THIS IS THE END.....of HOT ROD DRAG WEEK 2022! MOVIE: PART 2.

Episode 226 of Mike Finnegan's Garage is Presented By Wirecare and this is Part 2 of our epic movie that lifts the curtain off our entire five day experience at Hot Rod Drag Week 2022. This is Tony Angelo and my give to you; 2.5 unfiltered hours of suffering and triumph! You might think you know the story but trust me, you don't!
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-Finnegan

[@FinnegansGarage]

Hey Everybody-the sound does work but KZbin is still processing the video so it seems to only have sound on laptops or if you're watching it on your phone at 360P screen resolution. thanks for your patience. This is the longest video we've ever uploaded before and I think YT it just taking its sweet time optimizing it for all devices.

[@andreasfiska7066]

Thanks 😀 I'll save the video a couple of hours then. Have a happy new year 😀

[@colinbarrineau3102]

it's giving me 2009 youtube era, we're good.

[@1turfguy]

Stupid computers.......lol👍🏁

[@TalkieToaster.]

Audio is great for me so far, image quality is still low but I'm watching the crap out of it anyway lol. Happy new year!

[@nickcunningham6939]

Thanks, I restarted KZbin and now have sound.. Happy new year from New Zealand

[@michaelblais9833]

"I've seen this car in the videos, and I want to do that in real life " Don't we all, little dude. Seriously Mike and Tony, you guys are inspiring so many to begin a journey into cars and racing, I'll forever be grateful to you guys as well as Freiburger to have given me the cars bug. Much love from Canada 🏁

[@richardm1183]

This was insanely good. Best video series i have ever had the privilege to watch. Thank you all of you

[@FinnegansGarage]

Thanks for watching!

[@t123macful]

@@FinnegansGarage very very great video thanks must appreciate!!!

[@t123macful]

And yes 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@billjoye6077]

Amen Brother! The BEST videos ever!!

[@scottlanders8090]

Love everything you put out learn a lot thank you

[@vicb9470]

Did anyone else get a tear in their eye during the pass at Beach Bend? The success after all that struggle got me. Well done, Mike and all included. That was an amazing rollercoaster.

[@Hurst_Hemi]

Just want to say this, it's not everyday you can find a life long friend that will endure all the downfalls you run into whether it's racing or life in general. Tony Angelo is that type of friend. You are someone to look up to. Tony I live in West York, PA (just a couple miles from the airport where US 30 Dragway used to be) and I'm going to plan on a trip to Philadelphia sometime this summer. I would very much like to meet you in person if that's all right. God bless the both of you!

[@keltongta]

Props to Tony Angelo A true best friend in the blood sweat and tears of Blasphemi. Love to see you guys working together.

[@davelowets]

Uh-oh.... Tony's got a stalker!!.... 😜

[@russrh]

Jake the Snake has so much knowledge, loved the way he just jumped in and showed us how to do stuff.

[@Wreckerboy]

This (and Part 1) was some of the best work you’ve shown us ever. The blood, the sweat, the tears, the sheer stupidity of it all, and just the need to drive the damn car come through loud and clear. Bravo!

[@nvrenuf_k5933]

The BEST videos I’ve watched in FOREVER. No script, no b/s, no hidden product commercial - just real world struggles and wins. Thanks to FSM for the great series and channel, bravo!

[@Rick_Dunaway]

Damn , the Production Quality is THROUGH THE ROOF!! I hope the folks over at the Discovery Channel were taking notes cause these guys put on a Clinic!!!

[@28bogg]

Tony is an absolute beast! Mike you are blessed having him in your pits. Brilliant video series. Love it.

[@joshthompson4153]

That first burnout at beechbend, literal goosebumps.

[@FinnegansGarage]

same! i'm so happy now.

[@DragoserakerIT]

The reactions in the background of all the people watching said it all for me.

[@andhotrodshop]

Just think, at any point you could have given up and went home. But then what an epic adventure you would have missed 👍🏻🙌🏼🔧 I know it sounds crazy, but no I really want to do Drag Week now 😂😂😂🔧🔧💰💸💸💸💰

[@ryanhomeier1878]

When you started it up to head the line, the dude in golf cart jump and flip around was everything 😂

[@billysarabia5055]

I’ve been watching the ( this is the end ) series of your trip to race… your a very rich man ,, what you have in friends,, Money Can’t Buy… you are so lucky .. I envy you my bro… at one time I had the friends like that,,, mostly they’ve just passed away… but I’d like to say to all of you in those videos,,, your all very lucky to have each other.. no amount of money can give you good friends like those…

[@CovenGraphics]

the engineer hiding in every car person has to appreciate the precision within a top fuel engine person!

[@TurboWorld]

YES!

[@vinciere3594]

Thanks for this Mike. Whatever it cost to have this filmed like you did, I think it was worth it. This was great. Sorry you didn't have the Drag week you wanted. But thanks for taking us with you!

[@WoodchuckJim]

Absolutely loving this drag week ride along Finnegan! This is some of the best racing/car content I've seen on youtube to date. I really enjoy these long form unfiltered vids, its like pulling up a chair in the garage with friends. I've spent many long nights covered in grease trying to push through, working on cars in my youth and can totally relate. Tony is a true friend, getting greasy and doing whatever it takes to help out, what a legend. Thanks for the videos!

[@je6630]

I could watch this every night for the rest of my life. The reality of all this is, I love!

[@emilianocruz11]

Thank you finnegan and Tony for bring one amazing moments from 2022 hot rod drag week and blasphemi its back

[@alan11121959]

Mike, I said this after part one, and I feel I need to say it again...tell Chris and Marina to make this a full length documentary and go enter some film festivals. It's THAT good! You are right, we'll never know the full story of how you and Tony made it thru drag week, but Tony said it best and Chris captured it "the tracks we visited are the friends we made along the way". The film gave me the total feels... now go follow Tony when he runs the Pontiac for Sick Week (you hear that Tony, your car is a beast and have Chris document it for your channel on the other network). God bless you all and Happy New Year!

[@threadtapwhisperer5136]

For reals! These documentaries will become the legends that drove the next generation hotrodders to keep her going

[@lXToxicAtomXl]

Id love to see more content of this nature from you guys, im sure it wasnt cheap to have the camera crew follow you guys around the whole time, but if it becomes profitable, Id love more document-type content!

[@FinnegansGarage]

i'd love to continue doing these types of videos. they are very expensive to produce, but i'm going to keep doing as many of them as i can.

[@DroneStrike1776]

@@FinnegansGarage Hope so because this was worth the watch. I stayed up until 7AM to finish it. Time to nap and catch some NFL at 1am.

[@jacksonms212]

I agree if the budget opens up for that . In them mean time use that cash for parts & fuel .

[@einarschwentke7813]

I love the long format. Thanks guys

[@Madvizion]

@@FinnegansGarage I'm going to have admit that at first I didn't want to watch such a long video. But because of the awesome video production I sat all the way through and was absolutely glued. Who says Americans have a short attention span? I didn't want this to end! And I learned so much. Thanks Sir!

[@mikeschriever1034]

So awesome the guys at Snake enterprises are willing to help you guys out! The rebuild may not have been possible with out their help and quite possibly saved that engine from future issues! What a great ending to a hard fought week!

[@raistlinmustaine6556]

Probably the longest thing I've ever watched on KZbin and loved every second of it. Favorite Roadkill episode was the 2019 Drag week so happy to see you and Tony back together turning wrenches. Pure perseverance

[@grahamerosewarne6656]

Snake is man full of knowledge,👏 Mike couldn't have been in a better place 👍 Aussie Fan 💪🇦🇺🆒

[@MoeElliot]

Love watching/listening to people who are elite in their field. Shout out Snake 🐍

[@trumbley22]

The addition of Chris Read (And the rest of the production crew on some of the videos) to your channel has been great. This was perfectly produced and edited and not overdone like a lot of KZbin productions. It was a pleasure to watch someone else struggle so I could commiserate with my own garage struggles! 🤣🤣

[@nu2this_stuff]

You ever watch a movie and you don't want it to end? That's what this was! Epic.

[@FirstMetalHamster]

What an awesome road movie. The cool people you meet along the way, the shit that breaks, all the ups and downs... amazing to watch!

[@jcarlile8279]

Best video series I’ve seen in a long time. Thank you Mike for doing this. My late wife never cared much for motor trend shows but she always watched when your show was on here.

[@Capt_HowdyGT]

"i barely remember the things i've won, it's the losses that stick with me" brother you said a mouthful with that one

[@Slim12richie]

Finn! This was truly amazing. It really is a credit to you and how commited you are to just enjoying what you do. You and T make a great team and think it's a credit to you how everyone is willing to chip in and help you We appreciate all you do. Thank you for the content.

[@bradleystevens713]

This series is the best thing I’ve watched on KZbin in a long time, thanks for showing all the trials and tribulations of drag week! Totally appreciate!

[@jwilliams703]

I seen these as they came out a few months ago. Very crazy stuff. As a guy who also does insane stuff with cars. I know how it feels to work on something for so long and hard to have it break over and over and over again. It never ends. But that's why we never quit.

[@DaBigE67]

I'd no idea how much I truly had invested into this car, a car I've never actually seen in person. I've watched and watched and watched this car for years and years and that's why it's my favorite car on KZbin. Watching you do a 9-second pass at a track an hour from the small town I lived in for only a few years as a teenager brought more joy to my life than you can even imagine. Joy I didn't realize I needed. Thanks for filming all your experiences, filming your life, and posting it for the world to see. Thanks to you and all the "car nuts" you come in contact with. Car Nuts: the real people you meet that show being nice, being kind and helping someone you've just met is a pretty good way to live your life. Thanks again to you, and to Tony, for showing that just because it's difficult, demanding and dirty, doesn't mean it isn't freakin' fun. 🤘😵🥃Cheers and Happy F'n New Year!!

[@shortsweetreviews]

Part 1 and Part 2 are two of the single best video logs of all time. The small family business in part 1 that helped you, amazing. Snake Enterprises, Jake and crew, total utmost respect! Tony's patience and knowledge, amazing. Mike, excellent commitment... 😏 Seriously, great job all.

[@FinnegansGarage]

Couldn't agree more!

[@edvisme]

Mike, I watched every minute of both series. The highs, the lows. All of the trials and tribulations. That pass at the end when the car worked had me clapping in my chair with teary eyes. Good going to all of you. What a great story to watch. You, Tony and everyone involved rock!

[@al9030]

The scenery makes me feel like I'm on a road trip..Great Camera Work Guys!!

[@tripprogers4814]

Those ticket stubs you were looking at were AMA Flat Track Motorcycle events I believe.

[@rondogwil]

That was a long watch, but all this is what I love about the car community, especially racing. Everyone jumping in to help and support one another. So awesome! So great to see the car make a run at the end. I would like to know how much fuel it burned on the run. Great video! Be safe!

[@goatflieg]

When these two movies came out, I thought "I ain't got time for these"... but I knew I'd have to watch them. Now I appreciate why you wanted to share the whole experience. I wouldn't have wanted to miss a minute of this.

[@al9030]

Finnegan/ Tony you guys are the Best!..Couldn't of wrote a better story..Greatest Ever!! Happy New Years!!

[@rogerwoodvlogs7428]

Every car guy needs a friend like Tony. That dude is my hero

[@WingspeedGarage]

This was great Finnegan! Thank you for the content

[@des9913]

this is what keeps our sport and passion alive. the ability to meet people and give their hand without even knowing each other. true passion

[@tele-gram-finnegan_garage]

☝️☝️Let's talk private ✍✍.

[@TalkieToaster.]

Awesome, just finished watching Vice Grip Garage's latest episode (which was incredible). Now your episode can keep me away from the ham I just took out the oven for a couple of hours 😂 Happy new year!

[@tbird311n]

I just wanted to say I really appreciate your production crew for these shows and videos. I am an accountant by trade, but my weekends are spent bracket racing with family and friends from March - November for the last 30+ years. I can relate to the problems you experience (especially the crank trigger / timing issue) and I feel like if this would’ve been another production, they would’ve taken the problem and scripted it into a major problem that involved replacing the rotating assembly or something. I appreciate the realism and transparency without scripting unnecessary drama.

[@maaadcheddar]

Hell yeah, been impatiently awaiting this one to drop! 2019 drag week was an emotional rollercoaster with this car.

[@davebabel9566]

Awesome I’ve been waiting all morning to watch this. Episode 1 was epic you guys are the best 👍

[@CraftComputing]

What a hell of a journey. Just got done with the entire 5hr, and man, everything that has ever made me want to build (and also not build) a track car are in this video. Thanks for bringing us all along.

[@FinnegansGarage]

Thanks for watching!

[@kumbackquatsta]

tony's a real one

[@Kimdino1]

Man, you've earnt a trophy. It's one that Drag Week doesn't have but should. At my yacht club we have a special trophy for 'Most Effort - Least Reward'. It's especially for folks that put put in masses of effort at competing but only fail because things just seem set against them. You certainly earnt this award.

[@kwhite145]

Jake Sanders is awesome!

[@Para1yzar]

Just now watching this, but man.. Just phenomenal content. Jake and his buddies show something here, the car scene really is the best scene. Helping people out, making friends and getting people back on the road in their hot rods.

[@brandonbutler7057]

I got no sound

[@kfrey1]

Truly an inspiration to those who run drag week on what not to do. Never take an untested / unprepared car. Not being hateful, just truthful. Love the show, keep it up.

[@ts6141]

The amount of comments about no audio when it was just posted when that issue is a common thing on youtube is astounding SMH, wait 5 mins or refresh page and audio will likely be working. ALSO its a 2hr video, youtube takes time to render in HD again be patient people, damn!

[@xtr3m3fLx]

T'is damn near 2023, and this still has to be explained. EDIT - your comment really needs to be pinned, lol.

[@lunsy9420]

It has sound on my TV but not my phone. I wonder if it's an Android thing.

[@656THOR]

Its been half an hour now and it still doesnt work. You think its still a KZbin issue with the render?

[@Deuce1550]

@@lunsy9420 thanks mate. I'll try that. Happy new year's!

[@xtr3m3fLx]

@@Deuce1550 Works fine on all my devices. Weird that is...

[@ronaldsmith2301]

If only Finnegan had driven the ramp truck hauling Blasphemi down the racetrack like the Gremi. Epic way to salvage a bummer of a week competing at drag week with an epic documentary of the events of the experience. Thank God the ramp truck never missed a beat. Great job everyone.

[@johnobrien6052]

Excellent combo of videos Finnegans Garage crew!! This should be REQUIRED viewing for first time Drag and Drive entrents. From the complete roller coaster of emotions WHILE CAPTAINING THE STRUGGLE BUS, to the single pass at a HD nitro motorcycle drag racing event, you boy's always stayed positive and kept persevering and learning... THAT'S what it's about!!! When Mike had lil man in the car...telling him what he was doing, what the dash was saying and how Mike didn't talk to him like he was a kid, but like a man.... that shit was the best part, imo Keep doing what you're doing Finnegan, we'll be here to support you!!!

[@zone47]

I don't know how you guys find the energy to keep on going... but good for you that you do. Computers and cars, it seems like bad combination at times, or at least frustrating at best. You guys are blessed to have a lot of good connections and a great film crew! I hope you make more movies like this one, I was all grins at the end when you finally got a good run in .... finally! I'm glad you have some good patience and kept a good attitude throughout all the ups and downs! God bless you guys.

[@aceworks]

I honestly had a terrible season last year but this episode made me feel better about what I went though! I crashed into a ice Boulder to start the year, lost brakes , split the chassis in 2 half way through the season , blew the motor, plus numerous other things but ended with 4 podium’d which made me smile. The end of this video where you put your sunglasses on and pull up to the line made me smile, thank you for this episode!

[@aceworks]

@finnegansgarage10thank you! I don’t know how to DM on KZbin so I did on Instagram and Facebook.

[@aceworks]

@finnegansgarage10 wait just saw this is a scam. I’m an idiot

[@chester82gtstang]

There's nothing like the feeling of being on the edge of defeat and having that break through moment. Your body aches, mind is cached, then something goes right and things start to fall in place. That feeling is why we do it!

[@johnleahy7087]

Thanks!WOW that was incredible

[@FinnegansGarage]

thanks john! have a great day.

[@michaelflanagan6605]

You and Tony talked about how going down the track was a minuscule part of Drag Week; but, makes it so worth it. I just watched 4 1/2 hours of video to watch you run a 9.34 - but it was SO WORTH IT! Thanks for going through all that and sharing the whole experience with us - and keeping such a positive and upbeat attitude. Totally enjoyed the whole movie, even though it probably was not what you and Tony envisioned it being when you started.

[@85Crawler]

Dude props to you guys… so many roadblocks and you guys just kept hammering! That’s so refreshing to see, most people would have thrown in the towel when the engine rings layed down. Much respect mike, thanks for hanging in there and doing what you do.

[@dwb812]

You know, every young man needs a lesson in humility so he can truly understand how special it is when the stars align and it all comes together. You came through it with flying colors and never quit. That's a win in my book!🇺🇸

[@mikesherman3876]

I think your drag week saga epitomizes the saying taken from the movie Galaxy Quest, " Never give up, never surrender ". Great job Mike, Tony, the crew, and everyone else that helped make it happen!

[@jeffc6268]

The drag week videos are the best you’ve ever done. I was captivated the entire time.

[@chuckh9383]

Thank you for sharing our wonderful sport with many who may not know it exists. I went to my first race as a child. Now i am honored to be able to spend my weekends maintaining a vintage unlimited hydroplane. The Miss US U-36 originally owned by George Simon. We love to come up to Lake Chelan in October and run with the rest of the fleet. Great people at HARM. Thanks again for sharing this video.

[@insomniakgaming3667]

This video was awesome. It gives me a drive and a mindset to finish my work truck. Lots of hidden rust when I bought it. I even caught it on fire after the first time using a plasma cutter. Melted the main harness and srs wiring. As well as all the fuel lines. I have since fixed the wiring and got the driver's side floor pan installed. I am past the point of fixing my damages and am on the home stretch. I have a 01 ram and it's a bit of a pig. I drive all day and fuel economy is key. Thanks for putting this level of content out. When you blasted down the track I was so pumped for you guys. No roadblocks only stop along the way.

[@-_-Code-_-]

I like to rewatch this when I need a reminder that it doesn’t always come easy when you’re doing anything mechanical.. the grind will pay off eventually and when the journey beats you up the finish is always worth it.

[@phillipmcclafferty6202]

This is what hot rod magazine should be, not the high dollar show pieces. Thanks for sharing

[@robertcandela266]

you guys blew me away with all the work you did to that 55. also all the goodwill from each of you to each other. that is a totally awesome 55!

[@frothywalrus]

I think I speak for all of us, that I wanna see Finnegan build something again at Jake's shop. What a great segment!

[@willfixthingsfordonuts]

Hi-Five to the ramp truck, came in clutch every time and never died. Props to Junkyard Digs, his channel is always entertaining.

[@Rusty.1776]

I truly love what y'all have done with this car this week, but by far the best part is seeing the community going above and beyond for each other! 💚

[@tjfritts9013]

I most admire the patience. Any car I own fight me that hard, it's got a very limited number of opportunities to impress the hell out of me or it goes on Marketplace. Two weeks on there, if it doesn't sell it gets loaded up, set a cardboard box on the hood, tow it around until the box flies off; whatever junkyard is nearest is the one that car picked for its final home. Great presentation, good content, but I have nowhere near the patience that car requires to just go down the road five miles, much less the strip at speed.

[@av8tore71]

Byron, IL!!!!! I just live right across the street from there

[@twelvepointfour]

Flippin' epic. What a production, such an excellent portrayal of a monstrous week. Saw tidbits of the trouble you were having in the background of Haulass Garage's vids, but this movie/documentary has really shown the effort you guys went to. I haven't spent any time on your channel before (there is just too much content to get it all) but you're at the top of the list now. You seem like an incredibly genuine guy, and that shows by how many people leapt at the chance to help. Hope you can get the W at the next drag week!

[@billybarrow426]

Man you owe that guy alot! Super nice of him to help you guys rebuild the hemi.

[@Theronj89]

It’s the adventure that drives you not winning. Winning is great but the people you meet along the adventure that’s where you see the true winning. You now have new Friends and a great story to remember.

[@Friscorockhead]

I absolutely love that you do these long form video series. I get completely immersed into the stories. I feel like I was there with you guys. It helps when you have high quality people in them like Tony and yourself.

[@davidbateman8325]

fantastic couple of videos, shows the true friendship of drag racers to help fellow racers. round of applause to everyone who helped.

[@crabappleracer]

Thank you Mike and Tony for making it to a movie, still chasing bugs take it out for a long cruise.. keep at it and you will prevail

[@bouverscustoms1652]

Man what a battle. The fact that you were still able to grin after all that says a lot about the type of person you are. I would of been laying in a ditch crying lol. Great content as usual.

[@Clae07]

What an emotional rollercoaster. Good on you boys for not giving up. It's all about the journey and not the destination, and bloody hell did you boys have a journey. Good on ya's!

[@joeottsoulbikes415]

This is a really RAD episode! To find a shop like that to work on the car was a lucky stroke. The shop owner and all his friends helping was awesome

[@chriskingston4270]

Man, Tony is just a machine! Everyone wishes they had a guy like him helping them in the pit, on the road, in the shop, every aspect or racing. I hope you and Blasphemi have a better year at Drag Week 2023.

[@stuartstogdill2406]

Jake is the man!!!

[@chriskelley1115]

This was so amazing. Drag week I spent 14 hr days bustin it to be ready for a long work week. Took this day off for the purpose of seeing blasphemi, and mike and tony, along with the spider garage guys and not only got to see them and speak with them all but made the video ( thanks for signing my book for my daughter ) but also got to meet so many more amazing people this day. The rain sucked but it was worth it.

[@FinnegansGarage]

thank you!

[@ungovernable1431]

Drag fam's like drift fam, everyone helps everyone. You'd rather help someone get their car out to compete against you than go through on a bye run, it's awesome. Best people love the drift fam.

[@pfsmith007]

Properly building an engine is a technical art. Much respect.

[@beaugator]

I raced two weekends in a row (Loudon and Pocono) back in the 80's. Though it's been nearly 40 years ago, I remember it all! These are the days you will always remember.

[@scottjones8664]

Most people would have given up that first day, you Sir are a true Hotrodder!

[@DroneStrike1776]

It's 7am New Years day and I just finished this film. One word, FKIN AMAZING... okay, that's actually 2 words. Happy New Year Finnegan, hope to see more films like this.

[@TorontoModifiedKarKlub]

My Wife and I watched this last night right through and past midnight. Best New Years ever. Staying off the couch and going out and getting it done is what it’s all about. We can appreciate what you went through in this trek. Lower, lower ,lower your expectations until you achieve a goal. Great way to look at things. And because of it a car I have had sitting for 10 years will get on the road this summer.

[@hetzlerracing5490]

I absolutely loved this two part series. Man, so many struggles, and so many good people met because of those struggles. Your never give up attitude is awesome. But I will say, the internet is wrong in my case. After the last five years of racing and constantly getting kicked in the nutz over and over again, I am still waiting for the supposed success I have earned with all the thrashing and back breaking work.

[@braydenmoore2322]

Mike I've been a fan since the first Catalina episode of roadkill and I've gotta say you're still one of my favorite content creators out there

[@brendensleeman769]

Thanks!

[@FinnegansGarage]

u rock! thanks, Brenden.

[@davejennings5140]

Much love and respect for the sheer persistance. There are so many deeply awesome people who just threw themselves at the Blastastrophe and refused to give up (or sleep). You also reinforced my deep, irrational love of testing. Thanks for sharing.

[@teamking839]

Thank you for the great content. This series was great! And awesome of Junkyard digs to help out! Love that channel as well!

[@The_Painter31]

@Mike, I'm so happy its all back to working order correctly and the smile I just had seeing you so happy is priceless.

[@garyseaton4619]

That motor is a piece of machine art. Beautiful to look at and an absolute beast when alive...

[@gregmacd2829]

This is why the world of motorsports is as great as it is, everyone is super competitive, but at the same time, the guy you are racing tomorrow is also the guy helping you at 2:00 AM to make sure you are in the next lane over.....awesome group of people...