The more we talked to Doug the more interesting his story became.. I had no idea about most of this stuff when we showed up that day. The world would be a better place if more people responded to hard times with productive action like Doug has. I also can't wait to hear those two Viper V10 engines running! stapletonautoworks.com

@michaelfowler8289

4 ай бұрын

Well in the past you've actually featured yourself with the subject you're interviewing and had somebody use the camera I just didn't see you long enough to notice the shirt and hat that's all I didn't mean anything horrible buy it I can tell you that I was just informing you not making a funny or fun of you in that regard

@Stapleton42

4 ай бұрын

@@michaelfowler8289 Very rarely. I am holding the camera in most every video the entire time 😂

@michaelfowler8289

4 ай бұрын

FYI I found your segment very interesting I also found the interview to be interesting and would like to thank you for the time and effort you put into it and I hope to see more in the future and I've been watching you for quite a while I don't watch every one of them not because I don't want to but I just don't have the time just an FYI you are great at interviewing people and I think you've done very well

@michaelfowler8289

4 ай бұрын

@@Stapleton42 exactly usually you're holding the camera so seeing you in a shirt and hat is a slim Pickens FYI

@michaelfowler8289

4 ай бұрын

And thank you again for replying I appreciate the reciprocation 😀😁😎

Doug is a great guy. B.R.A.K.E.S is an amazing program.

@Stapleton42

4 ай бұрын

Doug the kinda guy you’d like to hang out with on the starting line for a while? 😂

B.R.A.K.E.S. is a tremendous organization making a real difference with young drivers. Doug has really taken his family tragedy and made a positive impact on society.

@Stapleton42

4 ай бұрын

I agree completely. What an example to set...

@glenross4308

4 ай бұрын

Awesome program both my older daughters went through it.

@PiDsPagePrototypes

4 ай бұрын

It's a great acronym, and that result from the statistics is incredible. Props to Kia for making a fleet of cars happen for the training.

In 1975 I broke my back in an off road motorcycle accident. I came back to my parents in a wheelchair and paralyzed from the hips down. When I heard about Doug Hebert losing two kids it hit me hard being a drag racing fan for the last 60 years. I knew of his Dad and I was a fan of Doug when he raced Top Fuel. I was always impressed with the way Doug came to terms with such a loss. I know the stress my spinal cord injury placed on my parents and I can't imagine what Doug felt. He remains a hero for persevering and for pressing on with his life because accidents are never pretty and sometimes they just happen. As always, keep up the great work with this channel.

@michaelfowler8289

4 ай бұрын

I agree Motorsports have broke me I have spent the last 3 years in a chair and bed I have just recently become mobile enough to get out on a occasional basis it's getting more and more each day but therapy is a difficult thing and so is the loss of children and their there mobility

@michaelfowler8289

4 ай бұрын

Prior to getting hurt I had actually spent some time doing wheelchair transport transporting patients to kidney dialysis and cancer patients and like patience it's amazing the hurt you see but the people still smile through the pain such as Doug

@martymorse2

4 ай бұрын

@@michaelfowler8289 Get up and out when you can. I spent the first two and half years post Spinal Cord Injury(SCI) feeling sorry for myself and ashamed of my broken body. I was introduced to wheelchair sports which has been a huge part of my life for the last 46 years. I've traveled the world as an elite athlete and coach. I've worked at and with athletes at the Olympic and Paralympic level. Best move I made was giving up my dream of being a machinist(got tired of fixing too many flat tires on my wheelchair) and going back to school to learn how to chase my other dream of being a world class coach and sports scientist. It's all out there if you believe in your dreams and you seek what is really important to you. I am stuck inside now because of non SCI problems. I stay busy and I attempt to stay relevant as a coach and scientist. My goal is to wring every last ounce out this body before my time ends. Hang in there and keeping active mentally and physically. Finally, never think you are alone. There are a lot of good people in this world so keep asking questions and be strong.

I wish this video was about 2 hours longer. I could of listened/ watched more about that land speed car and i wanted to see and hear more about the viper, caddy, the old top fuel car and especially his shop. Plus just all the stories and bad ass history he could tell. One of the reasons i like watching these videos is because they arent usually rushed in anyway and it's always just super interesting conversations about cool shops, parts, cars, racing and its like your just giving really cool people the chance to tell their life stories. And i really appreciated this one and just hope there will be more with Doug 👍👍

@Stapleton42

4 ай бұрын

Thanks man. We could have recorded the aftermath when we talked to him about renovating the shop. It was quite interesting 😂

@Garage533Ohio

4 ай бұрын

Yea I like shop tours, renovations and stories just as much as the car stuff, maybe even more 🤣 but I do appreciate you bringing us this video just how it is too and it would just be awesome to see more in the future. Maybe you could follow along and keep us updated on that land speed car once he gets it into the next stage 🤷🏻

@picklefart

4 ай бұрын

If you’re talking to a Herbert you can’t get enough. Truly awesome people.

I feel for this dad and family. I can hear the pain in his voice still. I can't imagine losing both of my boys at once. God bless him.

I love that you and Logan are keeping Motorsports history alive your channel is one of the few that I stumbled upon and I've been watching ever since Doug seems like a very genuine person I love the stories that come about in your videos keep up the good work

@Stapleton42

4 ай бұрын

Thanks man! We really like Doug and hope to do more with him

@DandDautomotiverepairllc

4 ай бұрын

@@Stapleton42 hopefully you guys do get the opportunity to do so and as always I'll be looking forward to watching the video when it happens

Losing a child would be enough to break me. I can't even imagine losing 2 kids. Doug's tragedy and drive to do something about it has likely saved many more teen lives. Great video.

Doug is a very articulate guy with a lot of experience in the drag racing world, Great interview keep up the great work y'all.

@Stapleton42

4 ай бұрын

Much appreciated!

Would be nice if Snap On would sign back on with Doug for this challenge

Doug Herbert. You are a beautiful person and the brake program has no doubt saved many lives. I like the way you said tell the driver your gonna get sick so you can get out of the car . Doug I hope you break the record in your land speed car . Stapleton . this is a fantastic interview. everyone drive safe .

Am saying it again this man an his miss are doing a really great thang going around making documented history of the best of the best.....thank y'all 👍👍👍👍👌👌👌

@Stapleton42

4 ай бұрын

Thank you Josh!

I had a convo with him 24 years ago or so..I wanted to be a crew guy on a top fuel car, after a short 10 minute talk he laid it out...I realized as much as I wanted it, it just was not going to be a path to pursue...Brutal honest, no holds , dead nuts honest...I wish I could say thank you to him personally someday...

So stoked to see You featuring Doug, and a drag racer to boot!

My grandfather, Lester Lewis, and Doug were good friends. Some of my favorite childhood memories was going with him and my uncles to Doug's shop for the yearly swap meet. Love Doug, he's a great guy!

Doug is such a cool guy, I hope we can do a drag & drive event with him in the future

Enjoyed the video Doug was one my favorite top fuel driver thee days when Snapon sponsored him in my tool buying days !

Herbert vs Milican and the infamous starting line burn down that pissed everyone off and resulted in some little dude that worked for Clay getting in Doug's face and some shoving occurred is what always comes to mind when either Clay or Doug are discussed 26:31 GREEK SHOUTOUT!

@Stapleton42

4 ай бұрын

That is funny. I would not be surprised if we see Clay in the comments sometime soon! He is a frequent viewer

@StarDriver1

4 ай бұрын

They're friends now..... And also share something in common, they've both lost sons.......

@graememoffat4533

4 ай бұрын

The TV commentator said at the time "that fella better watch out Doug's a big ole boy" 😆

I really love how Doug found purpose in the pain of losing his sons and he's making a positive change in the world. The Bonneville car sounds like it will be one wild ride when completed - land speed racing isn't my most favorite thing in motorsports but I have to admire the work and innovation that goes into them to make them do what they do. Can't even imagine what 500 mph would be like.

Great to hear both You & Logan in on the Video...what an awesome project..can't wait to hear that run..

It's good to see you again Doug. I had been thinking about you. How you've been doing , wondering what you had been doing lately.

Doug has helped a lot of kids gain confidence and stay safe.

Favorite car ?? you'll never see one on the street anymore but a Tucker 48 but what you do see on the road any old GM car really. Distributor in rear 392 Distributor in front 426 plus the old Harmon Collins magneto made in LA.. You have to commend Doug for being able to turn a life altering tragedy in to a positive for others. It's takes a special person to take on and complete this life saving program. Thanks again Guy's for everything you do

I wasn't expecting to see you folks do a video with Doug Herbert but I am very happy you did. I love drag racing as much (maybe more) than NASCAR and will watch any and all content you produce that focuses on drag racers or drag racing. Doug Herbert is a super cool guy and a true racer.

@Stapleton42

4 ай бұрын

Thanks man we’re glad you’re into it!

Another fantastic Video, Doug is a fine man and his Brakes program is phenomenal👍 Great job Mitchell and Logan!

@Stapleton42

4 ай бұрын

Thanks Robert!

Doug herberts cams been using his cams in all my engines for last 20 years. Great company

@Stapleton42

4 ай бұрын

Awesome!

Go get them Doug!!! He is such a humble man.

@paulmazzola398

4 ай бұрын

Dougzilla is quite a guy and miss him in NHRA Top Fuel.

Man this was a great video. Doug was one of my favorite drag drivers in the old IHRA days and then NHRA. Loved the snap on rail. My dad and I used to go over once a year to his open house at his shop for deals on parts and such. Good times and good memories. Good to see him dealing with his tragedy through safety and the program he has going. He’s a super good guy. Surprised me with this video….thanks again for the time you take to do this Mitchell, much appreciated brother.

Maaan. Another awesome video. Doug is a legend just like his dad. Can not imagine what he has been through, i think you can bet the farm he's going to go 500mph. I am a big fan of the Speed Demon. Now, thanks to you guys i got another Streamliner to root for. I truely believe he can get done. Thanks for another Great video. Always look forwards to what y'all come up with next.......

@Stapleton42

4 ай бұрын

Thank you Gregory!

Chet Herbert Was True Pioneer Of Drag Racing From The 50s 70s 80s And Early 90s Thanks For Uploading

good video and good luck to Doug Herbert .

MAN OH MAN!!! What a awesome deal! THANK YOU SO MUCH !

Hi Logan and Mitchell.Great video with Doug Herbert.I use to watch him back in the day racing.Logan You look so cool in that front engine dragster.

Damn that Cadillac is nice. Gangster. And kick ass as running the salt flats. I can support that for one small part.

Doug is a very special person. He has done things most will never have a chance to do and he has suffered a loss nobody would ever imagine yet he turned that awful bitter lemon into lemonade that has surely saved lives as a living legacy to his boys.

Perfectly facinating. Doug is a really cool guy! Thanks for doing this!

@Stapleton42

4 ай бұрын

Our pleasure!

. . . thanks 😊 . I found this to be so encouraging. Not knowing of Doug but the man is a legend for sure , motivated, passionate and compassionate 😊👌

Good job dude!......Doug is a good guy and and it was nice spending time with all of you. Have to admit the coolest ride in that garage was that slingshot...love the AA/FD of drag racings golden years. The push starts, turn arounds and, the breather mask. I do believe the end of the front engine dragster marked a new era of not only drag racing but society in general...👍

Such a tragic story. Heartbreaking. May God bless

DOUGZILLA!!! One my favorite paint schemes of his. Still got that diecast

What a great video! Doug seems like such an awesome dude. I feel like he could go on for hours and still be a blast to listen to.

I learned a lot from this . Thank you very very much all three of you!!

such a nice guy thanks for the interview

Thanks for posting this interview!

I'm a grown man in tears. I was that kid. I graduated in high-school in 2007. I've done 130 on bike at 20 with my girl on the back. I still get dumb, I did today in fact, and I'm already paralyzed from the chest down from a solo bike wreck back in 2010.

@williambarry8015

4 ай бұрын

🙏🙏🙏

As I'm watching this, I have one of the injection stacks from one of Goldenrods 4 hemi engines in my hands. I can't believe how much technology has change since then as I look at Doug's setup. The injection stack I'm holding is 8in long and bent in a certain angle so as to clear the frame and valve covers. Doug's injection stack is 10feet long and the thought process that went into that application makes my head hurt. Goldenrod is now in the Henery Ford Museum in Dearborn, and if you didn't know it set the record for wheel-driven vehicles at 409.277 miles per hour at Bonneville Salt Flats in 1965. The record stood for 26 years. Driven by Bob Summers. Goldenrod was restored by my friend Mike Cook, son of Doug Cook (Stone Woods & Cook). They wanted all new stacks and valve covers on all the engines before going into the museum.

GREAT VIDEO STAPLETON!!! I STILL HAVE 2 CHET HERBERT CAMS HATS THAT WERE MY DAD'S! BACK in the teens we were pit across from Doug at Indy... he's a straight up gentleman, and a fierce COMPETITOR! I completely enjoyed this trip in my heart and soul my friend, thank you!! Keep on little brother! Respectfully, Seth [[ TO reiterate/reinforce what Doug said... you should watch the movie about " BURT MUNRO ' it is dear to most any racer we know ]] !

Good to see you do something different than Nascar again. Not saying this as a bad thing but it's just been a while

What a cool guy,answering a calling from an unthinkable tragedy. Listening to Doug,I completely forgot that he was in involved in racing. I have a 17 year old son who I would love to have go through the BRAKES program.

@alfee9411

4 ай бұрын

Yeah he's been in it knee deep forever! All young drivers should take advice from him, especially being a professional driver with massive training on how to correct etc and way higher speeds but it all translates or adapts over at slower speeds too.

last vignette. Chet had a twin chevy sidewinder (lots of powerglide slipper clutches in a tube between the engines) It liked to loop half way down the track. I suggested that it was "too short" and said try grafting Lefty's TF front end on the Sidewinder to stretch it Never happened. Later at Lions I asked Chet what happened to the sidewinder he said "too short". We also found out that the steering was "too fast" I'm going to follow your progress Doug

Great program Doug has there for young drivers

@philipjohnson2608

4 ай бұрын

Great video brother. Much much respect out to Mr Herbert always a good man and what he's been handling with his family many blessings

One of the Great names in Hot Rodding, been a drag racing fan since the early '60s, really enjoyed the video, can feel his pain, wish them the best with the LSR car.

Love the videos with you interviewing legends whether it be stock car or drag racing. Keep them coming!

@Stapleton42

4 ай бұрын

Thank you we will!

I went to B.R.E.A.K.S with my son when he started to drive , Id highly recommend people do something like this was very informative Its been 10 years ago and things I learned there just watching my son go through still cross my mind to this day

Doug and Clay millican had one of the greatest staging battles even. The biggest guy and the smallest guy pushing and shoving at the end. His driving program is incredible

Grew up watching Doug race . Proper no fear, no bs racer .

Doug is the best. The world would be a better place with more doug herberts around!

@Stapleton42

4 ай бұрын

I agree!

Miss ya Doug!! Good luck at Bonneville. (I'm the Pomona announcer)

Outstanding ! The connections you are making in the 704 just keeps getting better. My dream old car is a 53 Studebaker Starliner, yes the model seen at Bonneville. The record could be broke in the piston powered wheel driven class and we get to see it here! The BRAKES is very well needed. Thank you for all the edit / camera work.

@Stapleton42

4 ай бұрын

Thank you Steve!

miss your dad and Lefty. I went to Cado Mills TX in 62 where we won both top fuel with the dual 452 (327) chevies with Zane driving and top gas with the twin 402 chevies with lefty driving Greasy track so we took the stacks off and tightened the lash on the "400" degrees cams. Lots of memories but the most lasting was the sportsmanship where one competitor who had lost his round loaned his engine to his competitor for the finals It's not like that anymore.

Thank you so much!!!!! I've been looking forward to seeing this car on the salt for a very long time! Herbert is awesome to listen to!

I taught my kids how to drive. I’d purposely drive off the side of the road and rode there for several hundred feet while explaining there’s no reason to panic. Then I’d have them watch my steering wheel input as I slowed and barely turned the wheel and car was back on road. They were always surprise how little input was required in the steering wheel. Then I’d make them get in the drivers seat and do the same thing. Over correction can be deadly.

@Stapleton42

4 ай бұрын

My dad did very similar stuff when I would ride with him. He was a great teacher

Good to see Doug staying in racing 🏁

Doug is a awesome guy and I love how he helps the kids. This car that he is building is awesome

Doug i rember when ya quit top fuel . always a fan of your accomplishments saw you at rockingham hydrolic a engine off the starting line huge explosion.few weeks after that i went to your shop in cherryville bought a set of sbc heads from ya was cool to meet you .and chet cam.ive since built a second street rod and went with another chet cam.love the products.good luck on the world rec.be safe brother.!

What a legend and what an inspiration Doug is. Thanks so much for this story. Cheers.

@Stapleton42

2 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Thts awesome hes teaching teens how to drive safe heck most adults need to learn how to drive great video thanks.

What an excellent video. . . Thank you. I have nothing to donate but sure enjoy your interviewing these oldtime racers

What a completely cool video! Mitch, you & Logan sure do come up with some great stuff here. I'm very much into any kind of motorsports racing and this is a great example here of good, home built technology that is badass. Am right there with you in this one for sure, may not post all the time but am looking at each video, and keep up the great work. You guys rock.

Thank you for the video and thank Doug. Herbert, I've always been a fan of Doug Herbert and glad to hear that is guy's head in the right place, again. After that awful tragedy, he had to go through twice. I wish you're all the best of luck. What is car?I'll be rooting for him.Thank you again

Enjoyed this one. Really heartfelt and informative at the same time. I’m in my 60s and can relate to all of this content. Very happy to see Doug and hear his good comments and thoughts on what he has going on.

Man, I was just thinking I’d like to see more drag racing stuff! Thanks, can’t wait for the next one!

@Stapleton42

4 ай бұрын

More to come!

I’m surprised Doug didn’t mention he raced outboard boats also! Mod VP and 20ss Hydros that he told me at the Northwest Nationals early mid 90s

Thank you guys so much for this and other videos of my heroes. Us old guys need these videos to remind us of our youth.

@Stapleton42

4 ай бұрын

Glad you are here for it man!

I was born in Lancaster Pa. great video love Doug Herbert

@Stapleton42

4 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Great video. Doug is an amazing guy to talk with

@Stapleton42

4 ай бұрын

We agree!

Doug is a cool guy and met him a couple times and he went to Villa Park high school in So Cal👍🏻👍🏻 I think he is one hell of a pilot also👍🏻👍🏻💪🏻🇺🇸

To answer the favourite old car question.. that so hard, I love west coast style hot rods. My grandpa runs a chopped 28 modelA tudor with a 351 Windsor. I would say I have a major appreciation for anything someone shows an obvious love and passion for, from rat rods to restored Cadillacs to all original unrestored muscle cars but I think if I had to pick a favourite build style it would be a tie between gassers and the late 80s/ early 90s pro street cars!!

I hope when i am in mooresville in may i can meet you and Logan. Would love to hear al the nice stories you guys have.

@Stapleton42

4 ай бұрын

If you’re here during an event we will be at that is very possible! Otherwise we can’t have visitors at our shop unfortunately

@formula120091

4 ай бұрын

I am at North wilkesboro during the all star race

Another very good episode !!! Thanks for keeping all of us informed and entertained .

Great video Mitch & Logan. Thanks! Super interesting. Been thinking about travelling to Bonneville one of these days. Best wishes from OG in the UK

Still makes me cry. I can't imagine.

@Stapleton42

4 ай бұрын

I can't either. What a terrible situation

Finally a go fast as Fu*& racer love my drag racin man so glad to see a fueleron ur show hope he lives thru the 500 mph run christ thats more then a football feild a second hilarious to here Doug say saftey at 500 mph OH MY

My favorite car: The Beebe and Mulligan top fuel dragster. Either the 392 or 426 hemi version. Hilborn injected of course. Oh, street car: a 69 Chevelle 350 300hp, 12 bolt cloth seats (mine was vinyl), M21 (2.52 - 1 1st gear) Nice post Mitchell and Logan Doug is a great guy! So sad he lost his boys!

@Stapleton42

4 ай бұрын

thank you Robert!

Hello from Australia… love everything you and Logan are doing!!!!!

Please keep us informed on Doug’s progress on the Bonneville project

@Stapleton42

4 ай бұрын

Absolutely

RIP Jon and James. I remember them.

The content you both are making is absolutely amazing. I say that, knowing it sounds silly. However the interviews you have filmed are really cool for any car guy. I have a 15 year old and clicked on the link immediately. Hell I would love to go to driving school. Keep up the the great work.🤘

@Stapleton42

4 ай бұрын

Thanks man we appreciate you!

All the best with the LSR car. I heard about it years ago and then heard nothing more. I assumed to project had faltered. So great to hear the project seems to be back on track! Well done on all the development work on the Pro charged V10 engines. I believe the NHRA could find a " home" for the Supercharged V10 engine as an option in either the Top Dragster sportsman bracket or top levels of Comp. Elim. (AA/AM class). Regards from Australia.

Dougzilla is a bad ass love this video… thumbs up

Your videos keep getting better.

@Stapleton42

4 ай бұрын

Thanks man I try!

Thanks for sharing. I learned a lot . I remember his dad but had know idea Doug was his son.😳🤷‍♂️

My favorite car was a 1965 Chrysler Imperial. I was 19 years old and everywhere I would go everyone thought it was so so cool, and it was. It was a 2 door, new Burgundy paint job, beautiful black leather with real wood grain. I drove it to the 1972 Daytona 500.

Another great video. I love his shop. Got the poker table going and and the Rockola...awesome. Nice office, like that layout. That caddy is a cool car. When i was a kid like 9 or so, my dad had a 63 caddy like that, hardtop. Big old tuna boat, he had it painted white, upholstery redone, it was a nice car. Prior to that i remember an old dodge desoto. It was kind of a mint green, primer spots on it, some rust around the wheel openings on all the fenders, a real rattle trap. it had the push button trans in the left corner of the dash which was different and kinda cool actually. Really sad that he lost his son's. But like you said, turning that pain into something really good that has saved a lot of others out there on the streets is a great thing. Kudo's to you Doug for that. Looking forward to see more of this bonneville car when it's finished and making those runs. It would be great if you guys could cover that too. Another great interview guys, learned a lot of things. You guys are so good at this, can't say that enough! As always, good vibes your way, and to you also Doug. Thanks for sharing your garage and the history of you and your father with us. 😃🙏

@Stapleton42

4 ай бұрын

thanks man we appreciate you!!

I love seeing your Videos. Glad to see you do some Drag Racing. You should look into it. There are a lot of great Drag Racing stories in NC.

@Stapleton42

4 ай бұрын

Working on it!

Another favorite show! What an interesting Man and incredible story. For someone who has such strong family ties to have to deal with such a terrible blow and come to terms by helping others defines what being a Great Man is. Thank You Sir..

Can't wait to see him make that happen really cool video buddy thanks you and your hunny have a great weekend

Cool to see something a bit different. The land speed cars are cool because it's anything goes within the class and safety rules like drag racing used to be, and there are a lot of classes which combine body type classes and engine type, displacement, and fuel classes. Favorite classic American cruiser like the Caddy is the '56 Continental.

Aviation ballistic recovery chute designed to open at any speed, expand to full open the slower it goes. You may not need the ballistic part to that safety recovery system but keeping a chute from going open to full bloom to quickly, safely, might be a feature to look into.

Very interesting. Passionate and Strong Racer for sure 👌👌👍👍