This race proved one thing for sure to me.... you definately had an inferior car... and yet you were running up there around 3rd place.... shows your driving capabilities as outstanding!!!
Derek, I would just like to say, you are a true sportsman. You knew you were having car issues and pulled off, apologise to another driver even though it wasn't your fault. You are a very humble man and I thoroughly enjoy your video's. Keep up the great work 👍🏻
@@ViceGripGarage ur a good man brother , great sportsmanship by racing the way you did by getting off the track so u don't hurt or mess up the race for anyone else . But damn brother u were racing a hell of a race imagine if you had a good car!
Absolutely a class act just clearing off the track knowing your car was hurt, true sportsmanship!! That says a lot about a a guy....nothing but respect for you, proud to be a part of your community!
I used to race back in the early 70s, you held your own with the Pros and those caution restart jumps you got are some of the finest examples of strategic driving I've ever seen, well done!
Yet another reason VGG is my top channel. Having fun, being a standup guy,and giving his boys memories for a lifetime. Props to the wifey for supporting this crazy obsession of ours!
Derek and Family I was so sorry to hear the news of your recent break-in. The fact that somebody out there would do that to such a kind family as yours is unbelievable. Hang in there there are thousands of us whose thoughts are with you and look forward to the next video that brightens our sometimes miserable days. Hang in there my brother.
@Freiherr Dinckelacker I’m from the south and I can tell you my parents had their farm broken into several times recently. It is all the tweakers. It’s really a National problem but def bad down south.
That's why I have 7 security cameras hooked to a DVR in my shop and 7 on the 1 in my house and with my 7 kids my brother and sister living on the first 80 acres I bought next to my parents and all them have security cameras nobody gets on our property without being seen by a camera and 1 gets good tag shots along the driveway we just keep picking up small properties around us as they come up for sale nobody wants land near ours they can't spray chemicals within a quarter mile because our beehives are registered
@Freiherr Dinckelacker our gardens and fruit trees have really shown a big production increase since getting the bees established and honey is selling good too
@@mattmalone524 My guess is by time. He said he wasn't going to push it for the qualifying laps which means he was going to be placed middle of the pack on startup instead of pushing it hard to get closer to the front of the pack on startup.
Those little humans you have sure do have a fine pair of role models to look up to. You are teaching them simoultaniously how to handle success(the channel) and failure(this race) with dignity and humility. You and your family are quality people, and i hope to run into you one day.(Not with a vehicle) Been watchin since Rocky.
I wouldn't call the race a failure 13th ain't bad for being taken out like he was and developing issues with it running probably from the hits and getting dumped he made a good call getting out of the way of the cars that had a chance to win instead of staying out and wrecking 1 or getting in the way costing them positions it was a win with the hand he was dealt
All the gravel roads, all the snow and ice, the pasture bashing, mud boggin, lifted truck, clapped out car driving all those years....who woulda thought a good ol small town ND boy would be where you are right now! Way to go Derek! What an awesome appearance and display you put on! Role model extraordinaire!
I'm 100% sure it's a blast but he and his family put in endless hours of time keeping these videos flowing...in other words it's 7 day a week job that never ends . But it's better than a 9to5 if you enjoy what he's doing .
@@rockkhound943 it's mind bottling that he works 80-120 hrs/week! If not more! Please don't get burnt out Derek! And thanks for all you and your great family do for us !!!!!!
You could just see it in those Boy's faces at the end of the video. Sure they felt they worked hard on that car and wanted a win for the old Man. Just gonna guess here, but next race, they will want to do more than just paint. Nice job, Derick, you drove a great race.
The in car footage was quite the treat ! Man that was great to watch, I've been hoping you'd do something like this where we can really appreciate your driving. Congrats and thanks for the amazing video !
I'm gonna tell ya, that was better than any nascar race I've watched on t.v. And cant wait for my home town indy. Me and my father will be there in support. Hopefully ah guy can get an atoubiograph or ah signature of some sort ,on ah peice of apparel maybe my Buick hat or my newly received Vice grip garage t-shirt...iiiiidooontknooow. maybe. God bless Derek. That was an awsome race and episode. Thank ya.
I had to double check if he was giving it the go before the green light because of the way he just drove by several cars at the restarts. No, just good reaction times and went only when the light was green. Crazy, like he was racing with a bunch of grandmas out there.
You bring so much joy and knowlegde to everyone. Hearing that you shop has been raided by thiefs breaks me heart. I only wish you and your family the best i ever could. Best wishes from germany
It's definitely the most wholesome I'm subbed to. His character reminds me a bit of Red Green from The Red Green Show but without the Canadian accent. Not sure if you know that show or not...It's a show that used to be on Canadian PBS type channel we used to get in Maine when I was a kid. He fixed everything and built everything with duct tape.
Heard a lot of "oh no!" "Ooooohhhh no!" And who can forget the "oh nooooooo!" LOL terribly fun to watch. Glad you had fun and almost made it the end. Cheers from Canada folks ;)
Holy crap. This was way more entertaining than any NASCAR race I’ve watched in recent memory. Derrick is insanely talented from so many angles. Love this channel.
Thank you Mr. Derek & FAMILY! I turned everyone I work with in the plastics plant on to your family friendly Badassness. All 84 of them subscribed! Thank you for brightening ALOT of people's days, or night's if there's a guy that works night's ya know.
Just watched this video, and it reminds me of the good times I had pitting for a buddy at my local dirt track. Derek you are a great dude. You set a great example for your boys and countless others who watch your content. Keep 'em coming feller!
Give a guy VGG and the Freedom Factory and a cold snack and let all the Eagles fly! BTW. I saw n' actual Eagle on the Detroit river today while workin at a client's house. Nice!
@@christopherweise438 Sweet!. We got an island in the river called Peche island and it's an Eagle sanctuary. Right next to Belle isle where Indy races.
@@aspalovin - Cool. I almost went to a race at Belle Isle once (i'm in Wisconsin). I'm the superintendent at the course, and it was early in the morning with no golfers around to bother it. Even the crows harassing it didn't phase it. God those things are big in person. Nice talkin' with ya man.
Derek, I was at the edge of my seat the whole time, you did a great job, and showed a true deal of sportsmanship. (If I could, I would’ve totally been there in person to see you!)
@@ricky107_ there's a reason why actual oval racing orgs like NASCAR have rules against passing on the inside on restarts, lol.. but i agree, extremely fun to watch when there are pretty much no rules XD
THE MOST STRESSED I'VE BEEN WATCHING A VIDEO IN LIKE A YEAR NOW! DUDE!!! I was driving every split second with you in those amazing first person camera views!!! Congrats on some amazing driving and GUTS
Loved seeing your boys working so hard to get Dad out on the track ... it's all about the experience and giving it your best, racing is a team sport ... that was also some pretty nice video work too !
I grew up watching stock cars race at this track when I was about 10. It’s amazing back then how large it all felt but seeing it now you realize how small of an oval it is. You hung in there with the best. Awesome thing for the kids to see.
Man I feel like you always get the short end of the stick when it comes to these races. But it's all in good fun and you're one heck of a sportsman Just a stand up guy being a role model to his boys that are watching him. Much love and respect sir
Hey brother you are the most humble person in the TH-cam world! With the way you treat the others you interact with. You are always teaching us how to make the best of our vehicle. It's because of that attitude I watch your videos. Much love and respect to you and your family from me and my family here in Texas!!!!
Love the Freedom Factory!!! Hats off to those who organize the entire series... Man what a wonderful family event. Good to see you and the family livin' it up. Can't think of anyone more deserving than you all to be having so much fun. God Bless!!
Derek, you drove the wheels of that thing and raced clean. Also, Props to Jackstand Jimmy helping our boy out!!! I feel like many races in the past Cleat and the crew skip right past Derek. It was nice to see.
My brother raced at a 1/4 mile paved track in Columbus Wisconsin for ten years back in the 90s. Of course I just watched from the stands, watching the in-car video is great. This brings back a lot of memories. If you aren't trading paint you are not in the mix, great driving, great video!
Bummer about the car. That's the way she goes I guess. I practically grew up at a short track so this stuff really gets me going. Good luck at Indy. Thanks for all you and your family has given us.
You are a classy sportsman, Derek! The moment you got out of the car and said let's go watch the end of the race, showed your true passion and then when you said you had to check on the driver you hit, showed that you are man of integrity. What a great example you are to your boys! Well done!
One thing for sure, some people just don't know how to drive! So glad you are not one of them! Looks like you had a great time trying to avoid being taken out! You are a class act Derek, we need more people like you around!👍 You are a winner in my book!🏁🇺🇸🦅
i remember many years ago i went through a robbery at home and personal items and various other items were stolen and it really affected me ,wasnt the material things it was just the the fact someone stole from me ,im someone if i have a dollar ill give a stranger in need 99 cents ,i hope that makes sense Derek,your channel brings some much joy to so many keep up the great work
I'd like to address, and thank you... for your camera editing! Forget all the gamer streaming vids. You know you're involved in a video when your wife laughs at you for leaning on the curves (big screen in living room, ROKU, etc..LOL) and flinching when number 3 moved in your line! ("Did you just jump when that guy moved over in his lane??") Great work!!"
You're living my dream!!! I am happy for you and your family that you all participate in this. BTW was that a 1967 GTO in your commercial ad? I had on in the late 70's and it was the best car I ever had to date!
Great family effort! Not sure if everyone else is trying to prep, race and youtube at the same time, but hats off to you for taking us along. Thanks Derek. CHEERS!!
That was a lot of fun. There was a lot of aggression out there. But you just cole trickled it out. 😂 guy in black 3 was all over you all night. He needs a chill pill.
Oh boy!!! Heavy D is gonna catch some crap over that one!! 😂. Loved this video Derek! And it's always so cool to see your whole family at these events.
I couldn’t afford any payper view so I thought I’d see it first here! On a side note, my mother has a 75 power wagon, 318 flavor, honed out to about a 355. It’s an adventurer errrr. We swapped out the full time t case, to a selectable, with the lock out axles up front from an 82? Damn fun rig
Bentley and Bailey did a great job painting the car. It really looked good, and they did it all with just spray cans, a star stencil, and some tape. Well done, guys!
Fantastic vid! You were up front and running with the pros and really holding your own! There were so many times you were hit and shoved sideways and kept recovering. Awesome driving feller! I think you had the best pit crew on your side too. Your family rocked the event.
This race proved one thing for sure to me.... you definately had an inferior car... and yet you were running up there around 3rd place.... shows your driving capabilities as outstanding!!!
yeah he can drive with the big boys he just has to have a ride that will keep up.
Amen that!
Too humble to admit he's an authentic Badass...
@@IGDZILLA Didn't see you there... so shut up.
Could have just been something that didn't get plugged in or came unplugged during the intake swap.
My son was so excited and pulling so hard for you he was trembling. His first time at a track race. Thanks for the memories we made together.
i'm not gonna lie, my heart rate picked up just watching at home on my computer! i can only imagine how exciting it would be from the stands :)
So happy to read this
Sweet !
Awesome that you're getting your son involved.
AWSOME RIDE ALONG DEREK! Thanks for the thrills! I miss racing, but you know? They went WOKE!
Derek, I would just like to say, you are a true sportsman. You knew you were having car issues and pulled off, apologise to another driver even though it wasn't your fault. You are a very humble man and I thoroughly enjoy your video's. Keep up the great work 👍🏻
Modern day Mark Martin , only taller .
@@mojadden and quite a bit wider, LOL
@@mojadden A little hairier too
Taller, wider, hairier... no way I'm addin to that... good job Derek.
you're mowin down the karma, next time a podium eh?
The amount of just straight up sportsmanship and compassion you have about the other racers. Just shows your character Derek!!
Yea. To go out like that and get out of the car 'let's go see the race' that's the attitude that makes him a legend. Calm in the frustration
Derek: I'm going to take it easy the first few laps and see how things shake down.
Also Derek: Passes 3 cars on the start before the stripe
Boogity boogity boogity!
Great video, felt like I was driving, fabulous camera work, this got to be one of my favorite videos. Your family did an awesome job on the car.Bill
Thanks Bill!
Yeah it was better the nascar cover of in car
@@ViceGripGarage who was the person that ran onto the track?
@@ViceGripGarage ur a good man brother , great sportsmanship by racing the way you did by getting off the track so u don't hurt or mess up the race for anyone else . But damn brother u were racing a hell of a race imagine if you had a good car!
Track official. I pulled ahead and cut that car off because he was not listening to racing command he was supposed to drop in position.
Swear you are the one of the best youtubers when it comes to cars lol
Thanks Robert
@@ViceGripGarage you are welcome Derek 🤙
Vice grip garage when are they coming to Indianapolis I Kno it at the Lucas oil but don't know when
Absolutely a class act just clearing off the track knowing your car was hurt, true sportsmanship!! That says a lot about a a guy....nothing but respect for you, proud to be a part of your community!
@@Bronco_Billy_Jack_Hills 😂
I used to race back in the early 70s, you held your own with the Pros and those caution restart jumps you got are some of the finest examples of strategic driving I've ever seen, well done!
Thanks!
Yet another reason VGG is my top channel. Having fun, being a standup guy,and giving his boys memories for a lifetime. Props to the wifey for supporting this crazy obsession of ours!
Dale would have been proud of that restart after the front right change .
Derek and Family
I was so sorry to hear the news of your recent break-in. The fact that somebody out there would do that to such a kind family as yours is unbelievable. Hang in there there are thousands of us whose thoughts are with you and look forward to the next video that brightens our sometimes miserable days. Hang in there my brother.
Yeah, that was messed up. I hope they catch the asshole(s).
@Freiherr Dinckelacker I’m from the south and I can tell you my parents had their farm broken into several times recently. It is all the tweakers. It’s really a National problem but def bad down south.
People,in general, suck.
That's why I have 7 security cameras hooked to a DVR in my shop and 7 on the 1 in my house and with my 7 kids my brother and sister living on the first 80 acres I bought next to my parents and all them have security cameras nobody gets on our property without being seen by a camera and 1 gets good tag shots along the driveway we just keep picking up small properties around us as they come up for sale nobody wants land near ours they can't spray chemicals within a quarter mile because our beehives are registered
@Freiherr Dinckelacker our gardens and fruit trees have really shown a big production increase since getting the bees established and honey is selling good too
That exit from the pit might rank up there with a Bullitt scene. Great race.
Thanks, it was a great show.🌻🌻🌻🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲
You know you're a force to reckon with when pro drivers are trying to take you out.
Did Derek have to qualify for starting position by lap times or do they do it a different way?
@@mattmalone524 I'm not sure either.
@@mattmalone524 yes... they do qualifying heats before the race for pole position.
@@mattmalone524 My guess is by time. He said he wasn't going to push it for the qualifying laps which means he was going to be placed middle of the pack on startup instead of pushing it hard to get closer to the front of the pack on startup.
Pro drivers? Looked mostly like a buncha hacks to me lol.
Those little humans you have sure do have a fine pair of role models to look up to.
You are teaching them simoultaniously how to handle success(the channel) and failure(this race) with dignity and humility.
You and your family are quality people, and i hope to run into you one day.(Not with a vehicle)
Been watchin since Rocky.
Could not say it better ..thanks for letting them know how we all.. usa..feel
I wouldn't call the race a failure 13th ain't bad for being taken out like he was and developing issues with it running probably from the hits and getting dumped he made a good call getting out of the way of the cars that had a chance to win instead of staying out and wrecking 1 or getting in the way costing them positions it was a win with the hand he was dealt
All the gravel roads, all the snow and ice, the pasture bashing, mud boggin, lifted truck, clapped out car driving all those years....who woulda thought a good ol small town ND boy would be where you are right now! Way to go Derek! What an awesome appearance and display you put on! Role model extraordinaire!
VG, If there were a Good Sportsman Series, you'd be the ambassador
The interest that cleet and the boys are pumping back into cheap weekend warrior racing is next level. Its a great time to be alive
Hey Derek, You ran a great race. Bowing out for car issues to let others have the track showed great sportsmanship. Thanks for an excellent show.
I’ve had that same plastic piece in the heater core lines break, it leaks onto cylinder #7 and creates a misfire. My guess is you were on 7 cylinders
Just like every plastic Ford intake 4.6l
@@vincentfalcone2354 they’re still rocking the plastic intakes on eco boosts!
And he still owned the race. Too bad he got spun.
@@vincentfalcone2354 Cuz Ford has a "better" idea.
Amazing is one word for this journey you’ve taken your fans on. You live the life we all want.
No dought it looks like such a blast.
I'm 100% sure it's a blast but he and his family put in endless hours of time keeping these videos flowing...in other words it's 7 day a week job that never ends . But it's better than a 9to5 if you enjoy what he's doing .
@@rockkhound943 it's mind bottling that he works 80-120 hrs/week! If not more!
Please don't get burnt out Derek! And thanks for all you and your great family do for us !!!!!!
@@Daddyrabbit_2 for sure it's amazing my hats off to Derek
You could just see it in those Boy's faces at the end of the video. Sure they felt they worked hard on that car and wanted a win for the old Man. Just gonna guess here, but next race, they will want to do more than just paint. Nice job, Derick, you drove a great race.
The in car footage was quite the treat ! Man that was great to watch, I've been hoping you'd do something like this where we can really appreciate your driving. Congrats and thanks for the amazing video !
I'm gonna tell ya, that was better than any nascar race I've watched on t.v. And cant wait for my home town indy. Me and my father will be there in support. Hopefully ah guy can get an atoubiograph or ah signature of some sort ,on ah peice of apparel maybe my Buick hat or my newly received Vice grip garage t-shirt...iiiiidooontknooow. maybe. God bless Derek. That was an awsome race and episode. Thank ya.
Great job at the race..The restarts from cautions you did was phenomenal
Thanks
I had to double check if he was giving it the go before the green light because of the way he just drove by several cars at the restarts. No, just good reaction times and went only when the light was green. Crazy, like he was racing with a bunch of grandmas out there.
You’re a class act. Great to see the whole family out there, making memories.
You bring so much joy and knowlegde to everyone. Hearing that you shop has been raided by thiefs breaks me heart. I only wish you and your family the best i ever could. Best wishes from germany
Definitely the most wholesome channel on TH-cam.
It's definitely the most wholesome I'm subbed to.
His character reminds me a bit of Red Green from The Red Green Show but without the Canadian accent. Not sure if you know that show or not...It's a show that used to be on Canadian PBS type channel we used to get in Maine when I was a kid. He fixed everything and built everything with duct tape.
You're a damn good driver Derek! Those Crown Vics are boats. You hung with the pros up front for a while. Awesome job. 🇺🇲🦅🇺🇲🦅🇺🇲🦅🇺🇲🦅🇺🇲🦅🇺🇲🦅🇺🇲🦅🇺🇲
Outstanding driving Derek 👍🏻 And the boys did a super job on the paint scheme 🇺🇸
Looked like a blast. Nice aggression on the re-starts!
So much fun! The two camera view was great. Awesome driving!
I'm glad you had you had a blast with the family and hats off to your sportsmanship and to the F. FACTORY crew for the awesome event. 👌
Just like days of thunder Cole trickle...rubbins racing right? Hit the pace car....why? You've hit everything else!!! Fun times Derek!
I especially liked Jessica's commentary in this one! Great job, looking forward to meeting you guys in Indy!
Heard a lot of "oh no!" "Ooooohhhh no!" And who can forget the "oh nooooooo!" LOL terribly fun to watch. Glad you had fun and almost made it the end. Cheers from Canada folks ;)
All your videos are so great! You can tell how much you pour into every video. Keep you the great work!
I absolutely love watching everybody's perspective when they finally start releasing their videos from this event. 👀
@S & S Homesteading We need to support these guys. But I can appreciate what you're saying.
Im a 66-year-old man (born in Beaudett MN) and you make me proud!!!!! America is going to be just fine. Nice save but he way.
Holy crap. This was way more entertaining than any NASCAR race I’ve watched in recent memory. Derrick is insanely talented from so many angles. Love this channel.
PHEW! Now that was some real driving! Thanks for taking us along! :)
Man that was a blast to watch thanks vice grip garage! For Showing the race on your channel really appreciate it buddy🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Really great driving & sportsmanship! Looks like a blast!
Thank you Mr. Derek & FAMILY! I turned everyone I work with in the plastics plant on to your family friendly Badassness. All 84 of them subscribed! Thank you for brightening ALOT of people's days, or night's if there's a guy that works night's ya know.
Just watched this video, and it reminds me of the good times I had pitting for a buddy at my local dirt track. Derek you are a great dude. You set a great example for your boys and countless others who watch your content. Keep 'em coming feller!
Your restarts were on point! Great job. Can’t wait for Indy and Bristol.
Thanks
Give a guy VGG and the Freedom Factory and a cold snack and let all the Eagles fly!
BTW. I saw n' actual Eagle on the Detroit river today while workin at a client's house. Nice!
aspalovin - Yea man......We had one at my golf course yesterday plukin' fish out of one of the ponds. Was an AWESOME sight.
@@christopherweise438 Sweet!. We got an island in the river called Peche island and it's an Eagle sanctuary. Right next to Belle isle where Indy races.
@@aspalovin - Cool. I almost went to a race at Belle Isle once (i'm in Wisconsin).
I'm the superintendent at the course, and it was early in the morning with no golfers around to bother it. Even the crows harassing it didn't phase it. God those things are big in person.
Nice talkin' with ya man.
i legitimately found myself on the edge of my seat... TH-cam just doesn't get more entertaining than this!!
Thanks buddy
Derek, I was at the edge of my seat the whole time, you did a great job, and showed a true deal of sportsmanship. (If I could, I would’ve totally been there in person to see you!)
Great job Derek. Truly a gentleman letting them have a clean finish. Get em next time!!!! Thanks as always for sharing your family's adventures!!!!!
Hope all your missing parts make it back to you it's sad we have to worry about that kind of stuff thanks for the great shows
Some folks weren't raised right. It's a damn shame that happened and I hope the family isn't too deeply impacted. That's what really shakes folks.
I guess I missed that part what happen what got stolen??
Derek's property back home. Someone helped themselves to a carb and went through all their cars.
I didnt see that anywhere in the video? Got a time stamp?
@@functionatthejunction he posted about it on Instagram yesterday or day before. I dont think he's made a video about it.
"I'm gonna take it easy" then passes 4 car's as the flag waves lol go Derrick go
Love how he gains so many places after a restart
@@ricky107_ there's a reason why actual oval racing orgs like NASCAR have rules against passing on the inside on restarts, lol.. but i agree, extremely fun to watch when there are pretty much no rules XD
@@shodancat1000 yup haha definitely good fun
Hey Derek, that yellow Rod Shop Camaro is from Down under. Awesome vid and some excellent driving.👍👍
THE MOST STRESSED I'VE BEEN WATCHING A VIDEO IN LIKE A YEAR NOW! DUDE!!! I was driving every split second with you in those amazing first person camera views!!! Congrats on some amazing driving and GUTS
Loved seeing your boys working so hard to get Dad out on the track ... it's all about the experience and giving it your best, racing is a team sport ... that was also some pretty nice video work too !
I am glad you had fun derik, proud of you to bow out so others could go
Your right up there with those pro drivers on talent Derek. Hopefully lady luck will be riding with ya at the next one
Another example of the gentleman you are, Derek. It was great to see the entire family assisting and rooting you on too ‐ well done!
I grew up watching stock cars race at this track when I was about 10. It’s amazing back then how large it all felt but seeing it now you realize how small of an oval it is. You hung in there with the best. Awesome thing for the kids to see.
Man I feel like you always get the short end of the stick when it comes to these races. But it's all in good fun and you're one heck of a sportsman Just a stand up guy being a role model to his boys that are watching him. Much love and respect sir
You’re gonna shine on that half mile in Indy! Can’t wait for that race. Top tier content as always!
Derrick, your music selection is always perfect. I even watch the the time lapse on road trips.
I really enjoy the Model A video music, I actually watched it twice. Sure Beats working on my own junk!
Hey brother you are the most humble person in the TH-cam world! With the way you treat the others you interact with. You are always teaching us how to make the best of our vehicle. It's because of that attitude I watch your videos.
Much love and respect to you and your family from me and my family here in Texas!!!!
Love the Freedom Factory!!! Hats off to those who organize the entire series... Man what a wonderful family event. Good to see you and the family livin' it up. Can't think of anyone more deserving than you all to be having so much fun. God Bless!!
Derek, you drove the wheels of that thing and raced clean. Also, Props to Jackstand Jimmy helping our boy out!!! I feel like many races in the past Cleat and the crew skip right past Derek. It was nice to see.
he really took one for the team
This is the Freedom 500 content i wanted to watch. Thanks!
Glad you had fun and got too show your boys what sportsmanship is!!
You're the calmest, coolest dude ever! Huge respect!
My brother raced at a 1/4 mile paved track in Columbus Wisconsin for ten years back in the 90s. Of course I just watched from the stands, watching the in-car video is great. This brings back a lot of memories. If you aren't trading paint you are not in the mix, great driving, great video!
Absolutely awesome Derek! Love seeing you race in these events and getting the kids involved
You're right up there with all the pros at these races. love to see what you can do with a good car at the next race.
Absolutely!
Derek, you are an absolute wheelman! Looks like tons of fun and I see that big ole bottle of after race fuel on your trunk! Cheers!
Thanks Tim
I AM A VETERAN AND I THANK YOU FOR ALL YOU DO FOR ALL OUR FAMILYS YOU ARE A GREAT FELLER
Outstanding driving Derek!!! Looks like a blast. Thanks for bringing us along!
Bummer about the car. That's the way she goes I guess. I practically grew up at a short track so this stuff really gets me going. Good luck at Indy. Thanks for all you and your family has given us.
Sometimes she goes, sometimes she doesn't. This time she didn't go.
Quality as always Derek. Loved the low swoops on the restart! :)
This is honestly more fun to watch than the Daytona 500! Excellent job by all involved!
You're a heck of a good guy Derek. Thanks for setting such a great example for young and old who have forgotten their manners.
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You are a classy sportsman, Derek! The moment you got out of the car and said let's go watch the end of the race, showed your true passion and then when you said you had to check on the driver you hit, showed that you are man of integrity. What a great example you are to your boys! Well done!
Great Job Derick! Nice Driving !!!
Really liked the in car / front split camera views!
Great race. So good to see your family there. Good fun !
The way you hammered down after getting your right front tire changed by the fellers in the garage area brought a big smile to my face.
One thing for sure, some people just don't know how to drive! So glad you are not one of them! Looks like you had a great time trying to avoid being taken out! You are a class act Derek, we need more people like you around!👍 You are a winner in my book!🏁🇺🇸🦅
i remember many years ago i went through a robbery at home and personal items and various other items were stolen and it really affected me ,wasnt the material things it was just the the fact someone stole from me ,im someone if i have a dollar ill give a stranger in need 99 cents ,i hope that makes sense Derek,your channel brings some much joy to so many keep up the great work
It makes perfect sense Peter! Just think if the whole country had that generosity.
I'd like to address, and thank you... for your camera editing! Forget all the gamer streaming vids. You know you're involved in a video when your wife laughs at you for leaning on the curves (big screen in living room, ROKU, etc..LOL) and flinching when number 3 moved in your line! ("Did you just jump when that guy moved over in his lane??")
Great work!!"
Guy has a wonderful family, Derek's already a WINNER! 😊 ❤
You're living my dream!!! I am happy for you and your family that you all participate in this. BTW was that a 1967 GTO in your commercial ad? I had on in the late 70's and it was the best car I ever had to date!
Great family effort! Not sure if everyone else is trying to prep, race and youtube at the same time, but hats off to you for taking us along. Thanks Derek. CHEERS!!
That was a lot of fun. There was a lot of aggression out there. But you just cole trickled it out. 😂 guy in black 3 was all over you all night. He needs a chill pill.
Oh boy!!! Heavy D is gonna catch some crap over that one!! 😂. Loved this video Derek! And it's always so cool to see your whole family at these events.
I couldn’t afford any payper view so I thought I’d see it first here!
On a side note, my mother has a 75 power wagon, 318 flavor, honed out to about a 355.
It’s an adventurer errrr.
We swapped out the full time t case, to a selectable, with the lock out axles up front from an 82?
Damn fun rig
Aside from you're genuine personality and mechanical talent, when you're on the camera the work is top notch.
Bentley and Bailey did a great job painting the car. It really looked good, and they did it all with just spray cans, a star stencil, and some tape. Well done, guys!
We need more racers like Derek. Doing what's right for the sportsmanship. Derek wins the most sportsmanship trophy.
That was a great upload! The two camera views really made it great! I swear I may have seen Cole Trickle out there racing 🤔🤔
Absolutely love it.!! That pit crew was Awsome!! Keep up the good work! Godbless
FELLER! Ya done the right thing, and nailed that track line like a frigging boss! We are all sitting here in awe!!!
Fantastic vid! You were up front and running with the pros and really holding your own! There were so many times you were hit and shoved sideways and kept recovering. Awesome driving feller! I think you had the best pit crew on your side too. Your family rocked the event.
That was an incredible race. You and your family are clearly the winners in my book 🏅🎊🏆🎉