The incredible story of Indy's forgotten Speed Demon

[@lukasbiermann6772]

John Ficarra is that guy you meet at a museum who tells you about everything, but you’re unsure if he actually works there

[@robertgrant4501]

@Henry Me either

[@loonatticat]

That happened. I’m sure of it.

[@loulebleu]

LOL. I'm married to him and I can confirm this assessment is spot on!

[@loonatticat]

@@loulebleu I knew it! To be fair, I can’t resist sharing my knowledge of certain things with people. Unprompted. And usually at venues lacking the class of a museum- Home Depot, or a Denny’s, for example.

[@crazytrain7114]

Those are the best kind! They are the ones that are like 'c'mere, look at this, lookatthis!' making security very nervous, rather that standing 30' away, and being 'informed' of that. Usually, you ask them questions and they are at a loss.

[@michaelimperato9125]

This guy should have his own channel..I love the stories

[@Dirtbiker4life]

I agree, especially since it’s automotive history

[@lettersandnumbersuc]

Your hired!

[@clarkmiller287]

Underrated comment

[@trentmahnken3705]

Look up on Instagram Brian Lohnes and also look up his podcast Dork-o-motive podcast it's like a hour long version of this guys stories

[@franciscosalazar5301]

Seriously man,sometimes I’m bored and watch his past stories. So much knowledge

[@HooviesGarage]

That reminds me of a story my Mexican uncle told me about a McLaren F1 he hid under some floor boards in a barn. I guess his drug lord boss got arrested, and they didn't know what to do with it.

[@trevorgrasse4152]

Yeah they spray painted it brown I heard

[@justinharris3429]

The one with the red interior? I saw it at a wafflehouse last week in Sinaloa

[@fahadmars2022]

😂

[@mazespinwastaken.]

@@justinharris3429 🤣🤣🤣

[@mr.potatoman6217]

@@justinharris3429 XD

[@pie23789]

The amount of balls old school race car drivers had will never fail to astound me

[@kainhall]

"its best to be THROWN CLEAR of an accident" . like.... bro

[@seanoconnell3559]

That has to be the greatest opening for a VinWiki video yet...

[@EdBolian]

Today John Ficarra tells the story of Casey Putsch's spirit animal

[@IraqVet0608]

Best comment Ed! That made me chuckle

[@michaelkaudze1883]

This story needs to be a movie!

[@mattipra]

PT or Wes Anderson?

[@magnacars]

The best storyteller on VINwiki.

[@itsott876]

the best storyteller on VINwiki

[@livin4dios]

"There should have been a huge hole in the seat for their gigantic balls." That would have been the best quote to start the story! Awesome sharing! Thank you @vinwiki for helping me understand so much more!

[@quentinboasso2212]

Haha my video cut to an ad right after that

[@epickett63]

@@quentinboasso2212 Mine too... :-)

[@forestschultz5740]

I needed a new John Ficcara story

[@vehicularMCS]

John's videos are among my favorite Vinwiki episodes.

[@musiccylinderK6]

I am unashamed to say I love John Ficarra, his story telling, his passion and the stories he shares with us. Thank you to him and to Ed/VinWiki for the treat!

[@ThePowerofJames]

Anytime the historian comes on I just sit and listen and learn. But sometimes I do wonder, could this be red?

[@TheJesterstoybox]

Man dude, people back then were wild. That’s so nuts! 120+ in a wooden, supercharged, bucket. Awesome.

[@mesanders1113]

On a rotted out wooden track

[@77yogurt]

@@mesanders1113 yes, and not only that but he also kicked the ass end out around the corners!!! Amazing, no doubt. 👍👍

[@CrackedCandy]

Yeah! Drifting!

[@Gunsand42]

Could do an hour segment with this guy and I'd still want more. His story telling is amazing

[@JsDs1020]

More videos with this man please. His knowledge of motorsport is only matched by his passion.

[@Hogiewan1]

I've said it before, and I'll say it again. I'll bet John would be great to hang out with, have a beer or two, and tell car stories. Ed has the best job ever!

[@MosquitoMade]

These historical stories are by far some of my favorites, and John is one of the best around to tell them

[@SIXPACFISH]

This guy has climbed into my top 5 list of favorite guests to ever appear on VINwiki. We need more stories of early pioneers in the automotive sports.

[@mwall787]

I could listen to John Ficarra stories every day....I learn something new everytime.

[@Wyldebulldog58]

I truly can not get enough of John Ficarra... maybe behind Ed but I’m the happiest when I see a new John ficarra story come out

[@markdistel195]

More old racing stories!!! Thanks VINwiki and John!!

[@supreemproductions]

John Ficarra is one of the best storytellers on this channel! Looking good, man! Edit:spelling

[@jsmclaughlin2]

No politics, just good storytelling. This video is just the reason I subscribed to this channel!

[@loonatticat]

I want complete feature-length documentaries of all the Ficarra stories. Narrated by him, of course.

[@f03105590]

All of these. Please. More. His stories are incredible.

[@spiritof1977]

Ficarra has awesome stories. Love listening to them. Bring him back more often!

[@Engineerd3d]

That is the best story i have ever heard on win wiki. Congrats sir, you set the bar for this channel.

[@blairwilliams136]

John is the best, I could listen to him talking about mowing a lawn and he would still make it super engaging to listen to.

[@gnarshread]

I am so happy to see someone keeping these awesome classic racing stories alive.

[@R3LF13]

Wow, as a resident and huge fan of Indianapolis, this was fascinating and well told. One of my favorite parts of May in Indy is listening to Indy 500 historian Donald Davidson tell stories on the radio, and yet I had not heard this. Thank you

[@aaronhastie830]

Man, I could tell just by the title that John would be telling this story. I always love it when he comes on to show us a little piece of racing history.

[@colinbarrineau3102]

Any car history story, I immediately think it’s going to be John. 👍

[@rjnation5042]

Excellent story, knew about the 2 Miller's acquired by Bugatti, also knew that they were found under the factory floor & also knew about the journalist who brought them both home to America, but damn you told it all so well, Rj in Oz 3am.

[@Shane4457]

Awesome, more historic stories like this please.

[@colewonsey4107]

I love this guys enthusiasm to old racing

[@fahadmars2022]

What a great story and a Brilliant ending from John Ficara once again!! Thanks vinwiki for bringing such amazing guests...

[@noneed8882]

I was so engrossed in the storytelling. I was like a little kid sitting in front of grandpa who was telling a story of when he was a little boy. Great Job

[@timothydillon6421]

You should see it in color

[@Ross2272]

This guy is the embodiment of the history of racing. Love his stories

[@DrsharpRothstein]

Thanks for bringing back to life, times and cars long forgotten. You make the history of these old cars more exciting than the over-regulated and accountant damping vehicles and drivers of today. Your love of these historic race cars and drivers is expressed with the stories you tell.

[@kylancook3477]

John is probably my most favorite since he provides so much history!

[@n3s50]

I knew it was John Ficarra because of the title and thumbnail. Love these stories!

[@TravisSutton]

More John Ficarra stories! Great storyteller and the history+insanity of the automotive world needs to be recorded/shared. I’m a big history and automotive enthusiast, and thanks to John now I know Bugatti’s engines were derived from an American design.

[@goldenwheeledbanshee9160]

Good story, and damn good story teller. I enjoyed this Ed.

[@Brock_Corb]

I wish John would start his own channel telling stories like Rabbit (Rob Pitts). Being a man that has been sourcing cars for as long as he has and just being entrenched in the automotive world Johns stories are unique and often times informative. More #JohnFicara please. #VinWiki #EdBolian Shoutout from #Bradenton #FL

[@EM-ru3eh]

Totally agree! John is the best. Have you been to the Revs Institute in Naples? I’m a guide there- we have a red 1924 Miller in the collection, sitting on a section of wooden track 😉

[@michaelh.9866]

Mr. Ficarra, you are a great storyteller

[@pageophile]

That was one of the greatest stories I've ever heard, Thank You!

[@spencerdavid9453]

Brilliant story teller! He is definitely one of my favorite story tellers you bring on edd!

[@wordsmithgmxch]

John Ficarra is the most masterful storyteller VINwiki has. Sure, Rabbit's got the ack-seynt, and the vaw-iss, and his stories are funny, but: hear 'em, laugh at 'em -- done. John's stories are woven of many strands: a rich combination of history, personality, culture, technology and mechanics, corporate aspirations and grudges, and many others. Yet one thread stands out: his deep love of the cars he describes. They are stories of passion and awe, meant to appreciated and savoured, and occasionally repeated and appreciated some more.

[@TomF1970]

Brilliantly told. I wished my students would write essays as well as this.

[@Tejvir7]

Teach them better

[@runwillrobinson]

Now THATS a proper car story! Fantastic.

[@jimster1577]

One of the best stories EVER on vinwicki or anywhere! Instant classic!

[@riceOS1]

This has been my favorite story so far and I’ve been watching since the start. More old racing stories please.

[@MB89XX]

John Ficarra needs to be on this channel every week!

[@LuckySevensRacing]

John Ficarra's stories are the best. His passion is so genuine

[@palmermonsen9098]

YES! Ficarra, my favorite, thanks Ed and John!

[@handyman2183]

I am catching up on years of these videos and watch at least five or six per day for the last few weeks. This was my favorite story (and that is saying a lot)!!!!!

[@motofreak75]

Mr. Ficarra You are outstanding story teller, by far the best on KZbin! thanks

[@VINwiki]

What is your favorite vintage racing story from John Ficarra?

[@LiveMetal248]

The Whittington Brothers story is the best by far.

[@gmarinelarena8675]

All of them. Love this guy.

[@clintonjgardiner]

Fist off love the KZbin channel!!! But guys you should totally do an off-road edition od autotempest show like did back for Christmas but with an off-roading touch to it. It would be so funny to watch. Love what you are all doing it inspires me everyday. Keep it up. 💪🏽💪🏽🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@MianCowell]

@@LiveMetal248 That's my favourite of the whole of vinwiki

[@ashp5406]

@@gmarinelarena8675 This my dear friend is the correct response....

[@mattmayo3539]

The history lessons and fascinating stories from this guy are just invaluable. 👍🏻

[@adg1017]

Man... I just had a new favorite last week and then this comes out. The story is amazing, and the ending made me audibly gasp. Without spoiling anything, anytime you’re getting one over on Nazis is the biggest kind of win.

[@lesflynn4455]

This is one of the best Vinwiki stories I've heard. Brilliant story.

[@LEGIOXIIIG]

The best story teller. Awesome, thank you for coming John!

[@cerealkilla8930]

That's awesome. The whole thing, storytelling and all.

[@jtswhitewater4940]

Great another episode with John! Can’t get enough of real car guys 😎

[@7367-k1i]

Another Ficarra story, today’s a good day! He and Chris are my favorite storytellers on VINwiki haha; never a dull moment between the two

[@Tyler_FD3S]

Again, John is my favorite.

[@maxlarose4539]

This must be one of the most interesting things ive heard in a while ! This is great ! Love it

[@moparedtn]

Now THAT is a great car story - perfectly told, I might add.

[@druwilliams6570]

This guy is the best story having nice guy around.

[@DangerousKittenFangs]

I really like these historical stories. Really fun.

[@davmar9923]

I'd like to see more videos like this about automotive history on this channel.

[@bobmcl2406]

Excellent and interesting story, well told with personal passion. That's what I look for at VINWiki.

[@jasonkocinski2387]

Good Story. Im impressed and excited to hear of the Vintage Racing stories. Especially when there good ones

[@brandontrek]

Goosebumps from this story!

[@paulcarmi8130]

Don't you mean the red one? _This can be red_

[@ashp5406]

Even photographer with Mifflin top is very well narrated. He got a way to say things, he can even make gieco commercial interesting. Imagine him saying 15 minutes can save you 15%

[@paulcarmi8130]

@@ashp5406 I'm very confused on what this has to do with my lame joke?

[@ashp5406]

@@paulcarmi8130 nothing man, you are good

[@dainwon]

This guys stories are always so lit

[@thehappyplaguedoktor]

I dig me some racing history. More of this please.

[@deadmansfire]

That's probably the best opening intro of any of your videos

[@JaredPizza]

John has the best stories.

[@Bularistan4o]

So many videos with his stories and Im still waiting for a movie on at least one of them!

[@ukiahpaxson8582]

Felt like I was there damn he tells a good story

[@miguelmadera8118]

The hole in the seat part should've been the intro lol.

[@markdistel195]

Also can John please write a book of his favorite cars and car stories? The longer the better!!

[@twr41cox]

I would buy this book.

[@johnficarra9500]

I can write that book.

[@opieg7333]

@@twr41cox Then option it for recreation for us lazy people, I can just see the SS standing in a Bugatti factory demanding the Millers... never realizing they are under their feet...

[@Habu12]

How long before Ficarra gets his own channel?

[@wordsmithgmxch]

Okay, cool idea. But John would soon become a victim of his own excellence. Could he produce a story a month? A week? For a whole year? Two? Five? Each is the result of so much living, and experience, and research. His own channel? Would you really want to do that to the man?

[@joshuagibson2520]

I think he's just to busy with other less time consuming and more profitable ventures than what you tube would be.

[@Habu12]

@@wordsmithgmxch it worked for Rabbit 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@violinmiata]

John Fricarra tells the best tales!

[@matthewskinner9869]

I’ve always loved this guys stories but he’s my new fave

[@jackwmoody]

Another great story from a great storyteller.

[@alinfriedman8080]

Amazing storyteller and amazing story

[@ComblessMan]

5:38, I'm pretty sure that's Sean Connery. ;) Love this guy.

[@clintonjgardiner]

First off, love the KZbin channel!!! Secondly, you guys should totally do an off-road edition autotempest show like did back for Christmas but with an off-roading touch to it. It would be amazing to watch. Love what you are all doing it inspires me everyday. Keep it up. 💪🏽💪🏽🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@joelrobinson5179]

Another thing you may like to look up in history, kiwi Max Hughes 7 time midget car racer who won the USA nationals 7 times in a row

[@thehighjedi5109]

They should have made a movie about Leon Duray. I mean he was a twin to a younger Sean Connery. But poor Sean is no longer with us. So that’s never going to happen. But man I could see that in my head.

[@hernandopizarro755]

That was a really great story. Thanks for sharing!

[@drdremd]

Amazing as always with this guy.

[@suzuki90sidekick]

John Ficarra keep on telling these great racing stories, I enjoy every one that you tell. Once again Vinwiki, y’all keep up the great work.

[@mattbeckner2427]

I see John and I know it’s going to be a great story!

[@aidenliam2130]

Digger cam and the whole concept of that character must come from the kids popping their heads up on wood tracks. Maybe it’s a coincidence but man those kids were lucky to have that viewing pleasure.

[@HellOnWheels8]

Very cool story sir! Another awesome one VINWIKI! Keep them coming! 🤘TEXAS!!!