Bill Elliott Gives Us an EXCLUSIVE Tour of the Georgia Racing Hall of Fame! | NASCAR History

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    Thank you to Bill Elliott, David Sosebee, The Georgia Racing Hall of Fame and the city of Dawsonville for inviting us out! I highly recommend stopping by next time you're in the area!
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    0:00 Intro
    3:45 Bill Elliott gives us a tour!
    10:17 Moonshine & the birth of stock car racing
    17:54 Bill Elliott remembers his first win
    19:30 Bill talks about Chase Elliott
    24:08 Dawsonville Pool Room
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  • @DennyDeliversYT
    @DennyDeliversYT Год назад +287

    can we talk about how Eric literally got a private tour but the one and only Bill Elliott

    • @EricEstepp
      @EricEstepp  Год назад +121

      It was hard not to geek out lol

    • @kerbydickerson9886
      @kerbydickerson9886 Год назад +17

      Rare!!

    • @fordenginebuildersv8power184
      @fordenginebuildersv8power184 Год назад +11

      Wait until he does a guest spot on TV from the pits!

    • @josegonzlez3017
      @josegonzlez3017 Год назад +1

      very lucky indeed, i built a several thousand dollar exhibit for that museum and never even got to meet him. his wife then decided they needed the space for something else and returned it thru the mail trashed.

    • @JacobManning-ur2we
      @JacobManning-ur2we Год назад +5

      @@EricEstepp That's honestly what struck me, you seem so relaxed and just making low key conversation. That's dope man

  • @sadiejustin
    @sadiejustin Год назад +15

    My Bill Elliot story. My Sis in law was working security at the '18 Kansas playoff race. Chase goes to victory lane. Bill was approaching victory lane on foot and ran into my Sis in law. Instead of name dropping himself, he humbly said "I'm the winner's Daddy." To which she replied "I know who you are, Mr. Elliott." A gentle "Thank you" from Bill and the story was over. I just have always thought that was so cool on his part.

  • @stephenholloway6893
    @stephenholloway6893 Год назад +50

    Bill is an legend in not only NASCAR but in Georgia sports in general as well.

  • @bradfisher
    @bradfisher Год назад +51

    Love this video. Bill Elliott is the reason I became a NASCAR fan all the way back in 1984.

  • @BlueJimmie48Fan
    @BlueJimmie48Fan Год назад +69

    From stop-motions to now this! It truly is remarkable seeing how much you've grown over the years Eric!

  • @legacyofthe243
    @legacyofthe243 Год назад +26

    As a native Georgian and as someone who lives in Dawsonville, about 20 mins from the museum, welcome to GA Eric. I hope you enjoyed yourself and glad to see you got to experience the true history that went on in my backyard. NASCAR may have started in Daytona but NASCAR would be nothing without our state and what was contributed from here. GA is NASCAR and no one can dispute that.
    EDIT: It's funny that David said the same thing b/c I paused the video beforehand to post my comment 😂

    • @jackthorton10
      @jackthorton10 Год назад +2

      Y’all done good down there ya here, speaking as a fellow fan from the Lone Star State who recently move down to Alabama, hold that NASCAR badge of honor with pride!

    • @SquirminHermanthe1eyedGerman
      @SquirminHermanthe1eyedGerman Год назад

      Just like they filmed Dukes of Hazzard in my hometown of Covington 1978 which I was in the first episode, all about moonshining! I'm glad I still get some good shine when I need it ✌💖☮

  • @kuhnjdog
    @kuhnjdog Год назад +55

    The best NASCAR content on RUclips. Period. Still wondering how he managed to get a PRIVATE tour with Bill

    • @BrettofBretts
      @BrettofBretts Год назад

      Yeah, I watch this dude before RaceHub.

    • @johnbrohl1709
      @johnbrohl1709 Год назад

      I'm sure that was somewhat set up

    • @tomthomson9354
      @tomthomson9354 Год назад +2

      Does it really matter? He is sharing this content with all of us. I’m glad there are guys like Erik doing this kind of thing. Some people may never ever be able to make it to these places. Plus, we’re getting these stories directly from the source

  • @RealJohnWayne
    @RealJohnWayne Год назад +3

    Bills first Cup win came at Riverside in 83, the year that Ford introduced the all new Thunderbird, in which Bill would later set speed records that will never be surpassed.
    The Thunderbird that Bill got his first Cup win at Riverside, is an 82 holdover model, that they had run in previous years,
    necessitated by a much smaller budget than most other Ford teams, who were all running the new 93 Thunderbirds.
    #9 X 2 = 2 🏆🏆

  • @stephaniewelch6663
    @stephaniewelch6663 Год назад +6

    Took a family trip last December, it’s definitely bigger than it looks from the outside. Super cool place full of racing history. Not only is it full of Elliott racing history but everyone who has played a major roll in Georgia racing. Highly recommend going.
    Bill was bringing lunch to Cindy when we were there.

  • @beatlessteph
    @beatlessteph Год назад +43

    As a chase Elliott fan... THIS WAS AMAZING!

  • @plantfeeder6677
    @plantfeeder6677 Год назад +1

    Thanks for saving the 1980's in Nascar for us Ford fans Bill. We will be forever grateful to you and your brother for that.

  • @DannyBTalks
    @DannyBTalks Год назад +4

    Another common Eric Estepp W.

  • @LoxyLight
    @LoxyLight Год назад +20

    Nice to see part of where you've been travelling! Hope we can see some of the roush stuff

  • @briangriffinfamilyguyfan81
    @briangriffinfamilyguyfan81 Год назад +5

    You were able to meet Bill Elliott in person that's freaking cool!

  • @Alex-io5el
    @Alex-io5el Год назад +4

    That startup was so cool (16:13). I'm sure that was an awesome thing to hear in person.

  • @Ultimate_Sin-ry9iw
    @Ultimate_Sin-ry9iw 7 дней назад

    Man I wish so badly to hang with Bill. NASCAR royalty if you are into the sport. Thanks Eric.

  • @dbrd5206
    @dbrd5206 Год назад +2

    I wasn't familiar with David Sosebee, but I think I could listen to him tell stories about racing for hours

  • @Northgacatfish
    @Northgacatfish 13 дней назад

    Met David sosebee looking at equipment to by off surplus at the Georgia department of transportation in Gainesville GA. Talked to the man for 4 hours cause I had a chase Elliott t shirt on. The knowledge he had about racing blew my mind and I loved sitting there listening. Such a nice man he gave me permission to catfish the river he dredges sand out of.

  • @SonicGamerBoi_YT
    @SonicGamerBoi_YT Год назад +18

    Its crazy that you have such a huge impact on nascar nice job eric!

  • @kenhackathorn-my1xl
    @kenhackathorn-my1xl Год назад +1

    I remember watching Bill win the Winston Million he wasn't named Awesome Bill from Dawsonville for nothing those were the memories for sure

  • @Eric_W
    @Eric_W Год назад +13

    Wow... one of my favorites!! This was awesome to watch!! Thx Bill and Eric!

  • @psinclairjr
    @psinclairjr Год назад +2

    I can't speak for anyone else but DUDE YOUR LIVING MY DREAM. You got to hand with Million Dollar Bill THE FASTEST MAN IN NASCAR at the Georgia Racing Hall Of Fame!!!!

  • @_Dave_S
    @_Dave_S Год назад +8

    That was awesome Eric, thanks for posting! As a Bill and Chase fan, that is on my bucket list to visit.

  • @christophermarcum111
    @christophermarcum111 Год назад +9

    Awesome video, Eric! Chase Elliott fan now but loved watching his dad Bill back in the 90’s and 2000’s. Got to visit the Georgia Racing Hall of Fame and the Dawsonville Pool Room a few months after Chase won the championship. Love hearing the racing stories from Bill Elliott and David Sosebee!

  • @haasfogle8425
    @haasfogle8425 Год назад +7

    great job eric. to me the elliot story is so "awesome" because his brother built the engines.

  • @johnmessinajr.2591
    @johnmessinajr.2591 Год назад +8

    Awesome video Eric! Had no idea there was so much history in Dawsonville! Bill must be a super nice guy! 🙂

  • @d2eagle525
    @d2eagle525 Год назад +8

    So awesome to see what you’ve accomplished in ur career and in the growth of nascar community 🤙

  • @davetech1269
    @davetech1269 Месяц назад

    I remember hearing about Bill Elliot all the time when i was about 9 years old as a kid. My brothet had a tin canister modeled after his #9 Intrepid. My Family was all Dodge fans :P

  • @goneracin9
    @goneracin9 Год назад +1

    That place is awesome! We've been both places twice. I actually met Cindy Elliott the last time we were at GRHOF. We have to stop and get a Bully Burger at the Pool Room every time we're in town. Those fries are the best! Bill and Ernie Elliott's old shops are out on Rt 9. So much to see! Kudos on getting an interview with Bill!

  • @S_and_S_Farms
    @S_and_S_Farms Год назад

    Bill was my favorite driver when I was growing up as a kid. Now Chase keep me watching NASCAR as an adult. Great family & I’ve been fortunate to meet them several times.

  • @markcatcash4688
    @markcatcash4688 Год назад

    Bill Elliot is why I started watching NASCAR..I had a 69 Mustang when 98% of the world drove Chevy's..Still remember being outside and my friend said " you have to watch this race, bill Elliot just lapped the field under green"

  • @boknows915
    @boknows915 Год назад +1

    I don't often give two thumbs up, but I will tell you, you folks did good. Audio was excellent and the camera work was professional. Good job!

  • @pipersdawn
    @pipersdawn Год назад +3

    Congratulations Eric on a feather in the cap tour and interview. The work you are doing is excellent. Keep it up!!

  • @jkreider175
    @jkreider175 Год назад

    From stop motion to having his channel do full blown sponsorship on a car and this. Keep up the good work

  • @nicksbits
    @nicksbits Год назад +1

    Love this. Keep up the great work

  • @adamthompson9634
    @adamthompson9634 Год назад

    Nice Job Eric great content so cool to listen too all the history!

  • @joeysweet9045
    @joeysweet9045 Год назад

    I went to Pigeon Forge, Tennessee a long time a go i can't remember the year and since i was an Bill Elliot i decided i would go on down to DAWSONVILLE to the museum for a day trip from our motel in Pigeon Forge and went all the way down there and the darn museum was closed man that made me made but atleast i got to go to the Pool Hall and that was awsome in its self it was full of Elliot memorabilia and great food and got to see the famous bell they rang every time AWSOME BILL FROM DAWSONVILLE WON! And i was so happy when Chase won and they got to knock the dust and rust off that thang!! #9 FOREVER😮

  • @joshstrickland3886
    @joshstrickland3886 Год назад +1

    Awesome video do more of these

  • @jpoplin1
    @jpoplin1 Год назад

    Great content & overall channel man 👍👍

  • @pattyatrumdycreations134
    @pattyatrumdycreations134 Год назад

    Great video, Eric. Outstanding.

  • @jeffreyc6508
    @jeffreyc6508 Год назад +1

    Thanks for this video, Mr Bill Elliott is my all-time favorite driver!!

  • @670HP-Package-NOW
    @670HP-Package-NOW Год назад +1

    Awesome content Eric!

  • @thomasvanhoesen9599
    @thomasvanhoesen9599 24 дня назад

    I met Bill several times in dover delaware, one hell of a guy. I must get to the museum and pool room.

  • @jonathan3982
    @jonathan3982 Год назад +2

    This is Awesome!!

  • @donnabrowder2431
    @donnabrowder2431 Год назад

    Surprising, but terrific video content. Thank you Eric.

  • @Chromepony
    @Chromepony Год назад

    thank you for this! really enjoyed

  • @Individual_two
    @Individual_two Год назад +1

    Great video! I'm looking forward to you doing more of these features.

  • @Luke24160
    @Luke24160 Год назад

    Ok this was so damn awesome. Watched every second.

  • @alicejhanson86
    @alicejhanson86 Год назад

    This is fantastic! Can't wait to visit soon! My sister is moving to GA!!

  • @josephjolly1936
    @josephjolly1936 Год назад

    Great video. Thanks

  • @steveosborne1195
    @steveosborne1195 Год назад

    Awesome video, thanks.

  • @richdiscoveries
    @richdiscoveries Год назад +1

    This was incredible, thank you for sharing your journey with us

  • @audiemccall5332
    @audiemccall5332 Год назад +2

    My racing hero ,, He and his family racing team made ford a winner again

  • @rayisland23
    @rayisland23 Год назад

    Wonderful video, thank you

  • @lunardesignstudiolinda1256
    @lunardesignstudiolinda1256 Год назад

    Absolutely AMAZING!!! Thanks for doing this. So cool to hear Bills side of racing. The sound of that car echoing in the museum omg. Thanks again. Also great job by filming assistant !

  • @jeremylange7081
    @jeremylange7081 Год назад +3

    This is incredible I smiled ear to ear watching the whole time. I love listening to legends talk

  • @fegleyz
    @fegleyz Год назад +1

    This just became a bucket list item for me and my Dad. So awesome!

  • @laytoncurd4727
    @laytoncurd4727 Год назад

    Awesome job Eric! Enjoy watching your channel! GREAT private tour!I'm a native Houstonian living in NC currently. Made a few races out here. Hope to see you at one.

  • @ricksiel9200
    @ricksiel9200 Год назад

    Awesome seeing Eric with my favorite driver... great video

  • @tomscott3939
    @tomscott3939 Год назад

    special interview!! a real treat!!

  • @markwarwicker5452
    @markwarwicker5452 Год назад

    Thanks Eric. Best thing I've seen so far on OOTG.

  • @ryandunn1974
    @ryandunn1974 Год назад

    Really liked the segment really really good . I have always been a fan of Bill Elliott
    Very good 👍👍👍👍

  • @toddseefeld8469
    @toddseefeld8469 Год назад +1

    Unbelievable episode Eric

  • @ThatZombieLife
    @ThatZombieLife Год назад

    Wow I'm awe inspired thanks so much

  • @cliffordbrown13
    @cliffordbrown13 Год назад +1

    Great video Eric! I love to hear the old stories about the beginnings of NASCAR!

  • @NASCARDAWGYT
    @NASCARDAWGYT Год назад +1

    This has become a past time for me living less than 45 minutes away. I also love how they update it and keep it fresh

  • @Ultimate23Dragon
    @Ultimate23Dragon Год назад

    This was amazing! Glad you enjoyed it. Super congrats on meeting Bill. 😀

  • @JacobRayLawson
    @JacobRayLawson Год назад

    great video Eric, so cool

  • @ChrisNyenhuis
    @ChrisNyenhuis Год назад +1

    This is absolutely awesome! Eric, You lucky sob. Bill is the man and my favorite driver all time. Great video! Keep it up!

  • @TrillHanks
    @TrillHanks Год назад +2

    This so cool! You can tell these guys really love telling these stories. These are the men who built Nascar to what it is today. Great interview Eric!

  • @MusicandTractors
    @MusicandTractors Год назад +1

    My all time favorite driver! Thank you for this content! It was perfect!

  • @T3RROR
    @T3RROR Год назад

    Went there back in February, it was an awesome experience and the staff were super friendly and excited to teach us about some racing history! Great video 🙌

  • @ItsNothin
    @ItsNothin Год назад +1

    Bro.. This is awesome!

  • @billhudson2196
    @billhudson2196 Год назад

    This is so cool. Congratulations on the meetup with Bill Elliott!

  • @THROTTLEPOWER
    @THROTTLEPOWER Год назад +1

    🏁🏁Great vid, really enjoyed!!!!!!🏁🏁

  • @grafffuller3265
    @grafffuller3265 Год назад +1

    This was amazing. Thank you for this. Been a big fan of Bill Elliott and of course his son, Chase.
    Wonderful stories about out running the law...while moving their Moon Shine from place to place.
    Love the #9 and the history around the number...and the cars. Wow.
    The next time we are down in Georgia, we will have to make it a day...there in Dawsonville.
    Again, thank you for taking us along with you.
    Thanks to Awesome Bill from Dawsonville and Dave Parks for their stories and personal ideas/beliefs about racing.
    Thanks also for the extra camera work with your girlfriend.
    Thanks.

  • @anitagarrison6916
    @anitagarrison6916 Год назад

    Okay now, this has to be the coolest video yet. I only about 30 minutes away. I definitely need to get out there. I have been to the Dawsonville Pool Room but it was before I became a NASCAR superfan.

  • @jimbobinman
    @jimbobinman Год назад

    Bill Elliott is my all-time favorite driver. That is so AWESOME that you were able to get a personal tour from him. Thanks for sharing.

  • @thillsvill
    @thillsvill Год назад

    Awesome video! Thank You! Helped to watch this to take my mind off of losing my beloved 12yr old Lab on Monday

  • @TracksideViews
    @TracksideViews Год назад

    AWESOME!!

  • @johnhollomon3172
    @johnhollomon3172 Год назад +1

    Great show Eric! I've got family there in Georgia & when I was there over 35 yrs ago I never had the chance to visit that Hall of Fame racing museum! I'll definitely have to try & get back there to see it. I'm 54 yrs old now!
    Getting a personal tour by the Lengendary Bill Elliot must have been an awesome experience & thrill for you! You looked & sounded just like a kid in the candy store. I'm happy you got see it! Again, great video outside of your normal podcast show. Keep up the good work & can't wait to see what your next video will be, maybe from Talladega

  • @Timmywolf
    @Timmywolf Год назад

    Awesome video Eric

  • @jedlockett52
    @jedlockett52 11 месяцев назад

    That was incredible! Bill Elliott was a sporting hero of mine growing up in the 1980s! To have a tour and time with a true legend of his sport is something most people only dream of! Awesome job and keep up the quality content!

  • @kurtfoulke5130
    @kurtfoulke5130 Год назад

    The Museum/Hall of Fame was unexpected and truly amazing.
    Definitely going on my bucket list.
    Thank you

  • @enzoaliano2310
    @enzoaliano2310 Год назад +2

    No denying it. This man works hard! Great vid!

  • @jamiehess6443
    @jamiehess6443 Год назад

    That was such an amazing interview. So what was it like being in the presence of Awesome bill from Dawsonville

  • @darrylniehoff2707
    @darrylniehoff2707 Год назад

    Great job !

  • @felliott7864
    @felliott7864 Год назад

    Excellent video Eric. Both guys interviews priceless. Bill I met in 82. One of the best humans on the planet. I need to get up there . Love all that stuff . History of here in Daytona is placed very respectful and with a good story to tell all. Thanks Frank Elliott

  • @danielbevier5813
    @danielbevier5813 Год назад

    Great video!!! I am a big dirt late model fan and I can remember Doug Kenimer (spelling) and Charlie Hughes winning back to back Eldora World 100 races back in the 1970's. Those Georgia guys were extremely fast and were the class of the field. Also, I noticed that the ever-humble Bill Elliott who was my favorite driver, kind of says well we were lucky to have won that first race. What he neglected to say was that he had been bad fast for quite some time and had I believe eight 2nd place finishes before he finally won that first race. I am older than dirt and I clearly remember thinking that he had FINALLY arrived as a racer. Little could have anyone imagined that the best was yet to come and he would eventually win the championship! Thank you for posting this video!!!

  • @erikbjerring9671
    @erikbjerring9671 Год назад

    We are coming to a race next year from South Africa and this is on our visit list now! Thanks for the tip!

  • @tomharmes3236
    @tomharmes3236 Год назад

    Interesting tour with Bill, As a Nascar fan,I visited Dawsonville and saw Chase when he was a boy running around the race car shop.
    Exceptional and well done Eric. Really enjoy your vast knowledge and presentation of stock car racing.

  • @sonicpopospeedpig7806
    @sonicpopospeedpig7806 Год назад

    That was outstanding!!!! Thank YOU!!!!!

  • @JasonRatcliff7896
    @JasonRatcliff7896 Год назад

    👏 AMAZING JOB MR.ESTEPP 👏 TERRIFIC CONTENT, THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!! ❤😊

  • @jaredthompson3562
    @jaredthompson3562 Год назад

    Thank you Eric that was a great!

  • @crimsonjet94
    @crimsonjet94 Год назад

    You are one tall dude. Great video!

  • @JasonRatcliff7896
    @JasonRatcliff7896 Год назад

    The FIRST WINS CARS WHAT AN EXCEPTIONAL DISPLAY....VISITING FAMILY IN DAWSONVILLE IN 1985 MADE ME A NASCAR FAN FOR LIFE (WELL that & getting to hunt with Davey ALLISON in the fall of 90 & 91!) Elliott fan for life...comming out the mountains again for Throwback wknd next week...see ya there again this year!

  • @williamhouman8009
    @williamhouman8009 Год назад

    It is so awesome that Eric was able to do this. Bill Elliott is a true racer and legend. I had the pleasure of meeting him at Wall Stadium in New Jersey. The man has no ego. He will just talk to you very laid back. I felt very comfortable talking with him.

  • @marcbarnum9038
    @marcbarnum9038 Год назад +2

    Awesome Awesome video Eric! THe museum looks like you could spend days in it and still miss seeing stuff. Those old cars are sweeeeet.

  • @thefateshavewarned
    @thefateshavewarned Год назад

    You don’t know how envious of you I am. Bill was my childhood hero, and to get a personal tour of the Georgia Racing Hall of Fame by Awesome Bill himself? That would be a dream come true for me. So cool, man.

  • @chrismundy4054
    @chrismundy4054 Год назад

    Great job Eric