Yeah...and I don't help with that cuz I'm always right in there too. But Kyle has been so good with me...five interviews and not once has he turned me down. Thanks for watching...HMM
Looked like it was a blast. Good to see the old guys! The roar of the crowd for the HMM , as it should be. Great interviews and good racing, the only thing I missed was the dirt in the face! Thanks again my friend! Happy Trails!
Thanks Robert! Big confession here...they weren't cheering for me. Those show-gals dressed in black were right behind me to get the crowd going. Perfect timing on my part though! Thanks for your support...HMM
Don I've been lucky enough to watch Kyle & Rico grow up racing in Northern California and winning. Don you and I have been racing for decades and seen so much talent but only a few have such awareness and car control like Kyle and now he gets to run Indy, damn he is exciting to watch. Thanks Don, so awesome that you get to be around all these great drivers and tracks.
Thx Kyle . Good to see Jac that is your next interview . Ask him about Pacific Coast Nationals in '79 at Ascot. He raced for low funded team but we had Fun .
Great videos as usual so pretty the towns are back there. We had the pleasure to meet Kyle and my wife snapped a picture of Kyle and me at Merced (California) Speedway early in his career as we thanked him my wife told him he has a bright future ahead and was she ever right!
Thank you HMM, great video. As usual! I can't wait to see Kyle at Indy next year. I think Kyle is this generation's AJ Foyt, put him and anything and he'll give you a chance at victory !
Hey Don. I couldn't make this race. I was so disappointed. But at least you took me there via your video! Dusty race. Can't believe how Brian Brown moved up 21 spots in the A-Main....in that dust. An incredible drive by Black Jack. Yes Kyle is good. OK really, really good. But the verdict is still out in my mind with Kyle. To be considered with AJ and Mario, he needs to prove with consistent solid results in open wheel cars....and not just a race or two. It'll start next year at Indy with Kyle. Will be super interesting to say the least. I can't wait. Well I'm off to Atomic tomorrow night for Night 2 with the WOO sprints. Hope you are doing well and enjoying our great string of weather.
Understood Chuck. I believe Kyle will prove to the best of his generation; in my mind, he already is. Jumping to Indy Car is going to be a huge step for him, especially because he doesn't ever do it, like AJ and Mario regularly did. I was considering going to Atomic, but I may opt for the Little 500...never been. Thanks again...HMM
@@HistoryMysteryMan Kyle without question is the best active dirt track driver. Absolutely no question! And in my mind, that covers sprints and even late models. I'm still wrestling if he is the best dirt tracker ever. But after watching your Sammy series, the subject gives me a headache to come up with the best ever. Sammy sure performed great over a long period of time....both as a driver , mechanic, crew chief, and team manager. And that guy named Steve. Possibly tossing a coin will be the best way to determine things.
@@chuckg6039 I would say that Kyle is the best all-around driver who can win in anything he gets in at the highest levels of any series. Like Bowyer said...if you put him in the Kentucky Derby, he'll win that too.
Great timing Don, just sat down for midday lunch(Thursday) here in New Zealand on a cold autumn day and your video pops up, once again fantastic work. I luv the personal nature of your interviews, could you imagine Kyle Larson(suited up) changing diapers just prior to a big race, that would be great footage to capture.
And a good thing you can't smell through cyberspace...in the event I captured the diaper changing ceremony! So funny! Thanks for your continued support; I'm very glad to hear from you again. You guys are headed for winter and we're headed for summer. Thanks Mate! HMM
I enjoy all of your "off-season" content, but my heart starts beating a little faster when the racing season starts. Kyle Larson is a first-class gentleman at the race track with his willingness to take time with his fans (as well as with the HMM). He knows you from previous interviews and is aware that you are well-versed in what is happening in the racing world. He never gives the appearance that he is trying to rush you and your questions. Of course, he also knows that you won't take an excessive amount of his valuable time.
Love your evaluation! You nailed it on Larson. He's been so gracious with me, and I couldn't be more grateful. It's nerve-wracking to ask him because he's got so many people wanting his attention. He's been amazing with me...and has never turned me down for an interview. If you haven't noticed, I make no attempt to hide the fact that I'm a huge fan. And yes, I do try and be conscious of his time, which is why I get there so early...to get in and out before he gets super busy. Thanks again...I appreciate you! HMM
This is my first view of your channel and I'm very impressed. Everything from the camera work, editing, and especially your knowledge of the sport and drivers, that produced great questions. Very professional. You've gained a subscriber.
While I am a big fan of Kyle Larson and glad to see his career wasn’t ended prematurely when they tried to cancel him…… I do have to say I feel like the accomplishments of Max Verstappen over the last few years are incomparable. Larson didn’t even win the championship this year. Max has dominated in every ride he’s been in all while making practically zero mistakes
A legend at such a young age. If it has wheels he can drive it. Much respect to whoever sets the cars up for him that he drives on the dirt tracks. He has good people around him. I mean who wouldn't want Kyle to drive their car to victory. He always seems cool, calm and collective no matter what car, what track and what surface. There has to be night and day differences between the dirt cars and the heavy Nascar. One you turn right and the other you turn left but he adapts quite well.
Like Clint Bowyer said...if you put Larson on a horse at the Kentucky Derby, he'll win that one too! Larson is amazing and absolutely the greatest driver in America today, possibly the world. Thanks for your support...HMM
Allstar 410 sprints will be at Fonda Speedway this saturday can't wait hope it doesn't rain, the 360's fly the 1/2 mile but can't imagine what the 410 will do!
@@HistoryMysteryMan HMM its called "The Track of Champions" a driver won the big Langhorne race back in the early fifties and so they named it after him also i remember back in the early 60's jim Hurtibise towing over 300 miles to Fonda and won the feature, in the mid 60's Nascar came here Petty won one year and David Pearson also won, i'm not a nascar fan i'm strictly open wheel, just love the sprints cars, back then everybody wanted to race at Fonda i grew up here the town was named after Peter and Jane Fonda"s ancestors, she came her once to visit there graves and had to go right by my house to get to the cemetery, i lived on cemetery street, really enjoy the series on Sammy Swindell keep them coming!
@@HistoryMysteryMan I'm sorry i forgot to mention Lee Wallard who won the 1951 Indianapolis 500 #99 was from Altamont N.Y about 35 miles from Fonda, the year after his 500 win he had a bad crash in a sprint car had bad burns and was forced to retire he worked at Fonda as a chief steward!
@@healthyone100 I've heard about his crash; I know it was a bad one. The No. 99 Bellanger Special! Tony Bettenhausen won a lot of dirt races in that car...thanks.
It's kind of ironic that Jeff Gordon and Rick Hendrik help set up Larson's INDY 500 run, yet all the years Gordon wanted to do it, it never happened. Larson is nearly a one-off driver, but I consider Gordon in his best years, just as good.
As an ex-corporate Racing director, most drivers contracts restricted or banned Racin in series other than NASCAR. Ironically Jack drove for a team “we” sponsored in the WOO. When sponsors could afford to sponsor the entire car, except for 1 associate, the companies wanted to protect their investment in the drivers. Seems like Tony Stewart started the multiple series racing. Pros and cons and team owners can pay less if the driver isn’t exclusive
Anyone Can Drive Indy these days. Styrofoam walls…lots of downforce…Kyle could have never drove in the 90s or later. that’s a fact. He is way overrated.. Kinser would have made him look silly… Fact.
There are lots of series that exceed across the country without the "Best Drivers". Rico raced at Wayne County...so did Haudenschild. There were lots of former World of Outlaw winners in that field that night. #LarsonRocks!
@@coach6662 Looked like a home run to me...nearly 60 cars and a packed house. More like a grand slam. Thanks for all you do for sprint car racing, Kyle...you're amazing. #Grateful
@History Mystery Man I'm talking about sustainability. Glad you enjoyed the show but without the Gravel, Sweet, Macedo, etc. It's an expensive All Star race
Maybe not the best choice I've ever made, but when you put yourself out there like I do, you're going to, not only make mistakes, but come under the critical eye of thousands. There's courage in that. As to answer your question, you know damn-well who "writes these questions"... that would be me, the History Mystery Man. In fact, for little return, I do 100% of what you see, from the ideas, to the travel, to all the expense, to the pounding the ground, to the video capture, to the editing, to the producing, to the follow-up, to the social media managing...everything, soup to nuts. I take help from nobody...and for very little return I might add. I appreciate and welcome your criticism, but I don't like the way you did it...coming in through the back door. Thanks for watching...HMM
Greatest driver in America today? Nobody's doing what he is doing???? Ummm Kyle Busch HELLOOOO. Dude has been racing and winning Late Models, Super Late Models, Modified, Sprints, No Wings, and Micro Sprints for 20 years now... He races Trucks, Xfinity, Cup and has multiple Championships in Cup and has a Championship in Xfinity and literally has the most Wins in all of NASCAR history. Not to mention Busch has raced in other series like SRX, ARCA, K&N PRO SERIES, NASCAR ROLEX GRAND-AM, WEATHERTECH SPORTSCAR. Kyle Larson is good but he is NOT the greatest American driver right now. Kyle Busch is hands down. The dude can drive anything and win. KB is #1. And let's not forget Smoke Tony Stewart either. Smoke has won in everything from Dirt, NASCAR, Indycar and now is currently racing and winning Top Alcohol Drag races. If he was racing NASCAR still id put him #1. Kyle Larson has a long ways to go to be #1 in America. And nowhere near the best driver in the World.
You'd probably do best to get your racing elsewhere. I do 100% of my videoing with a cell phone; I'm a one-man band. As a result, I'm more about the personalities of the industry. Fortunately, there is non-stop racing for you, available in a go-zillion different places. HMM
"History Man",,,, You Are Simply The Best,,, None Better... Great Voice, Great Timing, and Great Knowledge, That Is Second To None... What Great Interviews... Your Interview With "Young Money" and "Ricky".... Wow,,, Simply Great,,, Very Informative... And For Anyone Reading This,,, Don't Miss The "History Man's",,,, "Slamming Sammy" Interviews... I've Know Sammy For Many Years,,, I Didn't Know He Could Speak,,, More Than Three Words at Any One "Setting"... With Sammy,,, It's Usually,,, "Yes",,, "No",,, "I Don't Know",,,, and Then He Walks Off...
Thanks for your time Kyle & Ricky!!!
And thanks for watching, Roger! HMM
It's SO COOL that Kyle took the time to give you that interview
Kyle is the best. I've done five interviews with him, and he's never turned me down once...he's amazing. Thanks for watching. HMM
Larson is so young, and already a legend, and he is so young still. All I can say is wow.
He's amazing. I said greatest driver in America...but I truly believe...the world. Thanks for watching, Matt. HMM
thank you History Mystery Man
You're welcome Uncle Bones! HMM
Poor guy Never gets any time to himself.
He looks like He could fall asleep at the drop of a hat. Congrats on the brand new baby Kyle and Wife.
Yeah...and I don't help with that cuz I'm always right in there too. But Kyle has been so good with me...five interviews and not once has he turned me down. Thanks for watching...HMM
Looked like it was a blast. Good to see the old guys! The roar of the crowd for the HMM , as it should be. Great interviews and good racing, the only thing I missed was the dirt in the face!
Thanks again my friend! Happy Trails!
Thanks Robert! Big confession here...they weren't cheering for me. Those show-gals dressed in black were right behind me to get the crowd going. Perfect timing on my part though! Thanks for your support...HMM
Awesome video Don. I loved seeing Brad Doty there. Thanks, Ron
Thanks Ron...next time I'll have to get some words from Brad. HMM
Awesome video HMM. Thanks for taking me along.
You're always welcome Trent; thanks for coming back! HMM
Don I've been lucky enough to watch Kyle & Rico grow up racing in Northern California and winning. Don you and I have been racing for decades and seen so much talent but only a few have such awareness and car control like Kyle and now he gets to run Indy, damn he is exciting to watch. Thanks Don, so awesome that you get to be around all these great drivers and tracks.
Thanks again, Greg. I'm certainly blessed to be in the company of all these industry leaders. I always appreciate your support...HMM
Thx Kyle . Good to see Jac that is your next interview . Ask him about Pacific Coast Nationals in '79 at Ascot. He raced for low funded team but we had Fun .
I'll keep trying for Jac...totally up to him. Thanks for watching...HMM
Great videos as usual so pretty the towns are back there. We had the pleasure to meet Kyle and my wife snapped a picture of Kyle and me at Merced (California) Speedway early in his career as we thanked him my wife told him he has a bright future ahead and was she ever right!
Whoa! Your wife has great vision for the future! That's a cool story...and thanks for sharing it here, Michael. HMM
Thank you HMM, great video. As usual!
I can't wait to see Kyle at Indy next year.
I think Kyle is this generation's AJ Foyt, put him and anything and he'll give you a chance at victory !
Like Bowyer said...if you put Larson on a horse, he'll win the Kentucky Derby too! Thanks again Roger! HMM
Hey Don. I couldn't make this race. I was so disappointed. But at least you took me there via your video! Dusty race. Can't believe how Brian Brown moved up 21 spots in the A-Main....in that dust. An incredible drive by Black Jack. Yes Kyle is good. OK really, really good. But the verdict is still out in my mind with Kyle. To be considered with AJ and Mario, he needs to prove with consistent solid results in open wheel cars....and not just a race or two. It'll start next year at Indy with Kyle. Will be super interesting to say the least. I can't wait. Well I'm off to Atomic tomorrow night for Night 2 with the WOO sprints. Hope you are doing well and enjoying our great string of weather.
Understood Chuck. I believe Kyle will prove to the best of his generation; in my mind, he already is. Jumping to Indy Car is going to be a huge step for him, especially because he doesn't ever do it, like AJ and Mario regularly did. I was considering going to Atomic, but I may opt for the Little 500...never been. Thanks again...HMM
@@HistoryMysteryMan Kyle without question is the best active dirt track driver. Absolutely no question! And in my mind, that covers sprints and even late models. I'm still wrestling if he is the best dirt tracker ever. But after watching your Sammy series, the subject gives me a headache to come up with the best ever. Sammy sure performed great over a long period of time....both as a driver , mechanic, crew chief, and team manager. And that guy named Steve. Possibly tossing a coin will be the best way to determine things.
@@chuckg6039 I would say that Kyle is the best all-around driver who can win in anything he gets in at the highest levels of any series. Like Bowyer said...if you put him in the Kentucky Derby, he'll win that too.
What can you not drive , and win!With , love to watch you go!!!!!!🎉
Larson is the best! Thanks for watching Frank. HMM
Love ya content watching from Christchurch NewZealand
Thanks so much! I'm honored to have you guys watching from NZ! Thanks Mates...HMM
Great timing Don, just sat down for midday lunch(Thursday) here in New Zealand on a cold autumn day and your video pops up, once again fantastic work. I luv the personal nature of your interviews, could you imagine Kyle Larson(suited up) changing diapers just prior to a big race, that would be great footage to capture.
And a good thing you can't smell through cyberspace...in the event I captured the diaper changing ceremony! So funny! Thanks for your continued support; I'm very glad to hear from you again. You guys are headed for winter and we're headed for summer. Thanks Mate! HMM
Thanks for videoing "The Show"
You're welcome; I appreciate you taking the time to watch! HMM
Thanks so very much for sharing this with us HMM!! Great content in your videos….. Please keep ‘em coming…..
I sure will; thanks again, Gary...HMM
That's a great track! Friends used to race there in the 90's.
Great track for sure; thanks for watching! HMM
Kool vid man thanks!!
You're welcome; thanks for watching...HMM
I enjoy all of your "off-season" content, but my heart starts beating a little faster when the racing season starts. Kyle Larson is a first-class gentleman at the race track with his willingness to take time with his fans (as well as with the HMM). He knows you from previous interviews and is aware that you are well-versed in what is happening in the racing world. He never gives the appearance that he is trying to rush you and your questions. Of course, he also knows that you won't take an excessive amount of his valuable time.
Love your evaluation! You nailed it on Larson. He's been so gracious with me, and I couldn't be more grateful. It's nerve-wracking to ask him because he's got so many people wanting his attention. He's been amazing with me...and has never turned me down for an interview. If you haven't noticed, I make no attempt to hide the fact that I'm a huge fan. And yes, I do try and be conscious of his time, which is why I get there so early...to get in and out before he gets super busy. Thanks again...I appreciate you! HMM
Congratulations Kyle 🏁🏆🏁💞🤗💞 You can drive the wheels off anything with wheels and a steering wheel 😂😂💞🤗💞 You're awesome Kyle 🏁🏆🏁
@@teresagoodwin7458 Best in America...currently. Thanks Teresa...HMM
Thanks for sharing that was awesome
You're welcome arrowkart4j; thanks for watching...HMM
This is my first view of your channel and I'm very impressed. Everything from the camera work, editing, and especially your knowledge of the sport and drivers, that produced great questions. Very professional. You've gained a subscriber.
So many thanks...greatly appreciated. All done with my cell phone on a selfie stick! HMM
We love your videos! ❤❤❤
So many thanks! HMM
Kyle Larson is the most talented driver. Whatever he drives he wins. He eventually will be the only 8 time cup champion
He's the best in America, currently; thanks for watching...HMM
While I am a big fan of Kyle Larson and glad to see his career wasn’t ended prematurely when they tried to cancel him…… I do have to say I feel like the accomplishments of Max Verstappen over the last few years are incomparable. Larson didn’t even win the championship this year. Max has dominated in every ride he’s been in all while making practically zero mistakes
This is the BEST RACING offered,thanks gang.
You're welcome; thanks for watching! HMM
Very good video Don !
Thanks Wayne...greatly appreciated.
A legend at such a young age. If it has wheels he can drive it. Much respect to whoever sets the cars up for him that he drives on the dirt tracks. He has good people around him. I mean who wouldn't want Kyle to drive their car to victory. He always seems cool, calm and collective no matter what car, what track and what surface. There has to be night and day differences between the dirt cars and the heavy Nascar. One you turn right and the other you turn left but he adapts quite well.
Like Clint Bowyer said...if you put Larson on a horse at the Kentucky Derby, he'll win that one too! Larson is amazing and absolutely the greatest driver in America today, possibly the world. Thanks for your support...HMM
do the amish go to the race ? i've seen them at a nascar race at michigan speedway before .
Can't say for sure on the Amish attending races at Wayne County Speedway, but I have seem them before at Salem Speedway. Thanks for watching...HMM
Allstar 410 sprints will be at Fonda Speedway this saturday can't wait hope it doesn't rain, the 360's fly the 1/2 mile but can't imagine what the 410 will do!
Cool...I'll look up Fonda Speedway...not familiar with that one. #AllStarsRock! Thanks for watching...HMM
@@HistoryMysteryMan HMM its called "The Track of Champions" a driver won the big Langhorne race back in the early fifties and so they named it after him also i remember back in the early 60's jim Hurtibise towing over 300 miles to Fonda and won the feature, in the mid 60's Nascar came here Petty won one year and David Pearson also won, i'm not a nascar fan i'm strictly open wheel, just love the sprints cars, back then everybody wanted to race at Fonda i grew up here the town was named after Peter and Jane Fonda"s ancestors, she came her once to visit there graves and had to go right by my house to get to the cemetery, i lived on cemetery street, really enjoy the series on Sammy Swindell keep them coming!
@@HistoryMysteryMan I'm sorry i forgot to mention Lee Wallard who won the 1951 Indianapolis 500 #99 was from Altamont N.Y about 35 miles from Fonda, the year after his 500 win he had a bad crash in a sprint car had bad burns and was forced to retire he worked at Fonda as a chief steward!
@@healthyone100 I've heard about his crash; I know it was a bad one. The No. 99 Bellanger Special! Tony Bettenhausen won a lot of dirt races in that car...thanks.
@@healthyone100 It's funny that I've never heard of Fonda Speedway. Refresh me...is the track still there? Thanks...
It's kind of ironic that Jeff Gordon and Rick Hendrik help set up Larson's INDY 500 run, yet all the years Gordon wanted to do it, it never happened. Larson is nearly a one-off driver, but I consider Gordon in his best years, just as good.
As an ex-corporate Racing director, most drivers contracts restricted or banned Racin in series other than NASCAR. Ironically Jack drove for a team “we” sponsored in the WOO. When sponsors could afford to sponsor the entire car, except for 1 associate, the companies wanted to protect their investment in the drivers. Seems like Tony Stewart started the multiple series racing. Pros and cons and team owners can pay less if the driver isn’t exclusive
Anyone Can Drive Indy these days. Styrofoam walls…lots of downforce…Kyle could have never drove in the 90s or later. that’s a fact. He is way overrated.. Kinser would have made him look silly… Fact.
19:22 with the classic “Wolf” shirt!
Oh wow...didn't notice that. I'm going back to look...thanks! HMM
Not as much stagger in the cars in the pits that always amazed me the amount that I have seen on them in the past.
10-4. It's hard for me to see stagger with my eyes. For me, it would require a measurement of the circumference of the tire. Thanks for watching...HMM
Get a interview with Rico and include his cockpit set up. He is a hotrod this year. cool guy too.
I will...thanks. I interviewed him last year at Eldora...but I need to do another one. HMM
Haud was coming...
Good job story telling HMM.
So many thanks! HMM
This "series" only succeeds if the BEST drivers in the world show up each time. Kyle vs the All Stars does zero for me
There are lots of series that exceed across the country without the "Best Drivers". Rico raced at Wayne County...so did Haudenschild. There were lots of former World of Outlaw winners in that field that night. #LarsonRocks!
@History Mystery Man they don't succeed to the tune of $25,000 winner checks and $45-$50 ticket prices.
@@coach6662 Looked like a home run to me...nearly 60 cars and a packed house. More like a grand slam. Thanks for all you do for sprint car racing, Kyle...you're amazing. #Grateful
@History Mystery Man I'm talking about sustainability. Glad you enjoyed the show but without the Gravel, Sweet, Macedo, etc. It's an expensive All Star race
who writes these questions? They are some of the worst. "Colon cleanse" ? What the heck kind of comment is that?
Maybe not the best choice I've ever made, but when you put yourself out there like I do, you're going to, not only make mistakes, but come under the critical eye of thousands. There's courage in that. As to answer your question, you know damn-well who "writes these questions"... that would be me, the History Mystery Man. In fact, for little return, I do 100% of what you see, from the ideas, to the travel, to all the expense, to the pounding the ground, to the video capture, to the editing, to the producing, to the follow-up, to the social media managing...everything, soup to nuts. I take help from nobody...and for very little return I might add. I appreciate and welcome your criticism, but I don't like the way you did it...coming in through the back door. Thanks for watching...HMM
Greatest driver in America today? Nobody's doing what he is doing???? Ummm Kyle Busch HELLOOOO. Dude has been racing and winning Late Models, Super Late Models, Modified, Sprints, No Wings, and Micro Sprints for 20 years now... He races Trucks, Xfinity, Cup and has multiple Championships in Cup and has a Championship in Xfinity and literally has the most Wins in all of NASCAR history. Not to mention Busch has raced in other series like SRX, ARCA, K&N PRO SERIES, NASCAR ROLEX GRAND-AM, WEATHERTECH SPORTSCAR. Kyle Larson is good but he is NOT the greatest American driver right now. Kyle Busch is hands down. The dude can drive anything and win. KB is #1. And let's not forget Smoke Tony Stewart either. Smoke has won in everything from Dirt, NASCAR, Indycar and now is currently racing and winning Top Alcohol Drag races. If he was racing NASCAR still id put him #1. Kyle Larson has a long ways to go to be #1 in America. And nowhere near the best driver in the World.
Too much talk not racing
You'd probably do best to get your racing elsewhere. I do 100% of my videoing with a cell phone; I'm a one-man band. As a result, I'm more about the personalities of the industry. Fortunately, there is non-stop racing for you, available in a go-zillion different places. HMM
Larson is ok, but certainly not in Kinser, Wolfgang, or Sammy class. Bobby Davis, Jr and Dave Blayney are bot much better than Larson.
"History Man",,,, You Are Simply The Best,,, None Better... Great Voice, Great Timing, and Great Knowledge, That Is Second To None... What Great Interviews... Your Interview With "Young Money" and "Ricky".... Wow,,, Simply Great,,, Very Informative... And For Anyone Reading This,,, Don't Miss The "History Man's",,,, "Slamming Sammy" Interviews... I've Know Sammy For Many Years,,, I Didn't Know He Could Speak,,, More Than Three Words at Any One "Setting"... With Sammy,,, It's Usually,,, "Yes",,, "No",,, "I Don't Know",,,, and Then He Walks Off...
Ha! So funny...your interpretation on Sammy! Thanks for your kind words and support...some of the nicest compliments I've ever received. #Grateful HMM
He’s the man
Kyle can drive anything and win in it
He;'s the best in America IMO. Thanks...HMM