a masterclass in escort riving long before everyone else caught up and paid for a millington motor . his control is unreal his bravery unmatched rest in piece simon you were the best
Love this ... Raw power, Talent, Skill, and yet he makes look so graceful. Previously an Owner (luckily) both MK1 & 2 Escorts - so kinda brings back some happy memories.
This is the best ever, makes the hairs on the back of my neck bristle. What a machine, what a driver! I'd love to come and watch this hillclimb. Love to see him at Barbon!
Best mk2 escort rallydriver I have ever seen, this guy would kick S Lobes ass! He has a perfect ballance between sideways action and raw speed. Best rallydriver of all time???
It this bloke still out there ? Just so impressive , may be there were quicker, but it's that if it's the right way up my foots on the gas . Just so impressive .
You have to drive a mk2 escort sideways to get the best speed out of it. He is setting the car up for the next corner using a technique called the scandenavian flick. Also with hillclimbing the driver is not concerned about tire wear as they will be changed between stages. I will say it one more time, he has the perfect ballance between sideways action and speed, his driving is pure perfection. Enough said.
another 20 -30 hp would make this car perfect at the moment when hes flooring it , the car doesn't power over steer, just a tiny bit more power would be perfect, escorts are awesome cars, even today they still push newer fords around
@TheTitrash That may be true on a nice flat race circuit, but it seems you have little experience of rallying! How do you think all the works Escort drivers manage to win events when they had their Escorts sideways at every corner?
he can drive.. that road is savage, mkII wit even dat power on that road driving "tidy" ie slow in fast out is pointless, cambers on that first hairpin are savage, flat drift sideways only way.... RESPECT..as a spectator not a highly skilled driver like alot on here!!
He is not racing, he is hillclimbing! Driving a car sideways like that, flat to the floor with trees, stone, walls and ditches all around you takes big balls. Vatenan was far more "ragged" on tarmac, he either won or lost rallies, I never seen or heard of Simon crashing. S Loeb would sh1t a brick in that car lol.
Never have i missed my old MK2 escort as much as i do at this moment in time :(
what a legend this guy is !!!!!!!!!
I have lost count of how many people i have showed footage of Simon to, this car is amazing, and his driving is bloody phenomenal ! Amazing skills.
a masterclass in escort riving long before everyone else caught up and paid for a millington motor . his control is unreal his bravery unmatched rest in piece simon you were the best
Beautifully put to music ,thankyou for posting .
Full props for putting together a good video, its bloody rare on youtube
thanks for the reply , this was filmed at this years knockalla hillclimb in donegal ireland.
What a pilot! thanks mate!
Love this ... Raw power, Talent, Skill, and yet he makes look so graceful. Previously an Owner (luckily) both MK1 & 2 Escorts - so kinda brings back some happy memories.
that how you do it. old skool motor and old skool driving. best combo ever. stunning vid
This is the best ever, makes the hairs on the back of my neck bristle. What a machine, what a driver! I'd love to come and watch this hillclimb. Love to see him at Barbon!
R.I.P. Simon. A Legend Driver. A Legend Car.
Best mk2 escort rallydriver I have ever seen, this guy would kick S Lobes ass!
He has a perfect ballance between sideways action and raw speed.
Best rallydriver of all time???
Superb car and driver. This guy drives like Vatenen! Excellent vid. Thanx for sharing. 5/5 and fave.
5 star video !!!!
unbelieveable car control
very well prepared car
just awesome!!!!!!!
WHAT A RACER☝🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
Spectacular driving!!!!
thanks for the comment . the music in the background is by thomas newman, taken from the amercian beauty soundtrack.
Legend. Gone too soon. RIP
Epic driving, this guy should be well known, I'm sure he can kick ass of many big names out there in motorsport..
This guy is insane. This makes me want a MKII Escort soooo bad.
you are awesome!!!!!!
Stunning!
The man was an amazing driver
thanks for the comments, hope he is back next year.
the music in the background is by thomas newman, taken from the amercian beauty soundtrack.
thanks for the kind comments.
It this bloke still out there ? Just so impressive , may be there were quicker, but it's that if it's the right way up my foots on the gas . Just so impressive .
What a driver!! The man is off is head..
I MUST go see him in action somewhere..
You have to drive a mk2 escort sideways to get the best speed out of it.
He is setting the car up for the next corner using a technique called the scandenavian flick.
Also with hillclimbing the driver is not concerned about tire wear as they will be changed between stages.
I will say it one more time, he has the perfect ballance between sideways action and speed, his driving is pure perfection.
Enough said.
@no1aussiepaul thanks for the kind comments
the best serve como inspiracao para qualquer homem com vontade de acelerar e mudar paradigmas com memos se faz mais
hell was full,so he came back...crazy as hell
top of the class oh my god
Legend......
Así corre amigo ... Así 😮😮😮😮
hes some man for one man!
another 20 -30 hp would make this car perfect at the moment when hes flooring it , the car doesn't power over steer, just a tiny bit more power would be perfect, escorts are awesome cars, even today they still push newer fords around
@TheTitrash That may be true on a nice flat race circuit, but it seems you have little experience of rallying! How do you think all the works Escort drivers manage to win events when they had their Escorts sideways at every corner?
Amazing driver
He can Drive!!!
he can drive.. that road is savage, mkII wit even dat power on that road driving "tidy" ie slow in fast out is pointless, cambers on that first hairpin are savage, flat drift sideways only way.... RESPECT..as a spectator not a highly skilled driver like alot on here!!
you think he is going to loose it everytime (BAD), but he still keeps it just in the good direction.
Hear the sound of that motor,,? Listen carefully,, that`s the sound of a very well tuned and excellently driven Escort...hahahahhaha..fuk
@simonquad
something from B.T. i guess
i know that song still
Isnt it strange that the REALLY good rally drivers names had a "Mc" to it............. RIP both of you !!!
he is going out side ways because the car has so much power. 300hp in a 700kg cars is masive
A little bit faster and he rides back in time......
God that is quick !!! only an E.E Lightning can climb quicker :)
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@aigoe nobody, its hillclimb there counts every pound ;-)
He is not racing, he is hillclimbing!
Driving a car sideways like that, flat to the floor with trees, stone, walls and ditches all around you takes big balls.
Vatenan was far more "ragged" on tarmac, he either won or lost rallies, I never seen or heard of Simon crashing.
S Loeb would sh1t a brick in that car lol.
he's well mental!
Obviously his mom disliked the video
I heard he once beat up Chuck Norris.
Balls of the Devil !!
Gaybaru, escorts forever!