No acting? So you're saying the exaggerated reactions by black people in exciting situations are genetic? Or maybe the more subdued, calm reactions by white people are.
I'm 63 years young, and have been to my share of various auto races. But I still can't wrap my head around an internal combustion engine that puts out 11,000+ horsepower!
Honestly this is a perfect TH-cam video. I remember when they were pretty much all like this, very small amount of editing. Just capturing humans being humans in a very raw form. You don't need uplifting music and slow motion to know this guy was having the best day of his life. There are still really great TH-cam videos being made, but I miss when they were all like this.
I remember my first time at the drag races. I was about 10 years old, I'm almost 60 now. My cheap ass Dad snuck me in through the back, into the pit yard. I actually got to meet Don Prudhomme. Well, actually he was asleep in a fold out chair, but I recognized him. No, I didn't disturb him, either. But hey, I give my Dad credit looking back on it now. I know I had a good time, lol!
Going from zero to 250mph on one wheel, totally exposed for 3/4 of the track is no joke. I recently restored the 3, nitro CB750 engines for the restoration of Russ Collin's triple dragster.....I've been around too.😉@@Ray56z
@@mikerieck306 I'm not disagreeing with the thrill of the ride, nor even they aren't thrilling to spectators. But 4 oil can sized pistons, or even 8 beer can sized pistons isn't near as thrilling as 16 oil can sized pistons, going down the track for spectators. 3,000 combined hp Vs 20,000+ combined hp. OP is "feeling of a top fuel going past you" as a spectator.
I got the feeling that he thought something had gone horribly wrong, and parts and pieces were flying at him. A friend of mine went to the winter nationals back in the early 80's and said a lady in front of him after the first pass literally pissed herself. 😅
Words can not describe the sound, the ground shaking under your feet, and percussion that hits you when they pass by. Everyone should experience it once in there life. It is AWESOME
If there is a track near you... do it while you can!!!! The people who don't believe in anything but climate change are forcing tracks to close all over the US. This is a sport I never imagined would fall, but the sponsors are dropping, too afraid.
@zesolodar I started going when I was a kid in the 60s. Of course, they didn't have this kind of power. My uncle had a front engine dragster and raced at several tracks in Colorado. Later, in the 80s, I remember you could stand almost next to the track at Bandimeer Speedway west of Denver, CO. A car's blower belt or something broke, sending shrapnel everywhere. To a teenager....that was awesome!!!! And BOY....could you feel the cars. It made your bones want to rattle out of your skin. You had to remember not to inhale when they went by. It can get in your blood. I raced my muscle cars for about 10 yrs in club racing. My siblings still race. It is a great way to spend the weekend, get some blood pumping.
Even with ear plugs, I thought my teeth were going to vibrate out. I have NEVER HEARD ANYTHING AS LOUD AS TOP FUEL DRAGSTERS IN PERSON. It is scary and exciting at the same time.
@@SpeedDemon88X Worst for me was two mig-29's on full burn only a hundred feet away. Knocked us to the ground, but i couldnt stop laughing for a long time. (used to be a SWE AF mechanic and we had some visitors back in 90)
My favorite part that people don't remember or think about enough is that it's so violent the air pressure literally distorts your vision. Insane stuff.
"He thought he heard Godzilla", is pretty much 100% spot on if you had no idea what was coming and you're grooving through the parking lot. The Wall Of Sound would still be felt in the body....Great video.
THIS. When you hear the roar of those engines in the parking lot before you even get there, it really makes you realize what you truly signed up for....
Whenever I'm having a bad day, I gotta come back to this video!!! How this man overcame his fear and turned it into joy totally makes my day! Thank you so much for this
Until you've stood trackside and in the pits experiencing those monsters, you have no idea how intense it is. There is quite simply no other feeling like it, chest pounding, ground shaking, ear splitting, mind numbing shock wave. Utterly brilliant 👌👌👌🤯🤯❤. D
A friend of mine has a doctor for a neighbor, and we introduced Doc to the sport. He told us that the blurred vision these things cause is likely due to the sound waves affecting the gelatinous inner structures of the eye. Basically, your eyeballs are rattling around inside their sockets
I drag raced motorcycles for 21 years, it's not just the sound it's the feeling in your chest! I raced a Modified Harley Davidson and I Miss the old days at the drag strip.
This put a huge smile on my face. I used to race WERA and my dad never got to come. First time I took him to a pro race it was a lot like this. We were standing track side at Road Atlanta turn 9, coming by full tilt, the look on his face and reaction. Love this.
The first motorsport even I ever went to was Petit Le Mans. My dad had no idea what any of it was about, but ended up enjoying it so much we went back two more times.
That "Best day of my life" at the end actually brought a tear to my eye. So glad this guy got to EXPERIENCE (because that's what it is) this in his life. You just can't adequately describe what the experience is like to people. Yeah, it's loud but that's only part of it. You can really FEEL the concussions from the engines as they rip on by. And if you're lucky enough to have pit passes* when they're tuning those things you'll REALLY get to feel the potato sack being slammed into your chest when they blip the throttle. Oh, and you'll find little pieces of rubber stuck to your face when you look in the mirror later on. * I HIGHLY recommend ear and eye protection. Ears for the noise and eye protection for the nitro-methane fumes which will make your eyes water, big time.
@@johnwashingtonjr.7276 That's awesome. My father passed away last month and going to the Gatornationals every year was one of the things we used to do (until it started getting really really expensive). Good times!
I always say to people, even if drag racing doesn't interest you, this is something that everyone should experience. You can't explain how it feels like it just goes through you.
First time i heard the top fuel dragster, wow, its like it beats your heart for you. I was at Street outlaws NPK a few weeks ago and man oh man, those roots blower cars with zoomies are intense AF also
Honestly, how many of us reacted exactly like this Gentleman after witnessing our first Top Fuel run. And if I remember rightly, my first was a solo run.
There are few things as wonderful as watching someone who has never been to an NHRA event experience it for the first time. Watching the reaction as they don't just HEAR those nitro cars, but feel them for the first time? Magic.
Your dads reaction was priceless, thought he was gonna heart attack there on the first pass. Thats awesome though that he loves it. Such a wholesome moment
I was into musclecars when I was a teenager and went to the top fuel races. It was unreal. I remember walking up, still behind the bleachers section and the cars took off and I felt it pounding my chest. Everyone should experience that once, even if you're not into cars, it's other-worldly.
That was awesome! I tell people go at least once in your life and see a Top Fuel NHRA race in person. It is nearly impossible to describe the experience and feeling.
Please believe me when I say it fills my heart to watch a father enjoying time with their children . I can only imagine this now as I lost my dad in 2004 . Family first ! I don’t think you’ll ever regret those memories ❤
@@richfromtanga sadder life would be one where you sit and watch other people do things only to mock and criticize them. Tbh I feel more sorry for a person like that. I hope you get better.
True story! I'm still wearing my old worn Budweiser hat I got when I went with my late dad to the Winter Nationals in Pomona in the early/mid 2000's or so IIRC. Having worked around the area I heard the "Godzilla" sounds many times, but nothing prepares for your first time standing trackside as two Top Fuel or Funny Cars roar by you! It never gets old! That was one of my fondest memories with my dad. I think about him every time I wear it and every time I see an NHRA event on TV.
I REMEMBER!!! I remember exactly how he feels! I'm 50 years old and it seems like yesterday I went with my dad to the drag races for the first time at 10! The adrenaline rush is addictive!!
67 years old here. First started going to Bandimere in the early 70s when my brother, brother-in-law and a friend of theirs all had 340 Dusters they raced. I'll never forget how you can feel those motors thumping in your chest - at idle!
Thank You for sharing this with us, totally awesome that you filmed his reaction, he's a great sport about it too. I've been indoors when a Top Fuel car was revved up, no real words to describe how your body's reflexes react to the sound, heat and pressure. Back in 1979 Scott Kalitta was in my high school auto mechanics class, for show and tell he brought in his Dad's Top Fuel Car (Bounty Hunter). RIP Scott
This video always brings a smile to my face. Pure joy and terror! I took my son to our first drag races earlier this year and it really was the best day of our lives.
Man, you just made me have a great memory with my Old Man. I took him to Maple Grove Raceway for his first time seeing it. It happened to be an event with Jet Cars too! Them flames hit, and his jaw hit the deck. Pop wasn't much of a car gu, but he absolutely loved it. It was a blast watching this video. Thank you for sharing it.
It's a tingling feeling you feel when those dragsters roar right passed you. Love it. When I was young my dad use to take me. For all first timers you will love it.
Going to the drags in Arizona as a teenager is one of my best memories growing up. I'm 70 years old now and still remember the vibrations going through my body as they launched off the starting line.
What a pleasure to see this man have "best day of his life". Love the child-like enthusiasm. Ive been doing these races since I was a small boy. Haven't gone in several years (probably 15 now); They never cease to knock people's socks off. I imagine the only thing that could compete with this would be seeing the Space Shuttle launch. This video has inspired me to go this next summer to our NHRA show here at Infineon track at Sonoma, CA (i'm like 30 miles from that).
I love it! My BF was on a Pro Stock team for years. I’ve been down on the track, during 4 wide at Charlotte, funny car & Top Fuel was crazy! You can feel the horsepower through every inch of your body. I’m so happy he loved it! Great first reaction. ❤
That is SO awesome !!! Been going to the drags since 1970: Plenty of NHRA and AHRA events. I even took my future wife to the Gatornationals , right down to the pits and stood next to a Top Fueler warming up doing a driveline check--setting the clutch (this was back when you could stand alongside the cars). When they whacked the throttle, she didn't even flinch !!! Right then and there I knew she was The One !!! So glad to see your Dad enjoying himself like this !!!
🤘🤘🤘🤘 love it. I only take people to the drag races now that have never been just to watch the reaction. It is so amazing. Thank you for posting this is awesome
Thanks for that, put a smile on my face, First time seeing that is an experience, I am sure that is something he will not forget, looks like he had a great time.
PURE happiness and joy! ❤ 100% raw emotion. No acting/faking. I love it!! Happy to see him enjoying it so much. God bless and stay safe out there. Thank uou for sharing.
I’m 98% deaf with hearing devices and certain things immediately bring tears to my eyes; remembering what it was like to really hear them. I can feel their sound go through my body. 1. P-51 Mustangs and Military Jet Aircraft @ High Speed, low altitude passes. 2. Ocean Waves crashing on the beach or rocks. 3. Top Fuel Drags! Thanks for posting.
That's awesome I was raised in it and I still enjoy every time I get to you invite somebody to track for the first time especially for the national events the First Reactions are always priceless
I love watching this!... there ain't nuthin - and I do mean NUTHIN' - than two Top Fuelers duking it out side by side for 1,000 feet. 23,000+ HP just romping in, around, and through you. Pictures and videos simply don't do it justice. It has to be seen in-person to believe it. I love this guy's reaction. Priceless! (Oh... been there, my man. Been there! 😆🙃😁)
i love to see people experience something new like this gentleman, on the last run those 11,000 horsepower cars made you could see the love he had for the experience. i sincerely hope he's doing well and still enjoying drag racing. Peace
Never too old for new experiences. There is nothing quite like FEELING sound. Whether it is music, an explosion, or an engine......it just tickles you somehow and makes you smile.
Great video! Thanks for sharing!!! These nitro cars are no joke and can't be understood until witnessing them in person. Watching them in person is the only time I feel the organs inside of my torso. I love it when the gentleman says this is the best day of his life.
Just watched this on my phone and nearly dropped it laughing at the first reaction! Great to see how much he enjoyed it later, arms up and loving it! Hope the guy enjoys many more best days at the track.
Enjoy every day you have with him! Make those memories you'll cherish forever! Life is short do what you can to be by his side. Looked like an awesome day!
I dont search drags up much so seeing it from the crowds perspective for the first time really puts into perspective how quick these move. Its honestly beautiful.
That's great! There's no way to explain to someone the amount of power those things have. They just have to see it in person and feel the sound in their entire body to actually understand how insane those motors are! Truly takes your breath away, and then those sweet, sweet smells. Love it.
When I was a kid (in the 80's) dad took me every year to the winter nationals at Darlington, SC. We always sat on the concrete stand right beside the burnout and tree. I remember very clearly that sleeping in the stands was NO option! 😂 Top fuel will pull the air out of your lungs.
I love the pure excitement and joy he shows. It’s gotta feel good for him telling you it’s the best day of his life. What a refreshing video.. I wish we seen more of this instead of the drama TH-cam is today.
Love this video. Could only smile while watching. Brings back memories the first time my friend got the crap scared out of him as we were standing in the burn out area. He had a similar reaction.
I'll never forget my 1st NHRA Nationals event in Indy w/my brother. There is nothing in the 🌎 that can prepare you for your 1st top fuel ⛽️ dragster experience!💯💯
Love this guys reaction & the fact that he experienced what was “the best day of his life “.. hope if he hasn’t done so already, that he gets to see these monsters under the lights 😏
Best of all the nitromethane reaction videos. Priceless. Glad he ended up loving it. I keep trying to get friends to go, but the closest one is two hours away into Ohio for us.
Regardless of how you film any motorsport, it never compares to seeing it in real life. You cannot get the speed accurate. You can't get the sound right. You don't get to feel the engine's rumble in your chest. I love this video, so glad I clicked on it.
I'm glad I got to see an NHRA event at Sears Point about 15 years ago. Words can't describe the rumble and the sound. Television cannot do it justice. Of course it was a mix of different types of cars throughout the day, and they were all fun to watch, but the Top Fuel dragsters were the most mind blowingly loud. Yeah I put my fingers in my ears on some of the runs, but on others I wanted the full experience. It was awesome.
No acting. No script. No "emotional" music. Just genuine human experience.
THIS is what TH-cam was made for! Thank you for uploading this! 👏👏
No acting? So you're saying the exaggerated reactions by black people in exciting situations are genetic? Or maybe the more subdued, calm reactions by white people are.
TH-cam was originally a dating website, so…
@@km_1911Wait. What?
@@km_1911wow thanks for that bit of absolutely useless information!
I have no doubt.
You can’t describe it
100% correct.
There are limited things in life's experiences that are as hard to describe.
Yeah, that's one of those hear it to believe it things.😳
@@mikek8089 and FEEL it....
@@timpatz7241, THAT TOO!!👍
I'm 63 years young, and have been to my share of various auto races. But I still can't wrap my head around an internal combustion engine that puts out 11,000+ horsepower!
Honestly this is a perfect TH-cam video. I remember when they were pretty much all like this, very small amount of editing. Just capturing humans being humans in a very raw form. You don't need uplifting music and slow motion to know this guy was having the best day of his life. There are still really great TH-cam videos being made, but I miss when they were all like this.
Hell yes! Thank You for this!! Made my day!
everything is just data driven synthetic click bait jumpcut shit with interruption for ads in videos these days IMHO
ya. youtube was better when it was just people sharing their interests.
Sadly only a few of us know the days of a free user driven internet.
Couldn't have said it better myself.
I remember my first time at the drag races. I was about 10 years old, I'm almost 60 now. My cheap ass Dad snuck me in through the back, into the pit yard. I actually got to meet Don Prudhomme. Well, actually he was asleep in a fold out chair, but I recognized him. No, I didn't disturb him, either. But hey, I give my Dad credit looking back on it now. I know I had a good time, lol!
"My cheap ass dad" 🤣🤣🤣🤣 I can relate!
the feeling of a top fuel going past you is indescribable, everyone should experience it atleast once in their lives
You should witness Top Fuel bikes brother.
@@mikerieck306not even close to as good as top fuel dragsters
@@mikerieck306 Rider for 63 years, even raced for a factory team in my youth, but 4 nitro cylinders compared to 16 inducted isn't even close.
Going from zero to 250mph on one wheel, totally exposed for 3/4 of the track is no joke. I recently restored the 3, nitro CB750 engines for the restoration of Russ Collin's triple dragster.....I've been around too.😉@@Ray56z
@@mikerieck306 I'm not disagreeing with the thrill of the ride, nor even they aren't thrilling to spectators. But 4 oil can sized pistons, or even 8 beer can sized pistons isn't near as thrilling as 16 oil can sized pistons, going down the track for spectators.
3,000 combined hp Vs 20,000+ combined hp.
OP is "feeling of a top fuel going past you" as a spectator.
That initial fear reaction was priceless 🤣 and then overcoming that to realize how much fun it was. Pure gold.
I got the feeling that he thought something had gone horribly wrong, and parts and pieces were flying at him.
A friend of mine went to the winter nationals back in the early 80's and said a lady in front of him after the first pass literally pissed herself. 😅
Backing up about 30 feet helped...
Words can not describe the sound, the ground shaking under your feet, and percussion that hits you when they pass by. Everyone should experience it once in there life. It is AWESOME
the first drag race i ever went to i can still remember feeling the fat on my stomach shake as the top fuels went by
If there is a track near you... do it while you can!!!! The people who don't believe in anything but climate change are forcing tracks to close all over the US. This is a sport I never imagined would fall, but the sponsors are dropping, too afraid.
@zesolodar I started going when I was a kid in the 60s. Of course, they didn't have this kind of power. My uncle had a front engine dragster and raced at several tracks in Colorado. Later, in the 80s, I remember you could stand almost next to the track at Bandimeer Speedway west of Denver, CO. A car's blower belt or something broke, sending shrapnel everywhere. To a teenager....that was awesome!!!! And BOY....could you feel the cars. It made your bones want to rattle out of your skin. You had to remember not to inhale when they went by.
It can get in your blood. I raced my muscle cars for about 10 yrs in club racing. My siblings still race.
It is a great way to spend the weekend, get some blood pumping.
His reaction to the whole experience is priceless. Thank you for sharing this. 😁👍
Even with ear plugs, I thought my teeth were going to vibrate out. I have NEVER HEARD ANYTHING AS LOUD AS TOP FUEL DRAGSTERS IN PERSON. It is scary and exciting at the same time.
Standing behind a few f18s going full afterburner during takeoff is pretty similar. Otherwise I agree 👍
@@SpeedDemon88X Worst for me was two mig-29's on full burn only a hundred feet away. Knocked us to the ground, but i couldnt stop laughing for a long time.
(used to be a SWE AF mechanic and we had some visitors back in 90)
My favorite part that people don't remember or think about enough is that it's so violent the air pressure literally distorts your vision. Insane stuff.
I remember saying that I felt my organs vibrating.
So loud your eye balls shake.
"He thought he heard Godzilla", is pretty much 100% spot on if you had no idea what was coming and you're grooving through the parking lot. The Wall Of Sound would still be felt in the body....Great video.
If I'm driving down the road and I hear a top fuel dragster, I will stop everything to go see the races. I know because I did exactly that.
It's like 2kg of dynamite exploding slowly :D
"Soundwaves Hell of a drug,"
THIS. When you hear the roar of those engines in the parking lot before you even get there, it really makes you realize what you truly signed up for....
@@vihreelinja4743 it’s louder than the gun on the A-10
Because of this video my son and I are going to attend a top fuel race.
Whenever I'm having a bad day, I gotta come back to this video!!! How this man overcame his fear and turned it into joy totally makes my day! Thank you so much for this
Until you've stood trackside and in the pits experiencing those monsters, you have no idea how intense it is. There is quite simply no other feeling like it, chest pounding, ground shaking, ear splitting, mind numbing shock wave. Utterly brilliant 👌👌👌🤯🤯❤. D
its honestly mind-blowing.
You really can’t describe it. You can only experience it
The old jet cars were even worse!
A friend of mine has a doctor for a neighbor, and we introduced Doc to the sport. He told us that the blurred vision these things cause is likely due to the sound waves affecting the gelatinous inner structures of the eye. Basically, your eyeballs are rattling around inside their sockets
And electric turds will never give you this.
I drag raced motorcycles for 21 years, it's not just the sound it's the feeling in your chest! I raced a Modified Harley Davidson and I Miss the old days at the drag strip.
This put a huge smile on my face. I used to race WERA and my dad never got to come. First time I took him to a pro race it was a lot like this. We were standing track side at Road Atlanta turn 9, coming by full tilt, the look on his face and reaction. Love this.
The first motorsport even I ever went to was Petit Le Mans. My dad had no idea what any of it was about, but ended up enjoying it so much we went back two more times.
I was able to experience Top Fuel a few years ago. I will never forget that day. The pits, the launch, the fly-bys. Easily a top 5 memory for me.
Man, the pits. Equally as jarring and awesome when hearing the engines in the pits.
Good times, good times.
That "Best day of my life" at the end actually brought a tear to my eye. So glad this guy got to EXPERIENCE (because that's what it is) this in his life. You just can't adequately describe what the experience is like to people. Yeah, it's loud but that's only part of it. You can really FEEL the concussions from the engines as they rip on by. And if you're lucky enough to have pit passes* when they're tuning those things you'll REALLY get to feel the potato sack being slammed into your chest when they blip the throttle. Oh, and you'll find little pieces of rubber stuck to your face when you look in the mirror later on.
* I HIGHLY recommend ear and eye protection. Ears for the noise and eye protection for the nitro-methane fumes which will make your eyes water, big time.
And he's still talking about it...🙂
@@johnwashingtonjr.7276 That's awesome. My father passed away last month and going to the Gatornationals every year was one of the things we used to do (until it started getting really really expensive). Good times!
I always say to people, even if drag racing doesn't interest you, this is something that everyone should experience. You can't explain how it feels like it just goes through you.
@@joesspeedshop Agreed. It is definitely an experience, especially the first time.
First time i heard the top fuel dragster, wow, its like it beats your heart for you. I was at Street outlaws NPK a few weeks ago and man oh man, those roots blower cars with zoomies are intense AF also
Honestly, how many of us reacted exactly like this Gentleman after witnessing our first Top Fuel run. And if I remember rightly, my first was a solo run.
There are few things as wonderful as watching someone who has never been to an NHRA event experience it for the first time. Watching the reaction as they don't just HEAR those nitro cars, but feel them for the first time? Magic.
Bless him! Love to see new fans enjoying it. Kudos to you for introducing him.
Your dads reaction was priceless, thought he was gonna heart attack there on the first pass. Thats awesome though that he loves it. Such a wholesome moment
I think it's his brother.
That's not his dad, the first two words in the description are "my brother".
I was into musclecars when I was a teenager and went to the top fuel races. It was unreal. I remember walking up, still behind the bleachers section and the cars took off and I felt it pounding my chest. Everyone should experience that once, even if you're not into cars, it's other-worldly.
That was awesome! I tell people go at least once in your life and see a Top Fuel NHRA race in person. It is nearly impossible to describe the experience and feeling.
I love the second race as pops walks away from the fence. You could read his lips "God daym". Lmao. Priceless. Great video
Much respect love this!! Glad he got to experience this race. Something most people never experience!! Have a great life guys god bless
Please believe me when I say it fills my heart to watch a father enjoying time with their children . I can only imagine this now as I lost my dad in 2004 . Family first ! I don’t think you’ll ever regret those memories ❤
That's not his dad.
@@richfromtang Maybe it's the best day of his life because he was spending time with his two other brothers? don't be so jaded lol
@@richfromtang Phrases like that is hyperbole. Why you judging?
@@richfromtanga sadder life would be one where you sit and watch other people do things only to mock and criticize them. Tbh I feel more sorry for a person like that. I hope you get better.
True story! I'm still wearing my old worn Budweiser hat I got when I went with my late dad to the Winter Nationals in Pomona in the early/mid 2000's or so IIRC. Having worked around the area I heard the "Godzilla" sounds many times, but nothing prepares for your first time standing trackside as two Top Fuel or Funny Cars roar by you! It never gets old! That was one of my fondest memories with my dad. I think about him every time I wear it and every time I see an NHRA event on TV.
I’m hooked.. What an experience.. The loud pedal 💥💥
Love this guy , enjoy every minute , love his smile , what a a genuine human being , thank you for sharing your time !
The guy in the white shirt behind him is dying laughing lol. That was great
I REMEMBER!!! I remember exactly how he feels! I'm 50 years old and it seems like yesterday I went with my dad to the drag races for the first time at 10! The adrenaline rush is addictive!!
I'm 52 and been going since I was 10 with my dad.
67 years old here. First started going to Bandimere in the early 70s when my brother, brother-in-law and a friend of theirs all had 340 Dusters they raced. I'll never forget how you can feel those motors thumping in your chest - at idle!
Thank You for sharing this with us, totally awesome that you filmed his reaction, he's a great sport about it too.
I've been indoors when a Top Fuel car was revved up, no real words to describe how your body's reflexes react to the sound, heat and pressure.
Back in 1979 Scott Kalitta was in my high school auto mechanics class, for show and tell he brought in his Dad's Top Fuel Car (Bounty Hunter).
RIP Scott
Absolutely heartwarming! ❤ Thank you so much for sharing.
Something about this reaction just warms my soul. To see a man with that much pure joy is so rare.
This video always brings a smile to my face. Pure joy and terror!
I took my son to our first drag races earlier this year and it really was the best day of our lives.
That's awesome. When it said he thought he heard Godzilla at the start, I lost it.
Man, you just made me have a great memory with my Old Man. I took him to Maple Grove Raceway for his first time seeing it. It happened to be an event with Jet Cars too! Them flames hit, and his jaw hit the deck. Pop wasn't much of a car gu, but he absolutely loved it. It was a blast watching this video. Thank you for sharing it.
It's a tingling feeling you feel when those dragsters roar right passed you. Love it. When I was young my dad use to take me. For all first timers you will love it.
Going to the drags in Arizona as a teenager is one of my best memories growing up. I'm 70 years old now and still remember the vibrations going through my body as they launched off the starting line.
That’s f-n great! I’m in tears for both his first reaction and for “the best day of my life” at the end
Super wholesome, he will never forget that experience. probably felt like a kid again with that excitement. Thank you for showing him
What a pleasure to see this man have "best day of his life". Love the child-like enthusiasm.
Ive been doing these races since I was a small boy. Haven't gone in several years (probably 15 now); They never cease to knock people's socks off. I imagine the only thing that could compete with this would be seeing the Space Shuttle launch.
This video has inspired me to go this next summer to our NHRA show here at Infineon track at Sonoma, CA (i'm like 30 miles from that).
This made my day. Thank you. Can't stop smiling for this happy young man.
Not only was it fun to watch his reaction but also to see how really fast the Top Fuel’s are up close . Great video
I love it! My BF was on a Pro Stock team for years. I’ve been down on the track, during 4 wide at Charlotte, funny car & Top Fuel was crazy! You can feel the horsepower through every inch of your body. I’m so happy he loved it! Great first reaction. ❤
That is SO awesome !!! Been going to the drags since 1970: Plenty of NHRA and AHRA events. I even took my future wife to the Gatornationals , right down to the pits and stood next to a Top Fueler warming up doing a driveline check--setting the clutch (this was back when you could stand alongside the cars). When they whacked the throttle, she didn't even flinch !!! Right then and there I knew she was The One !!! So glad to see your Dad enjoying himself like this !!!
Great of you guys to bring him there - he will never forget it!
That was awsome...God Bless and keep him...thanks...
🤘🤘🤘🤘 love it. I only take people to the drag races now that have never been just to watch the reaction. It is so amazing. Thank you for posting this is awesome
This is awesome to watch. Thanks for sharing. Glad he had a great time.
God bless you guys brother. This is America at its finest!!
Thanks for that, put a smile on my face, First time seeing that is an experience, I am sure that is something he will not forget, looks like he had a great time.
PURE happiness and joy! ❤ 100% raw emotion. No acting/faking. I love it!! Happy to see him enjoying it so much. God bless and stay safe out there. Thank uou for sharing.
Watching the evolution of him not knowing what the hell is happening to arms in the air cheering was amazing!
Watching his reaction has made my day, it's the little things in life that make it good.
I’m 98% deaf with hearing devices and certain things immediately bring tears to my eyes; remembering what it was like to really hear them. I can feel their sound go through my body.
1. P-51 Mustangs and Military Jet Aircraft @ High Speed, low altitude passes.
2. Ocean Waves crashing on the beach or rocks.
3. Top Fuel Drags!
Thanks for posting.
Watching him give me the biggest grin! Thanks for sharing the best day of his life!
So wholesome man, his reaction made my day. What an awesome experience to share with your brother.
That’s awesome. I’m glad you took your brother and glad he enjoyed it. We go to several races each year.
That's awesome I was raised in it and I still enjoy every time I get to you invite somebody to track for the first time especially for the national events the First Reactions are always priceless
I love watching this!... there ain't nuthin - and I do mean NUTHIN' - than two Top Fuelers duking it out side by side for 1,000 feet. 23,000+ HP just romping in, around, and through you. Pictures and videos simply don't do it justice. It has to be seen in-person to believe it.
I love this guy's reaction. Priceless! (Oh... been there, my man. Been there! 😆🙃😁)
4 is not so bad...
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It has to be felt in person because video can never capture the sound pressure hitting you.
Thanks for posting this. My favorite part is your contagious laugh! I started cracking up just listening to you! 🤣
i love to see people experience something new like this gentleman, on the last run those 11,000 horsepower cars made you could see the love he had for the experience. i sincerely hope he's doing well and still enjoying drag racing. Peace
Guys that is so awesome 😎
Never too old for new experiences. There is nothing quite like FEELING sound. Whether it is music, an explosion, or an engine......it just tickles you somehow and makes you smile.
im a huge basshead and love watching videos of reactions to 1st timers in a serious 60k watt+ system. never gets old 😅
LOL AWW MAN thanks i needed that , raw Power and REAL Time reaction ))
Brilliant 🤩 👍🏼👊🏼💪🏼
Respect to the gentleman ✊🏼
From England 🏴
Just the idle of top fuel is insane, full throttle reaches 150 decibels, NHRA is certainly the loudest sport
When he is walking to the track at the beginning, the roar of the cars really does sound like Godzilla screaming in the distance lol
This put a huge smile on my face. Thanks for sharing. And don't forget the earplugs!
Priceless. And I can tell you from experience, that is a natural reaction.
Great video! Thanks for sharing!!! These nitro cars are no joke and can't be understood until witnessing them in person. Watching them in person is the only time I feel the organs inside of my torso. I love it when the gentleman says this is the best day of his life.
What a fun video! Wish I could experience Nitro for the first time again.
Got that right! I'm right there with you! 👍🏾
Just watched this on my phone and nearly dropped it laughing at the first reaction! Great to see how much he enjoyed it later, arms up and loving it! Hope the guy enjoys many more best days at the track.
Bless his heart. 💕🏁
Everyone remembers their first experience at the races. I only wish that moment in life came for him came sooner.
That was awesome! Loved seeing his reactions, especially when he was ready! Thank you for posting this!
That was great. Glad you enjoyed the experience.
Never been to a drag race but now I may have to try it. That looks so fun!
Great video
That's a gift right there. Good on you for blessing that, man.
Enjoy every day you have with him! Make those memories you'll cherish forever! Life is short do what you can to be by his side. Looked like an awesome day!
I envy him. The excitement is amazing. I remember it well! 👍
You never forget your first time....😁
This even made me smile!
I dont search drags up much so seeing it from the crowds perspective for the first time really puts into perspective how quick these move. Its honestly beautiful.
Absolutely one of the best videos I have ever seen. Thank You!!!
That's great! There's no way to explain to someone the amount of power those things have. They just have to see it in person and feel the sound in their entire body to actually understand how insane those motors are! Truly takes your breath away, and then those sweet, sweet smells. Love it.
When I was a kid (in the 80's) dad took me every year to the winter nationals at Darlington, SC. We always sat on the concrete stand right beside the burnout and tree. I remember very clearly that sleeping in the stands was NO option! 😂 Top fuel will pull the air out of your lungs.
His reaction and you laughing at him is awesome. Great video!
I love the pure excitement and joy he shows. It’s gotta feel good for him telling you it’s the best day of his life. What a refreshing video.. I wish we seen more of this instead of the drama TH-cam is today.
Great to see ya having fun Brother :) God's speed! Awesome video
Love this video. Could only smile while watching. Brings back memories the first time my friend got the crap scared out of him as we were standing in the burn out area. He had a similar reaction.
I'll never forget my 1st NHRA Nationals event in Indy w/my brother. There is nothing in the 🌎 that can prepare you for your 1st top fuel ⛽️ dragster experience!💯💯
Love this guys reaction & the fact that he experienced what was “the best day of his life “.. hope if he hasn’t done so already, that he gets to see these monsters under the lights 😏
😂That was amazing, funny, and heart warming all at the same time👍
that made me smile....thank you for showing that....new experiences are wonderful!
HA HA! Pops is lovin' that!
Best of all the nitromethane reaction videos. Priceless. Glad he ended up loving it. I keep trying to get friends to go, but the closest one is two hours away into Ohio for us.
Same here. I had to fly to Detroit from Atlanta then drive from Detroit and Ohio so he could see it...
Regardless of how you film any motorsport, it never compares to seeing it in real life. You cannot get the speed accurate. You can't get the sound right. You don't get to feel the engine's rumble in your chest. I love this video, so glad I clicked on it.
Absolutely wonderful. An explosion of sound and power. you will be hooked now.
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A new fan!
I'm glad I got to see an NHRA event at Sears Point about 15 years ago. Words can't describe the rumble and the sound. Television cannot do it justice.
Of course it was a mix of different types of cars throughout the day, and they were all fun to watch, but the Top Fuel dragsters were the most mind blowingly loud.
Yeah I put my fingers in my ears on some of the runs, but on others I wanted the full experience. It was awesome.