Life is a journey that tests you before giving the lessons. Mistakes are made and knowledge is gained. Keep a clear head, stay positive and enjoy the journey.
I understand this story 100%. Lost my dad a year ago and can really appreciate all the things he taught me. Made me the man I am today, exactly like you said.
I watch you every single day. I dont think there is a video i havent watched. I enjoy all your videos cause you are blunt, no filter, and you speak the truth and dont care who it makes mad or anything.
Nothing wrong with sharing REAL LIFE brother. I lost my best friend a year ago and it hurts every day. I can relate to you so much in that. Know you have a lot of support from a lot of fans and friends. Love you brother
our dads were alot alike.he would give a poor stranger just about anything but he figured i could get it like he did on his own.he had a bypass surgery in 1982 he won the fun fest senior weight lifting competition.benched 300 at 65 years old,he is still alive at 83 even though he had heart surgery over 40 years ago!
As a man who works with his hands and was taught everything By my dad and my dad wasn't the guy to grab you and say here this is how you Do this Instead he made me Watch and learn and don't ask no questions just watch and pay attention and then when you do it you're gonna fuck it up and hes gonna let you mess it up that way you can learn to fix it That's all learning craft is just messing it up over and over and over again until you learn not to fuck it up thanks reaper⁸
To all those that appreciate the life lessons and respect they have for their fathers, very much respect. There is a huge difference between hard lessons and abuse, unfortunately that was my life growing up and you never get over it, because I grew in a time that neighors would not think of butting into what went on in a neighbors home because that was grounds for a gun fight in the middle of the street.
I learned after my Dad passed, and as I got older, pretty much everything he told me when I was growing up was spot on and never meant to hurt me or fck me over in any way. When we are young we think we know it all. Oh well, live and learn.
I was always impressed by how awesome of a painter your dad was. Even more impressive was watching him walk beside the car and hold that spray gun steady. He definitely taught me some things. I was thankful to have known him.
That's one reason I have always liked you James your straight forward and you tell it like it is can't wait to see the camaro on the street kicking ass
James,for one you look amazing Two,you talking about your dad ,and things that you said he said with your first wife,ha sounds just like my dad when I was with my first wife even before we were married. I’m only three years older than you ,and if my dad was still alive he would be 95, born and raised in Tulsa,then move to Jay in 81, my dad was a paint and body man for 60+ years,taught me a lot,wish that I had payed more attention,but being young and full of,well you know I didn’t Thank you for sharing
Man I relate so much with you talking about how your dad was with you, even though I remember you telling those stories a while back I still love hearing it again cause it's so much like how it was with me and my dad it's unreal. My dad passed away in 2014 when I was 22 and it was an absolute unexplainable feeling which I'm sure you know all too well. Much love and respect brother from Columbia, TN
Just started following. Always enjoyed seeing you on S.O.'s. Glad you're doing the social media thing. Especially enjoyed your clip on Big Chief. I never was a big fan of his and didn't really know why, until I heard the 'real story' from you. I'll be watching. Good luck this season.
i lost my wife of 34 years in november,i have an old hotrod comet that sit idle the last few years.i had to take care of my wife so the car went to the back burner.im slowly getting it back together a little at a time.i love street racing,i have done it off and on for over 40 years with the same car!
I can't wait to see this Monday Nights episode! It is a Photo Finish and I can Not believe who they Call as the WINNER. I will just say, THAT LIL CIVIC IS ONE BAD A DOUBLE SCRIBBLE!!! HE SHOULD HAVE WON THE FINAL. BUT IT IS WHAT IT IS. CONGRATS DOC!! That was a SPOILER!!!!
Man I’ve been here for a while and like your videos a lot. But there’s one thing I’m curious about bc I’ve never heard you talk about your kids really. How are they and how did u end up with Brantley. I know that’s got to be a touchy subject but I’m interested in knowing how your kids are today. I love the life story videos btw. I’ve learned some things from them and tried to better myself from listening to your story
Sharing can be theraputic; what may be more important to you: it will be completely lost if you don't document it. Sorry to hear about your father, like all of us he seems flawed in one way or another -- but it's important to face up to these things.
Like you my dad was hard on me But he was a good man. I never went hungry and was provided what was needed. He had a stroke when I was 4 and was told he wouldn't walk again but he also walked out of the hospital. But we was different. He was a cook I was hooked on big block motors he liked in 6cyls.I cooked for a living at times truck driving was my thing.
Let me add dad needs to teach his kids God first also! Unapologetically faith is the principal thing! Just like being unapologetic about everything else God first unapologetically!!!!
Life is a journey that tests you before giving the lessons. Mistakes are made and knowledge is gained. Keep a clear head, stay positive and enjoy the journey.
I wish I could be half the man my father was. we need strong fathers
I understand this story 100%. Lost my dad a year ago and can really appreciate all the things he taught me. Made me the man I am today, exactly like you said.
I watch you every single day. I dont think there is a video i havent watched. I enjoy all your videos cause you are blunt, no filter, and you speak the truth and dont care who it makes mad or anything.
Every story you tell brings us fans closer to you. Almost like family
Much respect brother. 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼
I can relate to everything you said keep it 100 bro. Because if you can't stand for something you fall for anything, you are the real one in my book
Nothing wrong with sharing REAL LIFE brother. I lost my best friend a year ago and it hurts every day. I can relate to you so much in that. Know you have a lot of support from a lot of fans and friends. Love you brother
our dads were alot alike.he would give a poor stranger just about anything but he figured i could get it like he did on his own.he had a bypass surgery in 1982 he won the fun fest senior weight lifting competition.benched 300 at 65 years old,he is still alive at 83 even though he had heart surgery over 40 years ago!
As a man who works with his hands and was taught everything By my dad and my dad wasn't the guy to grab you and say here this is how you Do this Instead he made me Watch and learn and don't ask no questions just watch and pay attention and then when you do it you're gonna fuck it up and hes gonna let you mess it up that way you can learn to fix it That's all learning craft is just messing it up over and over and over again until you learn not to fuck it up thanks reaper⁸
To all those that appreciate the life lessons and respect they have for their fathers, very much respect. There is a huge difference between hard lessons and abuse, unfortunately that was my life growing up and you never get over it, because I grew in a time that neighors would not think of butting into what went on in a neighbors home because that was grounds for a gun fight in the middle of the street.
I learned after my Dad passed, and as I got older, pretty much everything he told me when I was growing up was spot on and never meant to hurt me or fck me over in any way. When we are young we think we know it all. Oh well, live and learn.
I was always impressed by how awesome of a painter your dad was. Even more impressive was watching him walk beside the car and hold that spray gun steady. He definitely taught me some things. I was thankful to have known him.
I really appreciate your candur and honesty. Like you said it is not the usual for racers on TH-cam. All the Best
I remember you saying all that just keep it up reep.
That's one reason I have always liked you James your straight forward and you tell it like it is can't wait to see the camaro on the street kicking ass
James,for one you look amazing
Two,you talking about your dad ,and things that you said he said with your first wife,ha sounds just like my dad when I was with my first wife even before we were married. I’m only three years older than you ,and if my dad was still alive he would be 95, born and raised in Tulsa,then move to Jay in 81, my dad was a paint and body man for 60+ years,taught me a lot,wish that I had payed more attention,but being young and full of,well you know I didn’t
Thank you for sharing
You owe us nothing man! Keep doing what you're doing. Hope everything's going good 👍
We appreciate you james. I know I don't miss a video. Can't wait to see the next one. I wish I could afford to join but I can't.
You don’t owe us anything James! Your honesty and friendship is good with us all I’m sure!
James how's your brother doing? I have a lot of respect for loyalty and that time he was on S.O. I said to myself now that's a true brother !
Man I relate so much with you talking about how your dad was with you, even though I remember you telling those stories a while back I still love hearing it again cause it's so much like how it was with me and my dad it's unreal. My dad passed away in 2014 when I was 22 and it was an absolute unexplainable feeling which I'm sure you know all too well. Much love and respect brother from Columbia, TN
Your a great man. Keep fighting.
Just started following. Always enjoyed seeing you on S.O.'s. Glad you're doing the social media thing. Especially enjoyed your clip on Big Chief. I never was a big fan of his and didn't really know why, until I heard the 'real story' from you. I'll be watching. Good luck this season.
I'll always watch everything you put out your a great person keep doin what you're doing!
Thanks for sharing your story.
Ur a badass dude Jim really dig these life stories awsome videos!
Thanks for sharing with us James it means a lot to me as a fan of ur racing .
And we appreciate you James 🤘🏻🤟🏻
James, yes your father was a big ifluence but you are the one that made it happen. I feel the same way you do. Shalom .
David A.
Good Stuff !! Thanks for sharing with us Reaper !!
Much respect to you James
We appreciate your rawness and your realness bro! Can't wait to see you race this summer!
Hey James it's really refreshing to see someone just keeping things real.
Much RESPECT to you lil buddy I'd love to meet you someday u definitely seem like a great person and loyal and honest
This sounds just like my dad. Wouldn't trade it for anything. This is why I like reaper.
That’s one reason I follow you because you keep it real
And I never I share your keep it up bro
Real talk James 💯
KEEPING IT REAL AS USEAEL..YOU WILL ALWAYS BE HONEST
i lost my wife of 34 years in november,i have an old hotrod comet that sit idle the last few years.i had to take care of my wife so the car went to the back burner.im slowly getting it back together a little at a time.i love street racing,i have done it off and on for over 40 years with the same car!
I can't wait to see this Monday Nights episode! It is a Photo Finish and I can Not believe who they Call as the WINNER.
I will just say, THAT LIL CIVIC IS ONE BAD A DOUBLE SCRIBBLE!!! HE SHOULD HAVE WON THE FINAL. BUT IT IS WHAT IT IS. CONGRATS DOC!!
That was a SPOILER!!!!
Man I’ve been here for a while and like your videos a lot. But there’s one thing I’m curious about bc I’ve never heard you talk about your kids really. How are they and how did u end up with Brantley. I know that’s got to be a touchy subject but I’m interested in knowing how your kids are today. I love the life story videos btw. I’ve learned some things from them and tried to better myself from listening to your story
Sharing can be theraputic; what may be more important to you: it will be completely lost if you don't document it. Sorry to hear about your father, like all of us he seems flawed in one way or another -- but it's important to face up to these things.
I got a hella story somewhat similar in ways . We cut from the same CLOTH !!
Keep up the work bro
If there's a will there's a way! Doctors told me I'd never walk again after a drunk driver broke my back. Been walking best I can ever since!
Good day brother 🙏
Awesome 🇺🇸
Like you my dad was hard on me But he was a good man. I never went hungry and was provided what was needed. He had a stroke when I was 4 and was told he wouldn't walk again but he also walked out of the hospital. But we was different. He was a cook I was hooked on big block motors he liked in 6cyls.I cooked for a living at times truck driving was my thing.
what would you take for that low back bucket seat behind you on the shelf on the left,looks plastic.i need a seat for my bb comet,low back
I love u guys because how tuff u’s r, stop complaining man. 🤙
💪💪💪💪 some our hurts are the best moments in our lifes .
You don't know the importance of a moment till it becomes a memory
Good stuff Dad was a great man!
Let me add dad needs to teach his kids God first also! Unapologetically faith is the principal thing! Just like being unapologetic about everything else God first unapologetically!!!!
The Realest Street Racer 2023 !!
Awesome!!
Your upbringing sounds familiar.
I grew up in Pryor, around what year did you live there?
REAPER!!!!!🤘👌
Real talk 💯💯
Lived close to there. I went to Catoosa High school and dated a Locus Grove Gal. Small world.
Back in 80s
Used to go cruise Claremore on wrekends.
the thing is if someone try to tell something diffrent about you have something to back you up
Oh yeah one more thing I think you are a damn good racer and belong with the 405
Starting to look lean 👌
Sure 'Nuff.
Morning
Real talk 😎
amen
You growing a mullet ? Your starting to look like Chuck Norris..
Dude needs therapy.