Held at gun point because of the HEMI 426-Big Daddy Don Garlits stories-7

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  • @alexb5177
    @alexb5177 10 місяців тому +96

    I was there at National Trails Raceway when Big Daddy didn't make the 200mph. I took a picture of that dragster that day and nearly 45 years later I took that picture to the U.S. Nationals in Indianapolis. I saw Don Garlits there and showed him the picture. He told me the exact same story and autographed the picture for me. That old picture is one of my prized possessions.

    • @Viva-la-Maquina
      @Viva-la-Maquina  10 місяців тому +13

      Wow, that is the memory of a lifetime! We are very privileged that he still around. Thanks for sharing.

    • @kenneymitchell1186
      @kenneymitchell1186 10 місяців тому +1

      Tried to meet big at his museum, no luck like you had. LUCKY YOU.

    • @Viva-la-Maquina
      @Viva-la-Maquina  10 місяців тому +3

      @@kenneymitchell1186 When I meet him there is usually a scheduled event. One time I was leaving the museum and he was picking up his mail. One of the employees told me he likes to show up on Fridays to sign checks. He does not live in the premises anymore, and family members run the museum for him.

    • @kenneymitchell1186
      @kenneymitchell1186 10 місяців тому +2

      @@Viva-la-Maquina Thanks for the tip! A very nice woman at the museum told me that they have a big dodge Chrysler event, ya know HEMI MAN, I'm a Chevy man, except when I at Big Daddy's place. I hope to go to the Chrysler meet that Don sponsors.

    • @michaelmartinez1345
      @michaelmartinez1345 9 місяців тому +1

      An absolute legend ... That was really a treat to hear him speak of his experiences... Just awesome!!!

  • @Slugg-O
    @Slugg-O 10 місяців тому +60

    You can tell by the look on his face that he still gets the same thrill today as he did 50 years ago.
    Don is Drag Racing Royalty

    • @Viva-la-Maquina
      @Viva-la-Maquina  10 місяців тому +2

      He tells the same stories year after year, and they do not change much. Thanks for watching. Please subscribe and share this with others!

  • @mikekopmanis2099
    @mikekopmanis2099 10 місяців тому +28

    Bless this man, 92 yrs old and still sharp as a tack!

    • @Viva-la-Maquina
      @Viva-la-Maquina  10 місяців тому +1

      Yes indeed! Mostly deaf but still moves ok. Share, like, and subscribe if you haven't. Thanks for watching.

    • @Glide1992
      @Glide1992 9 місяців тому +1

      @@Viva-la-Maquina Deaf? What a surprise. I'm deaf too and I didn't listen to a top fuel hemi for all the years he did.

  • @richb.4374
    @richb.4374 10 місяців тому +26

    They don't call him "Big Daddy" for nothing! Don Garlits is a living legend. I could listen to his stories all day.

  • @stevewelborn8744
    @stevewelborn8744 10 місяців тому +54

    I had heard this story before but watching Big Daddy tell the story was great. What a Legend

    • @Viva-la-Maquina
      @Viva-la-Maquina  10 місяців тому +2

      Be sure to watch all the other stories told by the man himself. Thanks for watching.

  • @mikeblankenship7930
    @mikeblankenship7930 10 місяців тому +15

    I could listen to Don for hours.

    • @Viva-la-Maquina
      @Viva-la-Maquina  10 місяців тому +2

      Same here! Share, like, and subscribe if you haven't. Thanks for watching.

  • @randylear8264
    @randylear8264 10 місяців тому +14

    This man is mesmerizing on a National scale. His stories hold your interest and attention the whole time. I am 64 years old and have most of my cars from the 70s still. A 70 GTX and 70 Challenger. Many a street racing stories I tell about those good old days. Go to your local car shows and cruise ins. Walk around and listen to these old timers and you will hear stories that will make you stop and want to hear more about the days they ruled the streets in their small towns. Thank you Don for sharing your memories with us. Each year that goes by these legends either like Don or on a smaller scale your old car enthusiasts are passing away. Enjoy them while they are here. This is Americana.

    • @Viva-la-Maquina
      @Viva-la-Maquina  10 місяців тому +1

      Man, you are preaching to the choir! That is what our channel is about, going out there and finding those folks with the great stories. Thanks for watching.

  • @Freeontheland2030
    @Freeontheland2030 9 місяців тому +10

    Awesome to hear this story from the man himself ! Thanks for putting it on here.

  • @tedh.8356
    @tedh.8356 10 місяців тому +16

    There will Never be another !

  • @roberteffler3382
    @roberteffler3382 10 місяців тому +14

    I smiled the entire time he was telling this story

    • @Viva-la-Maquina
      @Viva-la-Maquina  10 місяців тому +1

      Me too, even I was kneeling between a tire and a motor cart. But I knew it was Gold!

  • @rickbraidwood510
    @rickbraidwood510 10 місяців тому +23

    Don...it's an absolute pleasure listening to all your stories. How you can state precise E.T.'s and MPH from 50, 60 years ago tells me how much it meant to you. I would sure enjoy listening to audio tape(s) of any of your tales, you could jump in at Any year, wouldn't matter. I'm 67 and have followed you from the time I discovered Hot Rod magazine etc. 'til now. It's been awesome following your success and tenacity. Don Garlits...You Are The Man! 👍✌️🇨🇦

    • @Viva-la-Maquina
      @Viva-la-Maquina  10 місяців тому +2

      On behalf of Don, thanks for your kind words. I am a fan just like you and made it a purpose to document as much of the man as long as he still around. We listen for entertainment, but the young generation need to hear this, and learn about work ethic and how a real sports icon should behave in and out of the spotlight. Share with others, like and subscribe. Thanks

  • @mrho4speed
    @mrho4speed 10 місяців тому +27

    Thank you for sharing this video!! Mr. Garlits is a national treasure and has the best stories!! I highly recommend seeing his drag racing museum!!

  • @lance4217
    @lance4217 10 місяців тому +10

    Living Legend and looks absolutely amazing for his age, Awesome to see Big Daddy still Go’n Strong 🏁🏁🏁🏁

    • @Viva-la-Maquina
      @Viva-la-Maquina  10 місяців тому +1

      Share, like, and subscribe if you haven't. Thanks for watching.

  • @michaelcowan6254
    @michaelcowan6254 9 місяців тому +2

    The man is a legend.
    I could hear him talk all day about racing.

    • @Viva-la-Maquina
      @Viva-la-Maquina  8 місяців тому +1

      Great! Be sure to subscribe and hit the notification bell so you do not miss the new videos coming.

  • @kenneymitchell1186
    @kenneymitchell1186 10 місяців тому +8

    Happy Birthday Big, you are drag racing!

  • @garymcaleer6112
    @garymcaleer6112 10 місяців тому +8

    I'm so glad the man is still with us. How things have changed since the days of Big Daddy. As a boy, eleven years old in '68 the first book report I ever did was, "King of the Dragsters” by Don Garlits. I read how he and his brother, Alex started out working on bicycles. So I went out and starting working on my dad's Toro lawnmower: it was the only lawnmower in the neighborhood that would pull a wheelie! It would rest on the trailer hitch. (:^D

    • @Viva-la-Maquina
      @Viva-la-Maquina  10 місяців тому +1

      What a great idea!, I should have done it too. Thanks for watching. Please subscribe and share this with others!

  • @jerryfrederick6610
    @jerryfrederick6610 10 місяців тому +9

    Pure Deluxe Bad Ass!
    The Man is the G.O.A.T.
    Period!

    • @Viva-la-Maquina
      @Viva-la-Maquina  10 місяців тому +1

      National treasure to say the least! Please share and subscribe. Thanks for watching.

  • @kcav5374
    @kcav5374 10 місяців тому +6

    My brother & i met him and his grandson @ the Detroit Dragway Reunion @ Milan Dragway in Milan, Michigan in 2014 and he told us this story and others as he showed us pictures inside a small enclosed trailer that he'd carried Swamp Rat VIII in.

    • @Viva-la-Maquina
      @Viva-la-Maquina  10 місяців тому +2

      I followed him all my live, but it was until recently I learned he was such a great story teller! Can you endure a two-hour presentation in the Florida heat, where you are the only presenter? At 91? He was born in January 14, 1932.

  • @onazram1
    @onazram1 6 місяців тому +2

    I love this story of the spark advance...

    • @Viva-la-Maquina
      @Viva-la-Maquina  6 місяців тому +1

      Reality is sometimes bigger than fiction!

  • @frankroy9423
    @frankroy9423 10 місяців тому +3

    I read the story about the gun in a hotrod magazine years ago quite funny. Now i get it from the man himself. GREAT STORY. ❤❤

  • @PETER-rj4he
    @PETER-rj4he 9 місяців тому +2

    Always remember Big Daddy at tampa drags..60s..one incredible man..glad he is still around..brings so many memories to light..😊

  • @tomcox2565
    @tomcox2565 9 місяців тому +2

    Don is a legend! Love listening to his stories.

    • @Viva-la-Maquina
      @Viva-la-Maquina  9 місяців тому +1

      After telling the same stories for decades he developed them to perfection. Not what I expected for somebody in their 90’s! Please subscribe and hit the notification bell if you do not want to miss out next video. Thanks for watching!

  • @cll1639
    @cll1639 9 місяців тому +4

    John Force has been "the man" for 30 years or so but Garlits' contributions to drag racing for what, 70 years? - will never be equaled. One of these days I'm determined to visit his museum. Look at the muscle tone that 92 year old guy still has....I wasn't buffed like that when I was 25.

    • @Viva-la-Maquina
      @Viva-la-Maquina  9 місяців тому +1

      The museum is a bucket list item for car enthusiasts. Thanks for watching.

  • @EdontheBeach
    @EdontheBeach 9 місяців тому +2

    Some years ago I went to a Mopar show at Big Daddy's, he was in the back shop and got in a talking mood just about the time I showed up. I stood mesmerized for likely 45mins. as he told story on story.

    • @Viva-la-Maquina
      @Viva-la-Maquina  9 місяців тому +1

      Until I started these videos, I did not know he was such a storyteller. I plan to see him this March, so subscribe and hit the notification bell so you do not miss the stories. thanks for watching.

  • @gerald8489
    @gerald8489 7 місяців тому +3

    Don Gartlis king of the 1320.....bar none!

  • @happydays8171
    @happydays8171 8 місяців тому +2

    I read this in his book, these are almost the same words he wrote in the book. So good to hear it from his mouth. Mr. Garlits, these stories are what i live for. I've been to Byron IL, I can picture you doing this.

    • @Viva-la-Maquina
      @Viva-la-Maquina  8 місяців тому +2

      Thanks. And I am going to see the man in a week and film some more.

  • @brianbaker3570
    @brianbaker3570 9 місяців тому +1

    I spoke with Don twice in my life, both times I was working at Milan Dragway 1987-97.
    He was touring making exhibition runs in Swamp Rat 1 i believe.
    I was waiting in line at the concession stand and this guy asked what i was going to eat? Two chili dogs with mustard I said. We chatted a little, I got my dogs, he said shook my hand and said I was doing a good job at head of staging and I said thanks, have a great day. The whole time I was thinking, MAN, I know this guy and the voice was like I knew him as family! At this time someone shouted out, "Hey, Big Daddy!" LOL
    Most down to earth, humble guy You ever want to meet!!!

    • @Viva-la-Maquina
      @Viva-la-Maquina  9 місяців тому +1

      That is great. Seems that he still had some hearing back then. Thanks for sharing.

  • @lars277
    @lars277 10 місяців тому +1

    That much passion after all of these years. I read the story about the timing before but hearing it right from his mouth it was even better.

    • @Viva-la-Maquina
      @Viva-la-Maquina  9 місяців тому +1

      Yes, this is not taken from anywhere else, or put together by AI. This was me filming the story straight from the man himself.

  • @69AARVIPER
    @69AARVIPER 10 місяців тому +2

    Dude is a living legend! Replacment not found . Bigg Daddy will always be the Top dog 4 me . Mopar Moorman said so !

    • @Viva-la-Maquina
      @Viva-la-Maquina  10 місяців тому +1

      Yes indeed! Thanks for watching. Remember to share the video!

  • @jamesblair9614
    @jamesblair9614 3 місяці тому

    He’s really enjoying the moment, and we get to be a part of this moment, the world is good.

  • @aliassmithandjones9453
    @aliassmithandjones9453 9 місяців тому +2

    Thank You for capturing and sharing these amazing stories from an absolute drag racing legend (and super nice guy!)

    • @Viva-la-Maquina
      @Viva-la-Maquina  9 місяців тому +1

      Glad you like them. If you subscribe and click the notification bell you will be notified when we post the next one. Thanks for watching!

    • @zumaanandrade3961
      @zumaanandrade3961 9 місяців тому +1

      How to try and blow up an engine then set records.😆

  • @srt8rocketship241
    @srt8rocketship241 10 місяців тому +1

    Such a hero. Love his museum but love his racing history more. He used to come to our home track at Speed World in Orlando. Such a presence he has. What a life.

    • @Viva-la-Maquina
      @Viva-la-Maquina  10 місяців тому +2

      I believe in 2018 he was there with the electric dragster. Share, like, and subscribe if you haven't. Thanks for watching.

  • @joequillun7790
    @joequillun7790 7 місяців тому +1

    Thank you Don, and VLM, for the stories. Super interesting, entertaining, and keep them coming. :D

  • @ericbulich9812
    @ericbulich9812 9 місяців тому +1

    Such a cool and humble guy that has done so much for the sport of drag racing 🙏🏻

    • @Viva-la-Maquina
      @Viva-la-Maquina  9 місяців тому +2

      He is very frugal and enjoys a simple life. Thanks for watching

  • @carlstephens1532
    @carlstephens1532 9 місяців тому +1

    My wife and i got a personal tour of his museum in the 80's, he would do test and tunes at the Gainesville raceway back then on Wednesday nights for years. He is quite the story teller, all true.

    • @Viva-la-Maquina
      @Viva-la-Maquina  9 місяців тому +1

      Lucky that your wife like this. Thanks for watching! Share this with others. See my other Garlits videos.

  • @Fleetwoodjohn
    @Fleetwoodjohn 2 місяці тому

    Big daddy carried on like he was 30yrs younger! I never followed drag racing but know who he is. Him telling the HEMI timing story is awesome. 😎

  • @JonForman-z1j
    @JonForman-z1j 4 місяці тому

    Love you Don. This is great. You are the man. Great info.

  • @randomlife718
    @randomlife718 9 місяців тому +2

    My dad tells some stories about Garlits and Roush like he used to race with them. A year or so ago one of his highschool buddies came to visit. Dude, they used to race with them. Frankie told a story about how they "borrowed" one of Roushes race engines for a few weeks. Dad and Frankie used to run a wrecker back in the day. They had access to all kinds of cool parts. Dad has some pictures of his 67 mustang coupe with 390 in it and a tripower off a 406 thunderbird on it. Looked mean.

    • @Viva-la-Maquina
      @Viva-la-Maquina  9 місяців тому +1

      Thanks for sharing the great story. I wonder the conditions in which the engine was “borrowed”?

    • @randomlife718
      @randomlife718 9 місяців тому +1

      @@Viva-la-Maquina roush was traveling a little for some races. They took it off the stand for too play for a few weeks. Roush got in a pinch and needed it in a hurry, middle of the night. One of those pulled and loaded the engine in 20 mins at 1am kinda stories.

  • @dennisboyd1712
    @dennisboyd1712 10 місяців тому +2

    I can still remember seeing him race when I was a teenager, great guy.

    • @Viva-la-Maquina
      @Viva-la-Maquina  10 місяців тому +1

      Share, like, and subscribe if you haven't. Thanks for watching.

    • @delnorland5988
      @delnorland5988 8 місяців тому +1

      😊😊​@@Viva-la-Maquina

  • @835YT
    @835YT 10 місяців тому +1

    THAT WAS AWESOME!!!!! WHAT A STORY THAT WOULD OTHERWISE NEVER BE HEARD !! WOW

    • @Viva-la-Maquina
      @Viva-la-Maquina  9 місяців тому

      That is right! Stay tuned for more in the near future!

  • @tomnekuda3818
    @tomnekuda3818 9 місяців тому +1

    I got to see Big Daddy run several times.....this man is a genius and has very little fear. My specialty, since I was a chemist, was mixing up nitromethane loads and figuring out how much to put thru the injectors vs. putting some thru the hat....amazing the difference certain factors can make.

    • @Viva-la-Maquina
      @Viva-la-Maquina  7 місяців тому +1

      Interesting! Which was your biggest challenge dealing with nitromethane?

  • @Bricklinsv1970
    @Bricklinsv1970 4 місяці тому

    What a story from the Legend himself!!

    • @Viva-la-Maquina
      @Viva-la-Maquina  4 місяці тому

      That is what I love this opportunity to have it straight from the source. Please share, like and subscribe!

  • @alexnovak6408
    @alexnovak6408 8 місяців тому +1

    Great story. More than an engineer, Dan Garlits is an innovator.

    • @Viva-la-Maquina
      @Viva-la-Maquina  7 місяців тому +1

      He inherited a lot of the engineering thinking from his DAD. His Dad was in the GE team that came up with the oscillating fan and the electric iron.

  • @MrUltraworld
    @MrUltraworld 9 місяців тому +1

    I make it up to Don's place every year or so, he changes out cars pretty frequently. I was there on my honeymoon in 1984. it had just opened.

    • @Viva-la-Maquina
      @Viva-la-Maquina  8 місяців тому

      I am there frequently, so I got a yearly pass!

  • @midwestlee-iw8nl
    @midwestlee-iw8nl 10 місяців тому +2

    good stories , from the man.

    • @Viva-la-Maquina
      @Viva-la-Maquina  10 місяців тому +2

      Share, like, and subscribe if you haven't. Thanks for watching.

  • @soonerlegendspodcast
    @soonerlegendspodcast 3 місяці тому

    There are those who drag race then there's Don Garlits. Big Daddy forgot more about drag race tunings than us younger guys will ever know

  • @curtisendicott5989
    @curtisendicott5989 10 місяців тому +2

    Such a great story much love from ohio and I’ve been back in the day to national trail race track

    • @Viva-la-Maquina
      @Viva-la-Maquina  10 місяців тому

      I bet that was a load of fun! Thanks for watching. Please subscribe and share this with others!

  • @joeytacey743
    @joeytacey743 10 місяців тому +1

    Great story on how they got the dog 426 to run good

    • @Viva-la-Maquina
      @Viva-la-Maquina  9 місяців тому

      I am glad I found it, as it was lost for months. Glad to share it! Thanks for Watching!

  • @K-Effect
    @K-Effect 10 місяців тому +4

    That man’s a treasure

    • @Viva-la-Maquina
      @Viva-la-Maquina  10 місяців тому +1

      Yes Indeed. Be sure to subscribe, like and share you you do not miss the rest.

  • @timdillon7045
    @timdillon7045 10 місяців тому +4

    I remember him at Detroit dragway in the sixties when he broke 200 mph i think he did 204 that was a big deal

    • @Viva-la-Maquina
      @Viva-la-Maquina  10 місяців тому +1

      Thanks for watching. Please subscribe and share this with others!

  • @themopar426
    @themopar426 10 місяців тому +4

    hes so good for his age!

    • @Viva-la-Maquina
      @Viva-la-Maquina  10 місяців тому +1

      Yes, his 92th birthday was this past January 14th. Thanks for watching. Please subscribe and share this with others!

  • @jorgegomez3845
    @jorgegomez3845 10 місяців тому +4

    The one and only period

  • @lelanburns6182
    @lelanburns6182 10 місяців тому +2

    Love me some Big Daddy!!!

  • @grdragonslayer
    @grdragonslayer 9 місяців тому +1

    92 years old. My gosh, this guy is amazing! Looks and sounds like he's in his 50s or 60s. I may start inhaling some nitro methane if that's the result! 😆🤣🤣

    • @Viva-la-Maquina
      @Viva-la-Maquina  9 місяців тому

      Is difficult to believe! His passion for the machines is what keep him in top shape. Maybe we need to follow his example. Screw Peloton and Keto!

  • @johndoyle3376
    @johndoyle3376 10 місяців тому

    Racing is in my blood.. but don't have $ spirit is definitely there,❤ you Daddy

  • @NitroModelsAndComics
    @NitroModelsAndComics 10 місяців тому

    His memory is flawless. Viva Big Daddy!

    • @Viva-la-Maquina
      @Viva-la-Maquina  10 місяців тому

      His stories are very consistent, and he relives each one!

  • @anthonyhendricks7377
    @anthonyhendricks7377 9 місяців тому

    Fantastic video and story.

    • @Viva-la-Maquina
      @Viva-la-Maquina  9 місяців тому

      Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching. If you like this kind of content subscribe and hit the notification bell so you do not miss the next one.

  • @promod6037
    @promod6037 10 місяців тому

    I was at your museum some yrs back AWESOME JUST LIKE YOU

    • @Viva-la-Maquina
      @Viva-la-Maquina  10 місяців тому

      I will try to pass the message to Big Daddy. Is the best drag racing museum in the world.

  • @esidedude2869
    @esidedude2869 9 місяців тому

    Awesome! The freaking LEGEND!

    • @Viva-la-Maquina
      @Viva-la-Maquina  9 місяців тому

      And a legend at 92! Thanks for watching!

  • @IowaBudgetRCBashers
    @IowaBudgetRCBashers 9 місяців тому

    What an amazing story

  • @Dan-ue1gr
    @Dan-ue1gr 9 місяців тому

    I am now 60, I got his autograph as a kid in the early 70’s at Oxford Plains Dragway!

  • @kidkhryslerkid1193
    @kidkhryslerkid1193 10 місяців тому +1

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY DON!

    • @Viva-la-Maquina
      @Viva-la-Maquina  10 місяців тому +1

      Big Daddy is 92!! Thanks for watching.

  • @shanew.williams
    @shanew.williams 9 місяців тому

    I'm really an oval track fan but i have interest in Don because of his early work with Mopars. It's said that he got his first advice on building the Gen 1 Hemi's of the late 50's from NASCAR great Lee Petty (father of Richard). I just wonder if Don ever tried anything with the big block Wedge head mill ?

    • @Viva-la-Maquina
      @Viva-la-Maquina  7 місяців тому +1

      Funny you mention, as in my latest video, Don tell us about his call to Lee Petty in his early years, and how they stayed friends for life.

  • @lindseyspano2021
    @lindseyspano2021 10 місяців тому

    When I was 9 my dad and I were driving to Miami from Birmingham Alabama so I could see my mom and sister and we stop at the Big Daddys Museum I still remember that day at 9 I loved cars and so did my dad we were making the trip in a hopped up 1980 corvette l82 black with tan interior the motor was built by hesco in birmingham and built trans I loved that car it made me feel like it was the fastest car around because none of my dads buddy's cars were faster and it would bark the tires from the 1-2 shift and if was just rite 2-3 shift to my dad had the overdrive trans installed don't know if it was 700r4 or 200 all I know is in 1986 his brother got a 86 corvette and my dad smoked it off the line and top end

    • @Viva-la-Maquina
      @Viva-la-Maquina  10 місяців тому

      Cool story. Thanks for sharing and watching!

  • @jkdwayne
    @jkdwayne 10 місяців тому

    One the best Men in Motorsports

    • @Viva-la-Maquina
      @Viva-la-Maquina  9 місяців тому

      He set the bar high. Thanks for Watching!

  • @johndoyle3376
    @johndoyle3376 10 місяців тому

    I actually heard all the stories over my history n dad always shift the gears to the end you definitely know him .,I have racing blood in me ..

  • @johndoyle3376
    @johndoyle3376 10 місяців тому

    My dad was like if it can go faster than next guy next weekend n your always there 🎉

    • @Viva-la-Maquina
      @Viva-la-Maquina  9 місяців тому

      If you like this be sure to share it with fellow gear heads. Thanks for watching!

  • @michaelloth5870
    @michaelloth5870 10 місяців тому

    These are classic stories. I think Big Daddy forgot to mention that since 40 degrees of timing advance was good after his attempted blow it up run, 10 more degrees would be better!!! His crew chief was against bumping the timing some more to 52 degrees. Well it worked. The modern Top Fuel HEMIs are making 11 to 12,000 HP. Don's Museum is a great place you could spend days in there. This looks like his special tour he gives only some days a week.

    • @Viva-la-Maquina
      @Viva-la-Maquina  9 місяців тому

      Is very difficult to get on one of those tours! They fill up quick! Thanks for Watching!

  • @dwightvoeks9970
    @dwightvoeks9970 9 місяців тому

    Great stories!

    • @Viva-la-Maquina
      @Viva-la-Maquina  9 місяців тому +1

      So far we have seven like this, and multiple videos. This March we will be meeting with Big Daddy again and bring you more stories. Subscribe and press the notification button so you do not miss them. Thanks for watching.

    • @dwightvoeks9970
      @dwightvoeks9970 9 місяців тому

      @@Viva-la-Maquina Great job!

  • @keith6872
    @keith6872 10 місяців тому +1

    Don three sheets in the wind ! I really enjoyed this ! 😊

    • @Viva-la-Maquina
      @Viva-la-Maquina  10 місяців тому

      Glad you enjoyed it! Share, like, and subscribe if you haven't. Thanks for watching.

    • @robertthomas1569
      @robertthomas1569 3 місяці тому

      I dont think he drinks

  • @Cad1900
    @Cad1900 9 місяців тому

    Don is the king of drag racing.

  • @johndoyle3376
    @johndoyle3376 10 місяців тому

    Do you remember my dad ,? Billy Doyle., 57 Chevy m/s I have heard all the stories... must hit home...

  • @nikkimagnusson9437
    @nikkimagnusson9437 14 днів тому

    Garlits Big Daddy..the best!

  • @johndoyle3376
    @johndoyle3376 10 місяців тому +1

    Me n dad went to E town n went to the bathroom n who was next non other than John Force he was like you gotta ride?

  • @KPMACHINE1
    @KPMACHINE1 9 місяців тому

    Damn and I can’t remember what I ate for breakfast. Truly the coolest guy ever!

    • @Viva-la-Maquina
      @Viva-la-Maquina  9 місяців тому

      The stories have remained the same for years, according to old timers that heard them decades ago! Thanks for watching! Remember to check all my other Garlits videos. Subscribe. thanks

  • @FrankKunkel
    @FrankKunkel 9 місяців тому

    Thanks...

    • @Viva-la-Maquina
      @Viva-la-Maquina  9 місяців тому

      You're welcome! Thanks for watching. Please subscribe and press the bell so you will not miss our next video.

  • @AndyFromBeaverton
    @AndyFromBeaverton 9 місяців тому

    This story with the track owner sounds like the old professional wrestling confrontations with the territory promoters.

    • @Viva-la-Maquina
      @Viva-la-Maquina  9 місяців тому +1

      Yes. That is sometimes the price of having more freedom. Many racers resisted the sanctioning bodies like the NHRA because the rules and restrictions but with NHRA events you do not deal with this anymore.

  • @AntiMyth
    @AntiMyth 10 місяців тому

    I love to watch drag races. I got to go to the last NHRA in Houston recently. I think I might be just a little too novice to understand something he said though. What did he mean about rear-engine cars? I thought all dragsters were rear engine. Does it mean something different than the engine is in the rear?

    • @Viva-la-Maquina
      @Viva-la-Maquina  10 місяців тому +1

      Oh yes, he is the one that made everybody change to rear engine in 1970, and he has half of his foot missing to prove it. Please continue to watch all of our Garlits videos and you will enjoy it. Thanks for watching.

  • @RonnieYoung-zx8wu
    @RonnieYoung-zx8wu 10 місяців тому

    Don is a real drag racer cuz he built and worked on his cars Don John Force was my best drag race s ❤

    • @Viva-la-Maquina
      @Viva-la-Maquina  9 місяців тому

      Big Daddy did it his way. His business, he designed the car, built it, raced it and tuned it. Thanks for watching.

  • @camshaftcasting1451
    @camshaftcasting1451 Місяць тому

    What a legend!!!!!!

  • @Clownworldmatrixviewer
    @Clownworldmatrixviewer 9 місяців тому

    Big daddy is the man💯‼️💪🏼🤠⚙️⚙️⚙️⚙️⚙️

  • @speed6725
    @speed6725 10 місяців тому +1

    That’s the first time I’ve ever heard Big swear!

    • @lw216316
      @lw216316 10 місяців тому +1

      me too, disappointed -

    • @Viva-la-Maquina
      @Viva-la-Maquina  9 місяців тому

      His swearing is very limited to few words, and he checks first if there any woman present.

  • @lelanburns6182
    @lelanburns6182 10 місяців тому

    What a trail blazer!

    • @Viva-la-Maquina
      @Viva-la-Maquina  10 місяців тому

      Thanks for watching. Please subscribe and share this with others!

  • @cmphighpower
    @cmphighpower 10 місяців тому +1

    Love big daddy

  • @Daddyodigital
    @Daddyodigital 10 місяців тому +1

    The Great One.

    • @Viva-la-Maquina
      @Viva-la-Maquina  10 місяців тому

      Best ever! Share, like, and subscribe if you haven't. Thanks for watching.

  • @michaelsmartin5388
    @michaelsmartin5388 9 місяців тому

    great video

    • @Viva-la-Maquina
      @Viva-la-Maquina  9 місяців тому

      Glad you enjoyed it. Share it with likely minded people.

  • @billybobholcomb8768
    @billybobholcomb8768 10 місяців тому

    Still the biggest legend in drag racing.

    • @Viva-la-Maquina
      @Viva-la-Maquina  10 місяців тому

      Yes he is, No doubt! Thanks for watching!

  • @carlo6230
    @carlo6230 10 місяців тому +1

    WE GREW UP WITH THE BEST

    • @Viva-la-Maquina
      @Viva-la-Maquina  10 місяців тому

      Yes we did! Share, like, and subscribe if you haven't. Thanks for watching.

  • @Capt-Hook
    @Capt-Hook 2 місяці тому

    Genius. 🐐 . Get a kick out of him.

  • @scottvaughan473
    @scottvaughan473 9 місяців тому

    Cool story and that water he was drinking. Zephyrhills water try some I live in Virginia and order it. it’s better than Deer park really good water

    • @Viva-la-Maquina
      @Viva-la-Maquina  9 місяців тому

      Pulled out of the ground not too far from the museum.

    • @scottvaughan473
      @scottvaughan473 6 місяців тому

      @@Viva-la-Maquina good stuff

  • @johndoyle3376
    @johndoyle3376 10 місяців тому

    Are all the stories about the original place you lit the tire's up are true? I have to know !

    • @Viva-la-Maquina
      @Viva-la-Maquina  9 місяців тому

      You mean the bleach box? Thanks for watching!

  • @johndoyle3376
    @johndoyle3376 10 місяців тому +1

    3 Oceanview Ave apt 1 keansburg nj I feel the need for speed...🤣❤️

  • @dstorm7752
    @dstorm7752 6 місяців тому

    For 75 years, those 45s were sidearms in the Army...

    • @Viva-la-Maquina
      @Viva-la-Maquina  6 місяців тому

      Big chunk of steel. You do not need to shoot it to kill somebody with it!

  • @snowdoo
    @snowdoo 8 місяців тому

    The Real Deal Big Daddy Don!

  • @brucerushing2363
    @brucerushing2363 7 місяців тому

    That's a legend !

    • @Viva-la-Maquina
      @Viva-la-Maquina  7 місяців тому

      We need more people like him. Thanks for watching! Remember to share with others!

  • @Huntinghogs
    @Huntinghogs 6 місяців тому

    Legend!!

  • @trainnerd3029
    @trainnerd3029 9 місяців тому

    LEGEND! 😎

  • @petercunningham3469
    @petercunningham3469 10 місяців тому

    What a great guy 😊

    • @Viva-la-Maquina
      @Viva-la-Maquina  10 місяців тому

      Sports icons should take notice of this frugal, simple man! Viva Garlits!

  • @MODELMIND72
    @MODELMIND72 9 місяців тому

    " LEGEND "!

    • @Viva-la-Maquina
      @Viva-la-Maquina  7 місяців тому

      Better yet, living legend! Thanks for watching

  • @2dogsmowing
    @2dogsmowing 10 місяців тому

    Thats funny.
    Don trying to blow up a 426 figured out what the sweet spot for the 426. 😂

    • @Viva-la-Maquina
      @Viva-la-Maquina  10 місяців тому +1

      Yes, this story sounds similar to the one when they figure out how to make the rear engine dragster straight by slowing the steering! Thanks for watching, Remember to share with fellow Garlits fans!