The Day That Changed Nitro Drag Racing Forever
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2 жыл бұрын**Correction, Eric Medlen was killed due to a tire shake, not a tire faliure in his crash at Gainseville. Sorry for the misinformation. Still learning more about this sport as I go.
Also John Forces crash was at Dallas, not Houston.
As time went on into the 1990s and into the early 2000s, the speeds became quicker. A car making a pass in 5.9 seconds would be seen as an astonishing feat of speed and talent in 1979. In 1999, that wouldn’t qualify you for the event all together. The cars were becoming quicker, the tuning and engineering of the cars improved, and the limits of these cars were found to obtain the fastest times possible. Because of these astonishing feats of speed and engineering, the danger aspect of these races became more and more of a concern. As the clock turned over into the new millennium, the viciousness of the wrecks continued to increase. And on June 21, 2008 in Englishtown, New Jersey. It reached a point where it couldn't be ignored.
Special thanks to the r/NHRA community with helping me understand more about this wreck and supporting my work!
Articles Used:
Why an NHRA Drag Strip is 1,000 Feet: www.autoweek.com/racing/nhra/...
NHRA Indeed Mulling Return To 1/4-Mile Nitro Racing: www.dragzine.com/news/nhra-in...
NHRA reduces distance of Top, Fuel, Funny Car races to 1,000 feet: www.espn.com/racing/racing/nh...
NHRA debate rages on 1,000 vs. traditional 1,320 feet: www.dailynews.com/2013/11/09/...
NHRA: Blaine Johnson’s racing death 20 years ago still haunts, inspires brother Alan Johnson: motorsports.nbcsports.com/201...
Darrell Russell Wikipedia: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Darrell...)
Eric Medlen Wikipedia: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eric_Me...
Scott Kalitta: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scott_K...
Video Credits:
NHRA, ESPN, Fox Sports, Goodyear,
loudpedal, BigBee TV, Jonathan Harder,
Eastern Explorer, Rookie Raceway, Dave W,
TBK.FAMEFLAME.DK.5, Attack, FatalMotorsportChannel,
JayJayLetho3, Pulling Reference Rewind,
jpyt845, nhra1784, JoeyHaasTF.
Photo Credits:
NHRA, MotorTrend
Wikipedia, John Force Racing
Racer Magazine, Seth Owen (sdowen)
New Jersey State Police
Music Credit:
Lisenced through epidemic sound.
Apparent Solution - Brendon Moeller
Bahamas - Brendon Moeller
Fun While It Lasted - Emil Axelsson
@MightyMack03 2 жыл бұрын
First off, I want to thank all of you for watching the video, when I uploaded it I was hoping it would do well, but watching this video boom and all the likes I have received with it is mind-blowing and incredible to see. For those of you who left all these amazing comments about your support and your feedback, I greatly appreciate. It has meant a lot reading them all. For the critiques, I have listened. I am aware that I am speaking way too quickly. It has been an ongoing issue that I have worked to resolve, and over time will become less of an issue the more I upload. The audio is the same way. When I edit the video it sounds fine before I render it, but the moment I upload it I see how it's too quiet. I'm figuring out how to fix those problems so in future videos it won't be an issue. Because of the overwhelming support and positive feedback, you can expect to see more videos in the coming months! I have 3 videos planned for the next year. So be sure to subscribe to the channel, so you can see when they drop! Also follow me on twitter and instagram as well @MightyMack03, so you can keep up to date with what's going on.
@thekingsilverado8419 2 жыл бұрын
Many of us shed some emotional tears as not only fans or spectators some of us compete in amateur stuff on the weekends and it is just as dangerous. In retrospect I can offer putting a gigantic McDonalds ball house at the end of every drag strip that way the cars will crash into thousands of big bouncy balls showering workers and spectators at the end of the drag strip with big bouncy balls thus slowing the runway cars to a gentle stop... Just my suggestion as a solution. I'm willing to try out my idea on a weekend.
@yeahok115sure 2 жыл бұрын
Seriously this is one of the best NHRA videos I’ve ever seen.
@sidforbrains6552 2 жыл бұрын
Great story and composition. I was going to comment on the back ground music level, but it looks as though you are on it already. As an old guy with hearing problems, I already slowed the vid to 75%...lol....thanks for the very interesting story, gunna sub so I can see more.
@mraycgz 2 жыл бұрын
Yeah buddy. Great subject, great video, great commentary, just slow down a little and you got it. We all want to hear what you have to say. We don’t mind waiting a bit to hear it. Good job.
@studebaker60 2 жыл бұрын
I believe drag racing and NHRA was born out of WWII and at Bonneville
@MasonBunBunss 2 жыл бұрын
Great job man. My only advice would be to slow down a little bit and allow time for pauses.
@MightyMack03 2 жыл бұрын
Appreciate it. I got a lot of messages about slowing down, will definitely use it for the next video cause I'm still learning as I go.
@SolamenteVees 2 жыл бұрын
Agree. Maybe raise the audio in your voiceover too... Great vid!
@sunsetlights100 2 жыл бұрын
@@MightyMack03 great vid & perhaps turn up volume to industry standard level
@David_B777 2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, quite hard to keep up and understand what you're saying
@chuckfry1227 2 жыл бұрын
@@MightyMack03 pin up a note to play back at .75 speed sounds great then.
@ideitbawxproductions1880 2 жыл бұрын
Gary Scelzi's interview after that crash was chilling. He didn't just lose an opponent, he lost a friend.
@synshenron798 Жыл бұрын
Thats something I always respect about other racers. In the races ive been a part of, there was almost never any beef. It was just two guys havin a friendly competition, as it should be. Seeing your oppenent die right next to you would be absolutely soul crushing. I know if it was me and my buddies or my dad and his friends, we'd be crushed watching one of our friends die right there. An quitr honestly I dont know whether id keep racing in their honor and legacy or quit all together at the fear of something like that happening to me as well
@philgiglio7922 Жыл бұрын
True in all racing formats. The 60's and early '70's were the WORST in terms of diver's deaths. Especially in F1 and Indy car. Still can remember Danny Ongasis's feet rubbing the track @ the 500.
@ladela7348 Жыл бұрын
Reminds me of when Schumacher broke one of Senna's records. He visibly broke down in the post-race interview.
@totalchoaspunk1757 Жыл бұрын
When was scelzi in a funny car ???
@JRH99 Жыл бұрын
We all did.
@rextripod6242 Жыл бұрын
I work for Jim Dunn . We were racing Scott that day. After the crash we went down to get our car and saw the carnage from Scott’s car. It’s something I’ll never forget. RIP Scott you are missed
@jetdigital Жыл бұрын
kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pLhnqtqhl53Uias.html Who blew up on pit side?
@kylel7926 5 ай бұрын
Not many know the truth about that scene. Horrific
@hashslingingslabber859 7 күн бұрын
I was 12 and in the stands. Sorry for your loss. Its extremely sad.
@tiddiesprinkles Жыл бұрын
My mans speech is quicker than NHRA cars today lol nice video buddy
@kugelblitz1557 4 ай бұрын
I watch most people at 1.5 or 2x speed and I actually had to watch him at 1x 😂
@MoxieMike66 2 жыл бұрын
Mainly because they had tracks w/shutdown areas that were too short. Ironically, our track that they shit on relentlessly, because it's owned by Stockholders, not millionaires, has a shutdown area almost a 1/2mi long, and was built that way 56yrs ago (1966). Even Don Garlits loved racing at our track, so much so, he wanted to break the 300mph mark at our track and was doing testing before Bernstein did it in Florida. We had IHRA meets that ran the full 1/4mi at our track after NHRA did this, never had a problem. A number of current TF & N/FC drivers ran here then. Matt Hagan was one, Millican & Lagana were others. The tracks were the problem, not the speeds.
@Jonathan83X 2 жыл бұрын
THIS. This rule change felt like such an overreaction to Scott Kalitta's death. Don't get me wrong. I'm not saying they shouldn't have done anything because it was a very tragic crash, but still, what killed Kalitta was the fact the runoff area on this drag strip was way too small for those speeds to accommodate. Had he had another thousand feet or more before he hit that wall, I would go so far as to say he would have very likely survived the crash because the car would have slowed down enough then for it to be possibly non fatal. We'll sadly never know, but this rule change was not the answer. They should have mandated all drag strips expand their runoff areas by another half mile or more. That would have solved the issue easily. If some drag strips were unable to expand their run off areas for... whatever reason, then fine... make those 1,000 feet as a way to compensate. But the rest should have been left alone. Yea, they probably would have gone 350 MPH at those 1/4 drag strips, but so what now? What's the difference between 330 and 350 MPH? Is twenty miles an hour faster really that much more dangerous for these cars?
@jimbo6134 2 жыл бұрын
Lengthen the track shut down area, there’s your answer.
@Nareimooncatt 2 жыл бұрын
@@jimbo6134 the problem is in many places there simply isn't room to extend the shutdown area due to other obstructions. My home town track is the Texas Motorplex, which has a 1/2 mile shutdown area plus a rather long sand trap. That is a huge chunk of real estate. It would be nice if more tracks built up in wide open spaces, but most of these tracks were built long ago when 300+mph wasn't even a pipe dream, much less a reality. It's unreasonable to expect them all to be torn down and rebuilt outside the urban sprawl where they would have the extra room.
@ocoolwow 2 жыл бұрын
Liberals ruining the sport
@Jonathan83X 2 жыл бұрын
@@basedgodstrugglin As I said in my previous comment, "If some drag strips were unable to expand their run off areas for... whatever reason, then fine... make those 1,000 feet as a way to compensate. But the rest should have been left alone." I get that some would be unable to expand their runoff areas. Some don't have the space to expand. But there's no reason for those who can why they should have been forced into this rules change. Let's be honest here: NHRA did this because it was the cheapest solution for them, not because it was the safest ones for the drivers.
@blackopsrocks 2 жыл бұрын
I wrecked a 540 nitrous full body tubed s10 passing through 1000 feet at 170 mph. I watered down my own tire and turned right into the wall, I broke both of my collar bones and cracked my C4 radially. I survived only because I had a certed cage and was wearing a helmet and arm movement restriction device. The sport has been a emotional roller coaster for me and alot of people I'm sure. Eventually one of those youtubers is going to do what I did and all we can do is hope they've built it for safety.
@protipskiptoendofvideoandr286 2 жыл бұрын
Back when I raced i would always go above and beyond on safely.
@JayAR_YT 2 жыл бұрын
I'm building a bang for the buck 4th Gen Camaro right now. Iron block, Turbo, 12bolt , Th400 who knows what's gonna happen. I know I'm getting a cage
@ronblack7870 2 жыл бұрын
do you use a hans device to protect your neck?
@blackopsrocks 2 жыл бұрын
@@ronblack7870 simpson hybrid. Definitely the reason I am not in a chair. I basically hit so hard the concrete block was sideways and broken. I think it did its job. We were really going so god damn fast for the chassis at that time it simply wasnt safe at all. Yes the cage worked as designed, so did the seat. But if you catch the wall and flip or turn, its so violent the g force can rip your heart away from the aorta. I suffered all kinds of unexplained deep tissue bruises where I hit nothing at all. Neck hurts to this day, but later on a few years from now, I'll go back out and give the new truck a few whacks.
@Flumphinator 2 жыл бұрын
@@blackopsrocks stay safe dude.
@leesherman100 Жыл бұрын
I saw Mike Sorokin; Pete Robinson and several other drivers die in my 60 years of drag racing. Retired now from the sport, I still miss the tremendous people associated with it. May these deceased drivers all RIP!!
@feeshtacos 7 ай бұрын
I saw Pete get killed ... I walked away when covid hit and my mentor jake McCloud passed away ... I do miss it all ...
@lgmj1810 Жыл бұрын
Content was good, but slow down your speaking. Also your voice needs to louder then then the background music.
@ariascher9719 2 жыл бұрын
I was at the track that day as well. I still remember Mr. Kalitta's final pass and the eerie silence that descended over the track. Thank you for doing this video and telling the story of that day.
@ne2i 2 жыл бұрын
I was there as well. People were asking If he would be ok. I was saying no way he's definitely dead. He went off the end of the track at 300+ and into the woods. No one survives that.
@patnaty 2 жыл бұрын
I was at e town to this day
@stephanripianzi4004 2 жыл бұрын
I was at etown , there in the stands , r I p Scott . also meet Eric at etown. Sad they are gone
@michaeladams5784 2 жыл бұрын
Yes it is eerie I was present at the U S Nationals when Alan Johnson had his fatal crash the next two days weren't the same weekend saw a nitro harley rider die very gloomy few days
@yankees29 Жыл бұрын
I went online to check that event out and was going to buy tickets but I couldn’t get a buddy to go with me.
@IRONHEAD12701 Жыл бұрын
I used to go to Englishtown every summer for the event. I was there, when Scott lost his life. I haven’t been back since. It closed a few years ago. A solemn reminder of how precious life is.
@rockeroller Жыл бұрын
Horrible tragedy. He got so fast that he entered a new realm of danger.
@ne2i 2 ай бұрын
I was there as well. I was asked from people witnessing the crash if he was ok. Nope....
@hashslingingslabber859 7 күн бұрын
I was there as well. Walking out of the stands was a very sad feeling.
@c0dered987 Жыл бұрын
My uncle used to work for John Force, he lived out in California so I didnt get to see him very much unless he came into town for the races. My dad was huge into it, never misses a race still. I remember him bringing me even when I was super young to the track to watch and meet everyone. These are some great people we lost and I remember watching some of these things unfold in real time and it was absolutely horrifying. I was so young at the time but I will never forget my parents reactions.
@jetdigital Жыл бұрын
kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pLhnqtqhl53Uias.html He may be in this video
@wythetrumpet6419 2 жыл бұрын
I am 67 years old and I have enjoyed drag racing since I was a kid. I saw Scott explode and crash that day and will never forget that empty feeling. These drivers love the sport, understand extreme horsepower and understand the risk at losing control at over 300 mph. I suppose this understanding is something you live with and die with. The thrill of speed has always been this way in all motor sports. The best we can do is to love these people and support them in sad times like this.
@randywebster1781 2 жыл бұрын
Well said sir 😔
@Anarchy-Is-Liberty 2 жыл бұрын
It's the same with people who choose to do drugs as well, but do you support them?.. just curious.
@kden1271 2 жыл бұрын
@@Anarchy-Is-Liberty wtf where is that comparisons going just curious
@astrofan8775 2 жыл бұрын
@@Anarchy-Is-Liberty Not quite. How many of the people who do drugs advance anything other than someones balance by doing these drugs? Not to mention the fact that i'm fairly certain it takes neither skill to "get good" at doing them, not does it provide entertainement for others. Those are the differences. And the next question is: What do you mean by asking whether someone supports them? If you mean anyone encourages them to do so, then i hope no, noone supports them. If you mean trying to help them, unless they are very clearly, in a moment of clarity, aware of what they're doing, and don't want any help, then yes, i do hope whoever you would ask that question answers yes.
@PsRohrbaugh 2 жыл бұрын
We've all got to die sometime and there are worse ways to go than pursuing your dreams.
@immrnoidall 2 жыл бұрын
Those slow-motion shots of these powerful machines twisting and torquing down, grabbing the track with those sticky tires, are awesome. So massive.
@bryanhembree1663 Жыл бұрын
This video explains the reason why drag racing went from a quarter mile to 1,000 ft. I understand the full aspect of it now. I kinda had my opinions, but now I fully understand. Thank you. Great video.
@InJasonsGarage Жыл бұрын
This is a great video, and as a lifelong fan of drag racing, it sheds light on what is most important: the safety of the drivers that entertain us. I met every one of the drivers who are featured in this video that are no longer with us, and each one of them is exactly like us...they just like to go fast and make a living. Thanks for making this.
@ernestmathews4674 2 жыл бұрын
When I was a kid in high school dragsters could put out 2000 hp and a top speed of over 200 was something special. Your clear explanation of what came after is really worth watching.
@KennyInVegas 2 жыл бұрын
HS class of 1982...I remember Minor/Beck's 5.39
@LsxSosa 2 жыл бұрын
Now it’s stock motor cars pushing 1500-1800wrhp 😂😂
@danieledwards1081 2 жыл бұрын
Now you have "street" cars running in the 6s and quicker at well in excess of 200mph... mind blowing stuff 🤯
@PineyJustice 2 жыл бұрын
@@danieledwards1081 Look at cleet and some of the other guys in that class, they're roadtripping those cars thousands of miles then laying down passes in the 6 second range. Then when electric catches up, it'll make 6 seconds seem very slow, right now the tesla cars are running around a thousand hp for their top models.
@danieledwards1081 2 жыл бұрын
@@PineyJustice yep, just watched ole Cleeter's latest Rocky mountain RaceWeek video a couple of hours ago
@michaelwilliams8297 2 жыл бұрын
Watching that crash again brought tears to my eyes. Scott was the epitome of a top fuel driver.
@charliechristie2949 2 жыл бұрын
I am 68,and was an NHRA competitor myself. Retired young to raise a family....My point is, Scott used to accompany his dad, Connie Kalitta to races when school was out. Scott was hooked on racing when he was a little kid........... In his day, Connie was a fierce competitor. He was rated twenty something out of the top 50 of all time.......When he died,Scott was doing what he loved. He is in my prayers.
@jamesburgess4424 Жыл бұрын
Amen
@tommychew6544 Жыл бұрын
I'm so glad you showed this video! As a fan of the 1/4-mile track as I saw it in the late 70's and early 80's I was never sure what had caused the change, I got away from things after I joined the Corps in the mid 80's. Pushing the daredevil in ourselves will be the death of us as technologies allow us to do it, the times have changed from back in my day and I would have been all in back then too. Thanks for the video.
@chadwayne165 10 ай бұрын
My opinion, fuel and alcohol cars from top fuel to pro mod, the chassis must be twice as strong as they currently are. Should have been done back in the 90's when cars were touching 280 mph. Teams for too long have been getting away with flimsy chassis for far too long, and it came back to haunt us. Also, mandatory, all tracks must have a 1/2 mile shutdown area. Then deep sand for 300 feet, the 2 catch fences spaced 100 feet apart. Again, my opinion, as a Pro Modified driver. Be safe everyone.
@stevenbongiorno9277 2 жыл бұрын
Wow! What a great video!! I’m more of an oval track fan, with a great appreciation for drag racing. I knew about the reason why the NHRA shortened the quarter mile, but you brought a really clear perspective on the reasons why they had to do it. Your video footage was so incredible! I’ve never clearly seen the distortion that the cars went through accelerating. Not to even mention what the drivers had to physically go through. This was clearly an eye opener! Great video! Keep it up!
@FlyingTireIron 2 жыл бұрын
Went to my first NHRA event some 10-15 years ago. The first time I saw a live, full, side by side nitro pass shocked me. My first thought was this: Sane and stable human beings CHOSE to strap themselves into these things and do this. And then I thought: So much risk, but the rewards of the rush it provides must be undeniably satisfying. There’s risk in all we do. Those who can ratchet up their tolerance to these levels are special individuals. In this case, all in the name of entertainment.
@graybeard2113 2 жыл бұрын
Reminds me of the 3 or 4 yr old, who experiences something exciting, and then says, "AGAIN!"
@throbbinwoodofcoxley6830 Жыл бұрын
It’s nothing like watching the nitro cars in the 90’s, they were so damn violent it was awe inspiring.
@xm20k Жыл бұрын
remember also there is a lot of mechanical and electronic equipment that's tested when they race as well F1 does a lot of it also, a lot of modern safety equipment in cars today is from things designed in racing.
@buckdashe2571 Жыл бұрын
Well, it’s not all “in the name of entertainment.” If you’ve ever left a stoplight next to me, I guarantee I’m not trying to entertain anyone. I’m just entertaining my desire to WIN, (even if you didn’t know we were racing.) That’s why they do it. For sure it’s a rush but it’s all about winning. And to do that, you have to be fastest. And to be fastest, you have to go faster. Maybe some day, running 1000 feet the limit of G-force the human body can take will be achieved. Then drivers will wear the specialized suits worn by pilots of F-22s and such… And autopilot shut-down for when they pass out… Damn!
@sunstruckfarms4489 9 ай бұрын
@@throbbinwoodofcoxley6830 ?? Have you been to a race recently ?
@jakejonesband4917 Ай бұрын
The close ups as they destruct at the end of the vid brings it home. Thank You. Again, YOU ROCK!
@heeder777 Жыл бұрын
Good video, it bought back many memories. As you started segments with the year, I realized I must be getting old.
@glenne.huiettjr.21 2 жыл бұрын
This video really helps me to better understand the risks involved with NHRA motorsports. Sometimes as a fan we don't know or understand the safety measures that are incorporated into NHRA drag racing to better protect the drivers. My hat is off and my hand on my heart for all the drivers who risk their lives for our entertainment.
@beornthebear.8220 2 жыл бұрын
Two hundred Gs! That's incredible. Rest in peace to all who have lost their lives in this incredibly powerful sport.
@callaseter4811 Жыл бұрын
Yes . RIP. 😢🙏✝️
@jackass123455 Жыл бұрын
he was dead the second the box recorded that if he weighed 100 pounds he had 2 tones of pressure on his chest etc at impact thats more than alot of vehicles
@PabloGonzalez-hv3td 2 ай бұрын
World record for highest G survived is over 200 G. IndyCar driver.
@kdawson020279 6 ай бұрын
Man, this was good. Your pacing is a little quick on some of it, but the format, visuals, and overall presentation are well done. As a long time gearhead and present day actual (non-automotive, strangely) mechanic, you earned a sub. If your future content is even half this well structured, you will be in good shape. Well done.
@markymarknj 11 ай бұрын
Back in the mid-late 2000s, XM Radio had a racing show called "Powershift". They interviewed the president of the NHRA to discuss the 1,000 feet rule change. In addition to giving more runoff area, they also pointed out that it would allow the engines to hold together. Why? Because crew chiefs tuned them to 1,000 feet, and then set them up to survive the last 320 feet.
@shopshop144 2 жыл бұрын
Good video, well done. Increase the volume, slow down on the rate of words per minute. If speed is the issue, it seems like there's a number of limits the rules could be changed to decrease the power out put. There already are limits, so it shouldn't be such a big deal to have a few more.
@rjmoreci 2 жыл бұрын
Good job. Been following drag racing for years. Owned and drove nostalgia dragsters, wrote a motorsports column yet still learned things I didn’t know. Thank you.
@SLOCLMBR 2 жыл бұрын
So how do you feel about the 1000 foot race? I'm a 1/4 mile guy, but love the action at the 1/8 tracks too
@Richorob 28 күн бұрын
Great vid mate… It just popped up on my feed but really well done 👍🏻🏁
@jackmcmichael3560 Жыл бұрын
Awesome job it was very interesting you know you have a couple of tweaks to take care of I can't wait for the next one to come out
@jcims Жыл бұрын
Amazing video man...I was just curious about this recently and did some googling but this really brings it to life. Seeing the wing collapse almost instantaneously at 2:56 shows just how much downforce is involved at those speeds.
@robertjessen1554 2 жыл бұрын
Excellent video and it makes the case for 1,000 foot runs. One correction though. Scott was not air lifted he was transported by a Raceway Park ambulance and crew. I know because I was the Director of Emergency Services there and helped load him into my truck.
@joebone3151 2 жыл бұрын
He was dead on sight don't lie.
@robertjessen1554 2 жыл бұрын
@@joebone3151 That's correct.
@123bentbrent Жыл бұрын
@@joebone3151 on site
@theboathaaa7654 10 ай бұрын
@@joebone3151 Your reading comprehension fucking blows, but it's your dickheaded-disposition that make you the most insufferable.
@gouryg4774 9 ай бұрын
Nobody dies at the track, they transport and pronounce at the hospital.
@MrLou345 8 ай бұрын
I was watching that race on TV when that happened. What everyone gets wrong is not the 1000 foot or 1320 feet for the quarter mile. What was needed was a longer shutdown area, multiple safety nets plus the long sand traps prior to hitting the nets, and finally, installing the cement side barriers all the way down through the sand area. What killed Scott was the barrier wall he hit head-on. It was situated in such a way that it cut the car in half, after hitting it. It was sticking out and had no orange water barrels in front of it to absorb the hit like you see on freeways. After the crash and for the following years the NHRA did everything mentioned above EXCEPT extend the track lengths at all the major racing venues. Had the NHRA mandated to extend track lengths by another 1/4 or 1/2 mile in front of the sand pit, and the nets after that, they could have went back to 1/4 mile race.
@gainonten4031 Жыл бұрын
thanks for the video, gives a great perspective on the drag racing series.
@RouteACG 2 жыл бұрын
I enjoyed this video. I would recommend normalizing the sound levels in the video though. I struggled to hear your voice over audio, but the ESPN audio portion was much louder.
@bombercountynick 2 жыл бұрын
And talking faster than a top fuel dragster😅😆
@cousinjohncarstuff4568 2 жыл бұрын
Agreed! hope he lower the sound of the music, could not hardly hear him. Otherwise, great video!
@ThomasELeClair 2 ай бұрын
@@bombercountynick ....................speed talk don't cut no ice.....................
@me109g4zaku 2 жыл бұрын
I was at Englishtown that day with my family, we went every year to supernationals. I still remember the feeling watching that car go down the track in that fireball was horrific. the place was absolutely silent, everyone shocked and tears flowing. Going back to 1320ft is NOT worth the disproportionate risk to the drivers.
@Quan_Dingle_ 2 жыл бұрын
I was there too near, it was me, my friend (we were kids) and my dad. Place was so quiet you could hear a pin drop.
@louf7178 Жыл бұрын
"Disproportionate" It's precisely representative of the bounds exceeded.
@joegotz1971 Жыл бұрын
@@Quan_Dingle_ exactly, after the crash it became so quiet you could hear a pin drop. It was amazing how fast the police were there at the end of the track and in the street. We saw the backhoe pulling out car pieces from the trees.
@RedShoeRider Жыл бұрын
@@Quan_Dingle_ That's what I remember, too. The announcer always said "....and they have him out of the car, and he's ok" after a crash. Because the driver was always fine. When we all didn't hear that in the few minutes after the safety crew got there, that's when the quiet started.
@41357500 Жыл бұрын
calm down mary
@DevonWildZillaTeschJr 4 ай бұрын
Well put together video and a lot of info! Thank you well done!
@andrewstoner4355 5 ай бұрын
this was a great informative video brother. thank you!
@FrankieD92 2 жыл бұрын
I am 70+ years old and have been a drag racing enthusiast my entire adult life. Your video brings back memories I would rather not be reminded of; we love a dangerous sport. The memory of those that gave it all in pursuit of speed must never be forgotten; their legacy is a safer sport for competitors…nice job…
@Newttech396 2 жыл бұрын
I was there that day ...got the tickets last second and didn't make it until late that afternoon just when it happened ...never saw any car go down the track rest of the night ...i only heard that one run from the parking lot basically ... RIP Scott 🙏 what a legend
@juansantiago6635 2 жыл бұрын
Same bro I'm like 1 hr from the track my buddy called me up like my wife don't to go she hates the noise lol....I was like I'll be ready in 5 mins.....also running late think we saw 3-4 races and boom was actually getting a drink when it happened.....my buddy son was like 6 at the time and asked is that guy dead...my buddy was like no so he didn't go home and tell his mom a guy died ...
@MarkSpencerAZ 24 күн бұрын
Fantastic video, thank you for doing your homework and sharing this!
@spdcrzy 10 ай бұрын
One of the biggest changes in racing in racing in general was the invention and introduction of the HANS device. Don't ignore the fact that it was optional from 1996 until 2004, a year AFTER Darrell Russell died.
@tim2967 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video, I have been a fan of the NHRA for many years and was at Etown that sad day, You captured the feeling quite well . We were not quite sure Scott had passed for a while after, but seeing it was truly horrific in real time, we went to the pits after the crash and it was truly emotional beyond words. Thank You and RIP S.K.
@coffeefoot 2 жыл бұрын
I appreciate your video and your concern about safety for all. I have loved racing since the 1950's and welcome anything to keep the people safe. Englishtown was my home track since before the Christmas Tree. Keep up the good work and you've got a new subscriber. Thanks !
@13699111 10 ай бұрын
Thank you for posting this great video about the history of drag racing .
@huppmoile Жыл бұрын
Spectacular video clip selection. Well done.
@jackspink7181 2 жыл бұрын
I JUST discovered your video! I'm a big NASCAR fan but I also watch a lot of NHRA as well as well. I did not know why they had gone to the 1000 foot track until I watched your video. I do remember Scott. May he Rest in Peace. I have subscribed, keep up the good work!
@frankthomas855 2 жыл бұрын
Excellent program. I've loved drag racing for close to 40 years. I take my hat off to anyone who straps in to a nitro burning monster and rides it down the track, 1/4 mile or 1000 ft. as long as no one gets hurt.
@SMD-si7fm 2 жыл бұрын
People are really complaining about 320 feet lmao
@padseven 2 жыл бұрын
@@SMD-si7fm says a more on
@tectonicallyinsane3450 2 күн бұрын
I honestly thought this was an Emplemon video. Apart from the quick talking which I still understood, I loved the video and it was really interesting and informative. I can’t wait for another :)
@larrypeterson8710 2 ай бұрын
Great video. Very informative. Great footage
@douglasfellenbaum4688 2 жыл бұрын
First time viewer of your channel. I can speak for all racers and enthusiasts who watched this that you made an awesome video. Thank you for honoring the fallen legends of the sport, while giving an unbiased educational view of the pros and cons of Top Fuel 1000 ft racing 👍🏼
@BobPapadopoulos Жыл бұрын
You don't speak for anyone. lol
@williamcole464 Жыл бұрын
@@BobPapadopoulos I know of at least two. Speak for yourself, and you have a right to your opinion. You don't speak for anyone else.
@michaelmorris2809 2 жыл бұрын
I had opportunity to work w/Tom Anderson, crew chief for Al Hoffman at the time. This was +-20 yrs. ago in the metals recycling industry. Tom opinion was that the fuel classes were reaching the point that the materials the cars were built of coupled w/Nitro were approaching the limits of their structural capabilities. I had been a drag racing fan all of my life & I was in awe of that view that far back.
@mikemcmikemcyeahok4977 2 жыл бұрын
The force exerted on Scott Kallita’s body according to the data recorder is not survivable by the human body. Look what happened to Dale Earnhardt his spinal cord was severed at the base of his brain stem. Basically a enclosed decapitation
@sradie Жыл бұрын
Thank you for an informative video. Well done.
@jackporcenaluk680 2 ай бұрын
Awesome and very informative, I learned. Thank you.
@maddave1113 2 жыл бұрын
Great video,As a fan of NHRA from the UK from around 2008, but only know a little about the sport from the coverage we get this was a great video to watch, and i though u spoke fine, not to fast for me. Great work, and thanks for the effort. RIP to all drives of any motor sport as they have all saved so many lives inadvertently with the safety and innervation that came after. Thank you
@manstersr 2 жыл бұрын
I loved the super slow-motion videos where you could see things as small as a single bolt flying off of the Top Fuel cars. Everything happens so fast and with such force it's hard to appreciate until you see it in super Slow-motion.
@Zaltic 2 ай бұрын
I'm a world rally cross guy. But this definitely changed my mind on drag racing
@bobby061202 Жыл бұрын
No comment on drag racing safety, just this video. I really enjoyed this content, well thought out and presented. Thanks for this.
@yourworstnightmare5902 2 жыл бұрын
I was about to comment on how quickly you were commentating on the video and then read how you were aware of that. We learn from our mistakes. I will be looking for other videos from you, unfortunately I had to give up on this one, which looked like it had great content, but the speed of your reading was a little more than I could handle at the time :-) Good luck on your future videos
@Yukanhayt-Mhenow 2 жыл бұрын
I was watching live when Scott passed! That was a hard day and seeing this bought it all back! RIP Scotty!
@warriorpi 6 ай бұрын
I was 8 years old when Scott was killed. The NHRA races and qualifying were my equivalent of Saturday cartoons for my parents as I've been around drag racing my whole life. I remember turning to the channel just as it started and not hearing the engines like I normally did and the words that are etched in our brains forever being the NHRA equivalent to what Mike Helton said of Dale Earnhardt in 2001, "there is probably nothing more eerie than a racetrack on a sunny day after a horrible accident that took the life of a great champion." Scott will always be remembered and I find comfort knowing that he didn't die in vain. Like with most race drivers I'm sure if he were to ever go out he'd prefer to go doing what he loved, and he loved this amazing sport. May he rest in peace, and may his sacrifice never be forgotten.
@taters-no4gj Жыл бұрын
You're coverage is excellent. Drag racing is not just about going fast. There are literally hundreds of people who put their time, effort and money into racing. You recognise those who can so easily be forgotten about. 😉👍🏻
@skipsgolden79 2 жыл бұрын
Love the video really interesting totally hooked on it keep up the great work !👍 just one thing you might want to turn your Mic up had to turn my tv way up to hear you
@MightyMack03 2 жыл бұрын
Greatly appreciated. Yea. It's been a issue that's a work in progress, but if you watch the Al-Anabi video you'll see there's a slight improvement.
@JLitten48 2 жыл бұрын
Great job Mack! Awesome video and some mind blowing Information. Thank you for doing what you do so well. More people need to know about the sport of racing and the way these guys and girls risk everything so things can be safer in the real world. Not only is racing about speed and competition but its about innovating new ways to obtain the power and speed we all desire but to do it as safely as possible. Again, great job Mack. Please keep up the good work!!! 💯💯💯
@KerbsideClassics 5 ай бұрын
great video very well put together rip all the drivers who have lost their lives
@ronarch7910 Жыл бұрын
Thank you, I had no idea that’s what happened to Scott Kalitta. About 10 years ago I wanted to take a trip down to Englishtown Dragway to watch the Big Boys race, I called there to find out what the next big race would be and they told me they no longer sponsored Drag Racing without any explanation. Very Sad Day for Drag Racer’s & Drag Racing. 😢 All these years later and Thanx to you I know. Also didn’t know why they went to 1,000 feet. Thanx Again
@ScottPowers9 2 жыл бұрын
You did an incredible job on this video man. I was engrossed from the start all the way to the end. Very well done. Like everyone else... my only advice would be to slow down. Other than that... phenomenal work.
@SSThomas84 2 жыл бұрын
For the people left behind, it's the worst feeling in the world. However; Scott left doing something he absolutely LOVED doing. Honestly, going out doing something I love would be my preferred. Great video Mack! Nicely done
@katgrey6239 Жыл бұрын
Fantastic video! I love dragracing! Can and oftentimes, causes the heart to break. We will always remember!
@ark-mark1 Жыл бұрын
Very informative, thanks bro!
@buzz4633 2 жыл бұрын
Great video! I followed drag racing when I was real young and then recently. In the gap they adopted 1000'. This is a great explanation. The voice over (maybe sound in general) was a little low on volume but otherwise A+ video.
@MRR-qv3bw 2 жыл бұрын
NHRA Needs more recognition! Thanks for making this video and please keep it going!
@dragracingmayhem3623 2 жыл бұрын
Yes 100% agree
@MRR-qv3bw 2 жыл бұрын
Loved the vid🔥🔥🔥
@throttlegalsmagazineaustra7361 2 жыл бұрын
For what? Killing off drag racing?
@dragracingmayhem3623 2 жыл бұрын
@@throttlegalsmagazineaustra7361 you mean turning drag racing into a professional sport like everyone "back in the day" wanted
@throttlegalsmagazineaustra7361 2 жыл бұрын
@@dragracingmayhem3623 And then making all of it irrelevant by doing away with the quarter mile.
@the-Name. 6 ай бұрын
Love your video man!
@jaymiller126 Жыл бұрын
I usually watch videos like this on nascar, great video! I learned a lot. Alway liked NHRA, just always been in to oval.
@roykdeboy 2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely Amazing. I love to learn about these kinds of motorsport. I live in the netherlands so there not much drag racing here. We only have 1 half mile overal where the european nascars race so yeah love this man !! Just saw your subscriptions… ur gonna have way more if u keep this up and indeed some speaking tempo thing but this will come 💪🏻🔥
@aconesworld4936 2 жыл бұрын
I got to be a team member on a funny car in 2006. You captured Drag racing better than anyone I’ve ever seen. Amazing vid! Some pics of kalittas car I’ve never seen before. Your right, no deaths since 1000 feet……maybe like nascar, could do different lengths depending on track. Vagas could use more run off and have the ability to put in more for 1320. But maybe thunder valley does 1000. Maybe? I subscribed and liked. Good stuff!!!!
@matthewdurkee5673 2 жыл бұрын
What team were you on in 2006 . I worked on Jim Dunns that year
@OneBiasedOpinion Жыл бұрын
Racing has always carried an inherent risk. When you put yourself at the wheel of such powerful machines, you’re always riding the edge of “acceptable risk” and “total loss.” I think that in a way, it’s why many racers love what they do. That dangerous redline says “who dares to push me?” and they are the ones who answer: _”I_ dare. Let’s go.”
@Dannyvirk Жыл бұрын
Really liked this, thank you very much
@ktmpasser 2 жыл бұрын
I was going to comment on your pace of reading the script but you covered it well in your own comments. There was a legendary reporter for 60 Minutes who once explained that speaking on camera was far different than having a conversation in person. He noted that he would simplify the text and speak much slower in order to give the viewer ample time to digest the information. Keep up the good work.
@philgiglio7922 Жыл бұрын
The best example of writing for the spoken word is/was Edward R Murrow. Listen closely to him speak and you'll understand
@philipkalin1928 2 жыл бұрын
Nothing hits more, then the silence that falls over a racetrack after a fatal accident…
@AudioFreqx Жыл бұрын
rode that pony KCIR summernats :/
@RealSteel319 Жыл бұрын
Very interesting can't wait for your next video
@boercarlyle 2 жыл бұрын
Dope video bud. Glad I came across it
@jasonreed9429 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for an excellent look at a problem many people as fans do not understand, and coming from the bike side(as a fan)as sad an event as it was most mentions of Blaine Johnson's passing stop there, and do no mention the loss of Elmer Trett the next day on his Top Fuel bike,take care,and the best to you!
@liquidpapersynth 2 жыл бұрын
My Hero Elmer Trett and “Mountain Magic” RIP, sir with all of the heroes.🙏🏽🥰
@markthoeny1370 2 жыл бұрын
Those top fuel bike guys are insane. They have balls the size of a yoga ball
@hektheworld Жыл бұрын
This was an amazing video I have never watch drag racing but I felt so informed in the end of it
@jeffbrinkerhoff5121 9 ай бұрын
Informative, nice production..
@francisschweitzer8431 2 жыл бұрын
Yea … great video. I remember seeing Force go off into the sand trap ( post 1000’ rule) and he was FAST. Car stayed on its wheels.. he jumped out with this huge smile on his face… knowing that rule just saved him. Do I want the 1/4 … I don’t demand it .. what I want is a show… with drivers that return for the show time and time again. These cars are going to grenade… sht goes wrong in a hurry…
@IanTheMotorsportsMan_YT 2 жыл бұрын
We need more NHRA content on this platform. I’d like to do one, but idk how they are with copyright. But Noah, thanks for making this video! Well done!
@THROTTLEPOWER 2 жыл бұрын
I agree!
@KCadbyRacing 2 жыл бұрын
"Clay Millican" channel shows (and has team members explain) a LOT of what goes on in the pits, INSIDE THE TRAILER(s) and back at the shop. He shows more about the Engines, Blowers THE CLUTCH than I've ever seen from any other NHRA team. Really worth a look/see and Sub IMO👍
@IanTheMotorsportsMan_YT 2 жыл бұрын
@@KCadbyRacing wonderful!
@MajorMule 4 ай бұрын
Excellent video man
@pattys409 2 жыл бұрын
Great video , loved it . I was there in 2008 , I'm nhra1784 that filmed night making the solo pass . Keep doing these they are great
@MightyMack03 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your support and thank you for uploading that video. It's the only evidence that it happened.
@177SCmaro 2 жыл бұрын
Drag racing has existed since before there where internal combustion engines, before their were steam engines. People where "drag racing" their horses to find out who had the faster horse.
@robertmassucci1 2 жыл бұрын
huh. who gives a shit?
@MidPackOG Жыл бұрын
This is so good , thanks.
@seasoda3319 4 ай бұрын
Great video, man. Love this sport
@dsnodgrass4843 2 жыл бұрын
Sobering to see the devastating effects of a wreck at those speeds.
@michigandogman3060 2 жыл бұрын
Really good job on this! Very well presented and researched, thank you.
@poisnd1 Жыл бұрын
Well conveyed brother. Major track upgrades would be required to incorporate the 1320’ mark again… For now, Safety reigns in for all.
@haroldgafford890 4 ай бұрын
That was one of the most interesting and most informative videos I've ever had the opportunity to listen to! Great job. I do have one caveat and that is the some parts of the video the music is too loud in the background and you talk way too fast so I found myself backing up and listening again and again. Other than that one thing thank you so much I learned a lot!😊
@beboy12003 Жыл бұрын
This was a great video. It answered a lot of questions i had about the changes in the NHRA. I grew up a fan of motorsports, and many changes have, or will happen. While I would like to see the NHRA return to the quarter-mile dragstrip, I prefer the 1000 foot run, as a safety measure, until we upgrade the dragstrips. I wish that they were at least a mile and a half, which could allow the return of the 1'320 runs, but have additional runoff space to slow the cars down. Also, while i do love the speed of the funny cars and Dragsters, I do feel a need to slow the cars down. That's hard to say, but after seeing the drivers we lost, I feel it's time.
@NamVet68SigBn523 Жыл бұрын
NamVet68SigBn523 Looks to me like it is not the distance, it's the cars. Watching them in super slow motion shows the incredible distortions of frames, bodies and exploding motors. They need to work out new requirements for strength to be built into the cars. Building them much stronger will also effectively slow them down, for a while. Sure, crews will continue to find ways to make the cars go faster, but that's what progress is all about. No progress and it stagnates. But then again, as they continue to go faster, they'd need to be subjected to new tech rules to make the cars continue to be safer. The tech rules need to stay ahead of the car's capabilities.
@steventwiddy3402 2 жыл бұрын
I’ve been able to see top fuelers run 1 time at Rockingham and it was more impressive than sitting right next to a squadron of F18 hornets taking off from a short runway in bogue field…. I’ll never forget it and the best part of it was my son was with me
@prodyung829 Жыл бұрын
Dang that makes me wanna see a top fuel car even more🔥🔥🔥
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