Del Worsham Smashes Record (THREE TIMES) At Funny Car Chaos

When NHRA driver and tuner Del Worsham entered Funny Car Chaos at Texas Motorplex, everyone knew the record would be under threat from his big show nitro Toyota. What did you think of his runs? Let me know in the comments.
It didn't take long for Worsham to show his cred with a stunning 3.21 pass (eighth mile) on his first qualifying run. He went on to break the record again in the first round and semi finals before a wild final run. It should be noted that these are eighth mile runs, not 1000 feet runs.
Also, keep an ear out for the throttle whack/whomp Worsham needed to get reverse!
While the crashes, accidents and fires often get headlines, we love seeing records more than anything else in drag racing. There's nothing like the cheers from the starting line and the crowd.
0:00 Intro
1:22 Qualifying
3:27 Round One
5:04 Semi Final (Record)
6:36 Final (Wild Run)

[@crunph]

Bless you Del for bringing old school burnouts back. And mid track throttle whacks.

[@LivingNitro]

An old school drag racing showman!

[@tccurtis2932]

My 1972 Celica sounded just like that with a hole in the muffler. My time was also a 3.21 minutes at 27.5 mph.

[@LivingNitro]

😂

[@jeromejakubowski7763]

😂😂 lol that is so cool and funny...something I would of said lol👍🏻👍🏻

[@neilreid9005]

There is nothing in the world like an NHRA top fuel car launched in anger. I still miss the 1320 though.

[@MrSuzuki1187]

And make no mistake, 4 wide racing is just stupid! Who can watch all 4 cars in 3.7 seconds? It reminds me of the WWE of motorsports, a real circuslike atmosphere. And coming in 3rd or 4th in a drag race is just WRONG!. I can recall seeing 3 and 4 wide racing in the Sixties, but those were not legit races like today. Mostly a one off deal put on by the track promoter for show.

[@LivingNitro]

@@MrSuzuki1187 4 Wide is intense. Not for everyone, but as a spectacle it is awe inspiring to feel that much horsepower.

[@stankakol5195]

@@MrSuzuki1187 Joel, I completely agree with everything you said.

[@stankakol5195]

Neil, I miss the 1320, too. I'm hoping Camping World brings it back.

[@wythetrumpet6419]

I totally agree. I would like to see Funny Car an Top Fuel return to the 1/4 mile. It would make for bigger crowds! Let's be honest when you are sitting on top of 11,000 horsepower nothing is ever 100% safe!

[@tugboatamerica]

Good to see Del back running a car instead of just being a crew chief

[@CTX50]

Fox needs to add this type of audio to their NHRA broadcasts. You really feel like you're there!

[@LivingNitro]

Thanks, glad you liked it!

[@brianspangler3771]

Get a good sound system and hook up to your TV, that'll make it sound like you're there.

[@CTX50]

@@brianspangler3771 it's not my sound system, it's FOX

[@nitro501]

Fox is too busy having their commentators talk over the nitro sound.

[@CTX50]

@@nitro501 And that is exactly the problem!

[@southtexashustler]

Them Worsham’s are gonna be hard to beat with solid numbers like that...👍🏾✌🏾

[@donheight6429]

TV will never be able to Express the awesomeness of these incredible machines they literally shake the ground

[@patrickjenkins3125]

Don't slam a tallboy right b4 a TF runs.....it makes beerfoam shoot right out your face. It's happened to me 😈

[@bigsarge8795]

Great stuff. Ive been a Del fan for a long time and its great to see him running so well

[@jerrytee2688]

I usually don't rewatch videos, but I rewatched this one five minutes after the first time I watched it. Good job! Old Nitro Nick, always seemed like a cool guy.

[@topcat43truffles15]

WOW! Awesome performances...Way to go Del and Company! 👍🏻🍻😎

[@jeffperdue6689]

Best camera work that I have ever seen. Just like being there. He was puttin' some nitro through that engine.

[@LivingNitro]

Thanks! Yep, it's pretty cool when you can see the clouds of unburnt fuel coming out.

[@jamestemple5696]

Driver with Ballls of steel! A crew of absolute perfectionist’s = world records!!!!

[@quickdeuce]

Congratulations to Del Worsham!! He's been a pro since 1990, if ANYONE deserves having their name be engraved in stone and in the record books it's DEL WORSHAM!! [edit] Please note the Worsham/Fink team have no radios, it is obvious they're operating on a VERY stringent budget, every dime goes into the car with a dream. GOOD ON YA WORSHAM/FINK!! We join all others in wishing them all the best in 2021, stay SAFE, go BUST SUM MORE RECORDS and SCORE THOSE WINS!

[@mikusmaximus7507]

We are one of Del's main Sponsors and proud of him!!! #CPCARRILLO #CP pistons #Carrillorods

[@LivingNitro]

Thanks for supporting my him! Make sure to subscribe!

[@bravofoxable]

One well sorted car that. Del and his team were perfect here. Really good video, thanks 👍🏻

[@LivingNitro]

No problem 👍

[@mwhitelaw8569]

Helluva job y'all Some good strong passes Nice and clean You did some drivin' on that last one man.

[@brianiswrong]

Love the flames from the headers,all 8 lit and higher than the roof👍

[@LivingNitro]

The greatest sight in motorsports!

[@MS-Patriot2]

Great video. Loved the blower whine and the chirps as the tyres come down off the burnout. That mic simply could not cope with the full throttle sound pressure! Missing nitro like crazy here in the UK.

[@LivingNitro]

Glad you liked it! The mic would do okay with the loud noise, the main problem is getting the camera itself to ramp down quickly enough because the change in noise is so fast!

[@sammygonzalez7627]

Talk about a rush, you can feel the vibration...man I love this thing 👍

[@1gabysoto]

Weeepa! Se la dejo caer duro!

[@LivingNitro]

Just like being there!

[@wythetrumpet6419]

Man Del was right on it! Obviously a great tune and clutch pack setup! It would be interesting to see him run against John Force!

[@promod6037]

Awesome runs

[@mvpolo2k3]

Nice to see that Lou is still putting up with Chuck and Dels addiction after all these years! My mom grew up down the street from the Worsham household.

[@jims5852]

Cool man, Thank you!

[@karlbaldwin5792]

Best camera work felt like I was there!!

[@LivingNitro]

Thanks, Karl! I appreciate the kind words.

[@michaelwatkins5226]

We were there, pure Awesomeness

[@iggyfritz7150]

As soon as they started that motor it sounded like it was set on Kill

[@LivingNitro]

Oh yeah, those big show cars are unreal.

[@daviddowling9830]

Motor?

[@iggyfritz7150]

@@daviddowling9830 ok nitro breathing beast 🙄😄

[@frankbuck99]

@@daviddowling9830 we know it’s an engine, we just say motor. We’re stupid that way. :)

[@danielgallegos8869]

Sweet runs guys 👍🏻💪🏻

[@FlyEaglesFly19111]

Congrats.. great teamwork to accomplish it.

[@ralphgregory7616]

The Band's back together 👈😎👍👍👍

[@studdaman420]

Del has always been one of the best in the business. Youngest champ ever!

[@goldminer71188]

That just make my blood boil. I love this

[@454easy]

Nice ta see one of the old timers back, good luck Del !!

[@LivingNitro]

Agreed!

[@Bricklinsv1970]

That is almost unbelievable!

[@patriciaalston7623]

I love love dragracing and going to the tracks because I'm a huge fan.

[@LivingNitro]

Seeing it live is the best!

[@Pookybutt3]

Just bought my tickets for Norwalk. Hope to see em there

[@shotsrodder]

Angry Very Angry 😂🤣😬 great video

[@scottyskydog]

One “bad hot rod”....... sounds amazing!

[@shonuffLA]

Damn those numbers are unreal

[@michaelgallopo5879]

Wow Congratulations

[@brianspangler3771]

I've had the pleasure of standing pretty close to these things while warming up in the pits and its an incredible experience. You can hear and feel each cylinder firing.

[@LivingNitro]

It's something everybody needs to experience.

[@kiwidiesel]

Standing next to them is one thing, being able to see through the involuntary little girl tears 😭 and remain composed while feeling like you are getting beaten internally and gasping for air amongst the meth fumes is the remaining part of that experience🤣🤣 Bucket list shit that is, It's sensory overload near them and a huge hardon for ages afterwards as you are not quite sure weather you were violated a little during the experience and liked it that bad you want.more🙏👍

[@brianspangler3771]

@@kiwidiesel oh yeah, ive been through inhaling the fumes and have been reduced to a puddle of tears more than once, part of the experience. Lol.

[@dustinhall8686]

Awsome!!! Some good reaction time on the tree and the save at the end!!!

[@LivingNitro]

Considering he hasn't done a whole bunch of driving lately it was a great save!

[@dustinhall8686]

@@LivingNitro indeed it was!!!!!!!

[@dustinhall8686]

Hell yea!!!!

[@varqtube]

Absolutely unreal! Great, great job, Worsham and crew. 👍 You know, it's funny how the TAFC's seem to look like they were hanging with him lol. But make no mistake, these Alcohol cars have gotten freakishly quick...😳💪 Awesome channel, subscribed! 😎

[@LivingNitro]

Thanks for subscribing! over the eighth mile it is an interesting race.

[@randylindamood1607]

Chuck ,Del and Nicky show the class how to get down through there.

[@teddysgunshop2318]

awesome guys

[@douglasschaefer3750]

Thank you sirs

[@durango8882]

Go DEL Gooooooo! Fugging BOSS!!!!

[@70stunes71]

Incredible

[@U.F.0.]

That TAFC kept up better than I thought it would

[@LivingNitro]

On an eighth mile they are definitely competitive.

[@TTyote]

You know the other team was pumped to beat Del after his 3 record breaking passes but we all know if his hot rod stayed in the groove it would've been game over.

[@NeglectedField]

I love how even when it's idling, the exhaust output is like a wind machine

[@travis6923]

Great video

[@LivingNitro]

Thanks!

[@danielgallegos8869]

I need a diecast of that car!!!👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@JJ-ub4ih]

Tx stage coach, had a truck built from them.

[@cloroxmartini7697]

Electric drag car draws a crowd In the distance a nitro funny car fires up Electric drag car guy: hey where'd everyone go?

[@Wildstar40]

The only car on the track in this video with exhaust breathing fire !

[@duncandmcgrath6290]

Smooooooooooth

[@kerryevans7413]

That was awesome passes. At a awesome strip all concrete. Texas motorplex.

[@LivingNitro]

A legendary track.

[@seanmanwill2002]

Wow!😲

[@snap-off5383]

Dude in the other lane ran a sub-3 with the candles out!

[@douglasschaefer3750]

Thanks!

[@LivingNitro]

Wow, thanks! I'll work hard to bring you more nitro videos.

[@michaeltaylor8835]

Nasty!!

[@larid1069]

Sick***

[@belalmohamed5866]

Excellente

[@mrbats38]

It's great saying these new funny cars breaking all kinds of Records back in the day in the late 60s early 70s that was real drag racing no-bake sponsors you went from track to track and I'm sorry to say a friend of mine who was like a brother to me and who owned a funny car passed away last March and his name was Ron leaf we need to remember these old guys in the beginning of drag racing and now they're dying off he was a great friend of mine taught me what the needed and drag racing and I learned a lot God bless you Ron Wherever You Are look up his video Ron Leaf Vega thank you

[@nocturnalmayhem0]

who woulda thought funny cars runnin a 8th mile would be pretty awesome

[@lawsheepzzzz376]

Toss some of that prep my way man

[@damer651]

That Camry is just a controlled linear explosion on four wheels.

[@LivingNitro]

‘Controlled linear explosion’ I love it!

[@wymple09]

Stop calling it a Toyota. The only thing Toyota is the front end sticker.

[@tedh.8356]

Thank You!! I've said that for years.

[@hagerz]

Its all about there sponsorship. Without Toyota, Dodge, Chevrolet ect most teams couldn't race💰💰. Its a necessary thing. True not a dam thing on any of them remotely resembles any brand of car. And I certainly never seen a 500cid supercharged 11,000 PlusPlusPlus Camaro or Mustang on the showroom floor for sale with a 5 year bumper to bumper warranty 🤣🤣👍👍👍

[@tedh.8356]

@@hagerz This is what is killing Racing, we lost the enthusiasts doing it on there own. Teams can race without the major sponsors, they did in the 40's 50's 60's 70's, true it won't be the same performance levels but there would be more racers like it was in the past, I know I raced in the 70's 80's and 90's. What you haven't seen in the showrooms as you described you won't see and that has nothing to do with sponsors who imply that the race car involves their product when it doesn't. I won't waste time debating the issue but in the past race cars represented the brand by using the brands components and too many times that is not the case today, as stated earlier there is NOTHING on that car from Toyota.

[@damnyankeefl]

oh who cares. you think jungle jim's 1972 chevy vega had anything to do with chevy vegas? at least it kind of looked like one. I'll grant you that. these cars all look the same but it's a business and they need to compete.

[@hagerz]

@@damnyankeefl 💯%Facts 👍👍

[@ronbown3836]

Who in the hell would give this a thumbs down there's 24 of them

[@CAVERUNLAKE]

Prob live in California

[@kenharty6016]

Thats coo

[@danvanderknaap3401]

a lot of people here seem pretty happy to see a Toyota break the record....I was pretty shocked when the body was up to see such a crazy Toyota engine...oh...wait...it's running the same all aluminum hemi race engine, derived from the Chrysler 426 Hemi as every other competitive nitro car for decades has run.... They did do a nice job of replicating the look of a Camry on the front of it though...lol

[@LivingNitro]

Toyota aero, Hemi power!

[@yarpos]

as long as it brings in some sponsor $s, just like the NASCAR "Toyotas"

[@wayneosmand7652]

I am old enough to recall how drag cars actually looked like cars!

[@racebiketuner]

Yup. I remember when 160mph was a big deal and 170 mph was the new frontier. Can't imagine what it's like leaving the line in one of these monsters.

[@michaelpiecewicz9748]

But where is there margarita mixer? It’s as cool as there hot rods!!!! Del and Chuck are incredible people, I wish my dad brought me up like Chuck brought up Del! Yup, I’m wicked jealous and I bet you are too

[@xPr1m3]

Cool video, the Worshams seem to be great people. Can I ask what speed the slo-mo parts were filmed at?

[@LivingNitro]

they’re at 120 frames per second. slowed down to 25% speed.

[@nhragold1922]

Boy those alcohol cars were hauling ass 2. That is seriously impressive!!

[@LivingNitro]

Yeah they were flying!

[@nhragold1922]

@@LivingNitro yeah no joke. Like manzo tune on crack. Love it

[@timothyvaher2421]

3.1 sec @ 275 MPH ... Flames all the Way! 🧐 ☝️ 🏁 🙀 😎

[@OkieMikester]

I got to catch a live event some day!

[@LivingNitro]

Absolutely a must see.

[@mmccoll7692]

Next they'll just run 60ft. Go back to 1/4 mile!

[@LivingNitro]

This is an eighth mile series. NHRA is still 1000 feet:

[@TheBracket1]

Yea, might as well be just car shows at this point

[@nitro501]

NHRA 2021 season is 50 feet with 50% nitro. 😂

[@TheBracket1]

@@nitro501 and a throttle stop 😂

[@yarpos]

only if "they" (whoever they are) go to stupid extremes like some commentators in case you havent noticed qtr mile doesnt exist anymore for Nitro at NHRA. Dont like it ? convince the insurance companies.

[@dapickle6128]

Its about time before these cars run 2 second passes

[@LivingNitro]

The Top Fuel dragsters run into the 2s over an eighth mile. Acceleration!

[@timtim1074]

Yo Dell, the new rule is HEMIS must have MOPAR bodies. Toileta bodys must have Toileta engines

[@13699111]

Thank you for posting this video is eighth of a mile the new regulations ?

[@LivingNitro]

Funny Car Chaos is an eighth mile series. NHRA is still 1000 feet.

[@quickdeuce]

@@LivingNitro Thank you for clearing that up for us. With so many drag racing events being one eighth mile now days, so few being quarter mile (yes I know, it's 1000 feet, has been for quite a few years) other than NHRA we're surprised to see the PRO's doing 1/8th mile blasts. Appreciate the clarification.

[@johnnygross4415]

Should be easy on parts, door cars now in 3.40 range

[@teddybar66]

Never gave it much thought but torque seems to be the new goal. Haven't paid attention to NHRA since the 80s.

[@jeffreymorris4827]

@@LivingNitro quit being a woosie 🚬💣👽💩🚲🎣🇺🇸

[@elrodjenkins]

I am not sure how I am going to find this data, but i am certain that Gary Scelzi went 2.99 seconds in a 1/8th back when he raced in top fuel (continued on to run a 4.477 1/4 mile, loosing one cylinder just after half track). Does anyone recall this?

[@LivingNitro]

Top Fuel dragsters definitely go 2s in the eighth mile. This was a Funny Car Chaos record.

[@TheThemattyo1]

I wonder what gear ratio and or final drive slingshots that car down the track. "Swell del" man that car is violent !!!!

[@imafeltersnatch7634]

3.20 gear ratio

[@machswell]

Great camera work but 3.teens and twenties? My goodness, way to go Worsham welcome back to behind the wheel

[@LivingNitro]

Thanks!

[@Pushyhog]

get pole camera in stands too! Side view.

[@johnnymoran180]

Crazy to think that a drag radial car went into the 3.4's and a fuel car 3.2's....

[@LivingNitro]

Drag radial cars have wild track preparation these days. They've really come a long way!

[@osceolaassassin3188]

Dialed in and hooking up. Days like this are few and far between. Don't change a thing. BUT who will be the next to do it @ Ennis? Time will tell.

[@LivingNitro]

Can't wait to find out!

[@bowtihi6830]

It's been awhile since I watched drag racing, but I see here the car still has the spill plates but isn't running a spoiler, or at least not much of one. Is this something recent or is it just because it's 1/8 mile ? I remember watching Del and his dad at OCIR back in the 70's. Good times.

[@scotttiemann6346]

It's not an eighth mile. Top fuel and nitro funnycar race 1000 feet. It has been that way for quite a few years now. This is not an a alcohol car

[@scotttiemann6346]

Oops I stand corrected ,, sorry

[@brians48now]

@@scotttiemann6346 This event was an 1/8 mile race.

[@peterlee6745]

i no its all about Money . BUT Do Miss The Days of .1/4 mile Now Over 2 Quick . But Awesome Vid

[@FingerAngle]

How much pressure do you figure a single detonation of one cylinder produces?

[@xenuno]

I believe it's the 'hood of 10,000+ psi. Course if they hydrolock it goes well above that, resulting in valves bending .. then the fireworks

[@geraldthompson7749]

You Just Won Me Over ... So I Subscribe ... 👌

[@stevencoyne4971]

Cannot beat the 1/4 mile !! Proper old school floppers best way too drag race !!

[@rbk7876]

My 67 mustang did 3.25 ...Oh wait × 4 ! 😉🤣 But hey mid 13's not bad for a 289.

[@MrSuzuki1187]

Top Fuel cars are running the 1/8th mile in 2.8 at over 290 mph. Best I have ever seen ET is 2.7 second and best speed is 299 mph. Just unbelievable performance. Nobody ever pays attention to 1/8th mile numbers in a 1/4 mile race, but they can reveal the incredible acceleration of the Top Fuel cars.

[@Jonathan-L]

I wonder what a 2.7/299 at half track would translate to for the full quarter based on that data? Yes, I realise that the top fuel class is for 1000' but I'm just curious what figures would be theoretically possible. I'm not much of a maths guy :)

[@bigblockmaro1]

When Schumacher went 4.42 he went 3.00@281, so that tells you if the fuse was long enough for that extra 320 feet, they would be way under that

[@LivingNitro]

There’s little disagreement that they would probably be in the 4.3s on the quarter. Potentially even a very high 4.2s

[@MrSuzuki1187]

@@LivingNitro I agree!

[@MrSuzuki1187]

@@Jonathan-L Johnathan, probably in the 4.25 range. I'm hoping to see the first 340 mph this year. If it happens, we may have to wait until fall at Maple Grove. I race my bike there and swear that track runs down hill. Many records are set there because, in my opinion, the slope and that it is surrounded by trees which give off oxygen.

[@coolguy6597]

Quickest Toyota in the world!

[@joen5332]

What's that eighth of a mile times

[@Bignormgod]

He obviously has the cash to keep those 8 candles lit.

[@dapinder78]

You mean he has the knowledge to keep the candles lit

[@Bignormgod]

Agreed that comes first! However I was eluding to the fact that when you dial that much tune up into the motor it has a tendency to wear parts out. I like what he brings to the show. Good luck to Del and crew this season.

[@Bignormgod]

@@dapinder78 thank you

[@curtis3653]

Nicky B!

[@fmradio42]

How come there's no exhaust flame in the left lane car?

[@LivingNitro]

It is using methanol fuel.

[@craigstrickland1572]

Who was the alky driver in the final that hung Del out on the tree? Thanks

[@brianiswrong]

I saw that double bulb aswell. Dont think it's going to worry somebody with Del's experience.

[@8180634]

Are the cars in the far lane not nitro? And stellar save on that last run.

[@LivingNitro]

Funny Car Chaos is for all kinds of Funny Cars. You can have big show nitro, alcohol, even turbo and nitrous Funny Cars showed up!

[@jamesaron1967]

@@LivingNitro Sounds like it was a blast! Wish there was a video of the whole event.

[@brianspangler3771]

@@LivingNitro Do you have video of any of the turbo'd funny cars because that's something I've been curious about for awhile now.

[@LivingNitro]

@@brianspangler3771 Got one coming really soon, maybe next vid or the one after. Subscribe to the channel and you'll see it come up! :)

[@brianspangler3771]

@@LivingNitro I think I will.