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@stapleton42 I've actually got a build of one of Ray Evernham's old R5's going on on my channel right now if you want to see one going together. It'll be for a drag and drive setup. Love the history content man, keep it up!
I don't think you truly know how much this content means to us ..the next generation of kids would never find NASCAR history like this.. from the bottom of my heart thank you.
I am 73 and started watching nascar in the 80s. Modern day Nascar does not excite me in the least. They are working on bringing back IROC etc. bring it on!!!
@@Stapleton42 don't forget to give props to their channel! They are just getting started and it's still a little rough around the edges but man... the storys!
YES! A comprehensive history of Chrysler racing engines! The early Hemi stuff like the Ray Nichols Firestone Indy car, the 300 NASCAR program and definitely a trip to Florida to see Don Garlits! It's time that you did more drag stuff as well, the H-M GT40 content was awesome and proves that your viewers want more then just NASCAR history! There is a massive group of people in the Indianapolis area working together to preserve Indy and Sprint car history. The SRVA Trans Am guys are incredible. Maybe you should even go check out the Southeast Gassers bunch (Quain and his guys are some of the nicest people in drag racing) the next time they race at Mooresville... This format is a winner and the two of you are CHAMPIONS!!!
Great video 👍 There is only one way to exhibit history and that's with the genuine items and the people who lived it. The Petty Brothers are fine examples of Chief's accomplishments. This level of respect and dedication are uncommon traits in today's world.
My Dad began working for Chrysler back in 1965. Many of those HEMI blocks the Petty's used; he would truck to the Chrysler Headquarters in Highland Park (MI). From there, Chrysler shipped them directly to Petty. Dad was told by the Chrysler Execs if he spoke about those blocks to anyone, he could look for another job! Back in those days, engine secrets were like ICBM launch codes today. Our family was excited when Dodge came back to NASCAR in 2001. As a kid in the 70's in Michigan, we all knew the name Richard Petty. To see a Petty Dodge back on the track was awesome! As far as the Chrysler/Plymouth/Dodge racing history, you could write an encyclopedia about it. Love to see those videos!
I love how Logan lurks in the background of these videos and finds cool stuff, and then without talking you slide over and get a shot of it in the middle of a conversation like at 5:14. This is super pro. You guys have talent and work awesome together. Btw, we know that she knows way more than she lets on........
I am 77 and I really appreciate what you two are doing to not only show us all the behind scenes shops but to preserve the history of what it takes to build a engine, rebuild a engine and race car. Thanks.
I love and appreciate all the things we get to discovered about the history of Nascar. I want to see more historical nascar places and the people behind them.
I really don’t think you understand how much these videos mean to people like us to see the history of how things got done back in the im a fan of this channel keep up the good work I’m 60 years old and when Dale died I almost give up on the sport and it is a sport thanks man I been binge watching all day today and you have just about got me through the winter thanks
Watching from the great deep freeze, Canada. I was watching this episode on cast to a t.v from my phone. I heard you ask, so I picked up my phone and began writing this comment. I'm not a big NASCAR fan. Can't say I've ever watched a full race. I had the die-cast toys and built a couple of model kits when I was a kid. I know more big names from than 90's than I do of current racers. Why do I watch your channel? The answernis simple - We are both car people. We both appreciate the history or motorsports. I'm a big NHRA fan. The history crosses over in a lot of ways, the HEMI is an example. I'm a huge Mopar fan as well. The competitive nature, the engineering, pushing the envelope, that is what gets our hearts, racing. Love your channel. You incorporate past and present very well. The interviews, shop tours...those are priceless. These things, people, the stories, they won't be around forever. Surely not first hand accounts. Thank you for sharing it with us. Time stamp - 1987.
At this point I am commenting to support, all these videos from driver conversations, and NASCAR/car history to rebuilds to buying your own Busch car... Excellent quality, enthusiasm and in depth. Quality
Love the video. I am 79 years old and was a Petty fan for years. I didn’t know about all these family members. What a wealth of knowledge they have. Keep up the great work.
This is awesome. Plain and simple. I got to meet Richard, Dale Inman, and Marice in 1992 at the 1st Brickyard tire test. Neat guys. I'm down to buy a Richie Petty shirt please and thank you 😊 Who else wants one?
Cool to see the "Lesser discussed" part of the Petty legacy featured. I've knew Ritchie Petty drove, but I think that this is the first time that I have ever seen him.
I went to my first NASCAR race at 10 years old with my father and uncle. Both big race fans. That was the 1965 Firecracker 400 I think. So I grew up a rabid race fan. NASCAR, NHRA, and Indycar. My grandfather was a carbuilder/mechanic for several of the Indy guys and introduced me to AJ Foyt and Mario Andretti when he took me to his garage in Gasoline Alley. My mind is still blown. He somehow got to let me drive his old Chevy Elcamino around the track. I was 13 at the time🙃. So the Pettys, Jr Johnson, and the Wood Brothers truly are THE Legends of NASCAR! Auto racing and technology have changed so much over the years. So it's really great to see how they did it back in the day. That dyno in particular was cool. Back then dynos were like rocket science to me and not many even knew what they were🙂
Iam 43 and grew up in the 90s, but NASCAR never interested me although I would watch some races. Since I started watching your channel, I realized how much NASCAR is a part of my memories. I just want to think the both of you for doing such content! I really enjoy watching your channel as I have not missed a video. I usually watch on the TV but I came to my phone to make a comment as per your request. Thanks again keep up the good work! 90s kid.
I became a Petty fan when I was 10 years old in 1975. He won the Daytona 500 that year and as a kid, that car looked soo fast in that day glow red and Petty blue. It's a great service to the long time Petty fans, that you and the Petty brothers provide in these behind the scenes documentaries. Thank you.
Maurice Petty Was Iconic Engine Builder For Chevrolet Engine From The 70s 80s And Early 90s Before Randy Dorton Hendrick Motorsports Orginal Petty Enterprises Thanks For Uploading
Keepin the dream alive!.......Im a '57 model from Spokane WA.......Grew up around many racers in the area, thunder boats, roundy rounders and straightliners!
Good Gawd Maude! You guys have topped yourselves again. The memorabilia in that place alone would make a great museum if they weren’t still using it. I love this stuff!
I’m been around racing for 40 some odd years mostly dirt cars but always kept up with nascar racing love watching your videos a lot of things I see I remember seeing those cars and haulers back in the day I’m now 60 years young and still messing with cars I build a lot of short track engines for the local racers ! You never get to old to appreciate this stuff thanks so much for what you do ! Thanks you Brian Huron Maysville Ky !
“We are the Petty Bros.” This may just be my favorite Video yet. They are the real deal and I have a feeling business is going to start Booming for them.
Love the Petty brothers episode. Growing up in the 60’s and 70’s Richard was my favorite driver in stock cars . You and your wife help an old guy relive his youth through you great explorations of NASCAR history and past . Keep up the great job .looking for your next new video of a day gone by
Dude I live in Greensboro and have always wanted to see and hear the history of the petty garage. Loving all these history videos you've been dropping keep it up dude truly enjoying them.
Love the Petty stuff...I grew up in Randolph County just a few years younger than these guys (about Becca's age). I find it so interesting because growing up around there you almost took it for granted and didn't realize how famous the Petty's were around the nation...they were all just one of us.
Wow is the perfect response and all I could also utter throughout the video. Thanks to you guys and the Petty Brothers for the awesome video! BTW I've been watching their videos for a while now and those guys are so down to earth and seem like great people. Their stories and guests are what Nascar and racing used to be and unfortunately never will be again.
These videos are HISTORY IN THE MAKING. People have no idea how much work and effort went in to the up keep and preparation of what we seen on tv. Don't stop doing these-the entire Petty family are legends in their own right. I grew up around cars - I customized my dad's 1950 Studebaker tow truck when I was 11. In my early 20's I was part of a CASCAR team. We were just a bunch of friends who pooled our talents and resources so that we could go racing. We worked with what we had and you are showing that even today some of the top shops are still using "old technology". I loved the comment about the "fingernail gauges", you see that is the stories that needs to be told. This kind of history is really not in books, it is in the minds and hearts of the people who truly love what they do. Keep up the good work.
What a great place to visit!! Love the history you guys are able to present and the people and the stories that go along with them, fantastic!! Cheers!
Born in 87 End of Gen 3 - Start of Gen 4 was my "time stamp." I have vague memories of being around NASCAR betwen 89-90, and then genuinely interested by 91 and beyond. Content like this is always a blast.
Your channel is the Nascar I Love and if it wasn't for what You Both do this history would be lost. Thank You. My Dad was able to talk to Maurice one time and He really enjoyed it and was a highlight He would tell us about. I didn't know there was another Petty brother to Lee and raced.
These guys taking the time to tell the history and also share what they do today is priceless...I am addicted to this channel now and love the guy's that are willing to tell everything they tell...Thank you !!
Definitely YES on an R5 build!! Not enough good videos on the R5's p7's and p9's. Even R3's would be great even some what low buck LA with W series heads would be cool!! Thanks again you guy's for another great one!
Wow feels like I just met some of the petty family myself, through this video. The questions and conversation you keep make the 40+ min video feel like 10 mins. I was just hoping the video didn’t end! Well done!
This was a COOL video! I'm a diehard Earnhardt fan, but this video was very instructional about the engine building side of Petty Enterprises! Has a lot of cool "old" stuff that without this video, I would never had known about Maurice! He was very innovative and smart! Video was very interesting and knowledgeable! Thanks for sharing.
Another great video by you, I’d be extremely interested to see even more in depth of this technology/history videos. No matter what brand manufacturer / team. This is GREAT.
Love the information. I learned more here than watching nascar with the family every weekend since 1960. Keep up the great work. Dale SR.. DO IT FOR DALE.
I'd love to see the R5 engine story and I'd also love to see more, more, more of the Petty Brothers!!! Their channel is great but the videos are way too short, could listen to them stories all day!!!
The R5 was designed specifically for nascar racing, it shares nothing with the prior 340/360 based stuff. I assume Ray Evernham was involved with its design as he was the main guy getting Dodge back into nascar back then. I doubt its much different than what GM, Ford or even Toyota uses. I do know of one guy that has an R5/P7 in a street/strip Duster but I havent seen him around in a few years
On this one your keeping the history of nascar alive … on other videos ive seen your keeping automotive history alive .. you and your woman are an asset to automotive world .. ppl gonna look back on your videos 50 years from now and learn from them from ppl who were there … you have started something you cant stop !!!!
Racing was such a huge part of my life. Growing up in the 60s & 70s, a golden period of development in all forms of motorsports, I have witnessed or participated in tremendous changes. From Jack Brabham's Cooper leading the revolution at Indy when I was a little boy to this era of "Hybrid", I couldn't imagine a period of time that saw more innovation, invention or out of the box thinking. For 15 years professional motorsports paid my bills and gave me a family that survives today. I stumbled across your channel and I am so glad I did. Keep up the great work, teach the more youthful generations the history and give us older rail birds a cool trip trough the memories a lifetime created !!!
If it wasn't for you and Logan, the history of stock car racing would be gone, and no one would care. But because of the effort the two of you do to keep the memories alive brings joy to a lot of people, including myself. Most of that was back from the muscle era of NASCAR with the Hemi and 454 Chevy motors. Keep the memories alive for much longer. Young people like myself need somewhere to turn to get our racing history fix, and you guys provide that.
You two outdid yourselves with this video, how cool is that! Was out of town the last few days and just now getting caught up, glad to see your video in here, and sorry I missed it when you posted this, was on the road driving. I appreciate these history lessons about NASCAR that you & Logan bring us on a regular basis, and you know you all have my support and I'm there with you! Thank you so much! You guys rock!
I'm 53, born in 1969. Richard was always my favorite for as long as I can remember. In 1974 I got the petty charger model car by mpc and dad and me built it together. Still have it. In 1975 and 1976 we stayed in the infield at Michigan International Speedway here where we live in Detroit. I remember forcing my little self thru the crowd with the old instamatic camera and snapped a pic of Richard's cars door with the 43 on it. I remember watching live the Donny Allison/Cale Yarborough fight on tv. So many memories. I'm much more of a drag racer in life, but more than anything ive always been an engine guy. Retired now as a mechanic, actually on disabilíty as I'm going blind among other problems. Petty Enterprises has always been right up at the top of my love of shops. They used to take quite a few pics around that place for magazines and such and it was always interesting how all their work was done in house and Maurice run the show. As cars go my main love is Oldsmobiles so Lee Petty officially winning the 1959 Daytona first race at that track in an Oldsmobile played a part as well in my love for all they have done with the Petty name. I could go on and on with this stuff but just gave a condensed version of why I love this vid you made.
So much information. I have been around racing since the 1960’s. I was a big petty fan growing up . I was born in 1949 the same year Nascar started racing. I would enjoy seeing more of this history. I learned a lot today. Thanks for sharing.
And once again you guys knocking it out of the park. Well done. Big fan of the Petty Family. Keep up the hard work of the history, I'm loving it. 👍🏁🏁🇺🇸
This was a great show Mitch,those Petty Boys have all the stories of their Grandfather,their father Maurice,Uncle Richard,Uncle Dale,cousin Kyle,and their other grandather Red.You could spend 75 years,like they have,talking NASCAR,with the Pettys because that's how long they've been in it.Amazing.Fun bunch of hard working,and very smart country boys from Level Cross ,N.C.
Another GREAT video! Thank you!!! My Auto Shop class had similar engine stands with a crank gearbox back in 1975. They are a wonderful thing. I never understood why a pro engine builder wouldn't have them, yet this is the first time I can remember seeing them in a video. I rebuilt my first engine-a Poly Headed 318 on one!
@@Stapleton42 you may want to do a co-promotion to commemorate your visits to these shops. If the place you are visiting sells merch, have some of their merch on your website. I'd love to buy something that says it's from The Petty Bros., Ray Evernham, Stavola, Holman-Moody, etc. If they don't sell merch, offer to do a deal with them so they get a cut. I'd suggest putting the Stapleton 42 on the front and maybe a nostalgic (or whatever) logo or team name you are visiting on the back of a tee shirt. Do the opposite for a hat. Stapleton 42 could become _the brand_ for nostalgia items. People visiting your merch website might be drawn to watching a different video too if they see a cool item there. The places you're visiting would probably love to be able to get some new swag with their name on it. They could sell their brand through your portal by directing customers to your website. Does Joy of Seating have a tee shirt? Probably not, because it might not make monetary sense for a stand-alone item, but I bet Randy would love to send his customers to your website to get some merch with his name on it. I think it could work...but then again I don't do what you do. Food for thought, my friends.
I'm 63 and grew up watching Nascar all my life. In my days it was Richard Petty, the Allisons, Yarlborough, the Wood Brothers, Junior Johnson, all the original drivers.
I remember Ritchie drove in that Talladega race where Neil Bonnett wrecked and Jimmy Horton went over the wall. That was a race that stuck out in my mind with all the carnage, it was what drove my fascination with NASCAR.
great video , more on the Pettys would be great Mitch . I look forward to you two having your own shop on some land complete with wood panelling one day
This has to be one of the BEST racing history channels on RUclips. The in depth tech background you deliver is amazing. Blending the tech, history and the people who put it all together is what really makes this unique. The wealth of knowledge that can be gleamed from these older racers, machinists and engine builders is priceless. Thanks for all you do! I was 18 in 1976 and it was nothing to buy a car sitting in the junkyard, grab some parts, throw it together and drive it out of there. Many muscle cars I sure wish I had today. Had a great time working on them, a little street racing and track now n then for fun. Thanks for reviving old memories and the videos you've put together of racing history and legendary drivers. The next generation will definitely benefit from them. Much appreciated 🙏
I would love to see more dodge history! The r engines always fascinated me. I know the la and magnum small blocks but I want to know more about the race engines
My first word was Richard petty according to my dad. I was born in 86. I'm from Wisconsin and grew watching NASCAR with my dad. So I always enjoy this content. Keep it up and I love anything Petty.
@@tchapps88 I worked at Daytona, Darlington, and Talladega NASCAR tracks 1996-2006 as part of the security/safety teams. I know a lot of what went on "behind the scenes."
Be great to see more Petty Brothers, I'm from 66 but there wasn't much aired here and where I lived we only had ABC Australian ,Chanel and 7 a local Chanel in Narracoort, but got to see some of it in Adelaide, thanks for sharing, all the best to yous and your loved ones
My time stamp, Starkey Speedway near Roanoke, Virginia in 1961. Watched Junior Johnson smoke the field in a NASCAR Grand National race driving a year-old 1960 Pontiac. At that time, Starkey Speedway had been converted to a 1/4-mile asphalt track. I'm 81 years old....A NASCARN racing fan since the late 1950's. I really enjoy watching your videos that document "the old days". I was a fanatic Fireball Roberts and Pontiac fan....circa 1959-1962.
11:01 A Petty pillow! I remember at Richmond back in the 70's Bobby Allison was sitting on the roof of a car in the parking lot signing autographs and my dad handed him my Petty pillow to sign. Allison looked at him and said something sarcastic which I can't remember now but he signed the bottom of it.
Great stuff! I was born in 85, and grew up in a racing family, drove dirt cars myself from 2000-2021. Since I stopped driving I have really gotten into the history of stock cars as a whole, and your videos have been awesome!
let me tell you for people that "made it" in racing these guys (the petty's) at least all of the ones I have met(quite a few) are always willing to help ANYONE that is worth helping My hat is off to this family I hope I have raised mine as well as they did. Always humble and happy to help
I grew up and still live about 4mi from the Level Cross shops. Been in the old Richard shops many times. Many old race cars(Superbirds, etc.)are stored there. There's even an old flat-nose big rig hauler w/a large Dodge emblem in the grill. Never seen another before or since. We grew up with it all right there, so for us, it becomes common place. We also know though, it's kind of a big deal from an outside perspective.
Man with so many people just bashing nascar 24/7 now a days it’s nice to get some good heart felt videos about nascar history . I love this and your channel Stapleton please keep it coming . This sport is dying and it breaks my heart
I visited the old shop in 66 (I believe).. it was the week after Richard was running at Bristol and he was in 1st place and had to get Paul Goldsmith to relieve him because of a neck injury he sustained a few weeks earlier at Daytona.. Paul lost the lead and they finished 2nd place... Lots of memories there...
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Yeah, I'd love to see a History of Dodge Cup engines, including a little 241 Red Ram baby Hemi, ca 1954.
I live right down the road from this in Pleasant Garden so much cool history!
Thanks I'm good okay later on bro
@stapleton42 I've actually got a build of one of Ray Evernham's old R5's going on on my channel right now if you want to see one going together. It'll be for a drag and drive setup. Love the history content man, keep it up!
I vote yes on a Dodge / Mopar engine history video!
I don't think you truly know how much this content means to us ..the next generation of kids would never find NASCAR history like this.. from the bottom of my heart thank you.
Thanks man. What generation are you from?
@@Stapleton42 I'm 41 now so 80's
@@Stapleton42 I grew up around mark martin my dad and uncle help build his dirt cars.
@@Stapleton42 I'm from batesville,ar
I am 73 and started watching nascar in the 80s. Modern day Nascar does not excite me in the least. They are working on bringing back IROC etc. bring it on!!!
RIP Maurice!! The Petty family gave so much to the sport! All National Treasures!
Maurice (The Chief) was the man back in the day, building those Hemi's for the King, and winning Championship's.
Petty Bro’s seem like salt of the earth. Great video hopefully you can do more historic videos with those guys.
Thanks man!! They’re awesome
@@Stapleton42 don't forget to give props to their channel! They are just getting started and it's still a little rough around the edges but man... the storys!
Pay attention here folks. Mitchell out here documenting history for the rest of us. This is so badass.
Thank you Cody!
YES! A comprehensive history of Chrysler racing engines! The early Hemi stuff like the Ray Nichols Firestone Indy car, the 300 NASCAR program and definitely a trip to Florida to see Don Garlits! It's time that you did more drag stuff as well, the H-M GT40 content was awesome and proves that your viewers want more then just NASCAR history! There is a massive group of people in the Indianapolis area working together to preserve Indy and Sprint car history. The SRVA Trans Am guys are incredible. Maybe you should even go check out the Southeast Gassers bunch (Quain and his guys are some of the nicest people in drag racing) the next time they race at Mooresville... This format is a winner and the two of you are CHAMPIONS!!!
Thanks man! We are definitely going to dive into other facets of motorsports
Great video 👍 There is only one way to exhibit history and that's with the genuine items and the people who lived it.
The Petty Brothers are fine examples of Chief's accomplishments.
This level of respect and dedication are uncommon traits in today's world.
We agree!
My Dad began working for Chrysler back in 1965. Many of those HEMI blocks the Petty's used; he would truck to the Chrysler Headquarters in Highland Park (MI). From there, Chrysler shipped them directly to Petty. Dad was told by the Chrysler Execs if he spoke about those blocks to anyone, he could look for another job! Back in those days, engine secrets were like ICBM launch codes today. Our family was excited when Dodge came back to NASCAR in 2001. As a kid in the 70's in Michigan, we all knew the name Richard Petty. To see a Petty Dodge back on the track was awesome! As far as the Chrysler/Plymouth/Dodge racing history, you could write an encyclopedia about it. Love to see those videos!
I love how Logan lurks in the background of these videos and finds cool stuff, and then without talking you slide over and get a shot of it in the middle of a conversation like at 5:14. This is super pro. You guys have talent and work awesome together. Btw, we know that she knows way more than she lets on........
Thanks man. I’m glad you can see that. She’s got a great eye
Not to mention she's hot as hell lucky dog
@@Stapleton42 Not just her eye! lol lucky dog
I am 77 and I really appreciate what you two are doing to not only show us all the behind scenes shops but to preserve the history of what it takes to build a engine, rebuild a engine and race car. Thanks.
I love and appreciate all the things we get to discovered about the history of Nascar. I want to see more historical nascar places and the people behind them.
I really don’t think you understand how much these videos mean to people like us to see the history of how things got done back in the im a fan of this channel keep up the good work I’m 60 years old and when Dale died I almost give up on the sport and it is a sport thanks man I been binge watching all day today and you have just about got me through the winter thanks
Thanks man we are glad you’re here!
23:03 "we got all pieces except maybe the came shaft"
me looking at the camshaft in the valley😐
Can you imagine how big of a building you would need to show off all the artifacts in just one shop like that?
Watching from the great deep freeze, Canada.
I was watching this episode on cast to a t.v from my phone. I heard you ask, so I picked up my phone and began writing this comment.
I'm not a big NASCAR fan. Can't say I've ever watched a full race. I had the die-cast toys and built a couple of model kits when I was a kid. I know more big names from than 90's than I do of current racers.
Why do I watch your channel? The answernis simple - We are both car people. We both appreciate the history or motorsports. I'm a big NHRA fan. The history crosses over in a lot of ways, the HEMI is an example. I'm a huge Mopar fan as well. The competitive nature, the engineering, pushing the envelope, that is what gets our hearts, racing.
Love your channel. You incorporate past and present very well. The interviews, shop tours...those are priceless. These things, people, the stories, they won't be around forever. Surely not first hand accounts. Thank you for sharing it with us.
Time stamp - 1987.
“We don’t know what we’ve got. We just know it’s what we grew up with.” That is what makes these videos so great. Don’t stop.
At this point I am commenting to support, all these videos from driver conversations, and NASCAR/car history to rebuilds to buying your own Busch car... Excellent quality, enthusiasm and in depth. Quality
Thanks man!!
Yes!! More with the Petty Brothers! This is great stuff, thanks.
thank you sir!!
You are preserving hist😢 that will soon be only passed in words. Videos such as this bring that history to life for future generations.❤
This has to be one of my favorite videos so far. So much history. I love it!
Glad you enjoyed it Jim!
Love the video. I am 79 years old and was a Petty fan for years. I didn’t know about all these family members. What a wealth of knowledge they have. Keep up the great work.
Thanks man we’re glad you’re here!
You have done such a good service to the sport and its fans! For all of us that came up through this era, Thank you!!
This is awesome. Plain and simple. I got to meet Richard, Dale Inman, and Marice in 1992 at the 1st Brickyard tire test. Neat guys.
I'm down to buy a Richie Petty shirt please and thank you 😊
Who else wants one?
Amazing! Absolutely please do more with the brothers. Their vibe And stories are great!
Us mopar chrysler guys would love to see and hear of more of the mopar history and engines in depth
Cool to see the "Lesser discussed" part of the Petty legacy featured.
I've knew Ritchie Petty drove, but I think that this is the first time that I have ever seen him.
I went to my first NASCAR race at 10 years old with my father and uncle. Both big race fans. That was the 1965 Firecracker 400 I think. So I grew up a rabid race fan. NASCAR, NHRA, and Indycar. My grandfather was a carbuilder/mechanic for several of the Indy guys and introduced me to AJ Foyt and Mario Andretti when he took me to his garage in Gasoline Alley. My mind is still blown. He somehow got to let me drive his old Chevy Elcamino around the track. I was 13 at the time🙃. So the Pettys, Jr Johnson, and the Wood Brothers truly are THE Legends of NASCAR! Auto racing and technology have changed so much over the years. So it's really great to see how they did it back in the day. That dyno in particular was cool. Back then dynos were like rocket science to me and not many even knew what they were🙂
Iam 43 and grew up in the 90s, but NASCAR never interested me although I would watch some races. Since I started watching your channel, I realized how much NASCAR is a part of my memories. I just want to think the both of you for doing such content! I really enjoy watching your channel as I have not missed a video. I usually watch on the TV but I came to my phone to make a comment as per your request. Thanks again keep up the good work! 90s kid.
Thank you Sean! We’re glad you spoke up!
I agree! I am also an 80's/90's kid and I wasn't into NASCAR, although I was(am) obsessed with Days of Thunder.
I became a Petty fan when I was 10 years old in 1975. He won the Daytona 500 that year and as a kid, that car looked soo fast in that day glow red and Petty blue. It's a great service to the long time Petty fans, that you and the Petty brothers provide in these behind the scenes documentaries. Thank you.
I vote for Dodge/Mopar engine history video!
Yes!!
Maurice Petty Was Iconic Engine Builder For Chevrolet Engine From The 70s 80s And Early 90s Before Randy Dorton Hendrick Motorsports Orginal Petty Enterprises Thanks For Uploading
Can't want for this, another page in nascar history, way to go Mitchell and Logan.
Thanks man!!
I am a sixty-two-year-old retired machinist and thought this RUclips was very cool and interesting thank you much for bringing it on
Thanks for being here for it man!
This video could have been 3 hours long and I'd have been glued to it. That was very cool.
I agree!
Keepin the dream alive!.......Im a '57 model from Spokane WA.......Grew up around many racers in the area, thunder boats, roundy rounders and straightliners!
Good Gawd Maude! You guys have topped yourselves again. The memorabilia in that place alone would make a great museum if they weren’t still using it. I love this stuff!
Thank you Rick!!
Fantastic tour ..!!! I am 63 now living in Palo Alto CA.
I’m been around racing for 40 some odd years mostly dirt cars but always kept up with nascar racing love watching your videos a lot of things I see I remember seeing those cars and haulers back in the day I’m now 60 years young and still messing with cars I build a lot of short track engines for the local racers ! You never get to old to appreciate this stuff thanks so much for what you do ! Thanks you Brian Huron Maysville Ky !
Awesome! Thank you!
“We are the Petty Bros.” This may just be my favorite Video yet. They are the real deal and I have a feeling business is going to start Booming for them.
I hope it does. They’re good guys
Love the Petty brothers episode. Growing up in the 60’s and 70’s Richard was my favorite driver in stock cars . You and your wife help an old guy relive his youth through you great explorations of NASCAR history and past . Keep up the great job .looking for your next new video of a day gone by
Sacred ground right there 🤙🏼🏁
Dude I live in Greensboro and have always wanted to see and hear the history of the petty garage. Loving all these history videos you've been dropping keep it up dude truly enjoying them.
Glad you enjoyed!!
Love the Petty stuff...I grew up in Randolph County just a few years younger than these guys (about Becca's age). I find it so interesting because growing up around there you almost took it for granted and didn't realize how famous the Petty's were around the nation...they were all just one of us.
Wow is the perfect response and all I could also utter throughout the video.
Thanks to you guys and the Petty Brothers for the awesome video!
BTW I've been watching their videos for a while now and those guys are so down to earth and seem like great people. Their stories and guests are what Nascar and racing used to be and unfortunately never will be again.
These videos are HISTORY IN THE MAKING. People have no idea how much work and effort went in to the up keep and preparation of what we seen on tv. Don't stop doing these-the entire Petty family are legends in their own right. I grew up around cars - I customized my dad's 1950 Studebaker tow truck when I was 11. In my early 20's I was part of a CASCAR team. We were just a bunch of friends who pooled our talents and resources so that we could go racing. We worked with what we had and you are showing that even today some of the top shops are still using "old technology". I loved the comment about the "fingernail gauges", you see that is the stories that needs to be told. This kind of history is really not in books, it is in the minds and hearts of the people who truly love what they do. Keep up the good work.
thanks man we will!
What a great place to visit!! Love the history you guys are able to present and the people and the stories that go along with them, fantastic!! Cheers!
Our pleasure!
Hemi power...nice !
Would love more videos on these brothers!
Born in 87
End of Gen 3 - Start of Gen 4 was my "time stamp."
I have vague memories of being around NASCAR betwen 89-90, and then genuinely interested by 91 and beyond.
Content like this is always a blast.
Your channel is the Nascar I Love and if it wasn't for what You Both do this history would be lost. Thank You. My Dad was able to talk to Maurice one time and He really enjoyed it and was a highlight He would tell us about. I didn't know there was another Petty brother to Lee and raced.
Thanks man!!
Im 76 and enjoy it all . Mississippi here , the Lake Speed story especially great ! Keep on keepin on !
Glad you enjoy it!
These guys taking the time to tell the history and also share what they do today is priceless...I am addicted to this channel now and love the guy's that are willing to tell everything they tell...Thank you !!
thanks man we love to hear that!
The callback and first-hand description of the cork screw driveshaft had me rollin! thanks for sharing!
Anytime man!
Definitely YES on an R5 build!! Not enough good videos on the R5's p7's and p9's. Even R3's would be great even some what low buck LA with W series heads would be cool!! Thanks again you guy's for another great one!
Thanks man!!
This channel has made nascar interesting to me, I love the stories and the mechanics behind the race cars more than the actual race day.
Thank you so much Neal!
Wow feels like I just met some of the petty family myself, through this video. The questions and conversation you keep make the 40+ min video feel like 10 mins. I was just hoping the video didn’t end! Well done!
Thanks Austin that’s our goal!
This was a COOL video! I'm a diehard Earnhardt fan, but this video was very instructional about the engine building side of Petty Enterprises! Has a lot of cool "old" stuff that without this video, I would never had known about Maurice! He was very innovative and smart! Video was very interesting and knowledgeable! Thanks for sharing.
Thanks man!
Another great video by you, I’d be extremely interested to see even more in depth of this technology/history videos. No matter what brand manufacturer / team. This is GREAT.
Love the information. I learned more here than watching nascar with the family every weekend since 1960. Keep up the great work. Dale SR.. DO IT FOR DALE.
I'd love to see the R5 engine story and I'd also love to see more, more, more of the Petty Brothers!!! Their channel is great but the videos are way too short, could listen to them stories all day!!!
The R5 was designed specifically for nascar racing, it shares nothing with the prior 340/360 based stuff. I assume Ray Evernham was involved with its design as he was the main guy getting Dodge back into nascar back then. I doubt its much different than what GM, Ford or even Toyota uses. I do know of one guy that has an R5/P7 in a street/strip Duster but I havent seen him around in a few years
On this one your keeping the history of nascar alive … on other videos ive seen your keeping automotive history alive .. you and your woman are an asset to automotive world .. ppl gonna look back on your videos 50 years from now and learn from them from ppl who were there … you have started something you cant stop !!!!
I agree with you on that last bit Glenn. We must never stop!
@@Stapleton42 keep on making videos and we will keep on tuning in
Keep knocking these out of the park. Thanks to both of you
Thanks! Will do!
Racing was such a huge part of my life. Growing up in the 60s & 70s, a golden period of development in all forms of motorsports, I have witnessed or participated in tremendous changes. From Jack Brabham's Cooper leading the revolution at Indy when I was a little boy to this era of "Hybrid", I couldn't imagine a period of time that saw more innovation, invention or out of the box thinking. For 15 years professional motorsports paid my bills and gave me a family that survives today. I stumbled across your channel and I am so glad I did. Keep up the great work, teach the more youthful generations the history and give us older rail birds a cool trip trough the memories a lifetime created !!!
Thanks Marc!!
Another great video on racing history ! The Petty brothers seem like very cool guys. You should do more content with them. Love your channel !
If it wasn't for you and Logan, the history of stock car racing would be gone, and no one would care. But because of the effort the two of you do to keep the memories alive brings joy to a lot of people, including myself. Most of that was back from the muscle era of NASCAR with the Hemi and 454 Chevy motors. Keep the memories alive for much longer. Young people like myself need somewhere to turn to get our racing history fix, and you guys provide that.
Thanks man. I don't think we are solely responsible but doing our best to help!
You two outdid yourselves with this video, how cool is that! Was out of town the last few days and just now getting caught up, glad to see your video in here, and sorry I missed it when you posted this, was on the road driving.
I appreciate these history lessons about NASCAR that you & Logan bring us on a regular basis, and you know you all have my support and I'm there with you! Thank you so much! You guys rock!
I'm 53, born in 1969.
Richard was always my favorite for as long as I can remember. In 1974 I got the petty charger model car by mpc and dad and me built it together. Still have it. In 1975 and 1976 we stayed in the infield at Michigan International Speedway here where we live in Detroit. I remember forcing my little self thru the crowd with the old instamatic camera and snapped a pic of Richard's cars door with the 43 on it. I remember watching live the Donny Allison/Cale Yarborough fight on tv. So many memories. I'm much more of a drag racer in life, but more than anything ive always been an engine guy.
Retired now as a mechanic, actually on disabilíty as I'm going blind among other problems.
Petty Enterprises has always been right up at the top of my love of shops. They used to take quite a few pics around that place for magazines and such and it was always interesting how all their work was done in house and Maurice run the show.
As cars go my main love is Oldsmobiles so Lee Petty officially winning the 1959 Daytona first race at that track in an Oldsmobile played a part as well in my love for all they have done with the Petty name.
I could go on and on with this stuff but just gave a condensed version of why I love this vid you made.
Thank you for sharing 💪🏻
This again is some great stuff, keep up the great work guys!
So much information. I have been around racing since the 1960’s. I was a big petty fan growing up . I was born in 1949 the same year Nascar started racing. I would enjoy seeing more of this history. I learned a lot today. Thanks for sharing.
And once again you guys knocking it out of the park. Well done. Big fan of the Petty Family. Keep up the hard work of the history, I'm loving it. 👍🏁🏁🇺🇸
Much appreciated!
This was a great show Mitch,those Petty Boys have all the stories of their Grandfather,their father Maurice,Uncle Richard,Uncle Dale,cousin Kyle,and their other grandather Red.You could spend 75 years,like they have,talking NASCAR,with the Pettys because that's how long they've been in it.Amazing.Fun bunch of hard working,and very smart country boys from Level Cross ,N.C.
Awesome stuff! Keep doing it! Logan and Mitchell, you guys do great videos!!
Thanks man. You related to the Toomes that are connected to the Petty family?
My dad and Elizabeth Toomes Petty, Richard’s mom, were 1st cousins.
Another GREAT video! Thank you!!!
My Auto Shop class had similar engine stands with a crank gearbox back in 1975. They are a wonderful thing. I never understood why a pro engine builder wouldn't have them, yet this is the first time I can remember seeing them in a video. I rebuilt my first engine-a Poly Headed 318 on one!
That’s awesome lol
@@Stapleton42 you may want to do a co-promotion to commemorate your visits to these shops. If the place you are visiting sells merch, have some of their merch on your website. I'd love to buy something that says it's from The Petty Bros., Ray Evernham, Stavola, Holman-Moody, etc. If they don't sell merch, offer to do a deal with them so they get a cut. I'd suggest putting the Stapleton 42 on the front and maybe a nostalgic (or whatever) logo or team name you are visiting on the back of a tee shirt. Do the opposite for a hat. Stapleton 42 could become _the brand_ for nostalgia items. People visiting your merch website might be drawn to watching a different video too if they see a cool item there. The places you're visiting would probably love to be able to get some new swag with their name on it. They could sell their brand through your portal by directing customers to your website. Does Joy of Seating have a tee shirt? Probably not, because it might not make monetary sense for a stand-alone item, but I bet Randy would love to send his customers to your website to get some merch with his name on it. I think it could work...but then again I don't do what you do. Food for thought, my friends.
AWESOME! Cannot wait for this episode! Going to be great as they always are..!!😎
Thanks man!!
So good of you to go back in time and relive the stories with these legends from nascar thank you guys so much
Thank you Jim!
Awesome job!!!! Thank you for documenting the history man.
Glad you enjoyed it!
I'm 63 and grew up watching Nascar all my life. In my days it was Richard Petty, the Allisons, Yarlborough, the Wood Brothers, Junior Johnson, all the original drivers.
I would like to see a R5 build. Great video I always look forward to see more videos from y’all
I remember Ritchie drove in that Talladega race where Neil Bonnett wrecked and Jimmy Horton went over the wall. That was a race that stuck out in my mind with all the carnage, it was what drove my fascination with NASCAR.
great video , more on the Pettys would be great Mitch . I look forward to you two having your own shop on some land complete with wood panelling one day
This has to be one of the BEST racing history channels on RUclips. The in depth tech background you deliver is amazing. Blending the tech, history and the people who put it all together is what really makes this unique. The wealth of knowledge that can be gleamed from these older racers, machinists and engine builders is priceless. Thanks for all you do!
I was 18 in 1976 and it was nothing to buy a car sitting in the junkyard, grab some parts, throw it together and drive it out of there. Many muscle cars I sure wish I had today. Had a great time working on them, a little street racing and track now n then for fun. Thanks for reviving old memories and the videos you've put together of racing history and legendary drivers. The next generation will definitely benefit from them. Much appreciated 🙏
Thanks man!!
I would love to see more dodge history! The r engines always fascinated me. I know the la and magnum small blocks but I want to know more about the race engines
Me too!
My first word was Richard petty according to my dad. I was born in 86. I'm from Wisconsin and grew watching NASCAR with my dad. So I always enjoy this content. Keep it up and I love anything Petty.
Thank you for preserving NASCAR history ❤🏁
Thanks we appreciate you 💪🏻
I'm a big King Richard fan, Mopar for life!!!
Hell yes on an in depth dodge engine history video, actually hell yes to any engine video!!!
tchapps 88, Richard Petty also raced Pontiacs and Fords, NOT just Mopars
@@sergeantmasson3669 well aware of richard pettys history
@@tchapps88 I worked at Daytona, Darlington, and Talladega NASCAR tracks 1996-2006 as part of the security/safety teams. I know a lot of what went on "behind the scenes."
Be great to see more Petty Brothers, I'm from 66 but there wasn't much aired here and where I lived we only had ABC Australian ,Chanel and 7 a local Chanel in Narracoort, but got to see some of it in Adelaide, thanks for sharing, all the best to yous and your loved ones
I love the sibling passive arguments in the middle of the conversation it's so cool to watch em talk about it
I agree 😂
My time stamp, Starkey Speedway near Roanoke, Virginia in 1961. Watched Junior Johnson smoke the field in a NASCAR Grand National race driving a year-old 1960 Pontiac.
At that time, Starkey Speedway had been converted to a 1/4-mile asphalt track. I'm 81 years old....A NASCARN racing fan since the late 1950's. I really enjoy watching your videos that document "the old days". I was a fanatic Fireball Roberts and Pontiac fan....circa 1959-1962.
11:01 A Petty pillow! I remember at Richmond back in the 70's Bobby Allison was sitting on the roof of a car in the parking lot signing autographs and my dad handed him my Petty pillow to sign. Allison looked at him and said something sarcastic which I can't remember now but he signed the bottom of it.
Keeping the history is important, I am 60 years old and love watching your content, please keep finding these shops and those who are still with us
I am 73 years old and have always been a NASCAR fan. Your stories are very enjoyable.
Thanks Stuart!
There is a lot of history there Thanks
All of that old stuff is cooi. I'm glad you get to go find this stuff and bring it to surface. Thank You
Great stuff! I was born in 85, and grew up in a racing family, drove dirt cars myself from 2000-2021. Since I stopped driving I have really gotten into the history of stock cars as a whole, and your videos have been awesome!
let me tell you for people that "made it" in racing these guys (the petty's) at least all of the ones I have met(quite a few) are always willing to help ANYONE that is worth helping My hat is off to this family I hope I have raised mine as well as they did. Always humble and happy to help
I grew up and still live about 4mi from the Level Cross shops. Been in the old Richard shops many times. Many old race cars(Superbirds, etc.)are stored there. There's even an old flat-nose big rig hauler w/a large Dodge emblem in the grill. Never seen another before or since. We grew up with it all right there, so for us, it becomes common place. We also know though, it's kind of a big deal from an outside perspective.
Man with so many people just bashing nascar 24/7 now a days it’s nice to get some good heart felt videos about nascar history . I love this and your channel Stapleton please keep it coming . This sport is dying and it breaks my heart
Thank you Tony. I agree. No need to be so negative
I visited the old shop in 66 (I believe).. it was the week after Richard was running at Bristol and he was in 1st place and had to get Paul Goldsmith to relieve him because of a neck injury he sustained a few weeks earlier at Daytona.. Paul lost the lead and they finished 2nd place... Lots of memories there...