Having the to poke around the extensive NHRA digital film archive is one of the best parts of my job. I get to cruise around in there and pull vintage video, some of which the public has never seen before. This footage you are about to watch comes from the infamous 1992 Memphis race where John Force “Saw Elvis at 1,000ft”. You’ll see him in a pitched battle with Al Hoffman when his car explodes into flames, crashes violently, and then slides with great speed, into the sand trap before rolling over.
What makes this video so good is that it’s part of the “line cut” which means that lots it never made the air. Initially Steve Evans is confused as to who is in the car that’s crashing and all of that gets fixed. You will see Force getting tended to by the medial folks, you will hear him talk to the cameras once he is on his feet, and you’ll see a second interview once they had him in the ambulance.
One of the reasons you never saw this stuff on TV was because of a couple moments of static that can be seen here. They are small and I left them in for effect. Those static moments would have negated the film’s use on the show. We’re guessing they were transmitting pretty car to get this footage to the TV truck and that’s what caused it.
Listen to Hoffman and Force break each others’ chops once Force’s health is established. Awesome stuff.
Hit the image below to watch this amazing and not before seen footage of John Force
Keep it up, that stuff is awesome!
Outstanding…thanks
That was great. John Force – sees the camera, smiles, “bitchin’ eh?” Then “we live?”. Classic. Always promoting which is what his brand has always been about.
Gotta Love John… His Hair could be on Fire and he would be Calmly Promoting his Sponsors
Your site sucks it says tap the pic to see video but it doesn’t do anything. NO VIDEO!!!
Larry, or like anyone under the age of 100, simply click on the link and watch like thousands of other people have already done.
Good times.
Not just you Larry. Now that I saw who delivered the condescending smart ass reply, i’m not the least bit surprised.
Same here Larry. Tried three different browsers.
I miss Mike Dunn
coulda swore this was on one of my diamond p and they walked away videos . yes I still have a vcr and all my racing videos
You’re about to watch footage of the famous 1992 Memphis race. John Force had a particularly close battle with Al Hoffman when his vehicle caught fire, crashed violently, and then slid down the track into a sand trap before turning on its side.