Grudge Racing The Attempted Murder Nova Plus a New Contest! Finnegan's Garage Ep.123

About the contest:
On December 14th at 9pm Easter Standard Time we are going to have a trivia contest. For over an hour we are going to be giving you the opportunity to win a ton of stuff from Holley and it’s subsidiaries. To win, all you have to do is be the first person to correctly answer a question in the live-feed comment box. The questions will come from the last four episodes of Finnegan’s Garage. Some will be easy but the ones that win the big prizes may make ya think a bit. So go back and watch Episodes 122, 121, 120 and 119 of Finnegan’s Garage to prepare to win. Good luck!
We've never really done a good video about David Newbern's 1971 Chevy Nova, which we call The Attempted Murder Nova, but that all changes today. The car got the name as a joke because it's nowhere near as fast as Shawn Ellington's Murder Nova, nor does it have similar race parts. Recently, though, the car received some serious upgrades when we journeyed to Florida to buy Steve Shaw's Toyota Mini-Truck and LS race engine. You can see that video in Episode 115 of Finnegan's Garage.
Newbern took the mystery LS and swapped it into his Nova, replacing the old 454 that was under the hood. In this video we are going to dyno test the engine, hit it with nitrous oxide for the first time, and then head to Paradise Dragstrip in Calhoun, Georgia, for a grudge race with fellow KZbinr Emilie Reeves or Flying Sparks Garage. She has a really cool GTO with a supercharged LS engine and its a stickshift, which is super cool because we love stick cars and Newbern's Nova has a stick, too.
Want a shirt, hat, stickers or a hoodie? visit www.fsmgarage.com
Thanks for watching!
-Finnegan

[@flyingsparksgarage]

We had SUCH A BLAST running Roxy GTO and cannot wait for next time! Our episode will be hitting the tubes SOON too!! Can’t wait for y’all to see Newbern’s car LIFT THE TIRES mid track!!! GoPro gold. Agh! So stoked!!!

[@veryrancid3128]

You have a channel? Followed!

[@bigharrykochenbauls4567]

Textbook shameless cross-advertising LOL

[@flyingsparksgarage]

@@bigharrykochenbauls4567 thanks for adding to the engagement 🙌🏼😇😂

[@BadLogan426]

Did you blow the transmission or sandbag so Newburn finaly fininsh a race?

[@flyingsparksgarage]

@@BadLogan426 He was just FASTER!!! A lot faster! We haven’t figured out the white smoke problem at the big end! Wasn’t clutch or trans!

[@Bill-flatplanefool]

Calling it a grudge race against Emily is like saying you got attacked by a dog who just licked you and wagged their tail. Literally one of the nicest people ever.

[@robertwcote]

The racing was neat and all but Cotten really stole the show. Wow. That was amazing!

[@rmxrider20032000]

It should have been the thumbnail. LMAO!!!

[@Mattspips]

Love seeing how happy you all are for each other - win/lose it doesn't matter - just having fun!

[@nobodyspecial6436]

When you’re out there and not having fun it means it’s a job and not a hobby... a very expensive hobby mind you but a hobby nonetheless!!!

[@79tazman]

That's what racing is all about for most people and then there are some that get angry and want to fight but for the most part it's having fun and winning as much as you can

[@jameszaun3421]

Making Cotten worm, might be elder abuse now....

[@markbrown6236]

Cotton is a good sport. I bet he doesn't wear that hoodie again.

[@Martion_55]

I'm going with elder abuse

[@keithharden7844]

@@Martion_55 freaking libs,, can't stand humor, unless it's making fun of Trump.

[@RearEngineShop]

Watching this channel always makes me feel like I’m hanging out with my buddies. 👍 You guys are awesome!

[@thatrealba]

Mike is the only flat brim I've ever seen that I would like to chill with.

[@johnobrien9718]

Dam, Ray Charles welded Blasphemi's old headers, now he's in charge of the carb-jet box?? Scary!! Hahaha

[@HotRodHoarder]

Love that EXTRA SPICY launch on pass #2. Dang!

[@burtbacarach5034]

This show is just sooo much better than anything on Motor Trend.Big thanks for taking the time to shoot it.

[@Xbudmarley420x]

Omg he does look like Frank from American pickers lol

[@davesracingchannel9261]

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[@JBNL1972]

"The nitrous plate is now installed not upside down.." that look Newbern gave the camera at that was hilarious

[@adambracegirdle]

15:00 for those following along at home

[@John-vi5vb]

Dude. This was so fun to watch! The first half brought me back to my good ol' days; hanging out with my friends in frozen garages in Montana, wrenchin' on '57 Chevys and '70s Camaros and that crazy little '72 Capri that must've broken a dozen axles. All while cracking jokes and giving each other crap. And the second half at the track was just more of the same! Smiles and laughter and that good feeling you get down deep in your stomach that you only get with the noises and smells and electricity of being at the track. Thanks, Mike!

[@Destroyer1320]

Great video! Happy Birthday Mike Cotton "It all taste like chicken"

[@admiralbutterscotch5147]

him cold in Georgia me: laughs in Alaskan.

[@davesracingchannel9261]

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[@HotRodDave]

It was like 30 that morning. That's cold ass hell for us.

[@thatrealba]

Yeah I lol when people here on the front range of Colorado complain about the cold. Let me introduce to this little thing called working in -50, sir or madam.

[@vctrsone]

Me: Laughs in New Zealand Summer with no covid lockdowns.

[@HotRodDave]

@@thatrealba Nope not me. Homie don't play that cold

[@greglindholm9870]

The best part was the shot of the truck loaded with toys. Awesome to see that kind of community support from the racers & fans made possible by a great local track. Wish we still had one open.

[@letzrockitrite8469]

That worm clip slow 'n back motion.......... HILARIOUS !! Thanks group Finnegan !

[@jaredspear8140]

The work backwards was absolutely the best. And trying to figure out just what language y’all were speaking made it even more hilarious. the Shaw is haulin ass!! He’s gotta be stoked!

[@paulfmurphy617]

Mike, me and my car buddies have been together for over 30 years but I gotta say you got some cool friends. From this 52 year old to a young 50 year old Cotten YOU ROCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@dustydonmillwright9869]

The look on Newburn’s face when he steps out of the car after the first race is priceless! I can feel his joy and excitement. Finnegan puts up some of the best content on the Net! Love you guys and keep it up!

[@Todd_S]

That Holley Dominator looks awesome on the LS engine. I got to meet both David Newbern and Brian Lohnes in Las Vegas November 2019. I did not confuse the two. Great video! I love the Attempted Murder Nova. It's going to do awesome trailer burnouts now! Reminds me of the '73 Nova my brother used to have. His was black with flames on it.

[@jasonshawaga3413]

i laughed and spit out my beer when the nitrous shot out of the carb. Never seen that before, LOL

[@jeffworms5562]

You guys ROCK! It’s always great to tune in and witness the shenanigans between good friends. That Nova is my kind car!

[@button-puncher]

That last launch was awesome. Someone needs to make a GIF of that launch leaving with their arms. It's only a flesh wound!

[@notamexican91]

Gotta eat Emily twice 😂😂😂

[@davesracingchannel9261]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/oF7EcpaeocpmipI ^

[@benclark452]

That shit with Cotton doing the worm in slow motion is the funnest thing I've seen in ages. Thanks guys

[@jeffjankiewicz5100]

Congrats to 12 volt Dave, Nova RIPS! Thanks for the worm Cotton and being a good sport about it. Thanks Emily for coming, you rock. Awesome toy drive for the kids.

[@mattevans7884]

The whole vibe you get from this video is FUN!!! That's all it was about, having fun and you all kicked it. Seeing you all so happy for 12volt finally running the AMN down the strip and not killing it was epic! (PS, I share the same birthday as Cotten, I was 50 too and this old man here can do the worm as well.......so Mike Finnegan, there is another old fart that can do it!!!!) Great video!!

[@joeychaseable]

Having a buddy and an employer like Finn would be the greatest job opportunity IN THE WORLD (like Clarkson says it). To be able to afford to live and own and play with hotrods, would be amazing! Like "most" I just exist, these guys are living. Most go to work, pay bills and go back to work to pay more bills. Maybe, I'm doing something wrong? 2 more kids to left in our nest.. After they fly off, I hope we're not to old and beat to pull the trigger on a cool build.. I'm genuinely happy for ya and currently have a great big grin on my face!

[@projectinlinesix]

That worm in slow mo and reverse was fantastic!

[@mk3249]

Shift linkage and nitrous plates never up side down

[@fuzzyfishnutz4838]

EFFIN’ A, COTTEN! EFFIN’ A! This was thoroughly entertaining. Loved the shop BS and then just out having fun racing with buddies. Keep up the great work fellas!

[@danmyers9372]

Just as an interesting point of reference as to how quick Newbern’s H pattern stick shift Nova ran: In 1970 the first NHRA national Pro Stock race was held at the Winternationals. Top qualifier was Ronnie Sox at 10.00, followed by the Grump at 10.08. The final spot was held by Sam Auxier Jr at 10.49. Newbern’s 1/8th mile time of 6.63 converts to a 1/4 mile time of approximately 10.35 so congrats Mr Newbern, you just qualified for the1970 Pro Stock field. BTW, you bested Bob Glidden, Butch Leal, Reid Whisnant, Herb McCandless, and Hubert Platt who all failed to qualify. 👍

[@UncleManuel]

There's nothing like a good smack talk while figuring out race stuff. I totally lost it at "Science!"...😄😄😄😜

[@greazedlightninggarage6768]

Hands DOWN best video in a while!!! This is what it's all about... Good friends helping friends reach goals and having fun!!! Car ran awesome, racers had a blast, kids got toys and the worm was epic!!! 👏😁

[@robertbradford7892]

That worm was Epic... LMFAO😅 he's a great sport!✌

[@joep8059]

That worm was just as impressive as the nova

[@dwaynethayer7868]

That's good push people out of there comfort zone ...even if it's doing the worm he will look back and laugh. He's a cool guy

[@donlorinsharp]

Dude I know this is an old video but I've got to watch the build of that nova. I've been a manual trans guy since I was six years old 44 years ago. I just watched you leave the line in that thing! I want my truck to leave like that ... Of course Newburg would have to be behind the wheel but wow what a setup! I just have to convince Mama it will give us better gas mileage and pay itself off in a year. Wish me luck.

[@properlytwisted2172]

Enough horsepower around to drag a small moon, but Cotton's worm "snail's it"!..;)

[@robertironside3166]

Great launch on this car. Hard not to wheelie on that wheelbase with the Nova's :-)) Beauds! NOICE!

[@danb9410]

One of the best videos yet. The doing when he saw the HP numbers was awesome.

[@davesracingchannel9261]

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[@scottburrow8717]

The worm was awesome. But Newburn slamming gears was better. Good job guys.

[@TheDudeson007]

hahaha! The Good Ole - Blues Brothers - Boys Band!

[@CarsandCats]

Here is a fun nitrous story: I decided to spray out of the hole on a car I drove to the track... yeah. It dead hooked and twisted the rear end straight up destroying itself, the driveshaft, trans, and converter. I had a big day. Anyway, I called for backup and had a buddy bring his trailer. After we drug the car off the track with floorjack (wouldn't roll) and got it back on the trailer, buddy #2 says, "Hey! You did remember to turn the bottle off, right?" at which I decided to prove it to him by hitting the activation button on the shifter. Oops, just pumped the shut off motor full of nitrous. No, biggie right? I turned the bottle off as well as the key. Car is broke and heading back to the shop and it's an hour away. We get the car unloaded at the shop and the owner says, "You probably zinged the motor pretty hard when the rearend broke, huh? May as well fire the car up and make sure you don't need a motor too!" Great idea, huh? I got in the car, switched on the ignition and before it could even turn over... >>>> BANG!

[@michaelanderson9927]

The look on David's face when he realized how much it made on n2o made me laugh... then when I seen attempted murder nova had a personal best on my bday... priceless

[@brianoneal5033]

Props to the old guy doing the worm, dont be ashamed dude that baller

[@bryduhbikeguy]

Happy Birthday Cotton! Awesome runs Newbern.Merry Christmas Everyone.

[@terryemmerson8731]

Hi from NZ good to see an Aussie / NZ Holden Monaro re badged as a Pontiac in the USA on this episode. 👍👍🇳🇿🇳🇿 Cheers Terry

[@chadgeary2653]

There is something special about events hosted for amazing things. It makes it so much better than just drag racing with your friends.

[@andyovhatfield]

Another great video, thanks. Newberns nova reminds me of the death proof car! Cotten was banging his toes with that worm!

[@jasonbailey9782]

Wish I had awesome friends like you guys.

[@danatkinson6698]

The blue semi in the background around 21:02 was me. It would be fun to race against the OG ramptruck or Lincoln Hawk. It was a fun way to spend a birthday

[@FinnegansGarage]

Congrats on winning last night- send an email to [e-mail]- thanks

[@damonwehling1596]

Love watching this show, builds etc. All badxxx. Have to ask about the 67 Chevelle wagon in background at dyno shop looked pretty sweet. love Chevelle wagon's own 3 67s 's here in Alaska ,was my first sleeper Chevelle still have her.

[@adman6380]

Amazing driving Newbern and awesome worm Cotten

[@Deacon2071]

Awesome event for an awesome cause. Much love to you all.

[@davesracingchannel9261]

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[@guybrodudetv7492]

That worm had such beautiful form lol

[@kengrossman2728]

Great episode, but the Cotton Worm and the flat-bed full of toys was worth it all.

[@frankballard6958]

Great video! Great racing! And a great cause! Plus the worm was epic!

[@KathyWeathersbeeSC]

29:05 now that's some good shit right there! Grown ass 50 year old man wormin' at the drag strip...I literally lol

[@slamboy66]

Finnegan's gettin old "It's Friday night real late" 10pm .

[@mutthead1444]

bed time for me is 9:30pm and I'm 23

[@briansiler6737]

Cotton, your form was perfect. You owned that, reminds me of 1986 when I last did that

[@dannycurtis1744]

Finally the car runs good, looks a bit of a handful 👍. I just received my T shirts here in the uk,and im gona wear them with pride and spread the word in the uk 👍.

[@FinnegansGarage]

Thanks for watching!

[@mikerecords5530]

A little more seat time and he will be very quick. Leaves hard.

[@fpnbrian]

Always wondered, why don't people direct their purge valves onto one of their radiators or intercoolers? the purge gas is quite cold, and whatever additional cooling it can provide would be better than absolutely no gain you get shooting it into the air...

[@matgee8892]

Hot dang he may not know which way up a nitros plate goes but boy can Newbern wheel!

[@Shaggin_s10]

I’m literally at work (at Mast) with this playing in the background just listening. What a coincidence. Mike reach out to us, maybe we can check that name in our files and see what info we have on that engine.

[@TheNightmaro79]

12 volt Dave bringing the 12 volt STOMP!! Love this car guys! The fans want more!!! 🤟🤟🤟

[@plaguebones7262]

Your car is 12 volts of awesome Dave!

[@havasufreedom3031]

I didn’t know I had tears?! Crying laughing at Cotten! I can’t say thanks enough to you guys for this funny clip! made my day! #worm for the #win

[@llamacebu216]

You know you're old when you say it's "real late" and it's 10 pm

[@JeffRatliffhome]

Sad we didn't get the time for the second run. But good work. That's one fast Nova.

[@jarvas2681]

Omg... The slow mo, and the backwards cuts had my side hurting from laughing so hard. Fun video and great results on the car gentleman. Keep it up!

[@The_R-n-I_Guy]

My 96 Buick Roadmaster sedan is pretty much stock and extremely heavy and slow. But after seeing this, I really want to drag race it. I know it would get beat by a stock Honda Civic. But it looks like so much fun. I've never done any kind of racing before but I really want to try it out.

[@jeffperrault308]

I am willing to bet the e.c.u. (computer) is currently set up for an LS with a different reluctor wheel.

[@FinnegansGarage]

it automatically senses which reluctor wheel is on the crank.

[@JasonCole]

Very cool ! It was great having you all on "the hill", thanks for coming up !

[@buckykattguitar]

Oh man....the slow motion worm....classic.

[@charliesmodels647]

3:53 love the blues brothers quote awesome vid finn

[@jasonritter2492]

Great video! The amount of toys brought in for the local kids to have a Christmastime is awesome. Gray job on the Nova and the worm was funny but nailed it.

[@Screamn03]

Glad to see the Nova running and Newbern owning that man pedal!

[@andybowyer3602]

WOW!!!!that toy drive for the kids Christmas is a sight to behold finnigan YOU DA MAN! THE BEARDED MAN!!😜👍

[@markham1109]

I'm not sure how you guys roll in the USA, But, here in Australia we have to leave the key in the boot lock with a restraint. So if the marshalls need to kill a battery or turn off a NOS bottle they can..Something to ponder over for safety of driver..

[@brandongreene3213]

12 Volt Dave is my spirit animal.

[@odgb00]

Thank you. Im learning great patience. Im so curious about how the 6xd performs in the C-10, especially after seeing Newbern banging gears. Be safe, stay well.

[@JohnnyJugulur]

That launch tweaked the Earth’s axis. Then ‘ol CotterPin sounding like Professor Frink in revere slow...ahhh

[@The_sinner_Jim_Whitney]

Give Cleet one of your not-fast’ cars so he can compete directly. I still believe Blasphemi is reliably faster than Leroy, if you can just keep him together. I’d also love to see a nitrous BBC at that level. 1/8 mile AT PARADISE. Go!

[@tripprogers4814]

The animal noises had me looking around my living room saying WTF IS THAT?? checking my dogs and..OH it's --> 3:00

[@dk_all_day9133]

That thing is a straight animal! I love it

[@TBendez]

Bangs and pops through-out the episode messes with my ears pal! Great to see the Nova back in action.

[@d0glesby]

Yes, I noticed it too. The audio need more attention in the videos on this channel. Still love the content, just wish I didn't have to adjust the volume constantly between quiet dialogue and loud music or scenes.

[@camaro72_justin9]

This is my new favorite episode most of watching 10x already

[@richardbrown2447]

The best show iv seen Grown men having fun

[@penningtonscott4]

Haven’t laughed so hard in a long time.

[@davesracingchannel9261]

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[@1957Free]

Good job. I will not be able to walk after watching the WORM

[@alwynbrown2808]

2nd hit that thing launched like jet fighter of a carrier

[@demonic4774]

you guys really need to put limiting straps on the nova before he runs it again it will kill him if you don't . with his lack of track time he needs all the help he can get as a plus it may make it faster.

[@glennponting8609]

This vid couldn’t get any better just good mates having a good time with cars and a great cause getting toys for kids for Xmas 👌

[@atfsgeoff]

Nova should be renamed the Shaw-Crank Redemption

[@JOYROAN]

It's so awesome how you support your friends!

[@dennismatta4014]

Newbern looked happier than a tornado in a trailer park!! The last time I saw a 50yo man laid out like that was last week when I slipped on a patch of ice

[@Aspen51]

And there I was thinkin he had to do the Mescal worm...... AWESOME!

[@winstontomblin3990]

Come on Finigan, drag racing is heads up, no clock