How Dale Earnhardt Got His First Big Break

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He's not just a humble man with gray hair, an old Goodyear hat, and red suspenders, Will Cronkrite is a former NASCAR crew chief and car owner full of amazing stories that Dale Earnhardt Jr. wants the world to hear. His #96 car gave Dale Earnhardt what many consider to be his big break in NASCAR and Dale Jr. gets the low-down on how it all happened. As a "scrawny kid" he stood in his father's truck at Cronkrites shop as they readied the car for the World 600, a part of Dale Jr.'s life that Will brings to life in this fascinating conversation. The story was so much more! How did Willy T. Ribbs and Humpy Wheeler help create a chance that would springboard The Intimidator's career? Cronkrite details the early days of a father and NASCAR Hall of Famer.
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21 сен 2024

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@DeeKay617 3 года назад

Man looking at Dale Jr. when the old timers tell him stories about his dad back in the day , he looks like a innocent child listening contently .... In a way breaks my heart seeing the amount of love that man has for his Dad !!!

@khaoticpenguin3945 2 года назад

Yessir. Every man wants to hear about how great his dad was. It's a sad story that all I have is every once in a while I hear about my dad's Mechanical skills back in the day, but the alcohol and such held him back from doing big things with cars, even his brain told him theirs no money in mechanics, which I know now to be false but wish he had taught me everything he knows because I'd love nothing more than to have had that relationship with him. He can't be bothered to even so something as simple as help me change plugs and wires, he'll give me a brief description of the easiest way to access them but won't do anything else unless it benefits him somehow.

@kayejaye261 2 года назад

That is so true. Was tragic to lose someone so soon that we all admired. But never imagine how hard it was on Dale Jr. losing his dad so early. Thanks for the great comment.

@chuckwhitson654 Год назад

Him and his dad weren't even close. He has said as much

@MississippiMudMX 7 месяцев назад

@@chuckwhitson654they might not have been. but the love was still there.

@rickyestes7477 7 месяцев назад

@@khaoticpenguin3945 i know that feeling so well about your dad not having or taking time to help his kid...I guess I love my dad in some ways but in other ways I hold a grudge against him..some people are just not parent material and my ass whole dad was one of them people

@Novaman66 3 года назад

That man Will Kronkrite is a treasure trove of memories! A nascar treasure!

@jamesscully529 3 года назад

He did an interview last December with Steve Waid and Rick Houston for The Scene Fault. You can link to it via Jayski.

@twoblacklabs904 3 года назад

@@jamesscully529 ... in case you didn’t know, The Scene Vault is also a RU-vid channel...

@fakeperson4069 2 года назад

That is pure American culture they're talking. Loved every bit of it.

@ethanweeter2732 Год назад

@@twoblacklabs904Great channel, but they have audio issues sometimes, but they have great interviewees on there.

@jcearnhardt393 3 года назад

This stuff is priceless to us old diehard earnhardt fans. Yes we are still out here. always will be

@MikeBrown-ii3pt 3 года назад

We sure are! I'll be a fan of Iron Head til I breathe my last!

@joshpitts7256 3 года назад

Damn Right... God Bless Ya

@bbrcummins1984 3 года назад

Still run a 3 plate on front of my black dually, people love it

@johng4551 3 года назад

This is priceless to everyone who enjoys nascar I was just coming to the age of starting to really understand racing when he passed but hearing any stories like this regardless of the drivers is awesome would love anything like this for any driver

@ericloudermilk8257 3 года назад

Raise hell praise Dale

@jamesscully529 3 года назад

I can see why Dale Jr wanted this man on his podcast. Old school, the way the Cup series and NASCAR in general used to be.

@samrumade9429 3 года назад

Too bad this is not how it is today. Good people doing the right thing.

@patton303 2 года назад

In 25 years, Dale Jr will be the old school, and the NASCAR of today will be looked back upon fondly with misty eyes and they’ll all say how it isn’t like it used to be. This narrative has never changed since I watched my first race 40 years ago.

@patricknash1198 2 года назад

What I learned in this thread...Time doesn't stop,people get old,and things are always changing....thanks guys...

@hotrod7938 2 года назад

Back when they raced car's. Not cookie cutter sticker cars.

@briancowdrill4840 2 года назад

+1000

@larrywt656 3 года назад

I could listen to Will's stories all day long!

@aaronhobart6223 3 года назад

That might have been one of the best stories so far .. jr interviews are so much fun. Miss him on the track but what great content he is doing now

@calebrumph669 3 года назад

You should get a copy of his book

@aaronhobart6223 3 года назад

@@calebrumph669 good advice but honestly I can not settle down enough to read a book.. maybe one day.. I have only read one small book in my life.. I just get distracted to easy to follow along

@coymabe6754 3 года назад

Nikki is not

@mcdonaldm73 2 года назад

The simple acknowledgement by Jr. of what Will did for his dad meant so much. You could tell that Will was just getting emotional receiving that recognition from Jr. So Awesome!

@sammylacks4937 Год назад

I know how it is to work so hard to do the best you can and be recognized for th at effort by someone you know means it. With that said , I would like to thank Jr. for his effort putting these podcasts together. This has quickly become my favorite channel and brought back the enthusiasm I once had. I'd stopped doing anything Nascar but am able to live that time again thru memories and filling in the gaps of those. I loved being a fan of your dad getting to meet him and watching all the things he did in a race car. You've enabled myself and many others to live those times once more.

@duanebailey6253 3 года назад

Love how humble everyone is. They all have so much respect for each other. Awesome podcast need more people like this in the world.

@chrishollar6080 3 года назад

Definitely a dying breed...

@edwardbaker8225 3 года назад

That was just well said !!!!!!

@jeffreydenna2277 3 года назад

What a humble polite man. Someone to certainly strive to be like.

@wildestcowboy2668 2 года назад

I think they knew Dale Jr was going to toss their salads after the show....

@georgebrostrom2980 2 года назад

@@chrishollar6080 🥲🥲🥲 ZZ

@Slinger43 2 года назад

Love how proud Jr got, when Will told him "you was there with your Daddy" and also how well mannered Jr was! 😃!! So many of us, who had a Daddy we were in awe of, cause in our eyes our Daddy was a Hero! There's a special feeling you get, whenever you get the golden opportunity to talk to older folks, folk's who knew your Daddy & knew thing's about him that maybe you didn't, like that your Daddy was so proud of ya & would bragg on you every chance he got, but only when you weren't there to hear him do'in it 🙏😞

@jerrycraig6522 Год назад

I did sneak up and hear my dad talking about me that was a good time !!!

@Blackswan19874 3 года назад

Wish we had more owners today like Will Cronkite, humble guy, old school smarts! Great interview!!

@safetydave8770 3 года назад

I enjoy when you talk to the old school guys. I’ve been a NASCAR fan since you only got to see 10 or 15 minutes on Wide World of Sports. Loved watching both Sr. And Jr. race. I respect your honoring the history of the sport and it’s roots.

@hamiam2243 3 года назад

Driving a 1964 Chevy pick up in 1978 to a NASCAR race what a classic story.👍😎😎

@Devil3R 3 года назад

with a stolen "borrowed" trailer. Gold.

@neelphotography 3 года назад

That sounds like my grandfather not letting him borrow it- them boys where rough with stuff back then. My aunt used it for her car, her brother used it for his car, then the next generation- my sister used it for her car and my cousin for his car, and then the next generation - my nephew(sister’s son) used it for his car

@williamsmith7406 3 года назад

Just incredible to watch this old hand become emotional talking about Dale and how things came together. I am 80 this year and I used to watch Ralph ( Dale Jr's grandad) do power slides at the Greenville-Pickens dirt track on Saturday night in the summer of 68. Watched Wendell Scott run at Greenville also. Richard would always run up against the wall and it would shake the entire stands when he came down the front straightway. For me, it was always about the old days. I know you can't turn back the clock but I've tried.

@rickkelley4618 2 года назад

Dang. He should have YOU on the podcast. The stories you could tell…

@MrJaybeezy123 Год назад

This here RU-vid is the turning of the clock. It may have its cons and is limited but nonetheless it's a glimpse and its better than not having it.

@bryanfranks1378 Год назад

I wish I knew a way to turn back the clock for you , I believe that you really deserve it .

@bryanmcleod9346 2 года назад

My autographed pic of a skinny Dale, from his rookie season, where he's pullin' his Wrangler jumpsuit open to reveal his tee shirt that says, "Damn I'm Good!", will forever be my most cherished memorabilia. I literally started following NASCAR Because of him in 1979!! I also have the 1979 Rookie of the Year, and 1980 Championship unopened Coke bottles I bought on our honeymoon in 1980. The Memories will never be forgotten. Feburary 2001 started a series of tragic events in our lives, that culminated in us losing our son three years later. He was a Big Junebug Fan. Eights and Threes border his grave, because my most Cherished memories are of the things we enjoyed together, and one of the first was watching the Races every sunday, when he was in diapers. RIP Intimidator. The Love for You remains!

@TheFirstBubbaBong 3 года назад

THANK YOU Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s Dirty Mo Media ! ! ! Your contribution to NASCAR is absolutely priceless ! ! !

@twoblacklabs904 3 года назад

Ed Negre, Will Cronkrite and Rod Osterlund are all car/team owner names EVERY REAL Dale Earnhardt fan should know by heart. They established the foundation for his later successes with Bud Moore Engineering and Richard Childress Racing. So great to finally see Will on the show, Dale Jr.!

@gerrybjork7316 Год назад

Dale jr.l can't tell u how much l truly enjoy ur show!keep up the good work!!!!

@ethanweeter2732 Год назад

The car was owned by Ed Negre who I believe Humphy said was a good friend. This was in 1975. So, Jr was only one year old.

@SomethingRad 3 года назад

Man, so cool to hear about the old school era of NASCAR from those that were there and experienced it. That's not something you can say about most sports. I'm very glad Dale Jr has this podcast, because these stories may have never made it to the masses without it

@samrumade9429 3 года назад

Definitely,hats off to Jr. Just the way he can relate to his guests. He makes them feel at home,comfortable. Good guy.

@bryanmcleod9346 2 года назад

@@samrumade9429 Junior is an honest and real guy, just like Dale was. Dale is smiling down for sure.

@big1cam 3 года назад

That "Tell her I asked about her" it means a lot where we come from. 😌😌😌

@hughobrien4139 2 года назад

Learning that Sr. practiced the proverbs of giving so the left hands doesn’t know what the right hand is doing is pure awesome! It’s one thing to give and be proud in front of the world. It’s another thing to give and expect nothing in return. Learning this about Dale Earnhardt Sr. is very inspirational for me and the times I am living in. It has to be the major key factor in his time here in earth with us.

@lpete2766 3 года назад

Dale you need to push for more full episodes on here . mr cronkite is a 5 star guest . we and you learn more about your dad almost every show . i can see it in your face every time you learn something about your dad that you had no idea about . love ya brother .

@timmcgee7974 2 года назад

I love how JR let’s the old timers talk and not interrupt it’s great to watch

@troyskiles6030 3 года назад

Jr., this is awesome. Keep up the old time content. We all love hearing the old stories of racing that have been lost. Great stuff!!!!

@larrystover9707 3 года назад

No. 3 that reminds men.

@gmfw9777 3 года назад

Wow! What a humble and good man! Whole lotta respect at the table on this one.

@maxpower78-15 3 года назад

Nothing like hearing some old Earnhardt stories. Cool stuff

@ggbuck2625 3 года назад

My level of respect for the Earnhardt racing family just continues to climb. Great stories. This guy needs his own channel.

@realcodylegg 3 года назад

I want to see a movie made about Ralph Earnhardt racing back in the day

@pjrippa3850 3 года назад

We need JK Simmons to reprise the role of Ralph again for it!

@michaelmcdonald3268 3 года назад

That would be cool if that ever happened like they did a movie on Dale Earnhardt

@LRSNRCNG309 3 года назад

I want a better dale earnhardt movie

@realcodylegg 3 года назад

Yeah but good luck with that

@realcodylegg 3 года назад

It would be cool if John Schneider would make a movie about the good old days of stock car racing back when Lee petty ned jarrett and Ralph Earnhardt were racing

@vellbariaofficial 3 года назад

My husband liked Dale Sr and Jr because they are telling us how this sport should be. Old school but with respect.

@ASSHOLE123456ish 2 года назад

Jr. Is very thoughtful an Will is just as grateful ! Lot of gratitude 🙏

@andyharman3022 2 года назад

That picture of Will's old truck towing his race car on an open trailer brings tears to my eyes. He had such desire to be in racing, it didn't matter that he didn't have a chance against the big dogs. Big things start small. And Humpy Wheeler giving the $3500; grand gesture.

@sntstafford 6 месяцев назад

I can relate. Pulled into the pits of a little dirt track in the middle of nowhere the first night of my career with a 6 pot F-150 and a borrowed hay trailer with no ramps. I had to raise the nose of the trailer (still attached to my truck) to get the rear of the trailer low enough to use my car ramps as trailer ramps to get my car on to the trailer. Won enough that first night to pay my entry fee, put some gas in the truck and enough high test in the spare tank for the car the next week. That’s how broke I was and how bad I wanted to race.

@jr-ee9jk 2 года назад

It's the best feeling when an old timer tells a story your dad did long ago that helped someone. These stories are golden...

@hereticlife2546 2 года назад

What a nice, humble old man, salt of the earth type of guy. That was also very sweet of Jr. to give that to the old man at the end. You just know that means the world to him; having the son, accomplished in his own right, of this legend tell him how important he is in his dad’s mythos

@dynamicdopamine 2 года назад

I Can Only Imagine the way Dale Jr feels hearing these stories. I'm sure he absolutely loves it because I know I sure do

@caseypries7559 3 года назад

Will seems like one hell of a good guy. Really neat to listen to.

@tonycurtiss1081 2 года назад

Jr what a gift that you are giving us! Thank you for your ambition to share the real stories and experiences with everyone that has been a part of something so Big.. we are out here. Still fans. We all miss him!

@jerrycraig6522 Год назад