2 SEAT TOP FUEL DRAGSTER (4 RIDES 1 DAY)

LARRY DIXON'S NITRO TOP FUEL EXPERIENCE X2 IS IN ORANGEBURG.SC TO GIVE FOUR RIDES IN ONE DAY! AT $10,000 PER RIDE THE TEAM IS FEELING THE PRESSURE BUT GIVES ROB WENDLAND THE CAR NEEDED TO GET THE JOB DONE. EACH RIDE IS LIKE THE FINAL ROUND AT THE BIGGEST RACE OF THE YEAR. FOLLOW ALONG AS YOU GET THE BEHIND SEEN OF A CREW CHIEF VIEW AND PRESSURE!

[@jamesdavisii8001]

Drag Racing is my sport. No other sport compares. I deeply appreciate this opportunity for normal people to experience this kind of exhilaration! I can’t wait to be strapped in and shot out of the cannon myself! Thanks so much for the quality videos and for all the hard work.

[@GRBHERBTPUSY]

I grew up living 3 houses down from Music City Raceway. And for 20 years I loved it.

[@BecauseRacecarOfficial]

That is insane!! We’ve got a 2 seater dragster here in Perth (Western Australia) but a Top Fuel version is just next level 😂👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼🔥

[@robwendland]

It is a tremendous amount of work to put it down the track. From safety to performance adjustments, its a handful!

[@BecauseRacecarOfficial]

@@robwendland I can only begin to imagine! The video was really good Rob, I hope to see more.. What would the chances of some driver/passenger incar footage be like for the next one 😁 Id borrow you my cameras if you were here but Australia is a little bit of a trek for you guys haha

[@davidaarons2488]

That would be on my bucket list, but my bucket is empty on $$$. Glad to see those people enjoying it. Jesus Saves

[@robwendland]

Right on David. You just never know you might be blessed with some lottery money! 🤣

[@erichvonglahn9186]

I would give most anything to be able to have a ride on this. Wow. What is the cost of this?

[@Syclone0044]

@@erichvonglahn9186 $10,000 a ride. Says in description

[@MuffinKingStudios]

I love the detail and effort you put into these videos. I feel like I'm in the car with the rider

[@robwendland]

Sure appreciate that!

[@voodoobluetaco]

so awesome to see u guys still rev it in the pits, something I haven't seen in the pits at NHRA events in a while now.

[@vincereynolds8977]

Thanks for talking us through what you do. What an amazing operation, and a great experience!

[@robwendland]

Sure appreciate that thank you!

[@joeblock62]

Thanks Rob... your channel is an under watched gem.

[@tomstclair961]

Great job you guys !! Yes there's a paycheck involved BUT.!! I think there's more love involved in watching the people crawl out of the rear chair White as a ghost , a smile from ear to ear and they walk around in a circle saying over and over. Holy shit. OMG. HOLY SHIT OMG. And then Larry comes up and puts his arm around you and says what did think about that? And the guy starts walking in circles again saying holy shit. OMG.. 😂🤣🤣😂😂🤣😂 That's worth more than any money.. You all know that person will never experience anything more thrilling in their lives. In 3 and a half seconds than what just happened.. Its the thrill of a lifetime. . But i think the love of doing this each day is so far beyond the money. You guys really rock for putting together a program that is capable of giving us that sit in the stands, and stand up each time you pull to the line, so we can feel our chest cave in from the pressures when you leave it, A real chance to climb in a 3 second balls to the walls full blown nitro car and take that experience home with us.. That is so huge for promoting the sport and sharing something with us that is such a motivating passion for you guys.. I really have a great respect for you guys for doing this.. Your giving back a little of what we've all given to you with our love and support of drag racing. That's awesome I wish you and your entire team the best that life can offer. Best of luck also!

[@Pappy63]

I absolutely love your vids! The narration is great.

[@robwendland]

Thanks brother!

[@brianb5779]

Rob you are who i wanted to be when i grow up. Problem is im already grown up,,so have to live this stuff thru you,,,so thank you for all the cool tech, info and videos..

[@nhra7110]

Love your channel, Rob! Keep the great tech stuff coming

[@brendaeaves1079]

This Is Just So “BAD ARSE!!!”😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@crazyman3157]

Great video. Awesome to see all that goes into these cars and runs.

[@robwendland]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@advorsky1]

Love your videos! Learning about the car and what you guys do between rounds is amazing! Your machine work is outstanding the fix you did to the windowed block was incredible and quite frankly stronger than what it was stock! Love your videos and I’ve been watching all of them the wire EDM and now this AMAZING! I would love to work in your shop with you just to learn what you’re doing! Thank you sir for sharing this info!!!!

[@robwendland]

Thank you man sure appreciate that!

[@Nareimooncatt]

I love that motorsport extremist warning on the side, and something I may have to put on my bucket list. Awesome video production as well.

[@mikeznel6048]

Nice. Love these videos man. Hopefully those guys got the ride they were expecting. What a great real world experience to get on a bad track and have some mechanical issues though.

[@robwendland]

It was honestly a great weekend. Anytime you put nitro in an engine it will and can throw you a bone. Sometimes it’s a good bone and other times it’s a broken one!

[@utneilhines5474]

Team INTENSE representing Strength out of Jamaica many blessings to all car lovers this is a machine in a class by itself well put together Guys ..

[@klondikekatspc]

Wow! Amazing car and crew!! Unbelievable experience. Salute

[@topgun8683]

That was an awesome gift for your dad !

[@CCHSMusicDepartment]

Awesome to see you out there working with Larry. Hope to see you and Terry and Larry back out on the tour soon!

[@robwendland]

Yeah we need to get back on the track for sure!

[@CCHSMusicDepartment]

@@robwendland Hell yeah you guys do, NHRA isn't the same without you guys. I love Top Fuel racing (and all drag racing for that matter) I appreciate every team out there and can only imagine how hard everyone works not only to build and maintain but to finance it. It's just not the same without you and Terry being a threat to all the big money teams week in and week out. I hope you guys and Larry know how much the fans miss and support you guys.

[@artmchugh5644]

I like the way Larry gives them the full monty with the loooong burnout !!!!!😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀🏁🏁🏁🏁🍺🍺🍺🍺

[@todd5082]

Riding along with a legend!!

[@mudandmore1986]

Man that is so awesome. You guys do some amazing work.

[@robwendland]

Thank you !

[@mikeznel6048]

Haha I like her attitude, she didn't want to show everyone up lol.

[@robwendland]

She’s pretty hard-core. I wouldn’t wanna mess with her!🤣

[@THEJR-of5tf]

Awesome stuff.

[@georgemartin7717]

Man, this is just TO BAD ASS! Larry has THE BEST JOB in the world...making people SMILE, one quarter mile at a time!!!

[@jeffpickett9730]

Hey Rob, another amazing video. TF has been my favorite sport since the Jungle Jim days. With my limited knowledge of the game when I count in my head track rental, fuel, crew, ins, misc. parts that can’t be refurbished I figured one of these rides would be somewhere in the 25-30k range retail. I don’t know how you guys do it for 10k but god bless you for driving the sport forward.

[@robwendland]

Thank you Jeff! Yeah there’s no money being made but it is a great venue for people to be able to experience what a driver does in top fuel!

[@TEAMERICA96]

It's a little loss but they make up for it in VOLUME! LOL And write-offs! LOL

[@scottscott6794]

Good job gentlemen that is fantastic lots of money but fantastic keep up the great work continued success.

[@markgentry6688]

That looks sooo cool !

[@hondarider100r]

WOW! That thing was moving!!

[@mbraun777]

Experience of a lifetime. I'd love to see a few old school people ride this.

[@robwendland]

There have been a few in Martin, MI. Ill see if I cant find out the names for you.

[@billmiller7138]

I see a wheel was added for the riders to hang on to. I commented on the first ride video I saw that the riders needed something to put their hands on. Sure looks like FUN!!

[@robwendland]

Definitely have to hang on or their hands will fly up and hit the helmet! 🤣🤣

[@victorcantrell4259]

That first pass in the video was awesome

[@fordsvt_performance1358]

Got to be a blast💯🔥🔥

[@larryparrish4742]

Awesome video

[@robwendland]

Sure appreciate it thank you!

[@bradleystrazzarino4909]

So sick!!!

[@robwendland]

Sure appreciate it!

[@trimecm1611]

His descriptions are priceless

[@davidsullivan8274]

Very Cool

[@golffit3066]

The passengers eyeballs are flat! Looks like the ride of a lifetime

[@johnnybgood774]

This is awesome

[@mikebowers5228]

Hey, my good friend Steve Boggs was part of the crew !

[@jeffpickett9730]

Hey Rob, would you consider making a video explaining the TF rear wing? What the different parts of the wing are called, the difference between the mono mount and twin bar mount and the respective purpose of each individual part? In my mind it’s one of those things that’s never talked about and I’ve forever been curious about the details. Thank you for the time you spend showing us amazing content in drag racing!!!

[@robwendland]

You bet! Don’t know a whole lot on the mono wing but I’ll handle you in the rest

[@Mid-Atlantic_Outdoors]

Gotta love when engine switches to nitro

[@ls1jeeper]

Awesome, hope business goes well such cool deal

[@robwendland]

Sure appreciate that!

[@TomChame]

Very neat, well done. Does the extra wheelbase add to straight line stability?

[@robwendland]

Or so much.

[@Tubecraft1]

Absolutely awesome. You guys rock from a fan in Ireland one question Is that 1000 yards ?

[@pdxxx1]

Way Cool!

[@davelowets]

😲 That car was movin in the 60'

[@thomaslongshore1295]

10,000 HP ride. WOW!!

[@thomaskoshinsky7768]

I would like to be next please.omg.I would love that ride.

[@fishnmaster421]

Hahah the circle track jokes from the circle track family guy. Lol 😂

[@milxl]

it sounds like a Gatling gun insane !

[@chipburns4123]

I went to a top fuel event at topeka Ks and was by the finish line. It was my first and only time ever seeing top fuel but as the cars came down the track the fear came on quickly and I fought myself wanting to go into the fetal position 😛

[@kennethbode2017]

I'm glad to see the car out there. Wish Larry could get a sponsor and get back to the circus

[@robwendland]

💯

[@craigbowne7722]

That is looks like fun

[@johntomasik1555]

Ok, this I gotta do. I had no idea there were 2-seater top fuel rails.

[@jfd889]

Hi Rob, thanks for this and other TF content. Is there a website dedicated to info, booking, etc for this two seater?

[@robwendland]

topfuelexperience.com

[@mylodge312]

What a class gal!

[@SC457A]

Kind of a silly question. Are both mags timed the same on a fuel car? Wondering since the fuel is "slower" rate of burn and the huge dwell involved if any advantage at all to stagger them slightly. I would love to take a ride in that car someday. 142 was my best in 1/8 years ago. Pretty sure the 10k might be a slight issue lol.

[@robwendland]

Mag phasing yes. Triggers are within a .5 degree. But only runs on one trigger. The other is a back up

[@kenwillemsen434]

Please comeback to eddyville iowa sincerely a great fan

[@markmark2080]

This really looks like a "class" operation, my respect to Larry Dixon for setting this up...I have a couple questions, are all the runs 1/8 mile instead of 1000 feet, and does that save a considerable amount on "wear and tear" to keep the price "reasonable"...?? Thanks for any insight or information.

[@robwendland]

Well thank you for the kind words. It is 660 foot. We just have to run the car smart and conservative. It still takes a tremendous amount of power to move 2800 pounds so you still have to make a lot of power. When you are somewhat conservative parts last longer. That’s probably the only saving grace about the operation.

[@markmark2080]

@@bottombulbracing6147 Tell your dad I said "hi", I'm an old timer, went to my first drags in the early 60's...

[@Bobby-fj8mk]

@@robwendland - what if someone wanted the full 1/4 mile 1320 feet or maybe the lesser 1000 feet to make it the same as most drag races today? (258 mph in a 1/8 mile is still awesome.)

[@davelowets]

@@Bobby-fj8mk No Top Fuel cars run the full 1320' anymore. It's all 1000'. It's a safety issue.

[@Bobby-fj8mk]

@@davelowets - yes - I found out that the tyres are rated to only 300mph and they already go 338mph. A full 1320 feet would mean 400mph.

[@lorenmorelli9249]

Outstanding!! - Raffle tix' in the future??

[@morphman21]

Is the wheelbase and engine the same as a normal dragster?

[@bushwookie5749]

Love the car do you guys still give rides?

[@petermontagnon4440]

I would LOVE TO TRY THIS!!!!! But this old Infantryman's back might not take it. But I have done 6.5 Gs in a jet. But that was many years ago.LMAO

[@waynemetevia7983]

Just wondering how much does someone with a two seater normally charge a person for a pass or two? Would love to do that someday.

[@curiouscarbon1337]

at 1:43 there’s very loud white noise in left channel. what’s up with that? wonderful video!

[@ollie2242]

I would love to be Abel to do this it would be a dream come true to ride in one of these bad ass cars

[@scottjohnson8316]

Couple questions Does ‘passenger’ sit in front or back seat? What is top speed typically achieved? It’s an 1/8 mile run? Times?

[@drewwdaly]

back seat, this track was a 1/8 mile and avg time was 3.30 at 250mph

[@tonydayton909]

i hsve never ever took n ride of n 2 seater top fuel dragster before

[@TheCharillz23]

10k! Damn I know it ain't cheap but damn.. I would pay it.. would be so awesome to get to feel a run..

[@Popsm0ke]

I wonder when they are going to shorten the track even more or lower the nitro blend

[@michaelmoore676]

1/8 mile ? Any plans to go longer ?

[@fishnmaster421]

3:50 you can hear the engine is sounding smoother than it did in Memphis

[@K-Effect]

Awesome! Make a 3 or a 4 passenger drag car & get more money per pass

[@jeremyhanna3852]

I got a question im 6'10 400lbs any chance I can still ride

[@luma8212]

Hey i have a question, what keeps the car from launching when doing the burnout?

[@turbo2ltr]

Once tires lose grip, they stay that way so if you break the loose right off the bat with an aggressive clutch engagement it's easy to keep them spinning. That's also what the water box is for. They drive through a patch of water just before the starting line to get the tires wet which make it easy to get them spinning. On the launch, I know it doesn't look like it, but it's a controlled clutch engagement over quite a a good portion of the run. (not sure how long though, you've reached the end of my knowledge) That clutch engagement timing is key to the whole run.. Too aggressive than you break the tires loose. Not aggressive enough and you don't use all available traction causing a lower ET. It's all about riding that fine line between sticking the tires and lighting them up. Then you take into account that you want some tire slip and that fine line gets even narrower.

[@luma8212]

@@turbo2ltr thank you for your answer, very much appreciated

[@tyl3r.l33]

I own a civic iv been building since I was 15 I probably have over 100k into it it has all outlaw components with a billet aluminum block pushing damn near 2k hp I would cry if I had to build it every time I ran it down the track but I want to know what it’s like and how funny car drivers have the balls to drive a car that does a quarter in 3 seconds that’s just nuts i run high 7s low 8s and that still scares the crap out of me sometimes

[@tyl3r.l33]

Respectfully I don’t think you could pay me to jump in a car I have no control over lmao 🤣 keep the hard work up

[@greymonleggomon1185]

What does it cost to go in this car. I wojld defo like to do it for my 40th birthday in 2024. Is it just in the states you do it? I would travel over to America just for the ride of a lifetime. Ive been watching drag racing since i was 5 years old and I love the sport. The best 4 seconds of your life everytime you strap in

[@mylodge312]

Wow, at random just clicked on this, the thought to do this is, well, now on my bucket list

[@keithlaub7964]

I’d like to know if the partial run gets part of their money back?

[@bhooks21]

That is the coolest thing ever. If yall ever make it to Houston I would love to take the crew out for steaks

[@robwendland]

Deal!

[@billclark5943]

Glad to see the crew chief was able to get his rocks of with some nice hits compared to the last shit hole

[@robwendland]

Sure appreciate that. Memphis would be OK if they would just go out there and scrape off last year‘s rubber which turned into plastic

[@Kincentc]

Wait a minute! You were right in my back yard! That's SC motorplex isn't it?

[@robwendland]

Yes it was dang it wish I should’ve posted something saying we were going to be there. We did have a couple KZbin people come out.

[@Kincentc]

@@robwendland would be a cool addition to your channel. Just a location announcement so some of us avid fans can get a closer look

[@billmiller7138]

@@robwendland Its not too far from Charlotte, I would have tried to make it!

[@jalyrgaming]

Yeah not just local fans.

[@dmeemd7787]

...and a night run :)

[@chris-ke4jo]

Is that oil you are spaying into the intake at startup?

[@bhooks21]

Nitro. They squirt fuel in the hat because it's mechanical injection and it helps it roar to life.

[@robwendland]

We use regular gasoline to start with. This is a very low compression engine so it starts easier on it.

[@tgazz7721]

Does anyone have a link to book this ? And cost ? Thanks

[@boltonky]

Back when i was earning good money i totally would of done this now it would only be a pipe dream cause getting a head injury and not working for nearly 10 years but understand the cost its not cheap running one of those things.

[@marcwhite6155]

What’s the wheelbase on Larry’s car?

[@johnnym1320]

Hey Rob, have you been down the track in a fuel car? and if not would you?

[@8180634]

Excellent! What is the story behind the "not affiliated with the NHRA" sticker on the car?

[@SC457A]

NHRA was not pleased on some stuff, some stuff happened and some lawyers are involved was the last thing I heard. Would be my guess. I have not heard much on it lately.

[@willpestka2745]

Larry Dixon is barred from running any NHRA events since the chassis is not NHRA approved and violates rules for running with passengers. As such they probably had a stern warning from NHRA legal telling them they want no association with the car hence the disclaimer being posted on the side. More probably for incase anyone not affiliated with the team likely does not know that its not approved for NHRA sanctioned events and is not something they approve of.

[@8180634]

@@willpestka2745 I get the NHRA does not like the passenger thing, but if he's on his own then it's essentially like you or me building our own and running it as just some independent person. The NHRA doesn't have authority over all things fast with wheels, so there must be more to the story. I personally think this is the coolest thing ever and really glad he's doing it!

[@theinsaneshecklador6598]

My understanding is they modified an old chassis to make this car. There was an out of date NHRA inspection sticker left on the car. One of the NHRA tech inspectors saw it and was not happy. That led to Larry Dixon being suspended indefinitely from the NHRA. The "not affiliated" sticker is probably there to avoid any more consequences. Obviously Rob and Larry could do a better job of explaining the real truth than I did and hopefully they will. I'm just a keyboard warrior.

[@robwendland]

Its a long story. Here is the baseline. NHRA was involved the entire way when this car was being built. Murf McKinney design and modified the chassis. He also did the FEA work on it and it was actually safer than the current top fuel cars. NHRA kept in touch via email the entire time of the build. Last minute, Traxxas wanted the car at SEMA and so it was taking there. The old chassis cert was on the car which was expired and meant nothing. NHRA seen it and said he was representing something that they didn't approve. At that time they banded him for NHRA events, driving and even crewing on a team. It was appealed and Larry was fully reinstated in NHRA. But, he can not run his two seat car on any NHRA track which is bullshit. There is a law suit pending and I will say in my opinion, it doesn't look good for NHRA......

[@timtutiul1737]

Would be nice maybe a description of the rider male female age where they’re from did somebody by the ride for them and how much is it for a ride?

[@photopicker]

Pretty sure this one isn't going to pass the California smog test.

[@refiii9499]

That’s crazy how that car squats and just keeps pulling the whole way. Like it has way more to go. I wonder what these would do in a half mile? Do they just keep going faster?

[@charliedance9471]

They are specifically built geared and tuned to top out within the 1/4 mile I think bro

[@stevemayo1175]

I want to know what it is you are Tweaking on at the back of the Scoop on warm up and before each run ??? with ya Right hand is something vibe rating loose lol how about some lock tight lol J/K but for real what is it Rob ?????/ Great Runs BTW

[@robwendland]

There is fuel flow at idle and then I change the fuel flow before we stage the car. Also I have air bleeds to control how high or low I want to RPM.

[@stevemayo1175]

@@robwendland Wow thanks for the quick response and on a Sunday Cheers

[@randymelnychuk5131]

Is it true a driver can actually experience pulling 4-5 "G" forces in a top fuel dragster?

[@craigstrickland1572]

Yes, at the starting line and then at the finish. The Gs are harder on the top end when the parachutes blossom.

[@michaelmoore676]

Which Wallace is out there ?

[@butchray4709]

please tell me how much some thing like this would cost

[@fillmore1267]

How much is that ride?

[@fishnmaster421]

Man I wish I had just a 8th of the money it took to operate one of these cars. The regular ones that is.