JR Todd isn't the first, but he is the latest.

Todd, who entered the nitromethane world as a Top Fuel racer, made the move over to fuel Funny Car this season, filling the cockpit vacated by Del Worsham. The legacy of those who have driven the DHL-sponsored Funny Car is not lost on Todd. In this exclusive video, Todd discusses the expectations of driving such a famous car, the challenges of a volatile breed of race vehicle as his determination to win.