Ridiculous Mini v Alfa GTA track battle at Goodwood

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  • The sight of Nick Swift in a 1960s #Mini Cooper S is always somnething to behold! This particular fight was compiled from the action in the 2015 St Mary's Trophy at Goodwood Revival saw Swift slide up the inside of the #AlfaRomeo 1600 GTA of Alex Furiani. #GoodwoodRevival
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  • @GoodwoodRR
    @GoodwoodRR  4 ปีที่แล้ว +478

    Mini or Alfa, which is your weapon of choice?

    • @kwiebusch
      @kwiebusch 4 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      Binky.
      But that's not one with FIA historical papers. It would have the Alfa for breakfast though ;o)

    • @greygtv6
      @greygtv6 4 ปีที่แล้ว +170

      It has to be the Alfa. Beautiful car with an historic name behind it. Mini is good, but there is only one choice.

    • @rally22176
      @rally22176 4 ปีที่แล้ว +39

      It has to be the mini, because many years ago i had one for dailydriving and for weekendracing ,i like the handling of this short car

    • @PrettyChrome
      @PrettyChrome 4 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      The mini! But id also like to see nick switt wheel a rwd cuz man does he make that mini dance

    • @PrettyChrome
      @PrettyChrome 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      Nick swift and his green mini are like jim douglas and herbie - i click to watch any and every clip of him front-wheel-DRIVIN’! that lil car

  • @pcx4545
    @pcx4545 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3607

    This was more entertaining that a whole season of Formula 1

    • @sgtmiklin
      @sgtmiklin 4 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      C'est sûr 👍🏻 👍🏻

    • @Daravigos
      @Daravigos 4 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      True story

    • @theothertonydutch
      @theothertonydutch 4 ปีที่แล้ว +57

      That's a pretty low bar.

    • @jody024
      @jody024 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Truth!

    • @Roger.Coleman1949
      @Roger.Coleman1949 4 ปีที่แล้ว +53

      Totally agree, sad to say F1 now bores me witless !

  • @barrettwbenton
    @barrettwbenton 3 ปีที่แล้ว +592

    A real Mini, a real Alfa, and two seriously-skilled drivers. Some of the best racing I've seen in a *long* time. Hats off to them both.

    • @WAPBodie
      @WAPBodie 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      And fair drivers.

    • @bokicveki5489
      @bokicveki5489 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Absolutely agree! 👍

    • @alvaroolavarria1832
      @alvaroolavarria1832 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      And driving to the limit two pieces of motorsport history in a fair and gentlemen's battle

    • @sagecouncil
      @sagecouncil ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Absolutely.. Always left a gentlemanly half centimeter room...

  • @jianymass7972
    @jianymass7972 3 ปีที่แล้ว +185

    The fact these guys are saluting each other right after finish line tells you this IS THE AWESOME NATURE OF PURE RACING JOY.

  • @rustyduktape
    @rustyduktape 3 ปีที่แล้ว +84

    can we take a moment to appreciate the Goodwood camera crews? some of the finest racing cameramen out there!!!

    • @nathanwindle9816
      @nathanwindle9816 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Eithen found a moment to find a pretty lady for a second or two 😅

    • @anthony342
      @anthony342 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@nathanwindle9816 she is hot

    • @davidlewis2626
      @davidlewis2626 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      A word to the producer, we don't need to see five seconds of a pretty lady while watching some of the best sports car racing in the world.

    • @martinmcdonald4207
      @martinmcdonald4207 หลายเดือนก่อน

      The use of drones gives it a new dimension that works well.

  • @tracef.2865
    @tracef.2865 4 ปีที่แล้ว +725

    “He might breathe into the footwell and call that braking” 😂😂

    • @Radfordperson
      @Radfordperson 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      If it were Mk1 brakes, standing on the pedal would hardly make any difference!

    • @maxmitchell8180
      @maxmitchell8180 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Radfordperson Im sure they're a bit more modern, id say it would even have a disc brake swap

    • @Radfordperson
      @Radfordperson 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@maxmitchell8180 S disc brakes for sure

  • @bassmunk
    @bassmunk 4 ปีที่แล้ว +902

    You know the guy in the Mini doesn't really care about finishing behind the ALFA. They both raced hard and fair and he had a blast! hahaha

    • @vassallo49
      @vassallo49 4 ปีที่แล้ว +73

      A.L.F.A. not Alpha, Anonima Lombarda Fabbrica Automobili

    • @flannel2699
      @flannel2699 4 ปีที่แล้ว +32

      vassallo49 - Then add Nicola Romeo and stir over a medium heat for seven years and you have Alfa Romeo. Buon appetito.

    • @juzzlookin
      @juzzlookin 4 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      Yeah, looked like those two had the most fun.

    • @lukecowell7516
      @lukecowell7516 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@vassallo49 that pisses me off too

    • @metromoppet
      @metromoppet 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      you obviously don't know nick swift

  • @coddycopeland8944
    @coddycopeland8944 4 ปีที่แล้ว +418

    “Oh I think i saw his brake lights come on”
    “No I think he’s just getting ready for Christmas” 😂

  • @stephenphillip5656
    @stephenphillip5656 3 ปีที่แล้ว +86

    Fast, totally committed, and *fair.* Two drivers who had total confidence in their car and their own abilities, and total respect for their opponent too. Wonderful. That's what motor racing is all about.

  • @willytheekid
    @willytheekid 4 ปีที่แล้ว +501

    ...now THAT! is how you put a mini around a race track kids lol
    What a great race highlight

    • @theafro
      @theafro 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      John rhodes would have been proud!

  • @BavMotWork
    @BavMotWork 4 ปีที่แล้ว +192

    I just realized I had a smile on my face through the entire video. This is motorsport in the truest sense. Dopamine. Happiness.

    • @Cr4z3d
      @Cr4z3d 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Amen to that. :)

  • @helplmchoking
    @helplmchoking 4 ปีที่แล้ว +189

    As a card holding member of Alfa-Lovers Anonymous, that GTA really should be my highlight. But seeing that Mini flung sideways like that is something else!

    • @stasisthebest
      @stasisthebest 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Its actually quite easy to drift in a correctly set up mini. When I am in a mood I drift on every other roundabout, even though its a modern R56 model it still has that mini playfulness.

    • @jono.pom-downunder
      @jono.pom-downunder 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@stasisthebest yeah but when their not set up you can gravel drift a corner in a country road, 'till you hit the cow 💩 where they herded them slip, skid sideways into the grass verge, become airborne barrel roll into a field!!!

    • @martinmcdonald4207
      @martinmcdonald4207 หลายเดือนก่อน

      What a joy to behold, slip sliding and slip streaming all the way in the little Mini!

  • @jakeisjake112
    @jakeisjake112 4 ปีที่แล้ว +79

    Love how the minis driver is shaking his fist at the end. You can definitely tell they had fun.

    • @willjones7132
      @willjones7132 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      He also knows he is the real winner.

  • @velocity790
    @velocity790 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1227

    F1: spend millions getting an audience attention.
    Classic car races: barely a few quid and gets the viewers on the edge of their seats
    Back to basics boys, back to basics.

    • @derickdoveglass
      @derickdoveglass 4 ปีที่แล้ว +34

      No doubt. The whole enchilada needs to go back to the basics.

    • @DjNikGnashers
      @DjNikGnashers 4 ปีที่แล้ว +147

      I kind of agree, but classic car races are barely 'a few quid' mate, those cars are worth a lot, and cost a lot to repair too....
      Not on the level of F1 of course.

    • @Basics_of_Gameology
      @Basics_of_Gameology 4 ปีที่แล้ว +32

      @Cr0Lar Watching stripped out old hot hatches fight is definitely more interesting than F1 XD

    • @krisnadiimam4556
      @krisnadiimam4556 4 ปีที่แล้ว +37

      Its more fun to watch pasionate people nuttering around small cars than F1 tbh... love it.

    • @klausmeier1418
      @klausmeier1418 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      👍👍

  • @julioangel1839
    @julioangel1839 4 ปีที่แล้ว +487

    Can you imagine the rush of adrenaline this drivers must feel when duking it out like that. Wow good racing

  • @davidecodia8088
    @davidecodia8088 3 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    As an Italian lover of older Alfa cars, i excite just by watching this gta, but great honour to the mini driver!!

  • @seiti1
    @seiti1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +51

    That's the definition of "throwing a car into the corner".

  • @andrewwilson8317
    @andrewwilson8317 4 ปีที่แล้ว +333

    Are you watching F1 organisers? This is the kind of racing we want! Exciting,fun,interesting and unpredictable. Entertain us!!!

    • @goodshipkaraboudjan
      @goodshipkaraboudjan 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      The Americans at Liberty seem to think memes and Netflix will float the processional rubbish that is F1 these days. Did you see Williams want to sell?

    • @hideki-s9083
      @hideki-s9083 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Do you guys even watch f1 or just jump on the bandwagon?

    • @10wanderer
      @10wanderer 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@hideki-s9083 No I watch Paint Dry. instead

    • @adrianwelgemoed9562
      @adrianwelgemoed9562 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@hideki-s9083 the only entertaining thing about it is the funny moments involving the drivers when they're NOT racing

    •  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      TBF if "classic racing" was as professionnal as F1 is, it would end up as predictable and optimized.

  • @marcopalomba9463
    @marcopalomba9463 4 ปีที่แล้ว +104

    Omg that Mini is like the villain of a horror movie, the moment you look over your shoulder it's there chasing you! 😂😂😂

    • @reginaldbowls7180
      @reginaldbowls7180 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Or like a very excited puppy lol

    • @jono.pom-downunder
      @jono.pom-downunder 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      🤡🔪🤡🔪🤡🔪🤡🔪 no room for 5 pairs of massive murders shoes in a real Mini

  • @youwantshum9860
    @youwantshum9860 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    This is probably the best dogfight I’ve seen across all Motorsports. It’s so raw and the music these things make.

  • @InvisibleGamerMan
    @InvisibleGamerMan 4 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    There's nothing better than watching someone who knows how to drive FWD

    • @bakedandsteaked
      @bakedandsteaked ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Love that feeling of balancing the car's rotation through a corner with the throttle and just hitting the perfect line.

  • @gtr2simbin233
    @gtr2simbin233 4 ปีที่แล้ว +236

    Two of the prettiest cars ever made dicing head to head.

    • @turboconqueringmegaeagle9006
      @turboconqueringmegaeagle9006 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      I don't think they are pretty, very easy to fall in love with though

    • @humandroid53
      @humandroid53 4 ปีที่แล้ว +47

      Mini is cute. Alfa is beautiful.

    • @MarkAtkin
      @MarkAtkin 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I just don't get why people think Alfas are good looking. That one is OK, but the Alfa grill always looks like somebody has taken a chunk out of the front of the car with an axe.

    • @Radfordperson
      @Radfordperson 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@humandroid53 Correction, Mini is very cute!

    • @MD-uu5nt
      @MD-uu5nt 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @Harold Sweathead what more beautiful cars were made in that era? Without mentioning the obvious hyper expensive cars like Ferrari and Lamborghini. The Alfa was a relatively cheap car. Certainly better looking than Anny mass produced cars out of Britain or Germa y at the time.

  • @philippbaumann769
    @philippbaumann769 4 ปีที่แล้ว +168

    "nick swift" alongside with scott speed, must be one of the most fitting names for a racing driver

    • @SkillzorZ021
      @SkillzorZ021 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Don't forget Will Power

    • @bowlock9901
      @bowlock9901 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@SkillzorZ021 Gerhard Berger is up there.

    • @juliethurgood3667
      @juliethurgood3667 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      What about Joe Faster?

    • @jjjones8879
      @jjjones8879 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Johnny Gottapiss alongside Luci "Lubed" D'ariah

    • @RAKITHA9
      @RAKITHA9 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Followed last by Vin Diesel

  • @mhoseinofi
    @mhoseinofi 4 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    Wow! What a dogfight between these two. Makes most other motor racing dull to watch!

    • @g.c.t.fbennyf1wheels645
      @g.c.t.fbennyf1wheels645 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      2:59 poor blue car guy must be felt really terrific during two epic fight in mid of his way 😂😅

  • @VictorMPR
    @VictorMPR 4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    That Mini going sideways is the best thing I’ve seen... ever, probably. So entertaining! What a race!

  • @adicursed
    @adicursed 4 ปีที่แล้ว +330

    It's so cool to see a fwd mini do sideways

    • @ptamog
      @ptamog 4 ปีที่แล้ว +32

      Almost no independence at rear suspension (Inside wheel is lifting all the time) That removes load from the front axis and puts it at the rear. FWD street cars use to be under-steerers cos its easier to handle. A thicker anti-roll bar at the rear and that balance changes. Beautiful car and beautiful driving.

    • @fadzlenkadir6014
      @fadzlenkadir6014 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That slide helped cornering a bit

    • @virdiid8621
      @virdiid8621 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      It can be a good rally car too

    • @briananthony4044
      @briananthony4044 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      It feels amazing to, though that right foot has to stay planted. Do it wrong and all you get is understeer, nothing like having hard lock and the car is ploughing right on in a straight line with aa curb coming up fast in front of you lol. Minis are fascinating.

    • @rcyycrpanda655
      @rcyycrpanda655 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      So..mini can drift

  • @tracef.2865
    @tracef.2865 4 ปีที่แล้ว +93

    Nick Swift definitely knows how to drive his mini with full confidence and that makes for some amazing racing

  • @Waltkat
    @Waltkat 4 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    These are the cars of my youth. I remember being able to buy one of those Alfa's for only a few hundred US dollars (used). Same with the BMW 2002 or Mini Cooper. My buddy paid something like US$1800 (and thought that was a lot of money) for a Lotus Europa. Another buddy had a hard time selling a very low mileage 1969 Chevy Camaro Z28 with a Muncie M22 Rock Crusher transmission in 1971 for US$1500. No takers for almost 6 months. I think he finally sold it for US$1400. And Mercedes 300 Gullwing's were selling for anywhere between US$5000-8000. Time flies...

    • @francispowell1811
      @francispowell1811 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      That's an aluminium bodied GTA, not a regular Giulia. But, I take your point.

    • @josemigueltobar1037
      @josemigueltobar1037 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Al mini con motor 1275 cc y equipo Sewell no le ganaban los americanos de 5000cc en circuitos trabados hace 50 años atrás. ¿ Vieron cómo dobla?

    • @yoshuaposhua25
      @yoshuaposhua25 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yep you could get a ‘65 Cobra for $7500 US back then. Now they can be up to $250k depending on the model

  • @classicsofinsta
    @classicsofinsta 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Absolutely enthralling racing and great sportsmanship! I can imagine they were both buzzing after stepping out of the car! This is what F1 lacks today. Fantastic video.

  • @Thorsten_Kueppers
    @Thorsten_Kueppers 4 ปีที่แล้ว +82

    That’s what I call proper racing, brilliant!

  • @marcoparente6387
    @marcoparente6387 4 ปีที่แล้ว +68

    The Giulia GTA is stunning!

    • @motsht
      @motsht 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      This is 1300 junior gt, "the most amazing alfa ever made" cit. My father

    • @karel-de-Grote
      @karel-de-Grote 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@motsht no, that is Alfa GTA 1600 Stradale

  • @funkybassguy68
    @funkybassguy68 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Fantastic driving! If that Mini would have an extra 15hp .....

    • @AJS_Drums
      @AJS_Drums 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It’d be hard to double the power😂

  • @KarlOsuchowski
    @KarlOsuchowski 4 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Outgunned, but not phased at all that little Mini!!❤️

  • @jody024
    @jody024 4 ปีที่แล้ว +345

    That, ladies and Gentlemen is how you race a Mini.

    • @rcajavus8141
      @rcajavus8141 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @German Retro Guy no, other cars need to brake :)

    • @MrTechmoore
      @MrTechmoore 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That was fantastic exciting! Go go go!!!

    • @TheWahyuwirawan
      @TheWahyuwirawan 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      really a gokart feel racing. very interesting. only classic mini could do that

    • @subscribemf3528
      @subscribemf3528 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@TheWahyuwirawan but the alfa looks so much better

    • @jono.pom-downunder
      @jono.pom-downunder 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@subscribemf3528 boo........Mini all the way 😅😂🤣

  • @Ivancorresempre70
    @Ivancorresempre70 4 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    Great battle, great fun. Two very gentleman.
    Ciao from Milan, Italy 🍀❤

  • @vincenzabenvegnu9876
    @vincenzabenvegnu9876 4 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    The driver of the Mini is a real ace!

  • @jungothemal7201
    @jungothemal7201 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    When racing was racing.. lovley video, thx for uploading

  • @infidelzombie9382
    @infidelzombie9382 4 ปีที่แล้ว +191

    Hands down the best racing ever. Then it became a rich guy high tech game that lacked soul. These guys are literally on the verge of wiping out every turn but they don't back off one bit. Balls that clank

    • @dillonpierce7599
      @dillonpierce7599 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Real cars not those tube chassis things they call stock cars in various forms of racing today. Nascar imsa aussie v8 etc....

    • @helplmchoking
      @helplmchoking 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Honestly half the change has been the tyres. Cars (not just race cars) have so, so much grip these days that it’s more about getting the right line and managing the braking points than handling. And I don’t mean how fast the car corners, I mean real handling

    • @agenericaccount3935
      @agenericaccount3935 4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      It's always been a rich guy game. But the cars sure are a lot more soulful with older money, I give you that.

  • @sucapizda
    @sucapizda 4 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    That was amazing. Driver skills and no traction control. What you get is lap after lap of awesome.

    • @g.c.t.fbennyf1wheels645
      @g.c.t.fbennyf1wheels645 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Mini doesn’t need traction control.. it’s designed to live without traction control 😂🙌🏻

    • @ronaldgreen5292
      @ronaldgreen5292 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Traction control LOL 😊

  • @marloc2019
    @marloc2019 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Formula1: _how much entertainment do you want?_
    Goodwood Historic Race: _yes_

  • @georgec2126
    @georgec2126 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Brilliant! I had a 1275GT back in the 80s and could hold a steady 50mph on thick snow through back lanes at night. I just never braked.
    Well fought Mr Swift! A good name...!

  • @TheThunderwars
    @TheThunderwars 4 ปีที่แล้ว +60

    Nick Swift is really an amazing driver. He just uses the Alfa slip stream to pass everyone. Brillant.

  • @em1699
    @em1699 4 ปีที่แล้ว +86

    2 legends 🇮🇹❤️🇬🇧

  • @WanganTunedKeiCar
    @WanganTunedKeiCar 4 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    Why brake when you can just send it on three wheels? Or two?

  • @claywebb8199
    @claywebb8199 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    When a Mini is sideways you just KNOW it’s being driven beyond hard!

  • @danielstocker2443
    @danielstocker2443 4 ปีที่แล้ว +171

    I'm laid on my bed watching this and shouting come like it a live race Haha

    • @MustaafaAlazzawi
      @MustaafaAlazzawi 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Daniel Stocker guilty🤚🏻

    • @howdareyou41
      @howdareyou41 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      shouting come?

    • @BRMN8R
      @BRMN8R 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@howdareyou41 does his wife know?

    • @johnmichaelkarma
      @johnmichaelkarma 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Careful there, you might slide your bed into the chest of drawers.

  • @Aviyel
    @Aviyel 4 ปีที่แล้ว +391

    Mr Bean at Track Day

    • @FAT8893
      @FAT8893 4 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      Mr Bean himself once got a McLaren F1, so I wouldn't be surprised to see that for real.

    • @putt10000
      @putt10000 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Actually, he is an amateur racer

    • @SonicBoone56
      @SonicBoone56 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@putt10000 indeed

    • @phrodendekia
      @phrodendekia 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@FAT8893 yeah, and he crashed it. Twice.

    • @nacho9010
      @nacho9010 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      LOL

  • @sammykhuri1885
    @sammykhuri1885 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I really enjoy my days car racing rather than today’s cars. I feel I know these faces. Thank you for thinking of us, older men!

  • @mrstandfast2212
    @mrstandfast2212 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I remember watching this at St Mary's, total entertainment of the finest quality. I love Alfas but a drifting Mini Cooper up the exhaust pipe of the Alfa, priceless! Bring on the good times for Revival 2021 .... I hope. 🏁🏁🏁

  • @doctortruth4094
    @doctortruth4094 4 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    Great respect and control displayed by both racers. That's the way it's supposed to be, kids!

  • @CHUNKYLOZZA
    @CHUNKYLOZZA 4 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    This is simply superb racing, better then a lot of modern motorsport. Looking forward to the next video

  • @13_13k
    @13_13k 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Truly epic racing.
    It's amazing how those little wheels and tires handle in the turns, even when only two or three are on the ground.
    The perfect battle race. Both drivers were fighting but respectful. Racing class and honor at its best.

  • @jgodwin8322
    @jgodwin8322 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I was lucky enough to be there, it was some of the best racing I've ever seen! 👍👍

  • @clockworkpotato
    @clockworkpotato 4 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    MAN. I watched this to the end. MINI did a great job and won the whole race (for me)

  • @martinfilardi2614
    @martinfilardi2614 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Great race, having owned 2 GTVs it was good to see the Alfa hold the Mini off, but what a race. Thanks for posting it.

  • @FAT8893
    @FAT8893 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    It's great to see two of my all-time favourite cars really hammering it down to the absolute limit. ❤️

  • @patrickcolborne2397
    @patrickcolborne2397 4 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    It looks like the Mini turned his lights off for added oomph 😂.

  • @PrettyChrome
    @PrettyChrome 4 ปีที่แล้ว +56

    Do racers at goodwood fear seeing nick “nevah lift” swift pull up in their rear view

  • @rwd323
    @rwd323 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    The Mini handling is incredible! It can run such a tight line

    • @mightress
      @mightress 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Drive one if you have the chance. They are fun little cars.

    • @Victor_Victory
      @Victor_Victory 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It’s like driving a gokart

    • @Radfordperson
      @Radfordperson 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Even a standard one is much like that.

  • @operator0
    @operator0 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Announcer 1: "I wonder what half a lap in that Nick Swift Mini would feel like?"
    Announcer 2: "Well, you wouldn't bother looking out the front windscreen, would you?"
    LOL

    • @mino73T11
      @mino73T11 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Brilliant! 👍

  • @manfredschmalbach9023
    @manfredschmalbach9023 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    "What d'Ya do when Ya Mini comes sideways? - You never lift!" 😂

  • @TastierBackInThe80s
    @TastierBackInThe80s 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Swift. His adrenaline is probably still spiking as you view this video. Thank you for sharing GR&R.

  • @MrHardtime21
    @MrHardtime21 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Some of the greatest driving I've seen in a long time. This was truly a David and Goliath battle.

  • @waldi2302
    @waldi2302 4 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    What the hell
    Why is that over so fast ?
    I can look at theese two, hour after hour.

  • @Javadamutt
    @Javadamutt 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That mini had grip for days. Point in a direction and go. Completely limited by the size of the drivers gonads! Helps that his positioning and knowledge of where to find grip was world class. Used every inch of track and knew which corners to attack.
    Reminds me of the touring car days back in the late 90s

  • @moisesrabadangarvin5840
    @moisesrabadangarvin5840 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    “Car reached, car passed”. Pedro De La Rosa.😂

  • @jlandradeneto
    @jlandradeneto 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The pilot of the Mini gave a real flying show👏👏👏🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷 Fantastic

  • @jamespisano1164
    @jamespisano1164 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    WoooHooo!!! That was fun!! Excellent driving. Great racing. That Mini driver was funny. That last overtake was superb. He was having a blast.

  • @tth0313
    @tth0313 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I've just finished restoring a MK1 Mini Cooper in boxes and wasn't sure I would keep it - hadn't had a fwd cars since my first car 20 years ago, and never driven a Mini. But then it was suddenly finished and I got into the first roundabout - sideways! Now I'm in love :-D
    This great race shows just how brilliant this car handles (and the drivers skills!)

  • @hungryhil
    @hungryhil 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Haven’t seen anything quite like it in years, great stuff

  • @paulanger2048
    @paulanger2048 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    From America...
    I had no idea mini's were so ferocious!

    • @thegreat_I_am
      @thegreat_I_am 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      They’re among the best handling cars of all time. Everyone should drive an original mini at least once.

  • @thomascarroll9556
    @thomascarroll9556 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fantastic, used to love the rallying on Sat morning TV, Minis, Anglias, Consul Cortinas!

  • @TheKen2658
    @TheKen2658 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    And THAT, children is how you race without any onboard computers, traction control, front/rear wings etc just pure skill....!! Epic👍😀

  • @wonkybomb1865
    @wonkybomb1865 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Absolutely incredible racing. Both drivers conceding positions where they were weak and battling the whole rest of the time. Excellent race craft and sportsmanship to those two. He drove the hell out of that Mini on the limit the whole time must have been a blast.

  • @RVREVO
    @RVREVO 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Haven't seen so much excitement in a long time.

  • @ritualentertainment
    @ritualentertainment 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm not a racing enthusiast at all but I love classic cars and *this* had me smiling all the way through! Amazing!

  • @soundmorozov
    @soundmorozov ปีที่แล้ว

    The real joy of the race! Thank you!👍

  • @Decypha77
    @Decypha77 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    The BMW's headlights at 7:53 look like the BMW logo, that is cool.

  • @user-xm6ro1ep5d
    @user-xm6ro1ep5d 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    As James Hunt once said in an interview "Big balls"

  • @Gphazor
    @Gphazor 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    the camera quality and style of cinematography is awesome. lots of dynamic cloesups and close-in panning shots, depth of field that gives anything not in focus a bit of blur, love it

  • @dumdumbrown4225
    @dumdumbrown4225 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Every other car: vrooom vrooooom!
    Mini: meh!!

  • @andrewwoodward9555
    @andrewwoodward9555 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Wonderful racing. Thank You for uploading.

  • @stevemcilroy9518
    @stevemcilroy9518 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    That was just brilliant, respect to both drivers.

  • @ethanpeel5415
    @ethanpeel5415 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Showstopping. Absolutely fantastic battle. Props to both drivers. This.... this is how competitive racing is done. Take notes!

  • @dankcutter9200
    @dankcutter9200 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great race. More fun to watch than most major racing platforms

  • @jackleo8726
    @jackleo8726 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    What a great race ! Always love watching them Minis race and especially the Twin-Mini. It sounded like a bucket of Angry wasps going by !

  • @Draco_Alpha
    @Draco_Alpha 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Absolutely fantastic racing! Riveting to watch!

  • @mrpetit2
    @mrpetit2 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Very exciting driving that mini. Going sideways, bouncing all over the track after hitting the curbs. Spectacular!

  • @moonshapedabsolution
    @moonshapedabsolution 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    He was driving that Mini after the Alfa as if he had a boot load of gold in the back and Michael Caine at the wheel

  • @pawelkot5824
    @pawelkot5824 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Alfa is such a beautiful car, but the Mini is properly moving, amazingly smooth and fast set up-driving combination!

  • @stevetureaud8231
    @stevetureaud8231 4 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    Edge of my seat the whole time
    That’s what is all about !!
    Whew 😅

  • @sl-je5fg
    @sl-je5fg ปีที่แล้ว

    The sheer amount of consistency while FULLY SENDING ☢️🤯🤯🤯☢️

  • @nottakumi1226
    @nottakumi1226 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Some absolutely amazing racing.
    It’s great to see how happy they both were at the end.

  • @jakegingrich7214
    @jakegingrich7214 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Well thanks for sparking my interest in buying a classic mini again!! I just bought another project car :(

  • @luisbranko.
    @luisbranko. 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Stunning car control. Top class drivers both but Swift is just amazing to watch.

  • @WiggysanWiggysan
    @WiggysanWiggysan 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Best 10 mins on TH-cam I watched in a long time !!

  • @jeffb9903
    @jeffb9903 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    had to comment as i was riveted to my seat watching the alfa and the skill in pushing that cheeky mini glued to the rear of the alfa. fantastic to watch.

  • @marius-9333
    @marius-9333 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    FWD+balls against RWD+muscle! Pure show!!

  • @TadghCollins
    @TadghCollins 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    "I saw him tap the brakes there"
    "Nope, that was a mistake"

  • @stevenjalopnik1342
    @stevenjalopnik1342 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beautiful cars. Charismatic commentators and close racing. Couldn’t be any better