Droop Rule Drama! Explaining Joseph’s DQ and Our Big Change of Plans

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[@bobbywatson1656]

I know everyone is glad about the decisions all of you made to run the HTF cars. I really think you are doing the right decision there. I believe in yall and I think you will have a great chance to win Saturday night. Thanks for all of your videos. Good luck Saturday.

[@johnsabat3553]

Good luck this weekend and thanks for clearing up the droop rule. I'm glad your time with Henderson is over and I'm glad you guys will be racing your stuff!

[@jamieday6602]

I guess in this video they will tell everyone that they are not running Henderson anymore! Lol

[@landonlowery6126]

@huntthefront It's an all new track. The old track is about 2 miles away. It's in my hometown glad to hear yall will be there.

[@mrray55]

I didn't even know it was there. Looked it up on Google maps. The pin is next to a field. Living in Millbrook. I'm going to make the trip up and check it out. If you've been there, think a wheelchair will roll fairly easy in the pit area?

[@landonlowery6126]

@@mrray55 the pits are all dirt. It's hard but not very wheelchair friendly unless it motorized as the whole pits area stops away from the stands. I would suggest getting there early as the track has been packed just for weekly shows and they are expecting a larger crows this go around. I am on a fire department that rotates weekends providing ems so I am not sure how they stands are for wheelchairs as we stay in the pit area. The track has only been open for limited shows in 21 this is their first full season. The owner is a great guy and steadily improving the track for racers and fans.

[@rodconner9079]

No Problem -- You guys know what ya wanna do ... I'm just here to enjoy it! :) Reckon, as long as yall share, I'll continue to partake. More racing, all for it! Let's Gooooooo!!! Be Safe

[@jeffmeyer3666]

Thanks for explaining the droop rule and I'm glad you're focusing on HTF once again. You've got a lot of irons in the fire right now - 4 cars, the racing schedule, the new shop, and your ever increasing merchandise business - to say nothing about seeing your families and significant other once in a while. And don't forget about helping Mr. Bo Slay out when he needs it - he's a wonderful friend to have for sure !

[@austintollison8980]

Best thing ya'll could've done was part with Henderson Motorsports.

[@scottholbert2742]

Let's hope, no garentee

[@georgem.6136]

Why do you say that? Just curious

[@kylejonesUB]

I agree, was hoping for that news sometime soon!

[@awg6397]

@@georgem.6136 its not been a good car for as long as Ive seen them running around the midsouth

[@1962markstubson]

When you have sponsors that willing to pony up a Jay Dickens motor plus help out one other time in a super why mess around with a team with sub par equipment and have a problem making the car turn left. It’s not rocket science.

[@DeanBarefoot]

Glad y'all changed your minds on the Henderson deal. To me, just watching the vlogs when Joseph was driving the Henderson car, I got the feeling that the chemistry wasn't there between Joseph and the crew. Now go to Buckshot and get the set-up on that new Capitol right and get a podium finish. Good luck this weekend and Hunt that Front!!!

[@TheHeaddog]

I felt the same way. There appeared to be no camaraderie like the with HTF team.

[@troyshute4775]

An idea to help out with trying to save your starters. On wash day either take your starter out or cover it in a plastic bag. It is something we are trying this year and it seems to be working

[@kutterbeavers9941]

it's a must imo

[@dirttrackdevil1149]

Thanks for the tip gonna try it next season. Also any tips on this? What could cause my late model to be really tight in the center of the turns my car gets real hard to get turned so I have to lift quite a bit to get it back down into the direction of the straight cause my car seems to gravitate more to the wall especially on 2 going into the back stretch pretty new to the late model game and still getting used to set up any advice would help

[@robeverhart1181]

Good choice to drive your own stuff. You guys got this. Great bunch of people make Hunt the Front!

[@shanedevlin6097]

I so glad you guys made the decision to part ways with the Henderson team it looked great on paper. But I think the equipment ya'll have is a better fit. Joseph is a good wheel man and don't think the Henderson car was rite move for his career. I do think ya'll need to invest in a top level crew chief Joseph needs to concentrate on driving and not car setup.

[@richxts1357]

Have not seen Daddy Joiner the past several races. Here is hoping everyone is well!

[@bodine4479]

If no one’s told y’all lately, y’all are awesome! Thanks for letting us come along on the journey and we wish y’all the best of luck! Go hunt that front guys!

[@ethanredmon6395]

Best move by far for the team. You guys work hard for the program, little advice I would invest in a valve spring pressure tester. Quick easy good maintenance to keep the engines tip top

[@harrykeel8557]

Thanks for explaining the droop rule more clearly, cause never to old to learn something new. About the time we stopped racing, if you didn't carry the left front wheel all the way down the straightway you were not winning. Stay safe!

[@pjf883]

Glad your going to concentrate on New Car new motor .Very nice offer from Hendersons to have you drive for them.Gave you good seat time.Now its great to to do your partnership with Mr Langenfielder with J/D motor. Think its go time now !! Go Joe ! 🏁 Plus Jessie great job !.

[@jeffreyhendrickson756]

Thank you for just sticking to the HTF crew. What a great opportunity to go drive for someone else but the vibes were not the same. Ready to see y'all go get a win!!

[@anthonyjones5481]

I'm really looking forward to seeing what the new car can do I really believe it going to be one Heck of a wide body Beast when y'all get it dialed in good luck HTF hope to see Joseph and Jessie in a bunch of Victory Lane's in the near future

[@rossyaeger9704]

now that sounds like all the to victory lane engine to me doing great guys GOD BLESS YOU GUYS.

[@greendeere777]

Good luck in the future hope to see many podium finishes, The Henderson experience was exactly what it was! An experience! Good or bad ya'll learned a lot from it! It just didn't work out! It wasn't from a lack of effort with both parties! Good luck to the Henderson crew moving forward! Hate to see anyone struggle! Go get em HTF and Crew!!!

[@jeffsnodgrass9747]

Well said @Stuart Bradley

[@1962markstubson]

You know that Langenfelter Mechanical doesn’t like $65,000 dollars sitting around not winning.

[@JeroddDentonBock]

Hell I wouldn't even know about Langenfelter, if it wasn't for this KZbin channel, so his money is well spent!!

[@1962markstubson]

@@JeroddDentonBock Speak English

[@OriginalKKid]

True HTF fans that have been watching since the beginning would know that this was already discussed and explained in another video.

[@kevinhill8937]

Very much agree with ur decision to race only ur cars. Good luck with all ur races in the future.

[@donaldtolbert7804]

Always a pleasure when you fire up the race motors.

[@bobbimeredith4330]

My favorite sound!

[@captainwhiplash]

If they haven’t changed the track itself it was a high bank heck of a ride over the top if you messed up, deep red Alabama clay track that was a lot of fun when I raced there. It was called the “Chilton County Speedway” then (1995-1996). Have fun guys. I can’t wait to see the track and facilities in y’all’s video. Good luck. The banking was so high if the track was real wet you couldn’t stop on 1, 2, 3 or 4 or you’d slide down to the concrete apron. Looked like A mini Talladega. I ran the old ancient motor grader and water truck every weekend to with a friends dad who was in charge of the track prep. Man the memories are rushing back. Lord the stories I have from there

[@dxmimzy]

@Hunt the Front Buckshot Speedway Is actually a BRAND NEW track. Was just built last year. This is their first season. They race 604, 602 Late Models, Open Wheel Modified, Factory Stock, 6cyl/4cyl Buzz cars. We hope you guys enjoy the track. They just added some new dirt on the track to help with turns 1 and 2. Last week, drivers said the track felt great! Being their first race season, they are still working on expanding parking spaces, and they still got a couple of upgrades and expansions to do. Be looking forward to seeing you guys there!

[@davidttowns]

I'm so glad to hear you're coming to Senioa I live in Canton Georgia I used to race at the Senoia race track... Couldn't make it last time I'm going to make sure I do this time hopefully I'll get to see y'all even better if I can speak to you one of y'all I'm glad the Henderson deal was settled friendly it's always a good thing. But I think you will do better with your own stuff I'm excited to see how y'all run on the new track but I'll be extremely excited to see how you run the week after. God bless. Keep the shiny side up. Enough said..

[@bobbimeredith4330]

I’m in Cumming, if you want to ride share .

[@davidttowns]

@@bobbimeredith4330 I will let you know Tuesday of next week will that work

[@bryanott871]

Keep up the hard work Gentlemen. Can’t wait to meet you guys at the track some time.

[@jeffsnodgrass9747]

Thanks for educating us about the droop rule. I sort of knew what it was but you all made it clear. Sorry things didn't work out with Henderson. I wish both of you much success in the future. I got my weekend pass from Jill so I'll see you Saturday at Buckshot!

[@paulbateman7686]

Engine sound good and good luck up coming race and have fun HTF 👍

[@richardlister4468]

Got to meet these guys at buckshot speedway amazing group of guys.

[@ronvonbon]

Well, its 2 days after and you guys put a whoopin on the boys, track record and all, congrats.

[@tfatcher]

Good decision to focus on HTF team and equipment for the balance of 2022. I admit I wasn't feeling the vibe sharing our driver. I too much appreciate the explanation of droop rule versus the deck height rule that Jesse explained. Good stuff.

[@Synic08]

Honestly so proud of how far you guys have came... ive only been a weekly watcher since about 2019, but, i feel like you guys went from some everyday joe racer (lol...joe...) to a big time name that MOST people who follow ANY dirt know your name... i hope to someday spend a night in the pits with you all... seems more and more like it’ll nevet happen... You guys gotta come to lernerville....

[@bobbymccullough5614]

Good luck guys at buckshot speedway. Glad you guys decided to stay in your cars. Can’t wait to see what that brings for you!!..

[@chrismcgalliard6284]

Buckshot is a brand new track, it was built last year next to my house, it’s halfway between clanton and maplesville on county road 76, be careful on that road, it’s a small curvy hilly and bumpy road. Love the channel guys!

[@brandonrice1966]

I love to see how well you guys are continuing do what you love and now you can be in complete control of the cars and can’t wait to see you guys come to Wisconsin and race at cedar lake soeedway

[@shanew.williams]

@11:00 Now THAT'S some carburetor float bowls.

[@waynethomas5742]

Thank for the magnificent job of documenting your racing journey. I wish you all the success in the world. I would recommend you get a 25/50 ft Flexon three tube sprinkler hose for the roof of your race shop. I used one years ago when I was stationed in California to help cool off my tin building work shop. Good luck with all of your endeavors.

[@natslo26]

Dance with the one that brung ya. Glad to hear you're back to your stuff🏁

[@ryanlane3529]

Parting ways with Henderson Motorsports was the best morale booster u could of possibly did for Joseph. He just wasn’t himself in that car. He needs HIS team (htf) and HIS equipment when he’s competing against the best in the world on dirt! God bless!

[@dgyoutube2405]

In the garage i would paint bright white rectangles where the cars should sit . This would brighten up under while working and see any leaks faster.

[@bh5044]

Glad you’re back to your program and your cars …love the new car and engine set up

[@donnakocis339]

Very happy to see you guys parted ways with Henderson. Now i dont know much about them but their equipment just seemed sub par compared to the HTF equipment i had noticed that very early on. It was one of them deals that seemed awesome on paper but just wasn’t really that special cant wait to see you guys win in the HTF cars 💪🏼👍🏼

[@paulrevere47]

"Does what I want it to do when I want it to do it...love that carb set-up.

[@Whybother69]

I think you made a great decision to end the deal with Henderson. It’s not like you guys don’t have a great setup yourself. Hunt that front!

[@anthonyiesue791]

thanks to Henderson for the offer but you guys have Htf/Langenfelder motorsports! you ve worked hard and are there. just keep digging and winning boys!

[@calvingraham8302]

I'm stoked about the decision,while I do think jo jo and the Henderson team was gonna get alot better ,I just think it's better that both teams get to make executive decisions on the night at hand,and being HTF fan I also wish Henderson the best in there racing future,but now jo jo is back in the team car and I can't wait for the results ,Lets go HTF nation

[@gareth9538]

It was an opportunity to drive the Henderson but if it wasn't right you done the tight thing to pull out, it is great to attend big shows but as a keen viewer of HTF I enjoy watching you guys at the local events just as much, johnathan your a top guy that seems to like the job done right over anything else and that's a great trait and one of the reasons HTF is successful. Time to get moved into the new shop and get the merch under the one roof . I hope you are still planning the drift car at the Cletus show in Bristol in September ?? Think that event could be a great laugh and help the subscriber's. 🏁🏁🏁🏁

[@danielbevier5813]

After reading most of the comments I see that I am in the minority, but I really liked seeing Joseph running a Ford engine in a Longhorn chassis, just as a learning experience. Joseph is maturing right before our very eyes and he is going to be OUTSTANDING sooner rather than later. Give him another 1,000 races like the top 5 drivers have already driven and things will be much easier to figure out going forward. However, that being said, I salute your decision and you should never look back on it. Onward and upward! Love watching your videos!!! Can't wait to watch next week's video!!!

[@thomasgray2184]

1000 races? How often do you think these guys drive at 50 a year that’s 20 years lol

[@danielbevier5813]

@@thomasgray2184 Yes, your math is good. How many races do you think that Scott Bloomquist has run??? Donnie Moran won over 650 races and he sure didn't win them all. I am confident that someone like Bloomquist has entered and run well over 1200 races and he is still going strong. My point IS VALID and so is my math.

[@georgem.6136]

I think the Super bowl carb is really cool, it’s just like mechanical injection

[@kennyclay2472]

That’s a brand new race track just built this year

[@steveraby4780]

always enjoy watching and learning

[@andyrobinson3309]

Best decision you have made this year watched that team for years at Whynot they have different ways of doing things.feel like things will work out a lot better for HTF team

[@joejohnson7097]

I think you doing right thing focusing on HTF team good luck this weekend and at Senoia

[@russellpatterson7778]

I believe you guys will win Saturday night and flex a little 🦾 for what is in store for the rest of the summer 💯🏁

[@dtackle67]

GL this weekend!! Hopefully gonna be able to see you in WI in August right befor my bday would be fun to watch and meet yall

[@joshcharcalla2043]

Good luck this weekend fellas! Too bad you couldn't make it up to Lernerville for the Firecracker! Always a heck of a race!

[@662_Food_Review]

I would love to see Joseph run the Southern Allstar series for the championship next year. Good Luck this weekend guys.

[@calvingraham8302]

that's not a bad ideal

[@russellpatterson7778]

He could win it comfortably 🤙🏼 10-15 years ago it was a big series with top touring guys it was very tough! I remember in the 80-90’s it was mike head,Ronnie Johnson, Dale McDowell, Clint smith Dewayne hommel Etc.

[@jimmyjolly4184]

Good luck going forward! I don't like the droop rule because too many things can change your droop during the night and most tracks don't have a level spot to check every car in the exact same spot on the ground

[@asaspears332]

Good tip for buckshot, most drivers say the track will not dry out. The owner is new to the sport and always lays water on the track. I heard its always wet so be ready for that. Good luck to you guys can't wait to come out and watch.

[@jason5044]

So not the first one to get hit by it this year. You only have so much time in between things at the track. Small adjustments can change that and not have time to measure it

[@jeffsnodgrass9747]

Interesting Asa. Weather Forecast is calling for a good chance of some showers in the area Saturday afternoon. I hope the owner takes that into consideration when preparing the track. I would think it is much easier to put more water on it than it is to take water off of it!!

[@stevehowe2099]

Ty for update on the pre order shirts

[@weylinwolfe4934]

I'm so proud to hear you guys decided to just focus on your car's I thought that it was to much to soon not that you guys can't do it but with running with the guys you are running with you need to just stick with your stuff and really learn what works and congratulations on the new car I watch you guys all the time can't wait for a new video to come out wish I could afford the other but I'm glad I get to see you guys tho keep on keeping on love you guys

[@purehades6885]

Glad to see y'all are going back to your own cars. As much as I'd love to see Joseph get a full ride I don't think the Henderson ride was the proper fit for y'all. Best of luck to them in their future endeavors and all but lets go Capital Race Cars!!! Good luck at the new track this weekend! Hopefully an update on the shop in the near future?

[@jamesjolly4307]

Glad to see you're going to stick with y'all's car

[@MrJbinchrist]

Several weeks back I was watching a video you uploaded and thought to myself, "I think Joseph would be better off focusing on his own equipment." Amazing how the Holy Spirit spoke to y'all too on this matter. 😉

[@barryobler9491]

Nice that Henderson had you driving his car, but from the beginning my thought was you were doing their chassis set up development for them, since it was obviously not close the first time out.

[@tucker8804]

So,the new,unnamed CAPITAL car doesn’t have a starter button under the hood/on the firewall?

[@darrencharles1910]

Great video! Love the sound of those engines!

[@rickyb2200]

Both engines sound great . good luck this weekend.

[@areaone3813]

1000% agree with your change of plans.

[@patrickfleming4267]

I would like to say thank you to jesse on explaining the droop rule but now im confused as to why the crate doesn't have droop rule

[@i_love_mountain_dew6260]

Lol all my dad cares about is loading it on the trailer in one peace

[@chrisjackson9386]

Buckshot is a brand new Speedway in it's first year of operations it's not the old Clanton track really close to the same location but a totally different track! Good luck see y'all Saturday

[@timmywaddell4623]

I put water on my metal roof, what a difference it makes, I bet it was 20 degrees,,, thanks for that little tid bit

[@keithalbrecht4785]

Sounds great though Klipsch THX PC sub woofer. Rumbles my PC desk!!! Sounds like I'm right there with you!!!!

[@kennyclay2472]

Buckshot is brand new fresh built this year

[@frankcoley6144]

Both CARS SOUNDED GREAT. NEED SOME WINS FELLAS. WHAT ABOUT NEW SHOP ANY UPDATES ON THAT. ?

[@renegaderacer55]

Good luck!!!!

[@hyper_wraith4727]

I wish y’all could come to buckshot speedway this weekend in Alabama

[@jason5044]

Must not watch the videos

[@leefisher.styrenemarine5566]

I agree 100% with everyone to run your own cars I could see you last year the chemistry wasn't there between and what I seen at this last race it was like they didn't even care about the car you pull in and your team is helping you park the car enough of that hell of a job last weekend both you Joseph and Jesse and your entire I'll be watching Saturday if it's on XR enjoy watching you guys race

[@garryballentine9151]

Glad HTF will be back in their Super with new motor. Joseph knows these Capital cars and with the input from Joseph will also help Jesse. When will the team move into new shop?

[@donaldtouchton9523]

Good luck guys.!!👊🏻💪🏻💪🏻

[@gerardbatrow8043]

Hard working guys. Love the you keep it clean. You guys such a Great job with the videos. Hollywood like.

[@stevebastien4787]

Sad Henderson didn't work out but gotta take care of HTF. Also, thx for explaining droop rule

[@flemingfamilyracing]

I’ve got to say. I’m glad the Henderson deal is done! Love the crew hated the car. Didn’t show Joseph’s talent because the equipment wasn’t up to par in my opinion

[@mrbelac2217]

Buckshot speedway is a new track. Usually stays tacky all night looking forward to seeing y’all there

[@madjack8031]

.......smart decision with the Henderson deal.......like a broken record....put a white wrap on the hood....air box deflector stays black....night races the HTF 10 car can be identified better(seen) on video(KZbin)........updates on the new shop?.................Cheers!

[@acurarl9929]

Little more fan shroud like little sides may help keep engine cool when you need it to.

[@jason5044]

Capitals don't run them

[@gregkuhn1391]

Wouldnt you want to check droop with what your hot air pressures would be? I could see the tire swelling enough to eat up that 3/8" room you have

[@billdgen116]

Let's put the new capital bullet in the winner circle. Be safe ✌️ 🙏.

[@charlesmoore5840]

I think y’all made a good decision Bless those Boys and drive your own Car we the people watching like it better that way

[@2DSTORMS]

Glad to see it is all HTF!!

[@bjwoolbright7708]

Slap em HTF1 skins on Betty and let the Outlaw take her for a spin. I truly believe that Jesse could hold his own against that SAS bunch

[@mrray55]

I agree. Plus they double their chances. It is more work though.

[@dianeenlow123]

I hate the Henderson ride ended, but if it wasn’t working out it just wasn’t working. Concentrating on your own equipment may be the best. Good Luck this weekend.

[@mrray55]

Your gonna be right in my neighborhood. I'll have to come over there and say hey. 👍

[@taylorandon]

I know there's more to it then just packing up and going racing and I'm sure it's on the list of things you guys would love to do. But yall need to come up to Illinois and run a week of the Hell Tour if you get the chance. Lots of racing in a short amount of time 👌

[@mechrandy]

Hell Tour will come to Clarksville Tn. Thats the closest track for HTF. Little red clay 1/4-mile bullring. Very fast. Paducah International Speedway 3/8-mile Highbank's and is even faster.

[@keithaldridge8780]

I never understood the Henderson deal anyway from either point of view 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@thomasgray2184]

Well from the HTF point of view it was races to be run where they didn’t have to do all the funding and those decisions were made before they were gifted a new chassis and motor

[@jeffsnodgrass9747]

@@thomasgray2184 I don't think they were gifted the chassis, just the motor.

[@thomasgray2184]

Agreed my bad

[@jamestone265]

Anyone notice when the camera showed the new carb spacer pushed down on the intake that there was ledge showing on the manifold under the spacer. That should have been blended.. He mentions at the end the carb was tested on the engine but gave in impression That spacer was not ever on the Dickens engine. I a prior racing video the trick carb did run a restricting inner plate but this one was not. something missed!!! May be a little thing to some but…..

[@hackdlc]

I think we need to see the 56 skins on one of the other super late models.

[@thatcurveguy]

Would like to see Jesse get a shot in the late model.

[@Rambone72]

@@thatcurveguy Jesse ran late model last week in 604.

[@thatcurveguy]

@@Rambone72 sorry i meant supers

[@Rambone72]

@@thatcurveguy He still needs more seat time in 604. He's doing well and will only get better.

[@jeffsnodgrass9747]

@@Rambone72 Agreed. He needs more seat time in a 604 even though he is doing very well. Move him up too fast and it could be harmful. Let him settle in and win a few in the 604 before even considering putting him in a Super.

[@emmittward5473]

Sounds good !