NASCAR's Most Ingenious Rule-Bending Tricks from the 70s & 80s

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Dale Jr. talks with Gary Nelson about the innovative methods used in NASCAR racing during the 70s and 80s. Discover how teams employed unconventional techniques like using buckshot to manipulate weight and height regulations to gain a competitive edge. Explore the secrets of aerodynamics and bodywork, including flattening fenders and lowering bumpers. We'll also discuss the challenges crews faced, from rigorous inspections to accusations of intentional bumper removal. This conversation highlights the incredible creativity and ingenuity of NASCAR teams during this fascinating era.

[nhnative]

Do glad Jr gives these guys a place to tell their stories. You can tell he’s excited to tell them

[usastrong]

Statue of limitations is up give us some name Gary lol

[joehussey]

Always great interviews, but this Gentleman is my favorite, could listen to him all night!

[sabretas]

100% love the bending the rules stories, now days its harder to get away with stuff but you know some are or at least trying ;)

[BigSkyModelWorkshop]

The early 80s were my favorite era of NASCAR.

[marcwhite]

Gary is great to listen to. Could do it all night

[jefferyrobertson]

Gary Nelson Two Time Daytona 500 Championship Crew Chief 1982 Digard Racing And 1986 Hendrick Motorsports Thanks For Uploading

[seanriley]

This podcast was very enjoyable love these stories

[dwilson]

This is great and thank you for posting Dale Junior.... I love hearing these as well as listening to Larry McReynolds cheating stories. 🥰👍👍👍

[SiM]

Motorsport, regardless of the series, is 20% innovation, 80% blowing holes through the rules or trying to hula hoop them. Epic time in racing, feels a bit too strict now, safety obviously is first, but would love more wiggle room.

[scottdawgsfan]

i absolutely love hearing these old stories. Me and Dale Je are a year and 2 days apart in age. I was born on 10/12/1975 and I grew up watching NASCAR and grew up in Jonesboro Ga. Close enough to hear the cars on race day at Atlanta Motor Speedway. My neighborhood sat on Hwy 19/41 and remember the race day traffic and people selling tickets on the side of the highway.

[paulday]

Gary Nelson, Robert Yates and Bobby Allison were all mechanical geniuses. How did they ever lose?

[dobermanpac]

Having a Lead battery case seems like a great idea.

[lyndarayman]

I love stories like this. I moved to Daytona when i was 9. Im 37 now and i have been upsessed with nascar ever since.

[reginaldhall]

Ive been waiting to hear a Gary Nelson interview since you started your show, THANK YOU Gary & Dale!!

[toddclark]

The best story's nothing like today's bull old timers ❤🇺🇸👌guys have a great week

[juantwo]

These are the best! Please keep the cheating stories coming! I mean innovation stories!

[jaredklug]

Extra big oil pan to cut air, a bigger fuel line that holds and extra gallon of gas. An adjustable restricter plate with a hidden cable so you can open that fucker up at the green flag and close it when you slide into victory lane.

[DaveMcLain]

I'm always amazed at how long it took Nascar to figure out to weigh the cars after the race...

[ManiacRacing]

"We were taking the lead when that happened" Nice flex!