Honestly him and Vaughn are probably the biggest things to come from Adam joining RTR. When he ran his own team they were mechanically and technically fantastic, can't fault anything they did but he was lacking other drivers to really coach and mentor him. He was basically having to wing it, figuring out the lines, weak points in his driving and where to focus by himself and that's super hard. I reckon with the experience those two have, especially with how good they are at coaching, he'll see some massive improvement that couldn't have happened otherwise - however I feel about the front fitment on the RTR cars ;)
You’re comparing two different circumstances and entirely different errors, Chelsea was pushing the limit to find how hard he can push, (since he had the win already), Adam on the other hand is different, I get being a fan, but at the same time you have to be real. That’s the only way improvements are made
It’s always so great when Mike picks up the camera, I love how we get this kinda behind the scene slow motion shots of the other cars warming up. Thanks for all the work that goes in to these vids.
Man I remember watching Adam teach me how to bunny hop bar spin when I was 11 or 12. I’m 20 now and my entire childhood was shaped around Adam’s growth. Slowly leaned more into the car scene as a teen, as he slowly focused on car content. This channels come a long way and I’m beyond stoked to see what’s next.
Even tho you didnt make it to top 16, you already look way better going into this season than any other year. Go into Atlanta with that confidence and kill it!
Can’t say I agree….. curious how not making top 16 is better than coming 21st with 329 points? In 2021 He beat Meyer, charpentier, Kyle mohan, masuyama, Castro, Ken gushi, beecham, sceriffo, Reynolds & Ryan litteral plus a few others
Considering he’s hit the wall twice in two separate practices and straightened out in first run I wouldn’t say he’s looking better then previous years. I’m all for him but I wouldn’t go to that extent.
He is in a completely different car a completely different set up then the s15 with not as much seat time as he has with the s15 so of course it’s going to be a little rough the first few rounds needs more seat time but will get it. Personally I think he is doing fine with the little amount of seat time he has had to dial in the car and get use to the adjustment of driving a different car.
You have reached a place most others cannot and it's a joy to be along for the ride, sure you will find other issues along the way but hopefully very few. Keep inspiring people and more importantly have fun.
I don’t think anyone can truly call themselves a professional; until they have failed but not quit. Thank you Adam, you are showing me that with hard work anything can be accomplished.
Life is a BLESSING Adam kept the vibes up and learned after his mistake instantly. Set out a plan for the future(THAT DAY) and enjoyed the rest of FDLB. Maaad respect! You are a true inspiration. 🙏🏽🤙🏽prayers to you and your family
what a team. Vaughn and that crew is amazing. i would say slow down on the vlogging til you get a rhythm going with this team. i know how your nerves can bother you sometimes so keep your eye on the prize
Always happy and excited watching you go at something you're passionate and good at. Sky's the limit Adam and its awesome you've got a great network and team that's going to help guide and see you build and grow. Be always cheering for your success!
You've said from the get go that you want to learn and progress your driving skill. That's exactly what your doing and RTR is for sure the team to have behind you to do that. Would love to see you on the podium this year. Learning is winning.
Love the positivity! Learn from the mistakes and don’t get down on yourself too much. That will be crucial this season! Keep figuring out the car and I’m positive that you will do great this season. Chelsea and Vaughn are also amazing teachers!
Ur such a role model to me man. Thank you so much for the content you create. Your such an inspiration to so many people. Thank you so so much for everything.
Loving the content. Still dying to see that e46 m3 again. Track day some installs. Don't forget about that GEM. GOOD LUCK IN FD YOUR LOOKING COMFORTABLE IN THE RTR MACHINE!
I started watching you in the beginning of middle school and I’m now graduated from high school. Seeing your progression through bmx and moving into drifting and now FD let alone for RTR, it’s insanely motivating
I watched your runs on this track from last season and you are light years ahead of where u where last season I think your future with team rtr mustang is very bright and I am so excited to see the progression u make this season
learning curve. you didnt crash the car and you put up a great lead. looks like you had some good practice sessions in. keep that chin up you got plennnnntty of time to make noise
Keep your head up, Adam. It's still early in the season. Keep your eyes on the prize and keep trying to get as much experience behind that wheel as possible. You got this, man. Also, I'm really enjoying the podcast so far. Listening to you and TJ now. Already listened to Chelsea and Larry's story. Super dope, man.
Loving the mindset. You can see it in your face, you seem like your really learning from the mistake and not just letting it fester in your mind. Keep moving sideways my g.
You can see the improvement Adam. You are such control of the car. From the inside view your hands look relaxed before they used to be all over the place on transitions. Love the progress
You still have millions of people behind you. Can’t wait for Atlanta. Keep that confidence up and will it into existence! Feed off Vaughn and Chelsea. Best wishes, brother 👍.
Hey Adam, I just want to thank you. You and tj talking about the relationship stuff in your podcast today saved my life.. I was so close.. so thank you for opening up about that
Been watching Adam since he was in college with Bert making pb & j pizza, his bike strapped to the top of his bmw. It’s so cool to see him in my hometown ripping!
Driving a FD car in comp is different to practice. Learning a different chassis takes time. Having Vaughn n Chelsea in his corner will help big time. Give him a few tracks n then you will see the growth. He has grown so much in it already. Head up boy.
Lol it was cool to see my family in the stands in your video it was awesome watching you in person I wish I could’ve met you in person I’m looking forward to watching you in your career !
Hey just wanted to say I love ur videos man I’ve been watching them for about 3 years and you are an amazing drifter and Ik you didn’t get passed but keep your head up man
You should be proud, you killed it out there and I am happy you got the great experience under your belt of a second season and that fire that burns now for your next run out in the mustang. Keep killin it and I can’t wait to see you on the next one big dog. 🤙
Only if you are, then let go of the idea of being the perfect driver. F that pressure stay present and enjoy this moment bruda your living your life perfectly G. You got this in the bag 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
Like Vaughn said about a season of getting used too the car then next season you should be totally comfortable with the car but still a good effort! As the good old saying goes "Rome weren't build in a day"
coming on a long way over the short period you have been drifting keep it up fella, can see you chasing for it in the new car. all the best and enjoy the moment man.
Its good to see Adam have some sort of mentor in Chelsea this year, as I could potentially see him continuing to left foot brake which caused the issue, where now Chelsea has spoken with him and shown him to right way to do it. Hoping for a lot bigger things in future!
Adam I'm a newer ups driver and I saw you for like 30 sec @ the compound but was too scared to ask for a picture together lol. The days they put me on your route which isn't often is definitely the highlight of my week. The first time I delivered to you I pulled in and immediately recognized where I was and had a mini heart attack lmaoo.
So pumped for this season of FD! Was awesome watching you the last 2 years progress but the progression you've made since joining rtr is so evident even though the result wasn't what was hoped for. You're already killing it, can't wait to see what the next few events bring!
Bro new car, don't be hard on yourself. Going in and ripping an entirely different setup is what's going to happen. You being a perfectionist and being teamed up with the mac daddy of all knowledge, Denofa, you're only going to go up from here. You looked great and killed it. Vaughn made a great choice.
Dude you in the mustang is just something different. I feel like now your not really having to worry about the car too much and your just able to focus on your skill. I’m super excited for this season for you.
Yea i agree, focusing on his skill and ability is exactly what he needs to do, because these Mustangs are no joke, Vaughn and Chelsea both have shown what it's capable of, so any mistakes and or issue while driving is usually caused by the driver at this point, Adam himself admitted that he has a bad habit that isn't working with this car because it has so much more power than his previous cars. This car is all about balance, it has all the power you need, handling and overall control, Adam simply needs to just learn how to control it. Once he gets it down he won't have much of an issue at all. He can start to really learn how to throw this car around like Chelsea does with insane huge angles and use that benefit of forward bite to save those huge angles and get massive style points for it.
Keep your head up Adam, people don't realise that it's just your 3rd year in FD and your first year in a new chassis. People have such a high expectation for you to perform even knowing that which is weird. But a podium is coming sooner or later for sure!
Adam have been watching on and off since the Bmx days and was re-watching some old videos. So proud that you fixed saying ummm and uhhhhh every 4 seconds. Keep up the good videos.
Can only improve from here! I looked back on Chelsea's first run with RTR (in 2017) at Long Beach and he spun in the same spot in top 32 on his chase.
That’s wild! I was wondering how quickly Chelsea got up to speed and this proves his performance is nothing to sneeze at
Honestly him and Vaughn are probably the biggest things to come from Adam joining RTR. When he ran his own team they were mechanically and technically fantastic, can't fault anything they did but he was lacking other drivers to really coach and mentor him. He was basically having to wing it, figuring out the lines, weak points in his driving and where to focus by himself and that's super hard.
I reckon with the experience those two have, especially with how good they are at coaching, he'll see some massive improvement that couldn't have happened otherwise - however I feel about the front fitment on the RTR cars ;)
A good sign for sure!
but he didn't get hate on him because he isn't an influencer. I hate how they just ride anyone's dick as long as he isn't popular
You’re comparing two different circumstances and entirely different errors, Chelsea was pushing the limit to find how hard he can push, (since he had the win already), Adam on the other hand is different, I get being a fan, but at the same time you have to be real. That’s the only way improvements are made
Podium this season forsure!! Keep grinding buddy !! 💪💪
Slap for president
This is what Ive been preaching bro.
Are you high af again? 🤣🤣🤣
Nice to see creators follow/support other creators.
No don't grind, use the damn clutch
It’s always so great when Mike picks up the camera, I love how we get this kinda behind the scene slow motion shots of the other cars warming up. Thanks for all the work that goes in to these vids.
#givemikeapayrise, his NSX might be done but that supra needs a billet jz 😂
My butt clenched watching you enter turn 1 in your qualifying run, good stuff
Why are you everywhere
The BMW m3 gtr guy
@@oneilbasdeo3286 real ones know him as s13babe tho😂
@@Shietbox 👀
The FD cars have so much grip my but clenches on every entry to every corner in the in car videos lol
I’m excited for this FD season. There will be ups and downs but that is normal. Looking forward to that podium this year Adam 🤙
I'm with you mate, I reckon that podium is coming this year 🤞🤞
Man I remember watching Adam teach me how to bunny hop bar spin when I was 11 or 12. I’m 20 now and my entire childhood was shaped around Adam’s growth. Slowly leaned more into the car scene as a teen, as he slowly focused on car content. This channels come a long way and I’m beyond stoked to see what’s next.
Same man, age and everything. Honestly crazy how far he's come
Lol every skater/biker gets into cars for some reason lol
Even tho you didnt make it to top 16, you already look way better going into this season than any other year. Go into Atlanta with that confidence and kill it!
I mean rookie year was pretty insane but, with the new car i'd say he's starting to look better for sure.
Can’t say I agree….. curious how not making top 16 is better than coming 21st with 329 points?
In 2021 He beat
Meyer, charpentier, Kyle mohan, masuyama, Castro, Ken gushi, beecham, sceriffo, Reynolds & Ryan litteral plus a few others
Considering he’s hit the wall twice in two separate practices and straightened out in first run I wouldn’t say he’s looking better then previous years. I’m all for him but I wouldn’t go to that extent.
He is in a completely different car a completely different set up then the s15 with not as much seat time as he has with the s15 so of course it’s going to be a little rough the first few rounds needs more seat time but will get it. Personally I think he is doing fine with the little amount of seat time he has had to dial in the car and get use to the adjustment of driving a different car.
His previous team was amazing. But this team is more professional he doesn’t look as stressed as last season
You have reached a place most others cannot and it's a joy to be along for the ride, sure you will find other issues along the way but hopefully very few. Keep inspiring people and more importantly have fun.
Tough first outing, but can we talk about how Mike killed it on the video. The slow mo was fire 🔥
Congrats Adam been watching for along time glad to see how far you’ve come
Hello Adam. Outcome sucks but I know ur gonna come back strong can’t wait for the next comp. Good luck. 👍🏻
i mean it was the same issue when he started with the S15 way back when
Thank you Mike the level of video production in this video is insane loved the slo-mo burnout box!!!
I don’t think anyone can truly call themselves a professional; until they have failed but not quit. Thank you Adam, you are showing me that with hard work anything can be accomplished.
Life is a BLESSING Adam kept the vibes up and learned after his mistake instantly. Set out a plan for the future(THAT DAY) and enjoyed the rest of FDLB. Maaad respect! You are a true inspiration. 🙏🏽🤙🏽prayers to you and your family
Truly successful people dont fail, they just learn what doesnt work! You got this bro!
what a team. Vaughn and that crew is amazing. i would say slow down on the vlogging til you get a rhythm going with this team. i know how your nerves can bother you sometimes so keep your eye on the prize
Always happy and excited watching you go at something you're passionate and good at. Sky's the limit Adam and its awesome you've got a great network and team that's going to help guide and see you build and grow. Be always cheering for your success!
You've said from the get go that you want to learn and progress your driving skill. That's exactly what your doing and RTR is for sure the team to have behind you to do that. Would love to see you on the podium this year. Learning is winning.
Love the positivity! Learn from the mistakes and don’t get down on yourself too much. That will be crucial this season! Keep figuring out the car and I’m positive that you will do great this season. Chelsea and Vaughn are also amazing teachers!
Ur such a role model to me man. Thank you so much for the content you create. Your such an inspiration to so many people. Thank you so so much for everything.
Loving the content. Still dying to see that e46 m3 again. Track day some installs. Don't forget about that GEM. GOOD LUCK IN FD YOUR LOOKING COMFORTABLE IN THE RTR MACHINE!
I started watching you in the beginning of middle school and I’m now graduated from high school. Seeing your progression through bmx and moving into drifting and now FD let alone for RTR, it’s insanely motivating
I watched your runs on this track from last season and you are light years ahead of where u where last season I think your future with team rtr mustang is very bright and I am so excited to see the progression u make this season
learning curve. you didnt crash the car and you put up a great lead. looks like you had some good practice sessions in. keep that chin up you got plennnnntty of time to make noise
Keep your head up, Adam. It's still early in the season. Keep your eyes on the prize and keep trying to get as much experience behind that wheel as possible. You got this, man.
Also, I'm really enjoying the podcast so far. Listening to you and TJ now. Already listened to Chelsea and Larry's story. Super dope, man.
Loving the mindset. You can see it in your face, you seem like your really learning from the mistake and not just letting it fester in your mind. Keep moving sideways my g.
You can see the improvement Adam. You are such control of the car. From the inside view your hands look relaxed before they used to be all over the place on transitions. Love the progress
You still have millions of people behind you. Can’t wait for Atlanta. Keep that confidence up and will it into existence! Feed off Vaughn and Chelsea. Best wishes, brother 👍.
Love that you continue thinking about your run and what you could improve later into the day, keep that positive attitude my man.
Hey Adam, I just want to thank you. You and tj talking about the relationship stuff in your podcast today saved my life.. I was so close.. so thank you for opening up about that
Literally could not wait til FD season and I can’t explain how happy I am!!!
Adam you are a legend!! Never stop learning never stop pushing and never stop having fun!!
Mike KILLED those tire warm up shots!
Honestly supper supper happy with all the progress that’s you’ve have accomplished!!!
Been watching Adam since he was in college with Bert making pb & j pizza, his bike strapped to the top of his bmw. It’s so cool to see him in my hometown ripping!
Just some bad luck, god your lead run is amazing, absolutely beautiful.
You got this Adam!! Hopefully I'll get to see you when you come to Irwindale.
New things take time to ne learned and learning those things are win for the day. Take your time learn my prayers are with you for next FD.
A positive attitude will get you a long way in life. Keep it up LZed
I’m stoked for Adam to be on RTR. Can’t wait for the next round!
Good runs RTR TEAM! And Mike dammit!!! You’re killing it with the shots man
Driving a FD car in comp is different to practice. Learning a different chassis takes time. Having Vaughn n Chelsea in his corner will help big time. Give him a few tracks n then you will see the growth. He has grown so much in it already. Head up boy.
5:02 MY MANS! that run was sickkkk 👌👌
This was beautifully edited. From cinematics to the background audio choices. Very nice all around!
love how open Adam is about his mistakes and is so willing to learn from them
Choked like always man
Vaughn just felt like LZ’s dad at 7:45. It was great, looking forward to this season💪🏼 win or lose I’m with ya LZ!
He can't lose with the skills that he will gain this year
Lol it was cool to see my family in the stands in your video it was awesome watching you in person I wish I could’ve met you in person I’m looking forward to watching you in your career !
KEEP MOVING SIDEWAYS!!!! You're killing it you're motivation for alot of us out their keep it going!
Great honesty. Keep learning and pushing, I'm sure you will be on the podium soon 👍
Those end clips looking like a video game🔥🔥🔥
those donut shots were absolutely fire🔥🔥
RTR family this year let’s goooo you got this this year Adam ❤️🧡💛
Hey just wanted to say I love ur videos man I’ve been watching them for about 3 years and you are an amazing drifter and Ik you didn’t get passed but keep your head up man
I don’t see anything but Adam doing Adam no matter what car he’s in 👏🏼
your the man LZ, bounce back harder than ever. dont beat yourself up though. you've got what it takes to go all the way. remember that
Sorry about that outcome but your positivity and progression are incredible. Great job saving the car!!!
Mike's shots of the burnout pit are so good. Onto the next round!
This is one of my favorite videos you have ever posted. Loved the cinematics. Looking forward to the next round.
You should be proud, you killed it out there and I am happy you got the great experience under your belt of a second season and that fire that burns now for your next run out in the mustang. Keep killin it and I can’t wait to see you on the next one big dog. 🤙
Wataru is a beast! what a great lead lap
Only if you are, then let go of the idea of being the perfect driver. F that pressure stay present and enjoy this moment bruda your living your life perfectly G. You got this in the bag 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
Idk if I’m just stoned, but this car just looks like it’s a whole nother level from last year. Very excited for this season!
Super excited to start seeing the new Z and GR Corolla on the street! Also stoked that the Corolla won it's first event!
It brings me pride to see that Dominican flag 🇩🇴🇩🇴 in Jay Castros livery! 🔥🔥🔥
its all good adam, your learning and honestly after meeting you at ATL last year, this is the big break youve been needing to really meet your goals
Yo loving the ground level slow mo in burnout box. Thanks for sharing
Like Vaughn said about a season of getting used too the car then next season you should be totally comfortable with the car but still a good effort! As the good old saying goes "Rome weren't build in a day"
coming on a long way over the short period you have been drifting keep it up fella, can see you chasing for it in the new car. all the best and enjoy the moment man.
That chase with the m3 was buttery ! You gettin slick son 🔥👌
Talk about owning it! Huge probs to you mate for that! Keep having fun mate and good things will happen!
It's only up from here Adam 🙌 🙏
Keep your head bro! It's gonna take seat time. Try to have fun and find your zone.
What I love about LZ is that he doesnt give up and he's always consistent and I love it! Keep pushing homie
great driving by all for the first event of the year. hope the season just gets better from here
Its good to see Adam have some sort of mentor in Chelsea this year, as I could potentially see him continuing to left foot brake which caused the issue, where now Chelsea has spoken with him and shown him to right way to do it. Hoping for a lot bigger things in future!
The clip of Adam heating up the tires should deff be a poster
Adam I'm a newer ups driver and I saw you for like 30 sec @ the compound but was too scared to ask for a picture together lol. The days they put me on your route which isn't often is definitely the highlight of my week. The first time I delivered to you I pulled in and immediately recognized where I was and had a mini heart attack lmaoo.
It's hard to get rid of old habits keep at it my guy you'll get there
Great Video Adam! It's a complex change of machinery, you got this dude. Looking forward to the next one in Atlanta!
Man i cant wait for the day i see you Champion i know its early but you are a lion and lions dont quit, big fan of you from Greece.
Great job 👏 👍 You got this brother. 👍
You did great LZ! Onward and Upward!
Again. You looked so good out there. Well done Adam
So pumped for this season of FD! Was awesome watching you the last 2 years progress but the progression you've made since joining rtr is so evident even though the result wasn't what was hoped for. You're already killing it, can't wait to see what the next few events bring!
Bro new car, don't be hard on yourself. Going in and ripping an entirely different setup is what's going to happen. You being a perfectionist and being teamed up with the mac daddy of all knowledge, Denofa, you're only going to go up from here. You looked great and killed it. Vaughn made a great choice.
Mikes camera work in the burnout box was next level.
Can’t wait to see you and your mustang on the podium! You looks damn good out there 🔥
Chelsea’s runs were goddamn gangster. Matt field definitely took the gangster of the weekend award though. Great job Adam.
Right? Matt Field killed it
I think you mean 'cry baby/butthurt award.'
the screams of terror as adam grabbed the strut had me dead
Aaah drifting, the synchronized swimming of motor sports
Dude you in the mustang is just something different. I feel like now your not really having to worry about the car too much and your just able to focus on your skill. I’m super excited for this season for you.
Yea i agree, focusing on his skill and ability is exactly what he needs to do, because these Mustangs are no joke, Vaughn and Chelsea both have shown what it's capable of, so any mistakes and or issue while driving is usually caused by the driver at this point, Adam himself admitted that he has a bad habit that isn't working with this car because it has so much more power than his previous cars. This car is all about balance, it has all the power you need, handling and overall control, Adam simply needs to just learn how to control it. Once he gets it down he won't have much of an issue at all. He can start to really learn how to throw this car around like Chelsea does with insane huge angles and use that benefit of forward bite to save those huge angles and get massive style points for it.
Your in-car looks so much more controlled. Smooth steering and less yanking on the hydro!
Keep your head up Adam, people don't realise that it's just your 3rd year in FD and your first year in a new chassis. People have such a high expectation for you to perform even knowing that which is weird. But a podium is coming sooner or later for sure!
i love the FD videos.... I just can't skip em
Adam have been watching on and off since the Bmx days and was re-watching some old videos. So proud that you fixed saying ummm and uhhhhh every 4 seconds. Keep up the good videos.
6:14 Adam punches the tennis ball like how i fight in my dreams
Keep pushing bud, and KEEP MOVING SLIDEWAYZ
You will get on the podium before you know it Adam! keep it up
You were looking good in practice, this season is going to be a game changer for you