Heartbreak at the Eldora Million! So Close at the Biggest Dirt Race Ever!

We’re headed to Eldora Speedway to race for a Million dollars with a brand new race car, a brand new engine, and a brand new look!
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[@H3110NU]

24 cars make the show and about 96 don’t make the show… I was happy the car had speed at times and Joseph got some good laps in. Opportunity to gain experience and the car didn’t get totalled. Keep at it!

[@randalljames1]

Well I got FloRacing to watch this race... I thought for being a brand new car with zero time on it? I think you did pretty well... Would have been nice to have a race or 2 on it but hey, you did great

[@_gr1nchh]

He ran better without the new equipment. It was never the car, it's Joseph and his lack of an actual crew chief who knows how to set the car up. Joseph doesn't drive the style needed to win these races. He drives very safe. He's not aggressive enough and doesn't like his car to get sideways. And he makes adjustments that are detrimental instead of hiring on someone who knows what they're doing. If he changes the way he drives to be just a bit more aggressive, which he's going to HAVE to do running with the super late models. And he gets himself a veteran crew chief that knows how to set the cars up for the power and track. He'll be alright. But he's got to make those changes. I want to see HTF succeed as much as anyone else, but they're never going to make progress unless they make progress. Both as a driver and with the team. He's been running these super late models way too long to still be racing as "soft" as he does in them. And to not have a crew chief yet is a big mistake. I hope they win in the future and will continue to support. But it don't matter how good your car is if you don't have the knowledge or driving style to drive it right.

[@travisp3725]

@@_gr1nchh how many races have you won?

[@mineralareaoutdoors2213]

@@travisp3725 there is always that one...☝️...that dude has probably never been to a race, except for esports....🙄🙄

[@Living_EDventures]

I did the same. Debated it until 12pm the day of the race and pulled the trigger on it. I already purchased a year subscription to MavTV + and monthly purchase to XR+ as well as a $30 patreon membership monthly so it was a toss up lol. Had to see the new car/ motor debut though. Honestly it was a cheaper purchase for Flo than four days at the track though.

[@Living_EDventures]

@@_gr1nchh My buddy who ran super late models for years and won numerous track championships up here in Michigan went to a set up school in North Carolina for a short bit and learned alot from it.

[@rebeccareeves1549]

OH my gosh, yeah that was very close !! I mean, nail-biting close. WOW very proud of Jo Jo & team.

[@jameskennedy3365]

Love watching you guys..I'd love to see JJ get a good Crew Chief for atlest a summer...I think it would help take things to the next level

[@uniqueone2731]

I am not sure if anyone else has noticed this but back when the channel was small you guys would pray before the race and it was part of the video. Well you guys would almost always be top 3 if not win whenever it was part of the video. I am aware it was mostly the local track back then but it wouldn’t hurt to make it part of the video again. Thank you guys for the amazing videos. Love the channel

[@atctraveler6218]

Keep Digging boys.. Shoot for the stars and miss with the moon.. great run, Experience is valuable..

[@kingwildeye1495]

Keep your nose on the grind stone you boys are doing great. Getting better every lap. Keep those heads high and on straight good things to come

[@timg7627]

Keep your feet on the ground but keep reaching for the stars

[@justinrich9338]

No matter what proud of you guys keep being you

[@timg7627]

I recently started watching your videos, maybe two weeks ago. I know, I know, I’m late to the party. This team embodies the essence of dirt track racing. A couple of dudes giving it their all every day, inspired by nothing but passion for dirt and determination to succeed. Solid showing out there, especially with a brand new car.

[@matchthat5053]

On a steep bank Speedway runing the top line reduces friction and tire wear plus you are never going up hill but you are coming down hill. The 88 car was a good example of this, when he went to the bottom your car pulled away and when he went to the top he ran down hill past you to 2nd.

[@billdgen116]

Keep up the great work boys. New car will get better just have to give it what it needs be safe 🙏

[@TS_WON11]

Glad to see y’all back on the track and running fast🏁💥

[@rickwllson2993]

You have everything you need but a driver get ahold of a driver named Brad Berry he races there in south Alabama if he had your equipment he would be unstoppable

[@waynesimmons7052]

Watched a little on FloRacing. Those fellas have the hammer down and do t let off. Was amazing watching those car maneuver. Keep the hammer down.

[@teresagoodwin7458]

I have to say I'm impressed not just how fast you were in hot laps but for the new engine guys to show up and check out the motor in the car is beyond AWESOME ❤️👍 I've NEVER seen engine builders show up to check out a motor they built. That speaks volumes that they are invested in making y'all go FAST 👍🏁🏆🏁

[@bodine4479]

Keep yalls heads up and keep digging! We're pulling for yall here in Pace! Yall have a blast and be safe ! Good luck guys!

[@smalltownadventures1971]

That was an awesome run but dang just one lap to many but hats off to that driver on a last second pass KEEP ON KEEPIN ON HTF BABY

[@tfatcher]

Dang. I know you guys will stick with it. You've got a good car, a good driver and the determination. I'm proud of you.

[@kennethdejardin795]

Hello HTF that was a heartbreaker for sure Joseph did a great job on a very slick track you all did a great job getting a new car sorted out you guys don’t have to hang your heads to nobody out there all you can do is keep moving forward good things will happen for you there’s a lot of support for you guys out there good luck the rest of the weekend love seeing dirt daddy out there with you

[@bubbaakatommyoso4119]

10-4 well said

[@twu7569]

I dont think I'm taing out of context that people are actually loking at their competative performce at Eldora as lack of efort and knowledge.

[@tylersterling9578]

I watched the live feed last night, and there were so many hunt the front haters in the chat!! I hope you boys get a good finish this weekend. Stay safe boy have a great weekend.

[@H3110NU]

Thé Flo Chat doesn’t really like when the HTF fans just show up and cheer for one car and then go away… and the constant questions about if they’ve gone etc. Honestly I see this with a bunch of popular youtubers, Cleetus and Adam lz get a ton of hate in event chats too. I try to avoid the live chat.

[@redneckdickjohnson]

Yeah a lot of HTF haters out there, JMO but they jealous because these guys work there butts off to do what they do while the haters push buttons on their phones wishing they had enough drive and commitment to do what HTF does. Debuting a new car, new motor they did pretty dang good against the BEST dirt track racers in the world on one of the toughest tracks in the world. All jokes aside they are still climbing just look at where Chris Ferguson was at when HTF put cameras on his car and what a year he has had this year. HTF is on there way just look how far they have come since the channel started. Very proud to be part of HTF Nation.

[@redneckdickjohnson]

Reminds me of when Bloomquist first started and you either loved him or hated him. Must be something about a black car. I loved to watch Bloomquist and we ended up buying stuff from him for our team, he had the best equipment. I love being a part of HTF Nation they are going places fast like it or not.

[@tylersterling9578]

@@redneckdickjohnson I know nothing about dirt racing, but I try to follow bloomquist and hunt the front. Hunt the front did a great job finishing in the top 50 of 120 cars!! Not many people can do that with a whole new car.

[@scottyreid1674]

Hey.. When they asking about yah...THEY WORRIED ABOUT YAH. HUNT THE FRONT CREW is in their heads. Ha.

[@emoney7472]

Wow what a pass out of the last turn. That was an insane send. Good run guys.

[@danielpos9390]

emoney i have money in my pocket i had bet 100 dollars on davenport!

[@emoney7472]

@@danielpos9390 nice

[@jeremycolston8383]

Dang it! So close guys. Nothing to be bummed about. Car isn’t totally dialed in, and I’m sure it feels different. Y’all have worked your butts off to get that car there. Track changed a lot throughout the day as well. Keep diggin guys! HTF 💪🏻🏁

[@pjf883]

Yes so close ! Hey new car and running well ! It was a high side low side thing.With no time on a new car you did great ! 👍 You'll be getting a 🏁No dought

[@jamieday6602]

Bummer, but the car looked better! Joseph you did a good job! Dang, keep your heads up! Alot of others car weren't as close as y'all were!

[@jasonmiller2373]

Tough track. May not be in it for the million but have one more race to show that y’all should be there. God bless and be safe

[@joshualynch4790]

I watched on flow last night and I have to say good job man. You were up against the best so 10th is an accomplishment. Good stuff.

[@fredcruz3755]

Seen him coming laps before he made his move! I was screaming at the TV knowing damn well Joseph had no idea the kid was there to get off the bottom! You guys did a awesome job with what you have! Keep up the great work

[@timg7627]

Great work for HTF but also good clean driving by whoever it was that got second. Damn that was close

[@rickyb2200]

Great job driving Joseph, the sounded great , good luck.

[@buddhavb3616]

Great job guys! Keep diggin' and thanks for taking us along.

[@knockharder3554]

Hell, I think y'all are right there. Keep on keepin on my friends.

[@LBigJake14]

Not even Overton made the show. If one or two things go against you you're fighting an uphill battle the rest of the night. Keep your head up guys!

[@scottmoore2644]

What a heartbreak but a nice finish Keep ur heads up n do what u do best

[@dbentley9931]

even while regular conversation the feel comes out it's the truth a feeling.

[@slicksouth5773]

Keep Diggin Yall will get it.

[@michaelroden7823]

Watching from country South Australia, hard luck there, that other guy worked the top so well. New car, small differences takes a bit to get your head around. Keep shooting for the stars. Best of luck for the future.

[@timothysloan5195]

Good run guys and my home boy from SC the Little Head Knocker came from no where to steal your spot in the main. Better luck in the Million. Go HTF #10!

[@notgoinghappen6958]

Those types of races are hell to even make the main racing keep digging

[@johnstark4723]

Watched it live and couldn't believe they got you at the line. That sucked but a hell of a drive to make that pass at the line. It was a rough day for you guys overall. Hopefully the Dream goes better. I'll be watching on Floracing

[@TheReal_Faxzy]

Hey boys great job 👏 HTF for life

[@jimmyjolly4184]

I hate y'all missed the main event but Trent ivey is my local favorite driver. We live in Union SC and I'm friends with his family going back to his grandparents and I went to school with his daddy and was a fan of him since Jr high school

[@RCDawg]

Great job, guys!

[@truckerk]

Damn that was a send it move. Might have been bad, but ended sweet. Just on the wrong end for Hunt to Front fans. Will be watching next run. Be strong!

[@marionberry6909]

Something a lot of folks don’t understand about Eldora. I have been following the World 100 since the first one, and have helped on crews at a few of them. This track is unlike any track in the nation, in that it can be different at the end of a 10 lap heat than it was at the start. I know of 2 racers that dominated locally and never made the show at the World 100 in 20 plus tries. Trying to compete on a track this tough and against 120 of the best late models out there, I think HTF did very respectable in this event. It takes time and experience to consistently finish in top 10 to 15 here. Keep digging HTF, you are close. These big events they have now are a product of the competition that the World 100 created.

[@kevinzeug2957]

You guys work your butt off to try to get in the show u gave it 💯💯💯💯💯 just keep digging HTF All the way

[@rodconner9079]

Great none-the-less!!! He got it to stick on the top coming off 4 -- hat's off to him (he had no choice if he wanted a chance ... and it worked). It happens guys ---- and the greatest is that the wkend isn't over!!!! Let's Gooooooo!!!! Be Safe

[@kameronrogers2568]

Yea new car new motor I think y’all did a hell of a job out there with men that’s been doing it for years one hell of a job

[@richarddavis7437]

Awesome job guys

[@kaitlynnewell22]

Good job htf you guys did an awesome job

[@glennpittman7325]

even though you missed finishing 2nd their was still more chances to race your way in, but so many good cars starting in front on a slick track.

[@LeRoyShow47]

I was so heartbroken on that last lap. When yall entered three I just kept saying NO...NO...NO!!! Hell of a run. Best of luck at the Dream!

[@bhuff4748]

Me too…going no no no…I knew it was a mistake.

[@CC.94]

What's scary is he said he never seen him either time. probably didn't hear him either. He needs to be able to see that blind side.

[@bgd5339]

Even Dirt Daddy made it to the races, that was nice to see! 👀 👌

[@wapsiriverscout543]

Dirt Daddy= Senior Consultant

[@mikealton845]

Why don't dirt daddy make videos anymore ? Not even work videos... He should I think

[@bgd5339]

@@mikealton845 I agree! 👍 💯 Does anyone know what happened to his race 🏎 🏁 I haven't seen him race lately either! 😕

[@davidlampman3214]

What a shame I was on the edge of my seat praying Joseph got 2nd. Heak of a race keep diggen guys.

[@thomasseibers4615]

Win or Lose your trying and that's all that matters GOOD JOB GUYS

[@DaveAdamsMotorsports]

So close! What a bummer. Keep digging.

[@haroldgarrett9677]

You guys tried hard and that’s what counts. Keep it up and it will pay off in the end!!

[@stevemcpherson109]

Hell of a run Boys u did a fine job.love watching u all

[@wesleykremer3916]

I was in turn 1 as was it happening. I thought Joseph had cut his momentum the previous lap. Unfortunately it was one of the most exciting finishes of the day. Joseph just happened to be on the wrong end. Many positives with this event. These are the best drivers in the sport and some of the best drivers in the world. One bad decision or bad racing luck can kill any chances. Keep plugging away. All my best with Friday and Saturday! It was awesome seeing Miss Shadow in the Merch Trailer! Next is to have Tony increase the Wi-Fi coverage so you can easily take card purchases.

[@davidconley3610]

You don’t tug on Superman’s cape 🤛🤛Give em hell guy’s!

[@shannonmize2307]

Great attempt guys. He picked your pocket for sure. Now let's make the Dream #HTF

[@danamcintyre3565]

We like how they keep water out too, we put grease in then every week

[@Lilmickcrocodiledundee0001]

Man that's such a great track!! Tony has done great with it

[@chrisvarner4021]

Hope the rest the weekend goes better for you.

[@johnhale9892]

I ordered 2 hats last week, and the shirt the day they came available. I hope I get them soon.

[@ryleysnyder5414]

I want to see Jesse race in Eldora million next year

[@daveray9990]

I got flo just to watch you guys!! Sucks that cation came out in the heat but great run behind Overton!!

[@trevorfout4759]

Just remember there were a hole lot more cars that didn't make then did one spot out with a brand new unit on a track you have been to once is not a bad start to the weekend

[@David_Bell3939]

Awesome job though HTF Crew!! Keep your head up and you will make it in The Dream!!🔥

[@dbentley9931]

next year run the classic! extra track time is unbeaten

[@teresagoodwin7458]

Got to add, Y'ALL DID AMAZING CONSIDERING NEW CAR, NEW MOTOR, NEW RACE TRACK WITH ZERO TIME IN THIS CAR!!!! Y'ALL SHOULD BE PROUD 🤗❤️👍 I know I'M PROUD AS ARE EVERYONE WHO IS HTF FANS FOR LIFE👍❤️🤗 DON'T GIVE UP AND DON'T HANG YOUR HEADS, Y'ALL WERE FANTASTIC AND I KNOW IT'S DISAPPOINTING BUT Y'ALL SHOULDN'T BE ASHAMED OF THE EFFORT BECAUSE Y'ALL REALLY DID AWESOME ❤️🤗 CAN'T WAIT FOR THE DREAM!!🏁🏆🏁 KEEP DIGGING AND Y'ALL WILL GET TO VICTORY LANE 🏁🏆🏁🏆🏁❤️🤗🙏 WE ALL BELIEVE IN Y'ALL 🙏 ❤️🤗🙏

[@elijames3041]

Grate racing

[@drakecook3469]

Finally got to watch y’all race on flow

[@WayneLewis88]

New Capital chassis, new Jay Dickens engine. Now just get the set up for all the new equipment and I think you guys will make the show. Hoping for at least a top 10. Keep grinding!!!!

[@tomgray5481]

they are good, very good ... but not nearly that good!

[@ColoradoCarrolls]

7:00 when Jessy said right front was a little low you can see in the video that the RF was smokin off the fender.

[@pazzocorridore]

I was just about to comment this myself.

[@PeteR-ed9nd]

You had him every time in turn 1&2. You gave ground every time in 3&4. A good driver, he pressed you, saw you were committed to the bottom line, and gambled just enough to cross the line just ahead. Good race, nothing to be messing with your head about. Stay on top of track conditions changing...and faster lines shifting. You guys should be watched and appreciated. You are attracting a whole bunch of new fans to dirt., and truly giving a behind the scenes look at what it takes to race and compete. That worries old school racers..and their fans. It stretches them beyond their comfort zone.

[@thedogman4437]

Dam stacker blues.

[@cronejones5413]

Water dose drain down. Wild finish!

[@norlinblack5017]

This is the best paint scheme y’all have.

[@eugeneboyecko8788]

Love ur videos ! Better luck at the Dream ! We are from Winnepeg Manitoba Ricky Weiss country.

[@walterharp1550]

One tough good driver to make that pass from the top, dang.

[@mick9371]

Love this ministry….keep it up men

[@dbentley9931]

awesome view from where ever that is.

[@bhuff4748]

Good luck Friday and Saturday! Just a bit of inexperience leaving that high side wide open, but hey…live and learn and continue to prosper! I was watching it and work and my co-worker said what is wrong with you? Lol…I said JoJo got passed at the line ha! HTF men!

[@dbentley9931]

not saying it can't be done but a extra weekend of track time is a extra page of notes.

[@jeremyfowler7505]

Them South Carolina boys is hell. Glad to see Trent Ivey make it in but hate y'all didn't.

[@TheHeaddog]

Joseph, you drove like a winner in the last heat but damn, what a hella smooth move by the 88 car.

[@MIchelle-bv4nf]

I know right? That one blew me away because I saw him coming. Great job to both guys.

[@garrywills9222]

Need some ice racing tires for that slick track like the tires the motor cycles run on!

[@jdab1014]

Keep digging guys, still another full show to go!

[@stewrtcullom7924]

Great job guys car was fast.

[@jacobneasey4465]

The new car is a Jet 🛩 well done boys 🤙🏻🤙🏻🤙🏻

[@jasonlong3929]

Keep head up ivy did what he had to do great race

[@wishfulluckspins5641]

bought flo racing to watch you guys race.. bought the year long sub soooooo you guys better make it to every race lol

[@danielbevier5813]

I got my subscription to Flo-Racing. I saw Joseph hot lapping with Chase Briscoe. You guys were good enough to get into the race, but did not due a set of unusual circumstances. I thought you had it in the bag. That 88 car was driving out of his mind on that last lap. It will all come together. For having 0 laps on the car, I thought that you guys did well. Looking forward to better results in the Dream. Keep up the great work!

[@bubbaakatommyoso4119]

Even on my game I seem to forget about the str8away because I allmost feel like I'm in a non stop powerslide just str8 sendin it THREE WHEELIN theirs just that brief second where you lift and gett into an even faster slide Job or powerslide persa

[@mrmoncherz2574]

Neighbor probably thought i was about to have a heart attack yelling at my TV watching that heat LOL

[@chrisknight7921]

Iveys dad Petey is a legend here at Cherokee Speedway in Gaffney SC.

[@robertdurovka7188]

Car looks like it could use a tick more ref spring, doesn’t seem bad just needs a little more bite off

[@livininthefastlane2.0]

Good job Joseph

[@noahsathletics]

I remember my dad took a new modified to a race in Texas, everything brand new. The think I remember they did was Assemble everything but loosen everything, they took a few tractors from a farm and shook the car for a hour, they said now the car is broke in and ready to go. They finished 5th.

[@jongolliher3806]

Strangest story I have ever heard.

[@Lilmickcrocodiledundee0001]

Love this channel and all you guy's!! Even y'all in the comments!! Great community!! Miss dirt track racing!! Just did the Amsoil champion off road racing. You and everyone else should go check that out please. Hope everyone is having a great weekend and stay blessed

[@davldbarnes8483]

Car looks tight, not rotating through the turns. Good luck with the rest of the weekend.

[@dandlugolecki3408]

You guys should do some sick “track only” merch that you guys sell just at the track.

[@peetmoss7236]

I have a request. Can we get a great big HTF sticker for the top of the car? Everybody else has cool stuff on the top. Rock and Roll!! Thanks for the video!