Top Fuel Motorcycle THRILLER! 🤩
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2 ай бұрынIt’s the semifinal of the brand new NHRA Pingel Top Fuel Motorcycle championship series and we are down to a pair of supercharged, inline four cylinder bikes, Dave Vantine and Mitch Brown, and the incredible v-twin out of Finland owned by Jaska Salakari and ridden 22 year old nitro bike sensation Elmeri Salakari. In this video we will find out who will win the very first NHRA Top Fuel Motorcycle Wally since 1984, we see one heck of a race involving Vantine and personal record speed and we see a little Top Fuel Motorcycle racing gone wrong as Salakari suffers a minor engine explosion. We will follow both teams back to the pits to watch them thrash and see what was the cause of this Top Fuel Motorcycle drag racing gone wrong. #motorcycle #dragracing #topfuel
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@jasonreed9429 2 ай бұрын
To ALL involved in bringing the TF/B's to NHRA a huge THANK YOU!. Now if we could get a full firld of fuel alterds, along with nostalgia funny car, and nostalgia top fuel dragster all at the same event what a night of qualifying that would make!
@cycledrag 2 ай бұрын
You are welcome! If given the chance would you ride a Top Fuel Motorcycle? Thanks a lot for watching and subscribing.
@jasonreed9429 2 ай бұрын
@@cycledrag iF MY HEALTH RETURNS(I HAVE BEEN IN A NURSING HOME FOR 6 YEARS DUE TO B.S. ISSUES HERE IN fL) I would certainly be willing to give it a shot, i am aware the price is high for mistakes/failures, etc, but i doubt much on this planet would equal the excitement of a tf/b, i would love to see them open the rules to allow Chris Moore in , maybe @ a Man Cup event where prep would work in his favor, but again YES, i would try, i LOVE THE VARIETY, AND INGENUITY IN TF/B! the more out of the box the better!
@CycledragCycledrag Ай бұрын
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@swede910 2 ай бұрын
Those Finns I tell you, do not underestimate.
@wetleyrocks3092 2 ай бұрын
Agree, we only seem to hear about Finnish four-wheeled stars. We need more two-wheeled legends like Jarno Saarinen!
@cycledrag 2 ай бұрын
I agree 100%. SISU! If given the chance would you ride a Top Fuel Motorcycle? Thanks a lot for watching and subscribing.
@olivertoeknuckleiii2093 2 ай бұрын
Seeing these gladiators racing in front of mostly empty grandstands breaks my freaking heart! These are the most dedicated, crazy, passionate drag racers in the world. They literally face death with every run. And yet…they wouldn’t want it any other way! Please, can we start a petition or something to give theses gladiators an invitation to the BIG show? These gladiators deserve top billing at all NHRA nationals. Perhaps they are afraid that the fans will realize that the top fuel motorcycle racers are the best show in earth! Please please please…..get these folks a chance at the BIG SHOW!
@kar21ol96 2 ай бұрын
the grandstands on the left side of the track were closed down, only open at the end, the right lane stands were packed
@Matthew-rr4de 2 ай бұрын
NHRA isn't too far behind NASCAR in their cronyism. Don't hold your breath waiting for them to do anything other than cater to their well-established favorites. $$$$$$$
@khronin Ай бұрын
Libs caused the dowfsll=--they run nonstop ads for biden on myu chanel in which I public drag cars--FJB
@TheFunnyShowShow 2 ай бұрын
Jack, the motorcycle world doesn't deserve you. Great energy , excellent reporting, in your spotlighting and interviewing racers and teams.
@benr7002 2 ай бұрын
I was thinking: how can a v-twin compete with an inline 4? Then I realized it can't. I went from a V4 to a V-Twin and I miss the V4.
@jasonreed9429 2 ай бұрын
Jaska's V2 is a deighn of his own ,and has set numerous records across Europe, do not underestimate his bikes, i think there are 3 or 4, 3 of which i have seen articles/video of them taking their riders into the 5s , if my understanding is correct they are 120 to 140 ci 4 valve per cylinder , efi (The vwizards @ Fuel Tech), screw blown V2's of Jaska Salakari's own desighn, the other 4 cylinder bikes, are Puma based, or Dave Alwine (Mika Fenwick)based inline 4 cylinders,all of which make stunning power, it would be awesome to see the triple from europe,and some blown nitro H D's maybe even the ultra slick aero ride of Jay Upton's come race!
@benr7002 2 ай бұрын
@@jasonreed9429 Right on! Love power.
@Matthew-rr4de 2 ай бұрын
Why are you concerned with comparing the two? Rotating mass weight, rod length, cubic inches/displacement, chassis weight., rider weight and many many other factors determine et. All other things being equal, its all a mathematical equation. Why would there be a need for bias between the two? You don't like a v-twin, don't ride a v-twin.
@benr7002 2 ай бұрын
@@Matthew-rr4de funny I do ride a v twin I just hate harley
@jasonreed9429 2 ай бұрын
@@Matthew-rr4de as far as the class goes it's a search for parityin E.T., and one of the reasons i love this class!
@baca6445 2 ай бұрын
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@vehdynam 2 ай бұрын
Absolutely awesome !!! Congratulations to all who helped make this happen. I can't wait till race number2. Thanks Jack.
@olivertoeknuckleiii2093 2 ай бұрын
BTW- thank you for your dedication and passion to the sport! You are helping to make headway in drag racing. Pleas don’t stop. You’re doing an incredible thing! Someday, these warriors will make more money than they are spending. Stay the course! NHRA needs to introduce this category to the fans!
@cycledrag 2 ай бұрын
I appreciate you! If given the chance would you ride a Top Fuel Motorcycle? Thanks a lot for watching and subscribing.
@13699111 2 ай бұрын
A special thank you to cycledrag from someone that can't get out and about much anymore. Great coverage great interviews always a little something for everyone in the videos. Safe travels
@cycledrag 2 ай бұрын
You are very welcome. If given the chance would you ride a Top Fuel Motorcycle? Thanks a lot for watching and subscribing.
@13699111 2 ай бұрын
@@cycledrag I'm 72 years old retired disabled I'm not sure I'd be physically up to making a run I'd really want to. Then asking the spider man for his ok before attempting a pass at any age would be mandatory for me. Short answer yes it be the ounce in a life time adrenaline rush. After a few years of not being able to ride my road motorcycles my wonderful friends put training wheels on one. I took the first ride yesterday it's so shockingly different going to take time to adjust to the training wheels. A motor trike conversion for my 2002 road king is at the top of my wishlist. I'm so lucky to have friends that got me out of the house by surprising me with the training wheels install. I know this is way more than you ask for in your question,HA !!! Have a most wonderful holiday weekend
@rfiskillingussoftly6568 2 ай бұрын
First race...the guy won the race all the way down the track!
@cycledrag 2 ай бұрын
If given the chance would you ride a Top Fuel Motorcycle? Thanks a lot for watching and subscribing.
@rfiskillingussoftly6568 2 ай бұрын
@@cycledrag Asked and Answered CD! I've been riding or driving all types of motorized vehicles for 50yrs was 3yrsold riding starting and fixing a old Honda mini trail z50 ,10 second cars,300kmh cars,200mph motorcycles..fast sketchy boats, crazy fast skidoos....YES....I WOULD RIDE THE WHEELS OFF A TOP FEAL DRAG BIKE...OR HAVE ONE HELL OF LAST RIDE TRYING! HIT 1 IF YOU FEEL ME!
@Bobbyd0052 2 ай бұрын
WHAT A GREAT VIDEO ! THANK YOU BROTHER JOE ! 4 EVERYTHING !
@cycledrag 2 ай бұрын
If given the chance would you ride a Top Fuel Motorcycle? Thanks a lot for watching and subscribing.
@Bobbyd0052 2 ай бұрын
NO SIR !
@randymarsh767 2 ай бұрын
A great win for a great champion.. Way to go Dave!
@cycledrag 2 ай бұрын
He deserved it! If given the chance would you ride a Top Fuel Motorcycle? Thanks a lot for watching and subscribing.
@thudable 2 ай бұрын
Fantastic job done by both teams. Congrats to Vantine ! Thank's for posting.
@cycledrag 2 ай бұрын
You are welcome! If given the chance would you ride a Top Fuel Motorcycle? Thanks a lot for watching and subscribing.
@thudable 2 ай бұрын
@@cycledrag Yes, I'd consider taking a run. To be honest, I was thinking about a drag bike about a year ago. Wife suggested I go back to dirt track. Four wheels. Roundy round.
@wetleyrocks3092 2 ай бұрын
Excellent coverage of this extremely demanding sport. It would be great if you could divulge more tech info (would love to know if the inline 4 and the V2 are based upon production motors etc) Keep spreading the word, love from England
@cycledrag 2 ай бұрын
Great suggestion. I'll try to do that. If given the chance would you ride a Top Fuel Motorcycle? Thanks a lot for watching and subscribing.
@dinomares5697 2 ай бұрын
Good job love you From Dino Mares Fontana CA
@cycledrag 2 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching! If given the chance would you ride a Top Fuel Motorcycle? Thanks a lot for watching and subscribing.
@mikedavidson2117 2 ай бұрын
Excellent video jack and crew
@cycledrag 2 ай бұрын
Thank you! If given the chance would you ride a Top Fuel Motorcycle? Thanks a lot for watching and subscribing.
@mikedavidson2117 2 ай бұрын
@@cycledrag yes
@silver_surfer88 13 күн бұрын
Prayers for the Finland team, hope they are alright
@ericsmith6677 2 ай бұрын
thank you pingel for bringing this to the NHRA its the only class of drag bikes i liek to watch
@cycledrag 2 ай бұрын
You got it! If given the chance would you ride a Top Fuel Motorcycle? Thanks a lot for watching and subscribing.
@ernlevens8523 2 ай бұрын
Well done team. New Zealand is watching. 😅
@cycledrag 2 ай бұрын
If given the chance would you ride a Top Fuel Motorcycle? Thanks a lot for watching and subscribing.
@rsmith3033 2 ай бұрын
can you tell us if these bikes will b @ bowlinggreen ky this year ?
@cycledrag 2 ай бұрын
For the nostalgia race ? If given the chance would you ride a Top Fuel Motorcycle? Thanks a lot for watching and subscribing.
@FelineStorm 2 ай бұрын
This might actually get me back interested in drag racing again. :)
@cycledrag 2 ай бұрын
YAY! If given the chance would you ride a Top Fuel Motorcycle? Thanks a lot for watching and subscribing.
@FelineStorm 2 ай бұрын
@@cycledrag Given I’m not a regular motorcycle rider, this is probably not where I would start, but yes…yes I absolutely would, this looks so incredible.
@Grumpy_Stiltskin 2 ай бұрын
Hope ya got a handful of cash to wear those shades.
@Headerflame 2 ай бұрын
It’s a visor!😉
@cycledrag 2 ай бұрын
lol. I wish. If given the chance would you ride a Top Fuel Motorcycle? Thanks a lot for watching and subscribing.
@cycledrag 2 ай бұрын
Bret "The Hitman" Hart! @@Headerflame
@Grumpy_Stiltskin 2 ай бұрын
@@cycledrag Nope, raced a N/A bike back in 90s, never any interest in a fuel bike. Love watching them though.
@teknoaija1762 2 ай бұрын
I drag raced for over 15 yrs here in Finland and Salakari team always broke their bike.I am just thrilled to see them break bikes in second generation.What a perseverance!!
@cycledrag 2 ай бұрын
SISU. I'd to come over for a race. If given the chance would you ride a Top Fuel Motorcycle? Thanks a lot for watching and subscribing.
@teknoaija1762 2 ай бұрын
@@cycledrag I am car guy but love all kinds of drag racing.I tried a 3 cyl 2 stroke Kawa once and straight to ditch.That was my bike career in a nutshell.
@DavidTysdal 2 ай бұрын
Want to hear that KTM from JS!! Didn't want it break though..
@jlo13800 Ай бұрын
Top fuel 2 stroke conversion!
@fallinguy007 2 ай бұрын
Did you by chance get to see the Sick 2.o run and the drag and drive cars? Wondering if you dug them or how you felt about them.
@cycledrag 2 ай бұрын
I did see it! Check Cycledrag FB. If given the chance would you ride a Top Fuel Motorcycle? Thanks a lot for watching and subscribing.
@fallinguy007 2 ай бұрын
@@cycledrag Oh wicked, I will have to see the coverage! Without a doubt I would, it would surely be an eye opener!
@MattlovesNitro 2 ай бұрын
Love the NITRO!
@cycledrag 2 ай бұрын
Me and you both! If given the chance would you ride a Top Fuel Motorcycle? Thanks a lot for watching and subscribing.
@MattlovesNitro 2 ай бұрын
@@cycledrag Yes, I probably would try it! Maybe just an eighth mile first though Lol 😂
@F4billionyearzag0 2 ай бұрын
Does anyone know which next 3 races they're going to be at?
@cycledrag 2 ай бұрын
NHRA Virginia, Brainerd and Charlotte. See you here
@F4billionyearzag0 2 ай бұрын
@@cycledrag damn Maplegrove this year? 😔
@randallfowler6679 2 ай бұрын
Jack my brother....you absolutely tear it up out there man...keep up the great work
@cycledrag 2 ай бұрын
I really appreciate it. If given the chance would you ride a Top Fuel Motorcycle? Thanks a lot for watching and subscribing.
@semperfidelis8386 2 ай бұрын
What happened to the full 1/4 mile?
@cycledrag 2 ай бұрын
Majority voted for 1,000. Larry and Dave wanted 1/4 but hopefully the shorter distance encourages others to try.
@DavidTysdal 2 ай бұрын
Cough up some $$$ for some better sunglasses Jack...
@cycledrag 2 ай бұрын
Those are the BEST! The best there is , the best there was, the best there ever will be - Bret "The Hitman" Hart!
@user-jn5gf7dn8z 2 ай бұрын
1/4 de milha?
@R6AAO 2 ай бұрын
I can do that... Then I wake up and eat breakfast... 😂
@cycledrag 2 ай бұрын
lol. If given the chance would you ride a Top Fuel Motorcycle? Thanks a lot for watching and subscribing.
@R6AAO 2 ай бұрын
If given the chance, absofuckinlutely! But at 6ft 4" small I'm probably bigger than the entire bike 😂 I'll have a go at anything faster than walking speed but I can't be held responsible for any disasters caused by it. Speed isn't the problem. I own an RS6. It's the hanging on with out peeling off at 200mph and becoming the world's first human skin kite.
@Arthur-ke9vz 2 ай бұрын
That’s why I love the Indy 500, because, being the greatest race track on earth, there are NO SHORTS allowed in the pits or garage areas
@cycledrag 2 ай бұрын
It was hot! lol. If given the chance would you ride a Top Fuel Motorcycle? Thanks a lot for watching and subscribing.
@Arthur-ke9vz 2 ай бұрын
@@cycledrag sure, looks like fun
@tomschauman4960 2 ай бұрын
Nitro is his friend!!
@cycledrag 2 ай бұрын
If given the chance would you ride a Top Fuel Motorcycle? Thanks a lot for watching and subscribing.
@tobpitbull 2 ай бұрын
Interesting Larry McBride not out there congratulating…
@cycledrag 2 ай бұрын
He was announcing.
@intanhidayah1888 Ай бұрын
Pengambilan gambar saat balapan Ndak jelas penonton di rumah kurang puas brother
@tommccallan8802 2 ай бұрын
AHRA..Was doing it waaay before...
@cycledrag 2 ай бұрын
If given the chance would you ride a Top Fuel Motorcycle? Thanks a lot for watching and subscribing.
@teknoaija1762 2 ай бұрын
You must know Korpela is a Finnish name,quite common here.
@cycledrag 2 ай бұрын
SISU! I want to come over!
@teknoaija1762 2 ай бұрын
@@cycledrag Our top fuel series is quite big for a small country.My town s local boys ran 6.68 at 334 kmh with na nitro harley.That rider got into racing in my 64 blown Malibu.
@thankfullyredeemedmaderigh7436 2 ай бұрын
Top Fuel HARLEY ONLY!!!!!
@benr7002 2 ай бұрын
The "Harley" couldn't even finish the race!? I don't inderstand the loyalty to an inferior machine.
@wilsonjohn9766 2 ай бұрын
Slow
@bigiron8831 2 ай бұрын
@@benr7002 There are no Harleys in Top Fuel... Those machines are all custom made...LET'S GO DARWIN
@benr7002 2 ай бұрын
@@bigiron8831 That is what I thought. Thanks
@stephencostello3174 2 ай бұрын
This class was bought and paid for. No Harleys on the property. Rule says superchargers only. Take it for what it's worth. Enjoy the jap show
@rossbotha891 2 ай бұрын
Sun glasses?
@cycledrag 2 ай бұрын
Bret "The Hitman" Hart! If given the chance would you ride a Top Fuel Motorcycle? Thanks a lot for watching and subscribing.
@cassandralyons8636 2 ай бұрын
Vantine
@cassandralyons8636 Ай бұрын
That bike is badass and I love the way it sounds
@rickybryan6393 2 ай бұрын
I say Vanchein
@cycledrag 2 ай бұрын
If given the chance would you ride a Top Fuel Motorcycle? Thanks a lot for watching and subscribing.
@user-rl3pf7re6b Ай бұрын
3500whp R35 Faster than yours.
@krogersucks45 2 ай бұрын
Not good debut . .One semi final bye run. Bye run in the final. Liked TFH much better
@cycledrag 2 ай бұрын
Give it time. They clearly still put on a good show. Supercharged Nitro Harleys are welcome to run.
@JoeStill-un9gp 22 күн бұрын
Quarter mile or nothing
@manfredmozet3187 Ай бұрын
I,m a big Fon of Motorcycles , but i see here jus Shit !!!!!
@johnwillis1630 2 ай бұрын
Why do you wear those stupid glasses ?
@cycledrag 2 ай бұрын
Homage to Bret "The Hitman" Hart! They are awesome!
@randallfowler6679 2 ай бұрын
What are you riding Jack?
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