Kyle Larson shows what I like in racing, successful in open wheel, dirt or paved and also on the Cup Series. Don't see a lot of that anymore. Brings back the days of the 50s, 60s,and 70s.
You can just tell how much Kyle Larson loves racing, rental cars, and commercial flights, he could just sit back and enjoy, but he'd rather race. Cool.
Hey great video thanks for bringing this to us folks that can't be there in person you sound like a motorhead & you know what questions to ask! Nice T-shirt Rico. A
Kyle Larson, Chris Bell & Alec Bowman are our modern day A.J. Foyts and everyone should be thankful when they show up at a track near you. The WOA tour brings the biggest pool of talent in all of racing.
well back then thats was they did, maybe you might be able to group larson with foyt but thats not something you should throw around lightly , aj was an all time great, sure its great to see nascar guys that also can play in the dirt and laudable they havent forgot their roots, but the in the old days that is what they did and there were several racers racers, as well as had the abillity to tune a car, like foyt, andretti, or maybe parnelli jones, larson still has to win the 500 and I do wish to see him do so, both him and tyler courtney if the shot ever comes, but I know they won the other prestegious indy race the hoosier 100 which for now no longer can be done, maybe if someone wants to press the horsetrack in shelbyvill which is a dirt mile indeed we could run a 100 lap 100 mile dirt race, but usac and people would have to steep up for the costs of putting the temp fence around the track to catch the cars cuz it currently don thave a wall or guardrail strong enough to protect the crowd from the cars nor a catch fence. but larson I would make that comparision and maybe alex bell but foyt had very big shoes to fill with acomplishments.
@@manga12 hahaha I just said that they were Modern Day Foyts, there will only ever be one Anthony Joseph Foyt Jr. Larson & Bell have had amazing racing careers while teenagers, they are still only in their late 20s. Foyt, Jones, Gurney, Andretti & Stewart are the Gold Standard of American racing. Racing may be safer in 2022 but it certainly isn't any easier & I appreciate the talent and dedication of today's Superstars as much as the ones from my youth.
With this one, you brought back the anxiety I'd feel just prior to firing the car. Was I close enough with the set up, did I tighten everything, etc. Then you had me smelling the methanol as the car left the pits. You can really put the story together! Thanks again!
Thank you Don. Appreciate all you do. Been following Young Money ever since he started winning when he was very young. Right now he's the best and brightest driver out there !
Love your videos! You ask great questions and have great interviews. The crowd content always makes me smile. I can't wait to meet up with you at a race sometime. Keep up the good work. Thanks!
Hello again Don. Jen and I really enjoyed this video! It really gave us a nice reminder of our visit to the track last Friday night. You certainly have a nice ability to interview folks. We must have sat near you in the stands. We showed up as you zoomed the crowd. I talked to Johnny Gibson, Jacob Allen, Greg Wilson, David Gravel, and a few others. And of course, many many awesome folks as we tail gated. I know you enjoy talking to the less than well known Don. Maybe sometime you could interview say Bill Rose and/or Noah Gass. These guys hardly ever can make the A Main (without a provisional) yet they never give up. Bill is an older guy (57), while Noah is barely 18. Both full timer WOO drivers. What makes them do this? How are they funded? What are they trying to get out of the sport? Do they ever have doubts? What are their biggest challenges? I don't think I ever saw anyone talk to either Friday night. So again, really enjoyed this video. It will give folks a sense of what Attica is all about, and Ohio racing in general. Hope you continue to do more like this. Chuck and Jen
Thanks again, Chuck. Just because you asked, I'm going to talk with Rose and Gass at my next opportunity. I love your questions too! Great finally meeting you! HMM
Thank you for another great video. All interesting interviews with different opinions on racing life. Thanks for chatting with our Australian boy Ian . 🇦🇺👍🏻
Don this kid has that it factor, his sixth sense when he’s racing is incredible. This future hall of famer will probably rewrite the record books. Thanks Don, great interview again 😎
Thanks for another great video!! You really keep the spirit of racing alive. I hope it never dies out, because it has always been a part of my life as long as I can remember! Thank you for all you do!!
❤️❤️ Keep on doing what you’re doing! We love the interviews and the insight. If sprint car racing wants to avoid hitting a glass ceiling the drivers and teams need to be reminded that we need content to build relationships between the drivers, crews, sponsors and fans. We love seeing the sport grow and thrive. Thanks for putting yourself out there to shoot and produce content and for sharing these great stories! ❤️❤️❤️
You're always welcome; thanks for your support. Love the way you explained it, because I'm definitely putting myself out there, which is difficult for me. Thanks again! HMM
Thanks for your channel and your effort I live in Maine where there’s no dirt track racing now but I grew up in western Pennsylvania going to Sharon speedway watching the sprint cars I went to Volusia a couple times to get my fix but I’m coming back to the Pennsylvania Ohio area to watch a race at some point
More views the merrier for me. I could use some racing right now myself. I'm in a bit of a lull, and need to get moving again. Thanks for your support, Chuck. HMM
Thanks Jeff; I really appreciate that. Considering all the hours I'm cranking out doing this, it makes it all worthwhile when I hear from great folks like yourself! HMM
These videos show a great perspective of a race meeting and really capture the atmosphere , the interviews are the best and having bowman and Larson on just made it and to top it of Kyle views the videos👊 , I hope your able to go to the super late models at eldora for $1000000 in june . Keep up the great work and thank you for the great content.
HMM I appreciate all you do! You have a talent bringing these great questions n presenting excellent content to an old racing fan like myself! I like your style n talent! It's very intresting!!! Thank you Don!!!
Great job as usual H.M.M. Larson is an amazing driver. I don't think a lot of people realize the skill and effort it takes to do compete like he does. He does have awesome equipment which helps, but he's super talented. Great video thanks for your efforts
Thanks Bob; I appreciate your interest. No doubt Larson's in great equipment...but as you know, at the end of the day, Larson always steps up and does his part...and does it arguably better than any driver in America...HMM
Thanks again, Adrian. You were asking me a while back about the car in the background behind Karl Kinser. I have learned that it's a 1937 Packard...thanks! HMM
Like Kyle said and I agree that his crew chief Paul Silva is one of the best when it comes to sprint cars and knowing where to set the car regarding the multiple variables that are the adjustable pieces on a sprint car chassis. Tire pressure alone can kill a right rear tire in a few laps if it's not where it needs to be based upon how wet the track is and how fast that moisture is going to be blown off and the track starts taking rubber. Paul and his guys have that car on KILL every time KL get pushed off in it. Can you imagine coming from a heavy full bodied stock car that has probably 1 horsepower per 5-6 pounds of car to a completely open bunch of tubing that has 1 horsepower for every 1.5 pounds of race car and just putting it on the floor and not lifting off the throttle, just grabbing some brake to set the car into the corner. A sprint car is what I think is the purest form of motorsports. The car is all mechanical systems, no electronics and no way to adjust on the car besides the wing getting moved but I don't think the wing is moved very much..If you get to a race track that is a 1/2 mile and you walk down to the farthest point you can, preferably right where they lay the car over and hit the cushion you will be amazed at how fast they are really traveling. A local half mile to me had a track record of 128+ mph average speed. Average speed. They are pulling 145+ mph down the straights and picking up the left front wheel, slightly twisting the tubing due to the torque the engine produces, spinning at high rpm and creating the incredible power they have. Peace
Can definitely tell Larson wasn’t getting much sleep! Looked absolutely exhausted getting outta that sprint after his practice. Just hope he doesn’t burn himself out younger than most.
As I understand it, sprint cars are either in gear or not. The driver shifts the car into gear (one gear)...then the push truck pushes the sprint car off while it's still in gear to fire the engine. Thanks for watching! HMM
Jacob Allen was a little unsure when he first started sprint car racinh realizing he had a lot to learn. But, he's proven he has the ability to run with the best and we can expect some great results from him.
Scruffy was there!...buzzing around on a little scooter. I wanted to talk with him but never got the chance. I'd rather sit down with Scruffy in a quiet place and hear his stories...thanks! HMM
@@HistoryMysteryMan cool that he still travels i love shark racing those teeth on the hood look so cool lol. i have a funny story bout the allens my dad and i were on our way to lincoln and we drove by their place. they had a little go cart track. at the time i did nt really know who bobby was but my dad did. so he jumps in the cart with the shark teeth and i get in a random one well pops lapped me when we were done i says jeez i was wide open all the way around and he said he was only half throttle. we laughed all the way to the track.
thats what ian madson looks like, I am surprised he dont have ladies swarming him, hes a handsom fellow, though he seems to have developed a bit of a southerner usa sound to his oz accent, sheldon also has deep blue eyes, I like how hes like nah no pressure to live up to my dads rep.
Interesting you would say that about Ian. I definitely detected a little American in his accent; you can tell he's been here a while. Thanks for watching. Haud would be fun to do a sit-down interview with...thanks! HMM
I find that most of the racers I come across are pretty chill...late model, sprint car or otherwise. I've interviewed Kyle Larson 8 times, and he's never once turned me down for an interview. I can give you a list of drivers who have, however, late model and sprint cars. Thanks...HMM
Thanks for posting your awesome videos appreciated
You're welcome kattylynn3348; thanks for taking the time to watch. HMM
Larson is great fun to watch and listen to. Will go to the 500 when Kyle runs there. The mystery Man has taught me much, really appreciate you.
Thanks Terry...and I really appreciate you! Thanks for taking the time to watch...HMM
I used to read Open Wheel Magazine and Marc Times. Thanks for all you do
I used to read those too! Plus Speed Sport and Mid-American Auto Racing News. Thanks! HMM
Kyle Larson shows what I like in racing, successful in open wheel, dirt or paved and also on the Cup Series. Don't see a lot of that anymore. Brings back the days of the 50s, 60s,and 70s.
No doubt...well said. So much respect for Larson. Thanks again, Jeff. HMM
You can just tell how much Kyle Larson loves racing, rental cars, and commercial flights, he could just sit back and enjoy, but he'd rather race. Cool.
@@tomchrisfield7348 I hear you; he's such an awesome story...hope I get to interview him again...thanks Tom.
Hey great video thanks for bringing this to us folks that can't be there in person you sound like a motorhead & you know what questions to ask! Nice T-shirt Rico. A
Kyle Larson, Chris Bell & Alec Bowman are our modern day A.J. Foyts and everyone should be thankful when they show up at a track near you.
The WOA tour brings the biggest pool of talent in all of racing.
Absolutely agree! It's so awesome to go to the tracks excited about who might be there.
well back then thats was they did, maybe you might be able to group larson with foyt but thats not something you should throw around lightly , aj was an all time great, sure its great to see nascar guys that also can play in the dirt and laudable they havent forgot their roots, but the in the old days that is what they did and there were several racers racers, as well as had the abillity to tune a car, like foyt, andretti, or maybe parnelli jones, larson still has to win the 500 and I do wish to see him do so, both him and tyler courtney if the shot ever comes, but I know they won the other prestegious indy race the hoosier 100 which for now no longer can be done, maybe if someone wants to press the horsetrack in shelbyvill which is a dirt mile indeed we could run a 100 lap 100 mile dirt race, but usac and people would have to steep up for the costs of putting the temp fence around the track to catch the cars cuz it currently don thave a wall or guardrail strong enough to protect the crowd from the cars nor a catch fence.
but larson I would make that comparision and maybe alex bell but foyt had very big shoes to fill with acomplishments.
@@manga12 hahaha I just said that they were Modern Day Foyts, there will only ever be one Anthony Joseph Foyt Jr.
Larson & Bell have had amazing racing careers while teenagers, they are still only in their late 20s.
Foyt, Jones, Gurney, Andretti & Stewart are the Gold Standard of American racing.
Racing may be safer in 2022 but it certainly isn't any easier & I appreciate the talent and dedication of today's Superstars as much as the ones from my youth.
Couldn't agree more, Kurt. Thanks for sharing your thoughts here! HMM
And I never know until I get there...part of the fun! Thanks Tony! HMM
This is the kind of video that I like "SPRINT CARS" Thank You, History Mystery Man.
You're always welcome old junkman...thanks again! HMM
With this one, you brought back the anxiety I'd feel just prior to firing the car. Was I close enough with the set up, did I tighten everything, etc. Then you had me smelling the methanol as the car left the pits.
You can really put the story together! Thanks again!
You're always welcome Robert; thanks for your support! HMM
Thank you Don. Appreciate all you do.
Been following Young Money ever since he started winning when he was very young.
Right now he's the best and brightest driver out there !
You're welcome Tom; thanks again. If you had to choose one driver, I'd say that Larson is indeed the best in America at this time...HMM
Love your videos! You ask great questions and have great interviews. The crowd content always makes me smile. I can't wait to meet up with you at a race sometime. Keep up the good work. Thanks!
Come on out...be glad to meet you! And thanks Johnboy. HMM
Hello again Don. Jen and I really enjoyed this video! It really gave us a nice reminder of our visit to the track last Friday night. You certainly have a nice ability to interview folks. We must have sat near you in the stands. We showed up as you zoomed the crowd. I talked to Johnny Gibson, Jacob Allen, Greg Wilson, David Gravel, and a few others. And of course, many many awesome folks as we tail gated. I know you enjoy talking to the less than well known Don. Maybe sometime you could interview say Bill Rose and/or Noah Gass. These guys hardly ever can make the A Main (without a provisional) yet they never give up. Bill is an older guy (57), while Noah is barely 18. Both full timer WOO drivers. What makes them do this? How are they funded? What are they trying to get out of the sport? Do they ever have doubts? What are their biggest challenges? I don't think I ever saw anyone talk to either Friday night.
So again, really enjoyed this video. It will give folks a sense of what Attica is all about, and Ohio racing in general. Hope you continue to do more like this.
Chuck and Jen
Thanks again, Chuck. Just because you asked, I'm going to talk with Rose and Gass at my next opportunity. I love your questions too! Great finally meeting you! HMM
@@HistoryMysteryMan Awesome Don. Guess that is what you meant by 'History Mystery Man at your service'!
@@chuckg6039 Here to serve...
Thank you for another great video. All interesting interviews with different opinions on racing life.
Thanks for chatting with our Australian boy Ian . 🇦🇺👍🏻
You're welcome Geoff; thanks again...so appreciated. HMM
Don this kid has that it factor, his sixth sense when he’s racing is incredible.
This future hall of famer will probably rewrite the record books.
Thanks Don, great interview again 😎
You're welcome Greg. Larson, in my mind, is the best driver in America today. No doubt he'll keep finding his way to the record books.
@@HistoryMysteryMan
Would love to see him in a great Indy car ride.
@@gregsimon9061 I can't see Larson going his entire career without running the Indy 500 someday...you know it's coming.
Thanks for another great video!! You really keep the spirit of racing alive. I hope it never dies out, because it has always been a part of my life as long as I can remember! Thank you for all you do!!
Thanks again, Wes; you're always welcome. I appreciate you recognizing what I'm doing! HMM
Great interviews with all the drivers!, rooting for sheldon!, been a fan of his dad and the Blaneys for years!. Love my Ohio boys!.
Thanks again, Steve...so appreciated. HMM
❤️❤️ Keep on doing what you’re doing! We love the interviews and the insight. If sprint car racing wants to avoid hitting a glass ceiling the drivers and teams need to be reminded that we need content to build relationships between the drivers, crews, sponsors and fans. We love seeing the sport grow and thrive. Thanks for putting yourself out there to shoot and produce content and for sharing these great stories! ❤️❤️❤️
You're always welcome; thanks for your support. Love the way you explained it, because I'm definitely putting myself out there, which is difficult for me. Thanks again! HMM
Awesome job as always! Hitting the big time when Larson is watching.
Thanks Jim. That was quite a thrill when I learned that nugget on Larson. HMM
Thanks for your channel and your effort
I live in Maine where there’s no dirt track racing now but I grew up in western Pennsylvania going to Sharon speedway watching the sprint cars
I went to Volusia a couple times to get my fix but I’m coming back to the Pennsylvania Ohio area to watch a race at some point
You're welcome Glenn; thanks for your interest. Maine is a beautiful state...but you still need some dirt tracks! HMM
Am I allowed to watch this again Don? I just had to. So anxious for the racing season to begin! Using this video to help me cope with my anxiety!
More views the merrier for me. I could use some racing right now myself. I'm in a bit of a lull, and need to get moving again. Thanks for your support, Chuck. HMM
Keep up your hard work! People love what you do.
Thanks Jeff; I really appreciate that. Considering all the hours I'm cranking out doing this, it makes it all worthwhile when I hear from great folks like yourself! HMM
Great stuff...Keep them coming!
You know I will; thanks for your support! HMM
These videos show a great perspective of a race meeting and really capture the atmosphere , the interviews are the best and having bowman and Larson on just made it and to top it of Kyle views the videos👊 , I hope your able to go to the super late models at eldora for $1000000 in june . Keep up the great work and thank you for the great content.
Many thanks Gareth...so appreciated. I'm planning on being at Eldora, at least for two of the days that week. HMM
Great Interviews, loved um !
Thanks! So appreciated. HMM
HMM I appreciate all you do! You have a talent bringing these great questions n presenting excellent content to an old racing fan like myself!
I like your style n talent! It's very intresting!!! Thank you Don!!!
You're always welcome Mark...thanks again! HMM
Great job as usual H.M.M. Larson is an amazing driver. I don't think a lot of people realize the skill and effort it takes to do compete like he does. He does have awesome equipment which helps, but he's super talented.
Great video thanks for your efforts
Thanks Bob; I appreciate your interest. No doubt Larson's in great equipment...but as you know, at the end of the day, Larson always steps up and does his part...and does it arguably better than any driver in America...HMM
Another Great video and a great job too.
Thanks again, Adrian. You were asking me a while back about the car in the background behind Karl Kinser. I have learned that it's a 1937 Packard...thanks! HMM
@@HistoryMysteryMan Thank you And i was thinking that the car was just a PACKARD but to be sure i need you to check it 4 me so 4 that a thousand T Y
@@adrianfernandonoya5196 You're welcome!
As always great video Don!
Thanks again Alan...super nice to finally meet you. HMM
Like Kyle said and I agree that his crew chief Paul Silva is one of the best when it comes to sprint cars and knowing where to set the car regarding the multiple variables that are the adjustable pieces on a sprint car chassis. Tire pressure alone can kill a right rear tire in a few laps if it's not where it needs to be based upon how wet the track is and how fast that moisture is going to be blown off and the track starts taking rubber. Paul and his guys have that car on KILL every time KL get pushed off in it. Can you imagine coming from a heavy full bodied stock car that has probably 1 horsepower per 5-6 pounds of car to a completely open bunch of tubing that has 1 horsepower for every 1.5 pounds of race car and just putting it on the floor and not lifting off the throttle, just grabbing some brake to set the car into the corner. A sprint car is what I think is the purest form of motorsports. The car is all mechanical systems, no electronics and no way to adjust on the car besides the wing getting moved but I don't think the wing is moved very much..If you get to a race track that is a 1/2 mile and you walk down to the farthest point you can, preferably right where they lay the car over and hit the cushion you will be amazed at how fast they are really traveling. A local half mile to me had a track record of 128+ mph average speed. Average speed. They are pulling 145+ mph down the straights and picking up the left front wheel, slightly twisting the tubing due to the torque the engine produces, spinning at high rpm and creating the incredible power they have.
Peace
Great observations! Enjoyed your commentary. Heading to Fremont Speedway this weekend to see some non-wing sprinters! Thanks again...HMM
Another great video!
Thanks again, Roger! HMM
@@HistoryMysteryMan you're very welcome. But I should be thanking you for the work and love you put into each and every video.
@@rogerozdarski2935 Thanks Roger...so appreciated.
Great video !!
Thanks again, C Porter! HMM
Kyle Larson amazing my favorite to watch
He really is incredible...thanks again, Shirley! HMM
Can definitely tell Larson wasn’t getting much sleep! Looked absolutely exhausted getting outta that sprint after his practice. Just hope he doesn’t burn himself out younger than most.
He seems to thrive on it. It works for him...thanks. HMM
Great Guns Viewed by you History Mystery thanks.
Thanks David! HMM
Do sprint cars have an automatic transmission or do they have to shift gears? Great interviews!
As I understand it, sprint cars are either in gear or not. The driver shifts the car into gear (one gear)...then the push truck pushes the sprint car off while it's still in gear to fire the engine. Thanks for watching! HMM
I miss attica,formerly delyria ohio, in Florida now never comin back lol
Attica is a cool track for sure. You can always visit! Thanks again, Bill...HMM
Thank you sir!!
You're welcome, sir! Thanks again...HMM
Kyle Larson is the man , and the greats of each sport say the same, he is the modern day Dale Earnhardt .
He's arguably the best in America at this moment in time. Thanks again, Pete...HMM
Going by the crowd reaction you've become quite famous yourself Don.....
Ha! I think they just saw some dude with a cell phone video camera and thought they's get in on the action! Thanks again, my friend...HMM
Jacob Allen was a little unsure when he first started sprint car racinh realizing he had a lot to learn. But, he's proven he has the ability to run with the best and we can expect some great results from him.
No doubt. He'd be a great sit-down interview...thanks Drew! HMM
nice interviews specially kyle and jacob allen was old scruffy there ? lol
Scruffy was there!...buzzing around on a little scooter. I wanted to talk with him but never got the chance. I'd rather sit down with Scruffy in a quiet place and hear his stories...thanks! HMM
@@HistoryMysteryMan cool that he still travels i love shark racing those teeth on the hood look so cool lol. i have a funny story bout the allens my dad and i were on our way to lincoln and we drove by their place. they had a little go cart track. at the time i did nt really know who bobby was but my dad did. so he jumps in the cart with the shark teeth and i get in a random one well pops lapped me when we were done i says jeez i was wide open all the way around and he said he was only half throttle. we laughed all the way to the track.
@@tjw3999 Great story...I love kart racing! HMM
@@HistoryMysteryMan moral of the story just don t race go karts with the allens lol
Now they just need to get Tanner Holmes out there on the WoO circuit.
By the way Tanner Holmes does have his own TH-cam channel as well...
Cool! I will check out Tanner's channel...thanks! HMM
Thank you new sub
You're welcome...thanks for your sub! HMM
Really injoyed you Taking me to Attica
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Great to hear from you Frogman! Thanks for subscribing ole friend! Big fan! I still have your Civil War books! HMM
thats what ian madson looks like, I am surprised he dont have ladies swarming him, hes a handsom fellow, though he seems to have developed a bit of a southerner usa sound to his oz accent, sheldon also has deep blue eyes, I like how hes like nah no pressure to live up to my dads rep.
Interesting you would say that about Ian. I definitely detected a little American in his accent; you can tell he's been here a while. Thanks for watching. Haud would be fun to do a sit-down interview with...thanks! HMM
I was at this race, Kyle Larson stunk up the show!
He's amazing for sure...thanks for checking out the video...HMM
late model guys are way chiller less ego in the way
I find that most of the racers I come across are pretty chill...late model, sprint car or otherwise. I've interviewed Kyle Larson 8 times, and he's never once turned me down for an interview. I can give you a list of drivers who have, however, late model and sprint cars. Thanks...HMM
Purples the best HMM