I've been seeing these spectator races on FB and YT. Would love to go see one! I'm out of St. Augustine... can you tell me some tracks and dates that I can go watch? What is a good schedule resource?
Next one in New Smyrna Speedway is Oct 26 if you don't mind a little road trip. They hold them once a month during their race season. Look at the New Smyrna Speedway website for their Family Fun Night- that is when they hold spectator races and the admission is only $5. Hope you make the trip down one day. Appreciate ya Brannan
@@FloridaManRacingChannel Nice! That's worth the drive, it's only just over an hour. Gonna bring the whole family. What time of day should we plan on showing up and how long to stay do you recommend?
@brannanjohnson4046 They usually begin the heat races for the other 6 or so classes around 6 pm and the races start around 7 30 , usually wrap up all the classes around 11 or 12 . Spectator Race is usually around the middle of their schedule probably close to 9 pm.
He was uninjured, I'm sure quite upset though. He apologized for the incident. I'm still not exactly sure what happened there but I've seen accidents at the drag strip that should have been avoided or didn't make sense. Much appreciated RDC
What is the model of the cop car? I couldn't see any badging, but It must be Ford or Chevy, right? All the troopers and local cops use Chargers or some pursuit Mustang 5.0
@FloridaManRacingChannel I used to work fire rescue for a county in south GA. We had a DARE Dodge Viper car at my station, and I was so tempted to go for a short joyride. It was painted the mystic color, which was the same as on my 97 cobra at the time. I did get to go on a ride in it with the sheriff when I was dating his daughter, which was the best thing to happen to me when I was with her.
@littlebucks912 Fancy DARE car and nice Cobra btw. Chargers or Explorers are what most agencies use around Central Florida currently since they retired the Crown Vic and I'm pretty sure Cleetus McFarland has scooped up most of them in Florida. That Fusion does run well as he has been out there before, he's usually difficult to beat.
@FloridaManRacingChannel Crown Vics are weak compared to the current cop cars undeniably. I have several friends and a family in L.E. and they all say how the CV was much more of a tank compared to the current cars used.
@littlebucks912 They are definitely boats. Seem to be very reliable though, Cleetus races his fleet hard and they keep on running. No doubt the newer police vehicles perform better. The Interceptor motor in the Police Explorer likely makes more power than the 4.6 liter did in the crown vic
Both drivers have been racing again each other there for a long time, I've been watching them for a year. The truck driver usually drives an S 10 pickup that is known to be slow and they usually give him a head start just for fun. Exactly what happened in turn 4 last night I can't explain other than mistakes were made for whatever reasons. Luckily no one was hurt and hopefully the Mustang can be repaired. Appreciate ya Bill
New Smyrna Speedway isn't really set up for drifting the way the infield is laid out. Orlando SpeedWorld or The Freedom Factory are more suitable for drifting. Much appreciated Burn
I would be sick if my Mustang was crashed into. First of all, I wouldn't ever use my daily driver in one of these spectators' races. It looked like it was purposely done since he was trying to go thru the grass off track to hit the car.
I own a 14 GT myself and my jaw dropped when this happened. Both drivers have been racing here since before I started attending last May and I don't think it was intentional. The Mustang almost looked like he was trying to turn onto pit lane he was so low and I believe the truck not only didn't notice that but perhaps misjudged how slow the Mustang was going. Just thankful no one was injured and Big Gravy was in good spirits about it. I'm sure he will return and I would be interested to hear his side of what happened when he sees this upload. Appreciate ya littlebucks
@@charliesmith7942oncoming traffic is coming from the opposite way/head on, truck was so far behind in the middle of the back straight he had plenty time to see the mustang going to the pits but stayed in it and realized it too late. Shit happens in racing especially spectator drags, that race was a mess from the start 😂
Mustang poster child right there! Absolutely representing the best of the breed.
What? Turning into the lane of a pickup truck and destroying his car?
The Interceptor could've had it if only he had kept his lane on the back straightaway.
Thx for recording it for us Florida Man 🙂
You're welcome effy. Appreciate ya
I've been seeing these spectator races on FB and YT. Would love to go see one! I'm out of St. Augustine... can you tell me some tracks and dates that I can go watch? What is a good schedule resource?
Next one in New Smyrna Speedway is Oct 26 if you don't mind a little road trip. They hold them once a month during their race season. Look at the New Smyrna Speedway website for their Family Fun Night- that is when they hold spectator races and the admission is only $5. Hope you make the trip down one day. Appreciate ya Brannan
@@FloridaManRacingChannel Nice! That's worth the drive, it's only just over an hour. Gonna bring the whole family. What time of day should we plan on showing up and how long to stay do you recommend?
@brannanjohnson4046 They usually begin the heat races for the other 6 or so classes around 6 pm and the races start around 7 30 , usually wrap up all the classes around 11 or 12 . Spectator Race is usually around the middle of their schedule probably close to 9 pm.
Man you whipped this up quick
Only about half the cars they normally have for a spectator race, made for a quick edit and upload. Appreciate ya Thumbegg
what happed to the guy in the mustang? knocked out? or in total shock? 😅
He was uninjured, I'm sure quite upset though. He apologized for the incident. I'm still not exactly sure what happened there but I've seen accidents at the drag strip that should have been avoided or didn't make sense. Much appreciated RDC
@@FloridaManRacingChannel i was so confused over that race lol
@RDC_Autosports I was there and I am as well. 😄Hope to hear from Big Gravy soon to clear things up
@@FloridaManRacingChannelPretty obvious the accident was the result of game playing instead of just flat out racing.
@johnmcmullen456 very much so. Appreciate ya John
Then the ending 😮 ya’all gotta watch this one
Was a bit unexpected, glad you enjoyed it . Much appreciated SDUSA.
@@FloridaManRacingChannel I think we know what race I’m reviewing next 😎
@spectatordragsusa7922 Can't wait to see it! I subscribed. Appreciate your support.
@@FloridaManRacingChannel check your email I’m making that video and I want you in it
Good luck with trying to claim that on your insurance 😅
It'll buff😄appreciate ya Russ
@@FloridaManRacingChannel LOL
What is the model of the cop car? I couldn't see any badging, but It must be Ford or Chevy, right? All the troopers and local cops use Chargers or some pursuit Mustang 5.0
I believe its a Ford Fusion but I'm not sure. Not a typical cop car for around here but I do recall seeing them used.
@FloridaManRacingChannel I used to work fire rescue for a county in south GA. We had a DARE Dodge Viper car at my station, and I was so tempted to go for a short joyride. It was painted the mystic color, which was the same as on my 97 cobra at the time. I did get to go on a ride in it with the sheriff when I was dating his daughter, which was the best thing to happen to me when I was with her.
@littlebucks912 Fancy DARE car and nice Cobra btw. Chargers or Explorers are what most agencies use around Central Florida currently since they retired the Crown Vic and I'm pretty sure Cleetus McFarland has scooped up most of them in Florida. That Fusion does run well as he has been out there before, he's usually difficult to beat.
@FloridaManRacingChannel Crown Vics are weak compared to the current cop cars undeniably. I have several friends and a family in L.E. and they all say how the CV was much more of a tank compared to the current cars used.
@littlebucks912 They are definitely boats. Seem to be very reliable though, Cleetus races his fleet hard and they keep on running. No doubt the newer police vehicles perform better. The Interceptor motor in the Police Explorer likely makes more power than the 4.6 liter did in the crown vic
Should be 3 laps per race.
I wish they would go back to running all the cars in a 5 lap finale like they did last year. Appreciate ya Cars and Cats
Must be a Malibu
So that Mustang Driver Goes to Family Reunions to get chicks phone numbers I TAKE IT
I don't understand why they're driving so slow that's not racing
Both drivers have been racing again each other there for a long time, I've been watching them for a year. The truck driver usually drives an S 10 pickup that is known to be slow and they usually give him a head start just for fun. Exactly what happened in turn 4 last night I can't explain other than mistakes were made for whatever reasons. Luckily no one was hurt and hopefully the Mustang can be repaired. Appreciate ya Bill
Allow drifting at the track
New Smyrna Speedway isn't really set up for drifting the way the infield is laid out. Orlando SpeedWorld or The Freedom Factory are more suitable for drifting. Much appreciated Burn
I would be sick if my Mustang was crashed into. First of all, I wouldn't ever use my daily driver in one of these spectators' races. It looked like it was purposely done since he was trying to go thru the grass off track to hit the car.
I own a 14 GT myself and my jaw dropped when this happened. Both drivers have been racing here since before I started attending last May and I don't think it was intentional. The Mustang almost looked like he was trying to turn onto pit lane he was so low and I believe the truck not only didn't notice that but perhaps misjudged how slow the Mustang was going. Just thankful no one was injured and Big Gravy was in good spirits about it. I'm sure he will return and I would be interested to hear his side of what happened when he sees this upload. Appreciate ya littlebucks
Just don't crawl around the track then turn into oncoming traffic pretty east to avoid....
@@charliesmith7942oncoming traffic is coming from the opposite way/head on, truck was so far behind in the middle of the back straight he had plenty time to see the mustang going to the pits but stayed in it and realized it too late. Shit happens in racing especially spectator drags, that race was a mess from the start 😂
@young11984 agreed. A little showboating and a little bit of poor judgment. Sad to see but it's the risk they take doing this.
@@charliesmith7942 EXACTLY.
4:30 in and no carnage as advertised...
Better luck next time