Texas Volkswagen Drag Racing with Tommie!

[@zimms-world]

Thanks for taking us along Tommie, thanks for the shout out too. I really appreciate it

[@mikehammer4546]

Thanks for the shout out, it’s the VW Life baby 🤪

[@VWLifeVW]

No problem 👍

[@67Oldvolks]

Tommie is the man! Seems very knowledgeable and his demeanor is so chill and calming. But a madman behind the wheel of his Bug.👏🏻 VW Life, can’t get enough of it.

[@VWLifeVW]

agreed

[@richtoponce5703]

Sadly, here in Utah. Rocky Mountain Raceway was sold and torn down. They used to have good VW racing here as well. always a good time! better luck on winning next year!

[@gregmiller1951]

Tommie is just the definition of calm and super cool!! You need your own channel Tommie!

[@VWLifeVW]

Right?!

[@876jamaica1]

thanks for everything vw life you guys give me 100% push to do more work on my 69 and 73 bug

[@VWLifeVW]

you can do it!

[@monkeyspank2270]

Wish you could have won it all Tommie, but it was a great season anyhow. Congrats.

[@tommiesmith3369]

Thanks My friend -

[@VochoTalacha]

I didn't expect Grillo's racing team from over here in Mexico. They are from Mexico city and have a big reputation in aircooled VW racing. And Tommie, that red bug of yours' engine sounds really sweet and happy at high RPMs! Congrats on that build!

[@VWLifeVW]

Interesting! and thanks

[@TheParvTubeShow]

Mr. Tommie B, I appreciate the way you are saying nice things about me while you're driving. Also to give a shoutout to Mr. Matt Jackson for mentioning my comment. Thank you guys so much for doing that. It makes me happy! Parv

[@jimmywilkinson9190]

Next year !

[@BrewDub73]

Thanks for sharing, Tommie! You gave it your all. It’s not always about winning, it’s about having fun! Appreciate you taking us along!

[@VWLifeVW]

Thanks for watching!

[@jennysolomon-haase9103]

Don't do Instagram, but try to stay up on all your KZbin videos. I sport your sticker on my Beetle. Love you guys. Love watching you race Tommy!

[@VWLifeVW]

post a picture of it on our facebook page - facebook.com/VWLifeVW/

[@charleslawrence7194]

Way to go Tommie! You can do a one man show with plenty of good tips and lots of fun. Hang in there. Next season will offer a new challenge. Very cool ride. 😎😎

[@matthewlawson5350]

Awesome, really humble guys that know their stuff. Rock on.

[@splitdreamin7750]

Nice work Tommie! Enjoyed the races and the bug sounds strong! Thanks for taking us along🤙

[@VWLifeVW]

Glad you enjoyed

[@VWJawbreaker]

Way to go Tommie! May not have won but you did fantastic and I’m sure you had a great time. Appreciate you taking us along.

[@VWLifeVW]

thanks gary, hope the shoulder heals fast!

[@VWJawbreaker]

@@VWLifeVW sitting around not doing anything other than physical therapy…. What a time to be alive 😂

[@andrigtmiller]

I was rooting for you to win the title, so sorry to see that things didn't go your way on the last event. Thanks for the recognition in the video, I really appreciate that. These kinds of things have really helped me out a lot. New stuff is coming, as I'm starting to manufacture my "next generation" fans (Early VW/Non-doghouse, Porshe 356 and a new Doghouse fan) next week, and I should testing my first two entirely new cooling systems next week too.

[@tommiesmith3369]

I watched some of the updated stuff.. I still have the early version but am more interested in the Gen 2 now :)

[@andrigtmiller]

@@tommiesmith3369 A lot of interesting work. VW did a very good job with the design of their fan, that's for sure. For awhile, I didn't think I would be able to do better ;-)

[@wisemasterbuilder]

God Willing, Let's Line Up Next Season!

[@tommiesmith3369]

Sounds good 😎😎

[@67VWForever]

I'm from cali and I have never seen a race go that long into the morning WTH..

[@tommiesmith3369]

Starting around 5:00 and running with many other classes - bikes, jr, dragsters, 5.0 index, 3.0 index etc. makes for a LOT of racers at the track at the same time .

[@AirCooledArmy]

Hey where did Tommie find that huge wiring diagram hanging on his door in the garage ? Would love to find something like that for my beetle

[@tommiesmith3369]

An old friend of mine printed it off for me.. It's funny how often I go to it just to check and verify things. Thanks for hanging out with us 😎

[@stockham1952]

Always enjoy seeing VWLife pop up in my feed well done Tommie.

[@VWLifeVW]

Good to hear

[@eduardorodriguez3262]

Thanks for letting us tag along I love your Bug and you are winners in my book .Still Loving that Bug man congrats👍🇩🇪

[@VWLifeVW]

Thanks 👍

[@chrislambert2889]

Wow so close great to stopped @ snoozed stay safe plz 💯

[@VWLifeVW]

safety first!

[@rundoetx]

Another great video. Takes me back to the day when I raced (slghtly modified) my 1970 VW Beetle at the Airport Dragstrip in Mineral Wells TX in 70/71. Thanks for posting.

[@VWLifeVW]

Very cool!

[@tomdunigan234]

Tommie. This looks like great fun. Thanks for sharing. You and the VW life gang have something very special whether you share it with us or not. Take care.

[@VWLifeVW]

thanks Tom!

[@kellykonoske91]

Cool day Tommy! Thanks! Todd the retired trucker.

[@johnj2496]

Cool man I'm in temple you ever race at little river Dragway

[@tommiesmith3369]

I do 😎😎

[@VWLifeVW]

we filmed this video there! kzbin.info/www/bejne/kJmnfYyrpMmZqdE

[@andrewkiwi1]

Its funny, you never know how many car friends you have until you buy a good car trailer.

[@tommiesmith3369]

😂😂exactly 😜😜

[@VWLifeVW]

#truth #thanksScott

[@luischavez5572]

BTW Love the shout out segment! Great show Tommy Boy !!!!

[@VWLifeVW]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@kevinhamling1963]

Thanks for taking us along Tommy. ✌️ Peace from Melbourne Australia 🇦🇺.

[@argotamauricio]

I'm jealous ! That bug is super duper fast !

[@jid2905]

Way to go Tommy!! Thank you for sharing!!

[@glotube1028]

Wow Tommie! I can’t stay up past 10pm. Who new racing went all night? My dreams of being a rock star and now drag racer, are out the door. I gotta get my sleep.

[@VWLifeVW]

maybe we could get a race to end earlier that you could win :)

[@deanrobinson3717]

Nice to see racing at 3.30 am , crazy racing, big sounds awesome Tommie

[@VWLifeVW]

It was!

[@57HotrodVW]

Whoohoo! I'm famous 😉. Thanks for the props, Tommie. Looking forward to next season already.

[@i976scirocco3]

Those were some solid passes you were making !

[@pattysmith4991]

Enjoyed the video Tommy. Do what you love! It’s not about the winning or losing 💕

[@VWLifeVW]

Exactly!

[@kyridgejumper]

Great video I appreciate the effort you all take in the videos

[@wadelewis6992]

Thanks for sharing another great video. Looks like a great time. ✌🏻❤️VWLIFE

[@VWLifeVW]

Thanks for watching!

[@scottpella7419]

Cool video!! Thanks for bringing us along with ya! I've been at the track until 1:30...but after 3am and still racing? That's nuts!!! Your car sounds MEAN on the inside camera!

[@luischavez5572]

WHAT HAPPEN TO THE GANG !?!?!! You needed your boys to support you ! Gary ?????????? Crazy !!!! 4am drag RACIN !!!!!!!!

[@IrishRooster86]

Tommie you rock bro!! Great drag footage, your ride is my favorite. Race on peace out and VW for life!!

[@mundocepeda5919]

Thank you for taking us along your adventure!!! Great performance at the track Tommie!!!

[@VWLifeVW]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@flypawels]

Thanks Tommie. Good luck next year.

[@jerryl4940]

👍👍 you'll getum next year

[@musleman8]

Super video, really enjoyed

[@riverbluevert7814]

Great video Tom. Get em next time!

[@carlbarton772]

Love this, thanks for the update

[@tomdore5237]

That's Rad! I can't believe VW's can do that! I've always tried to see hpw slow I could go - ha! Nice.

[@livinthelife6056]

Great show !

[@VWLifeVW]

thanks!

[@davidryan573]

Great job Tommie, always next year, was that rail in your class? he definitely had the weight advantage.

[@VWLifeVW]

yes but it's bracket racing

[@chrisconnell9505]

Very cool! Where's your pit crew!!??

[@VWLifeVW]

just got busy this weekend with other stuff going on, sometimes it's hard to all live the VW Life in conjunction

[@codyreep1480]

good job anyway at least your doing it iv got 2 race cars and never race them 61 rag and 67 ghia

[@VWLifeVW]

you can do it too Cody! :)

[@codyreep1480]

@@VWLifeVW check out my vid on you tube 2nd gear scratch challenge 2387

[@camperdan1972]

Sorry to see you went out of the series Tommie... But don't sweat it... it was still a fantastic effort, well done you! That's an amazing looking, and performing bug you have there. Loads to be super proud of 👍🏻👏

[@VWLifeVW]

Thanks a ton!

[@Spanky2004]

Great video!

[@VWLifeVW]

Thanks!

[@denniedaily]

Great video, see why he doesn’t do the bug rally, lol. But I was wondering if y’all are selling any engine blocks or a manual trans I live in the Dallas are?

[@VWLifeVW]

check with Qualitat or Oak Hill Automotive! thanks. Tommie can't do JBR because he's the score talley-er

[@jeffreyhay936]

Racing is hard work, get job! Thanks for sharing

[@VWLifeVW]

You got that right!

[@jimstewart6145]

nice job.

[@VWLifeVW]

Thanks!

[@tracyanderson3518]

"This is what we're doing anyways" Indeed!

[@VWLifeVW]

:)

[@experimentaldave7607]

Go Tommie, go!

[@mpolster5729]

AHHHH slept at buckys

[@voodoobird5913]

How can I purchase some stickers?

[@VWLifeVW]

link in the description

[@RRmeanmachine]

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[@piomiguelraymundo8725]

Go Tommie!

[@mikiryann5882]

I'd take this over racing a hypercar or sports car or muscle car any day 🤟

[@VWLifeVW]

Me too!

[@glennbelldc1651]

😃👍

[@tonygreen8628]

The first 6 minutes are just talk8ng and a waste of time,