Cajun Swing Day No.2 | Ark-La-Tex Speedway

[@brianellissr7800]

Hey Mandee just to help you with a little bit of info on the oil drillers thingie. Lol The Drilling Rig is big and tall with different pieces they set up to get the hole drilled and oil or gas out. Them was oil tanks and little horse. They put the horse in the old days to keep pumping the oil out then it goes into tanks. Today they use technology/ computer to pump it out. Then it keeps a more accurate count on everything. Until the truck drivers come pump some out into their tank/trailers. Although you did get the oil driller right as far as he is the boss to the crew working on the drilling rigs. There's 3 different sizes of drilling rigs (single,double,triple) depending on how deep/big the hole to make the wells. Hopefully this gives you more information on it all.. Also THANK You for all your content!! I really enjoy watching all the guys race. Especially since they all have the talent and are great competition to make the racing intense or jyst gap them.! I look forward to being with the channel for the whole season next year..!! I think I'm you all's #1 fan in Oklahoma.!

[@topcat43truffles15]

Kudos to you Mandee for your kind words about those Southern Boys for their efforts to run Modified cars. Another thing. It’s unbelievable the amount of time you guys have to put in just keeping your cars clean….something asphalt teams don’t have to do. I’m definitely enjoying your Louisiana swing, especially now that I’m snow-birding down here in New Orleans. Looking forward to the rest of this Louisiana swing, hope you have better luck in the coming races. AND hope you make this an annual addition to your racing schedule. It’s a nice way to finish the season off. Definitely know you’ll deserve the off season after this Louisiana swing. All the best to you and yours, Topcat 43. 👍🏻❤️🍻😎

[@jamesjimmeranderson6721]

And you know it mandee🙌🏻 great job mike and everyone,thanks 👍

[@thedentproplus3612]

Yall are awesome. Glad yall came down

[@scottracing51s]

Cool to see yall in our neck of the woods ark la tex speedway is one of my favorite tracks in the area

[@tomt9543]

“The Rev”! I’m dying to see this!

[@russelldurham8707]

Thank you for your comment about our local drivers. Those are some good guys and they put on a good show anytime they are on the schedule. These guys came from all different classes to start this class officially this year and a friend of mine runs the 22 car in this series but he’s not been able to attend any of the races this week. One other thing that hurt these guys this year which most people forget is there were two tracks they were scheduled at that closed midway through the summer and that probably wiped out 5 or 6 of their race dates. Hope you guys are enjoying Louisiana and good luck at The Rev and SuperBee in Chatham.

[@xnvy4080]

I went and watched you guys that night !

[@vh4504]

So cute mikey and mandy holding fingers

[@paulbateman7686]

Mike cool seeing some of the race track they have in the south

[@vh4504]

Mandee those pumping rigs are called cricket's

[@raollie]

Thank you for sharing. Good finish, keep digging and your hard work will payoff. I totally agree with Mandee about people talk about what the do not know. Stay safe and happy motoring.

[@edwardryan5105]

Hi Mandee. Ed Ryan here again. So, are you enjoying our Southern hospitality? Based upon your reaction in your videos, it certainly looks like you are. Tex-Mex Food, Boudin', and Frito Pies. Wow, you are enjoying the best we have to offer. Lol! I have grown up in Texas eating Frito Pies at every racing or baseball/softball event that I have ever attended or as a parent with my own kids. They are a staple of Concession Stand food in Texas. Lol! I hope you enjoyed it. Good luck with the rest of your & Mike's races here in the South. I'm enjoying the videos. It's great to have you guys down here enjoying our culture and racing at the smaller tracks putting on a great show and competing.

[@paullodge4310]

Thanks for the news break on Tyler. Saw video a couple days ago but didn't realize who it was. Glad he's ok. He's the leader of our little band of "misfits" up here at Outlaw Speedway. LOL Good run guys. Track looked fast. Good luck tomorrow.

[@GrocMax]

I can assure you there are in fact gators in the water pond behind the 2nd corner. I have seen them before, many have.

[@GrocMax]

They actually used to run 'skinny cars', which morphed into Limited Mod which is very similar to a smallblock NE mod, but with a wing, in the AR-LA-TX area. Devil's Bowl (TX) used to run them weekly. The ARK-LA-TX track owner Gene Boyter was a modified guy as well. Class died out in the 90's around here but there is still a regional traveling series for them locally. Center steer solid front axle type mods are not new in the area, just died out. Eldon Dotson is one local that folks from the NE might remember meeting in FL a few times 30+ years ago, drove the Blue Max modified for Raymond Beadle. Yes the same guy that raced funny cars and had a NASCAR team. He funded more than a couple motorsports teams of various types.

[@joesanders652]

Nothing broke, nothing tore up new track = good nite

[@alansnow680]

Tell Mike to bring Ferguson with him next year sad I couldn't make it to the Cajun swing this year have fun and enjoy

[@GravityFarm]

Who knew that dirt racing is what saves the world?

[@diverrite]

Please get an external mick with a wind sock on it. Keep it up.

[@jerrydavis1191]

Cmon you have got to be kidding, you don't know about Frito Chili Pie. That is like a dirt track food group in the south. Chopped onion and Jalapeño pepper makes it even better. Glad you enjoyed the Boudin. Now Cajun cuisine is awesome, need to find a boil somewhere!

[@charliewhite3992]

You are so right Mandee they might get to race 1 nite a week out in that part of the country Mike does it for a living and I heard on the last video that 1 of those drivers towed from waxahachie tx that's a 3 hrs drive to La

[@lehighvalleydave4597]

damn,,,Mandy looks good...wow

[@tileguy0078]

Wonder what the cost difference would be between these big blocks. and the IMCA ump usmts modified. The motor maybe ? Because there running bigger motors . Would car a roller be the same cost maybe

[@waynetobey6589]

Luv the rant Mandee….. Deyo doing good things for Dirt racing

[@MichaelBrown-um8qc]

Take the sting out of the big blk, before going on slick surface , worse case , throw a restrictor plate on it ,& play that game .it's easy to 👀🥂🏁😊

[@vh4504]

Mandee may it would be good that some of the north mod drivers and chassis people put on a seminar for the driver down south would be a win win for mods be able to sell parts educate and grow mods

[@richardwollgren1935]

A slick track a good 7 place finish..A great video job Mandee and 35 Team .Hope Mike and Mandee and 35 Team have a better day on Thursday night ..Be safe and have fun.

[@shanemcdonald520]

Well said… the Dillards are wonderful people… Caleb is following in his brothers footsteps and has some big shoes to fill.

[@nickhoffman5524]

did you guys eat some cajun food while here?

[@lehighvalleydave4597]

Its Battle IN the Bayou

[@johnezell9808]

Wellcome to the edge of Texas…. Thanks for making the trip….

[@richarddavis7437]

Great job Mike !!! I think it's awesome are drivers are racing in south !!!

[@stephenrwilliamsjr]

Hello mandee and Mike awesome racing again and good job with the video and also to the #35 crew and Billy pauch Jr s team

[@dirttrackuntold]

Thank you!

[@nathandingman6846]

Love the Rant Mandee!

[@allenhough684]

We all were rookies at one time.

[@georgedundas4844]

🤯 Holy crap 😳 that's a lot of races for 1 season ! Cudos to you all ! Good luck Mike 👍 and wishing you all the best, all have a Happy Thanksgiving 🦃 and a very Merry Christmas 🎅 🎄

[@dirttrackuntold]

Thank you!

[@trerayon4658]

Mandee if y'all come back down for this series again , I would be honored to help on the pit crew

[@bgilbert5643]

Kaputze!!😂😂 is that cajun or jersey slang?

[@GibsonSalterRacing54]

If you think arklatex was in the middle of nowhere wait till you go to Chatham lol

[@charliewhite3992]

I bet you all were shocked if it's the track beside I-30 it's flat and tight turns

[@kevinkirk3918]

It's called freeze..

[@davemoulding8799]

How do you keep this team rolling FINANCAL wise , there a business behind the owner of car that he can afford to race all year and travel

[@dirttrackuntold]

We are grateful for our sponsors and our car owner. 😊

[@audreyczmyr9429]

Northeast mod’s are the best in the country!

[@patricklapage6201]

hey just a thought,,,,those rigs dont stop very fast and everytime you video you guys driving your never wearing seatbelts.....just a safety thought

[@davidpendergast30]

Really liked the idea of a health drink with a bag of chips next to it on the counter! You all stay safe healthy and fast. 😀🌭🍕🍟🦐

[@MichaelBrown-um8qc]

Jees, lots green trees this day ,no leafs, here.

[@drewpierce2273]

"next level helps them progress." Exactly. A team gets better because competition is better is an axiom about all sports. Good video Mandee. Even as the season winds down the Mahaney crew is looking for impprovments. Can't ask for more than that.

[@Icon0379]

Another great clip!!

[@richardbishop3528]

Mike and #35 team I hope you guys win on of these good luck watching from home in hallstead Pennsylvania

[@davew5378]

Lucas oil speedway. Here in Missouri. Is more the kind of track you guys would like to race on . The track is nice and the facilities is more what you all would want. The pits are asphalt and there is camping . I like the big blocks there fast

[@darinbradley6024]

What would be really helpful is if you all did a set up conference or something like that during the off time of the days when you go down there... ya wouldn't have to give away secrets, but you could get them ALOT closer!!!

[@waynejohnson1121]

Good run Mike ! All these tracks are new to you . So thats pretty good to run top 10

[@maegenb4186]

Everyone learns somewhere. Putting yourself out there with the best of the best, always let’s you learn more about you as a racer and your car. Some people will never learn this unless they’ve been in that situation before or have been apart of a pit crew that is learning every race they become apart of!

[@darenYT1]

DIRT did have modifieds in Texas in the mid to late 80s. They would tour there after Florida. Gary Wright was on of the drivers that ran down there.

[@dirttrackuntold]

Yep, my dad did it

[@georgeholmes1837]

Well said Mandee, you tell them girl.

[@umpmod28]

Watch out for that awesome Southern Cuisine it can result in some major ass trama if you're not careful.

[@jodywells7519]

Is mikey allergic to the cushion? 😁 running the top would help with that motor

[@jeffwayman8231]

Good job 35 team, it's sucks your down a bullet, hopefully these other tracks will be big block friendly.....take lots of notes on these track conditions, size, etc which I'm sure you'll (southern accent) ready do....come back next year and clean up....good luck at the REV! Watching on Flo.

[@umpmod28]

I agree about the learning curve, maybe invite the South series guys up north for added experience or meet in the middle somewhere, give them the opportunity to run with the veterans. Your only as good as the guys you run with on a regular basis. A+ to your team for educating the less experienced racers. Give them the time to learn and maybe the next Cajun Swing might be more challenging. With love from the north!

[@mikecummins8768]

Love the "rant" lol it's great to see your series expanding just wish yall could do like the woo sprints n do a northwest swing jmo

[@justinworkman9980]

That track is always slick as ice

[@aidanohst504]

Great race thought you could’ve had 4th or 5th

[@MichaelBrown-um8qc]

Me to , get up,high . first look at track👀 I'm thinking ,its good, favor the BIG Block🤔?

[@jimjohn5348]

Her little laugh is cute as hell

[@audreyczmyr9429]

Jealous, Jealous, Jealous

[@alkennedy1124]

Race 92 at the 33 track this season, amazing, nice I’ll bet it’s a lot of work and doing a vlog too, lol nice job 👍 love it Thanks BigAl California.praise Jesus grace Christ amen 🙏.

[@gowithgid3274]

"Last rant?" Oh, pretty sure it isn't. I like you take on the idiots and we all know there are more of them out there.

[@theadmiral5425]

This race sounds like you have the wrong gear in the car....

[@frankisfunny2007]

What you got at the Mexican restaurant is known as a "puffy taco", and it's fairly unique to Tex-Mex cuisine. I agree with the rant, the STSS Cajun Region guys are learning. Without learning, there's just existing. That get nobody, nowhere.

[@collinbell4960]

Yes Mandee, you are absolutely right that our Louisiana guys are doing their best with what they have. I don’t think anymore than 2-3 of them even have a big block or small block motor. The Rev should work much better for the package y’all have hammer down old asphalt track with high banking.

[@kennethward3354]

Go Young Lady Go

[@alkennedy1124]

Mandee ,you keep touching yuo left side nostril opening, and it’s never 👎 going to heal, lolol yuo must be left handed, yes , when the big boys roll into town ,( that’s you and Mike ) the big boys, fun fun fun showing them how it’s done ✅, love it, get em mandee , thanks BigAl California.praise Jesus grace Christ amen 🙏.

[@kk.555]

Wait till you get to the REV you will love it. Good luck tonight!!

[@JamesDedmon]

I can understand your rant, it’s too common for folks to complain instead of working harder

[@umpmod28]

PS most people in the stands have more experience than all of us racers, 😉

[@MichaelBrown-um8qc]

Surprised car wash doesn't complain about lots mud & clay . Most uniforms don't recommend washing the fire suites verry often in old days

[@stevenikitas8170]

Grueling schedule... Hard work....

[@treasurehuntinonehanded4624]

Sorry that I was wrong last night about the track conditions. That track is usually tacky. But it did have a lot of big tires running last night. The Rev will be more to Mikes liking

[@jocalafarms4051]

Love the click bait, racing not bad either

[@clemzahrobsky2137]

when the track is hard, dry and slick why not use a NASCAR type tapered spacer under the carb to reduce HP ??

[@tjw3999]

mandee can weld but not sew ? lmao

[@gardinflame235]

Tyler Siri shot off 3 like a full throttle missile heading for the moon ...

[@ignatiusnoirant8174]

Geez😲

[@MichaelBrown-um8qc]

Just the wrong gear pick 🤔 oops🏁😊

[@matt9833]

You're only as good as the competition that you race against that's why there not able to compete against Mike and the other drivers

[@KB_Buzz]

If those cars are too slow though they can cause damage to your fast North East cars. Look at Sheppard he got wrecked because of a messy green flag start at Boot Hill. At Ark-La-Tek Friesen and Godown got squished super low in turn 1 by a slower car and Friesens front end smashed turn 1/2 white tire and broke. But hey I hear you on those guys I feel for them they want to join in on the Modified fun and they have every right to do so and I hope the south picks up on them and they get better down there for more competition. I would never make fun of them I just hope things don't get dangerous on the track which Boot Hill looked dangerous.

[@michaelkrempasky9691]

Hey now y'all's gotta order domino's when it's late & get the classic garden salad& the hot buffalo bites and put them in a mix can't go wrong A'👌myGuy again U give the TOP away.SmH!! but U had really nice finesse on the bottom but need ALOT of drive OFF wel TONIGHT jus shine a little brighter myGuy & have better feedback toO..

[@gardinflame235]

Typical Modown takes out another one...

[@rosyflores77]

what happened you couldn't even beat a bunch of part time racers that race for fun that don't get paid as much as you guys? in north east. come to california and run wingless we will see how good you really are

[@tomt9543]

Sure don’t ever remember seeing a Dirtcar big block modified with a wing!

[@rosyflores77]

that powder crap you drink is just crap does not work

[@dirttrackuntold]

I’m sorry you feel that way, but it works for me and a bunch of others. Hope you have a great day.

[@gilbertvaldez5176]

Dude wash that truck already

[@dirttrackuntold]

Dude. Come wash it for us 🧼 ✌🏻