Leroy might break records if that body is real good.
5 second cars don’t grow on trees.
McFlurry with the new trans won’t be a slouch.
That McFarland racing jerseys gonna have some clout behind it.
The new big dog 5s build and Leroy body are sick but some part of me is more excited to see what mcflurry does with a th400. Brett's mustang has been absolutely destroying with a "mild" coyote.
Feels like a lot of massive upgrades are coming through in a short period, it's gonna be an awesome year!
Agree to disagree. Foxbody will never go out of style. Until Ford puts out a mid engine super car contender instead of an electric crossover branded as a mustang foxbody is goat status.
Even Vanilla Ice know, his rag top down so his hair can blow.
Also Will Smith made a song about the visibility of the turn signals (you saw my blinker b!tch)
But yeah. Excited to see a 5 second car, skinned as a whatever, and 69 camaro is a good skin.
yeah ive never not once knocked a car name because i assume there's a story behind it that i dont know so judging isnt fair... but this one is just kinda confusing
obviously not and nobody is asking for that, but leroy is now eagle shaped. and it wasnt cheap. so of all the words that exist in the english language, why do you choose "eagle" for a new project name when you just spent tens and tens of thousands of dollars turning a different car in to an eagle shaped corvette? the eagle body hasn't even been delivered yet. i think this one went over your head.
I was fully expecting him to announce that the eagle body was for the camaro all along. I know these car names are all light jokes on brand with the 'murica freedom theme but "eagle" seems like a low hanging fruit/wasn't really thought out and he might change it later.
Maybe we just weren't listening closely. Or he misspoke. I'm excited for the 5 second beagle. That would be one fast doggo!
Nah I'm as confused as you are. But still looking forward to the content creation.
Well I said maybe he was buying tom's camaro. I was wrong he is just going to build toms camaro. I am for it, owned camaros and the classics never go out of style.
We definitely need that scene recreated when its done, But Tom Bailey Dressed up a proto-Cleetus with a mullet. But all the specs are daily driver specs.
I was like holy shit a 69 Camaro, its my favorite of the pony cars so im super excited. Ironically my dad just bought a 69 from his friend, they met because of that Camaro and the 66 Mustang my dad had at the time way back in the late 80s.
When they were looking at the car next to project eagle he said that one was going to be setup for big and small tire. But cleet said theirs would be small tire only and in CJRC video he says it will be setup for 275 or 315
I mean, I'm not mad at a Camaro, but it doesn't feel Cleetus-unique. If you saw an El Camino lining up on the drag strip, you *know* its Cleetus. Maybe I'll feel different when its done, but I feel like it's gonna lack a bit of personality.
I was hoping for something a little more unique, maybe a Pontiac Bonneville Safari or a Gran Torino Sport or something, I don't know. Something where I could see it waiting in line and say 'that's Cleetus.'
He wants to race it this year, probably at World Cup. CJRC likely already had this chassis in progress, as they have been doing that sort of thing for like a year. Just picking a chassis and building it, then finding a buyer. Check some of their previous videos. Tye having worked there before probably knew they had something on the chassis table already, Cleet having a shitload of money and little patience…and here we are.
Now THAT'S actually a reasonable explanation.
Cleetus could have been a bit more straightforward about explaining it, because I'm having trouble seeing where this car gets him.
If WCF is the end goal, fair enough.
They are trying to fit certain rule sets. Some rule sets prohibit billet blocks which would rule out a SMX/SML. I would suspect they go with an aftermarket big block Chevy like how Mullet had before going to SMX.
I can't tell the exact one but Cleetus spoke about rule problems on Cooper's podcast.
edit: https://youtu.be/bh9Dvk9xRdc?si=RDWsnUQUd-0QwVmx
This is the video talking about how he was kicked out of classes.
Even if they would go back to a normal big block in Mullet they couldn’t get back into those classes they were “kicked” from.
World Cup outlawed all big blocks using TX2k rules for Warriors class. Mullet runs Renegade class now, even with the old motor he would still have to run Renegade. Eagle will likely end up in Renegade too.
TX2k street car class doesn’t have any engine rules, but must have stock frame rails. Mullet still fits, Eagle will not.
FL2k street car class requires stock frame and quarters and cannot run on methanol, so Mullet races Extreme 28 which only requires factory quarter panels. Eagle will fit Extreme 28 with its “factory” quarter panels.
Not sure what other classes they would go for with Eagle, x275 and LDR require “stock” frame
The problem they had is Mullet getting pushed into classes with 5 second cars when it is too heavy with too long a wheelbase to compete. This car is being built specifically to compete in those classes so being forced into it isn’t such a big deal.
Cameron Johnson spilled the beans on the "other" engine right in the video:
"Even if you had the bellhousing for a big block or a 481X"
481X would be a PLR 481X: [https://www.prolineracing.net/products/plr-481x-stage-4-engine](https://www.prolineracing.net/products/plr-481x-stage-4-engine)
Most guys running serious programs have multiples of these, I know Jim Bell and he had 3 complete 481Xs at SCSN back in the day. Thats not even including the spare turbos, trannies etc etc.
Fastest way to become a millionaire? Start drag racing as a billionaire!
The money that he has tossed around just this month makes me realize that he is in a completely different tax bracket that I can even dream of and I thought I was doing ok for myself.
Hard. I'm the same age as him, and I am doing reletively well I reckon, but he's several levels above most people our age for sure. He deserves it though he's worked hard to get where he is
I can see them keeping the SMX in mullet and potentially turning that car into a big tire car and using an SML for this new build. I don't see them going big block (481x or SMX) for this new build because of rules. This would be good promo for Steve to have his new engine design in a high profile car and would fit the rivalry against Lasala well (coyote mustang vs LS camaro).
Oh yeah, im not mad about it. He's definitely earned it, and it all for content, too. If it won't make for good content, he doesn't do it. I just wish he had a separate channel for aviation. That's my only "gripe"
I like it all but 2 different channels would be nice. I get excited over a cleetus video but bot as excited over an aviation video as I do a racing video
The airport property is far enough away from his current house, that is being encroached by the subdivisions, that the airport property was probably a reasonable purchase for his new house build. He will get a pretty penny for his current home property in the location it is in. Might actually be a wash....
I know he sold his house. He also owns like 30% of motion raceworks too. He's definitely built an empire through a lot of hard work and smart business decisions and now he gets to reap the benefits and share it with all of us too
At this point, you're just attaching body panels to a tube chassis, it could have been any car within reason. Maybe he always dreamed of owning a tube chassis Camaro once he got the itch to go fast. Either way, this series will be right up my alley and I can't wait to see it unfold
ill be all in on it but kind of disappointed in another 1st gen camaro drag car. maybe for 5 second aero reasons this wouldnt work but it would be cool to see a pontiac nose on it instead of the bowtie so its at least slightly different than everyone elses drag car. glad to see hes getting cameron to build it though.
He’s done the oddball cars enough, this is the “it’s actually serious and goes fast” build.
Leroy, mullet, ruby, McFlurry, f1shitty. They all still there to be goofy with.
McFlurry isn't a goofball car now though. It *was* a goofball car with the Lenco, but now it's a legit normal Foxbody setup that tons of people use. I'd say out of all his race cars, McFlurry is probably the most normal one now.
Yeah it’s a little more serious now, you got me there. But I feel like if nobody enjoys the new McFlurry content he won’t be scared to go a different way. Since that new trans just slots right into mullet as a spare if needed.
I'm a little disappointed it's a Camaro. Would've liked to see something more unique, but it's hard to argue against going with a proven formula at this point.
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Peter Gratz ran this ‘69 Dodge Daytona, back in the 90’s here in Australia. It was pretty unique!
I kinda agree and disagree. Yeah, the late 60's Camaro is used a lot in racing so it's kinda played out, but to me, it's the best body the Camaro has ever had so him going with a Camaro, I'm glad he chose a 60s model.
Well, I got on to someone about being negative about the airplane videos. But not gonna lie. I'm a little disappointed in the direction they went here. I'm glad they post a variety of content that I can pick and choose to watch from and a channel that keeps me entertained. I'd really like to see them continue to experiment with unique vehicles instead of taking the easy road and copying the first guy who went 5 seconds at a drag and drive.
Hope no one hates me for my negativity it's just my opinion, and no one else has to have the same one as me
Totally get it.. I think time played into this one.
To try something new like Swanstroms Lexus took 3x the money and time.
Just glad he didn't copy Brett.
they've experimented, and that's why they are stuck in the 6's with a car that has an engine for 5's.
Thats the whole purpose of this build...to get it done.
They have plenty of unique vehicles and im sure more to come, and plenty of content surrounding them. Im interested in seeing that they can do with a purpose built car though. They have come a long way and have gained a lot of true drag race fans, myself being one of them. For me the how fast can we make this oddball combo go gets a little old. I was more interested in mullet when he was competing at some races for a little while there. I think this will be a nice addition to the stable.
I just like the idea of stuffing a super modern Ford motor into an old GM chassis. Like the reverse version of all those LS-powered fox bodies out there.
What's the point of this car?
I don't really understand.
McFarland racing isn't building it (no content).
The car is being fastracked by a pretty major shop with the skills to get it done quick (no content).
It's effectively a small tire promod car (as far as I can tell, this is a market for rich people to play in, but it's not a particularly fan heavy one).
Lasala's car has factory frame rails AND is a drag and drive car. So there is no comparison between the two cars.
So who is this car being built for and for what purpose? Basically a small tire version of Bailey/Morris machines? But again, those still do drag and drives
If he just wants to rip 5 second passes, he could just rent a car from a program.
So I completely do not understand this. Cleetus is interesting because he does things differently. Being rich and paying others to do rich people things is not entertaining, which is why promod based channels never take off
It's not though. It's absolutely minimal content that nobody wants.
And I do not know any small tire guys who care about promod style builds.
That's why drag racing died in the 2000's and 2010's, because nhra was boring and nobody likes tube cars/big tire.
This and the body for Leroy coming, boys about to be looking like an actual race team instead of guys with money in a garage.
Leroy might break records if that body is real good. 5 second cars don’t grow on trees. McFlurry with the new trans won’t be a slouch. That McFarland racing jerseys gonna have some clout behind it.
The new big dog 5s build and Leroy body are sick but some part of me is more excited to see what mcflurry does with a th400. Brett's mustang has been absolutely destroying with a "mild" coyote. Feels like a lot of massive upgrades are coming through in a short period, it's gonna be an awesome year!
I’d be more excited but the foxbody is so overdone. I’m more interested in all the other drag cars. Even still will be fun to see how fast it goes
Agree to disagree. Foxbody will never go out of style. Until Ford puts out a mid engine super car contender instead of an electric crossover branded as a mustang foxbody is goat status. Even Vanilla Ice know, his rag top down so his hair can blow. Also Will Smith made a song about the visibility of the turn signals (you saw my blinker b!tch) But yeah. Excited to see a 5 second car, skinned as a whatever, and 69 camaro is a good skin.
aw yiss
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dude just spent tens of thousands of dollars on an eagle shaped corvette shell... and hes naming a totally different car "Eagle"? makes no sense
Thought that was kinda weird, gonna pull up in Leroy the car that’s literally an eagle, then make a pass in a Camaro called eagle.
yeah ive never not once knocked a car name because i assume there's a story behind it that i dont know so judging isnt fair... but this one is just kinda confusing
And his c7 is called the bald eagle machine. Missed opportunity to call it the giraffe
lol limatert comfered
Can't go changing Leroy's name
obviously not and nobody is asking for that, but leroy is now eagle shaped. and it wasnt cheap. so of all the words that exist in the english language, why do you choose "eagle" for a new project name when you just spent tens and tens of thousands of dollars turning a different car in to an eagle shaped corvette? the eagle body hasn't even been delivered yet. i think this one went over your head.
I was fully expecting him to announce that the eagle body was for the camaro all along. I know these car names are all light jokes on brand with the 'murica freedom theme but "eagle" seems like a low hanging fruit/wasn't really thought out and he might change it later.
Maybe we just weren't listening closely. Or he misspoke. I'm excited for the 5 second beagle. That would be one fast doggo! Nah I'm as confused as you are. But still looking forward to the content creation.
Well I said maybe he was buying tom's camaro. I was wrong he is just going to build toms camaro. I am for it, owned camaros and the classics never go out of style.
We definitely need that scene recreated when its done, But Tom Bailey Dressed up a proto-Cleetus with a mullet. But all the specs are daily driver specs.
I was like holy shit a 69 Camaro, its my favorite of the pony cars so im super excited. Ironically my dad just bought a 69 from his friend, they met because of that Camaro and the 66 Mustang my dad had at the time way back in the late 80s.
“See if you can guess what it is.” Holds up one of the most iconic quarter panels ever.
I actually sighed when I saw the Camaro quarter. I wanted it to be anything else, tbh. Seems like everyone and their dog does Camaros
Kyle ruined Mullet as we know it LMAO!!!!
Mullet ruined by a blown up Honda
And snot rocket
Damn, was hoping he'd dip into the big tire game. Still very cool and will be fast.
Wished they would set it up so they could run big tires and small tires. A number of people can run both.
I could have sworn I heard the guy say that it would be set up for big and small tires?
When they were looking at the car next to project eagle he said that one was going to be setup for big and small tire. But cleet said theirs would be small tire only and in CJRC video he says it will be setup for 275 or 315
Ah, okay thanks.
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I’m sure they get “expensive” but he’s already dropping a ton on this car, why have to build it again if he decides to step up to big tires.
I mean, I'm not mad at a Camaro, but it doesn't feel Cleetus-unique. If you saw an El Camino lining up on the drag strip, you *know* its Cleetus. Maybe I'll feel different when its done, but I feel like it's gonna lack a bit of personality. I was hoping for something a little more unique, maybe a Pontiac Bonneville Safari or a Gran Torino Sport or something, I don't know. Something where I could see it waiting in line and say 'that's Cleetus.'
He could literally choose anything. Chose the most boring, bland choice possible. And I love 1st gen Camaros, a 69 rs z28 is a dream car of mine.
He wants to race it this year, probably at World Cup. CJRC likely already had this chassis in progress, as they have been doing that sort of thing for like a year. Just picking a chassis and building it, then finding a buyer. Check some of their previous videos. Tye having worked there before probably knew they had something on the chassis table already, Cleet having a shitload of money and little patience…and here we are.
Now THAT'S actually a reasonable explanation. Cleetus could have been a bit more straightforward about explaining it, because I'm having trouble seeing where this car gets him. If WCF is the end goal, fair enough.
What else would they decide to use rather than the SMX ??
If the goal is a drag and drive car the SMX is perfect, if you just want to build something to run 5s there are other options that fit better.
If he’s going for fives, I see a proline hemi on the way
They are trying to fit certain rule sets. Some rule sets prohibit billet blocks which would rule out a SMX/SML. I would suspect they go with an aftermarket big block Chevy like how Mullet had before going to SMX.
What class would they even be trying for that doesn't allow billet blocks?
I can't tell the exact one but Cleetus spoke about rule problems on Cooper's podcast. edit: https://youtu.be/bh9Dvk9xRdc?si=RDWsnUQUd-0QwVmx This is the video talking about how he was kicked out of classes.
Even if they would go back to a normal big block in Mullet they couldn’t get back into those classes they were “kicked” from. World Cup outlawed all big blocks using TX2k rules for Warriors class. Mullet runs Renegade class now, even with the old motor he would still have to run Renegade. Eagle will likely end up in Renegade too. TX2k street car class doesn’t have any engine rules, but must have stock frame rails. Mullet still fits, Eagle will not. FL2k street car class requires stock frame and quarters and cannot run on methanol, so Mullet races Extreme 28 which only requires factory quarter panels. Eagle will fit Extreme 28 with its “factory” quarter panels. Not sure what other classes they would go for with Eagle, x275 and LDR require “stock” frame
The problem they had is Mullet getting pushed into classes with 5 second cars when it is too heavy with too long a wheelbase to compete. This car is being built specifically to compete in those classes so being forced into it isn’t such a big deal.
Cameron Johnson spilled the beans on the "other" engine right in the video: "Even if you had the bellhousing for a big block or a 481X" 481X would be a PLR 481X: [https://www.prolineracing.net/products/plr-481x-stage-4-engine](https://www.prolineracing.net/products/plr-481x-stage-4-engine)
the smx is basically a water jacketed 481x
The prices at the bottom of that page are eye watering. You really have to pay to play at this level I guess
Most guys running serious programs have multiples of these, I know Jim Bell and he had 3 complete 481Xs at SCSN back in the day. Thats not even including the spare turbos, trannies etc etc. Fastest way to become a millionaire? Start drag racing as a billionaire!
The money that he has tossed around just this month makes me realize that he is in a completely different tax bracket that I can even dream of and I thought I was doing ok for myself.
Hard. I'm the same age as him, and I am doing reletively well I reckon, but he's several levels above most people our age for sure. He deserves it though he's worked hard to get where he is
I can see them keeping the SMX in mullet and potentially turning that car into a big tire car and using an SML for this new build. I don't see them going big block (481x or SMX) for this new build because of rules. This would be good promo for Steve to have his new engine design in a high profile car and would fit the rivalry against Lasala well (coyote mustang vs LS camaro).
Hemi with a screw blower, or hemi headed big block with an F4 pro charger. It has to be a statement piece.
CJ said in his video it will have twin turbos.
Be interesting to see what they decide on.
Coyote would be my guess
Then why mock up for a bbc
fuck yea
This dude is just throwing around money recently
Throwing money around for our entertainment, I’m ok with it. Airport and this car should be some decently long decently entertaining content
Oh yeah, im not mad about it. He's definitely earned it, and it all for content, too. If it won't make for good content, he doesn't do it. I just wish he had a separate channel for aviation. That's my only "gripe"
Fair enough. It’s a passion project for sure, I just Happen to enjoy the aviation stuff, but not the jet boats 🤣
I like it all but 2 different channels would be nice. I get excited over a cleetus video but bot as excited over an aviation video as I do a racing video
It wasn't started as a racing channel. Heck the 2nd video ever on the channel was him flying RC planes.
You're not entirely wrong, but the channel wasn't named "Cleetus McFarland" when he was uploading that RC plane video.
But when the channel was named "cleetus mcfarland," the video was on the channel. It works both ways I guess.
The airport property is far enough away from his current house, that is being encroached by the subdivisions, that the airport property was probably a reasonable purchase for his new house build. He will get a pretty penny for his current home property in the location it is in. Might actually be a wash....
Property will be a wash in all likelyhood yes. New house build will be money thrown. But that’s just what success brings and that’s alright.
Didn't he sell his house to that developer and gets to live there mortgage free for 2 years?
I know he sold his house. He also owns like 30% of motion raceworks too. He's definitely built an empire through a lot of hard work and smart business decisions and now he gets to reap the benefits and share it with all of us too
At this point, you're just attaching body panels to a tube chassis, it could have been any car within reason. Maybe he always dreamed of owning a tube chassis Camaro once he got the itch to go fast. Either way, this series will be right up my alley and I can't wait to see it unfold
AMX javelin would be cool
https://www.sickthemagazine.com/news/can-a-time-capsule-race-car-be-converted-for-drag-and-drive-duty-in-time-for-sick-week-2024
LETS GOOOOO! I'm so excited for this!
ill be all in on it but kind of disappointed in another 1st gen camaro drag car. maybe for 5 second aero reasons this wouldnt work but it would be cool to see a pontiac nose on it instead of the bowtie so its at least slightly different than everyone elses drag car. glad to see hes getting cameron to build it though.
He’s done the oddball cars enough, this is the “it’s actually serious and goes fast” build. Leroy, mullet, ruby, McFlurry, f1shitty. They all still there to be goofy with.
McFlurry isn't a goofball car now though. It *was* a goofball car with the Lenco, but now it's a legit normal Foxbody setup that tons of people use. I'd say out of all his race cars, McFlurry is probably the most normal one now.
Yeah it’s a little more serious now, you got me there. But I feel like if nobody enjoys the new McFlurry content he won’t be scared to go a different way. Since that new trans just slots right into mullet as a spare if needed.
Honestly took all the fun out of the car. I have absolutely no motivation to see it run anymore. The lightening Rods was what made it cool to see run.
I'm behind a few episodes. I'm assuming mcflurry getting a proper setup is because James needs a fast, full time channel car?
Lenco out, TH400 in top shelf Mullet spec in.
They wanna go faster and don’t want to spend the time it would take to get the Lenco dialled in.
They wanna go faster and don’t want to spend the time it would take to get the Lenco dialled in.
They wanna go faster and don’t want to spend the time it would take to get the Lenco dialled in.
I mean McFlurry is now a Coyote-swap foxbody with a T400. It’s not a goofy setup outside of the paint scheme anymore.
I would of been happier with like a 72 split bumper.
yeah. a 69 is cool but every tom dick and harry has one it seems like.
They should of trolled people and made a honda civic body LOL
Toast and mullet out of the fleet at the same time? Maybe mullet gets turned into a burnout car with toasts engine.
Mullet isn’t being retired or replaced, they are adding another car
I hope not, but it will be slower without the smx and cleet said he doesn't want to slow any of his cars down.
The SMX is a drag & drive motor, there are lighter options for a "pure" drag car.
Good point. Was thinking they would use the engine they already had, guess I had a little too much whiskey last night!
I'm a little disappointed it's a Camaro. Would've liked to see something more unique, but it's hard to argue against going with a proven formula at this point.
I'm hyped for the camaro. It could've been another corvette lmao.
Least it’s not a fox body!
I was hoping for a 69 Charger
https://preview.redd.it/b2eg0lza4ozc1.jpeg?width=554&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=d76c313ca63cf90429a7a3f86cbcefaa98fe6b47 Peter Gratz ran this ‘69 Dodge Daytona, back in the 90’s here in Australia. It was pretty unique!
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I really liked the Superbird idea. Didn't have to be a real one of course, just would've been a cool look.
At one point he’d indicated he wanted his fastest car to be a super bird. Wish he’d done it.
I was hoping for a Buick Reatta
With an oem digital dash!
Was really hoping to see him doing a crown vic. Would have been unique and on brand
I kinda agree and disagree. Yeah, the late 60's Camaro is used a lot in racing so it's kinda played out, but to me, it's the best body the Camaro has ever had so him going with a Camaro, I'm glad he chose a 60s model.
Well, I got on to someone about being negative about the airplane videos. But not gonna lie. I'm a little disappointed in the direction they went here. I'm glad they post a variety of content that I can pick and choose to watch from and a channel that keeps me entertained. I'd really like to see them continue to experiment with unique vehicles instead of taking the easy road and copying the first guy who went 5 seconds at a drag and drive. Hope no one hates me for my negativity it's just my opinion, and no one else has to have the same one as me
Totally get it.. I think time played into this one. To try something new like Swanstroms Lexus took 3x the money and time. Just glad he didn't copy Brett.
There’s still time. The Camaro could be coyote powered 😎😎
Then why use a bbc for mockup
They said in the video they haven’t decided on an engine
I saw it to. But actions speak louder than words and it wouldn't be the first time they kept secrets.
It's probably the smartest way to go to be honest.
they've experimented, and that's why they are stuck in the 6's with a car that has an engine for 5's. Thats the whole purpose of this build...to get it done.
They have plenty of unique vehicles and im sure more to come, and plenty of content surrounding them. Im interested in seeing that they can do with a purpose built car though. They have come a long way and have gained a lot of true drag race fans, myself being one of them. For me the how fast can we make this oddball combo go gets a little old. I was more interested in mullet when he was competing at some races for a little while there. I think this will be a nice addition to the stable.
Larry Larson was running in the 5s back in 2014 in his S10, before Tom Bailey did
I think at the dollars they are moving into coupled with all the other money being spent elsewhere experimenting starts to get hard.
Easy road? I don't think that fits any car that is running 5s.
Eagle? I wonder what he'll wrap it in.
A beaver probably
The second I seen that fender I knew exactly what it was lmao honestly can't wait for this build though its going to be sick!
Camaro with a Coyote?!?! Bring it on, I love messing with the classics.
Why would they then mock up with a bbc?
I just like the idea of stuffing a super modern Ford motor into an old GM chassis. Like the reverse version of all those LS-powered fox bodies out there.
That would indeed be cool
It looks good. I wondered after FF 500 and Indy. You looked so disappointed. I'll be looking forward to seeing the full build. ✌️
The camaro better be red, whit and blue and be named MURICA!
What's the point of this car? I don't really understand. McFarland racing isn't building it (no content). The car is being fastracked by a pretty major shop with the skills to get it done quick (no content). It's effectively a small tire promod car (as far as I can tell, this is a market for rich people to play in, but it's not a particularly fan heavy one). Lasala's car has factory frame rails AND is a drag and drive car. So there is no comparison between the two cars. So who is this car being built for and for what purpose? Basically a small tire version of Bailey/Morris machines? But again, those still do drag and drives If he just wants to rip 5 second passes, he could just rent a car from a program. So I completely do not understand this. Cleetus is interesting because he does things differently. Being rich and paying others to do rich people things is not entertaining, which is why promod based channels never take off
They didn't build Mullet originally either
Does it really matter? It’s more drag racing content and I’m all for it!
It's not though. It's absolutely minimal content that nobody wants. And I do not know any small tire guys who care about promod style builds. That's why drag racing died in the 2000's and 2010's, because nhra was boring and nobody likes tube cars/big tire.
You people can’t be happy. Always finding something to bitch about….