16 YR OLD TAYLOR HANUS~JLV RACING~ '69 CAMARO~ 2014 REVIEW

2014 was an impressive rookie year for 16 year old Taylor Hanus behind the wheel of her grandfather Jack Van De Voorde’s 496ci Super Pro ’69 Camaro…
Ever since Taylor was a little girl she preferred toy cars over dolls. Years of sitting in the stands with her late grandmother Mary, watching her grandfather “Papa Jack” and other family members race was surely a factor. She recalls sitting for hours betting with grandma and picking her favorite color car to win. Years later towards the end of the racing season, Taylor almost 14 now, was taken by her grandparents to see her first Jr. dragster race where she was able to sit in a few Jr. dragsters cockpits and dream what it would be like to race one. That dream started to become a reality with a surprise on Taylor’s 14th birthday in December. Papa Jack and Taylor’s father Charlie surprised Taylor with a gift to an all day Jr. dragster lesson in February at Doug Foley’s Drag Racing School in Florida! Taylor will never forget the valuable lessons taught and most of all learning to drive Doug Foley’s sons Jr. Dragster! Next up was purchasing a 7.90 Jr. dragster for Taylor. She then competed for two years with the Jr. dragster learning to cut a light and be consistent in everything she did. But now having being bit by the racing bug, she had an itch for “Papa Jack’s Camaro which he hadn’t raced personally since 2010. With Taylor now 16 years old, the decision was made to move up and race the Camaro! Under the watchful eye and guidance of Papa Jack who himself had been racing competitively since the ‘60’s, Taylor was given the opportunity to become the youngest driver in the Super Pro class at her home track Route 66 Raceway in Joliet, Illinois. Taylor had a remarkable rookie year running consistent 10’s and by the end of the season had set her personal best of 9.04@148.05mph! She was known for her perfect burnouts and reaction times that left even the seasoned racers in awe!
As the 2015 season is near,Taylor now 17 years old, looks to get into the 8’s and dedicates the upcoming season to her beloved grandmother Mary who recently passed away. Mary along with her husband Jack were with Taylor at every race and she will be greatly missed cheering on Taylor but still will be there in spirit.
#girl #camaro #dragracing

[@trimode11]

Her reaction time is unbelievable !!! Great !! Give her power !!

[@snxc1627]

+trimode11 I agree! She's very impressive for her age.

[@racer774]

+Derp O'herp She is impressive at any age too! She does better burnouts than most people that have raced their entire lives. Wet the tires, get OUT of the water, THEN do the burnout. Some do it right, most don't.

[@terra2805]

You go girl!! Ultra impressive reaction times and I can find no fault with anything you do. I see an extremely bright future for this girl!! That's two girls named Taylor with a Camaro now. One maiden name and the others surname. lol Equally impressed with both of them.

[@klwhitacre]

Wow, she cuts some great lights!

[@petersonmasoryde3163]

Ima girl and im in LOVE WITH THAT CAMARO. *Omg*

[@rylanshort9108]

So amazing to have this opportunity at her age. So jealous! She looks like a hell of a driver too.

[@michelleunis3675]

Awesome driver! Ran everybody off of the line!

[@carsbyjeff]

I've been watching and racing classic's for 40 years. This Girl Is Awesome. So is Grand Dad's Camaro and what a shocker that '67 GS Buick was!! 5 Stars...

[@victoryredcolorado]

carsbyjeff Thanks, Taylor and her Grandpa Jack are two of the nicest people you'll ever meet =)

[@roaringcat1]

All you men out there better watch out this girl's looking for a pro ride and as long as she trees everyone like she is doing now she will get that ride. You go girl I know your family is proud of you. Make sure to keep it on the track and out of the street. You have done a great job granddad.

[@simoncorbett3003]

great comment. lots of energy, drive, commitment from all concerned. great stuff

[@danielnemcher1913]

Awesome driving skills. Reaction time looked really good.

[@CarlosSanchez-kj3ke]

that blue color is beautiful!

[@petersonmasoryde3163]

Carlos Sanchez Agreed

[@rattusnorvegicus4380]

Me too, absolutely gorgeous.

[@knightingalesaid]

That is really awesome, go girl!!

[@stevensavinski7170]

what a great kid, you found the way to keep your family together and be part of something amazing and it does not matter how much money you have it doesn't take much to get a car or bike to get on the track except the will and guts to do the best you can with what you have. hats off to you sir and Taylor-(you GO GIRL)😃

[@garymoore5248]

BEAUTIFUL 1969 CAMARO AND THE DRIVER KNOWS WHAT SHE IS DOING

[@petersonmasoryde3163]

Gary Moore Ik, the camaro is fucking beautiful

[@juketurbo321]

her reaction times are killer

[@brians48now]

Great video. I sure hope she continues to race. I'd love to see her in the pros but I'm sure she's loving doing what she's doing right now.

[@victoryredcolorado]

+brians48now Thank you, that's her dreams and with her enthusiasm and drive she will get there. This years goal are to up the power and get into the 8's...stay tuned!

[@victoryredcolorado]

+brians48now kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z5bFhoesec6bpqc

[@brians48now]

Thanks very much

[@victoryredcolorado]

+brians48now No problem, that was the first two test passes of the season and its detuned lol

[@le6615]

Hi. A really nice car, some very good pass in first and awesome reaction time !! I'll hope Taylor will be continued with an help family as they can in time. Good luck and pleasure to see you in video with Victoryedcolorado. Chris.

[@victoryredcolorado]

+christophe lacombe kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z5bFhoesec6bpqc

[@cliffordpatin3960]

She is a go getta with alot of power !!! Keep up the good work

[@robertmetzger1753]

All I can say is,,,,,Wow all the other comments took the words right out of my mouth lolol Young lady is a NATURAL !!!

[@kenrego2528]

What a DAD!!❤️

[@victoryredcolorado]

Actually her grandfather. He is a great guy not only to her but family and friends!👍

[@duaneclarke6179]

Awesome ! And what a beautiful car

[@andrewmurray4087]

Nice controlled burnouts ! :) that's good car control right there :)

[@antinormality]

Holy crap those reaction times are SICK!

[@coreysoze7556]

I like how she immediately stepped on it at the starting line. No fear of the gas.

[@robertclymer6948]

Taylor can sure cut a mean light! She is on it!

[@zootchannel380]

She is a QUEEN of Dragsters !

[@BENNIEDARRELL]

no that's what family is. i'm so proud of young people who are dedicated to their family and the family who's dedicated to their kids. that's what america, the red white and blue, competition, sportsmanship and having morals is all about. even in shoot outs in gun competition, they teach skills of timing, consistency, sportsmanship and trying to be number one or the best you can be in the sport. family matters

[@YourpainRx]

Give her the opportunity and she will be the next Erica Enders......Good Job Taylor!

[@victoryredcolorado]

Carlos P Erica is her idol so only time will tell

[@YourpainRx]

Exactly!! I had many opportunities to have a race car and the end I find out that it was to much for me. Today is my job encourage the ones that can do it and have these opportunities. I hope she can see that people are happy for her......

[@scottmcgoldrick5153]

Carlos P .

[@JohnsRSCamaro]

That's how I drove at 16. But I didn't have a racetrack. Or a 69 Camaro.🤘🏻

[@robertmetzger1753]

FUNNY !!!LOLOLOLHAHA

[@therocketgod]

massive balls. props to her. very cool!!!!

[@adultsonly8907]

She should be given so much credit for her accomplishments, wow.

[@victoryredcolorado]

Exactly!

[@teermight8656]

Amazing woman and great grandparents

[@blackisback74]

Very cool. Next time I'm in Joliet I will have to check this racer out.

[@RByrne]

wow.. better than i can do. that car sounds beautiful to.

[@claeslindgren2704]

Looks like fun. Must be nice to have a grandpa that pays for you to race.

[@victoryredcolorado]

True but you still have to have the skill set to do it. Btw what were you doing when you were 16?

[@claeslindgren2704]

victoryredcolorado im not saying anything about her skills, she obviusly has tons of them. I ment exactly what i said that it really did look like fun and that it must be nice to have a loaded grandpa to pay for your racing when youre that young. I wish i could have had a grandpa or anyone that had that kind of money to pay for me to drag a sick car like that when i was young. Where im from we are not alowed to drive untill we are 18 and when i hit that i was out ripping the E brake in my 91 Toyota corolla GTI in the snow, racing at every redlight against anyone who wanted (mostly loosing), having a blast. But like i said offcourse you always had that dream to be able to afford something bigger, bader and faster.

[@Bargeonin]

Lethal combination. Excellent reaction time and a wealthy father.

[@ironhead9507]

it appears she has excellent reaction time. way to go

[@isaacjohnson5543]

she has the guts to go up agains a dragster i thought she was going to get dusted in 5:44 but it got amtaste of its own medicine #biggest fan

[@chrismoore7553]

I'll say this, her start in a junior and then going to a well tuned chassis door car is a huge help. Hats off the grandpa for mentoring her, and putting her in the seat. Undoubtedly, she will get even better than what she is now.

[@victoryredcolorado]

+Chris Moore Thank you, for the '16 season the plans are a bump in the power and into the 8's for Taylor!

[@chrismoore7553]

Excellent! Might have her use the chute a few times, and an r-3 rage HAN support would be a nice added touch.

[@victoryredcolorado]

+Chris Moore I don't believe she's ever used the chute but sure it will be on the agenda

[@jasonritter2492]

She was cutting the tree down against those guys. I got my son running a 70 Chevelle at 16 and its a street strip csr running the same times. It also reminds me of when I started drag racing at 14 and by 16 I was running a built 88 Monte SS. I still have it 24 yrs latter. It is just a lot faster, 4.30 1/8 mile all factory steel all factory glass. I know it's a 4 yr old video but still a Great job and great video to inspire youngster

[@victoryredcolorado]

She's still at it now running in the 8.50s 💪 Thanks for watching 👊

[@jasonritter2492]

@@victoryredcolorado that's awesome! I always like seeing and supporting the up and comers. If we don't have them then racing is done.

[@willirep3456]

Very very beautyfull camaro nice and clean camaro tremendes good job waaaaaw awesome 👌👍

[@ivervj2923]

At first it looks a lot like Doc's MC The Street Beast. Nice ride girl. Keep going. Hope you the best ✌

[@JesusMartinez-zf3gz]

Felicitaciones corres muy bien tienes muy buena reacion y el coche se ve que está a punto t mando saludos desde Monterrey Mexico soy fanático de cuarto de milla saludos.

[@Dld1985]

Beautiful Camaro.

[@petersonmasoryde3163]

1951RKP agreed!

[@BirdPlan]

WARNING: The Surgeon General says it's OK to smoke the competition ,hahahaha. taylor is incredible.Tree reaction time knows no gender,I love seeing all the positive comments on here and this is the only video that I've seen on youtube that has been up for over a year and only has 2 haters in the comment section,that shows that people respect her as a racer and not just cuz she is a female.Grandpa Jack my hat goes off to you sir and the list of reasons is a mile long.Taylor is amazing and she is soaking up priceless knowledge passed of from her grandad which will no doubt help her in racing but as well in life..my grandpa is 94 and I cherish every minute that I have left with him ,at the end of the day whether she wins every race or loses every race ,she is already a champion in my eyes cuz when it's all said and done you won't care about the times you couldn't go hang out with friends or go shopping with your girls cuz none of that matters ,what matters is that you are taking your free time to hang with your grandpa while you still have him around and you will never regret that.

[@victoryredcolorado]

+Bird Plan Wow great comment, thank you! I'll be sure to have Taylor read it!

[@BirdPlan]

+victoryredcolorado You're more than welcome, what started out as a 5 min sit down to watch a few videos my buddy sent me has turned into an all day and all night youtube session of watching your videos,hahaha, do they ever end?I've made a dent, I think, but I'm not sure if I've even crossed the halfway point, it's been a fun day of beer and laziness and you've made a subscriber out of me,you have really high def great footage and it's a pleasure to watch. look forward to your future posts and best wishes for Taylor and her grandpa Jack.

[@victoryredcolorado]

+Bird Plan Thanks, I have a ton of videos and now that the racing season has started more to come including Taylor this coming weekend trying to get into the 8's...Stay tuned!

[@BirdPlan]

+victoryredcolorado Right on,love hearing that the racing season is just getting underway that means I'll have more of your killer footage to watch..so Taylor is going for the 8's this weekend? well I got my fingers crossed for her and have all the confidence in the world that she can pull it off,I'm still blown away at her tree reaction time,if I didnt know any better I'd think something fishy was going on,hahaha cuz she's so perfect..did she ever get a chance to read my first comment I sent?well if not ,when she does I hope it brings a smile to her and grandpa jacks face..later bud

[@victoryredcolorado]

+Bird Plan Won't see her till this coming saturday at test n tune. If your on facebook look us up to follow whats going on. Thanks for viewing!

[@avamendez1272]

makes my heart smile, como decimos en al barrio: ¡acelera, chica ya

[@shanestrains2849]

She was killer on the tree

[@LionsTigersBears]

She woyld be an awesome soulmate for life😊😊💞💕

[@valso]

Absolutely! A woman who loves cars and drives them like a man - that's every man's dream. :D

[@tomeighty]

Great video.

[@richardoliver1303]

Excellent young drag racer!!!!

[@hughbo52]

Fun watching. Looks like top end is the tough spot.

[@carbonconnection2480]

I started drag racing cars at a very young age and at that very young age I realized that I didn’t like racing a female on the tree. Don’t know why but all females have a hell of a reaction. Good pulls girl!! Car is running good

[@JamesJohnson-hd5cb]

that car is awesome she is a good drag racer too

[@douglaswithrow7341]

Excellent video, very good driving skills, excellent at the light. Hope to see more racing videos. Give her a good pat on the back. She has worked hard and well deserved. Would love to have an autographed picture of her with the car. Hang it proudly in my racing Man Cave...lol

[@victoryredcolorado]

+douglas withrow Thanks and she will be back at it this April with more power and shooting for the 8's. The pictures are available with autograph, contact me at [e-mail]

[@victoryredcolorado]

+douglas withrow kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z5bFhoesec6bpqc

[@michaelshuey7622]

I love hat blue paint. It's similar to other blues but but it's just got a darker blue and it's it it's darker almost purple it it a very very nice looking car. And I think it's great ☺

[@stevesolo16]

I just noticed, you dropped a whole second when you switched hoods. You went from 10.1 to 9.0. Was that the only change you had made(the hood)? I hope to catch so more of your races. CHEERS! BTW I think a great name for your car is "The BLUMARO!"

[@nexgencarguyscraig331]

she has amazing reaction times

[@victoryredcolorado]

+Craig Reeves For sure, here she is for 2016! kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z5bFhoesec6bpqc

[@Beardog11]

Sweet ride,but isn't S/P index 9.90?

[@ChrisDavis-dt6xx]

She has great reaction time

[@whompmaster]

Very cool. I bet the kids at school are so jealous of her.

[@dougekren6495]

Is she still driving ?

[@RandysFiftySevenChevy]

She treed all of them!. nice job and your a natural, just stay away from boys. their all no good...except my son. My daughter stills hold over my head the fact that I didn't get her into Jr. Dragsters but does not say a thing about paying over $100K for her college degree. Good luck to you and be safe!

[@albezner1556]

quick question V.....is it still the 498????

[@victoryredcolorado]

+Al Bezner Yes sir a 496ci, there's a larger motor waiting once she gets more seat time

[@albezner1556]

Omg...nice...cant wait....dont tell me a 632??

[@victoryredcolorado]

+Al Bezner I'd have to ask Papa Jack but I believe he told me this Camaro was in the 7's with it lol

[@albezner1556]

Holly Jesus. ...wow....I agree! !! More seat-time for sure / with other power -plant

[@albezner1556]

+victoryredcolorado /// you guys ever switch out the 496>??

[@rp75heavy]

Still awesome to watch her out tree everyone. ....she had hole shot every lap...!

[@doranswinson10]

I wonder if Dad just gets a new shirt on Fathers Day?

[@1923bob]

Nice job

[@MC1Love]

AWESOME VIDEO....may GrandMa RIParadise

[@davidsnova]

That 67 Buick was gettin it on, don't ever mess with a Buick on the track.

[@albezner1556]

very respectful lady/ with a very pretty car/ she working on a throttle-stop>??

[@victoryredcolorado]

+Al Bezner No throttle stop here

[@albezner1556]

victoryredcolorado Roger that. ...very clean....she Handel's it very well....:)

[@antonionevillebrooksantoni5234]

Goog run

[@doranswinson10]

WOW. Consistent, all day, all night. I would not want to compete with her. What about a couple more years?

[@123nova87]

must be nice to have parents/grandparents that pays for everything and gives you a race car

[@victoryredcolorado]

123nova87 Not the case, her grandfather raced the car for years and it came time to retire from it and why not let his grandaughter who had race jr's, get the opportunity instead of selling it. Don't be jealous, she's earned it.

[@AdamKyleAnderson]

+123nova87 No different to being sponsored

[@MsMeecee]

I have a 68 Maro with A 496ci that I race at our local state tracks, and my wife and I both work 9-5 jobs to pay for a lot of my hobby and we have two boys 15 &13 who I hope to see in my car one day and all I ask of them is to help me on the car and at the track and I'll someday have them driving it! So just because I'm going to let them drive it, doesn't mean they haven't earned it. Just because some one has something nice does not mean some one just gives it to you. I'm sure Taylor has put her time in also. Great driving Girl! Keep safe! Sounds like your a little jealous 123nova87!

[@asbelfernandezjr9859]

I'm sure glad I don't know any of the haters who gave this video a thumbs down what a bunch of knuckleheads

[@tolks9575]

she is a serious tree monster /.046 light wow at 16 yrs old

[@Charlesbjtown]

Surprised that everyone is amazed by her reaction times. At the age of 16, you are kinda supposed to have good reflexes/reaction time.

[@emilyfisher3277]

Charlesbjtown you don’t understand drag racing 🤦🏼‍♀️smh

[@ironhead9507]

under her high school year book picture " most likely to go 8s in the 1 / 4 mile "

[@detroitaljerom931]

This is so nice that he did ty his for baby girl at 16

[@trimode11]

She will beat Alex taylor ??

[@victoryredcolorado]

+trimode11 Her car can easily run in the 8's but is detuned as safety precautions for her age and experience, look for the car to be in the 8's next season and to answer your question, yes she could easily without twin turbos lol

[@juketurbo321]

Her car is a full blown race car .Alex's car is a daily driver. Also does she wrench on the car or just drive it. Both young lady's are awesome. I do think however the difference in the cars is huge

[@victoryredcolorado]

+Juke Turbo All he asked was if she could beat Alex and she could but your points are valid indeed

[@juketurbo321]

Based on the reaction times I saw from her I have no doubt she could. Just saying I would like to see that race in equal equiptment

[@budgreen5090]

when I was 16 I had a 91 foxbody mustang that ran 11's consistently on the streets and I thought I was the shit.... guess not

[@e.j.s.m.7476]

Boys, ya'll better watch out! Lol

[@vincegedeon6583]

Camaro is the best muscle car my personal favorite 💪💖🔥

[@beatricerobertson2676]

Go girl go girl

[@Ronin-0811]

I'd like to have a girlfriend like her

[@carterbrefeld7593]

Me too

[@Freddy-JFL3000]

That’s the best❤️

[@victoryredcolorado]

Here she is for 2016 and in the 8's! kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z5bFhoesec6bpqc

[@ramonsotopichardo7281]

Awesome car Camaro

[@darrenjones9180]

Awesome

[@g9807]

maybe she can teach 'driver's ed' 🏁🏆

[@embassyhotel]

I honestly think she needs to warm up the tires. bit more IMO.

[@kevins5833]

That Camaro is awesome, I could do without the front grill sticker though...

[@victoryredcolorado]

kevin S If you notice its 5th gen headlights, a custom touch that looks cool imo

[@kevins5833]

victoryredcolorado Oh, ok. All good...

[@paintballjunkie65]

kevin S then stop stop replying ;)

[@victoryredcolorado]

TheCodFather Both of you better chill or i'll block you, go troll elsewhere

[@kevins5833]

victoryredcolorado Not trolling bro, I have a 69 camaro as well, I was gonna tell him about it, but he doesn't want to play...

[@hasslefree1848]

The Silver colored Buick starting at 3:45 unexpectedly whooped her ass even though she had the jump on him in the beginning.....She drives a Good car........She has Good skills...Carry on and win some more and beat that Buicks ass next time ...lol...............Cheers

[@victoryredcolorado]

Not unexpectedly as the Buick is an 8.50 Midwest Super Stock Mafia car driven by a long time racer old enough to be her grandpa lol

[@breanastrickland2657]

love too see another female drag racing next year i wikk be in my dads car 68 chevy 2 big tire nova

[@Dave_9547]

She is quick on the tree for sure. Just needs about another 100 cubic inches.

[@srthellcatgarage8237]

Nice!

[@hansjerrevang612]

👍

[@jameslahee9874]

CHEVY'S still #1see

[@piscisespiritual5573]

Que linda y inteligente

[@chrishamilton2559]

good thing there's a handy reminder right there on the steering column. I might have forgotten

[@victoryredcolorado]

Go back to your playing your combat video games

[@glennkometscher7928]

shut up loser trying to get like's

[@tamkufeldt5211]

my Grandaughter does mud bogging and her dad and his friends love mud bogging and are ranking into the countries fastest so all you haters need to stop you don't need to be rich to drive fast

[@victoryredcolorado]

Well said and would love to see some video on your granddaughter!

[@chrishamilton2559]

Tam Kufeldt got any video? you should

[@stevenbean4219]

Consistent

[@ashley-cn3rz]

No longer jail bait in 2018 so im game

[@Doogerauoy]

Wonder how that Camaro would do against a supersport bike.