Saturday, Dec 22 2012 08:06 AM
Bako's Most Viewed: No. 8 The CackleFest at the Hot Rod Reunion
In our ongoing pursuit of the most viewed YouTube videos of 2012, we turn our ears and eyes toward the Famoso Raceway and the Hot Rod Reunion. Videos from the drag races are always popular but their even bigger when the raw power of the cars is on display. That was clearly evident here during the ever popular CackleFest. This video has more than 5,200 views and it's good example of what you can do with a basic camera.
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