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I am Bob Ellis. I once was a NASCAR blogger & journalist. Now I am a NASCAR historian, focusing on Dale Earnhardt and NASCAR in the 80's & 90's.
Joined June 2018
If you like what I post here then you should join my FB group too, I post longer, more detailed facts/stories about Dale there. Just remember to answer the questions or you won’t be added as a member.
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1) actual real ones are hard to come by and expensive however if you’re looking for a replica there is a guy on FB who makes them and they are pretty accurate. He’s in a group call Replica Racing Helmets or something like that. I do believe his last name is Gronski or something.
@ArchivesDe 1.) is there a way to get a helmet like Dale did.2.) Thoughts on a certain VTuber repping Dale *totally not me*.3.) thoughts on Avenger’s 2025 World Finals paint scheme being similar to Dale’s ‘96 scheme
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💯. “I think 3 is the right number. The traditional Sonoma and Glen dates, plus one in the late season/Playoffs. Maybe rotate a different RC in.”.
@ArchivesDe As usual, NASCAR over compensated by adding more RCs. This car really lacks on road courses and short tracks. I think 3 is the right number. The traditional Sonoma and Glen dates, plus one in the late season/Playoffs. Maybe rotate a different RC in. The Roval must go.
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I agree. However, there are so many legalities regarding sponsorships, team font and driver name trademarks, etc. it makes it hard to actually put the merch out . legally anyway.
@ArchivesDe You’re a sort of classic NASCAR swine like me, is NASCAR not missing a helluva treasure trove by not direct selling classic merch?.
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Gimme Back My Bullets by Lynyrd Skynyrd.
@ArchivesDe What song makes you think of Dale the most? For me personally I think it’d be ‘Hands on the Wheel’ by Willie Nelson now because of the documentary.
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Oh good question. I honestly don’t know 🤷🏼♂️. I wonder if @DaleJr would know 🤔. Here is a picture taken of Dale with his last trophy deer (a 10 pointer) while hunting with Bill Jordan & Ned Yost in December of 2000 somewhere in Iowa.
@ArchivesDe I went to RCR and saw all the trophy animals. What was Dale's favorite hunt?.
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Oh man, I really can’t pick one tbh, there are too many, but one real funny one that lives rent free in my head is the Big White Dog story that was on the @TheSceneVault Podcast a while back:.
@ArchivesDe Favorite dale earnhardt story.
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Good question. Mind you, this is my personal opinion only and I don’t speak for anyone other than myself. Back when I was a young fan I didn’t like road courses as much as I do now. I didn’t appreciate the skill level needed to compete on these types of tracks but as I got
@ArchivesDe Do you think there should be as many road courses on the schedule?.
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I’ve got a bit of time to kill and I haven’t done this in a while; so what do you want to talk about? . Do you have any questions, comments, requests, or … whatever? Let’s hear ‘em!! Drop them in the comments 👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼. This crew shirt is part of my personal collection.
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In case you’ve been having problems finding the Becoming Earnhardt (1980), I created a playlist for you with all episodes released so far. I’ll be adding future episodes as they are released. Enjoy this awesome series! . @DirtyMoMedia l @DaleJr l @BassProShops.
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The definition of intimidation right there ladies and gentlemen. When they came walking out like that as a team, people noticed and an excited buzz would come from the onlookers because they knew they were the team to beat - even before the race started.
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I’ve got to say, I’ve been enjoying each episode of this season’s #BecomingEarnhardt and it looks like I’m not the only one. I particularly enjoyed the last Sunday’s episode, it was really good. Actually each episode keeps building on the previous ones and if the pattern
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Umm . .
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Great picture Morris!! And notice Dale is looking at the camera, unlike Tim Richmond in this picture 😉😂 . Yes, yes I’m sure he’s looking at the beer can in Linda’s hand 👌🏻
Throwback Thursday - Miss Linda Vaughn found someone she could “lean” on. Dale & Wrangler were a perfect fit. 📸 Unknown
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There are both needs and wants in this world, and this my friends fits both criteria imo 😉😂🔥.
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Classic ‘Dale’ question 😂😂😂.
Dale Earnhardt holding me before the 1994 Southern 500. He asked me if he was my favorite driver 😂
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I would love to see any ‘Fan Photos’ of this car that any of you might have. What do you think? Does your family have any? 🤔.
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Is it too early for weekend vibes to be starting now? . 📸 Unknown
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The Blue Goose!!.
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Here is a link to that race so you too can watch the last 3 laps! 📷
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