We absolutely can and will! Bravo Ally! Maybe this will set an example of how these large corporations will get added benefit from stepping outside of the box and allowing some individual creativity, and how it can take your advertising exposure to a different level. And let's not forget 7-time himself, Jimmie Johnson, and the entire Hendrick team! Bravo all! Thank you Jr.!
@@JR-kr1lv yeah JJ didn't cheat..... Chad was on that line between genius and cheat many times. I guess you're being sarcastic but not sure? Either way, hope you're good and staying safe.
@@nathanielhiggerson7679 every team out there cheats. Even Richard Petty has cheated his fair share of times. Hell even to the point of having an oversized motor and NASCAR allowing the win to stand and trying to keep it hush. I am no JJ fan but do respect what he has done.
@@nathanielhiggerson7679 to quote Slapshoes: "If you ain't cheating, you ain't winning. Every driver does it and even your favorite driver is guilty of it."
Lefty Gretzky Many teams have been shown favoritism in tech, especially the ones that have a speedway named after the sponsor. Jimmie has only course win in over 40 starts and only one Busch win in over 100 starts, he was never the best but his equipment was
@@nathanielhiggerson7679 You realize Earnhardt only had one road course win as well. Want to talk about favoritism, lets go back to Petty's oversized engine. It wasn't a few millimeters over like Carl Long, who they screwed over (of course it will be after detonating), this was 382 cubic inch to a 358 maximum allowed. Zero chance it was by accident or by them even stretching the rules, it was blatent cheating. Who knows how much he got away with over the years, do you honestly think they would throw the King under the bus?
I was never a Jimmie fan, but I can't think of one moment where I didn't respect the man. This tribute is a selfless and amazing gesture on his part. He doesn't have to do this sort of thing. He chooses to. That's what makes him a great person for this sport.
i HATED watching him win so many championships, but the truth is, my hate was toward the repetitiveness of him winning, and not towards him at all. I wish there were more drivers like him in this sport. He's a good dude.
@@Hasselhoff25816 I dunno that I'd go THAT far, Petty and Dale Sr. laid the groundwork on how to represent yourself as a champion. Jimmie simply took that blueprint and made it his own. That being said. I'm glad it's him and not other certain drivers with bad attitudes...
If he can get rid of this bad luck and get a win maybe he can get #8 he just needs that 1 win and I’m sure he will get that boost of positive energy back
When I heard the description, in my head I was like “Jr’s just being nice... that sounds like garbage. The two schemes and color sets are so different, it’s not going to look good. Cool idea, but it won’t look good.” Man, when I’m wrong, I’m WRONG.
I sold off almost all of my die-casts about ten years ago. Had to make room for more "life". But, I did keep a few. #3, #43, #6, #8, #24, #48, and a couple more. I'll be placing my order for one of these very soon. It will sit between the #3 and #43.
Dead on nailed it. By far the best throwback scheme to be done. I lost it I was ecstatic when I first saw it. It blew me away. And what a humble awesome guy Jimmy Johnson is. Knowing and respecting the greats that he stands with. If anybody deserves to be tied with those two legends and championships it's Jimmy. And honestly he deserves to beat that record.
Jimmy Johnson!! One hell of a guy! I'm an Earnhardt family fan for life!, but Jimmy, you have definitely earned the place that your at. One of the most humble drivers I have ever witnessed. You are one classy dude! Love ya man!
I remember when I use to hate it when jimmy would win all the time. Now, big fan of Jimmy. Respect for what he has done and I hope he wins one this year. Pulling for Jimmy!
Same way everyone got when Dale Sr was winning all the time! I pulled for him since the 80s and all my friends hated him for being the man in black & doing what he did.....Win!
For one night. We, the NASCAR family. Will all be Jimmie Johnson fans. Also, I saw how legendary this paint scheme is and how poetic it is and I went ahead and went to NASCAR's website and snatched up a diecast. Man oh man, if Jimmie wins, the NASCAR world will all be overwhelmed with many different emotions, mostly joy
I am one of the "Old Fans" I saw Dale Sr. win his 1st Winston Cup race at Bristol. THIS brought me to tears. Thank You Jimmy for being such a class act!
more like a 3 in 1......I got to get one, two or three of these! There will never be another 7x champ in NASCAR & to have all 3 of them represented on 1 car is totally awesome~ Jimmie hit a grand slam with this paint scheme!
Now this is how you do a throwback! I have to applaud ally for sacrificing brand recognition and changing there colors do make this throwback possible. Anyone remember that awful throwback larson did in 2018 to Davy allison? Yeah I'm glad that company went under after that. Who ever decided in this throwback I applaud you.
Its perfect. Captured the iconic part of each car. From the top you automatically know its the legend Richard Petty. Then from the side, you automatically know its the legend, the intimidator. The scheme works perfectly too. It really looks good!
Never been a Jimmie Fan & never pulled for him to win a race, but I’ll be pulling for him in this car & it’ll be the first Jimmie Diecast I ever buy! Very classy! Love it! I noticed the same details before Dale pointed them out & he’s right, those details are important! This is a touching tribute.
Man this is awesome!! Home run?? Hell he’s hit it out of the damn stadium (IMO). Jimmie has again raised the bar for being respectful of those who have paved the way, how a champion should represent the sport, of course being a class act & an outstanding human being. Mike said it best, Senator Johnson. Maybe that should be JJ’s handle...we have the ‘King’, the ‘Intimidator’ & now the ‘Senator.’ Great episode folks. Take care & stay safe. Cheers
Great tribute by Jimmie. The car looks amazing. Maybe Jimmie can put it in victory lane and qualify for the chase. Still can't decide if I want him to win an 8th championship or stay at 7. You know you kind of hate to see your heroes records get broken.
We're almost there. Now all Jimmie has to do is channel Richard and Dale during the throwback weekend and I don't see how anything less than a victory in that race is good enough. That paint scheme is absolutely sick! Love it! Hopefully Jimmie surprises everyone with a throwback mustache too. But I wont hold my breath.
Well I will say its a totally unselfish thing to do. Im not a fan of Johnson. But this makes me respect him for being unselfish. So hats off to Johnson. Dale Jr. Hit it on the head. He nailed it. Yes Johnson showed class and style. Will definitely bring all 3 7 times fans together.
Not only shows class, but it’s also a sharp ride, congrats to you Jimmie and your retirement , it’s greatly deserved and your gonna be remembered arguably as the GOAT, Thank you for the memories
Its looks so good! One legend of the sport paying tribute to 2 other legends! Do it for dale. I'm glad someone if finally doing a throwback to the black 3! Edit: please keep this at 3 likes. For dale
Literally just left a thank you v/m for Ally's marketing and advertising department to let them know how much we appreciate their flexibility, and how that simple decision is going to propel their exposure to a different level. This is exactly the kind of selflessness that is hard to find among large corporations and the like. Way to go Ally!
2 of the classiest drivers in nascar!! OMG if I can ever wish for a car to be in victory lane, this would be it, and for multiple reasons! Sorry Chase, but I’m rooting for that 48 car this weekend!!
That is a awesome paint scheme..great tribute to petty& The intimidator the legend Dale Earnhardt. #3 forever R.I.P...Dale Jr congrats again retirement..miss ya out there on the track but & congratulations on your marriage to your beautiful wife..Earnhardt strong
Earnhardt and Petty...... no disrespect to other drivers but probably two of the best ever! Was at Richard’s Museum before this COVID stuff and bought a few items. The King was on site and offered to sign my merchandise. He said every signature was a thank you to the fans for feeding his family, putting a roof over their heads, and supporting him doing so! Met Dale at Welcome and he was as friendly as a long time buddy! Even picked on me! Those were the the days and people of NASCAR I really miss.... The paint schemes alone should shave off some lap time! Good luck to Jimmie!
Heck yeah Jr! Asheville Motor Speedway shirt! I grew up going to that track. Watching Jack Ingram, lee Tissot, Bob Pressley, and Randy Porter racing there not to mention the one year Kerry ran there.
I've never pulled for Jimmir in any race but respect the career he has had and the caliber in his talent. Running this paint scheme is going to be exciting to see. With respect of this being Jimmie's last year, Dale and Richard's paint scheme, this car and driver combo has no where else to be at Darlington other than victory lane.
I AM CLAY FINK AND I HAVE BEEN A NASCAR FAN SINCE, IT WAS ONLY ON AM RADIO!? THIS IS SO COOL OF JIMMY JOHNSON AND TRULY SHOWS WHAT A CLASS ACT JIMMY IS!!! HE IS MAKING HISTORY WITH THIS AWESOME PAINT SCHEEM!!! NOW I HONESTLY HOPE HE CAN PUT IT IN VICTORY LANE!!! I LOVE IT!!!🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁#43 🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁#3 🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁#48❣️🙏😇✌️💝 💯 SUPER COOL 👍😎
Awesome scheme there Jimmie.....class act brother! The last diecast car I got was several actually of Dale Sr.'s last win at Talledega, 20 years ago! I went to Martinsville spring race, just to get some of them in 2001, just after we lost Dale Sr. and I'm fortunate enough to live only 30 miles or so from there! Ended up getting in for free and took a friend who had never been to a race, all I was originally going for was some of Dales last win cars, then we got in for free, so stayed just so the friend could experience a live race himself! Got to find me a few of these #48 Throwback diecast cars now, asap!
Love it, I mean who else should do it but Jimmie Johnson in his last year and even goes to Jr for advice and approval for using part of his dads scheme
Being from North Carolina knowing the 2 best drivers came from NC is awesome in it self. No I'm not a chevy fan nor am I a Jimmie Johnson fan but I will say the paint scheme is greatly appreciated so for that reason Jimmie Jim I'll pull for you to atleast get one more win just because of this.. Classy move Jimmie 👍👍