The Inside Track - Too Fast To Race

In the first of a series of motorsport stories that you may not have heard of, we bring you Too Fast To Race: the incredible tale of the Firestone Firehawk 600 at Texas Motor Speedway in 2001.
We hope you enjoy it!
Written by Gareth Holt
Presented by Richard Brunning

[@maxhammick948]

Starring Rex Hamilton as the Texas Motor Speedway

[@charleshulsey3103]

Oh, that was fun! Let's do it again sometime! But don't forget about the build series stuff that everyone loves.

[@me282uk]

A good start to a promising series! Always good to get BOM content. Just a little note, if I may on this new style, that the delivery felt a little forced at times, like how you might try and exaggerate a bedtime story for kids maybe. I think a little more casual chatty tone that the BOM community knows you as would maybe suit it better, along with less of just a talking head when you're delivering the text (as in torso and arms, furniture or the room, etc)? In the motorsport KZbin world I think Aidan Millward would be a good example of it. Looking forward to more in this series, and the others!

[@bom-tv]

It's always a tough one. I recorded this about 6 million times with various deliveries and I felt this one the best. The salient points had more emphasis because quite frankly, they were quite incredible. Had the footage been available that upscaled successfully to go full screen without significant degradation in quality at 1080 then there would have been far more cutaways. Thanks for your feedback.

[@me282uk]

@@bom-tv Yeah it's tricky to finalise what to go for when trying out something new. Glad you're going it though! Updated my original comment to clarify that I didn't mean less screen time on you, just that showing only your head/shoulders and the scale of them jumping around didn't feel quite right to watch. Personally I'd maybe extend it to your torso and arms to give you another way to add emphasis, though it does add the complication of "acting"; Curious Droid has been another good example of this over time. I also wouldn't say no to a basic "set" on screen like Auto Shenanigans (a corner of your office space maybe, the shed would be great but probably not the easiest to fit around everything else that needs to go on there). Remember this is just one person's thoughts, and I'm certainly not going to miss any of the upcoming videos. Cheers to all at BOM!

[@John-yf8qh]

They need to finish the bstard mini, don’t encourage the blighters, however tempting/good the new videos are. It’s been what, nearly 11 years now, and I was in early, I have the overalls AND NMFP mug. I’ve also bought my brother the ‘Make The Noise’ t-shirt and the matching level (he/we build cars too, no comparison with nik’s brilliance, mind) and something else too, no, can’t recall. What I mean is, I’m a great fan, it just needs to end - which they seem terrified of (understandably, I’ll admit) but at this point, it’s like making a movie and leaving the ending to begin at the start of the sequel. Then never making that sequel (like the computer game Xii, swines!!)….. Anyway, sorry for the essay, but they need to move on uninpinged.

[@tojiroh]

​@@John-yf8qhthat's, like, your opinion, dude.

[@drewdane40]

I thought the delivery was fine, but the pace was a bit slow. I set playback at 1.25x speed and it seemed much more natural

[@BungleBare]

A series of “Too Fast to Race” videos absolutely has to include Group B.

[@DunkDrives]

They were way ahead of ya mate... kzbin.info/www/bejne/oV63kIp9esadebs

[@SkylarkCamperAdventures]

Brilliant, never heard that story before, very interesting and a voice I can listen to 👍

[@isaacplaysbass8568]

Wow, well presented Rich. Fascinating; more please :)

[@bom-tv]

Thank you very much!

[@EngineeringAndRestoration]

I like the format and you're a great speaker. You could turn old racing stories into audiobooks.

[@bom-tv]

Wow, thank you!

[@ideabrickworks9043]

My Dad and I were at that race! It was wild waiting to hear anything. We were outside the garages while they discussed the cancellation. It was the right decision.

[@NubbyEvo]

I took a HANS ride at pre-event stage for the Ojibwe Forest Rally way back in I want to say 2016. It was an American RallyX type course where we crested the bank of a dirt oval and I went in too hot and nose dived in at around 30 MPH plus whatever potential energy of being like 6 - 8 feet above where we landed. That sounds slow but it was like running into a brick wall. I don't know if the HANS device saved myself and my co-driver's lives, but I know afterwards I was happy the Rally America rules made us wear them. Also that hurt. A lot. Way back when I was flipping channels and saw the exact moment that Dale Earnhardt hit the wall in the accident that ended his life. It didn't look that violent, basal skull fracture is no joke. I don't know if you 2 goons wear HANS for your racing adventures, but I can't recommend that life insurance enough.

[@dale7436]

I'm so glad that you posted the video. Having driven in my share of races, this kind of information only gives accolades to every driver and team to keep their drivers and family SAFE and alive. Again Thank You.

[@tunespt]

I and we in general, it's good content, I do like automotive history, specially those I don't know. But... builds.. Binky and whatsoever more, unless you don't that anymore. Hopefully, you still do.

[@willjones2954]

Good to see you back on the internet

[@BeefaloBart]

Thank you for the video. Great information presented in a great format to be worthy of watching. We all want to see updates on the vehicle projects, but I appreciate these videos as well.

[@bom-tv]

Thanks very much!

[@colinritchie1757]

Both Fascinating and scary - great start to the new series guys

[@andersjjensen]

I knew that modern fighter jets are "dialled back" because they can easily kill their pilot without breaking themselves, but I never imagined that "a measly 900hp" could slowly kill you on an oval track.

[@kristoffer3000]

Fun fact; so can 60hp, it'll just be of boredom instead

[@jfk64kennedy95]

you did it AGAIN...I see a notification, get all psyched up to see a finished Binky...only to find something else...😐😐

[@dazextralarge]

Thanks, Richard! 🙏

[@JamesChurchill3]

I'd love some long form videos in this style, think like Regular Car Reviews 'Car Stories', I'm sure you lot have some interesting niche tales you can talk about for hours, and I'll happily listen. Nice to see a notification pop up, its been too long.

[@timweaver9773]

More of this! Love racing stories of any kind.

[@jozsefizsak]

That's truly fascinating. Thank you so much!

[@yojay1]

Enjoyed that Richard. Great to see BOM back!

[@-MacCat-]

Job well done BOM team! Very enjoyable and informative. More of this, please.

[@MrTapanes]

Not what I was expecting (god forbid a Binky update), but thoroughly enjoyed the video. So glad such a potential tragedy was averted, albeit at such a close date to race day.

[@FirstLast-bi8xi]

Very good, ignore the impatient knobs.

[@billcunningham8485]

Fascinating video. Thanks for posting Richard.

[@HomeBuiltByJeff]

Very interesting. Thanks mate.

[@ianjoyce5120]

236mph! That's nearly 237mph.

[@JayJay-ex6yo]

excellent video! I'm very familiar with that event, and it is great to have all the details and technical points clearly laid out so well

[@TheMadJoker87]

c'mon guys... you know what we are waiting for...

[@conifer9879]

Great to see you, looking forward to more garage content

[@rasmusringwall]

😊Thank you, enjoyed it!

[@GrayRaceCat]

The drivers were definitely flirting with what pilots call G-LOC (G-induced Loss Of Consciousness). It can take from 15 to 30 seconds to recover from G-LOC and regain control, assuming you don't crash and die first.

[@malcolmyoung7866]

Nicely delivered Richard… Time for a brew methinks!

[@64Pete]

Cheers Richard, enjoyed that.

[@11bravocrunchie22]

Love the work, Rich. Keep it up

[@grabthar1944]

Great to see your face fella!

[@anthonyshelton6786]

a very cool watch thanks for the education on Texas motor speedway I'll have to pay attention if I ever get to go there in the future

[@SixPackDan]

ESCARGO!!!!!!!!!

[@bobbobson7882]

COOKED SNAILS!!!!!!!!

[@roboticus3647]

Would love more like this!

[@loftyRST]

Love it Rich, please make more of the same.

[@pinsandscrews6459]

I remember this incident. I seem to recall they never admitted publicly, at least on the news sources I had available to me, just how many Gs they were hitting.

[@firdaddy]

On this year's episode of bom... Richard tells a story... open wheel racing in texas goes wrong... and someone forgot to put the kettle on or to get the funk out...

[@Chilled_Mackers]

Rich, your glasses were re-enacting the g-forces I think, that 'slighty jaunty angle' did amuse me.

[@bom-tv]

My ears are lopsided...

[@Chilled_Mackers]

@@bom-tv You didn't make the noise? I sense a new composite shim and bracket! (I meant no offense at all chap).

[@mumblbeebee6546]

Adjustment period,…. that’s all it is, I think! Basically, you created a monster with Binky, and now you have to find something else that works. You will adjust, and so will we, I am confident of that! All the things that we love about you and Nic fettling about that make Binky great are either impossible to recreate - because they grew naturally - or you don’t want to, because then you just crank the handle? I am totally with you! (I think it will also make the occasional Binky/l’Escargot episodes even better when (if) they appear) so there’s that :) Ok, so if I treat this as a standalone thing, what did I think? That was an interesting story that I had not heard about before, despite years of hoovering up more YT than is recommended by leading estate agents, or something… anyway, great story, all the research and story arc are lovely. As you said, footage is difficult to get, and without the use of stock footage, it’s… a podcast. Nothing wrong with that! I have a number of videos in my feed that I don’t actually watch because it is all about the delivery and the story. (e.g. Jago Hazzard - sometimes the pictures are important of course, but other times, just keeping YT happy) You already commented on the delivery - and I agree that it was a little stiff and serious even for “Mr. B. tells a story”. But again, once I looked away from the screen, it fitted much better. It just comes down to whether you have plans for a series or whether this is a one off and other experiments lined up? Either way - don’t be afraid of loosening up! If you feel that a smirk or a pause fits the story, you don’t have to deny yourself that because you need to be “different” here. Looking forward to the next one!

[@bom-tv]

This is first of a series and you never get it spot on first time. Will try to do better.

[@Moparornocar74]

Fascinating!

[@davidsaunders4450]

Brilliant!

[@Slikx666]

That may not be one of the projects but definitely something interesting. A thumbs up from me. 😀👍

[@cowcar87]

great piece!

[@elpepito957]

Fascinating story !

[@TheBigbadfocus]

Very informative. Thank you. Now back to the regularly scheduled program please. Where is Binky?

[@jonoabroad]

That was interesting, thank you.

[@zanetti8142]

I like this video idea!

[@Slarty_42]

That was really interesting!

[@dresdensvo]

Because of 2024 editing technology , Max Hedroom"s stutter is almost cured .

[@phenomanII]

I am currently working through a sort of DIY rehabilitation and the effects of restricted bloodflow are making me reconsider studying medicine. Loosening a muscle knot near the spine genuinely affects digestion and a plethora of other tiny things. *And* these are just simple, insignificant, banal muscle knots. I cannot imagine what those G forces were doing to them. That much of a shift had to have had an effect. I hope none were long term.

[@crabapple1974]

Only damage I can maybe foresee is maybe neurological? What happens is that the blood pools in the venous system decreasing venous return essentialy making the heart pump "dry" so you loose bloodpressure. A fighter pilot or similar have much higher g-loads but they are intermittent giving the body time to recover circulation and perfusion. These loads are not that high per se in comparison but they never let up and they are very uniform, that is why this was such an unique and different situation.

[@SianaGearz]

Well here's a rare but welcome guest on the screen.

[@MichaelBoyns]

Interesting. I remember hearing about it but not the details. NASA & the Gov't wanting the data is fascinating. Nice piece.

[@MarkWladika]

Nice job, but....Binky?

[@johnbeer4963]

Nice video Mad Dog. Now, whatever happened to Your Escargot? 😁

[@stephenperry5849]

Very interesting.

[@manx1641]

Fun facts with mrs Nick!

[@tojiroh]

I tried this as a bedtime story for my toddler to settle; little bastard is running laps around the bedroom! 😮 Thinking of putting up a steel cable like on those fancy Yank carriers...

[@dakotastalder]

Wow I'm surprised at the entitlement and toxicity in the chat, but that's the internet I suppose. Love this idea for a series, it was a great first topic and such an interesting story. Great job presenting I can't wait for more! Would love to hear some of the racing stories of teams 'cheating' their way through loopholes, but looking forward to whatever comes next. Thanks!

[@iankstanley]

That's absolutely bonkers. Now lets make some brackets.

[@PiDsPagePrototypes]

Wait,... so he's an AI reading scripts? The greenscreen key isn't really up to BOM quality, but the dulcet tones are easy to listen to and take in the tale while doing other tasks. Texas Motorspeedway was built for NASCAR, where there's no aero downforce, and it's banked steep enough to keep them pinned to the ground at speed in the turns. Running open wheelers there was always going to be pushing the limits, thanks to the higher cornering speeds the wings are able to generate.

[@IJ-E36]

Well done Dick! That was interesting, different but interesting.

[@TeamGambleBMX]

What a cracking feature. If it's any consolation to the top level race drivers, I struggle to get out of my MK3 Golf and walk properly even after a short strop to the supermarket... (could just be sciatica though...)

[@rackbites]

Love to see this race run in a simulator with the GLOC dialed in.

[@LathanM]

It is amazing how much these cars are like aircraft when it comes to the stress they can put on a body. The science of racing is not all about horsepower.

[@yelsew816]

Hey richard, i love the video, but i think that having the b-roll with voice over may be better for retention. I love your mug, but it changes the focus of the focus.

[@Ausblack]

"THEY'RE BRUTAL"

[@VladekR]

Contents matters 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@freemanjackmsiradio]

Not even ONE bracket?? Surely they are obligatory on BOM vids??

[@Sj1bby]

I'm hearing loads of numbers here to make me confused. to clarify, I'm from a normal country with a logical system to measure distances. Like 100 centimeters to 1 meter (because of centi = 100) and 1000 meters to a 1 kilometer (because kilo = 1000). So taking about miles makes me dizzy. 1 foot = 12 inches, 1 yard = 3 feet = 36 inches and 1 mile = 1,760 yards = 5,280 feet = 63,360 inches. Good thing Richards voice has become ASMR to me because my parents were listening to the first instalment of project binky when I was in the womb. Now I'm watching this with my grandchildren in my rocking chair. Yes I'm criticizing the used system of measurement. But I'm not seriously beaching about the time it takes to create Perfection called Binky. Keep up the good work (except for stupendous systems of measurement) and keep us fed with many types of vehicular related videos! The content you're making is 99,9% gold or better👌

[@mixalisstathis274]

It sounds like it was about time to get those jetfighter pants out...

[@neilbrown5657]

Wheres binky

[@popeyeman69]

Rich, that was an amazing story! Something I never heard before. You have the touch to making videos my friend! Is Nik "Bracketing" somewhere? LOL

[@keoun9759]

This wasn't what I was expecting. Overall I like it, but the first half felt like I had gone back 20 years and listening to football results being announced. I only felt engaged in the final third of the video.

[@K1W1fly]

good, but needs more brackets...

[@potatotr33]

This is great but you need a light on your face. Your eyes are dark and look lit weird. its extra weird with the greenscreen. I know it makes it harder to read the prompter, but you could also darken the other lights and put a soft light on your face/eyes

[@MrLeccyt]

Jesus!

[@paulriggers1558]

good subject matter, but no silliness or rudeness, a bit disappointed... and who was that old bloke doing the narration...

[@brianbob7514]

I want car builds, what about that crazy carbon fiber body you showed? The car transporter? !!!!!!!!!!!! Builds!!!! How is binky?!?!?!?!? Can we get a video of maybe just driving it around, pkease?

[@SMlFFY85]

Interesting

[@steinelgaaen]

Not staring Binky 😢

[@davechipling169]

I’m sorry but you can’t keep feeding us videos like this we want to see Binky etc , are you and Nik still partners ?

[@xgford94]

For the metric crowd that’s 380kmh FFS

[@SubversionGarage]

Open wheel cars and ovals don't mix

[@SimsAndStuff]

personally not a fan of the face on screen thing. too distracting. stick with the voiceovers. but a good idea to do something new with the channel.

[@ezacher4634]

Dog fight lasting hours...

[@michaelevans1499]

😊

[@kilgoretrout8016]

I love you guys, truly. And I'll enjoy watching this stuff. As long as you keep working on binky, and other projects like binky FIRST and FOCUS on that stuff. But until then I'm ending my patreon support. You don't change the formula boys. That's silly.

[@chestrockwell8328]

When CART split up due to some drama with Tony George IIRC, that was the downfall of quality sports car racing in the US, and NASCAR was able to fill the void; previously NASCAR was second or third place to other forms of Auto Racing.

[@Hayhurstb]

That is great, but lacks the BOM humor. Makes it feel kind of bland. Have fun with it Rich!

[@shimell99]

Dull

[@freethinker1492]

I subscribed to this channel because Binky was doing something everyone said couldn't be done. The series was very entertaining, funny and educational. The same can be said for the Escargo. Nether project got finished not to mention the MG hinted in one of the Binky videos.. This channel could of been a 2 million subscription channel by now. If you had just continued doing the content that bought the people to your channel in the first place. I don't really care about racing tales that's not what bought me here in the first place.

[@bom-tv]

This is a different channel. This is BOM TV. You're perfectly welcome to ignore this content if you wish.

[@oikkuoek]

Ah, the classic "Milk the YT cash cow" moment. I bet Binky has already started to rust.

[@bobz1736]

Hmmm... not sure about this format. Bring back the builds 😅

[@Ausblack]

This is a different channel

[@trashflood7883]

Binky?

[@stevewilson4717]

I know it's a new, different, channel, but to me this is dull. The delivery's dull. The content is for a very specific audience and lacks most of what the Binky/Escargot vids had. Please get back to the builds

[@bom-tv]

Feel free to ignore it then.