Who Won the Off Road Wrecker Games WWE? We Have the Results!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 18 มี.ค. 2023
- Merlins Old School Garage leaves a big footprint at the First Annual Off Road Wrecker Games. You will want to watch this video until the end! Don't forget to check out the other competitors channels; they have awesome up close footage of their own journey through the competition as well. We are so grateful to have participated in this event and want to say thank you to all the fans that voted for Merlins Old School Garage. Thank you for all of your support! Thank you Matt's Off Road Recovery for recognizing our channel, and brand, and inviting us as the wild card ("golden ticket") to participate in this competition. This event was incredible! You, the fans, made this experience memorable for us all! Thank you for your attendance and support.
Sponsors:
Industrial Injection @industrialinjection
Yankum Ropes @YankumRopes
Interco Tire @IntercoTireCorp
TCS Performance
The BBQ Company Havasu
To donate to the Blake Family here is the GoFundMe link: gofund.me/a22d4be1
Competitors:
Visit Rory's Channel: @trailmater
Visit Paul and FabRats Channel: @FabRats
Visit Eric and BSF Recovery Team Channel: @offroadrecoveryteam
Visit Matt's Off Road Recovery Channel: @MattsOffRoadRecovery
Judges:
Alan - Yankum Ropes: @YankumRopes
Casey LaDelle: @CaseyLaDelle
Bleepin Colt and Bleepin Matt: @bleepinjeep
Robby Layton: @RobbyLayton
Rudy Wetzel: @Rudysadventureanddesignreal
Connor and Brad Barnes: @barnes4wd
Chad Fab: @chadsfab
Rubi: @SENDITNATION
Scott Stapley @thehoserz
LT Lawrence
Kristopher
Georges!
For a yankum ropes discount, use my discount code MOSG
Thanks, Merlin!
It was fun hanging out with you even if I had to listen to a diesel engine some of the time. Lol
shots fired
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I love the smell of diesel in the morning. It smells like VICTORY!
You got all the smoke 😊
Sorry matt like the big wrecker but diesel-powered
Many thanks to Alan Zitting for saving the day with that transfer case. Without him, thousands of people would have missed out on the OUTSTANDING performance given by Merlin! What a show!
Yes definitely Thanks Alan!!!
AYOOO!! 🤘
A man that can put on a show like that, out wheel the competition and have the respect of his daughter like that is the ultimate winner! Congrats Merlin, it was fun to watch you compete!
That massive flip save on triple 7 was worth the 1st prize! MERLIN you rocked the show!
So Very Proud of Merlin & his equipment! No 4bar suspension - No reservoir coil over shocks - No bead lock rims - No 7 winches, just the best driver skills & old school equipment. My Grandfather told me, “beware of the guy who drives his equipment to the event, he’s confident in what he’s got & can fix it on the shoulder of the road, PLUS Win the event.” Congratulations, Merlin!
I was thinking the same thing as he headed for the games in his event truck. Congrat's Merlin on your victory
Your grandfather was a wise man!
Merlin is confident in everything he does. He is the one that should have a This Bud Is For You commercial just for him!
Also told beware of the guy that drives his old car into the dealership lot looking to trade up...
New to me ..DON'T stop driving when you still have a wheel on the ground..NEW fav..
It shows that just because it's old design or old technology doesn't mean it doesn't work.
Merlin was definitely one of the most entertaining competitors there.
That dead pull of Blue Steel was AWESOME!
Thank's Merlin for showing everyone, how much fun you can have. While expertly driving and crawling and still be safe, when you're a happy old geezer, like us..
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“Slam it in gear, Slap the locker and STAND ON IT!” Awesome seeing you win. Even cooler seeing how proud of you your Daughter was. Congrats Merlin!
That was definitely the indicator of lots of experience!
@@Rx7man You got that right, what an amazing reaction time
I would have never imagined from the mild mannered guy on his channel to see the games it was the same person.
“You don’t panic. You drive!” great stuff!
Congrats Merlin. I'm amazed none of the tow vehicle drivers ended up in the hospital. That was brutal what they endured.
blue steel got a black eye by paul....
I was just wondering where the hell did they run the ads for "tow vehicle drivers???" I think it must have been on the same page with the Kamikaze truck drivers!!! 🤣😂
Matt should offer free massages to the tow drivers
Yes, just like the figure 8 chain races at some dirt tracks.
The towed vehicle driver's are the real MVP'S of that part of the competition! 🙏🤘💪👍
Also I'm surprised that Matt didn't run out of gas he always does lol!
Awesome just awesome
The guy who brought the 2nd transfer case is an absolute legend.
100 hundred thumbs up from me to that guy
all jokes aside, that ol' 41 is a beast to be reckoned with. Quite the performance Merlin, you never spared it. The dead pull was like riding a wild bull. I absolutely loved the footage shot inside the cab, that was over the top and then some.
I can’t tell you how many rigs I’ve seen hop two or three times like that then chuck parts all over. That was a significant amount of abuse before the case went out.
Congrats Merlin for making us Cummins guys proud, well done sir!!!
It was an absolute blast being part of Merlin's team!
Glad you made it out alive!!
Dude you are a crazy rock star. Rolling up triple 7 with barely any brakes, no power, and at the mercy of the Yankum rope. You sir are braver than I.
You are an unsung hero! Can’t believe you made it out alive because that Rodeo ride was a lot longer than 8 seconds!
So what is it like being in continuous car accident for a couple of hours! Your a machine! Nice work
You have mad skills to stay up right and strong sphincter muscles!
Your the man Merlin... Period!. The best part of it all for me was when your daughter said "World's coolest Dad", and she really meant it!!!
i don't think anyone had more fun than Merlin. Big giant kudos to Merlin!
Us armchair offroaders really appreciate you taking us along with you!
AND A GIANT THANK U AGAIN...AMEN TO THE WRECKER GODS....
This is sportsmanship when all competitors help each other....
Best trip I've had to sand hollow ever! Thank you @merlinsoldschoolgarage for showing the world what diesel power , seat time and true perseverance is! 😎
That compliment “Worlds Coolest Dad Award”. Made you the winner in my book.
Congratulations Merlin on the win. I just remembered that you had almost no sleep after repairing your totally disabled wrecker. It's no wonder at the end of the pull you admitted that you had forgotten your tow vehicle had no brakes 😮😂
This video was so much fun to watch! I still have a smile on my face and I was laughing out loud. My hat's off to the world's coolest dad! Congrats Merlin, great show
He definitely is the coolest Dad. Merlin is one hell of a dad, mechanic, welder, problem solver and driver.. Scott is one tough man, cause that was no easy ride.. TOW MATER is BOSS.
Well deserved merlin!!
Congrats, what a showman. You are the ultimate crowd pleaser.
@@iridium8341 From judges that wernt judging anything seriously. Him winning wasn't from the crowd voting on a crowd favorite. Edit: I pretty sure I'm wrong on that.
@@iridium8341 I'll give you that, there at the end the audience chanting Rory... I was speaking to what I observed from every video I watched the audience on the course seemed to cheer for Merlin and every time he blew his Horn they went nuts. And yes when Rory backed up the chute that was spectacular... I'll add that Rory was my pick to win with Merlin # 2 or #3.
Lol at the meatheads trying to take this seriously. It was just a fun exhibition event, not a real competition. Even then, most of the meatheads pretend to be basing their judgements on skill, but they're really just engaged in a popularity contest.
Everyone did amazing and had a great time. It wasn't actually a competition, and no one sucked.
@@watcherofwatchers AMEN
Merlin your video of the games was by far the best of any of them.
Kudos to his daughter, Kieran, for watching hours of footage and editing.
Seeing Paul being child friendly on his platform when he said bad a** really shows he’s just a person with a unique life
😂😂😂
Who said that a diesel powered vehicle couldn’t rock crawl or it was to heavy. Well Merlin you showed everyone that it can be done! Congratulations on the win. Keep up the good work and stay safe out there.
When I saw MORR was building a heavy wrecker I was like Merlin’s already got one! Never doubted the 12V
Congratulations Merlin
Thanks for showing the full award ceremony. Everybody else just showed where they placed. Congratulations on winning it. You had to go through a lot to get there.
That save on the turnaround, words can't describe how in impressive that was. Great job team.
"coolest dad ever" brought a tear to my eye and I'm a grown man.
Respect to Mr. Showtime … cool dude with a cool truck ….
Congrats Merlin. You absolutely deserve to be the first ever Wrecker Games Champion! You were sooo entertaining.
The footage of the pull-off and Merlin's reaction inside the cab of that truck is priceless
Yah buddy, what a team! I think one of the greatest prizes was when your daughter said "what a dad", now that was a moment for sure! Watching Jet Ski Jimmy hustling along the trails and then the smile on him and his wife's faces while rocking int the towed car was another priceless moment. Everyone of you guys are surrounded by fantastic people. Of course, all cousins Paul & Ben have a few choice words to say at the next family gathering! Thank you.
No one had to tell Merlin to go big! Congratulations!
The size of the crowd was phenomenal. Glad to see it turned out great. Good job Merlin.
We were all amazed!
The collective knowledge at the transfer case party was phenomenal...awesome performance !
Unreal how you cakewalked the course. The first time I saw that truck I knew it was special. Congrats!
I'm throughly impressed. The fact that you drove Tow Matter there, beat on it and then drove home says alot. Got to love that diesel power. You've earned my respect and a subscription.
So cool. And thanks to Cousin Paul for getting you into the final 5. Nothing beats the support of family. ❤️💪👍🏼
Jimmy is a trooper. He worked his butt off running that trail and keeping up.
that dead-pull with BleepinColt was hilarious. Footage was EPIC! CONGRATULATIONS on that First Place win!!!
Absolutely. That clip needs to be turned into a short.
Everyone was a winner, great show people👍👍🤣😆
I found myself rooting for you like I was watching a sporting event 😂. Congrats!
I hope your wife is doing OK since she’s had that surgery my hats off to your man sold everything you had so you can help pay for it. That’s what a real man does. You’re a man amongst men, sir this is six in a row.Jim again, thank you again.❤🎉
This had so many moments to make internet comments and at times, for the fans, reminded me of the OG KOH from a decade ago. Congrats Merlin, Jimmy and the whole Old School crew. Well done. Enough said. 😊
Congratulations to all of the contestants, support people and judges for putting together an awesome event!!
Hey Merlin you Rock I’m glad to know you Brother 🙏🏻❤️👍✌️💪🏻 CONGRATULATIONS 🎊🍾🎉🎈
omg you guys bouncin around in that cab during that pull was hillarious.
I know! I was rofl.
Now that was a show Merlin! You earned that trophy!
Well done!
WTG Merlin! Similar to riding a bike or trailering it to Sturgis, your win started before you even got to the event by driving the old Dodge (I think you said 360 miles) to get there instead of trailering it. Then you picked on up and persevered from there. You and that old Diesel Dodge are badazzes. Waaaay cool and entertaining! 👍
That was an excellent display of driving sir!👍
Never stop driving, love it! Doing it with Style Merlin .
My deepest condolences to Robert’s wife, his family and all of his friends. R.I.P. Robert.
Great video. Looks like everyone had a blast. Thank you all for the great entertainment!
I'll venture to say this might be the best automotive event in the country! Merlin#1!!! Congrads!
Thanks for sharing.
People’s choice or best in show? You bring another level of showmanship to the stage. Congrats on the win Merlin and team. A fun video for the entire family
💥 Totally awesome! 😎💯
Hay Merlin, thanks for clearing things up for me. I thought you were just a great mechanic, great fabricator, person with a great vision, and all-round great person. Now I know you are a GREAT OFF-ROAD WREKER DRIVER!
Will see you next year if not before.
I watch this video and less than a day later, my own transfer case let's the smoke out. But mine is a bit different. The good old NP246 that chews a hole in the tailshaft housing and spewed autotrak2 fluid all over the underside of my rig, as well as the trailer and full size Cobra van I was towing. Great.
50:04 That recovery is insane. This dude definitely rock crawls. Mad respect.
Merlin, It hit me right in the feels when you took first. You put on a great show! Thank you!!!
Great job! Bad boy truck And years of experience & knowledge,go diesel!!
That dead pull was awesome!!! Old
iron for the badass award!!!
Merlin speaks:
Hold my BEER , we got this.
That dead pull was amazing 😊
Gotta love the sound of that turbo spooling in that tunnel it`s a awesome sound
Awesome job Merlin I kept telling Matt and Paul that you were the silent tow truck to watch out for!! Good job!
Not very silent, that diesel was screaming in the dead pull
I don’t know who is more of a beast Merlin or his truck! I was there in person. Merlin is the nicest coolest guy ever. Thanks for the fun
Congratulations Merlin, I knew you would win. I must have left 20 comments on Matt's videos to help get you in.
That was truly an incredible performance! I think Paul was right, you ARE the crazy cousin. And that save was awesome, a moment's hesitation and you'd have been on your nose. Congrats, you really earned it!
I think crazy might run in that family somewhere! Merlin just has the homozygous genes for it!
was rooting for all. but your video was the best, great job.
Good job Merlin, I was rooting for that cummins, prove these gas guys wrong!
Great job, great fun, great competitors, looks like you all had a ball. it's what life is supposed to be about.
Love the fact that you won Merlin. I was one of many more who told Matt that Merlin needed to be there. And to top it off you didn't have to build up a truck to take there. You already had it.
That was awesome, so jealous of the people that could attend the event and see it all firsthand. That old truck got a huge character and a awesome driver.
Dang near looked like the blind leading the blind, till Merlin showed us how it's done. Great job putting this all together. I have truly enjoyed watching..
Great event! Great competitors! Wonderful to see the camaraderie among friends, with competitors working to make the event successful. And thanks to the fans who showed up. Wish I could have been there. And thanks to all competitors, participants and vendors who participated. And mostly to Matt who got it started.
His experience is what took him over the top. Well deserved!
Merlin I had never heard of you until watching the wrecker games on Matt's channel. I'll say u have a new fan. 🎉🎉🎉
Merlin you put on a show and got younger doing it. Bounce and pop in your step. Big smile entertaining the crowd. Never in doubt. That champions belt is a trophy piece of eye candy. Well worth the wait. That recovery bounce launch off, amazing. Thanks Allan and team for getting Merlin to day 2 and the winner's circle.
AND HOW MERLIN WAZ DA MAAN WITH THE BESTEST ATTITUDE AND TRUUUUK....THANKS BROTHER
Watching and admiring the KING MERLON at 5 am in Honolulu. Excited to get back to HAVASU to see the action
Merlin's Old School Garage FTW
Everywhere you went on that trail, there were always MORE people standing beyond watching over it all. AMAZING crowd!!
You got my vote Merlin, HANDS DOWN!
Nice work, Merlon
Congratulations on the win, you deserve it!
Merlon! The diesel killed it! Brought true grit. Power. Tow Mater and it's driver crazy!! And the Plantain proved it.. LESS is “morr better” 😂
Hey Merlin, this is Bob; You deserved that winning trophy and so much more. You were the epitome of what diesel engines can do. I am so proud of you - as I am sure there are a lot of others that are as well. Keep up the great work and I hope some day to come by again (this time with my truck, that hopefully has a Cummins in it) instead of a Powerstroke. I also believe that Cummins ought to sponsor your TH-cam channel for proving that diesels aren't out of the game. Thanks again.
Well done Merlin.Those V8 petrols sound bloody awesome, but there's nothing like a turbo diesel Cummins. Oldest and simplest truck of the games and the best.
I was actually sitting here saying that trailer dyno won't take that much power. That thing is made for Hondas with fart pipes.
I love how Mat TRYS and TRYS to be sooo cool and Merlin... doesnt try, he just IS!
You drive! "Slam it in gear, slap the locker & STAND ON IT!!" BEST line in this dadgumm video!!!! MOSG! Best!
The dead pull was awesome, good ol fashion diesel hp. Great job, really enjoyed seeing all the videos from all the channels.
That old girl I bet never expected the life you were going to give her and what a team you to make. Absolutely amazing job plus entertainment at the games
Man that was unreal. I could not believe what I was seeing. Definitely a well deserved first place finish. I was so glad you took it. What a awesome video.
Just an absolute blast to watch, so I can't even imagine how much fun it was to compete! Kudos to you, you will always be the first Off Road Wrecker Champ!!
Good job, Merlin your tow truck is a brute!! that’s pure raw power!! Definitely enjoyed your skillful driving!! You are definitely the man!!
Amazing performance. Proof that you don't need a fancy rig. All you need is torque, driving skill, and a steel set of balls haha nice job Merlin