Drag Racing Wrecks, Wheelies & Close Calls Compilation

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  • It's a couple of months until the drag racing season starts off here in the UK so I've gone back through some footage from the last 5 years and found some wrecks, close calls, wheelies & fails.
    In regards to the crashes shown in this video all drivers walked away unharmed.
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  • @mk1kieran
    @mk1kieran  2 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    My first video to hit 5 million views! Just WOW!! Thank you all for watching. If you could drop a like and subscribe to the channel that'll be really appreciated. Thanks! Kieran.

    • @petej3800
      @petej3800 ปีที่แล้ว

      Great videos, any chance of old footage of StripTeaser, PubCrawler from the `70s/80`s,cheers.

    • @hubertusjakobi2734
      @hubertusjakobi2734 ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@petej3800 89z97

    • @user-pi7si2ii7g
      @user-pi7si2ii7g 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Рплаоморо

  • @mykemech
    @mykemech 4 ปีที่แล้ว +400

    6:20 Zero firefighting training

    • @MoxieMike66
      @MoxieMike66 4 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      Good thing he wasn't still in the car. Sheesh.

    • @mykemech
      @mykemech 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@MoxieMike66 Right!

    • @billybeemus3929
      @billybeemus3929 4 ปีที่แล้ว +181

      @@MoxieMike66 Since he was out of the car, he should have been helping the other guy pull the hose out to put out the fire instead of jumping around screaming at him like some sort of hysterical kindergartner.

    • @Fa_Q2483
      @Fa_Q2483 4 ปีที่แล้ว +56

      @@billybeemus3929 👍👍👍OR better yet, Should've had a halon system on a car of this caliber

    • @bigdfitness5020
      @bigdfitness5020 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      I know, half the time they weren't even aiming at the fire, just aiming anywhere on the car and on the ground.

  • @bigdog5478
    @bigdog5478 4 ปีที่แล้ว +555

    WTH is going on at the end of the track? Looks like a god damn ice skating rink down there!

    • @billmiller7138
      @billmiller7138 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      ATF track prep

    • @n3v3rnyc37
      @n3v3rnyc37 4 ปีที่แล้ว +42

      That track needs shut down until its fixed thats so bad

    • @Sahadi420
      @Sahadi420 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      it's not the track....it's the lack of aerodynamic down force on the cars.
      The car at 1:49 was a perfect example. That trunk needed a spoiler!!!!! You could see it dancing around for a few seconds before he actually lost it. The (too vertical) slope of that back window is creating a little low pressure vortex over the trunk.....making the back end "light".

    • @buzzracer69ify
      @buzzracer69ify 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Its the wind towers, when they spin, so do most cars that run fast. Im glad i dont have a right hand drive car, most people are right handed and i dont want to row a 4 speed left handed !!

    • @barrysmith8956
      @barrysmith8956 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      U get outa the groove there your dead lol

  • @matthewlock5833
    @matthewlock5833 4 ปีที่แล้ว +107

    9:40 the irony of that difflow sticker.

    • @outdoorfrenzy
      @outdoorfrenzy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Matthew Lock Zed’s dead baby! (Name that movie)

  • @timhughes6600
    @timhughes6600 4 ปีที่แล้ว +524

    Legend has it, that that Mini's tire is still rolling.

    • @JesusisJesus
      @JesusisJesus 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Tim Hughes legend also has it that Santa Pod Raceway’s budget for VHT is $0.00

    • @elijames740
      @elijames740 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I literally predicted that it was gonna happen because the fitment was so bad xD

    • @johnsweeney6072
      @johnsweeney6072 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Did we get an official time on that wheel

    • @nickacelvn
      @nickacelvn 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      It's true, It ran over my lawn about half an hour ago (and I live in Levin New Zealand)

    • @dmeemd7787
      @dmeemd7787 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      😂😂
      When you're driving a racecar you're not expecting it to Joe 90° so anytime I see somebody save a car whether it be Pro Mod or in this case a mini 😁 pretty awesome presence of mind

  • @arastiacreations594
    @arastiacreations594 4 ปีที่แล้ว +121

    At 6:18 I think they just asked a random dude: "Hey do you know how to spray water"

  • @trentmiller7532
    @trentmiller7532 2 ปีที่แล้ว +81

    Drag racing in the rain is the smartest way to drag race I have ever seen.

    • @Itssimplyyyjj
      @Itssimplyyyjj 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Idiots bro they have had so many crashes and it’s the same track

    • @ashtonharris7876
      @ashtonharris7876 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@Itssimplyyyjj at santapod they usually vacum and add rubber to the track every few runs

    • @alifsibocahfrlegend6759
      @alifsibocahfrlegend6759 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      True

    • @ol_smokey9370
      @ol_smokey9370 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Its England, isn't it always raining?

    • @trentmiller7532
      @trentmiller7532 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ol_smokey9370 LMAO

  • @watchyMCFCwatchy
    @watchyMCFCwatchy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    It's fine blaming bad tyres and bad driving. It's clear to see that Santa Pod does have track issues.

    • @user-tl8gb6en8p
      @user-tl8gb6en8p 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      So true.

    • @TheCuttz1984
      @TheCuttz1984 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Legit. Watching this video was making me cringe. How many fast cars lost it up the top end

  • @wrighty338
    @wrighty338 4 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Response to the fire was beyond shocking

  • @mk1kieran
    @mk1kieran  3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Thank you for all the comments and support for the videos! I released this video at the beginning of this year and it is now my most viewed video which blows my mind! I'm targeting to hit 50k subscribers by the end of the year and we're just under 1000 away from that goal so if you're not subscribed already please hit that button! Obviously we're out of the drag season in the UK now but I've got some content lined up for you all over the winter months.
    You can also follow me on Instagram @Mk1Kieran
    Kieran

    • @Ych2007
      @Ych2007 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Will do!

    • @davefroman4700
      @davefroman4700 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Safety crew should have all been fired for that shit show at 6:00

    • @davidfrancisco1826
      @davidfrancisco1826 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ooo

    • @Postmuggel
      @Postmuggel 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      5:53 selten grössere idioten beim löschen gesehen ganz ehrlich der typ ist zu blöd ein loch in den schnee zu pissen
      dann löscht er da wo es garnicht brennt
      schöne grüsse an den spinner

    • @Postmuggel
      @Postmuggel 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      oooooohhhh ist der VW Bulli kaputt da bin ich aber froh

  • @danielpei9859
    @danielpei9859 4 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    5:45 that's true love of his car.

    • @pandadawg2620
      @pandadawg2620 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Here is me, reading the best comment in the video

    • @waroonafreerider
      @waroonafreerider 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      And even right after the Plymouth kissed a wall too. Melts your heart

  • @efcodpalama
    @efcodpalama 4 ปีที่แล้ว +291

    What the hell is going on in the left lane after the finish? There were like half a dozen guys who just randomly lose it up there and most of them weren't even going crazy fast.

    • @shaunsanford2253
      @shaunsanford2253 4 ปีที่แล้ว +45

      I was just saying that. Obviously it's greasy out there. Cars look clean, hit that spot and lose it. You'd think that would get some attention.

    • @FrequencyOfThought
      @FrequencyOfThought 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      They need to give it some abrasion so the slick tires have something to grip, might be nice for a motorcyle to race on tho.

    • @MrDavidelliottjr
      @MrDavidelliottjr 4 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      Shitty track for sure.

    • @bigrockets
      @bigrockets 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@joshcb7 I think the track slick, the cars are still either neutral of still under power and they're still losing it. The Brits say "its the fastest asphalt in the world? "wtf??? couldnt prove it by me

    • @mk1kieran
      @mk1kieran  4 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      bigrockets it’s a concrete track now, Sammy Miller holds the outright world 1/4 mile record at Santa Pod which is where that tag line comes from

  • @viper_7712
    @viper_7712 4 ปีที่แล้ว +53

    0:45 the way he controlled the wheelie was just astonishing...

  • @carlosdenevier9538
    @carlosdenevier9538 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    there is hope on youtube. thank you very much for the nice cut, quality, no music and no comment.
    wonderfull job mate!

  • @lordofthewoods
    @lordofthewoods 4 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    6:00
    Sylvester's training at the car wash comes flooding back into his consciousness...

  • @neverseenbefore_5638
    @neverseenbefore_5638 4 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    7:31 HIS TURN SIGNAL IS ON!!!

    • @mk1kieran
      @mk1kieran  4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      😂😂😂 well spotted

    • @joexaviergo7687
      @joexaviergo7687 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Lol

    • @parrotyee
      @parrotyee 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I honestly think it's a Vauxhall tradition

  • @David-hm9ic
    @David-hm9ic 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    After going to the US NHRA SpringNationals last weekend, I was still blown away by the Cooper Mini shearing off the lug studs.

  • @elonspellings5314
    @elonspellings5314 4 ปีที่แล้ว +162

    I’m guessing track prep isn’t Santa Pod’s strong suit?

    • @sonicstep
      @sonicstep 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes, it looks very shiny and greasy.

    • @barrysmith8956
      @barrysmith8956 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Track temp's probably 10 degrees max 😆

    • @mildhunter936
      @mildhunter936 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Well that’s Santa pod all lot of it is low class racing not slick racing so... But they do track prep really well from when I was there

    • @hammerlane3871
      @hammerlane3871 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      at the very least. their safety crew needs training too apparently

    • @ACplanet
      @ACplanet 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      if anything its too sticky. as you can see a bit of torque steer can send a car into the wall. its re laid every few years and glued every few hours while in heavy use. as soon as you drop fluid it becomes like ice, which is why people slide at the top end. doesnt help that the high banking runs out at the end and you get hit by the wind from the right. also top fuel run normal times there. Ive lost many a shoe walking down the track (been going 28 years)

  • @russelllowe3825
    @russelllowe3825 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    That bloody windmills blowing them off the end of the track

  • @TheMeanestGuy
    @TheMeanestGuy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wheelie bar on a civic? Eyeyeye

  • @landuneauto
    @landuneauto 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Love the brits yelling at 5:48

  • @cfcstevie1888
    @cfcstevie1888 4 ปีที่แล้ว +162

    all these fast cars and hard earned cash that have gone into them and the raceway has over weight stewards spraying WATER on a fuel fire,the mind boggles how they get away with them sort of safety methods

    • @Wilkkid1
      @Wilkkid1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      steve adams yeah I thought that all the dangerous fuels these cars run god forbid the bloke wasn’t stuck in the car , they need some big arse pumps ie some proper fire engines

    • @ratrodrobhall1402
      @ratrodrobhall1402 4 ปีที่แล้ว +38

      The level of fire safety and fire control is a joke, i blame the tracks owners/organizers and not the poor bastard trying with the shit equipment he is given

    • @cfcstevie1888
      @cfcstevie1888 4 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      @@ratrodrobhall1402 correct.there should be some sort of level of safety including safety equipment at these sort of venues

    • @leexx321
      @leexx321 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Water is actually very good for putting out a methanol fire, although it did look a bit like a Benny Hill skit.

    • @ldnwholesale8552
      @ldnwholesale8552 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      For a methanol fire that is correct. Though they were late getting there.

  • @jamesfogartysr2156
    @jamesfogartysr2156 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great footage ,just subscribed keep up the good work,Thanks for posting

    • @mk1kieran
      @mk1kieran  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      James Fogarty Thanks for the sub James!

  • @flufflypancakes
    @flufflypancakes 4 ปีที่แล้ว +82

    What does santa pod prep the track with? Random patches of oil?

    • @steveletson6616
      @steveletson6616 4 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      WD-40?

    • @luiscalvo1293
      @luiscalvo1293 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I believe so

    • @Sahadi420
      @Sahadi420 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      nah, I think they just don't allow "race ready vehicles" to race there.
      "A spoiler?!?!?!?!? What the hell you need that for?? Your 1980 square box will be fine going 140mph!!!"

    • @jimmac9557
      @jimmac9557 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lack of driver skills are most of the problems here..VWs dont belong on a drag strip

  • @y33ter4ng7
    @y33ter4ng7 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    0:48 this is why the wheeliebar exists

  • @yorpersona
    @yorpersona 4 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    What's wrong with the track 3 quarters to the finish LINE? Track maintainace problem, not the drivers...

  • @popsfereal3192
    @popsfereal3192 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Reaction times measured with an hour glass, but awesome footage.

  • @JamesCouch777
    @JamesCouch777 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fun to watch, especially the Volkswagens but feeling the pain for the fails.

  • @ratrodrobhall1402
    @ratrodrobhall1402 4 ปีที่แล้ว +62

    Why is Santa Pod so skatey up the top end.?

    • @sheep3854
      @sheep3854 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      This. Something is off there.

    • @MrCarnutbill67
      @MrCarnutbill67 4 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      12 second cars getting loose on the big end? Strange.

    • @willsmarty21
      @willsmarty21 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      i would say it is due to the tempreture once it gets below about 15c the rubber goes really hard and the traction compound doesnt peform aswell making it very skatey

    • @x275novahighlights2
      @x275novahighlights2 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      ratrodrob hall they just don’t prep the tracks there like they do here

    • @gcar5214
      @gcar5214 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      U.K. tracks aren’t heavily prepped at the top end

  • @gregbrindley1581
    @gregbrindley1581 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Another great compilation full of some, well, crazy moments. Anyone for a ‘revised’ pinion? What about a floaty top end? Perhaps ineffective wheelie bars or maybe even a touch of awesomeness (those who managed to bring back what appeared to be an imminent crash). Then of course there are those whose red mist overwhelms normal thinking and a realisation that getting off the throttle may be a good idea. Quality wheel studs, I’m told, are actually a good idea when significant hp is pumped to the tarmac via slicks, likewise, fire crews who genuinely try but are, ummm, lacking something. What about those people who leave ‘bananas’ on the track? The list goes on! Well done.

  • @kevinsellsit5584
    @kevinsellsit5584 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great videos, I subscribed! I love to see the Capris racing. Here in the states they only imported the "Capri II" in 1976 and 1977 and I raced one in the early 80's. They are all but extinct now in the US and it's really rare to see one espically that's at the drags. Thank You!

    • @mk1kieran
      @mk1kieran  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you for the sub Kevin, more drag content coming soon! I don’t think I’ve seen any pictures/videos of Capris in the US but we still have plenty here in the UK and quite a few drag ones too 😄

    • @kevinsellsit5584
      @kevinsellsit5584 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@mk1kieran Please include them (Capris) for your USA fan base when you can. Thanks again.

  • @TrophyNZ1
    @TrophyNZ1 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love seeing the Escorts and mini's and Ford Prefects love it thanks heaps

  • @tarellthomastv3644
    @tarellthomastv3644 4 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    4:44 the wheel could’ve won the race😂

  • @MrCarnutbill67
    @MrCarnutbill67 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Dude in the red Honda was like “yeah I know I’m mowing down the timing blocks but fuck it this things on a pass”!!! Full throttle as he rolls into the other lane.

  • @jayburit9141
    @jayburit9141 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really enjoyed that 👍

  • @Dudewhowantfurriesinstint
    @Dudewhowantfurriesinstint 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    GOSH FIRST AND SECOND THESE TWO ARE BEAST

  • @Falcobird01
    @Falcobird01 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    4:35 As soon as I saw the back wheels on that thing, I instantly knew that this thing wasn't gonna go very far.

    • @KompadoodleLEL
      @KompadoodleLEL 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      its so funny to me

  • @hawkeyepierce3199
    @hawkeyepierce3199 4 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    5:45 what a team ! Great response time !

    • @Martyson
      @Martyson 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Are you serious??? In Brazil we don’t have a lot of dragsters like abroad but drag race events are very popular there, we usually tune muscle cars with 4000-6000hp but I never seen a rescue team slow like that. If the pilot was stuck in the car he would be burned. It should take about 8 seconds tops to the fireman and ambulance arrive. I was watching like where’s the fucking fireman these mens are completely dumb they can’t even unroll the hose.

    • @rcdaily8754
      @rcdaily8754 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@Martyson r/woosh

    • @KompadoodleLEL
      @KompadoodleLEL 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      if they did their job that car couldve been partially saved. look how small the fire is at the start then how big it is once they start actually spraying water, bumbling idiots lmao

  • @jfk64kennedy95
    @jfk64kennedy95 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    as an American NHRA drag racing fan, i enjoyed the hell out of this, love all the various cars, great see something diff then the usual in the US.

  • @ProTreeVideos
    @ProTreeVideos 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Whats going on with the top end at Santa Pod??

  • @orrinhuebner8859
    @orrinhuebner8859 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    1:22 the car: I PEE WHEN IM SCARED OK!

  • @xavierrios873
    @xavierrios873 4 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    4:50 mechanic at the booth still has 3 lug nuts he forgot to put on 🤣

    • @theberx451
      @theberx451 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Its trying to reach the finish line. My respects for that wheel.

  • @klntym
    @klntym 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I’m here late to the game and someone probably mentioned this but that save at 2:57 was amazing!!!

  • @jefflundquist5771
    @jefflundquist5771 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Most excellent rear engine dragster center-line-cross save. Wow!

  • @cheekburek6672
    @cheekburek6672 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I must say that it's really cool what people can do with those cars
    The acceleration on those cars are absolutely SICK !
    But then, BOI that's what you call DRAG RACING

  • @stevenleslie8557
    @stevenleslie8557 4 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    Question, do these fire responders practice/drill so they don't look like the Keystone Cops when they have to do their jobs?

    • @billybeemus3929
      @billybeemus3929 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Because you could do so much better - right?

    • @ConcussedGaming
      @ConcussedGaming 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      No, that's why their country is burning!

    • @stevenguy3575
      @stevenguy3575 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Cam Bryan uk not Australia. Jesus.

    • @ClingyCrab
      @ClingyCrab 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @Steven Guy
      Australia is just UK but with a little bit of Texas

    • @stevenleslie8557
      @stevenleslie8557 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@billybeemus3929 if I'm trained and drilled, yes

  • @demo2497
    @demo2497 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Brilliant combination. Such a beautiful Nova that hits a strong wheelie at 12:59. Cheers! 🍷

    • @user-ip7th9nf3w
      @user-ip7th9nf3w 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hi ihr zwei Wochen nicht mehr der jüngste Tochter jctjz

  • @ischwhit6747
    @ischwhit6747 4 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    5:52 someone's getting fired today

  • @brasscheetah2415
    @brasscheetah2415 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    My compassion to the rescue service of Santa Pod - these guys never rest

    • @ricktaylor3748
      @ricktaylor3748 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      They need better fire suppression systems along side each side of the track.

  • @marvstrickler9573
    @marvstrickler9573 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Turn Signals should be required when changing Lanes.

  • @ericmeechglobalnetwork2273
    @ericmeechglobalnetwork2273 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Is there an ice patch at the 1320' on the left side... yikes... I'll take the right thanks!! Great stuff mate. Be safe.

  • @boonecountyautomotive3986
    @boonecountyautomotive3986 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    there's so many things going on with the track staff that wouldn't fly here or at least at Indiana hell one car basically burned to the ground then the red convertible beetle wouldn't be allowed to make another pass after officials saw how loose the suspension is

  • @914builder
    @914builder 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    cant figure is it the track or can no do good alignment in that town some of those look like they just couldn't drive straight like the alignment was way out.

  • @levifarber5187
    @levifarber5187 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Quality fire department and some of the saddest racing I’ve ever seen in my life

  • @castin5244
    @castin5244 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    5:57 I didn't know Gordon Ramsay was a drag racing fan.

  • @TheWholeGrainBread_Real
    @TheWholeGrainBread_Real 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Were those 90s K1500s I just saw, in the UK?

  • @thebigfatmanshad8226
    @thebigfatmanshad8226 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    5:46 i feel bad for him he had so much press on him

    • @KompadoodleLEL
      @KompadoodleLEL 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      bro that’s literally his job and he failed his job miserably ruining a persons expensive time consuming project

  • @bronson4583
    @bronson4583 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    guy at 3:11 did a damn good job keeping it under control

  • @MrRoknray
    @MrRoknray 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Santa pod is one hell of a dangerous track. The left lane and the end is, kinda scary

  • @sahilm483
    @sahilm483 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Am so sorry for laughing at the Mini XD
    It cracked me up

  • @asdf072xxp
    @asdf072xxp 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I'm now a fan of European drag racing. It looks like the rules are: 800hp is required, but you can only spend $500 on the chasis.

    • @Deathbomb9
      @Deathbomb9 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      And your wheelbase must be under 3.3m.

  • @shawnnewcomer4879
    @shawnnewcomer4879 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Two words: *fire* *extinguishers*
    It looked like a god dam 1900's New York Fire Brigade with that pro-mod😓

  • @18dot7
    @18dot7 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ford Escort must have been one of the most beautiful cars in my youth. Luv 'em.

  • @MrSonicAdvance
    @MrSonicAdvance 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    A Fiesta pulling a wheelie is quite a sight. :D

  • @moonbounce
    @moonbounce 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    They must do track prep with cooking lard there!

  • @aeroflopper
    @aeroflopper 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    0:48 thats how my quad bike pulls off,

  • @sbrmilitia
    @sbrmilitia 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Santa Pod is definitely on my bucket list. 1320 has shot some interesting pieces from there. I wouldn’t mind shipping our car over there and make a few passes.

  • @Elljones18
    @Elljones18 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Gosh I remember watching the voodoo crash! I was in the seating area at the top! Was a crazy thing to watch!😰

  • @MrAtrain50
    @MrAtrain50 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    The response time for some of these crews are absolutely sad. I would be so mad if I was that guy.

  • @brianiswrong
    @brianiswrong 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    I wasn't expecting that launch at 4:20😳👍
    And at 15:25, he cut a sweet light.

  • @andykjohnsonjohnson7622
    @andykjohnsonjohnson7622 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Luv it 👍👍👍👍 ( All the right gear and no idea . AWESOME 👍

  • @chipantonacci9733
    @chipantonacci9733 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    That must be one slick track!

  • @MattyMalvs9
    @MattyMalvs9 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I love a good crash as much as the next guy (no injuries) but when u are there it blows to sit and wait for the track to reopen especially after a fluid spill

  • @miketype1each
    @miketype1each 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    "4-cylinder rail dragsters just won't work."
    Nigel: Hold my beer.

  • @kaddymorgan1625
    @kaddymorgan1625 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    good compilation broth. Excelent. from Panama

  • @douglaspierce7031
    @douglaspierce7031 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I would have never guessed there was drag racing in England, that's badass. They run some ballzy looking cars!

  • @a_friendly_idiot
    @a_friendly_idiot 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    The dude in 12:20 keeps on spinning out. Seems his ride is too short 😂

  • @orineboyd6346
    @orineboyd6346 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    The American safety team would have been on that car like a fly on a Lump of shit! 5:25 what a disgrace, they must have taken 5 minutes to get their.

    • @MrZcotty
      @MrZcotty 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      damned shameful..

    • @D_Wilson680X
      @D_Wilson680X 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Leo Tredwell no he didn’t say that but we take drag racing much more seriously there for have better equipment and tracks and PREP that the UK doesn’t if it was a NHRA American track that crash possibly wouldn’t have happened

    • @orineboyd6346
      @orineboyd6346 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Leo Tredwell I was Born in East London in 1966,

  • @twistedtyreman
    @twistedtyreman 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very good upload thank you 👍

    • @mk1kieran
      @mk1kieran  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for watching!

  • @EleanorPeterson
    @EleanorPeterson 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I noticed a disparaging Comment from 'Chris B' regarding the state of British drag racing... Well, I'm a rally driver so I hate drag racing, but I thought the Santa Pod peeps deserved some love.
    Two points. One: Yep, true enough, Chris, most Brits view drag racing with as much passion as you view cricket. We're just not interested. For the most part, Brits like circuit racing and rallying; we don't worship horsepower; we don't care who's got the fastest, shiniest, noisiest toy; we're not interested in muscle-cars; we're not impressed by 1/4 mile or 1/8 mile times or by who's got the best numbers.
    We like driving, not accelerating. We're into the journey, not the arrival.
    We don't have US-style 'super-speedways' over here either, because we're not impressed by 240+ mph average lap speeds or cars that only turn left. Boring, boring, boring.
    Let's be honest: drag racing is puerile, straight-line willy-waving, and Santa Pod was built for those few Brits (and bored US military personnel stationed over here) who do, occasionally, enjoy waving their willies in public.
    We just leave them to get on with it. Why not? They're not hurting anybody.
    Two: This is a 'mishaps' video, so of course everything's going to look dodgy. Not everyone's rich. Not everyone's an expert. If it's not a Championship Event or International race meeting, pretty much anybody can turn up at Santa Pod and pay to play. If money's tight, you run on a tight budget, just like a lot of the guys in this video.
    I'm sure there are dozens of small-time, low-key drag meetings in the States where nothing works and nobody can drive and all the cars fall to bits due to poor preparation. The difference is, those meetings aren't shown on TH-cam, are they. Yeah, that old American Bald Ego is a fragile thing... 🤭
    The Santa Pod official channel elsewhere on TH-cam gives a more representative view of what goes on, from Top Fuel and Funny Cars right down to bikes and novelties. At the high end there's no shortage of intelligence, passion or expertise, but I suppose it depends on what you're hoping to see. If it's Merkins laughing at Limeys, you wanna see fails. Well, we've got plenty of fails.
    But then, TH-cam's loaded with videos of humiliating US car disasters, too. Hmm.
    So all I'm saying is that it's a bit rich drawing conclusions about competence from a fails video...

    • @sunstruckfarms4489
      @sunstruckfarms4489 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Not the only thing that's " a bit rich " apparently

  • @googlreviews7813
    @googlreviews7813 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    5:50 perfect example of another drag strip that is totally not prepared to handle emergency situations.
    What an incompetence!!!

    • @MickeyMouse-ul8zl
      @MickeyMouse-ul8zl 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      No disagreement, but why didn't he have a fire suppression system?

    • @googlreviews7813
      @googlreviews7813 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@MickeyMouse-ul8zl
      Any top tier drag strip would have inspected all race cars and not allow it to participate without proper safety measures. So I pin this on organizers as well, that's just me though.

  • @icykickflip
    @icykickflip 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    11:54
    Nobody saw that

  • @tertessa
    @tertessa 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Some great driving 👍

  • @stebstebanesier6205
    @stebstebanesier6205 หลายเดือนก่อน

    It's been a long time since the last time I drag raced, does the green light still mean go.

  • @joeyjamison5772
    @joeyjamison5772 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Always a bad sign when you see parts go flying out the bottom.

  • @Maro5755
    @Maro5755 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    6:18
    That’s British drag races for you

    • @batch6792
      @batch6792 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Your right. It's shamsfull. Piss-poor. This Country all over !.

  • @Ronnieshow78900
    @Ronnieshow78900 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much Mrs was my day I got it thank you and I love

  • @danielmyers1903
    @danielmyers1903 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Santa Pod is a skating rink. Look how shiny the surface is!

  • @thatrandomguycommenting1261
    @thatrandomguycommenting1261 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    5:40 why is this dude racing a 200,000$ race car with no fire suppressant system 🤣🤣🤣

    • @dodge10111
      @dodge10111 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Your guess is good as outs cause that's retarded I'd of thought you'd have a Ansel set up on something like that

    • @prematuredgravy8033
      @prematuredgravy8033 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm thinking that maybe there is a fire extinguisher or something like that inside, but it wouldn't be able to clear out that fire by itself. I'm not sure.

  • @1ma4ighter
    @1ma4ighter 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    You know what, I understand why they close the local track now on evenings when it rained

  • @upyaronson
    @upyaronson 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    fond memories of pod

  • @22kpar1xcyberdyne9
    @22kpar1xcyberdyne9 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Greetings from America. 🇺🇸
    G'damb your cars are fast!!!
    😳👀

  • @dirtbeard108
    @dirtbeard108 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I blame the giant wind mill

  • @shanehayes9349
    @shanehayes9349 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    To have some of these cars here in the U.S. would be very cool! Would throw a lot of people off at the track.

  • @TRUMP4PREZ
    @TRUMP4PREZ 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good night, does Santa Pods prep crew hose that sumbitch down with water before each run

  • @SuperLordHawHaw
    @SuperLordHawHaw 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    These are some of the craziest drag racers I've ever seen

  • @moontruther5849
    @moontruther5849 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    really felt for the guy at 5:50. When your cars on fire it feels forever before its out. that guy had it rough, the fire was huge and one guy didnt have enough to put it out.

  •  4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Thanks for putting us in 3:45 🤭👍

    • @mk1kieran
      @mk1kieran  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Haha that was a wild run! Hope to see you back at Santa Pod this year?

    •  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@mk1kieran Maybe, time will tell 👍

  • @darrellgarrett7957
    @darrellgarrett7957 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hahahahahaha the guy at 7:00 minutes is oblivious to the hood flying lol

  • @pecrocet
    @pecrocet 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Racing is good 👍 I love it when they drive fast 😍