I remember my first track day. I firmly believe if you’re into cars you should at least do 1 track day just so you can learn your car and how it behaves in a controlled environment. Going to track days has really helped me understand not just my car but my abilities to push it and what to watch for! Great job
Prius Hunter there are other outlets. I’ve tried drifting and you learn car control too but if you go to a sanctioned racing organization, they have instructors with plenty of experience. My first event was with NASA TX and it was awesome. But you are right you can learn other places by sometimes learning from professionals is the best.
It's the ultimate sanction to learn the limits of your car, as you shouldn't be doing it on the streets anyways. And even if someone takes it to the streets, they'll never achieve 10/10ths of the potential of the car as opposed to track days. There you'll learn slip angle and how to stay within that.
I remember when I first did an autocross event, it helped me learn a lot about my cars handling cause of the constant change of inputs you make. But I have my first track/drift day in two weeks. As long as I get more confident in pushing my car...I'll be happy
Just did my first track day 1-2 weeks ago. Was a lot of fun and a lot of learning about my own car's capabilities. A few mods I would recommend doing though to keep you safe and give you some confidence in your own car. Stainless steel brake lines so that debris doesn't just come from out of nowhere and hit your stock rubber lines and all of a sudden, you can't stop. Pads and rotors are another. You don't need drill or slotted as blanks are fine but a quality rotor would be safe to have as some cheaper ones can crack. A performance brake pad like the Hawk HPS or EBC Yellow so you don't experience a ton of brake fade out there. And one thing last thing I highly recommend is an extreme summer tire to build your confidence on the track. I have Falken RT615K+ and absolutely love them. They aren't just a stickier tire for you to go faster but also, IMO, give you a bigger margin for error. If you're coming in too hot in a corner, let go of the throttle and hope the car slows down enough and still grips the track. I've seen a few times where people went in to a corner too hot and kicked up dirt. And of course, with how sticky they are, you have a lot of confidence going into the corner and really seeing what your car can do. Keep your car 100% stock until you get more seat time. Engineers made your car to feel neutral from factory. Until you start to reach the limit of the stock stuff, don't touch anything on it.
I just want to thank you guys for being a continuing inspiration for my son and I. Watching your videos with him gives me so much hope that we can truly achieve the dreams he and I share, to build and race cars together. We've got some time, since he's only 5, but when I find myself feeling a lack of motivation, throwing on some G&G always hits the right spot to pull me out of it.
Great video guys ! No bs I took my ITR out for my first track day at our local track on Vancouver Island and had a blast. 5 sessions 30 min each. I filled up after session 3. Autox and street driving doesn't come close. Can't wait to do it again.
There are so many great content creators on TH-cam and it’s hard to say who my favorite is, but every time I see you guys upload a video, I actually feel myself get excited. Keep up the great work guys.
"Whether you have an Escort or a Ferrari..." Oh no he didn't! ZXpoo always getting called out lol The amount of blowby crap in that catch can was mindblowing, btw.
Love you guys, easy clickbait (well not even clickbait cause it was in the video) thumbnail material with that gorgeous Challenge, but y'all still used the Evo. Keeping it real. And obviously loved the video, amazing visuals and amazing message. Glad yall had fun and really grateful y'all keep doing these great vids
Remember my first track day. Talk about being a nervous wreck but having a blast. Awesome way to have fun with your car, from novice to advanced drivers!! Keep up the great work on the videos!! 🏁🇺🇸
I'm sorry I'm 2 yrs late to the party but I still want to thank everyone involved for the phenomenal, quality experience you've put together with Gears and Gasoline as a whole..
Hey guys, now that you are going to some track days I highly recommend that you start studying driving dinamics and car behavior. There's a TH-cam channel called Driver 61 that explains a lot about it, specially in the Driver's University series. Hope you enjoy and start developing even more your driving skills!
That Evo fuel usage is impressive. My RX7 has got down to 6 mpg on track! And it fuel surges under half tank so there is a lot of trips to the fuel station. VIR looks really fun. Track days are addictive, keep it up! :D
Who would've guessed that 5 years later Tall Ben would be dominating time attack with the same evo and Short Ben would be wheel 2 wheel racing. Crazy to see how far they've come!
My first track I wasn't ready for at all, lol. I showed up the day before to settle in, and then I was gonna do a tune up, and valve cover gaskets on my car. I had all the stuff, but i took the throttle body off and the gasket ended up breaking, so I had to run into the parts store. I hopped into my tow rig to go into town, and the radiator cracked and blew on the way to the parts store. Luckily I made some new friends, (another good reason to do a track day) and they came and help tow me back to the track. I literally made it to the drivers meeting, and tech my car in with no front end, or hood 😂😂😂 I had all 4 blown shocks, and all the tires were rubbing. That didn't stop me. After that event I have become addicted. I truly recommend doing it, even if your race car is down, and you have to take your 2003 Ford Taurus out to race, which I have done. Seat time is very important.
Hopefully I'll see you guys at an event some time. I'd love to hit VIR, but usually stick to Ohio (Mid Ohio, Nelson Ledges). Track days are the way to go fast and NASA is good group. Great vid!
This is awesome! Happy to see when someone gets hooked. Video really captures a typical track day. Very different crowd of people where everyone is helping each other. It's rare to see big egos at these types of events as lap times will humble you and there's always another level to reach. Hope to see you guys at GridLife Midwest!
Add to what you guys are saying, take what ever you're driving and take it to the track, doesn't need £xxxx coil overs, cages or slicks to go have fun. Just make sure it's serviced and safe and go for it. I'm running a basically standard 350Z with just breathing mods and upgraded pads and I'm keeping up with much quicker cars.
This 1000000000%. Always hear people say they don't want to take their car to the track until it has such and such suspension or a big brake kit or whatever. The only mods you need for beginner level track days are brake pads and maybe tires. If you car isn't threatening to fall apart, you'll be fine and you'll have a blast. Also, give me your 350z. -Asian Ben
awesome you guys got behind the wheel! VIR is by far my favorite track and NASA is by far my favorite organization. you all hit the nail on the head about not modifying the car and taking out what you have as long as it's safe. modify as you grow as a driver with your car. I've been doing this for 4 years now and I've gone through the de1-4 with NASA as well as their time trial and comp school. it's an awesome organization and I look forward to sharing this video to anyone else ever looking to get started
On my first track day, I brought out my Honda Fit and had a good dog-fight on the corners with a Subaru WRX STI lol. But after that track day, all 4 shock-breakers were shot and the my brakes decided to fail because I have 17 inch wheels and stock disc brakes lol. From that track day, I know where and what needs to be improved on my car.
I bought a 1988 mustang notch 5.0 specifically for track/autocross so far it's been not that reliable but is hope this year I can find all the bugs in the car and drive it more
So stoked you guys had a good time. +1 for the NASA ladder like what was mentioned in the beginning, that’s how I got my feet wet and I couldn’t think of a better way to get started! Wish I could come to hyperfest:(
You guys are so inspirational! Keep that awesome, non-screamy, beatifully filmed and edited yet down to earth, content coming. Hopefully see you both downunder one day! ;-)
On my first track day I learnt very quickly how important a good set of tyres are. Two laps in, my tyres couldn’t handle the heat and I had to drop so much speed in the corners. So remember boys and girls, good tyres are key!
Great vid! Ben, if I remember correctly the ports for the catch can are on the back of the valve cover? If moved to the front of the cover you’re catch can will fill up less but still catch the oil vapors.
This must have been filmed around 2-3 weeks ago, Minnesota got 10-20 inches of snow during that massive storm depending on where at. I got at least a foot
Track days run anywhere from $170-$250 for a day and you can usually get a deal if you go for the weekend. NASA also has a yearly membership fee. If you are using DOT tires you can usually get a few track days out of them (I did 4 last year) and brakes vary as well. Fuel is the big thing. Most tracks have pumps, but you will pay a premium and if you are running e85 most don't have that, so it's a good idea to have a couple spare cans. (I get about 4mpg at the track). You have to have a Snell helmet for all events, but for HPDE you don't have to have fire suits, gloves, racing harnesses or a specially prepped car. Just have all loose items out, spare out and make sure the car is properly maintained as you will have to have it teched. There are quite a few groups that run events around the country now, I've done some with a group called Auto Interests as well as NASA and they were pretty good. autointerests.com/content/rules
Nice guys! I have no idea how I hadn't found your channel before, but I'm subscribed now. NASA is great. I've been through their HPDE ladder and it's a great program. You definitely jumped in the deep end dealing with cold weather, rain, and snow at VIR. Keep up the great work, and maybe I'll see you at the track sometime :)
I've been to countless autox's...but a track day is something I have wanted to do forever. This makes me want to go even more...Sebring isn't too far away...hmm
Nice video guys, and a beautiful track. I live in Greece and i know a lot of escorts (that sounds strange and kinky, lol) but ive never seen something like this before, maybe we have different escorts in Europe than the US
Amazing video. I love the quality. With 4k, everything is so crispy. I have done an HPDE once at NCCAR. I am planning to do more. I was thinking about going to hyperfest, but I don't think I have enough thread left on my tires lol. I might come to hangout maybe. I am going to Dominion Raceway this weekend for Track Cross. I will try to record my sessions, but it's hard to do video and do the track activities lol. Anyways, love the content. I hope to catch you guys at a track event!
First track day is the third base for car guys.
Sorry short Ben, I can't stop laughing at your car as it slowly falls apart when it's being driven! But respect your build, great video!
Almost dropped from chair when i saw that mirror fall off :D
haha yeah, I never checked the mirror! lesson learned! lol It just popped back on the clip afterwards thankfully.
I remember my first track day. I firmly believe if you’re into cars you should at least do 1 track day just so you can learn your car and how it behaves in a controlled environment. Going to track days has really helped me understand not just my car but my abilities to push it and what to watch for! Great job
Basic Car Guys You have a good reason for your belief, but I don't think it's limited to the track
Prius Hunter there are other outlets. I’ve tried drifting and you learn car control too but if you go to a sanctioned racing organization, they have instructors with plenty of experience. My first event was with NASA TX and it was awesome. But you are right you can learn other places by sometimes learning from professionals is the best.
It's the ultimate sanction to learn the limits of your car, as you shouldn't be doing it on the streets anyways. And even if someone takes it to the streets, they'll never achieve 10/10ths of the potential of the car as opposed to track days. There you'll learn slip angle and how to stay within that.
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how about using automatic car for track day like this? the only car i have in my house is automatic.
@@alharitsnaufal you can track any car just make sure that your car won't break down in the track
Awesome video guys! Great to see you out on track!!
Hi speed academy
Immediate click!
No kidding
I remember when I first did an autocross event, it helped me learn a lot about my cars handling cause of the constant change of inputs you make. But I have my first track/drift day in two weeks. As long as I get more confident in pushing my car...I'll be happy
Love it. I'd love to come with you guys sometime if I ever get the time haha
Please do, bro!
How do you get in contact with them? I emailed and DM'ed them. So many people message them probably.
Just did my first track day 1-2 weeks ago. Was a lot of fun and a lot of learning about my own car's capabilities. A few mods I would recommend doing though to keep you safe and give you some confidence in your own car.
Stainless steel brake lines so that debris doesn't just come from out of nowhere and hit your stock rubber lines and all of a sudden, you can't stop.
Pads and rotors are another. You don't need drill or slotted as blanks are fine but a quality rotor would be safe to have as some cheaper ones can crack.
A performance brake pad like the Hawk HPS or EBC Yellow so you don't experience a ton of brake fade out there.
And one thing last thing I highly recommend is an extreme summer tire to build your confidence on the track. I have Falken RT615K+ and absolutely love them. They aren't just a stickier tire for you to go faster but also, IMO, give you a bigger margin for error. If you're coming in too hot in a corner, let go of the throttle and hope the car slows down enough and still grips the track. I've seen a few times where people went in to a corner too hot and kicked up dirt. And of course, with how sticky they are, you have a lot of confidence going into the corner and really seeing what your car can do.
Keep your car 100% stock until you get more seat time. Engineers made your car to feel neutral from factory. Until you start to reach the limit of the stock stuff, don't touch anything on it.
that evo is really impressive, road trip companion and track beast
I have never clicked a video more quickly. The quality of this videos is outstanding, Keep it Up!
VIR his hell of a starter track lol
Such a good time! Can't wait to come play at Gingerman! -Asian Ben
I just want to thank you guys for being a continuing inspiration for my son and I. Watching your videos with him gives me so much hope that we can truly achieve the dreams he and I share, to build and race cars together. We've got some time, since he's only 5, but when I find myself feeling a lack of motivation, throwing on some G&G always hits the right spot to pull me out of it.
Great video guys ! No bs
I took my ITR out for my first track day at our local track on Vancouver Island and had a blast. 5 sessions 30 min each. I filled up after session 3.
Autox and street driving doesn't come close. Can't wait to do it again.
There are so many great content creators on TH-cam and it’s hard to say who my favorite is, but every time I see you guys upload a video, I actually feel myself get excited. Keep up the great work guys.
It's insane how far you guys have come. From your first track day to winning Grid life in just 3 years
"Whether you have an Escort or a Ferrari..." Oh no he didn't! ZXpoo always getting called out lol The amount of blowby crap in that catch can was mindblowing, btw.
Needed to make sure someone said something about this. Holy cow.
Love you guys, easy clickbait (well not even clickbait cause it was in the video) thumbnail material with that gorgeous Challenge, but y'all still used the Evo. Keeping it real. And obviously loved the video, amazing visuals and amazing message. Glad yall had fun and really grateful y'all keep doing these great vids
Love the evo, cannot wait to own one!
I love that you guys are doing this. Best of luck on your next track day.
Remember my first track day. Talk about being a nervous wreck but having a blast. Awesome way to have fun with your car, from novice to advanced drivers!! Keep up the great work on the videos!! 🏁🇺🇸
I like the instructors are teaching details like how to safely stay out of the way when getting past. I would get passed a lot LOL.
This channel just gets better and better. Great video guys. Keep up the great work!
Loved the video, been with you guys on track at vir and summit, I drive the blue m3 #66, hope to see you guys again.
I love that evo
I need a white Evo 9 in my life! Great video!
my favorite car content on youtube. this channel surpasses everyone with quality of content!
I'm sorry I'm 2 yrs late to the party but I still want to thank everyone involved for the phenomenal, quality experience you've put together with Gears and Gasoline as a whole..
You guys make excellent videos. Don't stop and good luck further
Nice video guys!
I'm still rebuilding the engine on my 04 vw jetta tdi, but I want to have some fun with it when I'm done with it!
Great episode! Had my first HPDE with NASA MA last year at Summit, and been hooked every since!
I can’t wait for my first track day, might even be at VIR too or Summit Point
Hey guys, now that you are going to some track days I highly recommend that you start studying driving dinamics and car behavior.
There's a TH-cam channel called Driver 61 that explains a lot about it, specially in the Driver's University series.
Hope you enjoy and start developing even more your driving skills!
That Evo fuel usage is impressive. My RX7 has got down to 6 mpg on track! And it fuel surges under half tank so there is a lot of trips to the fuel station.
VIR looks really fun.
Track days are addictive, keep it up! :D
I love the journalism feel to these videos.
I've always wanted to go to the track, but never knew what it would be like. This video opened my mind to the experience.
Who would've guessed that 5 years later Tall Ben would be dominating time attack with the same evo and Short Ben would be wheel 2 wheel racing. Crazy to see how far they've come!
Never thought I'd say this about a us escort, but that thing is gorgeous.
I lol'ed when the rear view mirror fell off. See you guys at hyperfest!
I did the same track day at VIR! LSB E46 M3- saw it briefly at 7:39. You were in my HPDE1 group. Cheers guys, maybe see you out there next time.
Still keeping my 01 zx2. Thank you.
You guys should review a mitsubishi 3000gt/GTO vr-4
My first track I wasn't ready for at all, lol. I showed up the day before to settle in, and then I was gonna do a tune up, and valve cover gaskets on my car. I had all the stuff, but i took the throttle body off and the gasket ended up breaking, so I had to run into the parts store. I hopped into my tow rig to go into town, and the radiator cracked and blew on the way to the parts store. Luckily I made some new friends, (another good reason to do a track day) and they came and help tow me back to the track. I literally made it to the drivers meeting, and tech my car in with no front end, or hood 😂😂😂 I had all 4 blown shocks, and all the tires were rubbing. That didn't stop me. After that event I have become addicted. I truly recommend doing it, even if your race car is down, and you have to take your 2003 Ford Taurus out to race, which I have done. Seat time is very important.
VIR looks like so much fun :) Makes me want to make the trek!
Good video as always! I'm happy that you guys brought your cars to the track!!
I was at this event with you! I was also in HDPE1, in the blue BRZ. I also went with the guy in the blue M3. Love your videos
another great video! this inspires me to get my EVO IX out there on the track! great vids bro, keep it up!
Hopefully I'll see you guys at an event some time. I'd love to hit VIR, but usually stick to Ohio (Mid Ohio, Nelson Ledges). Track days are the way to go fast and NASA is good group. Great vid!
You guys make such great vids, I can tell the passion you put in it
This is awesome! Happy to see when someone gets hooked. Video really captures a typical track day. Very different crowd of people where everyone is helping each other. It's rare to see big egos at these types of events as lap times will humble you and there's always another level to reach. Hope to see you guys at GridLife Midwest!
That looks like so much fun. Great video guys
This video shows how much effort y’all take into filming the event while actually driving in it. Great video keep it up!
Will also be @ Hyperfest, but just doing a hyperdrive. See you guys there!
THESE VIDEOS ARE SO GOOD! Keep up the great work guys! I have yet to find a video of yours that isn't excellent!!
Add to what you guys are saying, take what ever you're driving and take it to the track, doesn't need £xxxx coil overs, cages or slicks to go have fun. Just make sure it's serviced and safe and go for it.
I'm running a basically standard 350Z with just breathing mods and upgraded pads and I'm keeping up with much quicker cars.
This 1000000000%. Always hear people say they don't want to take their car to the track until it has such and such suspension or a big brake kit or whatever. The only mods you need for beginner level track days are brake pads and maybe tires. If you car isn't threatening to fall apart, you'll be fine and you'll have a blast. Also, give me your 350z. -Asian Ben
Should i bring my 1983 w123 280e to the tracks then?
Matthew Aaron Widjojoarto YES
Yes, yes you should. The last track day I went to there was a chap taking his Van around it because his track car broke.
Come to the UK ad I'll tack you for a spin around the track in the Z, they're brilliant cars for the track.
awesome you guys got behind the wheel! VIR is by far my favorite track and NASA is by far my favorite organization. you all hit the nail on the head about not modifying the car and taking out what you have as long as it's safe. modify as you grow as a driver with your car. I've been doing this for 4 years now and I've gone through the de1-4 with NASA as well as their time trial and comp school. it's an awesome organization and I look forward to sharing this video to anyone else ever looking to get started
Suuuper awesome as always i wish I could really do that best of luck to you two in your next event :) :)
On my first track day, I brought out my Honda Fit and had a good dog-fight on the corners with a Subaru WRX STI lol. But after that track day, all 4 shock-breakers were shot and the my brakes decided to fail because I have 17 inch wheels and stock disc brakes lol. From that track day, I know where and what needs to be improved on my car.
The quality and the content you make is great!
I bought a 1988 mustang notch 5.0 specifically for track/autocross so far it's been not that reliable but is hope this year I can find all the bugs in the car and drive it more
Wow the moment the escort flew by I feel for it hahaha good job Ben!
So stoked you guys had a good time. +1 for the NASA ladder like what was mentioned in the beginning, that’s how I got my feet wet and I couldn’t think of a better way to get started! Wish I could come to hyperfest:(
Hi.. Ben & Ben why don't you'll do a vlog of this kind of a day.. It would b awesome to watch.. 👍 😊 ✌ 👌
You guys are so inspirational! Keep that awesome, non-screamy, beatifully filmed and edited yet down to earth, content coming. Hopefully see you both downunder one day! ;-)
I went twice and for the price it's totally worth it. Highly recommend. Go there with fresh tires so you can push the car
Looks like loads of fun!
On my first track day I learnt very quickly how important a good set of tyres are. Two laps in, my tyres couldn’t handle the heat and I had to drop so much speed in the corners.
So remember boys and girls, good tyres are key!
Great vid! Ben, if I remember correctly the ports for the catch can are on the back of the valve cover? If moved to the front of the cover you’re catch can will fill up less but still catch the oil vapors.
Honestly this is a amazing channel keep up the good work man
I was at that event! Doing Time Trials. Grey E46 M3 #67 - shows up at 5:58 mark I believe. Broke my front splitter that weekend.
This must have been filmed around 2-3 weeks ago, Minnesota got 10-20 inches of snow during that massive storm depending on where at. I got at least a foot
these videos have become a part of my Saturday routine
How much money did it cost the weekend car by car, including brakes, spares, tires, etc.? The video quality is exceptional, thank you!
Guillermo Sanchez I'd like to know too
Track days run anywhere from $170-$250 for a day and you can usually get a deal if you go for the weekend. NASA also has a yearly membership fee. If you are using DOT tires you can usually get a few track days out of them (I did 4 last year) and brakes vary as well. Fuel is the big thing. Most tracks have pumps, but you will pay a premium and if you are running e85 most don't have that, so it's a good idea to have a couple spare cans. (I get about 4mpg at the track). You have to have a Snell helmet for all events, but for HPDE you don't have to have fire suits, gloves, racing harnesses or a specially prepped car. Just have all loose items out, spare out and make sure the car is properly maintained as you will have to have it teched. There are quite a few groups that run events around the country now, I've done some with a group called Auto Interests as well as NASA and they were pretty good. autointerests.com/content/rules
MORE TRACKDAY VIDEOS! I really enjoyed this. Awesome video.
Beautiful content as always
Can't wait until my first track day ! I'm going to check out the Hyper Fest website now
Nice guys! I have no idea how I hadn't found your channel before, but I'm subscribed now. NASA is great. I've been through their HPDE ladder and it's a great program. You definitely jumped in the deep end dealing with cold weather, rain, and snow at VIR. Keep up the great work, and maybe I'll see you at the track sometime :)
I've been to countless autox's...but a track day is something I have wanted to do forever. This makes me want to go even more...Sebring isn't too far away...hmm
itching to get out on track myself!
full lap in car video next time? good to see you boys out for yourself!
Fun video, guys! I was just out in North Carolina last week and saw that VIR is only 50 miles away. Was tempted to rent a car :)
Love both these cars but that evo tho
great video I dream of track days
great video...super accurate and well made
Need an intercooler and then I'm taking my R56 MCS out for the first time. I know I'll break something, I just hope it's something cheap.
You're channel is awesome. Keep up the great work
Great video. Great job guys.
Man I remember when I recommended you guys to come out to a NASA event last year and here you guys are! :D awesome job as usual!!
"just bring it out". The best advice someone could give.
That hoodie tho!
Hands down my favorite hoodie
Nice video guys, and a beautiful track. I live in Greece and i know a lot of escorts (that sounds strange and kinky, lol) but ive never seen something like this before, maybe we have different escorts in Europe than the US
Awsome story great info!
awesome clip fellas!! keep it up!
This should become a regular thing.
Great video *:)*
It may just be...
Does anyone know if there’s anything similar to what they did in Los Angeles? Great video, you gentlemen never disappoint!
I wish i could meet you guys in real life, but we live like halfway across the world. Nice video and music chosen~
Amazing video. I love the quality. With 4k, everything is so crispy.
I have done an HPDE once at NCCAR. I am planning to do more. I was thinking about going to hyperfest, but I don't think I have enough thread left on my tires lol. I might come to hangout maybe.
I am going to Dominion Raceway this weekend for Track Cross. I will try to record my sessions, but it's hard to do video and do the track activities lol.
Anyways, love the content. I hope to catch you guys at a track event!
Damnit I want to track my Evo 9 now
Welcome to the sport! See you at the track one day. ;-)