Sad day man . Happy to hear Travis will be ok . I bought a Claremont posse shirt to remember her hopefully many fans will do the same to help out the team
Gutted for you Landon and I hope Travis is healing up. As much as it sucks it's cool to see how attached you get to your race cars, I know not everyone is that way and a lot of people would try to hide that part so thanks for letting us see that side of you.
Wow that must have been a hit. Really sorry to hear this Landon. Yall have had a tough couple of months. Keep charging hard man, good fortunes will come your way! Praying for a quick recovery for Travis.
Hope Moonhead is feeling better soon, because someone has to backup the trailer!! Your a good dude and more importantly a great friend LH, keep digging boys good things are coming🏁
Prayers for Travis for a speedy recovery and RIP Frances. That could have gone a lot worse than it did and I’m glad that Travis is battered but alive. You’re right, cars are replaceable. People are not. Take pride in the fact that you built a very safe car that took majority of the impact. That is just a freak thing that happened. Doesn’t matter if you’re on the big tour or in the Weekly Racing Series, freak things can happen at any moment…
Prayers up for Travis. Really sorry to hear about what happened. Francis was a hell of a car. Having been around racing and having built cars, I totally understand what you are going through. I feels like losing one of your kids in a way. You have a way with race cars that is just natural and that is a gift. I feel confident that you will find another Francis and go on to win more races.
Travis is a very blessed young man. This could have been so much worse. God must have greater plans for him ahead. Sorry you lost the car, but so glad Travis is as okay as he is.
There is suppose to be a bar that you can use the top of your foot to pull the throttle back, Nobody to blame except that style pedal, I personally have never drove a late model that did not have that pull back bar on the pedal. Port city makes them and have been installed in every car I ever drove.
@@LandonHuffmanRacing I had two brand new port city cars and one brand new Frankie grill car they all came with that style pedal My sprint cars in the 80s Had that Style pedal I really like your and air Doug videos I just want you to be safe.
@@LandonHuffmanRacing Not a late model/mod/hobby stock in my 30 years that didn't have one, and why wouldn't you have one? Glad your buddy is okay but at least you now can see how important they are. You might be on to something about the floor pan or heat shield theory. I could see how mashing it could perhaps hang or wedge the bottom edge of the pedal to the floor. Shitty deal though my guy.
@@xtr3m3fLxIt sure looks to me like that's what happened. One of my cars, had (I built it all) an adjustable throttle stop. It worked loose, and the lower edge of the throttle pedal hung behind it, as I went into 1. I didn't have the toe pullback bracket on it either, so it was kind of a perfect storm. Needless to say, I redesigned and fixed that deathtrap mess afterwards. Racecars....things happen.
@@LandonHuffmanRacingMy first two didn't either. After one hung throttle, I redesigned my throttle pedal, stop, and linkage, and added the toe pullback bracket. It's easy and cheap, at least. Good luck in the CARS at Dominion this week🏁🏆👍
Landon, there is an ad on racing junk for a CARS tour rolling chassis. Kinston, N.C. with a new front clip that he says cost $3500. He is asking $4000 for the whole thing. Offer him $3000, tell him you are on the way to pick it up. Fresh Buzze rear end cost $1500. Car has lightweight hubs.
Just wishing Travis a speedy recovery. Glad Travis was able to walk away from that because it looks like it was a brutal hit. The safety of race cars have come a long way and you guys do a fantastic job of making these cars safe. Hopefully you get a new limited late model soon and win for Frances. May that chassis rest in peace
I would suggest using a throttle pedal with a tie loop that way if the throttle sticks the driver can pull it back, I know some drivers don’t like the way they feel but it’s a great safety feature. Hopefully Travis will be better soon. You should take a piece of the car to make a trophy out of just to razz him a bit over the off season.
Man I'm sad this video had to be made. Glad Travis is okay. Frances was a awesome racecar. Definatly knew her way around the track. Looking foward to the future of what's to come
Well wishes for travis. RIP frances. This was a reality check for the team. And the reality is every time you put a car on the track could end like this or with a W. Too bad thou frances was a rocket ship. Hit up some more sponcers and build a new one yall are vary good car builders. Travis hater are going to hate. Let them we all know it was just something that happens heal up quick bud and move on never look back. Landon Im proud to be a fan of the hole team. Lets go.75/22
Most important thing is Frances did what she was designed to do in her last moment, protect the person driving her. Wishing and praying for a speedy recovery for Travis!
Prayers for Travis quick recovery. Hate set back for huffman racing, but things happen for a reason sometimes. Here is to bigger and better for huffman racing and moonhead
First I’m glad Travis is ok. I hate this for you and all the guys working so hard on this car. Your damages bill for 2023 is getting really high and all this shows the highs and lows of racing. Keep diggin. We know your team has the knowledge and ability to win it’s just testing you really hard right now.
That is why I quit racing many years ago.I was doing it with my money and if I got caught up in someone else's deal I would be stressed out about the money to fix it.If I caused the wreck I was better about it but I started to think of money more than having fun so I stopped.
You guys work really hard it’s unfortunate. Obviously you didn’t have a crash clause. Hopefully everybody just gets together and get you a better race car the situation you learn who your true friends are. Let’s just get together and get Landon a new pro late model, and he deserves it.
I’ve been working on cars for many years, just because the throttle hung doesn’t mean it couldn’t get bound up then go back to normal again once it was whacked. I’ve seen it happen many times where a throttle will randomly bind and hang but still work most of the time after
Dang that one heck of a hit! Never seen that much damage. Glad Travis is ok. I seem to think your theory is correct something had to hang up to keep throttle stuck down for a hit of that magnitude!
noticed something at about 4:30 in the film, Y'all don't run a toe strap on the throttle to help If the throttle gets stuck for any reason. With a toe strap over the top of the accelerator pedal you can have your leg muscles help you get it unstuck. Yeah, it happened to us once at South Alabama Speedway. Had my buddy in the seat and she went airborne off of turn 1. he got the engine cutoff BUT we never found the bind. I KNOW the throttle was stuck because I could hear it rev when she left the ground, Never happened again but IF it had the toe strap would have helped immensely to pull that throttle closed and to get her WHOAED UP!!!
Holy Crap,....Something Hung that Throttle up !! That's a terrible Hard hit !! .....So sad for the Whole team....So immensely Scary & Tragic as Stuck Throttle has even Happened to Top level Cup Car drivers !! ......Prayers for Travis quick complete Recovery.....Just completely blown away by this......
I hung the throttle at tricounty last year, and killed one of my cars. It was the end of the throttle linkage at the carb. The eyelet was sticking in a way that the spring wouldn't pull it back. I started running a super heavy spring on the back of the carb arm to the rear of the intake. Hate you guys lost a good car, glad Travis is OK
Honestly couldn’t of happened at a better time. As wierd as it sound the previous incident that we all pretty well know about and now this will get more exposure than it would’ve before and maybe it will bring you something. Glad Travis is doing alright sad the cars torn up but it could’ve been a lot worse if y’all decided to slap a safety equipment togather. Hope that y’all build back stronger it’s sad and tough but keep pushin Boys!!!!
I really can tell that you are sad about this. I believe you have your own thoughts that you want to keep personal which you should. I’m glad Travis is OK. I enjoy watching him with iRacing. I think he does a great job, announcing and should continue to do just that. I hope you can find a way to replace Francis because it’s fun to watch you race, both divisions, actually all three divisions to include your cars tour late model.
Very sorry to see this. It was such a nice piece with some sentimentality of course. Hang in there. As were all aware, its racing and they are just race cars. You've got the right attitude even though it blows. I once drove a beautiful boat aground because there was no key in the rudder and steering was lost(had just finished being professionally restored, just one of them things). At the time it felt like the worst moment of my life. I can sympathize with Travis for sure. Stay positive Landon, she'll be replaced. Waiting for my mf shirt btw😂
RIP Frances, the car which got 2/3 possible wins As I said before, even tho the car is pure waste now, at least Travis walked away from that big hit ok (aside from the concussion) And one last thing; will you get another LLM in the future or you'll just keep running the Late Model Stock? (haven't watched the video yet so idk if you mentioned something about that)
Why isn't there a toe strap on the gas pedal? I learned after I wrecked a car due to the throttle sticking to have a pedal with the toe strap. Never raced another one with out it..
Nice job Landon...you handled a tough situation very well. I appreciate your direct approach...it tells us where you are...thank you for inviting us along in this...I do look forward to your videos...Moonhead will heal...Landon Huffman Racing will grow...never quit! Redd...:)
Landed would u happen to have any “BOOM Tube” style exhaust exit(s) laying around you’d get rid off im looking to get my hands on one for a upstate my street stock of mine…. Also looking for some lightweight pulleys of a sbc
Glad the driver is ok. A thought for you...not trying to be flip. Over my time as an owner, driver and builder, things got a lot better for my outlook when I stopped seeing them as "cars" and started seeing them as just a pile of pipe.. That chassis was laying dead in the weeds. There's 100 (or more} of 'em in a 3 state area. You kicked ass with junk more than once and I bet you can do it again. good luck
This is so heartbreaking man, it'll be sad not seeing her anymore. I can't believe how bad the car is, it's amazing Travis is ok. Keep your head up and keep digging buddy!
Think God Travis is ok. I'm sure he feels horrible. Cars can be replaced but ppl and great friends can't. R.I.P. Francis. On a lighter note Landon. I know you have other chassis that you have called shit boxes. Pull one out and build 2.0
Glad Travis is OK, car's can be replaced. R. I. P. Francis...
says the guy who's never "replaced a 50K car"
Sad day man . Happy to hear Travis will be ok . I bought a Claremont posse shirt to remember her hopefully many fans will do the same to help out the team
So sad. It's a miracle Travis walked away and wasn't hurt worse. It's a tribute to you as a builder.
Gutted for you Landon and I hope Travis is healing up. As much as it sucks it's cool to see how attached you get to your race cars, I know not everyone is that way and a lot of people would try to hide that part so thanks for letting us see that side of you.
Wow that must have been a hit. Really sorry to hear this Landon. Yall have had a tough couple of months. Keep charging hard man, good fortunes will come your way! Praying for a quick recovery for Travis.
Get well soon MoonHead!! You guys will pick up the pieces and move on and build another one
Hope Moonhead is feeling better soon, because someone has to backup the trailer!! Your a good dude and more importantly a great friend LH, keep digging boys good things are coming🏁
Prayers for Travis for a speedy recovery and RIP Frances. That could have gone a lot worse than it did and I’m glad that Travis is battered but alive. You’re right, cars are replaceable. People are not. Take pride in the fact that you built a very safe car that took majority of the impact. That is just a freak thing that happened. Doesn’t matter if you’re on the big tour or in the Weekly Racing Series, freak things can happen at any moment…
So glad Travis is going to be ok! What an unfortunate turn of events though, seems you just cannot catch a break Landon😔
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Prayers up for Travis. Really sorry to hear about what happened. Francis was a hell of a car. Having been around racing and having built cars, I totally understand what you are going through. I feels like losing one of your kids in a way. You have a way with race cars that is just natural and that is a gift. I feel confident that you will find another Francis and go on to win more races.
Glad Travis is ok. Thank you for building safe racecars.
Travis is a very blessed young man. This could have been so much worse. God must have greater plans for him ahead. Sorry you lost the car, but so glad Travis is as okay as he is.
That sucks that it happened. A couple of our cars have been destroyed in the last few years also. Hoping that Travis has a full and speedy recovery.
Glad Travis is okay. Sorry about the race car.
There is suppose to be a bar that you can use the top of your foot to pull the throttle back, Nobody to blame except that style pedal, I personally have never drove a late model that did not have that pull back bar on the pedal. Port city makes them and have been installed in every car I ever drove.
Not a single late model stock car in my 13 years of racing has it.
@@LandonHuffmanRacing I had two brand new port city cars and one brand new Frankie grill car they all came with that style pedal My sprint cars in the 80s Had that Style pedal I really like your and air Doug videos I just want you to be safe.
@@LandonHuffmanRacing Not a late model/mod/hobby stock in my 30 years that didn't have one, and why wouldn't you have one? Glad your buddy is okay but at least you now can see how important they are. You might be on to something about the floor pan or heat shield theory. I could see how mashing it could perhaps hang or wedge the bottom edge of the pedal to the floor. Shitty deal though my guy.
@@xtr3m3fLxIt sure looks to me like that's what happened. One of my cars, had (I built it all) an adjustable throttle stop. It worked loose, and the lower edge of the throttle pedal hung behind it, as I went into 1. I didn't have the toe pullback bracket on it either, so it was kind of a perfect storm. Needless to say, I redesigned and fixed that deathtrap mess afterwards. Racecars....things happen.
@@LandonHuffmanRacingMy first two didn't either. After one hung throttle, I redesigned my throttle pedal, stop, and linkage, and added the toe pullback bracket. It's easy and cheap, at least. Good luck in the CARS at Dominion this week🏁🏆👍
Rest in peace Frances, glad Travis was ok
Landon, there is an ad on racing junk for a CARS tour rolling chassis. Kinston, N.C. with a new front clip that he says cost $3500. He is asking $4000 for the whole thing. Offer him $3000, tell him you are on the way to pick it up. Fresh Buzze rear end cost $1500. Car has lightweight hubs.
Just wishing Travis a speedy recovery. Glad Travis was able to walk away from that because it looks like it was a brutal hit. The safety of race cars have come a long way and you guys do a fantastic job of making these cars safe. Hopefully you get a new limited late model soon and win for Frances. May that chassis rest in peace
I would suggest using a throttle pedal with a tie loop that way if the throttle sticks the driver can pull it back, I know some drivers don’t like the way they feel but it’s a great safety feature. Hopefully Travis will be better soon. You should take a piece of the car to make a trophy out of just to razz him a bit over the off season.
And a brake line pressure kill switch.
Man I'm sad this video had to be made. Glad Travis is okay. Frances was a awesome racecar. Definatly knew her way around the track. Looking foward to the future of what's to come
Well wishes for travis. RIP frances. This was a reality check for the team. And the reality is every time you put a car on the track could end like this or with a W. Too bad thou frances was a rocket ship. Hit up some more sponcers and build a new one yall are vary good car builders. Travis hater are going to hate. Let them we all know it was just something that happens heal up quick bud and move on never look back. Landon Im proud to be a fan of the hole team. Lets go.75/22
Holy shit that’s very scary bro thank god Travis is ok
that's too bad. Let's hope Travis makes a full recovery. That car was really dialed in and winning.
Most important thing is Frances did what she was designed to do in her last moment, protect the person driving her.
Wishing and praying for a speedy recovery for Travis!
Prayers for Travis quick recovery. Hate set back for huffman racing, but things happen for a reason sometimes. Here is to bigger and better for huffman racing and moonhead
Hope Travis gers well soon. Sad to see the loss of the car.
First I’m glad Travis is ok. I hate this for you and all the guys working so hard on this car. Your damages bill for 2023 is getting really high and all this shows the highs and lows of racing. Keep diggin. We know your team has the knowledge and ability to win it’s just testing you really hard right now.
Wishing Travis a good recovery, and hopefully there's some bits off the car that can be saved even if a lot of it is scrap now.
Glad Travis is ok and he gets feeling better
That is why I quit racing many years ago.I was doing it with my money and if I got caught up in someone else's deal I would be stressed out about the money to fix it.If I caused the wreck I was better about it but I started to think of money more than having fun so I stopped.
Single car runs and a stuck throttle is scary because nothing to soften the blow like another car, got to hope you get turned a bit.
Sorry Landon. I know that hurts. That was a beautiful car. Hopefully you get can get another limited late model back together
R.I.P Francis. You were a good bus.
Glad travis is ok and a real testament to the strength of your car builds.
You guys work really hard it’s unfortunate. Obviously you didn’t have a crash clause. Hopefully everybody just gets together and get you a better race car the situation you learn who your true friends are. Let’s just get together and get Landon a new pro late model, and he deserves it.
I’ve been working on cars for many years, just because the throttle hung doesn’t mean it couldn’t get bound up then go back to normal again once it was whacked. I’ve seen it happen many times where a throttle will randomly bind and hang but still work most of the time after
Can you put that little bar above the toes so he can lift it off if it sticks again?
Dang that one heck of a hit! Never seen that much damage. Glad Travis is ok. I seem to think your theory is correct something had to hang up to keep throttle stuck down for a hit of that magnitude!
That sucks man.Alot of blood sweat and tears in that car. Cant wait to see whats ahead.
I know its expensive but cars can be replaced.... Glad Travis climbed out of it! Praying for him....
Hate it for all involved, but super relieved Travis is okay. Hoping for a speedy recovery and that he can show us what he can really do next time!
Sorry to hear it buddy
noticed something at about 4:30 in the film, Y'all don't run a toe strap on the throttle to help If the throttle gets stuck for any reason. With a toe strap over the top of the accelerator pedal you can have your leg muscles help you get it unstuck. Yeah, it happened to us once at South Alabama Speedway. Had my buddy in the seat and she went airborne off of turn 1. he got the engine cutoff BUT we never found the bind. I KNOW the throttle was stuck because I could hear it rev when she left the ground, Never happened again but IF it had the toe strap would have helped immensely to pull that throttle closed and to get her WHOAED UP!!!
Glad Travis is alright I hope this doesn’t discourage him from getting back in the car
Holy Crap,....Something Hung that Throttle up !! That's a terrible Hard hit !! .....So sad for the Whole team....So immensely Scary & Tragic as Stuck Throttle has even Happened to Top level Cup Car drivers !! ......Prayers for Travis quick complete Recovery.....Just completely blown away by this......
I'm hoping you can be a success in the cars tour . I run a small business and have struggles too . To nice of a guy .
Get better Travis. Mooncar cant happen without you. RIP Frances 😢
Dang! He hit a ton! I hope he's ok!!!
I hung the throttle at tricounty last year, and killed one of my cars. It was the end of the throttle linkage at the carb. The eyelet was sticking in a way that the spring wouldn't pull it back. I started running a super heavy spring on the back of the carb arm to the rear of the intake. Hate you guys lost a good car, glad Travis is OK
Sorry to hear that Francis is done for. I hope Travis isn't being too hard on himself for the incident.
Francis rip Travis get well soon. Landon you an your buddy will bounce back.
That's Depressing & hope the Best for Everyone !!
Really sorry for ya I know how hard you worked to get them ready to race glad Travis is ok
A peddle can get stuck, I know that, and will start working again without any problems. Glad to hear Travis is ok.
Of course his well being is the main priority
Sorry to hear this. But a real look at racing.
Honestly couldn’t of happened at a better time. As wierd as it sound the previous incident that we all pretty well know about and now this will get more exposure than it would’ve before and maybe it will bring you something. Glad Travis is doing alright sad the cars torn up but it could’ve been a lot worse if y’all decided to slap a safety equipment togather. Hope that y’all build back stronger it’s sad and tough but keep pushin Boys!!!!
I really can tell that you are sad about this. I believe you have your own thoughts that you want to keep personal which you should. I’m glad Travis is OK. I enjoy watching him with iRacing. I think he does a great job, announcing and should continue to do just that. I hope you can find a way to replace Francis because it’s fun to watch you race, both divisions, actually all three divisions to include your cars tour late model.
Damn I assumed it happened on run one. Something weird must have happened. Can't imagine he just forgot how to drive suddenly
Prayers go out to Travis and hope that he has a quick recovery! I'm looking forward to seeing your team bounce back again!
Sucks when crap like this happens I wanted to see this car in late model trim believe it could win there to just keep grinding!!!
Cut the center section out and put it on a metric frame and make a pure stock for asphalt.
Dang bro, hate to see it. Prayers for your buddy.
Hope Travis makes a quick recovery. Thank you for the advice on the washers I'm currently building a late model and can take all the advice I can get.
Very sorry to see this. It was such a nice piece with some sentimentality of course. Hang in there. As were all aware, its racing and they are just race cars. You've got the right attitude even though it blows. I once drove a beautiful boat aground because there was no key in the rudder and steering was lost(had just finished being professionally restored, just one of them things). At the time it felt like the worst moment of my life. I can sympathize with Travis for sure. Stay positive Landon, she'll be replaced. Waiting for my mf shirt btw😂
Might be a stupid question but is their an insurance for these cars?
Well that sucks…. Glad to hear that moonhead is okish! Sucks about the concussion
Hey cars can be replaced, family, friends, and people in general can't. Sorry for the loss but more than glad Travis is ok.
Rip francis. I was so sad when i saw the post the other day saying moonman killed her
RIP Frances, the car which got 2/3 possible wins
As I said before, even tho the car is pure waste now, at least Travis walked away from that big hit ok (aside from the concussion)
And one last thing; will you get another LLM in the future or you'll just keep running the Late Model Stock? (haven't watched the video yet so idk if you mentioned something about that)
Glad Travis is OK, RIP Francis
Do they still make that chassis ? If so transfer all your parts over to it do you have Payton I’d gladly pitch in
Well hell you will get a car from the Scrums when it’s all settled
feeling for you all a sad loss rip frances
Sorry that happened but you and your guys make the race car a good car
Rust in Peace Frances .. you were one mean machine ... a sad day indeed for all the LH Clan. Get well soon Travis.
The rolling CARS Tour chassis in Kinston, N.C. on Racing Junk still looks like a good replacement.
Why isn't there a toe strap on the gas pedal? I learned after I wrecked a car due to the throttle sticking to have a pedal with the toe strap. Never raced another one with out it..
You won’t find many with them around here
Nice job Landon...you handled a tough situation very well. I appreciate your direct approach...it tells us where you are...thank you for inviting us along in this...I do look forward to your videos...Moonhead will heal...Landon Huffman Racing will grow...never quit! Redd...:)
I hate it for ya young man, but things will get better, god bless ya and keep on racin
Tough loss! Racing is definitely not for the faint hearted.
Landed would u happen to have any “BOOM Tube” style exhaust exit(s) laying around you’d get rid off im looking to get my hands on one for a upstate my street stock of mine…. Also looking for some lightweight pulleys of a sbc
Had to have been a really hard hit and race cars can be replaced. Prayers for Travis.
Glad the driver is ok. A thought for you...not trying to be flip. Over my time as an owner, driver and builder, things got a lot better for my outlook when I stopped seeing them as "cars" and started seeing them as just a pile of pipe.. That chassis was laying dead in the weeds. There's 100 (or more} of 'em in a 3 state area. You kicked ass with junk more than once and I bet you can do it again. good luck
@jracer98 Exactly! Spot on perspective
thank goodness Travis didn't get hurt any worse prayers for a complete recovery. It is sad about Frances but you will find another.
Glad he's ok. Possibly run return throttle where you can pull up with your foot if feeling hung
Man that is one of the most bent up late models I’ve ever seen, and it’s a full perimeter car not even a straight rail. Very fortunate Travis is okay!
Thoughts are with you and Travis. Sorry you and entire team are going through this. Get well soon Travis.
Oh no , man that sucks , that rig was hauling ass.
That thing took a hit glad Travis is going to be okay!
Damn, that is a tough loss of a car.
This is so heartbreaking man, it'll be sad not seeing her anymore. I can't believe how bad the car is, it's amazing Travis is ok. Keep your head up and keep digging buddy!
Obviously this sucks for you, Travis, and everyone else at Huffman Racing, but major credit to all of you for building a good safe race car
Think God Travis is ok. I'm sure he feels horrible. Cars can be replaced but ppl and great friends can't. R.I.P. Francis. On a lighter note Landon. I know you have other chassis that you have called shit boxes. Pull one out and build 2.0
Prayers to Travis and all of you! Keep you’re heads up and move on as a team🏁
Dang man sorry for your loss😮
Well that's a shame, least Travs alright.
Interesting to see the next project you come up with👌,💪
Why wasn't the first thing you say Travis is ok?
Man thats a huge bummer I'm so sorry this happened. Really feel for ya Landon! 😢Get well soon Travis!
Good thing he walked way ok from it. He'll be sore for a while. That for sure.
Highly recommend a throttle with the top bar to pull up on it if it were to stick.
RIP Frances, but she was a winner and a damn safe car. All you can really ask for.