I Can’t Race And End Up In The Hospital

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  • @claymillican25
    @claymillican25  3 ปีที่แล้ว +73

    Hey Everyone Thanks For Stopping By. First of all I am feeling better and can’t wait for the Denver race. This whole thing was so unreal never did I ever think I would say I couldn’t drive my race car. It was just the right move these things are way to fast to not to be at your best. I can’t thank you all enough for all the comments, likes subscribes you folks are awesome!!!

    • @gwbuilder5779
      @gwbuilder5779 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Glad you are doing better! 🤙

    • @allenl9031
      @allenl9031 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Good call on your part Clay. 👍 You didn't want to hurt yourself, your fellow racer in the other lane, the car, and your team. I hope you get to test stomping on the loud pedal before Bandimere. And I hope Brent Levistad gets you to record a bit on the RPM Act for PFI Speed.

    • @jerrydlaughrin2880
      @jerrydlaughrin2880 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Get well Clay I know how you feel I suffer from it after being hit by an 18 wheeler years ago when I worked for CalTrans So I pray that they get you all fixed up where you can race again
      I love to see you out there your the greatest

    • @79tazman
      @79tazman 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I just got out of the Hospital myself I had to have a operation I had a tumor in my bladder and guess how they removed it LOL! It was not fun but I am home recovering catching up on my TH-cam anyway glad to see your ok and can stomp on that loud pedal still ;)

    • @anthonygibbo1881
      @anthonygibbo1881 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks for the tec video clay I know you have to keep some parts secret and all but I love the channel and the dog's are awesome 👌 just keep doing what you doing dude, and for me and I hope I speak on behalf of all the fans that it took some heart to not drive the car man I really hope you back stomping on that loud pedal soon as possible 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

  • @michaelpiecewicz9748
    @michaelpiecewicz9748 3 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    I know it’s hard to step aside….
    Only a real man can admit he needs to take care of himself first!!!! You are the real man Clay.

  • @artmatthes3559
    @artmatthes3559 3 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    Clay you have got the best reality channel of anybody on TH-cam, but that's my personal opinion.

  • @nofearcbr
    @nofearcbr 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    “ got enough cables to wire up another race car “ Clay your the man , the positivity in any situation beautiful soul man ! Feel better 🤙🏻

  • @andyb9767
    @andyb9767 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    That was the best thing to do everybody has to be safe and there's no short cuts to safety.

  • @tbone67gthenderson78
    @tbone67gthenderson78 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Clay you’re the man brother. Vertigo is a terrible thing I hope it isn’t that.. Thank goodness your not there for a crash. Prayers for you Clay get better buddy . p.s. hospitals suck and are slow but very grateful to have them. 👍🏻🇺🇸😎🙏🏻🙏🏻

  • @gregoryskelton9270
    @gregoryskelton9270 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Clay glad you are feeling better ! Austin did a great job filling in but we got to get you back in that Parts Plus dragster ! GET WELL and GOD BLESS!

  • @justme7055
    @justme7055 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    And through it all you kept that classic Clay Millican smile going. Get well sir.

  • @bruceplumisto
    @bruceplumisto 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    PFI... And a Cleetus reference... Love it! Glad you are ok!

  • @markadymark1844
    @markadymark1844 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I was invited by a friend to go and watch you all. We drove there from Michigan and it rained the whole way there. I really didn't think you going to be able to run that night. But when it dried out you guys were turning some fast times. Saturday was awesome Sunday what I thought was going to be a great day until the hurricane hit. We went home and didn't get to see the end. Glad your doing better. Love your videos and your dogs. God bless

  • @scottwatson5767
    @scottwatson5767 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Clay almost sounds like your dealing with a bout of vertigo! Glad you made the decision to hop out of the car, and that you didnt get hurt. Safety first! Hope to see you in the driver seat in Denver! Get well soon!!

  • @VanPelt408
    @VanPelt408 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Clay, you keep it real and genuine, which seems rare these days. Keep up the great work!

  • @ranchrods1
    @ranchrods1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So happy to hear yer gunna be ok, great call shutting down, that’s experience talkin. Listened to what yer body told ya and saved yer self and the car .... proud of ya 🥃🥃🥓🥓

  • @Debra-ek6bu
    @Debra-ek6bu 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Glad you are okay. Really enjoy following you on Facebook. It was fun seeing you in Houston last month. Stay safe.

  • @MoparMan1320
    @MoparMan1320 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey Clay....thanks for the update. Going on my 36th year as an RN, and you made the right call. As my Pops used to say..."better safe than sorry". You take good care of yourself, your family, and those adorable fur babies!! ✌😎

  • @jblow530
    @jblow530 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Man, if there is one thing I don't like to see it's a drag racer in the hospital! Especially with all them wires hanging out of ya Clay! God bless brother, sending our prayers that you have a speedy recovery. Love ya man!

  • @WhiteTrashMotorsports
    @WhiteTrashMotorsports 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    You the man, Clay drivers like you are the reason drag racing is the best motorsport. Feel better soon.

  • @quartermilebandit5749
    @quartermilebandit5749 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Can’t wait to see you back on the track, great call this weekend Clay! You’ve got a winning car and you’ll raise that Wally here shortly

  • @larryhall6416
    @larryhall6416 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I started to follow your channel after I saw you on PFI. You and Brent are on my bucket list to meet. God bless you and praying for a speedy recovery. God bless

  • @quickdeuce
    @quickdeuce 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Austin did a GREAT job and Thank You Mr. John Force!!

  • @eazymoneyracing
    @eazymoneyracing 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Stand up move stepping out of the car. Some folks would try to be a hero and it does not always end well. We are all proud of you and the team this weekend. Was fun watching Prock do his thing. Get better soon!

  • @lesmond7301
    @lesmond7301 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hope you get well soon. An inner ear infection can really screw you up. I've had it and was stumbling around for a month and falling over now and again. Not a nice feeling at all. Still have problems now and again. Absolutely love your channel.

  • @scottmaguire2560
    @scottmaguire2560 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dude you dont ever have to feel bad for doing that. You got more heart and bal-s than most. Best wishes on speedy rebound. You are the real deal. Never forget that

  • @gregsimon9061
    @gregsimon9061 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey buddy, glad you’re OK, you really had us all worried there for a while. They didn’t have too much information, and lack of information makes our brains run wild. Austin did an awesome job in the car.
    You’re number one fan was awfully worried about you. Glad you’re OK.

  • @donanything6816
    @donanything6816 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm glad you checked out OK for a kid of 50 something. look forward to your return. Big of you to know when to step aside.

  • @shaunabs7681
    @shaunabs7681 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just joined the Chanel. I’m liking you content, thanks for sharing the inner workings of a fuel team. Great presentations.

  • @jerrycoon3369
    @jerrycoon3369 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Glad you're ok! Austin is a good driver. Tim Wilkerson is a cool guy! Love Krista Baldwin! You can tell she is so excited to be driving top fuel. So happy for her.

  • @jamesglenn2006
    @jamesglenn2006 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Loved my Honda Ruckus. Put 10,000kms on it, topped out at 74km/hr. it was such a blast. Stay healthy Clay👍

  • @countryracer69
    @countryracer69 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Get better soon! I have never been much of a drag racing fan but I have been a Clay Millican fan for years. Dont want ya passing out halfway down the strip. I had a big race I missed due to extreme heat. I was afraid in that 3 layer suit that some bad stuff would happen if I passed out while on my loud pedal. Prayers brother

  • @TheMrMused
    @TheMrMused 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Asking the right question .. "What's best for the team?" That's a hard call to make, Clay. When a run doesn't even last 4 seconds and barely two seconds in, you pulled the plug .. that's just intuition and reflex. Solid call. Glad you went to get checked out and asked Austin to drive! Much better to miss a weekend than miss many more seasons! Hope you're back to 100% quickly!

  • @kevbelanger1179
    @kevbelanger1179 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Speedy recovery, Clay. Sending some strength and positive vibes!

  • @thunderstruck6060
    @thunderstruck6060 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Hope you’re feeling better quickly

  • @btpearce
    @btpearce 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Get well soon, You are in my prayers.

  • @TEAMERICA96
    @TEAMERICA96 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Glad you are OK Clay. Hurry Back. No one stomps on that loud peddle as loud as YOU!

  • @lindseychaney3987
    @lindseychaney3987 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Clay,you are a smart man and made the right decision. You may have saved your life and others too. May the lord be with you…

  • @josephdill1282
    @josephdill1282 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing video from start to finish. I grew up on the track. National Trails Raceway in Kirkersville,OH. After Clark died, his brother refused to keep us this"foolishness". I knew both the Radar brothers. Unfortionally, I've never been to Noewalk.

  • @joelcrmt
    @joelcrmt 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    everyone and their dog is going to have stories of friends or family member that have had ear issues but here goes mine too! my father at 55 developed a sensitivity to artificial sweeteners which caused him to have inner ear issues. dr. couldn't explain why but once he cut our diet soft drinks and zero calorie flavoured water the ear issues went away. said a prayer for your healing, all the best clay!

  • @socalcasedog
    @socalcasedog 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Seeing you hooked up to all the cables i was waiting to see Brent come in with the laptop to upload the "moon tune"....... Take care of yourself man....heal quick

  • @robertbradford7892
    @robertbradford7892 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love the channel and get better I want to see you in that seat...👍👍

  • @Quagmire17000
    @Quagmire17000 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I was bummed and scared when they annouced that you were not racing after your one run Friday, glad you're doing ok, get well soon!

  • @hughstephenson2957
    @hughstephenson2957 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Get ta feelin better, buddy!! Takin care of yourself is the first priority

  • @gregevans1502
    @gregevans1502 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    It's a total pro who wisely stands down when he's not 100% - dealing with 4+Gs and 300+ mph. Get back at it when you get things sorted out, and thanks for the vids. Pulling for you and the crew!

  • @gregorynagy8500
    @gregorynagy8500 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sorry to hear that. I love your videos. I pray for you and your family!! G

  • @2rueblue
    @2rueblue 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm amazed you are over 50 I honestly had you in mid 40s at the most, well glad you are ok and hope to see you in the fast seat soon, all the best from Scotland

  • @josesmith4085
    @josesmith4085 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Get well clay we have your back....

  • @GTO7005
    @GTO7005 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Glad it was nothing serious
    I know that feeling when you have a fill in driver its tough not be in the seat Glad to see you doing good

  • @tonygriffiths2485
    @tonygriffiths2485 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    All the best Clay, hope your health is very well soon. Must be hard watching instead of taking part. God Bless and thanks :)

  • @Bradley_Clark
    @Bradley_Clark 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice to talk to you briefly Sunday! Good to see Austin go a few rounds. Make sure you don't lose your ride hahahahaa!!! Thanks again for the episode!

  • @quickdeuce
    @quickdeuce 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Watching young Austin Prock drive the PartsPlus Top Fuel car. To be honest it kinda breaks my heart. We wish Austin ALL the very best and know he's very much qualified to pilot the hotrod hopefully to a WIN,, but it hurts nonetheless. You get well Clay Millican, your fans AND the Parts Plus race team need/want you back in the pilot seat ASAP!

  • @nickola1379
    @nickola1379 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Clay glad your ok. Your the best. Luv u man!

  • @waynesligar5948
    @waynesligar5948 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I hope everything will be ok with you, love watching your videos, your a great guy with a great group of people around you

  • @robertjohnson4784
    @robertjohnson4784 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey clay so glad to hear you're doing better brother God-bless you can't wait for the next video.

  • @jimkershaw6376
    @jimkershaw6376 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Glad you are fine Clay. Good luck with the ear thing.

  • @ni_wink84
    @ni_wink84 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Glad all is well clay!! I can’t wait to see you on the podium in Denver!!

  • @steveyork8069
    @steveyork8069 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Happy you stayed safe,bull terriers are awesome.Wish John could get Austin some sponsorship.Been looking for a Luigi update but nothing posted yet hope he is healing too.🔥👍

  • @quickdeuce
    @quickdeuce 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    We luv the paint scheme on the toter home and stacker. Class, pure class rite there brutha Millican.

  • @kcav5374
    @kcav5374 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Only been to Norwalk once but a good memory there; A buddy made a pass in his 72 Camaro Z28. A 388 SBC " T-400 8" converter, 4.88 gears, I forget the ET but I ran it next (I was heavier than him) with nothing changed and I beat his et! BTW; Clay I Love the warning on your 'dog habitat' (I agree totally!)

  • @janhugo
    @janhugo 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Holy S(omething), you are old! I`m only 54 and almost 3 months old... ;) Nice to hear that you are in good shape! Continue to stomp on the loud pedal! Love from Norway!

  • @BenjySparky
    @BenjySparky 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Clay it took one hell of a man to say you wasn't feeling it! So take as long as you need we will be here for when you get back! To Stomp on that loud pedal! Love the channel and content keep up the great work! I'm here for the algorithm! Peace

  • @compt3ck
    @compt3ck 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good luck! Hopefully they get it figured out quick and you're back to stompin' on that loud pedal!!!

  • @davoupnya3202
    @davoupnya3202 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just glad your okay brother and good call on your part !

  • @sprintcar-acematt5175
    @sprintcar-acematt5175 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I know exactly what you're feeling when you're talking "inner ear infection". I battled it for 4 or 5 months. I'm seldom sick and when I am, it's usually not more than a few days. To feel lousy for months just plain sucks! I hope you feel better quickly and "Stomp On That Loud Pedal"!!! Drag racing isn't the same without you.

  • @johnmcleod7347
    @johnmcleod7347 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Takes a big man to make a decision like that.
    Rest up.
    and love pfi you watching pfi on the road.
    Absolute legend.
    Pfi for the win help them with this rpm act they need your voice.

  • @camshaflober3691
    @camshaflober3691 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hope you get better soon. Austin is probably my favorite young driver

  • @bryanrayburn4495
    @bryanrayburn4495 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Glad you are ok and feel for you doing 11 years at the grocery warehouse. I used to drive a truck and deliver to AWG & Kroger in Memphis. I feel your pain. Get back stomping that loud pedal.

  • @randalltufts3321
    @randalltufts3321 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Made the same decision as a commercial pilot clay more than once. Wise man. It was the right move. You'll be stepping on the loud pedal soon enough. Get well friend!

  • @georgedennison3338
    @georgedennison3338 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    When I first saw the title, I thought your back was acting up after that hard shot you took a while back. Glad to see it's an inner ear problem, instead. They should be able to get the fluid out of it, and get it workin' right, again. The inner ear has everything to do with equilibrium; as you found out.
    I'm just getting over an ear issue, myself, but it was only the second time I've ever had an ear ache, and because of why I had the first one, I've been a BIT stressed. It seems to be gone, now, so I'm hoping the CT scan will, in fact, be negative. I've been spooked.
    The first ear ache in my 67 years was last Spring. It cropped up after I had Covid in Jan. Kept aching thru an MRI, a CT scan, and right up until I had my R tonsil and adjacent lymph node removed in late July during cancer surgery. The only symptom I had was the ear ache and a big old swollen lymph node under my ear, (looked like about 25% of a ping pong ball was sticking out.), and the ear ache is a very common symptom of the type of cancer I had. Stress the HAD.
    I've been 100% cancer free since the surgery, and some experimental target immune system meds, (same tech as the Covid vaccine is making incredible breakthroughs in treating certain types of cancer. It's why it was still experimental when I got it. But, the trial I was involved in was for dialing in the dosage; they already knew it worked; so I knew I wasn't getting a placebo. It kept me from needing radiation or chemo.)
    So, I'm glad to hear you're just dealing with an ear issue, instead of a potentially chronic back injury; I think you can see why when the ear ache came back this Spring, I got a bit stressed. Especially when the 2-3 meds they gave me didn't really help. When we had the 110° + weather here in the NW, the ear ache just disappeared; finally dried out my Oregon noggin'.
    Give 'em hell, when you get back in the seat.
    oh, yeah, re: burst panels; isn't that what's stopped the 80# chunks of aluminum (blower) from flying off when they backfire? LOL
    Regards,
    GeoD

  • @scottstorey6497
    @scottstorey6497 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I hope all is well with you Clay. I really enjoy watching your videos, I know when I comment on some of these videos are from last year. I like all the videos so far. Top Fuel Rules!!!

  • @BFDT1LT
    @BFDT1LT 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good call, Clay. I know you and your determination, but I also know you'll make the right decision for your health, your team and your sponsors. Get well, buddy!

  • @TheCrewChief374
    @TheCrewChief374 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Well at least you will heal up from your ear infection. It could be like what I have dealt with my entire life with the inner issues I have had. Which is a large part of why I went the route of working on cars, racecars, and whatever else needs to be fixed...

  • @Dr.MikeTuneoligist
    @Dr.MikeTuneoligist 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    When you see a load of crown vics and automatically think of cleeter 🤣🤣

  • @Daniel-xu3eq
    @Daniel-xu3eq 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Clay I am so sorry for your loss ....my name is Daniel from Boston Mass......I love your videos .....Thanks ...I am you and your son biggest fan

  • @cnstars124
    @cnstars124 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great team decisions all around. Drivers and families first, that you buddy.

  • @carlporter1664
    @carlporter1664 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Clay you made the right call. Get well soon.

  • @ldtenenoff
    @ldtenenoff 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    CLAY thank u so much for all of the TOP FUEL candy please keep showin the why and how the how to's regarding ur hotrod its so kool man

  • @clintklare7747
    @clintklare7747 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’m praying for you buddy, god bless you all.

  • @davebiltucci564
    @davebiltucci564 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Take care Clay and God bless !!!

  • @genemartin6962
    @genemartin6962 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cleveland Clinic is big league. Hope you are better soon. Nobody likes to crawl out and let another guy drive HIS car but your health is way more important than one race.. Take care buddy and get well. You know your body better than anybody else.. Take care buddy

  • @MiscRocketVideos
    @MiscRocketVideos 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Get this thing figured out so you can be healthy for years to come. Smart for you to get checked out and highly respectful to your competition, sponsors, fans and the NHRA. I wish more people did the right thing when they knew something was a little off. The world would be a better place. Clay Millican leads by example.
    Get healthy soon!!!

  • @marcoooolio
    @marcoooolio 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    GO..Clay..GO!!! Best regards from Finland!

  • @dustinfloyd2135
    @dustinfloyd2135 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Clay you are the most awesome person and driver we all love you

  • @paulboone44444
    @paulboone44444 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I was there Friday and Saturday... u put on a good show Friday for having an infection... Austin did well...
    A few weeks to recover is key...👍

  • @michaelmoore6151
    @michaelmoore6151 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    That's the Good stuff that is what Winnings all about..Keep up the Good work and get her done

  • @604cuinkillah
    @604cuinkillah 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    5:40... hell yeah😎 Love your content Clay, can't stop watching!

  • @quickdeuce
    @quickdeuce 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    PFI,, YES,, we saw it :) Thank YOU Clay! Brent nd all we PFI fans appreciate it brutha.

  • @theotherbrent
    @theotherbrent 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Had to go to the hospital dyno and get your tune checked.
    Hoping you continue to get better. Take care of yourself.
    Those loud pedals aren't gonna stomp themselves.

  • @azoldguy9025
    @azoldguy9025 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Glad nothing seriously wrong to this point! 👍keep us posted.

  • @MrHomeland
    @MrHomeland 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Proud you ate doing so good. God bless my brother go get em.

  • @Crispy1320
    @Crispy1320 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Glad that you're okay anyone that knows you and knows of you knows you're a tough old conger lol hopefully you're back to 100% soon stomping on that loud pedal can't wait to see you in person soon

  • @robertcallander1065
    @robertcallander1065 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Get well soon Clay stay safe and well 👍👍👍

  • @hughstephenson2957
    @hughstephenson2957 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just be careful when ya go to Denver, Clay. If you have an inner ear infection, high altitude will excarbate that..

  • @peterbellwood5412
    @peterbellwood5412 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Oh Clay , I'm so sorry to hear you being unwell . I know the cars are so cool , but you got to come first , man . You did the right thing passing-up the race , but we can hardly wait until you Stomp that Loud Pedal , Brother . I appreciate you're a busy man , but when you have a few minutes , check out these encouraging words at Isaiah 33 verse 24 . God bless . Pete

  • @SchofieldBrothersRacing
    @SchofieldBrothersRacing 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Clay, glad it looks like you're feeling better. Can't wait to see you back in the PP dragster!

  • @miketammie
    @miketammie 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    probably in need of a tube in the ear drum to relieve pressure from the ear infection been there done it it works really well and very easy procedure. hope you feel better in time for western swing!

  • @danagibbons99
    @danagibbons99 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Sorry u didn't get to run but def the right decision !! Feel better soon

  • @durango8882
    @durango8882 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    C’mon buddy win one! I’m pulling for you 💪🏻

  • @chuktang4683
    @chuktang4683 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've suffered through several bouts with vertigo and it is no joke! I can only imagine what 4 g's does to your inner ear!

  • @jerrycoxwelljr9458
    @jerrycoxwelljr9458 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Glad you are ok get well soon for Denver. 😎😎🏁🏁

  • @brianpeterson8667
    @brianpeterson8667 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I had something similar happen to me, I was in the hospital for a couple days and they found out that I have a rare form of epilepsy.
    No Grand mall seizures, only minor ones. None the less still a seizure. Safety first always.

  • @billclark5943
    @billclark5943 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wishing you a speedy recovery, Clay