Inside the cockpit of a Funny Car with Jim Campbell

Anticipation! 1000 emotions before 1000 feet!!!

[@tmihater]

Wow...just wow. Would love to know what his heart rate was at during that. Can't believe there are people here moaning about this being 11 minutes long....it's 11 minutes of adrenaline..put yourself in his position..look at his breathing, his eyes, his hands, the routines he goes through, settling himself into the seat...this is 11 minutes of up close and personal. Nothing but respect.

[@zacksmith1643]

It’s 10 mins of waiting and 8seconds of adrenaline

[@Hasan7540]

I’d be mad every time they said suit up. 👀😓😂 Lol 😂

[@duncanswallow5227]

This is a man trying VERY HARD indeed not to die. The eyes, the breathing. He doesn't want to die, but he could. He could

[@franzstigler3200]

@@zacksmith1643 think of it like you giving a speech in middle school, or doing anything like that, just cuz your only giving a 2 minute speech doesn't mean your heart isn't pounding during and 20 minutes before

[@zacksmith1643]

@@franzstigler3200 the wait is longer then the action imagine studding for that speech for a month but it’s only 2 lines

[@kepler240]

it looks more like hanging on for dear life than actually driving

[@robfinney9289]

muttering to himself, "please don't turn, please don't turn, please don't turn".

[@vinniepearl]

They're addicted to adrenaline, and they're living life to it's fullest.

[@robfinney9289]

Street racing was my drug. Nothing compares to that rush.

[@muphfab]

I know Jim personally. He jokingly told me the most important part was to not pass out. When launching from 0 to over 300 mph in a thousand feet, it’s easy to do. Even though we was chuckling, I’m convinced he was serious. But honestly, that’s something I will never know.

[@scarter176]

A little of both

[@ntomnia585]

Legend has it that you don't age for those few seconds.

[@drd1924]

but everyone else on earth has aged 2 years

[@Illuminwhy]

I’m sure you could age 54 for a few seconds

[@Crazcompart]

9:35 - Four seconds of power, then listen to the engine and drive train wind down... Speed and friction welded together clutch plates...Burned-out rings, pistons, and valves... Shot bearings...All ready for complete pull-apart in the pit...

[@ConstantlyDamaged]

Don't forget 16 cooked spark plugs, worn out blower seals, repack the 'chute, possibly cylinder sleeves/conrods/crankshaft/block/blower/tires/dif/brakes... And all from just a normal run. A whole lot more needs replacing if something actually goes wrong.

[@greggarner4477]

Half hour and it's ready to go again. That's the truly amazing part

[@gertnood]

@@greggarner4477 Video I just watched they only took 7-1/2 minutes. Mind you they were moving really fast.

[@guysmalley]

Crazcompart no fooling or are you telling your 5 year old what’s happening? 😂

[@Crazcompart]

@@guysmalley - I don't have any kids

[@crispy3850]

I’ve been up next to these while they take off.. it’s a once in a lifetime experience. You can’t breathe because of the fuel, you start crying uncontrollably. When they take off the ground rumbles enough to make you fall over. It’s amazing.

[@XBBBBBXx]

i remember i went to a flight show and there was a finnish f18 doing a demo run as i was leaving and ill never forget the rumble in the ground as the thing acclererated away from me with its afterburner. is an intense, full boy experience

[@griffinkay490]

One of the greatest feelings in the world

[@MrRizzyWizzy]

I got to stand between them and back and 30 feet. It was intense. I imagine it's somewhat similar to a jet taking off a carrier. I remember the air being so gassy, and being covered in rubber bits after they took off.

[@brandonmilton3888]

Jeeezz long enough Video get on with it 😂😂

[@lw216316]

Crying? There's no crying in drag racing.

[@georginapavitt8330]

So want to go to a drag races event. The sound of big engines does something to me ❤️❤️❤️

[@nitroperformanceguy]

If you are a true fan you wouldn’t skip any of this. Hearing the passes in front of him, seeing what the drivers go through waiting to make a pass, watching him communicate with his crew, and just watching him get in the zone before 11,000 horses come to life! This is very cool.

[@williamdoody]

TJ Abernathy I’d rather save 8 mins of my life skipping tell the end.

[@CreeperRealm18]

fillmorenyc1 It doesn’t mean he’s not a real fan lol, he just doesn’t want to see that.

[@daviddurkee9351]

@@williamdoody Sad. foreplay is great and makes fucking all that much more intense. I shouldn't have to explain that or your GF is disappointed.

[@robertesposito9871]

He’s going to die of dehydration sitting all thattime

[@cameron6783]

That's what I was thinking. Sitting in 100 degree weather on asphalt wearing all that gear under a big hunk of metal

[@cb2000a]

It just looked hot. Ten minutes of hell. Wonder if they could rig up some kind of AC system from the support vehicle?

[@cyclingbutterbean]

When he undoes his seat harness his face says "Thank you Jesus , I survived another run"! What a ride.

[@23Skadoosh]

You can really see just how nervous these guys get right before they hammer down.

[@emobassist]

I would too knowing there is basically a bomb attached to me

[@lindarebello9196]

My heart was racing with him. The anticipation would kill me. 7 minutes before the race, sweating in the helmet.

[@beantown_billy2405]

They are brave men, indeed

[@alexclements5631]

Great footage! Imagine doing this in a blown altered ,in the sun @ 100+ degrees and waiting for 10-15 minutes while a few door slammer make a run and clear the track! And I have NOTHING against door cars ! Imagine wearing COLD weather gear when it’s 100+ degrees !You’re soaked ,but at least the run cools you off ,some. Better when you have a body blocking the sun , but it also blocks ANY breeze. Gotta love it !!

[@-DEATHSTROKE]

Imagine driving your daily with that steering wheel

[@sergeantmasson3669]

"Been there and done that many times." My former NHRA AA/FF cars is now at Don Garlits museum in Ocala Fl. We sold it to Jim Liberman in 1974.

[@rodneygray6601]

You cannot watch these on TV and understand what's going on here! This should be on every bucket list! Aaaaaabsolutely utterly fricking amazing!!!

[@greymonleggomon1185]

The best 4 secs of your life. Everytime you strap into one of these incredible machines. I would love to feel the power of one of these vehicles. So cool to see a cockpit veiw.

[@hankschrader149]

One of the best non high budget team drivers there are! Jim you're an awesome guy I've spoken to you in Seattle before and it was great conversation

[@siervodedios5952]

Much respect sir! I can only imagine the torturous process of waiting and sweating bullets in gear in hot and humid summer weather. Lord have mercy on y'all.

[@davidjohnston5033]

You know it has to be hell waiting to make a pass on a 💯 degree day in that fire suit.

[@nascar8421]

David Johnston imagine nascar you have to sit in the car for 4 hours at 140°

[@davidroberts2404]

@@nascar8421 but with a funnycar there is no airflow inside the body. Once the body is down it gets hot fast. Trust me I drive a funnycar.

[@treystewart544]

@@davidroberts2404 that car has loud v8 engines

[@jamesturner8080]

ASK nascar Tony Stewart, about driving a Nitro Funny Car he's said no way he steered his sponsor Funny Car to the staging lane that all he wanted of it he couldn't wait to get out Balls of steel

[@Lordestroyer]

I’ve been to so many drag races and watched these drivers from afar. It’s amazing to see it from this perspective!

[@SERI0USB33F]

wtf... it legit sounds like an A10 Warthog

[@TimFromLA]

11 minutes 10 seconds? 11 minutes six seconds of anxiety, and four seconds of terror.

[@skifoo__4486]

Ahahahahahahhahahahahahahaha 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@jammyjim0720]

Your can see the nervousness in him. His eyes, his constant moving. You can see his leg bouncing up and down even. He has some great strength to do this.

[@kiwiryker]

Great Video Jim, I envy and am in Awe... all my life I wanted to have a go , built a rambler with a 454 and a supercharger with Nos , went without for many years to build my car , lived in a caravan on a farm while my 2 cars took shape , second car was a Australian E49 charger 6 pack ... one day I felt lost.. went home and found barn door open , my Rambler was gone and my engine for the E49 that was on a pallet ready to be fitted was gone...that was 25 years ago, I’m 50 now and terminally ill .. so I thank you Jim , I never had money to start again .. 5 am in New Zealand watching you race!!

[@daviddurkee9351]

Sweet dreams - thank you for that. Hope your transition is peaceful. At least you got a chance to build and hope.

[@funonutube100]

God Bless you sir!!! Wishing you all the best!!! Stay strong!!

[@high_on_nightmares]

Built a dodge with a Chevy? A blower with nos eh? Sounds like you watched fast and furious movies too much my son

[@HOLYLIFEIFY]

Wow definitely!! This footage takes me back to my first dental work during after I relocated school districts when in 11th grade. Once settling I got some dental work done. From Proverbs 4:3-9 "He would sit me down and drill me" comes to mind. Terrill TC!

[@Maysin777]

Simply awesome how much is involved on staying focused! Thanks for sharing!

[@zackdaniels6858]

Absolutely blown away with this footage. Thank you! AND MASSIVE Love and RESPECT!

[@nonyabiz2777]

Wow the adrenaline dump starts way sooner than I thought. Amazing the vehicle looks like it going to vibrate apart. I can only imagine how long it takes to recover from all that adrenaline. Nice work. Bravo sir.?

[@karenwerner615]

Been it that car(not driven) it is so small it feels like a fighter jet also recovering is just to sit still and drink water

[@nonyabiz2777]

@@karenwerner615 The GeForce is similar to I guess.

[@RobbieHatley]

@@nonyabiz2777 : "GeForce" is a brand of video card; did you mean "G force"? The two are totally unrelated concepts.

[@nonyabiz2777]

@@RobbieHatley yes I did but spell check and me not proof reading is a constant issue for me but I think you got it. Still the G force would be enjoyable

[@swavemancerdasNFC]

Jim Campell is the man , love you brother ! Kick ass !

[@coolezum]

Reminds me of waiting in line for the world’s fastest roller coaster. Anticipation!!!!! 🤣😂🤣😂👍

[@raimoloija6106]

I love this video. I can sit and watch this all the way through on my speaker up full noise.. I feel like im in the car. I have watched this at least 30 times and i never get sick of watching. Awesome and please do more vids 👍🏻. I have told everyone i know to watch this video👍. Please do more.

[@Patriot_Drone_Services]

Man I love all types of racing. I grew in in Pomona, CA as far back as I can remember, the Winternationals was a family “holiday” for us starting on Wednesday before the weekend. I liked this video, I really feel for the driver wearing those 4 or 5 layer drivers suits, sitting there burning down, even with a cool suit, waiting in the staging lane is a bear in the summertime. Not to mention, being in the suit for however long prior to getting in the car in the pits. Damn near need an IV bag hanging in the cockpit. We got to see a lot of what the driver is doing and going through for 8 long minutes just sitting in the staging lane, for only about 4 seconds (or less) of driving! But in that 4 seconds, a 1000 things are going on. I giggled when he disengaged his harness buckle, been there, done that in other forms of motorsports. 6Pt harnesses hold you in pretty tight, but at 3-5 Gs you somehow get moved in the seat, and then it is really uncomfortable! Loved this video.

[@EV150]

Funny cars are truly one of the wonders of the world. What an awesome sport!

[@shutdown3734]

Casually slips on professional grade oven mitts to go 300mph in 4 seconds

[@stuartmapes]

Holy shit. I would’ve been so scared I would’ve just closed my eyes and forgot I was even driving a car.

[@penrite01]

Thanks Jim........ From Aussie Land..... All the best mate, for you and your crew..... Good Luck mate...

[@tggonzales7971]

9:29 when he puts it on the high-side... you know sh!ts about to get real

[@10buck289]

Those few seconds staging before the run showing the intensity and focus in his eyes are incredible to watch!

[@warrakrys]

Yea no shit xD

[@soflodoug]

TG Gonzales bro, that shit is real. Only god knows more power on the ground.

[@dustchip8060]

If he becomes an astronaut it would be a step down.

[@nathanrobbs4954]

Hello Mr.Bell, I’m glad you recorded this video. Cause this adds some clarity to fan’s that don’t know how long a driver is actually waiting in the staging lanes before it’s time to race. Oh if Jim Dunn needs a back up CDL A driver contact me.

[@martinmoffitt4702]

11 minutes and 10 seconds probably equates to 11 years and 10 months of stress! God Bless you Mister tough way to make a living!

[@tsc7299]

It would have been nice to see this inside ride along video and then right after, see the actual same race out the car we just road in. This is a great video.

[@Bobcagon]

Just wrote the same comment before scrolling through. 👍 idea.

[@LordMattyA87]

Lot of respect for these guys who do this. Funny Cars and TF Dragsters are no joke! They’re very dangerous. Total respect to all Funny Car and Top Fuel Dragster drivers.

[@sergioaldana1853]

my dad races a nostalgia funny car

[@mikegrey5663]

@@sergioaldana1853what funny car does he drive

[@sergioaldana1853]

@@mikegrey5663 Are you asking what kind of car or what the scheme looks like?

[@mikegrey5663]

@@sergioaldana1853 what scheme

[@sergioaldana1853]

@@mikegrey5663 Ah well we just started so we don't have any really big sponsors so for the most part it's Black with a green outline around it

[@danoc51]

This is another unusual, unique and creative video posted by drag racers during the pandemic. I hope Fox and NHRA are watching these...these racers show how things can be done differently and give the fans a new perspective on drag racing and what it takes to do it at a top level. I was surprised at the audio during the burnout and run (quiet and much different than viewing it from the stands) but I suppose the microphone is totally inundated during the run and gives only a very poor representation of what the driver hears. I was also interested to see how much steering it took to get the car down the track. Nice job! Thanks!!!

[@KyleRobinson94]

This is AWESOME! Thanks Jim.

[@theoldbigmoose]

Absolutely insane! 4 seconds from the drivers perspective.

[@johnnybee6286]

That the definition of smiles per gallon!

[@seanb1491]

Great to meet you today thanks again for the hospitality and keep kickin butt!

[@stevesteve2089]

That is BADAAAAAASS!!!! Thank you very much

[@FISHH00KS]

Jim, thank you for posting this video. I would have never known

[@gengisjon]

It's crazy how much he was turning the wheel in a drag race!

[@IllegalAlienRacing]

I couldn't help but notice his chest and how fast he was breathing the entire time given he's done this tons of times...intense & respect!

[@robertelmo7736]

@9:34 lol...jeez.

[@woodcutter7347]

I developed an Anxiety problem and felt claustrophobic just watching this video.

[@Jeb4100]

K

[@sneakygloworm]

That looks absolutely terrifying. Waiting in the queue for your turn. Nerves and senses maxed out. Breathing hard, Adrenaline through the roof. I think that really does show how properly scary driving FC really is. I reckon that's one of the best onboard I've seen.

[@moolacue]

Holy sheet. Balls of steel. I would freak out that confined after like 3 minutes. I'm now educated. Great vid.

[@n.cg.s.c5796]

Enjoyed every second of this video

[@dathyr1]

Wow great video. Before the funny car gets started up, it must be very hot in all that protective gear. Amazing the kind of steering wheel they use in the funny cars. Three-four second runs in these cars are unbelievable now days. When I first went to see the Funny cars run many years ago, they were doing 7 seconds down the drag strip. Times have really changed. Thanks for the video and stay safe Jim, take care.

[@dougg1075]

Freakin CRAZY!!! Boy he was pumped!

[@frederiquerijsdijk]

Wow that tension building up.. amazing

[@LFSPharaoh]

9:33 O..M..G...

[@christopherH402]

That’s insane. Balls of steel!

[@quickdeuce]

Something I did not notice the first time I watched, if we focus on Jim's chest just after the body is lowered onto the frame, note his respiration rate,, if they had a heart monitor on Jim I'm betting his pulse is 200 and BP is 300!! DAYMN the rush as he's sitting in the lights, hand on the brake watching the flicker of the tree,, we're certain that experience absolutely connot be put into words. Not to mention how hard his body is hammered into the harness when he pops the chutes and allow that beast slow to 100 mph. Awesome!!

[@dannyman9860]

Just wanted to say.. heart rate would not exceed 140ish for him without a heart attack, as for BP (assuming you did in fact mean blood pressure and not Beats per minute or something) you’re maximum BP without tearing artery walls is about 230ish, over 250 and it’s very dangerous.

[@geralddickerson7577]

thats definitely on the bucket list lol only rewind 4 seconds for complete ride again lol

[@quickdeuce]

Thanks much Jim for sharing this too kool video, it gives we arm chair racers just a vague clue of what it might be like to get strapped into one of these monsters and experience the top of the world fear you guys and girls have to overcome to strap yourselves into a rocket and pray you're still alive as it slows to a stop. Awesome!!

[@sabastiangipson8163]

It's cool not kool

[@Glide1992]

No need for the spelling police there Drifty. Troll on.

[@tootallbob]

To think that John Force has been doing this for over 40 years is amazing.

[@aliks_777]

Tf this isnt john force

[@JMJC1]

@@aliks_777 He didn't say it was JF.

[@soloporchavar]

His adrenaline was all the way up...!! Good job 👏🏼

[@cliffbilbo9619]

THANKS JIM ,DID WE WIN? THATS THE BEST VIDEO AND WHAT A GREAT IDEA .BRINGS EVERYONE ALONG FOR THE RIDE OF A LIFE TIME.

[@TheDoppelgangster]

Worth the wait! That was intense!

[@barrylippard1846]

These cars are built for 1 thing. SPEED!!!!! I freaking love it!!!!!

[@robertlloyd7167]

That was cool as hell. For a few minutes I wondered what was the point of showing him sitting and wiping his eyes, and remembered he's sitting there in a six-layer Nomex fire suit, maybe in Dallas or Vegas where it's already a hundred degrees.

[@barath4545]

Also, Nitro fumes

[@hgwells6202]

Thank you too all that made this EPIC video of REAL. Thanks again.

[@markgardiner1767]

That was a great insight....thanks

[@knuckleuprambo]

@6.39. Just amazing

[@JTJ85]

Amazing, it happens so fast unbelievable.

[@june8299]

I kept thinking it’s taking forever each time I clicked back 15 seconds to watch it again.

[@truegrits257]

The people that drive these things are a different breed.

[@richeyrhodes6917]

Thank you for this vid👍

[@1qwkvr6]

So violent! So awesome!

[@olderthandirt7023]

Man, I cannot begin to understand how much adrenaline is pumping through your body before you even step on the gas, that was absolutely hectic, I think I'll have to watch it over and over, I need to slow the process down. Your one hell of a driver Jim Campbell. One really impressed Aussie here !

[@NinjaZXRR]

I heard that in the first half second of the race the open exhaust generates up to 500kg of downforce. Which is why the headers are angled upwards the power of the exhaust gases coming out of the headers pushes the car down.

[@klutchdust4346]

Back when he drove the Worsham car we called him " the commander". Cory Lee started that I believe. Fun times.

[@SS--CAL]

Wow now that's amazing. The force of the car bends the air particles and almost blurs everything you see. Amazing power.

[@danw1955]

Actual race from 9:35 - 9:39 4 seconds of total insanity!!😱😮

[@Ya-average-11B]

It be cool if there was something explaining what he's doing (with his hands) and why

[@royanprayogo8569]

Same here

[@mikegrey5663]

He moves the one so he can go forward when doing burnout and moves it back when he is backing up and then moves it forward to pre stage and then little bit further to stage and then when it goes green gets gone

[@franciscolopez5659]

FANTASTIC !!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@algorythemQ]

Oh the joy of three seconds of pure pleasure finally.....

[@bryanrmcnair01]

Thats what she said!

[@triffidgrower]

More power to you, brother, for taking this on, but just far too long. I never got to see the run. Stay safe. ✌

[@kevin_1979]

I love the engine sound change when he turns the fuel pumps full on.

[@cb2000a]

Also when they switch from gas to nitro on start up.

[@kevin_1979]

@@cb2000a yeah...you can literally hear the instant increase in horsepower..

[@tucker7631]

9:30 . Drops a lever that switches fuel and maxes ignition advance circuits.

[@kevin_1979]

@@tucker7631 that's the brake lever.

[@tucker7631]

@@kevin_1979 which one is the brake lever. I see him using the one with his right hand when he's staging the car, then he pushes another lever down with his left hand

[@wholearmor]

Love this!

[@jockojohn3294]

Man, that wait is excruciating - then things pop to life - What's the heart rate of the driver at the end of the run - you can easily see the chest moving with the heavy breathing - looks like he ran a sprint....that whole sequence is amazing......

[@user-uh6lm5wv6n]

As a kid, I dont think I was shit scared of anything more than the video from the cockpit of a funny car. Those sounds, the smoke, the aggression from the engine, going from silent then to a demon when it starts up, an angry violent sound, knowing that with one touch of the pedal youre blasting into 300mph was fking frightening....

[@laurelspradlin2154]

Well worth every min. U have the balls I’ll set here and just watch. This is the closest I have seen it and now that I have. I’ll stay out

[@-itsrobbie-7860]

Ive always wanted to take my dad and family to go see some funny car racing, but i still haven't been able to. One day i will get to.👍👍

[@davidrooney6244]

Don't wait . I missed my chance to take my pops.

[@Mike-vt6nc]

Unreal unleashing a freaking monster for three seconds

[@guismth]

At first Im like, look at Spaceman Spiff. Can you be more nervous? 15min later, the most violent 3 seconds ever.

[@boozer2462]

That blew me away

[@tedhansen3846]

Awesome Jim...I hope You won!

[@N-Scale]

Awesome ride !!

[@Illuminwhy]

You know it’s fast when it looks like holding on for dear life

[@soflodoug]

The power in inimaginable. Pure unrelenting power.

[@Bobcagon]

You know… What would be awesome would be to have filmed the whole experience from the outside as well at the same time. Then replayed back on split screen. This is the closest I will ever come to the RUSH. Thank you for this experience.

[@g3tsiak547]

Can't imagine when his heart started beating fast. He was swettin bullets

[@ericallen1325]

He looks really nervous lol i cant blame him 0-300 in 3-4 seconds is kinda fast