I love hearing these stories from the people on the inside. As a kid in the 60s & 70s Richard and Maurice were 2 of the biggest legends in all of sports. Keep em coming Boys, I can't get enough of this.
Tell some stories about being on the road ,pulling into truckstops,having people wave at you as you travel to races. How did that make you feel. Tell more about how Richard interacted in day to day events.thank you
Another great one Petty Bros. On Aug. 3,1960 All three Petty's drove in the same Grand National race at Dixie Speedway,a tight,banked asphalt 1/4 mile oval (closed) about one hour south of me in Midfield Alabama (suberb of Birmingham.) The GN cars actually ran in heats at some short tracks then. Maurice Petty wrecked in his heat but they got it fixed for the 200 lapper. A write up in the B'ham paper said Lee wanted more appearance $$ to bring three cars. The promoter asked what for & Lee said "my youngest is still learning & is gonna wreck the car." As the promoter watched the cars being untangled ,supposedly Lee walked up to the promotor & pointing said.."See, I TOLD you he was gonna wreck it."
@shanew.williams LOL, I can just see that conversation going down post-wreck!! Especially as most of us know how 'animated' Lee Petty could be. Great stuff!
People don't realize how much of the history of this sport has evolved! Thanks to y'alls family and countless other Legends of this great sport!! Love the history lessons! Please keep up the great work, and thank you!!
I recently wrote Tim Thanks for signing my card Sir. I wrote your father some years ago and thanked him for everything he done to help make Petty Racing and NASCAR altogether as great as it was I've been a Huge fan since the late 70's Thank you Fellas for giving us fans more history to watch and inside prospective!!!!!!!!
Cool show. I was a huge stock car fan back in the day. Richard Petty, Bobby Allison and the Alabama Gang, Cale Yarborough, Darrel Waltrip, the list goes on, all those guys made for, in my opinion, the best racing in the best era of NASCAR. Love hearing the stories from guys my age who were part of it.
The “Chief” was one of the true masters in the NASCAR Cup garage for so many years. The “Chief” along with garage heros such as Glenn and Leonard Wood, Cotton Owens, Dale Inman, Bud Moore, Junior Johnson, Waddell Wilson, Harry Hyde, and Herb Nab put together the cars that built the series into the phenomenon that it is today. These men, and the crew members who served with them could do anything with a race car. They worked within the rules to find speed. They bent the rules to find an edge on the competition. And they could change out a major drive train component on pit road or behind the wall just quick enough during a race to keep their driver from having a DNF. These are the guys who introduced the use of duct tape into racing. They could and would do anything to shave a few tenths of a second off a lap. They made the drivers of their cars look like Hall of Famers.
This was truly wonderful and I appreciate Richtie, Mark and Tim Petty explain some of the different things he did. He was a Jack of all trades and he will big key of Petty Enterprises success from 1949 to 1983. Thanks for sharing this and looking forward to learning more about the Pettys
How did the idea of the big motor come along? Would love to hear that historical evolution. I know NASCAR caught 43 with motors that had too many cubic inches. The little cheatie stories would be great to document. We all know of Smoky’s antics, Jr’s heavy tires and banana car. The Pettys beat the rule interpreters week in and out their rule interpretations are unknown to me. It is a huge part of the history I’m curious about and I’m sure many others. Dale Jrs podcast has old guys telling crazy stuff and it is awesome
My Monday night routine, to put Petty Brothers on when I leave work, listen to the latest episode while driving and then watch it later. I also go back and rewatch the episodes too!
I met the chef in Kinston back when he opened Winners Circle,had him sign the stickers they were handing out and I quote it reads from one Chrysler lover to another,think I still have it. Great job you boys are doing,keep it up.
Best to you all your doing a great job and service to all us by letting us know the real stories straight from the horse's mouth as they would say face it your dad was a master mechanic with all facets of the business i knew he also as good a driver as any of them i always had a wonder if the king was as good a wrench as your dad cool to hear that he was but they both had to excel in what there roll in the business was. best to you all
Once again, great episode! I love that you share the stories about your lives as well as your Dad. It is very obvious of the love and respect you have for him. Keep them coming! You're goal in preserving and sharing your family history is well done.
I remember your dad racing but I don't remember any specific details but there was a NASCAR newsletter back in the 60s and I would look at it every week and I remember seeing your dad in there a time or two. Richard. Dale and your dad stayed at the Holiday Inn in Florence South Carolina when they raced Darlington and my older brother always hung out there and Richard took a liking to him and let him sleep in a Imperial that he had and next morning he had Dale and your dad take my brother to the track and my brother hung out in the pits while Richard practiced... Fun days
You guys have great stories. Any idea why Buddy Baker drove the 11 car when he drove for Petty Enterprises? I've always thought it was a very odd number for a Petty car. And is there any chance you could get Joe Millikan on one of your shows?
Got to meet your dad at Darlington in 89 or 90. I talked to him so much he gave me his book. I was in the Coast Guard at the time and between moves somehow lost the book. Would love to get another one. I also got his autograph on Richies post card. Still have it. Say no to drugs was on the car. #41
Really enjoy the shows, the stories are a great insight into the workings of the Petty 'empire'. You guys add meat to the bones of racing and events with the behind the scenes perspective and personal recollections. Could you do a road trip around Level Cross/Randelman to show us points of interest? I've been to the museum twice, (ran into the King both times) but didn't have time to explore the area. Thanks again.
Why was the 41 a sedan,and the 43 a hard top?just asking cause I've seen a picture of both together.if y'all know,were those cars only a body in white,or were they big block powered when Lee petty enterprises took delivery of them, just asking, that kind of stuff is really interesting to me and my dad, he's been a a Petty fan since the early 60s.i was taken to my first race when I was 2 months old at the 1972 Southern 500.great show looking forward to many more.
Richard said he didn’t have enough blue or enough white to paint his car, so he mixed them… he tells the story way better than I do; the vids on RUclips
imagine the days in nascar when your brother built the engine in winning cars? Maurice and Ernie Elliot dont get enough credit!
I love hearing these stories from the people on the inside.
As a kid in the 60s & 70s Richard and Maurice were 2 of the biggest legends in all of sports.
Keep em coming Boys, I can't get enough of this.
The Petty's lived it, breathed it & loved it. Family first & racing second......except on race day.
Learn something new every week, thanks boys! Keep ‘‘em coming
Love the history guys. Keep the stories coming .. without you the untold stories are lost forever. Keep the bluebird rollin
Truly a breed apart. Huge respect for Chief.
Tell some stories about being on the road ,pulling into truckstops,having people wave at you as you travel to races. How did that make you feel. Tell more about how Richard interacted in day to day events.thank you
Another great one Petty Bros. On Aug. 3,1960 All three Petty's drove in the same Grand National race at Dixie Speedway,a tight,banked asphalt 1/4 mile oval (closed) about one hour south of me in Midfield Alabama (suberb of Birmingham.) The GN cars actually ran in heats at some short tracks then. Maurice Petty wrecked in his heat but they got it fixed for the 200 lapper. A write up in the B'ham paper said Lee wanted more appearance $$ to bring three cars. The promoter asked what for & Lee said "my youngest is still learning & is gonna wreck the car." As the promoter watched the cars being untangled ,supposedly Lee walked up to the promotor & pointing said.."See, I TOLD you he was gonna wreck it."
@shanew.williams LOL, I can just see that conversation going down post-wreck!! Especially as most of us know how 'animated' Lee Petty could be. Great stuff!
People don't realize how much of the history of this sport has evolved! Thanks to y'alls family and countless other Legends of this great sport!! Love the history lessons! Please keep up the great work, and thank you!!
These stories are priceless. Thank you for sharing them. Looking forward to the next one.
I recently wrote Tim Thanks for signing my card Sir. I wrote your father some years ago and thanked him for everything he done to help make Petty Racing and NASCAR altogether as great as it was I've been a Huge fan since the late 70's Thank you Fellas for giving us fans more history to watch and inside prospective!!!!!!!!
Cool show. I was a huge stock car fan back in the day. Richard Petty, Bobby Allison and the Alabama Gang, Cale Yarborough, Darrel Waltrip, the list goes on, all those guys made for, in my opinion, the best racing in the best era of NASCAR. Love hearing the stories from guys my age who were part of it.
The “Chief” was one of the true masters in the NASCAR Cup garage for so many years. The “Chief” along with garage heros such as Glenn and Leonard Wood, Cotton Owens, Dale Inman, Bud Moore, Junior Johnson, Waddell Wilson, Harry Hyde, and Herb Nab put together the cars that built the series into the phenomenon that it is today. These men, and the crew members who served with them could do anything with a race car. They worked within the rules to find speed. They bent the rules to find an edge on the competition. And they could change out a major drive train component on pit road or behind the wall just quick enough during a race to keep their driver from having a DNF. These are the guys who introduced the use of duct tape into racing. They could and would do anything to shave a few tenths of a second off a lap. They made the drivers of their cars look like Hall of Famers.
This was truly wonderful and I appreciate Richtie, Mark and Tim Petty explain some of the different things he did. He was a Jack of all trades and he will big key of Petty Enterprises success from 1949 to 1983. Thanks for sharing this and looking forward to learning more about the Pettys
It was so nice to hear about the other things that Maurice Petty did to the car.
How did the idea of the big motor come along? Would love to hear that historical evolution. I know NASCAR caught 43 with motors that had too many cubic inches. The little cheatie stories would be great to document. We all know of Smoky’s antics, Jr’s heavy tires and banana car. The Pettys beat the rule interpreters week in and out their rule interpretations are unknown to me. It is a huge part of the history I’m curious about and I’m sure many others. Dale Jrs podcast has old guys telling crazy stuff and it is awesome
Thanks again guys. Look forward to watching your podcast every Monday evening .
My Monday night routine, to put Petty Brothers on when I leave work, listen to the latest episode while driving and then watch it later. I also go back and rewatch the episodes too!
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Thank you for sharing these stories. Love the behind the scenes accounts of the legendary Petty family. More please!
That 64 Plymouth was a beautiful race car. In fact the 1963 and 64 Plymouth, Ford and Chevys were my favorite body styles.
I met the chef in Kinston back when he opened Winners Circle,had him sign the stickers they were handing out and I quote it reads from one Chrysler lover to another,think I still have it. Great job you boys are doing,keep it up.
always been a petty fan really love the old stories you guys keep them coming!!
It was sure great to hear the rest of the story of Maurice "Chief"
Keep it coming y'all. Old school Nascar.
Another awesome segment. Thanks for all the hard work.
Best to you all your doing a great job and service to all us by letting us know the real stories straight from the horse's mouth as they would say face it your dad was a master mechanic with all facets of the business i knew he also as good a driver as any of them i always had a wonder if the king was as good a wrench as your dad cool to hear that he was but they both had to excel in what there roll in the business was. best to you all
Once again, great episode! I love that you share the stories about your lives as well as your Dad. It is very obvious of the love and respect you have for him. Keep them coming! You're goal in preserving and sharing your family history is well done.
I remember your dad racing but I don't remember any specific details but there was a NASCAR newsletter back in the 60s and I would look at it every week and I remember seeing your dad in there a time or two. Richard. Dale and your dad stayed at the Holiday Inn in Florence South Carolina when they raced Darlington and my older brother always hung out there and Richard took a liking to him and let him sleep in a Imperial that he had and next morning he had Dale and your dad take my brother to the track and my brother hung out in the pits while Richard practiced... Fun days
I loved Chief like a brother. Thanks for these memories.
I love your videos, keep it up. Absolutely love hearing your perspective.
You guys have great stories. Any idea why Buddy Baker drove the 11 car when he drove for Petty Enterprises? I've always thought it was a very odd number for a Petty car. And is there any chance you could get Joe Millikan on one of your shows?
Thank you guys so much for sharing these stories!!
Another AWESOME story. Thank You.
Got to meet your dad at Darlington in 89 or 90. I talked to him so much he gave me his book. I was in the Coast Guard at the time and between moves somehow lost the book. Would love to get another one. I also got his autograph on Richies post card. Still have it. Say no to drugs was on the car. #41
Really enjoy the shows, the stories are a great insight into the workings of the Petty 'empire'. You guys add meat to the bones of racing and events with the behind the scenes perspective and personal recollections. Could you do a road trip around Level Cross/Randelman to show us points of interest? I've been to the museum twice, (ran into the King both times) but didn't have time to explore the area. Thanks again.
🏁Enjoyed!🏁
He could do anything
Y'all are doing an excellent job! Thank y'all for this content.
We appreciate the support!
@@pettybrothersracing y'all are my nightly wind down routine so keep them stories coming!
great video as always!!!!! thanks for sharing!
Thanks Andrew!
I would really like if you guys could get Dale Inman on your show to share some stories of your Daddy with us all
Why was the 41 a sedan,and the 43 a hard top?just asking cause I've seen a picture of both together.if y'all know,were those cars only a body in white,or were they big block powered when Lee petty enterprises took delivery of them, just asking, that kind of stuff is really interesting to me and my dad, he's been a a Petty fan since the early 60s.i was taken to my first race when I was 2 months old at the 1972 Southern 500.great show looking forward to many more.
Do an episode about Charles Alexander and how that song came to be...
His son posts vids about his father… some cool songs and stories
Top Notch!!!!!
My dad Ronnie I think he saw Maurice race when he was a kid.
Another great storytime, thanks
I always knew that the Chief did drive, but I did not realize until today that Lee won a race in a Vailant Unbelievable.
Great video thanks.
Is it true that the Petty Blue paint come about by accident?
Richard said he didn’t have enough blue or enough white to paint his car, so he mixed them… he tells the story way better than I do; the vids on RUclips
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Why did They use the number 11 with Buddy Baker?
Did he ever run two carbs on the hemi
Bet the old battery charger still works!