From a Japanese perspective, it's intriguing to see how Americans can enjoy sports and competitions like this. If all the spectators were Japanese, I feel like everyone would be more reserved and calm. The level of excitement and enthusiasm they have for events where things explode or collide and break is indicative of cultural differences.

@harrypeterson9287

10 ай бұрын

That's just the residual effects of the radiation. The Japs used to be the same way.

@daveemerson6549

10 ай бұрын

A large part of the American national identity is centered around mastery of our environment through big acts of creation and destruction. When America needed to establish itself on the world stage, a lot of that was done through stuff like exerting our will over the whole of the country ("manifest destiny"), building big things (damming the Colorado river, Mt. Rushmore, etc), or reshaping the landscape to our whims. Combine that with the fetishization of the military that resulted from a war of independence, a war of national survival 30 years later, and then one of the bloodiest civil wars in human history, and you have the perfect recipe for a love of building huge complex things for the hell of it, and then blowing them up just because we can. It's very paradoxical.

@gonbenanashino2652

10 ай бұрын

@@daveemerson6549 It seems that the mindset of enjoying large-scale exploration and destruction has strongly persisted among Americans throughout history. In fact, there are even instances where women partake in such enjoyment. On the other hand, this cultural perspective is quite difficult for Japanese people to comprehend. Japanese women, in particular, are believed to have little interest in destructive shows. Japanese people are often seen as too reserved, not expressing their enjoyment openly, which sometimes raises questions about whether they truly embrace and enjoy life.

@Metallurge

10 ай бұрын

@@gonbenanashino2652as an American I do get excited by destruction and exploration, but I have a deep appreciation for the Japanese. They have incredible passion for certain things and incredible attention to detail. They seem to display incredible craftsmanship, passion, and dedication in almost every aspect of daily life. I love Japanese tools, cars, and appliances for example because they are built with such care yet are so balanced and well thought out.

@Vector_Ze

10 ай бұрын

I'm a US Citizen, and I'll be honest with you...I found this apaulling. But, maybe it helps to understand Sarah Palin and the MAGAt mentality.

It just keeps getting better and better! I'll never get tired of it! That RV had massive hang time!

@bullithole9004

10 ай бұрын

Umm I missed it. What is the point of this?

@scotttaxdal5297

10 ай бұрын

If you have to ask, the answer probably isn't going to be satisfying. Peace, Bro.

@DanMorriss-ld7sb

10 ай бұрын

It looked like Olympic Gold with the distance and hang time and a perfect landing. Another Gold Medal for the USA!

@bullithole9004

10 ай бұрын

USA. USA. USA.!! I LOVE MY COUNTRY!!!

@DanMorriss-ld7sb

10 ай бұрын

This is a gold medal event and an awesome video.

As a Brazilian, I would love to see this car launch in Alaska some day, in your 4th of July, be with you and ur culture, with all the respect. I love America.

Coolest July 4th tradition in the nation. Yes to previous suggestions for cameras and drones.

@DanMorriss-ld7sb

10 ай бұрын

Video 1320 did more cameras and views and just released it two days ago.

Thank you for recording this horizontally, unlike every other spectator I see with their phones up.

@FrankBenlin

10 ай бұрын

Vertical vidiots.

@DanMorriss-ld7sb

10 ай бұрын

Yes. Awesome video. Thanks

I've been wanting to go to this for years. I'm going next year 2024!

@DanMorriss-ld7sb

10 ай бұрын

2024 I’m going.

You americans know how to have have fun and entertain people. Great show! Greetings from europe.

@michaelusswisconsin6002

4 ай бұрын

Hello friend

The launch crew is on point. Lots of cars making it all the way to the bottom!

@DanMorriss-ld7sb

10 ай бұрын

Launch crew need to get more in the pond for the big splash and standing ovation! 🇺🇸🙏

@DanMorriss-ld7sb

10 ай бұрын

Practice makes perfect. I think a fully loaded semi is in order for next year filled with red, white and blue balloons.

I'm from Arizona and I visited Alaska in July 2020. After seeing this in an episode of Roadkill I decided I had to see this for myself. I was not disappointed, it was a blast!

@WojtekSwa-zy2um

10 ай бұрын

fffff

Congratulations Alaska. You were voted the Best 4th of July Celebration in America with this Car Launch! 👍 🚘🚙🛻🇺🇸

やべーイベントがあったもんだwww アラスカに行ってみたくなりました♪

@DanMorriss-ld7sb

10 ай бұрын

I’m going to guess this person said this event was another thumbs up awesome event. I couldn’t have said it in German or Latin any better!

@michaelusswisconsin6002

4 ай бұрын

You are not alone

That second one had a PERFECT flight and AWESOME landing!

@luispiros

11 ай бұрын

It was a Ford Taurus, I owned one of those tanks and i missed my calling!

I love this event. Thanks for posting

If that even doesn't define what America is, I don't know what would! That was spectacular!

@828_Nate

11 ай бұрын

Hell yeah 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸!!

@BillScrewHead

11 ай бұрын

Muricaaa FCK YEAH!!

@DanMorriss-ld7sb

10 ай бұрын

Way more fun than fireworks or hotdog eating contest! Lol

I love Alaska, I've been to Alaska, I went huntin' in Alaska, but this takes the cake! Holy smokes this is wack! Fantastic.

Launching cars off a cliff with amazing views of the mountains sounds like my sort of paradise!

@DanMorriss-ld7sb

10 ай бұрын

I agree

This is america. These are my people. I was at the NHRA drag races in Ohio recently. Same great feeling. And I'm an envious canadian and forget Vegas, I going here next year.

This is like Beavis and Butt-Head went to heaven...

AWESOME.!!! One of these years, I'll have to make it up there. Hopefully they'll jump a minivan. This is a great fun event for everybody. Great video,! Thanks.!!!

@DanMorriss-ld7sb

10 ай бұрын

1320video just came out with a great video of same event.

I missed the event, I didn’t know anybody would uploaded this, thank you. The Subaru forester in the beginning is mine!

@michaelusswisconsin6002

4 ай бұрын

Sweet

Exploding motorhome was the best one.

I'm irish but i always get hyped for 4th of july because of this event haha. Definitely going to go some year.

@DanMorriss-ld7sb

10 ай бұрын

I’m definitely going next year.

Hope the drivers are safe and no one got hurt !

@bleedinblue5675

11 ай бұрын

They only let Alaskan State Inmates serving Life sentences drive the cars off the cliff….all good

@NotBrainy

11 ай бұрын

@@bleedinblue5675 nah. There’s no one in those vehicles, so they are probably launched by pushing, remote controlled or something else.

@fl9612

11 ай бұрын

@@bleedinblue5675 🤣

@828_Nate

11 ай бұрын

⁠@@NotBrainywoosh! 😊

@user-fz9wp9hl4b

10 ай бұрын

There is no driver bro

I was there with dragon, wasn't sure what to expect lol, but was not disappointed at all!! First time visiting Alaska and would definitely do it again if I ever get the chance!

Merica!!! "Oh your car looks fine , I'm sure that will buff right out!" Love this! Thanks for posting.

I just added Glacier View to my bucket list!😅

@DanMorriss-ld7sb

10 ай бұрын

2024 Glacier View, AK or bust!

The Chevy at the beginning. Like a rock!!! I was strong as I could be!!!

4th of July is Independence and that's my grandma Laura's birthday!

Awesome video. Alaska leads the way on fun exciting events. Just fyi all debris and trash is completely cleaned up after the event and all cars and parts are recycled.

This brought an immense amount of joy to me lol. Thank you for sharing.

@DanMorriss-ld7sb

10 ай бұрын

This video and event was awesome for 99.9% of the people there and who viewed the video. We the people loved every minute of it. 🇺🇸

The Jetsons moved to Alaska! We finally have flying cars!

Y'all got it right! The heck w/ racing, just go straight to the wrecks....😆😆👍👍🇺🇸

@DanMorriss-ld7sb

10 ай бұрын

Alaskan Nascar with no waiting. 🚗🇺🇸

2024 Launch getting closer every day! Can’t wait.

Somehow this is more 'Merican than fireworks, love it!!!

@BlueTrane2028

10 ай бұрын

Correct... Fireworks are Chinese.

That looks like a lot of fun and a backdrop is incredible. Envious I am

So simple yet so captivating. Who would've known.

@DanMorriss-ld7sb

10 ай бұрын

Awesome event.

Thank you, KZread algorithm.

Btw. Admission is $20 and BYOB and free parts are available after the last car launch.

My condolences to all those driver's families! They were so brave 🙏

@DanMorriss-ld7sb

10 ай бұрын

I think they should be paid more. 👍😉

@user-fz9wp9hl4b

10 ай бұрын

Driver less drive.there is no driver

Fall guy movie truck? That would be awesome! 🛻

Thanks for this video, from France ! Y hope one day y Can come see this in person !!!!!! To be whith you at the party !!!! Whith love and respect .

Put this on the "Oooh. Ahhhh. Wowww" meter. This beats the heck outta fireworks.

@DanMorriss-ld7sb

10 ай бұрын

Fireworks can’t hold a Roman Candle to this event! Lol

@siggyretburns7523

10 ай бұрын

@@DanMorriss-ld7sb lol. Very good

@bigslinking

10 ай бұрын

Fireworks don't work in the valley in the summer on 4th of July, its always daylight so we launch vehicles off into the Matanuska river, fire our guns and blow $hit up. 😎👍

@siggyretburns7523

10 ай бұрын

@@bigslinking I didnt think about that. You hardly get any darkness in July I suppose.

@DanMorriss-ld7sb

10 ай бұрын

Add beer to that list!

We drive from ky every year to see this and stay a week its awesome and the people are to

Someday, we will have cars that can fly!

Most Gen X thing ive seen ever!! And I love it!!

Thank you, that was awesome!

Rumor has it from a good source that the General Lee will make an appearance at this years (2024) Alaska Car Launch!

Would love to see the launch side of this too!

Never seen a standing ovation for a car hitting water 😂😂 Americans are a different breed

The Ford Taurus won the 2023 Car Launch and will be back to defend its title next year. Made in America and Ford Tough!

Oh ah*t forgot about this Thanks !!!! 🎉

Looka dem cars flie! Yee haw!

God, I love this country.

Some of these are very well balanced and fly great! Would be cool to make some Homemade wings lol

God bless America!'

@DanMorriss-ld7sb

10 ай бұрын

Amen!

I’m European but damn I love the U.S.

What a great tradition this has become. I do fear however that it will grow so big that it won't be as fun in ten years from now.

@davefroman4700

11 ай бұрын

You obviously have no idea how few people live in Alaska, or how hard it is to get there.

@jacka5676

11 ай бұрын

It’s like that anymore

@Lawrence-lc7pu

11 ай бұрын

There's 350,000 people in the Anchorage Matsu metro area

@thebob3712

11 ай бұрын

How did this start?

@BL-hj7ht

11 ай бұрын

@@davefroman4700 .....What I mean to say is not that it will grow by hundreds of thousands....But will become big enough that you will have to sit far enough away that it's hard to see etc. I live in Utah and plan to ride my motorcycle up there next year to see it.

I watch this every Year!😊

What a beautiful area

I hope all the drivers are okay.

@CadgerChristmasLightShow

10 ай бұрын

You're joking right?

@tenyimi

10 ай бұрын

No he is serious!! Bruh!

@DanMorriss-ld7sb

10 ай бұрын

I think only 19 of the 20 drivers were injured. The driver of the silver Taurus walked away unscathed!! They still have not found the driver of the Dodge Motorhome. 🙏

Driver job applications now being accepted for 2024 Car Launch. Please have references for past experience!

Makes me proud to be an Alaskan!

@Chameleon_Effect74

11 ай бұрын

Im jealous!

@falkbrosgen221

11 ай бұрын

Sarkasm? I'd be ashamed!

@Chameleon_Effect74

11 ай бұрын

@@falkbrosgen221 then be ashamed. World isn't getting better

@falkbrosgen221

11 ай бұрын

@@Chameleon_Effect74 very true, world is getting worse by the day. Bread & Games

@tydatv2674

10 ай бұрын

so many running and driving cars wasted

Most American thing I’ve seen in awhile. Love it!!!

nice camera work, thanks for the vid!

@DanMorriss-ld7sb

10 ай бұрын

Best video I saw this year. Great job!

That was awsome👍👍👍

Grüße aus germany ❤

HA! "Where am I?! . . ." my sentiments exactly. How funny!!

Are founding fathers would be so proud of us. One of the most AMERICAN way to celebrate are freedom.

@DanMorriss-ld7sb

10 ай бұрын

I agree!

I will be donating a 2007 Honda Odyssey Van next year for this event. Any suggestions on paint schemes or themes etc? All suggestions are welcome. Thank You.

Good thing they have a yellow safety rope.

@henryD9363

11 ай бұрын

Safety first.

7:40!!!! woooooooow my arms went up! flat land into the trees

The Team America world police theme song needs to be added lol

It's not as close as it appears on video, but, you still won't find me in the front row. Great camera work! Smooth. There's vid from another year that includes footage of all the prep stuff on the top of the cliff. Very intense. And giddy. But serious. But fun.

@NickyD

11 ай бұрын

people are way too close

@badad0166

11 ай бұрын

@@NickyD Video angles from others show a creek and 20 yards of land in between. There's some unintended Hollywood magic going on here. But still...Alaska. The last bastion of reckless abandon in North America.

@DanMorriss-ld7sb

10 ай бұрын

Video is depth deceiving. Actually about 50-100 yards away from crowd when vehicles stop.

They need to put Larry and Vince, the Crash Dummys from the TV Commercials, in this event with GoPro Cameras 😮

@DanMorriss-ld7sb

10 ай бұрын

Great idea!

The cars really need drivers and a full load of passengers.

The best $20 you will ever spend!

Great video, thanks for sharing!

@DanMorriss-ld7sb

10 ай бұрын

Awesome Video

1320 videos has the best shots at this event, top view, bottom view, cameras in the car and outside of the cars. Every angle you'd want

@DanMorriss-ld7sb

10 ай бұрын

1320 just released their 2023 video two days ago. Awesome.

@LexyThomas134

10 ай бұрын

@@DanMorriss-ld7sb yup. My notifications are always on for him haha

the Cessna formation was the icing on the cake lol

@DanMorriss-ld7sb

10 ай бұрын

They did a five plane formation last year.

And we support all those who will pick up car parts, clean up the soil and replant trees so that nature remains clean after an event like this...

We are always looking for new drivers. Apply at the front desk. Thank you. Staff.

@DanMorriss-ld7sb

10 ай бұрын

Glacier View Alaska Drivers needed for fun 4th of July event. No experience needed. $19.00 dollars an hour. First hour pays $100 bonus! Lol

What a great days entertainment, would be hard to beat.

J'aime trop les voitures pour apprécier ce spectacle si on peut appeler cela un spectacle !!!

@deannelson9565

3 ай бұрын

It's definitely a show and I'm guessing you don't go to your local salvage yard and complain about them crushing them

Because it happens every year when the video gets released ill head it off now. This is not bad for the environment, they completely clean up the mess after every event, its not dangerous, theyve been doing it every year for a long time now, Its just a way to get rid of old cars in an exciting way and use it to celebrate the birth of our nation. Dont think about it, just enjoy it.

@DanMorriss-ld7sb

10 ай бұрын

I agree 100%. This is an awesome event. The vehicles and debris are immediately picked up by the next day and trucked to the recycle center.

Dude.. Fuck Fireworks, this is where the real action is at!

To be honest, I would love to do this

I want to ride in one next time!

It's worth going just for the scenery The fact that they launch cars off a cliff is just icing on the cake. America baby

Awesome. Thank you. Just what we needed here in the office. We want mo.

@DanMorriss-ld7sb

10 ай бұрын

Watch the exit video Same guy did after event. Not as exciting but shows how many people were there trying to go home after.

Thats freeeeeedumb and I love it. God Bless AMMerica! ❤🤍💙💯

7:42 Perfect launch! God Bless America!

Awesome video keep up the good work job 🤩😎🤩😎

@DanMorriss-ld7sb

10 ай бұрын

Yes. It was Awesome video. 👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸

I want to go to this!

Thanks!

We could have sent you our prime minister to drive one of those for you. All you have to do is ask. All the best from what is left of Canada.

I grabbed the hood strut from that second car, I still have it 😂

@DanMorriss-ld7sb

10 ай бұрын

Great souvenir

You know this will be good when theres an announcement telling the crowd to move out of the way of flying tyres !!

@DanMorriss-ld7sb

10 ай бұрын

The tire thing is real. Lol. Several videos have a tire rolling down disconnected from the vehicle.

Total carnage! I LOVE IT!!!

@DanMorriss-ld7sb

10 ай бұрын

Dodge Motorhome! Obliterated! You don’t see that everyday!

I didn’t realise that the crash pit from Regular Show is a real thing.

And the crowd said, "Woooooo".....