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  • WTF? Did Shinedown make you pull "I Dare You" from the video?

  • My uncle works for Ashley Force and after Eric died the team was given black bracelets saying Eric Medlen #4.My uncle let my family have them as well, I have had that bracelet since 2007 and have never taken it off.

  • I wont forget ya Eric!!

  • RIP Eric. He absolutely loved driving these powerful beasts. You are sorely missed...

  • RIP, God love you Eric :( Still my favorite driver

  • R.I.P. Eric Medlen we love you and miss you to this day.

  • We love You Eric!!!  God be with you and your family... You are missed still today!!!!

  • he had so much more to live....so sad that he left us too soon

  • great video really enjoyed it. i had the pleasure of meeting eric and john medlin that weekend in gainesville they were are truly good men. i feel the soorow as eric passed on my birthday

  • Did they ever release the video of the crash?

  • no, and I don't think they will. The only footage is security cameras from Gainsville, and I'm sure team force has some footage,because teams always film their runs. I doubt team force would ever release the video if it exists out of respect to John (Eric's old man)

  • out of curiousity why would they not release the video? they've released videos of kalitta and other crashes

  • Well more than likely it is just out of respect for the Medlen family. Like Ferrari fan said that team force probably has a video of the run....but there never gonna release it.....much like what happen when Darrell Russell was killed and ESPN never aired that run.

  • gotcha... i was thinking more along the lines of maybe the people in charge with safety trying to help make this sport at least a little safer.... but i'm sure they have access to the video... there's no need for all of us to see the video

  • i agree with ur begining slide, about him being one of the most liked racers out there. very nice.

  • great Tribute..

  • Simply a beautiful, respectful tribute. It's troubling to see a life taken in this tragic way but one has to know that our lives are always preordained. Knowing that makes it somewhat easier to accept.

  • Eric Medlen was a true hero but he died to young. A friend of my brother died about to year ago from playing football at cal poly pomona. Everywhere is life and death. But Eric is hard to believe that he had pass away. R.I.P Eric. You will always be remember but never forgotten. 08/13/73-03/23/07

  • vary good video R.I.P eric Medlen was a vary good person

  • RIP eric

    i agree with blues654

  • that was a sad time:( but force racing have mader a lot of changes to their cars. so hopefully nothing as horribl happens like this again

  • Why Eric?

  • Because, my friend, there are no promises. We take life as we get it, or, we dive head first into the maelstrom, and grab life by the balls and say, "I'm living this life to the fullest", as Eric did. He was a class act.

  • RIP Eric. Im crying right now as I am watching this video. Why did u have to go?

  • Although the loss of Eric was so great, to have touched so many lives in such a special way is a life well lived. May God's great love surround his family and friends. We miss your smile Eric.

  • i will miss him he rocks but it is sad he died he did not do anything to make this happen thats what all the kids in jrs like me to be careful r.i.p eric your bigest fan and force lover

  • ='( very sad... he was so nice and energetic.. i told him i race jrs... and he was really interested so i got to spend a day w/ him... it was really REALLY cool...R.I.P. eric u will be forever missed

  • gone but not forgotten

    rest in peace

  • "You can never be sad when eating ice cream" Eric Medlen

  • RIP Eric

  • htis si so sad eric medlen will always be in m yheart him and force im praying for u guys

  • Wow forces team is just having a shitty year.

  • I never had the privilege to meet Eric and watching him all the time on TV over the years, he was such a crazy goofy person with full of life. He certainly lived life to the fulliest everyday. I'll miss his cheerful demeanour, his goofy smile, his energy, and his affection for other people. I miss him and I've never met him. It's great that all of you are sharing your stories about Eric. They're very moving. Keep sharing them!

  • i went to my first drag race in Gainesville this March and had the pleasure of meeting all the Force's and Eric Medlen, very very nice people, very respectable. Sucks that he had to go but at least it was sumthing he liked to do, i got to see his last race.

  • i was at at brainerd this year and i went up to meet john medlen and two boys and their mom had a picture of eric from last year when he won up there he let the boys hold the trophy and john force was in on the picture it brought a tear to my eye, i met eric in st louis in 2006 he was the nicest guy  at the strip he will always be remembered and missed by the fans thank you for the tribute

  • aww...this made me cry...=( i miss him! he was such a good guy!

  • I remember the first time I saw a live NHRA event . . . the 1996 Mac Tools U.S. Nationals, I was present and witnessed a crash that killed the driver . . . it was during qualifying for the race, which would be held the following day, the driver . . . Blaine Johnson.

  • I will be at Brainerd. It is the 20th anniversary of the first time I was there at 9 years old. Except for Prudhomme in 1994, Eric Medlen and Dave Connolly's first win was AWESOME! It was hot, about 87 degrees. But, that night I couldn't stop celebrating when I got home. I hope to find a Eric Medlen or Ashley Force Shirt for Brainerd. Joe Amato said about Eric, "Say Hi to Darrell Russell for me!" Great tribute!

  • This is a beautiful tribute, thank you for making it. Blessings out to Eric's dad, and to the Medlen family. I miss Eric.

  • rip eric

  • He will forever be missed.

    Thanks Eric.

  • I met Eric last year at Norwalk RacewayPark for Night Under Fire. No one was going up to his trailer so my dad and i decided to go get him to sign my fire jacket. it was like was the only one that went up to his trailer. after i am done racing a jr dragster i am going to race a funny car like he did.He is in all of our hearts and will never be forgoten. A True Hero, True Friend, And He Is A True CHAMPION.

  • ihad a chance to meet eric at maple gorve of 2006 and i had gotten the whole force team to sign my hat and posters and of all of them he was the person who i had liked the most for he was the most socialble and from my thoughts was the unsung hero of team force eric you will be missed, gone but not forgotten R.I.P. Peddlin' medlen

    a friend a hero a driver Eric medlen

  • I wounder if that will affect John Forces girls. They seem like tentative racers. If you have doubt as a driver or understand and accept the extreme risk, you have no business being on the track.

  • this was one of the nicest people i have ever met in my life i met eric last year in sonoma the race he won i got his hat from that race he looked like he was my dad r.i.p. why do bad things happen to amazing people

  • this is probably my favorite videos of eric. I still cant believe your gone. Uncle Eric i miss you soo much. rest in peace

  • He was from Oakdale, Ca. 20 minutes away from where I live. He was a great racer...

  • I have personly met eric myself had a few conversations with him i didnt find out about it till yesterday :"(

  • dude pay attention to the news damn

  • I never had the chance to meet eric medlen a great shame he was clearly a great credit in everyway to the sport.

    A good tribute whats the song?

  • I Dare You - Shinedown

  • I have met many NHRA drivers, but didn't get the opportunity to meet Eric. But I amm looking forward to meeting him in heaven, because like Eric and his Father, we have recieved Jesus Christ in our hearts, and I will meet Eric someday. Thank you Lord........

  • Thank you for the tribute video. God Bless You Eric. You will be missed!

  • my dad works on larry dixon's team and called us at home and told us that he didn't make it, after being in the hospital for 5 days not speaking at all or not understanding what you were saying. r.i.p. eric. i cant wait to see you again!

  • Great video !!!! RIP ERIC!!!!!!

  • wow i liked this guy, even tho hes not my favorite driver, he still gets the credit for being a friend of my favorite driver :D

  • We'll miss you Eric. I still can't believe that this happened. We will never forget.

  • See you on the other side!

    I wish all the best to all that care for you.

    I cried like Jimmy Clark and Ayrton Senna.

    Jim

  • RIP my Friend...You'll Be Missed...But Your Memories will Carry us through!!! My Prayers go out to the Medlen Ohana!!! God Bless!!!

    Eric, till we meet again...God Speed!!!

  • God Bless and God Speed Eric Medlen. R.I.P. You were a role model and hero to people all around the world.

  • I still can't believe he is gone. Thanks for the lovely tribute. He will be greatly missed, but we are all better for "knowing" him and his character.

  • Thank you for taking the time to make such a wonderful video for an NHRA driver like Eric! He is going to be missed! He always took the time to sign a shirt, a hat or even talk! He was a great driver. I am sure he is keeping Darrell Russel company up there! Just wanted to thank you! Great video!

  • My heart goes out to all of his family and freinds.

  • RIP Eric Medlen

  • rip eric medlen

    its such a shame to lose one of drag racings finest racers

  • being a born and raised Chevy fan there was always two names i diddint want to see in the finals, John Force and Eric Medlen. he was a force to be rekoned with he was the guy i loved to hate but respected for what he did with his abilities. God bless his family, team, and the NHRA nation. we have truly suffered a great loss R.I.P. Eric ill meet you again someday...

  • RIP

  • God's speed, Eric, you will be truly missed.

  • Eric, you told Brandon when He was down to eat some Ice Cream, no one's down when eating Ice Cream. Well My young friend I ate a gallon of Ice Cream during qualifications from Houston today. It didn't do any good. I will miss your excitement, enthusiasm and your never ending example of being a fine young man. Your with the Greatest Ford racer now and those of us that are earth bound will see you someday. God Loves you and so do I. Frank Bay Ford racing since 1963

  • Jwalkin23, I think NHRA is holding the footage of the crash for respect of Medlen's family and team. I watched qualifying for the race thats taking place a week after his death, the commentators were talking about it constantly but no footage was shown.

  • RIP

  • Race In Peace Eric Medlen

  • I clicked on this video hoping to see the crash.

    Where is it?

  • The crash happened in testing and they rarely film test sessions and out of respect they'll never show any video or pictures of the accident.

  • Why would you want to see such a horrible thing??? I do have pics and will never post them. RIP my friend

  • Rest in peace to a class act!

  • for those of you that weren't able to make it to his funeral in Brownsburg, this is the video that was shown. very moving! both the video and the funeral. John Force seems to be taking this harder than anyone else and seems to be blaming himself quite a bit, he CANNOT do that, he has to go on, that is what Eric would want from him. and in Eric's Words "COME ON"

  • Are you serious???

  • its so sad that eric had to leave this world so soon I remeber getting his autograph on my helmet at englishtown back in 04 I had little knowledge about who he was besides him taking over the seat from tony pedregon after he left to start his own team and that day he qualified first at the supernationals I was saddened by his loss last week I will treasure that autograph always!!!

  • Thanks for the great memories Eric. You left a lasting impression on me at Reading in 2005 that I never will forget. We are going to miss you

  • you will be missed man you were a great driver everybody loved you man now you gone you left us with our heart empty

  • Eric was a great drag racer and a great person he was so nice to everyone and all the fans, the NHRA will not be the same without eric, You will be missed eric but never forgotten R.I.P my good friend

    my condolences to all members of JFR and his family and friends

    Eric Medlen 1973-2007

  • Eric you are gone now, but you live in my heart with your humour and that smile of yours... You will be missed by us all.. God Bless your family and John Force Racing....

  • I am truly sorry eric had to leave us soo early, but we all know he lived his life the way he wanted,there was so much left to share with him,but all his pain is behind him now,confusion is now laid to rest!, we will remember eric through our own lives and his spirit will always live on ... r.i.p eric

  • It's so sad to see a guy with such a big heart go so soon...he will definetly be missed...i've never seen him without that smile...

  • Eric was a great guy and will be missed dearly. My heart goes out to his family and the people at John Force Racing. He died doing what he loved.

  • Eric...from this life on to the next...your journey continues. I will miss you and your infectious smile. Go in Peace.

  • Best ever. What a touching tribute. It hits home with me. There was an area drag racer who was good friends with a guy I work with. He died at age 31 last Sept. This video reminds me a lot of his; showing his race cars and childhood pictures. Awesome video.

  • I watched as he started, pulled for him as he grew and weep for the loss of a fine young man. I am sure God will welcome him to the his kingdom . God Bless his family. We will all mourn the loss of one of the heroes or the sport.

  • Awesome tribute! Eric will be missed dearly. He was an awesome guy and a great driver. The races just will not be the same now. I was fortunate enough to meet him at Maple Grove, and he was a truely great person. He left the earth way too young. It's very sad and I am sure it is an eye opener to all the NHRA racers. If it can happen to such a great driver, it can happen to anyone.

  • Autographed my fan card in Sonoma when he won. This is so sad!!!  RIP Mr. Medlen!!!!

  • AN ABSOLUTE GREAT JOB!!! Eric will be greatly missed for many years to come! My thoughts and prayers go out to the Medlen family and anyone that was close to him. Rest In Peace Eric!!

  • we hung out aat racewaypark nj he will truly be missed

  • Thanks for a nice tribute to a super human being that left us way too young. Many people say nice things when people die that aren't true, but Eric was indeed what everyone wishes he could be. RIP Eric, I can't believe I won't get to see you at Reading and E-town anymore.

  • It's still hard to believe...

    Eric was the definition of 'super nice guy'

    My thoughts and prayers remain with the Medlen family and all of JFR.

  • Great job!! Eric was a true ambassador for our sport of drag racing. It's going to be sad for a long time without him "glued to the 1320 groove".

  • Eric was truly one of the greatest on and off the track. God needed another great ANGEL, RIP Eric. You will be forever missed.

  • RIP Mr. Eric Medlen, thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

  • You may not be with us any longer, but you're an Angel now...and you'll be great at that too. We love you Bro!

  • My heart breaks for the Medlen family!!! Eric was a great person on and away from the strip.The NHRA will never be the same with out him I love you and will miss you my dear friend. Rest in Peace Eric Medlen 1973-2007

  • RIP Eric.

  • eric will be missed so much.he was one of the coolest and nice driver i ever meet.one of a kind for sure.still cant beleive hes really gone.rip eric saddest me so much prayers go out to the family.

  • Couldn't have said it better in a million years.

    RIP Eric and love to the Medlen family

  • Geez.. Its just so sad to watch this.. It was just a couple of months ago when I had a convo with Eric at his pit about his next races and wishing him luck. So freakin sad. The race here in Vegas in 2 weeks just wont be the same.. R.I.P Eric. You Will Be Missed.

  • it just goes to show that the cruelest things can happen to the nicest people...

  • nice tribute!! u will be missed eric!

  • The races will not be the same. Rest in peace Eric - you are deeply missed.

  • May the good Lord bless his soul.

  • Good Job, we will forever think about Eric, a great person. im in my room right now crying my head off. this is sooooooooooo sad. God blees the fmily of Eric Medlen. Rest in peace forever.

  • God bless your family, you are loved and will forever be missed. To your family, keep your memories close, he is forever in your heart!

  • that was cool. we will all miss that infectuous smile at the races. rip eric and godspeed to the medlen and force families.

  • He was doing what he loved. He will be missed but not forgotten. Our prayers go out to his family, the Force organization and his friends. JT Ford & Family, Clovis, CA

  • Well done! that was cool.

  • RIP eric

  • Eric Medlen was a great man and he will be remembered!

  • Nice tribute bro! RIP Eric

  • The world has lost a great man Rest in peace my dear friend

  • My condolences to family and friends... R.I.P.

  • he will be missed a very good driver

  • Godspeed Eric. Our thoughts and prayers are with the all the familys.

  • RIP Eric!

  • Great tribute to a great drag racer. Eric will be missed. Godspeed.

  • RIP eric, he'll be missed.

  • R.I.P Eric you will be forever missed and never forgotten and nhra will never be the same

  • r.i.p eric u will be forever missed and nhra will never be the same

  • Very nice tribute. RIP Eric

  • R.I.P

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