Drag Racing History: First Wheelstander in 1964 (Little Red Wagon)

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Discover the incredible story of the record-breaking "Little Red Wagon" in 1964. This Hemi-powered, 425-horsepower, wheelie-popping cab-forward pickup truck, driven by Bill “Maverick” Golden, revolutionized drag racing. Golden's unique approach and daring stunts with the Little Red Wagon ignited the funny car movement and popularized wheelstanding high-powered dragsters across the nation. Learn about Golden's early days, his rise to fame, and his unbreakable bond with Dodge. Celebrate the legacy of this legendary racer and the iconic truck that left an indelible mark on automotive history.

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  • @retiredguy7273
    @retiredguy727328 күн бұрын

    This car was popular in the magazines and also as a scale model. I remember it well

  • @stevethomas760
    @stevethomas76023 күн бұрын

    I was at the Mecum auction in Kissimmee a couple years ago when one of the "Little Red Wagons" was being sold. Side note. talked to Bob Riggle "Hemi under Glass" and he was talking about how driving one of these wheel standers had gotten so much more manageable with the rear tire steering. For him, shifting a 4sp and not knowing where you are, trying to gauge off the other car, well there was a lot going on.

  • @robertstocks235
    @robertstocks23527 күн бұрын

    I saw the little red wagon many different times at New England dragway Awesome to watch!!!

  • @stephenbrinckerhoff3510
    @stephenbrinckerhoff351015 күн бұрын

    Just like the "Hemi Under Glass" Barracuda. There were several grand standers that did bumper runs until they became unsafe and were dangerous.

  • @johnferrarini8641
    @johnferrarini864125 күн бұрын

    Saw The Little Red Wagon race at Great Lakes Drag Strip in Wisconsin. He was pretty much a regular there along with Don Prudhomme and Don Garlitz. Always had pit passes and it was so cool watching the team tearing apart engines so quickly

  • @afterhourshotrods6882
    @afterhourshotrods6882Ай бұрын

    I was lucky enough to see Bill and the Little Red Wagon when I was a kid in the mid 60's

  • @mtyhntr49
    @mtyhntr492 күн бұрын

    Wow, i literally grew up at Lion's Drag Strip and saw the little red wagon go down the 1/4 mile on 2 wheels. Was big for the times. We were there with the Butters/Jerard aa/fd.. i miss those days.😊

  • @gordonendicott5114
    @gordonendicott511421 күн бұрын

    This and the jolly rancher stage coach was my favorite

  • @Red-rl1xx
    @Red-rl1xxАй бұрын

    I've got a nice model of the Little Red Wagon!

  • @THROTTLEPOWER
    @THROTTLEPOWERАй бұрын

    🏁Great vid!!!!!!🏁 I miss hanging out with Bill at the Mopar Nationals and other shows I would see him at.

  • @CH3NO2Semonious
    @CH3NO2Semonious17 күн бұрын

    The first two LRWs were based on the the factory unibody with a tubular rollbar and modified rear suspension. After the wreck in 1975 the truck was rebuilt with a full tube chassis that placed the driver in the center of the truck. Chuck Swift's "High And Mighty" A-100 was a copy of the original. I've gone for a 1/4 mile long wheelstand in it as a passenger. No passenger seat, so I was sitting on a milk crate and holding on for dear life. Still one of my craziest stunts.

  • @leehenderson8132
    @leehenderson813223 күн бұрын

    Memories are so bitchin.

  • @stephenschumacher2696
    @stephenschumacher269616 күн бұрын

    little red wagon lived across the street from me! st.pete fla😮

  • @billybrinsfield6485
    @billybrinsfield6485Ай бұрын

    I met him in the 90's and fixed Flat Tires for him just around the Corner from where he lived at in Arkansas before he passed away.

  • @user-jj3tw1sr7o
    @user-jj3tw1sr7o19 күн бұрын

    I saw this car at an air show at Johnsville Naval Airbase in the sixties when I was a kid.

  • @jeffmullinix7916
    @jeffmullinix791622 күн бұрын

    I seen this Little Red Wagon at the Harrisburg IL Drag strip . It's a little 1.8 mile but that truck would go from one end to the other in a wheel stand .

  • @babaoreally8220
    @babaoreally822024 күн бұрын

    This thing made dozens of appearances at US30 Dragstrip in the ‘60s.

  • @tomr9661
    @tomr966121 күн бұрын

    How many out there had a Revelle model kit or Hot Wheels of the Little Red Wagon?

  • @coxtestingranch6610
    @coxtestingranch661019 күн бұрын

    his brother lives in my hometown now

  • @toddricketts9498
    @toddricketts949820 күн бұрын

    Seen the LRW I think in the late 90s in Chandler Indiana if not it was someone with the same setup 👍

  • @duckmangooo7376
    @duckmangooo737616 күн бұрын

    The 60's were great.

  • @kenwatanabe2599
    @kenwatanabe259910 күн бұрын

    Time stamp 2:40-2:50 Never knew the winter nationals were held in Fontana, I know the first one was held in FL. in 1960 and the 2nd one in Pomona in 1961, and I thought it never changed venues since. Time stamp 0:49-0:52 Isn't that a Army patch on his left arm , and I'm not sure if the US Marines ever wore berets.

  • @user-rb9ip6qh5e
    @user-rb9ip6qh5e8 күн бұрын

    I had the model

  • @coxtestingranch6610
    @coxtestingranch661019 күн бұрын

    this is my great uncle

  • @PitLane598

    @PitLane598

    19 күн бұрын

    Wow!

  • @americanwriter2533
    @americanwriter2533Ай бұрын

    🤩⚖️👁️👁️⚖️👍👍🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁

  • @robertstocks235
    @robertstocks23527 күн бұрын

    I saw the little red wagon many different times at New England dragway Awesome to watch!!!

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