Tire Explosion!!! Wild Ride !!!

[@HighGearAutomotive]

Personally the lounge talk & breakdowns of the data is my favorite part of the videos. Been following Jim O's career for years & it's great to see him back out fulltime.

[@MPADAD1]

When the seas get rough, you hang on and appreciate the builder! A smooth sea never made a sailor.

[@SjodinMotorsport]

Clay, the after talk in the lounge with Jim is just the best! Please more of that together with the load pedal stomping!

[@ForgedInKaos]

Clay that 3 wheel save was simply amazing. Kept it in your lane and off the wall! Man thats best case scenario for the tire failure!

[@leighmillicanhubbard]

The things I LOVE.. I'm soooo thankful for them MS river bottom driving lessons from Jimmie Millican .. No more highlight Reels though!!!!💙💙💙 I LOVE how Jim O reminds us that was NOT a bad day in the whole perspective of thangs.. I LOVE seeing Bruce back in town & I love his tell it like it is attitude.. Last but not least I LOVE THIS CREW in your pit. They all have their heart & soul ALL IN & it shows.. AND 6 days later of being notified of a penalty is BS...

[@joefenech6839]

Great to see Bruce back. Sorry you guys are getting such rough treatment. The driving was paramount to keeping safe. The debrief sessions are hands down my favorite segment! Also, to quote one of my favorite Automotive KZbinrs ( I do cars), there was no Malice in the Combustion Palace!

[@alanlocklear8564]

Fantastic job of driving..... Incredible reflexes and reaction to what needed to be done.... What a great privilege it is to watch the best... Go Clay, Go Go Go.... 👌😎👍

[@hammerlane3871]

Dude nearly kissed the wall going a solid 275 mph and he's reading off the numbers like it's just another normal Tuesday 😅 my adrenaline still would have been going

[@mrbigw100]

Ok who’s the guy miss reporting Love the videos clay

[@billmadison2032]

Well shoot, that was very unfortunate, glad you are okay. You now have some of the best equipment and the best people around you, go after it next year let's get you that damn Championship Clay

[@georgeperillo6421]

I watched it live on TV and couldn't believe my eyes. That was some awesome driving clearly someone special was riding with you today. Glad your are safe.

[@Bobbyd0052]

INTEGRITY OF THIS TEAM,SECOND TO NONE ! 🇺🇸

[@vincenovak4570]

🇺🇸

[@jeffreyadams8811]

Glad you’re safe ! We need Mike Dunn back in the commentator booth. That clown that’s in there now is a disgrace

[@ruds2600]

Who is the commentator? I watch NHRA TV.

[@jeffreyadams8811]

Tony Pedregon

[@paulboone44444]

Amen

[@cl604driver]

@@jeffreyadams8811I don’t have access to the full show. Can you point me to what he said? It sounds like from the crew debrief that this isn’t the first time.

[@dakotaautosales9673]

💯

[@charlesdoe4572]

Yes please on the racing stories we love the way you guys bring us the inside look and bench racing in off season is mandatory

[@Maulzy23]

Maybe talk Conrad into sharing some ;)

[@alkennedy1124]

I love this lounge talk these good ol day remembrance ,,, it reminds me of a time ,when me my late dad and his freinds would get in the ol 55 Chevy car and slowly drive all over the Mojave desert, in the hours after work, and I would be in the back seat and listed to the story’s of old times , I loved it , thanks clay and jimo,,, praise Jesus Christ grace amen 🙏 thanks BigAl California

[@maegenyoungs2591]

Absolutely amazing driving brother, i can’t believe I’m not seeing anyone commenting you on that… I had a tire let go on a 200MPH run in a supercharged 02 Z06 at 178mph.. I was actually on a freeway.. it was my second try, the tires were sipped ( cuts along the tread ) I wasn’t aware. I had just put new set of AFR mongoose heads and a lingenfelter screw style blower.. it took a block to stop.. I eventually hit 208 mph .. cooked a new set of rotors on that pass. It was on highway 16 Washington state between Ramiller exit and downtown Gig harbor exit.. November 2007.. and i still have the data from event.. my hands shook for a week.. then got married. And lost it to a monster

[@patbrennan9708]

Bruce must have done WAY WAY more than 15 hours from Sydney , I saw him in Talem bend for the grand Opening of the Bend Dragway in South Australia

[@phildussault420]

Another great video Clay, and like Leah Pruett was saying... we need MORE top end shots from everybody including the TV broadcast. Everybody shoots from the starting line and that's fine, but it would be awesome to include some top-end 300+ MPH shots with the dragster bearing down on you and blowing by. It's the best, thank you!

[@CarsandCats]

I got chased out of Gainesville Raceway for taking top end pictures by security :) They don't like people up there but I got some AWESOME shots. P.S. When the chutes hit they go >BANG!

[@kenwillis8487]

They don’t like people up there because the potential danger of a wreck going into, over or thru the wall! There has also been speculation of preventing sabotage wether intentional or accidental. Like if the sun bounced off the cameras lens and blinded the driver or other type of events! Mostly though it’s insurance companies telling track owners that no one past a certain point on trackside within so many feet of the track even if there’s a fence and safety barriers. Cars have gone through both and parts have gone over and through both.

[@EXOWill]

I drove big rigs for many years. One of the biggest fears of driving those things is a front tire blow-out. When that happens you usually end up on your side or worse. I my years of driving I had 2 front tires blow and you better have your spurs on. I fortunately used up some lanes but got it stopped safely both times. I'm telling you this because your incident was a miraculous job of driving and your years of experience. I'm glad you're ok.

[@kentlypeterman2414]

The comments on the TV idiot's comments are the best !! Tony needs a new job. Better luck next race my friend. Go get them.

[@lunkydog]

Couldn't agree more. When they replaced Mike Dunn with TP, it was a massive mistake. Dunn and Lohnes would the best announcing team ever.

[@sleekimagesphotography]

On one of the nhra's slow-mo you could see something fly out from under the car about the 32:20 mark before Clay stepped off the pedal

[@JJONESMX09]

Seen that too; good eye...

[@zanegivens9810]

They believe it was a piece of wrap from Josh Hart’s car in the pass before. Stickers and possibly even some carbon pieces came off his car during the run which caused a cleanup but it is possible they missed something

[@dpfire29]

Love the positivity of this team and the never quit attitude. As compared to a diamond, it has to be refined to be the beautiful diamond it is. I believe your team is being refined and I see a championship team on the horizon

[@LowLevelNC]

@41:25 = LOL! True, Jim O. So true! Honestly, i hit the mute button many times, during the tv broadcast. It's hard to listen to sometimes. I miss Marty, Mike, and Dave.

[@Jgreenmotorsports]

Who was it they were referring to?

[@cl604driver]

@@JgreenmotorsportsPedregon I believe.

[@vincereynolds6092]

Sorry for all of the hard luck you're having lately. It was scary to see the shrapnel from the tire coming in front of you. Glad you're ok, Clay! It's infuriating that NHRA didn't follow up on the assertions that were made. A lot of hard work goes into getting those points, and due diligence on their part isn't too much to ask. Wishing all of you MUCH better luck in Pomona! 😊

[@vehdynam]

That was quite a video ! A string of unfortunate circumstances for sure. In regards to announcing comments ; they should go back and rectify their comments if they prove to be inaccurate , without doing that is unfair to the competitors and the the fans as well. All the best in Pomona . These videos are invaluable to the fans of this sport. Many thanks Clay.

[@1962markstubson]

I can tell you this there are not maybe but two or three current drivers out there in the top fuel ranks in a couple and the funny car ranks that could save a top fuel car going 320 miles an hour when it blows a tire and doesn’t crash the whole car. Clay you are the top /best driver out there right now.

[@martinhild]

Glad you're find! Saving that car from crashing was some formidable driving.

[@Bobbyd0052]

LOUNGE "ROCKS" !

[@Patriot6421]

Clay, Jim, it's nice to hear things we never hear about. I had no idea about the 74 pts that were scrubbed from the team. I know how it feels to play in others' sandboxes. No matter what happens, it's their playground, and rules never apply . I believe the NHRA acronym and motto is Never Happened RIGHT Again. Can't win.

[@Wrench7s]

Clay, you and Jim O HAVE to do off-season talks with who ever you want man! You guys feed off of each other so well!! Always love the sessions in the hauler!

[@deweylee2449]

I thought that they only had pitt stops in nascar.😊

[@barneymaloney9551]

What a run of luck the past few weeks. I’m extremely proud of the entire team being more concerned with their driver being okay over the car. You all are amazing! Thank you Rick for the opportunity you give our team.

[@gwbuilder5779]

I was taught not to say anything if I didn't have anything good to say, so... Clay, so glad you are OK! Three wheelin at 330 mph 😳!!! Politics in racing is just plain bs, but like you said, "It's their sand box". Hell of a team, keep STOMPINONTHATLOUDPEDAL!!!!!🇺🇸🦅

[@kurtbarrett6785]

As important as steering is, I can't fathom how unnerving it would be to suddenly be surprised by a different ratio box than you're used to! It's a good thing you're a BA driver!

[@kenwillis8487]

I couldn’t imagine how unnerving it would be at 300+ miles mph! My power steering started to go on my suburban and it felt really loose, like it was to easy to steer. Really got my attention at only 65 mph just couldn’t imagine over 300 mph!

[@joshjones3408]

That big guy in the back seat that has no hair....he looks like he would have no problem just hearting someone's feelings.. 😆😆😆

[@ultraspinacle]

Yes, Clay I would listen to racing stories for hours. Uncensored. No need to worry about the length of the videos, most of us would listen as long as you have something to show us. If not, that’s what the “FFWD” feature is for! :) I checked on Monday with someone familiar with the event to see about the car after the tire grenade and they did say the chassis was tweaked. Been following that and the post-Dallas drama, which sounds absurd. So sorry to hear that. Knock em out in Pomona and ya’ll get a reset for a while. Hope you’ll still cover the car and work over the off season! Good luck!

[@rogerminter3599]

You need to be nominated for Best Driver Ever. Who else can, and has, saved his own life that many times?

[@Patriot6421]

If q 1 thru 4 went as planned with no hiccups, I know the parts plus team would have won that event. You guys and gals are on fire. Rick, I know it seems like the team went through parts in these past events, but it was inevitable, and they had no control over this. Gather up what parts and chasis are available, go out, and bring the last event home. Rick and the team earned it. I'm addicted to this team.

[@CJE2007.5]

Please talk as long as you possibly can. The stories and the information about the car is awesome.

[@infreedomitrust1667]

Thank you Clay for always giving us an inside look into how a race team works. Everyone sees the final outcome, but never get to see everything that gets you to that point. I'm glad you're ok and I know it was a wild ride. Keep that foot flat on the loud peddle brother.

[@markllewellynn]

Really good to hear from Jesse and great see Bruce back into it with you guys. Luv ya work Clay!

[@NorthernHDrider]

Your idea on racing stories would be AWESOME!! To hear stories of racing is moments of zoning into times having those little hairs stand up. With how..... yup that's a champ.

[@htdriver2012]

I don't know how in the world you kept that car under control when the tire went. Awesome job!!

[@bhlom4135]

Great save by Clay with that blow out! One hell of a team! Jim & Bill know their s#$t .

[@TraceyMillican]

Being thankful for those driving skills Daddy taught you. AND for THE BEST team watching over you and traveling from coast to coast to get you to Pomona. They have the “want to”! 🛞🛞🛞

[@midwin1]

It was 100 percent something stationary lying on the track that clay ran over. If you watch on the video you posted yesterday Vegas E1 no 3 wheels at 1:43 you will see it. You must watch it frame by frame, at about 1:43.25 to 1:43.35 seconds you will see an object on the track go from the front of the car to the back and when the tire hits it is when it blows.

[@Rare_Brad]

Thank God your ok Clay. Great job driving. I love the idea of basically using Pomona for testing. You all are the best. Stay Safe.

[@jerrye9655]

I used to love watching Sammy Swindell race

[@TraceyMillican]

We still do!

[@trickster6831]

Swindell and The King Kinser, 2 of the ALL TIME GREATS!!!

[@thomascary1752]

That was AMAZING BIT of DRIVING!

[@ni_wink84]

32:02 now THAT is a driver!! Amazing job clay!! You kept yourself and Steve safe, that was a show of true skills

[@brianshields5281]

Congratulations Clay from all the good ole boys in Tennessee. You always make use proud.

[@theguyinmaine]

You had that race by the numbers before the tire let go. Thank God you had the original steering box back in. Nice driving in a really bad situation.

[@funvic]

That was some great driving, Clay! 😮

[@roscogram4112]

The old boys are fired up

[@jimzazenski6303]

Clay...my wife and I flew in from Denver to cheer you on....thank God you are safe. On Sunday, between the early monring wind, the cold temps and knowing you had to face Torrence in rd 1 we left you alone.......but were with you in spirit. LOVE LOVE LOVE the new format with your wrap-ups with Jim O......glad to see Bruce back for a while........I know you have to be kind, but I don't......Tony P needs to find another line of work.....and the he folks broadcasting the races need to get Mike Dunn back in the booth..... Last......RWR....Rick Ware.....thank you for keeping the group together, and allowing Clay to keep filing what he does......he's a brand ambassador unlike any other in Drag Racing.....now go SOTLP!!

[@seananderson5601]

When it rains it pours clay. Thanks for taking us along for the ride..

[@andyb9767]

I'm sorry for the bad luck but I could listen to you guys all day

[@Bobbyd0052]

THATS MY DRIVER ! "ENOGH SAID"

[@GarySpeer-fp4hj]

Talk about blowing the tires off! Glad you are ok Clay......keep on truckin....Lets GO!!

[@theoldbigmoose]

Your personality makes for the best driver on youTube! Many more subs deserved.

[@KimiWallrus]

Why is everyone so in love with Goodyear. Errbody very quick to defend them.

[@colesteven1123]

Damn good save Clay. God watching out for you, and the other driver

[@erikthorstensen5185]

I agree with you guys. What Tony said,didn't make sense. If something came out of the headers. It was at speed,anything out of the headers would have shot past the tire. And the engine didn't self destruct for shrapnel. Tires blow,it happens. The swaying at the top end and the wind could've caused something to do with it.

[@MiscRocketVideos]

Not sure of the 'duct tape' question or what we/they are talking about, but SOOOO glad to see you hold that beast not only in your lane, but cleanly between the lines. You and the team are such an inspiration and I appreciate that you give us a window into your house. Keep it up and whatever arguments with NHRA may be happening, never forget, you are TEAM RWR, PARTS PLUS and SUMMIT RACING. All the people working behind the scenes and at the track are what really make this happen and let you STOMP ON THAT LOUD PEDAL and make all the fans follow every race!

[@nickreagan3083]

What no way

[@FeatheredDino]

Good job keeping it in the lane, Clay! That coud have ended way worse. Glad it didn't. I think we have seen way too many tire explosons this season. I am surprised NHRA isnt investigating Goodyear for what may be the cause.

[@GenoSalvati]

The car either lost a part or hit some garbage on the track before the tire goes.

[@rprice7670]

​@@GenoSalvatiI believe Bruce said that all the parts were on the car. The engine didn't blow an no parts from the engine came off were good an could have turned it around with the same engine so you would have to think something on the track maybe.

[@GenoSalvati]

@@rprice7670 Agree. What bad luck!

[@mysterj1]

The tire blew at the exact moment the car sashayed to the side. I don't think the car moved on account of the tire blowing, I think the tire blew on account of the car moving.

[@GenoSalvati]

@@mysterj1 Not sure about that... For example, in Clay’s Q1 run, the car lurched side-to-side much harder and the tires didn’t blow.

[@muzakmike]

At 32:22 in the video you can see debris come off the left side of the screen. Right when the car starts to move across the track.

[@kartingrobbertvanmerrienbo8875]

Good recap😊

[@glennfoster7288]

Yikes!!!! Glad your ok. What a crazy couple of races. Hope your luck turns around at the next race. Thanks for all the information you’re willing to share. After listening to Leah might be good for some to see how fast these cars are at the top end of the track. There’s nothing like it.

[@dmeemd7787]

This driving job was absolutely incredible and real. I can you put into words just how emphatically I mean that! Same with everyone I’ve shown and/or who have seen it! You have such a credible incredible group of people!! I was ever work on this stuff again it would be an absolute pleasure to be part of a team like this!! Everyone stay well, stay safe and kick some butt at the Winternationals! 😊

[@justinprewitt245]

There in the zoomed in video. It looked like your tire ran over a piece of sheet metal debris on the track. Because it came out the back. I imagine that it sliced or nicked the tire right when you were shutting off. Jeff Lutz often shows the amount of debris on the tracks.

[@tools6106]

Clay, I love you guys and I told my wife since you weren’t talk about it, it had to be an appeal in process! You are still smiling and not gnashing of teeth! You are best sportsman I know in any sport I am aware of! I know that the season is almost over, I miss you guys in the off season! Keep us in the know as you can! God Bless you all, thankfully your not hurt! ❤

[@colesteven1123]

A lot of good automotive/racing channels on youtube. Only 2 really give me the feeling of good, down to earth, not in it for $$, race teams. The parts plus team, and PFI Speed. Keep at it boys and girls! Love it!

[@WillieCK]

Great driving Clay to keep the car in your lane and not to hit anything. I am not sure if you picked up on it or not. At the 32.22 mark in this video, it appears that the left tire drove over some some kind or debris that was on the track. Or, that could have been a chunk of the tire splitting off. The car looked good for a few fractions of second after that and then the tire went. Not that it changes the result, but might point to possible cause.

[@MikeSmithPOV]

Great job driving Clay as always! Love watching your videos from over here in the UK and best of luck in the final race in Pomona 👍

[@kevintabeek7495]

Listen I like a long video also LOVE JIM SAY dashboard lights are disconnected for Sunday race

[@jeremylynn8631]

Clay is the best driver in his class! They are lucky to have him!

[@davewoodmancy5124]

Thank God you were able to control the car and stop it safely. You absolutely have the best crew out there and they have the best driver.

[@nealhadley1482]

I couldn't seem to add my comments for the Texas.Motor Plex. That is a WORLD FAMOUS TRACK. I love hearing yoy and Jimbo talking about each run. I know he is a DAMN GOOD CREW CHIEF. Having worked with Dick, and Connie...... Ot gives us, me a better understanding of what is going on, and how you adjust for things. LOCE RICK WARE COMING IN😂

[@MacDa-yy8xn]

Now that’s a really good save. Great job Clay!👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@christhomas5794]

That would be awesome in the off-season you Jimbo, and whoever you’ve got as a guest respect from UK clay

[@hollywinsman9464]

Clay, the control you had on this car was breath taking. Absolutely flawless!

[@brianboys9015]

Lovit. You are doing so much for your sport. I never usually watch the rails and im glued.

[@gregolin1726]

When I read about duct tape on your car I new it was a lie. Thanks as always for taking everyone along. Go get another W in Pomona!

[@j.sarnak1391]

10 minutes with Jim is too short, the lap by lap stuff is just fascinating for me.

[@frndlylion]

Hell of a job keeping that car in its lane!!! Clay is the man!

[@rollerdragon]

wow!! that's a wild ride!! i was amazed that the distortion of the slicks at speed!! a pentagon-shape... like the poles of saturn

[@BillTerwilliger-u7e]

Really injoy the sit down chats after the races, you guy's are in a tough business and you're very good at what you do, may the force be with you. God bless!

[@BillTerwilliger-u7e]

@ErikHyndmanto no fear live a little!

[@terrykoglin502]

Being from Michigan… I would love to hear some of Jim’s stories about his days with the Kalitta’s 😉

[@jamesausmusiii3386]

Who cares how long you guys talk, longer the better. Just glad you walked away and can race again.

[@ultraspinacle]

Totally agree. That’s what the FFWD feature is for if people don’t like it.

[@MRCATWRENCH]

You guys have a difficult job, thanks for bringing us along for the ride 🏁

[@JamesHolzbaur]

Smile on Clay, smile on!

[@alexhathcock1380]

Total TEAM effort! 😊

[@ianprice2928]

Another tough weekend Clay, really good to see Bruce back with the team. After reading Jim O’s book I think the racing stories idea would be fantastic. A week or so of not just hard work for the team but a bunch of miles to be driven. Take care on the road Jessie, Kaylynn and Blaine.

[@CliffHubbard]

Great save 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻

[@bigdave7514]

A few things. Glad you were alright Clay. As Jesse says cars can be fixed. Concerning the terrible tv announcing and comments being made without facts. I don’t believe anything analyst say about your team. I get all my factual information from your videos. Please keep Jesse involved in videos in future lounge talks. Concerning NHRA “sandbox”. Sometimes the sandbox gets dirty with some litter. Don’t give up on appeal. Time to win Pomona next week.

[@yattaran1484]

So sorry to know what had happened at Vegas. Clay, you are such a Great Driver to safely stop three wheeled race car going nearly 300 miles without hitting the wall !. I'd love to listen to you and Jim-O talk forever ! 😄

[@kennethbode2017]

Yall have been put to the test the last 3 weeks. It will bring you closer together and stronger. You will deserve the break after Pomona

[@MichaelJones-se9sl]

Heck make videos hour and 22 minutes. Love it I absolutely love the detailed information and the old time stories of racing past.

[@andrewgorniak6173]

Great job Clay on keeping the car out of the wall and the other lane to bad the Tire blow but as always I can't wait for the next video and the next crazy thing you get yourself into

[@TravisHargiss]

Hang in there guys! You have so many positives to go into 2024 with! Yall have over come so many hard times these two weeks are just going to be "racing stories" not to long from now. Going to try and come to Chandler in December!

[@williamward3492]

Love the recap would love to get a video of u and jimo shooting the breeze. Who doesn't love story time