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9 Second Demon 170 Passes with Don "The Snake" Prudhomme! - Radford Racing School

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Riding With Alex Taylor

Riding With Alex Taylor

Күн бұрын

Join me for a day at Radford Racing School in October! ⬇️ radfordracings...
What a day!! I had no idea that earning an NHRA Street Legal License, making 9 second passes in the Demon 170, and spending a day at Radford Racing School with Don Prudhomme should be on my bucket list of coolness, but talk about a once in a lifetime opportunity! It's always a good time at Radford Racing School, but this was one of the coolest days where Don and I had the chance to learn together and to just sit and share stories and it is an opportunity I am so thankful to have had. Don is one of the nicest people and this was such a good day. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did!
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@davebauer7429
@davebauer7429 3 ай бұрын
Having Don Prudholm tell you that your a good driver is an honor in itself that man is a hall of famer and one of the best there ever was.
@bradchandler6967
@bradchandler6967 3 ай бұрын
Pretty cool having Don sign your paperwork. I'm 75 and remember him in his glory days.
@TimbersRunAZ
@TimbersRunAZ 3 ай бұрын
Don is the old dog learning new tricks. He looks great! What an honor to do that with him.
@johnh8917
@johnh8917 3 ай бұрын
Drag racing royalty! Don ( The Snake ) Prudome! LEGEND!
@danmyers9372
@danmyers9372 2 ай бұрын
I sat next to Don and right behind Mike Dunn and Roland “The Hawaiian” Leong at a CHRR event about 12-15 years ago. Was cool just listening to them interacting with each other. Leong never stopped talking the entire time.
@danielvick7875
@danielvick7875 3 ай бұрын
Racing with a legend of a drag racing history my mind would have been blown from the beginning! My life would be complete!
@GiletheCarGuy
@GiletheCarGuy 3 ай бұрын
To have Don Prudhomme sign your license is icing on the cake. Super cool!
@davidmcduffie1398
@davidmcduffie1398 3 ай бұрын
What an honor to spend time with the legend Don "The Snake" Prudhomme ! Not just a legend but a great guy too ! ! ! What an honor to have him sign your Street Car License but to sign his as well, WOW. I met him at Houston Raceway Park for the Spring Nationals when the engine blew up on a run and went to his pit and asked if they needed any help to put a fresh bullet in his car, the guy I asked pointed to Don and Don walked over to me and asked me to pill the heads and help put the new bullet in which I did. After they fired the car up and shut it down Don brought me into the trailer and took down my name and address then shook my hand thanking me for my help. For five years after that I received four tickets with pit passes to the Spring Nationals Drag Races with a note saying thanks for your help. What a nice guy and very down to earth too !
@brianrowlison6080
@brianrowlison6080 2 ай бұрын
Class act all around!!!
@clintonsmith9931
@clintonsmith9931 3 ай бұрын
The snake has been down the strip so many times it is mind blowing. He comes out of a time that barely had starting lights, no glue on the strip, No timing except a stop watch, no electronics on the car. When he started the blowers came off a truck, the injection was had made With only a pressure valve to regulate fuel. Just to the floor and hang on.
@thelegendaryidahoshootists6558
@thelegendaryidahoshootists6558 3 ай бұрын
Don "The Snake" Prudhomme??? Hot Dang!!!!! So freaking cool!
@insane4wheeler1
@insane4wheeler1 3 ай бұрын
Taylor got a racing LEGEND to sign her license. How AMAZING is that to have as a memory.
@johnh8917
@johnh8917 3 ай бұрын
Alex Taylor...Up and coming LEGEND!
@DerredmaxTRIAX
@DerredmaxTRIAX 3 ай бұрын
I meet Don the Snake Prudhomme at PIR in the 70s, Seems like yesterday I love that guy, Thanks Alex....
@danmyers9372
@danmyers9372 2 ай бұрын
I sat next to him (and behind Mike Dunn and Roland Leong) at a CHRR about 12-15 years ago. He is the epitome of cool.
@scottlagasse3182
@scottlagasse3182 3 ай бұрын
Great to see the younger racers doing stuff with the older racers!! I would drag my children to Baytown back when Don was still racing, he was a Great guy in the pits,signing hats and visiting with fans.
@scottgjerdingen
@scottgjerdingen 3 ай бұрын
Back in the day, snake & goose had the best race day radio commercials. “Sunday… Sunday… sunday…”. What a special opportunity. Thanks for the flashback!
@stephcooper5998
@stephcooper5998 3 ай бұрын
Alex, the last time I saw Don, he was racing Shirley "Cha Cha" Muldoney in Funny Car. His time that night was runner up. Alex, you have raced with a legend! Congratulations.
@richardsmith-qy6vl
@richardsmith-qy6vl 3 ай бұрын
Growing up Don The Snake was one of my biggest hero's he was the man in the 70s i had the revell model cars his and the mongoose.
@gkinghsmith9352
@gkinghsmith9352 3 ай бұрын
Met don and his family at a restaurant, he came over to say hello afterwards and got to shake his hand. Great guy.
@leftyo9589
@leftyo9589 3 ай бұрын
great to see the snake out doing it still!
@rogerraff6823
@rogerraff6823 3 ай бұрын
Don is a class act, when I was a teenager I approached him in the pits at OCIR and he took the time to show me around his car and inside his trailer showing me all the spare pistons, heads, and blocks that was needed to compete for a weekend of pro drag racing. I always will remember and respect him for taking time out of his busy day for a young fan
@big35078
@big35078 3 ай бұрын
What a great experience Alex. Don is just a true legend
@kenb5279
@kenb5279 3 ай бұрын
Super cool. Don signing Alex's license and Alex signing Don's.
@danw1955
@danw1955 3 ай бұрын
Wow!! What an honor to have ol' Don sign your license! ..and seeing him working into the new technology is pretty cool as well... "I'm not gonna remember any of this sh*t!!"🤣 But he did, and did it well!!! I remember him in the 1970's running the Top Fuel circuit. He's definitely the GOAT, alongside Don Garlits!😄👍👍👍
@LukeAtkinson-tv2iy
@LukeAtkinson-tv2iy 3 ай бұрын
wow! a day with the snake! Lucky AT!
@newfdog4tee5
@newfdog4tee5 3 ай бұрын
Congrats to the both of you and this vid was awesome, thanks
@13699111
@13699111 3 ай бұрын
Excellent !!! Thank you for posting this great video
@patthornton1212
@patthornton1212 3 ай бұрын
WOW! I don't know what to say. Amazing!
@boblister665
@boblister665 3 ай бұрын
Hanging with John Force last video now the Snake ! Girl you are keeping good company
@nitrofever
@nitrofever 3 ай бұрын
I love this guy …such a humble class act ….Alex you have lived a life long dream I’m sure …what a great video!
@zeroyum1473
@zeroyum1473 3 ай бұрын
Alex, your launch is OG ... I am glad I am not the Snake!!!
@125F4i
@125F4i 3 ай бұрын
I wish we could like videos more than once. This was amazing! For so many reasons.
@markbrown6236
@markbrown6236 3 ай бұрын
Well Alex, you are really big time now running with Don Prudhomme and having him in your video.
@user-gc1zn5mn4p
@user-gc1zn5mn4p 3 ай бұрын
Alex, informative & fun video--the snake is hilarious: "I'm not gonna remember all this shit". :)
@larryd4596
@larryd4596 3 ай бұрын
Congrats Alex. You just recieved the Most Important Signature you will ever get.......
@curtiswalter86
@curtiswalter86 25 күн бұрын
Don Prudholm what a special time. Can't put in words you are loved . Peace
@realmaindrianpace
@realmaindrianpace 3 ай бұрын
Sometimes, you really do want to meet your heroes! Don is such a class guy.
@davymurphy3073
@davymurphy3073 3 ай бұрын
Wow, Jealous,, Don The Snake Prudhomme my all time favorite, been a fan since I was around 13 that's 44 years.
@myredmach1
@myredmach1 3 ай бұрын
Outstanding video Alex! I've been a super fan of Don "the Snake " Prudhomme for years. I was at Redford Racing last year for a weekend, had a blast. Keep the good stuff coming! Michael from Pennzoil.🏁🏁
@biggriggs
@biggriggs 3 ай бұрын
Alex, this was really really nice with don, I remember him when I was a kid. he should get back in the cars. I think don really enjoyed himself! thanks Alex, and Meg! 😀👍
@RidingWithAlexTaylor
@RidingWithAlexTaylor 3 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching! We all had a great time!
@chriswheeler4255
@chriswheeler4255 3 ай бұрын
Great job you. Keep bringing the legends into your program appreciate you.
@patbullard9276
@patbullard9276 3 ай бұрын
Excellent video Alex and congratulations to you and Don from a fan from Arkansas.
@G_Machine_Joe
@G_Machine_Joe 3 ай бұрын
Hanging and racing with The Snake?! Getting your licenses together? Holy smokes that is so cool! Bet Dennis wishes he was there.
@RidingWithAlexTaylor
@RidingWithAlexTaylor 3 ай бұрын
It was so cool! I kept him in the loop with lots of pictures and stories!
@jamesrobidoux2825
@jamesrobidoux2825 3 ай бұрын
You are so lucky to be able to experience all kind of different things I'm happy for you
@1953travis
@1953travis 3 ай бұрын
Love the expression on Dons face with the first burnout, really awesome to see him!!
@1953travis
@1953travis 3 ай бұрын
Alex you blending conversation with Don was nothing short of amazing, It was at treat to have two great racers, personalities and knowledgable old school and present time stories and opinions, thanks for the amazing post.....✌
@JRs-Garage
@JRs-Garage 3 ай бұрын
Don is a legend! So cool to see him!
@txsailor57
@txsailor57 2 ай бұрын
Don is a class act and always has been! Alex looked giddy to be around him and showed him the respect he deserves! Good job girl!
@marksearcy9708
@marksearcy9708 3 ай бұрын
Cool video and Awesome to get to spend the day with legand Don and run the track with him.😁👍👍🎆
@ThumperKJFK
@ThumperKJFK 3 ай бұрын
Wow one of my fav hero's from my day's. Don the Snake Prudhomme. Taylor I am talking back in the early 1960's forward. You guy's nailed it. This video was just Awesome. A big thank you to Radford Racing School...Wow
@donpruett9194
@donpruett9194 3 ай бұрын
How awesome, being there with the Great Don the Snake. Wow
@L.A55
@L.A55 3 ай бұрын
It's a good day when Alex posts new content.. Great to see the Legend, Professor Prudhomme on the channel..Alex is class..So respectful...
@user-ro9sw1cm5d
@user-ro9sw1cm5d 3 ай бұрын
Alex, Congratulations on You and Nick Getting Engaged! Here's hoping You Guys have a Long Happy Life Together! ❤💖💞👍👍👍🙏🙏🙏✝✝✝
@irieman442
@irieman442 2 ай бұрын
Don is an absolute legend!!! I would pay thousands of dollars to spend the day with him. I went to his open house years ago, He is an awesome guy for sure.
@MrBoomer513
@MrBoomer513 3 ай бұрын
I had Don's drag car from hotwheels. I was very little then. I have been in love with Shelby Cobras in any form since. Thank you Alex. And thank you Don. I'm just like in wow mode!
@cased19
@cased19 3 ай бұрын
Don is looking great for 83!! So many years watching him race while I was growing up!
@insane4wheeler1
@insane4wheeler1 3 ай бұрын
Used to always watch Don "the snake" and Tom "the mongoose" when i was a kid. Even drew his car from scratch and colored it for a class project.
@paulcondie2520
@paulcondie2520 3 ай бұрын
Gotta love that supercharger whine!!! 💯💯💯🔥🔥🔥🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲 Don's getting old means I'm getting old! Lol. I'm 58 going on 30! I really don't feel old till I look in the mirror!!! 😂😂😂
@RidingWithAlexTaylor
@RidingWithAlexTaylor 3 ай бұрын
Haha! It's just a mindset! Thanks for watching 😄
@paulcondie2520
@paulcondie2520 3 ай бұрын
@@RidingWithAlexTaylor love the channel Alex, you are living my dream! 💯💯💯🤎🤎🤎🔥🔥🔥🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲
@laurenschenck5355
@laurenschenck5355 3 ай бұрын
Such a amazing race car and looks awesome 🤩
@michaelwynne4346
@michaelwynne4346 3 ай бұрын
I'm happy to see this happening and I hope Tracks start asking for this License or Regular NHRA License, just because you can afford the Car doesn't mean you can drive it safely.
@michaelmaher4328
@michaelmaher4328 3 ай бұрын
The Snake is the textbook deffinition of KOOL. Don is the koolest kat to ever drive a rail
@stevenraymer6682
@stevenraymer6682 3 ай бұрын
This is really amazing
@JohnRoberts71
@JohnRoberts71 3 ай бұрын
Great content thanks for sharing
@donmears4090
@donmears4090 3 ай бұрын
When Don spoke about racing at the track it reminded me of what they would say at the end of the evening at Lions Drag Strip (aka. The Beach), "Remember Ladies and Gentlemen Drive on the Street and Race at Lions".
@laurenschenck5355
@laurenschenck5355 3 ай бұрын
Don sounds wonderful doing fantastic job 😃💙 😀
@michaelwynne4346
@michaelwynne4346 3 ай бұрын
Imagine one weekend your hanging out with John and Britney Force then Don Purdome, you're living a great life, and i forgot getting Engaged too a great Guy, Nick is the best.
@madmikescustoms
@madmikescustoms 3 ай бұрын
Don is so used to a pro tree, I bet he can still cut one hell of a light for being retired from racing for so many years. God he's a real legend. Always was my favorite driver. Still have his silver snake on my back window of my street racing car. No one has ever figured out what it stands for. It's Don's Logo in support of him. Never lost a race since I put it there. Thanks Don for the good luck you have given me.
@laurenschenck5355
@laurenschenck5355 3 ай бұрын
Looks so much fun and incredible experience! 😀💚
@aerialimagesbydoug5733
@aerialimagesbydoug5733 3 ай бұрын
Don Prudhomme is my hero! What an honor for you Alex
@mbliss01
@mbliss01 2 ай бұрын
Having my license signed by Don Prudhomme would make it an instant personal treasure. Framed, right up on the wall!
@tmpsg
@tmpsg 3 ай бұрын
Freeze frame at 34:40, check out her glasses. How cool is that reflection!
@MrBoomer513
@MrBoomer513 3 ай бұрын
Well its official. Our little miss Alex has made it to top tier legendary status. She was already legendary. But hot damn have Mr.Snake Prudhomme sign her license. What a ride!
@ThomasMichaelSeaboldt
@ThomasMichaelSeaboldt 3 ай бұрын
Don meant to say more like 60 Years ago or more regarding his TF License, but he's definitely being modest about earning it way back when... those Drivers were BRAVE.
@RidingWithAlexTaylor
@RidingWithAlexTaylor 3 ай бұрын
He was telling us he was racing before NHRA was giving licenses, so that's what I assume he was refereeing too. Nonetheless, you're correct! They were brave for sure!
@jerrycoon3369
@jerrycoon3369 2 ай бұрын
When they were teaching Don I was thinking he just wants to foot brake it. Then he said it! LOL What a great guy! A True drag racer thats for sure.
@carlstephens-tm7zj
@carlstephens-tm7zj 3 ай бұрын
Don was the man when I was growing up. Used to watch him and Tom race each other. Those were some great moments in my youth.
@rlh4331
@rlh4331 3 ай бұрын
A legend and HOF'er and a future legend and future HOF'er. Fun to watch !
@MikeElia-ys1dj
@MikeElia-ys1dj 3 ай бұрын
"ya know..I'm not gonna remember all this shit" The Snake ...the legend.
@Gtv6Racer
@Gtv6Racer 2 ай бұрын
This should be on a banner in the front of the classroom there.
@alandinehart7431
@alandinehart7431 3 ай бұрын
Nice that is so awesome guy's congratulations 🎉
@phillipcortel6330
@phillipcortel6330 3 ай бұрын
Watching Don getting used to the Demon. You cou see the the "racer "come out! Totally Awesome! You are going far Girl! As well as Megan and Dennis!! Wow!
@opiealvin
@opiealvin 2 ай бұрын
Don's such a good sport. He knew exactly what he was doing. Just completed the formalities.
@quig89GMC
@quig89GMC 2 ай бұрын
How cool is it to spend the day with a legend like Don Prudholm, and what a gentleman. Awesome video and thank you for sharing.
@jimf3606
@jimf3606 3 ай бұрын
Cool Alex Taylor Canal drag race lol
@michaelwynne4346
@michaelwynne4346 3 ай бұрын
Two of the Cutest Ladies on KZfaq Alex and Meg.
@79tazman
@79tazman 2 ай бұрын
Don Prudhomme is a legend drag racer him and Don Garlits are my all out favorite drag racers. It would be awesome to hang with Don Prudhomme I never got to meet him but I have met Big Daddy Don a few times
@danaowen9014
@danaowen9014 3 ай бұрын
Im so happy that You Alex got paired up with Don Prudhomme a legend, he hung out with Shirley muldowney another icon, and you will soon be an icon as well. You are so professional as a spokes person and driver, love the chanel.
@stevecr8934
@stevecr8934 3 ай бұрын
1978 79 stationed at El Toro Marine base 4 miles from Orange County raceway. I watched the many contests between Don Prudhummel Snake and the Mongoose. A heated competition in those days. Thanks Alex for bringing back those memories.
@t.j.peterson4380
@t.j.peterson4380 3 ай бұрын
The fact you've gotten to hang out with two legends not to mention my two favorite legends in drag racing with in the past month is insane! I'm so jealous!!
@Bigmike3406E
@Bigmike3406E 3 ай бұрын
Yeah like when she got to throttle wack John Forces funny car a week or so ago . She has worked hard and put in a lot of hrs and years to get to where she’s at . It’s all bonus now . Who knows in time she might be racing for JOHN FORCE RACING . 😎
@t.j.peterson4380
@t.j.peterson4380 3 ай бұрын
@@Bigmike3406E I think the John Force Racing might already be in the works.
@timburns5025
@timburns5025 3 ай бұрын
You know why they call him the snake? I knew him in florida once, and then, i had a custom van at the autorama Detriot, so obviously i was checking out his drag car, i touched the wheel with my finger, he comes jumping out at me from the back, and scares the hell out of me, he useto be a little taller, and i ran away. But it was always injoyable to watch him and the Mongoose run at the strip. To bad he forgot who i was or am. That keept the Mustang alive, more than a couple of times.😊
@johndevries8536
@johndevries8536 3 ай бұрын
How freakin cool!!! Thank you for sharing this experience and thank you for your videos as always.
@alanmontanus9315
@alanmontanus9315 3 ай бұрын
I would love to meet Don again! Last time I met him he had just started driving for Army. My dad was an Army recruiter, I think we met him at Suffix Dragway , Va. I got to sit in his car when they did the warmup after getting the car set up. I got to hit the throttle quickly lol. Scared me bad I tried scrambling out of that car in a hurry lol. I remember that day so clearly lol. Ty Don for giving me a memory that feels fresh even after all these years!
@darrinsteven7002
@darrinsteven7002 2 ай бұрын
2 Legends on the Track in this video. THE SNAKE and The Dodge Demon. What an amazing video. My Boss has one of Don"s Original Funny Cars.
@williamfreret6859
@williamfreret6859 2 ай бұрын
Paper sign by the Legend himself...unbelievable! 9" car in the dealership is also incredible...
@Garfang_
@Garfang_ Ай бұрын
I don't know how I'm just seeing this! Great working with you all to make this happen.
@robertvilliard3402
@robertvilliard3402 2 ай бұрын
Great show, ive always been a fan of Don and Tom growing up. Seen them run at Lions and orange county raceway. Good job Alex. 👍🇺🇸🏁
@lisasobler9806
@lisasobler9806 3 ай бұрын
Ya I agree, Alex Taylor is a 9 second pass.
@bigbearvenom6145
@bigbearvenom6145 3 ай бұрын
Awesome video ! Thats all I can say about that ! Alex, and Don you make me cry
@charlesweddington9562
@charlesweddington9562 3 ай бұрын
Awesome Congratulations to you both ! Would love to see your dad go through this.
@dvwart
@dvwart 3 ай бұрын
So cool !!
@joelereeves
@joelereeves 3 ай бұрын
Don didn't want to admit it but he first drove a Top Fuel car over 60 years ago
@curtiswalter86
@curtiswalter86 25 күн бұрын
I remember listening Don pissed at his crew as far as spinning the tires off the line . Said he didn't want to pay someone to only spin the tires . Just one of many memories.
@adamdozier5757
@adamdozier5757 3 ай бұрын
This would be a dream of mine!!!!!!!!!! Congrats to you both!!!!!!!
@eharpereh
@eharpereh 3 ай бұрын
I was hoping to see Meg get her license.
@markstevanus9490
@markstevanus9490 2 ай бұрын
Thank you enjoyed that so much.
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