"I want to be an inspiration for the next generations" You already are an inspiration for this generation. The best example it's me. Thanks to you I have started making F1 and then motorsport videos. It has completely changed my life. I have discovered myself. I'm not as good as you, not even in the smallest fraction but I want to spend the rest of my life making films. And if one day I become a somebody you will be the first person I will thank for it. I have the passion to do it and that is all what matters.
First of all I am truly humbled and amazed by the positive response this video has created, I never expected anything like this and I was gearing myself up for a more mixed response. There's also some good constructive criticism which I'll attempt to answer now in this message. I must highlight that the purpose of this video isn't and never was to showcase my driving talents, it's to showcase my passion and thus be a small tiny part of creating opportunities to shape those talents, "professional" opportunities with experienced people. But by no means I'm expecting this video alone to give me those opportunities, creating those opportunities is a separate process from this video. I know this video doesn't show anything about me driving...but it's not meant to. But I must stress that it's not like I woke up one day recently and thought "hey guess what Antti, I can do this!". This is the culmination of many many years knowing deep inside me that with experience I could do this... which in this past year I have finally realized to put into action in the form of preparation to this instead of wasting my life away. Most of my experience and merits so far are on the virtual stages and tracks, which I do understand very well, doesn't automatically and immediately transform to success in the "real world" no matter how realistic the games can be nowadays, it's still far from reality, I'm fully expecting a difficult beginning with a a lot of hardships. But if someone is interested in that at all, I am a virtual world rally champion in Richard Burns Rally, multiple Finnish champion in the same game and multiple Finnish champion in rFactor. But it's not like I have never driven a car in the real world, or never attempted to drive on the limit in the real world (in a controlled environment of course), many of the same skills needed to be the pacesetter in the virtual world, apply to the much more complex real world as well. So to stress once more, I don't expect this video on it's own to bring me any opportunities, it's just a small part of everything. I have a vision, that is the important thing. I'm in the process of trying to find partners for my vision, both commercial partners and creative partners... and my vision is far more important than this video alone in creating those opportunities. But I think you understand that I can't tell the whole world about all the details of my vision and plans and then watch someone else putting things into action for me... I'm not too old, I have 20 years of experience, passion and knowledge of racing and rallying behind me and when I put that into practice and keep building and building on that, I'm going to make history, one way or another I'm going to do something that no one has ever done before. Someone earlier said "you look like 17 or 18 and if you are not in Formula Renault yet, it's dead (I think he meant my dreams and not me I hope :P)", actually I'm 23 years old and my dreams and vision have never been clearer, I have never been more hungry. When I was 15 years old I was told "if you haven't driven a kart since the age of 5, you have no hope." And unfortunately subconsciously I think I believed that back then. The people who make this kind of comments, and there are many of this type of people in all areas of life, certainly are not dreamers. They might be relatively successful in their lives but they are certainly not risk takers, and they want to help others also with their "realistic" thinking, but in reality they don't help anyone. I myself would rather lose big time than never giving myself a chance to win big. If I was going around with the kind of attitude that everything is too late for me, I could immediately just stop trying anything anymore. You know before the age of 14 I had no idea I could edit videos, it's not that long ago afterall, well I think now I can say the rest is history... I'm not going to conform to any age stereotypes or expectations and I refuse to be compared to anyone, my path is unique. So please don't compare my story and possibilities to someone like Max Verstappen who is 17 years old and in Formula 1 next year, his story is vastly different starting early on from his childhood, we are all different. The best is that you don't compare me to anything or anyone. This video is just purely about my passion and dreams, it's not about me as a driver. Only the future can show us that what I can or can't ultimately do...not this video. To all the naysayers I can just say that we are different people with different philosophies, there's no right or wrong...we just operate on different levels and that's it, we don't need to agree. Maybe some day you have a big dream or goal and you understand better, maybe not. Some people believe in what I'm doing, some don't. The most important thing is that I believe in what I'm doing, everything else is a bonus. And to the other dreamers in the world in different areas of life I can say, don't take the naysayers seriously, that's the last thing you should do no matter how unlikely it might seem that you will reach your goal whatever it may be, it can be anything. I'm afraid 99 % of the time the naysayers are just people who are somehow frustrated inside them because they feel like they can't do something themselves.
Yeah, they are too afraid to try something out-of-the-box or extraordinary themselves. They are too afraid of failing. But what they don't know is that giving your all and losing feels 100 times better than watching yourself in the mirror, not doing anything, just giving up, watching the time pass by, death coming closer second by second, knowing you could have been something more.
Hi Antti, I'd like to answer, cause you took my post in consideration in your reply and I appreciate. :) First of all, I'd like to express my respect to your passion for motor racing. I admire your dedication to that, and that's why I love your videos so much. Because this passion can be seen on these videos and no one could ever make better videos without having this passion. Please carry on posting great videos. Second point, I think you are right in saying that you have to follow your heart and your passion, that's a hard choice of life you are making, but it's up to you. I know I didn't choose it. But everyone is different and everyone has it's own path. Honestly, I think you are far too old to ever hope to reach formula one, that's a realistic approach. You may race in other motor sports like DTM or Le Mans, and be very successful. The world were people could start racing late is over. Every 2014 F1 Driver started racing in Karting at 3/4/5 years old and is from a very wealthy family. I do not want to destroy your dreams or your passion, I just want to express what I think. Anyway, I hope you will be successful in your racing driver career, even if you do not reach the ultimate racing category doesn't mean you can not race with passion. Take care,
Romain Ditto Yes, but just because everyone else has done something, doesn't prevent someone else from doing things differently. If everyone would just sit back and think, well i haven't done things the way everyone other has, so i guess i'll just give up and quit. If everyone was like that, then we'd still live in caves.
For me it's good to see that there is someone who also has a big passion for racing and that counts. If I become in the future a professional driver and you sadly not, I will remember you and try to bring you there as well, because the sport need people like you, who are ready to give everything they can and without them the sport would die. Maybe we see us in the future Antti, I would hope so Best regards Boris
Hey old acquaintance of the days when I was more familiar with motor racing videos. It has been a while since I watched your videos but when I just saw and read about your plans, memories came back. Me sitting in front of your videos with an opened mouth. Totally seized with amazement not because of what I just watched but because of what I felt during those moments. I watched your latest videos, they are good - but you don't need to convince anyone with videos anymore. I can fully understand that you want to go further now - so follow your dreams. My respect and all the best wishes for you.
If anyone is wondering - the music from 0:20 to 5:01 is 'A Hero Will Come' from the game 'Making History: The Great War' and the music from 5:28 to 8:15 is 'Shadowfall' by Audiomachine
Your videos have made me cry like a baby! You are the best ever motorsport film maker I have ever seen in my over 40 years of living. If you drive like you film, you will be one of the greatest champions in the history of the world. Ronald von Mitchel USA
Best way to say it : we mostly all want to drive or race. but can we ? you make some if not THE most appreciated videos, with great music..... and i live through those videos, i show them to my kids, and we dream and live the moment....... we don't have the luxury to do what we would, rather what we should or must. it's life........ Some of the greatest drivers don't even know their potential..... But watching your videos is heartwarming, and mayne it is your true power and way to live your dream. So thank you ! 😊
One of the best and original videos ever made !!!! Antti for president of the FIA !!! Incredible video , incredible passion and incredible love . Congratulation
GO ANTTI, GO ! With all the support we - the fans can give you - GO ! PROVE IT ! DO IT ! You said that you want to inspire the new generation - with all these videos,filled with passion,love and adrenalin you did it ! You're a big pusher for me to achieve my dream - to be a rally driver !
Thumbs up if you think antti , is GOD .... i am passionate too antti !!!!you inspire me , even in my 42 years old ....i get my car...or my motorbike...and that for a moment , puting the helmet on...remember my karting days !!!!! even without money...i went those days with passion ...and you made me cry...cheers...best wishes from Brasil !!!!
Antti Kalhola Never many words have so much meaning.... Thank you for sharing your passion, my passion too. Never stop doing videos. inspire many people including me. One day I will be Rally driver.. "Lotta people go through life doing things badly. Racing's important to men who do it well. When you're racing, it's life. Anything that happens before or after is just waiting." Le mans (movie quote) Best regards Luis Cardoso from Portugal
Whoever you are, no matter what social position you have, rich or poor, always show great strength and determination, and always do everything with much love and deep faith in God. One day you will reach your goal. Senna.
Anyone who came or still come across ur video has touched by ur same passion. Any of us has ur same dream, because that's exactly how does it feel when u have a strong passion for something. C'mon dude, you might not be a F1 champ nor a WRC champ, but still man u have been so lucky to have a great passion for something. We both have the same passion and anytime I feel sad because I feel I can't reach my goals (in motorsport, by the way...) I watch some of your videos to motivate myself and I want to tell u so, as u can understand which big achievements you made through ur videos. Maybe we will never achieve our goals but at least we had something to fight for...and if we fail sure it was not for a lack of passion, but only because certain dreams must remain dreams to be as beautiful as we see...
You know....all my life I've been exposed to racing and been wanting with a burning passion to compete as my parents did back in the day...I just want to make them proud.... to better what they did and to become a greatly respected driver here...I have my first race 2moro...your videos continue to inspire me and give me motivation that is driven by my passion...I really hope u continue to make videos...
Good luck ANtti!!! No one makes so cool movies, so race/rally like this and you can make it!!! "The Start" is so epic, I always think of when i take my place on the grid ...
You are the only other person I have heard speak with the raw passion that causes others to look at you like you are just naive. You have this certainty in your heart that no matter what it takes you will achieve this goal no matter what others think. I know these emotions very well despite my age (also 23) and those around me that never seem to understand. Growing up I never had parents interested in racing nor did we have the money so I have gotten a "late start" as they call it but the drive and passion have always been there. I am so used my feelings being met with cynicism that I feel truly inspired by the bravery you have shown in making this video. Your words have reinforced my drive to become the first US World Rally Champion and I know that your drive will never falter I only hope that we will meet each other on the stages one day. -Mars
Well, good luck to make your dream come true ! :) You're right, it sounds like madness, but I'm among those people who respect the people who fight to make their dreams come true, who believe that impossible is nothing. Because that's how We got the racers you mentionned in your amazingly edited video and beyond... RESPECT
Antti, My name is Christopher DeShong, and I too have the same goals as you do, yet my area of expertise is sports cars. My ultimate goal is to win the 24 Hours of Daytona, 12 Hours of Sebring, St. Petersburg Grand Prix, Indy 500, 24 Hours of Le Mans, and try out F1 as well. Currently I am racing a Honda Prelude in America with my local sports car club and only have one sponsor. It is because of your videos that my dreams have become goals in life. It is nice to hear of someone else in love with motorsports as much as myself on the opposite side of the globe, and I wish you best of luck in your endeavor mate. Chris.
Antii, remember when Ayrton Senna said: "I am really privileged , I always had a very good life, but all that I got was through dedication, perseverance and a great desire to meet my objetives and wish to win in life, not as a pilot. Everything you do now , whoever you are and whatever position you have in a higher or lower level , achieved your objetives with great force and determination and always do everything with love and great faith in God because one day you got it, in some way got it" Greetings from Argentina.
Antti, Regardless of what anyone may give you as reasons you cant accomplish this. I can only offer one as to why. Drive. Your drive,your desire,your passion, your love can take you to the moon and back as long as you stay true to it. I will gladly do whatever I can to be behind you along with the others your love and inspiration has helped since you began making videos. For some after a hard day, or during a tough time they come home and relax with some nice music and a beer. For me. I sat out on my patio and endlessly watched your videos. Thank you so much.
Antti, I want to support you even though I'm only 17. I don't have so much but I believe that I can donate. Trust me, I believe that we have the same vision. Finding this video has showed me that I was not the only one, and I'm deeply delighted.
Absolutely breathtaking dear Antti. On this video you've presented the dreams of every of us passionate for racing. I wish you all the best on your 'fight' for your place, never give up mate. I'm in tears (specially after Ayton's screaming).
Wow, that's quite a goal, it's gonna be almost impossible but come on, without dreams and passion we're empty shells of nothing. Chase your dreams, Antti, meanwhile you've made us really happy with your impressive videos. Regards from the land of Fangio :)
Indeed Antti, we can learn from the heros of the past. Your videos have been great in showing the masses the greatness that exists or existed in motorsports. Thanks for giving us some great videos
every time i watch this video i get more assured that you got the talent and you have something to tell the world about .. my friend keep going .. you are going to do that one day .. and it will be great for all of our generation and for all those who truly loves motorsports and addicted to it .. wish you good luck
Fantastic man, its pure humanity, passion and love, let your dream come true and don't let nobody to destroy it, you are real hero for me. World is crazy and insane, so let's be the same.
thanks for keeping our flame alive for all these years , through all the pictures ... sometimes heroes need a good storyteller to tell a remarkable story ....... and the narrator are you, thanks for everything
I wish you luck! I hope one day that i will be saying to my children that i used to know Antti Kalhola ever since he uploaded the "Countdown to victory" video. :)
I do not believe that you can do everything you intend to. And I definitively hope that I am wrong. Good luck to your quest. And thanks for these images. As usual ...
There is a lot of water in my eyes right now. Wonderful work. You basically defined me with this one. I hope you turn all of your dream into reality, because you deserve it. Greetings from Brazil and thank you.
Antti, go for it... Journey to the summit might not be easy but worth the effort, just imagine being the first double world champion... Will follow you
I wish all best for You, the greatest, the B E S T racing video producer ever and ever... I hope to see you dancing on pedals like how made these glorious videos with full of passion! You brings us passion dreams and intense feel of good old times... someimes i must cry for...
Go for it Antti ! Even though you don't achieve all your goals, I'm sure that combining your video making talent and driving abilities, your pathway will be as ispiring as Senna's was. The Main is not to win it all after all, it's to try and face your destiny. The worst thing at the end it is to regret not having pursued your dreams. Don't hesitate, live your legend !
Life is meaningless without passion, whether or not you succeed Antti, I applaud your drive (pun intended) and spirit and hope that you continue to have that passion no matter where you go.
Ive not known you outside of your videos, but I feel your passion through your videos. The music, the speed, and the love. Be the champion you desire to be. Go above and beyond yourself, and God speed brother 👍👍
Antti, I must say that I have watched it in the morning and the amount of energy your video gave me will run me trough long time. I'm 20 now and I'm just starting karting, Before I was mostly thinking to start drifting, sadly in my city there is no yard or track where I could practise, only some parkings or streets MIGHT have enough place, but are they suitable for it? Very risky thing. And not that far from my home there is an indoor racetrack for gokarts. Last sunday i took part in contest kart driving event, first time in my life. I finished as 14 from 18 drivers. But after this video, even smallest doubts went away :D I will do my best and I will develope in this what I love. Hope to meet with you on the track or rally stage ;) Maybe one of our overtakes will be famous as well as those from your videos :D
I'm watching this, 4 years on from when you uploaded this, and I feel as passionate about your statement as I did then. Our future generations, and even our current generation, needs it's heroes. Sometimes it feels like motorsport has become so stale and dull in comparison to years gone by. Today, we need more Mcrae's and Senna's, more Walter Rohls and Hanz Stuck's, and more Antti Kalhola's with the drive, passion and vision of greatness, the ambition that inspires us all. We need role models to look up to.
Antti, it's great to see someone who shares my passion for motorsport and wants to achieve similar goals in motorsport. Your videos always have inspired me, and I always watch "The Start" before I leave for a kart race. As a matter of fact, I'm just about to do that right now. Best wishes, and I hope to see you achieve your goals while I achieve mine!
I respect both ur passion and ur dedication ! You are a true motorhead i call feel and understand the exact way you feel coz i feel too. Wet eyes and goosbumps just by videos and stories. I hope tou achive all you want in this hard road u choosen ! Good luck mate
Aivan mahtavaa! Suomalainen moottoriurheilu tarvitsee uusia lupauksia ja haluan antaa kaiken tuen sun päämäärälle! Pidä kiinni siitä ja tee kovasti töitä! Haluan kiittää myös upeista hyvälaatuisista moottoriurheiluvideoista joita oon saanut seurailla. Tee sisukkaasti töitä ja muista myös pitää yllä Suomalaista asennetta, jota tarvitaan. PS. älä yhtään panosta englantiin! se on just sellanen ku pitääkin :)
Incredible video, Antti!! I truly hope life gives you at least the opportunity to achieve your dream, and when the opportunity comes grab it!! and live every second of it like there's no tomorrow!! Your videos had helped me through difficult times, not just because the cars, or the drivers....because of the passion, the sense of winning, the sweat and tears!! I think we all want to watch a video of you driving, not for critizise but for us to give you our full support on this. Greetings from Chile, South America (yes, you're global!!)
Everything is possible. For instance Saramago the Literature Nobel Prize started publishing when he was 50 or Fosbury did his high jumping at the Olympic games in a way never seen before that immediately was copied by every jumper. You are an inspiration for me not only for your incredible videos but,more importantly, for your determination in following your dreams and for being brave to open your heart to all of us. Best of luck
I wish u all the best Antti! Hope you achieve all the goals u set, n go beyond! Go ahead and fill up the shoes dat were left open for you by Ayrton Senna!
Antti, always loved your videos. They have always encompassed the feelings I have had towards motorsport myself, and I'm truly grateful for the work you do. Many will say that you can't accomplish your dream, but I'm right behind you. A virtual world champion is still a world champion, and I have seen that experience in the virtual always translates directly into the real. The transition from virtual to real world racing hasn't really been utilized or embraced by the world of motorsport for reasons I'm not really sure of. Experience is experience, and a virtual Finnish champion is something that 95% of real world racers can only dream of. Just do it. Every day dreaming is a day wasted. And if you ever get to the top step I'll be the first one to cheer from my couch. And if you don't make it, fuck it. You will have fully contributed to our passion. In the end that is all that matters.
I wish you the best of luck and truly believe that you will succeed one day. I have a similar dream to become a racing driver, and I visit the local kart track most weekends to practice for the day. Good luck. You are a true inspiration.
At 58 years of age my dream of going to F1 and WEC and WRC is still burning as much as it did when I was 23 I am so close to my goal I have been racing for 7 months and my wife tells me that I am better than ayrton senna and schumacher combined I race in a league in Finland that we race hot rods I know I have the talent I finished 4th out of 5 in the championship so its is clear I am destined to do it no one will stop me just because people think I am to old means nothing that mean they dont know how good i am I have already been in contact with toto Wolff and I am ready to make the jump to f1 wish me luck
"i will do it my way,i do it all my way""i want to set new standards to break barriers and old conventions""for some it's maybe madness,for me it's passion"
Grazie dei tuoi video. Continua a produrre nuovi film. Sei un grande regista, uno dei migliori al mondo. Ascolta il tuo istinto e se puoi rendi un omaggio con un film anche Valentino Rossi. Sei il migliore, continua nel tuo hobby...é la tua professione. GRAZIE - GRAZIE - GRAZIE. thank you so much
Antti, good luck to you. Watching every your video i feel smth... I feel how you love racing, I feel how you feel racing, I feel how your soul and mind are into racing... In fact I feel the same as you. I see the real passion and dedication in you. Believe me, everyone who is a real enthusiast feels it, you should be smth to make such videos, and you should be someone... And you are. I believe you... I believe in you... You are an artist - you see wonderfull and beautifull things in life, you love life. Every bit of your videos are the mirror for your soul... And your soul appeals to me so much. Thank you so much for your art, and best wishes in everything you want to achive. For a man with such open mind and soul everything is possible.
"I want to be an inspiration for the next generations"
You already are an inspiration for this generation. The best example it's me. Thanks to you I have started making F1 and then motorsport videos. It has completely changed my life. I have discovered myself. I'm not as good as you, not even in the smallest fraction but I want to spend the rest of my life making films. And if one day I become a somebody you will be the first person I will thank for it.
I have the passion to do it and that is all what matters.
totally agree
Great to see you both comeback!
First of all I am truly humbled and amazed by the positive response this video has created, I never expected anything like this and I was gearing myself up for a more mixed response. There's also some good constructive criticism which I'll attempt to answer now in this message.
I must highlight that the purpose of this video isn't and never was to showcase my driving talents, it's to showcase my passion and thus be a small tiny part of creating opportunities to shape those talents, "professional" opportunities with experienced people. But by no means I'm expecting this video alone to give me those opportunities, creating those opportunities is a separate process from this video. I know this video doesn't show anything about me driving...but it's not meant to. But I must stress that it's not like I woke up one day recently and thought "hey guess what Antti, I can do this!". This is the culmination of many many years knowing deep inside me that with experience I could do this... which in this past year I have finally realized to put into action in the form of preparation to this instead of wasting my life away. Most of my experience and merits so far are on the virtual stages and tracks, which I do understand very well, doesn't automatically and immediately transform to success in the "real world" no matter how realistic the games can be nowadays, it's still far from reality, I'm fully expecting a difficult beginning with a a lot of hardships. But if someone is interested in that at all, I am a virtual world rally champion in Richard Burns Rally, multiple Finnish champion in the same game and multiple Finnish champion in rFactor. But it's not like I have never driven a car in the real world, or never attempted to drive on the limit in the real world (in a controlled environment of course), many of the same skills needed to be the pacesetter in the virtual world, apply to the much more complex real world as well. So to stress once more, I don't expect this video on it's own to bring me any opportunities, it's just a small part of everything. I have a vision, that is the important thing. I'm in the process of trying to find partners for my vision, both commercial partners and creative partners... and my vision is far more important than this video alone in creating those opportunities. But I think you understand that I can't tell the whole world about all the details of my vision and plans and then watch someone else putting things into action for me...
I'm not too old, I have 20 years of experience, passion and knowledge of racing and rallying behind me and when I put that into practice and keep building and building on that, I'm going to make history, one way or another I'm going to do something that no one has ever done before. Someone earlier said "you look like 17 or 18 and if you are not in Formula Renault yet, it's dead (I think he meant my dreams and not me I hope :P)", actually I'm 23 years old and my dreams and vision have never been clearer, I have never been more hungry. When I was 15 years old I was told "if you haven't driven a kart since the age of 5, you have no hope." And unfortunately subconsciously I think I believed that back then. The people who make this kind of comments, and there are many of this type of people in all areas of life, certainly are not dreamers. They might be relatively successful in their lives but they are certainly not risk takers, and they want to help others also with their "realistic" thinking, but in reality they don't help anyone. I myself would rather lose big time than never giving myself a chance to win big. If I was going around with the kind of attitude that everything is too late for me, I could immediately just stop trying anything anymore. You know before the age of 14 I had no idea I could edit videos, it's not that long ago afterall, well I think now I can say the rest is history... I'm not going to conform to any age stereotypes or expectations and I refuse to be compared to anyone, my path is unique. So please don't compare my story and possibilities to someone like Max Verstappen who is 17 years old and in Formula 1 next year, his story is vastly different starting early on from his childhood, we are all different. The best is that you don't compare me to anything or anyone. This video is just purely about my passion and dreams, it's not about me as a driver. Only the future can show us that what I can or can't ultimately do...not this video.
To all the naysayers I can just say that we are different people with different philosophies, there's no right or wrong...we just operate on different levels and that's it, we don't need to agree. Maybe some day you have a big dream or goal and you understand better, maybe not. Some people believe in what I'm doing, some don't. The most important thing is that I believe in what I'm doing, everything else is a bonus. And to the other dreamers in the world in different areas of life I can say, don't take the naysayers seriously, that's the last thing you should do no matter how unlikely it might seem that you will reach your goal whatever it may be, it can be anything. I'm afraid 99 % of the time the naysayers are just people who are somehow frustrated inside them because they feel like they can't do something themselves.
Yeah, they are too afraid to try something out-of-the-box or extraordinary themselves. They are too afraid of failing. But what they don't know is that giving your all and losing feels 100 times better than watching yourself in the mirror, not doing anything, just giving up, watching the time pass by, death coming closer second by second, knowing you could have been something more.
Hi Antti,
I'd like to answer, cause you took my post in consideration in your reply and I appreciate. :)
First of all, I'd like to express my respect to your passion for motor racing. I admire your dedication to that, and that's why I love your videos so much. Because this passion can be seen on these videos and no one could ever make better videos without having this passion. Please carry on posting great videos.
Second point, I think you are right in saying that you have to follow your heart and your passion, that's a hard choice of life you are making, but it's up to you. I know I didn't choose it. But everyone is different and everyone has it's own path.
Honestly, I think you are far too old to ever hope to reach formula one, that's a realistic approach. You may race in other motor sports like DTM or Le Mans, and be very successful.
The world were people could start racing late is over. Every 2014 F1 Driver started racing in Karting at 3/4/5 years old and is from a very wealthy family.
I do not want to destroy your dreams or your passion, I just want to express what I think.
Anyway, I hope you will be successful in your racing driver career, even if you do not reach the ultimate racing category doesn't mean you can not race with passion.
Take care,
Romain Ditto Yes, but just because everyone else has done something, doesn't prevent someone else from doing things differently. If everyone would just sit back and think, well i haven't done things the way everyone other has, so i guess i'll just give up and quit. If everyone was like that, then we'd still live in caves.
For me it's good to see that there is someone who also has a big passion for racing and that counts. If I become in the future a professional driver and you sadly not, I will remember you and try to bring you there as well, because the sport need people like you, who are ready to give everything they can and without them the sport would die.
Maybe we see us in the future Antti, I would hope so
Best regards
Boris
Hey old acquaintance of the days when I was more familiar with motor racing videos. It has been a while since I watched your videos but when I just saw and read about your plans, memories came back. Me sitting in front of your videos with an opened mouth. Totally seized with amazement not because of what I just watched but because of what I felt during those moments. I watched your latest videos, they are good - but you don't need to convince anyone with videos anymore. I can fully understand that you want to go further now - so follow your dreams. My respect and all the best wishes for you.
Fuck yeah! New Antti video!!
I'm totally doing a little dance right now.
FFFFFFFuck yeah
If anyone is wondering - the music from 0:20 to 5:01 is 'A Hero Will Come' from the game 'Making History: The Great War' and the music from 5:28 to 8:15 is 'Shadowfall' by Audiomachine
Your videos have made me cry like a baby! You are the best ever motorsport film maker I have ever seen in my over 40 years of living. If you drive like you film, you will be one of the greatest champions in the history of the world. Ronald von Mitchel USA
Good luck from Brazil! You can do it!
This is what all racers do! They dream till the day they die. I will only stop dreaming when I make them true! See you soon, somewhere, racing!
Best way to say it : we mostly all want to drive or race.
but can we ?
you make some if not THE most appreciated videos, with great music.....
and i live through those videos, i show them to my kids, and we dream and live the moment.......
we don't have the luxury to do what we would, rather what we should or must.
it's life........
Some of the greatest drivers don't even know their potential.....
But watching your videos is heartwarming, and mayne it is your true power and way to live your dream.
So thank you ! 😊
Live your dreams, And one day we will see you as a new champ!)
Good luck, and never give up!
One of the best and original videos ever made !!!! Antti for president of the FIA !!! Incredible video , incredible passion and incredible love . Congratulation
Your passion will take you Wherever you desire ! Thoughts are the way of creation. Push !!!
GO ANTTI, GO ! With all the support we - the fans can give you - GO ! PROVE IT ! DO IT ! You said that you want to inspire the new generation - with all these videos,filled with passion,love and adrenalin you did it ! You're a big pusher for me to achieve my dream - to be a rally driver !
Thumbs up if you think antti , is GOD .... i am passionate too antti !!!!you inspire me , even in my 42 years old ....i get my car...or my motorbike...and that for a moment , puting the helmet on...remember my karting days !!!!! even without money...i went those days with passion ...and you made me cry...cheers...best wishes from Brasil !!!!
Antti Kalhola
Never many words have so much meaning....
Thank you for sharing your passion, my passion too.
Never stop doing videos. inspire many people including me.
One day I will be Rally driver..
"Lotta people go through life doing things badly. Racing's important to men who do it well. When you're racing, it's life. Anything that happens before or after is just waiting." Le mans (movie quote)
Best regards
Luis Cardoso from Portugal
Whoever you are, no matter what social position you have, rich or poor, always show great strength and determination, and always do everything with much love and deep faith in God. One day you will reach your goal. Senna.
Good luck,my friend.
Regards from Brazil...
Go for it! If a Finn can't do it, no one can do it!
Anyone who came or still come across ur video has touched by ur same passion. Any of us has ur same dream, because that's exactly how does it feel when u have a strong passion for something. C'mon dude, you might not be a F1 champ nor a WRC champ, but still man u have been so lucky to have a great passion for something. We both have the same passion and anytime I feel sad because I feel I can't reach my goals (in motorsport, by the way...) I watch some of your videos to motivate myself and I want to tell u so, as u can understand which big achievements you made through ur videos. Maybe we will never achieve our goals but at least we had something to fight for...and if we fail sure it was not for a lack of passion, but only because certain dreams must remain dreams to be as beautiful as we see...
Antti...AWSOME AWSOME
It's OUR PASSION.
Cheers!!!!
You know....all my life I've been exposed to racing and been wanting with a burning passion to compete as my parents did back in the day...I just want to make them proud.... to better what they did and to become a greatly respected driver here...I have my first race 2moro...your videos continue to inspire me and give me motivation that is driven by my passion...I really hope u continue to make videos...
Good luck ANtti!!! No one makes so cool movies, so race/rally like this and you can make it!!!
"The Start" is so epic, I always think of when i take my place on the grid ...
You are the only other person I have heard speak with the raw passion that causes others to look at you like you are just naive. You have this certainty in your heart that no matter what it takes you will achieve this goal no matter what others think. I know these emotions very well despite my age (also 23) and those around me that never seem to understand. Growing up I never had parents interested in racing nor did we have the money so I have gotten a "late start" as they call it but the drive and passion have always been there. I am so used my feelings being met with cynicism that I feel truly inspired by the bravery you have shown in making this video. Your words have reinforced my drive to become the first US World Rally Champion and I know that your drive will never falter I only hope that we will meet each other on the stages one day.
-Mars
Go for it mate! I'm from Fafe i grew up hearing Audi S4, Lancia 037, Fiat Abarth, Peugeot 205 and a lot of others! jUST FOLLOW YOUR DREAM!!!!!
(after 30 seconds watching) Wow!!!!!! What an ambitions!!!!!!! Good luck, man! Good luck!
Well, good luck to make your dream come true ! :)
You're right, it sounds like madness, but I'm among those people who respect the people who fight to make their dreams come true, who believe that impossible is nothing. Because that's how We got the racers you mentionned in your amazingly edited video and beyond...
RESPECT
Antti,
My name is Christopher DeShong, and I too have the same goals as you do, yet my area of expertise is sports cars. My ultimate goal is to win the 24 Hours of Daytona, 12 Hours of Sebring, St. Petersburg Grand Prix, Indy 500, 24 Hours of Le Mans, and try out F1 as well. Currently I am racing a Honda Prelude in America with my local sports car club and only have one sponsor. It is because of your videos that my dreams have become goals in life. It is nice to hear of someone else in love with motorsports as much as myself on the opposite side of the globe, and I wish you best of luck in your endeavor mate.
Chris.
Antii, remember when Ayrton Senna said: "I am really privileged , I always had a very good life, but all that I got was through dedication, perseverance and a great desire to meet my objetives and wish to win in life, not as a pilot. Everything you do now , whoever you are and whatever position you have in a higher or lower level , achieved your objetives with great force and determination and always do everything with love and great faith in God because one day you got it, in some way got it" Greetings from Argentina.
Antti,
Regardless of what anyone may give you as reasons you cant accomplish this.
I can only offer one as to why.
Drive.
Your drive,your desire,your passion, your love can take you to the moon and back as long as you stay true to it. I will gladly do whatever I can to be behind you along with the others your love and inspiration has helped since you began making videos.
For some after a hard day, or during a tough time they come home and relax with some nice music and a beer. For me. I sat out on my patio and endlessly watched your videos.
Thank you so much.
Antti, I want to support you even though I'm only 17. I don't have so much but I believe that I can donate. Trust me, I believe that we have the same vision. Finding this video has showed me that I was not the only one, and I'm deeply delighted.
Absolutely breathtaking dear Antti. On this video you've presented the dreams of every of us passionate for racing. I wish you all the best on your 'fight' for your place, never give up mate. I'm in tears (specially after Ayton's screaming).
Wow, that's quite a goal, it's gonna be almost impossible but come on, without dreams and passion we're empty shells of nothing. Chase your dreams, Antti, meanwhile you've made us really happy with your impressive videos. Regards from the land of Fangio :)
May all your dreams come true.
Fly high dear Antti, and never give up taht passion.
You ARE na inspiration! God bless you!
Que de beaux états d'âme vous nous livrez. Merci.
Indeed Antti, we can learn from the heros of the past. Your videos have been great in showing the masses the greatness that exists or existed in motorsports. Thanks for giving us some great videos
every time i watch this video i get more assured that you got the talent and you have something to tell the world about .. my friend keep going .. you are going to do that one day .. and it will be great for all of our generation and for all those who truly loves motorsports and addicted to it .. wish you good luck
Fantastic man, its pure humanity, passion and love, let your dream come true and don't let nobody to destroy it, you are real hero for me. World is crazy and insane, so let's be the same.
thanks for keeping our flame alive for all these years , through all the pictures ... sometimes heroes need a good storyteller to tell a remarkable story ....... and the narrator are you, thanks for everything
I wish you luck! I hope one day that i will be saying to my children that i used to know Antti Kalhola ever since he uploaded the "Countdown to victory" video. :)
Awesome!!
Hugs From Brazil!!
Senna Forever!!
I do not believe that you can do everything you intend to. And I definitively hope that I am wrong. Good luck to your quest. And thanks for these images. As usual ...
There is a lot of water in my eyes right now. Wonderful work. You basically defined me with this one. I hope you turn all of your dream into reality, because you deserve it. Greetings from Brazil and thank you.
Love your videos! One of the real unsung hero's of TH-cam. All the best my friend.
Your videos are a gift. Thanks a lot for ALL of them.
Antti, go for it... Journey to the summit might not be easy but worth the effort, just imagine being the first double world champion... Will follow you
I wish all best for You, the greatest, the B E S T racing video producer ever and ever... I hope to see you dancing on pedals like how made these glorious videos with full of passion! You brings us passion dreams and intense feel of good old times... someimes i must cry for...
Epic as always, here we can see what a true passion really mean, thank you for the video, always made my day
Nice video as always, thank you !! ; )
The Best Antti respect !!🙏🚗💨
Go for it Antti ! Even though you don't achieve all your goals, I'm sure that combining your video making talent and driving abilities, your pathway will be as ispiring as Senna's was.
The Main is not to win it all after all, it's to try and face your destiny. The worst thing at the end it is to regret not having pursued your dreams.
Don't hesitate, live your legend !
Amazing Antti....I enjoyed it.... And i love it!!
ANTTI ... THANK YOU for what you do ... you are AWESOME !!
That video was awesome, its making want to follow my dream again, a racing driver(F1 and WRC) , Thanks Antti, i want change the sport too
Me 2 rallying is and always will be my first passion , amazing video !!
Life is meaningless without passion, whether or not you succeed Antti, I applaud your drive (pun intended) and spirit and hope that you continue to have that passion no matter where you go.
Ive not known you outside of your videos, but I feel your passion through your videos. The music, the speed, and the love. Be the champion you desire to be. Go above and beyond yourself, and God speed brother 👍👍
i love your videos. im 16 years and i want to start driving rally one day. if you start driving rally you will have a fan from norway :)
Antti, I must say that I have watched it in the morning and the amount of energy your video gave me will run me trough long time. I'm 20 now and I'm just starting karting, Before I was mostly thinking to start drifting, sadly in my city there is no yard or track where I could practise, only some parkings or streets MIGHT have enough place, but are they suitable for it? Very risky thing. And not that far from my home there is an indoor racetrack for gokarts. Last sunday i took part in contest kart driving event, first time in my life. I finished as 14 from 18 drivers. But after this video, even smallest doubts went away :D I will do my best and I will develope in this what I love. Hope to meet with you on the track or rally stage ;) Maybe one of our overtakes will be famous as well as those from your videos :D
I'm watching this, 4 years on from when you uploaded this, and I feel as passionate about your statement as I did then.
Our future generations, and even our current generation, needs it's heroes. Sometimes it feels like motorsport has become so stale and dull in comparison to years gone by. Today, we need more Mcrae's and Senna's, more Walter Rohls and Hanz Stuck's, and more Antti Kalhola's with the drive, passion and vision of greatness, the ambition that inspires us all.
We need role models to look up to.
Go Antti! I absolutelly love your videos, they're truly inspiring to whoever loves motorsports. Big thumbs up!
Antti u are god of whole motorsport filmography ....
Antti, it's great to see someone who shares my passion for motorsport and wants to achieve similar goals in motorsport. Your videos always have inspired me, and I always watch "The Start" before I leave for a kart race. As a matter of fact, I'm just about to do that right now. Best wishes, and I hope to see you achieve your goals while I achieve mine!
You completely changed our lives already mate... Thank you so much for your work, your passion !
Antti ,you are amazing. Thank you very much for offering and sharing the passion of the engine to the skin✌🏾🤙🏾
I respect both ur passion and ur dedication ! You are a true motorhead i call feel and understand the exact way you feel coz i feel too. Wet eyes and goosbumps just by videos and stories.
I hope tou achive all you want in this hard road u choosen ! Good luck mate
Go ahead Antti!!!!
your videos are an inspiration for all of us!!!
Aivan mahtavaa! Suomalainen moottoriurheilu tarvitsee uusia lupauksia ja haluan antaa kaiken tuen sun päämäärälle! Pidä kiinni siitä ja tee kovasti töitä! Haluan kiittää myös upeista hyvälaatuisista moottoriurheiluvideoista joita oon saanut seurailla. Tee sisukkaasti töitä ja muista myös pitää yllä Suomalaista asennetta, jota tarvitaan. PS. älä yhtään panosta englantiin! se on just sellanen ku pitääkin :)
Incredible video, Antti!! I truly hope life gives you at least the opportunity to achieve your dream, and when the opportunity comes grab it!! and live every second of it like there's no tomorrow!! Your videos had helped me through difficult times, not just because the cars, or the drivers....because of the passion, the sense of winning, the sweat and tears!! I think we all want to watch a video of you driving, not for critizise but for us to give you our full support on this. Greetings from Chile, South America (yes, you're global!!)
Everything is possible.
For instance Saramago the Literature Nobel Prize started publishing when he was 50
or Fosbury did his high jumping at the Olympic games in a way never seen before that immediately was copied by every jumper.
You are an inspiration for me not only for your incredible videos but,more importantly, for your determination in following your dreams and for being brave to open your heart to all of us.
Best of luck
Best videos ever and good luck with the goal, you sure got passion and that indeed is the most important thing
I wish u all the best Antti! Hope you achieve all the goals u set, n go beyond! Go ahead and fill up the shoes dat were left open for you by Ayrton Senna!
Great great great! Cheers from Brazil
Your videos give me goosebumps, such is the passion for this sport.
Antti, always loved your videos. They have always encompassed the feelings I have had towards motorsport myself, and I'm truly grateful for the work you do.
Many will say that you can't accomplish your dream, but I'm right behind you. A virtual world champion is still a world champion, and I have seen that experience in the virtual always translates directly into the real. The transition from virtual to real world racing hasn't really been utilized or embraced by the world of motorsport for reasons I'm not really sure of. Experience is experience, and a virtual Finnish champion is something that 95% of real world racers can only dream of.
Just do it. Every day dreaming is a day wasted. And if you ever get to the top step I'll be the first one to cheer from my couch. And if you don't make it, fuck it. You will have fully contributed to our passion. In the end that is all that matters.
like in ever video of you : you can feel the pasion. and only people like us, the real motorsportfans can see it in this pictures.
Nice video, Antti. Masterpiece. Go for it!!!!
Simply Perfect!!! Good Luck!!! From Brazil.
Antti, come on boy! I love Your videos, this was especially awesome! Keep going it and win both of theese titles!
It is awesome. Your videos are beautiful and touching.. I love it! Thanks :)
Go ahead buddy!! this is our passion!
Communist!
I wish you the best of luck and truly believe that you will succeed one day. I have a similar dream to become a racing driver, and I visit the local kart track most weekends to practice for the day. Good luck. You are a true inspiration.
Antti Kalhola you are awesome! continue!
Great, this videos is the best of the best!
Just... Beautifull!!!!
Sweet dreams :) . I just want to be a racing driver; it's not so important to be the best.
Gilles forever
Congratulations Antti. You blew it this time. EPIC.
Amazing video! So emotional...BRAVO!
At 58 years of age my dream of going to F1 and WEC and WRC is still burning as much as it did when I was 23 I am so close to my goal I have been racing for 7 months and my wife tells me that I am better than ayrton senna and schumacher combined I race in a league in Finland that we race hot rods I know I have the talent I finished 4th out of 5 in the championship so its is clear I am destined to do it no one will stop me just because people think I am to old means nothing that mean they dont know how good i am I have already been in contact with toto Wolff and I am ready to make the jump to f1 wish me luck
Im a big fan of your videos
Give this man a cookie and an F1 drive
Fantastic video great to see people Who are living legends!
Best of Luck!
Amazing !!!! Wow!!! this vidéo is epic !!! Great job !!the music with the final shoot me !! You have a talent
"i will do it my way,i do it all my way""i want to set new standards to break barriers and old conventions""for some it's maybe madness,for me it's passion"
Excelente, se me pone la piel de gallina, esta pasión que nace de adentro, los que la sienten solamente la comprenden
Antti big thanks for your job! Strong videos!
Amazing video!!!
Go for it antti, make possible the dream of all of we!!!
Very cool! Go for it, my friend!
Grazie dei tuoi video.
Continua a produrre nuovi film.
Sei un grande regista, uno dei migliori al mondo.
Ascolta il tuo istinto e se puoi rendi un omaggio con un film anche Valentino Rossi.
Sei il migliore, continua nel tuo hobby...é la tua professione.
GRAZIE - GRAZIE - GRAZIE. thank you so much
Antti, good luck to you. Watching every your video i feel smth... I feel how you love racing, I feel how you feel racing, I feel how your soul and mind are into racing... In fact I feel the same as you. I see the real passion and dedication in you. Believe me, everyone who is a real enthusiast feels it, you should be smth to make such videos, and you should be someone... And you are. I believe you... I believe in you... You are an artist - you see wonderfull and beautifull things in life, you love life. Every bit of your videos are the mirror for your soul... And your soul appeals to me so much. Thank you so much for your art, and best wishes in everything you want to achive. For a man with such open mind and soul everything is possible.
Respect, from Portugal !