Tire Explosion!!! Wild Ride !!!

[@HighGearAutomotive]

Personally the lounge talk & breakdowns of the data is my favorite part of the videos. Been following Jim O's career for years & it's great to see him back out fulltime.

[@MPADAD1]

When the seas get rough, you hang on and appreciate the builder! A smooth sea never made a sailor.

[@SjodinMotorsport]

Clay, the after talk in the lounge with Jim is just the best! Please more of that together with the load pedal stomping!

[@ForgedInKaos]

Clay that 3 wheel save was simply amazing. Kept it in your lane and off the wall! Man thats best case scenario for the tire failure!

[@jeffreyadams8811]

Glad you’re safe ! We need Mike Dunn back in the commentator booth. That clown that’s in there now is a disgrace

[@ruds2600]

Who is the commentator? I watch NHRA TV.

[@jeffreyadams8811]

Tony Pedregon

[@paulboone44444]

Amen

[@cl604driver]

@@jeffreyadams8811I don’t have access to the full show. Can you point me to what he said? It sounds like from the crew debrief that this isn’t the first time.

[@dakotaautosales9673]

💯

[@joefenech6839]

Great to see Bruce back. Sorry you guys are getting such rough treatment. The driving was paramount to keeping safe. The debrief sessions are hands down my favorite segment! Also, to quote one of my favorite Automotive KZbinrs ( I do cars), there was no Malice in the Combustion Palace!

[@leighmillicanhubbard]

The things I LOVE.. I'm soooo thankful for them MS river bottom driving lessons from Jimmie Millican .. No more highlight Reels though!!!!💙💙💙 I LOVE how Jim O reminds us that was NOT a bad day in the whole perspective of thangs.. I LOVE seeing Bruce back in town & I love his tell it like it is attitude.. Last but not least I LOVE THIS CREW in your pit. They all have their heart & soul ALL IN & it shows.. AND 6 days later of being notified of a penalty is BS...

[@mrbigw100]

Ok who’s the guy miss reporting Love the videos clay

[@alanlocklear8564]

Fantastic job of driving..... Incredible reflexes and reaction to what needed to be done.... What a great privilege it is to watch the best... Go Clay, Go Go Go.... 👌😎👍

[@georgeperillo6421]

I watched it live on TV and couldn't believe my eyes. That was some awesome driving clearly someone special was riding with you today. Glad your are safe.

[@billmadison2032]

Well shoot, that was very unfortunate, glad you are okay. You now have some of the best equipment and the best people around you, go after it next year let's get you that damn Championship Clay

[@Bobbyd0052]

INTEGRITY OF THIS TEAM,SECOND TO NONE ! 🇺🇸

[@vincenovak4570]

🇺🇸

[@charlesdoe4572]

Yes please on the racing stories we love the way you guys bring us the inside look and bench racing in off season is mandatory

[@Maulzy23]

Maybe talk Conrad into sharing some ;)

[@hammerlane3871]

Dude nearly kissed the wall going a solid 275 mph and he's reading off the numbers like it's just another normal Tuesday 😅 my adrenaline still would have been going

[@alkennedy1124]

I love this lounge talk these good ol day remembrance ,,, it reminds me of a time ,when me my late dad and his freinds would get in the ol 55 Chevy car and slowly drive all over the Mojave desert, in the hours after work, and I would be in the back seat and listed to the story’s of old times , I loved it , thanks clay and jimo,,, praise Jesus Christ grace amen 🙏 thanks BigAl California

[@maegenyoungs2591]

Absolutely amazing driving brother, i can’t believe I’m not seeing anyone commenting you on that… I had a tire let go on a 200MPH run in a supercharged 02 Z06 at 178mph.. I was actually on a freeway.. it was my second try, the tires were sipped ( cuts along the tread ) I wasn’t aware. I had just put new set of AFR mongoose heads and a lingenfelter screw style blower.. it took a block to stop.. I eventually hit 208 mph .. cooked a new set of rotors on that pass. It was on highway 16 Washington state between Ramiller exit and downtown Gig harbor exit.. November 2007.. and i still have the data from event.. my hands shook for a week.. then got married. And lost it to a monster

[@dpfire29]

Love the positivity of this team and the never quit attitude. As compared to a diamond, it has to be refined to be the beautiful diamond it is. I believe your team is being refined and I see a championship team on the horizon

[@rogerminter3599]

You need to be nominated for Best Driver Ever. Who else can, and has, saved his own life that many times?

[@EXOWill]

I drove big rigs for many years. One of the biggest fears of driving those things is a front tire blow-out. When that happens you usually end up on your side or worse. I my years of driving I had 2 front tires blow and you better have your spurs on. I fortunately used up some lanes but got it stopped safely both times. I'm telling you this because your incident was a miraculous job of driving and your years of experience. I'm glad you're ok.

[@1962markstubson]

I can tell you this there are not maybe but two or three current drivers out there in the top fuel ranks in a couple and the funny car ranks that could save a top fuel car going 320 miles an hour when it blows a tire and doesn’t crash the whole car. Clay you are the top /best driver out there right now.

[@phildussault420]

Another great video Clay, and like Leah Pruett was saying... we need MORE top end shots from everybody including the TV broadcast. Everybody shoots from the starting line and that's fine, but it would be awesome to include some top-end 300+ MPH shots with the dragster bearing down on you and blowing by. It's the best, thank you!

[@CarsandCats]

I got chased out of Gainesville Raceway for taking top end pictures by security :) They don't like people up there but I got some AWESOME shots. P.S. When the chutes hit they go >BANG!

[@kenwillis8487]

They don’t like people up there because the potential danger of a wreck going into, over or thru the wall! There has also been speculation of preventing sabotage wether intentional or accidental. Like if the sun bounced off the cameras lens and blinded the driver or other type of events! Mostly though it’s insurance companies telling track owners that no one past a certain point on trackside within so many feet of the track even if there’s a fence and safety barriers. Cars have gone through both and parts have gone over and through both.

[@theoldbigmoose]

Your personality makes for the best driver on youTube! Many more subs deserved.

[@muzakmike]

At 32:22 in the video you can see debris come off the left side of the screen. Right when the car starts to move across the track.

[@brianshields5281]

Congratulations Clay from all the good ole boys in Tennessee. You always make use proud.

[@patbrennan9708]

Bruce must have done WAY WAY more than 15 hours from Sydney , I saw him in Talem bend for the grand Opening of the Bend Dragway in South Australia

[@martinhild]

Glad you're find! Saving that car from crashing was some formidable driving.

[@ni_wink84]

32:02 now THAT is a driver!! Amazing job clay!! You kept yourself and Steve safe, that was a show of true skills

[@Bobbyd0052]

LOUNGE "ROCKS" !

[@sleekimagesphotography]

On one of the nhra's slow-mo you could see something fly out from under the car about the 32:20 mark before Clay stepped off the pedal

[@JJONESMX09]

Seen that too; good eye...

[@zanegivens9810]

They believe it was a piece of wrap from Josh Hart’s car in the pass before. Stickers and possibly even some carbon pieces came off his car during the run which caused a cleanup but it is possible they missed something

[@vehdynam]

That was quite a video ! A string of unfortunate circumstances for sure. In regards to announcing comments ; they should go back and rectify their comments if they prove to be inaccurate , without doing that is unfair to the competitors and the the fans as well. All the best in Pomona . These videos are invaluable to the fans of this sport. Many thanks Clay.

[@htdriver2012]

I don't know how in the world you kept that car under control when the tire went. Awesome job!!

[@jimzazenski6303]

Clay...my wife and I flew in from Denver to cheer you on....thank God you are safe. On Sunday, between the early monring wind, the cold temps and knowing you had to face Torrence in rd 1 we left you alone.......but were with you in spirit. LOVE LOVE LOVE the new format with your wrap-ups with Jim O......glad to see Bruce back for a while........I know you have to be kind, but I don't......Tony P needs to find another line of work.....and the he folks broadcasting the races need to get Mike Dunn back in the booth..... Last......RWR....Rick Ware.....thank you for keeping the group together, and allowing Clay to keep filing what he does......he's a brand ambassador unlike any other in Drag Racing.....now go SOTLP!!

[@vincereynolds6092]

Sorry for all of the hard luck you're having lately. It was scary to see the shrapnel from the tire coming in front of you. Glad you're ok, Clay! It's infuriating that NHRA didn't follow up on the assertions that were made. A lot of hard work goes into getting those points, and due diligence on their part isn't too much to ask. Wishing all of you MUCH better luck in Pomona! 😊

[@Wrench7s]

Clay, you and Jim O HAVE to do off-season talks with who ever you want man! You guys feed off of each other so well!! Always love the sessions in the hauler!

[@andyb9767]

I'm sorry for the bad luck but I could listen to you guys all day

[@barneymaloney9551]

What a run of luck the past few weeks. I’m extremely proud of the entire team being more concerned with their driver being okay over the car. You all are amazing! Thank you Rick for the opportunity you give our team.

[@CJE2007.5]

Please talk as long as you possibly can. The stories and the information about the car is awesome.

[@Patriot6421]

Clay, Jim, it's nice to hear things we never hear about. I had no idea about the 74 pts that were scrubbed from the team. I know how it feels to play in others' sandboxes. No matter what happens, it's their playground, and rules never apply . I believe the NHRA acronym and motto is Never Happened RIGHT Again. Can't win.

[@seananderson5601]

When it rains it pours clay. Thanks for taking us along for the ride..

[@MiscRocketVideos]

Not sure of the 'duct tape' question or what we/they are talking about, but SOOOO glad to see you hold that beast not only in your lane, but cleanly between the lines. You and the team are such an inspiration and I appreciate that you give us a window into your house. Keep it up and whatever arguments with NHRA may be happening, never forget, you are TEAM RWR, PARTS PLUS and SUMMIT RACING. All the people working behind the scenes and at the track are what really make this happen and let you STOMP ON THAT LOUD PEDAL and make all the fans follow every race!

[@ultraspinacle]

Yes, Clay I would listen to racing stories for hours. Uncensored. No need to worry about the length of the videos, most of us would listen as long as you have something to show us. If not, that’s what the “FFWD” feature is for! :) I checked on Monday with someone familiar with the event to see about the car after the tire grenade and they did say the chassis was tweaked. Been following that and the post-Dallas drama, which sounds absurd. So sorry to hear that. Knock em out in Pomona and ya’ll get a reset for a while. Hope you’ll still cover the car and work over the off season! Good luck!

[@roscogram4112]

The old boys are fired up

[@markllewellynn]

Really good to hear from Jesse and great see Bruce back into it with you guys. Luv ya work Clay!

[@NorthernHDrider]

Your idea on racing stories would be AWESOME!! To hear stories of racing is moments of zoning into times having those little hairs stand up. With how..... yup that's a champ.

[@hollywinsman9464]

Clay, the control you had on this car was breath taking. Absolutely flawless!

[@jeremylynn8631]

Clay is the best driver in his class! They are lucky to have him!

[@frndlylion]

Hell of a job keeping that car in its lane!!! Clay is the man!

[@tools6106]

Clay, I love you guys and I told my wife since you weren’t talk about it, it had to be an appeal in process! You are still smiling and not gnashing of teeth! You are best sportsman I know in any sport I am aware of! I know that the season is almost over, I miss you guys in the off season! Keep us in the know as you can! God Bless you all, thankfully your not hurt! ❤

[@infreedomitrust1667]

Thank you Clay for always giving us an inside look into how a race team works. Everyone sees the final outcome, but never get to see everything that gets you to that point. I'm glad you're ok and I know it was a wild ride. Keep that foot flat on the loud peddle brother.

[@Patriot6421]

If q 1 thru 4 went as planned with no hiccups, I know the parts plus team would have won that event. You guys and gals are on fire. Rick, I know it seems like the team went through parts in these past events, but it was inevitable, and they had no control over this. Gather up what parts and chasis are available, go out, and bring the last event home. Rick and the team earned it. I'm addicted to this team.

[@Rare_Brad]

Thank God your ok Clay. Great job driving. I love the idea of basically using Pomona for testing. You all are the best. Stay Safe.

[@gwbuilder5779]

I was taught not to say anything if I didn't have anything good to say, so... Clay, so glad you are OK! Three wheelin at 330 mph 😳!!! Politics in racing is just plain bs, but like you said, "It's their sand box". Hell of a team, keep STOMPINONTHATLOUDPEDAL!!!!!🇺🇸🦅

[@brianboys9015]

Lovit. You are doing so much for your sport. I never usually watch the rails and im glued.

[@christhomas5794]

That would be awesome in the off-season you Jimbo, and whoever you’ve got as a guest respect from UK clay

[@kentlypeterman2414]

The comments on the TV idiot's comments are the best !! Tony needs a new job. Better luck next race my friend. Go get them.

[@lunkydog]

Couldn't agree more. When they replaced Mike Dunn with TP, it was a massive mistake. Dunn and Lohnes would the best announcing team ever.

[@j.sarnak1391]

10 minutes with Jim is too short, the lap by lap stuff is just fascinating for me.

[@theguyinmaine]

You had that race by the numbers before the tire let go. Thank God you had the original steering box back in. Nice driving in a really bad situation.

[@deweylee2449]

I thought that they only had pitt stops in nascar.😊

[@NCIR721flyover]

@41:25 = LOL! True, Jim O. So true! Honestly, i hit the mute button many times, during the tv broadcast. It's hard to listen to sometimes. I miss Marty, Mike, and Dave.

[@Jgreenmotorsports]

Who was it they were referring to?

[@cl604driver]

@@JgreenmotorsportsPedregon I believe.

[@bhlom4135]

Great save by Clay with that blow out! One hell of a team! Jim & Bill know their s#$t .

[@WillieCK]

Great driving Clay to keep the car in your lane and not to hit anything. I am not sure if you picked up on it or not. At the 32.22 mark in this video, it appears that the left tire drove over some some kind or debris that was on the track. Or, that could have been a chunk of the tire splitting off. The car looked good for a few fractions of second after that and then the tire went. Not that it changes the result, but might point to possible cause.

[@robertcatalogna4700]

Love the lounge talk!

[@davidallen1664]

So happy this did not turn into a much bigger problem. There were already too many scary moments on the track this weekend! I know that everyone has studied the game day footage from every angle possible, but at the 32:23 mark in this video you can see some kind of debris fly up behind the car, the tire let go (looks like) 32:32. But I will leave the armchair quarterbacking for the true professionals. I still hate to this happen to anyone. You can always "what if" anything to death, but what if this had happened with the other steering box on? Truly the grace of God. Oh and thank you for the update on the 74 points! That was a burning question for me as well. The more competitive you are, it seems, the harder some people will scrutinize to find a reason to, for a lack of better words, defame your attributes? The whole Bob Tasca car being an 1/8 th inch too wide... at the headers? Things that make you go hmmmmm. And all of this at the final rounds of the "superbowl". Y'all rock, and will overcome, as you always do!

[@nickreagan3083]

What no way

[@christopherhess8523]

Clay. I love your enthusiasm, commitment and determination! Even more, I love the interaction and inspiration you are giving on a daily basis growing the sport and success of this sport. Some signs are worth reading... Glad you are OK. Team, get it together. The driver can only relay what is going on, and only has you to rely on. I truly enjoy this sport, but these are the reasons people need to get it gone for good. Please stay safe and God Bless 🙏 Edit.. Your guys seem to be more worried about the roster, as apposed to the drivers and people there to enjoy. Drivers are number one. Period...... Spectators are very shortly behind. No one gets to enjoy any of it without the whole team. Quit worrying about numbers other than your age. I get competition, but dang. Again, stay safe Clay 🙏👍

[@gregolin1726]

When I read about duct tape on your car I new it was a lie. Thanks as always for taking everyone along. Go get another W in Pomona!

[@TraceyMillican]

Being thankful for those driving skills Daddy taught you. AND for THE BEST team watching over you and traveling from coast to coast to get you to Pomona. They have the “want to”! 🛞🛞🛞

[@midwin1]

It was 100 percent something stationary lying on the track that clay ran over. If you watch on the video you posted yesterday Vegas E1 no 3 wheels at 1:43 you will see it. You must watch it frame by frame, at about 1:43.25 to 1:43.35 seconds you will see an object on the track go from the front of the car to the back and when the tire hits it is when it blows.

[@brianbob7514]

I am glad u r safe. Amazing job to keep it out of the wall!

[@tomkeppler3519]

Your team is amazing

[@rollerdragon]

wow!! that's a wild ride!! i was amazed that the distortion of the slicks at speed!! a pentagon-shape... like the poles of saturn

[@colesteven1123]

Damn good save Clay. God watching out for you, and the other driver

[@davewoodmancy5124]

Thank God you were able to control the car and stop it safely. You absolutely have the best crew out there and they have the best driver.

[@marckinton6910]

SMH, it seems the organization is really trying to be a bad lawman all of a sudden and as far as the TV commentator, dude couldn't drive worth a flip and his rhetoric is just as bad 🤬. Glad you're ok and this team is freakin awesome!

[@cerealkillerjigs]

i was about to post on who it was, but i beleive i know now with your comment.

[@MrDOHC1JZ]

Which commentator was it?

[@captlucky2320]

Reinhart or pedregon

[@marckinton6910]

Fony Pedre"needstobe"gone

[@bradley-eblesisor]

Wow, I miss Bob Frey and Mike Dunn! Friday night qualifying online. But I wouldn't trade anything for the awesome show we have right here with RWR and Mr. Clay Millican's production. Always👍👍

[@markstevanus9490]

It doesn’t matter how the year ends you are all a championship team.

[@thomascary1752]

That was AMAZING BIT of DRIVING!

[@GarySpeer-fp4hj]

Talk about blowing the tires off! Glad you are ok Clay......keep on truckin....Lets GO!!

[@colesteven1123]

A lot of good automotive/racing channels on youtube. Only 2 really give me the feeling of good, down to earth, not in it for $$, race teams. The parts plus team, and PFI Speed. Keep at it boys and girls! Love it!

[@CliffHubbard]

Great save 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻

[@KimiWallrus]

Why is everyone so in love with Goodyear. Errbody very quick to defend them.

[@dougpendleton1266]

Outstanding job of driving, well done!!!!

[@joshjones3408]

That big guy in the back seat that has no hair....he looks like he would have no problem just hearting someone's feelings.. 😆😆😆

[@yattaran1484]

So sorry to know what had happened at Vegas. Clay, you are such a Great Driver to safely stop three wheeled race car going nearly 300 miles without hitting the wall !. I'd love to listen to you and Jim-O talk forever ! 😄

[@jimmyrogers2203]

Looking at the slow motion at the 32:23 mark, about half track? About a 4 or 5inch piece of trash blew out from under the car?

[@glennfoster7288]

Yikes!!!! Glad your ok. What a crazy couple of races. Hope your luck turns around at the next race. Thanks for all the information you’re willing to share. After listening to Leah might be good for some to see how fast these cars are at the top end of the track. There’s nothing like it.

[@funvic]

That was some great driving, Clay! 😮

[@3stoogesrocketry]

Clay Millican at 32:23 the chuck of tire leaving the left rear can be seen.

[@kartingrobbertvanmerrienbo8875]

Good recap😊

[@dksaevs]

Clay, well that was unfortunate. so good to see the team "Has Your Back" . As always thanks for taking us along!

[@Derf1313]

Amazing reflexes!! How you even kept it in your lane is AMAZING! Bummer on having to rebuild, but y'all are surrounded by professionals, that get the work done. Been missing some of the FS1 coverage, getting preempted by college ball... Read about some of the rules deal being shifted around, can't say I agree, wonder if they're going NASCAR brains... Will love for some off-season stories, nobody gets to hear the backstage pass things. Stay safe ! Thanx !

[@brianc2197]

With the attitude of a crew chief like Jim O (and the rest of the hardworking guys and gal) it's a win win.

[@brianc2197]

YES a Jim O youtube channel! Glad you weren't in a Vegas hospital Sunday night and got to film the Paradise Drag Strip. Top ten in the points Clay..... You guys can do it, maybe even win the race in Pomona. How cool would that be?

[@PaulSongas]

Excellent video. I sure am glad the wing stayed on complete and undamaged! Good luck in Pomona.

[@PFIBrent]

Just glad you’re ok. That was some seriously incredible driving . Best team best driver in the business .

[@FeatheredDino]

Good job keeping it in the lane, Clay! That coud have ended way worse. Glad it didn't. I think we have seen way too many tire explosons this season. I am surprised NHRA isnt investigating Goodyear for what may be the cause.

[@GenoSalvati]

The car either lost a part or hit some garbage on the track before the tire goes.

[@rprice7670]

​@@GenoSalvatiI believe Bruce said that all the parts were on the car. The engine didn't blow an no parts from the engine came off were good an could have turned it around with the same engine so you would have to think something on the track maybe.

[@GenoSalvati]

@@rprice7670 Agree. What bad luck!

[@mysterj1]

The tire blew at the exact moment the car sashayed to the side. I don't think the car moved on account of the tire blowing, I think the tire blew on account of the car moving.

[@GenoSalvati]

@@mysterj1 Not sure about that... For example, in Clay’s Q1 run, the car lurched side-to-side much harder and the tires didn’t blow.

[@MikeSmithPOV]

Great job driving Clay as always! Love watching your videos from over here in the UK and best of luck in the final race in Pomona 👍

[@kevintabeek7495]

Listen I like a long video also LOVE JIM SAY dashboard lights are disconnected for Sunday race

[@MichaelJones-se9sl]

Heck make videos hour and 22 minutes. Love it I absolutely love the detailed information and the old time stories of racing past.

[@ricka371]

Started drag racing in 1960 in So Cal....met Kalitta in the early 60's in Pomona. Watched thousands of drag racing vids over the past 15 years....Yours are the best....love the chats.

[@CKMAX]

If there is a bright side to all of this, you'll have the new .058 tubing installed, the correct steering box installed and a chance to test it all in actual race conditions at Pomona......a little bit of valuable experience/data going into 2024. Had a chance to shake hands last night at the reception. Always good to see you guys. I know you're going to be dangerous next year!

[@04ninjazx10rr]

Freeze the screen at 32:23 and you see a piece of debris fly out from under the car. Well before the tire exploded.

[@jeffheins6624]

Great save. I'm glad you're ok. Also, I'm glad you did not need your brown pants. Drive safe and have fun