Thank you CPTV, for spotlighting this endeavor. I've been going to cacklefests for a number of years now, and each one takes me back to 1964 and my first (of many), drag races in Southern California. In addition to building models, and reading drag racing publications, I was listening to Irwindale from my bedroom window on weekend nights. Because it wasn't long distance, I repeatedly called Irwindale and listened to the recorded message about upcoming race weekends. After some begging, and promises made about yard mowing & keeping grades up in school, Dad took me to my first race. Eight top fuel dragsters and eight AA/FA's....on a warm So Cal night. The sights, the sounds, the burnouts, the header flames at night....all of it was just what I had hoped it would be....and I've never left drag racing since that first night (and as soon as I was licensed, I was racing in my 66' Plymouth Valiant). And like the Gibbs say...and its so very true...."young & old, it makes people happy!!!". ✌😎
63 was my 1st. Yr. and 1st. Race was watching S/S and TF at Lion's. Neighbors was racing a 62 409 against Hayden Proffitt and others of the time. fond memories!
Grew up with these cars. Couldn't get enough. Went to 64 Funny Cars at Seattle International Raceway (now Pacific Raceway) and races at Puyallup Raceway Park (now gone) as much as I could. Built models like no tomorrow (still do) And so wish I could go back and stay. Thank you for this Competition Plus TV.
I met Bill Pitts a couple years ago and got to hang out with him and some other guys with these cars. Great experience. Bill is a great guy. I met Bob Higginson at the GNRS in 2021. Bob did a great job recreating "the Surfers" dragster. These events are the historic equivalent of being able to see and hear stars of the past like John Wayne, or Marilyn Monroe. LOL! God bless these people for restoring or recreating these historic cars.
Chrysler FirePower , the best production V8 ever made ( smh that there is still no aftermarket replacement block ). Thanks for keeping the FirePower lit Fellers !!!
There is nothing better than a cackle fest my neighbors didn’t care for my dragster starting at home and now due to health problems I only have a 572 on a rack but it still cackles on the rack
Engine warm up and wacks were a big part of the thrill back then. Miss those days, warm on alky then switch over to nitro. Always enjoyed 1st timers seeing that. Running on alky it was the loudest thing they ever heard and I'd be like... Wait...Watch...watch... nitro RAP RAP RAP RAP BOOM RAP RAP RAP. I loved it.
When Drag Racing was more than just 2 cars spittin' smoke N fire down a 1/4 mile, but a time where it was more about fun, the drivers, character N absolute Chaos! No races where you didn't have to qualify cause there weren't enough cars to have a full field, but instead like 30 fuelers N funny cars vying for 8 or 16 spots. When every driver had an "alter-ego" i.e. the snake, the ace, mongoose, big D, the chizler, the grump and on and on! And Joe Six Pack could actually compete against the pros working on his car all week in the backyard with a few hundred bucks insteada like 40 million or whatever. Today's NHRA would fall flat on its' face if the cars N drivers of the past magically came back. \m/
Soon enough, when they want to spark some life into the residents of the assisted living facility, I hope someone has the sense to play a Cacklefest Video.
At one point, that may not be an exaggeration. It was very dangerous back then, the rule book today is full of improved safety because of the lives lost back in the day. Incredible the technology we have now…but todays cars lack the mystique of these beautiful and downright sexy vintage cars
@@peaceloveandnitrogirl I grew up in that era matter of fact my dad worked on a top feeler out of California and this is what I just read I knew they lost a lot of guys but that was one of one a month was a lot and what I've read that was that lions
I keep hoping someone, someday, builds a track in So. Cal.-- Drag Racing is becoming extinct in the place where it all started, & no-one seems to care...
@3:32 hey that's me with AHRE Darin Williams JR! Awesome video Les it was a pleasure meeting you, Darin and Bobby!
Thank you CPTV, for spotlighting this endeavor. I've been going to cacklefests for a number of years now, and each one takes me back to 1964 and my first (of many), drag races in Southern California. In addition to building models, and reading drag racing publications, I was listening to Irwindale from my bedroom window on weekend nights. Because it wasn't long distance, I repeatedly called Irwindale and listened to the recorded message about upcoming race weekends. After some begging, and promises made about yard mowing & keeping grades up in school, Dad took me to my first race. Eight top fuel dragsters and eight AA/FA's....on a warm So Cal night. The sights, the sounds, the burnouts, the header flames at night....all of it was just what I had hoped it would be....and I've never left drag racing since that first night (and as soon as I was licensed, I was racing in my 66' Plymouth Valiant). And like the Gibbs say...and its so very true...."young & old, it makes people happy!!!". ✌😎
54/55 Years ago, my first trip to the drags, Irwindale Raceway. Magic! Seems like a few weeks ago sometimes...
@@michaelmiller9483 👍🇦🇺
63 was my 1st. Yr. and 1st. Race was watching S/S and TF at Lion's. Neighbors was racing a 62 409 against Hayden Proffitt and others of the time. fond memories!
Grew up with these cars. Couldn't get enough. Went to 64 Funny Cars at Seattle International Raceway (now Pacific Raceway) and races at Puyallup Raceway Park (now gone) as much as I could. Built models like no tomorrow (still do) And so wish I could go back and stay. Thank you for this Competition Plus TV.
Nice! Bill Doners 64 funny cars at SIR we're on point! I'm too young to remember Puyallup
I met Bill Pitts a couple years ago and got to hang out with him and some other guys with these cars. Great experience. Bill is a great guy. I met Bob Higginson at the GNRS in 2021. Bob did a great job recreating "the Surfers" dragster. These events are the historic equivalent of being able to see and hear stars of the past like John Wayne, or Marilyn Monroe. LOL! God bless these people for restoring or recreating these historic cars.
Hats off to people like Bill Pitts and Steve and Cindy Gibbs. This was the first nitro revival I attended. It won't be the last!
They do an impeccable job!
@@curtis3653 wish I was there 👍🇦🇺
@@jamieteal2107 oh man it's so awesome! cheers from USA!
Beautiful....Would love to be there one day...Best Wishes from UK
Chrysler FirePower , the best production V8 ever made ( smh that there is still no aftermarket replacement block ). Thanks for keeping the FirePower lit Fellers !!!
Like he said "Back before you needed a million dollar sponsor" ! That's what's soooo Koool about nostalgia racing, at least so far !
Makes me feel happy! I love the sound of these cars.
The ones with the super slow idle are the best..
There is nothing better than a cackle fest my neighbors didn’t care for my dragster starting at home and now due to health problems I only have a 572 on a rack but it still cackles on the rack
Engine warm up and wacks were a big part of the thrill back then. Miss those days, warm on alky then switch over to nitro. Always enjoyed 1st timers seeing that. Running on alky it was the loudest thing they ever heard and I'd be like... Wait...Watch...watch... nitro RAP RAP RAP RAP BOOM RAP RAP RAP. I loved it.
When Drag Racing was more than just 2 cars spittin' smoke N fire down a 1/4 mile, but a time where it was more about fun, the drivers, character N absolute Chaos! No races where you didn't have to qualify cause there weren't enough cars to have a full field, but instead like 30 fuelers N funny cars vying for 8 or 16 spots. When every driver had an "alter-ego" i.e. the snake, the ace, mongoose, big D, the chizler, the grump and on and on! And Joe Six Pack could actually compete against the pros working on his car all week in the backyard with a few hundred bucks insteada like 40 million or whatever. Today's NHRA would fall flat on its' face if the cars N drivers of the past magically came back. \m/
Love that kind of music, perfectly tuned and ready to let go.
Nice! I use cacklefests as my tranquility music!🥴
2023 - yup, it still brings a tear to the eye...
Cackle fest and drag racing, the greatest shows on earth!!!!
Guy with the intake scoop hat at about 4:20.......best hat ever :-)
So DOPE I cant get enough of it.....
Lovely stuff, gives me goosebumps!
❤ The Cackel Fest
Well said, when the average guy could , lost to history now. And thats how life is. thank you for the memories.
Watching a top fuel dragster cackle is about as much fun as the Special Olympics
Les is the best
Enjoyed the Story.
Good old days ? I grew up with these cars my dad raced a front engine dragster and my a fuel altered we ain't old. Thanks for sharing 👍
The Surfers! Yeah,Bob Higginson!!!
@2:52 check out Kenny Youngblood!
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Not a dry eye? that typically happens when exposed to burning nitromethane! it's also followed by burning sinuses,throat and lungs
Soon enough, when they want to spark some life into the residents of the assisted living facility, I hope someone has the sense to play a Cacklefest Video.
Why Cackle? Well, I'll tell ya', 1. Because you "CAN', 2. Because you have the fuel and Last but NOT LEAST, 3. You have the MONEY!!!!!!
Better than nothing
Those front engine cars killed a lot of guys I think they're averaging one a month,or more,,
Exaggerate much
At one point, that may not be an exaggeration. It was very dangerous back then, the rule book today is full of improved safety because of the lives lost back in the day.
Incredible the technology we have now…but todays cars lack the mystique of these beautiful and downright sexy vintage cars
@@joen5332 that was at Lions,, I read ,the rest of the country not sure,,,
@@peaceloveandnitrogirl I grew up in that era matter of fact my dad worked on a top feeler out of California and this is what I just read I knew they lost a lot of guys but that was one of one a month was a lot and what I've read that was that lions
@@peaceloveandnitrogirl there was not drivers getting killed once or more a month
Love the sound of the old nitro breathing dragsters....
I keep hoping someone, someday, builds a track in So. Cal.-- Drag Racing is becoming extinct in the place where it all started, & no-one seems to care...