Powerful testimony! Mr Lyle Barnett you are alive today because it ain't over till God says it's over. You Sir are alive today because God ain't through with you yet. You are an inspiration and champion of life. Thank you for sharing your journey. Thank you Mr Bobby Bennett for sharing this video. God bless you both.
Man sometimes we think we are bigger than God is and he gives us a reality check. Thanks be to God that you realized it, because some people don’t get it and never make it. If you and I ever cross paths again I want to shake your hand and give you a brotherly hug. Continue to be blessed. 1Love
As an old guy who's been around drag racing since '64, I've seen too many bad ones. I still rattle thinking about this one, and I don't watch it anymore... twice was enough. But Lyle, thanks for your incredible inspiration... thanks for being that mountain! ⭐
As an RN going into my 38th year of practice (10+ years as Charge on a 30 bed inpatient psychiatric facility, and 25+ years as a Medical Case Manager, treating catastrophically ill and injured patients), and a drag racer myself, I appreciate the honesty and integrity that Lyle shows in this video. He is 100% spot on, when he speaks about PTSD, and the incredible benefit that service animals provide. Just as important as the physical recovery, is the needed mental recovery....and thankfully there are good professionals who can assist with the process. I donate twice yearly to DRAW (Drag Racing Association of Women), who do so very much for injured racers and their families (remember....the injured person's family is also experiencing a trauma). Kudos to Lyle and CPTV for an excellent production, with so much valuble information and lessons for us all. ✌😎
Incredibly well said! This is a great post for an amazing documentary. Every second of this video hit home to me. I suffered a traumatic brain injury in my early 20s and was in a Coma for 38 days. I was given very little chance to survive, but luckily like Lyle said, I had an Amazing medical staff, and I also have several family members in the medical field. So I had support coming from every direction. I made a full physical recovery surprisingly quickly, and mentally I've recovered very well also. But I still struggle really bad emotionally and socially. Like Lyle said, "I never thought PTSD was real, I just didn't understand it." But now I Know, PTSD is a Serious Serious issue! It's been 12yrs since my incident, and I still really struggle to this day. Anyways, this was a great post! 👍 so thank you!
Very happy for your recovery and the platform to give hope and encouragement to others going thru very difficult time. Looking forward to meeting you at a race track one day.
I SWEAR on everything I love, as I watched/listened to this, it was like I was having someone Narrate *MY* story. I wasn't on fire, but I Did suffer a BAD tragedy of my own, and was given little-to-No chance to survive. I also was blessed with an excellent medical staff, and also have Medical Professionals in my family, and a TON of support and prayers from every direction. 🙏 As soon as he started talking about PTSD, the tears started instantly! 😭 I can literally relate to every second of this documentary! I wish it was even longer! ❤️👍 Keep up all the awesome work 👏!!
Lyle you are such an inspiration. I watched rvw that very day and i thought you wouldn't make it. You came back and have been kicking ass. We love you man and are glad you are still here today. I will forever be your biggest fan.
After watching the fire live from SGMP I came home and replaced most of the safety gear in the racecar. This guy is an inspiration to every racer out there. Definitely one of my favorites to watch.
Lyle: I knew you had a hard crash early in your career, but never knew the extent. Wow. Thank you for sharing your story of the recovery and putting God, your doctors and your family in the forefront of your recovery. Also thank you for talking about the dark places. Nobody has been through exactly what you have, but everybody has their own dark places and your message of how to deal with it is helpful to many. Bobby: Once again, you are amazing. I have no idea how you make such a variety of great drag racing (and apparently life) documentaries. The only reason this stuff gets from one persons experience to the masses is by the work you and others like you do and it is hugely important that people see this. Thank you both.
Brother, bless you. You are a living miracle. Your are here for a reason. I have been diagnosed with PTSD. I understand the dark. I fight every day. But I'm winning. Hearing you speak gives me more hope then you can ever know. Your story will help alot of people brother. Thank you.
I also have been burned 53 percent 3rd degree burns. I was in Augusta in 93 in the burn unit. Your strength is really impressive. Thank you for your strength. 💪
Quite a transformation from boy to man. Great story. Guess I have someone to root for in PM! Hope he's in Epping this year. Would like to shake this brother's hand.
On the rear quarter panels of my 1970 Pontiac Tempest race car reads "With the Spirit of the Lord, there is liberty." 2 Corinthians 3:17 Awesome interview gentlemen.
I’ll never forget standing on that starting line waiting for us to pull into the box, and watching this unfold. Lyle you are a legend not because of the fire, but because of what you did with it. Love ya brother. Meca of door car drivers.
He right about ptsd. It is so hard to fight through it. It will make you a stronger person. I've have been dealing with it for years now. My brother was murdered and the person who did it the justice system let go. It was his wife and to know that she can still breathe today is a struggle. God has help me along with my dog. Lyle please keep up your fight. God bless you
@Lyle Barnett , I'm glad it all worked out for you and you persevered through the tough times and am glad you did this video I'm sure you have touched someone out there in a similar situation and how greatly this will help them. God Bless you and keep on racing ! the racing community is blessed to have you back !!!
Dude I first hand know the pain you felt believe me brother I was in a near fatal motorcycle accident in August of 2016 exactly one month after returning home from Afghanistan i was also in the same darkness that I thought was going to last forever there is a God and he was looking out for us and so many others
Man i watched one of my best friends stay at a burn center in MS for almost 3 weeks from a street bike. Not a fun place to b but they did a good job. 380 staples,3 skin grafts & basicly reconstructed 2 fingers & he's good. 2 of his tatoo's are still on the street somewhere. Ur a good guy Lyle
There is a Jesus Christ grace and God sent him for you ,and he loves you in all life situation’s bar none , God sent those Dr s Jesus payed on the cross for all that bad stuff , healing to a to a livable stature ,, God will send you a helper / ton of people to help you know we all love you and I am a outcome of God saving me out of that drunkenness ,thanks BigAl California praise Jesus Christ grace grace grace amen 🙏
Lyle you are my idol...thank sweet JESUS YOU ARE ALIVE AND yes it you are a miracle i have so much love for you brother to come back like you did I hope we get to meet up some day you make me realize how lucky I am in life in general mllh+r#beermoney
Just in,,,,, 16car 2023 March meet 60.000 purse and 10.000 double last year and 5.000 for top fuel all top classes , March 2,3,4,5 th good to see you walking thanks praise Jesus Christ grace grace grace amen 🙏 thanks BigAl California
Bro, that was one of the most inspirational stories I've heard... Lyle, you just became my favorite Pro Mod driver.. Everything you said I experienced myself & agree with you 💯.. May God bless you, your family & your race team.
Dude will never understand what an inspiration he’s been for so many.
Lyle really made alot of us dummies take a step back and re-evaluate our safety gear. He's a legend!
HOW DOES THIS DOCUMENTARY NOT HAVE 6 MILLION VIEWS??
Powerful testimony! Mr Lyle Barnett you are alive today because it ain't over till God says it's over. You Sir are alive today because God ain't through with you yet. You are an inspiration and champion of life. Thank you for sharing your journey. Thank you Mr Bobby Bennett for sharing this video. God bless you both.
Lyle is a great person. He is still here for a reason...
Man sometimes we think we are bigger than God is and he gives us a reality check. Thanks be to God that you realized it, because some people don’t get it and never make it. If you and I ever cross paths again I want to shake your hand and give you a brotherly hug. Continue to be blessed. 1Love
As an old guy who's been around drag racing since '64, I've seen too many bad ones. I still rattle thinking about this one, and I don't watch it anymore... twice was enough.
But Lyle, thanks for your incredible inspiration... thanks for being that mountain! ⭐
As an RN going into my 38th year of practice (10+ years as Charge on a 30 bed inpatient psychiatric facility, and 25+ years as a Medical Case Manager, treating catastrophically ill and injured patients), and a drag racer myself, I appreciate the honesty and integrity that Lyle shows in this video. He is 100% spot on, when he speaks about PTSD, and the incredible benefit that service animals provide. Just as important as the physical recovery, is the needed mental recovery....and thankfully there are good professionals who can assist with the process. I donate twice yearly to DRAW (Drag Racing Association of Women), who do so very much for injured racers and their families (remember....the injured person's family is also experiencing a trauma). Kudos to Lyle and CPTV for an excellent production, with so much valuble information and lessons for us all. ✌😎
God bless your heart, Mankind thanks you for your dedication to physical and mental medicine.
Incredibly well said! This is a great post for an amazing documentary. Every second of this video hit home to me. I suffered a traumatic brain injury in my early 20s and was in a Coma for 38 days. I was given very little chance to survive, but luckily like Lyle said, I had an Amazing medical staff, and I also have several family members in the medical field. So I had support coming from every direction. I made a full physical recovery surprisingly quickly, and mentally I've recovered very well also. But I still struggle really bad emotionally and socially. Like Lyle said, "I never thought PTSD was real, I just didn't understand it." But now I Know, PTSD is a Serious Serious issue! It's been 12yrs since my incident, and I still really struggle to this day.
Anyways, this was a great post! 👍 so thank you!
Very happy for your recovery and the platform to give hope and encouragement to others going thru very difficult time.
Looking forward to meeting you at a race track one day.
I SWEAR on everything I love, as I watched/listened to this, it was like I was having someone Narrate *MY* story. I wasn't on fire, but I Did suffer a BAD tragedy of my own, and was given little-to-No chance to survive. I also was blessed with an excellent medical staff, and also have Medical Professionals in my family, and a TON of support and prayers from every direction. 🙏
As soon as he started talking about PTSD, the tears started instantly! 😭
I can literally relate to every second of this documentary! I wish it was even longer! ❤️👍
Keep up all the awesome work 👏!!
Just an amazing Story abbout an amazing young man. Thank you Jesus for keeping Lyle around. God Bless.
Lyle you are such an inspiration. I watched rvw that very day and i thought you wouldn't make it. You came back and have been kicking ass. We love you man and are glad you are still here today. I will forever be your biggest fan.
Amen ! You was Bless by God and now you bless others sharing you Faith !!!
This story had me in tears I got meat Lyle at Mooresville dragway he is a cool guy.
After watching the fire live from SGMP I came home and replaced most of the safety gear in the racecar. This guy is an inspiration to every racer out there. Definitely one of my favorites to watch.
Lyle: I knew you had a hard crash early in your career, but never knew the extent. Wow. Thank you for sharing your story of the recovery and putting God, your doctors and your family in the forefront of your recovery. Also thank you for talking about the dark places. Nobody has been through exactly what you have, but everybody has their own dark places and your message of how to deal with it is helpful to many.
Bobby: Once again, you are amazing. I have no idea how you make such a variety of great drag racing (and apparently life) documentaries. The only reason this stuff gets from one persons experience to the masses is by the work you and others like you do and it is hugely important that people see this.
Thank you both.
I'm new to Lyle story but man hell, what a walk (struggle). Best of the very best Lyle. 👍👍
Powerful testimony Lyle. you deserve to credit yourself Lyle, because the fact You Did The Work and turned this around. Jerimiah 29:11 is why.
I'm not crying, you're crying...
Excellent video.
Lyle Barnett is a survivor and a thriver. I hope everyone hears his story.
Thank you Lord for this man life I know you have more for him to do this Bless me.
One of best and most heartwarming stories in drag racing and in life, he’s a real good dude!
I tear up every time I hear you talk on this
Brother, bless you. You are a living miracle. Your are here for a reason. I have been diagnosed with PTSD. I understand the dark. I fight every day. But I'm winning. Hearing you speak gives me more hope then you can ever know. Your story will help alot of people brother. Thank you.
The apitimy of the come back kid. U sir I envy!
What a man!!! Lyle, sir you are such an inspiration
I didn't know you before but I know you now but I love your spirit and your love for drag racing thank you 😊
Amen...Brother glad You are still with us & can be such a great inspiration to others...♡
I also have been burned 53 percent 3rd degree burns. I was in Augusta in 93 in the burn unit. Your strength is really impressive. Thank you for your strength. 💪
The Shake and Bake Show brought me here. God bless you all
Glad he got to stay here with Brothers love you bro
Wish I could like this video more than once it was so good
Wow, the fountains are definitely flowing during this one.
Thank You. Great powerful video.
Appreciate you being open and honest bro.
Quite a transformation from boy to man. Great story. Guess I have someone to root for in PM! Hope he's in Epping this year. Would like to shake this brother's hand.
On the rear quarter panels of my 1970 Pontiac Tempest race car reads "With the Spirit of the Lord, there is liberty." 2 Corinthians 3:17
Awesome interview gentlemen.
I’ll never forget standing on that starting line waiting for us to pull into the box, and watching this unfold. Lyle you are a legend not because of the fire, but because of what you did with it. Love ya brother. Meca of door car drivers.
Thank you for sharing this !!
God definitely gave Lyle a second chance at life and he's making the most of it!
He right about ptsd. It is so hard to fight through it. It will make you a stronger person. I've have been dealing with it for years now. My brother was murdered and the person who did it the justice system let go. It was his wife and to know that she can still breathe today is a struggle. God has help me along with my dog. Lyle please keep up your fight. God bless you
What a great story man !!! Never give up 🦾
Strong man.
It's gonna be what it's gonna be.
You are an inspiration thank you for sharing your journey and especially for Sometimes it takes a mountain. Love you brother
Awesome video. Hell of a recovery story.
This was the best thing you’ve done to date. A real feel good story that grips your soul. 🙏
@Lyle Barnett , I'm glad it all worked out for you and you persevered through the tough times and am glad you did this video I'm sure you have touched someone out there in a similar situation and how greatly this will help them. God Bless you and keep on racing ! the racing community is blessed to have you back !!!
This was great, and a tons of life advice and trust traded in the convo
Lyle is truly an inspiration, a beast at best, God bless you man.
Dude I first hand know the pain you felt believe me brother I was in a near fatal motorcycle accident in August of 2016 exactly one month after returning home from Afghanistan i was also in the same darkness that I thought was going to last forever there is a God and he was looking out for us and so many others
What an incredible story Takes a real person to get back behind the wheel after something like that
Praise God!!!
Legend !!!!
》》 *Lyle Barnett is Already A Legend.. >> Have not met Him Yet. But I Will .. He lives within 50 miles of Me here near Charlotte NC....
Man i watched one of my best friends stay at a burn center in MS for almost 3 weeks from a street bike. Not a fun place to b but they did a good job. 380 staples,3 skin grafts & basicly reconstructed 2 fingers & he's good. 2 of his tatoo's are still on the street somewhere. Ur a good guy Lyle
There is a Jesus Christ grace and God sent him for you ,and he loves you in all life situation’s bar none , God sent those Dr s Jesus payed on the cross for all that bad stuff , healing to a to a livable stature ,, God will send you a helper / ton of people to help you know we all love you and I am a outcome of God saving me out of that drunkenness ,thanks BigAl California praise Jesus Christ grace grace grace amen 🙏
Why did the Lord put us on this earth? To help each other. Thank you so much for sharing your story!
Wow!!!
Hell of a man..
》》》》 (( A Really Good Job > Bobby Bennett )) ~ **CONGRATULATIONS!!!
Lyle you are my idol...thank sweet JESUS YOU ARE ALIVE AND yes it you are a miracle i have so much love for you brother to come back like you did I hope we get to meet up some day you make me realize how lucky I am in life in general mllh+r#beermoney
The big wigs in NHRA need to put this dude in nitro and promote the heck out of him. Make him a household name. Make him the face of NHRA.
Wow.
Just Damn......
Just in,,,,, 16car 2023 March meet 60.000 purse and 10.000 double last year and 5.000 for top fuel all top classes , March 2,3,4,5 th good to see you walking thanks praise Jesus Christ grace grace grace amen 🙏 thanks BigAl California
Psalms 37:18--19. NLT
》》 *I live in Gastonia NC... I recently heard Liyl mention Gastonia. Do not know if He lives here. Maybe His Wife works at Caramont Hospital here..
Rule of the nines says ur dead Lyle as u well know but fuck r we glad u came thru with shinning colors.
Bro, that was one of the most inspirational stories I've heard... Lyle, you just became my favorite Pro Mod driver.. Everything you said I experienced myself & agree with you 💯.. May God bless you, your family & your race team.
HERO!!