Richard Hammond gets back into the car that nearly killed him
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- čas přidán 9. 01. 2022
- Richard Hammond has been entertaining us on our screens for over 20 years now, but one car nearly changed things forever - the Vampire jet car. In this video, Hammond sets out DriveTribe's plans for 2022, before attempting to get comfortable again with the 300mph+ land speed car.
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Awesome!
What about foodtribe youtube channel? really enjoyed james may expert cooking skills, will that continue also?
can't wait for 2022 :D
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thank goodness
"Richard Hammond gets back into the car that nearly killed him"
Do You Have the Slightest Idea How Little That Narrows It Down?
I was going to type this comment to the letter, fair play for getting there one minute before me haha
I was gonna ask Which one? Well said sir...
At the end of the day all those cars had only one thing in common ...
So many cars, so many crashes, so many more of both yet to come. Richard must live in constant fear... of 'the missus'!
There were quite a few over the years, but this one is still a standout, IMO, and it's the one I immediately thought of.
"I remember the last time I got in this thing, but I don't remember getting out. So technically, I'm still in it."
That's...weirdly haunting.
And it shows him slowly getting out at the very end. So, technically, he completed the story and got out of it on his own.
To be fair it's only the same as me and half the night clubs in town.
Who knows, maybe this will help him move on from some stuff from that day that's no doubt been eating at his mind since.
He's Schroedinger's Hamster.
many a party in my early daze…
4:28 that's simply harrowing. ''I don't remember getting out of it, so technically I'm still in it'' . In terms of physical and emotional damage, he never left the Vampire. He lost a part of him in that car forever.
Am lost???
@Dan Lewsey yikes 😬😬
now we know why it's called the vampire :P
@@HesmiyuMCnot cool
@@joeishere my man, get out of the car. It seems to have harmed your ability to look back and laugh at moments that seemed tough in the past.
"On tonights show:
-Jeremy says a thing
-James talks to no one in his beach buggy
-and Richard steps in to his casket"
"it's a beach buggy, and that's bussin"
underrated comment
Trust me, if I was Hammond I wouldn’t even go near that thing without having a panic attack. Got to give it to him, he’s brave.well done Richard.
My great uncle was in Halifaxes in bomber command in WW2, did two tours. In the late 80s we surprised him by taking him to a museum where they had a complete Halifax. We had pre-arranged for him to be allowed on board to tour the aircraft and sit in his old position (wireless operator/electronic countermeasures operator). When he realised he refused to get on the plane. Stone cold refused. He said "I almost died in one of those awful things on 60 separate occasions and I swore to Jean (his wife) I'd never set foot in one again". Was not quite the experience we had thought it would be, but very telling. To a child (I was about 5 at the time) it was educational to see a grown man be visibly terrified by his memories and left a great impression on me. The museum staff told my dad at the time that this kind of reaction was quite common.
Yeah, PTSD is no joke. I am sure he felt a very real dread getting into that thing. Honestly, I would straight up tell the other presenters not to do it even if they are really enthusiastic.
he doesnt remember anything, thats why haha
Same for his wife Mindy
@@ielectiricity6425 Hammond actually wrote a book about the crash and Mindy’s perspective makes up most of the book and what she describes seeing and feeling in the hospital was horrible
I'm there with you. The fact that Hammond stood by that thing, gave his lines, and then got in... I couldn't face my demons like that. That kind of bravery is inspiring.
I must say to Hammond that he is quite brave for just being by that car and facing the trauma. A brilliant man.
He talked extensively about it on an interview with the late sir Stirling Moss
All 3 of them needs to be Knighted.
The are a national treasure
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@esp ele :( I am sorry. Hope you get better
@esp ele my timbers are shivered.
It’s sad to see him that scared
I know he won't see this, but I just want to say how impressed I am that Richard could even LOOK at that car again, nevermind even get in it. That takes serious courage. He's earned a massive dose of respect for that.
Exactly. But you could see when he was sitting in it that he was getting flashbacks and it can't have been pleasant, no wonder he asked the other guy to take over.
Hammond's wife would never ever let him start that thing.
hopefully
...and I suspect Mr Hammond would never put her in the position of having to say "No Richard!"
I don't think Hammond would never ever let Hammond start that thing.
Can you imagine the discussion when Mindy found out he was going to get into it again?
I think Hammond would be in divorce the moment he'd try and set off with that thing.
On the other hand i can imagine after a crash i'd want to sit in such a vehicle again. Don't think i'd want to drive it, but just to see what it feels like being back behind that wheel.
I know they're being all silly and stuff, but you can tell this was actually a really hard thing for him to do. I don't think we can really comprehend the trauma that crash actually left Hammond in. I hope hes able to find peace with it one day, because I feel like he has been suffering a bit ever since.
Lol grow up. You fanboys are very dramatic. There are significantly worse crashes buddy and people go on to shut up and live a life. Stop making a story out of nothing.
well, most people who survive a tragedy finds a different outlook afterwards,whether that outlook guides them onwards depends on the person entirely. Like that indian restaurant movie said, "i was walking down a desert and i wanted to die but then lightning struck a tree next to me, and i realized i was happy, happy that i survived, happy that i lived". It effects everyone
@@floki1664 Significantly worse? Do tell me what's significantly worse than crashing with a jet powered dragster at nearly 300mph (just about 480 km/h). And of course almost dying from it. I mean, the only thing that's significantly worse than almost dying in a car crash is actually dying, and people don't "go on and live a life" after that. They surely shut up, though.
@@Navajonkee this is literally the perfect response to that idiot’s comment. hats off lol
@@floki1664 he had brain injuries, there is no more serious kind of injury you can get whilst surviving a crash. a physically "worse" crash like one that leads to losing one or both legs pales in comparison to losing your mind.
“Technically I’m still in it” 😂😂
That seriously made you laugh? Look at the way he's breathing as he holds the steering wheel. He definitely wasn't alright...
Only a donkey would laugh at that. But then again, having seen your videos, it kind of make sense.
"I'm still in it" growing up as these blokes being my online parents it always feels close to home when someone gets hurt. Glad you can relive it Hammond!
"I remember getting in but not getting out. So it's like I never left" that quote hurts so much knowing how much pain he's probably in just being near it. PTSD is a monster. Glad you pulled through Hammond
"So im technically still in it"
It sounded more like a joke tbh
@@lonesome3958 I'm sure it was a joke. People with PTSD like my fellow vets use humor as a device to deal with their past. You can literally see the fear and anxiety in his face
@@treyvonmartini5767 humour, self deprecation they're all coping mechanisms to try to downplay or to try to make fun of your issues or the event so they're not so serious, it helps as a way to conquer it
@@PBMS123 Yeah, for me it was the same thing. For me real healing began, when i learned to stop making jokes about the incidences and meet my true feelings about it.
not everybody has ptsd and i hammond seems like he didn't have much
those things are serious and dramatic but you're overreacting. this is not "i am 14 and this is deep"
For those who don't know the Vampire had already killed two other drivers before Hammond ever got behind the wheel. That thing is cursed.
Like it's namesake, it's out for blood... Hope Mike's ok.
And one of them wasnt just a driver. The thing killed the man that built it
@@richardharrold9736 Herridge was killed in the "Midnight Cowboy" his first jet car. Its first sister "Hellbender" killed Mike Woodley. Its second sister "Vampire" NEARLY Killed Richard Hammond.
I dont know about you, but if a man builds 3 identicl cars and all 3 of them had terrible reputations of killing / nearly killing their drivers, i really hope they will never run it again. "Dont push your luck"
@@richardharrold9736 midnight cowboy was an earlier version I think qnd the vampire was the most advanced of all of them
Almost as if a car powered by a great big jet engine and built in a shed is inherently dangerous.
Coming back to this months later, it's only now really dawned on me just how much courage it must have taken Richard to walk around, and even sit in, the car that would have killed him had he been even an inch taller. Massive respect to him, and I hope he's doing alright. That kinda trauma can't be easy to handle.
Love the fact that James May, Richard Hammond, Mike and the Stig are doing their part to keep this project going and growing. If only Jeremy Clarkson would be as supportive of this channel…
There's probably some network contract malarkey preventing him from being involved
Couldn’t care less - he’s too busy farming anyway.
The guy is probably just tired of recording and has retired.
He puts a brace face on but you can feel the anxiety. We all have those moments that bring us back to a particular good memory or a bad one. I felt that when Richard sat in that car.
That moment at 4:37 when he attaches the wheel and his mood just changes. You can feel it.
He had to do it to get more views and make more money.
He had to make money right
@@ejl1000 It;s called a panic attack I think
No wonder why he was stalling so much.
My entire adolescent life revolved around these blokes. You cannot imagine how instrumental they’ve been in shaping me, and many other among you, into the people and car lovers we are today. Long live the only Top Gear ⚙️ cast that ever mattered!
Which has unfortunately too many times been in danger of being only 2.
Nice copy and paste comment...
You sad man
I loved the 3 of them in TG, but fair play to Paddy, Freddie and Chris....I think they do a great job too.
My entire adolescent life revolved around these blokes. You cannot imagine how instrumental they’ve been in shaping me, and many other among you, into the people and car lovers we are today. Long live the only Top Gear ⚙️ cast that ever mattered!
The nice thing is that even though it wasn't his first time getting in, it was his first time getting safely out, and that's what's important. Hope he got some healing from that.
He got safely out quite a few times, but not for his last time. He needed to get in and out safely one last time.
As a neuro nurse, I talk to my patients. They remember me when they wake it’s heartwarming. ❤
"What's odd is, I remember the last time I got in this thing, but I don't remember getting out, so technically I'm still in it"
~Richard Hammond
Pretty haunting words, when you think about it... I couldn't imagine almost dying then sitting in that death trap again later. Though, I have been in 2 (4 if you count deer) car crashes, so I have a slight understanding (been lucky to have 0 injuries from all 4 wrecks).
Loving Hammonds show on his garage “The Smallest Cog” hope that keeps going 🤌
Totally agree 🙂 He is a great presenter and it is so cool to watch that show. The best of luck with the smallest cog, Richard and the rest of yous 🙂
:-)
It’s a cracking show
I've sot a state-side question: Is the show "The Smallest Cog" easily available for us people in Freedomville?
@@winconfig yes.
The fact that he can even LOOK at that car again without having a panic attack makes him a stronger person than me. I know i could never do that if something like that happened to me
The line about you're technical still in it was haunting and poetic. Can't believe you got back into that seat. Richard I think that was pretty brave to get back into that car.
Also super happy drivetribe is staying and not going anywhere!!!
Remember when Richard said he never wanted to talk about it ever again in that episode of TG? Time heals all wounds, glad to see Hamster getting over his fears/PTSD
There was a book about it out not long after. To be fair, he only wrote bits of it, though.
I think the "get out of that car on foot" is the last step to definitely close that story and the proof that he's finally ready to move on.
Time definitely does not heal all wounds. Plus, he said he never wanted it mentioned on Top Gear. This isn't Top Gear.
Can’t believe they rebuilt it.
On another note, excited for the upcoming year. Especially if they’re going to do more rebuilds and other engineering based projects.
It's quite a legendary vehicle tbf I thought it would end up in a museum but I guess it was worth saving for someone.
@@stevesmith3990 they literally talk about it in the video
Hate to be the this guy ; but DRIVETRIBE is shutting down right
Hasn't it killed like 2 people
You can't believe they rebuilt it but its probably already in pieces and Richards trousers have been cut off by paramedics because he already recrashed it!!! 🤣🤣🤣
Admiring Richard's fortitude to get in that car. Thanks for helping keep us safe these past 2 years & Best Wishes to the entire team for expanded success!
The recap montage was awesome, and Hammond just walking up to a fully rebuilt dragster that he had such an awful experience with is awesome. Seeing eye to eye with that jetcar is some real courage.
I just love how Hammond refers to May as “him”, then refers to Clarkson as “That”!
The car goes 228 mph, crashed and survived. I remember like it was yesterday when i watched the crash as a kid, my heart nearly stopped as the car was rolling many times and i thought no way hammond survived
car goes way faster than 228mph = Hammond crashed at 288mph
288
I think it's quite funny that now you can get road legal cars that practically reach 288. We'll have 300 done in less than 5 years with the newer electric tech.
@@JoDyMa The Chiron SS has already hit over 300mph as a matter of fact!
Glad to see at least Hammond got through that again, and maybe a but of closure finally “getting out” of the car
The news in the background gives another vibe and understanding Mike takes over is brave to say enough is enough
Very classy and straightforward content. It's nostalgia for those who grew up watching BBC on TV and not Netflix & Prime.
Grand tour is on prime
In fairness, while I watched Top Gear on BBC a decent bit, I definitely watched it more on Netflix years ago, and then way too often on Prime these days, since it's a great show for me to just put on constantly as something to either watch or have as background noise. It and The Grand Tour are pretty much the only reason I still maintain my Prime subscription.
Lol ironically enough some of the best content on both those platforms is either made in collaboration with or bought from... the BBC.
@@iainbagnall4825 *cough* doctor who
@@iainbagnall4825 Apart from the Grand Tour. When the first series of it ran, we were able to see what really could be done with a massive budget.
I bet this is May and Hammonds favorite venture with Jeremy, He's never on it...
The risk of it getting very boring is immanent, sadly.
"I remember the first time I got in this thing, but I don't remember getting out. So, technically, I'm still in it." That hurts too much for me. Poor Hammond. If it was me I wouldn't even go near it. He really is a brave man
It is so incredibly brave of Hammond to go near that car, nevertheless to sit in it again. PTSD is terrible, I'm happy that he's comfortable facing it though. I remember watching the crash as a kid and thinking, "there's no way he survived that," but he did and I'm so glad. :)
DriveTribe is easily the best replacement for TopGear. The Grand Tour is great for big adventures but for pure car content DriveTribe is the way to go. Keep it up!
I like DriveTribe but in no way is it the best replacement, especially CZcams wise. I'd argue that Car Throttle is much better than DriveTribe in that regard
@@Maisonikkokufan I was just about to comment about car throttle
@@Maisonikkokufan -- Ah, but Car Throttle doesn't have the three characters that are in those series of shows, Top Gear, The Grand Tour and DriveTribe.
I'd totally agree with Car Throttle comment. But let's not forget, DriveTribe at its start used to be like a side advertisement for Grand Tour. Its come a loooooooong way since its start. And this video here gave some serious nostalgia vibes from Top Gear! ❤️ If if keeps up, in another year or two, easily this will be the natural complementary half to Grand Tour Specials.
Drivetribe was just canceled - edit, this is wrong
Honestly like I wouldn’t ever expect him to start it up (or want him to, I don’t think we can trust him in a 3 year old Prius at this point) but I would have liked to see Hammond sitting in it just talking about it for a few mins, it must have been a weird feeling for him being back in that seat.
Agreed. I hope he never drives that thing again.
You could tell he was having some genuine anxiety just sitting in it again, i think it just proved too much for him to stay in long enough for camera
I'd let Hammond drive my '04 Ford Focus anytime. I think he's got the money to buy me another car after he's parked my car the wrong side up.
Imagine him not telling his wife they were filming with itand sending her a picture of him sitting in it. "Richard Hammond, TV presenter, sitting in jetpowered dragster that so very nearly killed him, slain by furious wife"
I would let Hammond drive any Mustang except for the Mach E, because they all drive in a straight line and fits for him, except for the Mach E, obviously
You guys have helped me survive 2021. Looking forward to 2022..
While it saddened me to hear the website was being shut down I was overwhelmed with joy to learn you'd be continuing on through social media.
Here's to bigger and better things for 2022 for everyone ✌
Great production values on this one, great editing, filming and writing. All together solid content. Thank you!!
agree!!
But Drivetribe platform is coming to an end. It will close
@@Eren-da-Jaeger The website yes. The CZcams channel remains.
I think we can all say we're lucky Hammond recovered from the accident and has entertained us for years.
cant get over the fact that james say's "Thats bussin" at 1:16
I was terrified we'd lose Richard that day I heard the news. So glad you're still with us making us laugh. Shout out to Jimmy Broadbent in the vid, hopefully you guys do something with him this year!
Richard, I admire you for even getting in that thing after what happened. Well done!!!
@@psykhs Well how about the fact that he nearly died when he last drove it!!!
Crashed in 2006. Sold on Ebay for scrap in 2007. Practically vanished for 14 years until it resurfaced at a car show in 2021, restored to working order. 16 years after it nearly killed him, Hammond got back in it.
Legendary for all of the wrong reasons.
Such a hard working team been watching for years, You guys all came a long way!
Thank you for so much great content! Can't wait for more in 2022!
That is the most cursed car in existence. Few are lucky to get back out of it once to step inside. Can't imagine the flashbacks Richard was getting in there.
REALLY love how much Mike we've gotten, he's a great presenter, Would love to see a bit more from Clarkson, Really enjoying May's continuing decent into insanity and the Smallest cog stuff.
if clarkson was on here, his genius would simply blow our minds, hence why they don’t have as much of him
I bet Clarkson's farm took a lot of time from him :P
Is May really descending into madness, or was he always crazy and just isn't trying to hide it anymore?
Congrats on a successful 2021 - looking forward to and even better 2022 on Drive Tribe.
So glad the CZcams channel isn't going to die!
You're a great man Richard Hammond! So happy to hear that Drivetribe will continue doing content on CZcams. We love Mike and Lucy
For Richard Hammond to just stand next to that car , which almost took his life is in itself Brave. Facing upfront such a trauma, and going back against his own promise. Let alone sitting in it and staring and Gripping tightly on the steering wheel. Debating for a 2nd should I push the Ignition Button.
Thanks Richard Hammond for such awesome memories 🙋👍🏎🏁
"ignition" could have more than one meaning!
I just learned this happened to him and i feel sooo bad for him thank you for everything you do amd have done for us :)
Well done Hammond... facing that is a huge thing... we are just glad you are here to tell the tale..
You guys consistently knock it out of the park. Thanks for all your work in 2021 and looking forward to 2022.
3:15 Clarkson the best😂😂😂
Caught me off guard 🤣
even when we only get him for 1.5 seconds he finds a way to entertain
It's funny how people enjoy listening to men swearing like a sailor, but don't like when women start swearing like a sailor.
This one short video was better than any of the last few years of top gear! Great stuff!!
You're simply the best at your craft it really shows. I stumbled first on the trio while watching old top gear ytps then went on watching old top gear clips on youtube and then the grand tour was the cherry on top for me. Id watch anything you do for whatever reason it doesnt fail to entertain me. I love everything you do. Really cool clip
"Richard Hammond gets back into the car that nearly killed him"
Which one?
came here to say that too. need to narrow that down for us a little bit :)
Yes
correction for the title - "Richard Hammond gets back into ONE OF the cars that nearly killed him"
Richard, I'm glad you're still with us, the world is a better place with you on it. Stay safe.
At 4:42 hearing him say that made me feel bad. I wish I was there to be by his side
It's fascinating how each of the boys have come into their own on individual projects this past year. It just sort of proves that it really is the combination of their individual strengths that makes their projects together work
Props to Hammond for getting back in that thing.
I'm amazed it took him that long to get back out afterwards, I figured it would look like an ejection seat when he left it.
Man, Hammond's always had a great way with words. "I don't remember ever getting out of it". Phewww
Can't wait for every upload ❤️
Solid edit on this! Congrats on the 2M you completely deserve it team
So sad to see that Drivetribe was just announced as shutting down today, I wonder if it's just the website or the channel.
Where did you hear that ?
Huh?
Just the website
The announcement on the DriveTribe website says it's just the website/blog. The social media channels will remain ongoing.
Makes me smile to see him in it again. Incedently the episode this aired with was responsible for me getting into video editing. It was the XKR vs Aston Martin and a full res version has been erased from every corner of the web lol.(you can find pirate 240 or 360 res, but who wants to watch that) Even IF you buy the season from Amazon Prime etc... it starts with episode 2. I'd LOVE to view that comparison again in full res. The editing style was something I'd never seen before. It was the catalyst that molded my career and is so special to me :0)
glad to hear the YT channel is staying. Am really looking forward to the custom v10 miata
Much respect for these lads and lasses
Kudos for even standing near that car never mind sitting in it
It's nice to see Richard and may again, I e just found this channel and I'm happy
On a serious note, this was so insane when this happened.
Love you guys. Thanks for continuing to make awesome content.
I'm excited for this new year of content. You should definitely feature Ben Collins more, that Chiron review was an absolute masterpiece, i love it so much i just randomly rewatch it from time to time.
hearing May say "Bussin" gives me life
That look on his face looked very real and intense when he got in
Yeah, that looked like a genuine PTSD fight or flight anxiety attack. Would have been very surprised if it hadn’t triggered something like that. They can come on suddenly with no warning.
Super excited for whats to come! The crew never seems to fail me with entertaining content. It would be nice to see "jezza" a bit with yall but im constantly watching his farm also. Lets do it boys
They should rename the channel to Drive duo.
awesome video. Looking forward to this year's content
The fact he still loves driving and can do this is great. Im sure it helps get some closure.
Ive been in a few really, really bad wrecks and it makes you scared to drive for a while. It takes you a bit to get back into the swing of it.
“It’s a buggy and it’s bussin”
Mike deserves huge credit for the growth of this channel, he's been a constant while the Holy trinity have been in and out of other projects. 👍👍
You can see that the Vampire still has some very intense feelings for Hammond. Mad Respect for facing your fears, all so that us plebs on YT could get a little entertainment.
You're a here of sorts, the Man who looks at that which nearly killed him and says 'I'm still here and standing'.
Bravo.
They are so big it's amazing how he's even able to walk, not only do they get in the way of his legs, but they are so massive that they generate their own gravity
Glad the channel is making solid content again. From reviews, to technial deep dives and some craziness. Hope it keeps going
Yeah........ about that
@@zackard88 what about that
@@cin2110 they shutting down drivetribe
Only the website
@@zackard88 The website that's getting shut that's it. The CZcams channel is going to stay
“I remember getting in that thing but don’t remember getting out” made me cry 😂
I'm really glad Hammond is alive! Hes one of my favorites from top gear.
Mad respect for Hammond to be able to stand near that thing, let alone joke about it; most people wouldn't even dare to see the car they had a serious accident in
I am not going to lie when I saw you get into that machine ,my heart sank. all I could think was no man don't do it. I am glad you did not go through with it , I've been through a dramatic accident and I understand
The editing for you guys is spectacular.
Best thing on CZcams! Keep it up guys 👍
Fair play to Hammond even going near that thing again. Legend
I hope we get a part 2 with the Rimac!
Not sure he wants to sit in an electric ash pit.
Jeremy's first words in the video :
"Fokkk offff" 😂🤣
To be honest, him even just sitting in that car makes me proud. Id probably be having a panic attack even looking at the thing xD
I would like to see Clarkson more often. I love to see video's with Hammond, May, Lucy and Mike but please more Clarkson.
He’s too busy with his farm
I know the feels Richard, been there done that, a few days in hospital, a few years recovering.
Getting back in that seat for the first time knowing you are going to hit that start button... emotions probably as strong as a wedding day - very very different emotions - well some the same I guess LOL!!!