You don't realize how serious business this is getting strapped into a nitromethane rocket until I see how methodical and serious your team is getting ready for a run, and then the last minute hand shake before you go really hit me.
Please convey to Mr Ware, our great appreciation for permitting us to come along during test week. . . AND to have the attempt to dyno the TF dragster!
@@mafia631he is asking clay to say thank you the the boss man for letting clay, Brent and cleetus try to dyno the car aswell as letting them film the testing and other behind the scenes stuff.... very simple to see what he was saying g in his comment 🤦🏻♂️
For reference: Mike Salinas' 300mph to the 1/8 pass was .842 to 60' and 2.091 to 330. 2.936 at 300.80. I firmly believe that Clay would have been the second person ever to 300 in the 1/8 mile had he stuck with it. That car was aggressive as all shit though. .828 60' is absolutely unheard of. The rest of that timeslip would have been absolutely incredible.
Thanks for the info. New top fuel watcher here from way overseas. Something puzzles me. Can you explain how the cars only accelerate another 30mph or so through the second half of the track?
@@HighMaintenancePS The cars are already moving so fast that they cover the back half of the track (660 feet to 1000 feet) in well under a second. If they were still racing to the quarter mile, we would have seen 340 in 2016 when Robert Hight went 337.66 in Topeka.
I have a lot of admiration for Clay,his crew, and his sponsors. I started my 20 year over the road truck career with Werner and was grateful for the opportunity given to me by C.L. and his sons, especially Greg who I learned a lot from about being a safe and reliable driver. Well done.
I just found you because of Cleetus and 1320 and I've got to say that you are one hell of a good guy. I will be subscribing and watching all of your videos because you are so positive. Good luck this year and I will be rooting for you and your team.
I absolutely love your enthusiasm. It was actually emotional seeing you getting strapped in. So cool when the guy gave you his hand to grab at the end of tighten your belts up.
I absolutely love and appreciate all the behind the scenes workings! Clay, you and your team never cease to amaze me with the passion and genuine-ness you all exude!
On board camera, WOW. Wish the team all the best this weekend, truly excited about the weekend. Keeping us up to date, would be greatly appreciated! No FloRacing here sadly.
That's hand grab right before the pass... That's intense. My anxiety went up just watching the strap in process. Great stuff guys! Over here from the Cleetus channel.
Subbed simply because of how awesome Clay is for the racing community and making things happen for other people! Never had a "favorite" driver. Clay sure has earned that status!!
Unbelievable numbers. Reaction time, 60 foot, 1/8 mile speed. All hard to comprehend. Also the amount of work between runs is astounding. Not for the faint of heart.
Hope you all kick some butt this year. You had a good year last year but this looks to be a great year for you and the great team you have. Jimbo knows how to make that car go.
This is what brought me to your channel, wanting to see more of the behind the scenes of pro/top fuel racing! Your videos get better and better each time!
Thanks for going onto Cletus Mcfarland channel. Great content, great editing. That has to a tickle in your belly when you push down on the go fast pedal. Thanks for doing what you do. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
It is worth it. The experience in real life is indescribable to someone who hasn't been. You have to live it, to understand the thumbing of these engines from hundreds of feet away of your body, breathing nitro and having up close access to a team of professionals rebuilding a hot car in 30-45 minutes.
I used to go to 8 or 9 events a year around the country when Clay and his Werner car started bumping heads in the NHRA TF class. I have always admired the passion he's had for this sport, and I have never seen a guy possibly smile more than he doesn't like Clay. Very positive dude and we need more like him 👍
As I keep saying, I absolutely love all the extra camera angles you’re doing!! Audio is excellent as well!!! Wish I was at this race but man oh man.. I’m glad this event is happening !!!! :)
Appreciate your videos. I also like that you always seem to be having a great time, smile on your face. Nice to see Jeff Lutz enjoying some time at the track as well. Thanks again for taking us along for the ride.
Clay. You said it best at the end”rocket ship”. Loved the view of your foot work. I’ve always wondered about it. Keep up the great videos and good luck this season. Always a fan. Been my driver since way back.
Hello Clay. That is one fast dragster. I loved the placement of the camera's some awesome footage. There's so much going on in the cockpit of that dragster in them 3 seconds it's crazy. Your dam fast in that rocket of a dragster it's unbelievable. I'm with Brent about the shock and awe of the quickness speed the hole rip. Awesome video Clay and Brent.
Probably the best in car video, with explanations, I remember seeing. Brings together much of what y’all have described previously. Seeing Clay acknowledge everyone, before getting into the car, makes me think, it’s probably part of his own mental checklist, and his recognition of the importance of everyone on the team, for the part they play. Reminded me of launching aircraft, in the military.
If y’all don’t subscribe to this channel you definitely should! Thank you Cleetus for bringing him on the channel and introducing him to everyone. Clay is clearly a rad dude and gets to do, in my opinion, the best job in the world. I hope your channel only grows and grows and can’t wait to see more.
All I can say is that is awesome. I'm sure you will have a great year. LET'S GO!!! I see that you have gained a couple new subs in the last few days. You deserve many more.
Watching you get ready, is like, you are getting ready to go to space. All the straps/belts/etc. Gotta be safe though. Good luck, stomp on that loud pedal and bring home the money. Love the new camera angles. Really shows, just how busy you are, during a run. Is it me, or can you see the ground from the cockpit?
Thank you for the in cab view getting set and the run too. They sure make sure you wont bounce around in the seat and also watching your feet as you make the run. I really enjoyed the handshake, it shows how the crew feels about you. The Rocket Ship is alive and well! Going to be a heck of a season, jack
Watching from New Zealand. This is a real privelage to watch this footage from right inside the team. Seeing the organisation, teamwork and the positive attitudes is amazing. So slick and so incredible what these guys achieve. Clay is fantastic. Everything you might imagine a top fuel driver to be and more. Awesome leadership.
I just love the family atmosphere that Clay has with his group! It makes working with him in that very serious position easier to concentrate on everyone's task at hand. How he make sure he high fives everyone before the run! He's a great ole country boy with a heart of gold!
I’ve been a fan of drag racing since the mid sixties, but never had saw the entire sequence of a driver getting strapped in. That was a great idea to show the entire process.
Awesome Had to skip back a few times at 17:10. The camera mount behind the engine was sick. Seeing the flames Just hearing them in person has gtta be insane
Wow! Luv that camera in the pilot's cabin showing the guys helping him get settled in the seat and that one showing his feet is dope! Thank you Clay,, you're an incredible feller 🙂
I had no idea how claustrophobic it must be in the seat of that race car. It makes Clay even braver than I imagined. I especially liked the big handle @2:18 that appeared to be used for pulling the harness straps as tight as they could go. Huge respect Clay.
1st time seeing a strap down like that in my life. The love and appreciation and respect Clay shows every member of his team...Family. Someone's parents raised a real man
I wonder what a 360° camera mounted on the wheelie bar or the wing could capture. Especially on an extended mount. I've seen a couple 360° videos of dragsters, but they're kinda lower quality.
It's gotta be such a crazy feeling when your paycheck hits the bank and ya think I get paid to do this! You're the man clay . And ya gotta love hearing the world's biggest and best cheerleader Brent over a top fuel car!
Watching you getting strapped in is way more intense than I expected. Seeing the focus and then understanding the reality of the the crazy ride you're about to take.
Holy crap what a first hit! September 2023 Mike Salinas dragster went 300.80 mph in 2.936 seconds to the 660-foot mark, sailing through the 1,000-foot finish line blocks in 3.647 seconds at a booming 338.00 mph. His 60-foot time was .842, and he was 3.091 to 330 feet.
@@danhiggins7798 I searched: September 23, 2023 zmax mike salinas. I copied pasted, your correct it doesn't add up, still an amazing start for RWR crew!
Loving the new camera views...especially the inboards and your comments on the run..fantastic 😊Great to see what u go through Clay in prep for a run down the strip.😊 LET'S GOOOOOOO!!!
That Cleetus bodywork has to be worth at least 1,000 hp!
Or a crank trigger glitch mid track lol
@@claytonandrews251LMAO
beat me to it lol - Cleet definitely added to the ETs
Oh! For SURE!!!
Yup I'm definitely getting a cleetus sticker watch out streets here I come 😂
OOoooohhhh Lot's of onboard cameras!!! Sweeeeett!!!!
I know right? Flamethrower cam at 16:56 is my favorite.
You don't realize how serious business this is getting strapped into a nitromethane rocket until I see how methodical and serious your team is getting ready for a run, and then the last minute hand shake before you go really hit me.
It hit me too! Riding that beast is is no joke. You can only pray and trust your team, that each run is a good run.
So crazy how fast these cars go.. And dont they have to rebuild the motor each pass?
@@jeffklonowski6816 Yep. Typically in 45 minutes during eliminations.
@@jeffklonowski6816 Yup every pass, the engine gets a teardown.
We all secretly wish we had a team like this behind us to keep us safe and square.
What a beautiful thing. 😊
Please convey to Mr Ware, our great appreciation for permitting us to come along during test week. . .
AND to have the attempt to dyno the TF dragster!
what?
@@mafia631he is asking clay to say thank you the the boss man for letting clay, Brent and cleetus try to dyno the car aswell as letting them film the testing and other behind the scenes stuff.... very simple to see what he was saying g in his comment 🤦🏻♂️
I never seen(or noticed before) but we get to see that actual LOUD PEDAL STOMPIN' taking place.
LEGENDARY!
Thanks for having Brent along for the ride helping film,the two of you are killing it with your coverage this week
For reference:
Mike Salinas' 300mph to the 1/8 pass was .842 to 60' and 2.091 to 330.
2.936 at 300.80. I firmly believe that Clay would have been the second person ever to 300 in the 1/8 mile had he stuck with it. That car was aggressive as all shit though.
.828 60' is absolutely unheard of. The rest of that timeslip would have been absolutely incredible.
Thanks for the data to put this run in perspective. Salinas was at .842 at 60'; Clay was at .828. Phenomenal!
Thanks for the info. New top fuel watcher here from way overseas.
Something puzzles me. Can you explain how the cars only accelerate another 30mph or so through the second half of the track?
@@HighMaintenancePS The cars are already moving so fast that they cover the back half of the track (660 feet to 1000 feet) in well under a second. If they were still racing to the quarter mile, we would have seen 340 in 2016 when Robert Hight went 337.66 in Topeka.
Gravity. Its the law. Not enough past halfway. @@HighMaintenancePS
The neighbors got to be loving it can't wait see nitro at Bradenton
Thank you for taking us along, and Thank Brent for helping you get some great footage. Keep stompin on that LOUD pedal !!!
Weeeeeeeeeee!!! Digging the foot cam!!
Brent, I know you’re living the dream here, but thank you for filming all this. I always enjoy your commentary and camera work.
I have a lot of admiration for Clay,his crew, and his sponsors. I started my 20 year over the road truck career with Werner and was grateful for the opportunity given to me by C.L. and his sons, especially Greg who I learned a lot from about being a safe and reliable driver. Well done.
I just found you because of Cleetus and 1320 and I've got to say that you are one hell of a good guy. I will be subscribing and watching all of your videos because you are so positive. Good luck this year and I will be rooting for you and your team.
I absolutely love your enthusiasm. It was actually emotional seeing you getting strapped in. So cool when the guy gave you his hand to grab at the end of tighten your belts up.
I absolutely love and appreciate all the behind the scenes workings! Clay, you and your team never cease to amaze me with the passion and genuine-ness you all exude!
Best Wishes to the Rick Ware Racing Top Fuel Team.
Thank You to all the sponsors.
On board camera, WOW. Wish the team all the best this weekend, truly excited about the weekend. Keeping us up to date, would be greatly appreciated! No FloRacing here sadly.
That's hand grab right before the pass... That's intense. My anxiety went up just watching the strap in process. Great stuff guys! Over here from the Cleetus channel.
I said the exact same thing before I saw your comment. That was very emotional seeing him strapped in.
Clay seems such a chilled guy proper racing legend 👌🏻👊🏻🇬🇧plus you went your fastest pass because of the cleetus livery
Clay, between getting strapped in and your foot work was so cool to see. thank Brent for youtubing with you. As always thanks for taking us along!!!
It was interesting to see you get strapped in. It totally kicked in my claustrophobia. Keep it loud!
I know dude had to have a tool too tighten the straps insane tight in their love it.
Thank you for letting us ride along Clay and RWR! Ya'll are awesome! 🔥💯💪🏆
Clay is an awesome dude.Iam glad he likes to share the behind the scenes of top fuel
Great channel Clay . Subscribed. Came from Cleetus channel
The look on Brent's face says it all. He wasn't smiling you know he's shocked lol. Go get that 250
Thanks, Clay!
#stomponthatloudpedal
Thanks, Rick Ware Racing crew
Dear Mr. Millican, how much does a jar of Miss Donna’s Nitro Salsa go for and is it available in *just the TIP of northern Idaho?*
Nitro Salsa seems like a great marketing angle and I'm sure it would sell well
I agree, we all need some nitro salsa for the win.
Do That!
I like how you have put your trust in this team to grow into their new assignments and deliver you a fast rail!! LETSGO!!
Subbed simply because of how awesome Clay is for the racing community and making things happen for other people! Never had a "favorite" driver. Clay sure has earned that status!!
I really enjoy your videos. Such a positive individual .
Unbelievable numbers. Reaction time, 60 foot, 1/8 mile speed. All hard to comprehend. Also the amount of work between runs is astounding. Not for the faint of heart.
Mr Clay Millican your 1 Bad Dude!!!!!!! Words videos do not do any justice to how insane your topfuel car is!!!!!
Seeing you on everyone's channels, you seem like a really cool dude. I'm subscribing.
The loud pedal. Love it!
That is a bad ass view of Clay climbing in and being strapped in. So cool to see how this works.
Awesome stuff Clay! Big thanks to Brent for capturing it! Can't miss his laugh and energy anywhere!
3 minutes in, and I have to say Clay, the in car view is great!
Hope you all kick some butt this year. You had a good year last year but this looks to be a great year for you and the great team you have. Jimbo knows how to make that car go.
This is what brought me to your channel, wanting to see more of the behind the scenes of pro/top fuel racing! Your videos get better and better each time!
Thanks for going onto Cletus Mcfarland channel. Great content, great editing. That has to a tickle in your belly when you push down on the go fast pedal. Thanks for doing what you do. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Another great video Clay. Thanks. Maybe 100K subscribers this year???
I wish I could see this in person.. One of the bucket list dreams of a poor man!
It is worth it. The experience in real life is indescribable to someone who hasn't been. You have to live it, to understand the thumbing of these engines from hundreds of feet away of your body, breathing nitro and having up close access to a team of professionals rebuilding a hot car in 30-45 minutes.
Hello Clay
Good run, that was fast. You're killing it. Nice cockpit view. Thank you for sharing your videos.
Drive safe 👍👍👍
I used to go to 8 or 9 events a year around the country when Clay and his Werner car started bumping heads in the NHRA TF class. I have always admired the passion he's had for this sport, and I have never seen a guy possibly smile more than he doesn't like Clay. Very positive dude and we need more like him 👍
Clay is the coolest man in drag racing.
Love the cockpit camera view. Cool to see how you are strapped in.
As I keep saying, I absolutely love all the extra camera angles you’re doing!! Audio is excellent as well!!!
Wish I was at this race but man oh man.. I’m glad this event is happening !!!! :)
Appreciate your videos. I also like that you always seem to be having a great time, smile on your face. Nice to see Jeff Lutz enjoying some time at the track as well. Thanks again for taking us along for the ride.
Brent's the man. 🤙
Livin the dream.
Clay. You said it best at the end”rocket ship”. Loved the view of your foot work. I’ve always wondered about it. Keep up the great videos and good luck this season. Always a fan. Been my driver since way back.
Hello Clay. That is one fast dragster. I loved the placement of the camera's some awesome footage. There's so much going on in the cockpit of that dragster in them 3 seconds it's crazy. Your dam fast in that rocket of a dragster it's unbelievable. I'm with Brent about the shock and awe of the quickness speed the hole rip. Awesome video Clay and Brent.
I am new here but plzzzz keep making videos like this!!!!!!! also how does one get in a place to work on a car like yours as a job???
Probably the best in car video, with explanations, I remember seeing.
Brings together much of what y’all have described previously.
Seeing Clay acknowledge everyone, before getting into the car, makes me think, it’s probably part of his own mental checklist, and his recognition of the importance of everyone on the team, for the part they play.
Reminded me of launching aircraft, in the military.
If y’all don’t subscribe to this channel you definitely should! Thank you Cleetus for bringing him on the channel and introducing him to everyone. Clay is clearly a rad dude and gets to do, in my opinion, the best job in the world. I hope your channel only grows and grows and can’t wait to see more.
Clay, that was beautiful. I think this year is your year again. God bless your brother.
What a video!
So cool to see all that goes on in the cockpit.
Much success and safety this season.
Keep that right foot stomping!
All I can say is that is awesome. I'm sure you will have a great year. LET'S GO!!! I see that you have gained a couple new subs in the last few days. You deserve many more.
Watching you get ready, is like, you are getting ready to go to space. All the straps/belts/etc. Gotta be safe though. Good luck, stomp on that loud pedal and bring home the money. Love the new camera angles. Really shows, just how busy you are, during a run. Is it me, or can you see the ground from the cockpit?
Thank you for the in cab view getting set and the run too. They sure make sure you wont bounce around in the seat and also watching your feet as you make the run. I really enjoyed the handshake, it shows how the crew feels about you.
The Rocket Ship is alive and well!
Going to be a heck of a season,
jack
Love the channel. I'm new here and will be coming back for more great content. Thank you
So excited for the season to begin! Looking forward to a great year!
Literally get 3 seconds on that pedal and its over. The power is just sickening. What an experience that has to be! Keep kicking ass Clay!!!
Brett behind the camera let’s goooooo!!!❤❤❤❤🤘🏻😎🇺🇸
As the father of a boy on the spectrum, I really appreciate you wearing the helmet with the autism logo.
Racing is just a mild form of autism.
Thanks for being a rad dad. From an old adhd bloke. It matters.
I was thinking the same. My daughter is in the spectrum 🧩
I concur on that. ❤️
Father of two lil' girls on the spectrum here.
🤜 🔥 That's exactly what I came to tell Clay , My channel is for my 10 y.o. nonverbal son on the spectrum. You rock Clay!
Let's Go! I will see you in person with in the next year. Need to see you, RWR and the Parts Plus Team Stomp on that LOUD pedal!
Crazy how casual clay makes it look.
Watching from New Zealand. This is a real privelage to watch this footage from right inside the team. Seeing the organisation, teamwork and the positive attitudes is amazing. So slick and so incredible what these guys achieve.
Clay is fantastic. Everything you might imagine a top fuel driver to be and more. Awesome leadership.
I just love the family atmosphere that Clay has with his group! It makes working with him in that very serious position easier to concentrate on everyone's task at hand. How he make sure he high fives everyone before the run! He's a great ole country boy with a heart of gold!
I’ve been a fan of drag racing since the mid sixties, but never had saw the entire sequence of a driver getting strapped in. That was a great idea to show the entire process.
Awesome Had to skip back a few times at 17:10. The camera mount behind the engine was sick. Seeing the flames Just hearing them in person has gtta be insane
At 1715 he's gone to plaid. .. .
Wow! Luv that camera in the pilot's cabin showing the guys helping him get settled in the seat and that one showing his feet is dope! Thank you Clay,, you're an incredible feller 🙂
the sound those engines make is insane!
hell yeah brother!!
Cleetus sent me over and subscribed awesome team!
I had no idea how claustrophobic it must be in the seat of that race car. It makes Clay even braver than I imagined. I especially liked the big handle @2:18 that appeared to be used for pulling the harness straps as tight as they could go. Huge respect Clay.
Seeing Brent from PFI on the video was GREAT. You and him are the two most positive people on UA-cam. Inspiring.
We need to get Clays' subs up!!
1st time seeing a strap down like that in my life. The love and appreciation and respect Clay shows every member of his team...Family. Someone's parents raised a real man
Clay Millican: Nicest driver in the circuit, "equipped" with perpetual smile that's quite contagious!
Thanks guy for the up close video. And all the info. Can't wait to see you all at the track in Seattle.
Candle were lit 🔥 on that spaceship. Sick!!!
Anything cleetus touches becomes GOLD.
wow what a ride thanks for taking us along so awesome the hp of these cars !!
Thank you for all the cameras and different views, You are a busy man in your office.
All 8 holes lit against the Florida Sunset that was a sweet shot...Let's GO!!!!!!!!!!!
I never knew the face shield had peripheral blinders on it. Only allowing you to see directly ahead.
So cool to see what goes into makeung these fire breathing monster go down the track!!!! Thanks for taking us along!!
I wonder what a 360° camera mounted on the wheelie bar or the wing could capture. Especially on an extended mount. I've seen a couple 360° videos of dragsters, but they're kinda lower quality.
This is the best video unleashed to date! !!!
It's gotta be such a crazy feeling when your paycheck hits the bank and ya think I get paid to do this! You're the man clay . And ya gotta love hearing the world's biggest and best cheerleader Brent over a top fuel car!
The onboard cam is nuts! I had no idea it was that cramped behind the wheel. Thanks for sharing!
Great to see you back again and new faces have a great season 👍👍👌👌👌
nice to join the page.. thanks cleeet for showing me so many things i never heard of .. lets go racing
Awesome foot cam view shows a very different perspective. Good luck for the year to you all keep up the awesome new camera angles 👍
Watching you getting strapped in is way more intense than I expected. Seeing the focus and then understanding the reality of the the crazy ride you're about to take.
The paint scheme on that car is so clean. Looks great.
Thanks Clay❤ Wishing you and your team the very best this weekend
Never saw the process of strapping You in , there is a lot going on , Thanks for that view
Holy crap what a first hit!
September 2023 Mike Salinas dragster went 300.80 mph in 2.936 seconds to the 660-foot mark, sailing through the 1,000-foot finish line blocks in 3.647 seconds at a booming 338.00 mph. His 60-foot time was .842, and he was 3.091 to 330 feet.
Your 330 and 660 times don't look right
@@danhiggins7798 I searched: September 23, 2023 zmax mike salinas. I copied pasted, your correct it doesn't add up, still an amazing start for RWR crew!
Loving the new camera views...especially the inboards and your comments on the run..fantastic 😊Great to see what u go through Clay in prep for a run down the strip.😊 LET'S GOOOOOOO!!!
This is your year Clay! Can’t wait to see you stomp on that loud pedal in 2024. Great video showing your feet on that run. Amazing perspective.
I love this!! Good luck this year to Clay cand his team