SEASON TWO, LEGENDS: THE SERIES - THE LEGEND OF DON SCHUMACHER

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8 жыл бұрын

This is the story of Don Schumacher, former drag racer turned mega team owner. In this exclusive interview for Legends: The Series, there are two different settings for this exclusive episode. Just five days after the original interview was filmed, Schumacher was diagnosed with cancer which eventually hit stage five. After enduring the hell of radiation treatment, Schumacher returned to his life at the drag strip and granted a follow-up interview. Whatever preconceptions you might have had of Schumacher might change when you see him open his heart in a way like never before. Schumacher discusses his days as a Funny Car driver and also talks about his extended family of racing. You won't want to miss the emotional post-cancer interview.
This is the second of ten episodes of this second season of the online documentary series.

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@danielwatkins1234
@danielwatkins1234 7 ай бұрын
Rip to this legend 😢
@matthewstevenson1267
@matthewstevenson1267 2 жыл бұрын
It's a shame in 6 years this hasn't hit 1k likes. Awesome content, I appreciate learning the characters behind the names I grew up with, I was born in 85, I missed so much of the golden era
@jaywalker1093
@jaywalker1093 7 ай бұрын
R.I.P.....Don you were a great ambassador for this incredible sport. You will be missed.
@neverstoplearning7214
@neverstoplearning7214 7 ай бұрын
Thank you for this I never knew this about him Definitely changed how I look at the Man
@trackrash
@trackrash 7 ай бұрын
RIP Don!! 🙏
@ewizkid55
@ewizkid55 6 жыл бұрын
This video changed my entire view of Mr Don Schumacher
@cskvision
@cskvision 7 ай бұрын
Thanks again Bobby for doing Legends the Series. These videos are now invaluable. Godspeed Don! A tremendous entrepreneur, racer, team owner, and legend.
@texasgearhead
@texasgearhead 6 ай бұрын
RIP Don. In the mid 60s I worked for Fiberglas LTD, and built one of his funny car bodies. He came to the shop often, and was a great guy. Many years later I saw him at a race and approached him saying “I’m sure you don’t remember me but I worked for Ron Peligrini at Fiberglas LTD”. He told me he did remember me and it was good to see me again.
@mudcat1622
@mudcat1622 6 ай бұрын
Meet Don and Tony in Topeka ks and they were both willing to talk to us and sign things for us. You will be missed. Don
@nitrospeed2513
@nitrospeed2513 7 ай бұрын
R.I.P. Don ✝️🙏
@sswcustomcyclesswcustomcyc7948
@sswcustomcyclesswcustomcyc7948 7 жыл бұрын
I met Don years ago. He is awesome and sharp as a knife. A really great guy. Thanks Don for your chassis advice, hand shake, and that autograph on the poster I have hanging on the wall. Thank you to the people who made the movie.
@dburnside2554
@dburnside2554 6 жыл бұрын
What a Great Person You are Don everything you touched on is so very true Love You Man May God be with you
@troyreif8674
@troyreif8674 Жыл бұрын
I agree with other comments here that it is amazing this has not gone viral. Very good story and a really great man.
@JamesWood-py8nm
@JamesWood-py8nm Жыл бұрын
Anytime the wonderwagon came out west to race he was the man to beat. Awesome driver...
@racerXsporter
@racerXsporter 7 жыл бұрын
When I was a kid there was a drag strip literally i n my backyard. I would sit down at the turn around curve with my friends and talk to all the drivers. Harrell, Garlits, Shumacher, Prudhomme...all of them. One night we were all at Don's ramp truck while he was hooking up to tow back. He opened one of the side doors, pulled out a big box of pictures. Handouts and 8x10 B&W glossies. He said to all of us kids... pic 2 each. I was probably 10 at the time. I'm 54 now. Years ago I was laid off and broke broke. Sold those pics on ebay almost 20 years ago for a couple hundred. Made the mortgage payment and saved my house.
@ronbaker7501
@ronbaker7501 3 жыл бұрын
Don was always cool as fuck!
@wraitheful
@wraitheful 9 ай бұрын
that original Star Dust - wow! (it’s always the journey)
@kencapps586
@kencapps586 7 ай бұрын
R.I.P Don....🙏
@TanDawg58
@TanDawg58 8 ай бұрын
3:42 Rare footage of The Golden Greeks short foray into Funny Car
@scottw1611
@scottw1611 5 жыл бұрын
Great interview and right from the heart, for sure changed my perspective of Don Schumacher, his heart is in the right place!
@davidr4332
@davidr4332 5 жыл бұрын
I Have Don Schumacher '' Stardust '' his elary funny car model 1.25 scale build it to the same detail as the car about 30 years ago and still got it in top conditions am 57yo now and am from Australia .
@littlemike904
@littlemike904 8 жыл бұрын
great interview. totally changed my pov of Mr.Shumacher. Would love to meet him some day
@davidroberts2404
@davidroberts2404 4 жыл бұрын
Don is an awesome person.
@rexwilson6598
@rexwilson6598 4 жыл бұрын
Me and a friend of mine was at Commerce Ga, Don was getting in his car out in the parking lot to leave, He actually took time to sign our Army Hats and Thanked us for getting him to sign them he's such a Great Guy for taking time to talk to us for quite a few minutes and Sign our Hats he talked to us like he knew us forever ! A memorable experience chatting with him !
@happydays8171
@happydays8171 3 жыл бұрын
He has an open house at his shop in Brownsville before the US Nationals. You can see his shop and meet Don.
@davemurphy63C10
@davemurphy63C10 7 ай бұрын
RIP Don....
@MrJopanti
@MrJopanti 6 жыл бұрын
I met the man and his son several times. They are great. I understand they have busy schedules so I try not to bother much. Never got a no from them. In my opinion drag racing is the closest sport to the fans.
@terry4343
@terry4343 Жыл бұрын
Can’t wait for the next video.
@Goodshaft
@Goodshaft 6 жыл бұрын
What a Great Story , I love to meet Don Schumacher some day . I bought one his battery charger form Amazon and it works sweet. Keep winner Races Don , and God Bless !
@garagedweller7159
@garagedweller7159 5 жыл бұрын
I enjoy every episode of this series. Thank You .
@codyfeatherstone553
@codyfeatherstone553 5 жыл бұрын
He has a true passion for racing I love that about this guy 💯🙏 🙌🔥 💣🔑 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦🧘 👩‍🔧👩‍🎓 👩‍⚕️
@ajmachinist
@ajmachinist 4 жыл бұрын
Nice interview Don. Thank you
@jameswilliams3431
@jameswilliams3431 8 жыл бұрын
this is really great.
@waybad
@waybad 8 жыл бұрын
Excellent!!!!!!
@joego7924
@joego7924 6 жыл бұрын
seen him race at baylands in Fremont CA. he won the race but blew the motor as he passed the finish line, the fiberglass body flew up into the air, the people ran out onto the dragstrip to get souvenirs they won't let u that anymore, those were the days, the motor had a big hole in the side of the block when they towed back to the pits!
@butterycoloredman5776
@butterycoloredman5776 7 жыл бұрын
Chris Karamesines! you have to interview Chris Karamesines!
@robertl779
@robertl779 4 жыл бұрын
The golden greek
@artmchugh5644
@artmchugh5644 3 жыл бұрын
It will take too long !!!! THE GREEK SPEAKS VERY SLOW !!!!😎😎😎😎😄😄😄😄😄🍺🍺🍺🍺🇺🇸
@matthewstevenson1267
@matthewstevenson1267 2 жыл бұрын
What an amazing man/family
@markhanson1452
@markhanson1452 6 жыл бұрын
I had the big C in my family with my wife . Don your a top notch man . Live on and be happy .
@krazziee2000
@krazziee2000 8 жыл бұрын
good story... thanks. ..
@phantomf4g304
@phantomf4g304 4 жыл бұрын
I met Don at the Sonoma Nationals. Genuine guy happy to meet a fan. Good dude.
@2fast65
@2fast65 7 жыл бұрын
great video I am a bracket racer in Mn it is the best worst thing my dad introduced my brother and I to is drag racing it is the only reason for us to go to work and it isn't only the car it is the truck and trailer payments but the maintenance on the car it keeps us broke and that was dads goal to keep us out of other trouble and it worked and we thank him every day for the addiction.
@rickatchley9394
@rickatchley9394 4 жыл бұрын
as somebody that finished up thyroid cancer treatments, the segment regarding the cancer hit home in a big way.
@wkmac2
@wkmac2 7 ай бұрын
RIP Shoe.
@codyfeatherstone553
@codyfeatherstone553 5 жыл бұрын
Heart of a fighter 💯🙏🙌🔥💣🔑👨‍👩‍👧‍👦🧘👩‍🔧👩‍🎓👩‍⚕️
@codyfeatherstone553
@codyfeatherstone553 5 жыл бұрын
Yesss 😍 I love this guy he is very direct I relate to that 💯🙏🙌🔥💣🔑👨‍👩‍👧‍👦🧘👩‍🔧👩‍🎓👩‍⚕️
@tertessa
@tertessa 7 жыл бұрын
great show..
@outdoorfuninthesun2393
@outdoorfuninthesun2393 3 жыл бұрын
These video series are good, this one no different. Love the way he nails the gypsy life style while traveling around.
@richardoliver1303
@richardoliver1303 Жыл бұрын
The best to you and your family!
@AliasMark69
@AliasMark69 3 жыл бұрын
The "Man In The Red Shirt".... A Legend
@codyfeatherstone553
@codyfeatherstone553 5 жыл бұрын
Sounds amazing 😍👌💙😊💯
@codyfeatherstone553
@codyfeatherstone553 5 жыл бұрын
True story God bless you and your family John Force 💯🙏 🙌🔥 💣🔑 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦🧘 👩‍🔧👩‍🎓 👩‍⚕️
@kevinjachim2378
@kevinjachim2378 5 жыл бұрын
Great guy!
@codyfeatherstone553
@codyfeatherstone553 5 жыл бұрын
He's a legend for sure 💯🙏 🙌🔥 💣🔑 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦🧘 👩‍🔧👩‍🎓 👩‍⚕️
@mikeskidmore6754
@mikeskidmore6754 5 жыл бұрын
I was just a kid in 1974 but I remember when gas almost doubled in Price to $1.00 per gallon .. Plus a recession too..
@codyfeatherstone553
@codyfeatherstone553 5 жыл бұрын
Amen I'm a competitor businessman I love John Force but at the drag strip I'm coming after him full force 💯🙏 🙌🔥 💣🔑 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦🧘 👩‍🔧👩‍🎓 👩‍⚕️
@terrysheehan4879
@terrysheehan4879 7 жыл бұрын
Myself and my wife met Don last year at the Gator Nationals. Super nice guy and got us closer in the line for a Hagan autograph
@Joetrout
@Joetrout 7 жыл бұрын
Terry Sheehan so you basically cut line in front of kids and other fans?
@mcfritter
@mcfritter 7 жыл бұрын
Joe Trout they probably took the time to gloat in front of those kids! Their comment makes me think they hate all kids and fans....I bet Don does too. He specifically picks out random people to push to the front of the line so those darn kids and fans have to wait....
@NICKY1955N
@NICKY1955N 5 жыл бұрын
your a great man............................
@Ghost-bx8ld
@Ghost-bx8ld 7 ай бұрын
Stardust!
@codyfeatherstone553
@codyfeatherstone553 5 жыл бұрын
That's why I want my own team to help people make their dreams come true to be able to live doing something you love that's an amazing feeling 💯🙏🙌🔥💣🔑👨‍👩‍👧‍👦🧘👩‍🔧👩‍🎓👩‍⚕️ man or woman this sport takes passion 💯🙏🙌🔥💣🔑👨‍👩‍👧‍👦🧘👩‍🔧👩‍🎓👩‍⚕️
@dalefrasca3136
@dalefrasca3136 4 жыл бұрын
Awesome smart Gentleman there.!
@codyfeatherstone553
@codyfeatherstone553 5 жыл бұрын
I've seen cancer in my family it's the saddest thing 💯🙏 🔥💣🔑👨‍👩‍👧‍👦🧘👩‍🔧👩‍🎓👩‍⚕️
@vwgurkan
@vwgurkan 4 жыл бұрын
Great guy,,,
@ronbaker7501
@ronbaker7501 3 жыл бұрын
A reason his children became doctors
@codyfeatherstone553
@codyfeatherstone553 5 жыл бұрын
We're glad you're okay Don shoemaker God bless 💯🙏🔥💣🔑👨‍👩‍👧‍👦🧘👩‍🔧👩‍🎓👩‍⚕️
@ronbaker7501
@ronbaker7501 3 жыл бұрын
Me too!! God Bless!! rz
@codyfeatherstone553
@codyfeatherstone553 5 жыл бұрын
Agreed my family eats sleeps it's racing you have to be that passionate about it 🙏🙌🔥💣🔑👨‍👩‍👧‍👦🧘👩‍🔧👩‍🎓👩‍⚕️
@albertmcfry6322
@albertmcfry6322 2 жыл бұрын
Seems to be a very nice man!
@Bryan-fg3ey
@Bryan-fg3ey 6 жыл бұрын
Like him or loath him,the sport of drag racing would be a poorer sport without him.
@vitorsilva6407
@vitorsilva6407 8 жыл бұрын
muito bom mano gostei like 😁
@scottweatherman3266
@scottweatherman3266 8 жыл бұрын
I agree with would like to meet him. I was allowed to tour his shop years ago. Don Schumacher, actually ran more than one car back in the beginning of Funny Car Racing. So, John Force did not have an original idea. And John Force knew he was up against wealth many years ago as well. If you don't have millions to invest you will not race succcessfully in NHRA Top Fuel dragsters or Top Fuel Funny Cars. Just the facts folks.
@sp769
@sp769 4 жыл бұрын
28:30 note how don talks of what he cares about, nodding his head, then says how much he cares about John Force and his wife and kids and goes to shaking his head! Sure you do Don! John said it best some years ago, "Don Schumacher cannot beat me, he does not personally race me. He pays other people to race me. He could get in a funny car if he really wanted to and race me but he doesn't". You did see John Forces 151st Wally didn't you Don? Yep, 17 championships too now and still going.
@cl604driver
@cl604driver 2 жыл бұрын
As many times as he kept saying “I care…” he comes across as completely insincere. Someone who really is sincere about caring for people only has to say it once, or not at all. I think he he wants to be that way and knows he isn’t. Hence, continually repeating it.
@tarasbulba3190
@tarasbulba3190 5 жыл бұрын
One thing about Don Schumacher is that no matter how busy he is, if you see him in the pits he will always take time for a photo and a few words with you. Very appreciative of his fans. Stay clear on race day though!
@glenngallup5163
@glenngallup5163 6 жыл бұрын
Nothing wrong with hard work, deadlines, and having to get things done with no excuses if you don’t. Farmers deal with this every day. You have to.
@stevesolo16
@stevesolo16 5 жыл бұрын
I just decided you must be one hell of a father. You have a lot to be proud of. I went back to racing after my cancer. I modified my road-racing cars to be driven with one leg. What Don says about treatment is very true. It is barbaric. And you do think about it more then you should. I am building my first drag car. But I had a relapse.
@karlknudson9249
@karlknudson9249 5 жыл бұрын
google raymound rife he cured it and the koolest thing about his cure was or is that you will be immune to cancer after your treated real shit google his documentary
@codyfeatherstone553
@codyfeatherstone553 5 жыл бұрын
It takes everyone from a driver to the fans to make a successful race team 💯🙏🙌🔥💣🔑👨‍👩‍👧‍👦🧘👩‍🔧👩‍🎓👩‍⚕️
@codyfeatherstone553
@codyfeatherstone553 5 жыл бұрын
We are perfect for that life 💯🙏🙌🔥💣🔑👨‍👩‍👧‍👦🧘👩‍🔧👩‍🎓👩‍⚕️
@michaellawrence5717
@michaellawrence5717 4 жыл бұрын
I love DSR
@jerrycraig6522
@jerrycraig6522 4 жыл бұрын
I did only 6 months of chemo and radiation, and I prayed to not wake up the next day, it sucks bad!!!
@matthewdaub
@matthewdaub 3 жыл бұрын
Anyone know the name of the song at the beginning?
@codyfeatherstone553
@codyfeatherstone553 5 жыл бұрын
That's what I want to do with race teams that's the dream amen 💯🙏🙌🔥💣🔑👨‍👩‍👧‍👦🧘👩‍🔧👩‍🎓👩‍⚕️
@codyfeatherstone553
@codyfeatherstone553 5 жыл бұрын
I think sometimes people just aren't right for it and if it's not helping the team then it's hindering it 💯🙏 🙌🔥 💣🔑 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦🧘 👩‍🔧👩‍🎓 👩‍⚕️
@happydays8171
@happydays8171 3 жыл бұрын
If it wasn't for Don, John, Connie, I wonder if drag racing would have survived. Now with Covid, winning a fuel race pays $15g. Down from $50g last year, this is a real challenge.
@problemsulfer
@problemsulfer 4 жыл бұрын
Read the book The One Minute Cure. I hope it helps you ppl who are with cancer or past it.
@nathanringerwole9549
@nathanringerwole9549 6 жыл бұрын
3:38 how you do a real burnout
@codyfeatherstone553
@codyfeatherstone553 5 жыл бұрын
I'll always be a businessman for me it's not even about the money 💯🙏🙌🔥💣🔑👨‍👩‍👧‍👦🧘👩‍🔧👩‍🎓👩‍⚕️
@michaelwynne4346
@michaelwynne4346 Жыл бұрын
Back in the day the word was he screwed over a few People/ Companies out of money for Parts, not sure how true it was but that was the Word around the Pits .
@dockey6942
@dockey6942 Жыл бұрын
Have to call preacher
@codyfeatherstone553
@codyfeatherstone553 5 жыл бұрын
Yesss 😍 live like you were dying amen my brother 💯🙏🔥💣🔑👨‍👩‍👧‍👦🧘👩‍🔧👩‍🎓👩‍⚕️
@codyfeatherstone553
@codyfeatherstone553 5 жыл бұрын
I love John Force too but I would love nothing more than to beat him 💯🙏🙌🔥💣🔑👨‍👩‍👧‍👦🧘👩‍🔧👩‍🎓👩‍⚕️ that's a goal 💯💯💯
@codyfeatherstone553
@codyfeatherstone553 5 жыл бұрын
Beating John Force would be amazing 💯🙏🙌🔥💣🔑👨‍👩‍👧‍👦🧘👩‍🔧👩‍🎓👩‍⚕️
@Joetrout
@Joetrout 5 жыл бұрын
Love the way don screwed force at his own game these past few years! Force taking team dives to get his cars in! Well don screwed him back!
@bg147
@bg147 4 жыл бұрын
When I was a kid, he brought his funny car to my school, Lines Elementary in Barrington, Illinois. I think I had heard of him. Back then, in my mind, it was all about Big Daddy Don Garlits. I recall the big truck and starting the car. It was loud and fun. As a kid, it was all about mini bikes and cars.... it still is. All of the hoopla about phones and social media doesn't make any sense.
@bg147
@bg147 4 жыл бұрын
What did he mean he was going to get in big trouble? He retired as a result. Was he doing something shady?
@codyfeatherstone553
@codyfeatherstone553 5 жыл бұрын
It would be for us Amanda Lynn Alvarez 💯🙏🙌🔥💣🔑👨‍👩‍👧‍👦🧘👩‍🔧👩‍🎓👩‍⚕️ running race teams is the dream that's definitely fun 💯🙏🙌🔥💣🔑👨‍👩‍👧‍👦🧘👩‍🔧👩‍🎓👩‍⚕️
@codyfeatherstone553
@codyfeatherstone553 5 жыл бұрын
We want to run race teams for car ppl like legs or Ford 🙏🙌🔥💣🔑👨‍👩‍👧‍👦🧘👩‍🔧👩‍🎓👩‍⚕️ Amanda Lynn Alvarez that's the dream team 💯🙏 🙌🔥💣 🔑👨‍👩‍👧‍👦🧘 👩‍🔧👩‍🎓 👩‍⚕️ forever 💯😍
@codyfeatherstone553
@codyfeatherstone553 5 жыл бұрын
That's why i want to marry my girlfriend this is the type of life that we want running a race team I think we're the best people for the job fr 💯🙏🙌🔥💣🔑👨‍👩‍👧‍👦🧘👩‍🔧👩‍🎓👩‍⚕️
@gerryvandepol8666
@gerryvandepol8666 5 жыл бұрын
Cody Featherstone ... take your time getting married kid and I hope your over 26 when you do....
@codyfeatherstone553
@codyfeatherstone553 5 жыл бұрын
Yes sir I am most definitely doing that learned my lesson the first time lol have a great day god bless💯🔥💙♋💜♊👼
@Gottworace
@Gottworace 7 жыл бұрын
One thing that made it easy for Don is his dad bank rolled his racing , at least in the beginning.
@mcfritter
@mcfritter 7 жыл бұрын
J85 yeah. we would all end up with multi million dollar, multi car teams if only our dads would bank roll us in the beginning.
@usa2121
@usa2121 6 жыл бұрын
Stud
@artmchugh5644
@artmchugh5644 3 жыл бұрын
Very unprofessional of the TV guy calling him "SHOEMAKER" !!!!😄😄😄😄😎😎😎😎😎🍺🍺🍺
@farmcentralohio
@farmcentralohio 4 жыл бұрын
Sorry but you don't buy your way to becoming a legend. The guy owns race cars, that's about it.
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