Midwest Drag Week FINAL DAY - Can MULLET Hang Onto 1st Place?? His Fastest MPH Yet! (medium boost)

[@joseacuna3239]

This is the testament of Kevin’s shop work. Having this car lapping 7’s and driving almost 1000 miles speak for himself. Good job Kevin, congrats Garret!

[@WorldsBestWatcher]

Let's not forget to give props to the engine, turbo, radiator, torque converter, transmission, U-Joint, rear differential, tires, and ECU builders.

[@young11984]

@@WorldsBestWatcher not to mention Gear Vendors for overnighting a new OD to have a back up if needed, its a big round of thanks on that build in the short time they had to finish the last 20%

[@justincase9471]

@@WorldsBestWatcher Don't forget the guys who build the tracks

[@brolohalflemming7042]

Yeh, It's why I like this kind of racing. Having a 'street' car that spends it's time on a trailer seems a lot easier than having cars like Mullet or Tom Bailey's that can go fast, and drive between stages.

[@shaunmilor]

I still think his best chance for the low 7's is to get the overdrive setup working correctly and toss the 4.10 gears back in. that with the bar adjustment and shock valving working together would be sweet poetry in motion

[@b58manmeat21]

Kevin better be a permanent asset to the channel, EVERYONE loves to see him and his work on there.

[@RJ7heGrreat]

He has a channel too

[@IG-DM.5.0]

He has his own business and channel

[@taylor_drift]

I believe what the OP means is that they hope he doesn't disappear from McFarlane motorsports program. I hope so as well, seeing as every success that cleetus has piloting a KSR built vehicle is advertisement and proof of quality for kevin

[@RJ7heGrreat]

@@taylor_drift what he said and what you interpreted what he said are very different. All I said was he has a channel so support Kevin there, I watched both videos from cleetus and Kevin of their trip because it’s from different perspectives.

[@brewdinyork84]

His channel is great too but love seeing cleetus n ksr together. Still love the work with fasterproms too!

[@reggie7653]

I feel like Kevin could have been a rocket scientist but I'm glad he makes land-rockets instead

[@TheHonkeytonkMonkey]

Something I noticed about Cleetus. "Our" win, "Our" best run, "we're winning", "We did it", crediting the car, huge credit given to Kevin. Cleetus is the draw to this channel because of his overwhelmingly positive attitude and the fact he's willing to share everything he has with the people he cares about. Kevin has put a lot of hard work and long hours into building Cleetus a reliable (and reliably fast) car and Cleetus has made sure to point that out at every step. Likewise Kevin has pointed to Cleetus' help in growing his own channel. Hope these two do a lot more together in the coming years.

[@mcf3778]

in racing you always talk as the team... Garrett just follows the unwritten rules

[@NovaNinja_]

I agree 100%. Though I think when he says "we" and "our" he's also including the channel, supporters, viewers, etc. Super humble guy

[@ggs3442]

@@mcf3778 idk man, I've seen plenty of youtubers with handful of crewmembers who more than likely have no idea plural pronouns exist.

[@surfingnerd621]

idk sounds like a Commie to me......lol I kid he's a good dude

[@BuzzysStuff]

@@ggs3442 You tell them Fats!!

[@TheCow1000]

Mullet was a freshly finished build too, really shows how much effort and diligence Kevin puts into his builds. You've got an amazing friend and colleague right there

[@christophercaruso448]

I really hope that Motion Racework give KSR a good discount on parts for builds. I love all 3 of these companies KSR, Cleetus McFarland and Motion Racework. All 3 have quality things… Parts, Build and entertainment content with knowledge in KSR builds.

[@NickkAtNyte]

Not that I don't love Ruby or Leroy, and not that Cleetus and James are bad mechanics, but it was so refreshing to see someone who professionally builds racecars for a living build a car for the fleet. It's amazing how when a car is giving 100% attention and the time is taken, how much more reliable the car will be from the get go. I'm glad Cleetus gave Kevin Mullet and basically said, "Take your time, I want it to be perfect" and it damn near is. Kevin is a helluva builder.

[@ManKidRides]

@@christophercaruso448 Being 20% owners now in Motion Raceworks, i'm sure they will be getting ALL the free parts and development bits they want from them. What better way to advertise?!

[@nicholas57adams]

@@ManKidRides you know someone like you is key in business because like you not a lot of people se it the same way love the additude brother keep doing the best with motion raceworks

[@brandonbrown3600]

Kevin needs a vacation, if he was busy before it's about to get much worse. His shop and name is about to be the go to.

[@PFIBrent]

Truly such an amazing build ! Kevin really did an amazing job! Great team work ! So stoked you guys took home the “W” 🤩

[@tomjackman8531]

Looks like your gonna have some fun next week Brent!

[@mostneuter]

Please take care of this baby :D

[@danielbrendemuehl7841]

Thanks for spoiling I cliced on the video and your comment was top comment showing for me and I just saw W. Great XD 😂😂

[@christiannieves4380]

Love Brent's positivity and support

[@billybob2880]

@@danielbrendemuehl7841 ditto

[@twarken5078]

Can we all just appreciate how Cleetus has managed to bring us all this content on this the 36th consecutive day of Freedom? Man is an absolute beast!!!

[@brianking9215]

He's putting in the effort for sure

[@cherr6red]

Damn i kinda forgot it was actually over

[@joshuagibson2520]

He's a smart businiessman. All for the $.

[@A-A-RonDavis2470]

@@joshuagibson2520 it's both. He loves making this type of content, and I'm sure it rakes in a lot of money at the right time for the summer, but he knows it's not sustainable, and he's just extending it for the sake of showing all of Midwest Drag Week. Always trying to see greed and selfish intention in people doesn't always work. We don't think he's a perfect person, but he loves what he does and wholeheartedly appreciates how far his subs have taken him. Almost none of this would be possible or sustainable if he never had a KZbin channel. Making more content is helping the subs and him both.

[@stephensanders7581]

I feel like Kevin deserves the trophy for all that he did too get y’all there! He definitely deserves something for it!

[@danp4452]

A fat check for building mullet good enough?

[@J-RocksCustoms]

This win shows off Kevin’s skills and craftsmanship he put into Mullet. Congratulations guys, I’m happy for you Cleetus but more happy for Kevin! Can’t have the man behind this science go unnoticed. Ready to see you guys take on Rocky Mountain Drag Week!

[@GaryLX870D]

Kevin's work is definitely noticed 👍

[@chookchook5600]

So well said, Kev, you rock bud

[@XycoTV]

There should be something like a mechanic trophy

[@southernslipping4225]

Your right an all that work wouldn’t of did any good if the driver wasn’t any good they make a great team

[@southernslipping4225]

Kevin has some knowledge but he has a team that helped build it to

[@Hitmans30a]

There's actually not a lot of guys that can build a car , and have a real deep understanding of chassis and suspension dynamics . Add in his engine tuning ability and Kevin is the real deal .

[@BucketList22]

If I ever win the lottery, I will be calling KSR before my wife!

[@3800TURBO]

If I recall the chassis was built by Profab.

[@Hitmans30a]

@@3800TURBO Yeah initially but it's had a lot of changes since then I believe.

[@fordcougar99]

@@3800TURBO yes but finished elsewhere, still solid.

[@warrenmichael918]

@@3800TURBO they built it for the jet engine setup, it has been reworked since then.

[@brianwright9514]

Freedom Factory needs the largest flag in Florida... Just saying

[@thefunniestfarm4731]

@@doozerchuck8625 There is always the one on the side of the vehicle assembly building at Cape Canaveral. It is 209' by 110'. No, it's not a fabric flying in the wind, but a decal on the side of the building. Think it's the largest in Florida. There is always the one that was draped on the hover dam that was 505' by 255' for the Olympics. Find that one and build a 600 foot tower to hang it from.

[@josephmccouch7929]

@@thefunniestfarm4731 so, the one in cape canaveral isn’t a flag then?

[@byerboys2607]

@@thefunniestfarm4731 he wouldn’t be able to have a 600’ pole to high in the sky it would be in the fly zone bc my homie was at 399 with a antenna tower and repeater for ham radio and was told if he went past 400 then it would have to be mapped and become property of the state bc beyond 400’ is in the fly zone but it would be freak n awesome to have a 600’ flag pole and 500’ flag nothing more Mercia than that

[@magnamanv45]

And to think, this car was originally going to be a novelty "Jet Car". Glad it didn't go that way. Kevin, you are the man! This speaks volumes of your craftsmanship.

[@Matty.Hill_87]

Me to man, this is way cooler

[@Snarf_Le_Wombat]

I dunno I like some variety...and at this point they seem to have like 7 cars with TXS 427s. Getting a bit stale IMO. The Galaxie would be a cool build with the Cummins.

[@720chrisp]

@@Snarf_Le_Wombat i agree, but jet car was a bad idea

[@Snarf_Le_Wombat]

@@720chrisp Have you seen jet cars run IRL? They are the greatest idea...the experience is phenomal.

[@brianromero3168]

@@Snarf_Le_Wombat they cancelled the jet because someone in the jet car community passed away pretty recently when they were deciding what to do with the Camino. so they really didn’t wanna run that risk. So no, NOT the greatest idea.

[@FloridaManRacingChannel]

Sitting here at the Freedom Factory waiting on the gates to open for Drift Night. Ole Cleetus just drove by and now I'm watching this. Gates just opened- HELL YEAH BROTHER!

[@Jefreeman13]

Have fun brother🤙🏼

[@surfingnerd621]

Wanted to go but with last minute notice (last night) the 9 hour round trip from Jax is a bit much. Gonna be a dope night!!

[@Juanpi2709]

Your day is FULL OF FREEDOM my guy

[@dirtracer21d]

Is there a live stream we can buy?

[@FloridaManRacingChannel]

@@dirtracer21d not that I'm aware of but I'll be uploading from the track all night tonight if you sub.👍

[@willfixthingsfordonuts]

"14.7's not very good" lol. Having Kevin there for such in-depth technicals in the field is worth its weight in gold. Dude has mad skills.

[@Brock67]

This shows Kevin’s knowledge and ability is amazing, he deserves all the credit.

[@DMICFTL]

That's why I don't really watch drag racing much... I watch ol Cleeter for the personality There only so much skill to reacting to a light and keeping the car straight, but the stories and the drama make this channel amazing. Cleetus is a hell of a driver, but when it's drag racing, the name of the game is tuning. Building and fabrication are just keeping things to spec and eliminating bottlenecks...

[@Brock67]

@@DMICFTL it’s not that simple buddy 😂

[@TreachourusJdogg]

"No way!" "Who is that?" "I don't know, but I'm excited for the guy!" Shows the kind of guy Cleeter is.

[@LemondzzPvP]

I loved that part!

[@FarmerFpv]

He's proven he's a good guy years ago. I agree though, he's always looking out for others.

[@Timberwolf69]

I agree. Made me chucle, in a very positive way. 😁👍

[@yellowgruts8340]

Best advert for Kevin's business, build a car, race it, win drag week. You can't get better than That!!. Well done!

[@TreachourusJdogg]

It's crazy how untested Mullet effortlessly cracks off times it took Ruby and Leroy years to hit. Cannot WAIT to see this unit fully dialed in and at full tilt. Kevin is a freaking genius.

[@Jeep-fq4bh]

That there is a testament to Kevin’s work.... this man knows how to build a drag car!!!!

[@andycrawl2128]

Build any car

[@andrewcampbell753]

**street car

[@rickybailey7123]

Hell yes he does !! This car is so flawless !!! Great job u should feel so proud of yourself !!!! I know so many people are dud u killed it !!

[@rickybailey7123]

Much respect gained from me I had no idea 💯!!

[@bradleyford987]

Never doubted the win!!! Kevin and Cleet make a hell of a team!! Love the hell outta Mullet!!

[@bobdyer422]

When the Smithsonian asks for the "Mullet", they'll want the Apache left on the dash. Congrats on the build, the drive and the win.

[@letsgobrandon329]

It's perfect. Apache attack helicopter is what I identify as

[@erikost7477]

This build is such good advertisement for ksr, really shows how much experience Kevin has

[@buddychubbs743]

But everything he builds ... blows up or has major issues

[@mchristII]

@@buddychubbs743 so does your wife……..

[@justinjustin4692]

Ypu can tell its his first time he definitely has experience building race cars

[@deanrobinson210]

@@mchristII lmfao

[@mchristII]

@@deanrobinson210 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@sirmaximus100]

Congratulations to both of you. Lot of miles and no sleep but a number one finish first time out goes to Kevin’s attention to detail and brains. Awesome job guys!!!

[@bikeboy587]

You should let Kevin keep that trophy for all his hard work on the car

[@johnwelch2084]

Cleetus definitely need to give this first trophy to Kevin. He put his heart and soul in this build!!!!

[@isaiahmiracle7487]

They just need go partner together fr

[@johnwelch2084]

@@cd2920 I wasn't thinking about it in that way, but more like the friendship that has developed between these two. There will be many more trophies for Mullet for sure!!!!

[@glengrandy2378]

Mullet is such a missile it does this good on it's "test week" and wins can't wait to see it dialed up more on rocky mountain race week 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@DakotaTrucker]

Behind every successful racer and car is a support team who help make it all come together. Congrats Cleetus and Kevin.

[@ncreamer1]

I love getting to hear Kevin talk science. I'd listen to him and Jeremy of FasterProms do a podcast!!!

[@dicknijenhuis9894]

I've watched a few of Steve Morris's tech tip videos and he would fit right in. It's cool to listen to guys who don't just guess but actually understand why and how things work.

[@whollymindless]

Mullet makes it look easy. But Leroy is where a lot of learning came about.

[@Timberwolf69]

Leroy will never be forgotten. And if I remember correctly, they are waiting for some parts for Leroy...

[@SnowBeeQt]

Leroy's still a lot cooler though

[@Huda88754]

Way more entertaining watching leroy, actually needs to be driven down the strip like fighting a raging bull every pass

[@damianlindsey6177]

@@SnowBeeQt not even close. Not everyone likes a half built "go kart". Some of us like legit looking and complete cars.

[@drewmiller3462]

Was disappointed when Cleetus scrapped the original plans but I can't imagine Mullet with a jet engine now.

[@sergedurivage562]

Congratulations to Kevin and Cleetus and thank you for showing what friendship and hard work can do. Montreal fallows you 👍

[@safetyfirstintexas]

Kevins shop days in the future just got filled. o days open for 4 years

[@triplehfarmsllc7348]

His shop stays pretty busy already. I’ve got a foxbody that he done the work on and it’s just as clean as mullet. But I sure hope it does swamp them haha KSR team deserves every bit of it

[@christopherst.pierre3569]

When I win the Powerball tonight... Kevin is building me a car.

[@Chubsandsubs]

I hope ya do bro 🤣

[@chrisathomas1]

I love that you give glory to Kevin and you are very humble through out this event! Keep up being inspired have a positive attitude. You rock this!!!!

[@dustyaa39]

Please give that trophy to Kevin. That man deserves it

[@stevenreynolds2327]

You can bet ole Cletter is going to do something special for Kevin, cant wait to see what.

[@Matty.Hill_87]

The rear facing camera angle is insane, one minute everyone is there, then they're gone 🤣🤣

[@dylanfox9858]

8 seconds later

[@Timberwolf69]

Minute?🤔 I think you meant second... 😉

[@taylorbrown7663]

What a testament to Kevin’s craftsmanship. So awesome boys, congratulations!

[@cleetusmcfarland8569]

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[@racefan2713]

Kevin is just a laid back, cool guy. He will be the guy many years down the road in the nursing home, with his laptop turning everyone's electric wheelchairs to full send. lol

[@tamarastephenson8985]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@dattepo7534]

“Just going to give it 5psi”

[@thomasmacgruber6701]

Racing slicks instead of tennis balls on walkers.

[@dominicbarne5218]

Wheelchairs are fine it’s the stairlift they should worry about, old timers be exiting via the roof 🤣

[@surfingnerd621]

Tom didn't flinch because he heard your giraffe hooves clacking up behind him

[@aaronfisher7159]

That’s hilarious lol

[@nickmoozy6885]

LOL

[@julianmcdougald6263]

You violated him

[@mcf3778]

reflection in the paint

[@biguprochester]

@@mcf3778 way to try to kill a joke. You’re probably pretty fun at parties.

[@ncsteeltoe]

Let's just take a moment to appreciate what Kevin has done with this build. First time out. There are car manufacturers who can't even do this.

[@joshuamccarran577]

People need to remember, Mullet is NOT DIALED IN. They may have run him through a race, but this is all just trial and error. Once Mullet gets tuned to his final form, Mullet WILL run 6's in the 1/4 mile. I predict low 6's if they get him tuned perfectly. This car was built for 6's. Its just a matter of trial and error and finding out what works. For Mullet to achieve a 7.6 this early on just shows the true potential this car has and what an awesome job Kevin did building Mullet. Only gonna get faster and faster. Good job Cleet and Kevin.

[@Rico_71]

100% true. Can't wait for Cleet and Kev to get serious on mullet after drift night is done. That car is a beast... I bet that after some tuning the future videos will make these passes seem like he was running it on ½ pedal

[@Jnichols77]

Mullet has nowhere near the power to run low 6’s at 3300lbs. Without twin 88’s or 94’s mullet is maybe a 6.7x car.

[@danmyers9372]

🤣 - Car has the power to weight to run about 6.80’s with the engine cranked. It’s going to be real challenge to run that quick with a smallish drag radial. Will need a REALLY good track with a LIT of traction compound and cool weather

[@christopherayala4619]

Not low 6s lol dont have 3000hp but it will run about 6.8 or 6.7 sec at best since it makes around 2000hp at max.

[@neilreid2298]

@Joshua McCarran - agreed. The other part of the formula is to max the car against track conditions. The Elko is some kind of beast.

[@gunners4129]

Now's my chance to sneak up on Tom Bailey with an air horn Tom: *Doesnt react whatsoever* 😂

[@ninaallen7849]

I don't think he even blinked

[@dominicbarne5218]

He was like “huh did somebody just say something, oh no wait cleeter and an air horn “ 🤣

[@joeanderson444]

My favorite part of the channel is the constant improvement in the drag racing. I will never miss a drag racing video of Cleetus, but I believe if I've paid attention enough Leroy's fastest pull (trap speed) was 185.23 mph on a 7.800s 1/4 mile pull during the 2019 World Cup Finals. Ruby's fastest was 7.535 @ 181 mph at TX2K21. I think this is the fastest (trap speed) of the fleet since James' runs were not known!

[@austinwolfe7295]

Fresh build, relatively untested, drove 1000 miles and won the event with nearly zero issue. Truly an incredible feat and a testament to Kevin's excellent work. Good job!! 👏

[@brandonsedgwick7297]

Mullet is such a sweet ride. I hope he doesn’t forget about ruby and Leroy.

[@Tacticalll]

He won't, no doubt.

[@ayomadcow1668]

Leroy is getting retired im pretty sure

[@FishFind3000]

Just like how he’s forgotten about neighbor… we never see anything from them anymore.

[@EGHeartattack]

@@FishFind3000 pshh neighbor is the most reliable machine in the fleet. It makes an appearance at every Cleetus & Cars so it’s far from retired.

[@daveb8736]

@@ayomadcow1668 thought he was getting a front mount trans and a 9in rear

[@ZEBnet1]

Love these videos because it shows the true challenges of A to B racing, giving a much earned appreciation to the ones behind the scenes and in the cockpit. Congratulations to Kevin and his team to bring Cletus and his team another well deserved win!

[@fahjasdfha]

Kevin’s the man and cleetus can drive, I can’t wait to see what mullet is capable of.

[@shadowcrj6402]

They are the golden duo

[@MrMustnot]

can't wait for the next race week(2 weeks time) with brent on the boost controller, you know he always hits the moon button!

[@montgomeryjordan4231]

They don’t need more boost, they need more traction. I can’t wait to see this thing get into the 6’s!!!!

[@fahjasdfha]

@Garret Lux damn right lol! Just know Kevin isn’t around next week when that beast is turned up. It was more of a props to his building/tuning.

[@lakesidemotorsports7658]

Kevin and Brent would make the most chill car content the world has ever seen lol. I bet he would save years of trial and error on shonuff

[@think2green]

Truth

[@bouverscustoms1652]

You guys should be super proud. Elmulleto looks, sounds, and performs awesome. Can't wait to see what it can do with some more rips.

[@zaklingenhammer2149]

Those turbskies must be on a “bug heavy” diet.

[@AgiDaKinG]

No different than literally any of his other cars

[@320exotics4]

They run on Psi and bugs

[@ericthered1274]

High protein diet

[@negativeindustrial]

@@AgiDaKinG His other cars get trailered to events

[@kylecube15]

@@negativeindustrial ruby and leroy have both done multiple race weeks?

[@BilboBaggins026]

Should let Kevin make a pass👍 I think he deserve it after all he’s done for the great mullet

[@oneagleswingsmerritt5929]

Amen brother. Couldn’t have said it better myself

[@putemintheboat6784]

Hes a mechanic. Cleeter is a driver. I'm sure Kevin isn't mad he didn't make a pass. I hear what you're saying tho.

[@ISupportTheCurr3ntThing]

@@putemintheboat6784 hes a builder. more than a mechanic lol

[@BilboBaggins026]

@@putemintheboat6784 yeah I know but he drives soccer mom and stuff so it’s not like he doesn’t know what he’s doing, I just think it would be kinda cool

[@salty1534]

Agreed

[@twadam5218]

Kevin is such a super chill dude and full of knowledge. So cool!

[@deanmachine5592]

I catch myself sitting here watching cleets videos just thinking to myself how you really are a man of talent! Such a beautiful ride, an awesome channel, and you can count on me sticking around for decades to come. This is quality. How could you not love the race car world?

[@magnumcipher4971]

So Kevin and KSR built a car, tuned and dialed it in to 99.9% before it ever leaves the shop, takes it directly to Drag Week and wins the thing. That’s quite an accomplishment. So proud of you men!

[@VaGuy66]

Cleetus and Kevin you guy's kick ass together!! Congrats on putting together an awesome car and winning your first ever event with the elco!! Their's nothing you guy's can't do when you work together!! You both have a drive in you that's exceptional!! Reach for the stars 🌟in everything you do and nothing will stop you from being at the top no matter the build or event. You both put in 100% of your ❤'s into all you do and it shows every time!! Keep on kicking ass and taking name's! The sky is the limit!! You both rock!! PS I enjoy all your content Keep on rocking guy's!! And once more Congrats!!

[@redporschekilla]

Cletus, you’re ma kind a guy! When you spoke to Kevin “dude WE won” that’s grand, that’s the spirit! Mullet makes the Vlane! BoogggDeeeeee! ‘Murcia!

[@MR.BAD_IDLE]

When will Mullet receive a set of inside carbon fiber door skins👀

[@kevinfunk83]

Those exposed doors drive me nuts! I don’t know why but I hate it!! Love the car but I strongly agree it needs door cards made out of carbon fibre.

[@ryanlamfers8692]

Definitely needs them just to give the interior that finished look.

[@SamWilliams78]

It’s lighter without them 🤷‍♂️

[@King_Flippy_Nips]

@@SamWilliams78 yea but too light is also bad, the more power you have the more weight helps, tires and a spoiler can only do so much and i don't think the 5 or so pounds for inside panels would really affect anything

[@chrisw.p5665]

I’d like to see aluminum skins like Derek from VGG has in Independence.

[@scooter0017]

As much as cleetus is driving it, a tradesman is only good as his tools. Kevin deserves all the respect for his effort and expertise for providing cleetus with such an awesome car!

[@cleetusmcfarland8569]

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[@randywright3795]

Kevin deserves a bonus and get a pass in mullet for all his hard work.hell yea brother.

[@jessemanson5775]

Kevin is going to be flat out building cars for so many people. Everyone will be lining up to get 7 second street cars that are reliable and good looking machines.

[@allanpolk2681]

Yeah, after this there will probably be a four year waiting list for a full KSR build. Good for Kevin, he'll never run out of work. This is a classic example of : "Build it and they will come." Kev built Mullet for all the racing world to see... THEY WILL COME .

[@kameljoe21]

That may be true. Yet the cost to build that 7 second street car is going to be 250k easy if not more. Which is why you will almost always see on a few people ever win these events. Those with the most money have the means to win these events. Its great to see cleetus win yet he does take away from the real reason these events started. For people who could add some parts on their cars and race them. Not really to build out an entire car specifically for these events with pretty much unlimited budgets. It will not be long before we see or hear about a new car that is going to win the entire event overall. With him being the 5th/7th overall winner it wont be long before he start pushing for 6s and low 6s and then the 5s.

[@allanpolk2681]

@@kameljoe21 William, You are right about all you said. The only way racers can be truly competitive is to be independently wealthy, or have corporate sponsorship. This is the case for Cleetus, as he has both scenarios going for him. Cleetus makes quite a bit from his KZbin site, but now he is gained corporate sponsorship through Motion. Although he bought into the company, it will still go a long way toward financing his racing ventures. The drag week events used to be for mostly hobbyist and hottodders. Racing in any venue has always been costly, but in order to stay in the game you must have a strong support team, and that translates to bucks... BIG BUCKS. As you implied Cleetus will have to keep going deeper and deeper into the pursuit of speed, in order to stay in the mix. While Kevin may not get a long line of ground-up builds like Mullet in his shop, This exposure will surely bring him a modicum of business.

[@kameljoe21]

@@allanpolk2681 Yeah that is very true. Kevin will get quite a few people who will take their stuff to him. Even if its for small things. Those that watch his channel can see how he does some things and either pay him to build things out or buy parts or use source parts from him. | I think Kevin should become affiliate links to the things he uses the most. This is how a lot of people make good amounts of money. Because it looks like he uses a lot of the same parts and things he could help those DIY people support him in getting the same gear that he uses or tools that he uses. People really do like affiliate links because its another way to support KZbin channels they like. The views/ad payment are not always the best source of income. Merch sales are major parts of most channels. Yet these types of channels can benefit form affiliate links.

[@freddiesellick6909]

Cleetus and Kevin talking about having won, and there's an awkward man wearing a "I ❤ hot mom's" hoodie in the background. 11:40

[@Evan_Moore61]

I saw that too.

[@hamishcampbell4578]

Who doesn’t but?

[@gainey688]

Exactly what I came here to mention hahaha

[@dr0zdo]

Its incredible to see how fast Mullet is when he overtakes a really fast drag car, making twice the speed, after a second later start...

[@lanceuppercut6168]

I know right. It makes them look slow, but then you see numbers they clock in and they ain't no slouches, Mullet is just that fast!

[@amsb4dafunk406]

WayBack in the day at Sears Point Wednesday Nights We'd be struggling/dreaming To Someday get in the 9s With Our garage builds Sometimes We would line up next To the rich kids With Their 7second cars. You are at the 8th mile And The other car just popped its chutes 3 seconds makes a jaw dropping difference.

[@alreed2434]

@@amsb4dafunk406 3 seconds is a damn eternity.

[@goatslayerwp]

MULLET IS A FUCKIN' BEAST. Kevin sure can build a car.

[@southernslipping4225]

But Kevin didn’t build it by his self he has a team that helped him but Kevin does have some knowledge can tell by his tuning an how he can look what cars doing an know what he needs to do

[@FetamWoW]

@@southernslipping4225 I wouldn't say that. Kevin is literally the builder of the car. Lmao someone who rides with the driver and actually knows the whole car inside and out. Im pretty sure he built that car. Ya other people helped but they aren't doing what hes doing currently because hes the overall builder.

[@southernslipping4225]

@@FetamWoW i mean I bet you he didn’t build the car all by his self he has guys that work for him that does it how he says that’s how he knows the car not knocking him at all all I’m saying is he has a great team

[@FetamWoW]

Of course not, People built the cage, the engine, painted the car etc... I guess we can come to a even stand off and just call Kevin an architect. Designs and creates it, But doesnt build it ;D?

[@CarsCatAliens]

You can tell Kevin was that friend who would be there by your side after just asking him to help or do something. Even if it's the last thing he wanted to do... He has that people pleaser vibe about him..

[@brian_sipe]

You have been killing it with this extended month of freedom!

[@WorldsBestWatcher]

Yup. They're gonna need a bigger toter home to tote all that money around.

[@koolaid53]

Didn't you play QB for the Browns in the 80's? LoL, probably not the same Sipe...

[@brocklowe118]

They should give out two trophy’s for the team. Sucks only one trophy. Kevin needs one too!!!!

[@King_Flippy_Nips]

some teams are a one man show and some teams are more than 2 so you can't really win either way, they should offer an optional way for winning teams to buy extra trophies if they have more than one member tho, you can't really expect the event organizers to pay the extra. I get what you mean tho i felt a little bad for kevin as well, but at least cleetus gives him the credit he deserves and doesnt hog the spotlight.

[@bagged1998]

@@King_Flippy_Nips you have more then two ppl teams?

[@JamesEsau]

I think the RMRW events give out two. Is a shame though that Kevin doesn't get a trophy for all the work he did on Mullet

[@Motorsportsinjapan]

Amazing how 'slow and gentle' Mullet looks of the line, that shows just how damn smoooth it is. Kevin is amazing.

[@bryboy92]

If you ever come to Wisconsin, off of I-43 in sheboygan, the world's tallest American flag is there. It's huge!

[@tylerlewis5438]

I can vouch for this!

[@fifedog30]

Damn right, fellow Wisconsinite 🤘🏼

[@Averna222]

Whitey!

[@Averna222]

It's, Joe B., pretty wild seeing you in a random youtube comment section.

[@chicago1680]

@Garret Lux thats a nice place to go when you don't want your city burnt down and looted when a convicted felon does something stupid. Been there a few times awesome place great fishing great people.

[@Sonicdude10]

Can't wait to see this thing get dialed in and make constant 200+ MPH passes.

[@sdflyer1725]

Your friendship, teamwork and never give up attitude with Kevin is amazing!!! Congrats on Mullets first win out!!!!

[@livingfreeadventures6916]

Dam love the pass on the blue nova. Looked like he was sitting still. Mullets a ripper for sure ! Nice work boys ! Cheers from Canada 🇨🇦

[@salty_cracker69]

It's a Chevelle

[@brandonanderson6843]

You should let Kevin keep that award he's the MVP

[@johncuervo3019]

If they had to first place trophies that would be awesome so they both get one

[@robertcgage]

I second that!!!

[@UC308Hatch]

Congratulations to you both on the win 🏆 well done. Must give a huge shout out to Kevin & the KSR Team, this build is an absolute credit to you all 👍🏻👌🇦🇺

[@Lithonion1]

I would have handed Kevin that trophy. He did a great job on that build.

[@jordansrc8483]

Way to go boys 👏👏👍 So let’s talk , “ SUMMER OF FREEDOM “ Let’s Go 👍

[@vTcBlizzard]

Kevin never fails to impress me with his ability to fix or take care of any problems or within reason, any damage that arises and he’s always so casual about it

[@JDMz]

I'm so stoked to see Brent's face when hes in mullet.

[@glassgiants]

"This is awesome! Rad!" :D

[@dookiebooger9967]

hopefully it'll make him want to start building up his elco

[@davidpartridge4980]

As a Chevelle enthusiast who loves this channel, sir Cleet that’s not a Nova...... but a 1970 SS Chevelle with a Duramax no less.

[@paulw575]

That's back to back wins for Kevin - this drag week and the Freedom 500. Amazing job.

[@Lunas2525]

Leroy looks on at cleet "I knew you would betray me" *coughs up oil as he lays sad and abandoned with dale truck

[@1992djg]

Don’t forget the c7

[@nostranger2u]

C7 is his daily, so technically not a channel car.

[@bskin7729]

The freedom factory needs a massive American flag.

[@jonleistner6164]

Hell ya brother 🤙🤙🤙 GOD BLESS AMERICA

[@ryanlamfers8692]

One the size of the burnout pad.

[@blakemarotte9446]

Agreed

[@nickmaclachlan5178]

Some places in America are distinctly un-American though..... kzbin.info/www/bejne/mqPRg4WwZp50gpY lets hope the locals in Bradenton aren't like these Asshats.......

[@HuntGamingProductions]

Agreed

[@atrain9600]

I personally enjoy the intelligence and in depth explanations Kevin gives. I’ll have to watch more of his channel from now on.

[@masondegaulle5731]

Notice he never blinks during the run 😂 Cleetus is turning into a serious contender! Good job boys, good to see hard work pay off. ✌

[@TheHonkeytonkMonkey]

Giraffes don't need to blink. When their eyes dry out they just lick them with their long tongues.

[@Natefirethemagnets]

I mean, I can go seven seconds without blinking too.... 🤣

[@pauls4460]

@@Natefirethemagnets Especially at 185 MPH

[@markitoss]

give kevin the trophy. shows his shop is reputable.

[@didtheyexpectustotreatthem574]

yup keven should get it or even cut it in half and they both take a half. i strongly disagree on the second half... kevin is a very very reputable fabricator..

[@markitoss]

@@didtheyexpectustotreatthem574 well for the new people that is... you know theres always people getting into the car scene at any given time so a trophy like that would catch the eye of someone with lesser knowledge.

[@snakeskinproductions7500]

Congrats to both you and Kevin. Mullet is now a certified ripper, and king of the McFarland stable. I admit I was hoping Leroy would make it to Rocky Mountain Race Week, it's almost tradition for you and Bret to be driving him.

[@JimmyMakingitwork]

Uh oh, Kevin’s prices are going up. Deservedly. Sorry for those not in que yet. lol

[@warrenmichael918]

doubt it, im sure people in the racing world have been aware of his skills and he gets paid well for them. WE are all here seeing it on Cleeters channel for the first time and thinking he just became this good when he has been this good for years i bet.

[@joshs199]

@@warrenmichael918 yes you're correct. He has been a legend in florida for years. He's amazing.

[@Alex-cn1mb]

Probably true, but because of Cleetus he's now a legend nationwide

[@acherontiaatropos1]

@@Alex-cn1mb world wide dude!!

[@triplehfarmsllc7348]

@warren michael Yep Kevin built my foxbody a couple years ago and it’s clean if not clear then mullet. I’m glad he got with the channel and helped Garrett. Also I’m out of Nc and I went to Kevin being I been around his cars as well as cars he built before I had him do mine. He really knows his way around road race cars as well as drag cars. But he is well know too the racing world that wanna really get into 4 second 1/8 as well as 1/4 as everyone see’s with mullet

[@cobyamoruso9885]

You passed the blue nova like he was sitting still😂😳

[@dakotasmith4091]

I definitely regret not going on the last day. I only live 2 hours away from Norwalk but I didn't want to call off work. Congrats Cleetus, Kevin, and Mullet on the win

[@302hobronco]

I have a feeling after this win Kevin's shop is going to get even more busy. Congrats brother what a build.

[@cleetusmcfarland8569]

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[@sandozman6085]

Lifting the rear of the car was and has always been the engineering of Chryslers super stock leaf spring suspension. I personally have never understood how other suspensions squatting worked well. Excellent job btw

[@sammccoy3944]

Great job Kevin and Garrett. Mullet is a straight savage. Can not wait for that first 6 second pass.

[@TKO593]

I feel like Kevin is just full of knowledge he cant even express in words, but it’s instinctual pertaining to drag racing.

[@ericjanes969]

Making a key way out of a Allen wrench just show’s Kevin has built a Shitbox or two 😂😂😂

[@bennettfriesen33]

Knowing Kevin probably just one😂

[@bubbabrown6917]

Most likely learned alot building shitboxes in to dream cars, reverse engineering other people’s garbage

[@amsb4dafunk406]

I've had break off the tip of a needle nose pliers a time, or two. Necessity Necessitates.

[@timothydillon6421]

A craftsman screwdriver works great. And in the day you could return the handle and get a new screwdriver

[@PGPlaythroughs]

That rear facing camera really helps put into perspective just how fast Mullet picks up speed. What an absolute unit. Congrats to you both, and everyone involved along the way!

[@SirSpinalColumn]

1st in class and 4th overall, unbelievable for mullet's first outing. Unlimited was so close as well! summitmidwestdrags.com/results-2021/

[@ronjones-6977]

Oh shit, Bailey lost by .005. That's brutal.

[@broc2238]

Yep really came down to the wire between Bailey and Sack. If it weren’t for the track conditions on Thursday would have been an easy win for bailey but that’s racing. Found myself watching the live feed the last couple days and enjoyed the hell out of it 😁😁

[@WendySaysSo]

You seriously need to get one of these events going down south.

[@dontyouworryaboutit_]

I’d be there.

[@bmxpro273]

A rip through Florida would be awesome brother in the winter

[@MichaelS537]

Hell Texas alone could have its own Drag Week. Dallas, Fort Worth, Austin, Houston, like every major city has its own track.

[@AudibleVisibIe]

Florida to Texas

[@negativeindustrial]

Florida to Texas. The I10 run

[@trav_t4305]

I worked for MAHLE Motorsports for almost 20 years up until last year. That's pretty cool to see that. AWESOME job this week guys!!! Congratulations

[@edsoutlawmotorsports1332]

It's not mine to say, but I think that trophy should be front and center on a shelf in Kevin's shop.

[@aquaticaddictions9902]

Lol so let me guess this right someone pays you to build them a car then u expect to take the trophy he won driving at the event ? Cmon man Kevin is an animal and a legend but cleetus car and him driving 💁🏻‍♂️

[@edsoutlawmotorsports1332]

@@aquaticaddictions9902 Guess I see it different. If I was in that situation, my first reaction would be to hand Kevin the trophy. To show him the gratitude and respect for a job well done. I’m pretty sure he wasn’t obligated to be there every day to fine tune the car and help get it down the track. He could have just as easily stayed at the shop and went on to his next project. I always believe you reward people for a job well done. A wage is not a reward or acknowledgement, it is what you are owed. Do you really think the results would have been the same if Kevin was hands off as soon as Garret took possession of the car?

[@aquaticaddictions9902]

@@edsoutlawmotorsports1332 mate I get what ur saying, but put the shoe on the other foot, look at the exposure garret gives Kevin not to mention pays him for his time. The KZbin exposure for him has created another passive income to be able to the things he loves etc

[@aquaticaddictions9902]

@@edsoutlawmotorsports1332 and if I went and done that expecting something other then payment and mateship on return ur clearly doing it with a hidden agenda

[@edsoutlawmotorsports1332]

@@aquaticaddictions9902 I am putting the shoe on the other foot, just look at my user name. I have been involved in Motorsport for 40 years. 20 of them as an owner/driver. It’s not about whether he is paying him or not, nor is it about “giving” him free exposure. It’s about acknowledging his contribution to success. Sure, he could flip him an extra grand and say thanks buddy, but anyone can do that, and that money would likely be gone in less than a week. The trophy, however, is a tangible object. It’s a once in a lifetime thing. It’s something Kevin can share with the rest of the guys in his shop that also had a hand in the project. They can all look at with pride and say I had a hand in that. It’s something that says I succeeded because of you. Years ago, when I won a tractor pulling championship, I bought a duplicate trophy for each of my sponsors. I did it to show them they won that championship with me. It wasn’t something I had to do, but saying thanks for the help hardly seems like enough when you win. That’s all I’m trying to get at. It’s a gesture. It’s not required. And that’s what makes something like that special.

[@mopar_man74]

Bald eagles and freedom this is what America is about

[@biguprochester]

In Alaska bald eagles are considered a nuisance

[@TrojanHorse1959]

@@biguprochester, I've seen videos of that, it makes me sad to see them invading dumps and begging scraps from boats, et., etc...

[@biguprochester]

@@TrojanHorse1959 yeah it’s not good.

[@mopar_man74]

Oof

[@stjohnk86]

Bout shed a tear for Mullet, beautiful build and on its way to being a true street drag legend

[@jaypers232]

Kevin’s always keeping an eye on something. Always on alert.