Probably THE best comment I’ve read anywhere in a long time👍 I too would like to congratulate Mike on his (and team StanceWorks) fantastic achievement. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻❤️
PRECISELY what I am feeling! Watching it @ 11pm and saying under my breath "YES! YES! YES!" Those micro-counter steering action mid-turn reminds me of the trackdays in my gen2 MR2.
The end of a well documented saga. Seriously, this whole series has been world class and feels like it was made for TV. Congrats to you and Anthony again on such a beautiful set of videography. I'm extremely proud of what you've accomplished, even if it's just second hand through the screen. I absolutely love seeing friends strive and succeed in everything they do, especially through the adversity that comes along the way. You've definitely inspired me to become more active in my efforts to improve my skill sets and push what I'm able to do, and I'm sure I'm not the only one here that feels that way. Thanks for letting us all come along for the ride with you all these years. I'm absolutely excited for the next chapter of the car and what you do as a whole.
The "Dude, it's fine" picture taped to the rear window as y'all are rebuilding everything is both so incredibly touching and fitting. Mad respect to you and everyone involved in this whole project. It's been amazing to watch from the start!
To be completely honest I quit watching a looong time ago because it was taking so dam long, the videos are slow, too much jibber jabber, recaps etc. Not for me but, it's a cool a s s piece of machinery and quality video
I have never ever been so moved by your whole journey, the drama of getting back onto the track and the whole commentary not only your own but also the Aussie guys. You so deserved to have the success and the plaudits you most certainly deserved. I have been totally captivated the whole way through and immensely proud of what you have achieved Mike.
I’m a 61 year old Australian who is slowly repairing an extremely rusty 1976 Fiat X1/9 which I intend to K-swap (K24A3). I found your channel a year late but caught up with the build so that the trip to Australia was up to date. I’m so proud of you. I’m so pleased that you came to Australia to test your car and your skills. You’ve illustrated that winning isn’t everything; but you still won. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Man Mike. Corey would be so proud of all you have done and the struggles and perseverance that he helped you work through. He couldn't be there in person but he was there with you.
It's what we are all about. Doesn't matter what people want to call it, fair play, fair fight or just giving a guy a fair go, it is the standard down here! Maybe we are just built different to some parts of the world, maybe we are just doing our best to hold onto some old school values. Could be why we are called the lucky country.
"Dude, it's fine!" - I honestly got a bit emotional seeing how Cory was there in the engine bay cheering you all on and how you kept him close to your heart when racing. A truly inspirational person for a truly inspirational build and an absolutely incredible achievement. I've watched since day one and couldn't be happier for this whole story. Well done Mike.
At 8:56 you mentioned you had to earn that first lap. You already had, many times over. Don't sell yourself and your team short as you've done amazing work under serious constraint. Not to be critical of you, but you've accomplished a lot. Congrats to you and everyone else involved. Watching the rest of this as an edit your whole team has done an amazing job. Congratulations.
"Dude, It's fine.." That is my new mantra going forward!! Wow Mike!!! What an awesome journey and a huge thanks to you and the whole team for bringing us along. This has been such a cool build to watch come to life and it's been so awesome to see you grow through all of the effort and adversity!!! I'm in awe of the car you've built and so inspired. Thank you!!!
Absolutely incredible! Thank you so much for making this whole series. You've allowed a lot of people to vicariously enjoy an incredible moment. Congratulations for pulling it off, I'm sure I speak for many when I say, "We can't wait for the next event!"
Cheers to that Shane guy!! What an awesome dude for helping you out last minute. In fact, so many great people came to your aid, it is really an awesome showing of the spirit of motorsports competition. Great video as always!
G'day from West Australia😉 As a 7th generation Australian,I have to say, I Am sooo glad the true Aussie Spirit was on full blast. So much so it even rubbed off on your friends and dad, the impossible was achieved. Not without pain, but it happened against all odds. For everyone who helped, Mike I take my hat off to you. ( Old time sign of respect from a time long gone in this modern world). After over 40 yrs in the trade, enduring some of the hardest life challenges including a dominent hand injury, it is gratifying to see my faith in humanity restored. I wish you nothing but the very best Mike for the future events of man and machine. Congratulations one and all.👌😉🙂👍👍
A lot of times you hear a car builder say "we" when talking about building their car, and this video series does the best job I've ever seen of illustrating why someone would say that. Mike, you do such a great job recognizing the people who help you, on top of doing an amazing job yourself when it comes to making this automotive dream a reality
So I'm a gear head, but my brother fully glazzes over when we talk cars, doesn't care at all, anyways, few weeks ago I was in my shop and my brother was scrolling my youtube in my living room having a beer, see's your ferrari in a side window, few hours latter I see a google window with K24 ferrari, ask him about it a week latter, he's like MOST BEAUTIFUL CAR EVER!!! I'm Like YUP! plus the build is fricken amazing!
Dude, I'm glad it's raining outside today, because I'm starting this series over and watching it as a single show. Fantastic work, I'm so glad you made it all happen. Coolest, well thought out race car, and so cool that it's finally coming together. Been watching since the beginning. You deserve this. You for sure earned it.
I dont know that anything can really be said or overstated about this last installment and the entire journey. This is what its all about. This is what hard work looks like. Challenges. Persistence. Success. You built this and you achieved doing what you built it to do....at world stage, no less. Youre an inspiration and this series has been hands down the best on the platform that Ive had the pleasure to watch - quality and content. Anthony: incredible camera work. Incredible story telling. You killed it.
The "dude, It's fine" picture taped to the rear window...what an amazing tribute to what seems like an amazing friend/human! Completing the swap is a great tribute to your friend, whose simple saying pushed you guys through the issues.
The love you guys have for Cory is heartwarming.. He may be gone, but certanly not forgotten.. Hell of an effort you all put in. You have an incredible group of friends, it was great to watch!
Thanks for bringing us along your journey. I have seen the car being built since day one. I have seen your hard work and dedication. We all are so proud of you.
I have to admit that the pic of Corey did get me a tad emotional. It’s so nice that he is still part of the team. The whole event was a roller coaster of a ride that even Hollywood could not have written. Combined with your narration and super crisp editing it really reeled you in and put you in the pits frantically biting finger nails due to the twists and turns of the event. Well done, it’s a massive achievement to Have accomplished.
As a major petrol head and built a fare few cars over the years,This K24 Ferrari build is nothing short of legendary and with the few things sorted this car will be a top 5 contender in future WTAC congratulations to you and your team on this amazing achievement, Drew from the UK 👏👏👏👍
Mike, your an amazing human, your a great story teller, an amazing friend, and this saga feels fit for TV. What an amazing journey, I hope this helps your page blow up so we can get more money in your pocket!
Great story! Love your comparison to "The Sandlot", spot on. Funny when I talk to my racing buddies about "thrashing" (getting a car ready to race and finishing right at the deadline.) we all laugh and can't believe the stuff we pulled off. I did a night race with Kevin Buckler/TRG and we realized we would not get the Porsche together 100% so we loaded it, got to Willow Spring just in time fforr the mandatory drivers meeting.. We qualified shortly thereafter with no lights, no windshield, other odds and ends, finished the car up after qauli. Best sleep I ever got before a race and we kicked butt and brought home the trophy, and swore we would never thrash like that again...until we did again, and again. Great tribute to your friend Cory and an incredible effort by you and your team . Much RESPECT!
Dude...watching this, with the hair on my arms standing up, all I could think of is how is this not a better movie than Hollywood has put out lately? With the editing and the on track commentating, it is truly one of the best car videos I've seen this year. Huge congratulations on everything you've done so far and I think I can speak on behalf of your other fans that we can't wait to see what you do next. Oh, btw, you should make a shirt with the slogan, Dude, Its Fine and the Ferrari.
Credit to you Mike, as an Aussie watching your journey with one of my favourite cars ever, well done for never giving up & not forgetting your friend that has passed and letting him be part of the ride, you truly are a gentleman and i wish you nothing but success in your future.
Good on ya Mike. I'd be lying if I said I didn't get a bit teary for ya, getting out after your last laps, well... there was a few moments throughout your WTAC trip haha. Watching every video of you building it from start to finish, almost made me feel like I was a part of your team, although I'm clearly not. Congratulations my friend.
What a show! Mike, like many others, I've been following this build from the very start. This is the best build serie I've ever seen yet. I'm rebuilding a car in my home garage, let me say that you have been a huge source of inspiration and motivation for me. Not only because of the mechanical tricks and tips on how to build a car, but on how a project can bring highs and lows and on how to get the motivation to keep going. Oh and thanks for bringing up the Alfarrari and Jeff. He fully deserves the accolades and exposure your magnificent documentary brings. Dude, it's fine! This quote needs to be on a StanceWork T-Shirt!
Congratulations! You are a genuine inspiration to us all. More than the cars, it's your steadfast commitment to your goals and your resilience through life's highs and lows that paints a remarkable story-one we should all aim to emulate in our own journeys.
Man what an epic ride, the ups and downs through this entire build have been emotional to say the least, from seeing a somewhat immaculate custard yellow 308 roll into your garage, thinking, man that’s a sweet example, to watching you chop the fenders with a sawsall, to ditching the block, to creating new geometry, the k series, the wheels drama, all the problem solving, and now to this fresh well-earned victory. Such a ride Mike, thank you for bringing us along with you.
OMG THAT SOUND!! Man you guys achieved something so huge. So special. This is the best youtube series I've seen all year and I'm blown away at the production quality and how fast you turned around the editing. Bravo!
Mike, this was so well put together and could totally see this being an hour and a half doc with the quality of the editing and video. 10 minute Stanceworks intro, how you got started, info about your friend - preview other builds 5-10 minutes, build process on the car, SEMA last year, prep and this series joined together. With your sponsors and a release on a platform this could easily make up that transmission cost. People love you, your personality and root for you and would totally watch a season 2.
Been watching since the first episode, always excited when a new episode drops, can't beleive I've gotten to watch such an awesome build turn from "Wow, I hope Ferrari doesn't sue him" to "Wow, Mike is going to Australia to race!" Keep up the good work, truly inspirational.
I'm so stoked to see this set of videos. Awesome to see it do so well once you got some of the teething issues resolved, and I'm interested to see the improvements you end up doing. It's also been really fun to see the crossovers from some of my favorite channels like the Haltech guys and especially Jeff and his Alfararri 🤘🤘🤘
I can't honestly say what it is about the way you film or the way you represent yourself and the car but it feels like you're rooting for a buddy watching this. I've watched the whole series and will probably rewatch it after this ala BOMs binky . Congratulations and keep up the good fight, we look forward to stage 2.
So proud of you Mike, congratulations!!!! To you and your team GREAT JOB! It's been a hell of a journey and I can't wait to see what else you got up your sleeves. You are an absolute inspiration! Thank you for sharing this experience with us. 🏁👍🔧❤🏎
I remember about a year ago when a random video came up in my youtube feed of a guy K swapping a Ferarri. My initial reaction was wtf. But I was intrigued so I subbed the channel and followed the build. As more and more updates were made I became more and more hooked by your incredible work. Watching this last WTAC episode I had a huge smile on my face. Youve done something truly epic! Thanks for sharing all of it along the way.
Congratulations, Mike! It's been one helluva journey, but worth every minute. I for one, have felt privileged to be able to watch this epic project from the beginning. It'll be a while before she's back on American soil, though! Cheers. Leigh. PS: Corey was right in saying "Dude, its fine!"
From being a teenager in highschool seeing Rusty on tumblr to seeing what you’re doing these days is insane man. Long time fan. Hyped for you and the team.
I´ve followed the build and the pain to get this car completed and shipped. The work you had to turn things around is just amazing... I couldn´t do-it.... but you and your team did. You make everyone else dream that these things are possible... I just wish to have it in me to do the same.... Thank you for making dreams come true Thank you....
I'm a research and development Engineer/Toolmaker. I was involved in Motorsport, mainly historic on cars and bikes and had some serious results at the highest level, ie Goodwood revival. This is my favourite build on TH-cam. A wild and purist offending concept that should really do the do. I'm very fussy about paint and colours and even your paint looks the dogs bollocks. The engine even sounds like a flat plane crank V8!
This is so on-point with the spirit of auto racing: going around a track fast, so most people can experience it vicariously. When you talk about making it there, even though you didn't have a huge budget, and putting an $11,000 transmission on your credit card with the hope you'll sort it out later, it makes me consider how I'm trying to keep my car well maintained, even though I park on the street -- I don't even have a garage to work on it when it rains. But I can relate to the experience of being there, and giving it your best shot, doing the best you can. I really appreciate you putting together and posting this video to share, because I'm a, 'car guy' and can relate to what it took for you to do this. As much as I'm not in a position to do this, I recognize the tremendous effort it took to achieve what you did. Props.
You’re my hero, a goat of the industry and a champ for competing at that level. You saw all aspects too, you made it, failure, made it again…..champs your whole team. Way to get it done.
Something hit me at the beginning of this video when the only sound was the engine, up until this point, the Ferrari was just an awesome car you had built, but watching the clips with the steady beat of the engine in my ears, made me realise that the Ferrari was now more, it was now a character in this story just as much as you are. Absolutely awesome and can't wait to see what's next.
Hollywood could not have written a better script. From the first episode of the build, no one could have predicted the journey. Look forward to seeing you and the car next year. Well done mate.
Dude you have the whole world watching and rooting for you! i couldn't be happier for you man, the whole experience is touching. and i don't even know you personally, lol!! you killed it man!
What an incredible privilege to watch someone build something with their own two hands, embarking on something they might not have been equiped for, but chose to do anyway, and learn along the way. You had a vision and turned it into something remarkable and unique, and then held your own on the world stage as a small team of friends. Your hard work has been rewarded, and we appreciate it so much. Great to see Jeff's car in the mix as well.
Mark, I have nothing, but congratulations on making your dream a reality. It might sound corny and cliche to say, but "team work makes the dream work". Tenacity and perseverance got you to our shores, and I can't wait to see you back here in Sydney Australia in 2024. My 2 favourite TH-camr's, Mark and Jeff with my 2 favourite car builds that I've followed from the start. That's epic! 🇦🇺🏁👍
OY ! Mick !! Your Team stood up and made it happen. What A Story ! Trial's and Tribulations aannnddd The Good Guy Win's ! Made great memories with your Dad, Friends and 'New' Friends. Congrats.
Shoutout to not only every single lending hand that contributed to you guys' success, but also to whoever edits your videos! The voiceover parts, the cuts to the WTAC coverage, the in-car scenes where we got to see and hear it....every second of this had my undivided attention. Well done, Mike!
Awesome Mike! Congrats. This series, not to mention the entire build has been amazing. Would totally enjoy seeing a 'behind the scenes' with some footage of the conversations that took place during the work. - I have to add...I think it's amazing that your dad took the trip with you & the rest of your crew. I seriously expected, when the replacement transmission was discovered, that your dad was going come to the rescue... Something along the lines of him saying "Mike, if the transmission gets here can you guys get it installed? Yeah? You can? OK. Make the call. I got you covered son." Just because dads are the best...and that's kinda what they do. Again. Congrats. Super cool stuff.
Dude this made me a little emotional. Been following this channel since Rusty, watched this whole build from the beginning and as a life long car guy, what you’ve done here is one hell of an achievement. You (and the camera guy) really showed what it feels like to overcome all the setbacks and still get it fired up with the help of your friends. Anyone who’s wrenched knows that when things go sideways it can be so frustrating and soul crushing, but when you get it done and get to share that victory big or small with the people you care about, absolutely priceless. This one was big! Well done and congratulations. This thing is going to be a killer as you get it dialed and get more comfortable.
You can’t help but to smile… it’s 9:18am and I’m headed West on I-80 through Des Moines finding myself a little over the speed limit because of Mike.😂 I live the in Inland Empire so I’m south of Mikes home and maybe one day I can check out his ride in person too. Congrats on everyone who made all of this possible. Especially the media crew!
Thank you for visiting Australia and this film series, you had me smiling every episode. This is my local racetrack and it makes me so proud to see people travel the world to drive it.
I must admit the first episode of this build upset me as I Love an original Ferrari, you won me over by the end of that first video. What an Incredible achievement. I hope you can come back.
As a honda guy for 20 plus year's I can say this was awsome to watch... Only thing I could say to do better is hold the k series up in the top revs to get he best out of it. I run my k24a to 8k 100% stock and it loves it.
Wow! Just wow! I don't think I have ever seen a better documentation of all the ups and downs, triumphs, and despairs of birthing a race vehicle. Or any project, technical or artistic. And this has been technical artistry of the highest calibre. Thank you again for sharing your journey.
Congratulations. Well done. Great result. After following and watching almost every episode since the beginning of the build, getting to Australia and still competing regardless, what an effort, what a car. Great work. Well done to you Mike and to all who have pitched in.
From when you started this project till now,to see you and this car bond it's such a satisfaction,so happy for you and amazing friends that support you 👌
Corey is smiling ear to ear dude! Pretty sure you are the most likeable TH-camr ever and thats why even the Aussie TV guys were talking about you. You friggn' did it man! Congrats!!!!
That first flying lap in session 2 was so much fun to watch! And kudos for the shout out to Jeff, I know myself and others have been watching two builds on TH-cam - yours and his. Well done Mike and crew!!
Watching this car come together, your excitement for the opportunity, the frustration and fear with the gearbox, solidarity of the team committing to your decision, your first outlap with the new transmission, the smile on your face. $11,000 price tag, but a priceless moment in your memory bank. I truly believe the call you made will come back 10 fold for you in the community across the world. I cant wait to see it all. Its truly inspiring and refreshing to witness such commitment to hard work and a great attitude. Hope to meet yah one day 🏁😎🤙
Congratulations isn't even enough to explain what you just achieved!! So happy you are and have carried on with this not just stopped at the end of the build getting to see the entire process and what and why you are adapting and changing things and the hole set up process.... Best watch on TH-cam at the moment....
This isn't just a series about time attack, more so a series about overcoming roadblocks, teamwork and the act of kindness from random strangers. You showed the world what's more important.👍✌
Seeing the thumbnail and title of this video made me SO happy, and I'm equally happy for you that everything worked out so perfectly! And HOLY HELL, what a team you have! After overcoming the challenges of this event, there's literally nothing that can ever come in your way in the future that you cannot overcome! SO SO impressive!!!!! Also, the videography, editing, and narration for the videos about this event have been amazing!
Cars, passion, friendship, love, determination…man you’re a true hero and deserve a hell of a lot of respect for everything you do! Thanks for all of it and i can’t wait for the next steps!!
Mike, what an incredible achievement! I have been following you since the beginning of this project and am amazed by your perseverance and humility. Keep making your dreams come true!
Congrats! I watched the weekend unfold via the live stream but it certainly looks like more of an adventure from inside of your pit garage. I bet that feeling you had when you rolled into the pits for the last time and realized you had just done all that (the build and the trip, the gearbox saga etc etc) is something you will never ever forget Well done from New Zealand :)
This was a good run. Watched this car getting built from start to finish , and its awesome! And the livery on it is my soft spot. Reminds me of the old Marlboro race cars! Congratulations bro you did it!
This series are way better movie than gran turismo, all fast and furious and days of thunder (among others) all mushed up together!... got to love a good underdog story ... thank you for sharing this and, in a way, making us part of this journey!!! CONGRATULATIONS!
Congratulations Mike. stumped on what say such a heart warming story hope this get a million views . The car is the best looking/working Ferrari in my eyes. Mad respect dude .
When the picture of Corey came out I was smiling so hard because I knew in that moment you’d make it and everything would be fine. Congratulations on everything and I mean everything! These videos you’ve been producing are some of the best car content on TH-cam and I cannot wait to see where your journey takes you next. Godspeed 🤘🏼
I got nothing to say. Just sitting here grinning and thrilled that you made this happen. Congratulations!
I 2nd that!
you read my mind brother..
Same!
Probably THE best comment I’ve read anywhere in a long time👍
I too would like to congratulate Mike on his (and team StanceWorks) fantastic achievement. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻❤️
PRECISELY what I am feeling! Watching it @ 11pm and saying under my breath "YES! YES! YES!" Those micro-counter steering action mid-turn reminds me of the trackdays in my gen2 MR2.
The end of a well documented saga. Seriously, this whole series has been world class and feels like it was made for TV. Congrats to you and Anthony again on such a beautiful set of videography.
I'm extremely proud of what you've accomplished, even if it's just second hand through the screen. I absolutely love seeing friends strive and succeed in everything they do, especially through the adversity that comes along the way. You've definitely inspired me to become more active in my efforts to improve my skill sets and push what I'm able to do, and I'm sure I'm not the only one here that feels that way.
Thanks for letting us all come along for the ride with you all these years. I'm absolutely excited for the next chapter of the car and what you do as a whole.
Better than TV they would of cut most of it out but fully agree with you bring on chapter 2
Had me tearing up a few times.
It's just made by people who know what they are doing. TH-cam kids with limited experience dumbed down our view of how good videos should feel like.
Well said. I was literally hanging like a drug addict for each installment to be posted. Well worth the wait.
No more words needed . Absolutly agree
The "Dude, it's fine" picture taped to the rear window as y'all are rebuilding everything is both so incredibly touching and fitting. Mad respect to you and everyone involved in this whole project. It's been amazing to watch from the start!
It would be dope to get a slap sticker of this in the merch supporting a cause. I think a lot of us could use this reminder on our builds.
perfectly coins the Australian version of "she'll be right mate". well done mate.
What a story teller you are brother i am so glad i found you, thank you for this!!!!❤ a fan for life
Why is this series not blowing up? Absolutely top notch story, narration and production value. Hats off!
Share it with Your automotive friends!
Give it time.
To be completely honest I quit watching a looong time ago because it was taking so dam long, the videos are slow, too much jibber jabber, recaps etc. Not for me but, it's a cool a s s piece of machinery and quality video
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I've told so many of my gearhead friends about this channel and they've been telling others. Great fab work, great life stories, and great videos!
Naysayers be damned, persistence and help from a few folks can make miracles happen. Great job hanging in there and sending it!
I have never ever been so moved by your whole journey, the drama of getting back onto the track and the whole commentary not only your own but also the Aussie guys. You so deserved to have the success and the plaudits you most certainly deserved. I have been totally captivated the whole way through and immensely proud of what you have achieved Mike.
I’m a 61 year old Australian who is slowly repairing an extremely rusty 1976 Fiat X1/9 which I intend to K-swap (K24A3). I found your channel a year late but caught up with the build so that the trip to Australia was up to date.
I’m so proud of you.
I’m so pleased that you came to Australia to test your car and your skills. You’ve illustrated that winning isn’t everything; but you still won. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
I have been dreaming of an x19 Honda also. Such a great little car.
Man Mike. Corey would be so proud of all you have done and the struggles and perseverance that he helped you work through. He couldn't be there in person but he was there with you.
A big shoutout to Aussie motorsport enthusiasts for going out of their way to ensuring Mike got on track.
Seen such things many times at Aust events, it's what we do - help those who need help.
It's what we are all about. Doesn't matter what people want to call it, fair play, fair fight or just giving a guy a fair go, it is the standard down here! Maybe we are just built different to some parts of the world, maybe we are just doing our best to hold onto some old school values. Could be why we are called the lucky country.
They weren't there to fuck spiders.
I think Australians, like Americans better then Americans like American's.
@@joepeanut6827 every one loves Americans, apart from American govt.
Thanks for taking the time to chat mate. Looking forward to catching up on your home turf too.
"Dude, it's fine!" - I honestly got a bit emotional seeing how Cory was there in the engine bay cheering you all on and how you kept him close to your heart when racing. A truly inspirational person for a truly inspirational build and an absolutely incredible achievement. I've watched since day one and couldn't be happier for this whole story. Well done Mike.
At 8:56 you mentioned you had to earn that first lap. You already had, many times over. Don't sell yourself and your team short as you've done amazing work under serious constraint. Not to be critical of you, but you've accomplished a lot. Congrats to you and everyone else involved. Watching the rest of this as an edit your whole team has done an amazing job. Congratulations.
"Dude, It's fine.." That is my new mantra going forward!! Wow Mike!!! What an awesome journey and a huge thanks to you and the whole team for bringing us along. This has been such a cool build to watch come to life and it's been so awesome to see you grow through all of the effort and adversity!!! I'm in awe of the car you've built and so inspired. Thank you!!!
of the Aussie version "she'll be right".
Absolutely incredible! Thank you so much for making this whole series. You've allowed a lot of people to vicariously enjoy an incredible moment. Congratulations for pulling it off, I'm sure I speak for many when I say, "We can't wait for the next event!"
Cheers to that Shane guy!! What an awesome dude for helping you out last minute. In fact, so many great people came to your aid, it is really an awesome showing of the spirit of motorsports competition. Great video as always!
Motor Sport Connections, where Shane came from, always do a great job. MSC are about 20 minutes from Sydney Motorsport Park.
G'day from West Australia😉
As a 7th generation Australian,I have to say, I Am sooo glad the true Aussie Spirit was on full blast. So much so it even rubbed off on your friends and dad, the impossible was achieved.
Not without pain, but it happened against all odds.
For everyone who helped, Mike I take my hat off to you. ( Old time sign of respect from a time long gone in this modern world).
After over 40 yrs in the trade, enduring some of the hardest life challenges including a dominent hand injury, it is gratifying to see my faith in humanity restored.
I wish you nothing but the very best Mike for the future events of man and machine. Congratulations one and all.👌😉🙂👍👍
Go Aussies! Pulling together to make the dream happen
A lot of times you hear a car builder say "we" when talking about building their car, and this video series does the best job I've ever seen of illustrating why someone would say that. Mike, you do such a great job recognizing the people who help you, on top of doing an amazing job yourself when it comes to making this automotive dream a reality
Seeing that thing blast down the straight is absolutely mega. Brought a tear to my eye watching that live and no different seeing it here.
So I'm a gear head, but my brother fully glazzes over when we talk cars, doesn't care at all, anyways, few weeks ago I was in my shop and my brother was scrolling my youtube in my living room having a beer, see's your ferrari in a side window, few hours latter I see a google window with K24 ferrari, ask him about it a week latter, he's like MOST BEAUTIFUL CAR EVER!!! I'm Like YUP! plus the build is fricken amazing!
Dude, I'm glad it's raining outside today, because I'm starting this series over and watching it as a single show. Fantastic work, I'm so glad you made it all happen. Coolest, well thought out race car, and so cool that it's finally coming together. Been watching since the beginning. You deserve this. You for sure earned it.
I'm with ya bro !
Not turning off this channel any time soon.
Go glad you got the chance to go meet Jeff and his AL Ferrari, my other channel
I dont know that anything can really be said or overstated about this last installment and the entire journey. This is what its all about. This is what hard work looks like. Challenges. Persistence. Success.
You built this and you achieved doing what you built it to do....at world stage, no less.
Youre an inspiration and this series has been hands down the best on the platform that Ive had the pleasure to watch - quality and content.
Anthony: incredible camera work. Incredible story telling. You killed it.
The "dude, It's fine" picture taped to the rear window...what an amazing tribute to what seems like an amazing friend/human! Completing the swap is a great tribute to your friend, whose simple saying pushed you guys through the issues.
The love you guys have for Cory is heartwarming.. He may be gone, but certanly not forgotten.. Hell of an effort you all put in. You have an incredible group of friends, it was great to watch!
How good! Go the Aussie motorsports community… go Stanceworks… fuck yeah
Thanks for bringing us along your journey. I have seen the car being built since day one. I have seen your hard work and dedication. We all are so proud of you.
I LOVE when the community comes together strangers help strangers and make things happen. Love that part of this community!
I have to admit that the pic of Corey did get me a tad emotional. It’s so nice that he is still part of the team.
The whole event was a roller coaster of a ride that even Hollywood could not have written. Combined with your narration and super crisp editing it really reeled you in and put you in the pits frantically biting finger nails due to the twists and turns of the event.
Well done, it’s a massive achievement to Have accomplished.
As a major petrol head and built a fare few cars over the years,This K24 Ferrari build is nothing short of legendary and with the few things sorted this car will be a top 5 contender in future WTAC congratulations to you and your team on this amazing achievement, Drew from the UK 👏👏👏👍
Mike, your an amazing human, your a great story teller, an amazing friend, and this saga feels fit for TV. What an amazing journey, I hope this helps your page blow up so we can get more money in your pocket!
Great story! Love your comparison to "The Sandlot", spot on. Funny when I talk to my racing buddies about "thrashing" (getting a car ready to race and finishing right at the deadline.) we all laugh and can't believe the stuff we pulled off. I did a night race with Kevin Buckler/TRG and we realized we would not get the Porsche together 100% so we loaded it, got to Willow Spring just in time fforr the mandatory drivers meeting.. We qualified shortly thereafter with no lights, no windshield, other odds and ends, finished the car up after qauli. Best sleep I ever got before a race and we kicked butt and brought home the trophy, and swore we would never thrash like that again...until we did again, and again.
Great tribute to your friend Cory and an incredible effort by you and your team . Much RESPECT!
LET'S GO DADDY I AM PUMPED FOR THIS (congrats on 200k!)
Thank you for taking us along for the ride, I felt like I was a part of it!
A lot of stress. A lot of reward. Glad you got it running
Dude...watching this, with the hair on my arms standing up, all I could think of is how is this not a better movie than Hollywood has put out lately? With the editing and the on track commentating, it is truly one of the best car videos I've seen this year. Huge congratulations on everything you've done so far and I think I can speak on behalf of your other fans that we can't wait to see what you do next. Oh, btw, you should make a shirt with the slogan, Dude, Its Fine and the Ferrari.
It's the struggle and overcoming of adversity that makes the memories. Good job guys!
Credit to you Mike, as an Aussie watching your journey with one of my favourite cars ever, well done for never giving up & not forgetting your friend that has passed and letting him be part of the ride, you truly are a gentleman and i wish you nothing but success in your future.
Good on ya Mike. I'd be lying if I said I didn't get a bit teary for ya, getting out after your last laps, well... there was a few moments throughout your WTAC trip haha. Watching every video of you building it from start to finish, almost made me feel like I was a part of your team, although I'm clearly not. Congratulations my friend.
What a show!
Mike, like many others, I've been following this build from the very start.
This is the best build serie I've ever seen yet.
I'm rebuilding a car in my home garage, let me say that you have been a huge source of inspiration and motivation for me.
Not only because of the mechanical tricks and tips on how to build a car, but on how a project can bring highs and lows and on how to get the motivation to keep going.
Oh and thanks for bringing up the Alfarrari and Jeff. He fully deserves the accolades and exposure your magnificent documentary brings.
Dude, it's fine!
This quote needs to be on a StanceWork T-Shirt!
Congratulations! You are a genuine inspiration to us all. More than the cars, it's your steadfast commitment to your goals and your resilience through life's highs and lows that paints a remarkable story-one we should all aim to emulate in our own journeys.
Man what an epic ride, the ups and downs through this entire build have been emotional to say the least, from seeing a somewhat immaculate custard yellow 308 roll into your garage, thinking, man that’s a sweet example, to watching you chop the fenders with a sawsall, to ditching the block, to creating new geometry, the k series, the wheels drama, all the problem solving, and now to this fresh well-earned victory. Such a ride Mike, thank you for bringing us along with you.
OMG THAT SOUND!! Man you guys achieved something so huge. So special. This is the best youtube series I've seen all year and I'm blown away at the production quality and how fast you turned around the editing. Bravo!
Cry of joy ... i WIsh we had more teams and people like you . I think that you just show thousands of us what pure JOY is to the heart . Thank you .
Absolutely amazing. The resilience of you and your team during this entire trip is extremely admirable. Seeing this episode caps it all off! Bravo!
Mike, this was so well put together and could totally see this being an hour and a half doc with the quality of the editing and video. 10 minute Stanceworks intro, how you got started, info about your friend - preview other builds 5-10 minutes, build process on the car, SEMA last year, prep and this series joined together. With your sponsors and a release on a platform this could easily make up that transmission cost. People love you, your personality and root for you and would totally watch a season 2.
Amazing journey, thanks for bringing us along! So glad you got a full days racing in, it looked great 👌
Been watching since the first episode, always excited when a new episode drops, can't beleive I've gotten to watch such an awesome build turn from "Wow, I hope Ferrari doesn't sue him" to "Wow, Mike is going to Australia to race!" Keep up the good work, truly inspirational.
I'm so stoked to see this set of videos. Awesome to see it do so well once you got some of the teething issues resolved, and I'm interested to see the improvements you end up doing. It's also been really fun to see the crossovers from some of my favorite channels like the Haltech guys and especially Jeff and his Alfararri 🤘🤘🤘
I can't honestly say what it is about the way you film or the way you represent yourself and the car but it feels like you're rooting for a buddy watching this. I've watched the whole series and will probably rewatch it after this ala BOMs binky . Congratulations and keep up the good fight, we look forward to stage 2.
So proud of you Mike, congratulations!!!! To you and your team GREAT JOB! It's been a hell of a journey and I can't wait to see what else you got up your sleeves. You are an absolute inspiration! Thank you for sharing this experience with us. 🏁👍🔧❤🏎
I remember about a year ago when a random video came up in my youtube feed of a guy K swapping a Ferarri. My initial reaction was wtf. But I was intrigued so I subbed the channel and followed the build. As more and more updates were made I became more and more hooked by your incredible work. Watching this last WTAC episode I had a huge smile on my face. Youve done something truly epic! Thanks for sharing all of it along the way.
Congratulations, Mike! It's been one helluva journey, but worth every minute. I for one, have felt privileged to be able to watch this epic project from the beginning. It'll be a while before she's back on American soil, though! Cheers. Leigh. PS: Corey was right in saying "Dude, its fine!"
I think we need a "Dude, it's fine." T-shirt!
From being a teenager in highschool seeing Rusty on tumblr to seeing what you’re doing these days is insane man. Long time fan. Hyped for you and the team.
Aussies love a humble hero. Congratulations Mick, you've passed the test. See you next year.
I´ve followed the build and the pain to get this car completed and shipped.
The work you had to turn things around is just amazing... I couldn´t do-it.... but you and your team did.
You make everyone else dream that these things are possible...
I just wish to have it in me to do the same....
Thank you for making dreams come true
Thank you....
I'm a research and development Engineer/Toolmaker.
I was involved in Motorsport, mainly historic on cars and bikes and had some serious results at the highest level, ie Goodwood revival.
This is my favourite build on TH-cam.
A wild and purist offending concept that should really do the do.
I'm very fussy about paint and colours and even your paint looks the dogs bollocks.
The engine even sounds like a flat plane crank V8!
This is so on-point with the spirit of auto racing: going around a track fast, so most people can experience it vicariously. When you talk about making it there, even though you didn't have a huge budget, and putting an $11,000 transmission on your credit card with the hope you'll sort it out later, it makes me consider how I'm trying to keep my car well maintained, even though I park on the street -- I don't even have a garage to work on it when it rains. But I can relate to the experience of being there, and giving it your best shot, doing the best you can. I really appreciate you putting together and posting this video to share, because I'm a, 'car guy' and can relate to what it took for you to do this. As much as I'm not in a position to do this, I recognize the tremendous effort it took to achieve what you did. Props.
You’re my hero, a goat of the industry and a champ for competing at that level. You saw all aspects too, you made it, failure, made it again…..champs your whole team. Way to get it done.
One of the best, if not, THE BEST things I've watched in the past couple of years. Most sincere respect, Mike.
This is the best build series on TH-cam, nice to see Jeff getting a shout out with the alfa ferrari.
Something hit me at the beginning of this video when the only sound was the engine, up until this point, the Ferrari was just an awesome car you had built, but watching the clips with the steady beat of the engine in my ears, made me realise that the Ferrari was now more, it was now a character in this story just as much as you are. Absolutely awesome and can't wait to see what's next.
Perseverance is a choice when made and done deserves respect. Great job everyone
Hollywood could not have written a better script. From the first episode of the build, no one could have predicted the journey. Look forward to seeing you and the car next year. Well done mate.
unbelievable, literally unbelieveable, congrats to you and all the guys
Dude you have the whole world watching and rooting for you! i couldn't be happier for you man, the whole experience is touching.
and i don't even know you personally, lol!!
you killed it man!
What an incredible privilege to watch someone build something with their own two hands, embarking on something they might not have been equiped for, but chose to do anyway, and learn along the way. You had a vision and turned it into something remarkable and unique, and then held your own on the world stage as a small team of friends.
Your hard work has been rewarded, and we appreciate it so much.
Great to see Jeff's car in the mix as well.
Mark, I have nothing, but congratulations on making your dream a reality. It might sound corny and cliche to say, but "team work makes the dream work". Tenacity and perseverance got you to our shores, and I can't wait to see you back here in Sydney Australia in 2024. My 2 favourite TH-camr's, Mark and Jeff with my 2 favourite car builds that I've followed from the start. That's epic! 🇦🇺🏁👍
OY ! Mick !! Your Team stood up and made it happen.
What A Story ! Trial's and Tribulations aannnddd The Good Guy Win's !
Made great memories with your Dad, Friends and 'New' Friends. Congrats.
Shoutout to not only every single lending hand that contributed to you guys' success, but also to whoever edits your videos! The voiceover parts, the cuts to the WTAC coverage, the in-car scenes where we got to see and hear it....every second of this had my undivided attention.
Well done, Mike!
5:42 goosebumps incoming! Cannot imagine your relief and excitement at that point. Stoked.
Awesome Mike! Congrats. This series, not to mention the entire build has been amazing.
Would totally enjoy seeing a 'behind the scenes' with some footage of the conversations that took place during the work.
- I have to add...I think it's amazing that your dad took the trip with you & the rest of your crew. I seriously expected, when the replacement transmission was discovered, that your dad was going come to the rescue... Something along the lines of him saying "Mike, if the transmission gets here can you guys get it installed? Yeah? You can? OK. Make the call. I got you covered son." Just because dads are the best...and that's kinda what they do.
Again. Congrats. Super cool stuff.
Dude this made me a little emotional. Been following this channel since Rusty, watched this whole build from the beginning and as a life long car guy, what you’ve done here is one hell of an achievement. You (and the camera guy) really showed what it feels like to overcome all the setbacks and still get it fired up with the help of your friends. Anyone who’s wrenched knows that when things go sideways it can be so frustrating and soul crushing, but when you get it done and get to share that victory big or small with the people you care about, absolutely priceless. This one was big! Well done and congratulations. This thing is going to be a killer as you get it dialed and get more comfortable.
You can’t help but to smile… it’s 9:18am and I’m headed West on I-80 through Des Moines finding myself a little over the speed limit because of Mike.😂
I live the in Inland Empire so I’m south of Mikes home and maybe one day I can check out his ride in person too.
Congrats on everyone who made all of this possible. Especially the media crew!
Thank you for visiting Australia and this film series, you had me smiling every episode.
This is my local racetrack and it makes me so proud to see people travel the world to drive it.
I must admit the first episode of this build upset me as I Love an original Ferrari, you won me over by the end of that first video. What an Incredible achievement. I hope you can come back.
As a honda guy for 20 plus year's I can say this was awsome to watch...
Only thing I could say to do better is hold the k series up in the top revs to get he best out of it. I run my k24a to 8k 100% stock and it loves it.
Now you have the bug Mike was so great to meet you and make you feel welcome to WTA 👍. Hope to have my 240z ready for open class next year!
Wow! Just wow! I don't think I have ever seen a better documentation of all the ups and downs, triumphs, and despairs of birthing a race vehicle. Or any project, technical or artistic. And this has been technical artistry of the highest calibre. Thank you again for sharing your journey.
Congratulations.
Well done.
Great result.
After following and watching almost every episode since the beginning of the build, getting to Australia and still competing regardless, what an effort, what a car. Great work.
Well done to you Mike and to all who have pitched in.
Along with Freddi's P1 and Mat's Merci, Mike's Ferrari and Jeff's Alfarrari are up there with the best YT builds. Well done Mike.
Congratulations. While I am sad to see this won't be a street/track car but glad to see the awesome track machine it has become.
From when you started this project till now,to see you and this car bond it's such a satisfaction,so happy for you and amazing friends that support you 👌
Corey is smiling ear to ear dude! Pretty sure you are the most likeable TH-camr ever and thats why even the Aussie TV guys were talking about you. You friggn' did it man! Congrats!!!!
That first flying lap in session 2 was so much fun to watch! And kudos for the shout out to Jeff, I know myself and others have been watching two builds on TH-cam - yours and his. Well done Mike and crew!!
Watching this car come together, your excitement for the opportunity, the frustration and fear with the gearbox, solidarity of the team committing to your decision, your first outlap with the new transmission, the smile on your face. $11,000 price tag, but a priceless moment in your memory bank. I truly believe the call you made will come back 10 fold for you in the community across the world. I cant wait to see it all.
Its truly inspiring and refreshing to witness such commitment to hard work and a great attitude.
Hope to meet yah one day 🏁😎🤙
Congratulations isn't even enough to explain what you just achieved!! So happy you are and have carried on with this not just stopped at the end of the build getting to see the entire process and what and why you are adapting and changing things and the hole set up process.... Best watch on TH-cam at the moment....
This isn't just a series about time attack, more so a series about overcoming roadblocks, teamwork and the act of kindness from random strangers.
You showed the world what's more important.👍✌
Seeing the thumbnail and title of this video made me SO happy, and I'm equally happy for you that everything worked out so perfectly!
And HOLY HELL, what a team you have! After overcoming the challenges of this event, there's literally nothing that can ever come in your way in the future that you cannot overcome! SO SO impressive!!!!!
Also, the videography, editing, and narration for the videos about this event have been amazing!
Cars, passion, friendship, love, determination…man you’re a true hero and deserve a hell of a lot of respect for everything you do!
Thanks for all of it and i can’t wait for the next steps!!
Mike, what an incredible achievement! I have been following you since the beginning of this project and am amazed by your perseverance and humility. Keep making your dreams come true!
What a series and crazy achievement!!
Congrats!
I watched the weekend unfold via the live stream but it certainly looks like more of an adventure from inside of your pit garage.
I bet that feeling you had when you rolled into the pits for the last time and realized you had just done all that (the build and the trip, the gearbox saga etc etc) is something you will never ever forget
Well done from New Zealand :)
This was a good run. Watched this car getting built from start to finish , and its awesome! And the livery on it is my soft spot. Reminds me of the old Marlboro race cars! Congratulations bro you did it!
This series are way better movie than gran turismo, all fast and furious and days of thunder (among others) all mushed up together!... got to love a good underdog story ... thank you for sharing this and, in a way, making us part of this journey!!! CONGRATULATIONS!
man, respect! that all i can say. i knew scott from MTCM and seeing him working with you, it's priceless.
Congratulations Mike. stumped on what say such a heart warming story hope this get a million views . The car is the best looking/working Ferrari in my eyes. Mad respect dude .
When the picture of Corey came out I was smiling so hard because I knew in that moment you’d make it and everything would be fine. Congratulations on everything and I mean everything! These videos you’ve been producing are some of the best car content on TH-cam and I cannot wait to see where your journey takes you next. Godspeed 🤘🏼
This official coverage is sooo cool. From the pits to the track, thanks for including it (and thanks to them for allowing it)