12,000hp Funny Car is NO JOKE (Ron Capps behind the scenes)

Ron Capps has made quite the name for himself over the years in the drag racing community. He tasted the highest achievement at the highest level of drag racing in 2016 with his NHRA Funny Car World Championship! Determined to get his 2016 Championship trophy a friend, he chipped grinned his way back to yet another championship in 2021! Ron talks about what it's like to pilot one of these 12,000 horsepower monsters, some highlights of his career, and the cherry on top is watching his latest championship come to fruition here at the 2021 NHRA Finals at Auto Club Raceway in Pomona California!
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[@DeadLegMedia]

While battling for the championship he took the time to have a discussion with you, I wouldnt even call it an interview as it felt more like two car guys shooting the shit and the camera just so happened to be there. Such a humble and down to earth guy. Congrats to the napa team

[@chrisbellissimo1680]

Well said bro

[@kurtmathews2583]

I thought exactly the same thing!

[@MrJacksonBollock]

When you were ending the first interview off, you could see Ron was actually pleased to be being interviewed by you. Genuine proud smile, you guys are a million times more legit than any other corporate he has to deal with and it showed through like sunbeams. Seems like a lovely bloke. Keep it real boys.

[@1320video]

I was very pleased to find that he has been a fan for years, he's quite the car enthusiast, it was a lot of fun talking with him

[@jeffedwards5851]

I’ve never seen Ron glow like that on a video. Major props and superb quality production man 🇺🇸🥃

[@peterschancel7223]

@@1320video Great Drag Racing content... Funny Cars were my favorite growing up..built about 10 Funny Cars (models)by 13 years old

[@birdhaus2021]

This is because he knows auto enthusiasts when he sees them... and he also knows he's speaking to the most pure car crowd that money cannot buy. Well done dudes.

[@barath4545]

John Force otoh just completely ignored Kyle. I like John, but it seems like he doesn't care at all what goes on outside NHRA pro classes.

[@popie6735]

Ron Capps and Clay Millican are two of the nicest most down to earth guys in drag racing. And the videos you did covering them were two of the best 1320 has done. Great Job!

[@RobertSmith-le8wp]

Agreed, I really enjoyed the episode with Clay. He provided a lot of behind the scenes stuff you normally wouldn’t see with anyone else.

[@XxThatGuyxX]

👩‍🦲

[@HeavyDKC1]

100% agree, 2 classy kind guys.

[@HeavyDKC1]

@@RobertSmith-le8wp Clay has a you tube channel if you hadnt seen.

[@greenpepper4338]

Ron Capps: "I'm a big fan of your channel..." That is so friggin cool!

[@1320video]

Started thing off on the right foot right away! :)

[@kurtbarrett6785]

That is just way cool!

[@jimritter7448]

I’ve watched NHRA for years and Ron Capps has been one of the best guys out there. Straight up a great driver and never has a dirty way about him. I’ve been a Force fan forever but Capps is the man for the future.

[@danoc51]

@@jimritter7448 I've been a huge drag racing fan for 50 years and always wish the best for the growth of the sport. Ron is so personable and articulate! He'll once again do a great job of being one of drag racing's most important ambassadors.

[@tommcdonald53]

Knock them out this year Ron, Championship winner and always out there signing autographs, MOPAR!

[@BBROPHOTO]

This was hands down, my favourite interview on this channel from a proper driver. So many folks are so reserved or the interview doesn’t flow properly due to resistance... but this was great! Really great job Kyle and Ron is such a dude.

[@1320video]

Thanks man! Ron was really easy to talk to, a true auto enthusiast!

[@GreenBeamGlockCassarole]

Get a room you to

[@mitchhifi9192]

@@GreenBeamGlockCassarole you to or U2, maybe even you two Sorry haha

[@deezrcz]

Ron gets interviewed regularly. I’m sure you get good at it eventually.

[@jonsmith9981]

The way he articulated the experience of a funny car made me see it in a whole new level of understanding. I respect the higher drag classes but don’t at all follow them, but this interview had me pay full attention. Rewinding and pausing looking about the flames the way he described and the way the car bucks as well. Just insane.

[@Josh_De95]

The guy in the background at 11:26 riding a wheelie on his bike is a G! haha

[@Alex-tp4gb]

Man, Top Fuel and Funny Cars never get old!! I've been fortunate enough to grow up near a NHRA track and got to see these cars run all the time. If you haven't seen, heard or felt these cars from stands, make the trip!!! You wont regret it . These cars will take your breath away. GOD BLESS AMERICA

[@planetfade2522]

What’s the differences on both cars? I always thought they had same engines…?

[@hasangenc2922]

@@planetfade2522 they have.

[@HunnerBux]

Dude casually killin a wheelie @11:27 next to funny cars going 300 mph lol

[@PozzaPizz]

Hahahaha

[@Hippoteetomus]

I don’t think you could’ve picked a better driver to interview! Ron has always spent time talking to each and every one of his fans and couldn’t be more down to Earth!

[@Scoe91Til]

Ron Capps is a great ambassador for drag racing. Everything a professional driver should be.

[@BBROPHOTO]

This NHRA series has been awesome! Thank you to you all and NHRA for the access to film the BTS.

[@quickdeuce]

Ron Capps is a legend. It was so awesome that he agreed to allow 1320 Video hang out with him for awhile.

[@larrybomber83]

Wow, Ron's team is a real class act. Thanks for taking me with you guys.

[@despizedicon]

Look at how well respected 1320 video is, from the streets of Mexico to Top Fuel Funny Cars. Don't hear that about other media outlets from drivers often.

[@jbin2424]

Ron is one of only 2 drivers ever to go over 339 mph to 1,000ft. The other is Robert Hight. Both are Funny Car drivers. (Matt Hagan has been 338 in the 1000ft I believe) The Top Fuel Dragsters have quicker ET's by about 1/10th and a half (of a second) but sheer MPH the funny cars are the fastest any nitro car has ever been. To put it in perspective. John Force and Jack Beckman ran the quickest 1/4 mile side by side ever back in (I think) 2006 at Pomona. 4.66 to 4.69 on the 1/4, both over 330mph... They had 1,320ft of track.. But Capps and Hight had 320ft less track and have been 5mph faster Edit: I'm from the UK and am 31 years old. I've been watching (and going to drag racing at Santa Pod) since 1994 and remember when Ron drove Don Prudome's black Copenhagen Camaro. The Gold Copenhagen Camaro funny car from the 90's was one of the first model cars I ever owned ✌️

[@razor_ramon_]

It's easier to write 0.15 seconds instead of 1/10th and a half of a second

[@stevel1458]

You're correct J Bin. Dragsters have better acceleration off of the starting line whereas Funny Cars have better top end acceleration ( I think ) because they are more streamlined, thus the higher trap speeds.

[@razor_ramon_]

@@stevel1458 and because Top Fuel dragsters have more downforce.

[@MrToastado]

Thats a humble man right there, inspiring the next generations!

[@lightningjohnson7065]

Back in like 1999, Ron was on my online Drag Racing team; Burnout: Championship Drag Racing. We'd set his flopper up and he'd race in our weekly series. I remember him being a super cool guy and have been a huge fan since.

[@Scoe91Til]

I think Ron's profession before drag racing involved video games. That's why whenever NHRA used to release them, he would consult on the development. I think he's consulting on the new one too because he mentioned that he was shown pics and vids of it in a interview.

[@joseacuna3239]

1320 has better interviews than regular TV, this is amazing

[@CBR600RR05]

Watching this video just made me a fan of Ron seems like a pretty genuine dude.

[@laplantski]

Mr Capps is one of the most upstanding gentleman of the NHRA, look forward to seeing him flourish in 22....

[@RobertSmith-le8wp]

I thought the coolest thing he mentioned other than them being harder to control than a top fuel (I always figured the shorter wheelbase would be a bear) was the fact that the flames coming out of the headers provide some light in night races. I’ve seen some cool turbo car flames and 2 step but this is just a whole other level

[@mitchhifi9192]

The difference between a BIC and a oxy acetylene torch

[@ashleytombs]

Once again big respect to the 1320 crew to be allowed to film NHRA funny cars are the most difficult drag cars to drive because they are cross between 2 cars They have same Supercharged engine and transmission and power as top fuel but in short a body like a pro mod which means They handle like a pro mod which is never in a straight line They slide all over the place and with 12,000 hp on tap make for entertaining viewing but if anything goes wrong because the engine is in front of you you get force of the engine explosion in front of your face Not if but when The engine does go bang you have to do with the invisible flames because of the nitro which makes it most dangerous cars to drive

[@billmadison2032]

Always been a fan of Ron. Cool dude and congratulations on #2 championship

[@butchgreenfield1238]

One of two of my favorite fuel car drivers and now owner! Force #2 and Capps #2 have been the driving force to keep interest in the NHRA! The organization has got to show off the importance of the NHRA to kids coming up, Ron is one of the truely good guys in the sport!

[@butchgreenfield1238]

It was such a great thing for him to have won the Championship!!

[@aaronkelley8909]

Ron Capps, always friendly and professional, and always positive. True to the sport.

[@deondre294]

"Next season on Street Outlaws..."

[@beanzz801]

😆 👍🏻

[@Butter_5.0]

😂😂

[@Xavier1...]

Daam 😅🤣

[@snowdogs01]

Capps' description of a pass is fantastic!

[@davidsmith687]

Man! You guys are AWESOME! Fantastic video, definitely one of my favorites. So F-N cool you got to interview Ron on that level. I mean you could just see and hear his passion for the sport. Great job 1320, hats off to you!

[@1320video]

Thanks David!

[@shawng7902]

Super cool interview. He seemed like he really enjoyed talking. Not the corporate big $$$ stuff, just someone to talk to knowing millions of true race fans will be watching. He seemed relaxed like it was a relief to talk to someone fun to talk to like it gave him a break to calm down a little bit. That glasses cam is just amazing!! The rest shake so bad you cant see. That one shows his head when the Gs hit him. Especially when he threw the shoot. You could see how hard that negative force hit.

[@mikeprenis2187]

Love Ron Capps. Never hot headed and always a true sportsman. 👍🏻

[@soyounoat]

A+++ This is the best interview with a top-tier-nitro-drag-race-professional-under-the-tent-next-to-his-car-at-the-championship that I have seen. Great job!

[@ch3no2uk99]

Love that 1320 are doing more around NHRA... And Ron Capps is a true legend..

[@bassassin2ohseven584]

Thank you for doing this series! I think anyone who's interested in racing even a little bit HAS to experience Top Fuel at least once! It's literally life changing!

[@zachgregory1289]

NHRA is dying if they don’t do something. Glad 1320 is out there getting more young eyes on it. Everyone should see a top fuel car go down a track. It’s a amazing human accomplishment to accelerates that fast and not blow up in pieces every pass lol.

[@exotik4123]

I feel like there’s not that many people who are skilled enough to drive those things imo they seem so damn risky and un predictable 😹

[@b3stanga697]

Cutting the track from 1320 to 1000 feet made me lose interest in drag racing. To me, the purpose of racing is to go fast, not find ways to slow down!

[@15TheShermanator15]

@@b3stanga697 If speed is the only thing that matters, they go faster now than they did 15 years ago.

[@tonyroberts7481]

I was fortunate enough to stand on the starting line in Virginia for Top Fuel and Funny Cars and you can’t describe the feeling of that much sound and vibration generated from those cars. Of course I went home with a massive headache and tire rubber embedded in my forehead but I do it again in a second.

[@glamiskid50]

Great video Ron Capps is one of the coolest guys so humble I’m stoked that he won another championship so deserving,and he won blown fuel altered at the March Meet Two thumbs up for Ron Capps one cool dude

[@zanyt13]

Ron Capps...so worth it....such a humble guy....huge CONGRATS! 😃❤

[@joeszabo4237]

HELLLL YEAHHHH BROTHER outstanding coverage Kyle!!!! I really enjoyed this vid thanks, it was terrific!!

[@victorcruz4249]

The best you tube channel🔥🔥

[@No-bu3hg]

Best part of video was Kyle the owner of 1320 stills grabs a camera and go's to work

[@100proofcrew]

Love the random Frieburger sighting, of course he's just chilling with John Force

[@disgruntledegghead6923]

Yeah, and John just giving a quick look at the camera while walking away...

[@LittleNicky.]

All of these incredible "hot rod" stories of back in the day. Hard to believe it's the same California.

[@Frietpan]

maybe thats the result from burning all that nitro :D

[@bubbakushingtonIII]

No shit

[@ck2696]

It's not the same California.

[@joshc9846]

I have always been a Capps fan. Every single Northwest National I've ever been to he's always been cool to me and other fans. Go Ron, happy to see him achieving success.

[@anthonyestevez118]

Ron Capps is the man! Thanks for sharing!

[@Crawltheworld]

Like how David Freiburger was just their hanging out. That’s pretty cool!

[@DrezKill]

HAHAHAHAHA I was like "oh shit, Freiburger sighting!"

[@JackTorrance333]

I love Capps! He’s always been a class act. Cheers

[@eb972]

Awesome interview. If only TV could have interviews like this. Great job. Very cool. Thanks.

[@1320video]

That's a big compliment, thank you!

[@grill1234]

Coolest interview ever! The way he describes driving that thing and putting it in perspective - pure goosebumps! It’s EVIL he said - that gave me the goosebumps!

[@steveafanador6441]

Congratulations Ron and the NAPA crew 🎉🎉🎉🎉👍👍😀😀

[@ebigford34]

cool thing about NHRA is that pretty much every driver is a cool dude and friendly to fans.

[@Scoe91Til]

I hope you guys plan to do more NHRA coverage. It's been fantastic. Thanks to everyone involved.

[@cantubloodaxe768]

This was fucking great, man. Good job guys!

[@JROC713]

11:28 wheelie background 😂

[@waynepraetz]

Seem like a really cool dude congratulations Ron🤙 awesome video 1320 big 👍👍 up

[@balinhewson2053]

Love Ron! This video was awesome thanks for doing it!

[@jamialmedia1102]

Bad ass interview from one of the greatest!! Mr. Ron Capps!!

[@imsatanscott]

shout out to the guy doing a sick wheelie @11:27

[@LaTravvv]

Anyone else notice the random dude riding a wheelie on his bike like it’s nothing @ 11:26 lmaooooo

[@dloneyv8]

Beautiful job on all the Pomona coverage 1320 crew! Very cool to see a new perspective of that circus from you.

[@wunkskorks2623]

Ron’s still the man after decades. BTW, that little screech you hear after the burnout, they’re pulling like 7g’s momentarily.

[@MJTAUTOMOTIVE]

I think you have your numbers a bit mixed up there. They don't even pull that many g's at launch, so how would they pull that at the end of the burnout?.

[@wunkskorks2623]

@@MJTAUTOMOTIVE It’s only a couple milliseconds after the tires bite. Peak sustained G’s don’t happen until about the eighth mile when the clutch plates start to lock up. Clay Millican’s channel talks about it in a couple videos.

[@brandenjones192]

I’ve been watching you guys since 2011 and never would I have thought that a company from my home town would have become this big In a such short time.

[@chesspiece81]

Such an awesome viewpoint from someone that has done something so few people have. Kyle would you rather drive a top fuel/funny car, Formula 1 car or Group B rally car? Wow a casual John Force and David Frieburger sighting.

[@chesspiece81]

@@giselle8924 I bet your dad is very disappointed in you and what you've become. Making pathetic posts like this on popular KZbin channels and the videos they've traveled to the track, then all the work that Kyle puts into filming, uploading and editing these videos. Then you pop up hoping people will click on your link and watch you disappoint and embarrass your family and friends all just so you can make a little money.

[@1320video]

I'm a drag racer at heart :)

[@chesspiece81]

@@1320video Me too but you would only get to experience a top fuel/funny car for 4 seconds. It was something that came up one night while a group of us were drinking in the garage. There are so many definite pros and cons that it's really hard to come up with a clear winner. I think the top fuel/funny car would be the easiest to experience what makes them so special because the limits of the F1 or Group B rally car are so beyond what the average Joe could accomplish that it makes them difficult to choose. I'm not saying anyone could jump in a funny car and run 3.8s or 4.3s but you are alot more likely to get to experience the monstrous acceleration they offer but have the skill to be able to get the G force a F1 car or the balls to launch a Group B at WOT down a rally course at the speeds that would show you what they are capable of. Kyle when can we expect to see some more videos of your white Chevys and R8?

[@disgruntledegghead6923]

@@chesspiece81 Just report the posts you see like that. Bunny girl is probably some dude anyways.

[@Berm_Blaster]

Need videos where its more in depth on how the cars work and what goes into keeping them racing down the track. The crew members are the true unsung heroes!

[@tatokay4285]

Excellent video Kyle and Fred.... Thank you!

[@thirdeyenotblind007]

YOU HAVE A SERIOUS INTERVIEW TO DO....SEND KYLE, HE IS THE BEST TO DO IT. NICE JOB BRO, WELL DONE!

[@funland108]

This is just outstanding coverage. You guys really brought the whole thing alive. Editing was perfect - felt like we were there but snapplily done so it didn’t ‘drag’. Congratulations to Ron Capps. Thoroughly deserved and couldn’t happen to a nicer guy.

[@curtis3653]

what a great video Kyle! I saw RC win his first Wally in Seattle back in 1995 on a Tuesday, been a fan of his ever since. He's a genuine guy, especially with you in these interviews. SAD RC! Lol DHR forever!

[@frederick1933]

11:27 Sick wheelie, bro!

[@_JamesBrown]

Lol... I caught that too!

[@aaronkent76]

I very thankful when you get into programs like this. The video work you team does is amazing. Thank you

[@robertruark8797]

I was working the gate at Atlanta Dragway one year. It was early in the morning and Ron Capps came up to the gate. He was waiting for some people of his to show up. He sat there at the gate with me and we talked for about 20 minutes. He is one laid-back cool guy. That is one great memory.

[@jacobg88]

Thanks for the NHRA content 1320!! If only all NHRA drag racing was filmed 1320 Video style of filming I'd actually watch it regularly 😂

[@natrlhigh]

Love the NHRA content... 1320 ROCKS

[@Labergemusic]

Just like your regular interviews, except with the pros. Love it.

[@jamespeterson4125]

Been a Ron Capps fan for a long time. Now you know why.

[@Petethedeadboy]

Wow this was an AWESOME video. Excellent interview/racing. Thank you so much for posting. This channel kicks serious butt.

[@jimz68]

Nice guys do not necessarily finish last. Excellent video. Thanks Kyle and crew!

[@turbomovies1677]

Awesome..!!!!!🔥🔥🔥🔥👍

[@Kfrog555]

Bonus points for the sick wheelie at 11:28

[@llama__]

Love Capps happy he got a championship this year

[@cheesebone82]

"How often do top fuel engines explode?" - Well, a lot, actually. "OK, cool. I think I'll sit behind it."

[@1320video]

lmao!!

[@jdwright12508]

Dad got to see John Force on the line right behind him. Coolest video I have. And also got to meet him in his pit area. I then went and saw his car start up close. The nitromethane in ur eyes makes u bawl and cough and cry but it’s the best feeling in the world

[@jonathanweiss7670]

Congrats Ron and team DSR I was there that Saturday 95 degrees! Great interview and thanks for sharing everything behind the scenes! Yes Indeed met Ron many times over the years autographs at the pit & small chat too! A class act representing drag racing being humble as well truthful, struggles as a driver explaining everything! As well all behind the wheel battling his funny car! Great job 1320 crew!

[@mr.potter9426]

Awesome video,best one yet, I feel smarter,congrats to Ron Capps!

[@Xbox360Supersnake23]

It's insane how these guys do this kudos to them much respect!

[@HeavyDKC1]

Thanks for the awesome coverage of funny car and Capps is a fan favorite. You guys do a great job man, Fred and Kyle and team keep up the great work! I enjoy Fred man he is humorous and I get a good laugh at his reactions, you both seem genuine nice dudes. Thanks for all youve dome for drag racing guys.

[@jeremiahbrinsko7811]

What a beautiful first interview I’ve never sat and watched one fully and loved every minute of it. Beautiful video well made stuff keep it up man

[@damienmilk3025]

Great interview, Ron seems like a terrific bloke, and humble. It would be more than 30 years since I have seen any top fuel or funny cars. (in Australia) I would have loved to go to America to see the home of nitro drags. Thanks for your work making the videos you do.

[@derrickwing1079]

Ron is a class act driver, hope to see his vision of owning his own team goes for a long time ,you da man Ronnie

[@randombravo]

Please thank him for such an informative video, was crazy. And thank you 1320 for providing the content, amazing 👌👌

[@Boostedm3nace]

Great interview questions Kyle. It made for great content. You can tell you’ve been behind the camera a longtime.

[@1320video]

Thank you! He was one of my favorite people to talk to at the race, such a nice guy

[@zimzipzoop3848]

That cockpit shot just give perspective of how fast these pilots at this point lol are going. Man I just hope I can see this stuff live!

[@LittleNicky.]

Casually hanging out with John Force and Freiburger at the finish line. Bitchin

[@jayhefna5696]

Never been into this type of racing scene but Ron has me interested just through his character and how humble he is. Definitely gonna do some research, I’m a fan !

[@lukasgarage956]

If chance go to a NHRA race event, everytime is like the first.

[@111111111Tiger]

Ron Capps - Good guy - wish him success. Congrats on Championship !

[@hurstexteriorsllc2272]

Sick video! Sick interview! Y’all should be proud of yourselves!

[@Redlineshadow29]

Nice to see Ron Capps again after seen a video in australia in the AEROFLOW OUTLAW NITRO FUNNY CARS in 2013

[@mauryamckendrick5446]

NHRA is something that you have to experience in person because cameras do not do it justice one bit!! If you know then you know. You go to a NASCAR event and all the drivers are up in their big motorhomes hiding away pretty much, but NHRA the drivers are literally right there in the crowd standing with you and talking to people and they pretty much stay out there like that the entire event witch I have always thought to be supper cool!! The time actually running is supper short but it's worth every single penny to go out and see an event in person. If you ever get the chance one hundred percent go to an NHRA event! You won't be disappointed!!!

[@florian_montuzet]

What a nice and humble guy.

[@gregsimon9061]

Great video, I’m a huge Ron Capps fan.

[@shauncole4392]

I work at napa and this car is plastered all over our computers and website. Apparently the company is really proud of it, and i can see why

[@1320video]

I would be too, Ron is the perfect person to partner with :)