Finnegan's Garage Ep. 9: Big Block Nitrous Boat Racing

[@deadclutch]

Roadkill won't let you have any beer anymore, glad to see you knockin one back. Cheers and happy memorial day!

[@DBGMLV]

The no beer thing was only for the Hot Rod/Motortrend shop. They drink beer on Roadkill.

[@t1mmy13]

And something tells me that rule was in place for a good reason....

[@myownsite]

Good reasoning isn't why we love Roadkill...

[@t1mmy13]

luuzeri LMAO can't disagree with that :D

[@galeng73]

Yeah... If the show was full of sound reasoning, proper safety equipment, and meant to appeal to the masses then it would be a very dull show indeed. I dare say, honestly, I'd have not made it through a single episode. I presume that you are much like myself in that way; Meaning that if the show were concerned about things like strict adherence to safety, absolute adherence to traffic regulations, and an absolute regimen involving appeals to authority then I'd not have bothered with even a second episode. I'm "late" to the group/fan list. My first episode was one where one said to the other that the burn out he'd just done was something that was expressly disallowed in that particular parking lot. Finnegan, he was driving at the time and I believe it was a primer colored Charger or Challenger, promptly stomped on the gas, burnt more rubber, and nothing more was said - not even a giggle. They just drove out the parking lot and continued on their way. I should also mention that it was at about that time that I became a fan of the series. I still am though I'm worried that they're going to put them behind a pay-wall. I already pay a bunch of money for media access online. If they tied it in with Prime, Netflix, or Hulu then I'd be happy as can be. But, I don't think I'm going to pay for anything more at this time. I guess I can afford it, that's really not the issue, the issue is that I end up paying for stuff and not actually bothering to watch it often enough to justify keeping on paying it. Then, because I'm lazy, forgetful, and inebriated, I never bother to unsubscribe. For example, I mentioned Netflix. I've been paying for the biggest Netflix plan (including shipping DVDs) for I don't know how long now. It has been many years. I might, at best, watch one show there a month and that's averaged out. I suspect that I watch a part of a series there, once a year, and that's it. I've not ordered a DVD in years and year. My daughter uses the streaming along with her affianced at their house. I think my son may use it but probably uses an American proxy to do so - he lives in Peru now. I don't really know - I don't watch enough to pay attention. Hulu+? I paid and I think I've watched it three times since I started paying. That was years ago too. Prime? I know I get it but I've only watched one video. Ever... I don't think my kids have even watched any. I will watch when the new version of a renamed Top Gear comes on. That's cool, I guess? So, no... I won't want to pay for more stuff that I won't use. I'm worried because so many of their shows are pushing the motortrendondemaind.com site and I checked the site out and there's very little content there that's free - they want you to subscribe for most things - even the older video was subscription only. I don't really mind the money, I mind that I'll just forget and keep paying when my attention has moved on.

[@Rebar77_real]

There must be a good story about the "Wrong Way Finnegan" nickname, heh heh. ( 3:23 )

[@Turbopotato3000]

@@fastthefishiest8620 he installed the steering rack upside down once, so left was right and right was left. He explains it in a comment bellow

[@opossom1968]

i love boats, my first boat at 11yrs old, worked my ass off for it, good times. as the years have gone by i have had 4 boats, loved each one. now im saving for a sailboat. at my age now i want a warm place in the sun, like Bahamas and the south Pacific. maybe a 35 to 40 footer. some thing i can live on for the rest of my life.

[@robbennett]

I love the zoom in on the speaker.

[@MrKeyboardCommando]

This kind of boating is O.K. in its own way, but I find the bait keeps coming off the hook‼️🎣🎣🎣

[@FinnegansGarage]

Speed fishing.

[@MrKeyboardCommando]

Finnegan's Garage 😄😄😄

[@dmc2554]

The Dolphin FISH (not the mammal, the FISH: Google it) goes about 60 miles an hour....

[@dreww5451]

@@FinnegansGarage He may not catch the biggest fish, but he'll catch em the fastest!

[@benmccarthy3177]

Finnegan the kind of guy who'll start his own channel just so he can drink in a video

[@vroddavidson7780]

Please Don't start that here leave it for hag g and ricer miata

[@benmccarthy3177]

One time only I swear

[@vroddavidson7780]

Haha its cool bro

[@FPSdaybreaK]

perfect comment

[@Imaboss8ball]

+buzz Killington onion the kind of guy to watch roadkill

[@masonrm]

ugh Lake Staph Infection, I mean Elsinore. Great racing Mike Finnegan, wish So-Cal racers had access to a better lakes without having to go out to the river or Havasu. Would be awesome if something like Shasta Lake was a closer drive for weekend racing.

[@mustangsally5901]

OMG, Mike I did not know you were a drag boat racer. My hats off to ya. That is the only racing that scares the bejesus out of me. HorsePower and Water......unforgiving. Love it. No wonder Roadkill is so benign.

[@dozer1642]

Those reaction times were pretty dang cool. Nice racing.

[@bradygies9994]

Two lane black top!!!! Holy blast from the past. Awesome!!!!

[@ice44567]

Boat racing is for a special kind of person. Scares the shit out of me, personally. Lol.

[@mattbeaudet4037]

Aww is too loud???? Go back and play some World of Warcraft

[@Deftonesdsm]

+Matthew Beaudet i doubt its the sound. if uve ever been over 60mph on the water you'll know high speed on water is scarey as hell

[@mattbeaudet4037]

+Deftones Dsm Are you fucking kidding me? Me and my uncle are building a 584 BBC with with alcohol set up and two holley 680's on my 19' 73 miller. Should be around 1800 hp and should be going around 140 mph. I've had multiple drag boats that go over 60 and the one I'm building now isn't even the most pissed off one. I ain't no pussy in the water!

[@jetblack6975]

I got a taste of high speed boat action as an 18 yr old apprentice back in 1985. The owner of this small block chevvy powered speedster tried every normally aspirated combo & hull modification allowed in what appeared to be "open NA class" but could never crack a ton (100 MPH) through the timing traps. A group of us apprentii got up @5am one morning , & had the boat in the water just before sunrise. We all got to do a few runs on the glassy water & hear him curse at the calibrated onboard speedo asking for 1 extra MPH. Every run that morning the speedo showed 95 to 99 MPH... I thought I was used to travelling fast at the time , my first car back then could comfortably cruise on a ton & wind out to 130 MPH on any highway , but riding shotgun in a boat @ 99 MPH gave me a new view & perspective on what going fast was all about. Running 99 MPH on water put some discomfort & possibly fear into me , seemed like driving at over 150 MPH in a car that was only good to go 80 MPH....

[@Deftonesdsm]

+Matthew Beaudet never said anyone was a pussy or that u had not gone over 60 i was just stating it may not be the sound that guy was saying he was scared of. chill man

[@rickyde0255]

I have never been interested in drag boat racing but I am now. Your last race I decided to turn the volume way up. Beautiful music. You have a great show. Keep it up.

[@Max23653]

damn almost every pass you went 8.18 thats a hell of a bracket racer you had

[@captainflatbed.7927]

Oh that announcer and the rock and roll band ha ha haaaa Killin it. Man that’s a fun ride. Fast boats cold beer loud pipes life is good

[@Makapo3791]

The best part of drag boat racing? Not being able to hear the announcer banter through your helmet.

[@docfischer7291]

Makapo OMG. There used to be an announcer here at the boat drags in High Point NC that everyone wanted to hang from the tower .. “Last call for Alcohol !!! “

[@joecook3223]

Gotta admire his energy though

[@morphman21]

@@joecook3223 dam right

[@spencercasen5037]

you prolly dont care but if you are stoned like me during the covid times then you can stream all the new series on Instaflixxer. Have been binge watching with my girlfriend these days xD

[@bodemilan2954]

@Spencer Casen Yea, have been watching on instaflixxer for since december myself :D

[@dirtcheapmedia3390]

Beautiful paint on the boat. Something I appreciate is that you always name the people who help you and or built the project originally

[@dubnub]

you need a VCR? Go see Bob in downtown Bakersfield

[@shurd3207]

I loved that...

[@mikecapps266]

Forde Ripich . bob died.

[@hatzlmike1]

You know you’re born in the 70s when you can sit peacefully on the toilet and watch this in the morning on a Saturday when it’s raining and cold in the Midwest. God bless you. Cool! Thanks for sharing all the stuff you do!

[@GIGABACHI]

Cool?! Nah, more like C00L AF!!!😎 GREAT SHOW! Keep at it 👍👍👍👍!!! Can't wait for next episode ! 👌

[@FinnegansGarage]

thanks!

[@swkynard]

Just started watching your channel love it. Back in the mid 80s we would go the boat drags on Memorial weekend in Red Bluff Ca, I live in a small town of Woodland, about 100 miles from RB. Miss those old days.

[@eformance]

I'm surprised someone didn't put ex-lax in the announcer's beer, man he was obnoxious!

[@joecook3223]

Eh, you gotta admire his energy though

[@rustycrustytriesstuff]

If I had that boat, my neighbors would hate me. I'd just sit in the driveway and listen to it run when I wasn't on the water. Love that big block sound!!

[@FinnegansGarage]

few things in life sound as cool as a high-compression big block engine breathing through a pair of open headers.

[@Ophy-y1i]

I loved two lane blacktop. I guess I'm crazy.

[@shurd3207]

What about the original (and only IMO) Vanishing Point?

[@Ophy-y1i]

One of my favorite movies of all time! Along with Dirty Mary Crazy Larry, Duel, Mad Max and Bullitt. This may be a large part of why I have a love for V8s and my own workshop. :D

[@shurd3207]

I love you. J/K lol... :)

[@ScottHillsmusclecargarage]

Amy, you are going to make one lucky guy a great wife. If you have not already.

[@shananagans5]

I am a girl & I love the old "car chase" movies too. One time in a seedy part of LA I went to see Crazy Dirty Mary Larry by accident. I didn't notice it was XXX rated. Completely different film.

[@tylerpowell3616]

drag boat racing is pretty badass never seen a event like that wish there was once near me!

[@bigSchtinky]

holy shit those reaction times, good job.

[@MrTurnone]

Excellent video and thanks for sharing it. I have loved boats since I was a lil fella. Use to go to the Chowchilla races every year..good times for sure

[@rhyspaull72]

love Finnegan's garage

[@KnolltopFarms]

Looks like allot of fun in a very small boat, I can't believe how little those tunnel boats are! The Vee bottom boats are just microscopic. I grew up on boats and have ridden in some insanely fast cigarette boats, but there are few places to let it all hang out in Hawaii because the water is seldom flat enough. Thanks for the show and see you next week for the fabrication fun. Hoping for lots of welding and fitting, that's one of my passions, Aloha...Farmer Chuck

[@FinnegansGarage]

Thanks chuck!

[@PuchMaxi]

Better call Bob for that VCR! Strange he sold cheap cars and VCRs.

[@bolognabowl]

this looks so epic. I grew up on the Ottawa river in Ontario Canada, never ever have i seen drag boats. big Baja's and cigarette boats but not that fast for that size. can't wait to see more Finnegan!

[@bolognabowl]

how does the tree work also? looks interesting. thanks fin, awesome videos. Canada approves eh hosers

[@Deftonesdsm]

+Nosnorb Repooc it give like a 30 sec delay to warm engines. then it triggers a set of red lights over a few seconds and the boats leave before the green hopeing to hit the tree at exactly the right time. not easy

[@rhkips]

Holy crap, your reaction times are insane! Experience, much? ;D

[@johnathanyinger]

Captain Chaos guys! You know... from Cannonball Run? lol you guys are dropping your ball on these references.

[@burnoutmaster494]

love the vids, keep up the good work!

[@loadtoad714]

Man you were nailing those RT's. I miss living out there when I see videos of Elsinore or Havasu and I miss "street racing" my dad's Magic out on the CO river by the Parker Damn. City of Orange!

[@conservativeminuteman9202]

I take it lane choice isn't critical?

[@Savannahjbo]

did he say "mike WRONG WAY Finnegan " lol .. hahaha luv it.. I seriously want my old 76 taylor sj back.. it was a ton of fun ..basic bb 454 .. orange n white w matching trailer..more pimp than fast.. but still..way fun..

[@FrankCaffeine]

They announce you and your crew evvvvvvery race? Sheesh..

[@FinnegansGarage]

Yes

[@robertbrown6933]

+Finnegan's Garage did he say your boats name was good vibrations or someone elses

[@Workin247]

Pretty sweet. Never seen drag boat racing. Looks like a blast.

[@masen1458]

Did I hear ronway for your middle name lol? Ps: ur awesome dude keep up the good work

[@TrashHeapCustodian]

Mike "Wrong Way" Finnegan. ;)

[@masen1458]

+Troggie42 ah ok ;)

[@thelandofmisteroz]

Mr. Finn! What a badass build, that motor wtf! Thanks for the video. Much respect.

[@XplicitVoltz]

How did you get the nickname "Wrong Way" Mike?

[@Cammmmeron]

Finnegan I'm a youtube trained aerodynamic professional so I know what I'm talking about.... if those flames were turned around the other way that boat would be much faster! Glad to help buddy!

[@cracklingice]

2010 vintage... lol

[@shurd3207]

He makes me feel awfully old with statements like that lol.....

[@cracklingice]

The computer I'm typing on right now is about 2 years older than that. haha

[@shurd3207]

Hey I am still rockin Win 7 Ultimate over here....

[@cracklingice]

Vista.

[@shurd3207]

You win. lol...

[@sparkyb2240]

Very consistent times Fin ! knock that tree out ! 8 sec. runs on water... sheeesh.... Ya seem very calm and focused. Can't wait to see ya beatin on the new one

[@mar7909]

"we need to pull over and check the jets"

[@jameslacey858]

The best part of Boat racing is having some good buddies come and help and enjoy the weekend together. I used to crew for a friend in ski boat class. Flat bottom V drive 427 chev.

[@TyphoonVstrom]

Wrong way Finnegan. LOL

[@davidwindsor2866]

That racing is neat. Reminds me of hitting the throttle on my jet ski. Awesome. 😉 my is only 160Hp but still fun. 👍👍

[@ZspotMotorsport]

Whats the deal with that square (octagonal?) steering wheel behind you?

[@caliarmyguy]

bigronsvannin.bigcartel.com

[@FinnegansGarage]

It was a gift from a fan. He custom builds those wheels.

[@ahmadalrahoomi222]

+Finnegan's Garage hi do you Still do roadkill please say yes

[@shawlove11]

+Finnegan's Garage I love this channel

[@FIREPHOENIXX234]

+Ahmad Mohd yeah he is still doing Roadkill he just does this additional.

[@nicholascremato]

I can't wait to see you kick ass with the new boat!!!!

[@FreeForAllFreak]

I wanna go fast!!!

[@icondonnied]

I didn't realize how fast those boats go... You are a braver man than I, Mr. Finnegan!

[@wowantonlavey]

break out another thousand.

[@joecook3223]

Now i think about it that could either be a statement about how expensive boats are to own, or a statement about what you don't wanna when bracket racing.

[@drfiberglass]

Cool vid Mike... I remember when I was about 15 and found this old 9'- 3 point hydro and hooked up a mark 20 on the back of it and raced it in the back bay with my buddies. We never went as fast as you did but the thrill was still there. Boat racing has got to be the coolest thing. Be safe big guy....

[@FinnegansGarage]

Sounds like a fun boat. Hydrous are fast. When I race against them they are always about 10mph faster to run the same et.

[@drfiberglass]

and they are hard to slow down...

[@unijabnx2000]

Having a hard time understanding that tree. they always leave after the single red flashing light and well before the green shows up...

[@davisharr]

I believe the actual start line isn't until about where the light is, because boats float around in the current and wind you can't have a perfect standing start, it would be nearly impossible to line them up, so it an approximate lineup, with a flying start, trying to cross the line as soon as it goes green.

[@unijabnx2000]

But what about that rope they are hanging on to that slowly raises while the light flashes...

[@davisharr]

unijabnx2000 thats how they roughly hold themselves there, because in a jet boat you cant steer well unless you are moving quite quick, without that rope they would have a hard time even facing towards the start line, let alone be kinda lined up.

[@prelude2tube]

Thanks for the explanation. That was bugging me immensely as well.

[@FinnegansGarage]

The starting line beams are at the tree. Boats are sitting at a rope about 100ft away from the tree.

[@stevepaladinikx11]

MORE BOATS PLEASE!! I have a 1969 Stevens v drive we can rig, test, and race. Three awesome episodes!! haha

[@sexymikeization]

why are you "wrong way" Finnegan? lol

[@Deftonesdsm]

scroll down he explains in these comments

[@springfield03sniper]

+Deftones Dsm couldn't find it, could you please explain?

[@elliottvader2377]

its the name of the boat

[@MrKeyboardCommando]

Ask his wife. Her explanation will make your eyes water‼️😂😂😂

[@Deftonesdsm]

+springfield03sniper he accidently put his steering in upside down in his boat once. so right was left & left was right. hense wrong wat finnegan

[@paul2466]

Awesome video, what’s not to like about this sport...boats, turbos, nitro, sun, water, beer, bikinis..thanks for sharing with us all👍

[@mydogrush]

i dont get why the announcer makes beeping noises. haha does it serve a purpose

[@Jahakeen]

Youre too young too know captain chaos then. :p

[@mydogrush]

+Jahakeen i guess so haha i was like what is he doing haha

[@Jahakeen]

it's a reference to cannonball run, good movie.

[@jkflorida]

I absolutely love boat racing! My dad raced 5 Liter Hydroplanes for like 15 years! Lots of fun!

[@derek002001able]

Bob's cheap cars and vcrs.. Lol thanks for the glimpse.. See you on the tour!

[@MrEnroh]

finnegan, you sir are crazy... I love it. And I'm enjoying your channel as much as I enjoy roadkill and hotrod garage. Cheers and have a beer for me.

[@FinnegansGarage]

Will do. Thanks!

[@TheDrakenZ]

Well done man! I love it. Two lane blacktop is a fantastic movie, little to no plot, but fantastic none the less.

[@keithhawkins653]

have to love the golf clap mocking laughter at the announcer love the new channel Finnegan.

[@keithhawkins653]

sidenote thoughts on us all calling you finny from now on lol.

[@FinnegansGarage]

+Keith Hawkins I'm good with it. Lots of mikes in the world. Might as well call me something different.

[@sndrd4430]

Sweet headers on that old boat, tuned length visual delight! Cut some consistent times there! 8.18 8.18 8.19 8.18

[@FinnegansGarage]

The next season the boat was much quicker but I've lost the footage of those races.

[@fhionnsgarage4770]

@Finnegans Garage , Hey I happen to be a woman and I love Two Lane Blacktop! I've been drag racing since I was 16, raced dirt track stock cars and dirt bikes. I'm not crazy.... Well ok maybe a little. Love your 55. Keep up the awesome work.

[@dklang33]

Pretty Cool. My Dad raced blown-fuel-hydos in the early 70's all over California. Always a great time at the races.

[@robertgreybeard1432]

Impressive! Never seen this racing before. Thanks!

[@rvdeddrift]

Graduate to a blown alky flatbottom. Basically like the fuel altered class... but wet. Way more fun than a tunnel hull. Stand on it, and feed it some pedal! I love drag boats.

[@57WillysCJ]

When I was a kid back in the late 60s and into the 70s, I watched those old rooster tail races. Some of them looked like a motor attached to a modified surf board. There were some fabulous wipe outs. Reminded me of the line in Ed Big Daddy Roth's Mr Gasser song Termites In My Woody. He mounts his flat head to his surf board.

[@rondyechannel1399]

Brings back old memories of the infancy of jet boat racing for me in the '70s. Not near as fast but great fun. Cops and insurance ran us off the street we landed in the water. No, no such thing as BUII, wheel in one hand, beer in other!

[@chriss9187]

Ron Dye Channel you can still get a dui for boating while drunk, but only if they can catch you

[@66mybeat]

Awesome video, Always loved drag boat racing.. And on another note, I really like these Finnegan's Garage episodes!

[@v8Billy66]

Beautiful headers on that boat!

[@duridersa]

Finnegan... ya crazy BRADDA!! cheers brew!!

[@alaskangypsies342]

Very cool footage! Your videos are just fun to watch.

[@bismillahmashallah]

Such a cool dude on camera, no homo i could watch him and david all day.

[@MattTester]

I'm liking the Captain Chaos references in there, love that movie.

[@Andriod846]

I cant wait to see more of you Twin Turbo Big A Engine speed boat Finnegan.

[@MC1796]

Just got two FSM shirts in the mail, one for me and one for my Dad. The quality is really fantastic Finnegan!

[@FinnegansGarage]

glad you liked them.

[@goldsilverandiamonds]

Some nice boat racing, good job. Boat racing is dangerous I had a customer race boats and he's tell me of the guys that died racing during the year. He eventually quit realizing the high risk.

[@LunchboxDOTinc]

LOVE the drag boat content Mike, all your content is top notch, but i really do enjoy the boats in particular... keen to see some more stuff and can't wait for the header build!

[@IntuitivePlayer]

I really hope this channel gets popular. Really great content and Mike deserves it.

[@gollypo448]

That looks an absolute blast!

[@jereme2008]

Mike, that’s epic man. Love your work, go the TT big block. Two thumbs up from down under

[@homotorsports]

Sweet!!!! We ran a Biesemeyer back in the day with a b block Chevy....

[@FinnegansGarage]

Those were great hulls.

[@stubbytractor2405]

"Mike, DIND DING DING, Ronway Finnegan". That killed me. Can't tell what he called you but that's gold

[@Wirenfeldt1990]

Wrong Way..

[@stubbytractor2405]

+Wirenfeldt1990 well I was close

[@Wirenfeldt1990]

the only reason i figured it out is because it says that on the trophy he's sitting with at the start..

[@stubbytractor2405]

+Wirenfeldt1990 I see it now. Still pretty damn funny

[@hilltoprestoration]

Hope you get a chance someday to bring that baby to Blarney's Island in Antioch, IL.... I'm out there every other Thursday running the Open Class... also keep up with the boat vid's... Love seeing another person out there doing the same stuff day in day out that I do.... Good job Mike

[@FinnegansGarage]

what are you racing at Blarney?

[@Brock_Landers]

Brother, that was some awesome racing. Had me on the edge of my seat cheering for you. I would really like to see you run in person, especially with that Sonny Leonard racing engine with the turbo on it. I can't remember if that was for your boat or not but it would be the sickest most powerful boat I've ever seen. That 74 jet boat that you and Freiburger put together with the LS from the Muscle Truck was sick too. I love all things marine so a day on the water would be cool as shit for me. I live in Pennsylvania, sadly, but that's got to be so cool. Can't wait to see what's coming next from Finnegan's Garage!

[@alextinker3896]

I love your boats, and also everything you do. Your an inspiration to me at age thirteen.

[@FinnegansGarage]

Thanks Alex!

[@RealNickTheCoolest]

Those are some killer reaction times, your a beast Mike! I hope you get back into it soon, I enjoy watching and I definitely think you could go far in boat racing.

[@FinnegansGarage]

i'm looking forward to racing again.

[@jonahsride]

How can people dislike every video that Mike has put on here!? Mike is awesome! His builds r really awesome :D

[@TheSteve1175]

Haters gonna hate...

[@KILLAFORD41]

very cool man cant wait till next episode. i love the tips you give for welding

[@martyhandley4456]

Nice, living the dream. You're in the ultimate candy store, for car guys.......Cool

[@swampratt36]

Awesome Finnegan ! I usta live in jessup ga and ran my ol v bottom down there with the berkley n 454 blown n two 4s . had nothing but troubles outta that thing tho lol.

[@schithead7]

NOW THAT`S SOME GREAT STUFF RIGHT THERE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@ncmartinez_his]

Pretty cool. Thanks for sharing.

[@PLAYBOYNOCOOLANT]

I LOVE Finnegan boat videos!

[@davidsquall351]

I didnt know there was a racing spot like that at Elsinore. Looks like fun!

[@spessarterlandei]

Those perfectly bended exhaust pipes are so hot! :D

[@onlyychevys]

Loved it!! Can't wait for the header build video.