I moved here (Kingsport then Surgoinsville) 14 years ago from Sarasota Florida and absolutely love it. I miss the beach but the people, weather, cost of living, and scenery are great. I love the country life and won’t ever live in the city again.
@ianstephens8533 I spent 40 years in South bend, IN, and now live I Asheville, NC in the heart of all the beauty for 8 years now, but I have a cottage on Boone Lake in Johnson City, TN, just 9 mile (10 mins) from Bristol and another in Gatlinburg. All a very nice area.
Steve has so many engines out there now he could just drive from event to event in a big van full of spare parts just to help service all his customers.
I remember the very first time I came to Bristols Thunder Valley. I was like 8 yrs old, and it was the very first Super Chevy Show I'd ever been to. My entire family went there and stayed for the weekend, then went to Gatlinburg for a week. That was the deal between my mom and dad lol. Me and him got to go to the drag strip and my older brother, younger sister, and mom got to go to Gatlinburg. I'll never forget that place. I remember the Jolly Rancher firetruck wheel stand car lol😂
I love the banter between you two guys. Sounds like a lot of work, but a lot of fun also and a sense of accomplishment you just can't get sitting at home. BTW, nice Corinthian leather bag!!! 😁
It’s funny is this day and age most guys couldn’t change a spark plug in a lawnmower and Steve is doing valve jobs in a hotel parking lot. Keep up the good work! as an off-road guy We are always just trying to keep our stuff running very much like the drag and drive stuff I love it.
You guys must pull some serious social media star power to have the Hotel allow you to tear down an engine in the middle of their entrance. Great to see you still in the running.
@@oldanslo think of who will the be the majority of the guests when drag week is in town. they will either be passed out cold or excited for these guys that they got it fixed.
Thank you for showing us the scenery and what you can see around the track. I personally have never seen it before end of only been looking at the buildings for the most part.
It has really changed. I haven't been since the 80s. It was IHRA then. Seen all the big boys of the time and the beginning of Pro Mod. Looks totally new now. Just not the same. Good luck. Ronnie.
That's my home track! Wish I could of come meet you! I must say I came to street care takeover when ckeetus was there and I was very disappointed at bristols track prep! Hopefully they did better for you guys better then they did cleetus! It took cleetus complaining to the track before they stopped and preped and even then it still wasn't that good
At 7:47 that's the salt shed on I-26 southbound at the Flag Pond NC exit. Passed by there a ton of times when I moved from NC to TN. Bristol is awesomeness.
The car that blew the intake off had a burst panel ? Did that blow and get replaced. That must have been a hell of a sneeze to put that into near earth orbit . Great videos Steve , all the tech details and messing about , you guys always look like you are having fun, no matter what . Keep on trucking. 😎👍
As someone proud to identify as trans-Tennessean, it is a great place to live. Truly one of the last bastions of individual freedom left, which is why we've been flooded w so many leftugees. The drag strip is on of the best in the country. Although I had no clue there was anything going on, the organizers need to step up their marketing game. Good luck man, around here we tend to celebrate in the celebratory gun fire fashion, so as they say "when in Rome".
My favorite two guys together! You two are the best drag and drive comedians out there!! Sorry Steve but you gonna have to ride in that damn hot rod on the next drag and drive! Too funny! Tom can’t keep a straight face and you Steve are funny as hell. Turn that boost up and let it rip tater chip!!
Iirc didn't Steve note that the broken rusted valve springs were from methanol RUN engine, put away w/o clearing the system? If the other guy had never started or run it AT ALL, then the issue is valve fatigue from being compressed and stationary for 3 years.
If you're interested, you should see Bristol at Christmas with all of the lights set up. They raise money for 2 local charities and the electricity is donated by the power company. You get to drive the place to see it all.
@@beege1968 definitely gotta be something I've heard Steve mention it in a few racing videos with Tom and him, I think he lifted again 🤣 I really wonder what a wide open full pass would be, definitely 5s
Stevie is a pretty funny fella Describes turbo cars As silly turbo cars And nitrous cars as Big ol nitrous cars Taking the piss out em Personally I don't like all the pig rooting that goes on with Staging and spooling Silly turbo cars Gotta admit they are quick on their day I just love the no fuss calm before the storm with screw blown cars When they come out of the box right Dunno what it is the whole staging process with silly turbo cars and first 60 always seems rowdy yet lazy their top ends are pretty cool though And fast once they get the other stuff out of the way Each to their own I'm from australia and have been a fan of John zappia since the first time I witnessed him over 20 years ago blowers and mechanical fuel are still relevant and fast Good luck to you fellas and ladies That wish to tune with computers into electronic injectors Boost controllers and timing maps Enter your new tune and forget a save or something and your fried Or lazy on the pass It happens to the best of em Look at Steve a few times this week Yep I know you won't get a blown mechanical car to drive from strip to strip and then run sixes or better Horses for courses Interesting to watch their predicaments and on the run Problem solving And theyl rest well after this week They are living it Bless em
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Moved to east Tennessee 30 years ago and have loved every minute of living in this beautiful state!
I moved here (Kingsport then Surgoinsville) 14 years ago from Sarasota Florida and absolutely love it. I miss the beach but the people, weather, cost of living, and scenery are great. I love the country life and won’t ever live in the city again.
Shhhhh. Stop telling people. We have too many people now!
I live about 6 hours away and we visit that area every chance we get!! Beautiful corner of the country.
Sitting at the top end of my local track, watching Steve do his thing in-between rounds. Awesome how he supports all the people running his stuff!
@ianstephens8533 I spent 40 years in South bend, IN, and now live I Asheville, NC in the heart of all the beauty for 8 years now, but I have a cottage on Boone Lake in Johnson City, TN, just 9 mile (10 mins) from Bristol and another in Gatlinburg. All a very nice area.
Steve has so many engines out there now he could just drive from event to event in a big van full of spare parts just to help service all his customers.
An SMX powered van
@williamPayneNZ I agree. I was gonna bring something like that up to him...
Him and Tom are definitely racing legends of our time connecting with racers and racing so cool 😎
He is not there for work guys. He does this for Tom because of friendship and get away from work.
@@RubbishFPSif he wanted it to make it from track to track that would be a less than ideal power plant
Mr Steve it must feel nice knowing your engines are holding the high standards. 😊😊😊💯💯💯💯💯
Steve, Thanks for giving some insight of what goes on behind the scenes of Drag Week!!!
Thank you for posting this great series of drag and drive video's . You guys are true road warriors !!!
I remember the very first time I came to Bristols Thunder Valley. I was like 8 yrs old, and it was the very first Super Chevy Show I'd ever been to. My entire family went there and stayed for the weekend, then went to Gatlinburg for a week. That was the deal between my mom and dad lol. Me and him got to go to the drag strip and my older brother, younger sister, and mom got to go to Gatlinburg. I'll never forget that place. I remember the Jolly Rancher firetruck wheel stand car lol😂
Great to see 1.0 still dominating…. It’s still one of the best finished D&D cars about😊😊😊
It is such a nice finished car to look at. Everything about it screams show car with the numbers to prove it is way much more.
You two have too much fun together. Great friends are awesome in life. Be safe.
You are a true engine builder, my dad built and drove street rods all of my life
The Milk Truck driver loves ❤️ holding that shifter knob .🤣. He’s getting a feeling out of it.🤣🤣👍👌🇦🇺
I wonder how many times Steve has said "Tom lifted" this week? 🤣🤣🤣
All the little jabs at Tom 😂
That might make a good drinking game! Lol
I love the banter between you two guys. Sounds like a lot of work, but a lot of fun also and a sense of accomplishment you just can't get sitting at home. BTW, nice Corinthian leather bag!!! 😁
Spoke to you yesterday at Carolina drag . Just a note to tell you again appreciate your time that you put into your videos.
It’s funny is this day and age most guys couldn’t change a spark plug in a lawnmower and Steve is doing valve jobs in a hotel parking lot. Keep up the good work! as an off-road guy We are always just trying to keep our stuff running very much like the drag and drive stuff I love it.
😂😂😂Tom is jealous because he wants the fanny pack that came with the Italian bag 🤣🤣🤣
Steve and Tom make such an awesome team
I love how these motors are rebuilt over and over again. 😊
There is nothing better than hanging out with your mates on a road trip. 🇦🇺🙏
You guys make the ultimate team. I can't believe how well you work together, like milk and cookies.
You guys must pull some serious social media star power to have the Hotel allow you to tear down an engine in the middle of their entrance. Great to see you still in the running.
Not only that but fire up the car at 2 am in front of a motel full of sleeping guests.
We can't believe it either haha
@@oldanslo think of who will the be the majority of the guests when drag week is in town. they will either be passed out cold or excited for these guys that they got it fixed.
@@Sharkey_t Yep!
@@Sharkey_t EGG ZACTLY.
Steve always seems to be in a good mood and makes every situation a little more fun to listen to
Easy to be happy when your net worth is north of 100mil! All power to him
Im from Colorado & I give that scenery a solid 9.55 👌just gorgeous!! Thank's for sharing Steve!!
I second this statement!
The layout of Bristol and the scenery is just awesome!
At the buttcrack of Dawn? I didn’t realise she’s racing this week! Give her my best!
Sorry. Couldn’t resist 😔🤣
Another great video, Steve. Thanks!
That’s got to be the best looking track in the nation. I’ve seen stuff at thunder valley but never knew it was like that. Beautiful
Beautiful view Thunder valley those mountains wow what a awesome spot to be let alone race 👌
Thank you for showing us the scenery and what you can see around the track. I personally have never seen it before end of only been looking at the buildings for the most part.
Honored to have you at bristol. Besides Cleetus the thing I've looked towards the most this year was seeing you guys
Great viewing Steve👍👍👍enjoying to content from Australia 🇦🇺
Steve you should make a little check list on all😢 the little things like bump log timing ect when you do your tuning may help you GODSPEED
STEVE, You are the M$N , HANDS DOWN! You are making his dreams come true....
It has really changed. I haven't been since the 80s. It was IHRA then. Seen all the big boys of the time and the beginning of Pro Mod. Looks totally new now. Just not the same. Good luck. Ronnie.
Great update and video! A few tech tips also. Thanks Steve , and good luck to you and Tom going into Friday.
Steve it's gotta be so cool to be at a place like that and event like this knowing your engines are running the pack wtg man you deserve it
I always loved being at any race track. That looks amazing and I totally get the emotion.
I remember when Bristol was a tiny drag strip. One small grandstand on each side.
So loving all this drag and drive…..wish we had it here in Australia 😊
We do. Not as big but getting there.
Grew up near there. Mountains remind me of home. Thanks brother!
That's my home track! Wish I could of come meet you! I must say I came to street care takeover when ckeetus was there and I was very disappointed at bristols track prep! Hopefully they did better for you guys better then they did cleetus! It took cleetus complaining to the track before they stopped and preped and even then it still wasn't that good
Love to see you fellow Michiganders out there representing the rest of us so well, best wishes guys 💪🏻
Steve has a good singing voice.
Thanks again Professor love all the Tech stuff it's awesome to watch 😊
At 7:47 that's the salt shed on I-26 southbound at the Flag Pond NC exit. Passed by there a ton of times when I moved from NC to TN. Bristol is awesomeness.
Congrats making the full pull on the 10th anniversary!! Very cool
The top of that intake got some air that's one hell of an explosion 💥 great video Steve good luck tomorrow let's see if you can get that 6.40 tomorrow
Your Car, Looks, Sounds and is SO In Tune, (Old school assessment)..
I was there with my son & Granddaughter with jr. dragster great place to be loved it there she never won but had a lot of fun
Beast motors taking the beatings and wanting more, thats sick.
Bristol was my home track and now Cecil county drag-way is my home track in Maryland loved that track
Hey I appreciate your bag. It’s nice to have something nice for yourself.
Just to add , for those that don't know why chamfer to tops of guides help , it allows oil to easily get into stems.
Thanks for the awesome POV, Steve
@stevemorrisengines. it must suck living in a 3rd world country
Glad yall are having a blast
For you two, this has been quite uneventful! 😁👍
Great video gentlemen .. Look forward to the closer.👍
What a perfect drag strip just the view and prestige of thunder valley is awesome
The car that blew the intake off had a burst panel ? Did that blow and get replaced. That must have been a hell of a sneeze to put that into near earth orbit . Great videos Steve , all the tech details and messing about , you guys always look like you are having fun, no matter what . Keep on trucking. 😎👍
As someone proud to identify as trans-Tennessean, it is a great place to live. Truly one of the last bastions of individual freedom left, which is why we've been flooded w so many leftugees. The drag strip is on of the best in the country. Although I had no clue there was anything going on, the organizers need to step up their marketing game. Good luck man, around here we tend to celebrate in the celebratory gun fire fashion, so as they say "when in Rome".
I think 1.0 could be in the bottom 6's if Tom didn't have a limp ankle and the tune was complete. Love all the content from you and Tom both!!
Be awesome to see a SML I4 in the works have it use the Chevy 90 degree bellhousing lbs
Yes please! A turbo four would make for a sweet drag n drive/street car. Great fuel mileage AND big horsepower on tap.
Ive lived in East Tn my whole life. Views like the one at Bristol are why i'll never live anywhere else.
I am curious why the viper didn't blow the burst panel before it popped the intake?
If it’s a big explosion and there is not enough burst panel it will blow the lid off . Some intakes have 2 burst panels to help .
Good morning Mr Morris. More teachings and tech by Mr Morris
My favorite two guys together! You two are the best drag and drive comedians out there!! Sorry Steve but you gonna have to ride in that damn hot rod on the next drag and drive! Too funny! Tom can’t keep a straight face and you Steve are funny as hell. Turn that boost up and let it rip tater chip!!
Rusted valve spring = break... Learned that from some really good motor builder..
I was thinking the same thing. Who was that motor head that taught us this thing... hah!
Iirc didn't Steve note that the broken rusted valve springs were from methanol RUN engine, put away w/o clearing the system? If the other guy had never started or run it AT ALL, then the issue is valve fatigue from being compressed and stationary for 3 years.
We have seen a difference in PSI and NexTek springs Pre covid and Post covid built and breakage
Chauffeured about in a Milk truck.
Wholesome fella ain’t ya…!
“Got Morris”
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You need to come up with art work for a shirt Chicken Foot Bailey
😂
If you're interested, you should see Bristol at Christmas with all of the lights set up. They raise money for 2 local charities and the electricity is donated by the power company. You get to drive the place to see it all.
Steve and Tom y'all rock! Peace
Gonna have to give Tom a new nickname, light foot , but damn that car is fast even with light foot Tom 😁👍
Steve says it's (chicken foot) 😂
@@beege1968 definitely gotta be something I've heard Steve mention it in a few racing videos with Tom and him, I think he lifted again 🤣 I really wonder what a wide open full pass would be, definitely 5s
@@matthouse8499 that same car same engine set the drag week word record at 5.99
Actually I think I'm wrong I think it was the other Camaro 2.0 that has an smx engine that went 5.99
Tommy Light Foot! Lol
It's a really nice place to be, i hope i can see it ones in my life 🤗
Love the content!!!! Steve your the Best
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Jes' as I cross the Mississippi line
I heard that highway start to whine
And I knew that left rear tire was about to go
Welcome to TN sir, the southeast is even better
3:52 😂😂😂 I got a good laugh there
I love my state.. my mom came down from Detroit when she was 17 and met my dad.. my mom and dad been married for 55 years now...
Thunder Valley is also the site of a major Pro Moto Cross event.
Great updates Steve 💪
2:07
EXACTLY!!!!!
Thank you for the great content. That was a great pass.
That VP truck driver needs the whole track to turn around
Oh damn dude, I’m right close and have a shop truck, lift too.
That burst plate as tough as old boots
Tom's new nickname should be either Sissy Foot or Chicken Foot lol
Thanks as always for the great BTS Steve.
Tommy Light Foot! Lol
Tennessee is the next place I'm looking to buy a house with some property. Beautiful there
Going from Darlington to Bristol is like going from the outhouse to the penthouse.
Did the burst panel in the Viper's intake manifold not burst? Great video as always, thank you Steve.
In Tom B's vid, it looks like the panel was puffed out but not torn.
Wimped out and rode in the Milk Truck !😁👍
Y’all were at my home track and I was stuck at work 😭 and I live in edgefield and have a shop with a lift and can tig weld anything next time I guess
Awesome, once again Steve. 😉
I'm surprised the manifold top blew off and the burst plate survived. Must have had a bunch of the bolts cracked before the pass.
Thanks Steve!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Stevie Fast Jackson is a stand up guy.
And he hates turbo guys 😆
Stevie is a pretty funny fella
Describes turbo cars
As silly turbo cars
And nitrous cars as
Big ol nitrous cars
Taking the piss out em
Personally I don't like all the pig rooting that goes on with
Staging and spooling
Silly turbo cars
Gotta admit they are quick on their day
I just love the no fuss calm before the storm with screw blown cars
When they come out of the box right
Dunno what it is the whole staging process with silly turbo cars and first 60 always seems rowdy yet lazy their top ends are pretty cool though
And fast once they get the other stuff out of the way
Each to their own
I'm from australia and have been a fan of John zappia since the first time I witnessed him over 20 years ago blowers and mechanical fuel are still relevant and fast
Good luck to you fellas and ladies
That wish to tune with computers into electronic injectors
Boost controllers and timing maps
Enter your new tune and forget a save or something and your fried
Or lazy on the pass
It happens to the best of em
Look at Steve a few times this week
Yep I know you won't get a blown mechanical car to drive from strip to strip and then run sixes or better
Horses for courses
Interesting to watch their predicaments and on the run
Problem solving
And theyl rest well after this week
They are living it
Bless em
Well said. Nitro cars still run big superchargers and mechanical injection so.....
Dang, small world. I had a little girlfriend in Hartsville SC.
I love the channel!!! Keep up the awesome content!!!!
That burst panel looks minty.
I'm surprised to see you running V6 300... Holley pretty much immediately pulled it from their site due to known issues...
GOOD luck Guys!🤞👍
Yup. Pickin' 'em up and puttin' 'em down.
Great content thanks for sharing.