May you rest in peace. Being someone from the USA.. I believe all you rally and hill climbers are the best drivers in the world. I wish we had more of this here in the U.S. God bless!
@02:19 is why this is the ultimate test of driver skill. Carburettors, manual gearboxes with clutches, rear wheel drive, one hand brake & no driver aids.
An absolute joy to watch. Nothing beats watching RWD Escorts being slung around, & this guy is really on it. Boy does he know how to wring the neck outa that thing & get the most out of it. Many thanks, cameraman & driver for bringing that to us.
The ultimate Escort, piloted by the ultimate Escort driver. I doubt even Ari or Colin would have been quicker in the same conditions. RIP Simon. What has happened to to the car since Simon passed away? Always wondered, how the hell did Simon fit into the seat, with balls that big?
I don't understand how anybody could dislike any of Mr. McKinley's videos. The man was a Leg-End and more's the pity he is not still with us. As too for Georg Plasa. I hope the pair of them are swapping stories over a few Steins. Any time I feel a bit down I watch both their antics. My respect to them both, and my best wishes to their families. I hope that you are all doing okay and moving on.
These videos don’t get the credit they deserve, I remember watching these videos as a teen in my mk 4escort also white, never seen anyone drive a mk2 escort like he does, absolutely brilliant, glad i stumbled across this video, brought back some memories
Fastest dude and fastest drag u out of burning wreckage navigator...flat out straight links...quick nav gifted fast driver aerospace grade Ford.Best vid and Road racer Rally master...please do sivlver stone classic
Send out that tail? Love it the gs brilliant a few close calls with the man upstairs but im still fucking here and the bollocks at driving mk2s if im honest cheif.
mad bastard!!!can anyone tell me where i could get my mk1 fiesta tunnelled in ireland just knocked across a written off twincam for 1000 euro and doing a fez rwd conversion??
I've never added a comment to anything, ever. Simon was unbelievably good. God rest his soul. Such a joy to watch...My friend had a fully stage prepared Mk 2 Escort. Lotus Twin Cam. LSD. Quick rack steering. The lot. But neither of us would even come close to this genius/artist. We tried...
There really aint too many better rwd saloon platforms than Escort mate. Add a big power BDA or Millington motor and you have one of the best ever. Escorts still regularly beat WRCs and everything else.
Wow, the best Escort-driver, I ever saw!!!
May you rest in peace. Being someone from the USA.. I believe all you rally and hill climbers are the best drivers in the world. I wish we had more of this here in the U.S. God bless!
@Den Nordiske LOL
This is both brilliant and sad at the same time. What an amazing driver he was.
@02:19 is why this is the ultimate test of driver skill. Carburettors, manual gearboxes with clutches, rear wheel drive, one hand brake & no driver aids.
An absolute joy to watch. Nothing beats watching RWD Escorts being slung around, & this guy is really on it. Boy does he know how to wring the neck outa that thing & get the most out of it. Many thanks, cameraman & driver for bringing that to us.
A screaming BDA and a sideways Escort always makes me feel like a young boy again.
Driving like this does require balls.
Respect.
BohserHanz you are rite my friend!... big balls,stinking of oil and petrol and a true hero!! :):)
The ultimate Escort, piloted by the ultimate Escort driver. I doubt even Ari or Colin would have been quicker in the same conditions. RIP Simon.
What has happened to to the car since Simon passed away?
Always wondered, how the hell did Simon fit into the seat, with balls that big?
its a pinto block bored out to 2.4 l, warrior high performance head, non turbo, naturally aspirated, 315 bhp
+Alan Short Sweet
Damn thought it was a BDA.
Some yolk for tar hay
All on 13 inch wheels right?
2:10, 2:21 and 4:21 are the closest things I have ever seen to a guy being balls out on the ragged edge. What a hero this guy was
I don't understand how anybody could dislike any of Mr. McKinley's videos. The man was a Leg-End and more's the pity he is not still with us. As too for Georg Plasa. I hope the pair of them are swapping stories over a few Steins. Any time I feel a bit down I watch both their antics. My respect to them both, and my best wishes to their families. I hope that you are all doing okay and moving on.
Watching this in xmas 2020, just amazing driving, totally committed to every twist & turn, volume up to 11, RIP Simon.
Outstanding, Escort on song, love every minute i watch of him, RIP Simon.
So good to watch - love the sound - beautiful control of the car - Ace driver.
There are drivers and then there are Simon Mckinley. Legend
I honestly dont think I've ever seen anyone attack so fucking hard EVERYWHERE...limit driving
RIP Simon " Legend of the sideways"
Late for dinner again ... I see .RIP Simon McKinley
who ever set that car up knew what they were doing
the best rally driver ever! R.I.P.
8 people think a saxo is a good rallycar
Thatts what I call nuts to the wall rip my frind unreal talant
thank you for not putting some shite music over the top of this
A while loss to all who new this. Man rip my friend
You really can't push it any further! Totally on the edge! Love it!!👌😁
Rip simon.....ledgendary driver ! Sadly missed by many
4:21 - on 3 wheels -- Simon: "That hedge on the left needs trimmed - --4:22-- -- "-There ya' go, job done!"
best thing ive ever seen
These videos don’t get the credit they deserve, I remember watching these videos as a teen in my mk 4escort also white, never seen anyone drive a mk2 escort like he does, absolutely brilliant, glad i stumbled across this video, brought back some memories
Fastest dude and fastest drag u out of burning wreckage navigator...flat out straight links...quick nav gifted fast driver aerospace grade Ford.Best vid and Road racer Rally master...please do sivlver stone classic
Proper motorsport. Pay attention F1.
All ways put that m2 grin on me rip 👍 brother 🏁🏁
The best.
Don't you just love that sound just fucking outstanding
Sad loss😐 wicked driver!👌👌
McKinley and the white escort. Legendary!
Such a joy to watch. May you rest in peace. Simon was unbelievably good at this. He was an artist and ...the best.
hes pushing so hard and doesnt even have a co-pilot.
Mum, Simon your late for your supper. Hold me pint will ya! RIP you King amongst Kings.
How does Frank Kelly compare?
My god some commitment
Epic noise and superb car control
RIP simon
FOU FOU FOU ! Je garderai de toi les super souvenirs de Saint Guoeno... THE CRAZY DRIVER!!!!!!
Jesus dis man is a serius fuckin pilot!!! Dis is how a mark 2 shud be driven... flatout!!!!
Better than 4x 4 cars by far.
1:43 FLAT OUT !
A legend. RIP.
fast driver white a good escort
Great video of a savage driver ! RIP Simon.
he is literaly flying on the road
Man, that is one seriously pissed off sounding Escort. I love this car. Has to be one of the best sounding 4 cylinders I've ever heard.
£50,000 in the boot and were away
fabulous driving!
In 93 i could do bellsquarry to Bathgate west Lothian in 9minutes with 1600, mk 2 sport ❤😊
magic ken block who
Masssive balls…. God bless him.. sorry he’s no longer with us…
Nobody 3 wheels a Mk 2 Escort! He did..Simon good fun in Heaven. I hope all's well and they have Escorts up there...
He's just going home for dinner for his favourite dish.
Send out that tail? Love it the gs brilliant a few close calls with the man upstairs but im still fucking here and the bollocks at driving mk2s if im honest cheif.
This driver is nuts! I wish I could do that.
Look up Frank Kelly. He knows his stuff. Beautiful car control...
Think a 2013 WRC is not faster.... ;-)
What engine is in this yoke?
Pilotava demais, R.I.P
RIP
RIP
good driveing
R.I.P
RIP l'artiste
Best escort vids ever! 👌
mad bastard!!!can anyone tell me where i could get my mk1 fiesta tunnelled in ireland just knocked across a written off twincam for 1000 euro and doing a fez rwd conversion??
Mr.simon とても素晴らしいドライバーでした。お亡くなりになり大変残念です。ご冥福をお祈り致します。
Hill climb class ?? Co drivers all must know better than try tell at fella how to drive , legendary pilot
On fire! 👌😐
That's flat🏁
Id love to know engine specs, suspension specs and tire choice.. is this guy still alive... and does he want to share :)
ahh shit, forgot my wedding anniversary, off to the petrol station!
Think its a Connaught not sure about displacement i think its 2.2l
Epic noice, superb car control PLUS balls of stainless steel!! :)
I would love to see what the tires looked liked after this.lol
CivicVT......they ain't stainless steel....they're Titanium!!
deeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeemN , RESPECT DOTOREEEEEEE !!!!
:D
8 personnes n'aiment pas la couleur de la voiture.
How much horse power as that got omg
this is a proper rallye driver!
My god! Wonderful 😍
My Ford Escort does that 😏
One the best drives I ever seen
Thanks Motorsport Retro. Just brilliant. Great sound, great driving, great video. I think it's...great :)
Oh wait this is Hill climb
powers lide with 280 HP..??
301 hp 2.01 4cylider 16 valves
What a driver 👏
750 kg chassis mate
Noice = noise
1:04 jizzzzz
I've never added a comment to anything, ever. Simon was unbelievably good. God rest his soul. Such a joy to watch...My friend had a fully stage prepared Mk 2 Escort. Lotus Twin Cam. LSD. Quick rack steering. The lot. But neither of us would even come close to this genius/artist. We tried...
No brakes.
shit hot
Great talent. Just imagine what he could do with a better car.
There really aint too many better rwd saloon platforms than Escort mate. Add a big power BDA or Millington motor and you have one of the best ever. Escorts still regularly beat WRCs and everything else.
there is no better car. the driver built it himself over the past 20 years: www.speedhunters.com/2014/02/warrior-comes-play-maximumattack-escort/
There is no better rally car
Jim.You was born a mug.
Pity your genetics son
Absolute legend with amazing car control
RIP
Savage mark 2