I agree with a lot of the commenters. This is one of the best interviews yet. Red is a wonderful person. At 89 he relates to everyone. Thank you for having him on.
was and still am a Davy fan. Now a fan of Red. What he has been thru, is tremendous!!!! Makes me think back to losing my grandparents Mom and and dad even my younger sister. Aunt and uncles all are gone, so many cousin already gone.. In the past few years so many friends gone Set here with tears in my eyes, think I know how red feels. One tough MAN.
Can't believe what good shape Mr Farmer is in ... I'am 11 years younger and he's running circles around me with him still racing and I stayed active all my life ... He's exactly right about having something to look forward too ... Those grandchildren keep him young ... I tip my hat to him ... Seems to be a very nice gentleman .... Dale, y'all did a great job and when Mr Farmer got emotional, I got kinda worried for him ... Keep up the good work ... April 23, 2023
If watching this interview with an old school racer doesn’t bring a tear to your eye, I don’t know what would. NASCAR 2001 and before had so many great losses, incredible injuries, and tough old guys to deal with it all. I think this is on of Dale’s best interviews. Red Farmer, you have someone who has new respect for you and how you came up in the sport. Thank you.
I was & still am one of Davey's biggest & loyal fans (28 4ever) and to hear Red talk about Davey's & Clifford's fatal accidents brings tears due to the fact I arrived at Michigan the next day after Clifford's death and was heart broken to hear the news about Clifford. But...even more heart broken 💔 when I went to the Talladega race right after Davey's fatal accident in '93 and had to stomach watching Robbie Gordon drive the #28 instead of Davey. 😢 Red Farmer...you my friend just gained another loyal fan. GOD Bless You Sir!
Dale knows just how to get an emotional story out of a guest without it being exploitive. When emotions start to come out, he stays with it just long enough, to allow the full story to be told, which seems just long enough for it to be a bit therapeutic for the guest, then he moves things along with a respectful and courteous, unabrupt segue, that eases the emotional guest, giving them a chance to regain their composure. Dale is actually a very elegant, caring and aware interviewer. He balances the emotions of his guest, with the job of presenting as much info and insight, without ever crossing the line of bad taste. He's a Rockstar at this!
So moving. What an amazing man. Quick note: Ed Hinton wrote a wonderful piece about Bobby's struggles, including an estrangement and divorce from his wife Judy and how, when Adam Petty was killed, they put aside their differences and went together to visit Kyle and Pattie and, later, remarried.
I've known who Red Farmer is for the last 18-20 years but never knew anything about his background or racing experience until recent years. I'm blown away and very intrigued listening to stories this man has to offer. I love hearing him talk about the past. He seems like a very humble man and I now have a high level of respect for this gentleman. When Red speaks, I listen. I wish I could shake this mans hand and just simply tell him "Thank you sir for being the person you are." What a true American hero! In my own beliefs and judging his character, I believe God has kept this man around this long and given him his strength to keep going at his age for good reason. What reason that may be? We don't know, but I just know the racing community as well as myself loves him! Dale Earnhardt Jr, THANK YOU, BROTHER for doing this show! I'm a crybaby myself and I shed a tear along with Red when he spoke of some of his more emotional stories he shared. This is why I love following and watching this channel. Dale, I was a hardcore fan of your father since the late 80's when I learned about racing and first saw that black #3 on one of my class mates T-shirts in first grade. Thank God for her because if that small influence I was intrigued by back then didn't exist, with the "Real Men Wear Black and Silver" T-shirt, I probably wouldn't be an Earnhardt fan. Hell, I probably wouldn't even be a race fan period, much less a mechanic or even the person I am now (wrecker driver). Dale, the whole point of my long drawn out comment here is that I literally have gained as much respect and admiration for Red Farmer (especially through this video) as I have for your father over an entire lifetime! I cant thank you and your crew enough for this video! God bless you all!
As a kid, Davey Allison's death had a profound effect on me, I didn't understand what death was at the time and it really was a sharp dose of reality for 6 year old me to hear about this racing legend who skirted death of a number of occasions lose his life in a helicopter crash. It's crazy Red was in that copter and he survived but Davey didn't. I will always remember six year old me saying to my late mother, "he didn't need to die like that".
i remember the effect it had on me also ,his dad was the man to me in my early years and after he was injures Davey took his place , the day he was killed it was like one of my own kids had perished ..it literally ripped my heart out that he died in that way after the times he had cheated death at charlotte and pocono .
I was not quite twenty when Davy was killed and I was at the Pocono race where he had his bad wreck in 1992. I was also at Pocono in 1988 when Bobby had the wreck that nearly killed him. I'm from NJ and I've went to the Pocono and Dover races since I was 15-years-old (I turn 49 this year). I was always a diehard Dale Earnhardt and Bobby Allison fan growing up. Davy and Clifford's deaths both rocked me to my core. Fast forward 8 1/2 years later at the 2001 Daytona 500 and there I was in turn 2 watching the last lap of the Daytona 500 and I witnessed Dale Earnhardt lose his life as well. So many great drivers from 1992 to 2001 lost their lives far too soon in both aviation and track crashes. It's mind-boggling to me to think that today Davy and Clifford Allison would be 61-years-old and 57-years-old. They're forever 32 and 27.
Red Farmer is a national treasure to the motor racing world. Not only for what he’s done on the track, or what he’s experienced, but to the immeasurable impact he’s had on people.
Living history, what a great man. My heart absolutely broke while he was talking about Clifford. Many in the comments have said “one of the best podcasts,” no folks, it was the best. I don’t think this one will ever be topped. Red Farmer is an American treasure.
I'm 58 years young and I remember going to BIR watching RED RACE HE WAS MY FAVORITE THAT I PULLED FOR WHEN I Was A Kid ! The Tornado that came through Pelham nearly a yr ago hit his place , remember seeing his race car trailer being towed by a wrecker on Hwy 119 , it took a Hit from the Tornado. Red is One Tough Man , to go through what he has and still be kicking ! I could listen to him talk all day long for Days with his stories !
This has to be one of the best if not the best interview in the history of this show. Red is one of the last true pioneers in racing. Amazing how sharp he still is.
Man being from Birmingham this episode has opened my eyes to so much racing history. Unbelievable how this stuff about BIR is dead, and all the racing legends from our state deserve more recognition
The story of that timeline between 1988-1994 for the Allison family and family friends is the most tragic in sports history. Bar none it makes me tear up every time. I can't imagine being Red and standing in his shoes. That kid saved Red and his life just for Bobby to get injured literally the next day, which still have life-long lasting effects. Bobby doesn't remember racing Davey at the 500. I've never heard Red and his account of the Clifford wreck and I have never heard the helicopter story from his perspective. That's horrifying. It's truly sad to see an entire prominent family and it's entire friend system get basically wiped out within a 5-6 year period. I hope Bobby is doing well. I feel for him.
I was 13 when Davey died. As an Alabama native, he was my guy. Met him at 'Dega several times and he was the best hero a little boy could have. I wept when he passed. I still set a moment to reflect on July 13th. It is so hard to lose a hero when you are young like I was. Genuinely the nicest guy, and I have never heard anyone say a single negative thing about him. I had the pleasure of finally meeting Liz at Talladega in 2019 when they unveiled the changes to the garage area. She took a picture with me and it is one of my most treasured items I have. The Allison family has endured a lot, and I love them all. Even when you meet them today, they are still so nice to their fans.
Red Farmer is a national treasure in racing. He has more knowledge than most folks can obtained in a lifetime of racing. He loves the sport and most of all loves the people. God bless Red Farmer all his days.
This one hurt folks, I ain't gonna lie. I can not even begin to fathom what Bobby and Judy Allison endured emotionally after losing Clifford and Davey, so close together. I believe that Larry Reynolds is still emotional about the loss of Davey even now. God bless Red Farmer!
She was single ... and it isnt what internet cowboy try to pretend it was. To say that Liz and JD immediately got together after Davey died is wrong. I know everyone thinks they know better ....but it was over 6 months later. They were all friends ... it didnt happen the way this dude is portraying. Liz and the kids have been through tough times. It may have been earlier than people wanted ...but who the hell are any of us to judge. Davey wouldnt have wanted Liz to mope around ....and would have wanted her to be happy. From what I've seen and heard and read it took a long time for her to get past that point. I hope I'm never in a situation where I have to deal with what she dealt with and then have people who i don't even know second-guess everything that i did.
Red farmer is a role model for him to keep going the way he does and it took a lot for him to recall davey’s accident which is heartbreaking to hear and to see him to tell it , god bless him
One of the best podcasts in history. The history, the stories, the humility, just perfect. I hope I can get my father nursed back to health just to hear this historic podcast. Thanks to all involved.
I am 78 years old, my advise when you get this old, "do not slow down or old age will catch you". That is what Red does, always has something to do that needs to be done, and he is going to get it done. When the going gets tough, the tough gets going.
A Gripping Interview!! How wonderful of Red to share his 75 years of racing experience. God has Blessed him and he in turn has bless us with his life experiences… Incredible!!
Dale I believe if you took this to television you would win award after award after award. You have one of the best racing shows that there ever has been. Cheers.
it is on tv. Its on Nbc Sports. I just wish they aired full episodes every time., or at least put the full video on youtube. But ill take what i can get. I usually listen to the podcast when i work and then check the video whenever it comes out too. Double whammy.
I am 67 years old and My Dad and I would watch the Alabama gang at Montgomery Motor Speedway when I was a kid! Red Farmer and the Allison’s were always so gracious with the fans. I watched Red race one night with a broken arm in a cast hanging out of the window. I also saw him leave the racetrack over the rail and disappear. What memories. Thank you Dale for this podcast.
My heart hurts for this great man as he recounts these tragedies. Just unbelievable. I love listening to these guys about the early days and in my opinion the best days of NASCAR, this is one of the best episodes yet.
I loved all of those guys and still do. I was at Pocono the week after Davie died and it was such a tough loss. Losing Neal Bonnet was another terrible tragedy. I don’t know how Bobby was able to get thru all he did and was always so gracious. The Alabama gang were a great group and we’ll never see anything like the racers from that era. Red is a legend to us old NASCAR lovers.
I work for an outfit that has trained horses for AJ Foyt - I've spoken with him about the Men you've mentioned - I can attest with all certainty he would tip his hat - A fine group of Champions indeed
My favorite podcast episode. I've watched every video and listened to every casting. RED FARMER IS STILL RED FARMER, It's not hard to realize that this man's heart is in the exact right place that I myself atleast, hope to always withstand,uphold, remain. Before politics , before negativity when you turn on your TV, before all the things that now try to tear you down, Red is what alot of what you can't find any longer. TRUE AND BLUE. He has been and will remain forever one of my heros. He puts the F in friend, F in family, and B in blue collar, thank you RED farmer for never trying to be anything except you. Sincerely from a born and raised bama boy, James Grantham.
I was a big Davey Allison fan back in the early 90s. My favorite T-Bird was the #28 Havoline by Robert Yates. When he passed away after the helicopter accident. It was hard for me to root for the other driver. Davey was hard to replace for the #28 afterwards with several drivers including Ernie Irvan who almost died in the practice crash at Michigan a year after. Red Farmer still kicks ass at 90 and a Nascar HOFer.
Makes you wonder about Alabama... So much tragedy which the Alabama Gang endured, and then the curse of Talladega, and the apparent sabotage of the cars in the garage on the eve of the first race there or whenever that was - I know it was early on, in the track's history. And then Kenny Irwin, who also drove the 28 car...
@@deerslayer59202 Same here Kevin. My favorite memento that I have is the Davey Allison autographed butt cushion from Talladega. And the way that came about was, during the week they raced in Atlanta in March of '93, Davey was doing an autograph session in Gwinnett Co. (NE Atlanta area) at some shopping center, and my wife was THE biggest Davey fan on the planet. So we went, and when it was our turn, she said, Davey, you're just the cutest thing God ever put on this planet. And Davey turned 10 shades of red and was so embarrassed he couldn't say a word. He was so down to earth and I realized that day how special this kid was. Would really liked to have seen how many Cup Championships he would've ended up with, Such a talent.
Thank you red. Your a real stand up fella. Being someone that has lost just about every friend I ever had. I can relate to your pain and the true weight that type of thing puts on a person. It’s luggage that you can’t unpack. You’ll carry it with you every where you go until the day you leave this world. My grandpa never completed a full year of school in his life. He claimed to go all the way through school. He said He went in the front door and out the back. But being a man with such little education he sure knew a lot about life and what to say when things got bad. He told me when I was just a young boy and my best friends dad had passed away. He says “there will be many burdens, pains, sorrows and regrets along the way in your life. Some will tax you more than others. It’s how you deal with those taxes that mold you into the man you will grow to be. But no matter how hard the taxes are on you, chances are very good that there is somebody else that’s feeling more pain than you are as a consequence to losing that person. You need to be that one friend that stands strong and allow that person to lean on you because they know that you are going to be there, no matter what ” and that may not seem significant to others but I feel like red here has been the rock that the Allison’s could count on to be there. We might not always know exactly what to say, but we’re there for them when we need us. And sometimes just being there is enough. Thank you for your message today. I know how hard it is to relive those moments. Bless your heart, you are a one of s kind and I’m sure the Alison family have been thankful to have such a Rock to Lean on through all their tragedies.
Hands down the "BEST" interview ever. You did exactly what you told Marty Smith to do, "Shut up and listen!" Red is an amazing man! Great job Jr with the interview!
What a GREAT guy Red Farmer my god all these years have passed and you can still see he can't hardly speak about the deaths of the Allison boys that truly devastated him .....What a great friend and MAN this is one reasons NASCAR was such a great sport it was all about family and friends one of the best interviews Dale jr has had on his podcast.....GREAT !!
Red is one of the nicest guys you'll ever meet. I had the pleasure of knowing him when he was coaching Jason Jarrett in the #67 ARCA car. I never could get him to go fishing with me.
As a Alabamaian ,myself along with many others see Red Farmer as a treasure. There's so much knowledge to be learned about racing and life from Red . As a kid the Alabama gang was my superheroes. Thank you for taking the time for this interview, I cherish it with all my heart ♥
Bobby was a good teacher. He taught me a lot when I worked there. I swept the floor with Davey in the paint booth one day even though he was already a rising star in NASCAR. He still did whatever Bobby told him but he was a little bit of a prankster. Clifford was a blast to be around.
Wow, what a heavy and deeply touching interview. I don't know how you guys held it together... I sure didn't. Crying in my damn coffee early in the morning. Red Farmer is a class act, and I can say the same for Dale Jr. and Mike. You guys are really getting great at drawing the stories and emotions out of your guests, you're really starting to excel as interviewers. Great job, guys. And God Bless Bobby and Judy and all the Allisons (and Red Farmer for that matter), those people have seen more tragedy than any human should have to endure.
Exactly, Dale knows just how to get an emotional story out of a guest without it being exploitive. When emotions start to come out, he stays with it just long enough, to allow the full story to be told, which seems just long enough for it to be a bit therapeutic for the guest, then he moves things along with a respectful and courteous, unabrupt segue, that eases the emotional guest, giving them a chance to regain their composure. Dale is actually a very elegant, caring and aware interviewer. He balances the emotions of his guest, with the job of presenting as much info and insight, without ever crossing the line of bad taste. He's a Rockstar at this!
One of the best episodes yet! I love hearing Red tell stories. Dale’s kindness when asking questions about tragedies was touching. Mike’s point that Red has the ability to help people in hard times is true. Great video!
What a fantastic friend anyone on earth could ever have, Red is truly a great man , hope he enjoys many years with his grandchildren in the sport he loves so much. Thanks for sharing with us all.
What an interview! Its painful to see Red so absolutely brokenhearted. While he is undoubtable a strong man, you just know he's broken on the inside too. I remember hearing about Davey in the news... was shocking and unbelievable. Everyone liked Davey .. he was such a nice guy. I still have a race card of Clifford's ARCA days. Can't imagine Bobby and Judy's pain... just too much for anyone to bear
Now that was a podcast, listened to the whole thing first then watched the video. We had the privilege to meet Red at Eldora about 10 years ago, what a nice man and a racer to the bone. Much respect to Red and The Alabama Gang, those guys are Real Men and Racers.
Car racing is like a tall Montana mountain. Tough to climb and the exhilaration to reach the top is indescribable but the frequent fall to the valley floor is pure agony yet we dust ourselves off and head up the trail again. Thanks and congratulations Red.
My dad and Bobby Allison where business partners when Davie passed away and it was very difficult for us but it seemed to be less difficult on Bobby some how. I got to fly in Bobby's airplane after that and it was a little crazy. He took the gas engines off and put turbo prop engines on it and it was the fastest little airplane I had ever seen. As a pilot and a A&P that was a pretty cool little airplane. But he never stopped being Bobby through losing his kids and all that. It was very hard to watch but its what made Bobby Allison how he is. I miss him and wish him all the best. He is a very good man.
I will tell you, Dale Jr has found a way to become the best interviewer I have ever listened to. This interview with Red Farmer was incredible. Thank you, thank you, Jr.
This is a hall of fame interview. Mr. Farmer thank you for sharing an extremely personal and painful experiences. If this doesn't touch your heart you gotta problem. Hats off to Dirty MO team you did a terrific job.
Mastercraft in interviewing. #1, you have to be interested in what the guest has to say. Waaaay to many couldn't care less. Just love to hear their own voice. This one is heartbreaking. Now have to listen to whole interview.
I have so many things that I love about my life, but at the top of that list is the feeling of how blessed we are to be able to LISTEN to the stories from a person like Red who has seen it all and done it all. What a treasure. You can clearly read Mike and Dales face as they drink in the words coming from Red's mouth. They were focused with laser precision. This is my favorite interview yet.
This man DEFINES role model. From the exploits at the track to losing his fingers to an airboat, to still working on cars and being at the track at 89(!) but most importantly taking care of those that matter most to him no matter what. This is a role model if there ever was one.
The end of this conversation shows the importance or waking up everyday with purpose. This was good stuff. He lost a lot of friends but he was lucky to have a lot of friends.
"I just always hope that everythings going to be better tomorrow." The most simple way we should all think. Thank you for this little lovely piece of knowledge Mr. Red Farmer!!
Wow Dale Jr, I watched 3 of your podcasts this morning, two of them made me cry. What a massive human being Red Farmer is. Thanks for continuing to have the best podcasts in existence.
Best podcast that ever podded,, or cast , for that matter. Absolute solid gold. Red Farmer is a living legend. I will feel more connected to this sport, as a result of this podcast. Junior, your legacy is continuing to grow with every thing you do where racing is concerned. It's like Mr. Red said, "You never know what's going to happen ten years from now, or twenty." Keep em coming!!!
This is awesome Jr. Everyone has always tried to comprehend the Allison's pain. Red shows us how real it is. Best podcast in a long time. Great stuff. Thank You.
When I first started watching these podcasts, I wondered why Mike was even there, his role seemed so small. I find he has really become and important piece of the process of getting the best interviews out of the bevy of amazing guests. This interview was a great example of how he and Dale work together to really share the stories of their guests in a very broad way. Also, Red Farmer is simply amazing. What a racing icon.
Thanks Dale, Jr and everyone at Dirty Mo. This was an excellent interview. I've always liked the Alabama Gang and especially Red Farmer. This world could use some more Red Farmer's!
😬😬 Eshh that was a tough segment. Mike really tried to keep it going and you could tell Dale wasn't sure where or exactly how to move forward. Crazy how you remember those events as a kid, but still see the emotion weighs in Red after all these years. Bless that old guy
watched alot of these shorties gotta say red was the most inspiring and heart felt i've watched. especially his advise on just keep on going. and do the best ya can its all you can do.
Wow ,i am at a loss of words. One of the most touching interviews yet. What a great man. A True freind to the Alabama gang. That is a awesome man right there.
Growing up in Birmingham this brought back a lot memories including the Iceberg Cafe he mentioned. Another great interview Dale! I’m hooked on this series!
That was one of the GREATEST SHOWS!! The History, the background, the loyalty, the dedication, the tragedy, the sacrafice, the freindship, the absalute LOVE!! O H MY GOD I'M CRYING!! What a FANTASTIC GUEST!! Jr have hIm back he is a HISTORICAL GOLD MINE!!!
Hello Dale and Mike and Red amazing interview I was lucky to see one race at Ontario Motor Speedway before it was closed. And I met Davey and got his autograph at Sonoma when he was working on his Southwest Tour car to this day I still have his autograph Wishing everyone there well Take Care
I agree with a lot of the commenters. This is one of the best interviews yet. Red is a wonderful person. At 89 he relates to everyone. Thank you for having him on.
Yes! There is always something to learn from the wisdom.
was and still am a Davy fan. Now a fan of Red. What he has been thru, is tremendous!!!! Makes me think back to losing my grandparents Mom and and dad even my younger sister. Aunt and uncles all are gone, so many cousin already gone.. In the past few years so many friends gone Set here with tears in my eyes, think I know how red feels. One tough MAN.
Can't believe what good shape Mr Farmer is in ... I'am 11 years younger and he's running circles around me with him still racing and I stayed active all my life ... He's exactly right about having something to look forward too ... Those grandchildren keep him young ... I tip my hat to him ... Seems to be a very nice gentleman .... Dale, y'all did a great job and when Mr Farmer got emotional, I got kinda worried for him ... Keep up the good work ... April 23, 2023
This was special.
I am amazed at how sharp Red is at his age. Absolutely a living legend!
Still racing, too. What a man.
@@mclovin2155 how old is he and what's he racing
@@wildwoody20 he's 89, and he still races on dirt.
Im not surprised. People who keep movin and doin stuff tend to stay frosty and sharp. Cheers to Red Farmer.
Still delivering moonshine
Red Farmer is a national treasure. He could be on this show every week for 5 years and still have tons of stories to tell
If watching this interview with an old school racer doesn’t bring a tear to your eye, I don’t know what would. NASCAR 2001 and before had so many great losses, incredible injuries, and tough old guys to deal with it all.
I think this is on of Dale’s best interviews. Red Farmer, you have someone who has new respect for you and how you came up in the sport.
Thank you.
I was & still am one of Davey's biggest & loyal fans (28 4ever) and to hear Red talk about Davey's & Clifford's fatal accidents brings tears due to the fact I arrived at Michigan the next day after Clifford's death and was heart broken to hear the news about Clifford. But...even more heart broken 💔 when I went to the Talladega race right after Davey's fatal accident in '93 and had to stomach watching Robbie Gordon drive the #28 instead of Davey. 😢
Red Farmer...you my friend just gained another loyal fan.
GOD Bless You Sir!
Yes thank you very much Dale youre the best for sure!!!
If this man calls you a friend you are truly a blessed person.
Dale knows just how to get an emotional story out of a guest without it being exploitive. When emotions start to come out, he stays with it just long enough, to allow the full story to be told, which seems just long enough for it to be a bit therapeutic for the guest, then he moves things along with a respectful and courteous, unabrupt segue, that eases the emotional guest, giving them a chance to regain their composure. Dale is actually a very elegant, caring and aware interviewer. He balances the emotions of his guest, with the job of presenting as much info and insight, without ever crossing the line of bad taste. He's a Rockstar at this!
So moving. What an amazing man. Quick note: Ed Hinton wrote a wonderful piece about Bobby's struggles, including an estrangement and divorce from his wife Judy and how, when Adam Petty was killed, they put aside their differences and went together to visit Kyle and Pattie and, later, remarried.
Yeah, that in and of itself, was just wonderful. Shows you how God can take a tragedy, and make something good come from it.
Oh my. I didn't know they got back together. Thanks for that.
Without question the most difficult episode I've watched. To see the pain that Red still feels from the losses of Clifford and Davey broke my heart!
I can kill a tiger with my bare hands but this tore me up.
I've known who Red Farmer is for the last 18-20 years but never knew anything about his background or racing experience until recent years. I'm blown away and very intrigued listening to stories this man has to offer. I love hearing him talk about the past. He seems like a very humble man and I now have a high level of respect for this gentleman. When Red speaks, I listen. I wish I could shake this mans hand and just simply tell him "Thank you sir for being the person you are." What a true American hero! In my own beliefs and judging his character, I believe God has kept this man around this long and given him his strength to keep going at his age for good reason. What reason that may be? We don't know, but I just know the racing community as well as myself loves him! Dale Earnhardt Jr, THANK YOU, BROTHER for doing this show! I'm a crybaby myself and I shed a tear along with Red when he spoke of some of his more emotional stories he shared. This is why I love following and watching this channel. Dale, I was a hardcore fan of your father since the late 80's when I learned about racing and first saw that black #3 on one of my class mates T-shirts in first grade. Thank God for her because if that small influence I was intrigued by back then didn't exist, with the "Real Men Wear Black and Silver" T-shirt, I probably wouldn't be an Earnhardt fan. Hell, I probably wouldn't even be a race fan period, much less a mechanic or even the person I am now (wrecker driver). Dale, the whole point of my long drawn out comment here is that I literally have gained as much respect and admiration for Red Farmer (especially through this video) as I have for your father over an entire lifetime! I cant thank you and your crew enough for this video! God bless you all!
Same here. I feel kind of dumb I've heard the name for years just didn't know much about him.
Red has seen it all, ...all the best, and a lot of the worst. A very good man. God bless him.
There's not enough thumbs up buttons here for this man, if could I would push a million of them. God bless this man, a true angel on earth.
What a man, what an American...Thanks for everything Red.
As a kid, Davey Allison's death had a profound effect on me, I didn't understand what death was at the time and it really was a sharp dose of reality for 6 year old me to hear about this racing legend who skirted death of a number of occasions lose his life in a helicopter crash. It's crazy Red was in that copter and he survived but Davey didn't. I will always remember six year old me saying to my late mother, "he didn't need to die like that".
i remember the effect it had on me also ,his dad was the man to me in my early years and after he was injures Davey took his place , the day he was killed it was like one of my own kids had perished ..it literally ripped my heart out that he died in that way after the times he had cheated death at charlotte and pocono .
I was a huge Davey Allison fan. Broke my heart when he was killed.
I’m about the same age, and my dad was a big Davey fan when I was young. His interest slowly waned after Davey died.
@@interstate366 I became a Dale Jarrett fan. Wasn't the same.
I was not quite twenty when Davy was killed and I was at the Pocono race where he had his bad wreck in 1992. I was also at Pocono in 1988 when Bobby had the wreck that nearly killed him. I'm from NJ and I've went to the Pocono and Dover races since I was 15-years-old (I turn 49 this year). I was always a diehard Dale Earnhardt and Bobby Allison fan growing up. Davy and Clifford's deaths both rocked me to my core. Fast forward 8 1/2 years later at the 2001 Daytona 500 and there I was in turn 2 watching the last lap of the Daytona 500 and I witnessed Dale Earnhardt lose his life as well. So many great drivers from 1992 to 2001 lost their lives far too soon in both aviation and track crashes. It's mind-boggling to me to think that today Davy and Clifford Allison would be 61-years-old and 57-years-old. They're forever 32 and 27.
Red Farmer is a national treasure to the motor racing world. Not only for what he’s done on the track, or what he’s experienced, but to the immeasurable impact he’s had on people.
Living history, what a great man. My heart absolutely broke while he was talking about Clifford. Many in the comments have said “one of the best podcasts,” no folks, it was the best. I don’t think this one will ever be topped. Red Farmer is an American treasure.
I'm 58 years young and I remember going to BIR watching RED RACE HE WAS MY FAVORITE THAT I PULLED FOR WHEN I Was A Kid ! The Tornado that came through Pelham nearly a yr ago hit his place , remember seeing his race car trailer being towed by a wrecker on Hwy 119 , it took a Hit from the Tornado. Red is One Tough Man , to go through what he has and still be kicking ! I could listen to him talk all day long for Days with his stories !
This has to be one of the best if not the best interview in the history of this show. Red is one of the last true pioneers in racing. Amazing how sharp he still is.
This whole episode was amazing. I could listen to Red talk for hours.
Man being from Birmingham this episode has opened my eyes to so much racing history. Unbelievable how this stuff about BIR is dead, and all the racing legends from our state deserve more recognition
The story of that timeline between 1988-1994 for the Allison family and family friends is the most tragic in sports history. Bar none it makes me tear up every time. I can't imagine being Red and standing in his shoes. That kid saved Red and his life just for Bobby to get injured literally the next day, which still have life-long lasting effects. Bobby doesn't remember racing Davey at the 500.
I've never heard Red and his account of the Clifford wreck and I have never heard the helicopter story from his perspective. That's horrifying. It's truly sad to see an entire prominent family and it's entire friend system get basically wiped out within a 5-6 year period.
I hope Bobby is doing well. I feel for him.
I was 13 when Davey died. As an Alabama native, he was my guy. Met him at 'Dega several times and he was the best hero a little boy could have. I wept when he passed. I still set a moment to reflect on July 13th. It is so hard to lose a hero when you are young like I was. Genuinely the nicest guy, and I have never heard anyone say a single negative thing about him. I had the pleasure of finally meeting Liz at Talladega in 2019 when they unveiled the changes to the garage area. She took a picture with me and it is one of my most treasured items I have. The Allison family has endured a lot, and I love them all. Even when you meet them today, they are still so nice to their fans.
Thank you, Mr. Farmer. You're a legend. Being the greatest friend a person could have, that's your legacy.
Red Farmer is a national treasure in racing. He has more knowledge than most folks can obtained in a lifetime of racing. He loves the sport and most of all loves the people. God bless Red Farmer all his days.
This one hurt folks, I ain't gonna lie. I can not even begin to fathom what Bobby and Judy Allison endured emotionally after losing Clifford and Davey, so close together. I believe that Larry Reynolds is still emotional about the loss of Davey even now. God bless Red Farmer!
And then to top it off Liz was messing around with Joe Diffie before Davey’s body was even cold
@@johnw1052 really? I never knew that... I always thought she stayed single for years after that happened...
She was single ... and it isnt what internet cowboy try to pretend it was. To say that Liz and JD immediately got together after Davey died is wrong. I know everyone thinks they know better ....but it was over 6 months later. They were all friends ... it didnt happen the way this dude is portraying. Liz and the kids have been through tough times. It may have been earlier than people wanted ...but who the hell are any of us to judge. Davey wouldnt have wanted Liz to mope around ....and would have wanted her to be happy. From what I've seen and heard and read it took a long time for her to get past that point. I hope I'm never in a situation where I have to deal with what she dealt with and then have people who i don't even know second-guess everything that i did.
Red farmer is a role model for him to keep going the way he does and it took a lot for him to recall davey’s accident which is heartbreaking to hear and to see him to tell it , god bless him
One of the best podcasts in history. The history, the stories, the humility, just perfect. I hope I can get my father nursed back to health just to hear this historic podcast. Thanks to all involved.
Prayers for your Pop to get back healthy.
Positive thoughts for your dad. I have a feeling that he will get to hear this epic interview.
Thank You Dale Jr. for this interview ...as a Davy fan I know how all of your Dad's fans feel in their hearts ..... RIP #3 & #28
I am 78 years old, my advise when you get this old, "do not slow down or old age will catch you". That is what Red does, always has something to do that needs to be done, and he is going to get it done. When the going gets tough, the tough gets going.
A Gripping Interview!! How wonderful of Red to share his 75 years of racing experience. God has Blessed him and he in turn has bless us with his life experiences… Incredible!!
Dale I believe if you took this to television you would win award after award after award. You have one of the best racing shows that there ever has been. Cheers.
it is on tv. Its on Nbc Sports. I just wish they aired full episodes every time., or at least put the full video on youtube. But ill take what i can get. I usually listen to the podcast when i work and then check the video whenever it comes out too. Double whammy.
@@2jsalomon Peacock channel shows them now i found out.
@@hangdogdaddy38 in full? I know that they had been showing edited down version. But if they have the full versions id love that!
I am 67 years old and My Dad and I would watch the Alabama gang at Montgomery Motor Speedway when I was a kid! Red Farmer and the Allison’s were always so gracious with the fans. I watched Red race one night with a broken arm in a cast hanging out of the window. I also saw him leave the racetrack over the rail and disappear. What memories. Thank you Dale for this podcast.
My heart hurts for this great man as he recounts these tragedies. Just unbelievable. I love listening to these guys about the early days and in my opinion the best days of NASCAR, this is one of the best episodes yet.
I loved all of those guys and still do. I was at Pocono the week after Davie died and it was such a tough loss. Losing Neal Bonnet was another terrible tragedy. I don’t know how Bobby was able to get thru all he did and was always so gracious. The Alabama gang were a great group and we’ll never see anything like the racers from that era. Red is a legend to us old NASCAR lovers.
Davey, Dale, Dale jr, Bobby, Red, Donnie my top five drivers. These stories are a true gem, keep them coming!
I work for an outfit that has trained horses for AJ Foyt - I've spoken with him about the Men you've mentioned - I can attest with all certainty he would tip his hat - A fine group of Champions indeed
@@davidrice3337 that is cool man!
I think if they’ve he were still alive him and Dale Junior would’ve probably been very big rivals in the 2000s
My favorite podcast episode. I've watched every video and listened to every casting. RED FARMER IS STILL RED FARMER, It's not hard to realize that this man's heart is in the exact right place that I myself atleast, hope to always withstand,uphold, remain. Before politics , before negativity when you turn on your TV, before all the things that now try to tear you down, Red is what alot of what you can't find any longer. TRUE AND BLUE. He has been and will remain forever one of my heros. He puts the F in friend, F in family, and B in blue collar, thank you RED farmer for never trying to be anything except you. Sincerely from a born and raised bama boy, James Grantham.
I was a big Davey Allison fan back in the early 90s. My favorite T-Bird was the #28 Havoline by Robert Yates. When he passed away after the helicopter accident. It was hard for me to root for the other driver. Davey was hard to replace for the #28 afterwards with several drivers including Ernie Irvan who almost died in the practice crash at Michigan a year after. Red Farmer still kicks ass at 90 and a Nascar HOFer.
Makes you wonder about Alabama... So much tragedy which the Alabama Gang endured, and then the curse of Talladega, and the apparent sabotage of the cars in the garage on the eve of the first race there or whenever that was - I know it was early on, in the track's history.
And then Kenny Irwin, who also drove the 28 car...
I'm 63 and still have alot of Davey stuff.Shirts, coats ,cars
@@deerslayer59202 Same here Kevin. My favorite memento that I have is the Davey Allison autographed butt cushion from Talladega. And the way that came about was, during the week they raced in Atlanta in March of '93, Davey was doing an autograph session in Gwinnett Co. (NE Atlanta area) at some shopping center, and my wife was THE biggest Davey fan on the planet. So we went, and when it was our turn, she said, Davey, you're just the cutest thing God ever put on this planet. And Davey turned 10 shades of red and was so embarrassed he couldn't say a word. He was so down to earth and I realized that day how special this kid was. Would really liked to have seen how many Cup Championships he would've ended up with, Such a talent.
Thank you red. Your a real stand up fella. Being someone that has lost just about every friend I ever had. I can relate to your pain and the true weight that type of thing puts on a person. It’s luggage that you can’t unpack. You’ll carry it with you every where you go until the day you leave this world. My grandpa never completed a full year of school in his life. He claimed to go all the way through school. He said He went in the front door and out the back. But being a man with such little education he sure knew a lot about life and what to say when things got bad. He told me when I was just a young boy and my best friends dad had passed away. He says “there will be many burdens, pains, sorrows and regrets along the way in your life. Some will tax you more than others. It’s how you deal with those taxes that mold you into the man you will grow to be. But no matter how hard the taxes are on you, chances are very good that there is somebody else that’s feeling more pain than you are as a consequence to losing that person. You need to be that one friend that stands strong and allow that person to lean on you because they know that you are going to be there, no matter what ” and that may not seem significant to others but I feel like red here has been the rock that the Allison’s could count on to be there. We might not always know exactly what to say, but we’re there for them when we need us. And sometimes just being there is enough. Thank you for your message today. I know how hard it is to relive those moments. Bless your heart, you are a one of s kind and I’m sure the Alison family have been thankful to have such a Rock to Lean on through all their tragedies.
What a man! what stories! what a life! Bravo Red Farmer
If the world was full of Red's oh how it would be a better place to live in. Such a kind hearted and kind loving man.
Hands down the "BEST" interview ever. You did exactly what you told Marty Smith to do, "Shut up and listen!" Red is an amazing man! Great job Jr with the interview!
I appreciate that they let Red talk, didn't interrupt him, unbelievable. You NEVER see that in interviews today. Great show.
What a GREAT guy Red Farmer my god all these years have passed and you can still see he can't hardly speak about the deaths of the Allison boys that truly devastated him .....What a great friend and MAN this is one reasons NASCAR was such a great sport it was all about family and friends one of the best interviews Dale jr has had on his podcast.....GREAT !!
I knew Neil his loss still makes me tear up. This was a very tragic time in racing.
Man, that story about Clifford got me in tears
Red is one of the nicest guys you'll ever meet. I had the pleasure of knowing him when he was coaching Jason Jarrett in the #67 ARCA car. I never could get him to go fishing with me.
As a Alabamaian ,myself along with many others see Red Farmer as a treasure. There's so much knowledge to be learned about racing and life from Red . As a kid the Alabama gang was my superheroes. Thank you for taking the time for this interview, I cherish it with all my heart ♥
Jr. this is one of the best interviews with a legend in racing I’ve ever seen. Thank you for having Red on your show.
Doesn't get any better than this. 50 years ago Bobby Allison helped me at a race track....I never forgot it.
Bobby was a good teacher. He taught me a lot when I worked there. I swept the floor with Davey in the paint booth one day even though he was already a rising star in NASCAR. He still did whatever Bobby told him but he was a little bit of a prankster. Clifford was a blast to be around.
Wow, what a heavy and deeply touching interview. I don't know how you guys held it together... I sure didn't. Crying in my damn coffee early in the morning. Red Farmer is a class act, and I can say the same for Dale Jr. and Mike. You guys are really getting great at drawing the stories and emotions out of your guests, you're really starting to excel as interviewers. Great job, guys. And God Bless Bobby and Judy and all the Allisons (and Red Farmer for that matter), those people have seen more tragedy than any human should have to endure.
Exactly, Dale knows just how to get an emotional story out of a guest without it being exploitive. When emotions start to come out, he stays with it just long enough, to allow the full story to be told, which seems just long enough for it to be a bit therapeutic for the guest, then he moves things along with a respectful and courteous, unabrupt segue, that eases the emotional guest, giving them a chance to regain their composure. Dale is actually a very elegant, caring and aware interviewer. He balances the emotions of his guest, with the job of presenting as much info and insight, without ever crossing the line of bad taste. He's a Rockstar at this!
@@kidwave1 He is a rockstar at this, agreed!
Red Farmer is an unbelievable human being, broke my heart watching him trying to keep it together talking about all this it still hurts him.
One of the best episodes yet! I love hearing Red tell stories. Dale’s kindness when asking questions about tragedies was touching. Mike’s point that Red has the ability to help people in hard times is true. Great video!
What a fantastic friend anyone on earth could ever have, Red is truly a great man , hope he enjoys many years with his grandchildren in the sport he loves so much. Thanks for sharing with us all.
What an interview! Its painful to see Red so absolutely brokenhearted. While he is undoubtable a strong man, you just know he's broken on the inside too. I remember hearing about Davey in the news... was shocking and unbelievable. Everyone liked Davey .. he was such a nice guy. I still have a race card of Clifford's ARCA days. Can't imagine Bobby and Judy's pain... just too much for anyone to bear
Now that was a podcast, listened to the whole thing first then watched the video. We had the privilege to meet Red at Eldora about 10 years ago, what a nice man and a racer to the bone. Much respect to Red and The Alabama Gang, those guys are Real Men and Racers.
This episode is amazing. What a life this man has had. What a humble man he is and what a legend.
Car racing is like a tall Montana mountain. Tough to climb and the exhilaration to reach the top is indescribable but the frequent fall to the valley floor is pure agony yet we dust ourselves off and head up the trail again. Thanks and congratulations Red.
Dale, this is absolutely the best episode ever! Red Farmer is everyone’s favorite, right up their with your dad and Petty! Thank you!💫
"I just always hope that everything is going to be better tomorrow" Words to live by right there.
Best podcast I have ever heard…I was a Davey fan and will always will be…thank you dale jr for everything!!!!!
My dad and Bobby Allison where business partners when Davie passed away and it was very difficult for us but it seemed to be less difficult on Bobby some how. I got to fly in Bobby's airplane after that and it was a little crazy. He took the gas engines off and put turbo prop engines on it and it was the fastest little airplane I had ever seen. As a pilot and a A&P that was a pretty cool little airplane. But he never stopped being Bobby through losing his kids and all that. It was very hard to watch but its what made Bobby Allison how he is. I miss him and wish him all the best. He is a very good man.
I will tell you, Dale Jr has found a way to become the best interviewer I have ever listened to. This interview with Red Farmer was incredible. Thank you, thank you, Jr.
Of all the interviews I've watched, this is by far my favorite interview, listening to Red !! What an incredible man, racer and human being !
This is a hall of fame interview. Mr. Farmer thank you for sharing an extremely personal and painful experiences. If this doesn't touch your heart you gotta problem.
Hats off to Dirty MO team you did a terrific job.
What a good man, Red Farmer, and the Allisons hold a special place in my heart. Bless Dale jr for having this show.
I'm in tears just listening to red share his story Thank you for sharing this
I think this is the best one you’ve ever done. Thank you.
Mastercraft in interviewing. #1, you have to be interested in what the guest has to say. Waaaay to many couldn't care less. Just love to hear their own voice. This one is heartbreaking. Now have to listen to whole interview.
I have so many things that I love about my life, but at the top of that list is the feeling of how blessed we are to be able to LISTEN to the stories from a person like Red who has seen it all and done it all. What a treasure. You can clearly read Mike and Dales face as they drink in the words coming from Red's mouth. They were focused with laser precision. This is my favorite interview yet.
Hope there are loads more Red's in life cause he sounds amazing.
This man is absolutely incredible and reminds me SO much of my grandfather whos now 98.
This man DEFINES role model. From the exploits at the track to losing his fingers to an airboat, to still working on cars and being at the track at 89(!) but most importantly taking care of those that matter most to him no matter what.
This is a role model if there ever was one.
I got to meet red at bass pro shop in leeds. Near Talladega. Super nice Gentleman. He loved to tell you a story. Very humble. Best to you Red
EXCELLENT INTERVIEW. Red is blessed with vigor, great memory and motivation. Being his friend would be a true gift. God bless him.
The end of this conversation shows the importance or waking up everyday with purpose. This was good stuff. He lost a lot of friends but he was lucky to have a lot of friends.
We are not worthy enough to breathe the same air as red, a true legend. Thank you for having him on there, would love to see a part2, and part 3!!
I am a Davey Allison fan . I know why he was so great now. He was brought up in racing by the great Red Farmer!
"I just always hope that everythings going to be better tomorrow." The most simple way we should all think. Thank you for this little lovely piece of knowledge Mr. Red Farmer!!
Wow Dale Jr, I watched 3 of your podcasts this morning, two of them made me cry. What a massive human being Red Farmer is. Thanks for continuing to have the best podcasts in existence.
Very inspiring man! Thanks to everyone for having him on the show. God Bless Red Farmer 👍🙏
Best podcast that ever podded,, or cast , for that matter.
Absolute solid gold. Red Farmer is a living legend. I will feel more connected to this sport, as a result of this podcast.
Junior, your legacy is continuing to grow with every thing you do where racing is concerned.
It's like Mr. Red said, "You never know what's going to happen ten years from now, or twenty."
Keep em coming!!!
This is awesome Jr. Everyone has always tried to comprehend the Allison's pain. Red shows us how real it is. Best podcast in a long time. Great stuff. Thank You.
That's gotta be Dale's best Podcast ever. Not many of the good ole boys who really took racing serious and to the next level. Thanks Dale, Red
When I first started watching these podcasts, I wondered why Mike was even there, his role seemed so small. I find he has really become and important piece of the process of getting the best interviews out of the bevy of amazing guests. This interview was a great example of how he and Dale work together to really share the stories of their guests in a very broad way. Also, Red Farmer is simply amazing. What a racing icon.
Thanks Dale, Jr and everyone at Dirty Mo. This was an excellent interview. I've always liked the Alabama Gang and especially Red Farmer. This world could use some more Red Farmer's!
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Eshh that was a tough segment. Mike really tried to keep it going and you could tell Dale wasn't sure where or exactly how to move forward. Crazy how you remember those events as a kid, but still see the emotion weighs in Red after all these years. Bless that old guy
Absolutely incredible and touching interview. The entire cast and crew should be immensely proud of it.
Thank you Dale for having Red on your show. You and Mike do an awesome job. My favorite Pod Cast.
Dale thank you for having Red on your podcast. He is an icon in racing.
watched alot of these shorties gotta say red was the most inspiring and heart felt i've watched. especially his advise on just keep on going. and do the best ya can its all you can do.
Wow ,i am at a loss of words. One of the most touching interviews yet. What a great man. A True freind to the Alabama gang. That is a awesome man right there.
Red is still “ageless”! Great listening to all his stories as always. One of the best interviews ever.
A HERO among men! A living legend! RESPECT!
Growing up in Birmingham this brought back a lot memories including the Iceberg Cafe he mentioned. Another great interview Dale! I’m hooked on this series!
That was one of the GREATEST SHOWS!! The History, the background, the loyalty, the dedication, the tragedy, the sacrafice, the freindship, the absalute LOVE!! O H MY GOD I'M CRYING!! What a FANTASTIC GUEST!! Jr have hIm back he is a HISTORICAL GOLD MINE!!!
Hello Dale and Mike and Red amazing interview I was lucky to see one race at Ontario Motor Speedway before it was closed. And I met Davey and got his autograph at Sonoma when he was working on his Southwest Tour car to this day I still have his autograph Wishing everyone there well Take Care
We love you Red, you are such an inspiration, and for always being there for the Allison Family, as they were and are for you.
Priceless!! God bless you Red!
Man, that's one of your best shows 👌. And ive seen them all !!! Not only was Red awesome to hear, you did an awesome job interviewing him. Congrats.
Thank you so much for this time with Red. What a legend. Dale you are such a valuable asset to our racing past. Thank you.
What a gentleman and not to mention (from what I heard) the definition of a friend! What a truly humble man!