Leroy the Savage at World Cup Finals 2019!!! **EXTREME Bald Eagles ALERT**

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  • čas přidán 3. 11. 2019
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  • @CleetusM
    @CleetusM  Před 4 lety +7396

    For those of you who waited out for our video, I sincerely thank you 🙏 ❤️ with so many people uploading at the same event i simply can’t post before everyone. Wanted to make the vid a good one, hope you guys enjoy!

    • @97grantanator
      @97grantanator Před 4 lety +120

      Cleetus McFarland all I can say is this
      Forget breaking the internet you sir have broke youtube.

    • @rackemwells
      @rackemwells Před 4 lety +140

      Cleetus McFarland Your stuff is what we want, the other channels are just teasers

    • @jtfishing8062
      @jtfishing8062 Před 4 lety +35

      Cleetus McFarland Leroy never disappoints congratulations cleetus you the team and Leroy deserve it !!!

    • @thecincylife1603
      @thecincylife1603 Před 4 lety +53

      I have been waiting all day..who cares about other people's video's...40 mins of greatness

    • @davesracingchannel9261
      @davesracingchannel9261 Před 4 lety +32

      I'm still watching but Big Kleib ruined the surprise

  • @ThirdHornet
    @ThirdHornet Před 4 lety +634

    Cleetus: gets on two step
    Water bottle: "I'm in danger"

    • @recrdholdr
      @recrdholdr Před 4 lety +4

      Danger Danger Eject Eject!!

    • @codywit8491
      @codywit8491 Před 4 lety

      Mike Ferris hahahaha 😂😛

    • @ImJusSha
      @ImJusSha Před 4 lety +3

      That thing said ohh hell no😂

    • @lanthony2104
      @lanthony2104 Před 4 lety +4

      How did that water bottle not fly off 🤣

    • @j6j66
      @j6j66 Před 4 lety

      Mike Ferris 😂😂😂

  • @dady_chill4832
    @dady_chill4832 Před 4 lety +1555

    Anyone else wondering how the hell that water bottle didn’t fall out

    • @dylanwhite4789
      @dylanwhite4789 Před 4 lety +3

      Felipe da god doesn’t make sense

    • @MazdaBass971
      @MazdaBass971 Před 4 lety +23

      Hes very lucky it didn't, if it hit the other car he would've been in some deep shit. lol

    • @George-nx4bp
      @George-nx4bp Před 4 lety +40

      the shitty aerodynamics on the rear of the car

    • @adrianorizza5601
      @adrianorizza5601 Před 4 lety +57

      i came down here looking for this exact comment

    • @thecamperDK
      @thecamperDK Před 4 lety +6

      Quantum mechanics: I aint gonna explain shit

  • @cadeaugh
    @cadeaugh Před rokem +24

    ReWatching this video 2 years later after Cleet has a car that can run 6.50s and Leroy is gearing up for a return to WCF to shoot for 6s. Crazy growth, crazy progression

    • @ericstout4122
      @ericstout4122 Před 8 měsíci

      Almost exact same speeds year later lol. But getting much better

  • @kelly00000111111
    @kelly00000111111 Před 4 lety +560

    “We’re out here racing cars - it could be a lot worse”
    Well said Cleet, well said.

    • @joepop46-6
      @joepop46-6 Před 4 lety +1

      Kelly Adams that’s sooo weird. I start looking through the comments at about 13:20, found this comment at about 13:30, right when he said it.

    • @J.Rgarcia
      @J.Rgarcia Před 4 lety

      @@joepop46-6 same😂

    • @Tanner69046
      @Tanner69046 Před 4 lety +2

      fast foward to 2020 lmao

  • @normalbikeguy2658
    @normalbikeguy2658 Před 4 lety +204

    That Brent dude from PFI is the happiest son of a gun I’ve seen in a while. He’s got it figured out man

    • @nickfrechette19
      @nickfrechette19 Před 4 lety +5

      Just a positive guy, always laughing!

    • @hodl2082
      @hodl2082 Před 4 lety +1

      Yeah he's an A-hole haha

    • @ianjones1498
      @ianjones1498 Před 4 lety +5

      I would love to feel that emotion of just pure joy in person! I watch his channel too, and it makes me smile even if it's something small they do!!

    • @StrikerFin
      @StrikerFin Před 4 lety +2

      I wouldn’t say he’s always happy, but he is a very positive dude.

  • @defpirette7533
    @defpirette7533 Před 4 lety +175

    I don't understand how James can analyze everything so well. He's gotta be near genius level IQ. I've seen video after video and he just notices such small details.

    • @tylerlockett8606
      @tylerlockett8606 Před 3 lety +1

      @Jacob Tratnyek that one dude ya know

    • @OlDirtyBandit
      @OlDirtyBandit Před 3 lety +2

      @Jacob Tratnyek the mechanic

    • @FarmerFpv
      @FarmerFpv Před 3 lety +5

      @@OlDirtyBandit He's more than just a mechanic. James is kinda a genius. When it comes to Florida standards, lol.

    • @7KidsSpanoMan
      @7KidsSpanoMan Před 2 lety +9

      You either know your shit, or you don't know your shit. I know several guys like this through several fields. Computer, electrical, carpentry, etc.. Grab them when you can. You will have a better life indeed.

    • @chasep4558
      @chasep4558 Před 2 lety +2

      Most of it is common sense if your a car guy.. commen sense isn't so common anymore. Btw I had to rewatch this video.

  • @jmaas8989
    @jmaas8989 Před 4 lety +180

    27 minute mark a dude yells “cleetus is the f****** man!!!” Lmao classic

    • @juriscoulson2042
      @juriscoulson2042 Před 4 lety +4

      i thought he said “cleetus is a fucking menace” that’s why i came to the comments to see if anyone else heard it.😂

    • @hunteralber2006
      @hunteralber2006 Před 3 lety +4

      27:00

    • @bearrains8364
      @bearrains8364 Před 3 lety +1

      I had to go back just to hear it hahahaha

  • @drewcampy2627
    @drewcampy2627 Před 4 lety +170

    You can see the emotion in Cleetus’ eyes after getting his 7 second time slip. Not gonna lie I got a little emotional too. Congrats Cleetus and team, keep doing it for Dale!!

    • @Toxic2T
      @Toxic2T Před 4 lety +6

      Same it got me teary eyed. This guy deserves it

    • @RobSi-qs8hm
      @RobSi-qs8hm Před 4 lety +1

      Drew Campy agreed! It was pretty cool!

  • @davidwindsor3601
    @davidwindsor3601 Před 4 lety +235

    The water didnt jump out because it was "Smart Water" 😂😂👍

  • @codyking4848
    @codyking4848 Před 4 lety +20

    28:37 Really gives you an idea of how brutally fast Leroy really is. One of the best onboard videos I've ever seen, the sound is amazing, the acceleration absolutely murderous. Fantastic driving job, Leroy really wanted to step out hard.

    • @Japanirish21
      @Japanirish21 Před 4 lety +1

      Cody King his eyes light up with how fast he’s pulling! Your soul stays behind for a little bit with that kind of acceleration lol

  • @maxinecantspeak
    @maxinecantspeak Před 4 lety +155

    One of those race commentators sounds like he has soft serve ice cream coming out of his nose.

  • @yothatsbert
    @yothatsbert Před 4 lety +353

    21:38 Cleetus holding back tears, that’s real passion boys. Respect, hope Leroy keeps diggin in the 7s, congratulations to the team!

    • @s54life16
      @s54life16 Před 4 lety +33

      Yeo I felt that part heavy, like we all just accomplished something

    • @howabouthetruth2157
      @howabouthetruth2157 Před 4 lety +24

      After what we all just witnessed here, I'm 100% convinced that after a ton of time spent on some serious experimentation with various tunes & adjustments to that new slipper clutch........you can bet the farm they WILL go even quicker. And just think, these guys had next to NO time for testing before this event!!!

    • @MrDoWerk
      @MrDoWerk Před 4 lety +11

      i came to look for someone saying this. So incredible he did it in competition

    • @joedog23692012
      @joedog23692012 Před 4 lety +7

      I saw it.....and then I realized I was so happy too that I was a little choked up

    • @derektion2
      @derektion2 Před 4 lety +7

      Man was he ever fighting back the tears of pure joy. So proud to see this accomplishment!!

  • @mikefrost8888
    @mikefrost8888 Před 4 lety +180

    As happy and good of an attitude as this man stays. When he saw that 7, I could see him fighting the tears back. He can finally let some of that pressure go he has on him

    • @CleetusM
      @CleetusM  Před 4 lety +64

      Mike Frost thank you Mike

    • @mk4gli389
      @mk4gli389 Před 4 lety +7

      Mike Frost I’m glad I wasn’t the only one who noticed that. Such an awesome moment.

    • @JVPERFORMANCE64
      @JVPERFORMANCE64 Před 4 lety +3

      I feel that moment.

    • @lucaswiehe1446
      @lucaswiehe1446 Před 4 lety +1

      Well said man

    • @Dylmark
      @Dylmark Před 4 lety +1

      Now that I watch it back I see it, I was just so so hyped to notice this. God bless Cleetus

  • @driojal
    @driojal Před 4 lety +42

    The sound of Leroy gave me Freaking goosebumps on 19:09 We need more footage from the finish line. The Bold Eagles Screaming !!! Have to rewind 5 times.

  • @pepethefrog3476
    @pepethefrog3476 Před 4 lety +87

    Who else watching this on April 2020, that 2-3 shift when cleetus races the minion was cleaner than the bald eagles beak!! Let’s goo, bring Leroy back to the sevens !!

    • @hashemiralfkoizumi3460
      @hashemiralfkoizumi3460 Před 4 lety +3

      But its may now

    • @pepethefrog3476
      @pepethefrog3476 Před 4 lety +4

      Hashemi Ralf I commented that 3 weeks ago...

    • @tylerjinkens3256
      @tylerjinkens3256 Před 4 lety +1

      I come back every now and then just to watch that race lol hope he does well for rmrw

    • @brians48now
      @brians48now Před 4 lety

      @@tylerjinkens3256 Yep, my 4th time watching this vid. And how about rmrw. always a great week of videos.

  • @EnduroTainment
    @EnduroTainment Před 4 lety +442

    This brings back memories of that first 7 running with no coolant, lifted head, and a differential falling to pieces. It's not my life but I'm grateful to be part of your subscriber team. This was incredible

    • @notfamousprepper7369
      @notfamousprepper7369 Před 4 lety +16

      Well said brother. I will never own a car anywhere near this fast, but the Cleetus McFarland team makes me *feel* like I do. Love this channel and the humility behind it.

    • @savage_24v
      @savage_24v Před 4 lety +5

      Can I get an amen

    • @null2268
      @null2268 Před 4 lety +5

      I've been here before was even a part of this channel. I've been there through it all and there is not a single channel on the platform that can boast of a better content stream. McFarland brotherhood for life.

    • @langora5804
      @langora5804 Před 4 lety +4

      Owen Conner The smile after the pass was the same as then. both cleetus behind the wheel and us watching behind yhe screen. Really great content.

    • @mik3y80
      @mik3y80 Před 2 lety

      100% Agree mate! Was cool they included the TV Edit, weird, I don't know Cletus but feels like I do haha, I'm from Australia and love this guys content! Love how they named the El Camino Mullet!

  • @angelloridley2945
    @angelloridley2945 Před 4 lety +1152

    That water bottle was like “ I’m making it in the 7’s too.”😂

  • @bobbysweeney5377
    @bobbysweeney5377 Před 4 lety +12

    28:38 Cleetus was about to feel more alive than ever before. LOVED IT!

  • @squillbrock1556
    @squillbrock1556 Před 4 lety +21

    19:27 When you launch so hard the smart water goes dumb

  • @Studio23Media
    @Studio23Media Před 4 lety +164

    That James-Cleetus hug through the roll cage made me emotional. These are the moments I watch this channel for.

    • @dmeemd7787
      @dmeemd7787 Před 4 lety +2

      That's something you find in racing, especially drag racing, that's hard to find anywhere else!

    • @SkateBNE
      @SkateBNE Před 4 lety +1

      You made me go back and watch it again!

    • @antoniosalmo9874
      @antoniosalmo9874 Před 4 lety +7

      Michael Taylor legit bro I almost cried when I seen the 7.80 and when I seen Cleetus react to the time slip and started tearing up..... bro that did it lmao good shit.

    • @TechKnowCSS
      @TechKnowCSS Před 4 lety

      What time index for the HUG?

    • @MrLouarvin
      @MrLouarvin Před 4 lety

      @@TechKnowCSS 23:12

  • @sam02mostafavi
    @sam02mostafavi Před 4 lety +136

    Can we just appreciate Garret’s driving skills for a second ? Props brother

  • @Lawtey
    @Lawtey Před 3 lety +2

    Skip scene to hide the tears @Cleetus McFarland? I can literally feel them so dont lie. love this vid, always come back to it every few months.

  • @btdtgg
    @btdtgg Před 2 lety +4

    I say this is still the best CM video ever! So much emotion and Leroy running strong the last half.

  • @jakegardner5286
    @jakegardner5286 Před 4 lety +117

    I literally yelled out "HELL YA!" when you ran the 7.80. Wife looked at me like I was off my rocker. 😂 I felt all your excitement. Awesome to watch

    • @Collinyota
      @Collinyota Před 4 lety +4

      I kept rewinding to show my wife the in-car perspectives. She has ZERO interest. I was just too excited not to show someone. Haha.

    • @Not_ur_typical_millennial
      @Not_ur_typical_millennial Před 4 lety

      @@Trialnerror yip did the same in the living room and wife gave me the stare of shame lmao

  • @tiaraguy7705
    @tiaraguy7705 Před 4 lety +135

    I love how Emilio, Brent, and Kyle became the race team for Cleetus

    • @notfamousprepper7369
      @notfamousprepper7369 Před 4 lety +6

      ^Totally agree! It was almost like they all came knowing they were going to witness great things and wanted to be a part. Love how hyped Brent gets after pulling The Flag, like the unofficial Team McFarland hype man lol

  • @epicengines2565
    @epicengines2565 Před 4 lety +142

    Leroy would've wrecked the Gtr if it was Sequential.

    • @stringsgb8833
      @stringsgb8833 Před 4 lety +62

      Maybe but I love the fact it's manual, makes it being driven that hard even more impressive

    • @epicengines2565
      @epicengines2565 Před 4 lety +27

      @@stringsgb8833 Same here. it makes us appreciate his driving a lot more.

    • @stringsgb8833
      @stringsgb8833 Před 4 lety +5

      @@epicengines2565 yeah mate definitely

    • @sadlife8495
      @sadlife8495 Před 4 lety +22

      @@stringsgb8833 and makes that GTR all the more unimpressive, and lame i might add

    • @FrankieT666
      @FrankieT666 Před 4 lety +15

      If his beam tripper was just 12 inches longer he probably would've beaten that GTR

  • @drewdacat
    @drewdacat Před 4 lety +5

    Couldn’t stop smiling watching him get two PR’s that look of accomplishment is so elating

  • @fmmrz5
    @fmmrz5 Před 4 lety +190

    Man that side by side shot with the gtr was such a freakin cool clip

    • @wolfemancola
      @wolfemancola Před 4 lety +23

      yeah and it shows how much speed you loose with a manual transmission between gears too

    • @clutchkickpj693
      @clutchkickpj693 Před 4 lety +3

      @@wolfemancola yup and he's flat foot shifting but it'll never be faster than auto

    • @sarmonaz1249
      @sarmonaz1249 Před 4 lety +2

      That gtr was eating up top

    • @JD-tz8bp
      @JD-tz8bp Před 4 lety +3

      Idc how much time I lose between shifts. I will never drag race an auto, you see how aggressive an into his shifts he is? Thats what drag racing should be in my opinion, thats real racing

    • @justinreboredo9962
      @justinreboredo9962 Před 4 lety +3

      the motor cuts spark slightly when clutch is depressed so not to over rev the engine but because the throttle is wide open minimal boost is lost ... he is getting use to the new clutch (shifts where abit slow compared to his 7.82) old cleets :P ... but there is definitely room for more bald eagles :) 7.50s by next week :P

  • @chrisramirez3458
    @chrisramirez3458 Před 4 lety +355

    Ever since James got added to the team, you’ve just been doing better and better. Give the man a raise lol

    • @jordantompkins5097
      @jordantompkins5097 Před 4 lety +15

      Yames knows his shit

    • @Ben-wj4rq
      @Ben-wj4rq Před 4 lety +2

      James is awesome

    • @ThisGuyDrives
      @ThisGuyDrives Před 4 lety +2

      Maybe he gets paid enough already.

    • @chrisramirez3458
      @chrisramirez3458 Před 4 lety +10

      Devil’s Advocate I’m sure he does. Cleetus takes care of his guys. I’m just throwing it out there lol

    • @frankperea9208
      @frankperea9208 Před 4 lety +21

      James isn’t a dummy, I guarantee Garret pays him a nice chunk of change. With that James literally has a mechanics dream job.

  • @davidjordan9302
    @davidjordan9302 Před 2 lety +8

    28:37 one of Cleetus' and Leroy's finest moments in drag racing in my opinion.

  • @SBS_Auto
    @SBS_Auto Před 4 lety +36

    James is just a straight up smart fella. That GTR honestly just shifted smoother ... he woulda had him

    • @JayMac
      @JayMac Před rokem

      The GTR is auto

    • @SBS_Auto
      @SBS_Auto Před rokem

      @@JayMac did i say it was manual?

    • @SBS_Auto
      @SBS_Auto Před rokem

      @@JayMac the vehicle shifted faster. Was i wrong?

  • @alexsanchez8406
    @alexsanchez8406 Před 4 lety +336

    That water bottle in Leroy: Ight imma head out.
    Also that water bottle: Sike ima stay for a lil

    • @sed8181
      @sed8181 Před 4 lety +5

      @Brian Kendall lol he loses all kinds of stuff out of that car.

    • @rttaylor99
      @rttaylor99 Před 4 lety +4

      I was about to comment on that smart water lol

    • @robbygraves739
      @robbygraves739 Před 4 lety +12

      Smart water 1/4 mile world record

    • @thisishabibi6687
      @thisishabibi6687 Před 4 lety +1

      Alex Sanchez lmao

    • @projectdelta50
      @projectdelta50 Před 4 lety +2

      That bottle: 😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱

  • @johngraham4319
    @johngraham4319 Před 4 lety +333

    "I'm in a 20 layer fire suit and still freezing" next clip james in shorts

    • @Lofi.z34
      @Lofi.z34 Před 4 lety +8

      The dude is a walking snowman

    • @mrboss724
      @mrboss724 Před 4 lety +13

      I don’t think he owns pants

    • @ChuckBeefOG
      @ChuckBeefOG Před 4 lety +3

      Its -15c in my part of Canada today. Any part of America would feel like Mexico to me.

    • @yourhumblestemperorsidious4152
      @yourhumblestemperorsidious4152 Před 4 lety +4

      Nebraska, which reaches -57 F in the winter:
      *_cackles maniacally_*
      Edit: I don’t live in Nebraska. I live in jersey. Unfortunately.

    • @drainplug1791
      @drainplug1791 Před 4 lety +1

      True Florida Man

  • @iPlayDrums4You
    @iPlayDrums4You Před 4 lety +13

    37:02 MAAAAAN Cleet and Leroy tree'd that GTR and then DRAGGED it until 4th, the GT-R just had the transmission to win it. What an awesome race!

  • @502stingray
    @502stingray Před 4 lety +5

    I’ve watched the race at 37:03 in slow motion so many times. That is such a great race. Even one year later still.

    • @midship_nc
      @midship_nc Před 4 lety +2

      was a great race, every time leroy shifted that nissan would take another half a car....outstanding for a c5 to launch as hard as a AWD gtr with slicks

    • @tsumacity
      @tsumacity Před 2 lety +1

      I watched it like 10x times. It's so freakin savage. The way that GTR takes chunks of lead back is ferocious.
      10/10 drag race video. can not improve.

  • @yippdogg9250
    @yippdogg9250 Před 4 lety +217

    Hand's down haven't experienced that level of adrenaline or emotions from a CZcams video in my life, love you all.

    • @Toxic2T
      @Toxic2T Před 4 lety +6

      True!!

    • @devinpyrchalla3400
      @devinpyrchalla3400 Před 4 lety +6

      Same well other than when he first ran a 7

    • @Toxic2T
      @Toxic2T Před 4 lety +3

      @@devinpyrchalla3400 Same

    • @Thereis1
      @Thereis1 Před 4 lety +1

      this is up there with when pewdiepie lost sven in the ocean

    • @miked2783
      @miked2783 Před 4 lety +3

      Fact's...

  • @JR-.-.
    @JR-.-. Před 4 lety +139

    Tear jerker! Cleetus looked like was holding one back!

    • @chieflongsock
      @chieflongsock Před 4 lety +12

      He was for sure...eyes were watery

    • @edgarsoltero1989
      @edgarsoltero1989 Před 4 lety +17

      My eyes got watery after that 7.80 pass..

    • @toddr2241
      @toddr2241 Před 4 lety +6

      It was a teary moment, imagine putting in all that work for all that time. Worth every minute.

    • @jasonyaeh6643
      @jasonyaeh6643 Před 4 lety +5

      Fuck dude I cried

    • @iTsBkRandy
      @iTsBkRandy Před 4 lety +2

      Yeah man after watching the channel for years seeing that was a great thing.

  • @suchafoker1329
    @suchafoker1329 Před 4 lety +8

    The way it pulled after every shift Jesus

  • @chrispoindexter6477
    @chrispoindexter6477 Před 4 lety +1

    The look in your eyes when you saw that slip that is a look I’ve seen so many times before, growing up in a family that loves fast cars and racing in “Mexico” I know that look all too well. That’s the look of determination and victory. God bless you and Leroy man.

  • @vyyo5025
    @vyyo5025 Před 4 lety +122

    I love Brent man. He’s always so positive, he just jumps into the crew and he always fits in perfectly. Love when you guys make some content together. Plus, he’s just damn good at working on cars. I love it

    • @goose32373
      @goose32373 Před 4 lety +1

      He's just a genuinely good guy. But the rest of his crew is too. Good friends to have.

  • @swubsy9348
    @swubsy9348 Před 4 lety +121

    *first place in the people’s hearts*
    The energy in that interview was outstanding

  • @au1317
    @au1317 Před 4 lety +186

    18:18 Can this guy even understand himself

    • @shadowprince4482
      @shadowprince4482 Před 4 lety +23

      Florida Boomhauer.

    • @shinted.252
      @shinted.252 Před 4 lety +35

      Omg this killed me. I couldn’t understand a freaking word he said

    • @jfs366
      @jfs366 Před 4 lety

      au caught about half of it

    • @kalashnikov1343
      @kalashnikov1343 Před 4 lety +21

      Sounds like he genuinely had a stroke.

    • @rlsjunior797
      @rlsjunior797 Před 4 lety +16

      The fact that someone hired him as a commentator is hilarious.

  • @JayMac
    @JayMac Před rokem +1

    That supra is now the fastest stick shift car in the world along with grub worm. Both deep in the 6s. Grub worm just got the quicker time and world record at 6.61 and the supra got the faster Mph. That racing channel highlighted both cars in videos this week. World cup 22 is gonna be absolutely insane. Cant wait to see what Leroy does

  • @timothycwillis
    @timothycwillis Před 4 lety +253

    The difference in transmissions between the gtr and Leroy is incredible from that angle.

    • @MikeKayK
      @MikeKayK Před 4 lety +28

      @@fast97z24 Yep. Leroy pulls harder but that GTR shifts much quicker.

    • @cosmo_22_97
      @cosmo_22_97 Před 4 lety +13

      @@MikeKayK yea you could tell Leroy had more power up top in the rpm but the shifts just needed to be faster

    • @sethstuck2138
      @sethstuck2138 Před 4 lety +23

      Auto vs manual. Thats what happens

    • @gavinmeuth5869
      @gavinmeuth5869 Před 4 lety +41

      It's insane to see how much distance he lost when he shifted.

    • @nolancaldwell1433
      @nolancaldwell1433 Před 4 lety +9

      they're both stick cars

  • @PhillipMicah
    @PhillipMicah Před 4 lety +114

    I'll be damned if I didn't tear up a little bit watching this, I know it takes a lot but I'm happy for y'all man, feels good when all that work pays off.

    • @zacharyw6965
      @zacharyw6965 Před 4 lety +5

      PhillipMicah i thought someone was cutting onions must be the same for you. 😭

    • @redrr3O8
      @redrr3O8 Před 4 lety +2

      I actually asked the wife if she was cutting onions.

    • @JoseRodriguez62057
      @JoseRodriguez62057 Před 4 lety +1

      broo fr tho!

    • @OHPeteB
      @OHPeteB Před 4 lety +2

      Are you guys sure it wasn't allergies? I swear, mine started acting up right after I saw the 7.80 on the sign.

    • @intheGroove44
      @intheGroove44 Před 4 lety +3

      Clearly it was the 185mph wind making our eyes water... Lol

  • @evilamc1962
    @evilamc1962 Před 4 lety +2

    That last race was crazy! I loved that camera viewing showing the other racer! Keep kicking ass guys! Nice to see those 7s again

  • @wariotek
    @wariotek Před 4 lety +1

    Held back his tears when he found out 7.80 you can tell he was super proud! That was awesome to see.

  • @codymack5727
    @codymack5727 Před 4 lety +272

    Not gonna lie got a little emotion when he returned to the pit and everyone cheered

  • @seb1989
    @seb1989 Před 4 lety +108

    His emotion when he saw the time was priceless.

  • @TokenTanker
    @TokenTanker Před 3 lety +8

    28:28 Camera man has the look of "bro I can't really believe this right now"

  • @khayra1
    @khayra1 Před 4 lety +23

    21:40 hes definitely fighting back the tears

  • @riveryarbrough5241
    @riveryarbrough5241 Před 4 lety +57

    Man, seeing him fight the tears when he receives the slip...tears of freedom! I almost shed one as well

    • @steved573
      @steved573 Před 4 lety +1

      River Yarbrough he did look like he was shaking. Adrenaline PUMPIN!

  • @epicsaxboy1713
    @epicsaxboy1713 Před 4 lety +195

    Hell yeah brother!!!!! Leroy is back!!!!!!!
    Like this if you also dropped tears when he went his fastest against the yellow mustang😭😭😭

    • @joshjarrett8896
      @joshjarrett8896 Před 4 lety +4

      Runs an 8.3 then an 8.1 says we're gonna turn the car down and just go a to b and runs fastest time ever!!! Let's go!!! That's what boggin deep looks like

    • @jok3yjesu339
      @jok3yjesu339 Před 4 lety +2

      Bruh I was so fucking pumped when I seen that 7.80

    • @somedudebuddy
      @somedudebuddy Před 4 lety +3

      8.3 and peddled the boys a driver and got a great crew

    • @LongRon6969
      @LongRon6969 Před 4 lety +1

      Thems was bald eagle sweats not tears

    • @epicsaxboy1713
      @epicsaxboy1713 Před 4 lety +2

      His race with the Supra is so great 185 mph and he let off (3 times?)

  • @GaryWrightMusic
    @GaryWrightMusic Před 4 lety

    Dude you are one of the most humble guys I have seen in these classes. Absolutely love watching all of your content. Full send it brother!

  • @ATVtherapy
    @ATVtherapy Před 4 lety

    Love cleetus’s attitude, mad respect man for keeping your composure during a frustrating situation.

  • @kyleflynn705
    @kyleflynn705 Před 4 lety +228

    19:26
    Smart water: ight imma head out

    • @RMZrider12
      @RMZrider12 Před 4 lety +17

      I'm amazed how it stayed in the car

    • @Joseph_Hayes
      @Joseph_Hayes Před 4 lety +10

      Bro that water was like ight iima fuck witchu

    • @andrewgulliver1138
      @andrewgulliver1138 Před 4 lety +2

      Smart = camera ham.

    • @TunerSquad956
      @TunerSquad956 Před 4 lety

      Should put your signature on a M.D can and save it for a memory never know could get that sponcer some day

    • @thomasfowler2140
      @thomasfowler2140 Před 4 lety +2

      Also Smart water: ight imma head back in

  • @kidwave1
    @kidwave1 Před 4 lety +160

    Ha, Im so invested in this channel/Leroy that when he gets frustrated, I actually feel his frustration as if its my own, if not more, lol

    • @s54life16
      @s54life16 Před 4 lety +7

      Got a lil emotional with him when he read that 7.80 slip too💯 saw tears in his eyes

    • @natecbr9327
      @natecbr9327 Před 4 lety +3

      I was super excited when he hit that 7.80 AND also when he won against the Supra!

    • @TheTsunamijuan
      @TheTsunamijuan Před 4 lety +2

      I am right there with you. Not only that but I've been trying to build a car for the last 15 years. My own health and finances have been the roadblocks. But I am living vicariously through Leroy. Really hoping when the time comes i might even be able to have a run against Leroy when they push him into the 6's.

    • @marcellmcdowell9032
      @marcellmcdowell9032 Před 4 lety +1

      @@s54life16 I knew I saw him get emotional. That's a true racer. Awesome races

    • @kidwave1
      @kidwave1 Před 4 lety +1

      @@TheTsunamijuan Good luck bro. If you dont go into racing KNOWING it can be an emotional rollercoaster, you'll forget its all about the ride, literally! This video is PROOF of that. From the lowest low, to the highest highs, in this case A PERSONAL BEST! The lesson here is just keep pushing!

  • @simeonorive145
    @simeonorive145 Před 3 lety

    Just going back through these from first purchase of Leroy to 7s that escalated quickly. Amazing channel great team. What a beautiful journey to wittness over the years. Thank you for doing it for Dale. Sincerley yours a fan from Melbourne Australia.

  • @justinabts9569
    @justinabts9569 Před 4 lety +1

    Ever need to smile? 30:50 gives me chills every time

  • @tylercooper6888
    @tylercooper6888 Před 4 lety +209

    You know you're a hell of a driver when you hold off a dual clutch auto in a h pattern for the majority of the race

    • @fab12xd
      @fab12xd Před 4 lety +13

      Actually dude, that's insane

    • @TheJPspike
      @TheJPspike Před 4 lety +14

      Holy shit I didn't realize that was a freaking auto. Damn Cleeter can drive!

    • @xogmaster
      @xogmaster Před 4 lety +33

      @@fab12xd what's even more insane is cleetus only lost because of his momentum being lost between shifts! If he had a better transmission setup that decreases the times between gear engagements, all that position lost between cleetus and the GTR between 37:06 and 37:10 (watch it at 25% speed!) wouldn't have happened and the race would have been WAY closer and the possibility of a win would have been much higher.

    • @chrisarchdale9435
      @chrisarchdale9435 Před 4 lety +22

      @@xogmaster yes you as you watch it hes only gaining on cleetus when cleetus is shifting.

    • @Toxic88088
      @Toxic88088 Před 4 lety +3

      Would it help him if he changed to a sequential setup? But then i guess, he can't compete in a H pattern contest, can he? Forgive my lack of knowledge about drag racing events. I'm just curious. I think the Sequential will be more faster than the H-pattern.

  • @dashawndakeng
    @dashawndakeng Před 4 lety +238

    Cleeter: “I’m freezing!”
    James: **wearing shorts

    • @twiggy5058
      @twiggy5058 Před 4 lety +7

      Dad warmth

    • @goose1183
      @goose1183 Před 4 lety +4

      He’s a father there never cold like ever

    • @paulwilberforce9659
      @paulwilberforce9659 Před 4 lety

      He's gonna fit in well in Aus

    • @kodipauley4076
      @kodipauley4076 Před 4 lety +1

      Dude I hate to say it but if your car was auto Manuel you would be so much faster. That GTR only pulled on you when you are shifting

    • @theangryitalian7922
      @theangryitalian7922 Před 4 lety

      Will Porter he was doing the duck walk tho.. he definitely wished he had packed some pants lol

  • @anthonyl9273
    @anthonyl9273 Před 4 lety +22

    this car needs a horn that goes "LEEEEEEROOOOYYYYY JENNNNNKINNNNNSSSS"

  • @izzy5oh729
    @izzy5oh729 Před 3 lety

    September and I still get goosebumps watching this. I was at work during the time this was happening and I jumped from my desk when you took that W brother. Congrats always.

  • @RedrumPresentations
    @RedrumPresentations Před 4 lety +243

    I don't think I've ever watched a 40 minute video with a smile on my face the entire time. Thanks for the awesome content and congratulations on a new personal best!

    • @chetSeminole
      @chetSeminole Před 4 lety

      I would hate to see your pants.

    • @Doesntmatterreally
      @Doesntmatterreally Před 4 lety +1

      I agree and didn’t realize it was that long until the end and I was thinking man I wish it wasn’t over yet.

    • @vaikin7573
      @vaikin7573 Před 4 lety

      wait, it was 40mins?

  • @emjman
    @emjman Před 4 lety +122

    That smart water said, "Y0, WHAT THE F*CK IS GOING ON" 😂

    • @petereinhardt
      @petereinhardt Před 4 lety +3

      Fastest loose water bottle I’ve ever seen

    • @emjman
      @emjman Před 4 lety +1

      @@petereinhardt thing was CRUISIN for sure

    • @emjman
      @emjman Před 4 lety

      @Brandon King it was a wild ride for sure man

    • @GM6.7
      @GM6.7 Před 4 lety

      It hit that sweet thing called zero gravity

    • @FU-Utube
      @FU-Utube Před 4 lety +1

      How did that thing stay in the car lmao

  • @jdhargrave6716
    @jdhargrave6716 Před 3 lety

    A true gentleman, well spoken, no quit and no excuses! Just remains focused and gets it done,

  • @Turrnaroud
    @Turrnaroud Před 4 lety

    So thankful for you cleetus and team. Listening to those bald eagles scream always brings a tear to my eye

  • @PRANKurFACE
    @PRANKurFACE Před 4 lety +1043

    Smart water: aight imma head out
    7seconds later
    Smart water : aight I'm back

    • @kinfzac95
      @kinfzac95 Před 4 lety

      Yeah flyout and cause a wreck

    • @CsabaTothMr
      @CsabaTothMr Před 4 lety +6

      Smart water is smart

    • @chuckiswin
      @chuckiswin Před 4 lety +3

      that was at 19:25 right, that could have some some serious damage if the other guys car was working. that guy was actually lucky his car was having troubles, well if the water flew out his side of the track I suppose.

    • @thedepressedclassclown1557
      @thedepressedclassclown1557 Před 4 lety

      Nolan Pearson it was strapped on tightly

    • @thedepressedclassclown1557
      @thedepressedclassclown1557 Před 4 lety

      PRANKurFACE lol

  • @chriswaldrup9855
    @chriswaldrup9855 Před 4 lety +170

    They actually looked pretty evenly matched. That’s a human shifting gears vs a dual clutch. If you look he really only gained ground when Cletus shifted gears. Great video Son.

    • @jameshardy753
      @jameshardy753 Před 4 lety +27

      Yeah exactly if it would've been a manual cleetus wouldve had that in the bag

    • @billyalberty5202
      @billyalberty5202 Před 4 lety +10

      Yea that was an incredible angle, probably one of the best drag race angles I've ever seen. You could clearly see he had the fast enough car and the better run and lost through sheer input.

    • @justgator3915
      @justgator3915 Před 4 lety +5

      37:05

    • @haleyfremming9440
      @haleyfremming9440 Před 4 lety +7

      @@jameshardy753 There is no "if". There is not a single manual R35 on the planet.

    • @jameshardy753
      @jameshardy753 Před 4 lety +7

      @@haleyfremming9440 yeah i meant if he was racing another car that was a manual with similar set up.then he would've had it easily.only way the dude pulled on him was soley because of shifting.but thanks for the info

  • @ChevyMalibu69
    @ChevyMalibu69 Před 4 lety +1

    I was so happy for you guys when I saw that time I started yelling yes! yes! out loud...i was so proud I had to get the McFarland garage competition grade shirt. Awesome job, congrats guys!!

  • @OnlinecarshowNet1
    @OnlinecarshowNet1 Před 4 lety +1

    lol water bottle all flying around when you made the 7.8. If you would have caught the bottle in your hand it would have been epic! Congrats dude. Look on your face when seeing was pure happiness.

  • @tunerimpala5658
    @tunerimpala5658 Před 4 lety +298

    I like how cleetus’ camera have better quality than the events cameras

    • @LaughrieOnYT
      @LaughrieOnYT Před 4 lety +4

      Tuner Impala he uses a GoPro too so idk how the quality is sogood

    • @___gumbi
      @___gumbi Před 4 lety +24

      well WCF is a live stream so quality is sucked down

    • @jameswhitehead6758
      @jameswhitehead6758 Před 4 lety +12

      @@___gumbi 100%. They have to severely reduce the quality of the stream *most likely* because of bandwidth issues.

    • @lazy1126
      @lazy1126 Před 4 lety +5

      @@LaughrieOnYT new gopros are godlike

    • @atnotthiolnoy1
      @atnotthiolnoy1 Před 4 lety +3

      Sharing a live stream kills quality or any video at that matter

  • @dez97candycl
    @dez97candycl Před 4 lety +125

    Did anyone watch the whole freedom session before reading the comments
    Just couldn't stop watching

  • @Fringeless
    @Fringeless Před 4 lety

    I rarely watch a YT video in its entirety without fast forwarding or reading comments first. This video had me glued. Cleetus and the boys don't stop what you are doing. You guys keep it real.

  • @janipt
    @janipt Před 4 lety

    After the 7.8 slip he wanted to go nuts but couldn't. That's some emotion right there after all the work and struggles. Awesome stuff all the way!

  • @mikeyellen362
    @mikeyellen362 Před 4 lety +65

    I still dont know where james came from but glad he has been on the team. Maybe a cleetus2McFarland channel bio for James lol

    • @benn106
      @benn106 Před 4 lety +1

      Agreed, from his side of things

    • @SirDBCooper
      @SirDBCooper Před 4 lety

      I’ve asked this a couple times without a reply. When did James join the Cleetus team?

    • @josephsabatino7857
      @josephsabatino7857 Před 4 lety +1

      If I remember correctly James first appearance in an episode was back when they were first dropping the GT500 motor into Neighbor.

  • @gabeloftus9773
    @gabeloftus9773 Před 4 lety +86

    I yelld "Hell Yeah " at the top of y lungs when I saw 7.800 , my wife jumped off the bed looking at me like my head blew up,👍😎...
    It brought tears to my eyes ,
    Grate show brother 👍

    • @ernestogarcia789
      @ernestogarcia789 Před 4 lety +2

      Gabe Loftus same tears cleetus had when he got the slip we all had those tears in our eyes.

    • @OoogaBoog
      @OoogaBoog Před 4 lety +1

      lol, awesome.

  • @sea2side
    @sea2side Před 4 lety

    Well done and thankyou for sharing. Loving the loud ride that is Mcfarland racing.

  • @tiffinal
    @tiffinal Před 4 lety

    At 22:23 When Leroy has the full run Cleetus looks so happy he has tears in his eyes. tears of Joy. made me smile so much for the team.

  • @joshuanfg6376
    @joshuanfg6376 Před 4 lety +22

    Cletus holding back the tears when he saw that time... wow. This means more to him than we can imagine. Proud of you and everyone else!

    • @felog4258
      @felog4258 Před 4 lety

      Joshua Eaton yea he almost cryd

  • @HBGDANNY1
    @HBGDANNY1 Před 4 lety +44

    That GTR race is one of the best races I've ever seen. The dash video makes your hairs stand up

  • @Not_Genie
    @Not_Genie Před 2 lety

    Watching this again I get just as pumped for how pumped everyone is plus it’s 40 minutes longs such a bonus

  • @jones5311
    @jones5311 Před 4 lety +3

    Proud of you and your team! I see a easy 7.5 once you figure out the clutch. It appears that there is a ton of slip still in the clutch on your shifts. A strain gauge might be useful if the Holley ECU can utilize it.

  • @andrewserumgard4947
    @andrewserumgard4947 Před 4 lety +176

    “At the end of the day, we’re just out here racing cars, so it could be a lot worse.” 😄 so true.

    • @josephstalin9500
      @josephstalin9500 Před 4 lety +1

      Could be in school,or doing a regular 9-5 not enjoying life. I do both and watch his videos honestly motivate me to live the life he has

  • @brandonlariviere5074
    @brandonlariviere5074 Před 4 lety +127

    I love how every pass something flys out of the passeneger seat

    • @troyd3753
      @troyd3753 Před 4 lety +3

      Even tho they took it out stuff still flies out

    • @james3522
      @james3522 Před 4 lety +2

      Brandon Lariviere there was too many bald eagles

    • @8100machinist
      @8100machinist Před 4 lety +3

      you think they could do a quick check before the run.....

    • @Deepwaterjew
      @Deepwaterjew Před 4 lety +2

      Weight reduction man

    • @zachaliles
      @zachaliles Před 4 lety +1

      It's usually the time slip from the previous run.

  • @rjaybruhh
    @rjaybruhh Před 4 lety +3

    *_Damn. That Supra in the finals. Too much boost! Congratulations Cleetus!_*

  • @Chrius
    @Chrius Před 4 lety

    Man when the engine is popping before launch (and at the rev limit) it looks awesome with the fire spitting out of the ENTIRE front of the car.

  • @camobubba98
    @camobubba98 Před 4 lety +60

    Cleet's face when he gets sideways for the win was HILARIOUS. His eyes got so wide

    • @jaywhited1174
      @jaywhited1174 Před 4 lety +3

      I saw that too!!

    • @gnarkiller
      @gnarkiller Před 4 lety +3

      Eyes got wider b-hole got tighter

    • @kleetus92
      @kleetus92 Před 4 lety

      That track was pure dog shit. The other guy was all over the place too.

  • @Discretesignals
    @Discretesignals Před 4 lety +33

    I had tears in my eyes when Cletus was driving back to the pits after that 7.80 run. His face was so happy and relieved after all that work and frustration. Way to go 👏

  • @ajohnson1066
    @ajohnson1066 Před 4 lety

    This is one of my all time favorite videos. Still gives me goose bumps when he gets that 7.8 after all that struggle

  • @babycashhhh
    @babycashhhh Před 3 lety +1

    19:25 the fact that the water bottle stayed in the vehicle while he hits a 7 makes me even happier.

  • @tonyroberts7481
    @tonyroberts7481 Před 4 lety +26

    I just wanted to tell you I’ve never been so happy for someone I’ve never met personally. So proud for Leroy.

  • @_.neero24
    @_.neero24 Před 4 lety +105

    37:05 Owh My Lord, that is the most beautiful side by side i ever see on this channel ! Great work CleetusTeam, that was awesome !!! 💯

    • @ABoringTool
      @ABoringTool Před 4 lety +17

      You could visibly tell how the manual shift times cost him the race

    • @Harry.Dresden
      @Harry.Dresden Před 4 lety +13

      @@ABoringTool I was saying to myself as I watched that the shifts cost him that race, the only time the GT-R was making any real gains against him

    • @MichaelBacon212
      @MichaelBacon212 Před 4 lety +1

      Hell yeah that was an amazing race. One of the best on the channel by far.

    • @The_Vanilla_Guerilla
      @The_Vanilla_Guerilla Před 4 lety +5

      He kept that GTR honest! Made him earn that win. Not bad for a rwd stick shift car vs Godzilla! Proud of team Cleeter!

    • @warrenmichael918
      @warrenmichael918 Před 4 lety +1

      GTR was pulling hard as hell wasnt he !! Them shifts were it

  • @rodrigomontalvo3544
    @rodrigomontalvo3544 Před 4 lety +1

    Proud of you Cleetus. Seeing you hold back your tears when you saw your slip made me start tearing up hahaha

  • @edgardovigocastillo794
    @edgardovigocastillo794 Před 3 lety +1

    Leroy never let you down Cleet!
    I had to see this race again.

  • @conwayfiddy4908
    @conwayfiddy4908 Před 4 lety +89

    19:35 the water bottle hanging on for dear life during the first full pass lmfao

    • @802Garage
      @802Garage Před 4 lety +4

      Came here to say the exact same thing. 😂

    • @josephstalin9500
      @josephstalin9500 Před 4 lety +10

      First bottle of water to go 7.800 at 185mph 😂

    • @SCwrestlerTTSB
      @SCwrestlerTTSB Před 4 lety +4

      I knew i'd find a comment about that 😂😂

  • @marcusozolins7499
    @marcusozolins7499 Před 4 lety +95

    Standing at work here in sweden crying like a baby when i see your happines after that 7,80 pass ❤
    I fkn love You, James n Coop! Good work all of You!
    Peace out guys

    • @brettbaratheon9776
      @brettbaratheon9776 Před 4 lety +2

      I wrote the same thing last night. Literally teared up when he pulled back to the trailer with all the fans cheering. So awesome. A freaking CZcams video......about cars......who would of thought.

    • @bryanroupe8646
      @bryanroupe8646 Před 4 lety +1

      You guys need a girlfriend.

    • @brettbaratheon9776
      @brettbaratheon9776 Před 4 lety +1

      Bryan Roupe I wonder how my wife and kids would feel about me having a girlfriend as well? Might be risky, I think I’ll pass. Thanks for the thought though.

  • @sonnymoon6465
    @sonnymoon6465 Před 4 lety

    you are so kind it is really fun to watch you work !

  • @stuartmatthews8187
    @stuartmatthews8187 Před 4 lety

    You have built something truly unique and utterly original. Oh, and it rips!. Congratulations. Leroy is an Amazing story.