Big Change. We Have A New Crew Chief.
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- Big moves were made with our team. Jim Oberhofer is now our crew chief. #4k #wide #racing #nitro #change
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Sad to hear about Mike! Really enjoyed his time in the videos. I hope it’s all love and no bad blood in any way. Life happens! Best of luck to everyone, Clay. Cheers!
Damn and Mike just got a new chair in the hauler too.
I actually thought the chair was given to Mike personally and it wasn't a company chair.
I think it's a classy move to cover it the way you did. Details and feelings don't matter. It's business and Doug writes the checks. We will all miss Mike but I for one am very excited to see what Jim O can do. He has an impressive resume and the car seemed to run good and clean right out of the gate. As awkward as it is for you and the team, I'm sure it's awkward for Jim too. He knows you guys all loved Mike. I'm predicting great things.
Best of luck to Mike and and Jim both! Change can be tough -- but when it's necessary everyone usually ends up better off in the end.
Almost verbatim what I was going to write. Agree 100%.
serious point : Jim Os movement and breathlessness looks like he could do with a check up on the old Ticker, he is a young man and to my eyes he has the same presentations as my dad when he was much older and near a heart attack.
Totally agree. Jim is a big man physically. Wouldn't hurt to push the plate back every once in a while.
no telling when the last time he had a physical.
Clay,I love you Man,I know you and The Big H will have great success. This is
Drag Racing and you gotta do what you gotta do, but some of these people making comments have to be so politically correct it's
silly. They need kerosene rags to tie around their ankles so the ants don't
crawl up and eat their candy ass. After all this is Drag Racing at it's highest level, Mike knew the score when he got there,he'll do
fine with some other team.
GOOD LUCK.
GO FAST AND TAKE CHANCES. FBM
@@mikerice2430 I don't think it is being PC, but only having part or none of the story they don't want to seem to take sides or be mean.
@@glyphs3 Jim is a badass but yeah , hes a prime candidate for Stroke and or hear attack.
It's sad that Mike is no longer with the team however Jim seems to fit right in and I hope that everything works out well for both as well as Clay's whole team 👍.
I'm just glad it was a decision, and not something happening where he "had" to leave with family issues, etc.
HOFER IN DA HOUSE!! Hey Clay! I know how extremely difficult replacing Mike was for you and we just hope for his happiness and continued success..there is a win coming, I can feel it! Shake up and break ups are hard, but that uncomfortable feeling will be replaced with great joy very soon, good luck from the Millifans!
Spot on...
Clay, I’ve watched this entire collection at least twice and absorbed every morsel I can. I F!@#in LOVE Jim-O! I’m writing this in Aug. 2023 a few weeks after your Denver win, and you guys have two Wally’s under your belt this year. The dude is awesome and he brings a nice, calm energy. Love it, keep it coming.
Hey Jim, welcome to the channel! Ps, make Clay's life easy and watch your language! Clay does an excellent job here providing quality content that the whole family can watch! Including future top fuel fans!
It's all now english.
Fuck it. Let’s race
@@1ManBiker LETS FUCKIN GOOOOOO!!!!
*LOL* #STOMPONTHATFUCKINLOUDPEDAL*
Sad to hear Mike is gone, Welcome Jim. Good to see the Angry Hornet again.
It is good to see the Angry Hornet. Losing Mike was a mistake.
Larry Barnett was the shop supervisor at NAVFAC Centerville Beach it put my 1977 Dodge D200 on the lift and slide the manual new process back success.
Clay in the drivers seat of learning and seeing what goes on and around in NHRA Drag Racing..... that makes all of us pretty damn lucky, always thanks for sharing Clay!!!!✌
Dang I liked Mike, sometimes change is necessary. Best of luck to all!
Clay you don’t have to answer any questions about what went on. Just sending luck to you and your team. It will take time to get used to new crew chiefs way of doing things. Thanks for the always great content.
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Found your channel through Kevin Smith!!! Big fan of watching NHRA racing in Brainard Minnesota
Great job with the new chief , feeling his way in . It's good you're there supporting the awesome auties , two of my grandsons are extremely complex and beautiful . Love your spectrum helmet . Great video 👍🇬🇧
One thing that absolutely blows my mind is that Rob Wendland is not Chiefing a car or at the very least part of someone’s brain trust. I may be wrong but I Do believe strongly that Rob would be a great fit in the Millican team. But you have chosen a great team line up for this season. Wishing my team all the success in the world for the upcoming season!!!
Wow Mike was a great guy I'm surprised by this. Jim is also a great guy. I'm torn on this one.
Mr. Millican, yes, things change. Thank you sharing your racing life with us. Only time will tell if the changes are good or not. Hopefully good. Either way, you will always have fans that support you and your teams quest. Keep on keepin on brother ❗🙂
I had been waiting for this video after hearing about the change. I understand the NHRA nitro classes are a big fraternity and folks often move around and up through the ranks. Part of the business for sure. But this is first time seeing a peek inside a team after such a change. I think you all are handling it with the grace and class we associate with you and your team!
things change people are still people and lets not forget what has gone before
Ghosted flamingos in the paint job..... not only is that awesome, it must be a world first.
Good luck Mike hope to see you out there somewhere.
Oh boy Clay, there is so much going through my mind after hearing this. I had completely lost intrest in NHRA and only found my way back because of your connection with Brent 's YT channel. My history w/NHRA as an owner driver goes all the way back to the early 70's at the home track E-Town. All l will let out of my trap is that your team spirit ya'll had was amazing, it was like a family, I loved it and it kept me watching even thought the $ man is an odd ball. I know where the new guy comes from and what it's been like over there through history. I wish you the best, be safe, I fear lots of new faces are right around the cornor.
Clay, I'm so glad I found your channel ! Great format and you make fans feel like part of the team . I've been a fan of drag racing since the days of sneaking in to the track in the trunk of a car during high school because of no money ! Anyway may the Lord bless you guys ,stay safe and kick some ass 😊 .
GREAT HELMET! Thank you Clay for your sharing and caring on a busy day!
Really looking forward to seeing continued success for the Parts Plus team! We will all miss Mike but we’re gonna need a Jim O interview session soon. Keep up the great work Clay. You connect with your fan base in ways other drivers don’t. Love it!
Mike's gone... Hornets hanging out.... I'm starting to see the big picture
You have went from a great guy to another great guy! Business is business.
Clay you couldn't of said it any better,
Good luck and be safe!
I hope all is well with Mike, and best of luck going forward - I love Jim O.!
Excellent work Y'all,Change is ALWAYS IN OUR FUTURE TO DEAL WITH.GREAT PEOPLE COME AND MOVE ON.( WE ARE GREAT FULL FOR THE TIME WE GET TO SPEND WITH THEM.THANKS TEAM AND THANKS CLAY FOR BEING TOP DRAWER PERIOD.BLESSINGS.
You need to get Jim O to tell you some stories about Connie when he was still driving ( a race car) just the stories about him flying his Jet from the races will crack you up.
I understand Clay, these cars are so expensive to run that it has to be a "business first and foremost" mentality on any team. Good luck to Mike, he seemed like a great guy and so does Jim!
Just watched your video with your new crew chief I’m sure he will be great. I really enjoyed Mike because he explained why you did things and what result he expected. Going to miss him. Stay diligent and STOMP ON THAT LOUD PEDAL.
I'm sad Mike has left the team as with everything in life things change and in bracing the change and moving forward in a positive way makes the team grown stronger. Jim has to now find his feet and implement changes where necessary. Awesome to the Hornet back and hoping he's back for rounds this year and as always the team are doing an awesome job.
Best wishes to all.... hope everything pays off: on and off the track.
This is coming to us post race and I am pleased to see you running with the pack.. (no spoilers). Good Luck Mike with whatever you're doing and good luck to the new cc, Jim! He comes with quite a resume.
Good luck on that new journey! Sometimes changes are needed! Go get that win!
Man yall were just on a video you Kevin Smith and Mike and he was talking about how excited he was for this year and how thngs are finally clicking.....WOW....Who pissed him off???
Thanks for sharing. Very interesting.🤔
Appreciate your honest, humble nature. Truly make all of us feel like we're part of the team! Best if luck to you and big Jim
Good luck with Jim moving forward and best of luck Mike in his future.
I used to attend both Vegas races but I personally don’t like the 4 wide in general.
I’ve watched on the starting line, the 330 mark, half track and finish line.
Starting line was awesome and 330 was good but after that too much going on.
Good luck to the team
So much respect for the way you treat people.
Good to see ol Angry Hornet lurkin around. Wishing Mike the best in whatever endeavors he’s pursuing.
Looking Good Parts Plus Team! Qualifying 4th! Excited to see what the season holds. Thanks Clay, best wishes with your new Crew Chief Jim. Mikes a great guy and hope he shows up in the field as direct competition! ☝️🇺🇸
Wow, didn't see that coming thought you and mike were joined at the elbow. Change is part of life that's how it is.
Anyway best of luck to all involved, hope it all goes well. Looking forward to watching some great drag racing
Hey clay I know you and Mike were very close and this was a very heartfelt situation I pray that the new crew chief will bring a positive to the whole team God-bless you stay safe and stay fast
Very upsetting mike is gone!!!!!! You guys where doing great then a shake up like this isnt good mike you'll be missed im a huge fan of mikes and clay
I was told by KSR to watch this channel and this is awesome clay. you’re a cool guy
Oh that is an amazing beautiful camera 🎥 Donna cam , I love it ,she has such nice voice, thank you Donna , and clay , team . Thanks BigAl California
Hey Clay. Just started tuning into your channel and am very impressed with all the details you provide us within your uploads. Keep up the good work and good luck.
that's what I love about this channel, Clay makes us feel like part of the team.
Best of luck guys. We all miss Mike a lot, but I have a gut feeling that Jim will do a great job.
Best of luck to Mike! Happy Birthday Doug! Hoping for a great season to Clay and his awesome team!
Clay you just keep us all smiling and rooting for the team and the car. Win one next week just to make us all jump up and down with ya'll.
We're pulling for ya Clay, no matter what.
Gotta be a big learning curve for ya'll too. It'll happen for your team faster than you know.
I think a change is good. Glad to see JimO on board.
Best of Luck to Mike. Change is really tough. Jim O will do great!!!! Best of luck to you all this season. Hope to meet you when you come back to Pomona!!!
Tommy Bosher put 1970 340 window block outside the door.
Gotta see you run this past weekend, man what an experience. I stopped by your pit a couple times 👍
Good luck man ,such a genuine guy awesome to see you doing well
Happy belated Birthday to Doug!!! Great to see the addition of Jim! Excited to see what this season brings
Gonna miss seeing Mike on the channel.
Damn gonna miss Mike, he's a legend!
Big Daddy was at Fortuna Pizza Hut he said your journey man he got me over riding with Alex Taylor & Forest Gump.
In literally every form of racing, when owners desire a change regardless of personal feelings and execute that change, changes do take place when it comes to results! Certainly not always positive but still a change. Racing is life, it's a gamble.
God's in control, Clay. You just do what you do!
Solid teams accommodate change. Without skipping a beat, moved up to 5th in the standings after 4 events.
Hey Clay, hope you doing well. I was really looking forward to you and Mike this season, now that you both had a good season prior to settle back into a routines and have some data behind you both etc.
Good luck with the changes. Hope Mike is doing ok, he is a great guy and appreciated the time I got to meet and chat with him.
Hopefully see you again in the US soon 😃👍
I don't get having to take the ring off - I assume they say it's a safety issue but how the heck do they figure that???
Beloved American Astronaut Neil Armstrong lost his ring finger in the door of his pickup truck because his wedding ring snagged on the striker post! I know that chains around your neck act like saws when snagged, saw it first hand last year at a motocross event.
Way too many have lost fingers due to accidents- it's a safety standard at a lot of businesses. My uncle almost lost his but they were able to reattach it. It was a painful long rehabilitation. The silicone rings are a good solution for many. As much as Clay works around the shop it would not be a bad idea for him to wear one all the time. Just a thought.
Clay I hope you can summarize after this race as to what has changed with the new crew chief, and review how you can keep YOUR setup, and practices as consistent as possible to keep you in the chase for the championship. (i.e. downloading through the head set in the shut down. Please download to someone)
I'm no pro, but I love ya and I don't want to see anything mess with the best😎 God bless you and your team brother.
Awe, love the Zoe helmet! God bless you little one😇
Change is hard Clay but you have an awesome team behind you! It was great to see the Angry Hornet! Happy belated 60th Doug! I see the anguish in your face about your ring! As long as it’s the same across the board…you are awesome at rolling with the punches!#stomponthatloudpedal
Awesome to see The Angry Hornet back under the PartsPlus Hotrod!!! 👏👏👏
Good luck to Mike (very talented crew chief). Good luck to Jim with the Parts Plus Team. As Jim said, this team has the passion!
Good job guys. Enjoyed the video.
Godspeed to the New chief.
OH MY GOD IT’S THE PRIME MINISTER OF THE GREAT STATE OF IDAHO!! THE ANGRY HORNET IS HERE TO SET THINGS STRAIGHT! Yay!
I used to not like the 4 Wide. As time has gone on I have come to really like it due to all of the intricacies of the 4 Wide compared to the regular racing.
I learned to look at it like other motor sports. There is much more going on in the race than just one or two cars. There are the competitions between the teams on pit road, the changing cars throughout the laps and the passing of tge day.
There is a lot to watch for in a 4 Wide. Keep the mix that we have with the races like they are, it's a good balance.
Awesome , Thanks Clay & Crew
I've missed the Hornet and that helmet is awesome! Good luck to Mike one of the best tuners in the world . Maybe a change will improve the Parts Plus team's luck. It seems like every time things go south its something no one could have predicted.
Jim’s a good crew chief,stepping in takes time to get the crews to want to follow blindly.Mike shouldn’t stay unemployed any longer than he wants too.
Jim doesn’t appear to be in the best of health,and his language isn’t necessarily family friendly for your video content,need a bleeper button maybe the sound of a blip of the throttle or something.I know things change but you guys have been very competitive so far this year as long as performance doesn’t fall off.
Mikes going to be missed.Don’t like the 4wides it’s a travesty to drag racing fans,they lose half the rounds of racing to watch for the same ticket price.The drivers have to beat two or three other drivers instead of one,I don’t think they ought to be points races or in the countdown.Will always be a Clay Millican fan.🇺🇸🔥👍
Mike also didn't have family friendly language. Only who doesn't really curse is Clay himself.
@@Scoe91Til Exactly!
Clay you are a great person and would back you and any decision you make with no questions asked. Best of luck in 22
Hi Clay, it's a saftey thing, that if it gets crushed in an accident, then you will loose a finger due to the Crush of the Ring!
Change is the only constant.
A wounded pup bites the hardest. We all hate change but it makes us work even harder. Y'all are doing a fantastic job and great thing are coming. We all will miss Mike and all hope he is well. Now STOMP ON THAT LOUD PEDAL and turn on those win lights
Oh I know I have asked before and hope I am not being a pain in the you know what but what does the H on the front of your helmet stand for? BTW I love the helmet
I don't get the change, you just went to the finals and last track someone went red so Mike was on it, was the change amicable? Seems odd to change out of the blue. I remember Jim and he is capable and will do a stand up job but it's just weird to ditch Mike.
Awesome videos Clay.
@ 12:03; coach looks confident and you look relaxed! Maybe no radio…. haven’t seen the rest of the clip yet, but you returned to the pits with your feed back! Most importantly, you looked focused… paper might have shown it too. Good luck Mike, we love ya #TopFuel.. lol
Everybody is showing up. Including Mr. Mike Finnegan.
*God Bless and God Speed KING CLay, sad to see mike just gone like that no explanation, but Jim Oberhofe seems like a savage and a warrior thats needed in this sport, ruff and tough, just like the 11,000 Hp monster you pilot*
In many forms of team sports a family atmosphere developes over time, when a change in leadership occurs it's done for the betterment of the team and it will get better. Regardless what the naysayers say about it, you are one badass Wheelman and I hope for the best for your team and season!!
You got time to adjust your young and Mike is loved but new is Outstanding changes have to provide for all and as long as he and yourself are happy that's what matters. In my business its OCS outstanding customer service Clay u go STLP..... Oleboy
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I watched you and Mike many times at Grand Bend Motorplex back in the IHRA days. I am so sorry that Mike is gone . I guess racing first and friends later. I wish Mike all the best , as I do Jim O. Thanks Clay ; I know Mike was like a brother to you.
Great video…champions in action…go to the winner’s stage…good luck
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Wow!. Hey, onwards and upwards!. Keep the videos coming and nail those win lights😎👍!!.