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We Broke The Drive Shaft 😳 - Sick Week 2024 Day 4
This day was a roller coaster to say the least! On pass one we thought water got under the tire so I lifted. Went up for pass 2 against Jeff Lutz and spun the yoke in the burn out box😅 Turns out that is actually what had broke on the first pass but had just enough in it for me to drive back!
We thought we were out but thankfully we were able to get a new drive shaft made and to the track, into the car and in the lanes with 4 minutes to spare before lanes closed! 🙌
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You are so blessed to have such an involved father. Much respect to Dennis and Alex.
@lpe655
6 ай бұрын
The whole family. Her mom is ride or die. And her sister is her filmer!
@bhlom4135
6 ай бұрын
Gotta give Kudos & high 5's to Nikki Booby to for that killer seek & destroy style drive shaft recovery too! The whole group is awesome💯
@fred7854
6 ай бұрын
Chris, I would love to see Alex's father get his Nova back on the track. It would be cool to see dad against daughter. I'm sure he misses it a little.
@chopper1168
6 ай бұрын
It’s amazing in itself to have a kid that wants to do more than sit on there ass all day playing video games
Line of the week. “ You drove it like a girl and broke it!” 😂👍🤣
Watching Alex work with her father reminds everyone that she isn't just the cute girl that drives the car. She also gets down and dirty doing the repairs on it with her dad. I really love the videos she releases. I could watch Alex Taylor videos for hours. They never are boring. Secondly any girl that works on her manicure with a pair of wire cutters is a winner in my book. :)
@848evo4
6 ай бұрын
she's a real bad ass
Gotta say, the best Sick Week video so far. To all the keyboard mechanics that had a problem with you replacing Tony on HRG, they should watch you and your Dad go after that driveshaft. It looked like a trauma surgery team the way you each knew what the other was going to do on each step. And a big round of applause for Megan's camera work, especially under the '55. And a big shout to Nick for throwing his muscle around and gettin' the job DONE!
Alex knows that 55 so well she can feel a problem coming on before it happens. She would have made a great fighter pilot. What a team with Dennis and Alex.
Father, daughter wrenching, pulling off that drive shaft(s) replacement with a few minutes to spare was amazing. Alex getting down the track after all the drama shows girl power is alive and very well. Stay pretty!
people who have never drag raced ,really dont know how much everyone in the pits pull together to help each other . and had it been within the rules there would have 5 guys under the car helping.
@JohnnyOla511
6 ай бұрын
It's not just drag racing, my friend. It's the car community in general.
@adambowers496
6 ай бұрын
It's just like the off road race community with dirt bikes and quads or any off road racing! people are the same way we help each other all the time! racing in general is great !
@drscottbecker3615
6 ай бұрын
💯
I have never built a driveline that fast before when Nick told us you was on a time crunch I had to try and get it done as fast as possible
@ahousez28
6 ай бұрын
That's awesome you did that for her. Thank you, sir!
@user-cv6fg9ke6q
6 ай бұрын
@@ahousez28 I just hope that the driveline will take her the distance
@CS_247
Ай бұрын
You rock, my man...
@user-cv6fg9ke6q
Ай бұрын
@CS_247 thanks I tried my best to help her out of a tight spot
Dennis, you and Alex make one hell of a pair. Feel sorry for Lutz and Steve, such bad luck. But the way you two analyze issues and make things work is fantastic! As an old racer from the 60's, we only had the plug color to go by and the seat of our pants! Great stuff!!!! 😊
Seeing Alex receive that drive shaft over the fence and running across the parking lot gave me tears of joy. Lol
I've never seen so many badasses in one place in my life! All of you drag and drive racers are some of the best drag racers in the world and have all my respect!
only 1 word to describe the drivline moment! Determination
And just when it appears you, “ got the shaft,” you actually did! Great team effort, rooting for ya!!
Dennis pushing his hair back in a rare selfie. Funny. Alex comments “ what a girl” Priceless!
Greatest thing ever watching the driveshaft handoff.😂
I'm sitting here on a Friday evening watching the trials and tribulations you're going through on Sick week, and I had a flashback to when Alex 1st showed us the rusty shell of this car. I waited every week to watch the build from start to finish! I thought I'd miss seeing you race Badmaro but I'm loving this car! Keep it up guys!!
Last days should have a ride afterwards instead of people having to blow their stuff up. Because that just turns into who has the deepest pockets sometimes. Keep kicking asses while sweet as molasses!
Peddling to 7.1 after all that was impressive. Good job guys.
Harbor Freight floor jack. Gotta save where you can.
this girl is a warrior, and dad is her general, so cool!!
still better than all the windows blowing out rite
I love Alex and Dennis they have a never quit attitude.......I think it was last years or year before sick week they had the engine apart replacing pistons.
Food dyes are no joke. Car stuff is just good protein.
FYI the rental car tops out at 150mph. Good work Nick.
Don’t know if someone might have said this already lol. But a quick trick to get rid of fiberglass fibers….. wipe your hands and arms or whatever with Elmer’s glue like your putting on lotion. Let it dry, peel it off and it will grab most if not all the fiberglass fibers. Doesn’t have to be thick :)
its always easy, until it isnt! keep after it!!!!!!
Wow, you guys are awesome! Thanks also to Meg for a great job of recording all of the activities for content for us KZread watchers who enjoy your videos each day!!!!
Videos like these should be shown to every young girl who doesn’t do what she wants because it’s a ‘boys activity’. Alex is a tremendous roll model. She drives the wheels off the car, she wrenchs, diagnosis, and data analysis. A very impressive person.
Sketchy!. Years back a Pro Mod gal had her ankle's battered by a broke CF shaft that snapped inbetween the loops and made it's way inside.. It was fugly. Rehab involved. Make sure they use .080 SS sheet for your tunnel along with the loops, because walking is nice. Take care Dear, Keep it in between the Mustard and the Mayo!!. Get Em Alex!
@54raceman
6 ай бұрын
Atleast it was a carbon shaft because with a metal shaft instead of having rehab she wouldn’t have ankles to rehab
I can't say enough about how you and your dad work together and that whole Community comes together to try to help each other I mean the one guy gave you his drive shaft even though it was too short the problems you had with the injectors somebody had injectors it's just great to see everybody trying to help each other it's just great sportsmanship and great entertainment as usual
19:44 That perfect father / daughter moment.
way to thrash and make it guys.
Alex and family WHAT A TEAM !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Alex you are such a badass and the relationship with your dad is so amazing. Dennis has done an amazing job teaching you and being just being a great dad.
I would think that a highly stressed component like a drive shaft would warrant having a spare.
This is whats great about motorsports
The pedaling on that last run was outstanding! To get a low 7 with the back end all over the place was an amazing driving job.
Hardcore, badass, never-say-die, no whining just get it done, always thinking, always learning, always got time for the kids, seriously dedicated friends and family. Will always be back for more of that. Go hard ATR.
Mr. Dennis, you did a hell of a job getting that car back together with her. You guys have kicked ass.
That’s crazy handing the driveshaft over the fence job well done guys love the videos keep up the good work
@michaelhenderson5098
6 ай бұрын
Yep, running across the parking lot with it in her arms. Simply awesome determination. Great job everyone.
I love that Alex crawls underneath with a wrench and knows immediately what to do
Enjoyed the drive shaft thrash, u r real
Nice pedaling 💯
When you are needing to work under the car on pavement, have some large pieces of foldable cardboard sheets. It makes it easy to move around, can be used on hot surfaces and stores easily. Great videos and best of luck!
@jaimereyes7480
6 ай бұрын
I'm surprised they don't have some sort of mat they park on
The never quit attitude is evident , getting the job done , awesome .
I have never seen a young lady driver that hands on and involved with fixing, maintaining and troubleshooting her car. She is truly one with her car. Amazing!
I'm always trying to be over all my daughter's shoulders like that, so kuddos, Pappa Bear!
That was epic driveshaft over the barbed wire cant make this stuff up.
Crunch time! What a team. And, a big shout out to Nicky Bobby for coming thru.
Alex…..The son that any Dad would be proud of and Dennis….Dad of the Year! The whole family exemplifies togetherness! You are all awesome,an inspiration to many!
Nothing but respect and admiration for you two. This has been the best series of Sick Week videos ever done. Thank you all for bringing us along for the ride.
Dear:Lady, Alex Tayler please I am hoping you will get all these issues that keep coming up with this new motor injectors transmission and everything now looks like a drive shaft this I want to see when this year please get all your issues fixed so you can just (RUN)
This is the best sick week series of 24, the Alex and Dennis Taylor Duo is the dream team. The passion, drive and all out thrash to get the drive shaft back in the car, dam. The guys hauling ass to get the driveshaft back to track made it happen and Alex lays down a solid run to stay competitive. Killer video, Taylor’s never say die… 🤟
The angels were looking out for you and your family you all did an amazing job...keep living the dream ✨️
You're awesome Alex and dad 😊 So glad you were able to make that 7.14 Haven't seen any results from today yet I hope you did well. god bless Alex and pops and have a safe trip home I hope you won something ❤😊
Megan Taylor you are a superstar! Your hard work has really brought the channel to the next level. Thank you for all the hard work bringing us amazing content.
I got a little emotional when she whipped out that last pass. What a team congratulations.
You and your team is a true example of not giving up.
I love the never say die attitude y’all have!!
On the bright side, at least it was non destructive breakage. I trailered my chevelle 3 hrs. to the track, broke the driveshaft and trailered it 3 hrs. back home so I could order a new shaft. Thats racin' for ya!
Mad respect for you and Dennis, Alex. Quite a team you have, great support. Looking forward to the day 5 video.
Looks like you had your hands full on that last pass...Much respect to you and your father
Dennis is so awesome . You guys together make a killer crew
That is far more rad than an easy, uneventful 6. 💯
I hope you know how lucky you are Nick you got one hell of a Woman.
That's what happens when everyone refuses to give up! Great team, great recovery, great race, great show!
No stopping team Taylor !
Dennis Taylor is a machine!!! Glad to see you both managing the stress and still running so well.
you have the best group of people behind you, iam so glad for you, be safe, and good luck, brad
Alex is so Tuned In to how the 55 runs and when something doesn't feel right. She is a natural when it comes to this. When it comes time to wrench on the car she is right under there doing whatever is required.
Your Dad is the right mix of competitive monster and Buddhist monk. With my Scota and Irish DNA, "chill" would not be an option.
I don't know if the 'extra' adrenaline helped but that was the quickest rattle recovery I've ever seen/heard. I started watching Race Weeks the year Alex won in Badmarow and I've been 100% hooked on RWs ever since ❤ And no matter happened today (Friday), I'll still be thinking Team DTR, ATR for the WIN 👍
Wow what an action packed episode. This is great stuff.
Dennis: "if it blows the windows so be it" lol let'm shake!!
you guys are awesome
Alex showing impressive skills behind the wheel. Cool calm and collective. So many drivers get behind the wheel and go into La La land when they flip the ignition switch.
You all did awesome today! You had some serious hurdles to get over, and you did it. Be proud of your efforts because they brought about good results.
Only watch because of Dennis, what a great example of a dad he is
I love it when a plan comes together !! Great team work!
Dennis is an awesome dad, but Alex’s drive is crazy and the ability to make a decent pass out of that situation especially with the pedaling.
Your pops is right; it should be... have an extra driveshaft, be happy, go fast, stay pretty
The relationship you guys have words can't describe always put a smile on my face
Dad, you are such a trooper!
That was awesome to watch, congrats on getting it done and staying in it!!
It ain't over until it 's over. That drive shaft shop I think needs a shout out. KEEP GOING!!!!!!!!!
Good cars today team ⛳.
That's that Drag & Drive never give up mentality. 💪👍💪
Alex is serious with the burnout those tires are definitely hot and sticky after the top fuel burnout!!!The burnout ridealong is very nice heck yea thanks Megan as well!!!
Dennis, I understand the injector issues, My class car is old style 84' TBI fuel injection technology w/ a single injector (so if I have issues there it is over), it means a replace immediately and it also has aa input line, top hat followed by injector then the regulator and return creating and controlling the final input pressure the injector receives top of the TBI throttle body, pump and 3 filters. A pre-filter, a post filter, and the stock canister filter. Anytime adding new fuel, or doing any work concerning fuel line disconnecting or filter replaces, always turn on the pump for a few minutes to circulate the fuel through the lines (engine off), so any trash in the lines at all goes right by in the fuel rail, back to the cell, then again a couple of times through the filters...it just keeps it from getting into the injectors. That start up right after fueling or fuel system repairs without that step of long circulation is the hard time.
You guys seriously rock!!! Alex and DT are just an awesome duo!! Big shout to Megan for filming the shenanigans 😁👍
I wish my future wife who ever she is is as much of a badass race car driving adrenaline lovin motor head as you ! ❤ you guys are killing it love seeing your dad in the vids dropping good knowledge on us 😎👍🏼💪🏼
That was Fantastic and Thrilling! Damage and the Time Crunch! Perseverance = Triumph! Congratulations! Cheers from Wisconsin!
Best watching by a Sick Week mile!!!
0:07 Damn, I'd be rubbing my head for a while. That was a powerful launch on your first pass. It hooked up really hard.
"Alix" , your an amazing driver. Your "DAD" is the heart to every human. NHRA Crew undercover 😉
I think the best part of the video, is you and your dad getting after it under the car. Dont need to talk, you both already kno what the other is doing. Except that carbon shower. Lol P.S. That was NOT 200 MPH duck tape!!
Love how Dennis is coming around to the camera. Alex is always putting up excellent content dad is more like the blooper real. Awesome love it👍👍👍👍👍👍
It was INCREDIBLE to find someone to make a drive shaft and even more having the guy run 100+ the whole way, you've got a good crew! I'm rooting for you Today!😁
@54raceman
6 ай бұрын
One thing about nick he’s determined and if he says he’s gonna do something he’s damn well gonna do it
Megan are doing a great work, trying to be all the right places and the right moment wtih her camera. A one man army with no script to follow, it's all improvised. She good at also capturing people emotions, making the videos feel very real. 👍👍
we need more Meg in the video's . Good filming Meg.