Old Fashioned DRAG RACING at the Paradise Drag Strip

[@mick_1949]

Yeah that blown 32 is very cool. I just love seeing old jalopies lifting the front wheels. Too cool mate. 👍

[@philipjohnson2608]

Young man all the best in every thing you are doing. Very positive video you did an excellent job wonderful

[@HotRodHoarder]

Thank you for the kind words Philip!

[@Bigskyguy56]

Good Old Time racing!!

[@richdiscoveries]

So many spectacular machines, but I've just got a soft spot in my heart for four-door sedans and wagons. That four-door Nova and those wagons were perfect. Being a teenager in the mid-nineties, everybody had to have two doors and prices were way out of my range. Yet their four-door counterparts and station wagon versions could be had anywhere from $50-$300. I never had the nicest or cleanest cars. But they were hell of fun, dirt cheap and got lots of looks, good and bad LOL

[@alanwood5857]

Cool that everybody does a cruise pass first, never seen that before!

[@HotRodHoarder]

Always one of my favorite parts of going to Paradise Dragstrip. It's sort of a parade for the fans...super cool.

[@Merylstreep1949]

Love the drag wagons!

[@HotRodHoarder]

Oh yes! Those wagons were cool. Loved the little Ford Super Stocker.

[@frankparks4900]

Wished I could have been there... Loved your FAVORITE pick! Early BIG HEMI, and AAAAALL those Strombergs!!! That car had it ALL! Frank Parks at Mopar Restos, Summerville, Ga.

[@HotRodHoarder]

It was loaded down with vintage speed parts. Ran pretty strong too! He did the whole 1/8 mile in one gear...obviously geared a little too high for this type of action, but the early Hemi torque pulled it through just fine!

[@culturedredneckgarage3784]

Absolutely Awesome! These are some folks that can have a great time at racing and is what the sport needs most... There was lots of variety and people run what they brung...didn't even have to be fast, they just had a good time!

[@johnhale9697]

Thankyou so much been very sick and kinda down watching all your stuff takes me back to growing up around the Clay City dragway makes everything much better god bless you and yours

[@ratgasgarage]

Love the video, thanks for sharing

[@HotRodHoarder]

Thanks for watching!

[@babyhuez597]

Waiting on my Hot Rod Hoarders mug! 👍🏻🇺🇸 Makes me happy to know y’all played the national anthem and had old glory flying at this event!

[@ZEPRATGERNODT]

Good stuff

[@HotRodHoarder]

Thank you for watching!

[@JasonCole]

Great work once again buddy ! We're always glad to have you on the hill with us

[@HotRodHoarder]

Thanks Jason, I had a blast, as always!

[@justinroberts8632]

This channel is one of my favorites. So glad you came out to cover this event and it was awesome.seeing my cars on your channel. I own the grey '32 that rode down the track with Finnegan and the flamed '50 Buick.

[@HotRodHoarder]

Oh man that's cool! Thanks for your support Justin.

[@steveclark4291]

Thank you for sharing this with me ! I seen a lot of cool cars there ! Take care , stay safe and healthy with whatever you maybe doing next ! Merry Christmas ! Doing well here in Kansas .

[@JGFowler121]

Great posting, and it is a nice way to start 2021!!! 👍

[@jackday6726]

Great Job as always, Thanks Tommy.

[@HotRodHoarder]

Thanks Jack!

[@IronheadGarage]

Great video love the old track. A bunch of really cool old cars out there. Thanks for sharing take care👍

[@hankpugh4980]

I (again) totally enjoy this. Nice the track warms the lanes and gives the fans a chance to see all the cars at once and the Firebird story is a plus. Another fine job of editing also. My kind of drag racing and cars and Im an old asphalt roundy round guy.

[@HotRodHoarder]

For sure, the track warm up is like a parade for the fans...always fun to watch.

[@robertbrady9597]

great show an video to stay safe to all

[@HotRodHoarder]

Thanks for watching Robert!

[@davida.p.9911]

Looks like everybody had fun there😎 That was strange to see that semi on the track! 😄 Maybe semi drag racing will catch on...I know they used to race them back in the 70s

[@HotRodHoarder]

Haha, yeah that surprised everyone. The driver was going through the gears pretty good!

[@steveclark4291]

I seen one that had a jet engine in it race at Mo-Kan drag strip many years ago !

[@chuckmiller83]

Saw Finnigans video. It was nice to see more of the actual show. Great video!!

[@klausvonschmit4722]

As usual my man your content never disappoints!

[@RustyIronProjectsRIP]

Looks like a blast wish I could of been there. Fun stuff. Thanks for the video.

[@HotRodHoarder]

Thanks for watching!

[@markallen1413]

Awesome 👍👍👍👍👍

[@HotRodHoarder]

Thanks for watching Mark!

[@MrPappysCobra]

That place was always a lot of fun! Otto was a great guy!

[@HotRodHoarder]

Definitely one of my favorite tracks. Otto was awesome, no doubt. One of a kind!

[@michaelcoughlin4995]

That's fantastic!!! Love to go next year for sure!! Have a date set let us know!

[@brianmeattey4151]

Seen part of the toy drive on finnigans channel ..the nova screams whoo.but it's very nice of places to raise toys and stuff for the unfortunate ..but great vid and you do a awesome job talking about everything ........give the family loves and godbless and stay safe

[@HotRodHoarder]

Thanks Brian, good to hear from you buddy.

[@robertwayne2004]

Looks like a great day thanks for the sharing your friend for Canada Rob ✌

[@HotRodHoarder]

Thanks for watching Rob! Stay warm up there!

[@robertwayne2004]

Thanks again on worry

[@Mike62501]

Very cool

[@eppyschopshop]

Dude such cool content.

[@HotRodHoarder]

Thank you!

[@rosevandyke408]

In 1959 the Forty Fort airport was used as a Dragstrip. Located in Forty Fort Pennsylvania. Perhaps you can find/show us some footage of those races.

[@petemoore1596]

Man you are ausome keep up the good work just love it

[@HotRodHoarder]

Thanks Pete, I enjoy doing this stuff!

[@Darrin_Wyatt]

Great video looks like a great time.

[@HotRodHoarder]

It was a great way to end the car show and drag racing season. Thanks for watching!

[@markmoire2058]

i miss racing there

[@gerrymilidantri6457]

Great video

[@garryhardcastle5984]

Had a couple of Hemi engines 1 came out of a 53 New Yorker 331 and I had it in a 29 roadster pickup and had a 354 in a 56 Dodge 3 ton I made into a tow truck love those old engines so impressive

[@HotRodHoarder]

The old Hemi engines are so cool...I'd love to build one sometime.

[@jontrudell7529]

A interview with Finnegan would have been Cool to see!

[@HotRodHoarder]

Yeah, I'm kinda kicking myself for not getting a quick interview with him. He was a busy dude...I'd say he sold a bunch of shirts and hoodies!

[@kevinbrisson3116]

That’s cool track that and southeast in Dallas Ga. been a few times as a kid.

[@HotRodHoarder]

Very cool. I visited the track in Dallas after it closed down. I featured it in my book "Lost Drag Strips" a few years ago. Definitely a cool place!

[@jeffrodgers4500]

Awsome drag strip!!

[@HotRodHoarder]

One of my favorites!

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Very cool!!!!!!!!!!!!! 👍

[@HotRodHoarder]

Thanks for watching!

[@fredrichards3998]

Seasons Greetings from a fan in the UK. Your posts just keep getting better👏👏 Can you post the merchandise to the UK?

[@HotRodHoarder]

Thanks Fred! I do believe that Teespring ships to the UK. Not sure of the cost, but you can check out the page if you'd like: teespring.com/stores/hot-rod-hoarder

[@JohnPol]

I was a drag racer back in the 70`s here in Canada. Don`t do it anymore cost alot to go now to the track so haven`t been and awell

[@HotRodHoarder]

Drag racing is definitely an expensive hobby. That's part of the reason I love the Paradise Dragstrip events...just running for fun with no real pressure. Maybe next time I'll take something down there and make some passes. Sure looks like fun!

[@JohnPol]

@@HotRodHoarder it is fun I miss it

[@lochnessfox3441]

I completely love it. I’m in Knoxville and wanna see you soon

[@HotRodHoarder]

Thanks Robert! Maybe we'll cross paths during car show and drag racing season next year.

[@bradleymorris8875]

It’s Christmas.... so far I’ve been watching HRH for 7 hours.

[@HotRodHoarder]

Oh wow! Thanks for watching!

[@suabroboro]

nothing beats a big motor,a blowah and carbs on top of it. That's what real drag racing's all about

[@wlogue]

The whole 1/8 mile thing is weird to me, but there was definitely some cool cars there. Thanks man.

[@jerrycraig6522]

FUN!!!

[@bobstewart1227]

SUPER!

[@ricksalmon4916]

Cool!

[@jimschrader4758]

Made my day

[@misterbond8764]

My buddy Russ!

[@HotRodHoarder]

Good dude with lots of great hot rods and projects!

[@jasonrackawack9369]

That car in the thumbnail looks like a model a at first with that chrome grille, never seen a 32 with a chromed grille before, kind of a neat look!

[@HotRodHoarder]

It's definitely a different look. That car has so many cool details and rare parts.

[@billsmith8238]

Nice video !

[@HotRodHoarder]

Thanks Bill!

[@johndodd8160]

Another cool video!! Did Mike not want you to run ol yellor on here? Good job!!

[@HotRodHoarder]

Unfortunately, I don't think he made any passes in the Firebird. If he did, it was when I stepped away from trackside to go take a look at the car show.

[@johndodd8160]

@@HotRodHoarder He probably was afraid of breaking it lol 😂

[@williamsanders468]

Cool cars, and your really somebody if you’ve got 8 carburetors on a blower

[@HotRodHoarder]

The crazy part is that the car idles perfect and runs strong! Kind of amazing.

[@williamsanders468]

@@HotRodHoarder yeah it’s pretty hard to tune 8 single carbs and them all actually work good together

[@karlbaker1943]

Where? I need to see this!

[@Wooley689]

Nice show. Hope you and family are well. If you're interested, I have a vintage Mallory dual point distributor that I ran in my 396 Camaro years and years ago, same one can be used in a small block as well. Might make a nice addition to your collection or run it. Free to you.

[@HotRodHoarder]

Oh man, that's cool! I'd gladly add it to the collection. If you could email me at [e-mail], I'll give you my mailing address (would rather not post it here for all to see). Thank you!

[@Wooley689]

@@HotRodHoarder Sure thing , I understand that for sure.

[@jerrycraig6522]

Lumpy cams and open headers, gonna be a good day tater!!!

[@tonymassengill6780]

You always have some of the coolest videos. Thanks for sharing. But can you do me and the rest of the non facebook people out here, and let us know when an event is coming up. Or post what's on the calendar. It would be very appreciated.

[@justdale1966]

Yes the 32 is really cool that's for sure but with him sitting on the left side of the car and it went down the drag strip and it was leaning hard on the right side is something broken on that car was that just an optical illusion from the filming

[@HotRodHoarder]

It definitely had a lot of body roll as it was going down the track. Likely just some weak shocks...these cars have transverse leaf springs, so they can get a little twisted up with all that torque from the blown Hemi.

[@markscott2360]

Is it an1/8th mile track or the full 1/4,we've still got a few small track's around Australia they just seem to have a better vibe about them than the bigger track's. 🤘👍

[@32road]

Runnin’ 1/8...

[@oscarderrick]

Me and my son were there...

[@punkinsgarageandpaint8299]

This is in my home town!

[@HotRodHoarder]

Awesome! I love Paradise Drag Strip...one of my favorite tracks.

[@Wreckitralph54]

“I think all of them leak, but that’s ok”

[@bobbybluarmz158]

You look like Leonardo DiCaprio to me I love this channel I’m a model car enthusiast and builder I use your channel for inspiration

[@HotRodHoarder]

Thanks for watching Bobby!

[@wadesmith6725]

😎👍

[@HotRodHoarder]

Thanks Wade!

[@gage588x6]

I race there

[@CoastalAutoReactionCAR]

Wicked!! Love the channel! Have you seen our latest video about the “Ford Hoard” ?

[@HotRodHoarder]

Yeah man! I love those Mercury trucks...we don't see many of those down this way. Good stuff!

[@CoastalAutoReactionCAR]

@@HotRodHoarder Wicked👍🏻

[@bkizers]

Being a old fart at 76yrs this stuff gives me a woody😅

[@jerrycraig6522]

Cars built after 1972 have no soul

[@JBBooks-yg2vf]

Why are all the drag strips in this area 1/8th mile? Bracket racing is boring enough on it's own why do they have run on half tracks too?

[@HotRodHoarder]

Most of our local tracks were built as 1/4 mile in the '60s and shortened to 1/8 mile in the '70s for safety reasons. Once all of the local racers started gearing their cars for 1/8 mile, even the newly built tracks were purpose built as 1/8-mile. Since I've grown up with 1/8 mile tracks, I don't really get any excitement out of watching the "second half" of 1/4 mile races unless it's a ridiculously fast car. I agree about bracket racing....boring to watch for sure.

[@172-e5s]

Sure hate your sales pitches and selfie shot you feel is a good ideal. Here's some good advice. Drop the begging for likes and sign-ups and let your quality do the talking. Also, stay BEHIND the camera. Just copy 37Spiker. Now there's a pro... Gotta say, I do love your video in general though !!

[@ShaddenMotorsports]

nice little plug for your buddy...i think 48xxx subscribers over 12xxx subscribers shows Tommy is doing just fine. He doesn't beg for likes or beg anyone to buy his stuff. If you don't like what he is doing you sure don't have to watch, subscribe, comment, or buy anything

[@HotRodHoarder]

None of us KZbinrs are pros. So we do the best we can to grow our audience in our own ways. 37Spiker does his thing, and I do mine. If we all copied each other, KZbin wouldn't be very entertaining. True enough, my videos can be a bit "wordy" because I like to explain things, share my thoughts and obviously promote the channel...but that's just me. Finnegan does his thing, Vice Grip Garage does his thing, and so on down the line. That's the beauty of KZbin...there is no standard formula on how to do it. I do appreciate you watching and your feedback.

[@steveclark4291]

I have to agree with both responses to your comment ! Everybody does their own thing on KZbin just like everybody does their own thing in life ! Can you only imagine what the world would be like if everybody did everything the same way all over the world ? To me it would be so boring that I would fall asleep a lot ! If you don't like what you see here your free to go somewhere else ! I mean nobody is holding a gun to your head making you watch this video ! Have a great day and Merry Christmas !

[@kowalski363]

Great video