Ah yes, the classic loud thunk followed by a vibration. First experienced that on Power Tour in 2017, Buddy's drive shaft lost a u-joint cap and it hit the floor followed by sudden massive vibration in the driveline. Absolutely honored to have a sticker on blasphemi! 🤘🇺🇲
@@LosSkywolfGTR I'm an armchair critic, and its easy to sit back here and ask why the hell didn't he check fuel tank level..... but then I've never been in the hot seat, making a tv series, while building and racing a hemi, and also following drag week, and also reporting on it, whilst also making several other documentaries and videos, and having a family to tend to etc etc. It sounds like a dream lifestyle, but I bet its extremely stressful and hard work.
Mike, I think what I find refreshing is how the whole race community steps up to help one of their own. All these guys compete on the track, yet will give the shirt off their backs to help another racer. You can't ask for a better experience than that, no matter the outcome. Thanks for the ride along, please keep 'em coming. You and Tony make a good pair.
Aside from being just good people, there's an element of "I need you at your peak, so I can feel true victory upon beating you!". Beating somebody in a race because they had a mechanical failure is lame. Beating somebody driving a car way under your weight class is also lame (Nobody ever brags about beating a Prius with a Camaro). Beating someone because you were cheating is lame, too. Beating somebody fair and square in a foot to the wood, all-out knuckle down dragout drag race? Pure awesome. And you can still respect the other guy, whether you were the winner or the loser. There's a pragmatic reason for it, aside from just being good people.
Dude, your optimism and outlook on things is rad! Shit has been rough lately, but hearing and seeing you continue to push forward helps a fella with his own struggles. Thank you!! 👏👍
Optimism comes from years of overcoming problems. It's earned by studying all aspects of drag racing, engines, welding, tuning. With pro shops at your back and a little bread in your pocket, great things are possible. Guys invented cars before computers were even invented. Before people had electric lights. Finnegan is spiritually from that era.
I completely love when you and Tony get to work together. You guys have a genuine friendship where no matter how long you don't get to bro out together, when you get together it's all hard work and memories. This is the content I'm here for.
Epic journey - things that greatness is made of. That deserves to be a Hotwheel - Blasphemi on the back of the Roadkill ramp truck. The drone footage is awesome. Thank you for not giving up nor giving in. Loved seeing Tony scoring more points for breaking things while driving. #greatestschoolbusever.
I'm so impressed with quality, videoing, editing and sound in these last two videos. Shout out to Wirecare and everyone involved in the making of these videos. I hope you and Tony can do drag week again next year.
As a dad my respect for you notched up a level at your optimism at still being able to make your kids happy. You rock, go enjoy that drive and their smiles!
I am so glad I watched that first episode of roadkill so many years ago. I’ve been a huge fan ever since. Thank you for doing these videos! All of them are great!
Hey Finn! I wanna see an episode update on blasphemi once a month until drag week next year. Be it fixing something, tuning, test hits at the drag strip, driving the kids to school, whatever it may be. I wanna see this thing back to full glory and ruling at drag week next year. Gives you the opportunity to get it right, working on it progressively through the year and you ready to blow the doors off folks. This car is epic! Keep at it!
You guys "Never Say Die" attitude is inspiring! You guys Never Give Up!! Hopefully Blasphemy will live to ride again! And Most Importantly to Drive your kids to school! LOVE IT!! Fan for Life!!
I still can't get my head around motortrend scheduling a roadkill shoot in the week leading up to drag week. Surely if ever there is a time to let Finn and Frieburger get ready for a week on the road it's that week. Drag racers will always be leaving things to the last minute, but at least Finn should have been there for the final push. Well done mate, huge effort.
The day Roadkill left RUclips (which they said they would never do) Motortrend went down hill. Nothing against the guys that do the shows, it’s the higher-ups ruining it.
Because....ROADKILL.... but seriously.. valiant effort. So cool to have so many willing to pitch in to keep it going. That is what Hot Rodding is all about!!
Kevin from Junkyard Digs has a great channel. Lots of car/ truck revivals as well as anything with a motor. Farm equipment, three wheelers snow mobiles. Stock car races in cornfields.
It's 23.30 in Scotland,about to drive my semi 400 miles, had some time and watched this video,loved the comradeship,the determination, its a worldwide thing,quote for the day,THIS IS FUN.👍
Thank you both for not giving up! We all want to see you and that car perform and we count on you to drag it kicking and screaming to the track, whether it wants to be there or not! You both have the patience of saints and the perseverance of warriors You will succeed!!!
"Just keep fixing it until things go our way" - Mike Finnegan 2022. Truer words have not been heard from a car guy by me in a while. Its the nature of the beast and Ide say we all live by these words of wisdom. Ide like to add that I built a car for the gambler and it has broken 2 years in a row and has now just finally gotten to the point where I think it will survive my thrashing. LS swaps man.. sometimes they work and somtimes they kick you in the nuts.
I had a blast at drag week, first time attending (spectator). Following your story made it an even better experience, watching you guys battle until Mother Nature said "not today". Got home and started wrenching even harder on the Chevelle.
I really loved how you y'all didn't let the little things get y'all down. The golden opportunity to meet new friends and working together the memories will always be there. God Bless Y'all
I like your attitude, man. Most people would be cussing and screaming over the prospect of hundreds of dollars in repairs to their drag car. You and Tony? All about the smiles per gallon. Good stuff, Finn. Keep those spirits high!
Haha 2 minutes in and im looking at two wrecked old dudes in their spectacles. Looking forward to watch you two hang out over the next 20 years. You blokes look absolutely knackered.
your attitudes are the best- even if you're broken, you're still making memories. Thats why I keep watching your channel - Some day, I am gonna catch up with you somewhere.
You do have a point. Anyone that has built a car just to be different has encountered a lot of this type of frustration. I have a vehicle with an uncommon powertrain and the availability and cost of parts has been eye opening.
Well said at the end Finnegan. Life is about memories, friends, and family. Your kids will forever remember getting a ride to school in Blasphemi. I remember when my step-father picked me up at high school in his 58 Red/White Corvette. Moments like those stick with ya and I'm certain your kids will remember those moments for the rest of their lives just as you will remember every drag week and the friends and even strangers that were willing to sacrifice their own things to help you make those memories. Keep livin'!
Man Finnegan, your attitude, optimism and perseverance are inspiring and amazing! You and Tony are so awesome, would so much love to meet u guys one day and shake each of your hands! Thanks for all you guys do for all of our entertainment! Here's to hoping next year is your year and all goes well! Love the blashphemi, your kids gettin a ride to school in it is so freakin awesome! What a memory to have! Rock on 🤘!!! This 100% proves the car community has the best folks around!
@@TheReaper42069 Tony and Mike don’t use the “we’re going to lose the shop” trope to build drama, which gets views. Instead they remain positive and play into the failure which is more accurate to the everyday racer. It’s a great message.
@@TheReaper42069 Tony and Mike don’t use the “we’re going to lose the shop” trope to build drama, which gets views. Instead they remain positive and play into the failure which is more accurate to the everyday racer. It’s a great message.
Wow, Great Job Team, you Guys Rock. Thank you for showing me all the Real ups and downs of Drag Week. Amazing Finnegan, you have Set Such a Good Example of Facing Difficulties head on and not Loosing your Cool, No Swearing, Drinking Smoking while on Camera and staying True to having the Adventure, going all the way Very Cool.
...ya know, I appreciate Mike Finnegan and every one associated with FSM, Roadkill, and MotorTrend more than you could realize. Right now I'm in central Florida in the middle of a pretty wild storm (Hurricane Ian) and these video spots really brighten up my day! Thank you everyone for making living just a little bit better for the rest of us!
Great positivity bros! You are working on your car... you didn't give up... you're with some kick ass people. I wish you could have had fun racing and Tony (who's a dang gem) is right there with you for the chaos that is Drag Week. Next year sir, you got this!
If the kids want to drive to school in Blasphemi then going home with it running is the biggest victory possible :) and also means you raised them right
Mate, what a story and what an adventure. Kiss Tony, he’s the man. Your positivity is inspiring Mike. Now please, PLEASE, do a final ep of this driving your kids to school. It would bookend what has been something we have all been riding along with you. Well done, and there’s always next time👍
i know it was a tough few days, but i really loved this series. it was great that tony and company pulled all those rabbits out of a hat to make blasphemi run, but what a great series. awesome, regardless of the outcome!
Tony ...Mike your version of race week was the best one it's all behind the scenes no ONE HAS a b roll as an A roll footage much love loyalty honesty and respect
I'm not glad you've had bad luck at all but I'm glad you showed it, I've been an engineer for nearly 40 years, I'm meticulous in my preparation and have huge mechanical sympathy but however hard you try stuff bites you in the arse, it's refreshing to watch down to earth stuff without the bad bits edited out, I can relate to it much better as a real report, well done, great effort and best of luck
Some thing in the universe just doesn’t seem to want you to finish or even compete in this years drag week ,mad respect to all of u mike for not quitting and seeing it through to the end 🤙🦾💯
Mike and company I'm proud of you guys for giving it the ol college try...Mike you still have some of the best content so I'll call it a W in your corner
Mike, I admire your attitude, hanging with friends and family and making memories, that’s the best life a guy could ever ask for. Love your videos, love your work ethic, better luck next year
Epic adventure with your buddy. You can tell this story for many years to come! Your ability to see the positive amidst all those little negatives was inspiring!
Lessons learned. It happens to everyone. Don’t quit and love what you work on. Next year ought to be an effort to make it right. Tony deserves some good footage driving the car for all the work he has done.
Thanks for the awesome content...good time or bad...its all about the adventure. Kevin at KSR has a great system to stop fuel starvation...even with low tank. Looking forward to future videos!
Man I get mad when my battery is dead. U and Tony fix wheels rebuild a huge engine and repair a driveline in a week and laugh and smile ( most of the time) thru all that. AMAZING. Thanks guys. It proves what GREAT people u are. Have fun can't wait for the next adventure.
I respect the hell out of Mike and Tonyit takes a mental toll dealing with all of the ups and downs that this hobby comes with, and their outlook towards it all is pretty damn humbling. Keep up the looking at the bright side of things at all times man, it’s something for others to look up to.
7:20 -- The deadliest thing of all... exuberant bully dog kisses! Sweet girl. 😄 BTW, had the same "if it wasn't for bad luck, you'd have no luck at all" thought upon seeing the video title. Props to you and the crew for keeping at it and still having as great a time as possible! 👍
Great attitude Mike and Tony ! You have showed us what it is all about.Things will get better for Blasphemi I am sure. Thank you and Wire Care for these drag week videos; much appreciated.
Wow. In the end, All that hard work was for the kids. Absolutely perfect. Congrats Mike. Maybe that used rear end should be checked out. You know, if you loose a u-joint like that, at any speed, it can take out Pinion bearings as well as Tailshaft bearings,, or both in one go. A HUGE ignorant off balance driveline can wreak full broken-parts chaos in seconds, milliseconds. Take it to a shop and have it spun as fast as they can spin it for balancing,,make sure it's still straight. A possible sign from Mother Nature, or a warning/handslap from Blasphemi to never, ever, leave her alone for that long again. Thanks for the journey Boys. Get home safe.
Way to hang in there guys!! You had a lot thrown at you there, and you just kept fighting back. That's what it's all about! Thanks for the great videos.
Failures, heartache, pain, adversity suffering and perseverance make successes however small, great!! And makes for one great adventure!! Thanks for sharing your adventures with us!!
I agree with Frieberger that best ep of Roadkill was the one where you and Tony won Drag Week with Blasphemi. This was pretty great too, though. Thanks for showing us!
Poise, dignity, courage, optimism - and stones King Kong would envy. You truly "lived the dream," Mike - what's not to love about that? Excellent job, and you'll still be laughing about all this at Drag Week 2044!!
Kevin @ Junkyard Digs is awesome. I believe he would help a stranger to get them going again. He also helped Deboss Garage with the engine from his GTO. I’m glad he could help you out as well.
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Ah yes, the classic loud thunk followed by a vibration. First experienced that on Power Tour in 2017, Buddy's drive shaft lost a u-joint cap and it hit the floor followed by sudden massive vibration in the driveline.
Absolutely honored to have a sticker on blasphemi! 🤘🇺🇲
Hell yea guys! Great work
Love you kevin. Hopefully we see finnegan on your thrash trash races next year❤️
@Junkyard Digs.....Awesome thing to do Kevin. Just adds another tick to your already great channel
You're a legend, Kevin. 🤘 Your longtime fans know it and now a bunch of new folks know it, too. 👍
Awesome man 😎🔥🔥
Finnegan’s optimism is amazing. What a great guy.
If I had his resources (Which he has earned every bit of) I'd be super optimistic too lol
@@bubbahead383 Exactly!!! when you have unlimited re sources and money and your job not on the line. Things are a wee bit easier.
Dude's got more optimism in his pinky then I do in my whole body.
@@LosSkywolfGTR I'm an armchair critic, and its easy to sit back here and ask why the hell didn't he check fuel tank level..... but then I've never been in the hot seat, making a tv series, while building and racing a hemi, and also following drag week, and also reporting on it, whilst also making several other documentaries and videos, and having a family to tend to etc etc.
It sounds like a dream lifestyle, but I bet its extremely stressful and hard work.
resources he has certainly helps, but I would still be a bit pissed. But he certainly never shows it. This is why the love and respect is mutual.
Hats off to Tony A! Awesome friend to have at your side when times get tough.
Employee.
@@murrijuana2842 Ouch.
@@murrijuana2842 I don't think Tony works for Mike.
Tony definitely makes things way easier thats alot of trust in your friends
@@murrijuana2842 it’s easy to be optimistic when it’s not your shit breaking and you’re getting paid to fix it lol
Mike, I think what I find refreshing is how the whole race community steps up to help one of their own. All these guys compete on the track, yet will give the shirt off their backs to help another racer. You can't ask for a better experience than that, no matter the outcome. Thanks for the ride along, please keep 'em coming. You and Tony make a good pair.
Aside from being just good people, there's an element of "I need you at your peak, so I can feel true victory upon beating you!". Beating somebody in a race because they had a mechanical failure is lame. Beating somebody driving a car way under your weight class is also lame (Nobody ever brags about beating a Prius with a Camaro). Beating someone because you were cheating is lame, too.
Beating somebody fair and square in a foot to the wood, all-out knuckle down dragout drag race? Pure awesome. And you can still respect the other guy, whether you were the winner or the loser.
There's a pragmatic reason for it, aside from just being good people.
@@TheHankerchief26 well put
@@maxjones9139 I'm like a broken clock: right at least twice a day!
lol thank you.
Dude, your optimism and outlook on things is rad! Shit has been rough lately, but hearing and seeing you continue to push forward helps a fella with his own struggles. Thank you!! 👏👍
Cody & Mike - totally agree with all of Cody’s comment & thanks - it’s been inspiring...!
@@jeffreynolds3848 @cody Powell couldn't put it better myself! Thank You!
Dam can’t catch a brake Mike great attitude keep up the good work
He seems like a great guy to turn wrench's and share story's with for sure!
Optimism comes from years of overcoming problems. It's earned by studying all aspects of drag racing, engines, welding, tuning. With pro shops at your back and a little bread in your pocket, great things are possible. Guys invented cars before computers were even invented. Before people had electric lights. Finnegan is spiritually from that era.
I completely love when you and Tony get to work together. You guys have a genuine friendship where no matter how long you don't get to bro out together, when you get together it's all hard work and memories. This is the content I'm here for.
Epic journey - things that greatness is made of. That deserves to be a Hotwheel - Blasphemi on the back of the Roadkill ramp truck. The drone footage is awesome. Thank you for not giving up nor giving in. Loved seeing Tony scoring more points for breaking things while driving. #greatestschoolbusever.
I'm so impressed with quality, videoing, editing and sound in these last two videos. Shout out to Wirecare and everyone involved in the making of these videos. I hope you and Tony can do drag week again next year.
As a dad my respect for you notched up a level at your optimism at still being able to make your kids happy. You rock, go enjoy that drive and their smiles!
I'm so glad that junkyard digs could help y'all out! Two of my favorite channels working together
I am so glad I watched that first episode of roadkill so many years ago. I’ve been a huge fan ever since. Thank you for doing these videos! All of them are great!
The real star of this show is the ramp truck :). That thing is finally dialed in!
Hey Finn! I wanna see an episode update on blasphemi once a month until drag week next year. Be it fixing something, tuning, test hits at the drag strip, driving the kids to school, whatever it may be. I wanna see this thing back to full glory and ruling at drag week next year. Gives you the opportunity to get it right, working on it progressively through the year and you ready to blow the doors off folks. This car is epic! Keep at it!
Definitely test & tune. He really needs to get that car dialed in before he races it again.
And a rematch between him and Leroy once Leroy is done
That ending recitation was poetry. In the face of adversity this week, you held on and didn't give up! That's spirit. 👍👍👌👌
You guys "Never Say Die" attitude is inspiring! You guys Never Give Up!! Hopefully Blasphemy will live to ride again! And Most Importantly to Drive your kids to school! LOVE IT!! Fan for Life!!
junkyard digs and Mook are great peeps glad they were able to help ya out
Love junkyard digs! Killer guys! Good goon on keeping a positive attitude. Love your channel and wish the best!
I still can't get my head around motortrend scheduling a roadkill shoot in the week leading up to drag week. Surely if ever there is a time to let Finn and Frieburger get ready for a week on the road it's that week. Drag racers will always be leaving things to the last minute, but at least Finn should have been there for the final push. Well done mate, huge effort.
Goes to show that MT is now probably run by TV people and not Car people.
@@sjperry54 discovery. That's where you can watch rk outside of the US. At least on discovery plus anywyaa
The day Roadkill left RUclips (which they said they would never do) Motortrend went down hill. Nothing against the guys that do the shows, it’s the higher-ups ruining it.
@@johngraves9201 100%
@@johngraves9201 spot on man.
2 great talents always with a smile on their faces. Love it
Because....ROADKILL.... but seriously.. valiant effort. So cool to have so many willing to pitch in to keep it going. That is what Hot Rodding is all about!!
Kevin from Junkyard Digs has a great channel. Lots of car/ truck revivals as well as anything with a motor. Farm equipment, three wheelers snow mobiles. Stock car races in cornfields.
I watched their revival videos before I even knew what Roadkill was.
It's 23.30 in Scotland,about to drive my semi 400 miles, had some time and watched this video,loved the comradeship,the determination, its a worldwide thing,quote for the day,THIS IS FUN.👍
I love that Mike is most excited about driving his kids to school. What a dad.
Great series of videos. That being said. Rushed, unprepared and thrown together in a hurry is far more accurate than cursed.
Thank you both for not giving up!
We all want to see you and that car perform and we count on you to drag it kicking and screaming to the track, whether it wants to be there or not! You both have the patience of saints and the perseverance of warriors You will succeed!!!
Tony always break's it.
Thanks for your videos
"Just keep fixing it until things go our way" - Mike Finnegan 2022. Truer words have not been heard from a car guy by me in a while. Its the nature of the beast and Ide say we all live by these words of wisdom. Ide like to add that I built a car for the gambler and it has broken 2 years in a row and has now just finally gotten to the point where I think it will survive my thrashing. LS swaps man.. sometimes they work and somtimes they kick you in the nuts.
I had a blast at drag week, first time attending (spectator). Following your story made it an even better experience, watching you guys battle until Mother Nature said "not today". Got home and started wrenching even harder on the Chevelle.
I really loved how you y'all didn't let the little things get y'all down. The golden opportunity to meet new friends and working together the memories will always be there. God Bless Y'all
Hell yeah kevin! coming in for the save!!! sweet!!!!
One thing is for sure you fellas don’t give up!
Glad you see the positives no matter what happens. Good job guys I hope next year you all are on top with the W.
I like your attitude, man. Most people would be cussing and screaming over the prospect of hundreds of dollars in repairs to their drag car. You and Tony? All about the smiles per gallon.
Good stuff, Finn. Keep those spirits high!
What a crazy adventure it's been! Props to Caleb and Kevin's rear-end!
Haha 2 minutes in and im looking at two wrecked old dudes in their spectacles. Looking forward to watch you two hang out over the next 20 years. You blokes look absolutely knackered.
your attitudes are the best- even if you're broken, you're still making memories. Thats why I keep watching your channel - Some day, I am gonna catch up with you somewhere.
Your attitude says it all Mike. A big ass Thank You for that!
This last 5 or so episodes could be used to teach an entire course about why one off builds are challenging, and how to avoid their pitfalls.
Really it's just a course on why to put gas in your car.
Or a lesson in not waiting till the last minute to thrash a car back together...
@@chrizzle30 I'm not trying to be mean, it's truly valuable, a million lessons here. Doing it the hard way so we don't have to! Thanks fin!!
You do have a point. Anyone that has built a car just to be different has encountered a lot of this type of frustration. I have a vehicle with an uncommon powertrain and the availability and cost of parts has been eye opening.
A lesson in not planning ahead, and having the spare time and spare money to not care…
Well said at the end Finnegan. Life is about memories, friends, and family. Your kids will forever remember getting a ride to school in Blasphemi. I remember when my step-father picked me up at high school in his 58 Red/White Corvette. Moments like those stick with ya and I'm certain your kids will remember those moments for the rest of their lives just as you will remember every drag week and the friends and even strangers that were willing to sacrifice their own things to help you make those memories. Keep livin'!
Man Finnegan, your attitude, optimism and perseverance are inspiring and amazing! You and Tony are so awesome, would so much love to meet u guys one day and shake each of your hands! Thanks for all you guys do for all of our entertainment! Here's to hoping next year is your year and all goes well! Love the blashphemi, your kids gettin a ride to school in it is so freakin awesome! What a memory to have! Rock on 🤘!!! This 100% proves the car community has the best folks around!
Tony and Mike are savages for real..look up to you guys for always staying positive and getting er done
Agreed
When it pays the bills is there even a choice?
@@TheReaper42069 Tony and Mike don’t use the “we’re going to lose the shop” trope to build drama, which gets views. Instead they remain positive and play into the failure which is more accurate to the everyday racer. It’s a great message.
@@TheReaper42069 Tony and Mike don’t use the “we’re going to lose the shop” trope to build drama, which gets views. Instead they remain positive and play into the failure which is more accurate to the everyday racer. It’s a great message.
Wow, Great Job Team, you Guys Rock. Thank you for showing me all the Real ups and downs of Drag Week. Amazing Finnegan, you have Set Such a Good Example of Facing Difficulties head on and not Loosing your Cool, No Swearing, Drinking Smoking while on Camera and staying True to having the Adventure, going all the way Very Cool.
Junkyard digs is a legend!!!!!!!
...ya know, I appreciate Mike Finnegan and every one associated with FSM, Roadkill, and MotorTrend more than you could realize. Right now I'm in central Florida in the middle of a pretty wild storm (Hurricane Ian) and these video spots really brighten up my day! Thank you everyone for making living just a little bit better for the rest of us!
Great positivity bros! You are working on your car... you didn't give up... you're with some kick ass people. I wish you could have had fun racing and Tony (who's a dang gem) is right there with you for the chaos that is Drag Week. Next year sir, you got this!
Tony Angelo is an Animal!!! - Love seeing you guys work together = Magical.
If the kids want to drive to school in Blasphemi then going home with it running is the biggest victory possible :) and also means you raised them right
Mate, what a story and what an adventure. Kiss Tony, he’s the man.
Your positivity is inspiring Mike.
Now please, PLEASE, do a final ep of this driving your kids to school. It would bookend what has been something we have all been riding along with you.
Well done, and there’s always next time👍
i know it was a tough few days, but i really loved this series. it was great that tony and company pulled all those rabbits out of a hat to make blasphemi run, but what a great series. awesome, regardless of the outcome!
You guys are so cool together. Such a bummer all the problems you had. The perseverance is incredible !!!
Your attitudes are truly inspiring. Stuff happens and it happened a lot for you guys and you still kept your heads up!!! Very awesome.
Tony ...Mike your version of race week was the best one it's all behind the scenes no ONE HAS a b roll as an A roll footage much love loyalty honesty and respect
Time to install a surge tank….then get back out there and enjoy Blasphemi properly!
Absolutely should have a surge tank, but the surge tank ain't gonna save him if he runs out of gas completely at full throttle.
I'm not glad you've had bad luck at all but I'm glad you showed it, I've been an engineer for nearly 40 years, I'm meticulous in my preparation and have huge mechanical sympathy but however hard you try stuff bites you in the arse, it's refreshing to watch down to earth stuff without the bad bits edited out, I can relate to it much better as a real report, well done, great effort and best of luck
Sounds like you should have a fuel cutoff safety
But then, how would you have an epic drag week video series rebuilding your engine, meeting new engine builder friends, and having awesome content
Ike is the most optimistic person in the world 🤣. My vote is on safeties.
Some thing in the universe just doesn’t seem to want you to finish or even compete in this years drag week ,mad respect to all of u mike for not quitting and seeing it through to the end 🤙🦾💯
The "push off" at the end was a very cool touch to the vid!
Mike and company I'm proud of you guys for giving it the ol college try...Mike you still have some of the best content so I'll call it a W in your corner
I have to give it to you guys for being so persistent with this car and not throwing in the towel. Great job Finnegan and Tony
Sort of amazed you didn't have a surge tank already. Super high quality footage here, really stepped it up. Bad luck fellas.
Surge tanks only work if you remember to put fuel in 'em..
yeah this was just a low tank, which tony mentioned in one of the earlier episodes
Mike, I admire your attitude, hanging with friends and family and making memories, that’s the best life a guy could ever ask for. Love your videos, love your work ethic, better luck next year
You guys are awesome!!! Never quit attitude!!! Hope to have another beer and talk cars with you guys at another event
Wifey I'm a coming home with a non broken hemi after drag week! It's a miracle!! Well done guys!
Well done Mike, thanks for letting us all see what it can be like for real. Bet it was still an amazing experience to do. 😎👍
Epic adventure with your buddy. You can tell this story for many years to come! Your ability to see the positive amidst all those little negatives was inspiring!
Man thats a tough week. But definitely admirable that you guys just kept going. Just think you got months worth of shakedown in one week
As happy this trip has made you and Tony happy, think of all the happiness you give us!!
Thank you. To the both of you.
You guys deserve the "Heroic Fix" award (from the 24 hours of lemons event).
or would it be the "i got screwed" since they werent able to actually compete?
You guy's kicked ass! Ramp truck deserves some credit too:)
junkyard digs needs to get to one of these events in his own car too
Tony broke it.
You just demonstrated what Drag Week is all about. Thanks for the ride!!!
Blasphemi sure is consistent.
FInnegan is THE MAN. LOVE YOUR CHANNEL, sir. THANK YOU for all you do for all of us!!
So love Mike's attitude...It's all been fun and they will always have the memories.
Love all the shows you're on. Funny stuff and informative!
Lessons learned. It happens to everyone. Don’t quit and love what you work on. Next year ought to be an effort to make it right. Tony deserves some good footage driving the car for all the work he has done.
Thanks for the awesome content...good time or bad...its all about the adventure. Kevin at KSR has a great system to stop fuel starvation...even with low tank. Looking forward to future videos!
Blasphemi is one of my favorite hot rods of all time, but........let's hear it for the ramp truck! Clap clap.
Thanks you for the perseverance and optimism. I will go on the road today for a trip i am was only 50/50 about doing.
Man I get mad when my battery is dead. U and Tony fix wheels rebuild a huge engine and repair a driveline in a week and laugh and smile ( most of the time) thru all that. AMAZING. Thanks guys. It proves what GREAT people u are. Have fun can't wait for the next adventure.
Making memories is a good message.
Wow! Your optimism and general outlook is truly inspiring!
Thank you!
Junkyard Diggs and Junkyard Mook are cool as hell for doing that! Hammer down and getr rolling right guys!!
I respect the hell out of Mike and Tonyit takes a mental toll dealing with all of the ups and downs that this hobby comes with, and their outlook towards it all is pretty damn humbling. Keep up the looking at the bright side of things at all times man, it’s something for others to look up to.
7:20 -- The deadliest thing of all... exuberant bully dog kisses! Sweet girl. 😄
BTW, had the same "if it wasn't for bad luck, you'd have no luck at all" thought upon seeing the video title. Props to you and the crew for keeping at it and still having as great a time as possible! 👍
Glad to see I am not the only man that puts driving your kids to school right beside doing what you love. Keep up the hard work man, it will work out.
Great attitude Mike and Tony ! You have showed us what it is all about.Things will get better for Blasphemi I am sure. Thank you and Wire Care for these drag week videos; much appreciated.
Wow. In the end, All that hard work was for the kids. Absolutely perfect. Congrats Mike. Maybe that used rear end should be checked out. You know, if you loose a u-joint like that, at any speed, it can take out Pinion bearings as well as Tailshaft bearings,, or both in one go. A HUGE ignorant off balance driveline can wreak full broken-parts chaos in seconds, milliseconds. Take it to a shop and have it spun as fast as they can spin it for balancing,,make sure it's still straight. A possible sign from Mother Nature, or a warning/handslap from Blasphemi to never, ever, leave her alone for that long again. Thanks for the journey Boys. Get home safe.
a long story short... I love this channel... all thats happening to every body is here!! grts from Holland
Way to hang in there guys!! You had a lot thrown at you there, and you just kept fighting back. That's what it's all about! Thanks for the great videos.
PRODUCERS- You must realize these two ARE the dynamic you need. Both on the east coast now… Sorry to the other match ups but these guys are the show!
The military taught me to “embrace the suck” with your friends. You can get through almost anything with your buds. Good job guys👍
Determination is a strong virtue. Keep family close and the dreams alive. Enjoy the the ride.
Let’s talk about what a champ the ramp truck was this week!!!!!
Failures, heartache, pain, adversity suffering and perseverance make successes however small, great!!
And makes for one great adventure!!
Thanks for sharing your adventures with us!!
I agree with Frieberger that best ep of Roadkill was the one where you and Tony won Drag Week with Blasphemi. This was pretty great too, though. Thanks for showing us!
Poise, dignity, courage, optimism - and stones King Kong would envy. You truly "lived the dream," Mike - what's not to love about that? Excellent job, and you'll still be laughing about all this at Drag Week 2044!!
Kevin @ Junkyard Digs is awesome. I believe he would help a stranger to get them going again. He also helped Deboss Garage with the engine from his GTO. I’m glad he could help you out as well.
Mike I would love to be there with y’all. Best group of guy’s ever!