Building A 12,000 Horsepower Top Fuel Dragster

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  • @ramosel
    @ramosel ปีที่แล้ว +37

    It's always a treat to have these discussions with Kaylynn about the clutch workings on your videos. She's not just here because she's a woman... she knows her craft, well! Diversity is such a wonderful thing when it is organic and not forced!!

    • @i-_-am-_-g1467
      @i-_-am-_-g1467 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      She's awesome and is always elbow deep in engine stuff, she's exactly the type of gal that the left in your country is scared of, or scared to admit exists.

    • @danoc51
      @danoc51 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I remember when this new crew came on. They've certainly matured. Kaylynn is a great spokesperson for the team and drag racing. I hope she gets more public and wider recognition and exposure in promoting my lifetime favorite sport.

    • @slowpoke96Z28
      @slowpoke96Z28 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lol

  • @Mike-vt6nc
    @Mike-vt6nc ปีที่แล้ว +57

    I’m gonna call it right now I predict Clay to win the U.S. Nationals in 2023 !!!

    • @tbusch63
      @tbusch63 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I will join you on this one!! Not only does he have the ability, But, He deserves a Nationals win!!

    • @slowpoke96Z28
      @slowpoke96Z28 ปีที่แล้ว

      Top 5. Every track will be a new track for the car. No data. To finish 1 is asking a lot. Top 5 is more amazing for a new car than most people think.

    • @slowpoke96Z28
      @slowpoke96Z28 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Sorry, misread. Thought you meant the whole season lol.

    • @alittlepandemonium
      @alittlepandemonium ปีที่แล้ว

      win or lose im sure he will bring us into the car with him he is awesome for his commentary and videos up front and great way to stay with what is happening race by race
      event by event

  • @andrewgorniak6173
    @andrewgorniak6173 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Clay there is nothing boring about what you are doing and putting on TH-cam love all you are showing on your channel keep the great content coming and I can't wait for the new drag racing season to start

  • @ronhodgkinson7683
    @ronhodgkinson7683 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Another amazing opportunity to see the behind perceptive of a team effort before the season. Good luck to all, go fast and stay safe....

  • @ericsweet1419
    @ericsweet1419 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Clay praying for you and your team on an amazing year!!!! Can't wait to see you win the championship!!!

  • @lennyv3358
    @lennyv3358 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Could you talk about about the sensors. What you are measuring and how that data is used. Also how much an advantage do multi car teams have with all the data they collection.

  • @maryjanemullin5337
    @maryjanemullin5337 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Glad to see the old and new crew !! Car coming along great and can’t wait for testing to start!!

  • @robertalexander1587
    @robertalexander1587 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Was Blanes top fuel ride along filmed? If so can is be shared with us?.

  • @jimbristow900
    @jimbristow900 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Thanks for all the updates Clay! Really looking forward to watching you this season! Stomp on that loud pedal!!!

  • @MrScottr1958
    @MrScottr1958 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Good to see the Crew moved with you.

  • @tirekiller1952
    @tirekiller1952 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Not sure if you remember this, but back in the mid 90’s you and your team were in Dallas for a race at Texas Motorplex. You and your crew came into an indoor go kart track that I was running. We were dead that night so being a big fan of yours I shut the place down and let yall have free run of the track for about 2 hours or so. Afterwords you invited me out to your pits for the weekend. I had the best time I have ever had at a race!! You and your team were awesome!! Truly my most memorable moment!! Good luck 🍀👍🏻

  • @strykerentllc
    @strykerentllc ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Well Happy Belated Birthday, Clay. The insight on the clutch discs was nothing short of a wealth of information so thank you for asking those questions of Kaylynn. She's SHARP and knows her metallurgy & a true asset to the team. You've got great people on the team and you're well on your way to some big W's this year. As always, thanks for sharing and we're looking forward to the next video. Cheers!

  • @ronspencer6668
    @ronspencer6668 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Good to know the changes, thanks for bringing us all up to speed. You obviously know that this "extended team" needs to know these things and that we care. You must be excited! Cheers dude.

  • @texxasal
    @texxasal ปีที่แล้ว +1

    For a "car" without either a battery, alternator, starter, radio/stereo, and without a "water system" (radiator, water pump, etc.) there's a mass of "plumbing" and "wiring". All of which is designed to last a maximum of 4 minutes (Start up to shut down). Amazing.

  • @patrickbachman2184
    @patrickbachman2184 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Kaylin &Izzy are gonna be very busy with the pure inventory of parts!!!!

  • @jerrycoon3369
    @jerrycoon3369 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Man I am hoping the new setup makes it easier for you guys and gals to beat the mega teams.

  • @kevinswensen3375
    @kevinswensen3375 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    2023 is your year Clay, best of luck to ya, your content is second to none. Thank ya much

  • @chargerman426
    @chargerman426 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The level of fabricators in the Mooresville area is bananas. Hell thats where all my tig cups come from, Furick. Hopefully the move to a single company making all the NASCAR chassis didnt cause a huge talent drain from that area. Would be SUPER interested in seeing the hoses and electrical connectors you guys run on the topfuel stuff.

    • @jeffsligh9818
      @jeffsligh9818 ปีที่แล้ว

      One of the reasons that I am in North Carolina in Concord, which is right outside of Mooresville, is because of the Motorsports involvement. Yes, being a hard core Draqg Racer can be rough in NASCAR land, but the technology sharing available is great! So glad to have more NHRA teams in the area! Got lucky and had Tasca right across the street when they were in Concord! Lots of fun the couple of times they brought the car outside and test fired it! Shook the whole area and that wonderful sound!

  • @mattmorford7489
    @mattmorford7489 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very informative, and behind the scenes. Keep it coming for our learning enjoyment.

  • @camdix3250
    @camdix3250 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is SO INTERESTING seeing some of the construction and adjustments (driver compartment) of the car. Discussion of the clutch discs and their heat-treated hardness is wonderful.
    I think it would be great for young people if you could have the various people who work on the car talk about their education or how they got the experience or training needed to get their jobs working for a Top Fuel team.
    Clay, thank you so much for all of your wonderful videos. Absolutely fantastic. (Subscriber)

  • @jerryblum7098
    @jerryblum7098 ปีที่แล้ว

    A BIG Happy Belated Birthday Clay. I hope I am able to get to Topeka, KS. this year to see you stomp on your loud pedal. Be good, and be safe. Thanks for the inside content of the life of a NHRA top fuel driver.

  • @keithalbrecht4785
    @keithalbrecht4785 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Happy Birthday Clay!!! The new shop is amazing. Really cool video, thank for sharing Clay!!!

  • @brandonreeves5979
    @brandonreeves5979 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I was totally blown away whenever kaylin got to talking about clutches! Mind blown 🤯
    Happy Birthday buddy! Hope you have a great season sir!

  • @mikelupo8600
    @mikelupo8600 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Were did kaylyn learn so much about the clutch? I love hearing her comments on your videos. I’m a retired crew man from alcohol funny cars. I had to retire. Got too old, I feel like I’m back in the pits when I watch your videos. I hope and pray you will win lots of races this year. You and your crew deserve it.

  • @waynewilliams8554
    @waynewilliams8554 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've never heard of bluing the chassis. My new FED's getting blued. Thanks Clay!!

  • @steveharmon9855
    @steveharmon9855 ปีที่แล้ว

    Clay, you are a class act, enthusiastic, fun gentleman. I always look forward to watching your videos and congratulations on your win this year, long over due.
    Hope to see you at Pomona for the world finals and hang out with along with my cousins Bret and Carol Goethe.
    Stay positive my brother, good luck for the remainder of the season.

  • @johnchamberlain5435
    @johnchamberlain5435 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Happy birthday, Clay! I remember when I still had a 29-inch waist, decades ago... Best team in the NHRA. Rock on!

  • @hooligan_3
    @hooligan_3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great video as usual, Clay! Can't wait to see you stomp on that loud pedal!

  • @johnmcdonnell6109
    @johnmcdonnell6109 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Clay, Awesome video! Love Top Fuel Drag racing. IN fact I gave you a time slip or two and Maryland International Raceway back in the day! I wish you and the team the best of luck this year! Love your attitude and BTW Can you and Doug "Zilla" Herbert be that close together! LMAO!!! Take care! Be safe and I look forward to the 2023 NHRA season! -John McDonnell

  • @damienmilk3025
    @damienmilk3025 ปีที่แล้ว

    All the best for 2023; regards from Australia.

  • @robertjohnson4784
    @robertjohnson4784 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey clay I am so excited for you in the new season I see nothing but good things ahead and a championship God bless you my brother stay safe

  • @larryparrish4742
    @larryparrish4742 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Your videos r never boring! I like seeing all things top fuel! Happy birthday!!

  • @phillipparker8947
    @phillipparker8947 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Can't wait for the season to start Clay, I feel good things happening this season,few final rounds,some trophies and oh how cool maybe set some records, God bless you and you entire family and crew.

  • @73amx18
    @73amx18 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY to you, and may the lights be in your favor this year..

  • @beckyumphrey2626
    @beckyumphrey2626 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the tech talk from your AWESOME clutch master.

  • @USN_Ret-
    @USN_Ret- ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Happy B-day!! My 57th is tomorrow.

  • @edfleming9600
    @edfleming9600 ปีที่แล้ว

    I liked the fit up for your belts. I'd like to see you around! We all know how racing can go. 9 seconds or 3 seconds. Safety is paramount! Hell, 12 seconds even!

  • @notyou9688
    @notyou9688 ปีที่แล้ว

    Clay, Im new to your channel and so happy i found you. I live in Bakersfield, Ca. and maybe you have heard of us. When i was a kid the March Meets were a pretty big deal as far as drag racing and my Dad and i never missed it. I got to watch the Mongoose and the Snake go at it along with big Daddy Don Garlets. Shirley Muldowney. Anyways sorry Im just rambling on. But Im excited that I found you and im learning so much watching you. Its so cool getting this insider perspective. Your a great guy. I love your positive attitude. You can tell you love doing what your doing. Ill be rooting for you this season and hope to come to a few races to watch you in person. Thank you for doing this. I will tell my friends about you as well. Thanks again. Drive Fast and Take Chances. but be safe .
    Sincerely Steve

  • @lonnyhollywood
    @lonnyhollywood ปีที่แล้ว

    happy birthday mate! from australia and just letting Clay know we are going to get you and your wife to australia in the future because you have a lot of friends here in racing and out, see you soon.

  • @Washman-jw3hl
    @Washman-jw3hl ปีที่แล้ว

    Clay you must have the best personality in auto racing. It shows in your team as well. A group of quality professionals with a quality leader.

  • @RockJawRicky
    @RockJawRicky ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video Clay and Happy B'day! I love the Ford Performance logos on a hemi.. LOL

  • @glennfoster7288
    @glennfoster7288 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for sharing. I learned a lot.

  • @grendelum
    @grendelum ปีที่แล้ว

    nice lmp body bits on the floor behind the clutch segment

  • @jimmac9557
    @jimmac9557 ปีที่แล้ว

    That looks like a shop I would love to work in...good luck to you all for 23 from the UK

  • @RWHP
    @RWHP ปีที่แล้ว

    RACE CITY USA! Thats what i've said for 4 years with our drag&drive car there that won Sickweek 2022 and runner-up 2023. Its at Biguns shop and love how everything you need is within 15 minutes basicly :)

  • @davidlee8989
    @davidlee8989 ปีที่แล้ว

    Interesting and informative. Thank you sir !!!

  • @hyabussa5747
    @hyabussa5747 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Happy Birthday Clay. GR8 Luck in the upcoming season!

  • @owenhart6605
    @owenhart6605 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good to see you still all together here's to a fast new season

  • @zymmer4
    @zymmer4 ปีที่แล้ว

    good on you, Clay..Happy B-Day from me to youall..(loved your session with Emily) !!!!!

  • @WilliamEBoone-zo3sz
    @WilliamEBoone-zo3sz ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Happy Birthday!!!! Looking forward to seeing what the new season brings your way. I'm really looking forward to you being at the top of the leader board. I know ya'll can do it.

  • @johnboywaltonbeard4699
    @johnboywaltonbeard4699 ปีที่แล้ว

    Clay… Thanks so much for bringing us “Inside”. Unbelievable, 1300 Clutch disks! Ms. Elbridge has one of the toughest jobs! Hope you are not too close to Doug Foley. I have bad feeling for him after problems with his Drive a Dragster deal.

  • @benjamincrouch583
    @benjamincrouch583 ปีที่แล้ว

    New car is looking awesome. Such a great facility/wshop. Happy belated birthday Clay 🎉👍

  • @dougfry5897
    @dougfry5897 ปีที่แล้ว

    Appreciate these video clay. love the in-depth look in top fuel. stomp that loud pedal and turn some win lights this year!! 🤘🤘

  • @moparlife270
    @moparlife270 ปีที่แล้ว

    Happy birthday clay. Best of luck this season.

  • @murraykennedy3577
    @murraykennedy3577 ปีที่แล้ว

    i am sure that i am not alone loving the technical side of these video, i hope you keep them up. its also great to see the whole team back for this year, the longer the team is together, the better. hoping this will be your year...good luck

  • @wayneikola2650
    @wayneikola2650 ปีที่แล้ว

    The section on seat belts was not boring. Everything about the car is interesting to those of us who are fans, but know little about the ins and outs of the car, See you in Pomona.

  • @samstewart4807
    @samstewart4807 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Clay, seeing/ learning about all the aspects of this car is wow- I think you are showing more hard core quality content/parts etc then any of the other TF teams. Maybe as more people see that your membership will increase?

  • @jasonford7216
    @jasonford7216 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks clay... I love learning and hearing how things work in this sport...

  • @wagsman9999
    @wagsman9999 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a fun team! Nice to see the ladies rockin' top fuel, be safe out there!

  • @mxracer158
    @mxracer158 ปีที่แล้ว

    Clay is just a down to earth cool dude that loves to race. Thanks for posting Clay. That was awesome. Love your stuff, you got a good team, good luck in 2023.

  • @tomhammer9476
    @tomhammer9476 ปีที่แล้ว

    Happy Birthday Clay. From Seattle!!!

  • @kamslm1155
    @kamslm1155 ปีที่แล้ว

    Neat insider look and got me stoked for the upcoming 2023 season and the Gatornationals! Your crew are totally cool people. Thanks Clay!

  • @ikepeters9758
    @ikepeters9758 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Happy birthday young fella!!! All the best this race season 🎉

  • @Dontyahateit
    @Dontyahateit ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Happy Birthday Clay. Awesome video. Man, y'all made need a few more boxes of clutch plates.

  • @thomasgoolsby8661
    @thomasgoolsby8661 ปีที่แล้ว

    Clay, I am so looking forward to the new season with the new owner, shop and team members. I look forward to see you and the team moving up that top 10 list to the Championship in 2023.

  • @fordhipo
    @fordhipo ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks Clay, Can see the excitement building as we get closer to you stompin' that loud pedal

  • @brianpoch4433
    @brianpoch4433 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Happy birthday Clay!!! Can't wait for loud petal season! Always love your videos you always have the best content. I think this is going to be your year great team and great advances last year. Just keep stomping on that loud petal!!!!!

  • @alanschuler6511
    @alanschuler6511 ปีที่แล้ว

    Happy birthday clay I watching our videos very day and I live in Tucson Arizona go of the win.

  • @gregsimon9061
    @gregsimon9061 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video Clay, the team is just getting stronger and stronger, Kayo umm is such an awesome young lady, I remember when she joined the team as a rookie, and you are so right about Mooresville being a hub of great technology, I was lucky enough to have been there for three years and it was the best experience of my life. Happy Birthday Clay.

  • @Todd_S
    @Todd_S ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Happy Birthday, Clay!

  • @briancowdrill4840
    @briancowdrill4840 ปีที่แล้ว

    Clay your a long way from Mcleansboro! How exciting, from everything I've seen this off season you've gone up more than a "few" rungs on the ladder. Listened to Dave Moody interview Rick and Cody from the Daytona 500 Fan Zone. Rick is a RACER. And most of all he's got the $$$. See nothing but positives in 2023. Is this the biggest gig you've ever had?

  • @earlalford7694
    @earlalford7694 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video thanks for sharing and good luck 👍😀

  • @darrellweston3998
    @darrellweston3998 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for showing us the new car and new race shop!! Are you getting a new car hauler? Gonna try to get to Bristol this year! Look forward to seeing you there!!

  • @bobroberts2371
    @bobroberts2371 ปีที่แล้ว

    Keep the vids a comin' . Having crewed on a road race car and have run my own car, there is much effort that goes into racing that the casual spectator does not see, these vids fill the gap. These vids also show that sponsors need tended to as they want value for their $$, this included personal / car appearances.

  • @vehdynam
    @vehdynam ปีที่แล้ว

    Happy Birthday Clay ! Great video ; I can never get enough Top Fuel tech to suit me. Very entertaining and most informative. ( as always) Wishing you and the crew all the best in 2023.

  • @russellalford5684
    @russellalford5684 ปีที่แล้ว

    Go getcha some, Cya @ the track.

  • @jeffshepherd6208
    @jeffshepherd6208 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Happy birthday Clay!

  • @bradchandler6967
    @bradchandler6967 ปีที่แล้ว

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY MAN !!! You're still living the dream. Looks like Rick isn't fooling around, he's getting you what you need for the 2023 championship. Great to see most of the team still with you. "Bruce" is soooo good at what she does, I think you're lucky to have her. Keep stomping and we'll keep cheering you on !!!

  • @MustangMike256
    @MustangMike256 ปีที่แล้ว

    Clay I really like to see the autism puzzle pieces on your helmet. My son has autism and it makes me very proud to see racers support the cause. Praying you have a great and safe year racing.

  • @dmeemd7787
    @dmeemd7787 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am so darn excited for you, the team, and what great things you guys are going to accomplish this year!!!!!

  • @mk1cortinatony395
    @mk1cortinatony395 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nothing is trivial to us viewing who have never worked on a TF team. Great to see all of it

  • @billynomates920
    @billynomates920 ปีที่แล้ว

    10 years older than me and two inches less round the waist than me. guess i'm still drinking too much and not working hard enough! Happy Birthday, Clay!

  • @scottburrow8717
    @scottburrow8717 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hope you get some testing videos in this year!!

  • @brianhewson1431
    @brianhewson1431 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love your videos Clay. Keep them coming. Looking forward to testing the new car. Maybe this season you'll get your hands on a wally, or two, or three or.......

  • @richardsink9198
    @richardsink9198 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Happy Birthday Clay! 🥂

  • @joebloggs2635
    @joebloggs2635 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Clay. Spotted your awesome interview at sick week. Can't wait till you get to do some Dently driving. Good luck this year.

  • @doxey41
    @doxey41 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm so excited for this team, all new equipment can't wait for Gatornationals. How you don't have a million subscribers in beyond me.

  • @donedwards3811
    @donedwards3811 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow, LOT's of changes !

  • @Calvin-xp4qp
    @Calvin-xp4qp ปีที่แล้ว

    Wonderful family of co-workers! Happy B-Day man

  • @johnunruh1086
    @johnunruh1086 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video! Good luck this season!

  • @DAILYDRIVENJUNK1983
    @DAILYDRIVENJUNK1983 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Glad you’re in my neck of the woods now 👍👍👍👍👍

    • @jeffsligh9818
      @jeffsligh9818 ปีที่แล้ว

      Same here! Glad to see that so many NHRA teams are seeing what there is to offer here in North Carolina and moving down!

  • @ade-1772
    @ade-1772 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video and when your in the carts before getting on the cart lol for the choke and when racing hold the choke and will give ya more fuel to go faster but blip it don't hold full

  • @arronhyde
    @arronhyde ปีที่แล้ว

    What an awesome video. I love these behind the scenes deals... keep them coming. It looks like you will be a big player on the scene this year. New car, new resources, new gear! Championship contender here we come. I have a question though, do the canopy TF cars have an advantage over the non-canopy cars? Visibility must be a huge thing to get use to. Thanks heaps for the videos.

  • @SC457A
    @SC457A ปีที่แล้ว

    That was a lot of clutch discs to organize.
    Putting in seat belts is a pain! Every 2 years putting in belts in my dragster was a pain, getting length right, taking seat in and out partially. Then getting the extra length taking care of.

  • @alvintarrer6914
    @alvintarrer6914 ปีที่แล้ว

    Congratulations new hire,thank you Brother Clay....SOTLP ✌️☕️☕️

  • @gnome_farmer
    @gnome_farmer ปีที่แล้ว

    I really like the idea of a group of people working hard together to throw someone down a quarter mile in 3.6 seconds.

  • @ricknielson8934
    @ricknielson8934 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a great video! Thanks Clay!

  • @leyderness3553
    @leyderness3553 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Izzy's hair looks great!!!

  • @Spanabama
    @Spanabama ปีที่แล้ว

    Your TH-cam videos make me feel like I'm part of your team...!!! Thanks.

  • @erichsteinhagen4173
    @erichsteinhagen4173 ปีที่แล้ว

    I couldn't help but notice there's only one race in May this year. I couldn't also help but notice there's a nitro caos race in eddievill Iowa the following weekend????????? Oahhhh and happy birthday!!!!