{"id":3076,"date":"2025-05-21T12:10:04","date_gmt":"2025-05-21T12:10:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/DragCoverage.com\/?p=3076"},"modified":"2025-05-21T15:44:50","modified_gmt":"2025-05-21T15:44:50","slug":"fancy-2-0-rebuilding-a-legacy-mitchell-clary-and-the-car-that-just-wins","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/DragCoverage.com\/?p=3076","title":{"rendered":"FANCY 2.0: Rebuilding a Legacy \u2014 Mitchell Clary and the Car That Just Wins"},"content":{"rendered":"

Some cars are fast. Some are pretty. And some\u2026 just win<\/em>.<\/p>\n

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For Mitchell Clary, owner of Over Kill Motorsports, Fancy<\/em> was all three \u2014 and then some. In the world of bracket racing, few cars built a reputation as dominant, consistent, and legendary as this one. Born as Dragster chassis #4 from Phantom Race Cars, Fancy<\/em> quickly became a staple in winners circles around the country, no matter who was in the seat. Most often, it was the talented Gary Williams behind the wheel, but it didn\u2019t seem to matter \u2014 Fancy<\/em> had a way of finding the winners circle. Big money bracket races, NHRA national events, Wallys, oversized checks \u2014 this car collected them all.<\/p>\n

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But make no mistake \u2014 the magic behind Fancy<\/em> wasn\u2019t just in the chassis. It was the hands that tuned it and the feet that launched it. The Williams family \u2014 Troy and Gary Williams<\/strong>, along with Stephen McCrory (\u201cWilliams\u201d)<\/strong> \u2014 brought this car to life and built its reputation through sheer talent, grit, and relentless drive.<\/p>\n

It was more than a hot rod. It was an identity.\"\"<\/p>\n

A Car That Became Family<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Mitchell has built the vision for this race team, but it’s the Williams family who make it fly. And it\u2019s Troy and Gary Williams<\/strong>, in particular, who have been the heart and soul of the operation. While others have climbed into the seat and found success, it was Troy and Gary who consistently elevated the car \u2014 and Over Kill \u2014 to elite status.<\/p>\n

Simply put, without Troy and Gary<\/strong>, Fancy<\/em> doesn\u2019t exist. Over Kill Motorsports doesn\u2019t exist. And Mitchell knows it.<\/p>\n

\u201cThese guys aren\u2019t just teammates,\u201d Mitchell said. \u201cThey\u2019ve shaped my life. They\u2019ve been my friends, my brothers. I truly don\u2019t know where I\u2019d be without them.\u201d<\/p>\n

The End of an Era<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Mitchell has owned plenty of race cars over the years. But Fancy<\/em> was special. It wasn\u2019t just a machine. It was a teammate, a symbol of everything Over Kill Motorsports stood for: performance, persistence, and pride. Saying goodbye to Fancy<\/em> after a wreck in 2019 wasn\u2019t like junking a car \u2014 it was like losing a friend. Like burying a dog you grew up with. The end of Fancy<\/em> felt like the end of an era.<\/p>\n

\u201cThat car was just different,\u201d Mitchell said. \u201cYou felt like it had its own energy. The drivers were incredible, but there was something about Fancy<\/em> that gave you a boost \u2014 a little extra edge. Confidence, maybe. You knew when that car rolled up, you had a shot.\u201d<\/p>\n

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When Fancy<\/em> crashed, it left a hole. Mitchell searched for what would come next. Another build? A new direction? But one idea kept coming back: you can\u2019t replace a legend \u2014 but maybe, just maybe, you can honor it.<\/p>\n

And yet, despite the heartbreak, the desire to rebuild \u2014 not replace \u2014 slowly grew. What if the legacy didn\u2019t have to end? What if there was a way to carry the story forward?<\/p>\n

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Fancy 2.0: A Tribute Reborn<\/strong><\/h2>\n

After some soul-searching, Mitchell committed to a bold vision: recreate the magic. Fancy 2.0<\/em> was born \u2014 a tribute, a resurrection, and a challenge all rolled into one. Built by Folk Race Cars, fate struck early: the new chassis came off the jig as #4 \u2014 just like the original. The coincidence wasn\u2019t lost on anyone.<\/p>\n

Todd at Todd\u2019s Extreme Paint laid down the color and flare, faithfully matching the look of the original Fancy<\/em>, but with just the right touch of his own style. It was familiar, but fresh. A nod to the past with eyes toward the future.<\/p>\n

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And almost immediately, Fancy 2.0<\/em> did what the original had always done: win<\/em>. Gary Williams piloted the tribute car to a $25K victory at Farmington Dragway, letting the world know that the legacy wasn\u2019t over \u2014 it was just getting started again. Then, this last weekend Fancy 2.0 was a part of the GABR winning Dream Team.<\/p>\n

Mitchell Clary is calling his shot, “Fancy 2.0 will win multiple additional big money races this year.”<\/p>\n

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More Than a Car, Again<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The question now: can Fancy 2.0<\/em> live up to the shoes it\u2019s trying to fill? Mitchell knows comparisons will come. The original Fancy<\/em> built a mythos that few cars ever do. But with this new chapter, there\u2019s no pressure \u2014 just passion.<\/p>\n

\u201cI’m not trying to rewrite history,\u201d Mitchell says. \u201cI just wanted to keep a piece of it alive. Fancy 2.0<\/em> reminds me of why we do this. The wins, the moments, the people. I think this car has a future.\u201d<\/p>\n

And that future is bright.\"\"<\/p>\n

A Future Fueled by Family<\/strong><\/h2>\n

As Fancy 2.0<\/em> moves forward, its foundation remains the same: family, friendship, and faith in the team. Mitchell isn\u2019t just proud of the car \u2014 he\u2019s proud of the people.<\/p>\n

\u201cI want the world to know \u2014 this isn\u2019t my story. This is our story,\u201d Mitchell said. \u201cTroy and Gary Williams built this with me. They are OverKill. And Donovan and Stephen \u2014 these guys are everything to me. I wouldn\u2019t be here without them.\u201d<\/p>\n

Thank You from Over Kill Motorsports<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Mitchell Clary would like to extend heartfelt thanks to:<\/p>\n

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    Nick and Brian Folk<\/strong> at Folk Race Cars<\/strong> for building Fancy 2.0<\/em> with care and precision.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Todd at Todd\u2019s Extreme Paint<\/strong> for honoring the original with stunning work on the new car.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Greg Samuel at FTI<\/strong>, Mitchell\u2019s longest supporter.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Michael Tedesco at Fuel Factory<\/strong>, a longtime customer turned sponsor.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Jason and the crew at Mickey Thompson<\/strong>, for the baddest tires in the game.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    And most of all, to his father, Mitch \u201cWater Rat\u201d Clary<\/strong> and mother, Therese Willis<\/strong>, for unwavering support every step of the way.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Mitchell also thanks the extended OverKill Motorsports family, the drivers who helped build the Fancy<\/em> legacy, and the bracket racing community that keeps the sport \u2014 and its stories \u2014 alive.<\/p>\n

    One era may have ended in 2019, but make no mistake: with Fancy 2.0<\/em>, the story isn\u2019t over. It\u2019s just getting good again.<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Also, the team at DragCoverage would like to extend Mitchell Clary a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY!<\/strong><\/p>\n

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