baldwin's 11 year coma was the cause of the team's closure in 1989
That's why I said Rick's "accident," not his "death." I'm also referring to why Buddy scaled back on driving, not why the team closed.
Awesome 👍!!!
You know I always wondered why he drove a Chrysler for as long as he did, so to hear he did it because of all the parts he was getting makes a lot of sense now
Awesome video Brock great tribute to Buddy question when will the Stanton Barrett field filler video be ready?
Very soon, I hope. I'm finishing another video, and plan to do Stanton's next. Thank you for watching!
It's crazy to me that at one point Larry Nuber says Buddy has won over a million dollars racing....Yet Buddy never had money to spend on his program (i mean i get it racing even back then was expensive as it is today) Just crazy i cant wrap my brain around million dollars not being enough even then to run a top tier team
That was like 1982... Buddy had been running around 10 years then.. 100K a year didn't go very far then.
You should do the story of Rick Baldwin
well done