SEASON 2, LEGENDS: THE SERIES - THE LEGEND OF SCOTTY CANNON

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8 жыл бұрын

Scotty Cannon has a story to tell. The six-time Pro Modified champion will forever be known as one of the most iconic figures in the volatile doorslammer class, but what is not common knowledge is the hard road he traveled to reach this status.
Cannon learned from the locals how to make a car run well and how to win. He also used a headstrong attitude when it came to just participating in drag racing against his father's will. The more he learned, the more he became involved.
Cannon was in the right place at the right time as the Pro Modified movement swept the southeastern United States. By his sophomore season as a professional he had established himself as the champion to beat. In this episode of Legends: The Series, Cannon discusses his road from a naive kid wanting to drive fast to the favorite target of the rulesmakers to his unexpected road to fulfilling a dream.
As Cannon reveals, "Don't dig your hole so deep chasing your dream that you cannot get out of it if you need to."

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@garagedweller7159 5 жыл бұрын

I have a new respect for scotty after watching this.

@mshort7087 4 жыл бұрын

The world is a better place with good old hardheaded fellas like Scotty

@johnwilburn 6 жыл бұрын

I remember when Pro Mod debuted in the early 90s and Cannon's wild personality helped bring that class to everyone's attention. I miss those days.

@seanmayo206 3 жыл бұрын

I watched him vs Ronnie Sox at Kinston drag strip in the mid 90s .he was driving the onsat car an had his autograph

@Justthatguy420 3 жыл бұрын

@@seanmayo206 I remember watching Ronnie Sox and Jerry Williams match race at Piedmont Dragway when I was a kid. Got Ronnie's autograph.

@bdr3125 3 жыл бұрын

@@seanmayo206 I was there also i used to run the tree on the starting line, met Scotty that day and he was just as cool and layed back as i had thought,fast forward to 2001 whent to Scottys house and shop were he ans Allen Pitman were building cars to pick up a car that Allen had done some work on and Scotty pulls up in a passenger van and we jumped in and went to lunch, treated you like he had known you forever

@genewaller1002 Жыл бұрын

Shuffletown

@travisjones5191 4 жыл бұрын

God Bless Scotty, when I was a kid my dad took me to my first drag race ever in Thunder Valley Bristol. I fell in love with Scotty's Willy's and dad took me over to see it in the pits and Scotty saw me admiring his car and he came over and picked me up, brought me and dad in to his trailer and hung out with us for what seemed like forever. I still have the shirt he gave me and autographed for me. To this day the 41 Willy's is still my favorite car, when I got older and started reading dads old hot rod mags I found out what gassers were and was hooked.

@stacyyealock6779 4 жыл бұрын

I repainted the Willy's (I don't know if was sold to 1 of his friends or swapped) , but they ran together. It went from the Red "Killer Tomato" to Black with Banana flames. I'm 5'10 178lbs. and it just a roller at the time... He's got balls to run like he did, with a full roll cage and the body cage. Nice man too.

@davidroberts2404 4 жыл бұрын

My buddy had the on sat willys for quite a while.

@stacyyealock6779 4 жыл бұрын

@@davidroberts2404 Any where close to N.W. Alabama?? Hugh Scott or friends with Jason Scruggs? Which are 2 really nice people. Hugh reminds me of Waylon Jennings. lol. Tight fit getting inside that car, which he may have had more than 1? Hugh was his hitman. wink wink.

@davidroberts2404 4 жыл бұрын

@@stacyyealock6779 Bryan dyer and Steve I cant remember the last name of Steve he owned a pharmacy lol. It was the on sat blower car

@stacyyealock6779 4 жыл бұрын

@@davidroberts2404 The one Hugh got, was the 41 Willis (Not the sloped front end) it also had On Sat, on the side and airbrushed grill and headlights, the grill even had "On Sat" airbrushed in it. I couldn't re-do that air brushing, saved it and painted the car black with the Banana Flames (Old School flames) Jason Scruggs was from Black to Red Corvette, I spent more time on it than I should have, but he was so tickled he gave me an arm full of free t-shirts. LOL Worlds fastest small block .. that was B4 the ADRL record runs. I'd hate to even look at what probably happened to the time I spent on them. Fun days.. late 90s

@DragsterJeffCrider 2 жыл бұрын

A true master. Racing in the Winston days must have been a blast.

@primepropertymaintenance5350 3 жыл бұрын

This was an awesome story I didn’t know. I changed everything I thought about Scotty Cannon.

@Inthefoxhole 2 жыл бұрын

I remember seeing him in his funny car that first year. I thought that was the coolest paint scheme I'd ever seen, and still do.

@belindaruis6609 4 жыл бұрын

What a joy it was to watch this man do his thing

@davidh1249 5 жыл бұрын

One of the best Legends episodes ever,along with the Reher-Morrison-Shepherd episode

@PETERNESS 4 жыл бұрын

scotty came down under in the 90s and owned us all in hes red tomato,class act on off track

@Gavin84w 4 жыл бұрын

Great watch, i feel very fortunate i got involved in this sport in the 80,s and sure every one says the good old days and that was what they said in the 80,s about the years before but to have seen the racing, the drivers, the cars through the 80,s and to now i am now saying the good old days were back from today, i watched so much from a long way away in a little country called Australia and feel fortunate to have travelled to the US and seen the best and then seen some of them come to Australia, Cannon was certainly a drawcard when he came here and just another great memory, i hope this series goes on too, in the mucked up world we are in today this series is just about the best thing in drag racing journalism.

@jimhodge8594 Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Scotty, for the memories of the best racing ever

@waybad 8 жыл бұрын

the guy made his way,,,,his way!! always my Favorite Funny car/Pro-mod Racer!!

@michaellawrence5717 4 жыл бұрын

We need more Racers like him somebody that is stir the s*** up love me some Scotty Cannon the mad scientist

@dougpoulton5544 2 жыл бұрын

One of the most flamboyant characters in racing and always a crowd pleaser.

@dano2099 3 ай бұрын

Pretty cool to see how he started in drag racing and how successful he became in the sport.

@jimbogodwin6156 5 жыл бұрын

GOAT!!!!!....(Greatest Of All Time)

@jfrockon 4 жыл бұрын

I miss Scotty..... Just a real dude

@BigBoyO56 6 жыл бұрын

I like the self made racers like Scotty.

@StFidjnr 8 жыл бұрын

my fave scotty cannon moment is in the pro mod semi finals 1996 IHRA Finals at darlington international dragway (where they had the traditional season opener the winternationals) where he backed up the (IHRA) national E.T. record with the 6.448

@dmeemd7787 4 жыл бұрын

I had the pleasure of working with him and his son on his sons promod up in Tulsa years ago -he is a super smart and super nice great guy!! - they were both VERY hands on. Scotty Sr. tuned the car and his son Scotty jr. built motors, clutches, etc. I helped him build the clutches pressure plates, etc. in Tulsa.. it's just such a bummer what happened with Torco Racing Fuels and its effect on SOOO many racing teams in Promod, Fuel Classes, etc.. seems the IHRA really got it the worst, but it was bad all the way around 🙁 -- but I still have fond memories of all that though, this is one of my favorite Legends episodes, such an innovator and down-to-earth guy!

@strangersound 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks. An hour of this guy is priceless. :)

@patriotrob7066 4 жыл бұрын

Legend! Pro mod scotty cannon top fuel Don Garlets. Funny car John force. Pro stock Warren Warren Johnson and of course Bob Glidden and Lee Shepherd ... too me anyway Lots of greats Don Prudhomme Tom McEwen pretty much all the pioneers of drag racing

@williamhill406 8 жыл бұрын

All right everybody in your deepest raspy voice yell The GREEEEER DRAGWAAAAY!!!!!!!

@joeyjarman4605 3 жыл бұрын

Always been a fan of Scotty saw him and Ronnie Sox run in Kinston in the early 90's, first date I took my girlfriend on been married to her 23 years now only now we're running our 69 Camaro there

@motoxnhra 6 жыл бұрын

I enjoyed this more than I thought I would.

@michaellawrence5717 4 жыл бұрын

Competition plus needs to do a story on one of the forefathers of promod Animal Jim foyer out of Lacon Illinois

@racecar157 8 жыл бұрын

the one & only "killer red mater"

@mikebaker9574 Жыл бұрын

He was very fan friendly!

@ewizkid55 6 жыл бұрын

I remember back in the day scotty was always the last guy working on his car at night at the track at any race he was at.

@patrickharper9297 Жыл бұрын

That’s a good one ☝️

@hotrodrigs1 6 жыл бұрын

Scotty's Top Shelf !

@terrygarvin1980 4 жыл бұрын

What a great story! I love successful dreams and hardworking men..

@stevemarsh5347 7 ай бұрын

Love Scotty and Boyce. Raced them a bunch in the 90’s. He was always just bad fast but we did beat him a time or two. Actually beat the funny car body at brainard.

@user-mj2fs6kj9h 9 ай бұрын

I don't know, maybe it was a bad boy image thing but I always dug the hell outta Scotty. Liked Tony C. As well. Guess I was a Dale Earnhardt fan too. Loved them all. It sure was fun watching em.

@dejonsmall9886 3 жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed this because Scotty seemed down to earth don't take no Shit racer. One of the Good Ole Boys...

@donseamans8752 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks - a really good watch

@matthewbianchini3260 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent

@billcarrell8622 4 жыл бұрын

Other racers didn't like him because he scared them, and rightfully so. He did what they weren't doing or forgot how to do.

@danielgallegos8869 4 жыл бұрын

One of my favorite driver's great interview 👍🏼👍🏼

@robertbradford2734 4 жыл бұрын

Those days in drag racing are awesome really enjoyed you, you brought something extra to the track you made those guys sweat a little bit I think... LOL👍👍✌

@randylankford5775 4 жыл бұрын

I was there. I seen it all in color. An let me tell you. It was awesome. Drag racing is far out.

@bootnyfonzworthcollier1692 2 жыл бұрын

Great show good old country boy from s,c used to watch him in Greer s.c in the pro mod and Atlanta in top fuel the big dogs I.e force Bernstein didn't know how to take good ole southern boy with them being from California he was a beast in pro mod funny his pit stall use to look like an episode of Beverly hillbillies

@reallybadaim118 5 жыл бұрын

Lord where have I been. What a series! Scotty Cannon! I know him! He was bull headed.

@ricktaylor3748 4 жыл бұрын

That ole cocain almost got the best of Scottie, he wasn't very friendly.

@guitarman864 4 жыл бұрын

@@ricktaylor3748 he was and is a good dude,, he had a tough up bringing like most did back then.. his dad was a good man to, I spent the better part of my childhood fishing at cannons lakes up in Greer s.c , it was a pay lake that his dad owned,, "papa Virgil" used to let me and scotty's youngest son Brandon camp out at the lakes and fish all night,, man that was the good ol days!

@ricktaylor3748 4 жыл бұрын

@@guitarman864 I met Scotty at Greer drag way. I asked him if he built his own engines, he said" No, I grow em in my garden." He was high on cocaine. I could tell by the look in his eyes. He might've been good to you, but he acted like a prick to me. Sorry, bud, he's not like any of my friends.

@dmeemd7787 4 жыл бұрын

I got to work with him and his son a couple times on his son's promod - they built their own engines, clutches, did everything themselves. I really have a lot of respect for them, ESPECIALLY after getting to know them, they are very grounded and great people! Scotty is a smartass in the best way and is absolutely hilarious 😁😂 --- BUT to your original comment, I think ALL OF US have had an experience with a driver, crew member Etc at SOME point where we got a bad first (or 2nd, etc.) impression. We are all human 😊😊

@ricktaylor3748 4 жыл бұрын

@@dmeemd7787 I just didn't appreciate his attitude, He could have easily answered me with respect. If you know Scottie, you know he had an addiction to cocaine.

@krazziee2000 5 жыл бұрын

great interview ..

@flippfflop7158 5 жыл бұрын

Nice ploy with co2 sir I have a singed photo with Scotty in 1995 at a little home track where my parents live get in the grey areas guy's in an anything

@racecar157 5 жыл бұрын

what track?

@davidroberts2404 4 жыл бұрын

No different than jimmy rector having his shifter bottle full of n20 and plumbing a hidden line off the high gear pod into rear of manifold. That's a fact Jack no rumor or made up b.s. and nhra too stupid to see it right in front of them.

@Nick-xw3dk 3 жыл бұрын

My favorite memories about Scotty Cannon weren't even at the drag races they were growing up on lake Hartwell in South Carolina. Scotty had a Viper Red 25 Talon Race Boat. If I am not mistaken he had a pro mod motor in it with a mercury 6 drive it was by far the fastest boat on the lake and he ran it wide open all the time. I would literally run down to the lake when I would hear him coming from a mile away to watch him go by. The boat was bright red with a white Oakley symbol going down the center of each side of the boat. I have wondered for close to 20 years what ever happened to that boat and where scotty went or if he is still living on or near lake Hartwell. Hope he is doing well.

@tonysayles2891 4 жыл бұрын

i personal miss scotty cannon racing it,s a dam shame he,s not part of it all still !!!

@allthewade 7 жыл бұрын

You do your work very well

@boblongdickder6178 2 жыл бұрын

It's a good thing I am fluent in hillbilly because I can understand every word Scott is saying.

@yarpos 4 жыл бұрын

great stuff!

@charlesc.parker1164 4 жыл бұрын

Until Scotty came in i never paid attention to it. He's still a great person and champion. Witt will always be a woosie.

@TheGreenmeeny 5 жыл бұрын

Ossum

@timothybragg7983 2 жыл бұрын

There’s only one Scotty Cannon. He’s one of the best drivers on the track . His personality is Bad Ass. You don’t have to ask him where you stand with him ,you already know.

@bobbygodfrey7862 3 жыл бұрын

Before the sponsors. I enjoyed the red promod corvette

@BlakeTg1 7 жыл бұрын

mr legend

@carspotterblake3997 6 жыл бұрын

Blake Bapisteller yup

@xmanb8193 7 жыл бұрын

He was Mr. Pro Mod

@heavenstomurgatroyd7033 4 жыл бұрын

I only remember those really weird Oakley sun glasses and goggles and the Mohawk haircut, on the west coast you were always on fire or blown up...

@dmeemd7787 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah there was so much more to him than that, I got to work with him on his son promod and he's really down to earth, smart and all around great guy. I never liked those ' Mad Scientist' Oakley glasses or wth ever, look ridiculous -- but I remember stopping and thinking about it and quickly realized that I would wear them if it allow me to drive a competitive (or non-competitive, lol) fuel funny car LMFAO 😁😊😊

@MegaCujo69 4 жыл бұрын

I'm thinking Tomorrow might ride to Greer to see if his family restaurant is open after all the things going on in 2020 I need a good hotdog 😋

@Justthatguy420 3 жыл бұрын

Need a Todd Tutterow interview

@thomashildebran6416 Жыл бұрын

I remember tuttrow Robert fredell we had the 69 firebird 427 rat the night stalker Mike Martin still running

@thomashildebran6416 Жыл бұрын

Quick 8,s door slammers Scotty had the fastest Willy's car had fun back then remember a lot of them guys frank teague Lee Huffman Regan beam Ronnie buff shady side drag strip and ol slamming Sammy snyder

@kevinsmith3957 5 жыл бұрын

When you going to do Whipple and Ed the ACE

@CompetitionPlusTV 5 жыл бұрын

Kevin Smith - we shot one on Ace during season 2

@nflisrigged1395 2 жыл бұрын

Know how much this cost .... , well I don't lollllll

@seanmayo206 3 жыл бұрын

Known as a cheater but nah just somebody trying to win without cheating knowing how to beat the rules

@angelopabz5350 3 жыл бұрын

i have a scotty cannon shirt with his signature 😁 for sale

@badron9245 8 ай бұрын

Probably something wrong with me, maybe I'm just too old, but I'd take a bullet before I'd wear those freak glasses that went up over his forehead.

@jimnfl7134 2 жыл бұрын

What legend? He lasted two years and only won...Zero Events (i think) Not much of a career there. Don Prudhomme, Bruce Allen, Shirley Muldowney are legends!

@CompetitionPlusTV 2 жыл бұрын

Are you serious? How about you do your homework next time you try to discredit someone. He was a legend before he ever got to Funny Car. The winningest driver ever in IHRA Pro Modified, and remained as such a decade after he left IHRA at the end of the 1998 season. In the first decade, he won six world championships in the first eight seasons of the class and stands as the only Pro Modified driver inducted into the drag racing Hall of Fame.

@jimnfl7134 2 жыл бұрын

@@CompetitionPlusTV Only watched NHRA for a few years, not a HARDCORE Like you.

@CompetitionPlusTV 2 жыл бұрын

@@jimnfl7134 - understood - with Scotty - I watched his battle firsthand

@calvincandie5344 Жыл бұрын

Don prudomme wouldn't piss on your teeth if your gums were on fire...scotty is and always will be a legend...

@jimnfl7134 Жыл бұрын

@@calvincandie5344 NHRA Funny Car, Scotty didn't win any events in the 2 or 3 years I saw that team.