Checking Out Clay Millican's BRAND NEW Top Fuel Dragster!! (12,000+ HorsePower!!)

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  • @mrbill8542
    @mrbill8542 Рік тому +251

    There's not a friendlier man in all of nhra, than smiling Clay Millican. Best of luck this season !!!!

    • @barrelsurfergirl4614
      @barrelsurfergirl4614 Рік тому +13

      That's true he let me sit in one of his top fuel dragsters when I was a kid

    • @772tsweet77
      @772tsweet77 Рік тому +8

      Clay really is the best

    • @jeffreymorris4827
      @jeffreymorris4827 Рік тому +4

      I don't know, that Erica Enders fellow pretty damn nice. And he ran a racers for Trump sticker on his pro stock Camaro. That takes balls bigger than I'll ever have

    • @shortshorts920
      @shortshorts920 Рік тому +4

      I met clay 17 years ago as a 13 year old boy. It was Michigan. He was racing IHRA. He let me and my brother come into his hauler to get autographs. he ended up winning the event. He let his fans come on the track with him as he cut his hair. Was an awesome experience all around and I’ll never forget

    • @Kindaquick1
      @Kindaquick1 Рік тому +1

      @@shortshorts920 That's kick ass. Sounds like an excellent day.

  • @ALR74
    @ALR74 Рік тому +59

    Clay Millican is such an upstanding and friendly guy with an amazing team, and I’m glad Kevin and Clay are friends. This is great side content for this channel. It’s good to see Kevin enjoy his personal time outside the shop. 👍

  • @TheOlsonOutfit
    @TheOlsonOutfit Рік тому +56

    Top Fuel is amazing, and Clay is a great guy for sharing so much knowledge.

  • @michaellafleur2077
    @michaellafleur2077 Рік тому +1

    Kevin that was awesome !!! thanks for taking us along for the ride, Clay is such a happy guy always smiling and willing to talk to anyone.

  • @badbusa2
    @badbusa2 Рік тому +6

    Clay is a hell of a guy, most down to earth guy out there

  • @archstanton9206
    @archstanton9206 Рік тому +10

    Clay Millican is the one of the finest ambassadors for the NHRA that the sport has.. A first class guy, who loves what he does for a living, and never forgets the fans. I met him once, a long, long time ago...you don't forget the good guys.
    Thanks Kevin. Really enjoyed this.

  • @AndrewH9999
    @AndrewH9999 Рік тому +84

    clay seems like such an awesome guy. I bet this was an amazing experience! thanks for bringing us along

    • @iannorton4463
      @iannorton4463 Рік тому +5

      Clay is great, go check his channel 👍

    • @billynomates920
      @billynomates920 Рік тому

      @@iannorton4463 i went backwards - i'm here from clay's channel! :-)

  • @billmadison2032
    @billmadison2032 Рік тому +39

    It's so nice to see clay getting a brand new ride. I hope they have a really good season he deserves it so much, I have been a fan of his since the IHRA days

    • @tbusch63
      @tbusch63 Рік тому +5

      Yeah, I am pulling for a few wins this year. he has the car, he has the parts, and he has THE TEAM!! Go Clay!

  • @ourtexasfamilyvideos62
    @ourtexasfamilyvideos62 Рік тому +19

    Clay is such a GREAT ambassador for the sport of Top Fuel.

  • @chrislowery185
    @chrislowery185 Рік тому +11

    I've ALWAYS loved Clay as a racer. Probably the happiest guy in racing.

  • @mclarenscca
    @mclarenscca Рік тому +10

    Clay Millican seems like the coolest chill guy around! What an awesome person, and stands to make sense why you two are friends!

  • @quixototalis
    @quixototalis Рік тому +60

    I don't know the man but just from watching this, Clay looks like he LOVES what he does and his enthusiasm is infectious. I mean, who wouldn't be enthusiastic about 12k horsepower? EDIT: The car leaves the line so fast it looks like the footage is sped up! It doesn't even look real. That's incredible.

  • @jimgraves4197
    @jimgraves4197 Рік тому +4

    Clay nailed that final start. Best wishes for a great season of Top Fuel racing, Clay.

  • @staggerinstanton56
    @staggerinstanton56 Рік тому +3

    Clay is a class act. I had a friend tell me how 43 cup cars was the most amazing thing he's ever heard. I took him to a nhra top fuel race. It blew his mind.

  • @MartinMcMartin
    @MartinMcMartin Рік тому +5

    Clay is the most down to earth dude, and at the highest level of the sport with all the money and effort that it takes, he is all smiles.

  • @blownmouse
    @blownmouse Рік тому +1

    Clay is from my home state of Tennessee. Love Clay Millican. Oh yea, received my Soccer Mom t shirt in the mail today. It looks awesome.

  • @GeoffInfield
    @GeoffInfield Рік тому +3

    *Clay's channel is a must-sub* cos he's not just the guy with the most IHRA Top Fuel wins in history but a truly humble car nut who takes his subscribers right inside his team with virtually nothing hidden, it's absolutely extraordinary, his team enjoy talking us through rebuilds, explosions, tuning, the astonishing intricacies of tuning a clutch, his content in the off season is his own car projects etc which if you've watched him for a while you'll already be invested in but otherwise watch some of last season's vids then sub and enjoy the coming season - you'll never ever get to feel this close to Top Fuel otherwise, it's astonishing we aren't paying for this! Awesome video thanks Kevin 🤗

  • @andylewis7360
    @andylewis7360 Рік тому +19

    Kevin in Clay’s car, looking like a kid sitting in a rollercoaster at Disney for the first time. 😁👍🏻
    Thanks for including us in the fun, Kev.
    Clay’s got a carbon footprint like a 747 and we wouldn’t want it any other way! 😂👍🏻

  • @earlrichardson385
    @earlrichardson385 Рік тому +10

    Anytime Clay is around you know it’s gonna be epic👍

  • @andyn1121
    @andyn1121 Рік тому +13

    Best ksr video in a while. Shows how much Clay respects you and how down to Earth he is.

    • @andyn1121
      @andyn1121 Рік тому +4

      I feel like Kevin could go way faster than Soccer Mom, but chooses reliability and happiness.

  • @rustysiler8904
    @rustysiler8904 Рік тому +8

    Clay is legit the coolest guy. Love how nice and friendly he is. His videos are great too

  • @robhitchens966
    @robhitchens966 Рік тому +13

    It's never a bad day when you do a catch up with Clay! Kevin nerding out and Clay just smiling away 😁

  • @JaakkoTK
    @JaakkoTK Рік тому +2

    It has been great to follow Clay Millican and his team. Thanks Kevin! We Finns have our own hero in the Top Fuel class, Anita Mäkelä. He is the first European to win the European Championship in two different classes, in the Top Alcohol class twice and in the Top Fuel class four times. Awesome stuff this is!

  • @Spike-sk7ql
    @Spike-sk7ql Рік тому +6

    Clay is SUCH an awesome person! Always one of, if not THE most approachable people in the NHRA pits. Talking with him once a few years back at Norwalk, I was telling him how my shop was one of the highest volume shops with CPW in my area (his sponsor) so he pulls my family back into his pit, takes all kinds of pictures with the kids, and introduces us to the company president. Dude is such an amazing guy, and so genuine. Never seen him not smiling.

  • @tenman7242
    @tenman7242 Рік тому +5

    Two of the nicest guys in the sport. Smiling Clay Millican and KSR Kevin!! What a video!

  • @michaeltimpa2886
    @michaeltimpa2886 Рік тому +8

    Clay is so down to earth and friendly

  • @juniorjohnston4951
    @juniorjohnston4951 Рік тому +7

    That feeling you get being at the starting line, is unreal and there's not much else like it. Feeling the power of the engine in your whole body is awesome

  • @jeremyhartman1225
    @jeremyhartman1225 Рік тому +3

    Thanks for taking us along!! So cool!! Great close ups. That last run about knocked you over!! 💯💯 Clay is a class act!!

  • @christopherhess8523
    @christopherhess8523 Рік тому +3

    Clay.... Love this guy, and I have to say that the enthusiasm y'all share for this sport is very infectious and needed. KEEP IT UP!

  • @gorflunk
    @gorflunk Рік тому +4

    When a Top Fuel car lights off and you're in the stands, it's like a bomb going off. You feel it in every bone and it pushes you back. It's something you have to experience. With Wild Horse Pass closing down, we lost the last track where the stands were still up close and personal to these beasts.

  • @cdnaudioguy
    @cdnaudioguy Рік тому +3

    That was awesome!
    For Clay's team.. Please protect your hearing. You only get one set of ears! Thanks for sharing everything with KSR and us!

  • @Vanbooskie
    @Vanbooskie Рік тому +3

    I absolutely love this channel.
    Talking about University of Florida hearing those Cars, think about Bristol, in between them mountains. That was my first NHRA experience. Absolutely incredible.
    Thanks for the educational video on Rails.

  • @AbbStar1989
    @AbbStar1989 Рік тому +2

    omg. I love these monsters. Thank you Kevin for showing us this. Love from Australia!

  • @2ToneWalt
    @2ToneWalt Рік тому +6

    The assault on your senses is incredible watching top fuel cars. 😍👍

  • @shortshorts920
    @shortshorts920 Рік тому +3

    I met clay 17 years ago as a 13 year old boy. It was in Michigan. He was racing IHRA. He let me and my brother come into his hauler to get autographs. he ended up winning the event. He let his fans come on the track with him as he cut his hair. Was an awesome experience all around and I’ll never forget.

  • @ericbeeman8717
    @ericbeeman8717 Рік тому +3

    The sound of those cars is so intense it's insane u feel the pressure from the motor in every part of ur body

  • @j2kinflarc768
    @j2kinflarc768 Рік тому +4

    Sweet! Top Fuel is awesome. Thanks for taking us behind the scenes with Clay.

  • @jeremymullen5378
    @jeremymullen5378 Рік тому +8

    🔥right on ksr, u really are living the best life man. So happy for u. Clay is one my favourite race car drivers out there, just a killer happy person🔥👊🔥🔨🏍👊

  • @TravisHargiss
    @TravisHargiss Рік тому +5

    Finding Clay on youtube got me back into NHRA, I use to watch regularly in the 90s, Kenny Bernstein was my driver.

  • @392Cherokee
    @392Cherokee Рік тому +4

    Kevin is such a lucky guy to have a friend like Clay 🙌🏻

  • @Rusty.1776
    @Rusty.1776 Рік тому +2

    Salt of the earth right there, humans don't come much better than these fellas. 💚👍👍

  • @donisys
    @donisys Рік тому +1

    The world needs more Clay Millican's.

  • @jouleskelvin
    @jouleskelvin Рік тому +1

    That was impressive! Thanks for taking us with you. 👍🏁

  • @bassassin2ohseven584
    @bassassin2ohseven584 Рік тому +3

    Kevin, you're description of Top Fuel is spot on and the exact one I tell people. You HAVE to experience a Top Fuel car in person, it will change your life! We got so lucky in the frozen North when NHRA started the New England Nationals at Epping, New Hampshire. Probably saw Clay back in his IHRA days!

    • @Spike-sk7ql
      @Spike-sk7ql Рік тому

      I always say everyone should experience it at least one time before they die.

  • @Timbo428CJ
    @Timbo428CJ Рік тому +3

    DAMN Kev, you are one lucky guy! Nothing short of "Bad Ass" Clay is my favorite Top Fuel driver, this year it's gonna be a game changer for him and the entire Rick Ware team.
    LET GO !!!!!
    Thanks for sharing, I love top fuelers !!

  • @erikalbertson7483
    @erikalbertson7483 Рік тому +1

    I've been to one NHRA event. There is nothing like top fuel. Those memories will stay with me forever. Clay is an awesome guy !

  • @ajspak874
    @ajspak874 Рік тому +3

    Clay has got to be one of the coolest guys in the NHRA . it's awesome to see you geek out being able to hang out with him,, kind of like when we get to hang out with you guys. I have to get to to an NHRA event one day

  • @williamcampbell6589
    @williamcampbell6589 Рік тому +6

    Clay is just one of the coolest guys you'll ever meet at the track. I hope he does well this year.

  • @philbert006
    @philbert006 Рік тому +9

    It's amazing it makes your ears ring and you can almost feel the pressure in your chest just watching the video. Being that close to a top fuel launch really is unlike anything else in the world. It takes a minute to get over it. It will literally take your breath away. Awesome. I worked at Memphis Motorsports Park years ago and had the other of setting clay run a number of times and meet him a couple. Really nice guy. My sister also used to work at pro-decal, was a local company that did wraps and such and they used to do his car, way back in the blue Werner transport livery. Racecar shit is the best.

  • @patrickbachman2184
    @patrickbachman2184 Рік тому +6

    Clay is such a kid…and Kevin sitting in the’office’ you could see the gears spinning.
    By the way,did this qualify as’ best day ever’? At least until tomorrow!!!!!

  • @shamus813
    @shamus813 Рік тому +3

    Clay is such a class act. Best driver in top fuel

  • @stephcooper5998
    @stephcooper5998 Рік тому +3

    Kevin so cool to see you sitting in a Top Fuel dragster.
    It must have been a Bucket List item checked.
    Match race, well that would light up UA-cam.
    Thank you for taking us with you.

  • @Bricklinsv1970
    @Bricklinsv1970 Рік тому +1

    I can't believe you are hanging out with Clay! He's one of my favorite top-fuel Dudes! Thats Awesome!

  • @lumpycam302
    @lumpycam302 Рік тому +2

    love seeing you nerd out on top fuel, it is my fav . And like you say if you haven't seen them in person you won't understand fully the power and sensation of top fuel

  • @countryracer69
    @countryracer69 Рік тому +1

    Never been a big drag race fan. (Yeah yeah I know lol). But I have been a fan of Clay for as long as I can remember. For his attitude mostly. When I started watching his channel I seen the struggle they were in with old parts and a low independent budget in that monster class. Now with all the funding and resources brought in I can't wait for this season. I think he is gonna set them on fire!

  • @KyleB_RCR8
    @KyleB_RCR8 Рік тому +3

    Much love from California Kevin! As always, we appreciate you taking us along for the ride and for getting to know clay a little better with every pass.

  • @fordhipo
    @fordhipo Рік тому +2

    Two of best guys in the same video, doesn't get better then that

  • @paulmaigler289
    @paulmaigler289 Рік тому +2

    Great video Kevin, Clay Millican has to be the nicest guy in the world. Been a fan of him for a long long time, Stomp on that Loud Pedal!!!!

  • @I-apologize-in-advance
    @I-apologize-in-advance Рік тому +1

    Thanks Kevin & Clay - that was awesome!!!

  • @LolPepperGate
    @LolPepperGate Рік тому +2

    I totally agree with you Kevin that Top Fuel is some of the most magnificent form of drag racing....the sheer power, the components that go into into the drivetrain like the massive clutch stacks and rear gear...the amount of tech behind the scenes...
    You also made a great showing on how loud and rumbling they are when you were 200 ft past the 1320.....that loud at idle 1500ft+ away is just mind blowing.
    I've been to many NHRA events at Sonoma here in Cali.

  • @mac8179
    @mac8179 Рік тому +1

    Even if you’re not a car fan, watching a Top Fueler make a run is awe inspiring. Violent is a perfect word.

  • @hooligan_3
    @hooligan_3 Рік тому +3

    I was fortunate enough to meet Clay at the Virginia Nationals in Richmond last year, and he's as nice in person as he seems on camera. Stomp on that loud pedal!

  • @jdbauer9183
    @jdbauer9183 Рік тому +4

    Hope Clay has a great season this year!

  • @tonyroberts7481
    @tonyroberts7481 Рік тому +2

    I got to stand on the line at top fuel races in Virginia one year. Coolest experience ever. Words don’t explain it.

  • @michaelw6483
    @michaelw6483 Рік тому +1

    Clay is the man, been a fan of his since his IHRA days as well.

  • @maxium4x4
    @maxium4x4 Рік тому +1

    Spot on Kevin if you have never been around a Top Fuel in person. My first experience was John Force at Norwalk, Holy Sheet. 🤣Next up was Top Fuel and soon realized we were too close to the Starting line in Club seating if I wanted to live. From Indy Cars to Pulling tractors I thought I had seen it all. Tip of the Day for Newbies: Wear hearing protection and stay upwind when they fire the engine in the pits. 😁

  • @craigc9975
    @craigc9975 Рік тому +2

    That was really awesome Kevin - thanks for bringing us along.

  • @swbtlw
    @swbtlw Рік тому +4

    Another awesome video, it's so cool that you get up close, lets us see just how much work it is to maintain a fuel car.

  • @MrMaxEffort
    @MrMaxEffort Рік тому +17

    It's not only to see a Top Fuel make a run, you gonna feel them.. 💖

  • @nicolelongneckergallery
    @nicolelongneckergallery Рік тому +3

    Totally awesome post, Kevin. Top Fuel is the best and Clay is a really nice guy. Thank you for sharing what had to be a fun day.

  • @tripprogers4814
    @tripprogers4814 Рік тому

    I am a HUGE MILLIFAN and your video gives great insight to everybodys new jobs and roles

  • @Fast351
    @Fast351 Рік тому +2

    Some of the best top fuel nerd content I ever got to experience is in Brainerd in Doug Kaletta's pit. My brother is pretty high up the corporate ladder with MAC tools and got me an all access pass and I got to watch the insanity of top fuel during competition. The amount of money that goes down the drain every pass is crazy! But it is every motor heads dream to watch it up close and personal.
    I will echo what Kevin said. If you've never been to an NHRA top fuel event, you owe it to yourself to go. The pure display of horsepower is not something that can be put into works. You just have to experience it for yourself.

  • @cased19
    @cased19 Рік тому

    Clay seems like a fun guy to be around! Thank you for letting us hang out with you. That was fun!

  • @alansmith7833
    @alansmith7833 Рік тому +2

    I am with you all the way, everyone should go watch NHRA race at least once, it is absolutely incredible

  • @garycarter8332
    @garycarter8332 Рік тому +1

    I was very fortunate growing up. My dad loves drag racing. Been going to tracks since I was 2! In my teens dad started taking me to Bristol and we even made it to Indy once. Was an AWESOME experience!! Got to meet big daddy Don Garlits, John Force, Warren Johnson, Scotty Cannon to name a few. Wouldn’t trade my childhood or anything! Have taken my own kids to local track in Bowling Green a few times. Watching them enjoy the same thing as I did as a kid sure made me understand why dad took me like he did!!

  • @garysoykin2783
    @garysoykin2783 Рік тому +1

    Clay is here a cool guy. I really enjoy his attitude about life. His demeanor is similar to yours. Keep up the great work guys.

  • @dennisjensen7938
    @dennisjensen7938 Рік тому +2

    Kevin...I have been a gigantic Clay fan all the way back to his IHRA days...to have that access to the team would be awesome 👍👍

  • @anthonywidmer7050
    @anthonywidmer7050 Рік тому

    Watched my first NHRA top fuel 8yrs ago, it will change your life. Hooked for life!

  • @douglasmayherjr.5733
    @douglasmayherjr.5733 Рік тому +1

    What an awesome video. Clay seems like a genuine guy. I remember seeing the Top Fuel cars in Indianapolis in the 90’s. Nothing like seeing those monsters in person. Thanks for the great videos, Kevin.

  • @gregelliott5066
    @gregelliott5066 Рік тому +6

    Very entertaining , Kevin. Enjoyed it alot. Looking forward to Clay & team pulling into Bristol this season. Good luck doing the trans am.✌🏻♥️🙏🏻

  • @Windemtight
    @Windemtight Рік тому +2

    Nothing more violent than a top fuel . You don't just here it you feel it in your chest. He'll yeah. Good luck on the new season.

  • @Gooochmo
    @Gooochmo Рік тому +2

    I’ve been a fan of NHRA since my dad brought me to the Southern Nationals in Atlanta to watch John Force in the late 90’s. Clay is a new favorite of mine. Such a cool, chill dude! Thank you for covering Top Fuel dragsters! Love seeing the inner workings and up close. Keep up the cool builds and the cool coverage!

  • @johnkaswinkel7883
    @johnkaswinkel7883 Рік тому +1

    Kevin this video proves what a great guy you are! I don't think Clay would call you "family" if he did not sincerely mean it!

  • @ericsweet1419
    @ericsweet1419 Рік тому +1

    I live in Pomona ca. like a mile away from the track and have been going every year twice a year since I was 5!!!! No better experience in the world, it has always been a dream of mine to drive one!! Love Clay and his team and wishing and praying for an amazing year for him his team and Rick Ware racing!!!

  • @patriot2164
    @patriot2164 Рік тому +1

    Subscribed to Both , Mr Millican is the man , Down to earth ! Love the Raw power of those machines

  • @JonathanReed1970
    @JonathanReed1970 Рік тому +2

    Clay is a Champion of a human being. Now he just needs to become a Champion of NHRA. Not a nicer person out there especially with all his hardships! He just somehow, keeps a smile on his face. Big fan of his as well as the Force team! BTW Kevin, what was Clay checking from the cockpit with a mirror? Sorry if I missed it...

    • @joebloggs2635
      @joebloggs2635 Рік тому +1

      Clay is already a multi time champ. You should follow his channel. He is going to be very competitive this season. You'll get to see lots of good racing and good car content. The mirror is part of his pre-rip procedure. Been doing that for years.

  • @dougaranda6187
    @dougaranda6187 Рік тому +5

    It’s hard to describe the thumping you get in your chest, just sitting in the stands! They’re a beast.

    • @nalley6815
      @nalley6815 Рік тому

      I can’t even imagine it. I absolutely love drag racing but I never get out to the track but maybe once a year. UA-cam kinda does it for me lol. The loudest I’ve heard was the street outlaw cars when they came to my local track in Kentucky. And those were pretty damn loud so I can’t even begin to imagine what top fuel sounds like. I need to go to an event this year

  • @TheXJRMAN
    @TheXJRMAN Рік тому +1

    Thank you Kevin for this part....@2:45 never heard a top fuel at the end of the run....Sick!

  • @dannychovan246
    @dannychovan246 Рік тому +2

    Two of my faves. Kev/Clay. I met Clay at Bristol last year. He’s an awesome guy. Hope to make it back again this year.

  • @normweidl830
    @normweidl830 Рік тому +1

    Awesome video Kevin, loved every minute of it.
    Nothing better than watching you and Clay having a blast.😀👍

  • @southernpride9557
    @southernpride9557 Рік тому +2

    What a Cool video . Glad to see that you got to go hang out with Clay and the team . Yea I Top Fuel experience is Crazy . Soccer Mom was looking good . Awesome Channel Kevin . 🇺🇸

  • @jerry50bmg65
    @jerry50bmg65 Рік тому

    26 minute mark+: Family via video. Makes a whole lotta sense. This video was top notch. Great insight to top fuel and Clay's folks. Yep, the trans brake comment was all Clay. Love it!

  • @josecaparroso577
    @josecaparroso577 Рік тому +4

    This daily uploads are making my week so much better!

  • @deckert618
    @deckert618 Рік тому +1

    For several years, I lived 2 miles from Bandimere, and it would rattle my windows and shake my chest when the big boys made a run. Loved it!

  • @ssykes80
    @ssykes80 9 місяців тому

    Clay is a true gentleman. Such a good guy.

  • @777poco
    @777poco Рік тому +2

    Back in the late 70's early 80's I went to SIR very racing season. I felt the power waves of the top fuel dragsters. The power they have today is unreal

  • @countrywoodcreationsnywv5055

    Great video. It's so obvious that Clay loves seeing you. He loves seeing everyone, but it is obvious you are good friends

  • @captaincouldverc
    @captaincouldverc Рік тому +14

    The pits are always where the show is at in my opinion.
    The way the tare it apart between rounds, is mesmerizing.
    It's Like the male equivalent to a majestically choreographed dance. Immediately followed by a mechanically majestic symphony of raw power!

  • @JerGol
    @JerGol Рік тому +3

    Honestly, the timing in top fuel is insane. A sixty of about 0.7s, eighth in under 3s?! Cleetus runs sixes and he's happy with an eighth at 4.90! It's difficult to judge exactly how fast those things move without seeing it for yourself. 🤯

  • @stevegirard817
    @stevegirard817 Рік тому +1

    So amazing what they do!! Thanx Kevin!!!