Clay. I’m 64 years young and I e been to many top fuel events. You and your team are the only ones I feel I could walk up to and you will actually talk to me and mean it. Thank you for being so humble. Keep ‘em all lit and good luck.
Clay you and your precious team are so awesome to allow us to see everything going on before staging ,during staging and then see the runs!!! It's fascinating to see how much work gets done so quickly!! You certainly have the GREATEST TEAM ,who works so seamlessly together. Love all your videos. Sorry you had troubles but at least you are qualified!!!! And you can find a smidgen of comfort knowing most all of the teams in all the classes were struggling with their own difficulties!! Praying for a WIN tomorrow 🙏🏻 Stay safe and thanks again for taking this fan and so many others along with you 💞🤗💞🙏🏻🙏🏻
I would love to have you do a voice over of exactly what each person is doing when you are coming to the line to stage. What are the knobs being turned, what are they looking at, what decisions are they making, what are you doing in the cockpit, etc, etc. Great work!
Tough conditions out there. The good news is everybody's got to run the same track. The bad news is the track ain't that good. Jim O and you guys will get it figured out.
I really appreciate these videos getting to us so quickly! You are always my favorite team and I want to know everything that is going on with Millican & company, and know it now!
I've said it before and I will say it again, that camera angle from between the chutes is just crazy fun... Watching how fast the start line disappears is just amazing...
Still recovering from a sun burn from that day haha. Worth it! Great seeing this race in person at wild horse. Hopefully not the last NHRA event held there!
Hey quick turnaround, watched your video and now straight in First Eliminations early Monday morning is Aus. Great to see Bruce there as well have a great day...... 🚀🚀😎😎
Hip hip for wild horse staying open thanks to the driving school!! I lived 20 min from there when I moved to chandler a few years ago! Love it! Keep on stomping that loud pedal, cheers going into a weekend of racing!
Thanks Clay and PartsPlus CRC TWO questions for you I noticed when you're getting ready the stage. The crew walks gingerly Is that how they're taught. Second What did you mean first time ever seen a red light on the Dash GODSPEED
I was there. It was a pleasure talking with you Clay! Such a shame you were pitted so far away from all the other major teams at the end. See you in Vegas next year.
Thank Clay for posting every interesting videos !. It seems not only you but everybody struggling against that track.Wish you a Good Luck on race Day !.👍
It was FireBird Raceway for many years before wild horse pass changed its name I love that place lots of memory’s were shared there going too miss it hope they build another Track else we’re where we can go watch top fuel Drag racing like beeline dragway closed long long time ago
Struggle bus pulled up and the crew piled in for sure with those 3 hits. Always wondered what the spark plugs look like after a hole goes out. All the best to the entire team, Clay. We know you'll be holding some Wallys this year and we're looking forward to it! Cheers!
Love your show dont have it in England look forward to your show get disappointed for you not having any luck but a true saying you make your own luck keep trying love the show
That's racing, sometimes. After what happened in Australia, with the motor explosion, you would think, everyone, on the crew, would have safety glasses, not just sunglasses/face protection, including the tuning big guy Jimbo. Safety over looks. Considering, the engine could have gone up, at the starting line, instead of down the track. That engine going out, sounded like an A-10, letting loose a cannon burst. lol! That little block blowout, just use some jb-weld. Love the videos, camera angles, keep them coming.
I’m watching your video at the same time I’m watching Fox sports one coverage of Q1 and Q2 qualifying ,drinking coffee… dang it Clay, my coffee would taste a whole lot better if y’all could get a handle on that track ,but Jim O is one of the best ,you’ll get it dialed in. STOMP On that loud pedal this afternoon and get the Tennessee tornado back in the winter circle. I see MISTER Downunder is back…TIMTAM power!
I've been a fan for years,but can someone tell me what the tuners do standing next to the engine on the start line,are they adjusting something?Cheers from UK
Man its bitter sweet, the only event I went to was a drag boat race one saturday when I was probably 11, but watched nhra a fair amount between Nascar on TV (90s) so im very familiar with the track, and what is now Radford. but Bondurant back then.
When I was real young like 5 or 6 there was a place here in Arizona that I wanna say was called Phoenix Raceway Park...I did go there a lot when I was way young.
I looked on the AZDOT project web site and can't find a map of the proposed highway improvement. Currently, North 347 is South of the track and makes a Eastern swing to attach to I 10 . Perhaps the intent is to extend 347 straight to attach to I 10 and eliminate the Eastern swing.
Clay i got bad lucky i blew muffler on my dodge(going to med testing at troy hospital ps cop land i turned around chey truck time) ok i live near Sayre pa the Napa or advance & auto zone sorry no parts plus i go to auto zone there a rope across entrance & i hour early to a VA visit & cones in drive way blocking it, the place caught on fire the store fine the heater on the roof had electric fire i stopped in dealer next to it the guy said go online and order it home delivery over 400 dollar total system muffler like 200 the pipes and the 2 muffler or resonator thing, just fix this thing it like war zone pot hole mess!!
When you step on the Throttle Pedal, is it all the way down and hold it all the way down for the entire length or does your foot vary in how far down and how long you step on the Throttle? Tell us more about that.
In case Clay doesn't answer, basically the throttle goes wide open and then the clutch starts pulling power out more and more as it goes down the track. That is why the engine sounds like it is slowing down as it goes down the track. When a driver says he 'peddled it' that is him saying that he lifted off the 'loud pedal'. This is why the clutch settings are critical at this level.
Clay send thy head over to Rob Wenland. He can fix er right up for ya. I saw him mend a block that had a hole the size of a silver dollar in it. He’s a pretty amazing machinist….and Crew Chief.
12:20 You mention 16 Dragsters. Is that the average of your competition at most Tracks? Can you comment on the funding difference between the lowest and the highest funded teams?
Kept watching the results (from everyone) and wondered what was happening. Just weird. I will ask again Clay did you get my email from March 6/23? Hope so!!!
Man looks like you strapped a rocket on your car for that pass lol you have balls of steel clay can’t wait until you touch Ohio I’ll be in the pits for sure looking for ya I’d like to sit with you and the team race day when u make it my way if you don’t mind
Clay. I’m 64 years young and I e been to many top fuel events. You and your team are the only ones I feel I could walk up to and you will actually talk to me and mean it. Thank you for being so humble. Keep ‘em all lit and good luck.
Man, these videos get better and better and those onboards and all other angles are SO GOOD!!
So awesome, all of it. You guys rock!
This is our weekend. Stomp on that loud pedal!
Clay you and your precious team are so awesome to allow us to see everything going on before staging ,during staging and then see the runs!!! It's fascinating to see how much work gets done so quickly!! You certainly have the GREATEST TEAM ,who works so seamlessly together. Love all your videos. Sorry you had troubles but at least you are qualified!!!! And you can find a smidgen of comfort knowing most all of the teams in all the classes were struggling with their own difficulties!! Praying for a WIN tomorrow 🙏🏻 Stay safe and thanks again for taking this fan and so many others along with you 💞🤗💞🙏🏻🙏🏻
Good to see Bruce there with you all.
Good luck today Clay get that trophy
Clay , yes you could hear something clicking/clunking after that first pass... Thanks for taking us along!
Good to see ya at the race Friday morning… go get them!
I would love to have you do a voice over of exactly what each person is doing when you are coming to the line to stage. What are the knobs being turned, what are they looking at, what decisions are they making, what are you doing in the cockpit, etc, etc. Great work!
Tough conditions out there. The good news is everybody's got to run the same track. The bad news is the track ain't that good. Jim O and you guys will get it figured out.
I really appreciate these videos getting to us so quickly! You are always my favorite team and I want to know everything that is going on with Millican & company, and know it now!
Great video.Can't wait to see you in Morrison
I've said it before and I will say it again, that camera angle from between the chutes is just crazy fun... Watching how fast the start line disappears is just amazing...
SO GLAD you are posting race day? videos
Great to see the Aussie connection back on the show.
Good to see our Aussie Bruce Reid back with your team
Still recovering from a sun burn from that day haha. Worth it! Great seeing this race in person at wild horse. Hopefully not the last NHRA event held there!
it was great meeting you at wild horse and getting a picture and a handshake.
I second what DME EMD said. Awesome. Thanks again Clay.
Man .. that's an expensive track to run on! Glad you guys qualified!
Hey quick turnaround, watched your video and now straight in First Eliminations early Monday morning is Aus. Great to see Bruce there as well have a great day...... 🚀🚀😎😎
Hip hip for wild horse staying open thanks to the driving school!! I lived 20 min from there when I moved to chandler a few years ago! Love it! Keep on stomping that loud pedal, cheers going into a weekend of racing!
Gettem Clay!!!!!
Nice to see the Aussie back
Congratulations on the 50,000 subscribers Clay. Now on to the giveaway and Good Luck !!!
Good luck today Clay, stay safe and turn on them win lights
Good show! 👍
Thanks Clay and PartsPlus CRC TWO questions for you I noticed when you're getting ready the stage. The crew walks gingerly Is that how they're taught. Second What did you mean first time ever seen a red light on the Dash GODSPEED
Couple tubes of JB Weld that block be fine... lol.
Atta Boy!! Most Interesting.. **Fantastic Crew**
I was there. It was a pleasure talking with you Clay! Such a shame you were pitted so far away from all the other major teams at the end. See you in Vegas next year.
Thank Clay for posting every interesting videos !. It seems not only you but everybody struggling against that track.Wish you a Good Luck on race Day !.👍
Awesome , Thanks Clay & Crew 😊
Great video Clay. Tough start but no doubt PP team will give it 💯
Clay, it was great to meet you today. Sorry it didn't go your way this weekend. Hope Pomona goes well for you guys.
Many thanks for the video. Those on car camera shots are fantastic and really help to understand what is going on with Top Fuel cars.
Rough Qualifying awesome video
It was FireBird Raceway for many years before wild horse pass changed its name I love that place lots of memory’s were shared there going too miss it hope they build another Track else we’re where we can go watch top fuel Drag racing like beeline dragway closed long long time ago
Give em Hell Clay!
I'm impressed with how you keep that car on the track during some of the passes that don't go as planned Clay . Great videos on your channel .
🤓 Love the rear facing camera ! ! !
Thanks !
@@cecilialynn-jt6eg 🤓 hello
@@heathcrow109 Hi handsome how are you doing
Good luck take care the best that you can
You’re the man respect from the UK, you’ll get it clay
I guess Wild Horse wants to be remembered.🤙
Struggle bus pulled up and the crew piled in for sure with those 3 hits. Always wondered what the spark plugs look like after a hole goes out.
All the best to the entire team, Clay. We know you'll be holding some Wallys this year and we're looking forward to it! Cheers!
Love your show dont have it in England look forward to your show get disappointed for you not having any luck but a true saying you make your own luck keep trying love the show
Great to see Bruce back with you again. Man that track looks tricky. Can't wait to see the next video. Good luck from down under 🦘
Clay and crew y'all rock! Peace
Man you guys got the best group of guys. Favorite team
that's Drag Racing! boyz
love this vlog
what a well respected man or nhra
thank you!
Congrats 50k subs Clay and good to see Bruce there
That's racing, sometimes. After what happened in Australia, with the motor explosion, you would think, everyone, on the crew, would have safety glasses, not just sunglasses/face protection, including the tuning big guy Jimbo. Safety over looks. Considering, the engine could have gone up, at the starting line, instead of down the track. That engine going out, sounded like an A-10, letting loose a cannon burst. lol! That little block blowout, just use some jb-weld. Love the videos, camera angles, keep them coming.
I’m watching your video at the same time I’m watching Fox sports one coverage of Q1 and Q2 qualifying ,drinking coffee… dang it Clay, my coffee would taste a whole lot better if y’all could get a handle on that track ,but Jim O is one of the best ,you’ll get it dialed in. STOMP On that loud pedal this afternoon and get the Tennessee tornado back in the winter circle.
I see MISTER Downunder is back…TIMTAM power!
Motor sounds happier
@claymillican you had a good run going there on Q3 but blew out those heads.Good luck this weekend!
We never waiver.
.. and and at least y’all didn’t run the car into the back of the tow vehicle.
I hope you guys get things together good luck
Thanks as always Clay for your awesome content….Did I see fellow Aussie legend Mr Bruce Reed back in the house…???🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🙏🏻🙏🏻👏🏻👏🏻💪🏻💪🏻
I've been a fan for years,but can someone tell me what the tuners do standing next to the engine on the start line,are they adjusting something?Cheers from UK
Do you ever adjust the rear wing to stop the tyres smoking at 1/2 3/4track
Man its bitter sweet, the only event I went to was a drag boat race one saturday when I was probably 11, but watched nhra a fair amount between Nascar on TV (90s) so im very familiar with the track, and what is now Radford. but Bondurant back then.
When I was real young like 5 or 6 there was a place here in Arizona that I wanna say was called Phoenix Raceway Park...I did go there a lot when I was way young.
I have always wanted to know. What kind of gasoline do you spray in that engine at Startup?
Amazing how it can torch out the aluminum like that.
I looked on the AZDOT project web site and can't find a map of the proposed highway improvement. Currently, North 347 is South of the track and makes a Eastern swing to attach to I 10 . Perhaps the intent is to extend 347 straight to attach to I 10 and eliminate the Eastern swing.
Bob I just googled and read a couple news stories not really sure what is happening I just know I hate we are losing another great race track.
It can't be easy to get it right. 12,000hp, fluctuating temps, figuring out the clutch man. you all did alright.
Please say that you brought dently.
5:19 Pump up bug sprayer?
That is a fire extinguisher 🧯
Stay safe while stomping on that loud pedal
Hi Clay I love your videos.
I miss the discussions about the clutch after its torn down
Clay i got bad lucky i blew muffler on my dodge(going to med testing at troy hospital ps cop land i turned around chey truck time) ok i live near Sayre pa the Napa or advance & auto zone sorry no parts plus i go to auto zone there a rope across entrance & i hour early to a VA visit & cones in drive way blocking it, the place caught on fire the store fine the heater on the roof had electric fire i stopped in dealer next to it the guy said go online and order it home delivery over 400 dollar total system muffler like 200 the pipes and the 2 muffler or resonator thing, just fix this thing it like war zone pot hole mess!!
I hope the car ran great today during eliminations for you Clay!!
Is there a way to fix those torched heads or are they scrap ?
They will get disassembled, welded up and re-surfaced, and be back in action.
When you step on the Throttle Pedal, is it all the way down and hold it all the way down for the entire length or does your foot vary in how far down and how long you step on the Throttle? Tell us more about that.
In case Clay doesn't answer, basically the throttle goes wide open and then the clutch starts pulling power out more and more as it goes down the track. That is why the engine sounds like it is slowing down as it goes down the track. When a driver says he 'peddled it' that is him saying that he lifted off the 'loud pedal'. This is why the clutch settings are critical at this level.
@@airtightindustries Thankyou for your comment. Clays busy racing.
Stomponthatloudpedal when the tree flashes and let off at the finish 😁
did they find the noise in the rear end ?
We put another one in. The noisy one had a bearing going out.
It is hard when you are challenged like that but I hope today was a great day of racing. You were melting aluminum at 300 miles an hour!!!
Clay send thy head over to Rob Wenland. He can fix er right up for ya. I saw him mend a block that had a hole the size of a silver dollar in it. He’s a pretty amazing machinist….and Crew Chief.
Rob does great work but we don’t have to ship our engine parts out for repairs our team does them.
What about the rear-end?
The noisy one had a bearing going out we put in a complete new rear end.
Stick with it clay I have faith in your brother I got to love Theo gotta say aluminum melting machine God bless you brother
12:20 You mention 16 Dragsters. Is that the average of your competition at most Tracks? Can you comment on the funding difference between the lowest and the highest funded teams?
16 is the limit, if you qualify 17 you're on the trailer .
@@indianaslim4971 Are Funny Cars a 16 limit?
@@sanfranciscobay yes
Also I need a race team shirt that’s a must have for this season I don’t have one of your new ones yet
Throw another prawn on the bar B mate.
Clay, Clay, Clay a RT of .093 and then a .075? Got to get back to the .060's buddy
Clay, are those heads repairable?
Yes sir 👍👍
It’s crazy the mags have so much power they interfere with the camera computer
As far as head damage goes that looks like a reasonably easy fix.
Kept watching the results (from everyone) and wondered what was happening. Just weird. I will ask again Clay did you get my email from March 6/23? Hope so!!!
Yes Sir 👍👍 I got you covered !!!
@@claymillican25 Thanks Clay. Appreciated.👍😊
I hear an Aussie!
💥💥💥
The track wants to test you’re patients for the last time looks like !!!🤔🤔🤔
Too much backround noise in the trailer. Too dark too. What's with all the mirrors? Bruce lee movie?
This team needs to quit using the term, “at the step”! This is the Parts Plus dragster, and we STOMP that Loud Pedal, not “step” on it!
I missed the race do to a car crash on Wednesday
Man looks like you strapped a rocket on your car for that pass lol you have balls of steel clay can’t wait until you touch Ohio I’ll be in the pits for sure looking for ya I’d like to sit with you and the team race day when u make it my way if you don’t mind
❤ it
It will always be FIREBIRD 😢.....Rip
❤👍😁
I'm sorry 16 cars going down that track and only to making it the track is not somebody's not doing their job
Another track shut down by bureaucrats. "Progress" really sucks sometimes, this is one of those times. Good luck Clay.