Damn there should be 4.2 million subscribers to this channel instead of 42k. This channel is a hidden diamond covering drag racing which is some of the best clean fun that God has gifted humanity...
Back in the late 1970s, I remember when Billy pulled into the Funny Car team parking area At the Gator's with that 18 wheeler,. All those funny car teams would just look at that rig with their mouth open. He was something back then. Way ahead of his time.
Another hit outta the ballpark for CompetitionPlusTV . What a interesting life Billy is living. When is NHRA ever gonna get it right. The bullshit with conflict of interest for a racers sponsor vs NHRA corp sponsors is crazy. And I know this has happened multiple times at different tracks with different owners and drivers. When everybody is allowed to play (meaning all sponsors) then everybody benefit$ from it. And more exposure for the NHRA and Sport it self. What could have been is what a lot of us is wondering? Billy is a great businessman and is a helluva great funny car driver!
I agree. I’ve witnessed the NHRA wipe out several racing teams sponsorships. One they outright wouldn’t allow because it was an Air Force sponsorship that could compete with the Army recruiting. Other teams noticed that their sponsorship disappeared after the NHRA was made aware, then the sponsorship mysteriously reemerged in favor of an established team. Then the monopoly they have-had with the CTA. Blocking any outside attempts or competition.
I agree. Clearly, one of the things Billy Meyer has done is try to bring to drag racing what has worked in other racing series, such as big transporters, corporate sponsors, tracks with suites, and nice restrooms for the fans. Sadly, NHRA and drag racing are just not that big of a deal anymore...lower and lower attendance, no good TV deal, etc.
Really enjoyed this episode. Learned that I had little idea of Billy's accomplishments and contributions to our great sport. Unfortunately I was one of those who assumed that he came from a wealthy family and was handed his success on a silver platter. Couldn't have been more mistaken. Thanks for this enlightening series!
I was never a fan of Billy Meyer growing up in this sport and as a funny car fan it was always Raymond Beadle for me but watching this as an adult and still in the sport today Billy Meyer was and still is a bad ass much respect for the man
I always admired him for building the motorplex, it seemed he wanted to put drag racing on a level footing with NASCAR as far as tracks and facilities were concerned
Great interview, I remember the excitement and interest in this young racer named Billy Meyer. I'm glad he's doing well, it was a great time in Dragracing.
WOW Very well done True driven individual and gentleman great racer and did so much to promote the sport HIT the nail on the head with many things he said and deserves the respect that he has earned MY husband is about the same age and told me a story about when he met him at the sheraton gardens in freehold new jersey and he spent some time talking drag racing and his up and coming plans That was the time they filmed the burn incident in the hospital he has always had the utmost respect for him and really glad you made this video God bless all these viewers and God bless the guy who changed the sport
Concrete for the win! Asphalt is good for bicycles :) Kudos for bringing up all tracks nationwide to a higher level. He's right to mention the toilet facilities. You'd never bring a gf to an event back in the day, just for the fact the toilet facilities were pretty ripe smelling at the end of the weekend. The Texas Motorplex is an awesome facility. Also classic Snake being bitter. He was the perfect foil for 1970s drag racing :)
Billy you should be very proud of your self and your dad who showed you the way to get back up when your knock down be proud of everthing you have done you have had one of best track around great success thanks for being there with your great wife and family
I remember going as a kid with my dad and the stand's had dirt under them. Now I get to take my my 15 year old daughter to the Friday night drags and get to stand right by the starting line great experience. nothing like it in the world
1985 at Firebird. Watched him blow a body 100 feet in the air at mid track. On the way home to Vegas saw the transporter hauling a backup car to the track.
I like this channel but please, redub the questions and use a separate mic in the future, the questions sound like they are coming from the next room. This is very difficult to listen to and make out the questions.
IT'S OK MR BILLY MEYER NOTHING WRONG WITH CRYING MOURNING WEAPING TEARS FALLING FROM OUR FACE MR KIP HAS LEARNED TOOO LET HIS CRYING TEARS TOOO ROLL DOWN MY FACE &&& ROLL DOWN TOOO THE GROUND
Damn there should be 4.2 million subscribers to this channel instead of 42k. This channel is a hidden diamond covering drag racing which is some of the best clean fun that God has gifted humanity...
Hard work and perseverance pay off. Well done BM and C plus!
Back in the late 1970s, I remember when Billy pulled into the Funny Car team parking area At the Gator's with that 18 wheeler,. All those funny car teams would just look at that rig with their mouth open. He was something back then. Way ahead of his time.
I built your model funnycar, cheered for ya at the races, this interview showed me I was cheering for the right guy!! Wish you the best brother!!
Bobby Bennett you have outdone yourself on this one. Fantastic job.
Another hit outta the ballpark for CompetitionPlusTV . What a interesting life Billy is living. When is NHRA ever gonna get it right. The bullshit with conflict of interest for a racers sponsor vs NHRA corp sponsors is crazy. And I know this has happened multiple times at different tracks with different owners and drivers. When everybody is allowed to play (meaning all sponsors) then everybody benefit$ from it. And more exposure for the NHRA and Sport it self. What could have been is what a lot of us is wondering? Billy is a great businessman and is a helluva great funny car driver!
I agree. I’ve witnessed the NHRA wipe out several racing teams sponsorships.
One they outright wouldn’t allow because it was an Air Force sponsorship that could compete with the Army recruiting.
Other teams noticed that their sponsorship disappeared after the NHRA was made aware, then the sponsorship mysteriously reemerged in favor of an established team.
Then the monopoly they have-had with the CTA. Blocking any outside attempts or competition.
I agree. Clearly, one of the things Billy Meyer has done is try to bring to drag racing what has worked in other racing series, such as big transporters, corporate sponsors, tracks with suites, and nice restrooms for the fans. Sadly, NHRA and drag racing are just not that big of a deal anymore...lower and lower attendance, no good TV deal, etc.
Absolutely fantastic ! Thank you for that history lesson Bobby Bennett and Billy Meyer. Very , very well done !!
Really enjoyed this episode. Learned that I had little idea of Billy's accomplishments and contributions to our great sport. Unfortunately I was one of those who assumed that he came from a wealthy family and was handed his success on a silver platter. Couldn't have been more mistaken. Thanks for this enlightening series!
I was never a fan of Billy Meyer growing up in this sport and as a funny car fan it was always Raymond Beadle for me but watching this as an adult and still in the sport today Billy Meyer was and still is a bad ass much respect for the man
Wow, had no idea Billy had such downturns to his career. Thanks for setting the record straight, I'd always heard he was from money.
I always admired him for building the motorplex, it seemed he wanted to put drag racing on a level footing with NASCAR as far as tracks and facilities were concerned
As usual Bobby, this was magnificent. Kudos to you and everybody who e
helped you produce it. Excellent show!!
Best interview yet. Thank you.
Thank you Bobby for putting this together, Thank you Billy for memories I will take with me to the finish line of life!
Enjoyed watching your races when I was a little kid. Thanks for being a great part of my childhood, Billy
Thanks for removing the mystery. Always knew BIlly Meyer was a respected racer, just never knew much about him.
Another masterpiece Bobby!
Yet another great show. Thank you.
Another great video. Thank you for putting these together.
Great interview, I remember the excitement and interest in this young racer named Billy Meyer. I'm glad he's doing well, it was a great time in Dragracing.
Thanks for all you’ve done for the Sport Billy ! Great interview Bobby
That was great! Fantastic job on this!
The very core of Drag Racing IS CPTV. As a very old fan of the sport you guys bring it all home....
Really enjoyed that interview......
Great interview.i enjoyed it so much.a lot i didnt know what he did..he truly is a racing legion.
Thank you for these videos. I learn so much from them.
Your the best Billy, always loved your cars
Great interview, growing up in Southern California, I always enjoyed watching Billy race at Pomona and Orange County.
Thanks for helping me get to know Billy Myers!
Truly love these educational videos @Brian lines
Thank you
WOW Very well done True driven individual and gentleman great racer and did so much to promote the sport HIT the nail on the head with many things he said and deserves the respect that he has earned MY husband is about the same age and told me a story about when he met him at the sheraton gardens in freehold new jersey and he spent some time talking drag racing and his up and coming plans That was the time they filmed the burn incident in the hospital he has always had the utmost respect for him and really glad you made this video God bless all these viewers and God bless the guy who changed the sport
we need more billy meyers and less politicians
You hit that nail on the head!
10:08 I'm weeping like a little girl. Damn, the hero stuff gets me.
Concrete for the win! Asphalt is good for bicycles :) Kudos for bringing up all tracks nationwide to a higher level. He's right to mention the toilet facilities. You'd never bring a gf to an event back in the day, just for the fact the toilet facilities were pretty ripe smelling at the end of the weekend. The Texas Motorplex is an awesome facility. Also classic Snake being bitter. He was the perfect foil for 1970s drag racing :)
wonderful interview Bobby. Thanks for your contributions to the sport we all love Billy. Would have loved to see you perform in your heyday.
Thanks Joe … nit sure if you saw the Eric Medlen Legends - John Medlen - incredible
nicely done Bobby
Remember seeing him run at the old Detroit Dragway. That was when drag racing was at it's best.
great video
Billy you should be very proud of your self and your dad who showed you the way to get back up when your knock down be proud of everthing you have done you have had one of best track around great success thanks for being there with your great wife and family
When I was a kid I wanted to be Billy Meyer. Always admired the boy who became a man in drag racing.
Learned a lot today. Thank you🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
One of best interviews Bobby!
Superb job, Bobby!
He did north Texas a huge favor building Texas Motorplex after Green Valley closed in 1986.
Imagine that, Bobby knocks it out of the park again lol! Wonderful interview. Never knew about the Pomona pit accident OR the rocket car!
WOW. Thanks Billy
I have always admired Billy, what a great story.
I remember going as a kid with my dad and the stand's had dirt under them. Now I get to take my my 15 year old daughter to the Friday night drags and get to stand right by the starting line great experience. nothing like it in the world
Would be interesting to hear the story of the Montreal fire
1985 at Firebird. Watched him blow a body 100 feet in the air at mid track. On the way home to Vegas saw the transporter hauling a backup car to the track.
My friend Whit Bazemore in the photo credits !!!! 😁😁😁😁😁🚘🚘🚘🏁📸📸📸🍺🍺🍺🍺
And that folks is why everyone that has really known Billy has loved him!
I like this channel but please, redub the questions and use a separate mic in the future, the questions sound like they are coming from the next room. This is very difficult to listen to and make out the questions.
Would you also like a slice of pie and a coffee before the start of every video?
One of the best, most heartfelt IDRHOF acceptance speeches, I've been fortunate enough to witness
Good video Bobby, when are you going to do a video on the grump
Respects 😎
Ever getting the " SNOWMAN " on your show ??????😊😊😊😊😊😊
@24:55.....bringin out the high life 👍
😊Thanks
Rich or not, he brought it at the drag strip! I saw his first win at Bristol.
Dumb question...approx how many acres needed to build a nice turn-key track? Im talkn parking,return rd,sand traps,eetc...
Billy is a good guy.
IT'S OK
MR BILLY MEYER
NOTHING WRONG
WITH
CRYING
MOURNING
WEAPING
TEARS FALLING
FROM OUR FACE
MR KIP HAS
LEARNED
TOOO LET HIS
CRYING TEARS
TOOO ROLL
DOWN MY FACE
&&& ROLL DOWN
TOOO THE
GROUND
What about Jack Moss drag racing legend?
The Good Stuffff rt… There…👀💪😎🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸…
man i grew up thinking you were a bad ass. i was rite.
Dam what amount of lies can one person tell in one interview 😳
Sure dont look like Billy Meyers