Thanks!!! I'm really glad you're liking it. It's so much fun sharing this kind of perspective... That being, raw ownership experiences that these amazing cars have to offer!
James Huse hate to say this but I feel the exact same way. This car is a beast. It’ll be real curious when he gets his track pack 2020 GT500 and see if he changes his mind
Your C8 videos are the best. You prove this car is real better than anyone else does. The way you show how much fun you're having is what car enthusiast means.
The base C8 is a great track car but you my friend, is an awesome driver. You’re probably the .01 percent of the Corvette owners that be able to take the car to the max.
Your a phenomenal driver Speed phenom ! Your always pushing the performance car platforms without asking for handouts. You always share automotive awareness and your advice with youtube in general. Keep up the excellent work because your channel is vital to the automotive enthusiasts in real-time. ☠💀☠🇺🇸✝️
@@andrewrossnagel9433 Yup! This guy in the video thinks he has some sort of real skill all the while the cars electronics are keeping him glued to the road and alive!
I have a friend in the business (fiberglass body work and mechanics) who has driven Corvettes since high school, popped a short block 327 fuely into a '56 ragtop with half the frame drilled out, 456 rear end, the thing was a beast, NOTHING could touch it. Saw him and asked him about the new Vettes and he said his old Vette couldn't even touch the new ones. After watching you I can say that this new one is really built for top end and tracks, and that balance and control was not there in the old models. As much as I didn't like the idea of mid engine, I'm now a believer. I can't wait to see you get a 01 or 06. Honestly, records will fall with you whipping it. Great video productions with all the cameras, and really fine driving, dude. My, have times changed. I cannot believe you were driving a base model. WTF???
I love that car and I wanna own one 😍. I could drive that car like no problem . That is power and the best rush ever. Your so lucky! Nice ride!!!! Very Badass!
I don't know why, but it seems awfully satisfying to see you slapping the paddle shifter and the car responding so quickly. Laguna Seca lap footage please.
I like your C8 videos. Real authentic love of the car and driving. None of this stringing viewers along with five videos about a wrap, another five videos about an exhaust, another five video about new wheels, a video about getting stoped by the cops, etc, etc.
You need to be sponsored by Chevy. The only TH-camr actually driving the C8 the way it was meant to be driven. Side note: that GT500 needs a driver mod
@@evilformerlys4704 He said he was was interested in Eastern tracks too. Its in Upstate New York and is a much tougher track than the one he's driving. Much tougher! 180 degree turns off big straightaways, hill climbs and dips with corners, has it all! Has much higher speed ability but does have sand traps and and double safer barrier walls to be safe. One of the few Nascar road tracks still going.
Yes, I was going to comment the same thing to him. It would be a great place for him to visit someday and get himself in a group to run that track. I lived very close to that track for almost 20yrs., and have driven that track more than once as well back in the day. I would love to run some laps in any of his cars frankly, but nowadays knowing what I know that C8 would be number 1, especially at my age now. The 350R would be quite the ride as well! I raced just a 82 Datsun 280zx turbo 5 speed set up well for handling and did very well with it on that track back in the late 80's, early 90's. I got the chance to drive a very expensive Porsche 911 that was very well set up at that track for two laps..OMG what a car!!! Never thought I'd be behind the wheel of one of those. I worked at a local well known repair shop just part time on weekends to go along with my full time job in those days. They needed a lift to do some repairs to the car and I offered and opened the shop for them and even got to help them with their car. He handed me the correct passes to be in their pit the next day for helping them. Next thing I knew, as he knew I ran the track in my old Datsun and was considered a good driver he said, "take it for a couple of laps"..It was awesome as over the radio he said to me I know you want to open it up some, go ahead after you warm the tires up...I will never forget pulling 145+ on WGI on the fastest section...Man that car could move out, and handle! He's making me want a C8 very badly....lol!
Actually not very fast to be honest. About 3 seconds off pace what that car will do stock. If your off by a second on a short course then it's still like right there. 1:30 is decent for street class in optima or racing series like that.
You get better and better as a driver and your times show that . Great content and your videos are world class . Keep them coming . You are living the dream .
Speed Phenom Awesome Video Congratulations on getting on getting the C8 Track Record at Willow Springs Raceway I think should go to every track you can
The driving is crazy but what is really crazy is that thing is holding 187 to 190 degree water temps while be hot lapped multiple times. Good job gm engineering
Great driving and camera. Thank you! Ok try your skills at Lime Rock. That’s a track that if done RIGHT it will put smiles on your miles. The down hill under the bridge.... Another plus the scenery is breathtaking. ENJOY!!
Maybe one day in the future you could be the next: Richard Hammond, Chris Harris, Randy Pobst, Jasson Camissa or Tanner Foust. You are very passionate about cars, very good driver and you know your stuff. Keep it going you are on the right track.👍
By far the best "Destination Track" Barber Raceway. It is a Drivers track. VIR, PIR, and RD ATL are fun and fast. But Barber has Beauty, Blind turns and a Killer museum.
Austin, you are putting out the best C8 video! I commented earlier on how cool you were when taking that Willow sweeper at 120 mph. You are now going into that same turn at 130!! You commented on loving the mid-engines. When will you try driving the corvettes biggest competition, the Cayman and the 911?? Thanks for the great video!
Wow... Great Lap! .... Good Car.... Good Driver.... :) ... you talk about the chassis... did you know that GM couldn't find anybody with the technology to manufacture the aluminum subframe so GM did it themselves.... Hats off to GM Engineers!!!!!
One key ingredient missing on the C8 is the exhaust note. It doesn't sound like a performance car. Watching the video. You hear the Porsche, I believe a Lamborghini and Mustangs roar by. Then your C8 quietly passes by. It needs to sound like a sports car. Time for an aftermarket exhaust. May I recommend trying another track with longer straight aways. We know the C8 handles shorter straight away tracks. Love to see it on a track like VIR, Sebring.
Hemi 300C The exhaust note does not change the fact that the C8 is smooth and balanced and it can be easily driven fast on track! It's a game changer in the automotive world for what you get at it's price point! Take the Viper ACR's exhaust note. It's not the best sounding car!! Lol!! "Sports car" but it's a track beast that has set lots of track records.
Normally I don’t enjoy watching other people turning laps I could watch you turn laps all day in this C8 and I am looking forward to seeing you on as many tracks as possible Nuremberg ring ? I mean I know it’s expensive but how epic would that be I wonder if you would get enough views to make worth while.
To give this a little context: a $25,000 Formula Atlantic car will take Turn 9 at 155mph and that is gear limited. Some Formula cars that cost under $100,000 can take that turn at 160-180mph...minimum speed. Let that sink in for a second ;) Massive respect for you driving this car on this track. It is not an easy place to push the limits of any vehicle.
Dude, what do you think about lowering the car a little? It honestly looks like it already has a lift there's so much space in the wheel well (front especially). At the speeds you're driving, that's gotta make a big difference. Thanks for the great content.
All these trips to Willow as yo start to master the course. The tires that you need make me think that Michelin will be sponsoring you soon. You so smoothly and natually suggest them that it is not a commercial. Yet I remember those Cup 2''s that you keep mentioning. After the constant radius turn 2, it seems you hit a challenging combination where it is difficult to overpower the tendency, the only real tendency on the track for some understeer/oversteer challenges; coming off the throttle to manage the lat big turn coming into the straight (I've heard some people have lost it there. Usually the left turn 90 at turn one is where guys that haven't figured out how to enter it and to know what to do; well, I've actually seen a couple of cars just not make it and they go off more or less straight ahead. Really great.
The 2019 C7 Corvette ZR1 has slain a handful of lap records on the track, and standing record at Willow Springs may be the next to fall. According to discussion on the Corvette Forum, Randy Pobst may have posted a 1:20.99 time at Willow Springs during Motor Trend's Best Driver's Car competition.
If I recall correctly : Camaro SS 1LE 1 min 28.2 C7 GrandSport 1 min 26.2 C7 ZR1 1 min 23.7 . No way a C8 Z51 be faster than a ZR1. If it equals the C7 GS it will be already very good. 991 GT2 RS does 1 min 21.08s. If you believe the C8 Z51 is faster than the GT2 RS ...
@@nabushdinosaure When the new C8 ZR1 does come out it will beat the GT2 RS but not by much on willow springs but on other tracks like, Spa, Le Mans , Especially the Nurb GM is not coming close to that 6:40 Time. I will be impress if it could beat the GT3 RS time on 6:56 on the nurb.
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Only youtuber driving the c8 the way it was meant to be driven
No doubt, it is so cool. nice kid, nice car. looks like sooo much fun
@bwats83 should be illegal to do it
Street speed lol
@Ayaan Emerson Definitely, been using InstaFlixxer for since december myself :)
@Ayaan Emerson yup, I have been watching on instaflixxer for months myself =)
Dude, you are putting out some of the absolute best C8 content. I love this real use track footage. Thanks for taking the time to do it.
Thanks!!! I'm really glad you're liking it. It's so much fun sharing this kind of perspective... That being, raw ownership experiences that these amazing cars have to offer!
@@SpeedPhenom, I can tell you are having a blast with it. We all waited so long for this car. Isn't it sweet that it's actually pretty damn good.
@@BazonBlades That's an understatement man!
@@SpeedPhenom You are making the absolute BEST C8 content. Not sure if it matters much to you....I hope you're being monetized well by YT.
@@SpeedPhenom Randy Pobst just did 1:28.5 at Willow in the C8.
im a ford fan and a mustang lover and i love this car
James Huse hate to say this but I feel the exact same way. This car is a beast. It’ll be real curious when he gets his track pack 2020 GT500 and see if he changes his mind
Same here. If I had the money I'd buy one.
Yup same here im a Mustang guy but i also like corvettes since the C7 generation
Your C8 videos are the best. You prove this car is real better than anyone else does. The way you show how much fun you're having is what car enthusiast means.
your grammar is terrible
The base C8 is a great track car but you my friend, is an awesome driver. You’re probably the .01 percent of the Corvette owners that be able to take the car to the max.
I know exactly when they Mustang driver said "Holy shit, that C8 is FAST!" Great runs
Good job man keep up this content and I feel like Chevy should just give you the z06 for free you're doing a great job showing what the c8 can do!
Your a phenomenal driver Speed phenom ! Your always pushing the performance car platforms without asking for handouts. You always share automotive awareness and your advice with youtube in general. Keep up the excellent work because your channel is vital to the automotive enthusiasts in real-time. ☠💀☠🇺🇸✝️
I love just keeping it to tracking and kicking hypercar butt, it's a nice change from all the other vlogs
Who hits corners at 100 plus?....speed phenom does. Impressive is an under statement.
I do that on a motorcycle and then some
@@Unique377 at big willow?
@@andrewrossnagel9433 Yup! This guy in the video thinks he has some sort of real skill all the while the cars electronics are keeping him glued to the road and alive!
@Unique377 That's cool. Marc Marquez would call you a tool though so be more humble.
@@andrewrossnagel9433 The truth hurts electronics is no substitute for skill.
I have a friend in the business (fiberglass body work and mechanics) who has driven Corvettes since high school, popped a short block 327 fuely into a '56 ragtop with half the frame drilled out, 456 rear end, the thing was a beast, NOTHING could touch it. Saw him and asked him about the new Vettes and he said his old Vette couldn't even touch the new ones. After watching you I can say that this new one is really built for top end and tracks, and that balance and control was not there in the old models. As much as I didn't like the idea of mid engine, I'm now a believer. I can't wait to see you get a 01 or 06. Honestly, records will fall with you whipping it. Great video productions with all the cameras, and really fine driving, dude. My, have times changed. I cannot believe you were driving a base model. WTF???
I love that car and I wanna own one 😍. I could drive that car like no problem . That is power and the best rush ever. Your so lucky! Nice ride!!!! Very Badass!
had to coast and lay off so many times behind the mustang lol
The only C8 car channel that actually drives the car. Everyone else is just choking the chicken.
Great tracking like always!! Always enjoy the camera angles and editing skills you provide!!
Yo Austin your charisma is one of a kind bro, pretty cool to see that you actually drive all your cars rather than letting them sit.
I don't know why, but it seems awfully satisfying to see you slapping the paddle shifter and the car responding so quickly. Laguna Seca lap footage please.
I like your C8 videos. Real authentic love of the car and driving. None of this stringing viewers along with five videos about a wrap, another five videos about an exhaust, another five video about new wheels, a video about getting stoped by the cops, etc, etc.
The c8 is a masterpiece!
You need to be sponsored by Chevy. The only TH-camr actually driving the C8 the way it was meant to be driven.
Side note: that GT500 needs a driver mod
King of C8. Thanks for the record ride. You have the best C8 channel for sure.
Watkins Glen would be awesome. You have some mad driving skills!
Isn't that track in Pennsylvania, he's from California that's a long road trip to track a car.
@@evilformerlys4704 He said he was was interested in Eastern tracks too. Its in Upstate New York and is a much tougher track than the one he's driving. Much tougher! 180 degree turns off big straightaways, hill climbs and dips with corners, has it all! Has much higher speed ability but does have sand traps and and double safer barrier walls to be safe. One of the few Nascar road tracks still going.
Yes, I was going to comment the same thing to him. It would be a great place for him to visit someday and get himself in a group to run that track. I lived very close to that track for almost 20yrs., and have driven that track more than once as well back in the day. I would love to run some laps in any of his cars frankly, but nowadays knowing what I know that C8 would be number 1, especially at my age now. The 350R would be quite the ride as well! I raced just a 82 Datsun 280zx turbo 5 speed set up well for handling and did very well with it on that track back in the late 80's, early 90's. I got the chance to drive a very expensive Porsche 911 that was very well set up at that track for two laps..OMG what a car!!! Never thought I'd be behind the wheel of one of those. I worked at a local well known repair shop just part time on weekends to go along with my full time job in those days. They needed a lift to do some repairs to the car and I offered and opened the shop for them and even got to help them with their car. He handed me the correct passes to be in their pit the next day for helping them. Next thing I knew, as he knew I ran the track in my old Datsun and was considered a good driver he said, "take it for a couple of laps"..It was awesome as over the radio he said to me I know you want to open it up some, go ahead after you warm the tires up...I will never forget pulling 145+ on WGI on the fastest section...Man that car could move out, and handle! He's making me want a C8 very badly....lol!
Actually not very fast to be honest. About 3 seconds off pace what that car will do stock. If your off by a second on a short course then it's still like right there. 1:30 is decent for street class in optima or racing series like that.
I think we are losing him as a gt500 lover so i will personally take one of your mustangs off your hands you can donate it to me 😁
Quality content right here bro 👌🏽
Dude, love your style, speed & the haters who cry about it.
You get better and better as a driver and your times show that . Great content and your videos are world class . Keep them coming . You are living the dream .
Been a hard core Shelby track guy since '66...and love this C8--!!!
Speed Phenom Awesome Video Congratulations on getting on getting the C8 Track Record at Willow Springs Raceway I think should go to every track you can
The driving is crazy but what is really crazy is that thing is holding 187 to 190 degree water temps while be hot lapped multiple times. Good job gm engineering
By far the best car channel, kudos 😎👍🏼🏎!
It used to be good until he became a Chevy queer boy! smh
The C8 is definitely a masterpiece. Even not considering it’s also priced within reach of most of the population. 👍
I love the C8 track vids keep them coming!
Crazy fast...great driving! Keep it up! Cant wait to see real tires on it! Big fan!
C8 is proving to be quite the track beast. Well done!
Great driving and camera. Thank you! Ok try your skills at Lime Rock. That’s a track that if done RIGHT it will put smiles on your miles. The down hill under the bridge.... Another plus the scenery is breathtaking. ENJOY!!
124,000 followers, I bet at least 1% have purchases a C8 as a result of your videos. GM ought to put you on commission. Keep up the excellent work!
Seems like you are building up some nice friendships with others at the track, very cool!
I loved this upload as usual! Great driving yet again, and congrats on your fast time.
Love your videos, your living my dream!
Be careful dude. That car may stick like glue until it totally doesn’t. Find out where that is when you have a large run out area.
Been curious to see what that is myself. Know any videos where people have pushed it past that point?
I love that your channel actually puts this car to use. You deserve more subs for sure
I'm certain no one can call you a fan boy of any brand. You like Engines with frames built around them. Well done!
Oh yeah, it’s time for new Cup 2’s! Great driving 🤘👍
Thank you!!
But also you should try cup tires on your Shelby GT500 while you wait for your GT500 CFTP
This kid is just great. Keep up the good work.
Maybe one day in the future you could be the next: Richard Hammond, Chris Harris, Randy Pobst, Jasson Camissa or Tanner Foust. You are very passionate about cars, very good driver and you know your stuff.
Keep it going you are on the right track.👍
By far the best "Destination Track" Barber Raceway. It is a Drivers track. VIR, PIR, and RD ATL are fun and fast. But Barber has Beauty, Blind turns and a Killer museum.
Love your analysis, enthusiasm, and content.
Austin, you are putting out the best C8 video! I commented earlier on how cool you were when taking that Willow sweeper at 120 mph. You are now going into that same turn at 130!! You commented on loving the mid-engines. When will you try driving the corvettes biggest competition, the Cayman and the 911?? Thanks for the great video!
Best Corvette channel on TH-cam! I would like to see you drive Road America. There is also NCM (where you picked your C8 up)
great video u do great explaining ur self excellent be nice to meet u one day
Your videos are awesome, and I especially love how excited you get for things that other people might overlook. Come race at the Salt Flats in Utah.
Wow... Great Lap! .... Good Car.... Good Driver.... :) ... you talk about the chassis... did you know that GM couldn't find anybody with the technology to manufacture the aluminum subframe so GM did it themselves.... Hats off to GM Engineers!!!!!
Beautiful 🔥🔥🔥
I'd love to see you scorch the track at The Ridge Motorsports in Shelton, WA.
Love sitting in their with you. I sometimes miss your on track commentary but the ride is the best!!! Would love to see you at Laguna Seca.
Chevy should ship you and your car to Germany for a month. Love to see you on the Nurburgring... With some new Cup-2's
Looking good man! Sub 1:30's should be no problem once you get some cooler weather. Awesome to see the car driven as designed!
Wow ... fantastic driving ...corners at 90 plus mph
Watkins Glen..you won’t be disappointed!
You asked about tracks, you could try Laguna Seca and VIR, and maybe one day you could try Nurburgring
Great driving
Very impressive video!!!!
Ride in style to the track, rip around all day and ride in style back home
The best content ever! Keep on tracking!
One key ingredient missing on the C8 is the exhaust note. It doesn't sound like a performance car. Watching the video. You hear the Porsche, I believe a Lamborghini and Mustangs roar by. Then your C8 quietly passes by. It needs to sound like a sports car. Time for an aftermarket exhaust. May I recommend trying another track with longer straight aways. We know the C8 handles shorter straight away tracks. Love to see it on a track like VIR, Sebring.
Hemi 300C The exhaust note does not change the fact that the C8 is smooth and balanced and it can be easily driven fast on track! It's a game changer in the automotive world for what you get at it's price point! Take the Viper ACR's exhaust note. It's not the best sounding car!! Lol!! "Sports car" but it's a track beast that has set lots of track records.
Yup, you got skills kid😎😎😎😎😎😎😎
Normally I don’t enjoy watching other people turning laps I could watch you turn laps all day in this C8 and I am looking forward to seeing you on as many tracks as possible Nuremberg ring ? I mean I know it’s expensive but how epic would that be I wonder if you would get enough views to make worth while.
This is great content man keep it coming stay safe.
Chevy has a winner ! I can't believe Im considering a C8 over the New GT 500 ! WTF!? And the ZO6 version will be off the hook !
To give this a little context: a $25,000 Formula Atlantic car will take Turn 9 at 155mph and that is gear limited. Some Formula cars that cost under $100,000 can take that turn at 160-180mph...minimum speed.
Let that sink in for a second ;)
Massive respect for you driving this car on this track. It is not an easy place to push the limits of any vehicle.
Just guessing that you like your cars in this order:
1. Corvette C8 Z51
2. Shelby GT350R
3. Shelby GT500
? Your future Shelby GT500 CFTP
مبدع 😍😍
Is this C8 still stock z51 with CUP2 tires, and track alignment? Does it have mag ride?
corvettes a hell of a drug. great driving solid smooth lines, let me know when you come to cota!
Can't wait for the zl1 😱
Dude, what do you think about lowering the car a little? It honestly looks like it already has a lift there's so much space in the wheel well (front especially). At the speeds you're driving, that's gotta make a big difference. Thanks for the great content.
I would love to see it at my home track and my favorite track - Thunder Hill in Nor Cal.
amazing video, I was actually there not too long ago! amazing time!
Great driving! Are You using the GM track alignment with the Cup 2s?
Congrats on your fastest lap time.
That mustang sliding 😂
this is good driving, holy moly
I can’t wait to break in my new Z51 C8 and get it on the track!👍
I would love to see it on Road America. Bobby Rahal's favorite track. 4+ miles of everything that can challenge a car. 😁🙏👈👉👆👇☝️🤙
Don't you intend to install twin turbo on your c8?
Time to get a set of track wheels and tires? How about some -1 or -2 Hoosiers or even DOTR's? Can you do a video at Laguna?
dude, you need more videos with your sister!
Road America, Wisconsin.
Did you swap to sports cats? Are you planning to train turbo it? Crazy to think it's nearly stock. Great video!
All these trips to Willow as yo start to master the course. The tires that you need make me think that Michelin will be sponsoring you soon. You so smoothly and natually suggest them that it is not a commercial. Yet I remember those Cup 2''s that you keep mentioning. After the constant radius turn 2, it seems you hit a challenging combination where it is difficult to overpower the tendency, the only real tendency on the track for some understeer/oversteer challenges; coming off the throttle to manage the lat big turn coming into the straight (I've heard some people have lost it there. Usually the left turn 90 at turn one is where guys that haven't figured out how to enter it and to know what to do; well, I've actually seen a couple of cars just not make it and they go off more or less straight ahead. Really great.
I would like too see what the car can do at Road America.
The 2019 C7 Corvette ZR1 has slain a handful of lap records on the track, and standing record at Willow Springs may be the next to fall. According to discussion on the Corvette Forum, Randy Pobst may have posted a 1:20.99 time at Willow Springs during Motor Trend's Best Driver's Car competition.
1.20.99 with the ZR1?
If I recall correctly : Camaro SS 1LE 1 min 28.2 C7 GrandSport 1 min 26.2 C7 ZR1 1 min 23.7 . No way a C8 Z51 be faster than a ZR1. If it equals the C7 GS it will be already very good. 991 GT2 RS does 1 min 21.08s. If you believe the C8 Z51 is faster than the GT2 RS ...
In fact 1:20.99 may be the time on streets of willow. Which is slower than the Camaro SS 1LE (1 min 20.67)
@@nabushdinosaure When the new C8 ZR1 does come out it will beat the GT2 RS but not by much on willow springs but on other tracks like, Spa, Le Mans , Especially the Nurb GM is not coming close to that 6:40 Time. I will be impress if it could beat the GT3 RS time on 6:56 on the nurb.
That Corvette is bad ass.....Hell they even let Toyota in Nascar
You have to make a trip to the nurburgring!
If you could get onto Daytona that would be amazing.
I would name tracks to go to, but you named all of the good ones in the us. Go to the nurburgring, if you can. Or daytona.
Another youtuber was biatching about the C8 steering wheel while Speed Phenom here is tearing up the race track with said steering wheel. roflmao
Can you elaborate (or look to) Track Alignment?
Thanks. GREAT content 👍🏻
How does it drive on the street with the track cumber? Would the tires wear down weird. ? Great to see you enjoying your car.
I'd like to see you drive it at Roebling Road in Savannah, GA.