Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 22 hours ago
Before jet dragsters became legends, Jim “Bullet” Bailey was already living on the edge.
Bailey was one of drag racing’s true daredevils—a fearless showman who blended speed, spectacle, and mechanical bravery during an era when safety margins were thin and courage carried the load. Known for his jet-powered machines and high-risk exhibition runs, Bailey embodied the anything-goes spirit of motorsports in the 1960s and 1970s.
His life was tragically cut short in 1983 while attempting an airplane stunt for the television program That's Incredible, a moment that stunned both racing fans and mainstream audiences. The accident cemented Bailey’s legacy as a man who never separated performance from peril.
This rare footage, captured by Dwight Guild, offers a raw, unfiltered look at Bailey in his element—long before modern media, onboard cameras, or digital polish. It’s drag racing history exactly as it happened.
This is more than archival video.
It’s a reminder of how far drag racing entertainment has come—and what it cost to get here.
For more rare drag racing footage, historical features, and original motorsports content, visit
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Before jet dragsters became legends, Jim “Bullet” Bailey was already living on the edge.
Bailey was one of drag racing’s true daredevils—a fearless showman who blended speed, spectacle, and mechanical bravery during an era when safety margins were thin and courage carried the load. Known for his jet-powered machines and high-risk exhibition runs, Bailey embodied the anything-goes spirit of motorsports in the 1960s and 1970s.
His life was tragically cut short in 1983 while attempting an airplane stunt for the television program That's Incredible, a moment that stunned both racing fans and mainstream audiences. The accident cemented Bailey’s legacy as a man who never separated performance from peril.
This rare footage, captured by Dwight Guild, offers a raw, unfiltered look at Bailey in his element—long before modern media, onboard cameras, or digital polish. It’s drag racing history exactly as it happened.
This is more than archival video.
It’s a reminder of how far drag racing entertainment has come—and what it cost to get here.
For more rare drag racing footage, historical features, and original motorsports content, visit
👉 competitionplus.com
#JimBailey #BulletBailey #DragRacingHistory #JetDragster #VintageDragRacing #MotorsportsHistory #RareFootage #DwightGuild #DragRacingLegends #ClassicDragRacing #CompetitionPlusTV #PEAKSquad
