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  • Опубліковано 21 тра 2024
  • It’s the semifinal of the brand new NHRA Pingel Top Fuel Motorcycle championship series and we are down to a pair of supercharged, inline four cylinder bikes, Dave Vantine and Mitch Brown, and the incredible v-twin out of Finland owned by Jaska Salakari and ridden 22 year old nitro bike sensation Elmeri Salakari. In this video we will find out who will win the very first NHRA Top Fuel Motorcycle Wally since 1984, we see one heck of a race involving Vantine and personal record speed and we see a little Top Fuel Motorcycle racing gone wrong as Salakari suffers a minor engine explosion. We will follow both teams back to the pits to watch them thrash and see what was the cause of this Top Fuel Motorcycle drag racing gone wrong. #motorcycle #dragracing #topfuel
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  • @jasonreed9429
    @jasonreed9429 29 днів тому +16

    To ALL involved in bringing the TF/B's to NHRA a huge THANK YOU!. Now if we could get a full firld of fuel alterds, along with nostalgia funny car, and nostalgia top fuel dragster all at the same event what a night of qualifying that would make!

    • @cycledrag
      @cycledrag  27 днів тому +2

      You are welcome!
      If given the chance would you ride a Top Fuel Motorcycle? Thanks a lot for watching and subscribing.

    • @jasonreed9429
      @jasonreed9429 27 днів тому

      @@cycledrag iF MY HEALTH RETURNS(I HAVE BEEN IN A NURSING HOME FOR 6 YEARS DUE TO B.S. ISSUES HERE IN fL) I would certainly be willing to give it a shot, i am aware the price is high for mistakes/failures, etc, but i doubt much on this planet would equal the excitement of a tf/b, i would love to see them open the rules to allow Chris Moore in , maybe @ a Man Cup event where prep would work in his favor, but again YES, i would try, i LOVE THE VARIETY, AND INGENUITY IN TF/B! the more out of the box the better!

    • @CycledragCycledrag
      @CycledragCycledrag 11 днів тому +1

      ​@@cycledragFacebook
      Cycledrag

  • @swede910
    @swede910 29 днів тому +17

    Those Finns I tell you, do not underestimate.

    • @wetleyrocks3092
      @wetleyrocks3092 28 днів тому

      Agree, we only seem to hear about Finnish four-wheeled stars. We need more two-wheeled legends like Jarno Saarinen!

    • @cycledrag
      @cycledrag  27 днів тому

      I agree 100%. SISU! If given the chance would you ride a Top Fuel Motorcycle? Thanks a lot for watching and subscribing.

  • @benr7002
    @benr7002 29 днів тому +11

    I was thinking: how can a v-twin compete with an inline 4? Then I realized it can't. I went from a V4 to a V-Twin and I miss the V4.

    • @jasonreed9429
      @jasonreed9429 29 днів тому +4

      Jaska's V2 is a deighn of his own ,and has set numerous records across Europe, do not underestimate his bikes, i think there are 3 or 4, 3 of which i have seen articles/video of them taking their riders into the 5s , if my understanding is correct they are 120 to 140 ci 4 valve per cylinder , efi (The vwizards @ Fuel Tech), screw blown V2's of Jaska Salakari's own desighn, the other 4 cylinder bikes, are Puma based, or Dave Alwine (Mika Fenwick)based inline 4 cylinders,all of which make stunning power, it would be awesome to see the triple from europe,and some blown nitro H D's maybe even the ultra slick aero ride of Jay Upton's come race!

    • @benr7002
      @benr7002 28 днів тому +1

      @@jasonreed9429 Right on! Love power.

    • @Matthew-rr4de
      @Matthew-rr4de 28 днів тому

      Why are you concerned with comparing the two? Rotating mass weight, rod length, cubic inches/displacement, chassis weight., rider weight and many many other factors determine et. All other things being equal, its all a mathematical equation. Why would there be a need for bias between the two? You don't like a v-twin, don't ride a v-twin.

    • @benr7002
      @benr7002 28 днів тому +1

      @@Matthew-rr4de funny I do ride a v twin I just hate harley

    • @jasonreed9429
      @jasonreed9429 28 днів тому

      @@Matthew-rr4de as far as the class goes it's a search for parityin E.T., and one of the reasons i love this class!

  • @TheFunnyShowShow
    @TheFunnyShowShow 26 днів тому +1

    Jack, the motorcycle world doesn't deserve you. Great energy , excellent reporting, in your spotlighting and interviewing racers and teams.

  • @olivertoeknuckleiii2093
    @olivertoeknuckleiii2093 28 днів тому +2

    Seeing these gladiators racing in front of mostly empty grandstands breaks my freaking heart! These are the most dedicated, crazy, passionate drag racers in the world. They literally face death with every run. And yet…they wouldn’t want it any other way! Please, can we start a petition or something to give theses gladiators an invitation to the BIG show? These gladiators deserve top billing at all NHRA nationals. Perhaps they are afraid that the fans will realize that the top fuel motorcycle racers are the best show in earth! Please please please…..get these folks a chance at the BIG SHOW!

    • @kar21ol96
      @kar21ol96 28 днів тому +1

      the grandstands on the left side of the track were closed down, only open at the end, the right lane stands were packed

    • @Matthew-rr4de
      @Matthew-rr4de 27 днів тому

      NHRA isn't too far behind NASCAR in their cronyism. Don't hold your breath waiting for them to do anything other than cater to their well-established favorites. $$$$$$$

  • @baca6445
    @baca6445 29 днів тому +6

    Witam wszystkich serdecznie życzę miłego dnia Tobie oraz wszystkim którzy kochają motocykle HD Stary Baca Dzięki za to że Jesteście na kanale na Chwałę Pana Boga Bóg Zapłać Stary Baca ❤❤❤Dzięki

  • @vehdynam
    @vehdynam 26 днів тому +1

    Absolutely awesome !!! Congratulations to all who helped make this happen. I can't wait till race number2. Thanks Jack.

  • @olivertoeknuckleiii2093
    @olivertoeknuckleiii2093 28 днів тому +1

    BTW- thank you for your dedication and passion to the sport! You are helping to make headway in drag racing. Pleas don’t stop. You’re doing an incredible thing! Someday, these warriors will make more money than they are spending. Stay the course! NHRA needs to introduce this category to the fans!

    • @cycledrag
      @cycledrag  27 днів тому

      I appreciate you! If given the chance would you ride a Top Fuel Motorcycle? Thanks a lot for watching and subscribing.

  • @rfiskillingussoftly6568
    @rfiskillingussoftly6568 29 днів тому +5

    First race...the guy won the race all the way down the track!

    • @cycledrag
      @cycledrag  27 днів тому +1

      If given the chance would you ride a Top Fuel Motorcycle? Thanks a lot for watching and subscribing.

    • @rfiskillingussoftly6568
      @rfiskillingussoftly6568 27 днів тому

      @@cycledrag Asked and Answered CD! I've been riding or driving all types of motorized vehicles for 50yrs was 3yrsold riding starting and fixing a old Honda mini trail z50 ,10 second cars,300kmh cars,200mph motorcycles..fast sketchy boats, crazy fast skidoos....YES....I WOULD RIDE THE WHEELS OFF A TOP FEAL DRAG BIKE...OR HAVE ONE HELL OF LAST RIDE TRYING! HIT 1 IF YOU FEEL ME!

  • @Bobbyd0052
    @Bobbyd0052 29 днів тому +2

    WHAT A GREAT VIDEO ! THANK YOU BROTHER JOE ! 4 EVERYTHING !

    • @cycledrag
      @cycledrag  27 днів тому +1

      If given the chance would you ride a Top Fuel Motorcycle? Thanks a lot for watching and subscribing.

    • @Bobbyd0052
      @Bobbyd0052 27 днів тому

      NO SIR !

  • @randymarsh767
    @randymarsh767 29 днів тому +2

    A great win for a great champion..
    Way to go Dave!

    • @cycledrag
      @cycledrag  27 днів тому

      He deserved it! If given the chance would you ride a Top Fuel Motorcycle? Thanks a lot for watching and subscribing.

  • @13699111
    @13699111 28 днів тому

    A special thank you to cycledrag from someone that can't get out and about much anymore. Great coverage great interviews always a little something for everyone in the videos. Safe travels

    • @cycledrag
      @cycledrag  27 днів тому

      You are very welcome. If given the chance would you ride a Top Fuel Motorcycle? Thanks a lot for watching and subscribing.

    • @13699111
      @13699111 27 днів тому

      @@cycledrag I'm 72 years old retired disabled I'm not sure I'd be physically up to making a run I'd really want to. Then asking the spider man for his ok before attempting a pass at any age would be mandatory for me. Short answer yes it be the ounce in a life time adrenaline rush. After a few years of not being able to ride my road motorcycles my wonderful friends put training wheels on one. I took the first ride yesterday it's so shockingly different going to take time to adjust to the training wheels. A motor trike conversion for my 2002 road king is at the top of my wishlist. I'm so lucky to have friends that got me out of the house by surprising me with the training wheels install. I know this is way more than you ask for in your question,HA !!! Have a most wonderful holiday weekend

  • @thudable
    @thudable 28 днів тому

    Fantastic job done by both teams. Congrats to Vantine ! Thank's for posting.

    • @cycledrag
      @cycledrag  27 днів тому

      You are welcome! If given the chance would you ride a Top Fuel Motorcycle? Thanks a lot for watching and subscribing.

    • @thudable
      @thudable 25 днів тому

      @@cycledrag Yes, I'd consider taking a run. To be honest, I was thinking about a drag bike about a year ago. Wife suggested I go back to dirt track. Four wheels. Roundy round.

  • @dinomares5697
    @dinomares5697 28 днів тому +1

    Good job love you From Dino Mares Fontana CA

    • @cycledrag
      @cycledrag  27 днів тому

      Thanks for watching! If given the chance would you ride a Top Fuel Motorcycle? Thanks a lot for watching and subscribing.

  • @rsmith3033
    @rsmith3033 29 днів тому +2

    can you tell us if these bikes will b @ bowlinggreen ky this year ?

    • @cycledrag
      @cycledrag  27 днів тому +1

      For the nostalgia race ? If given the chance would you ride a Top Fuel Motorcycle? Thanks a lot for watching and subscribing.

  • @mikedavidson2117
    @mikedavidson2117 28 днів тому

    Excellent video jack and crew

    • @cycledrag
      @cycledrag  27 днів тому

      Thank you! If given the chance would you ride a Top Fuel Motorcycle? Thanks a lot for watching and subscribing.

    • @mikedavidson2117
      @mikedavidson2117 27 днів тому

      @@cycledrag yes

  • @ericsmith6677
    @ericsmith6677 27 днів тому

    thank you pingel for bringing this to the NHRA its the only class of drag bikes i liek to watch

    • @cycledrag
      @cycledrag  27 днів тому

      You got it! If given the chance would you ride a Top Fuel Motorcycle? Thanks a lot for watching and subscribing.

  • @wetleyrocks3092
    @wetleyrocks3092 28 днів тому

    Excellent coverage of this extremely demanding sport.
    It would be great if you could divulge more tech info (would love to know if the inline 4 and the V2 are based upon production motors etc)
    Keep spreading the word, love from England

    • @cycledrag
      @cycledrag  27 днів тому

      Great suggestion. I'll try to do that. If given the chance would you ride a Top Fuel Motorcycle? Thanks a lot for watching and subscribing.

  • @Grumpy_Stiltskin
    @Grumpy_Stiltskin 29 днів тому +3

    Hope ya got a handful of cash to wear those shades.

    • @Headerflame
      @Headerflame 29 днів тому +1

      It’s a visor!😉

    • @cycledrag
      @cycledrag  27 днів тому +1

      lol. I wish. If given the chance would you ride a Top Fuel Motorcycle? Thanks a lot for watching and subscribing.

    • @cycledrag
      @cycledrag  27 днів тому +1

      Bret "The Hitman" Hart! @@Headerflame

    • @Grumpy_Stiltskin
      @Grumpy_Stiltskin 27 днів тому +1

      @@cycledrag Nope, raced a N/A bike back in 90s, never any interest in a fuel bike. Love watching them though.

  • @FelineStorm
    @FelineStorm 28 днів тому

    This might actually get me back interested in drag racing again. :)

    • @cycledrag
      @cycledrag  27 днів тому

      YAY! If given the chance would you ride a Top Fuel Motorcycle? Thanks a lot for watching and subscribing.

    • @FelineStorm
      @FelineStorm 27 днів тому

      @@cycledrag Given I’m not a regular motorcycle rider, this is probably not where I would start, but yes…yes I absolutely would, this looks so incredible.

  • @ernlevens8523
    @ernlevens8523 28 днів тому

    Well done team. New Zealand is watching. 😅

    • @cycledrag
      @cycledrag  27 днів тому

      If given the chance would you ride a Top Fuel Motorcycle? Thanks a lot for watching and subscribing.

  • @teknoaija1762
    @teknoaija1762 27 днів тому

    I drag raced for over 15 yrs here in Finland and Salakari team always broke their bike.I am just thrilled to see them break bikes in second generation.What a perseverance!!

    • @cycledrag
      @cycledrag  27 днів тому

      SISU. I'd to come over for a race. If given the chance would you ride a Top Fuel Motorcycle? Thanks a lot for watching and subscribing.

    • @teknoaija1762
      @teknoaija1762 27 днів тому +1

      @@cycledrag I am car guy but love all kinds of drag racing.I tried a 3 cyl 2 stroke Kawa once and straight to ditch.That was my bike career in a nutshell.

  • @jlo13800
    @jlo13800 5 днів тому

    Top fuel 2 stroke conversion!

  • @DavidTysdal
    @DavidTysdal 28 днів тому

    Want to hear that KTM from JS!! Didn't want it break though..

  • @DavidTysdal
    @DavidTysdal 28 днів тому +1

    Cough up some $$$ for some better sunglasses Jack...

    • @cycledrag
      @cycledrag  27 днів тому

      Those are the BEST! The best there is , the best there was, the best there ever will be - Bret "The Hitman" Hart!

  • @semperfidelis8386
    @semperfidelis8386 28 днів тому

    What happened to the full 1/4 mile?

    • @cycledrag
      @cycledrag  27 днів тому

      Majority voted for 1,000. Larry and Dave wanted 1/4 but hopefully the shorter distance encourages others to try.

  • @user-jn5gf7dn8z
    @user-jn5gf7dn8z 21 день тому

    1/4 de milha?

  • @fallinguy007
    @fallinguy007 29 днів тому

    Did you by chance get to see the Sick 2.o run and the drag and drive cars? Wondering if you dug them or how you felt about them.

    • @cycledrag
      @cycledrag  27 днів тому

      I did see it! Check Cycledrag FB. If given the chance would you ride a Top Fuel Motorcycle? Thanks a lot for watching and subscribing.

    • @fallinguy007
      @fallinguy007 26 днів тому

      @@cycledrag Oh wicked, I will have to see the coverage!
      Without a doubt I would, it would surely be an eye opener!

  • @randallfowler6679
    @randallfowler6679 27 днів тому

    Jack my brother....you absolutely tear it up out there man...keep up the great work

    • @cycledrag
      @cycledrag  27 днів тому

      I really appreciate it. If given the chance would you ride a Top Fuel Motorcycle? Thanks a lot for watching and subscribing.

  • @user-cq3yr9vm3t
    @user-cq3yr9vm3t 28 днів тому

    Love the NITRO!

    • @cycledrag
      @cycledrag  27 днів тому +1

      Me and you both! If given the chance would you ride a Top Fuel Motorcycle? Thanks a lot for watching and subscribing.

    • @user-cq3yr9vm3t
      @user-cq3yr9vm3t 22 дні тому

      @@cycledrag Yes, I probably would try it! Maybe just an eighth mile first though Lol 😂

  • @R6AAO
    @R6AAO 28 днів тому

    I can do that... Then I wake up and eat breakfast... 😂

    • @cycledrag
      @cycledrag  27 днів тому +1

      lol. If given the chance would you ride a Top Fuel Motorcycle? Thanks a lot for watching and subscribing.

    • @R6AAO
      @R6AAO 26 днів тому

      If given the chance, absofuckinlutely! But at 6ft 4" small I'm probably bigger than the entire bike 😂 I'll have a go at anything faster than walking speed but I can't be held responsible for any disasters caused by it. Speed isn't the problem. I own an RS6. It's the hanging on with out peeling off at 200mph and becoming the world's first human skin kite.

  • @F4billionyearzag0
    @F4billionyearzag0 28 днів тому

    Does anyone know which next 3 races they're going to be at?

    • @cycledrag
      @cycledrag  27 днів тому

      NHRA Virginia, Brainerd and Charlotte. See you here

    • @F4billionyearzag0
      @F4billionyearzag0 27 днів тому

      @@cycledrag damn Maplegrove this year? 😔

  • @tobpitbull
    @tobpitbull 27 днів тому

    Interesting Larry McBride not out there congratulating…

  • @intanhidayah1888
    @intanhidayah1888 8 днів тому

    Pengambilan gambar saat balapan Ndak jelas penonton di rumah kurang puas brother

  • @Arthur-ke9vz
    @Arthur-ke9vz 29 днів тому

    That’s why I love the Indy 500, because, being the greatest race track on earth, there are NO SHORTS allowed in the pits or garage areas

    • @cycledrag
      @cycledrag  27 днів тому

      It was hot! lol. If given the chance would you ride a Top Fuel Motorcycle? Thanks a lot for watching and subscribing.

    • @Arthur-ke9vz
      @Arthur-ke9vz 27 днів тому

      @@cycledrag sure, looks like fun

  • @tomschauman4960
    @tomschauman4960 28 днів тому

    Nitro is his friend!!

    • @cycledrag
      @cycledrag  27 днів тому

      If given the chance would you ride a Top Fuel Motorcycle? Thanks a lot for watching and subscribing.

  • @tommccallan8802
    @tommccallan8802 28 днів тому

    AHRA..Was doing it waaay before...

    • @cycledrag
      @cycledrag  27 днів тому

      If given the chance would you ride a Top Fuel Motorcycle? Thanks a lot for watching and subscribing.

  • @teknoaija1762
    @teknoaija1762 27 днів тому

    You must know Korpela is a Finnish name,quite common here.

    • @cycledrag
      @cycledrag  27 днів тому +1

      SISU! I want to come over!

    • @teknoaija1762
      @teknoaija1762 27 днів тому

      @@cycledrag Our top fuel series is quite big for a small country.My town s local boys ran 6.68 at 334 kmh with na nitro harley.That rider got into racing in my 64 blown Malibu.

  • @rossbotha891
    @rossbotha891 28 днів тому

    Sun glasses?

    • @cycledrag
      @cycledrag  27 днів тому

      Bret "The Hitman" Hart! If given the chance would you ride a Top Fuel Motorcycle? Thanks a lot for watching and subscribing.

  • @thankfullyredeemedmaderigh7436
    @thankfullyredeemedmaderigh7436 29 днів тому +4

    Top Fuel HARLEY ONLY!!!!!

    • @benr7002
      @benr7002 29 днів тому +1

      The "Harley" couldn't even finish the race!? I don't inderstand the loyalty to an inferior machine.

    • @wilsonjohn9766
      @wilsonjohn9766 29 днів тому +1

      Slow

    • @bigiron8831
      @bigiron8831 29 днів тому +2

      ​@@benr7002
      There are no Harleys in Top Fuel...
      Those machines are all custom made...LET'S GO DARWIN

    • @benr7002
      @benr7002 28 днів тому +1

      @@bigiron8831 That is what I thought. Thanks

    • @stephencostello3174
      @stephencostello3174 28 днів тому

      This class was bought and paid for. No Harleys on the property. Rule says superchargers only. Take it for what it's worth. Enjoy the jap show

  • @user-rl3pf7re6b
    @user-rl3pf7re6b 15 днів тому

    3500whp R35 Faster than yours.

  • @cassandralyons8636
    @cassandralyons8636 25 днів тому +1

    Vantine

  • @rickybryan6393
    @rickybryan6393 28 днів тому

    I say Vanchein

    • @cycledrag
      @cycledrag  27 днів тому

      If given the chance would you ride a Top Fuel Motorcycle? Thanks a lot for watching and subscribing.

  • @krogersucks45
    @krogersucks45 28 днів тому

    Not good debut . .One semi final bye run. Bye run in the final. Liked TFH much better

    • @cycledrag
      @cycledrag  27 днів тому

      Give it time. They clearly still put on a good show. Supercharged Nitro Harleys are welcome to run.

  • @manfredmozet3187
    @manfredmozet3187 17 днів тому

    I,m a big Fon of Motorcycles , but i see here jus Shit !!!!!

  • @johnwillis1630
    @johnwillis1630 29 днів тому +3

    Why do you wear those stupid glasses ?

    • @cycledrag
      @cycledrag  27 днів тому

      Homage to Bret "The Hitman" Hart! They are awesome!

  • @randallfowler6679
    @randallfowler6679 26 днів тому

    What are you riding Jack?