Wow...just wow. Would love to know what his heart rate was at during that. Can't believe there are people here moaning about this being 11 minutes long....it's 11 minutes of adrenaline..put yourself in his position..look at his breathing, his eyes, his hands, the routines he goes through, settling himself into the seat...this is 11 minutes of up close and personal. Nothing but respect.

@zacksmith1643

3 жыл бұрын

It’s 10 mins of waiting and 8seconds of adrenaline

@Hasan7540

3 жыл бұрын

I’d be mad every time they said suit up. 👀😓😂 Lol 😂

@duncanswallow5227

3 жыл бұрын

This is a man trying VERY HARD indeed not to die. The eyes, the breathing. He doesn't want to die, but he could. He could

@franzstigler3200

3 жыл бұрын

@@zacksmith1643 think of it like you giving a speech in middle school, or doing anything like that, just cuz your only giving a 2 minute speech doesn't mean your heart isn't pounding during and 20 minutes before

@zacksmith1643

3 жыл бұрын

@@franzstigler3200 the wait is longer then the action imagine studding for that speech for a month but it’s only 2 lines

it looks more like hanging on for dear life than actually driving

@robfinney9289

5 жыл бұрын

muttering to himself, "please don't turn, please don't turn, please don't turn".

@vinniepearl

5 жыл бұрын

They're addicted to adrenaline, and they're living life to it's fullest.

@robfinney9289

5 жыл бұрын

Street racing was my drug. Nothing compares to that rush.

@muphfab

4 жыл бұрын

I know Jim personally. He jokingly told me the most important part was to not pass out. When launching from 0 to over 300 mph in a thousand feet, it’s easy to do. Even though we was chuckling, I’m convinced he was serious. But honestly, that’s something I will never know.

@scarter176

4 жыл бұрын

A little of both

Legend has it that you don't age for those few seconds.

@drd1924

5 жыл бұрын

but everyone else on earth has aged 2 years

@Illuminwhy

Жыл бұрын

I’m sure you could age 54 for a few seconds

I’ve been up next to these while they take off.. it’s a once in a lifetime experience. You can’t breathe because of the fuel, you start crying uncontrollably. When they take off the ground rumbles enough to make you fall over. It’s amazing.

@XBBBBBXx

Жыл бұрын

i remember i went to a flight show and there was a finnish f18 doing a demo run as i was leaving and ill never forget the rumble in the ground as the thing acclererated away from me with its afterburner. is an intense, full boy experience

@griffinkay490

Жыл бұрын

One of the greatest feelings in the world

@MrRizzyWizzy

Жыл бұрын

I got to stand between them and back and 30 feet. It was intense. I imagine it's somewhat similar to a jet taking off a carrier. I remember the air being so gassy, and being covered in rubber bits after they took off.

@brandonmilton3888

10 ай бұрын

Jeeezz long enough Video get on with it 😂😂

@lw216316

5 ай бұрын

Crying? There's no crying in drag racing.

9:35 - Four seconds of power, then listen to the engine and drive train wind down... Speed and friction welded together clutch plates...Burned-out rings, pistons, and valves... Shot bearings...All ready for complete pull-apart in the pit...

@ConstantlyDamaged

4 жыл бұрын

Don't forget 16 cooked spark plugs, worn out blower seals, repack the 'chute, possibly cylinder sleeves/conrods/crankshaft/block/blower/tires/dif/brakes... And all from just a normal run. A whole lot more needs replacing if something actually goes wrong.

@greggarner4477

4 жыл бұрын

Half hour and it's ready to go again. That's the truly amazing part

@gertnood

4 жыл бұрын

@@greggarner4477 Video I just watched they only took 7-1/2 minutes. Mind you they were moving really fast.

@guysmalley

4 жыл бұрын

Crazcompart no fooling or are you telling your 5 year old what’s happening? 😂

@Crazcompart

4 жыл бұрын

@@guysmalley - I don't have any kids

He’s going to die of dehydration sitting all thattime

@cameron6783

4 жыл бұрын

That's what I was thinking. Sitting in 100 degree weather on asphalt wearing all that gear under a big hunk of metal

@cb2000a

3 жыл бұрын

It just looked hot. Ten minutes of hell. Wonder if they could rig up some kind of AC system from the support vehicle?

My heart was racing with him. The anticipation would kill me. 7 minutes before the race, sweating in the helmet.

@beantown_billy2405

Жыл бұрын

They are brave men, indeed

@alexclements5631

Жыл бұрын

Great footage! Imagine doing this in a blown altered ,in the sun @ 100+ degrees and waiting for 10-15 minutes while a few door slammer make a run and clear the track! And I have NOTHING against door cars ! Imagine wearing COLD weather gear when it’s 100+ degrees !You’re soaked ,but at least the run cools you off ,some. Better when you have a body blocking the sun , but it also blocks ANY breeze. Gotta love it !!

So want to go to a drag races event. The sound of big engines does something to me ❤️❤️❤️

You can really see just how nervous these guys get right before they hammer down.

@emobassist

2 жыл бұрын

I would too knowing there is basically a bomb attached to me

Imagine driving your daily with that steering wheel

The best 4 secs of your life. Everytime you strap into one of these incredible machines. I would love to feel the power of one of these vehicles. So cool to see a cockpit veiw.

You know it has to be hell waiting to make a pass on a 💯 degree day in that fire suit.

@nascar8421

4 жыл бұрын

David Johnston imagine nascar you have to sit in the car for 4 hours at 140°

@davidroberts2404

4 жыл бұрын

@@nascar8421 but with a funnycar there is no airflow inside the body. Once the body is down it gets hot fast. Trust me I drive a funnycar.

@treystewart544

3 жыл бұрын

@@davidroberts2404 that car has loud v8 engines

@jamesturner8080

Жыл бұрын

ASK nascar Tony Stewart, about driving a Nitro Funny Car he's said no way he steered his sponsor Funny Car to the staging lane that all he wanted of it he couldn't wait to get out Balls of steel

One of the best non high budget team drivers there are! Jim you're an awesome guy I've spoken to you in Seattle before and it was great conversation

Great Video Jim, I envy and am in Awe... all my life I wanted to have a go , built a rambler with a 454 and a supercharger with Nos , went without for many years to build my car , lived in a caravan on a farm while my 2 cars took shape , second car was a Australian E49 charger 6 pack ... one day I felt lost.. went home and found barn door open , my Rambler was gone and my engine for the E49 that was on a pallet ready to be fitted was gone...that was 25 years ago, I’m 50 now and terminally ill .. so I thank you Jim , I never had money to start again .. 5 am in New Zealand watching you race!!

@daviddurkee9351

4 жыл бұрын

Sweet dreams - thank you for that. Hope your transition is peaceful. At least you got a chance to build and hope.

@funonutube100

4 жыл бұрын

God Bless you sir!!! Wishing you all the best!!! Stay strong!!

@high_on_nightmares

4 жыл бұрын

Built a dodge with a Chevy? A blower with nos eh? Sounds like you watched fast and furious movies too much my son

If you are a true fan you wouldn’t skip any of this. Hearing the passes in front of him, seeing what the drivers go through waiting to make a pass, watching him communicate with his crew, and just watching him get in the zone before 11,000 horses come to life! This is very cool.

@williamdoody

5 жыл бұрын

TJ Abernathy I’d rather save 8 mins of my life skipping tell the end.

@CreeperRealm18

5 жыл бұрын

fillmorenyc1 It doesn’t mean he’s not a real fan lol, he just doesn’t want to see that.

@daviddurkee9351

4 жыл бұрын

@@williamdoody Sad. foreplay is great and makes fucking all that much more intense. I shouldn't have to explain that or your GF is disappointed.

You cannot watch these on TV and understand what's going on here! This should be on every bucket list! Aaaaaabsolutely utterly fricking amazing!!!

Much respect sir! I can only imagine the torturous process of waiting and sweating bullets in gear in hot and humid summer weather. Lord have mercy on y'all.

11 minutes 10 seconds? 11 minutes six seconds of anxiety, and four seconds of terror.

@skifoo__4486

3 жыл бұрын

Ahahahahahahhahahahahahahaha 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

When he undoes his seat harness his face says "Thank you Jesus , I survived another run"! What a ride.

wtf... it legit sounds like an A10 Warthog

"Been there and done that many times." My former NHRA AA/FF cars is now at Don Garlits museum in Ocala Fl. We sold it to Jim Liberman in 1974.

Wow the adrenaline dump starts way sooner than I thought. Amazing the vehicle looks like it going to vibrate apart. I can only imagine how long it takes to recover from all that adrenaline. Nice work. Bravo sir.?

@karenwerner615

Жыл бұрын

Been it that car(not driven) it is so small it feels like a fighter jet also recovering is just to sit still and drink water

@nonyabiz2777

Жыл бұрын

@@karenwerner615 The GeForce is similar to I guess.

@RobbieHatley

Жыл бұрын

@@nonyabiz2777 : "GeForce" is a brand of video card; did you mean "G force"? The two are totally unrelated concepts.

@nonyabiz2777

Жыл бұрын

@@RobbieHatley yes I did but spell check and me not proof reading is a constant issue for me but I think you got it. Still the G force would be enjoyable

I’ve been to so many drag races and watched these drivers from afar. It’s amazing to see it from this perspective!

Your can see the nervousness in him. His eyes, his constant moving. You can see his leg bouncing up and down even. He has some great strength to do this.

Man I love all types of racing. I grew in in Pomona, CA as far back as I can remember, the Winternationals was a family “holiday” for us starting on Wednesday before the weekend. I liked this video, I really feel for the driver wearing those 4 or 5 layer drivers suits, sitting there burning down, even with a cool suit, waiting in the staging lane is a bear in the summertime. Not to mention, being in the suit for however long prior to getting in the car in the pits. Damn near need an IV bag hanging in the cockpit. We got to see a lot of what the driver is doing and going through for 8 long minutes just sitting in the staging lane, for only about 4 seconds (or less) of driving! But in that 4 seconds, a 1000 things are going on. I giggled when he disengaged his harness buckle, been there, done that in other forms of motorsports. 6Pt harnesses hold you in pretty tight, but at 3-5 Gs you somehow get moved in the seat, and then it is really uncomfortable! Loved this video.

Wow definitely!! This footage takes me back to my first dental work during after I relocated school districts when in 11th grade. Once settling I got some dental work done. From Proverbs 4:3-9 "He would sit me down and drill me" comes to mind. Terrill TC!

Absolutely blown away with this footage. Thank you! AND MASSIVE Love and RESPECT!

I love this video. I can sit and watch this all the way through on my speaker up full noise.. I feel like im in the car. I have watched this at least 30 times and i never get sick of watching. Awesome and please do more vids 👍🏻. I have told everyone i know to watch this video👍. Please do more.

It would have been nice to see this inside ride along video and then right after, see the actual same race out the car we just road in. This is a great video.

@Bobcagon

2 жыл бұрын

Just wrote the same comment before scrolling through. 👍 idea.

9:29 when he puts it on the high-side... you know sh!ts about to get real

@10buck289

4 жыл бұрын

Those few seconds staging before the run showing the intensity and focus in his eyes are incredible to watch!

@warrakrys

4 жыл бұрын

Yea no shit xD

@soflodoug

4 жыл бұрын

TG Gonzales bro, that shit is real. Only god knows more power on the ground.

@dustchip8060

3 жыл бұрын

If he becomes an astronaut it would be a step down.

Simply awesome how much is involved on staying focused! Thanks for sharing!

Casually slips on professional grade oven mitts to go 300mph in 4 seconds

Funny cars are truly one of the wonders of the world. What an awesome sport!

Holy shit. I would’ve been so scared I would’ve just closed my eyes and forgot I was even driving a car.

This is another unusual, unique and creative video posted by drag racers during the pandemic. I hope Fox and NHRA are watching these...these racers show how things can be done differently and give the fans a new perspective on drag racing and what it takes to do it at a top level. I was surprised at the audio during the burnout and run (quiet and much different than viewing it from the stands) but I suppose the microphone is totally inundated during the run and gives only a very poor representation of what the driver hears. I was also interested to see how much steering it took to get the car down the track. Nice job! Thanks!!!

Lot of respect for these guys who do this. Funny Cars and TF Dragsters are no joke! They’re very dangerous. Total respect to all Funny Car and Top Fuel Dragster drivers.

@sergioaldana1853

4 ай бұрын

my dad races a nostalgia funny car

@mikegrey5663

2 ай бұрын

@@sergioaldana1853what funny car does he drive

@sergioaldana1853

2 ай бұрын

@@mikegrey5663 Are you asking what kind of car or what the scheme looks like?

@mikegrey5663

2 ай бұрын

@@sergioaldana1853 what scheme

@sergioaldana1853

2 ай бұрын

@@mikegrey5663 Ah well we just started so we don't have any really big sponsors so for the most part it's Black with a green outline around it

Hello Mr.Bell, I’m glad you recorded this video. Cause this adds some clarity to fan’s that don’t know how long a driver is actually waiting in the staging lanes before it’s time to race. Oh if Jim Dunn needs a back up CDL A driver contact me.

11 minutes and 10 seconds probably equates to 11 years and 10 months of stress! God Bless you Mister tough way to make a living!

Reminds me of waiting in line for the world’s fastest roller coaster. Anticipation!!!!! 🤣😂🤣😂👍

This is AWESOME! Thanks Jim.

I developed an Anxiety problem and felt claustrophobic just watching this video.

@Jeb4100

3 жыл бұрын

K

Enjoyed every second of this video

Jim, thank you for posting this video. I would have never known

Jim Campell is the man , love you brother ! Kick ass !

That is BADAAAAAASS!!!! Thank you very much

Thanks Jim........ From Aussie Land..... All the best mate, for you and your crew..... Good Luck mate...

Great to meet you today thanks again for the hospitality and keep kickin butt!

It be cool if there was something explaining what he's doing (with his hands) and why

@royanprayogo8569

2 жыл бұрын

Same here

@mikegrey5663

2 ай бұрын

He moves the one so he can go forward when doing burnout and moves it back when he is backing up and then moves it forward to pre stage and then little bit further to stage and then when it goes green gets gone

That looks absolutely terrifying. Waiting in the queue for your turn. Nerves and senses maxed out. Breathing hard, Adrenaline through the roof. I think that really does show how properly scary driving FC really is. I reckon that's one of the best onboard I've seen.

I couldn't help but notice his chest and how fast he was breathing the entire time given he's done this tons of times...intense & respect!

@robertelmo7736

5 жыл бұрын

@9:34 lol...jeez.

Thank you for this vid👍

Something I did not notice the first time I watched, if we focus on Jim's chest just after the body is lowered onto the frame, note his respiration rate,, if they had a heart monitor on Jim I'm betting his pulse is 200 and BP is 300!! DAYMN the rush as he's sitting in the lights, hand on the brake watching the flicker of the tree,, we're certain that experience absolutely connot be put into words. Not to mention how hard his body is hammered into the harness when he pops the chutes and allow that beast slow to 100 mph. Awesome!!

@dannyman9860

5 жыл бұрын

Just wanted to say.. heart rate would not exceed 140ish for him without a heart attack, as for BP (assuming you did in fact mean blood pressure and not Beats per minute or something) you’re maximum BP without tearing artery walls is about 230ish, over 250 and it’s very dangerous.

That was cool as hell. For a few minutes I wondered what was the point of showing him sitting and wiping his eyes, and remembered he's sitting there in a six-layer Nomex fire suit, maybe in Dallas or Vegas where it's already a hundred degrees.

@barath4545

5 жыл бұрын

Also, Nitro fumes

Absolutely insane! 4 seconds from the drivers perspective.

9:33 O..M..G...

That’s insane. Balls of steel!

Freakin CRAZY!!! Boy he was pumped!

THANKS JIM ,DID WE WIN? THATS THE BEST VIDEO AND WHAT A GREAT IDEA .BRINGS EVERYONE ALONG FOR THE RIDE OF A LIFE TIME.

Thanks much Jim for sharing this too kool video, it gives we arm chair racers just a vague clue of what it might be like to get strapped into one of these monsters and experience the top of the world fear you guys and girls have to overcome to strap yourselves into a rocket and pray you're still alive as it slows to a stop. Awesome!!

@sabastiangipson8163

5 жыл бұрын

It's cool not kool

@Glide1992

5 жыл бұрын

No need for the spelling police there Drifty. Troll on.

Holy sheet. Balls of steel. I would freak out that confined after like 3 minutes. I'm now educated. Great vid.

Wow that tension building up.. amazing

Worth the wait! That was intense!

That was a great insight....thanks

Wow great video. Before the funny car gets started up, it must be very hot in all that protective gear. Amazing the kind of steering wheel they use in the funny cars. Three-four second runs in these cars are unbelievable now days. When I first went to see the Funny cars run many years ago, they were doing 7 seconds down the drag strip. Times have really changed. Thanks for the video and stay safe Jim, take care.

It's crazy how much he was turning the wheel in a drag race!

His adrenaline was all the way up...!! Good job 👏🏼

thats definitely on the bucket list lol only rewind 4 seconds for complete ride again lol

To think that John Force has been doing this for over 40 years is amazing.

@aliks_777

5 жыл бұрын

Tf this isnt john force

@JMJC1

4 жыл бұрын

@@aliks_777 He didn't say it was JF.

FANTASTIC !!!!!!!!!!!!!

Love this!

A link to the outside view of the same run would be good as well

@kevintaylor9310

2 жыл бұрын

James

Man, I cannot begin to understand how much adrenaline is pumping through your body before you even step on the gas, that was absolutely hectic, I think I'll have to watch it over and over, I need to slow the process down. Your one hell of a driver Jim Campbell. One really impressed Aussie here !

That blew me away

So violent! So awesome!

I heard that in the first half second of the race the open exhaust generates up to 500kg of downforce. Which is why the headers are angled upwards the power of the exhaust gases coming out of the headers pushes the car down.

Well worth every min. U have the balls I’ll set here and just watch. This is the closest I have seen it and now that I have. I’ll stay out

I kept thinking it’s taking forever each time I clicked back 15 seconds to watch it again.

Amazing, it happens so fast unbelievable.

These cars are built for 1 thing. SPEED!!!!! I freaking love it!!!!!

@6.39. Just amazing

This was cool to see.

Awesome ride !!

The people that drive these things are a different breed.

Ive always wanted to take my dad and family to go see some funny car racing, but i still haven't been able to. One day i will get to.👍👍

@davidrooney6244

2 жыл бұрын

Don't wait . I missed my chance to take my pops.

Unreal unleashing a freaking monster for three seconds

At first Im like, look at Spaceman Spiff. Can you be more nervous? 15min later, the most violent 3 seconds ever.

Actual race from 9:35 - 9:39 4 seconds of total insanity!!😱😮

I have driven many types of race cars both street and dirt. Top fuel funny cars are terrifying. No thanks. I'm not man enough.

@troyboysobek7558

5 жыл бұрын

Holyshitzki

@haydendewey5624

5 жыл бұрын

I would take that offer so quick I wouldn’t think twice

@tigasc78

5 жыл бұрын

Yep, none for me thanks

@MrMcbear

5 жыл бұрын

The slightest twitch can send you into the wall at nearly 300mph... yeah I'd definitely want the training and certs first.

@NeedForSpeed.2004

5 жыл бұрын

Top fuel is easier than funny car

Love funny car vids but almost 8 minutes of watching him rub sweat outta his eyes?

@maxbackus6394

5 жыл бұрын

JoPa Gaming that was tears from the nitro fumes !!!

@racerx3866

5 жыл бұрын

Fast forward ?

@MangoHombre

5 жыл бұрын

He never rubbed his eyes.

@williamlewis6328

5 жыл бұрын

They were showing you what a driver goes through waiting to run. If you think they are not driving the car, you don't understand Jack about NHRA!

@aliks_777

5 жыл бұрын

Give some respect to the man. That was the tears from the nitro fumes. He does alot of hardwork. Try to become a funny car driver and see? What if someone says the same?

I love the engine sound change when he turns the fuel pumps full on.

@cb2000a

3 жыл бұрын

Also when they switch from gas to nitro on start up.

@kevin_1979

3 жыл бұрын

@@cb2000a yeah...you can literally hear the instant increase in horsepower..

@tucker7631

2 жыл бұрын

9:30 . Drops a lever that switches fuel and maxes ignition advance circuits.

@kevin_1979

2 жыл бұрын

@@tucker7631 that's the brake lever.

@tucker7631

2 жыл бұрын

@@kevin_1979 which one is the brake lever. I see him using the one with his right hand when he's staging the car, then he pushes another lever down with his left hand

Oh the joy of three seconds of pure pleasure finally.....

@bryanrmcnair01

3 жыл бұрын

Thats what she said!

Holy hell! That's crazy!

More power to you, brother, for taking this on, but just far too long. I never got to see the run. Stay safe. ✌

Thank you too all that made this EPIC video of REAL. Thanks again.

Awesome Jim...I hope You won!

He looks really nervous lol i cant blame him 0-300 in 3-4 seconds is kinda fast

Man, that wait is excruciating - then things pop to life - What's the heart rate of the driver at the end of the run - you can easily see the chest moving with the heavy breathing - looks like he ran a sprint....that whole sequence is amazing......

You know it’s fast when it looks like holding on for dear life

Back when he drove the Worsham car we called him " the commander". Cory Lee started that I believe. Fun times.

Wow now that's amazing. The force of the car bends the air particles and almost blurs everything you see. Amazing power.