9 Second Demon 170 Passes with Don "The Snake" Prudhomme! - Radford Racing School

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  • Опубликовано: 26 дек 2024

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  • @davebauer7429
    @davebauer7429 7 месяцев назад +49

    Having Don Prudholm tell you that your a good driver is an honor in itself that man is a hall of famer and one of the best there ever was.

  • @TimbersRunAZ
    @TimbersRunAZ 7 месяцев назад +42

    Don is the old dog learning new tricks. He looks great! What an honor to do that with him.

  • @bradchandler6967
    @bradchandler6967 7 месяцев назад +30

    Pretty cool having Don sign your paperwork. I'm 75 and remember him in his glory days.

  • @clintonsmith9931
    @clintonsmith9931 7 месяцев назад +29

    The snake has been down the strip so many times it is mind blowing.
    He comes out of a time that barely had starting lights, no glue on the strip,
    No timing except a stop watch, no electronics on the car.
    When he started the blowers came off a truck, the injection was had made
    With only a pressure valve to regulate fuel.
    Just to the floor and hang on.

  • @danielvick7875
    @danielvick7875 7 месяцев назад +26

    Racing with a legend of a drag racing history my mind would have been blown from the beginning! My life would be complete!

  • @thelegendaryidahoshootists6558
    @thelegendaryidahoshootists6558 7 месяцев назад +13

    Don "The Snake" Prudhomme??? Hot Dang!!!!! So freaking cool!

  • @GiletheCarGuy
    @GiletheCarGuy 7 месяцев назад +21

    To have Don Prudhomme sign your license is icing on the cake. Super cool!

  • @DerredmaxTRIAX
    @DerredmaxTRIAX 7 месяцев назад +15

    I meet Don the Snake Prudhomme at PIR in the 70s, Seems like yesterday I love that guy, Thanks Alex....

    • @danmyers9372
      @danmyers9372 6 месяцев назад

      I sat next to him (and behind Mike Dunn and Roland Leong) at a CHRR about 12-15 years ago. He is the epitome of cool.

  • @scottlagasse3182
    @scottlagasse3182 7 месяцев назад +14

    Great to see the younger racers doing stuff with the older racers!! I would drag my children to Baytown back when Don was still racing, he was a Great guy in the pits,signing hats and visiting with fans.

  • @davidmcduffie1398
    @davidmcduffie1398 7 месяцев назад +11

    What an honor to spend time with the legend Don "The Snake" Prudhomme ! Not just a legend but a great guy too ! ! ! What an honor to have him sign your Street Car License but to sign his as well, WOW. I met him at Houston Raceway Park for the Spring Nationals when the engine blew up on a run and went to his pit and asked if they needed any help to put a fresh bullet in his car, the guy I asked pointed to Don and Don walked over to me and asked me to pill the heads and help put the new bullet in which I did. After they fired the car up and shut it down Don brought me into the trailer and took down my name and address then shook my hand thanking me for my help. For five years after that I received four tickets with pit passes to the Spring Nationals Drag Races with a note saying thanks for your help. What a nice guy and very down to earth too !

  • @insane4wheeler1
    @insane4wheeler1 7 месяцев назад +14

    Taylor got a racing LEGEND to sign her license. How AMAZING is that to have as a memory.

  • @stephcooper5998
    @stephcooper5998 7 месяцев назад +5

    Alex, the last time I saw Don, he was racing Shirley "Cha Cha" Muldoney in Funny Car. His time that night was runner up.
    Alex, you have raced with a legend!
    Congratulations.

  • @scottgjerdingen
    @scottgjerdingen 7 месяцев назад +3

    Back in the day, snake & goose had the best race day radio commercials. “Sunday… Sunday… sunday…”.
    What a special opportunity.
    Thanks for the flashback!

  • @richardsmith-qy6vl
    @richardsmith-qy6vl 7 месяцев назад +6

    Growing up Don The Snake was one of my biggest hero's he was the man in the 70s i had the revell model cars his and the mongoose.

  • @danw1955
    @danw1955 7 месяцев назад +4

    Wow!! What an honor to have ol' Don sign your license! ..and seeing him working into the new technology is pretty cool as well... "I'm not gonna remember any of this sh*t!!"🤣 But he did, and did it well!!! I remember him in the 1970's running the Top Fuel circuit. He's definitely the GOAT, alongside Don Garlits!😄👍👍👍

  • @rogerraff6823
    @rogerraff6823 7 месяцев назад +5

    Don is a class act, when I was a teenager I approached him in the pits at OCIR and he took the time to show me around his car and inside his trailer showing me all the spare pistons, heads, and blocks that was needed to compete for a weekend of pro drag racing. I always will remember and respect him for taking time out of his busy day for a young fan

  • @13699111
    @13699111 7 месяцев назад +4

    Excellent !!! Thank you for posting this great video

  • @big35078
    @big35078 7 месяцев назад +7

    What a great experience Alex. Don is just a true legend

  • @newfdog4tee5
    @newfdog4tee5 7 месяцев назад +8

    Congrats to the both of you and this vid was awesome, thanks

  • @patthornton1212
    @patthornton1212 7 месяцев назад +4

    WOW! I don't know what to say. Amazing!

  • @gkinghsmith9352
    @gkinghsmith9352 7 месяцев назад +5

    Met don and his family at a restaurant, he came over to say hello afterwards and got to shake his hand. Great guy.

  • @LukeAtkinson-tv2iy
    @LukeAtkinson-tv2iy 7 месяцев назад +4

    wow! a day with the snake! Lucky AT!

  • @nitrofever
    @nitrofever 7 месяцев назад +4

    I love this guy …such a humble class act ….Alex you have lived a life long dream I’m sure …what a great video!

  • @leftyo9589
    @leftyo9589 7 месяцев назад +6

    great to see the snake out doing it still!

  • @boblister665
    @boblister665 7 месяцев назад +4

    Hanging with John Force last video now the Snake ! Girl you are keeping good company

  • @davymurphy3073
    @davymurphy3073 7 месяцев назад +4

    Wow, Jealous,, Don The Snake Prudhomme my all time favorite, been a fan since I was around 13 that's 44 years.

  • @madmikescustoms
    @madmikescustoms 7 месяцев назад +2

    Don is so used to a pro tree, I bet he can still cut one hell of a light for being retired from racing for so many years. God he's a real legend. Always was my favorite driver. Still have his silver snake on my back window of my street racing car. No one has ever figured out what it stands for. It's Don's Logo in support of him. Never lost a race since I put it there. Thanks Don for the good luck you have given me.

  • @stevecr8934
    @stevecr8934 7 месяцев назад +1

    1978 79 stationed at El Toro Marine base 4 miles from Orange County raceway. I watched the many contests between Don Prudhummel Snake and the Mongoose. A heated competition in those days.
    Thanks Alex for bringing back those memories.

  • @myredmach1
    @myredmach1 7 месяцев назад +6

    Outstanding video Alex! I've been a super fan of Don "the Snake " Prudhomme for years. I was at Redford Racing last year for a weekend, had a blast. Keep the good stuff coming! Michael from Pennzoil.🏁🏁

  • @kenb5279
    @kenb5279 7 месяцев назад +4

    Super cool. Don signing Alex's license and Alex signing Don's.

  • @biggriggs
    @biggriggs 7 месяцев назад +3

    Alex, this was really really nice with don, I remember him when I was a kid. he should get back in the cars. I think don really enjoyed himself! thanks Alex, and Meg! 😀👍

  • @ThumperKJFK
    @ThumperKJFK 7 месяцев назад +6

    Wow one of my fav hero's from my day's. Don the Snake Prudhomme. Taylor I am talking back in the early 1960's forward. You guy's nailed it. This video was just Awesome. A big thank you to Radford Racing School...Wow

  • @curtiswalter86
    @curtiswalter86 4 месяца назад

    Don Prudholm what a special time.
    Can't put in words you are loved .
    Peace

  • @michaelwynne4346
    @michaelwynne4346 7 месяцев назад +3

    I'm happy to see this happening and I hope Tracks start asking for this License or Regular NHRA License, just because you can afford the Car doesn't mean you can drive it safely.

  • @irieman442
    @irieman442 6 месяцев назад

    Don is an absolute legend!!! I would pay thousands of dollars to spend the day with him. I went to his open house years ago, He is an awesome guy for sure.

  • @Chuk-m1u
    @Chuk-m1u 7 месяцев назад +3

    Alex, Congratulations on You and Nick Getting Engaged! Here's hoping You Guys have a Long Happy Life Together! ❤💖💞👍👍👍🙏🙏🙏✝✝✝

  • @txsailor57
    @txsailor57 6 месяцев назад

    Don is a class act and always has been! Alex looked giddy to be around him and showed him the respect he deserves! Good job girl!

  • @MrBoomer513
    @MrBoomer513 7 месяцев назад +2

    I had Don's drag car from hotwheels. I was very little then. I have been in love with Shelby Cobras in any form since. Thank you Alex. And thank you Don. I'm just like in wow mode!

  • @125F4i
    @125F4i 7 месяцев назад +3

    I wish we could like videos more than once. This was amazing! For so many reasons.

  • @user-gc1zn5mn4p
    @user-gc1zn5mn4p 7 месяцев назад +3

    Alex, informative & fun video--the snake is hilarious: "I'm not gonna remember all this shit". :)

  • @patbullard9276
    @patbullard9276 7 месяцев назад +3

    Excellent video Alex and congratulations to you and Don from a fan from Arkansas.

  • @donmears4090
    @donmears4090 7 месяцев назад +2

    When Don spoke about racing at the track it reminded me of what they would say at the end of the evening at Lions Drag Strip (aka. The Beach), "Remember Ladies and Gentlemen Drive on the Street and Race at Lions".

  • @realmaindrianpace
    @realmaindrianpace 7 месяцев назад +3

    Sometimes, you really do want to meet your heroes! Don is such a class guy.

  • @JRs-Garage
    @JRs-Garage 7 месяцев назад +3

    Don is a legend! So cool to see him!

  • @1953travis
    @1953travis 7 месяцев назад +2

    Love the expression on Dons face with the first burnout, really awesome to see him!!

    • @1953travis
      @1953travis 7 месяцев назад +1

      Alex you blending conversation with Don was nothing short of amazing, It was at treat to have two great racers, personalities and knowledgable old school and present time stories and opinions, thanks for the amazing post.....✌

  • @zeroyum1473
    @zeroyum1473 7 месяцев назад +4

    Alex, your launch is OG ... I am glad I am not the Snake!!!

  • @MrBoomer513
    @MrBoomer513 7 месяцев назад +2

    Well its official. Our little miss Alex has made it to top tier legendary status. She was already legendary. But hot damn have Mr.Snake Prudhomme sign her license. What a ride!

  • @cased19
    @cased19 7 месяцев назад

    Don is looking great for 83!! So many years watching him race while I was growing up!

  • @L.A55
    @L.A55 7 месяцев назад +3

    It's a good day when Alex posts new content.. Great to see the Legend, Professor Prudhomme on the channel..Alex is class..So respectful...

  • @chriswheeler4255
    @chriswheeler4255 7 месяцев назад +3

    Great job you. Keep bringing the legends into your program appreciate you.

  • @alanmontanus9315
    @alanmontanus9315 7 месяцев назад +1

    I would love to meet Don again! Last time I met him he had just started driving for Army. My dad was an Army recruiter, I think we met him at Suffix Dragway , Va. I got to sit in his car when they did the warmup after getting the car set up. I got to hit the throttle quickly lol. Scared me bad I tried scrambling out of that car in a hurry lol. I remember that day so clearly lol. Ty Don for giving me a memory that feels fresh even after all these years!

  • @donpruett9194
    @donpruett9194 7 месяцев назад +2

    How awesome, being there with the Great Don the Snake. Wow

  • @michaelwynne4346
    @michaelwynne4346 7 месяцев назад +3

    Imagine one weekend your hanging out with John and Britney Force then Don Purdome, you're living a great life, and i forgot getting Engaged too a great Guy, Nick is the best.

  • @jamesrobidoux2825
    @jamesrobidoux2825 7 месяцев назад +3

    You are so lucky to be able to experience all kind of different things I'm happy for you

  • @markbrown6236
    @markbrown6236 7 месяцев назад +3

    Well Alex, you are really big time now running with Don Prudhomme and having him in your video.

  • @larryd4596
    @larryd4596 7 месяцев назад +3

    Congrats Alex. You just recieved the Most Important Signature you will ever get.......

  • @paulcondie2520
    @paulcondie2520 7 месяцев назад +2

    Gotta love that supercharger whine!!! 💯💯💯🔥🔥🔥🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲 Don's getting old means I'm getting old! Lol. I'm 58 going on 30! I really don't feel old till I look in the mirror!!! 😂😂😂

    • @RidingWithAlexTaylor
      @RidingWithAlexTaylor  7 месяцев назад +2

      Haha! It's just a mindset! Thanks for watching 😄

    • @paulcondie2520
      @paulcondie2520 7 месяцев назад +1

      @@RidingWithAlexTaylor love the channel Alex, you are living my dream! 💯💯💯🤎🤎🤎🔥🔥🔥🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲

  • @marksearcy9708
    @marksearcy9708 7 месяцев назад +3

    Cool video and Awesome to get to spend the day with legand Don and run the track with him.😁👍👍🎆

  • @aerialimagesbydoug5733
    @aerialimagesbydoug5733 7 месяцев назад +2

    Don Prudhomme is my hero! What an honor for you Alex

  • @carlstephens-tm7zj
    @carlstephens-tm7zj 7 месяцев назад +1

    Don was the man when I was growing up. Used to watch him and Tom race each other. Those were some great moments in my youth.

  • @insane4wheeler1
    @insane4wheeler1 7 месяцев назад +4

    Used to always watch Don "the snake" and Tom "the mongoose" when i was a kid. Even drew his car from scratch and colored it for a class project.

  • @johndevries8536
    @johndevries8536 7 месяцев назад +2

    How freakin cool!!! Thank you for sharing this experience and thank you for your videos as always.

  • @jerrycoon3369
    @jerrycoon3369 7 месяцев назад

    When they were teaching Don I was thinking he just wants to foot brake it. Then he said it! LOL What a great guy! A True drag racer thats for sure.

  • @ThomasMichaelSeaboldt
    @ThomasMichaelSeaboldt 7 месяцев назад +4

    Don meant to say more like 60 Years ago or more regarding his TF License, but he's definitely being modest about earning it way back when... those Drivers were BRAVE.

    • @RidingWithAlexTaylor
      @RidingWithAlexTaylor  7 месяцев назад +2

      He was telling us he was racing before NHRA was giving licenses, so that's what I assume he was refereeing too. Nonetheless, you're correct! They were brave for sure!

  • @danaowen9014
    @danaowen9014 7 месяцев назад

    Im so happy that You Alex got paired up with Don Prudhomme a legend, he hung out with Shirley muldowney another icon, and you will soon be an icon as well. You are so professional as a spokes person and driver, love the chanel.

  • @opiealvin
    @opiealvin 7 месяцев назад

    Don's such a good sport. He knew exactly what he was doing. Just completed the formalities.

  • @phillipcortel6330
    @phillipcortel6330 7 месяцев назад

    Watching Don getting used to the Demon. You cou see the the "racer "come out! Totally Awesome!
    You are going far Girl! As well as Megan and Dennis!! Wow!

  • @tmpsg
    @tmpsg 7 месяцев назад +2

    Freeze frame at 34:40, check out her glasses. How cool is that reflection!

  • @quig89GMC
    @quig89GMC 6 месяцев назад

    How cool is it to spend the day with a legend like Don Prudholm, and what a gentleman. Awesome video and thank you for sharing.

  • @williamfreret6859
    @williamfreret6859 7 месяцев назад

    Paper sign by the Legend himself...unbelievable! 9" car in the dealership is also incredible...

  • @t.j.peterson4380
    @t.j.peterson4380 7 месяцев назад +2

    The fact you've gotten to hang out with two legends not to mention my two favorite legends in drag racing with in the past month is insane! I'm so jealous!!

    • @Bigmike3406E
      @Bigmike3406E 7 месяцев назад +1

      Yeah like when she got to throttle wack John Forces funny car a week or so ago . She has worked hard and put in a lot of hrs and years to get to where she’s at . It’s all bonus now . Who knows in time she might be racing for JOHN FORCE RACING . 😎

    • @t.j.peterson4380
      @t.j.peterson4380 7 месяцев назад

      @@Bigmike3406E I think the John Force Racing might already be in the works.

  • @79tazman
    @79tazman 6 месяцев назад

    Don Prudhomme is a legend drag racer him and Don Garlits are my all out favorite drag racers. It would be awesome to hang with Don Prudhomme I never got to meet him but I have met Big Daddy Don a few times

  • @rlh4331
    @rlh4331 7 месяцев назад

    A legend and HOF'er and a future legend and future HOF'er. Fun to watch !

  • @G_Machine_Joe
    @G_Machine_Joe 7 месяцев назад +3

    Hanging and racing with The Snake?! Getting your licenses together? Holy smokes that is so cool! Bet Dennis wishes he was there.

    • @RidingWithAlexTaylor
      @RidingWithAlexTaylor  7 месяцев назад +5

      It was so cool! I kept him in the loop with lots of pictures and stories!

  • @timburns5025
    @timburns5025 7 месяцев назад +3

    You know why they call him the snake? I knew him in florida once, and then, i had a custom van at the autorama Detriot, so obviously i was checking out his drag car, i touched the wheel with my finger, he comes jumping out at me from the back, and scares the hell out of me, he useto be a little taller, and i ran away. But it was always injoyable to watch him and the Mongoose run at the strip. To bad he forgot who i was or am. That keept the Mustang alive, more than a couple of times.😊

  • @darrinsteven7002
    @darrinsteven7002 6 месяцев назад

    2 Legends on the Track in this video.
    THE SNAKE and The Dodge Demon.
    What an amazing video.
    My Boss has one of Don"s Original Funny Cars.

  • @laurenschenck5355
    @laurenschenck5355 7 месяцев назад +2

    Don sounds wonderful doing fantastic job 😃💙 😀

  • @MikeElia-ys1dj
    @MikeElia-ys1dj 7 месяцев назад +4

    "ya know..I'm not gonna remember all this shit" The Snake ...the legend.

    • @Gtv6Racer
      @Gtv6Racer 6 месяцев назад +1

      This should be on a banner in the front of the classroom there.

  • @mbliss01
    @mbliss01 6 месяцев назад

    Having my license signed by Don Prudhomme would make it an instant personal treasure.
    Framed, right up on the wall!

  • @michaelmaher4328
    @michaelmaher4328 7 месяцев назад

    The Snake is the textbook deffinition of KOOL. Don is the koolest kat to ever drive a rail

  • @curtiswalter86
    @curtiswalter86 4 месяца назад

    I remember listening Don pissed at his crew as far as spinning the tires off the line .
    Said he didn't want to pay someone to only spin the tires .
    Just one of many memories.

  • @robertvilliard3402
    @robertvilliard3402 6 месяцев назад

    Great show, ive always been a fan of Don and Tom growing up. Seen them run at Lions and orange county raceway. Good job Alex. 👍🇺🇸🏁

  • @bigbearvenom6145
    @bigbearvenom6145 7 месяцев назад

    Awesome video ! Thats all I can say about that ! Alex, and Don you make me cry

  • @charlesweddington9562
    @charlesweddington9562 7 месяцев назад

    Awesome
    Congratulations to you both !
    Would love to see your dad go through this.

  • @mikeburnett7028
    @mikeburnett7028 7 месяцев назад +2

    Alex, hanging with the legends. Are we going to see you on power tour this year?

  • @lisasobler9806
    @lisasobler9806 7 месяцев назад +2

    Ya I agree, Alex Taylor is a 9 second pass.

  • @Garfang_
    @Garfang_ 5 месяцев назад

    I don't know how I'm just seeing this! Great working with you all to make this happen.

  • @laurenschenck5355
    @laurenschenck5355 7 месяцев назад +2

    Looks so much fun and incredible experience! 😀💚

  • @LmrLATR
    @LmrLATR 7 месяцев назад +1

    Thanks for new videos alex ❤

  • @laurenschenck5355
    @laurenschenck5355 7 месяцев назад +3

    Such a amazing race car and looks awesome 🤩

  • @alandinehart7431
    @alandinehart7431 7 месяцев назад +1

    Nice that is so awesome guy's congratulations 🎉

  • @JohnRoberts71
    @JohnRoberts71 7 месяцев назад +3

    Great content thanks for sharing

  • @adamdozier5757
    @adamdozier5757 7 месяцев назад

    This would be a dream of mine!!!!!!!!!! Congrats to you both!!!!!!!

  • @michaelwynne4346
    @michaelwynne4346 7 месяцев назад +4

    Two of the Cutest Ladies on RUclips
    Alex and Meg.

  • @robertootero2583
    @robertootero2583 7 месяцев назад +1

    Girl you should buy one you look amaizing in that car beautiful for a dodge comercial.

  • @stevenraymer6682
    @stevenraymer6682 7 месяцев назад +3

    This is really amazing

  • @smlink51
    @smlink51 7 месяцев назад +1

    I’d love to do that, my birthday is in October and that definitely on My Bucket List

  • @jimf3606
    @jimf3606 7 месяцев назад +3

    Cool Alex Taylor Canal drag race lol

  • @markstevanus9490
    @markstevanus9490 7 месяцев назад

    Thank you enjoyed that so much.

  • @Gtv6Racer
    @Gtv6Racer 6 месяцев назад

    Can't wait to see the reaction when people see what the Demon 170 is actually capable of.