Big Thank You to 1320Video for coming out to the race and hanging out with our team. I am very thankful for everyone stopping by and watching the video. 1320Video FTW !!! #stomponthatloudpedal
Incredible access provided by your team to allow us a glimpse into your teams world. Thanks! Can’t wait to see you and Dentley at an Endurance Drag Racing event.
I love this video. Just seeing how much of a humble but still well oiled machine you and your team are makes me proud to be a petrol head. Thanks for having 1320 with you and explaining everything!
About 20+ years ago, my Dad had a couple of opportunities to meet Clay at Grand Bend Dragway... The first time, he gave him a Piston rod... A couple years later, Clay gave my dad a tour of the trailer and when dad asked for a piston for the rod, Clay didn't have one... Instead he mailed one at his cost. An absolute gentleman and professional. We lost Dad 5 years ago, but he so appreciated Clay's kindness. Cheers for this great insight 1320!!
@@1320video Truly, and it's good to hear that perspective coming from someone who's talked to him off camera too 👍. He's been great over on PFI and Boosted Boiz channels too. Great vid btw 👊
Being around racers (and racing) my entire life, they tend to be the two extremes: either cocky and arrogant or the best people you have ever met in your life; not too much in between.
@@richardfitzwell6579 yea you know how badass that is companys pay helluva lot of money for a little sticker on those cars .. and really stupid money for the huge ones
Just pause and think for a moment,... 1320 started as a dude with a camera going to local races,... and is now so highly regarded and recognized for it's production and potential coverage viewership that top end motorsport teams and top motorsport events go out of their way to ensure 1320video has access to events and people. Mad Props to the team behind the lenses! That's years of hard work paying off.
I've met a few TF drivers over the years, and to put it nicely, there's only a few that aren't buttholes, and there's only one that will treat you like a friend, even if you're a stranger. His name is Clay Millican. I am proud to have met him more than once.
Maybe it's you! Were you bothering them while they were prepping for a race? Why should they even talk to you? You're just another fly in the ointment like all the looky-loos
@@kendallevans4079 You realize the only reason there's racing as a paid sport is because of the fans? If Clay can make time, others can also... And some do.
@@azwrenchmaster5334 The fans in the stands aren't a dent in the income they make, it's TV rights. I used to go to the, long closed down OCIR and pay a couple bucks extra to go to the "pit" side where you could get pretty close to what was going on BUT everyone was respectful and watched from a distance,. NO one tried to bother them with questions.
@@kendallevans4079 Well not to sound rude, but I've been around racing as a driver, mechanic, and most recently just as a fan, for 40+ years. It's all about the money for the big dogs. No fans, no TV. I never said they should be bothered. Ever been to a VIP tent? That's where the driver supposed to interact with the fans that pay a premium. I stand by my original claim... some are aholes and some aren't. Have a good day
I've been following drag racing for over 50 years now. And yet I found this video to be one of the most insightful and yet fun videos to watch that I've ever seen about the Top Fuel class. Thank you so much 1320video, Clay, and his entire team for allowing us a peek into their world! I've always liked Clay but I just became one of his biggest fans in . . . lets just say under 3.7 secs. :-)
That’s gotta b one of ur best videos, clays story is awesome and he has the greatest attitude through all his tuff times, money is ridiculous for this, great inside info. Thanks
Super generous of Clay and his team to give you so much time during a race weekend. You can see that they are grateful to be doing what they're doing. Great video!
Thank you Clay and the crew for letting 1320video come film and the behind the scenes. It was really amazing seeing and having everyone explain all that it takes to make a car run, and make a pass.
imo this is what real team spirit looks like. i'm watching this video for the second time . i used to just watch top fuel video's without being a fan of a particular team, since i watched this video that changed .
Clay is a truly good guy. He volunteers his time for the annual Ski Freeze on the Mississippi river in Memphis, TN every January 1 to benefit the Dream Factory of Memphis. I go every year and have met and talked with Clay, truly a good guy.
Just saw the world's fastest 1320 sticker! Love the coverage guys. Over 30 years of watching NHRA drag racing and my first time watching the inner workings of a top fuel team. Thank you 1320!
That race team is very impressive. Clay McMillan is a real standup guy. If everybody’s attitude was like his the world would be a lot better place. Thank you all!
Been following this channel for ages. Never been to a drag strip or saw a car build for drag racing. Cant even imagine a 800 hp car. Such a cool video!! Thanks 1320!
Go to a Top Fuel event...it'll change your life on how fast and loud a car can be. Its mesmerizing as the ground shakes beneath your feet and you can see a wave of power coming towards you as your head is about to pop...lol. Words can't explain.....
100% agree, if you like racing you need to experience top fuel at the highest level by going to a big race. The sound and feeling you get from the power also sitting at the big end when these cars are going 300+ mph is an unforgettable experience.\m/
+1 You think it's loud sitting there at the starting line, then the lights turn green, and the entire world shakes you to your soul. I swear they're louder than jet dragsters.
Yeah, I try to sit around section D or E so they can accelerate. A girl I was dating had been to local tracks before, and when I was explaining how louder Top Fuel was she was acting like it was no different. We were in the stands while the Top Fuels were in the pits, when one of them that was idling all of a sudden gave it that little throttle tap. Man you should've seen her face from that little tap of the gas. Well, I told her that tradition is that for your first time you have to have your ear plugs out for the first pass. People around me just started grinning. She was talking to me and wasn't paying attention to the start. Man when that light turned green, she dropped her hamburger and drink to cover her ears. Her reaction and look was priceless. Everyone around died laughing. Tears came out of her eyes and her hands were shaking. She couldn't believe what she just experienced. Well, she's been an NHRA fan every since. Going to miss going to Atlanta Dragway every year. Can't believe that closed that track...smh.
That's a man who really loves his job. He's never without a smile on his face. I've been a fan of Clay since his IHRA days and can't wait to see him at New England Dragway 2022!
I remember being younger and Clay coming to my hometown track, Huntsville Dragway in Harvest Alabama, back in the late 90's early 2000's. It's just a little 1/8th mile track in a place most have never heard of, so I always thought of him as like a fellow small town guy. He was super nice and always took the time to autograph things and actually talk with people. He's an awesome dude and has always been one of my favorite racers.
Wow, that was interesting!!! Hours of precision and then 4 seconds of madness, then hours of precision and 4 seconds of...................... Thanks for that insight that a typical fan would never get.
Love clay ... He's a huge fan of pfi and boosted boiz and it's amazing seeing him interested in our sport and hobby at such a smaller level... Great great dude...
i remember having a guy on turboforums explain to me when I asked, "how do i know how much timing to put into an engine", and he replied, "tear down, measure the squish on the wrist pin." funny to hear these guys still use the same method, also i love that clay looks like the green goblin. i mean that in the most endearing way.
When they showed the piston/rod guy first thing I thought of was you posting that statement on sloppy, funny scrolling down and seeing you say it in the comments lol
I watched this team through a couple of different TH-cam lenses and this team is a class act win or lose this is how it should be done... everyone's team effort stands out and I wish them the best of success!!! Would love to see them get all the resources to reach their highest goals because they are beyond deserving....great coverage great video and what an inspiration!!!
Running a team like this succeeding on far tighter budget just shows how even more talented this team is. A lot tougher job. Total respect to these champs. A lady doing the clutch so good to see women in the team.
I never got into watching these races on tv growing up. Channels like this, that let us see what's going on behind the scenes ..all the work and personalities, makes watching those runs so much more intense!
Dude! Getting the behind the scenes scoop from Clay Millican himself, that is absolutely awesome. Clay is a class act dude and you guys have really done a great job to reach the point that you get this kind of access. Great video!
When Clay was in the IHRA, I was at the race in San Antonio when his right side tire went out at the end of the track in eliminations. The car was wrecked and clay took the ride to the hospital. I seem to remember him calling the track, and being put on the PA system, he wanted to rent a car and bracket race the final. Down to earth and an all around good guy. Thanks for the video guys, keep up the good work.
I had the pleasure of meeting Clay, the owner and his crew chief several years back at US 131 raceway in Martin MI. Pretty awesome people! Clay actually stood and talked to me for several minutes. Great video!
Clay is a champion. No doubt about it. And his team sees to it. Thanks Kyle for the insightful interviews. You definitely are a beacon for racing 411. Love it.
I do a lot of welding on a friends drag car and he’s met Clay many times at the big races. My buddies son is a senior in high school and all in on drag racing and Clay took them around multiple times their area. He seems like such a wonderful guy to be around. Always a smile.
Clay! I had the pleasure and honor to meet you at Sonoma. (( Folks! This guy and his team? Total diplomats. Smart with a big heart. These guys and gal bring great things to the sport. Amazing )).
I’ve seen Clay say so much redundant stuff on so many different peoples channels and the guy is all smiles. it’s not fake. He literally enjoys loves doing what he does. We all have a dream job. He’s living here.
I worked for IHRA in the mid 2000's as the Internet/Web director during Clay's era of domination and I gotta say, he is one of the best guys out there and he works so hard and loves the fans. Seeing Clay and the Laganas with the Capco team have success in NHRA makes me happy. And I'm also happy to hear today that Terry McMillen will be back out there in Top Fuel this year.
Beautifully put together documentary. So many things I’ve always wondered about that have now been addressed. Great crew also. Great attitudes also. Thank you. 👏👏🇦🇺
Fascinating interviewer. The questions were always on point and so humanly-interesting and positive. Such a really likable owner and team. Good luck to them. Thanks 1320. Who would have guessed at the complexity? Sailors say the sport of yachting is like 'standing under a shower burning money.' Running a top fuel dragster must be like 'sitting on a bomb burning money.' Their commitment and investment is simply stunning. Respect. Thanks mate. Australia.
That was the best 1320 video I have seen👍. That video just taught a 56 year old drag racing fan what’s it’s all about in the top fuel world! This video should be on TV. Well done 👍👍🇺🇸
what an absolute treat to watch! never really learned why the tires spun, but all in all, a great look behind the scenes of a top fuel dragracing team. thanks 1320!!!
Man, watching those cars squirm their way down the track is wild. Watching in slow motion make it look like there is a problem. But, then you think about the fact that all is happening in less than 4 seconds?!? Holy crap!! So fast, so precise, so little margin for error.
I was asked by Mark Oswald to crew with him when got back in as crew chief. Unfortunately, I was committed to other things and was road racing. I can say it is a regret, but timing is everything. Clay has been one of the few top professional who is actually involved in the grass roots . He is actively developing his base. Thanks for your content as always.
Grew up in Pomona in the 60's, 70's and 80's.... we used to sneak in under the fence over towards the lake.... OMG 40 year retired trucker... Thanks for Sharing !!!
I remember going to Atco, Maple Grove, Englishtown etc, in mid to late 80s. At that time Top Fuel dragsters were chasing 5sec. 1/4 miles. I remember the sites and smells in the oits, Kenny Berstein, Prudolhme, Big Daddy, Shirly Muldowmey.... This is really incredible. I could watch this stuff for hours, Salute 1320
I just love Clay. If anybody in the world has a reason to be bitter and angry at life its him, but instead he took it on the chin and with that constant smile got up and faced another day. God bless him, his family organization
Best drag racing video i've ever seen, well done guys and GO GET EM CLAY! LOVED the team owner's comments. a true leader and gentleman. Can't wait to see ya'll in Seattle.
You're awesome Clay Millican! My buds and I were at Huntsville, Alabama when you won the $101,000 Top Fuel Shoot Out way back when. That's the only time we were blessed to be 20' away from a Top Fuel Dragster when it left the starting line. I was trippen because there were hardly any spectators!?!? What an experience that was and it's on our bucket list to hopefully experience again one day! 1320 Video is an AWESOME You Tube channel. Thank you guys for taking the time to let 1320 video and do a spread on what it takes to keep Top Fuel alive and competitive!!
Just went to my first race this last weekend. April 24th...2022 at the Houston Raceway Park, the Spring Nationals. And I'm 75+ y/o disabled Marine. What a blast the wife and I had. That first nitro run was scary folks. Can't describe..ya gotta experience the power these engines have. My hat goes off to the teams that make these events happen. Unfortunately Houston's Race Park had it's last race there after 35 years. I could tell the commentators and the fans had a big lump in there throats when the commentators announced the Farewell speech. It was a great fans and the track will be missed for a long while. Clay, thanx for the video, thanx to the owner and the team that makes this all worth while. God Bless and Stay Safe all of you. 77563
I was privileged to get to stand by the Christmas tree at a NHRA event when our company sponsored a top fueler. It was insane. Like standing in a super-heated tornado with my eyes vibrating so hard I could not see for the first 2 seconds.
@Z Family... I worked as a “part time” (vacancy fill-in) crew member on a T/F team in the early 80s. What I always found amazing being on the starting line was how easy it was to lose a shoe on that tacky track surface...!
@@ericzaddock a little fun fact for you... During pit warmups and startups after round tear downs, that white smoke that fills the air isn’t oil/nitromethane mix... Nope... What it is, is residuals from burnt nitromethane, which chemists refer to as Nitric Acid... That’s what makes eyes burn and noses run...!!!
What a awesome video. I had no idea they carried so many parts and rebuilt the motor after every pass. The ports and valves on those heads were humongous! I really enjoyed the video.
Clay Millican is easily my favorite driver! He's such a down to earth, good at heart guy! He's got a youtube, and he loves what he does and he loves to share every thing about what he does and what goes into it! Not many teams or drivers do this, Clay is a chill racer and he has all my respect. Glad I got to see him race one last time in my home state AZ. Sad to see NHRA go away :( But I'll still see y'all in Vegas or Cali!
Great Video Guys -- -- My Dad helped the Fireman race way back in the day on his FC and I, as a very young dude, was the parts washer and chief goffer (that ended up being my nick name "Chief") -- The current level of Professionalism and fine tuning is off the charts -- But the biggest advancement has been the data logging -- in the way back, you had to depend on a driver that knew how a car was running through the seat of his pants to help tune for the next round. Now you can see what everything is doing down to the hundredths of a second which I find to be amazing......
Big Thank You to 1320Video for coming out to the race and hanging out with our team. I am very thankful for everyone stopping by and watching the video. 1320Video FTW !!! #stomponthatloudpedal
Rad dude and team, definitely a fan
You're the man, Clay. Your attitude is a breath of fresh air.
Your the best Clay!!!
Incredible access provided by your team to allow us a glimpse into your teams world. Thanks! Can’t wait to see you and Dentley at an Endurance Drag Racing event.
I love this video. Just seeing how much of a humble but still well oiled machine you and your team are makes me proud to be a petrol head. Thanks for having 1320 with you and explaining everything!
About 20+ years ago, my Dad had a couple of opportunities to meet Clay at Grand Bend Dragway... The first time, he gave him a Piston rod... A couple years later, Clay gave my dad a tour of the trailer and when dad asked for a piston for the rod, Clay didn't have one... Instead he mailed one at his cost. An absolute gentleman and professional. We lost Dad 5 years ago, but he so appreciated Clay's kindness. Cheers for this great insight 1320!!
May your dad rest in peace my man! ❤
@TheRange7. So do I,even when he’s having a bad day he keeps on Smiling and yes he is genuine and very kind😊
I stay all 4 day's and at night I've met so many people.
How can you not love Clay? Guy just oozes "good dude" all day.
So genuine & humble
@@1320video Truly, and it's good to hear that perspective coming from someone who's talked to him off camera too 👍. He's been great over on PFI and Boosted Boiz channels too. Great vid btw 👊
Being around racers (and racing) my entire life, they tend to be the two extremes: either cocky and arrogant or the best people you have ever met in your life; not too much in between.
@@1320video exactly! You said it perfectly.
So true
No matter whether Clay wins , red lights, loses or whatever he always smiles. You can tell he loves his job!
Truly awesome! I love this entire team they work so hard! The Parts Plus crew truly are the best team in the business! This was an awesome video!
I saw your sticker on there too!
@@richardfitzwell6579 yea you know how badass that is companys pay helluva lot of money for a little sticker on those cars .. and really stupid money for the huge ones
I get so excited seeing the PFI logos on Clays car!
Very impressive. Best inside view I've ever seen. Too much is never enough! Keep up the great work!
I honestly thought this was a re upload.
Clay millican is one of the most down to earth people you'll ever meet, he's a humble and honest man and hope he's around another 23 years are more.
The perpetual smile seals the deal.
Just pause and think for a moment,... 1320 started as a dude with a camera going to local races,... and is now so highly regarded and recognized for it's production and potential coverage viewership that top end motorsport teams and top motorsport events go out of their way to ensure 1320video has access to events and people.
Mad Props to the team behind the lenses! That's years of hard work paying off.
I completely agree. I also love that they cover the extreme variety they do as well.
I've met a few TF drivers over the years, and to put it nicely, there's only a few that aren't buttholes, and there's only one that will treat you like a friend, even if you're a stranger. His name is Clay Millican. I am proud to have met him more than once.
Maybe it's you! Were you bothering them while they were prepping for a race? Why should they even talk to you? You're just another fly in the ointment like all the looky-loos
@@kendallevans4079 You realize the only reason there's racing as a paid sport is because of the fans?
If Clay can make time, others can also... And some do.
@@azwrenchmaster5334 The fans in the stands aren't a dent in the income they make, it's TV rights. I used to go to the, long closed down OCIR and pay a couple bucks extra to go to the "pit" side where you could get pretty close to what was going on BUT everyone was respectful and watched from a distance,. NO one tried to bother them with questions.
@@kendallevans4079 Well not to sound rude, but I've been around racing as a driver, mechanic, and most recently just as a fan, for 40+ years. It's all about the money for the big dogs. No fans, no TV. I never said they should be bothered. Ever been to a VIP tent? That's where the driver supposed to interact with the fans that pay a premium. I stand by my original claim... some are aholes and some aren't. Have a good day
@@azwrenchmaster5334 That's true in any sport. As they say "never meet your hero's" you will be disappointed
No lie. Seeing the pfi sticker still on there makes me happy. Clay is such a down to earth cool dude.
yeah. I’ve had the pleasure of talking to him a few times. Great guy
I noticed that too, badass!
I've been following drag racing for over 50 years now. And yet I found this video to be one of the most insightful and yet fun videos to watch that I've ever seen about the Top Fuel class. Thank you so much 1320video, Clay, and his entire team for allowing us a peek into their world! I've always liked Clay but I just became one of his biggest fans in . . . lets just say under 3.7 secs. :-)
Epic video guys!! always been curious about what goes into these amazing machines
What a great team to watch. Clay really does exemplify the love of the sport and the entire team was awesome. Thanks so much for this type content.
That’s gotta b one of ur best videos, clays story is awesome and he has the greatest attitude through all his tuff times, money is ridiculous for this, great inside info. Thanks
100!
Super generous of Clay and his team to give you so much time during a race weekend. You can see that they are grateful to be doing what they're doing. Great video!
Clay has got to be one of the best guys in racing. Seeing how genuine he is with the pfi (brent and team) show what kind of guy he is. Love this vid!
Clay's enthusiasm is contagious. What an awesome team. Fantastic video.
Thank you Clay and the crew for letting 1320video come film and the behind the scenes. It was really amazing seeing and having everyone explain all that it takes to make a car run, and make a pass.
Everyone should be a Millican fan! Always smiling and willing to talk and interact with his fans! Just seems like a great down to earth guy!
Clay and Brent at pfi are hands down 2 of the most humble smiling guys they live for happiness its nice to see
imo this is what real team spirit looks like. i'm watching this video for the second time . i used to just watch top fuel video's without being a fan of a particular team, since i watched this video that changed .
Clay is such a good guy and got a great group on his team
Clay is a truly good guy. He volunteers his time for the annual Ski Freeze on the Mississippi river in Memphis, TN every January 1 to benefit the Dream Factory of Memphis. I go every year and have met and talked with Clay, truly a good guy.
Clay is such a legend. Great of him to give you such an in depth level of access.
Just saw the world's fastest 1320 sticker! Love the coverage guys. Over 30 years of watching NHRA drag racing and my first time watching the inner workings of a top fuel team. Thank you 1320!
Clutch girl. Dirty hands. Getting it done at the absolute highest level. Great work maam. Super impressive stuff
Clay is a genius getting the pfi boosted boiz 1320 crew on his side, trying to snag that younger generation of fans.
Not a pfi..fan
@@jamessammann9183 cool story, bro!
Exactly
Absolutely a must to keep the younglings interested in these motor sports before all the extreme tree huggers try to completely shut it down.
That race team is very impressive.
Clay McMillan is a real standup guy. If everybody’s attitude was like his the world would be a lot better place.
Thank you all!
Been following this channel for ages. Never been to a drag strip or saw a car build for drag racing. Cant even imagine a 800 hp car. Such a cool video!! Thanks 1320!
Go to a Top Fuel event...it'll change your life on how fast and loud a car can be. Its mesmerizing as the ground shakes beneath your feet and you can see a wave of power coming towards you as your head is about to pop...lol.
Words can't explain.....
100% agree, if you like racing you need to experience top fuel at the highest level by going to a big race. The sound and feeling you get from the power also sitting at the big end when these cars are going 300+ mph is an unforgettable experience.\m/
+1
You think it's loud sitting there at the starting line, then the lights turn green, and the entire world shakes you to your soul. I swear they're louder than jet dragsters.
Yeah, I try to sit around section D or E so they can accelerate. A girl I was dating had been to local tracks before, and when I was explaining how louder Top Fuel was she was acting like it was no different.
We were in the stands while the Top Fuels were in the pits, when one of them that was idling all of a sudden gave it that little throttle tap. Man you should've seen her face from that little tap of the gas.
Well, I told her that tradition is that for your first time you have to have your ear plugs out for the first pass. People around me just started grinning.
She was talking to me and wasn't paying attention to the start. Man when that light turned green, she dropped her hamburger and drink to cover her ears. Her reaction and look was priceless. Everyone around died laughing. Tears came out of her eyes and her hands were shaking. She couldn't believe what she just experienced.
Well, she's been an NHRA fan every since.
Going to miss going to Atlanta Dragway every year. Can't believe that closed that track...smh.
@@drew63215It's sad that the track closed , do you know why ? We only have 1 facility in the UK to run fuel cars .
Thanks!
This has got to be the BEST, most informative drag-racing video EVER! Thank you to 1320Video and Clay and his amazing, articulate and dedicated team.!
That's a man who really loves his job. He's never without a smile on his face. I've been a fan of Clay since his IHRA days and can't wait to see him at New England Dragway 2022!
I remember being younger and Clay coming to my hometown track, Huntsville Dragway in Harvest Alabama, back in the late 90's early 2000's. It's just a little 1/8th mile track in a place most have never heard of, so I always thought of him as like a fellow small town guy. He was super nice and always took the time to autograph things and actually talk with people. He's an awesome dude and has always been one of my favorite racers.
What a great group of guys. That clutch girl, the driver--awesome people.
Makes me proud to be a drag racer.
Thanks for this post.
She is lovely to.
Mad props to Doug Stringer. He obviously must have given us this access, so we should all say thank you. 👍
Are you a Real Person?
@@marstillo8087 erm...
Wow, that was interesting!!! Hours of precision and then 4 seconds of madness, then hours of precision and 4 seconds of...................... Thanks for that insight that a typical fan would never get.
Love clay ... He's a huge fan of pfi and boosted boiz and it's amazing seeing him interested in our sport and hobby at such a smaller level... Great great dude...
Clay is such an awesome guy you smile just watching him. Hope he’s doing well
Wow, I knew it would be intense, but nothing that intense. Thanks for taking me along. The fact that rods get shorter per run blew me away.
i remember having a guy on turboforums explain to me when I asked, "how do i know how much timing to put into an engine", and he replied, "tear down, measure the squish on the wrist pin." funny to hear these guys still use the same method, also i love that clay looks like the green goblin. i mean that in the most endearing way.
When they showed the piston/rod guy first thing I thought of was you posting that statement on sloppy, funny scrolling down and seeing you say it in the comments lol
LOVE IT ! ! !
i wish kyle asked the head guy how many uga duggas they torque the heads to or how many times they reuse head studs.
I watched this team through a couple of different TH-cam lenses and this team is a class act win or lose this is how it should be done... everyone's team effort stands out and I wish them the best of success!!! Would love to see them get all the resources to reach their highest goals because they are beyond deserving....great coverage great video and what an inspiration!!!
Running a team like this succeeding on far tighter budget just shows how even more talented this team is. A lot tougher job. Total respect to these champs. A lady doing the clutch so good to see women in the team.
I never got into watching these races on tv growing up. Channels like this, that let us see what's going on behind the scenes ..all the work and personalities, makes watching those runs so much more intense!
Dude! Getting the behind the scenes scoop from Clay Millican himself, that is absolutely awesome. Clay is a class act dude and you guys have really done a great job to reach the point that you get this kind of access.
Great video!
Such a great story about Izzy. Hope he has many more years. Good luck man
Dude hell yea. He definitely going places
Had the opportunity to meet Clay once in Millington TN. What you see is what you get. Just a great dude!
I’ve been to a number of NHRA Events asa spectator. I have never been that close to a team and their pits. Thanks for doing this video.
When Clay was in the IHRA, I was at the race in San Antonio when his right side tire went out at the end of the track in eliminations. The car was wrecked and clay took the ride to the hospital. I seem to remember him calling the track, and being put on the PA system, he wanted to rent a car and bracket race the final. Down to earth and an all around good guy. Thanks for the video guys, keep up the good work.
Great video! Clay is the nicest person in drag racing. 1320 you picked the right team!
One of the best features you guys have done. Keep going! Special thanks to Clay and his team for letting 1320 behind the scenes!
Phenomenal video. Great to see the unsung heroes keeping the car going and understanding what they do. Keep up the great work.
I had the pleasure of meeting Clay, the owner and his crew chief several years back at US 131 raceway in Martin MI. Pretty awesome people! Clay actually stood and talked to me for several minutes. Great video!
Clay is a champion. No doubt about it. And his team sees to it. Thanks Kyle for the insightful interviews. You definitely are a beacon for racing 411. Love it.
I love that you asked questions, and I love how much the team was willing to say. Really interesting!
I do a lot of welding on a friends drag car and he’s met Clay many times at the big races. My buddies son is a senior in high school and all in on drag racing and Clay took them around multiple times their area. He seems like such a wonderful guy to be around. Always a smile.
EASILY one of the best videos in this channel.
So much effort to put all this together... It´s very long, but very... VERY COOL!
Huge congrats!
Most informative behind the scenes video of a TOP FUEL team ever! This team is a class act and deserves a major sponsor.
Clay is my favorite driver! He always has a huge smile on his face.
This is great! Thanks Clay for letting us in. And thanks Kyle (and team) for taking us there!
Clay Millican is the best out of them just so humble
Heck of a speech by the team owner near the end of the video. Bravo sir, that's how you build a team
This is how ppl who love/like thier carries look? What a AWSOME way to make a living!
Clay! I had the pleasure and honor to meet you at Sonoma.
(( Folks! This guy and his team? Total diplomats. Smart with a big heart. These guys and gal bring great things to the sport. Amazing )).
Hell yeah 1320video!!! yall have come so damn far, love seeing the Fuel content!
I’ve seen Clay say so much redundant stuff on so many different peoples channels and the guy is all smiles. it’s not fake. He literally enjoys loves doing what he does. We all have a dream job. He’s living here.
I worked for IHRA in the mid 2000's as the Internet/Web director during Clay's era of domination and I gotta say, he is one of the best guys out there and he works so hard and loves the fans. Seeing Clay and the Laganas with the Capco team have success in NHRA makes me happy. And I'm also happy to hear today that Terry McMillen will be back out there in Top Fuel this year.
Fastest any 1320 sticker has ever been!! Great content as always!!!
I'm not huge on top fuel cars but wow. Just wow. Amazing work and dedication from the whole team.
Beautifully put together documentary. So many things I’ve always wondered about that have now been addressed. Great crew also. Great attitudes also. Thank you. 👏👏🇦🇺
This was REALLY cool to see! Thank you for this video! We will probably never see this kind of interview of an entire team like this again.
Fascinating interviewer. The questions were always on point and so humanly-interesting and positive. Such a really likable owner and team. Good luck to them. Thanks 1320. Who would have guessed at the complexity? Sailors say the sport of yachting is like 'standing under a shower burning money.' Running a top fuel dragster must be like 'sitting on a bomb burning money.' Their commitment and investment is simply stunning. Respect. Thanks mate. Australia.
That was the best 1320 video I have seen👍. That video just taught a 56 year old drag racing fan what’s it’s all about in the top fuel world! This video should be on TV. Well done 👍👍🇺🇸
what an absolute treat to watch! never really learned why the tires spun, but all in all, a great look behind the scenes of a top fuel dragracing team. thanks 1320!!!
Man, watching those cars squirm their way down the track is wild. Watching in slow motion make it look like there is a problem. But, then you think about the fact that all is happening in less than 4 seconds?!? Holy crap!! So fast, so precise, so little margin for error.
I was asked by Mark Oswald to crew with him when got back in as crew chief. Unfortunately, I was committed to other things and was road racing. I can say it is a regret, but timing is everything. Clay has been one of the few top professional who is actually involved in the grass roots . He is actively developing his base. Thanks for your content as always.
This is now my favorite race team, these guys are amazing! Its impossible not to route for them. I really pray they get their NHRA Championship!
What an AWSOME INSIDE CLASS ACT VIDEO! Thanks for sharing it
Grew up in millington tn with clay he is a top shelf individual
Grew up in Pomona in the 60's, 70's and 80's.... we used to sneak in under the fence over towards the lake.... OMG
40 year retired trucker...
Thanks for Sharing !!!
I remember going to Atco, Maple Grove, Englishtown etc, in mid to late 80s. At that time Top Fuel dragsters were chasing 5sec. 1/4 miles. I remember the sites and smells in the oits, Kenny Berstein, Prudolhme, Big Daddy, Shirly Muldowmey.... This is really incredible. I could watch this stuff for hours, Salute 1320
I just love Clay. If anybody in the world has a reason to be bitter and angry at life its him, but instead he took it on the chin and with that constant smile got up and faced another day. God bless him, his family organization
Best drag racing video i've ever seen, well done guys and GO GET EM CLAY! LOVED the team owner's comments. a true leader and gentleman. Can't wait to see ya'll in Seattle.
man clay is a absolute beauty! wish nothing but the best for this guy and his whole team!!
I wish I had a friend like Clay, he is such an amazing person!
Stomp That Loud Pedal!!!!!!!!!🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👊🏼
You're awesome Clay Millican! My buds and I were at Huntsville, Alabama when you won the $101,000 Top Fuel Shoot Out way back when. That's the only time we were blessed to be 20' away from a Top Fuel Dragster when it left the starting line. I was trippen because there were hardly any spectators!?!? What an experience that was and it's on our bucket list to hopefully experience again one day! 1320 Video is an AWESOME You Tube channel. Thank you guys for taking the time to let 1320 video and do a spread on what it takes to keep Top Fuel alive and competitive!!
Clay is so damn awesome! He is such a cool guy.
What great insight on what it takes to run a nitro car. Great content folks much appreciated. Clay you are the man!!!
LOVED it, great perspective and behind the scenes. Thank you!
Best vid this dude has ever done. this oughta be over a million views. Insane its not, you people got to see the top real world inside.
What an awesome insight into a top fuel team love it! keep up the killer work Kyle
Just went to my first race this last weekend. April 24th...2022 at the Houston Raceway Park, the Spring Nationals. And I'm 75+ y/o disabled Marine. What a blast the wife and I had. That first nitro run was scary folks. Can't describe..ya gotta experience the power these engines have. My hat goes off to the teams that make these events happen. Unfortunately Houston's Race Park had it's last race there after 35 years. I could tell the commentators and the fans had a big lump in there throats when the commentators announced the Farewell speech. It was a great fans and the track will be missed for a long while. Clay, thanx for the video, thanx to the owner and the team that makes this all worth while.
God Bless and Stay Safe all of you.
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I was privileged to get to stand by the Christmas tree at a NHRA event when our company sponsored a top fueler. It was insane. Like standing in a super-heated tornado with my eyes vibrating so hard I could not see for the first 2 seconds.
Lol isn't it nuts? Even in the stands when the Top Fuel cars roar past, you almost can not breath cause the air has so much vibration in it
@Z Family... I worked as a “part time” (vacancy fill-in) crew member on a T/F team in the early 80s. What I always found amazing being on the starting line was how easy it was to lose a shoe on that tacky track surface...!
@@tommysaulter9171 So very true! I was also covered in rubber specs that I still can't get out of the event shirt I wore.
@@Washman-jw3hl Absolutely! Couple that with the nitro methane fumes and its nuts.
@@ericzaddock a little fun fact for you... During pit warmups and startups after round tear downs, that white smoke that fills the air isn’t oil/nitromethane mix... Nope... What it is, is residuals from burnt nitromethane, which chemists refer to as Nitric Acid... That’s what makes eyes burn and noses run...!!!
Love having the smell of nitro with my morning coffee when I go to Norwalk, Ohio. Always a great time!
I wish more folks were like Clay. Everyone there was gracious with their time.
What a awesome video. I had no idea they carried so many parts and rebuilt the motor after every pass. The ports and valves on those heads were humongous! I really enjoyed the video.
They are limited to 500ci motors too.
Great video guys ☺️👍
I was surprised to see how cheap the rods and pistons where.
Thank you for your kind words
It’s about time!! My pops always said …Real race cars don’t have doors!!
Bruce is cool AF, much respect for the knowledge and the ability to convey it to others 👏 👌
Clay Millican is easily my favorite driver! He's such a down to earth, good at heart guy!
He's got a youtube, and he loves what he does and he loves to share every thing about what he does and what goes into it! Not many teams or drivers do this, Clay is a chill racer and he has all my respect. Glad I got to see him race one last time in my home state AZ. Sad to see NHRA go away :(
But I'll still see y'all in Vegas or Cali!
Clay has to be one of the most genuine human beings on earth.
Don't judge a book by its cover..his team do not like him at all
Great Video Guys -- -- My Dad helped the Fireman race way back in the day on his FC and I, as a very young dude, was the parts washer and chief goffer (that ended up being my nick name "Chief") -- The current level of Professionalism and fine tuning is off the charts -- But the biggest advancement has been the data logging -- in the way back, you had to depend on a driver that knew how a car was running through the seat of his pants to help tune for the next round. Now you can see what everything is doing down to the hundredths of a second which I find to be amazing......