A SON GIVES THE GIFT OF NITRO

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4 жыл бұрын

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Burnell Russell is not a household name amongst NHRA Top Fuel fans, but is held in high regard among those who have raced in the class. Burnell's son Darrell, was one of the sport's up and coming superstars until he lost his life while racing at the 2004 NHRA Craftsman Nationals outside of St. Louis.
Darrell's brother Chris was an integral part of his brother's racing endeavors as well as Burnell. Burnell helped his sons realize their dreams of drag racing. For six months, Chris had devised a plan to give back to his father who had so selflessly supported his boys.
Chris purchased a ride in Larry Dixon's two-seat dragster for Burnell, and for several months did what he had to do to keep the prized gift from his dad. In this video from CompetitionPlus.tv, watch as the plan unfolds.

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@robertesposito9871 4 жыл бұрын

I don’t want to start shedding man tears, but that was very cool what you did for your DAD. He raised you right. GOD BLESS !

@Greg-nq4dj 4 жыл бұрын

Would have been so cool to do that with my dad you're very lucky

@TheAmerican1963 4 жыл бұрын

I hear ya.....let them tears roll.....that's what a man would do!!!!! :-)

@santeebandit3246 4 жыл бұрын

It must be all the dust in the air. Feeling like I can’t give back to my parents enough. This, or the “dust”, brought tears to my eyes. So incredibly cool to give your father this ride. Love it.

@geerbangr 4 жыл бұрын

Larry single handily bringing more smiles to faces across the globe than nhra could ever imagine.

@willielowery8549 4 жыл бұрын

Larry, you didn't start the war...NHRA started the war but you're winning the battle...one pass at a time 😁

@fxb0412 4 жыл бұрын

It was an honor for me to announce this pass at US 131. Darrell Russell for sure would have been an NHRA champion.

@joen5332 2 жыл бұрын

I never knew Larry had that car at Martin if I would have known about it I would have went there it's the only track near me I go to It's an hour drive Northwest of my home

@mrrangemaster 4 жыл бұрын

Larry Dixon, you are a Great man. The world needs more people like you.

@rching5039 4 жыл бұрын

Damn that was a no shit pass! Lit the candles all the way priceless

@kevinb1418 4 жыл бұрын

Sure would like to see Larry back in NHRA competition!

@EXOWill 4 жыл бұрын

Now you know why I am a huge Larry Dixon fan. I was at the 71 Winternats when SR. won. I was there to watch rookie Larry Dixon jr. first start his top fuel career driving for the Snake. Win or lose he was always smiling. Love his attitude towards racing.

@davelowets 2 жыл бұрын

Agreed. I have watched Larry for most of his Top Fuel career, and he's been nothing but a great ambassador to the sport. Way to go Larry!

@jfrockon 3 жыл бұрын

I lost my father about a month ago.... I was in tears most of this video. How awesome...... BTW, I want to add... Larry Dixon is one of the nicest guys you'd ever wanna meet.

@UrbanHillbillyVideos 4 жыл бұрын

What a GREAT story. Thanks for sharing it Bobby. BIG UPS to Larry Dixon, and shame on the NHRA for not getting behind this deal.

@grandparails8858 4 жыл бұрын

Larry Dixon has always been a class act.I had the honor of meeting him at Englishtown on the winners podium 2004.

@hankschrader149 4 жыл бұрын

How cool is this for the Russell family?! Darrell is shining down on you 😊 Dixon is one of the coolest and nicest dudes to ever drive a top fuel car yet he got nothing but 💩 on by the NHRA congrats on realizing your dream Larry

@nicolas2970 4 жыл бұрын

Tear jerker Great Video, Man the NHRA really missed the Boat on this one. And the way that they (nhra) treated and banned the 3 X T/ F World Champ is an embarrassment on them! It really affected my love for Sport negatively leaving a bad taste in my mouth. I hope and wish nothing but a bright and prosperous future for Larry and his team! And I hope to see more stories like this for the bad ass fueler!

@sbc388550 4 жыл бұрын

................. Ditto....................

@stevenyates7062 4 жыл бұрын

Top notch team of professionals, all the safety is there. There is no reason this couldn’t be exhibition passes at an event. The sanctioning body is all about the money, they probably wanted a cut to endorse it.

@PhiddyPford 4 жыл бұрын

And NHRA can’t fill the stands or the field.......

@sawspitfire422 4 жыл бұрын

Any high level competition becomes political when money gets involved. The worst part of it is nothing is gonna happen about it, nobody can do anything about it, so now they know they can get away with it, so expect to see a lot more behaviour like that in the future, as much as it sucks

@rctjacksonville 4 жыл бұрын

As a former Drag Racer, the feeling of acceleration is incredible and should be felt by more people. Larry Dixon Your a GREAT GUY!!!

@dougauzene8389 4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful...Darrell ls Smiling...

@lucid2624 4 жыл бұрын

Doug Auzene yes I’m smiling

@meanmrmustang 4 жыл бұрын

That's a special dad, with a truly exceptional son, thanks for letting the rest of us share his moment.

@dmeemd7787 4 жыл бұрын

I watched this before going to work this morning and damn did it make my morning better! Being able to experience what his son experienced and yeah...I could go on and on. I can only imagine quite literally what that must have been like for him to connect with Darrell like that..Mega respect to Chris for doing this! This is a long comment, but I mine in this case, I wanted to freely express how I felt about it because heartwarming would be an understatement!

@mr.bigglesworth1970 4 жыл бұрын

Funny, im watching this right before i clock in and i couldn't be at work any more happy 🤘

@mrt9781 4 жыл бұрын

Only individuals that have personally witnessed the controlled volatility of these cars could truly understand how cool this would be. 😎👍

@terrenceabernathy8174 4 жыл бұрын

This is TRULY Beautiful. I was very young when we lost Darrell at my home track. I remember it like it was yesterday. Beautiful Tribute. Bravo.

@doon714 4 жыл бұрын

What a great thing you have done for your father, CONGRATS.!!!!!! Enjoy your Father everyday because tomorrow Is not a given for anyone. I sure do Miss my Dad. Thank you for a GREAT video.

@kenbailey8679 4 жыл бұрын

That was awesome. I cried. I miss my dad..

@brianiswrong 4 жыл бұрын

The NHRA need to have a look and a word with themselves.shame on them.

@454easy 4 жыл бұрын

Larry, you're still the nice guy in drag racing !!

@powellsa 3 жыл бұрын

My heart breaks for this man. Darrell was such a great guy. RIP

@reallybadaim118 4 жыл бұрын

No doubt. The ride of his life. Well done.

@Slikx666 4 жыл бұрын

This is a great example of what it is to be human. What a gift. 👍

@carolvarga1350 4 жыл бұрын

What an incredible gift ! Good job Chris ! Darrell surely was smiling at you both !

@hdse103 4 жыл бұрын

How could anyone give a thumbs down to this video shame on the 2 of you, I would love to be able to do this one day!

@CompetitionPlusTV 4 жыл бұрын

hdse103 - it’s probably some film expert that felt we had something up to their lofty standards

@trosperdwuane2009 4 жыл бұрын

Probably someone who is miserable, they hate and put everyone else down to make themself feel better. Haters will always be haters!

@msmeyersmd8 4 жыл бұрын

SJW algorithm in JKZfaq automatically gives a thumbs down to anything about fuel, cars engines, planes, etc.

@beardoallin657 4 жыл бұрын

@@msmeyersmd8 friggin hippies believing that anything gas powered is killing the environment how do they think their computers got here a gas powered plane or boat hipacrits they r.

@RWWarner3608 3 жыл бұрын

They are plain and simple ASS H-LES to the highest degree!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@VehicleVisionary 4 жыл бұрын

That was magical. A VERY special moment for sure. This made me think all the way back to the summer of 1990 when I first saw Darrell running a super comp dragster.

@rickdavis3593 4 жыл бұрын

What the NHRA did to Larry....is inexcusable.

@davelowets 2 жыл бұрын

Yep. That was some crazy bullshit. All started over a used part of a chassis that still had a forgotten, once legal, Cert sticker on it, left by accident. Did the NHRA REALLY think that Larry was trying to pull some sneaky crap? I'm sure that the NHRA had wickedness in it's mind before they even found the sticker, because they didn't have their hand in Larry's money pot for this project. The greed is unreal. I'm glad I run my cars with the IHRA, and never had to get involved with the NHRA politics shit show.

@brucelowe5116 4 жыл бұрын

Can't you just see the smile on Darrels face?How ultra cool of his son to give his dad the ride of his life

@eazymoneyracing 4 жыл бұрын

Was so honored to be standing on the starting line and watching this beautiful piece of history

@davidtax6884 4 жыл бұрын

I'm a parlegic now and use to race bikes. Rd400 10.25. 130 in 1\4.been dreaming of doing it again..

@TheAmerican1963 4 жыл бұрын

Great video!!!!! My Pops passed away in 2011......He introduced me as a very young kid to 4x4's.....I wish today I could take him for a ride in my Turbo Rzr......I think he would be amazed at how far we have come in engineering from a 1969 Chevy blazer...... :-)

@antoniobarrientos1230 4 жыл бұрын

I live in Puerto Rico and i got a street racing car and it wonderfull ,but before God call me out you know , i want to travel to US to see the top fueler & funny car run . one day one day .God blees Larry Dixxon. And crew

@MikeM275 4 жыл бұрын

Wow Darrell's brother looks so much like Darrell did! As to Larry, he has always been a great guy. He won TF @ Bristol several years ago, my friend won super stock...we were waiting FOREVER as the photographers took picture after picture after picture of Larry and the Fueler...they finally pulled the dragster off & we pushed the SS car up for picture... (Took about 30 seconds for our pictures lol)... so as we go to get on the golf carts up flies Larry in the little pit car...popped open the trunk and pulled out half a dozen cases of Miller light and handed it to us....apologizing for how long we had to wait behind him to get our pictures. Class, and cool! As to Darrell, also a good guy, class guy...Ironically he was killed on a run next to Scott Kalitta...very sad irony. RIP to them both...

@Tommy_Mac 4 жыл бұрын

Wow! First I'd heard of this deal. Going to have to sell something to do this...thank you Larry Dixon for making an old man(me) excited about drag racing again...what a gift! I bet Burnell was happy too!

@johnkaveski7953 4 жыл бұрын

god bless that young man may he live 78 more years

@wayne1959 4 жыл бұрын

im 60yo and I had tears as well as a big wide grin during this amazing video..Thanks for sharing your journey with us guys..

@CarsandCats 4 жыл бұрын

God bless you Larry Dixon. For a moment you brought Mr. Russell and Darrell together again. I am so happy you did not let NHRA stop your dream or this would have never happened.

@jblow530 3 жыл бұрын

Larry Dixon, what a LEGEND! Amazing story, I think I have something in my eye.

@Slinger43 8 ай бұрын

Oh man, I have to be honest here, my late Father was a total Gearhead, but at his core he was a true blue Drag Racer & he would of absolutely loved riding behind LD at 259 + mph! God bless The Russell Family & Larry Dixon Jr, Ol' Snake raised a great one in LD! 🙏

@kcav5374 4 жыл бұрын

If I ever could I would like to do that! That'd be on my bucket list...

@Greg-nq4dj 4 жыл бұрын

What's it cost I'm saving

@sik59rt 4 жыл бұрын

@@Greg-nq4dj it was $10k but Dixon was suspended indefinitely for doing these rides

@masonkendall1611 4 жыл бұрын

He was suspended for supposedly having a nhra approved tag on an unapproved chassis

@jal187 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the insight guys. I don’t follow the sport myself. More of a road race guy but I kept reading similar comments so I assumed he did something the big guys didn’t like. Shame seems like a great guy, crew and experience.

@reallybadaim118 3 жыл бұрын

12:24 Just love how the run behind him is casually on FIRE! lol

@nealhadley1482 3 жыл бұрын

Man, I wish I was that lucky. It is nice seeing pops getting a ride in something his sons loved doing. It sounded like Larry was going to choke up there. That is a great thing thing he is doing for other people who would normally never get the chance to do. That has been on my bucket list for a long time,but I am VERY HAPPY HE GOT THE CHANCE, even if Momma wasn't happy.

@johnhonest9347 4 жыл бұрын

I met mr dixon when i was about 12 years old and had no clue who he was. He signed my lary dixon poster at the track one day. I wish i still had the poster but ill always have the story. Drag legend with no limits or boundaries he has my respect.

@brook7880 4 жыл бұрын

Larry will always be one of the best in history.

@cwest7333 4 жыл бұрын

Man that was waay too amazing. Im sitting here as excited as his dad. Simply incredible. Im floored. Keep doing good things and good things always come back to u!✌

@paulpatton5093 4 жыл бұрын

What an honor, brought tears to my eyes. Thank you Larry and everyone that made this happen!!!!!!

@mwhitelaw8569 4 жыл бұрын

Larry Dixon Pure legend Glad mom wasn't mad at her boys

@snaproll94e 4 жыл бұрын

Glad you got this worked out, I know your intentions were always honorable. I'll leave the politics at that. What a great gift for a son to give a father.

@MrTopdawg17 4 жыл бұрын

This video is simply amazing from the son, to the dad, to Larry and the crew. I can only pray that my sons can live me like this. Amazing!!!

@tjracing3243 4 жыл бұрын

That's a beautiful thing to share a ride of a lifetime together. Thankyou for sharing such a wonderful moment.

@RandysFiftySevenChevy 4 жыл бұрын

What a class act Larry is. What a gift from a loving son.we should all be so lucky.I was lucky to have driven a Jr Fueler in 1970. Even though I was hooked uncle sam had other plans. 44 years later im finally racing again in my blown 57 chevy and having a ball. I just need some luck and id be back at it till im 89/

@docholiday8686 4 жыл бұрын

I have drag raced all my life was raised around Raymond beadle, c therwanger, Carroll caudle and real racing back then and THEN NHRA got greedy and if they couldn't get piece of the pie then u wasn't allowed and Larry D I'm glad u stood up to them and give the interested audience a chance to feel the sport 1st hand ...ty.. and congrats to Mr burnell and his son AWESOME RIDE...

@terryrenfro7706 4 жыл бұрын

I lived next door to Carroll Caudle's mother in Maud Okla. Best friends with his youngest brother . Carroll would stop by with his 55 Chevy when he was in the area . He would unload it and fire it up for us . He was the coolest person in town .

@Ultimate23Dragon Жыл бұрын

I heard about this a few months ago from one of my friends who got the chance to talk to Larry Dixon. I never knew about this occuring until it was mentioned... I'm glad there's video of this. Darrell Russell & Larry Dixon are 2 of my favorites in Top Fuel. Darrell's death, on my favorite NASCAR driver's birthday nonetheless, was very rough. So seeing this video was very emotional. Even before the run I was tearing up, & I still am at the end. :')

@jasontate8575 4 жыл бұрын

That was Awesome to give an experience like that!!! Well Done Guys, Well Done!

@julianjobe9836 4 жыл бұрын

You could tell the driver was overwhelmed with emotion. I think that's awesome that he can help people live out there dream of being in a top fuel dragster

@whistlenuts2564 4 жыл бұрын

Burrell, be proud that you raised great sons Chris, you are a great son. And Larry, you shared an experience shared by so few!

@Greg-nq4dj 4 жыл бұрын

Larry Dickson great guy still putting smiles on faces ain't that what it's all about

@timothybyrom5560 Жыл бұрын

Made me so mad my eyes started sweating. May you make many more dreams come true.

@mikeoreilly8896 4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely incredible . The smile on his face says it all.

@snowman8235 4 жыл бұрын

I was happy this happen to Mr.Russell.Your a good man Mr.Dixon

@btafire2 4 жыл бұрын

Larry is an amazing person, it just makes me happy to see him doing things like this and inspiring me to one day do the same

@theguyinmaine 3 жыл бұрын

0 to 259 mph in 660 feet, he handled that very well.

@MET90LX 4 жыл бұрын

This channel has a way of making me cry like a baby!

@michaelbyrnee9584 4 жыл бұрын

This is living proof that love has no barriers, has no limits to it's expression, transcends everything, explains why we are here on earth. What a gift love is!

@joevald3 4 жыл бұрын

I have to tell you I love to see this . This has to be the experience of a lifetime . Way to go Larry

@binjured1 4 жыл бұрын

How wonderful! DJ shared this with us! I'm happy you were able to truly surprise you Dad! I hope things are still going well and I'm writing your letter right now! I've been pretty much just plain late and forgetful! Glad Mama wasn't mad! And Mr. Russell had the ride of a lifetime! Bless you all!!

@tertessa 4 жыл бұрын

Larry.... your a good person...burnell smile says it all

@MrWorldraves 4 жыл бұрын

I had tears in my eyes just watching that run.. wow ...!!!

@mechanic7430 4 жыл бұрын

I never had the chance to do anything like this for my father (deceased) but watching this made me see what it could have been like. Tears from Heaven my racing brothers🏁😔 so proud for all of you involved. The drag racing world has gone to another level of awesomeness

@kenbaker8868 4 жыл бұрын

I have tears in my eyes cause I remember the crash that took Darrel from us. I know he would be happy to have done this!! R.I.P. Darrel!

@timothybyrom5560 Жыл бұрын

God bless you Larry Dixon. You gave up a lot to share this. You are a good man.

@craigparish521 2 жыл бұрын

So cool !👍 what a gift for his father 👍

@paulz8275 4 жыл бұрын

Larry and his crew are Definitely THE GOOD GUYS! GREAT VIDEO!

@waynewilliams8554 4 жыл бұрын

I would have had my father in line right behind you Mr. Russell, he loved top fuel. Chris you're a great son and Larry is top shelf !!

@lieugebo805 4 жыл бұрын

God bless this family I miss my father

@jugheadjones5458 4 жыл бұрын

I got to ride in the 2-seater Indy car several years ago and did 175 MPH. That was a thrill! This has to go on my bucket list now. I didn’t know this was available but it’s a must for me. Great father-sons relationship! Thanks for sharing the video.

@chuckbronco6485 4 жыл бұрын

Rock on Larry, you're a great man.

@img_that 4 жыл бұрын

so thanks for making a grown man tear-up …...

@TheED2468 4 жыл бұрын

InnnnnnnnnnnnCREDABLE !...THANK YOU LARRY DIXON. YOU are a TRUE CLASS ACT and GENTLEMANS GENTLEMAN...

@fulblod 4 жыл бұрын

Respect...

@damnyankeefl 3 жыл бұрын

oh my , i'm just crying . yeah. darrell was a shining light in nhra and you can see here why.

@scarter176 4 жыл бұрын

Great Job Chris and Burnell

@shaneswayze6228 Жыл бұрын

That's so cool.larry is a awesome guy.seen him run at Memphis few times at nhra event.

@davidmurphy753 4 жыл бұрын

Larry you are the man Bernal you've got one of the best stunts in the world you had another one and my heart breaks every day that he's gone

@garyjohnson1970 4 жыл бұрын

These surprises always choke me up!

@guysmalley 4 жыл бұрын

I am glad he has a good heart

@koncaswatch8726 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent; what a ride eh? Quickest and fastest I've been is 9.54 /138; four speed car. I thought I was really busy during those runs; but time has a way of slowing down when drenched in adrenaline. What a great idea Larry.

@markwithmusclecars1287 4 жыл бұрын

Larry Dixon that's the coolest thing ever I hope that the NHRA changes there mind about your suspending and let this be a new addition to the sport of drag racing . I believe fans would line up for this experience. I know I would. Great job Larry Dixon

@AZAce1064 4 жыл бұрын

😃👍 Wow! You got me all teary eyed, how awesome I was your 1000th thumbs up!👍

@whs1148 4 жыл бұрын

Chris great job!!!

@suabroboro 4 жыл бұрын

Nothing can be better than a gift of top fuel dragster on this planet

@MrMadkaw400 4 жыл бұрын

Larry is amazing I teared up

@Nick-rb6zw 4 жыл бұрын

Home track rep! Gotta love US 131 MSP, they sure know how to put on a show. Awesome to see this track as the stage for this awesome story

@rayfraley4713 4 жыл бұрын

ve allways loved racing sence i was 6 year old im 41 now my uncle donnie took me and allways wanted to ride in a dragster or to meet jon force and his daughters it would be a dreem come true i was raised in house hold never had the money to go to the races and uncle donnie would take me grining ear to ear when he would pull up.

@ad0nd 4 жыл бұрын

That was great, so many ways the sport gives back.

@jasonups5386 4 жыл бұрын

Amazing story!!! Love it

@Profabdesigns 4 жыл бұрын

Man, I miss Larry’s awesome driving skills, and really wish he’d get back into racing again. He was a very positive driving force in the NHRA of top fuel dragsters. I never understood why he left? Was it sponsorship money just went away? Larry, pls do a video with a storyline as to why, or how come you left? I know I am very curious as to what transpired. Gods blessings to you and your family.