Big thank you to the boys for letting us be the first "Aussie GD-R" on the show. ours is just a baby compared to many others. This was also probably the most memorable race I've ever had in this car. Johnny Habib is a living legend.
Well, it might not be the fastest GD-R on the planet, but that setup is probably one of if not the best all around setup for street, drag and track you can get
Damn, these guys have absolutely no fuzz: no jumping, no bullsh*t excuses, no starting line games - just pure sportsmanship. These lads are just awesome! 😎👍
One of the baddest "streetable" 32's in the world, no doubt about it. And while i normally dont like camo wraps for some reason it totally works for this build. 🤙
@@darianistead2239 Plus it doesn't have drag only suspension as well. Yeah like I said I really don't like camo paint but it kinda works for this. But it's all personal preference, you know?
@@jdmmike7225I think because the pattern is just shades of grays, it’s much less obnoxious to the eye. I agree, they usually look kind of ass but it works the way he did it for that car.
@@AP-op4rc Yea I totally agree. I especially dont like it when they use ridiculous color schemes. Like you said this is pretty much urban style camo. I remember seeing a drift car that the camo was black, white and purple and it looked absolutely hideous LOL.
Has anybody else noticed how nice and genuine Australian people are when they come on here. They hug each other they give each other dap they complement each other nonstop and they always go heads up.
@@Gunship888You're more than welcome aslong as long as you leave your red/blue allegiance politics there, in Australia we hate all politicians equally🤣🤣
After all the BS in the US with people lying about power and arguing about lengths/hits its real nice to see two genuine guys racing because they want to see who can win. The cars and racing were great but the attitudes are stand out - thats how racing SHOULD be.
Johnny's behaviour in this clip is a true reflection of the man and father. Honest and tough. Just like the race, he lives his life, he doesn't lift his foot, he stays in it.
It's not just in drag racing mate and I say this with all respect but we generally don't feel the need to carry on as much. There is a lot to be said for some humility.
@@IBOO57 C'mon mate, Aussies aren't humble. You lot are friendly, down to earth and some of the best blokes to have a beer with, but I have yet to meet a humble Aussie....you have a lot of pride (which you have definitely earned), some great cars and some pretty decent beer 😁
I cannot emphasize enough how going back to this old interview format with the drivers and their cars was a good move. The interaction is so good and adds a lot of interest to the car introductions. Keep it up!
You will NOT see many rear wheel drive cars go that hard down kuda airstrip. The fact he was that close to Andrew's GDR is crazy good and shows you how much time he's put into making that Torana get the power down. Great race and sportsmanship.
That's the result of developing the same car for 30+ yrs lol That toranas had several combinations over the last 30 yrs. I remember seeing it in street machine magazine in 99 with a nitrous small block running 8.90s on it's bumber 👌🤣
This might actually be my favorite episode yet. Fantastic sportsmanship, no stupid handicaps, two closely matched cars that are different enough to be interesting, and just all around great vibes
When Australians go big its always a sight to behold. This was one hell of a fantastic episode with two of car cultures finest ambassadors. Hats off to you boys!
Torana’s aren’t super well known in North America, but down in Australia they are the quintessential muscle car. Love the body lines on it, it’s like a baby camaro
And I think it's almost criminal because there are ALOT of American muscle car guys that say 4 doors can't be muscle cars. Everytime I hear it I say you must not know about the Australian muscle cars.
Man they kind of reminds me of the Vega here in the states. Obviously the Torana is better. Not too many 4 door cars look good. The 2 door Torana that the skid factory built was nice but an older body style I think.
Those are some really awesome street racers! No BS, none of the ego crap you get here in the states, just some good old fashioned gearheads that love to race.
This is the kind of sportsmanship you get when you leave Ego at the door. I find Aussies and Kiwis are really good about just being Bros about stuff like this. Because at the end of the day its better to be cool about it and just enjoy a nice VB together, it beats making an enemy or being a dick.
Man, that was awesome. A legendary driver vs a legendary car! I've never seen a winner be so nervous because of their opponent. Props to Habib for staying it all the way on an unprepared surface.
I'm a kiwi and as much as our two countries like to feud over sport, Aussies are true GCs. What you saw in this video is what you get. Genuine and no bullsh*t. Doing your country proud boys! 👏
Respect is a huge part of true Aussie culture. Win loose or draw you stand your ground and when the dust settles shake hands, was my dad's mantra when I was a kid.
Nitrous cars have to destroy turbo cars in the 60ft to have a chance of not being turbo F'd on the big end. And being that the turbo car is AWD I didn't really think the Holden had a chance but it was alot closer than I expected. Great episode, such a badass 32 🤙
Ehhh depends on how much spray you have. If you have a second or even third kit to bring in you can still have a really strong top end. Just gotta keep spraying. 😂
@@cfltitan That is kinda true, but its not just how much power you have, it also has to do with where the engine's make their power. Nitrous engine's usually make more low-mid range power where turbocharged engine almost always make high range power. So at the top of the track where a nitrous graph maybe starting to lay over a turbo graph is still climbing. But to each their own, I just prefer forced induction.
I actually feel like I’m this case the awd wasn’t the main reason he lost, more likely because of the reason you stated with the nitro he just doesn’t have the top end power like the gtr but for it being a natural asp vs a turbo
@@Gabethemosthated I agree but I also think the race surface had a part to do with it as well. If they were on a preped track I think it would have been quite a bit closer.
@@jdmmike7225 most likely since they’re built an tuned for prepped surfaces an since rwd on prepped surfaces hooks the same as awd it would’ve been a lot different
I definitely prefer the respectful and non tryhard/non butt hurt mentality these awesome aussies have. Also I hope that we see a Mighty Car Mods and Hoonigan crossover episode
That Torana is the sauce, aussie muscle cars are awesome you can see the slightest bit of American inspiration but they’re also unique. What a G too didn’t want the handicap he wants a fair race, mad respect
I think it would be fairly even if they did if not the muscle could pull a win from a roll eliminating the AWD advantage. The gap was consistent each race where he was just behind every time due to launch so I agree that would be interesting but then again I'm not a fan of roll racing as it's less skill involved.
@@VincentViolence from a low speed roll the awd car still has an advantage bc it will not spin as much, if any, and it'll put down its 1100 hp. That muscle car might still be spinning on second and maybe third. The question is will he reel him in
Watching this makes you realise how too many of the American based racers take drag racing far too seriously and don't just enjoy mucking about with fellow enthusiasts supporting each other.
So impressed boys. I'm a GTR32 and LC Torana owner. Either way I would have been happy but the way you did it and showed Aussie spirit refusing handicaps which is what I was hoping as I was watching was magic. Congrats to you both. You both made Australia Proud!
Congrats Andrew on that win! And the other guy was such a cool sport about it all I loved how he didn’t want to handicap the race at all, that is awesome!
We have actually been talking about lining up for a while. We weren't even meant to race each other in this series but things got changed around and we did. All with no warning .
Go check out some of the fast AWD drag cars, like John Shep's, the Red Demon Talon or SpeedFactory's record setting AWD Honda. They are just as white knuckle, I've never seen guys have to steer so much to try to go straight LMAO.
I always thought that some of the guys who raced on This vs. That were kinda douchey. The respectful attitude and sportsmanship of these Aussie guys just highlights it even more. No offense, I love Americans, but damn, y'all be playing characters most of the time instead of just being yourselves. Meeting people from the US is a bit like being thrown into a TV show.
Loving these matchups!!! When you guys are back to filming This v That back stateside, I would love to see some iconic matchups like a 60s style Gasser vs a typical late 90s Honda build you would have seen wayyy back in SoCal!
Johnny is an absolute champ, no "if only", "but he had" nothing, what a weapon of a car and a weapon of a competitor! I love how they said give Johnny the hit and Hawkins just said "he'll win" LOVING the down under series
I really enjoyed this video. Im in Aus and the respect here for the most part is awesome. Some people dont do it, but these guys in the position they are in and respecting like that, awesome. Thank you for the awesome content Hoonigan. 43!
This is what the fast and the furious movies should have been. That 2WD old school mucle car held its own and stayeed composed on the no prep surface! GREAT RACE!
The classiness at the end of the race is how all races should end. No need to prove oneself, no need for handicaps.. We know what we know, we saw what we saw, and we both feel good about it... The end. Awesome race.
Big thank you to the boys for letting us be the first "Aussie GD-R" on the show. ours is just a baby compared to many others. This was also probably the most memorable race I've ever had in this car. Johnny Habib is a living legend.
Well, it might not be the fastest GD-R on the planet, but that setup is probably one of if not the best all around setup for street, drag and track you can get
Get wargtr on for an episode 💪
Based gdah, i wish there were more of them on the streets in Brisbane 😎
@@MrTurbo_ but Sydney Australia does have the quickest gtr in the world so it can get there.
You two are Australian internet ambassadors to those who aren't familiar with Australian culture. Absolute gentlemen!
The respect and sportsmanship between the two is pretty RAD
I was thinking exactly this. Nothing but mutal respect there, and it was inspiring.
Aussies man, they’re just better than us 🤷🏼♂️
@Gunship I wouldn't say all that lol. We just need to stop fetishising violence.
Game respects game. They’re both legends down under.
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Damn, these guys have absolutely no fuzz: no jumping, no bullsh*t excuses, no starting line games - just pure sportsmanship. These lads are just awesome! 😎👍
thats aussies for ya
As an American, I wish more people were like this. In cars and life.
Nah mate. That’s how aussies are. No bullshit
It’s an Aussie etiquette, there is unwritten respect for anyone and everyone in the car community
Amazing episode guys! My boy andrew holding it down for the geedeearrs!!
One of the baddest "streetable" 32's in the world, no doubt about it. And while i normally dont like camo wraps for some reason it totally works for this build. 🤙
@@jdmmike7225 There's plenty of them, but this one's done right, manual, big brakes👌.. The wrap though, glad it's just a wrap
@@darianistead2239 Plus it doesn't have drag only suspension as well. Yeah like I said I really don't like camo paint but it kinda works for this. But it's all personal preference, you know?
@@jdmmike7225I think because the pattern is just shades of grays, it’s much less obnoxious to the eye. I agree, they usually look kind of ass but it works the way he did it for that car.
@@AP-op4rc Yea I totally agree. I especially dont like it when they use ridiculous color schemes. Like you said this is pretty much urban style camo. I remember seeing a drift car that the camo was black, white and purple and it looked absolutely hideous LOL.
Has anybody else noticed how nice and genuine Australian people are when they come on here. They hug each other they give each other dap they complement each other nonstop and they always go heads up.
They’re so much more polite and respectful to one another. I’d love to move there, they seem like my kinda people.
@@Gunship888 absolutely
@@Gunship888You're more than welcome aslong as long as you leave your red/blue allegiance politics there, in Australia we hate all politicians equally🤣🤣
@Darian Istead when can I bring my guns though?
@@darianistead2239 na he's a gunship... Our government won't let him in 😅
After all the BS in the US with people lying about power and arguing about lengths/hits its real nice to see two genuine guys racing because they want to see who can win.
The cars and racing were great but the attitudes are stand out - thats how racing SHOULD be.
actually tho.
Damn, gotta respect Johnny Habib's take on that drag race! Good on him.
That guy is Toretto of Australia
Johnny's behaviour in this clip is a true reflection of the man and father.
Honest and tough.
Just like the race, he lives his life, he doesn't lift his foot, he stays in it.
Just great sportsmanship and sharing their passion, that race was fucking awesome, win or lose it was close and a great time was had.
He lives his life one quarter mile at a time
As a proud American I will say that we should take a look at how much respect the Aussies have for the sport and other racers. Cheers mates!
It's not just in drag racing mate and I say this with all respect but we generally don't feel the need to carry on as much. There is a lot to be said for some humility.
Thanks Bro, appreciate the sentiment.
came here to say the same thing, it really is an amazing thing to see.
@@IBOO57 C'mon mate, Aussies aren't humble.
You lot are friendly, down to earth and some of the best blokes to have a beer with, but I have yet to meet a humble Aussie....you have a lot of pride (which you have definitely earned), some great cars and some pretty decent beer 😁
@@rockarola55 get out of the citys bloke.
I cannot emphasize enough how going back to this old interview format with the drivers and their cars was a good move. The interaction is so good and adds a lot of interest to the car introductions. Keep it up!
This guy is right... the format is great
lol I'm glad I read your comments cuz I was skipping since they changed it...
100% sure they saw this in statistics WATCH TIME degraded massively!
You will NOT see many rear wheel drive cars go that hard down kuda airstrip. The fact he was that close to Andrew's GDR is crazy good and shows you how much time he's put into making that Torana get the power down. Great race and sportsmanship.
That's the result of developing the same car for 30+ yrs lol
That toranas had several combinations over the last 30 yrs.
I remember seeing it in street machine magazine in 99 with a nitrous small block running 8.90s on it's bumber 👌🤣
@@5lcalais1 I’ve seen him drag the bumper in the last few years with all four off the ground hahaha
The respect between the Aussies is legendary
This might actually be my favorite episode yet. Fantastic sportsmanship, no stupid handicaps, two closely matched cars that are different enough to be interesting, and just all around great vibes
Johnny Habib is an absolute L E G E N D
Habib? Hahaha
When Australians go big its always a sight to behold. This was one hell of a fantastic episode with two of car cultures finest ambassadors. Hats off to you boys!
Torana’s aren’t super well known in North America, but down in Australia they are the quintessential muscle car. Love the body lines on it, it’s like a baby camaro
And I think it's almost criminal because there are ALOT of American muscle car guys that say 4 doors can't be muscle cars. Everytime I hear it I say you must not know about the Australian muscle cars.
Cooler than a Camaro imo
@@ReanuKeevesAus They look like they could be made to be pretty light. Seems like it's not much bigger than like a Vega or a Monza here.
Man they kind of reminds me of the Vega here in the states. Obviously the Torana is better. Not too many 4 door cars look good. The 2 door Torana that the skid factory built was nice but an older body style I think.
Reminds me more of a nova 2 and they also came 4door they definitely made 4door muscle cars but big body 2doors are just damn sexy
One of the best displays of sportsmanship I've seen!!! Well done boys💪
Those are some really awesome street racers! No BS, none of the ego crap you get here in the states, just some good old fashioned gearheads that love to race.
100% Respect to Johnny ,No head starts Just win or lose .You don't lose when you have respect. Cheers from Australia
These two are such great sportsman!
This is the kind of sportsmanship you get when you leave Ego at the door. I find Aussies and Kiwis are really good about just being Bros about stuff like this. Because at the end of the day its better to be cool about it and just enjoy a nice VB together, it beats making an enemy or being a dick.
That skyline is dope. And props to dude keeping it real and no handicapped racing. Respect
Man, that was awesome. A legendary driver vs a legendary car! I've never seen a winner be so nervous because of their opponent. Props to Habib for staying it all the way on an unprepared surface.
This is my favorite show right now
This Australian series has been a really fun one to watch.
And thats what you call racing, both great sports not trying to get an advantage, heads up no BS!
I'm a kiwi and as much as our two countries like to feud over sport, Aussies are true GCs. What you saw in this video is what you get. Genuine and no bullsh*t. Doing your country proud boys! 👏
One of the best races ever👊 need more like this!
Respect is a huge part of true Aussie culture. Win loose or draw you stand your ground and when the dust settles shake hands, was my dad's mantra when I was a kid.
Nitrous cars have to destroy turbo cars in the 60ft to have a chance of not being turbo F'd on the big end. And being that the turbo car is AWD I didn't really think the Holden had a chance but it was alot closer than I expected. Great episode, such a badass 32 🤙
Ehhh depends on how much spray you have. If you have a second or even third kit to bring in you can still have a really strong top end. Just gotta keep spraying. 😂
@@cfltitan That is kinda true, but its not just how much power you have, it also has to do with where the engine's make their power. Nitrous engine's usually make more low-mid range power where turbocharged engine almost always make high range power. So at the top of the track where a nitrous graph maybe starting to lay over a turbo graph is still climbing. But to each their own, I just prefer forced induction.
I actually feel like I’m this case the awd wasn’t the main reason he lost, more likely because of the reason you stated with the nitro he just doesn’t have the top end power like the gtr but for it being a natural asp vs a turbo
@@Gabethemosthated I agree but I also think the race surface had a part to do with it as well. If they were on a preped track I think it would have been quite a bit closer.
@@jdmmike7225 most likely since they’re built an tuned for prepped surfaces an since rwd on prepped surfaces hooks the same as awd it would’ve been a lot different
The respect and humility from really two heavy hitters - its quite an honor to see.
mad respect to these genuine aussies
I like that Johnny didn't want a handicap. That's the way it's done, you either brought enough car, or you didn't.
I definitely prefer the respectful and non tryhard/non butt hurt mentality these awesome aussies have. Also I hope that we see a Mighty Car Mods and Hoonigan crossover episode
Great segment!! That Holden is nuts, the speed he was wrestling that thing at, holy hell.
The only thing preventing him winning was the weight of his balls in the car.
I hope there is some Barra content coming
These two guys have to race again. They brought so much sportsmanship to the game
That Torana is the sauce, aussie muscle cars are awesome you can see the slightest bit of American inspiration but they’re also unique. What a G too didn’t want the handicap he wants a fair race, mad respect
Australian car scene is off the hook. Wow! 😮
What a race!
Sportsmanship on full display 👌
Respect to Australia!! they're just as crazy as we are 🤝 Shout out to Gary!! he's the Black Jack Black 😂 ❤
What a great show. One of the best races you guys have posted. Johnny's LH Torana sideways at 500ft was a sight to behold
I have to say this is probably the best episode I’ve seen so far. These two gentleman are real racers and have class. Great race!
Nrl nms 1000🔥🔥 Ive been running their AMS1000 co2 boost controller since 2006. It was revolutionary for us at the time.😂
Would of loved to see a roll race between these beasts 😮
I think it would be fairly even if they did if not the muscle could pull a win from a roll eliminating the AWD advantage. The gap was consistent each race where he was just behind every time due to launch so I agree that would be interesting but then again I'm not a fan of roll racing as it's less skill involved.
@@VincentViolence from a low speed roll the awd car still has an advantage bc it will not spin as much, if any, and it'll put down its 1100 hp. That muscle car might still be spinning on second and maybe third. The question is will he reel him in
@@oespinoza1996 the Torana doesn't have third.
BEST MATCHUP EVER!!! 2 of my favourite vehicles from here. Great matchup guys! You need to make it a yearly trip for this!!!
Watching this makes you realise how too many of the American based racers take drag racing far too seriously and don't just enjoy mucking about with fellow enthusiasts supporting each other.
Those guys really know their stuff and it SHOWS. Total professionals, huge respect! Awesome race
Usually drag racers are full of shit, but these dudes are the coolest and most wholesome to ever have been on the show
the respect that they have for each other in Australia is amazing
Gary is killing it on the intro! The drops are hilarious and on point, the racing and respect is legendary!! Top notch work to all involved. 🙌🏼
Are all Australians this nice?!
The mutual respect is pretty standard down here mate.the only time it isn't the blokes probably a real dick.
So impressed boys. I'm a GTR32 and LC Torana owner. Either way I would have been happy but the way you did it and showed Aussie spirit refusing handicaps which is what I was hoping as I was watching was magic. Congrats to you both. You both made Australia Proud!
Love the Aussies such decent people
Johnny is a legend of the sport and so is Andrew was amazing to see for us aussies especially big rep for western Sydney
The R32 ---- Legit 🔥 (The Holden is pretty sweet too, but dang that R32.)
Mad respect for the sportsmanship. Liking the Aussies
Can we just get another dozen runs of these two. That’s some good ‘ole fashion wholesome racing right there!
Those dudes are so humble that was sick good race!
Congrats Andrew on that win! And the other guy was such a cool sport about it all I loved how he didn’t want to handicap the race at all, that is awesome!
What a show! Bravo guys for organizing such a worthwhile event! And kudos to the guys showing what real man look like!🙏🏼
Easily one of my favorite episodes just from seeing how happy the two were just to race each other
We have actually been talking about lining up for a while. We weren't even meant to race each other in this series but things got changed around and we did. All with no warning .
Those high hp RWD vehicles take some serious skill to get down the track!! White nuckle the whole way!!! Hell yeah I wouldn't want it any other way!!!
Go check out some of the fast AWD drag cars, like John Shep's, the Red Demon Talon or SpeedFactory's record setting AWD Honda. They are just as white knuckle, I've never seen guys have to steer so much to try to go straight LMAO.
@jdmmike7225 yeah tourqe steer is a bitch!! Lol
👌..now that was an awesome race!! And what honourable drivers they were!!👍🏁...!!! Cracking video!😎🇬🇧🇺🇸
The guy driving the blue car has some skill, he literally stayed in it while his car was sideways as hell
I always thought that some of the guys who raced on This vs. That were kinda douchey. The respectful attitude and sportsmanship of these Aussie guys just highlights it even more. No offense, I love Americans, but damn, y'all be playing characters most of the time instead of just being yourselves. Meeting people from the US is a bit like being thrown into a TV show.
Loving these matchups!!! When you guys are back to filming This v That back stateside, I would love to see some iconic matchups like a 60s style Gasser vs a typical late 90s Honda build you would have seen wayyy back in SoCal!
That GTR pulls hard, I was kinda expecting the drag car to win (haven't seen them race before) guys are top notch 👌
Johnny is an absolute champ, no "if only", "but he had" nothing, what a weapon of a car and a weapon of a competitor! I love how they said give Johnny the hit and Hawkins just said "he'll win" LOVING the down under series
I love that these crazy Aussies are running tires from near my home town in Indiana. Gotta love the respect between the drivers, too. Aussies rock.
The respect shown by the drivers in this one was amazing
I really enjoyed this video. Im in Aus and the respect here for the most part is awesome. Some people dont do it, but these guys in the position they are in and respecting like that, awesome. Thank you for the awesome content Hoonigan. 43!
I love how respectful they both are towards each other!
Dude seeing racers with that kind of sportsmanship makes it SO much better than the cry baby bickering. Would love to see a speed trap at the end
I swear Aussies are kind to each other. Like phenomenal sportsmanship… too bad ppl in the US can’t follow this type of energy
Yeah in the car community that's true but the rest of the population around 90% are shitheads 🤷♂️🤣
Bro, when he said "I wanna race him fair and square" that man became my hero.. lol... Hella bad ass!🤙
Two gentlemen came to do battle. No B.S. no ego all racing I love it.
This is what the fast and the furious movies should have been.
That 2WD old school mucle car held its own and stayeed composed on the no prep surface! GREAT RACE!
Fucking love the sportmanship on this episode!!! That race gave me chills
Lmao they’re car lengths are always off first race was not 3-4 car lengths 🤣🤣🤣
The respect level in this race is unbelievable ❤ my new dream place to live is Australia ❤
Damn man us in the USA have some major ego problems. Can see it after watching these aussies go at it
The respect. Unbelievable, these are high tier role models
Man declined the advantage. Twice. no wonder he's such a legend.
Gotta be one of the best THIS vs THAT Hoonigan has done yet!
I appreciate how absolutely Australian both these guys are. Peak Australian from both of them.
I’m loving the respect and love they are showing each other. Warms my heart.
The classiness at the end of the race is how all races should end.
No need to prove oneself, no need for handicaps.. We know what we know, we saw what we saw, and we both feel good about it... The end.
Awesome race.
It almost makes me mad how respectful Aussie's are. These guys are awesome and their cars are so damn clean!
Like how they don’t bull shit in Australia they’ll tell you everything on the car 😂
That's the purest example of a good racer I've ever seen, dude wanted no help, no handicaps just wanted to have a go at it, massive respect!
Now this is a video that represents Australia. Speed and Respect. Just awesome.
This was an awesome episode you guys! These guys are great!
Notice the respect even in a competition..... definitely not from the U.S.
Such honor and respect with these guys! Cheers 👍
You should get some pac racing rx3's to have a go at it :D
Gotta love the respect these guys have for each other makes the racing that much better 💯💯
That's what being Australian is about guys and girls 🎉
Mad respect to both of those men. Hands down the best heads up races posted on here so far, And I don't feel that there will be another better one,
Class act all around.
Great blokes and great cars. Love it.
Great sportsmens these chaps are! The comedy clips were on point as well 🤣👌