Joe Neebie YouTube series

dragracerray · 08-16-2023, 10:06 AM

I frequently use YouTube when I need to learn something. I would love to see someone show average Joe Newbie how to get into Stock Eliminator for under $10k including tow rig. Billy and others continue to point out bargain combinations that are competitive. What if we had a well produced YouTube series? Maybe Bobby Fazio would consider being the editor. Billy Nees and Mark Y could be the producers. One of us is the mechanic working along the side of a 19 year old(the mechanic could be one of you guys that have retired from racing). Do the whole thing start to finish with the 19 year old. Explain on YouTube why the combination should be competitive, shop for and buy the car. Do the prep work to the car(without using a lift). Then the 19 year old gets in the drivers seat and the experts help him through testing to get under the index and finally into competition. Film it all start to finish and make it honest, include the mistakes made in the project. We all make mistakes. In the end of the video review itemized list of the money spent.
If the 19 year old competes in 4 events the first season he gets the whole operation. Maybe this project pays for his entry fee for every race he attends in the first season.
I, like others, started racing by pulling my 67 Camaro with NMW Tow Hubs with my 69 Nova 307 (ie no trailer). It is important to demonstrate that most racing operations are in a continuous evolution and there is no shame is starting with the basics. If you evolve long enough you can have a great racing operation and group of friends. I would contribute to this effort to keep drag racing alive. We need something like this video series to get the word out and get others joining our sport. Ray

James Perrone · 08-16-2023, 12:09 PM

$10000 for a stocker
That’s a down payment
Can’t by a roller for $10000

dragracerray · 08-16-2023, 12:39 PM

Hi James. I see your a Division1 racer. Sorry we have not met. What I am proposing is a project similar to how Bill Nees races. If you are not familiar with Billy's method go to the link below at about 11 minutes. I am proposing that starting racers use Billy's method (sorry we have not met either Billy but I am working on it ). Billy uses very economical cars and runs under the index. This is how young people can join our sport without a trust fund. A well produced and edited YouTube video on building a car like Billy's is part of what could bring more (young) people into our sport. Ray

PS Thank God NHRA created the Junior Dragster class years ago!

Billy Nees · 08-16-2023, 03:20 PM

Wow, I guess that I should have been walking around with a camera stuck up my arse for the last couple of years. Eh Doug?

Doug Hoven · 08-16-2023, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Billy Nees

Wow, I guess that I should have been walking around with a camera stuck up my arse for the last couple of years. Eh Doug?

Not a bad idea! However, I don’t know if there would be room for a camera. Your head has been stuck up there for quite a while

tscheerer · 08-16-2023, 08:36 PM

Probably not what anyone would want to see, however it's likely possible to build a 90's GM FWD that could drive to the track and then run well under the index. Carry the slicks and tools in the trunk and go have fun. Having an easy way to get fuel in and out to pass fuel check would be one headache that comes to mind.

Billy Nees · 08-22-2023, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by dragracerray

I frequently use YouTube when I need to learn something. I would love to see someone show average Joe Newbie how to get into Stock Eliminator for under $10k including tow rig. Ray

Ya know, this isn't exactly the same but one of the local "kids" who posts some stuff on YouTube keeps wanting me to do a video while walking through a junkyard making comments on interesting cars as I go.

Henrys Toy · 08-22-2023, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Billy Nees

Ya know, this isn't exactly the same but one of the local "kids" who posts some stuff on YouTube keeps wanting me to do a video while walking through a junkyard making comments on interesting cars as I go.

Good morning Billy and to all. If you'd like some company on that "walk thru" let me know and I'd be glad to accompany you and maybe add some cometary. I'd certainly be ready for a walk thru after the Dutch.
Just something to keep in mind. Have a good day.

Respectfully,
Henry Kunz 1534 H/SA

Keith 944 · 08-22-2023, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Billy Nees

Ya know, this isn't exactly the same but one of the local "kids" who posts some stuff on YouTube keeps wanting me to do a video while walking through a junkyard making comments on interesting cars as I go.

Junkyard gold! I miss that show
Count me in, I love walking junk yards. Most around here stopped that years ago.

08-16-2023, 10:06 AM	#1
dragracerray Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Webster, New York Posts: 223 Likes: 484 Liked 210 Times in 91 Posts	Joe Neebie YouTube series I frequently use YouTube when I need to learn something. I would love to see someone show average Joe Newbie how to get into Stock Eliminator for under $10k including tow rig. Billy and others continue to point out bargain combinations that are competitive. What if we had a well produced YouTube series? Maybe Bobby Fazio would consider being the editor. Billy Nees and Mark Y could be the producers. One of us is the mechanic working along the side of a 19 year old(the mechanic could be one of you guys that have retired from racing). Do the whole thing start to finish with the 19 year old. Explain on YouTube why the combination should be competitive, shop for and buy the car. Do the prep work to the car(without using a lift). Then the 19 year old gets in the drivers seat and the experts help him through testing to get under the index and finally into competition. Film it all start to finish and make it honest, include the mistakes made in the project. We all make mistakes. In the end of the video review itemized list of the money spent. If the 19 year old competes in 4 events the first season he gets the whole operation. Maybe this project pays for his entry fee for every race he attends in the first season. I, like others, started racing by pulling my 67 Camaro with NMW Tow Hubs with my 69 Nova 307 (ie no trailer). It is important to demonstrate that most racing operations are in a continuous evolution and there is no shame is starting with the basics. If you evolve long enough you can have a great racing operation and group of friends. I would contribute to this effort to keep drag racing alive. We need something like this video series to get the word out and get others joining our sport. Ray __________________ Ray Bassett I/SA 1687, SS/DA 1687 "SuperPro is both", unknown Last edited by dragracerray; 08-16-2023 at 10:37 AM. Reason: spelling

08-16-2023, 12:09 PM	#2
James Perrone VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: LONG ISLAND N.Y. Posts: 1,690 Likes: 3,405 Liked 1,842 Times in 429 Posts	Re: Joe Neebie YouTube series $10000 for a stocker That’s a down payment Can’t by a roller for $10000 __________________ james perrone 1290 STK

08-16-2023, 12:39 PM	#3
dragracerray Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Webster, New York Posts: 223 Likes: 484 Liked 210 Times in 91 Posts	Re: Joe Neebie YouTube series Hi James. I see your a Division1 racer. Sorry we have not met. What I am proposing is a project similar to how Bill Nees races. If you are not familiar with Billy's method go to the link below at about 11 minutes. I am proposing that starting racers use Billy's method (sorry we have not met either Billy but I am working on it ). Billy uses very economical cars and runs under the index. This is how young people can join our sport without a trust fund. A well produced and edited YouTube video on building a car like Billy's is part of what could bring more (young) people into our sport. Ray PS Thank God NHRA created the Junior Dragster class years ago! __________________ Ray Bassett I/SA 1687, SS/DA 1687 "SuperPro is both", unknown

08-16-2023, 03:20 PM	#4
Billy Nees VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: On a hilltop in Pa. Posts: 4,504 Likes: 3,606 Liked 7,814 Times in 1,748 Posts	Re: Joe Neebie YouTube series Wow, I guess that I should have been walking around with a camera stuck up my arse for the last couple of years. Eh Doug? __________________ Billy Nees 1188 STK, SS I'm not spending 100K to win 2K

08-16-2023, 08:36 PM	#6
tscheerer Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: kansas city Posts: 10 Likes: 0 Liked 17 Times in 6 Posts	Re: Joe Neebie YouTube series Probably not what anyone would want to see, however it's likely possible to build a 90's GM FWD that could drive to the track and then run well under the index. Carry the slicks and tools in the trunk and go have fun. Having an easy way to get fuel in and out to pass fuel check would be one headache that comes to mind.