7 Things You Didn't Know About Drag Racing

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ABOUT PAPADAKIS RACING:
The Papadakis Racing team began drifting in 2004 and is the most winning team in Formula Drift history, earning the 2015 title with driver Fredric Aasbo, as well as backto back championship titles with driver Tanner Foust in 2007 and 2008. The Rockstar Energy Drink / Nexen Tire Toyota Corolla Hatchback is the latest competition build from the Hawthorne, California, based team.
Team owner Stephan Papadakis is a legend of sport compact racing who began building his reputation in the 1990s with the first front-wheel drive, tube-chassis drag car in the U.S. The team earned multiple records and championships in the discipline, turning in elapsed times and trap speeds previously thought unattainable in front-drive drag cars. Papadakis' successes in front-wheel drive were matched by his efforts in rear-wheel drive when he campaigned a Honda Civic that became just the fifth car to join the NHRA's Sport Compact 200 MPH club.

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@PapadakisRacing 5 лет назад

Did you know?

@Lurod_ 5 лет назад

@haywoodjablomie9490 5 лет назад

i do now

@BlackyBrownDestruction9337 5 лет назад

I didn't know they don't use transmissions, not as we know it. But now we know. And knowing is half the battle !

@GrahamSmith1523 5 лет назад

Dude, you’re so awesome.

@Leofred2000 5 лет назад

Are you ever gonna go back to drag racing again?

@SloppyMechanics 4 года назад

you have a real knack for flying through an explanation and still getting the point across, i cant get enough of the rapid fire stuff.

@shanejohnston7586 4 года назад

Couldn't have said it better myself!

@MrRoss-jz7fx 3 года назад

Agreed. It prevents bull shit overload

@Fuaarrkk 3 года назад

Oh dude I loved it too hey, just quick bits of actual cool facts and information that is pretty interesting.

@montrellmosby3421 3 года назад

Kinda

@jimmahr.4665 5 лет назад

If you haven't been to one of these races, I recommend you go see it at least once, its an experience. And when you bring a friend that knows, and tells you not to stand behind the car when it test fires in the pits, don't wine how you almost puked when you breathed the fumes in. And if that friend tells you to put your earplugs in and you say "its not that loud" after you saw the first burnout, don't cry like a little girl that your eardrums are bleeding after the first real run. ...... so i was told..... not me that did that....... oh, and don't look up for 20 sec after they burn out, whats tossed up must come down......

@tawidave7092 5 лет назад

Congrats RU-vid. You finally recommend a video to me, that wasn't absolute garbage. Great vid.

@HeavenlyWarrior 5 лет назад

If youtube recommends garbage, that's because you watch garbage. It's pretty simple how the algorithm works.

@DontKnowHowToTypeIn2 5 лет назад

@@HeavenlyWarrior that's not true at all. even if you dont watch garbage, sometimes theres a video from like, the 1980s olympic precision farting popping up,or weird and disturbing childrens videos when you just want to mind your own business and watch some motorsport videos. or when you watch a video on repairing a door hinge and for the next two weeks you get 90% of your feed filled with door hinge repair videos, it's the weirdest thing.

@HeavenlyWarrior 5 лет назад

@@DontKnowHowToTypeIn2 That's not the experience I have been having with youtube. Of course sometimes there's a video completely out of context of what I'm used to see, but that's just a few times. Most of them are related to what I watch.

@spturner360 5 лет назад

RU-vid knows you like garbage

@rodneyk6913 4 года назад

Give it time ..... ;-)

@_multiverse_ 5 лет назад

No BS, no fluff, right to the point....this guy gets it. And most important of all, no cancerous "hey what's up guys!!!!"

@jimmyboy131 3 года назад

"It's ya boi so-and-so, BACK!!! for another video! Be sure to like, share, subscribe!...."

@krillonusa 5 лет назад

Finally, a channel that informs the general audience of the professional racing side we barely know

@petergeralis3725 5 лет назад

YoMommaStank is my mama stank?

@faridmk3707 5 лет назад

I love how you stick to the point instead of rambling on like some other youtubers, in love with their own voice.

@MattTheGinge 5 лет назад

very informative, cut and dry, i would love to see more of these style videos. no BS, just facts

@ffjsb 5 лет назад

Ditto.

@mb_s197 5 лет назад

@taylorhorner1065 5 лет назад

For real. No Doughnut screaming in to the camera or childish jokes. I can't stand that shit

@gregcompton9759 5 лет назад

Yes I agree.👍

@randomdan85 5 лет назад

Same here definitely like it very informative and knowledge is power

@DemeterVT 3 года назад

4:37 That start-up sound tho. I love it, as much as I've got cells in my body.

@pali1H 5 лет назад

Didn't know about the front wheel staggering. Very interesting.

@TGears314 5 лет назад

Robert Tinsey same here!

@garrywhite13371337 5 лет назад

same here i had no idea i was like whuuut

@tbrowniscool 5 лет назад

WOW didnt know that either what a GREAT video

@lamont22222 5 лет назад

Guys down in the lower categories back in the day use to put like the same two control arms on their cars weather it be all drivers or passengers side.

@quickdeuce 5 лет назад

Here's my thoughts on that front tire stagger, IF everyone' doing it where's the advantage?

@Nub00005 4 года назад

"there is no transmission only clutch" kinda like my honda when it misses a gear

@chrisjohnson7264 5 лет назад

Did not know most of this!! Thank you!! Great content!! Once again you show stuff that even the most experienced gearheads probably didn’t know!

@MichelLinschoten 5 лет назад

Totally agree very cool

@hansdietrich83 5 лет назад

It very cool to see this side of it, but I would love to see a more sensible drag series, where you don't have to through out parts after every run. That would be a better engineering challenge for the teams. Something like 5 runs and you get a penalty if you go over a set time in the pit. Something like in rally sport

@johanbjork1650 5 лет назад

Hose clamps for the engines? If Roadkill built a Top Fuel dragster I am sure Freiburger would use zip ties.

@cuzz63 5 лет назад

They make steel zip ties...so yea.

@krypticviper1613 5 лет назад

Nope just plastic zip ties

@betosgarage 5 лет назад

That be a great tip tie moment

@carriecumbie8311 4 года назад

@@cuzz63 LLP

@86caliente_18 4 года назад

t-bolts clamps from harborfreight!

@chloehennessey6813 5 лет назад

Started out 3 years ago in an NHRA Junior Dragster with about 30HP. Now I’m still in Jr Dragsters but now I’m old enough to run a SBC 350 naturally aspirated.

@djslt4505 5 лет назад

How do you afford this

@chloehennessey6813 5 лет назад

DJ SLT My grandpa is rich and I’m an only child. Which is weird because my dad has 4 brothers and they’ve all been married longer than I’ve been alive. So I guess my grandparents think I’ll be the only grandchild. So they spoil me.

@TyloRen 5 лет назад

@@chloehennessey6813 lucky.

@dorfus71 5 лет назад

That's very cool. Hopefully one day you'll move up to the only engine that makes real power the Chrysler style hemi

@MrMiss-cp9bw 5 лет назад

Yet you're not on this list. www.menstuff.org/womenracers/womenracerslist.html Cute, but fake, story though 👍

@craigwiddison4118 5 лет назад

“Hose clamps” and the offset wheels are the only things I was unaware of. Good video.

@2ndarymotion 5 лет назад

First time I’ve watched a “things you didn’t know” vid that contained something I actually didn’t know - hose clamps. Great vid.

@sloopybires5119 4 года назад

But, those be some top end aircraft rated clamps that are not used as "hose clamps", more like hydraulic line hose clamps..

@newjargon1697 4 года назад

It's cool. I'm going to research it a bit more. I'm thinking that the power is moved into other places besides those clamps. Think about the torsion on those fuckin things. Still a great vid, no knocks here.

@bobjones9600 4 года назад

Those hydraulic guys. Whoda figured?

@dennisbanks706 3 года назад

And I just paid 400 for my motor mounts...😐🙄😒

@Nitrofc433 3 года назад

The motor is mounted solid with a 1/4" steel plate [4130 chrome moly]between the engine block and titanium bellhousing that has bolts at top and bottom frame rails. The front mount uses t-clamps not hose clamps and the reason is to allow for chassis flex without breaking mounts or frame rails.

@solentbum 5 лет назад

I tried drag racing once but my high heels caught in the hem of my dress.

@elridgesammy982 5 лет назад

😂

@daviddean7377 5 лет назад

Yea after that happened to me I went back to sewing.....

@sadisynn9836 4 года назад

Wear a spandex mini.... works for me.

@jdaman6576 4 года назад

And snagged my purse on the shifter-

@tomhewitt8017 3 года назад

I can imagine jockeys are hard to come by

@Frankiebonez337 5 лет назад

Hose clamps? How the hell does it not rip out of the chassis though? THats wild.

@JolleBoiii 5 лет назад

Right? Like 10 000 horses and a pair of fucking hose clamps are all that’s keeping the engine from launching in to orbit. Nuts.

@rolandtamaccio3285 5 лет назад

... the engine plate that bolts between the bellhousing and the block is bolted in so securely that it's just about a chassis structure, and those forward clamps don't have all that much load on them .

@alexkenison 5 лет назад

The rear end is bolted to the chassis. There is a hydraulic ram that applies pressure to the clutch pack on timers, that whole assembly is bolted to the rear end. The clutch bell housing is bolted to that assembly and the bell housing is bolted to the block. Essentially the engine and rear end are bolted solid together and the hose clamps just hold the engine in place while all that other stuff is out being serviced.

@ALMX5DP 5 лет назад

Great information here. Thank you both for the input. It's still wild that the front is mounted like that, but makes sense by what you said.

@nickfrechette19 5 лет назад

AMAZING!

@donprather742 4 года назад

I've been watching drag racing for close to 40 years and I wasn't aware of the hose clamps holding the nitro engines down. I guess that's one reason why it's possible for these guys to replace an entire engine in a half hour or less. I've learned something new today. Thanks!!! For anyone who hasn't seen it, I highly recommend walking back into the pits between rounds of a national event and watching one of the nitro teams tear the engine down to the engine block, build it back up, and start it.. all in about a half hour. It is quite impressive!

@HoweDoYouDo1999 5 лет назад

Wow I never knew there was so much effort that goes into going straight until now my eyes have been opened oh stephen😂😂😂

@410cultivar 4 года назад

He barely scratched the surface. The big names in NHRA have entire WAREHOUSES dedicated to research and development of everything on those cars. Forrest actually made a comment a year or so ago about how him and a few other guys have the technology to go even faster, but NHRA is starting to get cold feet and are slowing them down. Most tracks arnt long enough to handle the power they have mk ow so top fuel doesnt do 1/4 mile anymore, they were going to fast and running out of track.

@ats-3693 5 лет назад

Wow hose camps, I woulda thought they would be torn apart by the torque pretty much instantly, crazy.

@imbatman117 5 лет назад

love the editing still havent seen anything like it comparitivly in car videos

@silvertip69 4 года назад

Wow finally a video straight to the point without unnecessary intros and random discussions with people.

@radiocontrolgreg 5 лет назад

Legit learned stuff! Thank you for not making click bait. Solid channel Pap!

@prelude-lw4ni 4 года назад

one thing he left out is that the teams completely rebuild the engines after each run due to the massive amount of stress on the super professional cars that run 3sec

@csmaster65 5 лет назад

please do more in depth on that clutch thing

@Frankiebonez337 5 лет назад

IF you search on youtube there is a great video done by the NHRA explaining exactly how that clutch engages and works. Its so cool.

@ChuckBeefOG 5 лет назад

I think they start out at a high ratio and eventually fully lock to a 1:1 ratio with the engine putting all 10,000 horses to the track, this does not happen till the end of the run. I could be wrong but i thats what i was told.

@OGDACMAN86 5 лет назад

I watched a video on those clutches and the reason yhey rebuild everytime is because they get so hot and so much pressure they literally melt and weld themselves together. Thats a lot of power and pressure.

@AWSmith1955 5 лет назад

I can tell you an alcohol cars wears off a total of .120 of an inch on the burnout alone. And that is a much simpler single stage triple disk pedal clutch. Top fuel cars have no clutch pedal. Its all centrifugal counterweight and a cannon that allows differing sets of weighted fingers to engage the clutch.

@salvadorebertolone 5 лет назад

I'd like to know more too, I have a good idea on how they work, but I'm curious if they are still purely mechanical or of they have some electro/hydraulic method to program an optimal ramp cycle for slip and lockup

@DJHeroMasta 5 лет назад

A video without all the BS and it's under 10min thank you! Unlike some channels out there, you didn't waste any time. Edit: Now, if you were to make future uploads going more in-depth with individual topics discussed in this video, that'd be nice too.

@iBoos1 5 лет назад

I used to read about your civic in the tuner magazines like in 1999 and early 2000s. You are a legend, Mr. Papadakis.

@mattriddell8983 5 лет назад

I didn't even realize that's who this is until I saw your comment.

@iBoos1 5 лет назад

@@mattriddell8983 Papadakis is a Legend. His yellow Civic Hatchback EK with an AEM sticker on the side and HUGE slicks up front was instantly recognizable. .

@KnightDriveTV 5 лет назад

Man...all these years bro, and here you are. Love the channel man...great stuff. 1998 got in the Honda scene...made it my business until about 2009 (importing engines, fabrication, forced induction, tuning, etc), then got into other stuff (tube chassis mid engine and Corvettes mostly). Love seein guys from the old scene and where they are now. Just growin my channel and tryin to find a way back in these days. Lots of saga.

@mychkyl 5 лет назад

Your content is always informative to watch. Thank you.

@GoBigC 4 года назад

Good video! Btw, those rent actually hose clamps, they are aerospace clamps (I work at the place where they are made). WAY stronger than hose clamps. Notice the clamping mechanics, in a hose clamp they use screw threads engaging slots on the band. That would result in a weaker band. These are actually pulling against a trunnion that is spot welded into a loop on the band. The other side has a lug and a locknut to tighten. Pretty slick application. Ive never noticed this until your video. Thanks for sharing!

@zerodamonsta942 5 лет назад

5 gears in under 4 seconds geez

@michaelking3327 5 лет назад

1-2-3-4-5-shut down. that quick!

@steenlassen5718 5 лет назад

I do that on my bike, and I'm +60! So....?

@n2lentertainmentn2l76 5 лет назад

Fastlane racing co think of the kick in every gear get addicted

@szabolcsmate5254 5 лет назад

I am not sure I could do that while parked up.

@stephenanderson1944 5 лет назад

Yea it takes me car roughly about 11-12 seconds to shift into second gear😂😂😂 and I only have 4 gears

@Angel-wf6jh 4 года назад

I can listen to Mr Papadakis for hours and hours. Everything always clicks and makes sense the way he explains things.

@adamdunn1399 5 лет назад

Keep up the good content ! So much knowledge at hand (:

@dooder126 5 лет назад

“Fact checking”. Don’t hear that phrase too often on RU-vid...

@bobjones9600 4 года назад

Fast checking. That's nice hockey 🏒.

@tomr5717 5 лет назад

As a car guy, I didn't know any of that. Very interesting. Makes me appreciate drag racing much more, knowing how technical and complicated it really is

@thermalnoise2976 5 лет назад

wow ive followed drag racing for several years now and had no clue about half the things mentioned here. Great Stuff.

@frankburdodrums8984 4 года назад

Seven things you didn't know about drag racing : 1. It smells like burnt rubber 2. It's louder than a warzone. 3. You can't see shit. 4. An event takes all day or more. 5. There's nothing good to eat. 6. The porta potties are disgusting. 7. It's totally boring unless you're a driver.

@codymoe4986 4 года назад

7 reasons to not attend a drag race and yet here you are, watching a drag racing video....fucking clowns abound...if you ever get a hold of some tickets you would like to wipe your ass with, feel free to send them my way instead.

@frankburdodrums8984 4 года назад

@nasty buzzard That place is the best in the country!!!!!

@frankburdodrums8984 4 года назад

@nasty buzzard I wish they were all as GREAT as there!!!!!!

@chrisjohnson7264 5 лет назад

also great editing, and the lady with the glasses was a nice touch lol

@ekojar3047 4 года назад

Wow, wasnt expecting to learn so much. It's a lot more complicated than I thought it was. The clutch rebuilding every run blew my mind.

@DmitriyKl 5 лет назад

Thanks! Very interesting to watch videos like this. Had no idea about most of these details!

@andreasbenning 5 лет назад

At first I thought that anyone who is the least interested in drag racing knew all these things, but I actually didn´t know that wheelbase staggering was allowed. I salute you.

@94eh32 5 лет назад

how does a shifter work for something with no transmission? does it just control the clutch slippage to mimic actual gears?

@rileyt3072 5 лет назад

94eh3 I believe he said that only the top fuel cars (with the open cockpit) had no trans. The fancy shifter is for pro stock cars that do have a trans.

@AndreS_-df2nw 5 лет назад

Top Fuel uses clutch slip instead of a transmission. They discovered in the 70's they can go faster by slipping it to get fully connected to the ground instead of locking it up & spinning the tires.

@chrisbraid2907 4 года назад

AndreS123_03 that’s how I beat a 250 Kawasaki triple with my four speed A100 Suzuki in a street drag waaaay back in my late teens. He was in third before I left first gear and couldn’t believe his eyes ....

@knutbjornlarsen4435 4 года назад

@@rileyt3072 Top fuel cars have a shifter. They need a neutral ,forward and reverse., so they will tell you that the car has a clutch can,and a reverser. Both in the rule book.

@fillupbanks7885 5 лет назад

That video was so informative with no unnecessary rambling..

@vinhky657 5 лет назад

Nice Video, i appreciate the straight to the point editing.

@TASTYTREATSPLS 4 года назад

This channel never disappoints. So to the point, no gimmicks or RU-vid fads...it's just so good.

@buggs428 5 лет назад

Hey thanks for posting, Excellent video and explaining what goes on in drag racing.

@asgrides4499 4 года назад

If you havnt been to one of these drag races, the feeling and sound is insane! Definitely go

@georgebeeson5402 5 лет назад

Hey I must say I have been drag racing for over 30 years and there is very little I don't know about the sport from street legal and door slamers to top fuel and for some one just getting in to drag racing or someone born into it your video was spot on and easy to understand for all levels of interested people in drag racing.. Thank you for the Video it was great and waiting for more I think I finely found a way to explain drag racing to my wife lol lol

@koollee 5 лет назад

He said it has no transmission, but the tech said it goes thru 5 gears n.4 seconds..(?

@fastone371 5 лет назад

@@koollee Tor Fuel/Funny Car has no trans, they slip the clutch. Pro Stocks have a clutch that slips a little and a 5 speed gear box.

@bedsdavies8210 2 года назад

There's more solid information in this five minute video than a couple of hours worth of other videos claiming to do the same thing. You've got a great channel.

@arsaeterna4285 5 лет назад

every enthusiast wants to know everything about this stuff : ) good vid!

@bigchungus-oj8zz 5 лет назад

So COOL OF YOU TO SHARE! I feel honored to listen to such a great Driver and Team.

@KastaRules 5 лет назад

And I thought it was going to be one of those click bait title videos. *Genuinely interesting,* thank you!

@brianm6117 5 лет назад

If you're a drag race fan, but you've never got to experience an NHRA event in person I highly suggest you do so. It is beyond exhilarating and super fan friendly. Great video.

@robertkopp873 5 лет назад

Interesting. Not my "cup-of-tea" but I respect those who enjoy the intricacies of the sport.

@jokumukamikalie 5 лет назад

Thanks for making actually informative and compact video without unnecessary talking and repeating stretching the video barely over the ten minute mark.

@scottthornley5405 5 лет назад

Succinct - no bs video. Two thumbs up !!

@Taterisstig 5 лет назад

This is awesome! My uncle is Don Meziere, he and his brothers founded Meziere Enterprises! He races and they sell lots of drag parts used around the world!

@robertwhite1993 5 лет назад

Thank You Pap very informative vid and yes keep them coming. I for one found it to be top notch!!!👍✌😎

@ferrarif1360 5 лет назад

Well done! Straight and to the point. Refreshing to see on RU-vid nowadays.

@ciaranmacdonald9691 5 лет назад

at 4:13, me and my mom are personal friends with him, i have his autographed personal hat he gave me

@ciaranmacdonald9691 5 лет назад

phuc ewe just saying

@peterruiz6825 4 года назад

Im over fifty, so what you call "hose clamps" is space age heavy wieght bearing stuff....Yes, folks are amazed the engine doesnt goe down the track ahead of the car.....But thats because the "chassis"....Tubular rails that flex....And slicks that grow taller with speed yet bounce....That all works together in a very seemingly unsientific way. The front wheel stagger is something I didnt know, but will see it from now on. Great info , keep it rolling.

@JimmyMakingitwork 5 лет назад

Those are not hose clamps, they are band clamps, similar but far stronger.

@n2lentertainmentn2l76 5 лет назад

Jim Myers apparently

@Sir_Uncle_Ned 5 лет назад

The only thing I knew already was the clutch rebuilds on each run. That is a very informative video!

@jacobjustus5602 5 лет назад

The staggered wheel thing is kinda bs lol. Why dont they just make everyone run normal wheel position?

@TheKubux 5 лет назад

Because you have to put a limit on the stagger. If you make the limit 1/2 in everyone will run 1/2, same with 1/8, 1/32 and so on.

@jacobjustus5602 5 лет назад

@@TheKubux I think they should make stagger illegal, it looks silly and the reason for it is bs anyway IMO

@shaneebahera8566 5 лет назад

it also artifically changes the number of the runs making them look slightly faster

@justinmccaffity6635 4 года назад

Until today would you have noticed?

@MattLitkeRacing 4 года назад

NHRA Rule Book Section 21 4:12 Wheelbase Minimum 85 inches unless OEM was less and vehicle is equipped with OEM engine and drivetrain. Maximum wheelbase variation from left to right is 1 inch unless otherwise noted in Class Requirements In the class I run very few cars run stagger because it slows down reaction times. Classes with full suspension like Pro Mod, Pro Stock and Top Sportsman they don’t always have the rear axle straight in the chassis. It’s called rear steer so they need to allow some wheelbase difference. NHRA does check wheelbase at tech inspection for some classes

@joespeed1952 5 лет назад

I'm actually really relieved and proud that you got all the information correct. Most people really do not understand what goes on behind the scenes on these cars. Good work on researching these topics. I really hope everyone goes to at least one race in their lifetime. Nothing else like it!

@oby-1607 5 лет назад

I want those hose clamps on my garden hose.

@bsturn 5 лет назад

Thank you RU-vid Recommended. You finally showed me something I enjoy

@n2lentertainmentn2l76 5 лет назад

b sturn a lil fast but it was cool nascar what I wana see breakdown n formula one

@KXSWORKS 4 года назад

how can they do a burnout without front brakes?

@KXSWORKS 4 года назад

@Jas that would cause the vehicle to accelerate.

@Outland9000 4 года назад

@@KXSWORKS Yeah, but if your buring out your breaking traction with the road.

@Spudstrodamus 5 лет назад

Your the man didnt know they had a 1inch offsett on front wheels. You are one of the people who helped me like cars so much seeing your hondas fly down the strip

@kbtube8125 4 года назад

no transmission, but he's shifting something. . . .

@bigdave46148 4 года назад

Top fuel and Funny car have no transmission. Pro stock does.

@macbook802 4 года назад

Illuminati

@kbtube8125 4 года назад

@@macbook802 deep state trans?

@ghshrksidhc5460 4 года назад

Wow, a channel that isn't absolute clickbait garbage, stretching a few moments of content over 10 minutes like it's an essay or some shit just to get ads. Thank You brtoher, have an amazing day.

@longshot789 5 лет назад

I knew the part about the clutch. I got to measure clutch plates and find a sum total near what the driver wanted.

@Adam-ov4mt 5 лет назад

BURAH, this guy is a TRUE OG when it comes to Honda Racing. The amount of knowledge he has forgotten and things Stephan has seen...OMG. Saw the headline and wanted to learn more about racing and subbed. Awesome content n keep it up

@jrytsrayjerry5269 5 лет назад

The toys 4 the rich people 😊😊

@_s.4785 3 года назад

I have never loved a vehicle more than the kind showcased in this video. Incredible. The transmission is so cool! Just love the idea of all the raw output, awesome!

@MatthewTaylor3 5 лет назад

Am I the only one alarmed as about the hose clamps?

@johnprescott1764 5 лет назад

Stephan... Yo it's John Prescott from back in the day of imports. 20 years later and you're still going good! I miss it, but had to shift industries when Sport Compact and Turbo Mag went away. I wish you all the best!

@hrishikeshkartha935 4 года назад

I mean , when they have no transmission and the engines are put in place with clamps , its pretty obvious that they decided to go with no suspension 😹

@NexxuSix 4 года назад

Very informative video! I’ve learned more about drag racing from watching this 5 minute video than all the years of watching it on TV. Thank you!

@Poopeepooo123 5 лет назад

it needs a cold air intake.

@wooferjr169 5 лет назад

Don't forget the stripe!!

@mikef-gi2dg 2 года назад

If you go to large NHRA event, if you are lucky and they have a show and tell in the pits called Nitro School, make every attempt to see it. They take about an hour, they bring different crew members/tech staff up and they go over the in's and outs of TOP Fuel Racing. It is truly mind blowing. I have seen it at the U.S. Nationals, several times, and I loved it. I wish it was on video, so I could watch it over and over.

@HalferLandPerformance 5 лет назад

Wait, WTF.....huh, what? Too fuels car motor are held on with hose clamps!!???

@ichoozjc 5 лет назад

It's all good, they put a dab of super glue down before the hose clamp goes on.

@minusthemachineagain9342 5 лет назад

they are NOT hose clamps, those are t-bolt clamps..you will find them on intercooler piping

@ALMX5DP 5 лет назад

@@minusthemachineagain9342 Arent T-bolt clamps just a fancier hose clamp?

@minusthemachineagain9342 5 лет назад

T-bolt is a way stronger clamp than a worm gear style clamp.

@ALMX5DP 5 лет назад

MinusTheMachineAgain yes, but both are styles of hose clamp.

@BoilerRoomRadio 5 лет назад

Hose clamps....mind blown....didn't know about the stagger either....excellent video.

@greengamerguy623 4 года назад

so it's for rich people and wastes a ton of materials, cool.......

@richardhead8264 4 года назад

Always interested in hearing other's views. What is a more noble use of the materials?

@believein1 5 лет назад

I remember you from back in the day, good to see you’re still at it.

@zachpfeifer7312 5 лет назад

Liked the quick pace of the video, that was what conceded me to watch it but I'd also like a little more info on each of the systems. Great vid

@paulf2723 4 года назад

Excellent vid. Short, but packed with technical info. Thank you!

@eddyyaeji6769 5 лет назад

3:40 that clutch is so satisfying for some reason

@xKrispyx 3 года назад

I had the pleasure of "helping" a funny car crew when I was about 16... What I remember vividly - Changing oil out through a bung in the chassis (still not sure how that works, to be honest) , being the guy with hands small enough to fish a dropped bolt out of the clutch housing, and the exhaust being really harsh.... Would love to do it again.

@simoncox9349 4 года назад

This is a very nicely put together video. Straight to the point but not boring me with only facts. I like the little bit of history in there as well

@eyeHATEuall85 4 года назад

Damn... Been into Drag Racing for more than 20 years and I didn't know a few of these things. Goes to show that you can learn something new everyday! Thanks man!

@dathonlawler81 3 года назад

Wow man. Thank you so much!! I’ve been a fan of drag cars for a long time but I don’t do events or anything. Just watched tons of videos over the years. I can’t recall a single talking point here that anyone has ever shared. All new info! Great great video. Bravo

@kdwaynec 3 года назад

I knew 5 of 7 but I've been following since the late 60s, Garlits and Prudhomme and them guys so now I know even more stuff. I also knew 3 seconds after this video started that I was going to give it a thumbs up! Great video

@MrNetmask 3 года назад

im loving this channel, the clarity of content is superb!

@jmc2567 3 года назад

Awesome vid,beautifully explained in a professional manner easy enough for the novice to understand,with great camera work to go with it,thankyou for doing this vid for us,about 4 of the things I didn,t know,very enlightening,cheers.best wishes to all,from,Auckland,New Zealand.

@thatonetanker5565 5 лет назад

I knew a few, but still I learned new stuff in this good vid.

@GorhamWorks Год назад

What a great track day! The pits are always so fun at those events. The people are awesome and everyone there loves what they do! The top fuel tech is crazy... the shrinking of the connecting rods, all the measuring done run to run..., the methodologies the use for tuning are so simple yet crazy advanced, and pro street... banging gears is amazing! There is always something to learn in the pits. Dude, I'm a yt newb for editing... your videos... top shelf! One day... I'll get there! I really enjoy the technical aspect of your channel. The tech on some of those cars... always gives me ridiculous ideas for builds!

@erinboatguy 4 года назад

Whatching during lockdown 2020....great recon mission to see how the big boys do stuff

@richardmerriam7044 29 дней назад

I remember the story from John Force about the good natured ribbing from a NASCAR driver about how many miles each driver ran during a season. When John Force said, "Oh, about 25 miles." The NASCAR driver chuckled. Then Force lifts up his shirt to show massive bruising from the safety harness. 5-6G at launch-maybe more at shutdown.