1973 Dodge Dart - Lady Driven Wheelstanding Drag Car

Lisa Caldwell's 1973 Dodge Dart Swinger launches with awesome wheelstands every single time and she has quite a few achievements at drag racing events.
Her husband Steve Caldwell is also a drag racer and helps Lisa to enhance the 1973 Dodge Dart 360 V8 motor so she can score better on the quarter mile.
Lisa and Steve met at the drag strip back in 1994, got married next year and haven't stop participating at drag racing events with the 1973 Dodge Dart and 1972 Pontiac Ventura ever since.
Lisa Caldwell's drag racing adventures are another great story we have featured on Hot American Cars and you can learn more about her 1973 Dodge Dart Swinger here: bit.ly/LisaCald...
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The videos used were provided by the car owner's husband Steve Caldwell and some of them can be seen in their full versions on his own KZbin channel: / slcalddrag

[@HotAmericanCars]

Don't Miss the Angry 9-Sec Dodge Dart Video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gIDVlXaJd9-Iars

[@jerryengle4684]

One Amazing Young Mopar Lady That Can Wheel A Race Car With The Very Best, Congrats Lisa You Rock !!!!

[@HotAmericanCars]

Yes sir, Lisa is playing with the big boys.

[@secnbc]

That car launches straight as an arrow! Nice.

[@HotAmericanCars]

It sure does, and Lisa knows how to handle it. There are more awesome Mopar race car vids on the channel including a real 1968 HEMI Dart

[@TheFlR3StOrM]

When you get your setup dialed in to where she tracks straight in a wheel stand while shifting gears you have the perfect setup. Lisa and her husband has the perfect setup, no holds barred.

[@HotAmericanCars]

Right on!

[@HotAmericanCars]

Lisa is a Mopar lady every drag racer must respect. Ain't that right?

[@theSword-]

Respect is earned, not demanded or assumed.

[@HotAmericanCars]

@@theSword- Exactly, she earns it everytime she shows up at the strip :)

[@theSword-]

@@HotAmericanCars I doubt it.

[@HotAmericanCars]

@@theSword- Why is that, if you don't mind me asking?

[@theSword-]

@@HotAmericanCars because NO ONE hits a home run every time they are at bat. No one always wins, no one gets respected every time. Just showing up doesn't mean you have earned respect.

[@79tazman]

A Dart with a small block Mopar gotta love it

[@HotAmericanCars]

Strong running SB, glad you enjoyed it

[@stevekersey7695]

This woman comes ready to race. Take no prisoners.

[@HotAmericanCars]

Yes sir, Lisa is one of the most exciting ladies to watch at the race track

[@althe]

Had a '69 Dart I bought for $200 in NH and drove across the trans-Canada to WA State after replacing the rocker arm assembly from a junkyard. Two semis tried to kill me one snowy late night in British Columbia. Guess I was following one too close with my driving light. He called up a buddy on his radio, slowed down and blocked me while the other semi came up fast behind. They sandwiched me with a few feet to spare and both increased speed. Those semis out cornered me in the light snow drifting across the roadway but I could out accelerate them. A few times before that second semi came up to a few feet off my rear, the first semi stopped dead trying to get me to pass. No way. There was a solid cliff wall to the left and a 500 foot drop to the right. I knew he'd squash me into the wall if I tried to pass. There were no other cars on the road in the middle of the night. When the two of them got me up to 60 I was starting to lose it on turns but saw a scenic turnoff parallel to the road ahead. When we got to it I shot into it sideways and barely stopped sliding in the snow as the turnoff ran out. I sat for awhile after deciding not to go after them.

[@voodoo1449]

Hope the Hellcat owner bought "GAP" insurance!!!😂😂

[@HotAmericanCars]

Lol

[@skeetermcswagger0U812]

That's more than a couple slices of gap will pie.

[@chuckfry1227]

Smooth as silk. We love Lisa.

[@williamshaw667]

Second to none! Sweet Dodge set up. I still love my 2019 392 Scat Pack manual .

[@HotAmericanCars]

What wouldn't you? It's a fast and reliable car to enjoy and you can still appreciate these old school builds. :)

[@gerald4133]

Darts get it!! 340 right. Congrats Lisa 🏆 I had a friend with a pink 71' Dodge Demon it ran 11 seconds.

[@HotAmericanCars]

She had a 340 in the past, now the Dart packs a 360 Dodge truck block. You can read the article for the full story. LInk is in the video description. Happy Holidays

[@dynodon100]

Lisa and Steve are some of the best racers out there! AND the nicest !

[@HotAmericanCars]

Great folks for sure. I only get to communicate with them while we were doing the story, but that was enough to see they are good people.

[@petemedina8446]

Damn that is a beast nice runs and cool wheel stands

[@HotAmericanCars]

And Lady Driven on top of all the above!

[@WST-x8q]

That's some respectable hang time and the car still goes down the track straight like that. Awesome set up.

[@HotAmericanCars]

Yup, they wheelies don't win races, but Lisa seems to not believe that :)

[@Chevrolicious.]

That car doesn't even flinch to the left or right. Badass.

[@HotAmericanCars]

Chevrolicious and Lisa is keeping things under control too

[@alanross3435]

I remember racing Lisa in my 65 Mustang at the race of champions in Vegas years ago, she was the one I had feared the most, it was a great race👍🏻✌🏻️

[@HotAmericanCars]

It's nice to see a man who is not afraid to admit, Lisa or women in general can be competitive at the race track. Respect

[@voodoo1449]

Prepare for liftoff in 3...2....1......skyward bound! The car tracks straight and true. Got that suspension dialed in!!

[@HotAmericanCars]

Yup, Lisa and her hubby Steve are playing with the big dogs

[@johnstreitt2474]

@@HotAmericanCars Looks like the people racing against them are the ones playing with the big dogs.

[@HotAmericanCars]

@@johnstreitt2474 You can put it that way as well I suppose. Either way, I hope you enjoyed it

[@rickeymitchell8620]

Lisa is a class act! Love the wheelstands and the sound of that engine. Always love watching her race.

[@HotAmericanCars]

Thanks Rickey. I doubt that anyone, besides the guy in the other lane feels disappointed when she hits the race track ;) Happy New Year

[@neilreid9005]

Really fun to see that ET after a monster wheelie. 9 second car if it left the dig without lofting the wheels. Fantastic car, great driving, fun vid. Many thanks.

[@HotAmericanCars]

Thanks brother, it makes me very happy to see that people are getting entertained watching our vids. Stay tuned for more

[@topenddean]

Might E.T better, but it would never have made it in a video like this even if it ran a 9.

[@plymouthdie-castreplicas]

I like these videos from drag strip. Perfect Mopar Wheelstanding beast!

[@HotAmericanCars]

Plymouth Die-Cast Replicas Yup, most people like to see some action rather than just walk around videos...more coming up

[@rphe2829]

Excellent set up on the car

[@HotAmericanCars]

Glad you enjoyed the video and thanks for sharing your thoughts

[@freemanmedia405]

Legendary Lisa! 360 to the moon!

[@Tk-ou9ec]

This is just awesome. I’m in Australia and have a small block Chrysler(318) with mild mods but damn I love her Mopar. What a roar Fully sik 🤟

[@HotAmericanCars]

Glad you enjoy Lisa's little Dart mate...I know you guys respect the Mopars down under

[@Fffooprraacuda]

now that's some driving

[@wheels-n-tires1846]

Very impressed!!!!👍👍👍

[@HotAmericanCars]

Jj Abatie not many women going as wild at the strip, right?

[@wheels-n-tires1846]

@@HotAmericanCars i cant say ive ever seen anything like it... (Im not bein sexist, we have girls in their 15 sec Subys here, and thats cool too, but...) Extra points for doin it in a Mopar!!!😂

[@HotAmericanCars]

@@wheels-n-tires1846 Thanks, glad you enjoyed it.

[@williamheden6794]

For anyone that has never been down the track 10:02 is a great time. What a launch! Another great share! Thank you.

[@HotAmericanCars]

You started watching the stories of each car featured in the compilation? 😊

[@williamheden6794]

Yes. I am not a technology person but I figured out how to watch them. Your content is awesome. Thank you.

[@HotAmericanCars]

@@williamheden6794 To be honest KZbin isn’t making it very easy for viewers to find the long format videos after watching a short. I guess you find the way if you really want to 👍

[@robormiston2841]

My 2nd car was a 72 Dart Swinger with a 225 slant 6 with posi. I blew the motor up and rebuilt it with a Clifford Research kit. It would eat v8's and had a weard sound and it was blue. Then bigots 63 Dart G/T in red with the 225. Then I got a 72 R/T Challenger with a 383 auto, it was an original 340 4 speed car. Fun times. My Challenger and my 4x4 Ramcharger would pull the front tires.

[@HotAmericanCars]

You've had some cool Mopars in your life brother.

[@scottpeck1149]

Looks like fun!

[@HotAmericanCars]

Plenty

[@scottpeck1149]

I really like the way you have it set up, soft wheelies as long as you stay in it. Great build!

[@HotAmericanCars]

@@scottpeck1149 They say wheelies don't win races, but a little show is always appreciated by the crowd, right?

[@slagman163]

Lisa, I visited your dad back in the day and we talked about building my 68 dart. I know he campaigned a bitchin 68. I worked on a lathe for Rich Borba as well building crank turners and special water pump inlets.

[@HotAmericanCars]

I'll pass the message to her husband

[@gravelyman]

Your Awesome Mopar Lady!!!!!

[@larrylemon9854]

Vg

[@rickprice6312]

Sweet!

[@HotAmericanCars]

Sweet little beast

[@mont7481]

She sucked the headlights outta that hellcat. Now that's the kinda wife every man needs, easy on the eyes and fearless, plus have dinner by 6. She handles that car like a walk in the park.. Couples that play, pray together, stay together

[@HotAmericanCars]

Words of wisdom

[@mont7481]

@@HotAmericanCars retired cop and former Marine. THIS, is the America and her people I fought for. Great American past times need to be the present. Forget all the divisive stuff. Get back to some home grown family fun. Besides the technology used to build these cars ends up building better everyday cars.

[@HotAmericanCars]

@@mont7481 it’s a always a pleasure to read comments like yours. Thank you for your service sir 🇺🇸

[@55555711]

good job

[@HotAmericanCars]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed the video.

[@DragCadRacing]

Somewhere, I have a losing time slip with her name in the other lane. 😂

[@HotAmericanCars]

Nobody wins all the races 😎

[@DragCadRacing]

@@HotAmericanCars Well she got me that time.

[@douglascooper1987]

Lady's got BRASS.😉😉

[@deanl.511]

WOW-WOWO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@HotAmericanCars]

That's a nice comment...lol

[@topenddean]

She likes to leave 'em Hangin'!

[@HotAmericanCars]

Yes, she does ;)

[@raymiles691]

Better than best❤️

[@HotAmericanCars]

Glad you enjoyed the ride

[@scarbourgeoisie]

Jesus! Give her a pilot's license for that take off and landing.

[@HotAmericanCars]

Lisa is doing pretty good, has more balls than many male racers out there, doesn't she?

[@mightypharaoh7586]

@@HotAmericanCars not really no, its not shes wheel standing a 7 second car. most people just like to keep their wheels on the ground. and its incredibly annoying when a woman does the same thing a lot of guys have done and all of a sudden she has way more balls than them and is better.

[@HotAmericanCars]

@@mightypharaoh7586 I'm not saying Lisa has more balls than the top racers, rather than most people with money buying (not building) cars and hitting the track to feed their egos

[@mightypharaoh7586]

@@HotAmericanCars Saying most men is not specifying any of that. so yes you pretty much were saying she has more balls than the top drivers because they can count as "most men" . And im just going off speculation here but im pretty sure she didnt build that car and had a do it for here. Same with setting the car up.

[@HotAmericanCars]

@@mightypharaoh7586 Lisa built the car with her husband. No point to argue with you, just clarifying that. Take care

[@duster0066]

I have a not your average truck 360 in my 73 Duster. But her's is a whole lot more not average than mine fer sure.

[@HotAmericanCars]

Lisa's husband Steve helps her a lot for the car, but hey it's only her behind the wheel, right? She rocks

[@chrisandrusty1]

@Lisa Caldwell - so could you talk my wife into launching like that in our Dart Sport? Hey, had to try...

[@HotAmericanCars]

Just play your wife the video and see how she reacts :D

[@chrisandrusty1]

@@HotAmericanCars Didn't run screaming... might have a tentative "maybe"!!!

[@briansabo4738]

Bad ass

[@jeffleblanc8850]

Should put a 70-72;front end on it and save the other if you ever want factory I hate these front ends but a beautiful car

[@HotAmericanCars]

Yeah, I agree on that. After '72 these Darts were not as pretty.

[@drinklords5380]

Atta girl!!

[@level5565]

WOW!!! 😯😳

[@HotAmericanCars]

level 5 good fun, right?

[@rphe2829]

Ya can't beat a car that goes straight as a arrow

[@HotAmericanCars]

It’s a real treat watch, isn’t it?

[@davidz1189]

I know this is a old post ,you got to tell me what's your gear ratio?

[@conservativecrusader80]

I would like to know the specs on the engine and trans and the whole car, is that ingo available anywhere?

[@HotAmericanCars]

Hi Adam, you can read the full story and car specs on our website. Link is in the video description

[@patrickm.8425]

Lisa ain't scared of Hellcats? Christ, if she's shifting all three gears while still doing a wheel stander going down the track, I don't think she's much afraid of anything!! LOL!!

[@HotAmericanCars]

You bet, she’s as brave as it gets

[@karlmawby2921]

Lady your Hotter than your car, Awesome job driving ...... Respect

[@HotAmericanCars]

Yup, Lisa has more balls then many male racers...lol...Glad you enjoyed the video.

[@79tazman]

I'm into wheelies and all but wheelies don't win races she needs some better wheelie bars then what she has unless she likes doing those wheelies

[@HotAmericanCars]

Trust me, she is having a lot of fun lifting the front wheels and often wins the races as well

[@skeets6060]

Just think what she could do to you even in her grocery getter on the street !

[@HotAmericanCars]

Yeah, I bet she has a lot fun on the street as well.

[@terrykrall]

3 people watching here drive Fords.

[@HotAmericanCars]

Yup, these are the thumbs down guys. I just don't understand what they expect to see when playing the video...lol

[@speeedskater]

just a bit of a red light

[@billwatcher9321]

Needs a shorter 3rd gear. Fantastic car and driver.