Darrell Waltrip's Time Capsule: 1971 GMC Hauler Packed FULL of NASCAR History (Museum Grade Stuff)
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If you've watched the first video on this epic hauler you already know it was formerly hauling Dale Earnhardt cars and Bobby Allison among other things in its career. Darrell packed this thing full to the roof with personal items, awards, and memorabilia at some point when moving in the mid 90's...then completely forgot about it. The truck has moved to a couple locations since then but NEVER unpacked until now! Darrell gives us the backstory on the truck itself over the phone and is excited to have some of his old trophies back! This right here is honestly one of the coolest things I have ever been a part of. I am glad we could team up with @The Garage Shop to share it with you guys too. Make sure you subscribe if you are into history like this because this is just the tip of the iceberg!
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If you could keep one thing from inside this truck..what would it be? Merch link! Stapletonautoworks.com
That phone book is gold.
The Candy red Zero Briefcase..
The Racing Champions 1/64 car
The diecast car that you talked about opening, that would be the keeper for me.
A bush plack
I miss DW being around the sport. Guy could tell some stories.
That's why they called him JAWS.
I bet the Nascar museum wants the video tapes. Lost history needs to be digital for everyone to watch.
Yeah all of those need to be digitized
Same for those letters, especially the ones from Goodyear (during the "tire wars" with Hoosier) and Harry Melling. That's some next level materials of NASCAR history there!
Man calling up Darrel Waltrip and talking to him about his hauler had to be an experience.
You mean Darrel Waldtrip
Definitely restore the truck. That would be ideal to preserve the history, so definitely restore it to new.
dont put neil in the western auto hauler!
This is a " not all heroes wear capes " moment. I respect the amount of respect you had with the process. - Mark martin fan
Thanks dude. Mark martin guys are always respectful 🤟🏻
My God, Darrell is just such a treasure. I could listen to him talk all day, and he could talk all day 😂 the fact that he held onto so many items, gifts, letters from fans speaks volumes what a great person he is. Love you DW
Imagine if DW made an account and left a comment here 🤣 -honestly it looks like they moved DWs office at some point and just needed a place to put all his memorabilia and stuff, so it went in the old truck and was forgotten about. I can imagine all the awards and keepsakes accumulating over the years. Just awesome.
We gotta keep the history. We got to appreciate it.
I would love to see everything restored but not replaced and of course get her running and sounding like a monster. It would be super cool to have Darryl record an audio biography on the truck so the recording can be played if used for an exhibit.
This is so cool. I'm literally at a loss for words. So much history and so many stories!
That is amazing, I would be like a twelve year old kid if I was there, and witnessed all of his history stuff. DW built the sport , and it's not the same when he's not in the booth. I bet he's enjoying retirement, I hope he's doing well.
It would be sick if you can get a sit down interview with D.W and talk about his experiences
Dude this is the coolest video I’ve seen in awhile. I’m a huge nascar guy. This is awesome can’t say not enough. Great job.
Thanks dude I’m glad you came across this video 💪🏻
This might be the best content you have created... very cool to see all that stuff and the call with DW. Keep the great work going Sir!
Thanks man. We are always pushing to discover new things and learn!
My late wife was a big Darrell Waltrip fan. She would have loved this.
You are the only person that could ever appreciate and stand in awe of race history. Thank you for your vids bro
He's definitely not the only one, although im super thankful he did this. I'd have a stroke if i had an opportunity like this, my whole life is deeply entrenched in vintage nascar 😂
Thanks man. This stuff will always fire me up.
That was absolutely awesome to be able to see some of that stuff. Someday that all might be in a museum and you'll be able to say I helped ReDiscover that a out of Darrell Waltrip's old car hauler. To be able to hear from DW himself was the icing on the cake
"Time only happens once" Shit, that's a quote, man. Insane.
I thought Stapleton did a great job explaining why this stuff is important to him
It’s so awesome getting to see all this kind of stuff from great racing history
Love this video, brought back alot of memories of watching NASCAR of my dad when I was little. I know they were talking about maybe having someone get it back up and running, this is a small suggestion if you even notice it. I recommend reaching out to Gentry and Sons Trucking they do a lot of cabover rebuilds and he put alot of love in to his truck. I think this might be something he would like to get into.
Yesssss I agree with this be a cool ass video
@Kenneth Atchley I Think Its In The Future
That would be awesome conten G&S AND STAPLETON42 IN WILL IT RUN VIDEO 💯🇺🇸🔥✌✌
Me Two Thank you for The memories
Everything about this is freaking cool. Time capsule stuff right here. Glad you got the chance to do this.
I love that you care about the history!! Those who don’t learn from history are doomed to repeat it!!
Exactly
This was freaking sweet! Not even a big fan of his but the history is too cool
This channel has come so far!! Def on of my favorites the content is amazing part history part hot rodding!!
It was a real trip down memory lane seeing all that stuff. I remember seeing so much of that stuff sold in stores and at the track merch trailers. The drinkware combo in the blue box, I remember getting an Earnhardt branded set one year for Christmas. I grew up a Dale fanatic, especially since I grew up 45 mins away from RCR. But I was obsessed with DW’s Tide Monte Carlo and Lumina cars.
as a newcomer to the sport, I think watching all these old stories, DW is one of my favorites. just seems like a cool guy to sit down and chat with :)
Such a great experience to watch! I can only imagine what it felt like to actually be there going through it. Im a golfer so I would have to keep the Gatorade golf set haha
Just hope you bring the GMC back to life. What RAT could put a thumbs down to this video? Not one RAT was harmed in the making of this video!
Back I'm gonna say around 1990-1991. Our local track here in Tucson used to invite the pros out and they would race the top five cars. The class was late model sportsman it was a dirt track. I got to meet Dale Earnhardt Senior, Richard Petty, and Darrell Waltrip. And actually have a beer I'm not sure what they were drinking keep in mind. We all just sat at the beer well and chitchatted after the race. All I have to say is those were Men for sure. We were talking about restrictor plate racing and I remember Dale Earnhardt said if it was up to me we just take those damn restrictor plates off May the best driver win! Then I became a fan LOL
That’s awesome! Memories that will last a lifetime for sure
Im assuming you have watched the movie Stroker Ace. If not I highly suggested I guarantee you you will dig it it
Wow, mind blown! What a time capsule, amazing how much history was in that one truck!
This was one of the coolest videos, I love that era. Back when the cars were real cars, and you could tell them apart and every make was in it, except dodge.
I remember all that DW merch at the tracks, so cool to see it again! And to here from DW was the icing on the cake! I would proudly sport one of those windbreakers! 2XL!
Such a cool episode Mitchell & Logan... Glad you had the opportunity with the blessing of DW to go through the contents of that hauler. The difference between you & American Nose Pickers is this is REAL reality. Not SCRIPTED "reality". I'm sure you'll find a competent 2-Stroke Detroit mechanic who is just as interested in this rig as you & a lot of others are. If you're looking for some creators to possibly collaborate with a "WILL IT START???" I would suggest Ole2Stroker in Pennsylvania & BusGreaseMonkey who I believe is in Tennessee now. Be cool to see if you could find some more Allison & Earnhardt memorabilia surrounding this truck. SUCK IT!!! *LoL*
I’d love to see this truck restored back to its former glory!
That was awesome, all that cool stuff finally seeing the light of day after who knows how long. Kinda makes me wanna find an abandoned NASCAR hauler to dig thru. As for picking something to keep from this one, I'd probably go for one of the stickers, one of the toy cars or one of the Pontiac hats
Dude that's a tuff question. There's so much super cool stuff in there. Truly a once and a lifetime experience. Great job Mitchell and Logan... keep kickin ass!!!
Some of this stuff is absolutely priceless but could you just imagine if you were to take everything to an automobile collectors club auction or sports/racing memorabilia auction the money that it would go for?!?!? Insane find and alot of this stuff belongs in a Nascar museum for sure!
I love to see DW's truck should be restored! It's amazing of Darrell's racing career!
Dude, so been waiting for this one! Thanks for sharing, there's some amazing history in there, love it!
I absolutely love these videos. They bring back so many great memories of growing up in the golden age of racing 🏁
That was so enjoyable to watch! What more can you say than "WOW"! My notification bell is definitely on!
Heck yeah you will be glad you did 🤟🏻
Killer good video. I love how excited everyone gets. I'd be in the same boat myself. And your views on "time only happens once".... Keep up the great content brother
@Stapleton42 I have been watching you for a while and subscribed since the uncle rob turbo attempt at coopers house. Your content has progressively gotten better and you still continue to engage with fans. It shows that you do this for the right reasons and you love what you do. And btw, keep Logan around she compliments your nerd level quite well. And car girls are tough to find.
Thanks man
This was awesome the history in the truck thanks so much Mitchell for showing us and I would want that farewell glass show piece with the glass cactuses in it with the 66 car
Mind blown! Amazing to see how much important artifacts and memorabilia you found in DW's old race team truck, but also so happy that you and your crew plan to ensure they find a good place - either back to DW (for the personal items) or (perhaps) the NASCAR Hall of Fame Museum (for some of the historical pieces), among others who value the importance of this treasure trove of racing history. Perhaps the Barrett-Jackson people would be interested in some of those items, too. And yes, definitely do restore the hauler! :) #boggityboggityboggity
It's like stepping in a time warp. I love looking at all the forgotten history. I envy you. Keep the good times coming!
That was cool brought back my childhood of the 80's early 90's. Definitely need to keep that history alive thank you for sharing it👍, and yes save that sweet 71 GMC.
Awesome history lesson, you guys are my favourite channel.
Thanks dude you da man 🤟🏻
Never disappointed with this awesome content! Nascar is so different now days. To me personally the history 2001 and before cannot be beat! Just ordered my ICTitties hoodie!
Thanks for the history tour of DW's stuff. That era of NASCAR was when I was growing up and watched nearly every race. Or, recorded them on VHS. As a chauffeur in LA for 20 years I got to spend time with Dale Jr, Michael Waltrip, and Ryan Newman. Still my fav clients.
Wall-Trip was my second fav driver. The best part is that he's still around to possibly enjoy the stuff, and bring back some cool memories.
This is absolutely AMAZING!!!
This is sick man. Such cool history and memories. Thanks for the content man. Keep killin it.
Please say thanks to Darryl from me in Norway for showing us this cool stuff!!!! And I really want to see it go broom again!!
Thats some awesome history y'all found. Should hit up JH Diesel and see about a video collaboration on getting that truck running again .
You would think somebody had gone through all of that stuff. This is NASCAR royalty memorabilia
Awesome finds. That Mark Martin Folgers car and the Harry Gant car took me way back to my childhood.
Very cool that you actually helped to save some history that was just rotting away. Same goes for the old truck, would love to see it restored as just like the cars it's important to save...
One of the coolest videos I've seen. When do you get to see the unveiling of personal property of a NASCAR legend. Thanks for sharing and thanks to DW for allowing us to see a glimpse of his life. Such a great video.
Awesome content. I love the truck time capsule history. Would like more Newell content. Especially race coaches.
Dude I'd love one of those seat cushions they are mint! And the pole awards are ridiculous! I'd 100% pay for one of those, great videos!
Wow this was great!!! I normally don’t watch more than 30 minute vids but man i tell you i could have watched another 12 hours of this!! So cool guys!!!
Amazing time capsule. A very cool chunk of history!!
Dang, how cool is that! You are so right, time only happens once, as you said in the video. It was a huge positive experience to be able to go through this time capsule of a great race car driver's career for sure. That was also so cool to be able to speak to Darrell himself, and that you all did contact him about all his stuff that is in excellent shape. You sure stumbled upon a huge gold mine of NASCAR memorabilia for sure! This video rocks for sure, and a huge thank you to you & Logan for sharing all of this with us! Keep up the great video content, and you know I'm right there with you all.
Old pictures are priceless and they tell such a story. So glad you guys got to do that and you shared it with us, great memories and all that memorabilia.
Dude I’d love to have one of those superflow patches, they are pretty badass!!
This is the perfect example of "Find something to do that you love,and you'll never work a day in your life". This was a great video! Keep it up!!!
Love the vid man, definitely would love to see the truck restored 😀
One hell of a video bro!!!! It was cool to see the history packed away in that truck! This is the stuff that sets you apart from other IRglo influencers that race! You guys keep up the great content!
This is epic! I want one of those seat cushions! This is history worth learning!
I've always wanted to stumble upon something like that. Its basically an unopened time capsule to something we love and enjoy
What a sensory overload! So stoked to see all of this , thanks so much for sharing this piece of amazing history!
This is awesome, I have some cars from early 90s when my dad was collecting nascar, had some memorabilia of dale too but got water damaged over time
I just think that woodgrain grant custom steering wheel would be the absolute tits for the Uncle George build. So cool to see all of these items of history dug out and appreciated again. I would love to see a video of DW going through the crates and telling the stories about these items.
This is awesome. That truck has to get restored to at least running and driving. Gotta keep the classics on the road.
I totally would love to see that truck restored
Darrell Waltrip sounds like a super down to earth human being!
Thanks so much for this video! I had forgotten why I loved nascar so much back in the day. The drivers and crews were true badass road warriors back then!
great video as always!! so awesome watching you two grow together!!
This video was super cool cant wait for more like it. Would love to see what they do with all of it and what darrel says about all the stuff you guys found