Bittersweet Victory At Albany Saratoga Speedway

[@coreyhager7523]

Great job mike! Awesome camera shots. Liked it!

[@jeremystrickland7767]

congrats mike on the win thanks mandee for the video you rock sweetheart

[@edmoore272]

Great run team 35 commanding victory keep up the good work

[@breadman-oc2lx]

Great attitude to have. NO NEGATIVE NACY'S ALLOWED IN THE TOTTER. Keep the hammer down and mud flying.

[@wayner.929]

Congrats on the win Mike. You guys will figure it out an then be unstoppable. Cant wait till tonight to see you race at Airborne. Good luck tonight. Fingers crossed no motor issues.

[@dalehillegass1188]

Love your videos, you two are an awesome pair. Congratulations Mike I know it's been said many times but eventually things are going to come around and you will be successful

[@hankhenninger3330]

Congrats Mike on ur win. Great video Mandee as always. Tough luck on another engine problem. Hope u get the problem figured out. Just keep chugging forward. Things will get better.

[@jeffcanyafixiy]

Congrats on the win 🏁🏁 Condolences on the motor (s). Hang tough, keep the faith. I've said it before,,, what you two (and crew) do is good for dirt/local racing!! Sayin one for ya M&M 🙏🙏

[@benrizzo2413]

Great job holding a great line and great drive!!!

[@outfitsgarage88]

Awesome job on the win. Tough luck with the engine program. Hoping that y'all get the engine failure problem figured out. Good luck guys

[@dirttrackuntold]

Me too!

[@colegauthier9360]

Good job Mike! Time to get it done at Airborne good luck Mike! Hope everything goes better for you guys!

[@daytonafuntim]

What a bummer! Glad you both can still smile at the end of the night!! You'll get it figured out. :)

[@glenstark7973]

Awesome win ! ...you're taking on the challenging task of the engine issues...do the best you can, and how you deal with this identifies who you are as a team..you can do it and you'll win...yes, stay positive

[@tyke0245]

Great race Mike! Stay positive like you have been things will work out you got a great team & your a great driver

[@retired-pipefitter]

Don’t let it get you down, this too will pass. Congrats on the win.

[@17TravisP]

Awesome video Mandee!! Congrats again to you guy and congrats to Ryan. I am heading to Port Royal tonight for the Living Legends Dream Race. So I will talk to couple of the engine builders I know and see if they know anything that will help. I know they mainly build Sprints and Late Model engines. Might be something they’ve seen before. P.S. I loved your story on IG about the people looks. Been there many times before.

[@dirttrackuntold]

Thanks for the support!

[@billiebob123456]

MIKE I AM SO PROUD OF YOU ! LOOK AT HOW SMOOTH YOU DROVE ! NOT ONE TIME DID YOU OVER DRIVE ANY TURN THAT CAR WAS ABSOOOOO LUTELY PERFET MAKE SURE EVERYTHING YOU DID IS WRITEN DOWN BUT DO NOT BE AFAIRD TO TRY STUFF FIRST THING YOU SHOULD DO IS FEEL THE HEAT IN YOUR REAR TIRES AND WEAR !! MAN YOU DIDT FLY INTO THE TURNS YOU DIDNT LOOSE YOUR MOMENTIUM !! SMALL BLOCK BUT WHAT AMAZED ME MORE WEREN`T HAPPY AFTER YOUR WIN AND WAS THINKING ABOUT CAN WE DO TO STILL IMPROVE THAT THERE IS A SIGN OF A GREAT DRIVER CAUSE THIS LAST ONLY THIS NIGHT AND TOMORROW IS ANOTHER CONQUER TO DO ! WHEN YOU DO YOUR HEAT RACE TOMORROW TRY DIFFERENT WAYS OF GOING INTO THE TURN WEATHER IS DRIVING IT IN DEEP LETTING THE CAR DRIFT UP ??? OR GOING IN SLOW THEN BACK ON THE GAS QUICKER THE MORE THINGS YOU TRY THE FEATURES WIN STACK UP FROIM NOW TO SYRACUSE .. SOME TRACKS WILL GIVE IT UP QUICKLY WHAT YOU`LL NEED I ALWAYS HAD DIFFERENT RIM OFF SETS TO TRY IN A HEAT RACE TO SEE HOW DRY THE TRACK AND HOW TO GET WHAT FOR THE FEATURE RACE ??? BITE COMING OFF TURNS AND HOOKING THE RIGHT REAR TIRE UP WITHOUT BURNING THE TIRES UP ?IF SOME TRACKS GIVE YOU A FEW WARM UP LAPS SHOT TO THE OUT SIDE AND YOU`LL KNOW RIGHT AWAY IF YOU HAVE ENOUGH BITE WE RAN OR STARTED WITH 2.5 OFF SET THEN DO YOU RUN AIR COMPRESSED AIR OR YOU ALLOWED THE AIR FROM THE TANK WHATS IT NITROGEN SO THE TIRE WILL NOT GET WORN OUT DO YOU RUN BLEEDERS ??? I EVER GET MY LEGS HEALED I`M GOING TO MEET YOU GUYS UP IN NEW YORK !! HOW BAD WAS THE CAR ??? YOU HAVE 4 MORE IN`S COMING I AM SO PROUD BUDDY OF YOU MIKE AND MANDEE TOP 4 TOMORROW NIGHT !!!! PLEASE ROTECT THE BOTTOM

[@dirttrackuntold]

Thank you for the insight!

[@billiebob123456]

@@dirttrackuntold I LOVE YOU GUYS MIKE HAS AS MUCH IF NOT MORE TALENT THEN ANY ONE UP STATE AREA HE NEEDS TO STOP DOING EVERYTHING ON THE CAR AND NEEDS TO RELAX AND THINKS ABOUT WHAT PLAN RUN TH3E BOTTOM RUN THE TOP BUT WHEN HE WON HE RAN TH4E SMOOTH NOT OVER DROEVE THE TURNS HE WAS FLAT OUT PERFECT! YOU HIT YOUR MARKSOR TRY DEFFERENT THINGS HE HAS MORE CHOICES HE WILL WIN MORE THEN 5 RACES TONS OF TOP 5`S GOOD LUCK TONIGHT

[@joelaulph5697]

Keep digging guys , you guys have amazing attitude and work ethic. Always cheering for you!

[@dirttrackuntold]

Trying our best!

[@albertandrews130]

After seeing your name I instantly subscribed Billy Sr. Is legendary her in PA/ NJ

[@oldgrizz8720]

Congratulations Mike on a great win. Victory has its price. Keep chin up and going forward. Again I liked the go pro view out the back of the car. This is especially true since Mike was leaving the competition in his dust!

[@dirttrackuntold]

Looked good!

[@shawnstrozyk3586]

Great job on the win keep up great work . You guys figure the problem out .

[@edwardwooden6417]

Great job mike hope you figure it out so you can keep winning

[@ericcooper9099]

Mandee you and mike keep your heads up you guys will get through this ust a lot of bad luck

[@richardseip8958]

Yahoo Mike I wood love to see that dance and that go pro is awesome

[@bayareaadventures4432]

Thank you for getting me into big block modifieds over the past couple of years. We don’t have them in California. We have IMCA modifieds and more importantly winged Sprintcars

[@dirttrackuntold]

Shout out to California!

[@KeithB45acp]

Awesome run.

[@eddiemoody8471]

Mandee, Mike and crew congratulations on your win 👏 awesome example of how to stay positive when things keep breaking 💪 hang in there someone's going to figure out what is going on with the engines thanks for sharing

[@dirttrackuntold]

Thanks for the support!

[@scotttrepanier148]

I'm from Canada used to live close to Merritville your videos are great to be in the middle of a front running team Mandee's promotional work will have new engines showing up you just watch. I hope someday you will be able to run at our local track Southern Ontario Speedway. May the racing gods shine down wins on you we're rooting for you

[@dirttrackuntold]

Thank you for the support!

[@stephentiffney8914]

Great run and super shots from the car.. sorry about the engine of course.. if you need to, bring the SB's to Merrittville on Monday.. you can be competitive there with them..

[@jamesmcgrady6920]

Mandee can't believe that you didn't give a shout out to Stewie for winning the truck race at the Big E loved his sons dance in victory lane was the greatest . Great job Mike and crew hope this is a start to some good luck

[@jasonjackson5493]

You drive race cars for a living, not having to punch a clock every morning, and you have an amazing beautiful women pushing you, it's all good Mike.....think of it that way

[@joeyost2395]

Congrads on the win great job good luck sat. nite

[@huckmiller1971]

Yea, oh S$$$ ! Keep your heads up & hit the wrenches ! What kind of oil are you using ? Thanks Mandee !

[@jodyboatright41]

Woot Woot Congratulations Mike!! 😁

[@colleenborello2652]

Mike you are a true professional you will dig through this..Proud to call yas our friends

[@dirttrackuntold]

Thanks for the support!

[@derekhamburg9398]

congrats on the w mike fingers crossed that you can figure out the car and its nothen series

[@larrynorem6193]

Congratulations on your win

[@ronvonbon]

First off, nice fkkng job on the win, you are 100% Mike, and team. CONGRATS. Are you blowing up just big blocks or both ? I need to win the lottery and send you a half dozen new racing engines. Your just needing to get that bad luck GONE. Thank you for sharing Mandee.

[@dirttrackuntold]

Big blocks!

[@mikelane4060]

Awesome run, car was on rails! My guess is an oiling issue, maybe change pump manufacturer, change lines, flush n flush everything. But I'm sure you know that. Got to have that positive attitude, its an inspiration to young racers! Good luck1

[@robertwestover2125]

Great win! Flush the oil system, change the filters. I changed mine every two races.

[@pkhunter08]

Great job!

[@jayss10]

What a tough deal breaking two motors. Thoughts: 1. Are you sure the oil isn’t captivating someplace I.E. getting air into it and foaming it up? Just cause it’s showing good pressure doesn’t mean the oil isn’t getting whipped up. 2. Is the motor showing any detonation damage or other weird issues running. A local sprint car team was losing a motor (410) about every other night and finally figured out it was contaminated fuel that was causing their issues.

[@dirttrackuntold]

I will pass this on!

[@gardinflame235]

I figured I didn't have to mention this below also but remove & "DISASSEMBLE" all the components to flush and clean out or replace. Contamination was the first thought I had when you said it's always the same issue even though engines are from different builders.

[@dirttrackuntold]

Thanks for the input!

[@peterwikaire7979]

Well done mike good drive,and good onboards mandee,it really showed how good the car was going, until it wasn't. I'm no engine builder,so i cant help ,I mean most hi-perf engine builders who do it for a living, would had built plenty motors,and could surely narrow down the reasons why your having con rod, bearing probs ?anyways i hope someone can work it out for you, anyways well done to all involved in mikes win....

[@stevenewman5117]

Congrats on the winMike & team 35🏁🏁🏁 you’ll get the engines figured out!

[@dirttrackuntold]

We all hope so!

[@5jr.racing982]

Awesome job Mike!! How many wins is that this season?

[@jimizyk9961]

i wonder if Mike using a new oil pan we run a supermodified a put a new pan on our rebuit motor and it threw a rod out the side we have run for over 40 years and never had a rod brake our findings were the oil tubes in the pan were touching the bottom of the pan and no oil would go under the tubes and it looked like rod caps were not getting enough oil and you could see the rod bearing was getting discolored we got a new pan and no more problems hope this helps good luck the rest of the year

[@dirttrackuntold]

All different oil pans!

[@nealcoppola9963]

Boy I hope your Luck Changes, when - not if - it changes you will have a wealth of knowledge from this experience. After hanging around an Engine Builders Shop when I was younger a few things come to mind. Back in the 80's there was a big problem with TRW Piston Slugs that grew way to much and locked up in the bore. The Master of going Faster (my friend) thought it was something he did -- it was not. Changed to different Manufacture -- problem gone. If a wet Sump Motor Oil Pick up to Pan Clearance is Crucial as you know. Is an Accusump Legal ? Fuel distribution through Intake concerns can burn pistons. Lastly air trapped in Heads(cooling system) can spike temp in local areas causing concerns.I'm pretty sure you have been down all these roads. Best of Luck -- hope Luck changes.

[@dirttrackuntold]

Thank you for sharing!

[@CHARLIE35348]

Great win , don’t get dejected keep pushing 👍🏎

[@dirttrackuntold]

Looking ahead!

[@fwkaden_69]

Good job mike

[@matthewjohnson3910]

Congrats mike

[@consciouscoma85]

my brother a mcanic always told me that after you put a new motor together you put in the oil hook up the water excetra- and start it and run it for at least an hour at about 2000 RPM'S and its either going to stay to gather or fly apart.youl know then. the rings have to seat and the motor has to break in.well as much as it can as a racing motor. . i am guessing your team already does this or the builder does this. you know how they ware because when you drain the oil after a race and strain the oil there's a bunch of metal dust in the screen .

[@TheCrewChief374]

Just a guess based off of what I am hearing. But it could be a variation of harmonics, possibly something to do with the crank shaft. Such as too much movement forward and backwards in the thrust bearing clearance. Or the crank shaft is played out. Moreover there could also be a timing issue, to go along with the above. Quite possibly, when the cam was degreed in, it wasn't done within tolerance. Needless to say I would say that it will be something that will not be that difficult to correct.

[@dirttrackuntold]

Thanks for the info!

[@williamwismer9580]

Its really tough to win and than have such terrible luck. Been watching all your videos to keep up with all your adventures living down here in Florida but I am moving back to NJ in Sept.and hope to be able to meet you both. Maybe you'll be able to race at Bridgeport sometime soon.

[@dirttrackuntold]

Moving back to NJ!

[@lawrencesigrist7083]

Nothing left to say about this bad luck crap at this point. Last year it was a variety of things but constant motor breakdowns are debilitating financially. The positive is when the motor holds together you are competitively fast. Keep you heads up it has to end.

[@d.f.g3622]

Congratulations on the win!!!!!! Awesome job. Sorry about the motor. I learned a long time ago that no team no matter how big or how small cannot afford motor issues. But hey, look at the bright side, you go home with Mandy.

[@dirttrackuntold]

What a nice thought!

[@gardinflame235]

Sure that you did, but just thought I'd ask if have you been "completely" flushing and cleaning the oil system plumbing & components or even replacing. That tiny debris & junk gets into everything and can be a real bitc* to get completely cleaned out no matter where filters are located. Just a quick rinse does""not"" work... Hope you nail down what's going on, good luck.

[@billd.8585]

I agree with "completely" flushing and cleaning the oil system plumbing & components or even replacing. possibly changing the hoses and oil cooler due to possible hose collapsing under high volume during racing RPM's and possible obstructions causing restricted oil volume not pressure may still read normal

[@erich84502b]

Big Block East Coast Modifieds rock

[@jeffmartinez8720]

Was wondering, what motors big block modifieds run?

[@charlescompton4495]

Wolfs Head oil @ 20psi: it worked for a friend of mine for many years!

[@jasonwhite4902]

Do you guys ever consider going to Mohawk for Friday nights?

[@shawnstrozyk3586]

Have they checked that baffles in the oil pan .that not lossing oil pressure to parts of the oil system cause pushing the oil to front the pan away from the pump . Have had that problem before .with motors

[@dirttrackuntold]

Will pass on!

[@bruce1816]

Details in the oil system are crucial !!!! Loosing rods or bearings can be just fine debris in that system. But, there is many other factors in that equation. A good inspection of blown engine is imperative.

[@mitchelladventures8693]

Do you use a mechanical oil pressure gauge, or electrical? Maybe your getting a false reading. Same oil pump going on the different motors? Highly recommend Schaffer Oil

[@1776vtgmb]

Handled some really heavy hitters... that feature lineup was full of them! Congratulations, Mike! Question - are you allowed stuff like detonation detectors, or do you just have to read the plugs? WillyB Oh......and good luck outrunning that 01 car...............

[@dirttrackuntold]

Read plugs

[@pwells204]

"They always go before they blow"

[@richardantinerella8429]

With the bearings burning up if they are line boring the block u have to dial indicate the run out on the bell housing maybe have to get offset pins u probably already know that but thought that might be the problem

[@dirttrackuntold]

Will pass the info on!

[@richardantinerella8429]

@@dirttrackuntold cool keep the shiny up

[@terryburgettburgett965]

Keep him straight mandee

[@jamesosterhoudt8951]

Been to 20 different tracks this year and even though Albany-Saratoga is nearest to me, it is LAST on my list of Friday night tracks, we are talking 8 other tracks in front of it.

[@dirttrackuntold]

Everyone has there own opinion.

[@jamesosterhoudt8951]

Biggest reason is as a fan, I don't trust the promotor

[@garysimons1608]

Some days you’re the dog and some days you’re the fire hydrant. But wow all in one race?

[@dirttrackuntold]

Well, I don’t think I ever heard that phrase before 😅

[@nightrun17vr23]

I was going to buy a shirt but ahh I was too late there all sold out oh well maybe next time but good win tonight if your having problems with the bearing check your crank it might be off alittle or it's the wrong size crank that's just my guess

[@gregoryfortenberry741]

Remove pump and clean out all lines to and from any filter, test pump pressure after it gets hot. And change pump manufacturers, Jegs makes top shelf dirt car pumps

[@dirttrackuntold]

Will pass that on!

[@drelliott2833]

I built many race engines HP GM would it be possible for you to send me HD pictures of your broken parts .Bent rods? Take pictures of the short block ,pan off, upside down before pistons and rods are removed. There are quite a few things that can cause rods being bent but believe it or not that really is not that common. Rod bearings okay? Rod side clearance? Does it happen to the same cyl. Any sign of valves touching piston. A floating valve spring at high rpms can touch a piston .Normally bends the valve but it can bend a rod. So can pre det. Is it running hot? After a race you shut it off then after a min or two start it does the starter struggle to turn it over? I honestly think I can help you but I don't know how I would get a hold of you I don't do social media. I really think I could solve it just by looking at good pictures and have you answer a few questions.

[@dirttrackuntold]

Thanks for the info! I will pass it on!

[@brianharrington4400]

I was there that night

[@stevenwalls7215]

You always tell when I driver has a great car under him and he really believes he can win, they just walk around in a completely different manner and style before the feature

[@smfobes]

Yikes! No more motors...it’s early August! Hope a deep pockets person can help you out!

[@wimpytigger7423]

I know you're busy racing but get a ring on that gorgeous woman

[@dirttrackuntold]

Have to ask her daddy!

[@rogerjungier8769]

Ian a new b at this hight tick stuff sure like your show heard you were coming to merritville and Ransomville tus wed big block show think it would cool if you stopped a a farm called sunflowers of sanborn on ft 31 close to NCCC college it has about 30 acres. Of sunflowers yo can pick or just walk through I can see you and you camera in the middle your fans will enjoy it to it on you way to the tracks the owner is a big block driver num 3 Chad brockman the sunflower of sanborn hope to see you there and good luck on your racing 😍😍😍😍

[@dirttrackuntold]

Thank you!

[@masonbaye5620]

Morison put together my grandpa car and he had had some products to

[@danielparmenter3904]

Buy a KS ENGINEERING MOTOR they are located in Albert lea Minnesota owner Kevin Stoa

[@davidbartlette3337]

something sounds serious, But CONGRATS MIKE!

[@1969Donovan]

Mandee you promised I would win the drawing.

[@dirttrackuntold]

I'm sorry!

[@jphilli7929]

Bitter Sweet...easy for me to say but more 'sweet' than bitter. Think if the motor crapped out 'on' the last lap. Wouldn't it be great to have deep pockets and fly a sturdy engine into Mike Mahaney's driveway? ...like a tooth fairy putting a quarter under the proverbial pillow. Really like the rear-facing video... cars coming up on Mike's bumper and then him taking off like a jack rabbit or the proverbial 'bat-out-of-hell'... kzbin.info/www/bejne/npyueXmuZdKUbqs ...gotta get in the pits at one of these races early in an evening and actually talk to these people. Very very good video...'the-day-in-the-life' of a driver really coming into his own....could have had a night like Brett Hearn...where do people like Stuart Friesen get their motors? Is this motor totally cooked (hope we hear a post-mortem)?...do an engine autopsy and determine what broke and keep the rest of the mechanical formula in tact? GodSpeed Mike and Mandee. Jeff of Maine...woops I mean of Maryland... kzbin.info/www/bejne/npyueXmuZdKUbqs

[@jackie22341]

Contact Mullins racing engines, they do good race engine packages. And they might give you ideas why your having so much engine trouble.

[@dirttrackuntold]

Good idea!

[@RobertCT86]

hooray Mahaney won!! "The engine is laying down at the end of the race", why does lady luck hate him so much?

[@teddysgunshop2318]

Need a billy the kid motor

[@eaglecommand]

Try Vic Hill Engines, google it.

[@eddyschonfield5592]

Put some more gear to it take the rpms down a little might make your motor last a little longer

[@dirttrackuntold]

Will pass it on!

[@ronvonbon]

Ok subscribers, fans etc. I am a newer 1 man company only on ebay. Became a huge fan of Mike due to my deceased brothers love of Billy Pauch Sr. Long story short, If someone starts a donation to help out Mike and his crew, as most of you know these engines are $$$$$$$ I will donate also. I just do not know how to go about starting that. Its not charity as every driver needs sponsors !

[@larrywohlgemuth8781]

In the words of Jimmy V " Don't give up, don't ever give up!" 💪🏼 U r a hard worker n a great driver Mike 🏁 #35🏆 Any thoughts about switching engine builders ?

[@burnychaplin4601]

Check the suction side oil line of the dry sump pump those lines are usually high quality but I've seen a man I've worked for who runs USAC 410 sprints have 1 blown motor and a spun rod bearing on the next one they were all at a loss trying to figure out what was going on someone found the spongy suction oil line solved the problem now they change that line every year just a thought don't know but I would think your engines are dry sump I know a cheap part costs them a small fortune a bunch of frustration good luck you guys are pretty awesome 👍

[@dirttrackuntold]

Thanks for the support!

[@charleskovacs1770]

give the kid a call maybe got an answer for ya

[@jameslodge4258]

Nice job but you have got to leave the motor gremlins at home

[@bayareaadventures4432]

Try to build a motor yourself Mike. I built a 406 modified motor after blowing three $15k motors in 7 races. The one I built lasted three years and still runs.

[@dirttrackuntold]

Thanks for the input!

[@michaelharley1561]

Put a Dutton motor in that thing

[@jamesosterhoudt8951]

And poor Rocky is 5th from the back

[@jimmyjolly4184]

Get you a Clements motor

[@1969Donovan]

It's not every day the winner gets brought back to the pits with the wrecker.

[@dirttrackuntold]

Not a good day!

[@joellajuett1060]

Try Slawiak for a power plant

[@bobsmyth7590]

Go enjoy some ice cream

[@ronaldthoman9507]

Find someone that can read a micrometer not just slap an engine together.

[@sillygoose2508]

Ouch I'm going to assume that the engine problems are more financial than anything else if you can't afford a 50 thousand dollar store bought engine you do the best you can with what you got

[@dirttrackuntold]

I agree!