Onyx Was WRECKED While Leading the Feature - Terrible Luck

[@scottholbert2742]

Onix, you did the right thing bud. Never doubt yourself . Cars can be replaced, human life really can't.

[@dmills3192]

Proud Dad chills. You gotta be so proud of that boy! I know I am. You are giving him such awesome opportunities. What a great Dad!

[@stevenrud6593]

I agree with you 100%. Onyx is a great driver as is Zach, plus he is a great Dad!!!

[@alexmoreno8333]

Zac, kudos to you for giving Onyx the praise he deserved! He absolutely drove the wheels off that car even with bent steering components. He definitely should be proud as well as you. Keep it up Onyx, the luck will change and a win will come deservingly.

[@garycollier385]

Sure shows the upbringing of this young fella and he’s learning his craft fantastically 👍 great job onyx and crew thanks Zac and team great video

[@lukethompson8095]

Onyx! You are killing it out there! Keep it up!

[@robosock380]

From one dad to another, you must be so proud.

[@betweentherows]

Extremely 😊

[@jeffanderson2761]

Very quick and smart thinking on Onyxs part with unfortunate consequences.

[@betweentherows]

Agreed. Excellent reactions. Unfortunately, that's the move he had to make.

[@Lander91L]

I agree it’s a split mill-second decision and he definitely took the better approach for sure

[@jahnke76]

Watching this kid from his first race in a mod until now is amazing. That kid has many wins in his future. Great job and remember that we can only control what we do. I have been wiped out by lapped cars a few times. Keep up the great work both of you.

[@charlesmoeller6391]

where else can one be 2,000 miles away and still be in the front row, loved this channel and I was clapping and wishing the final laps could have been completed. Thanks for all you do here and ALSO on the farming channel, both are #1!!!!!!!

[@dkjphills79]

I'm not crying your crying.... great Dad moment Zack. Fantastic run Onyx you will get it next time bud.

[@billmcgarrity1241]

Hey, did that driver at least come over and offer an apology? If not, you should have walked over and told him a 14 year old kid saved him from getting seriously hurt. Kudos to Onyx!! He drove the hell out of it!!

[@tylergodfrey2800]

That nitwit should be banned for that idiotic maneuver.

[@betweentherows]

He didn't, but in his defense, he was pitted inside the track, and we were outside, so it's not easy to cross back and forth. Crazy stuff happens. We will fix it and move on!

[@jorgmarggraff2430]

I admire your attitude, just watching made me feel like really losing my cool. Better luck next time. Cudos to Onyx​@@betweentherows

[@Racecar77-q8t]

You should go street stock racing at the little dream race next year. It would be awesome to see someone win it from the perspective of the actual driver.

[@evanschoon]

​@@Racecar77-q8tthat is agreed

[@TheBRMueller]

Kid's got skills. Onyx hit the apex in almost the same place every time. You'll nail it next time.

[@KeeperOfTartarus14]

Heartbreaker. Onyx did the best he could with the cards dealt. Glad he's ok. With how fast he was and how well he's doing, he'll get that win.

[@SteveD328]

That was some tough luck, but, holy cow Onyx, that was some awesome driving!! You gotta be proud of him Zach!!

[@douglasedmonds8372]

love watching a middle schooler show these grown men the way!

[@storminnormanddick2484]

Onyx was FAST guy behind was tryin everything to try to catch him - getter fixed, keep your chin up keep diggin the win will come

[@jesseward4296]

Damn good job of racing young man! You did everything right!!! It could’ve been A Lot Worse if hadn’t drivin the car like you did!!! You did everything right to avoid a horrible crash!!!

[@bradsammons3059]

That’s racing I’m afraid happens to the best of racers! Unlucky onyx! You were easily going to win that race💪🏼 great drive aswell Zach! Love watching both channels 😎

[@joejohnson7097]

Onix did the right thing to keep from hurting everyone. Tell Onix not to be hard on himself. The other driver 23:18 was not thinking as some do and messed up young man win. You talking about this hasn't been your year. I can relate to that that used to happen to us back when we're running dirt and asphalt back in the 80s and 90s. Thanks for the video.

[@dawnshannon5084]

Onix you are a great driver that shows a great deal of sportsmanship and your only 14 you have a great racing career ahead of you. Zach you and Becky are raising a great young man

[@flatbedlandon1942]

Thanks Zach for supporting the rodeo and vining fire department it’s was nice meeting you as you were getting 2 Busch lights:) thank you to onyx for the support!! On behalf of vining fire.

[@betweentherows]

We've supported that show since year 1. Ottos are good friends of ours. Very cool show!!!

[@billpotmesil]

Terrible luck……but a demonstration of incredible ability and skill! You should be so proud! He has a future!

[@robertwarner1633]

That was a massive heartbreaker seeing the 73 get cut off. Onyx was so smooth, driving like a veteran. Zach, beautiful save on turn 3 , I thought you were going to get sucked off the track. 9:38 You were working that car!

[@Verg_16]

Great racing Onyx. Get em next time bud.

[@donaldpyles2891]

Better to do the right thing and lose than the wrong thing and win, in a nano second Onyx chose the right thing. That drive better say a thoughtful prayer for Onyx's mature and quick decision making. Keep your head up, that W is going to happen soon.

[@gregf1627]

I love watching Onyx race with every video he just keeps getting better and better i for see some trophies coming his way soon.. and by the way i love Arrons shirts!!😂

[@kmath8321]

Onyx you did great, as a previous driving instructor for LE you did an outstanding job picking the best line trying to avoid major impact with that driver that turned down in front you. Great job!

[@leddielive]

What an amazing drive by Onyx, even the unfortunate crash was perfect as it could so easily have ended in tragedy for the novice driver that pulled across in front of you. Life teaches us all many things in the most unusual ways Onyx & as a Grandfather of 4 let me tell you right now when the win comes (& it will) it'll be all the sweeter because you earned it my boy, well done!

[@hunterrollins3165]

As someone who was part of the pit crew for 6 years for a couple friends, I know exactly how you guys feel. Onyx drove the hell outta that car and should be proud of that. Like you said Zach, racing can be a humbling sport. Best thing is to never get discouraged. There is always another race. He did what he had to do. His reaction time was excellent. Unfortunate he boogered up the car, but that’s far better than how that could’ve ended. Stay safe guys.

[@Ranleemc]

Look out nascar here comes Onyx! He sure can drive.! Fun watching father and son race together love it. Hoping to get my son into racing.

[@errolwalter6894]

Fun watching you guys race Zach just maybe you could come to South Dakota state fair speedway in Huron. We’d love it

[@PorterCam]

I like Dad and Son interactions, both listen and learn from each other. Good luck on the next one, to both of you.

[@Kristina_Australia]

Well done Onyx on some great driving. Hang in there bud, track time is important, it will all come together and you will have a fabulous season. Thanks for sharing Zach, but I still love sprintcars 😂 All the best to you both 🙏

[@lynnmoore2664]

Man,what a bone headed move. Great run by Onyx wiped out due to another driver oblivious of his surroundings. Just a shame! Go get em next time Onyx.

[@shanealberts414]

Wow Onyx could have been so much worse well done Young man …. You a Champ love this Racing soo much have been involved with Late Model Racing for Years 🏆

[@brucelowe5116]

Onyx handled that situation with calmness and maturity way beyond the average 14 year old.Kudos to you Onyx!!!

[@bigdude102]

Good on you for telling him he did good. There wasn’t anywhere for him to go. He did so good tho

[@TheRange7]

Holy cow, Onyx has some amazing chops. Watching how hot he was diving into those corners yet maintaining absolute transition mastery into the straights out of them was like watching a master class. Zack, you done taught the boy well. To see this level of cool under pressure at his age is seriously impressive as heck to this old man. Be proud dad, you and the boy have quite a winning combo there. Cheers fromChicago, home to the former world famous Santa Fe Speedway where I watch crazy stock car racing until the day they tore it down to build million dollar mcmansions.

[@heatherbronner2539]

You should be really proud! Onyx did a fantastic job and probably saved himself and the other guy from some serious injury!

[@davidplocher820]

It is fun to see your interaction with your dad and Onyx is interaction with you and you with him!!

[@fritomiles]

Got love racing. I have one Zach Johnson shirt. I want another and a Ony shirt, but I want them signed by you guys. Thanks for taking us along. Oh and Zach you handled yourself like a champion on that deal. Racing has it high points and also has them low points. It a hard sport Especially on dirt but it one hell of a rush

[@catlincarrell165]

Damn it. Onyx had a rocket ship of a car. Heck of run Onyx. God Bless y'all

[@Wi11duhbea5t]

It really shows how well onyx has learned from you if its farming or raceing or just being a man good on both of you

[@peternewman958]

ZACH Onyx’s driving ability is really improving quite rapidly this year as he gains more experience and gets more confidence in his driving ability. Very sad end to the day for him and feel badly for him. But ONYX be proud you did a very impressive performance out there I was very impressed with your driving. Keep it up you are going to be a hell of a driver by dad’s age. All the best from QUEENSLAND AUSTRALIA.

[@williamdoyle5234]

The t-shirts are the best!!

[@gailsmith914]

Great racing Onyx & super parenting Dad ❤

[@ryanjacobs4985]

Onyx good run buddy it’s not your fault… your smooth and running consistent laps the win is coming and there will be a lot of them

[@bubalou22]

Wow... the progression that Onyx has shown from the first time in the mod is amazing... from the first time running at the back at the start of the year to leading and driving out of a shitty situation is awesome He should be proud of the way he handled himself on the track, being around racing for years he definitely read that perfectly... I too wonder how people make such poor decisions in a race car not thinking of their own safety let alone everyone elses... Onyx has a very bright racing career ahead of himself!!!

[@SteveNicoson-u1i]

Thanks for the great racing footage tonight. Onyx you were awesome out there tonight. You were doing great. So sorry that other driver came across the track to wipe you out. Unfortunate situation. What makes me upset no apology from the other driver. The proper thing to do is offer an apology. Been there done that and never got an apology. Not the best of driver there. Give her a good go next week onyx. Hang in there buddy. You are doing great. The Iowa farm boy. Steve. 😊👍✅🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@brandontucker8015]

Great race! Great content, I watch and enjoy both your channels.

[@jasonkaufman1970]

The shirts are awesome. Keep wearing them. People just need to lighten up

[@williamcoats475]

Good run Onyx. Nothing much you could do there. You did a great job avoiding more damage!

[@mike2450]

You were on a heck of a rip very impressive and you made the only smart move you could. Keep er up you look like a future dominator!

[@Tinytraveler]

Onyx bud, here's hoping you don't feel too bad about this situation. Your dad is right, nothing you could of done except for exactly what you did, and I'd argue in that tight of a situation, you did the best anyone could of. You avoided a major catastrophic accident. Be proud, not all race car drivers would of had the reaction speed to avoid that crash. Here's wishing you and your family the best!

[@mitchtucker5768]

I freakin love Aarons shirts!!!

[@mattbenkovitz4970]

Wow that really sucks!! 😮. Onyx showed he is a really good heads up driver by avoiding hitting that idiot. The kid is gonna just as good as his dad pretty soon. 🏁

[@betweentherows]

Hopefully better!

[@jeremymeador4419]

Tell Onix to keep his head up he doing great and a awesome job like watching his racing and yours too Man

[@letzrockitrite8469]

Car? ... Dialed ! ... Driver? .... Outstanding! ... Crew? ...... Top'OthLine! Keep on Rocking in the Farm World !

[@tomvichlach8038]

You can be very proud of Onyx. He's growing up fast. Lots of work ahead

[@davidmckinzie6009]

Great job Onyx, you drove a great race, someone should have had a little conversation with that crew and driver. Dad you did well on your handling the stituation. Enjoyed your videos

[@zachboyle2636]

Onix great driving buddy you definitely earned a new subscriber can’t wait for the onix shirts to come out

[@fyiaustralia9686]

Man, that is such bad luck caused by a reckless driver. Onyx is a savage out there, good on you Zack for giving him the pep talk.

[@brentstallman6167]

Keep digging Onyx. Your win is coming. The kid is coming along quick!

[@michaelroden7823]

VERY commendable bit of driving by the young man. As stated in the video, if Onix had have driller the other driver it would have been so much worse. The other drivers crew member, the one who call him in, needs to shown that it was not the call to make. The driver, with limited vision, just did what the crew member said and probably thought it was safe to cross. As a Dad of a racer, I feel your pain.

[@wesolson9748]

Dang Onyx was fast. You did a Great job Onyx a win is coming for you

[@joetitzer6461]

Racing with the squirrels. Every track has got them.

[@markh2860]

Onyx you drove that car perfect all night. Great job. Jus terrible luck. Drive with confidence, jus like you were in this video. Was lmaof when you made your first lap in heat watching you and the car maneuver wherever, and your dad said "it's gonna be loose but I didn't tell him that" lol Great job Onyx.

[@chrisbroyles2941]

Zach has said before in videos that onyx is more comfortable with a loose car. I was irritated with the 6 chopping zach in the first heat, I guess that's dirt track racing. Zach even gave him a bumper a couple times 😂

[@warlockezz3023]

Onyx, you made the right call. If you had not reacted the way you did, there for sure could have been serious injuries for the other driver. Cars can be fixed/replaced, people cant. You have a smart head on your shoulders, and obviously know when to wreck the car to avoid injuries, Keep it up and you will be doing better than your dad in no time. I cant wait to see both of you in the same race, a father son duel on dirt is some of the best racing there is.

[@karnesmotorsports]

Man that’s a tough one to take. Tractor pulling is frustrating enough, but you only have yourself to be mad at. Don’t have to deal with other people mistakes that ruin your day and make you break a bunch of stuff!

[@toddjohnson9546]

Tough one there. Keep up the good stuff. Love the videos.

[@BrokenT4545]

Humbling... Wow onxy was so smooth to boot. He is going to win one soon.

[@larrydavidson3402]

Nice to see a more family friendly T shirt. Onyx you did everything right, that other driver was not paying attention.

[@ericgorder1]

You were doing a professional job in the feature. Another driver's mistake cost you your victory. None of it was fault Onyx. You took the crash like a champ and remained humble. You will have more victories to savor in the future. You will be good.

[@kdh1309]

Dang ! That was painful to see that happen when Onyx was doing so great , things like that will make winning all the better !

[@DOCIN73]

Great Job Onix ! The thing that catch's my eye is at your young age , you have a LOT of natural talent and that will take you a long ways ! I never drove , but worked on a USAC Midget team for 8 years and owned a TQ , which we won the Drivers Championship , If I was still a car owner , I would be giving you a call to drive my open wheel car ! btw , in racing , there will always be dumbchit that happens like what happened to you , keep the chin up , you did right and good luck

[@crabbycoffee6806]

I was OUTRAGED when it happened and now I'm angry all over again. The amount absurd behavior from B-mod drivers in Wissota has really gotten out of hand. Onyx is a helluva good driver and has great instincts and his quick reaction might've saved that Hooplehead from serious injuries. Hang in there Onyx, that W will come.

[@betweentherows]

I've had some emotional losses over the last 25 years, this one is way up there on the list!

[@tanner1075]

That was going to be a good race between him & Derek. Absolutely everyone around me was so p!$$ed when this happened

[@Hondabill]

Some are against starting them early but onyx is good example it’s the right thing to do he’s a good operator with any thing you put him in

[@johnbuckley2182]

Onyx is a very good driver. I am blown away by the love and support he gets and deserves. Love the videos. Okay bye.

[@travisfisher2877]

I’ve been around racing a long time and onyx is going to be a star!!! You either have it or you don’t and he has it!!

[@davidwest7221]

You did the right thing young man. Keep your head up.

[@schuylenakinne4140]

Onyx, you are an amazing young man. Your parents have raised you well. Yes, it sucks that an adult should know better. Remember the memories and good times you are having, and making those are what count the most. I really love watching you race, win, or lose. You are so good about it all. Keep smiling and rocking the track.

[@danfinley3690]

One hell is a race Onix, super proud Dad for sure

[@jdbagger]

Onyx, you did the only thing you could to not T-bone that knuckle head, Keep doing an awsome job I think for 14yrs old you drive like you been doing as long as your dad! With that said just watching your dad before you ever drove a kart or car you knew more than most just by watching an hearing the motors,ect.... Zack you are mellow for know the cost a damage, hat off to ya the being a good father! I NEVER MISS A RACE EPISODE!!

[@scottaylward3670]

I love the different t shirts 😂

[@craigbowie8925]

I watched the incident several times including his pass one lap prior. That guy cut right through his racing line and at speed if Onyx hadn't made that great move to avoid it would have been bad. Onyx you did a heroic job of saving yourself and that other driver. If you watch where the video pauses, Onyx's right tire is already turned to avoid. Well done Onyx, well done indeed.

[@johnbeam-d3v]

Just subscribed. Been on your farming channel for a while. Great video.

[@robertking7232]

Onix, you did the right thing , Some people just don't think and accidents happen ,main thing is that no injury happened .

[@chevy358ci]

Now that is a J bar if i've ever seen one lol Amazing run Onyx. Keep up the great work! Looking forward to the live Videos. Thanks Guys and crew.

[@ianleroux2567]

You are a SUPER dad for giving Onyx the shoulder hug and encouragement, I think, he needed after that A-hole tripped him up.

[@Rusty.Shackleford1098]

Hell of a race and not only did onyx drive like a winner he handled it like a winner. It seems some tracks in the Midwest are more famous for the pit brawls than the actual racing

[@thatsmallengineguy]

hey zack id love to see a tool box tour that snap on box you guys have is real nice!! if you find the time to film one in the small shop or big shop id love to see what you guys use for tools, especially on tractors and combines!!

[@ericvandeweyer1766]

Zach, I love watching your videos from here in Sydney, Australia. I've been following you guys for a while now and really enjoy watching you both but especially you, Onyx. you ran a superb race until that idiot put you out of it. I hope he gets penalised for it. I would have thought that a lapped car would have to give way to the lapping car but people do stupid things in the heat of the moment. You also answered one of my questions, Zach, I've been meaning to ask for a while and that is whether Onyx is racing agains others his age or against adults and I now know that is it against adults, which makes your performance, Onyx, even more remarkable. Also, the way you were able to make that split second decision to do what you did to avoid injuring the other guy was amazing. Keep up the great work, Onyx, you are certianly marvelous to watch on the track as well as back on the farm driving the big machinery. Keep up the great work, both of you. Remember that it isn"t whether you win or loose, it's how you play the game and, Onyx, you played it perfectly.

[@stevecartagena9410]

Great job Onyx. You showed maturity beyond your years. I’m sure dad was proud of how you handled yourself. 👍

[@homme_motorsports7703]

Awesome video guys! Been having the same kind of season

[@EricRudolph-ns7eq]

Good job on your first career heat win and many people wait years for that first win and you did it less then three I’m following you at I 94 raceway on the special on a Weds in September 11

[@chief3378]

I'm just glad Onyx is okay that was a hard hit for him I know you have the car fixed in no time

[@jimmyturbeville8753]

Hey Zack soory to see Onyx,s car get taken out but i did notice that he is handeling much better in the turns the car is sticking to the bottom of the turns a lot better i think you are headed in the right direction with this i didnt see near as much roll when going into the turns great job Onyx hang in there young man

[@jamesmcclaren6534]

I want Zak’s unedited reaction 😂😂 onyx is a race car driver for sure he looks ahead of the pack 👍🏻

[@flyinbrianz22]

Wow...what a shame. He had such good drive off the corners I dont think anyone could catch him. The wins will come. After this, it will make it sweeter.

[@jerrysparks4165]

Onyx did a great job if he this good at 14 just think how much better he will get, too bad other people aren't that good. Keep your chin up. I love your channel from northern michigan

[@jaredbailey410]

Racing is full of heartbreak you are going to win lots of races young man trust me