My Mistake Cost Us A Race

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  • Опубликовано: 2 дек 2024

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  • @connercoy2599
    @connercoy2599 Год назад +29

    Don’t beat yourself up too much but I have MASSIVE respect for you not making excuses. A great example for us all. Keep stompin on that loud pedal brother!

    • @BleedingWhiteKnuckles
      @BleedingWhiteKnuckles Год назад +1

      Us men are always our own worst critics (and enemy's for some lol) I made the mistake once of trying to explain to my wife about what we think/say to ourselves while working or trying to accomplish things were passionate about 😵🤯😶‍🌫️ 😂 won't do that again!

  • @fordhipo
    @fordhipo Год назад +1

    I agree with Jim O's comment on Kevin's channel, "we love our driver no matter what"

  • @scottgarber7363
    @scottgarber7363 Год назад +16

    Love the team and how everyone supports everyone during the good and bad times. That’s how championship teams are made.

  • @bobroberts2371
    @bobroberts2371 Год назад +1

    Something to consider when racing in front of paying fans: There needs to be a show.
    The anticipation of not knowing who is going to win, lose , set a record or have problems needs to be there otherwise it is just cars doing down the track. . Sure, fans like a winning team however, after a while they grow tired of overly dominant teams, attendance drops off, sponsors pull out, teams vanish and qualifying becomes a mere formality. .

  • @vanditravelsnomad9198
    @vanditravelsnomad9198 Год назад +1

    It was great meeting you Clay! Kevin nailed it.. Daylight Savings 🤨 Looking forward to seeing you … maybe Maple 🍁 Grove 🐊

  • @michaeljones8079
    @michaeljones8079 Год назад +6

    Just want to say thank you for showing us the world of Top Fuel competition! Fascinating content sir!

  • @strykerentllc
    @strykerentllc Год назад +3

    No worries Clay. Great to see Kevin as always, he's a genuine soul who's very humble. Everybody has those moments in life and then we put it behind us while looking forward to the next event for sure and you'll have your redemption. Great crew, great owner, great driver; great things are about to happen. Cheers and God Bless!

  • @genelappe
    @genelappe Год назад +2

    Clay, we all have those days. Your car was screaming, something had to to have broken. I love these videos. You are an amazing ambassador for drag racing. Thank you for bringing us along. #stomp on that loud pedal.
    Btw, tire smoke!

  • @tripprogers4814
    @tripprogers4814 Год назад +2

    Your failure on the light will never define the team, nor will your success. This team and your fans will never let you take the blame. you are SHARP, you are TALENTED, YOU ARE OUR LEADER.

    • @tripprogers4814
      @tripprogers4814 Год назад +2

      P.S. Kevin, you’re fired.
      Sincerely, Blaine

  • @ronspencer6668
    @ronspencer6668 Год назад +2

    I was surprised how many were tire smoke! Speaking as someone who has red-lit as a last pass in the fall more times than i can remember (long time to think about until spring), i would much prefer the data of a full pass and you got that. Something up in the can maybe and you at least have the data to solve it, yes? Nice big team to absorb it with you (including us out here) and the next .040 light and that .110 light is forgotten. Arizona is next, stomp on the loud pedal and its a distant memory. Cheers dude.

  • @Derf1313
    @Derf1313 Год назад +1

    Lol, I was more concerned that when the front end went loose, it was gonna go up & over... At least its still a solid start for March, lots season left to entertain us weekly! Thanx !

  • @flitetym
    @flitetym Год назад +1

    A whole lotta people love you out here, Clay … we care about you … now, on to the next race!

  • @dmeemd7787
    @dmeemd7787 Год назад +5

    Man, I would love to be on this crew, I like, when she said, looking forward to the future! The entire crew perspective is spot on and yeah, you guys got that car dialed, when it’s pulling the front end like that, new car, you guys know where you’re at and her and Jim got the power and clutch on point!

  • @dellydelly7759
    @dellydelly7759 Год назад +1

    That missed light will motivate you for the rest of the season!
    Cars running good team looks great its all positive from here!

  • @tripprogers4814
    @tripprogers4814 Год назад +1

    Ol, Double Duty (with the bubble booty! 13:20

  • @ni_wink84
    @ni_wink84 Год назад

    Clay is one of the most humble, respectable and amazing drivers in the game, always a smile even on a loss, I can’t say enough about someone with that much humility and pure talent! You’re amazing clay!!

  • @grantjohno67
    @grantjohno67 Год назад

    I’m an Aussie that is loving drag racing and have got here through KSR. Thanks so much to Kevin and Clay. 👏👏👏

  • @jimgardner4944
    @jimgardner4944 Год назад

    thanks for sharing the footage in the trailer, most people never see behind the scenes. your a bad ass Clay!

  • @markharper4778
    @markharper4778 Год назад

    Hi Clay thanks for taking the tims to speak last weekend at ths races. You must be one of the hardest working driver aside from your driving duties.
    I also spoks to Jim & Kaylynn, they were great and thys really do the team justice, really friendly and exactly how they appear on your channel.
    We had agreat weekend at Gainsville just sorry you did not go more rounds.
    Ts3ke care, thanks to all ths team.

  • @henryg683
    @henryg683 Год назад

    We still respect what you do Clay don’t worry about it!!! Now that it’s out of the way early in the season it’s going to keep you on point for the rest of the season I’m sure!!!! Keep up the amazing job you’re doing and we’ll see you at the next race doing what you do best!!!! STOMP THAT LOUD PEDDLE!!!!!

  • @dmeemd7787
    @dmeemd7787 Год назад

    You guys got a KICKASS CAR/DRIVER/TEAM..! The lows can help ya when they happen and I KNOW you and the team will keep doing AWESOME this year..!!
    I mean the power, the clutch management, your driving.. AWESOME! Not desirable, but the clutch pulling the front end up was baaaaadass..!! That’s when you know your car can be FIIIINE tuned!!!
    Get ‘em this year guys!! Know ya will!!!

  • @jjhalloran1159
    @jjhalloran1159 Год назад +1

    Wasn't it 50 push-ups for a whole shot loss? Back on it Clay, don't be too hard on yourself. You do not lose on a whole shot very often. I am very excited for you guys this season. I think you guys are going to do really good this year.

  • @MiscRocketVideos
    @MiscRocketVideos Год назад +1

    I'm glad to see the #5 qualifying position right out of the gate. This is going to be a great year!
    Bummer on the light, but I wonder what other professions would a 0.113 reaction time be considered a bad thing. You perform at a different level than regular people can even understand. But, good on you for kicking your own butt a little, as that's what it takes when you don't perform to your own standard.
    You asked 'tire smoke or late' and my personal opinion would be tire smoke. It is worse on the equipment and as you've shown before smoke/shake bangs your head up a bit too. I'd also rather be late than red, as red is a guarantee its over.
    Hold your heads high RWR Team Parts Plus! 2023 is going to be great!

    • @stevenshepherd1905
      @stevenshepherd1905 Год назад

      clay needed to be .041 or better to win. wasnt going to happen

    • @stevenshepherd1905
      @stevenshepherd1905 Год назад

      clay needed to be .041 or better to win. wasnt going to happen

  • @steve9902
    @steve9902 Год назад +2

    Don't be hard on yourself Clay every driver out there has done that more than once! Unfortunately it probably won't be the last either

  • @maryjanemullin5337
    @maryjanemullin5337 Год назад

    Reaction times on the slow side happen to every driver. It’s frustrating but don’t beat yourself up!! This will only make you stronger and more successful in the future. Ya got this!!

  • @roywoodhurst7764
    @roywoodhurst7764 Год назад +1

    Everyone that has ever looked at a Christmas tree on a drag strip has managed to mess it up once in a while. It happens. Don’t sweat it. There’s always next time. Your track record is awesome. Stomp that load pedal!

  • @shawnpugh6052
    @shawnpugh6052 Год назад

    Respect!!!!!
    Carry your own water and own your mistakes.
    Car ran great 🤘🏼

  • @c.blakerockhart1128
    @c.blakerockhart1128 Год назад +3

    Good Morning CLAY .

  • @604cuinkillah
    @604cuinkillah Год назад

    God bless ya Clay! Sorry about the light, but please remember... you're safe, nothings hurt, and vengeance is glorious when served with Nitro💪💪😈

  • @68dart
    @68dart Год назад

    Awesome , Thanks Clay and Crew 😊

  • @robertjohnson4784
    @robertjohnson4784 Год назад +1

    Clay it was a pleasure meeting you at the gator nationals I hope you guys enjoy the moon pies You signed my freedom factory hat and I felt bad so I made sure I bought your hat and it was a pleasure when you signed it I hope you and Donna wear the bracelets Jesus is always the answer

  • @frankdotson322
    @frankdotson322 Год назад +1

    Ok now you got the late light under your belt now your going to pull the roots out of the ground from here on out. Great job for your team and you too sir all will be ok.

  • @nealhadley1482
    @nealhadley1482 Год назад

    Tire smoking is worse, so don't let it bother you. When I was doing grass drags on my snowmobile, it took me a couple or more races to figure out the lights. Then it got to be lots of fun. Looking for GOOD things for the team this year.

  • @RedSupratt
    @RedSupratt Год назад +1

    We're behind you Clay keep creating great content! Definitely want to see a Wally this season.

  • @yattaran1484
    @yattaran1484 Год назад

    Thank Clay for posting every videos !. No matter what, I'll just keep watching this channel as long as it goes !.👍

  • @BenjySparky
    @BenjySparky Год назад +1

    Clay and crew y'all rock! Tire smoke all day! We all know that your gonna do your job 99.9 precent of the time! Peace

  • @tools6106
    @tools6106 Год назад

    I love honesty in sport! You Clay are a class act!

  • @hommie789
    @hommie789 Год назад

    Love that the team is "we live as a team we die as a team" great bunch. You hit the tree so often that one time is nothing. Go get them Clay in Arizona

  • @paulkirchen3248
    @paulkirchen3248 Год назад

    As always it was great to meet you and spend a couple minutes talking at gainesville. But I gotta say for all of them guys. It's gotta be smokein the tires because then it's a waiting game while they take it apart to find out Who takes the blame on that at least if it's driver error everybody already knows who's fault today's and there's no stress or worry I can imagine for the people doing the clutch and redo in the motor they're just hoping the whole time when they take it apart. It's not their area that gotta be more stressful in disapointing

  • @ikepeters9758
    @ikepeters9758 Год назад

    Clay we are all human !!! Quit beating your ass around the block just get ready and head on to the next one !!!! Good content as always 👏👏👏

  • @jeffjankiewicz5100
    @jeffjankiewicz5100 Год назад

    Much respect from this old man Clay, you make a mistake and you OWN it. Honest good ol boy, everybody makes mistakes, pull yourself Up by your bootstraps and fresh start to the next event. Stay safe all, God Bless.🙏

  • @cyclone9946
    @cyclone9946 Год назад

    Hey Clay, My name is Shon. If everything goes to plan I'm hoping to make it to my first-ever NHRA race In June @ Thunder Valley. I know you have a special place in your heart for Bristol, and I can't wait to hear you "STOMP ON THAT LOUD PEDAL" in person, all the way back to the podium. Love the videos, and content, keep up the great work, and Good Lord willing see ya in Bristol.

  • @jeffshepherd6208
    @jeffshepherd6208 Год назад

    Man that's so little time , that just a fuzz longer than a blink of an eye. It's crazy how top fuel has become as tight as pro stock. Keep your head up brother. Car looked good !

  • @elrodjenkins
    @elrodjenkins Год назад

    All good my friend. First race of the year. You’ve got the rest of the year to knock it out of the park.

  • @textoad7724
    @textoad7724 Год назад

    Great lap, good work team. Driver too!

  • @sammiehill9679
    @sammiehill9679 Год назад

    Shake it off Clay you're one of the best, GET em next race. 👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿

  • @Timbo428CJ
    @Timbo428CJ Год назад

    That's gonna happen from time to time, Clay... don't let anyone or anything get in your way for STOMPINGONTHATLOUDPEDAL !! We have faith in you 🙏

  • @petitjeanriverhomestead
    @petitjeanriverhomestead Год назад

    So glad to meet you in 08 at Sears point at pinks all out where we runnered up and now to live in Arkansas. I know now why you have a smile on your face It's great out here... Bobby

  • @michaelwynne4346
    @michaelwynne4346 Год назад

    I'm going to keep saying it until I see lights in the.40'S, Practice tree Clay, I raced for 30 years and always used one, I love you and your team and to compete with the younger drivers you have to lower your RT, I'm not telling you anything you already know, I know this loss will fire you up.

  • @heyalmo
    @heyalmo Год назад

    We are all humbled from time to time. I don't think you needed it, but I certaintly feel your pain and disappointment. This team will rebound. The driver is good and forgiven by his team. Short memory... and rebound in Phoenix! Best of luck and success for the TEAM.

  • @clnfreakone8486
    @clnfreakone8486 Год назад

    5:03 … win as a team and lose as a team that’s how team works 👍

  • @gwbuilder5779
    @gwbuilder5779 Год назад

    Tough break on the broken treeaction. That sucks.
    Tire smoke is always the biggest disappointment because all the potential is left on the track and you don't get to know what that potential might have been.😉
    Of course giving the driver crap for sleepin on the tree is always an option as well.😜😂🤣
    0.40 to 1.14 damn that hurts!
    But, if the engine hadn't quit, that would have been a very close finish because a 6 mile an hour difference at 900 feet rolling across the line means you were making up that 0.34 from the tree.🤙

  • @stuartlowes4972
    @stuartlowes4972 Год назад

    The clutch is coming in well lifting the front wheels at half track. You and the team will win more than you lose.

  • @David-hm9ic
    @David-hm9ic Год назад

    Looking forward to a ROCK STAR season from your team! Missing you in Houston!

  • @SuPerFly48867
    @SuPerFly48867 Год назад

    That new intro really hits hard man love it 🤘🤘🤘 and you got this clay don't let it get it down

  • @garysoykin2783
    @garysoykin2783 Год назад

    What an awesome human being up the great work, my friend

  • @COORS5766
    @COORS5766 Год назад +1

    Shit happens.. Pick your head up and move on to the next race!

  • @13699111
    @13699111 Год назад

    Thank you for posting all the great videos !!!

  • @budd1814
    @budd1814 Год назад

    Look's like you did a good job.. How close was the race??? Your 3.705 to his 3.706 . Wheels up! Gettin with it using all of the track....

  • @1TX0UTLAW
    @1TX0UTLAW Год назад

    Here from KSR! LOVE THE ATTITUDE OF YOUR TEAM AND CHANNEL!

  • @Hogman72
    @Hogman72 Год назад

    Hey Clay, I'm with JimO. Smoke the tires makes YOU feel better. It's drag racing, quit beating urself up over it. One bad day will result in many good ones.

  • @bayselec
    @bayselec Год назад

    All I saw the front wheels lifting mid track, looks nasty fast. Awesome 🚀🚀

  • @douglashoule9666
    @douglashoule9666 Год назад +1

    it's all good, lets go next one

  • @todd4184
    @todd4184 Год назад

    I can say this has to be one of the best teams I have every got to see. Even getting to watch and witness them working as a whole at the gatornationals. It is a well oiled machine.

  • @gregmottram292
    @gregmottram292 Год назад +3

    As a newb to top fuel, it is hard to imagine what it takes to get a reaction time of 0.113 let alone 0.040 of a second. At a difference of 0.073 there’s very little in it. What are the methods or start procedures that would make a good tree vs a ‘mess up’? Hey Kevin!

    • @danmyers9372
      @danmyers9372 Год назад

      #1 Consistent staging. To cut good, consistent lights the front tires HAVE to be in the same place every race. #2 Have a routine from the time the car starts until you leave the line and stick with it. Breathing exercises are very helpful here to control the heart rate. #3 Practice, practice, practice! All good drivers use practice trees or similar devices to sharpen their reactions.

    • @Romans--bo7br
      @Romans--bo7br Год назад

      @@danmyers9372.... Spot On!... but, I think you're "talking to the choir", especially with drivers of Clay's caliber and 35+ years of racing. Great advice though, for the "newbies".

  • @eo7271
    @eo7271 Год назад

    Tire smoke all the way Clay because had it hooked up no telling what your numbers would have been. Keep your chin up and keep plugging away brother. See you in Pomona 👍

  • @tbone67gthenderson78
    @tbone67gthenderson78 Год назад

    Hey it isn’t the end of the world you ran good just wasn’t as lucky as your opponent in that round long season ahead good luck Clay and thanks for the picture and autograph at Gainesville 😎

  • @ruikazane5123
    @ruikazane5123 Год назад

    Tiresmoke has to be the worse of the two. No qualifying with a burnout at the starting line! Anyway...the consistency of the passes, and still being so close to getting that win light. Better late (on the loud pedal) than a red light. Onto the next one!

  • @rogeeeferrari
    @rogeeeferrari Год назад

    This will only make you stronger Clay. I'll be in the crowd in Phoenix, see ya there...

  • @robertmarx4857
    @robertmarx4857 Год назад

    KOKO yall are gonna win this year. I can feel it in my bones. Go CLAY

  • @WolfAngriff
    @WolfAngriff Год назад

    Sometimes, it happens. The next one will be the good one. Thank you for all this content !

  • @SpankysHotRodsandCustoms
    @SpankysHotRodsandCustoms Год назад

    Clay you are the Man. Good Luck

  • @orsonwells7997
    @orsonwells7997 Год назад

    Those short little naps at the starting line do wonders sometimes... At least you didn't redlight.

  • @brianpoch4433
    @brianpoch4433 Год назад

    Clay it's better to have a little oops than a mangled big oops. We all make them from time to time. It just makes us better in the end.

  • @cannonlove2
    @cannonlove2 Год назад

    Fair to say the car is letting the driver down most of the time you earned one

  • @SHORTY1974
    @SHORTY1974 Год назад

    Takes a BIG MAN TO ADMIT IF THEY FK'ED UP.
    LOVE THIS CHANNEL

  • @n01z3
    @n01z3 Год назад

    car ran solid, bucking and doing its thing and ran a decent number, joys of being human, mistakes happen,

  • @darinmoreira2543
    @darinmoreira2543 Год назад

    on time to work....late to the tree LOL.... see you @ pomona!

  • @earlalford7694
    @earlalford7694 Год назад

    Better luck next time thanks for sharing 👍

  • @Thec0nv1ct777
    @Thec0nv1ct777 Год назад

    I remember one time at work that, to me, i made a critical mistake and i was pissed off. Like thinking i coukd of done more or i was not 100%. My manager tells me to not let it get to me. There was just too volumn for the area to process and that the fact that i did what i could with the staffing we had. Its not about how we start out, its about how we end the day.

  • @garypayne-tl1le
    @garypayne-tl1le Год назад

    What are the advantages/disadvantages to open cockpits as opposed to enclosed?

  • @MrRider65
    @MrRider65 Год назад

    Clay,,, you could still turn this around and blame the team for it. They didn't pump you up on enough Mountain Dew to keep you awake at the starting line.. LOL

  • @billmiller7138
    @billmiller7138 Год назад +2

    So close!!

  • @magnummike5056
    @magnummike5056 Год назад

    It is great to get that one out of the way early. Clay,,,,we'll talk in 66 but Seriously, you & team Got this, See You Soon Take Care :)

  • @countryracer69
    @countryracer69 Год назад

    My answer would have been C. Something broke. Driver error is human. We all do it no matter how good we are and what we race. Its never bad because we always get better from it. Smoking the tires means you were pushing the limits and thats always good too. But when something lets go that shouldn't. Thats the worst. P.s. I was on pinks!

  • @whiteknucklert2315
    @whiteknucklert2315 Год назад

    Hey Clay, I’m curious as to why you guys choose to run the open cockpit as opposed closed?

  • @bartpang
    @bartpang Год назад

    I race at Gainesville and I usually avoid the left lane in the morning because the sun is right behind the tree. I would beat myself up to much because it would have taken a psychic light to beat Austin.

  • @TravisHargiss
    @TravisHargiss Год назад

    You may not have won, but the car was fast! I agree smoking the tires is more disappointing in my opinion.

  • @drdab_
    @drdab_ Год назад

    you kept them honest ya sure have a car under you now brother best of luck this season

  • @WearySteerer
    @WearySteerer Год назад

    Clay, you have the newest, baddest, and best looking team in NHRA.
    Now, that will take some getting used to.
    ENJOY!
    🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @shuttlepilot_
    @shuttlepilot_ Год назад

    I'm still enjoying all of your content, no mater what happens. Looking forward to the next one, I'm sure you are too.

  • @TBDchannel777
    @TBDchannel777 Год назад

    OH WAIT, Clay is Human...Hang in there Brother!

  • @rucker225
    @rucker225 Год назад

    Smoking the tires, I agree!

  • @kellyday9558
    @kellyday9558 Год назад

    Been watching you for a while. Got a question. How does a person get an invite or ticket to your hospitality tent. My wife and I are planning on going to the Topeka race. I went to a race couple of years ago with my son as a birthday present to me. Since he bought the tickets, he decided seats, and tent, ( Mr. Force is actually a nice guy in person as well). Now it is my turn, and with following you from the Boosted Boys days, It would be my honor to hang with the guy who got me back to watching drag racing again.

  • @txsailor57
    @txsailor57 Год назад

    Someone has to leave last. There are a lot more things that can make that happen than just the driver. You take the blame but when trying to control 10,000+ hp to a fraction of a second anything can happen.

  • @randalljames1
    @randalljames1 Год назад

    Well everyone takes a nap now and then... hate losing to holeshots... at least all the parts stayed where they belonged..

  • @matthewmccormick2417
    @matthewmccormick2417 Год назад

    We all make mistakes. There is another day. What matters is you are still alive to live another day

  • @jbradymd
    @jbradymd Год назад

    Millican wants a Mulligan :) You'll get it - I have confidence and you should too

  • @bradsmn
    @bradsmn Год назад

    Go after it in Phoenix! Good luck

  • @peterswales2360
    @peterswales2360 Год назад

    It's early days yet put it behind you all your team are behind you and so are your fans I can definitely see a wally on the horizon with this sponsor and the new car it's still as I said early days and it was always going to be difficult being up against Austin proc in the first round