Can We Set a Land Speed Record?? Speed Week 2024 - Day 3

[@mrayb007]

Dennis doesn't let anyone mess with his daughter's safety. He is always involved in the build and he always makes sure she is buckled in and ready to go.

[@chucklutonsr1672]

Alex at 27 years old you have accomplished more than most people on this earth. You have a racing family that takes good care of you. ENJOY and be safe. God speed

[@greg4876]

Alex is everywhere doing everything involving car racing working on cars anything to do with cars Alex is there....i think she's into cars lol

[@DHunter52171]

These are so nerve racking for me, my daughter is same age as Alex. Quarter mile racing while that 55 is wiggling at half track is one thing. Land Speed is another animal and it gets me every time I watch. I know the car is safe or Alex wouldn't be out there. Alex gets to the shift to 2nd and I'm like, okay kid hammer down!

[@patthornton1212]

THANKS for taking us along and telling about the process.

[@24Garland]

Alex, words can't explain how proud of you that I am. Being a girl, Dad . I love seeing women competing in a mostly male dominanted world. Like I told my 3 daughters, you can do whatever you put your mind to. I'm proud of all 3 of them, just like your Dad is proud of his daughter's.

[@CrankshaftTX]

I love the real emotion. The disappointment on the first run, the excitement when the issue was found. Tanya saying drive it like you stole it. I love this series!

[@stephcooper5998]

Alex, the sound inside the car during the pass is amazing. Break the record with an exit of 257 is my wish for you.

[@alvinpowell6189]

I like the way everyone is working together and how easy you guys make it appear, I know it’s not but that is a credit to Megan’s superior videography skill. And Alex’s feel for the car is amazing! The difference between racing a big power shoebox on exotic fuel to a slicker gas powered small block on long runs is tough but Alex handles the it so well. And it would be so interesting to hear what David Freiberger said about the spark plug read!!! Good Luck Hot Rod Team!!

[@roadrunner4404]

Taylor racing is a force to be reckoned with no matter the venue. Following closely. Special place

[@georgedreisch2662]

Love the part where Dennis was reflecting on his time as a “rocket scientist” with Nolan…🤣

[@scottj4476]

Nothing but respect for this entire family and friend circle that the Taylor's have. Amazing video as always!!

[@95riosnake]

Loving the coverage of Speed Week. I know it’s easier said than done to film, edit and upload daily videos during an event like this, so your efforts are much appreciated Megan! Absolutely my favorite family in racing. Wishing you the best of luck for breaking the record, and looking forward to the next video! P.S. I agree with Nick about rules… I know they’re a necessity but sometimes they make my eyes roll so far back into my head that I can almost time travel Another P.S. - Are the Taylors planning to attend PRI this year in Indy? It would be awesome to meet ya’ll

[@marklottero5345]

Salt flats ride-a-longs are the best! Great video 🎉

[@RebekahsZ]

Whenever I see a driver strapping in (and when I’ve been a slow driver, or pilot myself, I always think back to the Apollo crews and what they must have felt on the launch pad. All the thoughts of anxiousness (not anxiety) and wrestling with the knowledge that a clean run is a safe run, and that the driver is the one who (when all the building, tuning, testing and coaching are done) is alone with the machine to get it done.

[@riaanvrey2409]

Alex I like how calm you are driving the car

[@ThomasHimm-ew5ye]

You know Alex when you and your dad and your mom were sitting in the backseat of the truck after your second run when you made the 219 run your mom's in the middle and my mother has passed away but she was awesome like she reminds me your mother she's she just sitting in the middle smiling she's got her glasses on you know she's she's just like going with it and she's a little short thing my mom was a little Italian lady and your mother just reminded me of my mom and I was just smiling the whole time when you guys are in the back seat of that truck and your mom just reminded me of my mom so much that's all and it was just really nice to see thank you it brought back good memories

[@bigdog2024]

Really good start, Alex makes her sponsors very proud to be associated with her and the family., Now let’s get a different tune to get more HP so you can go get the record you want. I think you will find that chasing these records is just as addictive as all the other racing you do except you only get a week per year to try to get the record.

[@roberttoler3403]

Dennis & His Daughter Alex Taylor are an Incredible Father & Daughter Racecar Team No Matter If it's Drag & Drive of Bonneville Land Speed on Salt I DefinitelyLOVED THE PRAYER ❤🙏🏼❤BEFORETHE PASS. DEFINITELY A ARKANSAS TREASURE!!!!!!

[@PiDsPagePrototypes]

Most annoying damn thing. He had no place getting in to her headspace, and especially not grabbing her hand and not letting go. Not a safety official, not a timing official, stay out of the drivers head and let them get the Pre-Race Visualisation Exercises done!! If you're the sort of person who religon is important for, you get the chaplin to do a group prayer for those who want to participate, After The Drivers Meeting. You do not get in the face of a competitor when they need to be focused on driving above 200mph!!!

[@davidechols6797]

You guys crack me up. Love the family atmosphere . Y'all be safe and stay pretty. Good luck tomorrow.

[@RotcivVanDahl]

The prayer was beautiful. Amen

[@ThomasELeClair]

,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,without Jesus , his father , and all the saints and angels above,,,,,,,,we would be lost,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,lost devils .................................

[@05greendmax]

That was the most important part of the whole run without Jesusit means nothing

[@PiDsPagePrototypes]

Most annoying damn thing. He had no place getting in to her headspace, and especially not grabbing her hand and not letting go. Not a safety official, not a timing official, stay out of the drivers head and let them get the Pre-Race Visualisation Exercises done!! If you're the sort of person who religon is important for, you get the chaplin to do a group prayer for those who want to participate, After The Drivers Meeting. You do not get in the face of a competitor when they need to be focused on driving above 200mph!!!

[@RotcivVanDahl]

@@PiDsPagePrototypes whatever dude

[@james94582]

Love all the support and great work you have from all avenues... Can definitely tell Dennis is enjoying the event.. But he is not a long game fan... He wants that get her going hard and get that speed right meow... Like at the strip... (he even admitted way different than his world) but Alex has an amazing pit and support team!! Now, get out there and drive it like you stole it to that impound!!

[@austincassell4741]

Go pros are an absolute thing of wonders, getting to be in a ride along in David freiburgers as you go 200 is awesome. I remember watching his video on speed week yearsssssss ago. Now to see you race his car and actually get to hear and see the on board run is so cool Ever since I saw the world's fastest Indian I've always wanted to go out to Bonneville

[@RebekahsZ]

Megan is getting these out so fast! Needs a red-hat in the YT/GHD class (KZbin/Get Her Done)!

[@PiDsPagePrototypes]

Certainly working hard and outputting high quality. It ain't easy just getting good exposure in that environment, or clear sound in a place where there's nothing to break up the wind.

[@rstevens4824]

I'm retired so I have time I've been surfing the internet for the last day trying to find your times I'm glad you finally put up your post LOL stay safe go fast

[@pnwflyfisher7699]

I love this Family, you are all so great together. Just working and racing. That prayer was epic and I will remeber it when I pull up to the line again next year (drag racing) DT you are a great dad and love watching you support your kiddo. Momma great too. Keep on keepin on.

[@Monte1970SS]

Drag racing I'm pretty sure is your Dad's world and I'm with him there haha. Don't get me wrong, the salt speed week is badass...just out my zone.

[@davidboggs7361]

Megan and Alex I loved the in car shot that camera was nice and smooth 😮😮😮

[@douglawrence9616]

I was getting so excited when you were taking off each time then kind of disappointed but I know it will only get better. I know you can do it! Good luck Alex!

[@judgehastheword9069]

#Alex Awesome run. I never been to the Salt Flats before. Didn't understand at all how you had to make your record .Now after hearing it from You I get it 100% .

[@CreativeXpression_By_Dieon]

I love the fact your working with Keith Turn and Tonya... They are from Beautiful Enterprise, Alabama... You will get there! Best of Luck!

[@johnzuber6989]

Huntsville here

[@MrLotrecht]

How solicitous about Alex all the people are ! Thats so amazing.... just like Magan walks with the car... so cute !

[@jesse1210981]

I’d love to see a forward facing camera.. I can see that it would be difficult task with the salt reflecting off the window. Good luck guys from Australia.

[@bobbolieu9013]

In my view the passes were good, with the 2nd run being much improved over the 1st. I know that there was a fuel issue on the 1st run, until then though the run went good and smooth. The 2nd pass was a big improvement. I'm only a fan with no experience on salt, so this next statement comes from a very limited experience. I was very impressed when the car started to spin the tires as she was accelerating that she eased out of the throttle and let the tires get a good bite. The car control that Alex has is very acute and serves her very well. I can see why people and teams are eager to have her working with them.

[@alkennedy1124]

Meg,, you are the camera rock star ,thank you for a vary good smooth camera girl 👧 good team-the team is on the good passes, thanks BigAl California

[@laurenschenck5355]

You’re the greatest racer ever Alex and and sending strength positive vibes for race week! ❤😊❤

[@ben1canobe150]

Awesome PRAYER FOR Alex … so sweet ! 🙏🙏🙏

[@johnjwedrall4290]

Thanks for this awesome video 😊

[@michaelyarussi911]

Hey nick I agree with you , you are 100 % correct !!!!!! & great job Alex !!!!

[@ni_wink84]

It has to be an honor riding in that car! Keith Turk is my hero, I was waiting to hear him say “ remember, this run isn’t that important..” a huge amount of nostalgia hit me to hear it again…

[@tunedr32]

Great work Alex and team. That Procharger and BRRV noise is so magical

[@bluetoes591]

Just like last year, I friggin' love these videos. Highlight of the year on KZbin again. Keep it up Meg and Alex and gang.

[@L.A55]

Safe and winning week Alex, Family, and Crew !!

[@gogetem188]

HI ALL Alex its so funny to here one of the owners say drive it like ya stole it lol

[@biggriggs]

i believe your dad was getting impatient! like the hats alex and dennis! see you next time! thank you!

[@galenteunissen7986]

Very cool that you included the prayer for your safety. Many of us out here echo that prayer everytime you strap into a race car. Be safe Alex.

[@laurenschenck5355]

Such a beautiful prayer Alex ❤❤😊😊

[@gil10601]

Riding in the chase truck is so neat. The whole extended family focused on one thing, Alex succeeding ... Neat

[@t20594]

That chaplain is a sweetheart

[@PiDsPagePrototypes]

No, he's Dangerous and should be removed from the Salt. He had no place getting in to her headspace, and especially not grabbing her hand and not letting go. Not a safety official, not a timing official, stay out of the drivers head and let them get the Pre-Race Visualisation Exercises done!! If you're the sort of person who religon is important for, you get the chaplin to do a group prayer for those who want to participate, After The Drivers Meeting. You do not get in the face of a competitor when they need to be focused on driving above 200mph!!!

[@t3chnicianb3000]

To have a Pastor of racing say Grace of Alex's run was so special! Especially after losing Jessi Combs a few years ago. God Bless You Alex Taylor!!! 🙏🙏🙏

[@PiDsPagePrototypes]

So Dangerous. He had no place getting in to her headspace, and especially not grabbing her hand and not letting go. Not a safety official, not a timing official, stay out of the drivers head and let them get the Pre-Race Visualisation Exercises done!! If you're the sort of person who religon is important for, you get the chaplin to do a group prayer for those who want to participate, After The Drivers Meeting. You do not get in the face of a competitor when they need to be focused on driving above 200mph!!!

[@Davefromwisconsin]

Wow! The sound difference between pass 1 and 2.

[@bobbybarnes408]

As confusing as all that is, I agree with Nick!

[@fortheloveofthehotrods]

I was planning to be there today morning after 3days road trip from FL…sadly I won’t make it there this time….Good Luck with everything!! Thanks for sharing these great videos!!!👏👏

[@64CHEVYTWO248]

HI YOU LOOKED GREAT !! YOU ARE GOING TO GET IT !! RELAX AND HAVE FUN !!! I AM WAITING FOR TOMARROW !! GO GET THEM . TODD FROM MICHIGAN .

[@Mechinertia]

Cannot wait to experience this feeling of just you and the car full noise and nothing else, goosebump shit right there 🤙🏽

[@jeffstevens9849]

Same here, goose bumps here.

[@ThomasELeClair]

,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,back in the late eighties,,,,a team of salt racers built a harley davidson to shatter the land speed record , held by a jap bike,,,,,they were victorius......Easyriders magazine [ the builders ] ,, put out a VHS tape , along with many other assorted tapes.......I have that tape and need to convert it to a DVD........The people that recorded the bike going at speed did a perfect job,,,,,,,,,the sound of the bike at 300 MPH ; going into high gear was breath taking..........The sound reverberated somehow and sounded like a - world war two - fighter plane in a dive ....I gotta dig that tape out of the attic............................Two Shovelhead engines for power,,,,,4 cylinders total......

[@marcoshuerta8661]

Wow there's so much to it that I didn't know, I'm going to study now thank you lol

[@bradinch1563]

another good day, thank you

[@SlwRpr]

I enjoy your channel very much. You have an uplifting personality, your family is loving and close to one another. I did more research on the salt flats speed running and understand it now.

[@JohnWylieMedia]

Alex, you inspired my best friend's 18- yr old daughter to jump into hi '68 Mustang El Mirage land speed car for her rookie run last June! She went thru rookie orientation, nailed the bail out. And went for it on her rookie run! Loose dirts after 80 previous runners made the dirt slippery, so she spun before the finish! But she pulled the chute and safely stopped! And she is ready to try again on her next college-break! I will be watching you on the Live Stream this week to see how you go in that Car 462! I loved the 636 experience, as those are good friends of mine, and that was awesome too! All the Best Alex and team👍🏼😎

[@ThomasHimm-ew5ye]

I didn't even notice the thing about" anyways" but I'm in New Jersey and we do say " anyway"but who cares how you say it long as you get your point across so I said say what you want

[@h.h.legacydiesel6724]

Way to go woman❕️ glad you shut down #1 run😊 Have to say that N.B. ( en bee ) makes sense, or some competitors would chew up mile one, the push vehicle would be hopped up too? Rules are Rules❕️ Be happy, go faster, stay bitchin. ✌🏻💙 🇨🇦 🧡 💜 💚.

[@sidgreatorex5484]

We are so proud of you Alex 😊

[@NorthernHDrider]

You were so bumbed out on the first ride back & your ease hearing a wire came off. Your driving is mint, small block.... ya need more power always. Great job!!

[@rogerraff6823]

Was very impressed by you praying before your run!

[@laurenschenck5355]

This was amazing and awesome video ❤😊❤

[@rockercover]

One of the benefits of running gasoline and a carburetor; fuel pump quits, roll to a stop, reconnect wires and start rolling again, no engine damage. 👍 Thanks for the ride along vid.

[@Ken_1957]

Anyways, ya'll are awesome. Keep it coming.

[@timwilliams4386]

Incredible ride great job

[@kevinmartinez3373]

Good job good luck guys

[@MikeSmith-bb5ii]

Yes Alex. You and your gorgeous sister have the same voice behind the camera!

[@ScottAllen-j5j]

im here in cali. and ive been saying anyways all my life you go girl

[@clydegreenwood5673]

Keep it up alex

[@lilorbielilorbie2496]

R.I.P. George Poteet.

[@donbrown426]

Go get it

[@thedukeofspeed]

Best Wishes to you and the team... Thanks for the ride along.. can we get footage of the speedometer / Tachometer ?

[@ThomasELeClair]

,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,that would be beyond awesome..............................................

[@jeffreylynch3203]

I want Nolan’s job! What a good guy.

[@alis5830i]

You go alex stay safe

[@TYOTN]

Welcome to the world of LSR. 😂

[@redeemedtoremain9967]

🤩YOU GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO GIRL! LITTERALLY! 🏎 😅 LOVE IT! Best Family ever too! GODSPEED! with an Emphasis On the Speed part lol!!!

[@MacsSpecialitiesMotorsports]

10:45 🙏🙏🙏 Love It

[@randydaugherty1014]

Love u how do all kind of deffint racing love the videos your my biggest fin ever stay keep and keep up the good work

[@mjp1802]

Nicks right the rules don't make sense. Goodluck and have fun!!!

[@ewallacestudent1]

We say anyways in MICHIGAN. The prayer was so good.

[@Mark-um7ey]

AMEN!

[@Suspension_Shaun]

Good job yall

[@naptime_builder]

11:48 amen!

[@toddclark332]

Congratulations on your weekend Taylor's ❤💗😎have a beautiful week and a bitching one later

[@JonStein-mu5eb]

I hope you had a great experience.

[@brettfox6816]

Anywayzzzzzz is just slang for Anyway!! Some Kool Cat made that up in the 50's and it Became a thing!!

[@JackTorrance333]

Cheers from Fort Smith!!! 🤍

[@michaelcook184]

Irregardless have a day nice run😊

[@michaelgallopo5879]

Have fun pay attention stay safe most important and keep living the dream ✨️

[@mwfun1]

You need a cool shirt. Hook it up to the inter cooler water. That the best for just sitting and waiting. Good job today best luck tomorrow 🏁😎

[@jsp5407]

Alex is the girl goat 🐐 to me , love my ATR

[@rgreen93021]

Be Safe! Have Fun and Look Cool!

[@AndyFromBeaverton]

It felt like a sad wake as you all waited on the sparkplug check.

[@dave10577]

I agree with Nick

[@daleyhanson5889]

I built the Challenger 1 in 1963,, does that make me a Bonneville Fan"" Anyway's it was by Revell,,,ask Dad,? 😅

[@TYOTN]

Think of each “flying mile” as a chance to qualify for one record. Has to be backed up in the flying mile in which you qualified.

[@clintonsmith9931]

You go.