TX2K21 Day 1 - James' Nova Makes Its First Pass In SEVEN Years... It Did NOT Disappoint!!!

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[@zachrobinson5602]

“6mm snap on socket found it on the startin line... score!”😂😂

[@gewoontimm]

If it was a 10 mm socket he should by a lotteryticket...

[@pyro323]

I was gonna say if it was a 10mm socket James found, he would've just come back from a different dimension.

[@joedvorak1077]

Lmao was going to comment this too

[@slyknowledged]

I found a 3/4" Snap-on wrench while out riding, still on the shop wall.

[@dspock]

Beat me to it! Balls!

[@quadricornsrock]

Hiring James was the best thing Cleet has done. He knows his stuff and gets along with the crew so well

[@annotten7413]

I think he is more than just a hire - he seems like they will be friends for life but I get your point

[@johanneswarn5488]

He can wrench AND drive

[@deezet9518]

Do we even still need Cleet? 😂

[@doozerchuck8625]

Technically no, but having him and James together is LEGENDARY! Best two man team on youtube!

[@theturtlechasingthedragon2885]

I highly doubt garrett just hired someone random to do what james does lol. They had to have known eachother

[@archetypalculinarian]

In other news: Florida man finds socket on racetrack, worth more than all the tools in trailer combined. “Score” is what he had to say of his good fortune.

[@MattCJohnson]

Wonder if it was paid off?

[@archetypalculinarian]

@@MattCJohnson - Doesn’t matter. The snap-on guy always collects!

[@jacobcallahan2140]

We need a "Found it in the parkinlot" shirt.

[@themadpants781]

@@MattCJohnson rumor has it the original owner still owes tree fiddy on it.

[@MylesZ06]

I love the mutual respect you and Kyle have after these years, warms my heart. You guys helped start each other, and now you guys are both congratulating each other on your achievements and belongings. Love it

[@chasinspeedgarage]

I need a shirt with James holding a socket saying “score”😂

[@danieldavis7215]

Hell yea lol that was so funny

[@alexriddett2464]

@@danieldavis7215 great ending 🤣👍

[@mitchio83]

Snap on sockets are $25 each that is a big score.

[@davedarling6512]

The guy is ridiculously personable. Seems genuinely there to help who he can and have a good time.

[@dominicpeterson960]

A ten mm tho

[@5ociopathic]

Human Giraffe: We're going racing! Texas Speed: * gets the crate(s) ready *

[@philtaylor9709]

Lmao

[@bmxpro273]

Perfect

[@the_rewster4120]

When Cleetus said we're down a cylinder you know Texas Speed was packing one up.

[@jays.7923]

Underrated comment😂😂😂

[@jasonharris3873]

Well at least they are in Texas already so can save on shipping costs. Haha

[@addisonsorrells5851]

“all that to roll a clapped out corvette out”😂😂😂😂

[@jesserojas2576]

I’m dead!

[@briantruck2284]

😆

[@rocksjoshua]

2 clapped out corvettes** 😂

[@forksinaoutlet3403]

@@rocksjoshua or at least what's left of one

[@nickwooldridge]

@@rocksjoshua 1 1/2 really

[@onebabyguerilla]

Gotta love how James is the type to wreck a car from a wheelie and just be like, well that'll need some fixing with no anger but also be overjoyed that he found a swallow 6mill snap on socket at the starting line. I want a friend like James, cleet you lucky.....

[@B-U-C-K-S-H-O-T]

Bro, straight facts.

[@Avetho]

Best best friends on KZbin, we got: Garrett and James, Kyle and Brent, Who else do y'all know of?

[@randyd9414]

@@Avetho i like jared and tavarish

[@Ben-hf7fg]

Hert and Rob

[@Prestiged_peck]

@@Avetho captainsparklez and crumb?

[@ACCELGarage]

Anybody who drops out of law school is destined to do great things. It's obvious Garrett makes an absolute killing off of not only his youtube channel, but his willingness to give back to the community via FF events etc. The reason I love this channel so much is the simple fact that he understands, what's the point of being wealthy if you can't enjoy it with others! Hence taking all of his mates (yes I'm Australian) along for the ride! Love your work Garrett, keep it up!

[@awilliford]

Simple things, like finding a 6mm Snap on socket, bring joy to his life.

[@americaproud9344]

That's like finding $5 on the ground lol

[@simonbratescu5909]

@@americaproud9344 more $50 Lmaooo

[@americaproud9344]

@@simonbratescu5909 yeah fr

[@jimmytran5971]

@@simonbratescu5909 especially the swivel sockets

[@shanekumar3403]

A 10 mm would be better

[@CasualQuasar]

Someone's watching this video realizing Jackstand stole their 6mm 😂

[@Justin-us8iq]

finders keepers lmfao

[@JuPac420]

It was only found because it was 6mm not 10mm, if it were a 10mm Jack Stand Jimmy found, him and the nova would have folded through a time space continuum into an alternate universe

[@aaronb7990]

Its a Snap-On too... They know its gone 😂

[@Avetho]

@@JuPac420 My sides are in an alternate universe now XD

[@JuPac420]

@@Avetho 🤣

[@mrbmxerboy123]

1:59 this is proof that all men can not walk past a grill or BBQ without opening the lid 😂😂

[@zstrode.8953]

Haha I never realized this until i read this. I do the same shit 😂😂👍

[@aaahtex902]

**I COULDN'T BELIEVE MY EYES!!!**

[@corporalclegg914]

it’s no phenomena, like a meteor shower or an earthquake...it’s factual. we’re not complicated. grill + meat = dude supervision . add breasts (sm, med, l or xl) & a beer to the mix to witness us on our best behavior & at our finest

[@FourRulesRacing]

@@corporalclegg914 Chicken breast? With a good sauce?

[@natoalvarez5762]

Lol 😆 thought the same

[@dstockbridge1]

Most: “I have my $250,000 GTR and a lifted golf cart in my $5,000 trailer”. Cleetus: “I have three clapped out cars, an old golf cart, and a piece of art nova in my half-million dollar rig” 😂 I wouldn’t want to see it any other way

[@nickwooldridge]

Which nova is the piece of art

[@jordanhokkanen1]

**2 Clapped out cars**

[@ericsmith189]

Chris Leon take to Novus clapped-out

[@ericsmith189]

Damn auto spell nova-2 is not clapped-out

[@joshnobles280]

250,000 gtr??? Do you have 24k gold wheels?

[@beratsbuilds]

I am fascinated how perfectly James feathered out that wheelie

[@nostranger2u]

James has been racing a LOT of years. Way longer than Garrett.

[@beratsbuilds]

@@nostranger2u yes, you're right. Still needs serious skill and talent controlling a car he hasn't driven at all in 7 years so perfectly

[@notmychairnotmyprblm]

Dude is so plugged in it’s crazy.

[@briankortuem2452]

Whatever James gets paid, pay him more. The guy is invaluable. Love the content, Cleet.

[@GearsNCarpentry]

Gotta love how amped up Cleet is when he sees his friends killing it.

[@joeeyman7503]

True sportsman there! Loving Bald Eagles 🦅 for all! Y’all send it for Dale every run! 🙏😎🤙👌

[@mikespool6650]

bro that wheelie control from James was perfect execution no lie

[@nolansprojects2840]

From the inside view, you can’t even tell he is looking at the stars. 😂

[@allspooledup2584]

James is a driver. He laid that wheelie down like a pro. That nova is gonna be a handful

[@54raceman]

Old habits die hard and that car has that habit bad lol

[@darnitdizzle]

There's an old video on his Instagram of the wheelie it pulled last time he raced it and it was wild. Slow motion shot and everything

[@darnitdizzle]

@Adam Chapman chevy nova

[@allspooledup2584]

@Adam Chapman definitely a 60’s nova. He twisted up the 240 doing a monster wheelie. Go figure...

[@allspooledup2584]

@@darnitdizzle must be an old video? He said this was its first pass in 7 years

[@MrJaiimez]

Ruby's launch is a thing of beauty, I never get tired of seeing that.

[@Trialnerror]

She hits so hard.

[@medjaiii]

Sure is! No other vette launches so solid

[@jacksoncornatzer3210]

"One square meal a day" - underrated line Jackstand

[@jtsmith4434]

Always with the underrated lines

[@Rico_71]

I still can't get over how beautiful James' nova is... I love it

[@james_jr]

...from 20ft..

[@executivezech2648]

Trust me it’s in more beautiful In person I saw it today at tx2k

[@54raceman]

When done right them year novas could be completely destroyed and still look good

[@YAMACAT-17]

Both of those novas are fuken mint.

[@Rico_71]

@@executivezech2648 I bet it sounds also way better than the videos since it's go pro audio, am I right?

[@jasontroglin8070]

Seeing Jammes get fired up to run the Nova was the positive energy I've been needing all day good luck guys and I've got to say seeing the Nova spank that vipper was the cherry toper hell yeah Jacketstand Jimmy

[@rickshiandmoku4128]

Everyone go support the rpm act so cleeter and everyone can keep doing it for dale!

[@buildtime78years9]

rpm act?

[@blooiefps9304]

Look it up

[@Print.Power.Play.]

@@buildtime78years9 It protects dedicated race cars from EPA harrassment/fines

[@derekchauvinisahero2010]

Fuck the epa I do what I want ... them 🤡 don’t come to where I live b

[@off-roadhooligans6687]

@@derekchauvinisahero2010 no but they can if your pulled over on the street they can write you all sorts of fines. That’s why everyone’s getting it signed. Trying to prohibit aftermarket headers and exhaust, tuners, superchargers,

[@ToddKing]

That was some kickass driving by James. It came up and he stutter stepped it and was back on the throttle long before the front end hit the ground.

[@hicko3626]

Absolutely loving having Doug and his car with you guys this weekend. Both his and Jackstands Nova's adding a whole new dynamic to the channel this weekend. Hell yeah!

[@SkinnyPedalMotorsports]

James’ shirt idea: The nova dragging the bumper with James in cartoon form yelling out the window “did somebody say wheelie??” Then have the toolbox falling off the back 🤘🏼

[@jasonsparshott7208]

Like the Cartoon that used to be in Hot rod mag every month !! Bernie and Krouch or something like that I think lol i

[@derekchauvinisahero2010]

That sounds dumb

[@christophercarlisle9216]

With his 6mm socket in hand

[@kshepthedrummer]

Pretty soon we're gonna need a "Cleetus get the toolbox" shirt

[@_Professor_Oak]

Nahh too cringey

[@shiftyoneau9775]

For James finding that socket was the score of a lifetime

[@gabeguadan]

Had me cracking up🤣

[@brandon.jansen]

I don't think I've ever been more fired up for a KZbin video than watching James rolling into the water box in the Nova. Such a sick first rip out with it and can't wait to see it more!!

[@Tylerw129]

This video is What cleeter needed. Full weekend of racing and no stress of the freedom factory. Look at how much fun they are having.

[@chriscanterbury8647]

What a freaking unit. Dream come true for anyone. Where ever you park that rig is home and has everything you could ever need

[@thecrypticgamer833]

Need shirt that says "Tuned to the Moon" for old Jackstand Jimmy

[@1mandanceparty]

MOTOR STRONG TOGETHER, DIAMOND HANDS TO THE MOON GME... NO WAIT NOVA

[@ryanpro8611]

And his foot planted to the floor should be the image.

[@undefined_garage]

They gotta make a PFI collage to the moon shirt with Kyle on the front and James on the back or vice versa! They did it first lol not really though cause James has been drag racing since in the womb

[@ryanpro8611]

@@undefined_garage if Brent's enthusiasm and humbleness was an infectious virus we could have world peace.

[@andwooo9460]

"MOON TUNE" Stickers

[@ronbo422]

James' comment at 6:42 was priceless! "Clapped-out Corvette". :D

[@christopherayala4619]

Lol

[@ronbo422]

Garrett can't turn a wrench. James has busted his ass on Ruby, so I can almost bet that he knows all the "clapped-out'ness" that hides under the red paint.

[@BozoBuckets96]

James: *has the entire McFarland fleet* Also James: “Score!” When he finds a random 6mm socket😂

[@Vlicious94]

The nova has definitely stole my heart. Definitely my favorite car in the fleet now. That 3 step is INSANE.

[@bradflynn5586]

“6mm snap on socket found it on the starting line. score” the most serious and genuine James has ever been 😂

[@1992djg]

That snap on socket is a prize by itself

[@gnarkiller]

Sheeeeiiiiittttt sell in eBay and pay for all the fuel from this trip. No I'm not butter for spending 8gs on that damn truck when I don't even work in the automotive industry anymore

[@spkspkspks]

I know you said there would be no more talk of "Units" after the Trailer and Towed-'Er-Home, but that Blackstone is a UNIT

[@datass666]

I have their 36 propane flat top and I can confirm your statement

[@Bikeliferizzo]

Lol “found it on the starting line” 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@Cservoss25]

Viper didn't stand a chance lol that wheelie was sick. I've been waiting soooo long to see the Nova do something on the channel and I wasn't disappointed in the slightest. Good work James!!

[@xuuji8637]

I’m chillin in bed watching this, then I looked at the date it was posted. This video was so amazing I didn’t even realize it was during the pandemic

[@jayd3547]

I've avoided any other TX2K video's just for this right here HELL YEAH BROTHERRRR!!!!

[@dewaynelong5693]

James first pass showed his talent with them loud petal, light and all ! Congratulations James !

[@sylesneski9176]

Ole jackstand has the throttle control on point! To be able to lift and get back in it like that before it slams down is definitely a hats off!

[@grizzleygangsasuke6684]

4:45 cleet saying james' neighbor is painting his car is the craziest foreshadow to hiring mr sam

[@Fhantasyy]

The new stacker is the best investment you could have made ! 4 cars at every event! I can't even handle how awesome this is and to see James out in the nova getting so excited! Love it

[@nostranger2u]

They might just need to bring another mechanic with that many cars.

[@handymansteve]

@@nostranger2u that's what dr tune-em-all is there for

[@ericthered1274]

“Umm sir this is a street car event” 😂🤣😂

[@13christbane]

beep beep

[@rossdubcak4107]

“All that trailer for a Clapped out Corvette”. Roflmao

[@PennerFab]

I love how calm James always is in the driver's seat 👌

[@NaruSanavai]

Driving monsters like those, you have to be. They'll get the better of you in a snap, if you let 'em.

[@chandlerfrazier]

James personality reminds me so much of a kid i went to high school with, just kind of a goofball but does know what hes doing.

[@TheDeadmandillon]

THAT was some pro ass Dom Toretto rippin' Jackstand! Also glad to see Ruby make a good 8 second pass with that sudden engine problem come up near the end... hopefully y'all got that fixed and back on the track for more.

[@bubbabrown6917]

Cleet and jackstand have some of the best banter ive ever seen

[@wyattdunn3772]

18 seconds in and I know it’s going to be a good one

[@Chris-wb2gb]

I’m 5 seconds in

[@Gobbbbb]

minus 5 seconds looking at the video on my homepage and I knew it was gonna be good.

[@jdias51]

When the ex boss realizes that his pupil has much surpassed the teacher thats kyle @5:40 lmao

[@Stevesbe]

That happened a long time ago

[@slammerf16]

@@Stevesbe yep, Cleetus blew past Kyle like he was in the youtube slow-lane but it's not going to hurt Kyle to be able to link up.

[@ericteipen]

Nah.. I don't think so lol. Kyle just doesn't feel the need to brag about every single thing that he has like Cleeter McPeter does every single video. Garret couldn't even come close to matching Kyles bank account numbers, This I promise.. Kyle's smart. Stays low key and just sets back and watches his worth grow.

[@grantghinn104]

@@ericteipen aaahhh a little jealous

[@MultiBmxmaniac]

@@ericteipen you’re talking shit but you’re still watching? Weird.

[@bubba082085]

I just love you guys. The team dynamic yall have built is special and so much fun to watch. Especially when yall are at the track gettin after it! Good genuine people just out here spreading joy. Hell yeah brother.

[@stevenragsdale9603]

Jack stand at the very end with the snap-on socket “score”😂😂😂😂😂😂💪🏼

[@agp.0451]

I’ve literally been waiting for this video to drop

[@idkelcuzzo69]

Graduated highschool last year Ive been wait for YEARS 😫

[@wtpbs4507]

Literally bro... literally

[@UCCLdIk6R5ECGtaGm7oqO-TQ]

Myself, I have only been figuratively waiting.

[@wtpbs4507]

@@UCCLdIk6R5ECGtaGm7oqO-TQ 😂

[@ChuckNorrizBeardedDragons]

Cleeter and Jackstand are RAD as back. Anyone else early and likes bald eagles don't let this message get lost

[@BlueCollarBachelor]

Kyle has to be proud to see what Cleet has become, like a proud papa.

[@bradleyyoung9781]

Who else really wants to see him climb in and out of Ruby when she’s all the way up there

[@devinhorton8469]

Just said this yesterday qfter watching the hill clim racing other day lol

[@Headsup9550]

Thanks for the video guys, I needed this today! Nobody deserves that Toter/Stacker than you guys! Respeck!

[@Majiksmoke]

Idea for the new toter/stacker: A spotlight on top that throws the Texas Speed logo into the sky when fresh crates need to be inbound.

[@tarajoe07]

Man, James needs to add that Chrome Motion Race Works logo back on after it's repainted. Looks so good on that black

[@adamscheelar9614]

Hell yes. Instant click. Keep doing what your doing. You made this Canadians day

[@cjjohnson3939]

6mm socket found at the start line... Score! LMAO you guys kill me 🤘🏼

[@madpainter69]

You have such a great attitude, and the same for the peeps you hang with ... How you keep so cool is unreal. I have hung around racers for years , and i have seen good and bad up-s and downs at the track, keep up it up men ... Great videos and be safe....

[@jamesworkman686]

Congratulations on that 7.*** Today in Leroy 🦅🤘🇺🇸

[@daykielfernandes4677]

Every time cleetus says something in Spanish I’m like hell yeah hermano ❤️🇺🇸🇨🇺

[@Lee_B_Futures]

Damn, Ruby actually WAS up there! So much room for activities in that trailer...

[@1mandanceparty]

CONGRATS JAMES AND THE NOVA!!! SO GLAD TO BE SEEING MORE OF YOU ON THE CHANNEL!

[@ItsonlyaJimmy]

That double throttle hit while in a wheelie! Grave digger nova. Dennis Anderson would be proud.

[@ThatJMacGuy]

I’m a simple man. I see a cleetus video.. I watch it. But I always make sure I absolutely smash that like button EVERY time.

[@jasonsparshott7208]

Same I’ll even go back if I forget but I do that on all of my favorite channels I never thought about it until a few months ago when I realized they got benefits from the amount of liked and shared vids !

[@TheTyisawesome]

Those new billet specialties on Ruby are so clean

[@regal105]

T shirt idea, ruby and the Nova doing wheelies “Stand TAAL”

[@Stumper52]

Best idea so far :)

[@connerwheatley2637]

The details are the best thing about these videos. It makes me feel like I’m there hanging with you guys. Keep on keeping on!

[@carlstevens4981]

Man, I've watched your channel for a while now, its amazing to see how you've grown, it couldn't have happened to a nicer person, well done to you and all of the people around you, you and james are just total roll models, and I hope you get some bald eagles and the stars and bars on that huge rig, hell yeah brother

[@kmaccarrick21]

James reaction is perfect. "Oh...Okay"

[@CasketMan1776]

That's such a badass Nova ✌🏻

[@chriscanterbury8647]

James is hilarious. Glad to see him get used to the camera. You guys make a killer team

[@memphisreigns4663]

Hell f'in yeah for that jackstand pass. That's how you bring back the ol girl after 7 years riding the bench. Congrats to the whole crew!

[@cncdan1364]

I’m so glad Kyle kept the the bumper on his Audi. The open look is cool but idk just looks better hidden

[@connorleeduckworth8952]

James’ run downs after a pass are brilliant

[@sealsniper4206]

I’m glad to see y’all are still ripping on the drag strip🦅🇺🇸

[@FernandoMartinez-23]

In honor of Jack Stands first trip down the track " HELL YEA BROTHER! ".

[@richienotsorich4303]

The BEST videos are usually when y'all go on your trips. Especially when Cleeter and Jackstand race against each other!

[@mdoyle2702]

Cleetus, remember you can stand up in that trailer! Glad you guys had a great trip

[@pyro323]

James had some extra Bald Eagles sitting on his hood picking up his front end for him! 🇺🇲 🏁 👍

[@Millenniumvett]

Doesn’t he have a full blown kitchen in the RV? Meanwhile using a Walmart portable grill 😂

[@codylapoint]

Well there's no lady folks there to clean up the mess. My guess is they'd rather toss the George Forman in a dumpster after the trip than stink up n clean bacon grease outa the brand new rv.

[@bretatvs]

@@codylapoint good point

[@Fdragon1337]

Grillin and chillin bro.

[@jerredwayne8401]

You dont wanna be frying bacon inside an rv if you dont have to trust me. Im a full timer

[@scuph]

@@jerredwayne8401 do you tow a garage trailer? that would be pretty bad ass to just travel around the country with a full garage setup and drag car in a trailer.

[@pink7930]

Sausage, egg, and cheese on an everything bagel. Absolutely.

[@majcrash]

Don't forget the bacon!

[@NWoutdoorsman]

I worked for JGS precision about 4 years ago and used to build the blow off valves that James has on his nova. Also built the waste gates which are probably the best on the market. Made in the USA here in Oregon.

[@Brgr77]

Hell yea, that first pass in the Nova was sick even with the massive wheelie. Love that car. Its definitely my favorite in the group.

[@toeslider92]

Man, Doug’s Nova looked really dialed in. It just kept going faster and faster.

[@FangOfTruth]

It’s official. You now qualify for a “Honk if parts fall off” sticker.

[@twosmoker7593]

HELL YEAH BROTHER LOVE YA CLEETS

[@tammyshenanigans5154]

James’ contribution to the channel is so good. Big fan of all things Cleet

[@donnieeli4371]

The excitement of showing up to the track with that setup...I bet out feels awesome. Congrats on doing big things!

[@thecincylife1603]

God bless dale and these Florida guys too

[@benpatsy2076]

Cleetus; we had to wait in the lanes for hours after multiple oil downs.. Ruby;

[@beratsbuilds]

Hahaha, gold!

[@timanitayoung385]

Texas T

[@EmilSork]

8:03 ”YEEEYEE” 😅

[@TS-bb6kx]

Hell Yeah Brother!!!! This is racing right here. Hanging out with friends and family, cooking up some food. Just chilling. Got to love it. 💪

[@southernpride9557]

James is as proud a a New Dad . Great 1st rip on the Nova . Hell yeah Brother .