There are plenty of badass racers out there, but what makes Larry and even bigger badass is that he's humble about it,
@AB-80X
3 жыл бұрын
Humble? Ever heard the story about Larry and the free race fuel at the first Drag Week?
@codyscollay8569
4 жыл бұрын
"We will never see a 5-second drag week pass" 6 years later Tom Bailey has done it
@nyc23bklyn
11 жыл бұрын
Larry is pure class and while these other guy cut corners to try to win he does it integrity and honor.
@VincentS327
9 жыл бұрын
so much respect for this guy... a car that can only be driven on track and can't be street driven isn't really much... a car that can set records and in the same time driving on streets? now that's something...
@donaldfalk818
5 жыл бұрын
I wonder how many gallons to the mile he gets??
@philherbox4052
5 жыл бұрын
@@donaldfalk818 I that the best answer to your question is , if you have to ask then you probably can't afford it.
@donaldfalk818
5 жыл бұрын
@@philherbox4052 My Statement went over heads. GALLONS to the Mile.....not MPG's
@thesighbored
11 жыл бұрын
Nice video, great guy. Wish him all the best in his endeavors.
@marcmarcmarcmarcmarc
10 жыл бұрын
well done Larry, what a genuine racer you are, good luck in the future, marc from the uk
@gen2busa11
8 жыл бұрын
I like how he sticks to his beliefs...seems like an awesome guy.
@jimtheel930
5 жыл бұрын
Good ol homeboy from the show me state. This guy is humble and down to earth. Great gentleman and a great racer.
@dabeardsmen3621
8 жыл бұрын
I totally agree with what he said about the rules for drag week!!!
@davebrittain9216
8 жыл бұрын
+DA BEARDSMEN Agreed! We know what David Freiburger had in mind when he created Hot Rod Drag Week and obviously so does Larry Larson. You just have to admire him for his point of view on the rules. I just love how he pisses on the competition driving a REAL car!
@dabeardsmen3621
8 жыл бұрын
+Dave Brittain And no one can deny that period.
@pawpower58
8 жыл бұрын
+Dave Brittain Yes and I agree, but it is still a street car like he says it is....
@davebrittain9216
8 жыл бұрын
Yes exactly that is my point. Some of the others are using full fiberglass bodies with a stuck on VIN.
@patrickpelletier6315
8 жыл бұрын
what i love too is when David made it official the rules stuck. he decided to join them and build the S10. otherwise known as the world's fastest and quickest street legal car. Bailey's car is nice. sick second 2.0 but the S10 is way cooler
@derrickfowler1749
3 жыл бұрын
It's so cool to look at Larry and never meet him and just see his experience and passion for what he does
@howabouthetruth2157
10 жыл бұрын
This is the best over-all video AND true story I've ever seen in drag racing. And done with real sheet metal. My hat goes off to Larry Larson.
@hotrodder5034
10 жыл бұрын
I can't wait to see what that ZL1 looks like after its finished. WOW!
@MotorTrendWatch
11 жыл бұрын
Agreed! Thanks for writing.
@MrRandomcommentguy
8 жыл бұрын
Love how flat and smooth the Nova launches. So well engineered.
@patrickpelletier6315
8 жыл бұрын
ive heard that Larson is the guy that knows how to make adjustments to the suspension just right, so it would definitely explain his clean launch. i think that's always helped his success aswell. instead of having the car bounce and shake parts already stressed enough as it is, unnecessarily. then he just tunes it and has a good launch.
@arttrombley7385
10 жыл бұрын
That's the true spirit of street racing cars, Vin numbers and a production body. Purpose built cars don't belong, they're fun, but not as true street racers.
@badlittlecar
5 жыл бұрын
that is why i got out of it ...we can't compete with the guys that can spend 300k on a car just to run this event i still have my cars but i run pro street all steel body except the hood and even real original chrome bumpers not as fast as these guy now but i could step it up
@shawnjerome8599
5 жыл бұрын
I've got nothing but mad respect for Larry Larson lots of love brother
@EKEN55
11 жыл бұрын
I really admire Larrys dedication to the sport. Awesome Nova.
@connorpetrosky2584
8 жыл бұрын
"No one will ever run a 5 second pass in a street car" -Larry: *hehehehehehe, that's what you think*
@AB-80X
3 жыл бұрын
Tom Bailey "Hold my beer".
@joeanderson444
3 жыл бұрын
I went right to the comment section as soon as he said that. Sadly ole Tom Bailey's car is on the sidelines momentarily!!! Bailey also ran 250mph. Open mouth, insert foot and other foot!
@IraTopp
8 жыл бұрын
Reminds me of regional SCCA meets. Competitive, yet all about having fun and comradery.
@julietwhiskey01
11 жыл бұрын
Larry Larson is the definition of integrity.
@Brandon8Hughes
7 жыл бұрын
Dude is a living legend. Hats off to you Larry!
@Sheppyboy1000
11 жыл бұрын
this guy is a genuine sportsman and hotrodder..a real ambassador for car guys everywhere
@whatchu_talkin_john_willis
11 жыл бұрын
Larry is my new hero, his ideology on drag week and competition within it is perfect.
@k5ren
7 жыл бұрын
I like his devotion to his feeling of the true essence of this competition. No trailer - just the car start to finish.
@chrisinelpaso
6 жыл бұрын
My respect Mr. Larson. That Nova hooks badass. I wish you many more years of success!
@redneckmechanic94
9 жыл бұрын
I chuckled when he said that they'll never see a 5 second drag week car while we're above ground. Especially since he said it to the guy who ran 5.95 with a drag week car
@kryaxe
9 жыл бұрын
Justin Henning This video was a year before he made the 5.95 run.
@tonymarbulz5223
9 жыл бұрын
Justin Henning and all it took was a year or so to get half way there.
@EricH928
6 жыл бұрын
Yeah, famous last words.
@CrzyMav
11 жыл бұрын
You are true American mentor! Not to mention u build some outstanding true American piece of Machines.
@KCBarr1
11 жыл бұрын
It's really nice to see the human aspect behind this amazing Nova. The fact that Larry Larson has kept his stuff together enough to win 5 drag week unlimiteds, is absolutely amazing. What relly amazes me though, is the way that the car sounds like it's coughing out internal engine parts when he's "spooling up" on the starting line. Well done Larry, and special thanks to Hot Rod magazine for putting this show together.
@carlpoppa1788
4 жыл бұрын
Much love you Larry from California! You're the man!
@WideLoad405
10 жыл бұрын
I would move to MO to work for Larry if it cost me everything I own just to learn everything I can from him if I were given the opportunity. This man is my hero!
@tankosl
11 жыл бұрын
I haven't heard of Larry Larson over here in the UK, but what a great guy!!! He's got a fantastic attitude and I wish him loads of luck.
@outlawofga
6 жыл бұрын
He is just so humble for his Great achievements.
@ride4life32
11 жыл бұрын
I have a new found respect for this man after this video. I remember working the drag week in 2007 and it was a blast.
@vittershins5430
11 жыл бұрын
I love to hear him talk about what the spirit of the competition is. So many others see it as what can I get away with.
@edwardthayer9386
10 жыл бұрын
Awesome job Larry. Keep us excited. Your street car is awesome.
@CallMeCribby
11 жыл бұрын
Words of a true street car racer, no trailer, no full fiberglass bodies, just power, steel, and run; awesome.
@MotorTrendWatch
11 жыл бұрын
Good work, Kaine. You've got your priorities straight!
@ROBOFORCERX2000
11 жыл бұрын
This dude is a legend! Stands up for his believes and deserves a lot of respect!
@fourthfret926
11 жыл бұрын
I like how this guy thinks! And I like this video as well. Awesome job guys :)
@itsjussjerry
11 жыл бұрын
I'm not a hotrod guy, but I can appreciate anyone who loves what they do and are great at it.
@danielhoffman2299
10 жыл бұрын
The class is unlimited... Let the road be the judge..If need be spread the tracks out more.
@MotorTrendWatch
11 жыл бұрын
We appreciate that, Birkir. Send it to everyone you know!
@yogi2.057
7 жыл бұрын
Larry Larson HAS a sound game plan for his Hot Rod Drag Week cars. Performance, durability and creative problem-solving are skills needed for finishing that tough event.
@SKOPE915
11 жыл бұрын
Larry Larson seems to be one genuine down-to-earth guy. Wish him the best with DragWeek
@bicksbarn
11 жыл бұрын
Excellent! Thanks for the video. That nova is insane and Larry seems to be an awesome dude! Keep up the gr8 work.
@MotorTrendWatch
11 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Jaali!
@gooferman609
11 жыл бұрын
larry pretty much says i could wipe the competition more than i am right now, but thats not what this is about...boss
@sidebarrecon2201
7 жыл бұрын
It's all good until he meets Jeff Lutz, 250 mph in the 1/4 mile and Jeff is a great guy. You see him talk to him, He's never insulted any one if your not an ass. Him and Larry are friends, but fierce completers.
@GrotrianSeiler
11 жыл бұрын
Much respect. This guy, and what he does, is very cool.
@TheBranddawg
10 жыл бұрын
after watching this i now realize why larry is the champ
@maughan6957
2 жыл бұрын
Old video butt a great one for sure. I dig the way he thinks about it and how he operates even now.
@Mrcaffinebean
11 жыл бұрын
Wow always enjoying watching larry race but its super awesome to get a close look at the cars and get to know the man. Seems like a great guy!
@GTRaycer
11 жыл бұрын
I also agree with his views on what the rules SHOULD BE. And, I have to say, that little Nova is beautiful beast! :)
@shartne
11 жыл бұрын
Now Im impressed. this guy is something else. Did it on his own what a great guy.
@glock21guy
11 жыл бұрын
In total agreement with him on Drag Week. I like the real cars that get driven, that weren't manufactured with the sole purpose of racing. The story about the problems and breakdowns at Drag Week and the ways people overcome them are as interesting to me as the racing itself.
@MegaWhiteBeaner
11 жыл бұрын
Awesome! This guy is a purist that doesn't compromise.
@birkir87
11 жыл бұрын
Awesome episode, I will be sharing this - people have to watch this!
@kevet1968
7 жыл бұрын
What a legend-Larry Larson!
@aMoneysWay
11 жыл бұрын
this guy is my idle i love this mans passion! and his work I really love it.
@callmebigpapa
11 жыл бұрын
Great Video about my favorite racer ! Thanks Hot Rod and Brian !
@rolandgarza4247
6 жыл бұрын
My respects to this man, straight up dude, cool guy overall..
@pulln100
6 жыл бұрын
I'm watching this in 2018 now and it's kinda crazy listening to Larry talk about steel roof and quater cars and now he drives a completely pro mod s 10
@poomanandwees
11 жыл бұрын
I agree with Larry that the spirit of drag week should be adhered to.
@TheCynicalSquiddly
11 жыл бұрын
Just found out he's not racing this year. Such a shame, I respect Larry so much for sticking to the true spirit of hot rodding and Drag Week itself.
@eyesopencam
11 жыл бұрын
Fantastic episode. I'm not even a big fan of hot rods, but this was really cool.
@clayboist
11 жыл бұрын
Much respect for Mr.Larsen. A true sportsman. I agee, no fiberglass "streetcars" allowed. But I know who i'll be pulling for come September!
@turbo139sti
10 жыл бұрын
Larry is the man
@habsrule39
11 жыл бұрын
Respect!!! This guy is the real deal !
@alainsstreetmachine
11 жыл бұрын
That's what Drag Week is about. They drive from track to track and hand in their quickest time slip each day. The lowest average over the week wins. We drove a total of 1400 miles last year. Started in Tulsa Oklahoma, then to Ennis Texas, to Gilliam Louisiana, to Memphis Tennessee and back to Tulsa. Hot Rod Magazine sets the road trip and you have to take photographs of your car at certain checkpoints along the way each day and show them the next day.
@ReticentIndignation
9 жыл бұрын
Massive Props!
@Elving_
11 жыл бұрын
Awesome video! Larry seems like a great guy, and very wise.
@Hung8inch
11 жыл бұрын
Have so much respect for this guy
@29erUSA128team
10 жыл бұрын
I like how he says he won't build a purpose built car to run low 6s but today runs a 6:19.... GOOD JOB LARSON! Way to stick it out this week!!!!
@paulfmurphy617
11 жыл бұрын
LAST TIME I WENT STREET RACING 25 YEARS AGO I DIDN'T TAKE A TRAILER AND I DON'T TAKE ONE NOW. LARRY YOU ARE MY HERO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@BigBoyO56
10 жыл бұрын
I think Steve Matusek drives for Danny Rowe now in the Agave Underground Tequila Pro Mod.
@dirtshower250
11 жыл бұрын
Larry is a real man!
@70stunes71
4 жыл бұрын
Classy guy with tons of technical knowledge & the one thing that sets these guys & they're cars apart from us normal folk.....dollars. . . If you don't have the money, you just can't compete in this category, as well as many others. It's cool to see them achieving the speed that they do today. Just give me my warmed-over stocker, and a nice warm summer day with the windows down, and I'll drive around in that and not worry about the dollars or the big numbers at the track
@openplz3000
11 жыл бұрын
Mongoose 1 was the first model car I glued together and yes that gear box looks all bidness. No moleste the zl1!!!!. 7.50 stick appearing street car is what we all need though. Great video
@mak3999
9 жыл бұрын
That is one helluva street rod!!!!!
@hinata32725
11 жыл бұрын
Beautiful work of art
@semaisking
11 жыл бұрын
What a great video, i really enjoyed it and good luck to LL.
@FuzzyOne2007
7 жыл бұрын
Larry "Legend" Larson
@airthrow
11 жыл бұрын
I like this guy's attitude.
@95ACM
11 жыл бұрын
We need more of Brian Lohnes, he really knows how to host a show. Between this and the Diesel Power Challenge I am impressed with what he does.
@Raul619Meza
11 жыл бұрын
I'm no Chevy guy but that Nova is pretty sweet! Plus, Larry looks like to be a all around good guy.
@kainesmith1398
11 жыл бұрын
Got drag week written on my calender! cant wait :D
@durango19984x4
11 жыл бұрын
DRAG WEEKS COMING BABY
@wesinnc
11 жыл бұрын
Great video and Larry seems like a great guy!
@LibertySpam
6 жыл бұрын
Great video. Amazing man!
@Njderig
11 жыл бұрын
This is an interesting episode. Great stuff.
@StalePhish
11 жыл бұрын
Indeed. I'm sure places like California have stricter standards, but where I'm from, anything 15 years or older (I think that's the range) doesn't do an emissions test or anything like that. There are a bunch of dragster muscle cars that come to a local car show all the time with rear tires over a foot wide
@ricomichel
11 жыл бұрын
Yea, the helmet and his taking off the line! Man that is so quick!!!
@1991CALYPSO
11 жыл бұрын
Larry Larson FTW. He gets it.
@amidamaru0086
11 жыл бұрын
Tell 'em like it is, Larry! Great vid.
@vqpwr
11 жыл бұрын
Larry Larson is a legend!
@CellarDoorCS
11 жыл бұрын
This guy is a great host!
@AB-80X
3 жыл бұрын
I love David Freiburgers story about Larry at the first Drag Week. "If nitrous racers get free nitrous, how come I don't get free racing gas?" Legend.
@StevenZilm
11 жыл бұрын
I've got Drag Week on my bucket list..... Can't wait for this years coverage... Have you guys got the 1320 Video guy on board?.... His daily updates from a couple of years ago was first class...
@jakeelliott238
8 жыл бұрын
he said he wouldnt but he did. but larry that s10 or whatever it is is insane! i still love the chevy II though.
@patrickpelletier6315
8 жыл бұрын
he did but not at drag week. he did it in Vegas if i remember right and must have been the perfect tune, perfect conditions and great driving aswell as some luck behind that wonderful 5.95 pass.
@jakeelliott238
8 жыл бұрын
damn i didnt even know it was in the 5s
@patrickpelletier6315
8 жыл бұрын
Jake Elliott yea look up "Larry Larson S10 5.95" and you can see 2 videos, 1 out and 1 in the truck.
@dennisternent2974
8 жыл бұрын
he said he wouldn't build a purpose car ,but he did. haven't seen him since.
@patrickpelletier6315
8 жыл бұрын
dennis ternent probably cause he doesnt care to compete for that title with the truck and knows it is hopeless to enter the Nova for the title when there's pretty much no chance he takes it against those monsters
@jgoncalodm
8 жыл бұрын
Does anyone know the songs name from 02.24m to 03.44m, please? Thank you!
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