I originally watched this a couple years back,,,and just watched it again tonight...Such an amazing story. The things some of us do in life to achieve our goals just amazes me.
This is why I loved to watch Whit Bazemore. Life lessons explained by example. Show your kids this video of how dreams come true and to wear a good fire suit. Another great video to watch. Thank you!
I've got the roof hatch and the windshield out of the fast orange hand cleaner funnycar he crashed in 1993 in Columbus Ohio and he was nice enough to autograph them for me the next year there in Columbus
Whit should have had multiple championships. Bad luck always seem to have followed him. It was unfortunate that he had to shut down his team then drive for Etchells. His career slowly went away after that. What a great driver. And best of all, he never had a television face
Whit parked behind us at new england speedway all by him self . He was cleaning up clutch disks looking down as if his was lost. I was left head man for Bobby Lagana's Twilight Zone Funny car. I wanted so bad to go and help him get through the day , but he did fine. people helped in line up and start up so he could get his check. What a good looking kid !
You love him or hate him. I can't stand him. To me he was the Kyle Bush that messed up stock car racing for me. I really enjoyed watching Scotty Cannon and John Force with Tony go after him. I loved watching him get mad and say things that he shouldn't. But in the end it was great because it kept me watching. I want to thumbs down but I can't do it on the channel I love so much so thumbs up.
Talking with Whit on the phone in the fall of 95 , he said that he may have something going on for 96, I said welllll ? I can't say anything about it. Then he said " I can HINT about it " 😎😎😎 told me that it could be a real "SMOKING" deal !!!!! 😄😄😄😄😄😄
I used to hang with Whit in 96 , he told me that in the early days , they would blow up , no $ and there would be a check in the mail from his dad to fix the car !! So when he had money he bought his dad a Rolex to thank him !!! 😄😄😄😄😄😎😎😎😎🍺🍺🍺
CompetitionPlusTV I knew he said Chuck and no disrespect to him but to say better than John is a far fetch. As good as OK. John used to pedal them on fire all the time.
I used to like watching him, but I always thought he had a chip on his shoulder. I think this interview is great, but it’s solidified the belief. I think he raced for a lot of the wrong reasons.
Well, I'm going to say it. I saw Whit race many times. He was rude to fans: arrogant and hot-tempered. Never cared for him. Still don't. I watched the episode and didn't change my mind.
The way it works is back room alright. That’s why I withdrew. All bullshit politics. If you outrun their favorites they (tech inspect) you until you can’t compete.
You got that right. He drove for Johnny West for a few races and always demoralized the crew with his constant whining and complaining and blaming everyone for his failures. His tantrums at the finish line when he lost didn't please many of the marketing people that were writing the checks.
If Bazemore is a Legend its for the wrong reasons. I am glad to see him out at the Nostalgia Races lately though. I think he really does love Drag Racing and I used to think he didn’t.
A legend?,,Blazemore funny cars, he should have started his own BBQ restaurant after all the cars he's burned to the ground, and talk about a terrible attitude.
I originally watched this a couple years back,,,and just watched it again tonight...Such an amazing story. The things some of us do in life to achieve our goals just amazes me.
All the Funny car drivers over all the years were cool.Force is the man.
This is why I loved to watch Whit Bazemore. Life lessons explained by example. Show your kids this video of how dreams come true and to wear a good fire suit. Another great video to watch. Thank you!
Wow, I did not expect that. I have totally changed my attitude about this guy. Very good issue.
Great episode ... I remember when Whit drove the " Rat Fink " funny car , it was always one of my favorites
That pic of the Snake was shot by him? Wow. That’s one of the most famous images of Prudhomme.
This is a great series. Having grown up in the muscle car Era , this is fantastic.
Outstanding interview Bobby! Whit was always one of my favorite drivers
This confirms that although I certainly don’t endorse tobacco use of any sort…drag racing was at its best when Winston was sponsoring it
Bill Clinton is to blame
Another good interview . He did a great job getting his thoughts over . He struggled but he did make it . He will be one of the best .
Best of what being a crybaby jerk
Excellent video. 👍👍
Whit - great story. Long time fan. Thanks for the memories!
Iv watched this one atleast 15 times. Just love how detailed his story was
Damm that was great! Thank you.
Awesome content , just awesome.
Thank you Whit.
I really enjoyed the interview.
Finally one of these guys that is a real no bullshit kind of guy You got a love wit better than all the bullshit we got now
I've got the roof hatch and the windshield out of the fast orange hand cleaner funnycar he crashed in 1993 in Columbus Ohio and he was nice enough to autograph them for me the next year there in Columbus
I miss Bazemore
I miss Englishtown
I miss fuel cars running 1320 feet
Right on!👍
Look at the gaps in the guard rails back then !!!!!!! DAMN !!!!😀😀😀😀😀😁😁😁😁🚘🚘🚘🍺🍺🍺
Another great interview 👍👍
Whit should have had multiple championships. Bad luck always seem to have followed him. It was unfortunate that he had to shut down his team then drive for Etchells. His career slowly went away after that. What a great driver. And best of all, he never had a television face
No way he didnt do anything A waste. He couldnt have ever won a championship and never will
Because he never won
Anything. Kinda like danica patrick and she was s better driver and reason for wreaks
A Big Baby and wannabe driver. Where is his Crying Towel@@richardeverson6994
Whit was my childhood hero in drag racing. You are still the man to me!
Whit parked behind us at new england speedway all by him self . He was cleaning up clutch disks looking down as if his was lost. I was left head man for Bobby Lagana's Twilight Zone Funny car. I wanted so bad to go and help him get through the day , but he did fine. people helped in line up and start up so he could get his check. What a good looking kid !
He was and is a jerk
For the same reason that Young Del Worsham never seemed to get old lol
Well said
I love Whit. This is awesome
Okay I changed my opinion about Whit watching this, good stuff!
Probably the best photo of the snake ever !!!!😀😀😀 my friend Whit!!
I always liked Bazemore.
You love him or hate him. I can't stand him. To me he was the Kyle Bush that messed up stock car racing for me. I really enjoyed watching Scotty Cannon and John Force with Tony go after him. I loved watching him get mad and say things that he shouldn't. But in the end it was great because it kept me watching. I want to thumbs down but I can't do it on the channel I love so much so thumbs up.
To me , Bazemore was the biggest whiner in drag racing. I also compare him to the Busch brothers in Nascar. Always complaining
Whit and Del are 2 of my favorite drivers/people in NHRA...
Talking with Whit on the phone in the fall of 95 , he said that he may have something going on for 96, I said welllll ? I can't say anything about it. Then he said " I can HINT about it " 😎😎😎 told me that it could be a real "SMOKING" deal !!!!! 😄😄😄😄😄😄
I used to hang with Whit in 96 , he told me that in the early days , they would blow up , no $ and there would be a check in the mail from his dad to fix the car !! So when he had money he bought his dad a Rolex to thank him !!! 😄😄😄😄😄😎😎😎😎🍺🍺🍺
Need to have an episode of the original wild man, Camp Stanley
Wow I grew up watching this guy!
Amazing interview Godbless you.
29:22 Jay Leno on Whit's crew?
Redding CA here....Our strip is the oldest continually operating NHRA facility in the country. Since 1955... 😎
Better than Force pedaling a funny car? I'm not a big Force fan but you have lost your mind.
Whit said Etchells was. Etchells was pretty bad to the bone too. - Bobby Bennett
CompetitionPlusTV I knew he said Chuck and no disrespect to him but to say better than John is a far fetch. As good as OK. John used to pedal them on fire all the time.
He just taking a shot at Force like always
@@stevewelborn8744 yes sirrrr
Chucky!
How many times do you think Whit has watched this video
My good friend " BAZE" 😎😎😎😎😎😄😄😄😄🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺
Always liked his "fuck you" attitude.
The NHRA needs another Whit Bazemore!
Had a second one already. Butch Blairs figowie.
everyone i know knew him as Twit-- idk
That's likely because they didn't know the whole story. It's easy to be a critic.
I love this guy....only person who stood up to cry baby force 🤣🤣🤣him am al hofman rip,
Like Whit wasn't a cry baby LOLOL
No one like Atomic Al Hofman.
He and al Hoffman take no bull shit. To bad we will never hear from al
Hoffman got what he had coming after what he said to the Snake. Read Snakes new book. And where’s Hoffman now? Exactly.
Whit's mouth always wrote checks he couldn't back up on the track.
I used to like watching him, but I always thought he had a chip on his shoulder. I think this interview is great, but it’s solidified the belief. I think he raced for a lot of the wrong reasons.
Paul Candies. No one finer!
Well, I'm going to say it. I saw Whit race many times. He was rude to fans: arrogant and hot-tempered. Never cared for him. Still don't. I watched the episode and didn't change my mind.
Wick Blazemore .........if he would have just been a little more benevolent ? Nah that’s not his style.
The way it works is back room alright. That’s why I withdrew. All bullshit politics. If you outrun their favorites they (tech inspect) you until you can’t compete.
NHRA, ihra, or both?
I was named after this legend. The only people I know with that name are me and him!
What twit blazemore??
He aint no legend. Far far from that
》》 LOVE HIM OR? HE WAS DIFFERENT... PLUS HE WON > ( INDY). I HAVE NOT AND NEVER WILL.. HE SURE HAD AND GOT A LOT OF HELP..
Biggest crybaby and drag racing it used to be so terrible watching him whining about why he lost a race it was always somebody else’s fault
Exactly. I remember his interviews at the end of the track, Always complaining.
You got that right. He drove for Johnny West for a few races and always demoralized the crew with his constant whining and complaining and blaming everyone for his failures. His tantrums at the finish line when he lost didn't please many of the marketing people that were writing the checks.
Unfortunately he came into the division at the height of Force perfecting "team racing" AKA field manipulation....
dont hate the player, hate the game
Complaints complaints complaints
If Bazemore is a Legend its for the wrong reasons. I am glad to see him out at the Nostalgia Races lately though. I think he really does love Drag Racing and I used to think he didn’t.
A legend?,,Blazemore funny cars, he should have started his own BBQ restaurant after all the cars he's burned to the ground, and talk about a terrible attitude.
Girlfriends?? I always thought he was gay... All the Drama!
I love this guy but get him some kind of eye cream!!!
I miss Bazemore
I miss Englishtown
I miss fuel cars running 1320 feet
Thats pretty sad, that you cant even come up with your own comment.
@Tamica Phillippy 👈 Loser