What's it COST to race a 12,000hp TOP FUEL DRAGSTER?
We had the pleasure of not only watching these 11,000-12,000HP monsters tear down the track, but we got to watch Clay Millican and his team put in all the effort to make this car WORK! Witnessing all the work and care this team puts into this car for 3.7 seconds of glory is a beautiful thing! We hope you all enjoy this as much as we did!
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0:00 Meet Clay
2:20 Levi: Supercharger
5:28 Kaylynn: Clutch
8:16 Justin: Engine block
9:55 Top Fuel Dragster warm up
13:55 Ryan: Heads
16:03 Chris: Clutch Assistant/Tires
18:40 Chris: Car Chief
20:22 Mike: Crew Chief
22:30 Blaine: Rods & Pistons
12:42 Qualifying Passes
30:25 Race Day Morning Meeting
32:11 Elimination Racing
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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! ❤
No matter whether Clay wins , red lights, loses or whatever he always smiles. You can tell he loves his job!
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
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
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.
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.
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. :-)
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.
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!
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.
Clay's enthusiasm is contagious. What an awesome team. Fantastic video.
The teams dedication to their craftsmanship is second to none. Insane power with maximum control at the same time. That dude Clay is a class act, as nice as they come.
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!
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.
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.
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...
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 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.
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 .
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 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.
Epic video guys!! always been curious about what goes into these amazing machines
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!
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.
Who’s here from the cleet and clay collab?
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!
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.
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!
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.
Clay is such a good guy and got a great group on his team
Clay and Brent at pfi are hands down 2 of the most humble smiling guys they live for happiness its nice to see
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 love that you asked questions, and I love how much the team was willing to say. Really interesting!
Clay is such a legend. Great of him to give you such an in depth level of access.
Great video! Clay is the nicest person in drag racing. 1320 you picked the right team!
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.
One of the best features you guys have done. Keep going! Special thanks to Clay and his team for letting 1320 behind the scenes!
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 wish I had a friend like Clay, he is such an amazing person! Stomp That Loud Pedal!!!!!!!!!🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👊🏼
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!
Incredibile !!! Most emotional Sport in 3,5 sec. I' m in Tears to See it. GREAT, GREAT, GREAT...........THX.........
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.!
“When the helmets are on there are no friends” I felt that
Very true!
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!
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 )).
Such a great story about Izzy. Hope he has many more years. Good luck man
Dude hell yea. He definitely going places
Clay Millican is the best out of them just so humble
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.
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.
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.
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 watched this team through a couple of different KZhead 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!!!
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.
Been coming to the US Nationals for 33 years and love Wild Wednesday at IRP!!! Once you get exposed to the power of drag racing, you're hooked for life
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.
Hell yeah 1320video!!! yall have come so damn far, love seeing the Fuel content!
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!
Heck of a speech by the team owner near the end of the video. Bravo sir, that's how you build a team
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
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!
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!
That was really in-depth, man that's a lot of work.
I'm not huge on top fuel cars but wow. Just wow. Amazing work and dedication from the whole team.
Grew up in millington tn with clay he is a top shelf individual
Had the opportunity to meet Clay once in Millington TN. What you see is what you get. Just a great dude!
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.
Phenomenal video. Great to see the unsung heroes keeping the car going and understanding what they do. Keep up the great work.
What an awesome insight into a top fuel team love it! keep up the killer work Kyle
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.
This was such a great video to get some insight to what it takes for a top fuel team. Absolutely love that feeling when the tree drops and they stamp on the go pedal. Nothing beats top fuel. Really refreshing to see a driver like Clay to be so humble and appreciate what he gets to do for a job. Awesome work guys.
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...!!!
LOVED it, great perspective and behind the scenes. Thank you!
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 !!!
Clutch girl. Dirty hands. Getting it done at the absolute highest level. Great work maam. Super impressive stuff
Even if you aren't into drag racing I highly recommend going to an NHRA event, the sound, the feeling, the smell, its seriously a crazy experience! Also thanks to Clay and 1320 Video on giving everyone a behind the scenes look at what it takes to go racing at this level.
3/4 track is the best for maximum sound concussion through your body. You know what I mean… 😀
Clay is my favorite driver! He always has a huge smile on his face.
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
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 so damn awesome! He is such a cool guy.
Love that he has the PFI sticker on the car supporting Brent👍 and his EPA battle
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!!
Great complete video of the team. I have watched top fuel racing for decades and usually only get bit and pieces. Great they let you inside this process. Awesome video!
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!
Bruce is cool AF, much respect for the knowledge and the ability to convey it to others 👏 👌
Awesome video. Loved seeing the inside act of top fuel racing. Reminds me of going to these events with my dad. Thank you for bringing back great memories
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!
Seen this man on the PFI VLOGS. Absolute wild man!
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
This video deserve's way more likes and comments, one of the best 1320 vids I've watched for a while
grew up hearing and going to watch them drag at Pomona. i could hear them from my Grandmothers house. in the late 80s my uncle, dad and i put up a fence in John Force back yard. i love drag racing. thank you guys
Justin the engine guy has his own channel (angry hornet). It’s awesome insight into this world. He’s a cool guy too. Answers a ton of questions.
Loved it. Loved it. Loved it. Everyone is different of course, and for me I will watch this type of coverage over Street racing etc. Your behind the scenes coverage in an earlier vid was also great. In this, Clay comes across as a lovely guy, the team are great and motivated, I like how being a sort of low budget team can achieve great results. Well done to both the race team and also to 1320 Video. Keep it up. Drag racing really needs all the support it can get.
Thank you for making this video, its fascinating to see the body of work it takes to get these Nitto Cars rolling. A wonderful team and a nice work enviroment. :)
Thanks for all involved for that insight into a fascinating race car. The numbers are truly staggering. And ya can't beat the feeling of two top fuelers racing past ya at full noise.
They may be a small crew but damn do they perform. Such an awesome video Kyle love this style of video seeing the inside of a team, learned a lot from this!
Gotta love Clay, and all of the hard working racers and crew who want to keep racing alive. Let 'r rip!
Kyle, such great videos!! Thanks for taking us into the rigs and getting the first person experience!!!
Great video fellas. This was so interesting and informative. Truly wish I got into this back in the day. Clay, you got a new fan