Remembering Eric Medlen

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17 жыл бұрын

"One day the pain and the grief will lessen, and I will be able to look back and laugh at some of our antics. I know for sure my life was truly blessed for having Eric in it." -- Brandon Bernstein

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@IanTheMotorsportsMan_YT Жыл бұрын

I wonder what life, the sport, and JFR could be if we didn’t lose Eric. Rest in Peace, Eric

@MikeM275 4 жыл бұрын

Eric Medlen had a soft spot for kids. My friend had a handicapped young son that went to the Gators that year (as did I as I was racing there)... Eric saw my friend and his son and lifted the ribbon and invited them into his pit. Eric showed them the car, the trailer, and talked with them alot that afternoon. The next day Eric was dead. My friend's son passed away not long afterwards. Eric was a very very good guy.

@ausproductionsofficial 4 жыл бұрын

Mike M prayers 🙏🏼

@adriananderson76 3 жыл бұрын

Prayers for you and your family Mike M.

@da324 2 жыл бұрын

All men die, but not all men live. Eric did that in spades. The bond he had with his dad is something special!

@Wright4360 17 жыл бұрын

I have been a hardcore Force fan since 85 and go see them every year and watched Eric win at Sonoma, Words cant explain the empothy for family and JFR. It is so rare that a freak episode like this happened and hopfully many will benefit with some fixes.Eric got better as a driver every year and I will miss him at the races this year. Very accesable and kind and fun. It is a shame that the good die young

@Not_Sure_81 9 жыл бұрын

Being born and raised in Oakdale, my family and I had been lucky enough to know the Medlens since before I was born. John helped my dad build his first hotrod back in the early 80s. I was so blessed and honored to know Eric.... We all miss him to this day. From myself, my family and my friends at oak Valley hospital who knew you as well... Rest my friend. We love you and miss you

@brianbooher7318 4 жыл бұрын

So sad but atleast he went doing what he loved.you could tell he loved what he done by the twinkle in his eyes when he talked about it

@vincebella3328 4 жыл бұрын

God bless medlen, 2020.

@rickmunoz8209 3 жыл бұрын

RIP my friend miss you

@Aznbabyboi84 16 жыл бұрын

No one is a better funny car driver than Eric Medlen and Scott Kalitta. Kalitta pass away this year during a qualifying round at his first race in his career. Englishtown, NJ. Rest in peace u guys.

@eryngonzales6232 9 жыл бұрын

As Erics sister this is one of my favorites

@MikeM275 4 жыл бұрын

I'm copying and pasting what I just wrote above...but this is who Eric was as a man: Eric Medlen had a soft spot for kids. My friend had a handicapped young son that went to the Gators that year (as did I as I was racing there)... Eric saw my friend and his son and lifted the ribbon and invited them into his pit. Eric showed them the car, the trailer, and talked with them alot that afternoon. He made them feel welcome, and he was genuinely happy to interact with my friend's handicapped son. The next day Eric was dead. My friend's son passed away not long afterwards. Eric was a very very good guy.

@robbaleestiles6965 Жыл бұрын

❤❤😢😢😢 omg I met him and Scott Kalitta as well!! I Was so sorry to hear this bless you both and your families! 😢😢😢

@369Bandido 8 жыл бұрын

No john force you are right, that car protected him and took him from this horrible commercialized world of today. You are in good hands now brother. May you race in paradise

@hlovato 17 жыл бұрын

Thank You for posting this, every Drag Racing Fan should see this. RIP E.

@cskvision 17 жыл бұрын

Thank you for posting this! Great video!

@michaellawrence5717 5 жыл бұрын

A true great man and you could never have a bed day with ice cream

@1320crusier 17 жыл бұрын

colin mcrae and his son, dale earnhardt sr, eric medlen, force was almost taken. racing is dangerous, if you dont respect it, it will kill you. even when you do it still can. at least they died doing the one thing they loved. God Speed Eric. to all the other racers out there.. stay safe and god speed.

@bradk12fan 14 жыл бұрын

R.I.P. Eric

@ericthompson3551 Жыл бұрын

As a 10 year old kid and older he had a personality that matched the 11,000 horsepower funny car he would one day drive. I see his memorial at the park named for him when I walk my dogs. He is missed.

@Mikesdragracingvids 17 жыл бұрын

Good post, thank you for putting this up.

@feeshtacos 2 жыл бұрын

Every time I eat ice cream I think of him and salute him Every time ...

@Ultimate23Dragon 26 күн бұрын

There is an interesting yet sad fact in relation to Eric Medlin replacing Tony Pedregon in that ride: Eric was not John Force's first choice. John tried to hire a Top Fuel racer as Tony Pedregon's replacement starting in 2004. That driver respectfully declined & stayed with his Top Fuel team instead. That driver... was Darrell Russell. _(John Force admitted this in his post-race interview during the 2004 Sears Craftsman Nationals... The race where we lost Darrell)_

@1320crusier 17 жыл бұрын

god speed eric thanks for that video.

@joego7924 6 жыл бұрын

from oakdale, CA

@Aznbabyboi84 15 жыл бұрын

dude it was it his first race when Scott Kalitta started his career in top fuel.

@ashleyhillis4669 11 жыл бұрын

hes my uncle hes lee hillis brother

@christopherstehn4456 4 жыл бұрын

This is for Eric and scott

@georgewilds9940 Жыл бұрын

Burn ❤️‍🔥

@orlandopadilla2464 8 ай бұрын

Hey everyone let's go to the movies

@stain22 17 жыл бұрын

i have noticed that a lot of realy good people have been taken from us it seems like god is taken the cream of the crop leave us some of the good guys god or this planet wont be a very nice place to be

@georgewilds9940 Жыл бұрын

Weldon non related