ya really need to write black record!? hes a drag racer the color of his skin doesn't change that its the harley record not the black guy on a harley record... give him the credit he deserves
Why calling him black he's just a human like every body else,i think because of saying it feeds racisme so see every body as human like all over the world,and yes well done Richard Gadson 👍😃
I think if they did this video with his permission, and brought up his ethnic background with his permission, I really don’t see the problem. I think with what month it was, that it was more of a happy coincidence. I agree that he would most likely say that he was a proud drag racer first and a proud black man second.
While I’m inclined to agree with these comments, it’s cool that a black man is making in-roads in the typically Caucasian dominated V-twin world. That’s the message I’ll take away from this. Go Richard! GO! GO!
Love these comments, really shows how connected the automotive community is, the only "race" we see is down on the starting line. Much love to you all.
Yeah..... the narrative just cost them my follow. This is what’s wrong with society..... Gadson is a great racer and seems to be an upstanding person with morals but I don’t need race involved in my content.
Not to take anything away from Gadson or Mike, but claiming the 1st black H-D record holder ignores the accomplishments of Frank Dove in AHDRA close to 2 decades ago. From Dragbike.com 2004: "Harley-Davidson of Washington's, Frank Dove has multiple AHDRA Sportsman Championships to his credit, and recorded one of the event's three records after a 1/8th mile 145.02 pass on his new Pro Gas machine." Frank has always been a class act and by most wasn't considered a "black H-D racer," just another racer and serious threat on the track. Now his bike wasn't stock cases and such but still qualified as a Harley in AHDRA.
I really enjoyed the video! Although I have done some research and it turns out that most of the Harley Davidson’s that have set records were actually painted black ! 🤪
Love all the coverage you provide Jack but a better title for this one wouldve been Richard Gadson Bags Another Record! I cant think of another motorsport thats more racially diverse than motorcycle drag racing, a sport where racing doesnt matter, so pointing out the fact that one of the baddest riders on the planet is black (or any race ftm) really IMO isn't needed. Anyways keep doing what you do, hopefully see ya in Valdosta in the fall, Thanks!!
I spent a good portion of my adult life drag racing motorcycles, and if there ever was one place where someone's color didn't mean anything, it was in that world. It was simply never even a thing. The title of this video makes it seem that Gadson's accomplishments are somehow special IN SPITE OF HIS COLOR, RATHER THAN BECAUSE OF HIS ABILITY. Drag racing and "woke" don't exist in the same universe, don't pretend that they do.
I always enjoy your videos , they are a nice break from all the political stuff. But I agree with everyone else didn't have to bring in the race card. On the other hand great job Rich!
The guy is an awesome jockey. What the hell does color of his skin have to do with his talent? You raciest, you think he was just a lucky Black man and not his skills? WTF?
Great news, Jack you always bring the best news and videos. Thanks for all info from down in the trench, please keep up the good work for those of us who can't make all of the races.
It's like this: I don't care if you beamed down from the mother ship, if you are a good rider and a fan of racing, great! My daddy is almost 69. I've been going to silver dollar since it was brand new. Right now my daddy is riding a GSXR1000 and a Kawasaki 2020 model Z H2. My 10 year old son is learning to race. Everybody stay safe and have fun!
Jack you bigtime now. Hanging with hollywood stars lol. Lil richard can ride anything. Ive watched him since he was a kid. Really cool dude. Love the oldschool bije he rides.
Hey Jack, enough already. We racers don't need cancel culture DESTROYING our sport too. GOT IT. " A racer set a new record on a bagger " NOT BLACK, RED, BLUE, ORANGE. If I said a BLACK man broke into my shop, I'd be a dirt bag, right ? No, JACK, A THIEF broke into my shop. ENOUGH IS ENOUGH WITH YOU AND YOUR CANCEL CULTURE. Are you going to kneel for the National Anthem in front of Larry McBride ? I DON'T THINK SO.
Just another way to keep the people divided in a not so subtle way. So many time people have fallen victim to this social trap. We can see what nationality he is, so why mention it?. He's a drag racer trying to beat or break a record.
You disrespected both the man and the sport by bringing race into the story. Mr. Gadson is an awesome racer - simple as that. One hell of a good run Sir! Well done.
Yes, I’ve always said the black ones run better and faster, and look cooler. However, matte finishes, I’ve heard, are hard to clean. All my bikes are black! The fact that the rider appears to be a black guy is inconsequential, though it is kinda cool for black history month.
For fucks sake! Drag racing is the most diverse sport in the world already. i honestly can not believe this bullshit title. The title is insulting. Its like because he's black he is handicap or something. The Gadsons rock. Always have always will. They dont need your charity or to be patronized like they are less than anyone else and need a special category to be first in. Geez
There's lots of black Harleys, dude. Surely one of those has broken the record before.......Stop with the idiotic race thing. I'm sure this guy wants to be known as 'A' record holder, not 'THE black race' record holder.
Way to go cycle drag. Give into the race baiting culture, he is a man given the opportunity to ride a bike someone els built. Because he was 80 pounds lighter I’m sure a hand full of other riders could have done just as if not better,I seen the video when he did it you might wanna wipe your chin
Track looks like crap! Not hooking up for a Harley? Too much is just as bad as not enough. Tires that heat up good and become gummy sticky feel like they're on mud to me when to much shit is on the track.
seriously i don't see fucking color Ricky is the dude change the title
Exactly! Ricky is just a few years younger than me and I've watched him race for years. He's awesome on the track and off.
ya really need to write black record!? hes a drag racer the color of his skin doesn't change that its the harley record not the black guy on a harley record... give him the credit he deserves
Why calling him black he's just a human like every body else,i think because of saying it feeds racisme so see every body as human like all over the world,and yes well done Richard Gadson 👍😃
Exactly why does it have to be black he's a drag racer why do they always have to say black?
Right who the hell cares and how do we know he doesn't identify as an old white lady or some weird bs
Jack always baiting for comments and shit just to push the UA-cam algorythm
I think if they did this video with his permission, and brought up his ethnic background with his permission, I really don’t see the problem. I think with what month it was, that it was more of a happy coincidence. I agree that he would most likely say that he was a proud drag racer first and a proud black man second.
While I’m inclined to agree with these comments, it’s cool that a black man is making in-roads in the typically Caucasian dominated V-twin world. That’s the message I’ll take away from this. Go Richard! GO! GO!
I'm waiting for the first BLUE man to set a record, you know, cuz that shit is soooo important. Sick of this crap.
Love these comments, really shows how connected the automotive community is, the only "race" we see is down on the starting line. Much love to you all.
Why In The Hell... Did You Bring Race 🤔 Into Drag Racing... Were All Brothers
Exactly....black...white...whatever.....it doesn't matter.
ABSOLUTELY!! And I'm black
Mike Norman Right ✅ Were All Brothers
Why have you played the race card ?
Yeah..... the narrative just cost them my follow. This is what’s wrong with society..... Gadson is a great racer and seems to be an upstanding person with morals but I don’t need race involved in my content.
Don’t you ever for the remainder of channel make a title like this, this coming from a black guy.
My man
Not to take anything away from Gadson or Mike, but claiming the 1st black H-D record holder ignores the accomplishments of Frank Dove in AHDRA close to 2 decades ago. From Dragbike.com 2004: "Harley-Davidson of Washington's, Frank Dove has multiple AHDRA Sportsman Championships to his credit, and recorded one of the event's three records after a 1/8th mile 145.02 pass on his new Pro Gas machine." Frank has always been a class act and by most wasn't considered a "black H-D racer," just another racer and serious threat on the track. Now his bike wasn't stock cases and such but still qualified as a Harley in AHDRA.
Color dont matter, his heart matters. Great job guys!
what does it matter the color used to love this channel now I don't know if I'll watch
who gives a shit,quit
Exactly I used to like the channel also
Yea it kind of rub u the wrong way
What does the color of the bike have to do with the world record?
I really enjoyed the video! Although I have done some research and it turns out that most of the Harley Davidson’s that have set records were actually painted black ! 🤪
Which makes it a fake title.
Love all the coverage you provide Jack but a better title for this one wouldve been Richard Gadson Bags Another Record! I cant think of another motorsport thats more racially diverse than motorcycle drag racing, a sport where racing doesnt matter, so pointing out the fact that one of the baddest riders on the planet is black (or any race ftm) really IMO isn't needed. Anyways keep doing what you do, hopefully see ya in Valdosta in the fall, Thanks!!
I spent a good portion of my adult life drag racing motorcycles, and if there ever was one place where someone's color didn't mean anything, it was in that world. It was simply never even a thing. The title of this video makes it seem that Gadson's accomplishments are somehow special IN SPITE OF HIS COLOR, RATHER THAN BECAUSE OF HIS ABILITY. Drag racing and "woke" don't exist in the same universe, don't pretend that they do.
Hella run 8.07@ 180Harley takes the record!!!!
The CycleDrag sticker gives a obvious advantage.
Why did we have to emphasize the fact he is black! Come on cycledrag thought our sport was better than that
I always enjoy your videos , they are a nice break from all the political stuff. But I agree with everyone else didn't have to bring in the race card. On the other hand great job Rich!
The ‘G’ Squad Never Fails!! Shhittt whooo!
The guy is an awesome jockey. What the hell does color of his skin have to do with his talent? You raciest, you think he was just a lucky Black man and not his skills? WTF?
Thanks for the great videos man love the channel
What an asinine title.
Congratulations to you Ricky Gadson
RICHARD, NOT RICKY.
The title cheapens his accomplishment!
Exactly!
Hey cycle drag you the first white you tuber. Let that sink in stop apologize and start saying the right thing . #$eenocolor
Please jack no black or female references in your channel vids. They are all racers. After all you never mention white when referring to white racers
There has been plenty of black harley's that hold records, right?
If ANY bike is capable of a record, with Richard Gadson at the controls you're sure to achieve it.
Great news, Jack you always bring the best news and videos. Thanks for all info from down in the trench, please keep up the good work for those of us who can't make all of the races.
Why did his race ever have to enter into it.
Awesome what's the bottle on the left side?
Compressed air for the air shifter.
Nobody cares if he's black his time will speak for him. Why do you make it an issue? He's a drag racer and a dam good one.
It's like this: I don't care if you beamed down from the mother ship, if you are a good rider and a fan of racing, great! My daddy is almost 69. I've been going to silver dollar since it was brand new. Right now my daddy is riding a GSXR1000 and a Kawasaki 2020 model Z H2. My 10 year old son is learning to race. Everybody stay safe and have fun!
1st blk harley record holder 🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔
Agreed.
Jack you bigtime now. Hanging with hollywood stars lol. Lil richard can ride anything. Ive watched him since he was a kid. Really cool dude. Love the oldschool bije he rides.
Awesome job 👍 80lbs off the bike, 80 extra brains in the garage 👍
Dam Man’!! ‘G’ Squad Rules
I love the vid,the bike, Michael Beland, and the entire Gadsden family. I might as well throw in Jack and cycle Drag, and the track.
Been waiting for the update on this!
Well done Mr Gadsen.
Hey Jack, enough already. We racers don't need cancel culture DESTROYING our sport too. GOT IT.
" A racer set a new record on a bagger " NOT BLACK, RED, BLUE, ORANGE. If I said a BLACK man broke into my shop, I'd be a dirt bag, right ? No, JACK, A THIEF broke into my shop.
ENOUGH IS ENOUGH WITH YOU AND YOUR CANCEL CULTURE. Are you going to kneel for the National Anthem in front of Larry McBride ?
I DON'T THINK SO.
Just another way to keep the people divided in a not so subtle way. So many time people have fallen victim to this social trap. We can see what nationality he is, so why mention it?. He's a drag racer trying to beat or break a record.
Cycle drag is awesomeness great content ,people geeting together to enjoy every run is epic keep them coming jack 🇬🇧💨💨💨💨💨💨💨💨💨
RIDE MY BROTHER HANDLE IT.......DO THE DAMM THING.
Why on God's green earth does everything have to be about race? Thumbs down from me.
You disrespected both the man and the sport by bringing race into the story.
Mr. Gadson is an awesome racer - simple as that. One hell of a good run Sir! Well done.
I thought all harleys are black
Theirs always one in the wood pile. LMFAO
Hey cycle drag, virtue signaling at it's best. Bye
Gadstons always are fast
Yes, I’ve always said the black ones run better and faster, and look cooler. However, matte finishes, I’ve heard, are hard to clean. All my bikes are black!
The fact that the rider appears to be a black guy is inconsequential, though it is kinda cool for black history month.
Make it stick....you sprout wings!!!!
The track looks like it has frickin butter on it? Come on!
Nobody cares what race the guy is. He’s a drag racer. Nothing else matters.
👽Simple physics. The glue isn't rigid.. it's acting like a bearing.
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When you say 1st Black Harley you mean the bike right!
CycleDrag does it again! 🔥💯🔥
He needs to drop the rear tire pressure. Then get some heat built up. Then you will get some grip.
You LOVE identity politics, don't you?
Is he the best?
That's all that matters.
For fucks sake! Drag racing is the most diverse sport in the world already. i honestly can not believe this bullshit title. The title is insulting. Its like because he's black he is handicap or something. The Gadsons rock. Always have always will. They dont need your charity or to be patronized like they are less than anyone else and need a special category to be first in. Geez
Don't throw color to me I'm saying byebye
How does this video get 6 likes but no views?
Starting to feel like everyone is just giving them things they aren't earning just because they're black. I would be insulted if I was black.
My buddy is a black man a a record holder..... racing is color blind
Why throw race into racing this ridiculous
There's lots of black Harleys, dude. Surely one of those has broken the record before.......Stop with the idiotic race thing. I'm sure this guy wants to be known as 'A' record holder, not 'THE black race' record holder.
Way to go cycle drag. Give into the race baiting culture, he is a man given the opportunity to ride a bike someone els built. Because he was 80 pounds lighter I’m sure a hand full of other riders could have done just as if not better,I seen the video when he did it you might wanna wipe your chin
History,speed no color?
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you tellin me a black Harley never set a record? I always heard green was a bad luck color for a bikes I bet a green Harley never set a record.....
Really? How bout drag racing.
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Change the title. Very inappropriate & im not even black!
H2o ten
Doctor Phd from Indonesia @boykesoerianata
Racist thing to say. Racial antagonism. Leave race out of it. Thumbs down. Unsubscribed.
Track looks like crap! Not hooking up for a Harley? Too much is just as bad as not enough. Tires that heat up good and become gummy sticky feel like they're on mud to me when to much shit is on the track.
This is just sad to see you do this !!! Im out !!!! Thumb down!!!!
Change the title you are part of the problem.
Being "black" has nothing to do with it!........practice, more practice and hard work.