2019 Vtec Challenge Brands Hatch Race 1
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 6 ต.ค. 2024
- The Vtec challenge is a championship solely for Hondas split into 3 classes.
Class B 210bhp/ton, Class A 270bhp/ton or S class where anything goes.
Luke was entered in Class B and I was entered in Class A, both of us up against the two S class regulars who win on the road most of the time, one in an Supercharged/Sequential EP3 and another in a Turbo EK.
This weekend was mostly about having some fun for Luke and I, in a championship where we would both be able to enter our cars and run at the same time on track, so its nothing more than a drop in round for shits and giggles..........still doesn't mean I don't want to win though!
Oh, and 3 laps from the end, a slight miscalculation see's me shitting it and wondering if I'm even gonna make the chequered flag!
Hey Ben, been wondering where the new posts are? Is it due to COVID or an off season maybe? Would love to see more of your driving, man!
Sorry man! Yea covid and all that hassle. But! Back racing now and vlogs starting again soon 👌
@@BenR22 Awesome! Can't wait to see what you've been up to
@@BenR22how soon is soon? 😅 hope you’re well!
An absolutely ball-tickling ending! This deserves many more views than it has
Thanks bud! I agree! hahaha
I remember this i was a wile passing Chris thought you had gone so just pulled back the pace to save the car lesson learnt. Another good video bud.
Dude, I was waiting for you to come screaming up! hahaha......such anxiety!
I would have done if I had known 😂
@@willcasswell7141 if you were closer you would of noticed...... :P
So funny watching everyone follow you into the pits back entrance. Guess they didn't pay attention to the final instructions or briefing.
Missing your videos so much love your racing. Would aslo love to see blogs working on cars. 😊
Man, I just found this channel now, and loved it. I would love an update! Hoping you're well brother.
Thanks for finding me! 😂
I hope to do updates in the not too distant future, but, life is always finding a means to get in the way 👍
Hey man hope all is well. Would like to see an update from you if you ever get the chance. Hope you’re doing okay.
All good man, so busy with building other people rsce cars that mine is collecting dust! But I hope to be out next year in the evolution.
@@BenR22 pfeeww thank god you're okay. Starting to get worried. Have a great 2022 with lots of health and love, cheers!
♥️💋👍🏻🇱🇺
So glad i stumbled on this channel! how have you not got more views. Will be sharing
Thanks man!
As someone who has raced for 30 years you have some serious ability
How about getting a ride in something historic to show your skills to a wider audience - I am pretty sure you would go v well at Goodwood
good luck
Thanks fella!
I'm working on the historic stuff as it is lead dead ended than the contemporary club scene, and certainly more interesting at the moment.
Maybe one day goodwood will rear its head on my horizon!
Man am I late to the party with discovering your videos! Nice work. Love how you look like you're taking a Sunday drive (so calm and smooth most of the time) yet bloody quick! Your talking while driving is awesome - no way could I have done that racing bikes. Keep it coming 👍
Thanks man! Appreciate the kind comments,
Graham Hill bend is my nemesis - such an innocuous corner on paper but I rarely feel like I ever get it spot on!
It is a tricky one as most cars dont want to go around it! Downhill, off camber, left hand, big curb.........
@@BenR22 It's not just me then! Especially with the fun police / sorry.. track limits police on exit. I kinda just sweep wide then chuck it in and try and remain as neutral as possible. At least with Paddock you know where you are. Although I almost tipped over in the gravel trap in a Clio a few years ago...
@@jamesbuckingham77 No, its definately something where you can find a strong advantage if you work at it. Use as much of the track on entry to straighten up the corner, cut as much curb as you can so long as your car isn't too 'hoppy' over curbs. Correct your line to run over the rumble strip just post pressure plate so you dont get a penalty, but for your FL or LR attempt you can use the best line and run across the plate. And get off the brakes a bit earlier than normal so you're not trailing an oversteer event to the apex, power early before the apex curb to cancel oversteer.....and off you go!
Hey Ben, i am new to ur channel and i love the vids u make and its amazing to see u race and it has inspired me to leave the life of karting and go into big car racing🤝🏼
I would also like to know when u posting new videos
Hey Liam, thanks for joining and the kind words.
I started in karting too and it's amazing, but I think you'll love being in a big heavy car where the frustrations are bugger and so is the reward of getting things just right 👍.
I have some videos from the other year in the vault but just haven't find the time or motivation to edit them, I don't feel they're as exciting or interesting.
Unfortunately racing has had to take back seat for me these last few years, work and family have taken priority and racing is a selfish endeavour, no matter how you look at it.
I could help with editing if u would like, tho I'm not the best at it and nor have I really done it the best, but I can try😁 I would like to help a youtuber who has me addicted to his videos and wanting me to take on the challenge of racing big cars and ur content is really great to watch and it has me watching them in depth to learn and have enough knowledge of how to race🤝🏼
It's chilled if u focusing on the more important factors of life and gave racing a bit of a pause❤ I have also gave my karting a pause for a year already as racing is needy in terms of money, and I'm taking a gap year so I have loads of time to take on a few projects here at home and if u need help with editing videos.
Hope all goes well for u and ur family, work and all other struggles u facing, and hopefully by next year u can be back at racing as there is no rush for u, tho I might just finish all ur videos before next year😂 Thx for the videos and I'm glad I found ur channel🤝🏼❤
"Let's just cruise and enjoy the rest of the race" 😂👏 skills...
As always Ben, great racing action WITH some nerve testing action in the end! ...stay safe, you and the family buddy!
Thanks man! You too!
What is the secret of your success? Is it the car, the preparation, great natural talent, or all of them? You were clearly the class of the field. Why?
John Asumaa, there is a serious amount of talent. Especially with his set up and constantly note taking stuff in his head. That will be why he finds it so easy to talk and give us decent crack!
@@KKieran98 Thanks man, you're pretty spot on, you have to be constantly aware of everything in the back of your mind.
Success is a relative word, small fish in a smaller pond. There is no one attribute, there cant be or it would be far too easy to be good or great at motorsport. And you require different attributes in different arenas. Hamilton no doubt has significantly more fitness than me, but his technical knowledge is pretty woeful, but he just doesn't need that as part of his repertoire.
Everything can be learnt, be it car control, technical knowledge on the many facets of car build/prep/design, mental state and preparedness. It all comes down to how prepared you are to put as much effort into your own success as you can. Some people are more prepared to go further than others, or have more of an obsession, and they naturally climb to the top. Its very hard to beat someone who plain out works you, so as long as you out work others, you can be pretty happy you'll be near or at the top.
As for talent, I do think it exists, but its a predisposed nature from childhood exposure. If you didn't have that sort of childhood then it can certainly be nurtured, so long as you're 100% willing to open your mind to every tiny element needed to grow your own talent.
I rate that massively Ben! Very true cause you are similar to me! Like even the slightest tyre pressure drop that car handles like a bag of shit! I rate you massively and understand as me and my pal rally and have build a good few cars! Keep up the content and I am pretty sure I will have more questions and crack to back you up!
@@BenR22 Thank you for your kind response. I appreciate your honesty, hard work, knowledge, and desire. Great videos, with a great perspective for the wannabes like myself. Keep them coming. And stay safe and healthy in this time of pandemic.
Mega. Nice tips for druids will try them next time out in 2022
No worries bud, give it a go, I've been using the technique for ages. If you watch some of my metro races at brands you can see how much I catch up on others using it.
Racing hot hatch’s looks really fun. Thanks Ben
It is fun! Thanks Jared
@@BenR22 No problem
Great car great driving, seems that you are very comfortable, keep it up!
Greetings from Argentina!
i haven't watched you for ages, but i'm hooked again.
you are a fucking machine
2 tears later I watched this race again while waking up...... 17:31 'SON OF A BITCH, i'm gonna okay that's me...'
and a goodmorning to u too Ben....😂😂😂👄⚘🇱🇺
Haha! Glad you're still wanting! New vids coming soon!
That’s the hardest part of racing is trying to keep the tow rope tight 🤣
haha! too true. I've broken a chain before running it over.
Any more videos coming soon mate?
Miss this channel
So do I! 😢
That was awesome as usual, you dont make things easy for yourself now do you Ben?:-)
haha, not if I can help it!
Love the videos and I would love if u did a breakdown on the cars, the integra and ek hatch......racing videos are amazing btw but a walk around the car would be great
Weres all the videos gone.these were the nuts
How you made it to the flag with that much fuel starvation 😆
pure luck! I had 30ml left in the tank when I drained it.
What a machine and driver 👏💪💯
My car makes that same noise when turning the wheel...what is that? Great video as well btw!
The driver? lol. Which noise? my car makes so many, if its the squealing grating noise, probably tyre rub.
@@BenR22 Literally just seen this! haha other than the driver its the grating type of noise yeah, I heard it could also be the driveshaft?? but possibly tyre rub i guess
@@MrLWGreen it's tyre rub yea haha
Dude why haven't u come back, I want to watch more racing
Working on it bud! ❤️
if its just for hondas, why did i see a seat and a pair of vw golfs?
The Vtec Challenge is mixed with another championship on the same grid called BARC Saloons where anything can enter pretty much. Its just to fill up the grid with enough numbers.
@@BenR22 ah ok, was just wondering as in your desription you stated "just for hondas" confused me slightly!
Pure comedy my man, as per!!
Thanks man!
ben BEN BBBEEEEENNNN where are your vides come on lad we know your still racing give us some content seen your racing some nice machines
please
Great driver , great set up !
Thanks Brian!
Does all that rubbing in the corners affect your tire wear at all?
Nope, just gives the edge of the tyre a polish.
Missing your videos Ben
Yes! This has to be a blast again! Thunder GoGoBen are Go!👍🏻👍🏻
Cheers fella!
any new videos thanks
Yes.... But I so lazy.
Brilliant!
Considered getting a fuel gauge yet 😂
Nope! 😂
Hi Ben. I want to no about ur motorsport. Have u retired, or still race but don’t film??
Hello mate, I was racing last year and filmed it, but don't have permission from the team to release footage yet. This year probably not racing. Work has taking the front seat and unfortunately I just don't have the time I used to.
Thanks for asking though!
Awsome stuff bud, very impressed with your ability to chat whilst racing. I'm heading back to racing after a long stint of family stuff... if your interested in doing a little vlog and additional features co-lab give me a shout 😁
fantastic vid dude you are such a joker haha lapping guys and having a full fledged discussion teach me your ways!
you play any sim racers?
Haha, thanks man, try my best! Unfortunately I don't have a sim rig, don't have the money to put towards one, dont have the time to use one and I would suck balls at it!
Very much doubting you would suck at it probably be rather competitive your focus is immense, I understand that but you dont need invest that much for one you can just hop on and play with no motion stuff I built my frame myself just have a simple T300 with 3 pedals no shifter just yet
@@mil3486 I've had a go on some rigs.... I truly suck... Haha. But like most things, I just don't have the time to dilute what I do focus on.
@@BenR22 totally understand that I'd rather work on my car and drive that than a sim rig, its hard to judge speed and corners etc with sims as no physical feeling also sight plays a big part and long distance bits are usually flat
much love from Poland dude stay fast!
What steering wheel is that? looks really nice.
It's a mugen, but made by momo.... So it must just be one of their standard range of wheels with some branding on.
Henlo didn’t realised that you uploaded good to see you again racing.got notifications on but didn’t see it
Henlo! Oh, odd...I have no control over that though haha.
Ben Rushworth very odd lol
Ben Rushworth henlo what the spec of the Honda ?
@@Pepperoni-vp6wf which one, they're all hondas lol
Hi do when might you post again? You might not remember me
Hello mate, I was racing last year and filmed it, but don't have permission from the team to release footage yet. This year probably not racing. Work has taking the front seat and unfortunately I just don't have the time I used to.
Thanks for asking though
Ok ✅
Ben awesome footage as usual. How do you set up your action cam? What metering mode do you use and do you use dewarping?
I just mount the gorpos on the cage, I use spot metering on the hero 4 but the newer gorpos the spot metering function is a royal pain in the ass to setup..... Impossible on the one touch start.
I don't edit the picture at all apart from colour and basic correction of exposure and highlights.
@@BenR22 Thanks, you're a legend and stay safe out there!
unstoppable Ben 🤘🏻
Thats the way we........I.....Like it
Skills Ben top driving! 🤙
Thanks man!
Hey! Im craving some new racing vids. How are you doing?
Weird question but did you ever do OTL Porsche cup on assetto corsa?
Noooope. Never done any sim stuff.
@@BenR22 well there is someone in that league with the exact same name as you lol
@@Jacobmathews. Identity theft! 😂 I hope they bloody won! 😂
Amazing, 20:31, was that a vtec swapped golf?
Nope! Just a golf.
What a Race!
Awesome ! What set up are you using with the helmet audio ?
It's quite complicated to get decent quality audio and still requires editing in post.
Ben Rushworth is it just the internal mic in the stilo With a jack to the go-pro ?
@@jackmcbeath4305 no, that leads to some pretty awful quality. I record from 3 sources. Vocal has 2 noise cancelling stages, high and low pass filters, level control that I do on the fly in the car, and recorded onto a linear pcm recorder in mp3 format.
Took about 1.5 years to get the settings spot on. And then I have to post edit, sync audio and adjust levels in the final video edit.
Just recording onto a GoPro sounds like you're shouting in a hurricane.
Ben Rushworth I had a feeling it would be a bit more complex ! Haha, so the pcm is connected to the helmet jack, kind of like a lapel mic idea ? With the go-pro's catching everything else ? Do you use Final Cut Pro as Ive seen the auto sync audio feature do a half decent job, I do apologize for the 21 questions, been messing around with mine for months now and you have it nailed sir.
@@jackmcbeath4305 no I use premier pro, and have to manually sync it! 😂
Pcm for vocal only yea.
It takes a while and a bit of money, but for me it's worth it as nobody else seems to be able to do it under race conditions.
Hi ben when is next vid mate ????
What would you prefer for a race car the DC2 or an equally well specced EG?
Dc2. It's a stiffer shell, better aero to rear wing, and has more yaw inertia.
what ecu do you use
?
Just a Kpro.
replacing the big end bearings every two race weekends?
YUP! oil pressure wasn't the greatest on the engine and I was too lazy to strip and try find the root cause. So, new shells for 2 seasons and she kept kicking on!
one way to deal with it :P
@@FeeeshEP3 Cheapest and easiest hahaha.
can we have a detailed video on your car please?
great video mate!! if only you did passenger runs man
Theres no saying never, I have a spare seat and could probably arrange a day out for paying people in a few different cars.
@@BenR22 it would be awesome man great driver mate
Wuuuuut? Finally
Hey, its been a busy year!
does your k24 have oil sump bafflling?
Yup
What's your power steering setup Ben?
Stock DC2 rack with DC5 PAS pump and custom lines.
Hi ..... Thought I would ask .... Why no vids of the 2022 season ..... ?
Am actually recording today. Only done one race this year. 👌
@@BenR22 Missed you at Croft at the weekend of 28th and 29th May .... my local track too .. duh
@@deannalamplough7723 no worries, spa is next! Just drop by. 😂
VTEC challenge? Then why do I see a bunch of VW
Because the grid is mixed with another championship in it called BARC saloons.
Look at them come!
killer roof rear view
Where did you go and work on the cars ....
Go and work on the cars?
Sorry meant to say where did you go? Missing your content.
@@Chinegro335 sorry haha. Just covid I took the season off as nothing is happening properly. And just rebuilding the car
Fuel gauge mate.
Not a stock tank bud, I'll just put the correct amount in next time.
@@BenR22 are those the only sponsors displayed on your car's dash and clothing gear for your channel? It would be nice to see the product/parts layout and companies you used to build your civic? As I would like to build a civic like yours in the future. The car has a very nice layout and presentation, and very good graphics layout aswell on your car.
@@stopspin Hey bud, no they aren't the only sponsors. I have a lot of sponsors so they cant all fit on the dash, and tbh there are differing levels of help from people so I do have to give a bit more priority to those who go above and beyond. But I am doing a video on the car itself so all your questions will be answered there. Thanks!
great video, great drama :-)
You need to change your name to Justin Time........
😂
Wat motor is in this b are k
Darren lowrey K24 Frank.
cant hear engine much
Get in! 1st to view this :-)
You win.....a sticker!
Ben Rushworth where my sticker I am all way first apart from today.lol jk
@@Pepperoni-vp6wf haha, tap me up on instagram and I'll send you one.
Ben Rushworth vs Jordan Cox in his eg
who would come out on top?🤔
Look at them come 😂
😂🤫
Walk in the park 😆
Sometimes! 😂