The LEGENDARY "Big Red" Camaro goes 216MPH!

[@purserclay39]

Big Red is a freaking legend! So many different types of racing has transpired from that car. It's also the godfather of the pro-touring movement. Glad to see it back running after the major fire a couple of years ago.

[@yvonnewilson4727]

He’s da whip… that Dodge didn’t even belong on that track, LOL…

[@onestallfab]

The first Camaro that absolutely dropped my jaw back in ‘89 or so.

[@dogmoo]

What type of racing has transpired ?

[@WymiataczPlays]

So THIS is the car I read about in Polish magazines when I was a child in the early 2000s! Damn.

[@crw3673]

Bro you took the words right out of my mouth! This car has been competing since the late 80s! And has evolved numerous times over the decades. It has had a movie/documentary made about the car and driver. Big Red has had a cameo appearance in the Fast and Furious movies! This car is Legendary!

[@shitbox7413]

I remember seeing these guys in the magazines when I was a kid, they kicked ass at the silver state classic.

[@johndeeregreen4592]

I lived in Ely, Nevada for 18 years. got to meet this guy, and see Big Red many times.

[@coronapack]

Too bad Smokey negata and big red never met back then... big red would have been knocked down from that pedestal.

[@Cutlass_Rudd]

I miss the bad ass black 68 charger from back then too, never seen the car since

[@thejackofalltravels8267]

I saw them race there in 94-95 along with a few monster Miata’s what a car

[@genemounceSr]

Wasn't Big Red the 1st 69 camaro to hit 200mph back in the day or is my memory not serving me ? lol

[@Sauerbrew777]

Mechanic: So you want to attach a race car to you wing? Owner: Yes!

[@SAVikingSA]

Big Red and the Crusher Camaro really hooked me on cars back when I was a kid. Glad to see both are still going strong all these years later.

[@jdias51]

Don't forget project x :)

[@lanegeisewite1436]

The legend is back! Literally the most legendary car ever because of how many different styles and classes of racing she does and is competitive at every one!🇺🇸🇺🇸🤘

[@glentight]

What else do they run?

[@125AXer]

@@glentight My first recollection of Big Red is running the public highway events like the Silver State Classic. The car was doing 200 then, but with much longer straight run distances available.

[@kanervatie]

No, KITT is.

[@young11984]

@@glentight he ran the Silver State Challenge back in the 80s and set a 198mph average and later set top speed at 266mph, he had ran Piles Peak, 1/2 mile and some other stuff ive missed over the years all with a carburetor and none of the fancy electronic tuning aids used today….imagine if he did though!! Been a bad ass car since the 80 and known all over the world

[@KCBarr1]

Yup. I have been watching this car since the early 80's. It's not the same car, of course (the original burned to the ground), but they have stayed true to the 69 platform they started with.

[@sirswerve2493]

The first Protouring Musclecar. Im amazed you guyz dont do more vids on this beast. Bigred is the first super Musclecar to do 200 mph on a closed course on a public road. Back in the day it was a supercar asskicker. In 1989 this beast did 200 + mph in race held in Nevada called the silver state classic. I'll never forget this one of a kind car. Thank you RJ and crew for showing the old school is still giving up a fight for records.

[@timothyryan2847]

I'm 50 , I think I first saw Big Red in Hot Rod magazine when I was 10 or so years old. What a bad ass car ,and an awesome dedication from the crew.

[@bkj427dvl]

Big Red is an Icon. I remember seeing this thing in hot rod magazine when I was 8 then 12 and so on and so on. Legendary car

[@shannondidntdoit]

I actually still have that with the fold out and all

[@bkj427dvl]

@@shannondidntdoit so cool 😎

[@bkj427dvl]

@@shannondidntdoit do you have the megabucks issue? That had some crazy stuff too, I think it was the same year or one after it

[@UncleManuel]

Going over 200 mph, 1900 hp, Procharger - and all this with a carb. Mind = blown! 😲

[@jobariedunn7185]

nice to see older cars still being competitive

[@geebeaux]

Old bodies, mostly.

[@dancearoundtheworld5360]

There funny

[@patrickr2686]

Nothing old on the car

[@fiisho]

@@geebeaux still "old" technology rather than all these turbo lambos

[@tyfoster4212]

It’s the only car with a carb there

[@pmmartinpmjm]

That thing is the freaking swiss army knife of racecars. It just does it all.

[@skrimper]

I wanna see it setup for a hill climb Edit: oh my god it's been at Pikes Peak

[@nigelpeace-branch1993]

@@skrimper 😂😂😂

[@precisiondiesel225]

Glad to see the car back together and setting records

[@briansmith7682]

Just a legend of a car. This was a instant classic at the silver state challenge. (Not many people are aware of its origins)

[@Sk1m_Beeble]

"Thanks for being being a fan" How could ya not be? This thing is wicked cool. And it's (undoubtedly) not even it's final form.

[@MrUltraworld]

This car managed 266mph once, I'm not sure what the event was. I saw it race in the late 80's at the Silver Star Classic. It's been around that long. It's still all steel except for the hood.

[@bigharrykochenbauls4567]

Silver State Classic..

[@АнтонАнонимусов]

I remember translating a speedhunters article about Big Red around a decade ago, glad to see this car still kicking ass)

[@Hammar89]

" we have an issue with the carburetor" * jazz music stops * Hol up, it's carburated? I wanna know everything

[@camarowland4]

Blow through system. Whoever told you carbs don't make power is wrong. It's just not as easy to tune

[@theelevatedone1726]

@@camarowland4 what does a carburetor do?

[@camarowland4]

@@theelevatedone1726 mixes air and fuel using jets and venturis. People think its outdated technology (which it is) but they can still make tons of power.

[@fatal3713]

@@camarowland4 don’t forget pressure differentials.

[@Carlo-_]

Pro touring car #1. Man I’ve loved this thing for so long. What can’t they do with it?!

[@Amplitudeification]

Glad to see they rebuilt Big Red again. Last I saw it was totaled. But that was some time back. I believe Amazon Prime Video had the documentary series on the history and ongoing efforts of Big Red and the team to compete in every type of motorsport out there.

[@bigharrykochenbauls4567]

It sounds so gnarly, because the exhaust just runs straight from front to back, without any bends you hear every pop and crackle mixed together at the same time. I have the very same set up.

[@100proofcrew]

The Crow: "look at this ridiculous wing" Big Red: "hold my beer"

[@a-rod279]

That car is a legend i remember first time that i saw in Hot Rod magazine

[@obsidian....]

I've been following this car for a long ass time. Great to see them still out there putting down big runs/races 💪

[@Tonyclifton-q4f]

"thanks for being a fan" much more original than the usual " appreciate it"

[@40ozPres]

I love this car so much. One chassis has done so many crazy races

[@aaronburratwood.6957]

From drag week to high speed runs, hot dang i love this channel.

[@agnez8646]

AISURU.TOKYO/AGNEZ/?[Making-love]💞 (◍•ᴗ•◍)✧*。18 years and over🍎🍑 KZbin: This is fine Someone: Says "heck" KZbin: Be gone #однако #я #люблю #таких #рыбаков #Интересно #забавно #девушка #смешная #垃圾

[@jessemosgrove2027]

Let's get the person who puts porn links banned

[@Ayane13b]

God I remember watching the livestreams and watching big red run. But every time he pulled up chat all went "Stupid wing car!!!" And it was hilarious. The wing does look stupid, but function>looks so often. The wing is insane.

[@Team6Loves]

Big Red Is A Racing Legend!!! He has a Great back story!

[@sru1436]

Big red has been my favorite forever, I remember watching big red back in the late 80s. It sounds so sick too.!🤟🏻

[@WARESPOWER]

Love the big red camaro . This car has a lot more speed in it. Good luck guys!

[@mb198120081957]

I remember watching that car at the silver state classic when I was a kid. That thing has been around for a while!!

[@DerkJester]

Big Red is the real McCoy. An absolute legend and I couldn’t click on this video faster. I absolutely love this car!

[@aussie2uGA]

I remember those giant wings on the rice burners back in the day. People would yell, "hey, the airport is back there..."

[@High_Caliber]

Still happens: There's a kid in my neighborhood that has that same wing on his 1982 4 cylinder bmw. A guy might want to hate on it, but the kid looks so dang pleased with himself...

[@agnez8646]

AISURU.TOKYO/AGNEZ/?[Making-love]💞 (◍•ᴗ•◍)✧*。18 years and over🍎🍑 KZbin: This is fine Someone: Says "heck" KZbin: Be gone #однако #я #люблю #таких #рыбаков #Интересно #забавно #девушка #смешная #垃圾

[@brokedonkeygarage6017]

@@High_Caliber honestly that's how it should be . Always build for yourself . Great comment 👍

[@dancearoundtheworld5360]

@@High_Caliber Its there if he needs it.👍👍

[@High_Caliber]

@@dancearoundtheworld5360 I can't argue with that logic! :)

[@Pitmaster4Lyfe]

BRO, YOU BE ROLLIN'OUT MAN!!PPL NEED TO REALIZE THAT 200MPH IS EFFIN MOVING THE HELL OUTTA THERE!! GREAT WORK AND MAD RESPECT TO THE CREW THAT MADE THIS HAPPEN!!🏁🏆🍻💯💪🏾👊🏾👀

[@stubones]

What a glorious noise!

[@GeneralTarik]

Nice! I love the way they painted to look like an old trans am series race car.

[@Paulino813]

Love seeing this car back on the channel!!

[@Hogiewan1]

Absolute savage. Love the swagger, old school power plant and car, persona...

[@TheMrmmkkpro]

People surprised it has a carburetor, I expected it to have a big ole giant Holley. I'm old school no doubt, big cubic inches and big cam along with said carb. Badass, would be cool to really look that beast over, thanks for posting. 👍👍🏁🏁

[@brokenwrench404]

Wow, big red is still around. I remember them from the silver state classic videos

[@hoost3056]

Ive known about Big Red since the Silver State Classic days.....ran the fastest pass and held the record for a long time. That's the Gottlieb car. Used to run an NA 540ci BBC with a Jerico for the road course races.

[@rockyanderson7142]

This dude makes me passionate about racing. Let’s go BIG RED!

[@erikradzins]

LEGEND...Proud to see a ProCharger under the hood!

[@jaxongoodwin5505]

i really love what you did to that Camaro it looks crazy cool

[@miguelzap9269]

Oh my goodness! BigRed is still around?!!! Had a magazine picture of this car on my wall when I was a kid.

[@plexuzz]

That sound is epic

[@1978JonBullock]

One of the best fun per miles video in a long time. Big red

[@rhnstjegilrhkscvn1djhrj969]

Glad to see Big Red back

[@H3110NU]

I love Big Red, there’s a tv show for the car and it’s super cool to see how they change the car to meet the demands of what ever they enter it in.

[@mikewest712]

What is the setup for a funeral precession.

[@aliasfakename2267]

@@mikewest712 bigger wing to hold the casket

[@lunsy9420]

One of the best all around cars ever built. It's a monster on the road courses.

[@MikeHunt-qi8mg]

He’s got boom tubes on it 😂😂 legendary man

[@No-pl6nx]

Love this crew, Great team of guys.

[@powershift1]

The most highly developed 1969 Camaro on the planet. It is just insane in person. Make sure not to miss it!

[@chrissmith7730]

RJ and Big Red legends since the Silver State Classic when he was just a teenager! Will always be legends!

[@joe-hp4nk]

Big red never disappoints.

[@jeremiahsawyer2123]

Most badass car and nicest people everrr. They came up here to Loring Air force Base, Northern Maine. They were soooo nice to my son and even gave us shirts and stuff and signed them. They actually wanted to talk with us, not just sign and walk off.

[@ps_n_sq5]

That 216 pass looked so much faster... Love you big red!!!

[@ziptiejedi5658]

I remember being a kid reading about this Camaro in Hot Rod magazine. This car had a huge part in me becoming a gear head. Even though I hate that ugly ass wing I will always love this car!

[@VcArena]

Makes me wonder how fast this car has been. I remember the silver state classics back in the 90s when it hit 220 during the 90mile road race, now it's doing that close to that speed in the half mile. Is it actually a 69 Camaro it just a 69 body on a chassis, not sure but I think they said it was a 69body on a tube chassis way back in the 90s

[@trashbandit2449]

I'm guessing tube

[@qfc1313]

Big Red is an amazing car.

[@19chevelle72]

The car that started Pro Touring, Big Red!

[@tisoyaga]

Loved your coverage.

[@barath4545]

555 with a giant Procharger. Yeah that thing is SUPER LOUD. I remember the Canadian car from DW 2017, same isch deal and HOLY SHIT it was loud.

[@msimcox2]

I love how the drive by it sounds like it's running at about 4000 rpm and he's just cruising by, and it's showing 215mph I remember reading about Big Red 35ish years ago in some car magazine when it was won the Silver State Classic

[@derhugo0135]

these guys are some magicians for pulling that off with a carb car, god damn

[@edswrld]

Actually carbs are easier to get power with.

[@brett7418]

OMG!!! That thing sounds absolutely insane and incredible

[@SpectroRacingChannel]

Dang that thing is wild. Love old carbureted cars.

[@happybirthdayyyy]

8:43 is probably the coolest thing I’ve ever seen

[@thatfordguy2268]

Shit I have been watching "Big Red" since the late 80's long before KZbin even existed!😁

[@tarmotuur9643]

Mechanic : So, how large does the wing need to be ? Owner : Yes.

[@truegret7778]

Awesome ride. I turbo'ed my '69 Camaro back in the day, 14lbs boost, no waste gate (hey, I was in high school ... I was learning), estimated 500hp ... I LOVE Big Red !! Thanks for filming it. Question to the Big Red guys - any thoughts on going to Bonneville?

[@White_buffalo_4r]

You need a DB meter for some these cars that would be crazy to see how loud some of them get up to

[@MrUltraworld]

That's Big Red! I saw it race in the 80's

[@yeahok115sure]

Big red is a absolute beast of a car!! I think it holds the Virginia NV race speed record. Big red also burned down some years ago and it was devastating to see

[@K-Effect]

The carbon fiber part looks like a top fuel dragster wing. Fast= Functional

[@terra2805]

I tell you what, people laugh and take the piss but there's a hell of a lot to be said for those big fixed wings we're starting to see more and more of lately. They make a big difference to stability and staying in a straight line. Anyone who knows anything about aerodynamics will tell you. It's just a matter of time before more and more racers catch on to just how much of a difference it actually makes.

[@geebeaux]

Interviewing next to this car, I wouldnt hear a word.. just staring at the Camaro, jaw open.

[@jdias51]

Are there rules to land speed racing in the unlimited class? Like size of tire how much fiberglass etc etc

[@adithyanbharat4372]

Such a legendary car....

[@lukelikens2057]

What kind of trany is in that thing the brand to would be nice to know sounds amazing

[@plumbs7199]

Such a nice Bloke !

[@dangoleeeeyoooomannnn6531]

It looks like something we drew as kids lol but super awesome!

[@nzsaltflatsracer8054]

The park bench is different! The Volvo wagon going 200+ at Drag Week out wowed this.

[@aaronburratwood.6957]

The dude is creeping up there. He really reminds me of my uncle Danny. Really cool.

[@juanf4739]

That wing is hideous, but only a legendary beast like Big Red can pull it off.

[@ImGreedy]

All function

[@KingSMW]

Ok, I love Big Red. Arguably the best all around car ever built. That wing tho...it's gotta go. There has to be a better way. Lowered? Full Splitters? Something please!!! Or....and I Hate to say this....enjoy your accomplishment and realize the Camaro's mortality. Glad to see Big Red out again!!! Great Job guys!!

[@briangriffith3985]

Aint watch the vid yet, just saw big red and hit the like button same time

[@knoblis]

Does give the car character, though nothing else.

[@GNXperimental]

I remember reading about this car in a magazine back in like the early 90's

[@alexnutcasio936]

Downforce = Drag = slower top speed.........Its both GOOD and bad. Beautiful car and a true classic.

[@2S1L3NT]

Exactly what I was thinking, but I guess when it's drag coefficient isn't great and traction is a bigger problem you have to resort to things like this. Pretty crazy though. I'm sure if they were to find that sweet spot it could do much better.

[@alexnutcasio936]

@@2S1L3NT traction becomes less important at the higher,less accelerative speeds and drag takes over. Why do they need 1500 lbs of downforce?

[@larrysgarage1682]

Famous car. Really cool.

[@randbaldwin]

Awesome car. How fast was the winner at that event?

[@aggravatedbattery1164]

That's 347 kph for us Canucks. That's ludicrous speed. I can see why he's in such a good mood, that's got to be one heck of a rush.

[@Mr1Tanker]

I'm a Canuck, and it's 216mph to me.

[@centermass4962]

Damn that thing sounds sooooo good. Chop chop

[@gordocarbo]

Cant hook at 1/2 mi and 216 by 1. Cant even fathom that...amazing. Thats a whole nother level of acceleration.

[@dylanfinley1335]

Mechanic: Can we even put a wing on this? Owner: Yes. Mechanic: But I mean where though? Owner: Yes. Mechanic: That makes no sense. How big do you want it? Owner: All of it. Mechanic: What? Owner: Yup!

[@geebeaux]

Too many colons to be funny.

[@MrAudi220]

Amazing car, seen it before, performs so well.a programmable 4wd system would do the trick here, you would have the traction and the launch and disconnedt the tyre traction on a certain speed, i know it is something you can do with a haldex powered 4wd car(vag group), maybe something to look into for the team, just giving suggestions here.👍✌️

[@Sinister_Salamander]

That wing has to call into the air traffic control tower before each run

[@jewboy761]

Gay

[@jeremyalbert2069]

big red has an awesome history ,, raced in the silver state classic , , i think the car burned to the ground once ??

[@justbe4481]

Last time I seen Big red it was on fire 🔥 bad damage.