Hey everybody! It has come to my attention that individuals are not understanding how track days at Willow Springs work. This event had nothing to do with track management. The track gets rented out by organizers, who facilitate their own events. Willow Springs is an awesome racetrack, it's one of my favorites!! I would highly recommend it. My experience had nothing to do with the track owners/management in particular. The staff there is honestly amazing! I hope you all understand. Best wishes, -Speed Phenom.
That's silly, do they not realize the only reason they can run these events is because people like you are willing to pay to run on the track that they rent out? I'm sure it's because you're passing all the fords so they don't want all their buddies to feel bad for getting passed by a Chevy, if you would have let them pass YOU and sandbagged you probably would have been allowed to stay out there.
“Sell the corvette “...it’s people like him that steer people away from wanting to be associated with muscle car folks. C8 and the Shelby both were awesome, thanks for sharing
From what I can tell the organizers despise the C8 Vette because it's actually a beast. This is coming from a Ford guy as well and that annoyed me that they told you to sell the Vette.
Sell the Corvette? What a disgusting old fart ( I am an old fart too). That was so dumb. You handled better than I would have, good for you. Great driving out there.
Oh ffs. If it is an all Ford weekend, (or ford powered). I'm sure he would be thinking, "What is this smartass doing here with a corvette?". Anyone that has any experience going to a Super Chevy Show, or a Fun Ford Weekend, knows, that if you bring the other mark to the track??? Your going to get shamed out of there, made fun of, and told you can't participate, no matter what it is. I think it was dumb to bring it.
You are a very mature and calm young man for your age. Some of us "older" guys would have handled that a lot differently than you did. Good for you and keep up the great work.
That old man was a smart ass! I own 3 mustangs, good sell the corvette and you will be much happier! As everybody is over there lining up to get their picture taken standing next to the corvette, lol
haha ive owned 7 mustangs (2 current) 04 f150, 11 ford fusion AWD, 2020 ford f250 7.3 gas, and its just crazy that out of all the Fords, never been any major issues except for AWD unit going out in fusion.. great cars - show me on the ford where it hurt your pride beating you
@@altonkriel every ford product ive owned has been certifiable garbage and i absolutely love mustangs but ford fails in several ways,especially with the "special tools and fasteners" department and stupid engineering
Well, to be fair (and I can't speak for this organization), but in general, pretech is a SAFETY inspection, not a "general rules compliance" inspection. People often make that mistake assuming that an inspection is to verify your car complies with non-safety related rules. When I was doing pretech inspection for our racing club, we only checked safety related items at pretech. Class rules compliance was on the driver, which would be checked in posttech for top finishers only.
Whoever hosted the event are not car guys, they are Ford guys...I’ve met brand loyalists like the bonehead that told you to sell the Corvette, they are delusional and don’t represent enthusiasts well at all. They want to surround themselves with like close minded folk. I’m proud of you for keeping your cool, live and learn. BTW great driving!
J 9 I’m 50 and I would have blown up! He spent his money and they took it and he passed inspection without issue. Hell, I would have gotten all money back just for the inconvenience of it. You notice he didn’t go back out in the ford.
Definitely kept his cool better than I would! If it were me I'd still be notifying the track about the discrepancy. In essence, they knew what he brought, played dumb to get his $, then turned on him. Funny the guy is so dumb he got filmed doing it. I'd def let track know about the hypocritical discrimination too, claiming Ford powered only yet a Chevy powered Miata no problem? What a jerk.
So true dude, most of my cars are Fords, but I also love Aston Martin and I was kicked off a track because they didn't want my DBS out having fun. Sometimes brand loyalist are buzz kills, and I think the Ford guys can be a little aristocratical... nothing compares to the Tesla or Ferrari fanboys though, yeesh.
Seriously... "sell the Corvette" and everyone laughed, while you were politely trying to explain... What a deplorable customer service. If nothing was specified against other vehicles in the event regulations, then blocking you with the C8 was a low move, even more considering you brought TWO cars to the event. Nevertheless, great content! I like to watch your track videos, keep it up.
Dude tried to say politely: This the ford day. we don't wan't to have vehicle here from the major competitor that is factually better sports car in every way than all the available fords these days. Emotional call, not professional one. But it's still making smile on my face.
pitis2flie that's exactly what I commented asking... They better have atleast refunded atleast half his money since they refused to let him race his c8 that they charged him entry for!!!!
I would print out the website where you got the information from, take pictures/videos of the other vehicles racing that are non Ford powered and I would file a serious complaint with Willow springs.
I am a huge Ford guy and would rather have a Ford but to treat someone like that just because they like multiple brands is not right, he should get his money back for how that guy treated him
@@kalel33 what? The guy telling him to tell his Corvette is a brand loyalist piece of shit. His C8 got through inspection fucking fine. That was the problem.
That's crazy! I cant believe they were hating on the C8 like that. Granted I'm a bigger fan of the GT500 as well but the C8 is an awesome car and they definitely singled it out for no reason. Great content brother!
hey Moises, let's not turn this conversation into an "old" vs "young" thing....that guy is a jerk, period. I'm with Frozen Stang's earlier comment: "Being old has nothing to do with it. Your always young on the inside no matter how worn out the body becomes. Im sure that guy was an asshole his whole life."
@@garywilkinson5680 Yeah, but it is easy to refer to. Just like 'jerk.' As there was only one old man in the video, which happened to also be the jerk.
randomly got suggested your video. but thank you for bringing us (viewers) good automobile content. it is really awesome to see somebody else experiencing stuff, that i can't do in my country.
Nah. The Miata guy wasn't even involved, he's just a product of those incompetent asshats as well. If you get caught, you don't rat the other guys out.
I dont know how you kept your cool. That would have set me off! Driving 2 hrs to drive you car in an event you paid for. And you went thought tech! Wow that is the worst run club ever!! Specifically that guy.
That was pretty bad thing they did after the fact, the saw the car when he signed them up. Plus a Mazda isn't a Ford by any stretch and it wasn't Ford powered either. Some grump on track saw the young kid with two cars and decided that hey that chip on my shoulder is bugging me. Probably told old yeller I don't think that red car should be on the track is not a Ford, then suddenly Ford only, right how did the Mazda get in there it's Japanese. 🤦. When you can find a reason and even the one you give us flimsy and easily debunked. Humans can be so full of it. Unless you were inciting others there was zero reason to bother you at all. Good thing you have a nice following, this will end up at the track owners doorstep sooner or later. Angry Chevy guys will start renting it the track to keep Ford guys from renting, to really stick it to them, they'll still let them onto the course because cars and driving them is what it's about. Not being a man child over your love of one brand. 🙄😒
“Sell the corvette” says the old man that bought a ford with his 401k and lost to a Chevy 😂 what a joke but jokes aside all love for every motor and every manufacture
I'm glad you didn't keep the Ford vs Chevy war of brittle old man going. Some friendly banter is fine but kicking out a Chevy off the track is just being an ass.
That is so weak I just don’t understand the brand hate. Thank you for being a normal person and appreciating good cars for what they are regardless of the brand.
Handled it well, that group was probably sponsored by ford in some way (dealership probably) and didn’t want the possibility of bad press with the C8 vs Cobra. However I hope they partially refunded you for not allowing two cars on the track.
Adrian Sanchez the Shelby can keep up just fine have seen the drag times that is not a Ford guy and we don't want him he is just rude us Ford guys are a lot nicer than that we don't care if a chevy beat's us were good sports that would just make us work harder so that we'd beat them next time
@@krash22mini72 drag times & track times are 2 different things ....just like high hp pony cars can reveal their weaknesses on high spd road courses sports cars are better suited for. I can only imagine how wider the gap will be once mid/upper trim C8's are on track challenging cars costing 3X's + more...at that point Mustangs, Camaros, & Hellcats won't even be in contention they might as well sit that one out
@Mark Lucas couldn't with agree you more! The front engine has it limits; ie C7 & GT 500. The mid engine platform C8 and above will be nothing to trifle with!!!
Blaise Krasnodemski Yeah not on the track it will get rocked by the c8 plus i aint worried about the quarter mile cuz the z06 about to fix that real quick
You took it like a champ and handled the situation very well much respect to you and the fact that he said you cant run the corvette is bs the love for cars is about driving loving taking care of them and personalizing them your way not based off of brand 👍
Crazy! You did the right thing: don't get mad, get even! Best thing to do is contact Willow Springs track management and show them the video. Unless is a special group that has unique membership or car requirements specified, so long as the car meets the requirements it should be good to go. Big mistake on the organizer's part as having a ego-driven power trip probably cost him his gig. If he's banned, frees up track time for other organizers who behave and really want to promote motorsports through inclusion. I'm sure Willow Springs would feel the same way!
I've been wanting to bring my car to this track for a while glad to know who the people are running it he could have handled that way different what a cockroach you spend a lot of time and money there and are always very respectful you deserve the same in return
Willow Springs is an absolutely awesome track. However track days are run/set up by host groups (who rent out the track). I've been to a good amount of track days ran by great hosts at Willow Springs! It all depends on who you go with.
@@SpeedPhenom Thanks, I really would have liked to see the Corvette for a speed lap - the GT looked fun in the corners, with warm tires it would have been interesting to see your speed in the corners. Thanks again, I am an old guy that has to live vicariously through your videos - and you deliver as close as you can get to the experience. Keep up the great work!
Sorry but track management could have stepped in for you since you went through inspection and the site didn’t say ford only and they took your money. Sorry but I would find a different track.
bro if we are goin to read comments on other videos we well see that lots of haters and bashers of the c8 corvette are mustang lovers. i dont understand why because they are both good american cars. mustangs are great in straight course and c8 is great on turns. im predicting that after people figure out how to put twin turbos and super chargers on their c8 then finishing then it will get more hates and bashing.
@@SpeedPhenom but they let you through in the vette? I don't know it feels like you didn't get your monies worth because you paid for both vehicles to be on the track. All good tho keep the content coming, I actually found myself looking at gt 500s now because of your vids.
My suggestion would have been to make a homemade sticker saying "Powered by Ford" and stick it on top of the C8's windshield. And keep pointing to it whenever he says Ford-Powered. Problem solved. Anyway glad you had fun.
I was just trying to think of the term we could use. Brandists does sound good. Think about other words like xenophobe, homophobe, what could it be? Brandophobe?
You handled yourself like a gentleman even knowing there was no literature stating this was a "Ford powered only event", specially after the car passed inspection and they collected the entry fee. I would've gone ballistic!
@Yes I probably would too after he was that disrespectful for no reason. If they refused to refund half my money I definitely would have punched that old hateful man. Would teach him a lesson about respect for future events he worked!
I wanted to punch him through my phone 😂 I've owned tons of Mustangs and never owned a Chevy but I still appreciate what great cars they make! He handled the situation perfectly though because that old prick probably wanted to see a young kid fly of the Handel and get arrested or banned for life.
I think you're an automotive enthusiast? There are, obviously, people who can't stand the 'general' enthusiasts. Keep doing your own thing. It works. Like someone else said, you handled yourself better than I would have.
Just happened to see this video. I am really surprised with the no Ford rule. I have participated as a student and instructed at quite a few different Mustang group track events. The organizers have always been welcoming and helpful even though I am driving a Corvette. We have a saying there are two types of people in the world: Racers and Everybody Else. Racers don't care what car you are driving they only care that you give them a good run. It is a lot of fun when two drivers can hook up and play on the track swapping the lead and each doing their best. Every time I have been involved in one of those both of us have a great time and usually high 5 each other after the session.
James Mobley the c8 is a better track car than the mustang watch the video where he tracked both cars the vette can make even a novice a hero , you need some real skills to drive the GT500 hard , the track model may be better but it’s also $16,000 more money, the ZO6 will destroy the GT500 once it’s introduced .
1. I subscribed because you keep it real. And still do regardless of the old groutch you encountered. 2. You don't yell and carry on like a child during any of your videos ( like all the others with blogs about cars attempting to get attention for more subscribers). 3. Keep up the good work!!
Hey everybody! It has come to my attention that individuals are not understanding how track days at Willow Springs work. This event had nothing to do with track management. The track gets rented out by organizers, who facilitate their own events. Willow Springs is an awesome racetrack, it's one of my favorites!! I would highly recommend it. My experience had nothing to do with the track owners/management in particular. The staff there is honestly amazing! I hope you all understand. Best wishes, -Speed Phenom.
still bs, but is what it is, glad you got to get some fun out of the c8 though.
yeah, I get it...but he and his laughing hyena buddies coulda had had some tact instead of acting like a bag full of douches.
I wouldn’t give that track any kudos or another dime of my money if I were you.
Rodney Thomas it wasn’t the track owners, it was the assholes that rented the track.
That's silly, do they not realize the only reason they can run these events is because people like you are willing to pay to run on the track that they rent out? I'm sure it's because you're passing all the fords so they don't want all their buddies to feel bad for getting passed by a Chevy, if you would have let them pass YOU and sandbagged you probably would have been allowed to stay out there.
“Sell the corvette “...it’s people like him that steer people away from wanting to be associated with muscle car folks. C8 and the Shelby both were awesome, thanks for sharing
SAD, but it how racetracks work.
@@Mexmex1975 no thats how trash race tracks work
well i mean from what i hear the C8 is not in any way a supercar but it is a piece of junk!
@@connermcgarrah2171 Were you the prick at the track?
Conner McGarrah how is it a piece of junk? show me your better vehicle:/ oh thats right you problably dont even Own one
Man that sounds like the most typical boomer Ford run event if there ever was one.
Fords are the best team ford
Angus Waywoof yeah no buddy
From what I can tell the organizers despise the C8 Vette because it's actually a beast. This is coming from a Ford guy as well and that annoyed me that they told you to sell the Vette.
so BOOMER! Uggh. Those boomers and their boomer things.
The Enraged Bull they are just sad that the vette shits all over they precious car:/
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"Why I'm being kicked off the track?"
"Because you have the new 2020 corvette and i don't"
we dont allow shit on the track .. park the vette son
Stangin Jones Vettes arent shit they kicked it to not have to witness it kicking shelbeys asses
Stangin Jones Gtfo
@@queenofdarkness3341 slap yaself
Stangin Jones wtf r u talking about
I swear that old man was doing his best to be as rude as possible. Intentionally being short and not explaining what the problem is.
Love how you flexed on him "I own 3 shelbies" HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHA
Exactly, you know that old zombie is just pissed this young guy has more/better cars.
Sell the Corvette? What a disgusting old fart ( I am an old fart too). That was so dumb. You handled better than I would have, good for you. Great driving out there.
my temper would have made that a messy scene
I agree. That was not professional at all. He just jealous he owns two badass cars.
Screw him! Take your ford and shove it.
Oh ffs. If it is an all Ford weekend, (or ford powered). I'm sure he would be thinking, "What is this smartass doing here with a corvette?". Anyone that has any experience going to a Super Chevy Show, or a Fun Ford Weekend, knows, that if you bring the other mark to the track??? Your going to get shamed out of there, made fun of, and told you can't participate, no matter what it is. I think it was dumb to bring it.
I agree that piss me off an I'm not even there
You are a very mature and calm young man for your age. Some of us "older" guys would have handled that a lot differently than you did. Good for you and keep up the great work.
Class act from him honestly. It's situations like this that really allow someone to show their character. He gained my respect today.
Correct, minimally I would have gotten my money back.
"Well its got a Ford motor" *cuts to the LS2 Miata*
I thought he said front motor...
MyMind then the Ford GT shouldn’t have been able to run
That old man was a smart ass! I own 3 mustangs, good sell the corvette and you will be much happier! As everybody is over there lining up to get their picture taken standing next to the corvette, lol
Mustang is worser than challenger corvettes are best
sounds like hes upset that a sports car showed up to the boat party
There was a GT there. About the only car there that C8 wasn't about to absolutely embarrass as well, which is probably why old hater pulled the shit.
Now they're missing the crowd to hit
They are way too old to be that immature......i like all cars. They came off very childish.
happens with age !! I see old guys all the time when compremized they act like kids that don't get their way !!!
@@billdouglas6561 Just kick them in the nuts. Watch them crumble.
I'm going to generalize California using that man
@@amoxon6881 lmao comment god
nothing like angry old men, thrump supporters
They kicked you out cus all the Ford guys were intimidated 😓🤣🤣
They are scared of your power on that AWD
Ford guys start heavy breathing
Big League well, C8 Corvettes are only RWD. Which makes them even more impressive to me
they were intimidated by the 500hp C8, but not the 760HP GT that was ALSO leaving everything else on the track for dead....
It's easy to intimidate Ford guys with a car that can turn.
If he only want’s fords around him, tell him to buy a junk yard
haha ive owned 7 mustangs (2 current) 04 f150, 11 ford fusion AWD, 2020 ford f250 7.3 gas, and its just crazy that out of all the Fords, never been any major issues except for AWD unit going out in fusion.. great cars - show me on the ford where it hurt your pride beating you
K I've only owned one Honda Civic that should tell you something
Spank Themonkey lmao you get it.
Love that one !!!
@@altonkriel every ford product ive owned has been certifiable garbage and i absolutely love mustangs but ford fails in several ways,especially with the "special tools and fasteners" department and stupid engineering
Those ford guys absalutely didn't want that vette trouncing all over those fords
If this was a Ford only event you never should have made through tech ! Sounds like poor leadership from the top.
exactly!
That's a mighty nice Ford GT son. Why did you glue on these Corvette emblems?
@@azchris1979, lmao!
Well, to be fair (and I can't speak for this organization), but in general, pretech is a SAFETY inspection, not a "general rules compliance" inspection. People often make that mistake assuming that an inspection is to verify your car complies with non-safety related rules. When I was doing pretech inspection for our racing club, we only checked safety related items at pretech. Class rules compliance was on the driver, which would be checked in posttech for top finishers only.
agreed...
Whoever hosted the event are not car guys, they are Ford guys...I’ve met brand loyalists like the bonehead that told you to sell the Corvette, they are delusional and don’t represent enthusiasts well at all. They want to surround themselves with like close minded folk.
I’m proud of you for keeping your cool, live and learn. BTW great driving!
J 9 I’m 50 and I would have blown up! He spent his money and they took it and he passed inspection without issue. Hell, I would have gotten all money back just for the inconvenience of it. You notice he didn’t go back out in the ford.
Definitely kept his cool better than I would! If it were me I'd still be notifying the track about the discrepancy. In essence, they knew what he brought, played dumb to get his $, then turned on him. Funny the guy is so dumb he got filmed doing it. I'd def let track know about the hypocritical discrimination too, claiming Ford powered only yet a Chevy powered Miata no problem? What a jerk.
So true dude, most of my cars are Fords, but I also love Aston Martin and I was kicked off a track because they didn't want my DBS out having fun. Sometimes brand loyalist are buzz kills, and I think the Ford guys can be a little aristocratical... nothing compares to the Tesla or Ferrari fanboys though, yeesh.
Yeah, respect for keeping your cool...but that was just ridiculous to tell you to sell the Corvette.
next time,,,show up with a movie star,,,even if shes a rental. Tell them she is your wife,,,,let them eat their hearts out
Seriously... "sell the Corvette" and everyone laughed, while you were politely trying to explain... What a deplorable customer service. If nothing was specified against other vehicles in the event regulations, then blocking you with the C8 was a low move, even more considering you brought TWO cars to the event.
Nevertheless, great content! I like to watch your track videos, keep it up.
Cesar86 AGREED
Dude tried to say politely: This the ford day. we don't wan't to have vehicle here from the major competitor that is factually better sports car in every way than all the available fords these days. Emotional call, not professional one. But it's still making smile on my face.
STOP PASSING ALL THE FORDS
@@jancula9 No saying it "politely" would have been; "I'll give you your track fee back for the C8 since I don't want to see it on the track today." :)
Exactly, he paid for 2 spots, and they denied him and knowing now how they acted, didn’t refund him. Fuck those cuck lords
You can sell me the corvette 😊
Hey omar
The old dude sounds like a hater
More like a prick.
FACTS
Reason why I will never buy a ford. :) you did a great job.
he doesnt sound like a hater...he IS a hater
They better have atleast refunded him half of his money!
Lol.. They just didn't want you embarrassing them with that amazing Corvette.*
100% agreed. Those fords just fell on their a$$ while he passed safely.
far from amazing
@@steveschilling5966 It was amazing enough to bother them apparently.
Totally agree!!!
There is a reason they dont like the vette. Dont be ridiculous. Seems obvious to me.
If they charged you for two cars I hope they refunded you for the Vette.
pitis2flie that's exactly what I commented asking... They better have atleast refunded atleast half his money since they refused to let him race his c8 that they charged him entry for!!!!
I would print out the website where you got the information from, take pictures/videos of the other vehicles racing that are non Ford powered and I would file a serious complaint with Willow springs.
He only had to pay for one car at the beginning so it was a freebie anyways.
They’ll probably keep the money to make there mustangs faster than the C8😂
Eric Costin then speedphantom (I don’t know his name) can use money to buy even more cars
Wow. How frigging biased. I'm a Mustang guy myself, but would never say no to another brand especially a Corvette. That guy was a massive tool.
don't over think it man he was definitely hating on your amazing car. Find another track. that old man was disgustingly bitter.
Willow springs is definitely getting a bad reputation
Leave bad reviews and make it noticed by everyone so it can be shut down or another owner
@@nfslunatic199 I don't know if you saw the other comments, but the track owners arent the problem, it's who rented out the track and held the event.
It’s not the track’s owner’s fault, it’s the people who rented out the track being dumbasses
@@TakeNoShift It's not a problem, it was just a Ford event.
Let's be real, bringing a Corvette to a Ford event can be seen as taking the piss.
They didn’t like you schooling them with two different cars.
One word......” jealousy”!
I am a huge Ford guy and would rather have a Ford but to treat someone like that just because they like multiple brands is not right, he should get his money back for how that guy treated him
It was supposed to be a Ford day only, so I can kind of see some of the kickback. I'm guessing he did this on purpose for entertainment value.
@@kalel33 what? The guy telling him to tell his Corvette is a brand loyalist piece of shit. His C8 got through inspection fucking fine. That was the problem.
yep that was one old fan boy for sure
I'm more of a chevy guy, but amen brother. humans are humans.
@@kalel33 Then they should have turned away the Miata with a Chevy engine lol
As soon as he said "sell the Corvette" I just thought what a prick.
Should have brought a GTR and give the old fart a heart attack lol! 😆
Just say it has ford motor and roll with that
Such BS. Such BS! What group are they? Let's black list that group. I would get my $ back for the C8
That's crazy! I cant believe they were hating on the C8 like that. Granted I'm a bigger fan of the GT500 as well but the C8 is an awesome car and they definitely singled it out for no reason. Great content brother!
The Dude was jealous of you having to great cars stay away from that track
Your track vids are always the best! The driving, sounds, filming, editing. Keep it up!!
"Miata has a ford motor"
Does it now?
that particular miata did, genius
@@PapaJoJ A Chevy*
@@PapaJoJ ls2 mOtoR fOrd gEnIus engine go brrrrrrr
Darth Vapor no it didn’t, it had an LS 🤣🤣
@@PapaJoJ no it has a chevy motor, GeNiUs
Dude when you showed that LS Miata after he said it was Ford Powered, I screamed with laughter. 🤣
What group hosted this event?? Never gonna run with them and I have a Mustang GT (and am a Corvette lover)
seams to me there was a group or maybe even a club of many Cobra owners ;)
Nice just wait till they hang out by the track and use the mustang as a weapon 😂
I would call out the guy and not blur his face. So that everyone will know who the guy is and show shame on him.
Thats illegal lol.
What a Shitter
I hope he gets fired or gets the Covid-19
@@danielbreedlove It is not. It is simply a conversation and there is no ban on filming. It can be shared but not with 'evidence' being the reason.
@@danielbreedlove No, it isn't.
I’m glad to see you didn’t rat the Mazda guy out at the table. Shows you’re a stand up guy. Great video .
did you mist the part were he said but "there is a miata" then he shows its LS powered?
"Sonny, you're makin' all these Fords look bad!"
I love how you can see the cars behind in the mirror. what a great setup. keep up the good content.
Hopefully you got your money back. That’s a very poorly ran event.
I would pay someone to crash their mustang into his table
Ask the viral videos of mustangs crashing into crowds 😂
Am sure that wouldn't be hard to do thry are good at that
Forget those old men man. Respect for all brands!!!
hey Moises, let's not turn this conversation into an "old" vs "young" thing....that guy is a jerk, period. I'm with Frozen Stang's earlier comment: "Being old has nothing to do with it. Your always young on the inside no matter how worn out the body becomes. Im sure that guy was an asshole his whole life."
@@garywilkinson5680 Yeah, but it is easy to refer to. Just like 'jerk.' As there was only one old man in the video, which happened to also be the jerk.
Subbed.... Best C8 Corvette content on the net! I love that you push your cars to the limit out there, and intelligently convey what you are feeling.
randomly got suggested your video. but thank you for bringing us (viewers) good automobile content. it is really awesome to see somebody else experiencing stuff, that i can't do in my country.
Quite honestly, you should’ve called him out on all the other non-ford powered vehicles.
Don't want to be a snitch and ruin everyone else's day though
You don't want to throw them under the bus ... chances are that old grump won't back down instead he'll tell them to pack it up too
Nah. The Miata guy wasn't even involved, he's just a product of those incompetent asshats as well. If you get caught, you don't rat the other guys out.
@@sabersz You also don't single someone out for driving a car you don't like. That's called discrimination and is illegal.
It was also pretty clear that the event staff didn't get the 'Ford only tack day' memo either.
He just didn’t want to be wrong in front of his friends.. that actually ticked me off. If it were me I would have probably went off on the old dude..
I am with you I would have decked that old smart ass
Your always super inspiring! Getting content up consistently. I have to get on your level with my GT500 😎👍🏽
Thanks man! The spec of your GT500 is fantastic... Looking forward to seeing what you do next with it.
Speed Phenom appreciate the love man!
Do you have any idea of how big a smile this puts on people's faces watching this ?
"Sell the Corvette"
"But then you'd be able to catch me" is what you should've said ;)
I dont know how you kept your cool. That would have set me off! Driving 2 hrs to drive you car in an event you paid for. And you went thought tech! Wow that is the worst run club ever!! Specifically that guy.
That GT500 produces mass eargasms! And the C8 produces mass eargasms. XD No Corvettes on the track??? LMAO "sell the Corvette." WTH.
That was pretty bad thing they did after the fact, the saw the car when he signed them up. Plus a Mazda isn't a Ford by any stretch and it wasn't Ford powered either. Some grump on track saw the young kid with two cars and decided that hey that chip on my shoulder is bugging me. Probably told old yeller I don't think that red car should be on the track is not a Ford, then suddenly Ford only, right how did the Mazda get in there it's Japanese. 🤦. When you can find a reason and even the one you give us flimsy and easily debunked. Humans can be so full of it.
Unless you were inciting others there was zero reason to bother you at all. Good thing you have a nice following, this will end up at the track owners doorstep sooner or later. Angry Chevy guys will start renting it the track to keep Ford guys from renting, to really stick it to them, they'll still let them onto the course because cars and driving them is what it's about. Not being a man child over your love of one brand. 🙄😒
that does kind of depend on what year the Miata was since Ford owned 24.9% of the stocks in Mazda from mid 70s to 2015 or so. (stupid none the less)
Ya. My 2007 Mazda 3 had a fomoco spark plug on it. So it is basically running with Ford. Lol
Well, Mazda is own by Ford so the old fart let it slide this time. Hahahaha Any car enthusiasm would allow all cars to drives on the track.
Damn the exhaust noise of that gt500 is just sex. Sounds insane
Ummmm bud you just missed a later
@@clover658 and you missed two but that's okay.
@@clover658 and you edited? Nevermind, it's not okay.
“Sell the corvette” says the old man that bought a ford with his 401k and lost to a Chevy 😂 what a joke but jokes aside all love for every motor and every manufacture
I'm glad you didn't keep the Ford vs Chevy war of brittle old man going. Some friendly banter is fine but kicking out a Chevy off the track is just being an ass.
File a grievance with the Track. That’s BS.
I love your attitude SP for being such a cool young man. Your driving skill is awesome in the GT 500 or the C8. I would love to see you in the C8 z06.
Well, guess I’ll be buying a Chevy next
It's really nice that you are able to have fun with so many cool cars. You could make good money helping others reach that level of success.
That is so weak I just don’t understand the brand hate. Thank you for being a normal person and appreciating good cars for what they are regardless of the brand.
Handled it well, that group was probably sponsored by ford in some way (dealership probably) and didn’t want the possibility of bad press with the C8 vs Cobra. However I hope they partially
refunded you for not allowing two cars on the track.
hole sorry 😂
You were killing them with lap times and shaming their raggedy, overpriced Fords. I would have raised hell and got a refund.
"Sell the Corvette"???? Lmao 😂 For what to buy 3 of your punny ford mustang's. What an old ball buster.
I will never spend money at this place. Thanks for the heads up
Read the posters comment. The teach staff is awesome. It’s the people who leased it for the day that suck.
Wack... Hope you got refunded
yo whats up Exoticcars19 love your vids. used to watch your brz vids all the time.
He didn't want the Corvette cuz he knows no shelby can keep up 😴😴
Adrian Sanchez the Shelby can keep up just fine have seen the drag times that is not a Ford guy and we don't want him he is just rude us Ford guys are a lot nicer than that we don't care if a chevy beat's us were good sports that would just make us work harder so that we'd beat them next time
@@krash22mini72 drag times & track times are 2 different things ....just like high hp pony cars can reveal their weaknesses on high spd road courses sports cars are better suited for. I can only imagine how wider the gap will be once mid/upper trim C8's are on track challenging cars costing 3X's + more...at that point Mustangs, Camaros, & Hellcats won't even be in contention they might as well sit that one out
@Mark Lucas couldn't with agree you more! The front engine has it limits; ie C7 & GT 500. The mid engine platform C8 and above will be nothing to trifle with!!!
They're on a racetrack shelby can't touch it there and barely beats the C8 in 1/4 mile. But wait until the Z06 and ZR1.
Blaise Krasnodemski Yeah not on the track it will get rocked by the c8 plus i aint worried about the quarter mile cuz the z06 about to fix that real quick
I am glad you found out that Shifting yourself is more fun. You got a new Sub :) Cant wait for future Track Content.
11:15 Look at the belt buckle... That says it all.
You took it like a champ and handled the situation very well much respect to you and the fact that he said you cant run the corvette is bs the love for cars is about driving loving taking care of them and personalizing them your way not based off of brand 👍
Track owner must've crashed a LOT of stangs back in his day
Wow 3 more GT500 and the 2020's what do you do for a living?
Trust fund
Well, 2 GT 500's and a 350
Unless I'm mistaken
*Boomer:* Ford-Powered vehicles only
*Pull up in an ecoboost mustang*
LOL! Pretty funny...at least you went with the flow and had a good time.
That old man was so lucky that he talked to you and not 99% of other guys out there. You’re too nice! Good for you though honestly
They are scared of c-8!,
Why else would they not see how they measure up on the track
Yeah, they loved this young man tearing it up in the Shelby, but when he was doing the same in the C8 they all got all bent out of shape.
Exactly . Scared of a bow tie . You know a gentleman wears a bowtie .
Wow, that classic Mustang is hauling!
I wish you told him when he said sell the corvette "why? cuz it's beating all the mustangs out here? grandpa little upset?" :D
That sound is so amazing
Crazy! You did the right thing: don't get mad, get even! Best thing to do is contact Willow Springs track management and show them the video. Unless is a special group that has unique membership or car requirements specified, so long as the car meets the requirements it should be good to go. Big mistake on the organizer's part as having a ego-driven power trip probably cost him his gig. If he's banned, frees up track time for other organizers who behave and really want to promote motorsports through inclusion. I'm sure Willow Springs would feel the same way!
I've been wanting to bring my car to this track for a while glad to know who the people are running it he could have handled that way different what a cockroach you spend a lot of time and money there and are always very respectful you deserve the same in return
Willow Springs is an absolutely awesome track. However track days are run/set up by host groups (who rent out the track). I've been to a good amount of track days ran by great hosts at Willow Springs! It all depends on who you go with.
@@SpeedPhenom Thanks, I really would have liked to see the Corvette for a speed lap - the GT looked fun in the corners, with warm tires it would have been interesting to see your speed in the corners. Thanks again, I am an old guy that has to live vicariously through your videos - and you deliver as close as you can get to the experience. Keep up the great work!
Sorry but track management could have stepped in for you since you went through inspection and the site didn’t say ford only and they took your money. Sorry but I would find a different track.
@@rodneybetz3886 It has nothing to do with the track.
@@SpeedPhenom the host group let you thru tech, got you a sticker, and then kicked you out. Name and shame, what group was hosting that day?
Forwarded to @lifeofpalos to expose these hating dinosaurs. Their club should be blacklisted from the track.
Man, I wouldn't ever go back to that track, dude was unprofessional, and you can see non-fords out there. He was just hating on your vette bro.
The track owners are actually really cool! However, track days are run by whoever sets it up (rents the track) and hosts it.
bro if we are goin to read comments on other videos we well see that lots of haters and bashers of the c8 corvette are mustang lovers. i dont understand why because they are both good american cars. mustangs are great in straight course and c8 is great on turns. im predicting that after people figure out how to put twin turbos and super chargers on their c8 then finishing then it will get more hates and bashing.
@@SpeedPhenom but they let you through in the vette? I don't know it feels like you didn't get your monies worth because you paid for both vehicles to be on the track. All good tho keep the content coming, I actually found myself looking at gt 500s now because of your vids.
@@SpeedPhenom I like how you handled it, kudos for not escalating it. I do hope they gave the registration money back for the Corvette.
I can't believe how rude he was to you. You handled it great. Love your track videos man.
My suggestion would have been to make a homemade sticker saying "Powered by Ford" and stick it on top of the C8's windshield. And keep pointing to it whenever he says Ford-Powered. Problem solved. Anyway glad you had fun.
Are they being CARSIST?!!!!
LOL Carsist
I think brandists the word ...or insecure, im sure he was lapping that C8 much faster than their quickest dude in the FERD powered bucket
I was just trying to think of the term we could use. Brandists does sound good. Think about other words like xenophobe, homophobe, what could it be? Brandophobe?
I’d never support that group again, personally
So much better with you in manual mode and shifting with paddles .. ford guys showed there class and worried about a little competition 👯♂️👯♀️
we are not worried about a little competition he is not a real Ford guy he is just rude don't throw us all in to the boat
You handled yourself like a gentleman even knowing there was no literature stating this was a "Ford powered only event", specially after the car passed inspection and they collected the entry fee. I would've gone ballistic!
You brought a switchblade to a butter knife party!
thats pathetic. had they specifed ford only event then thats fine.
First he said stickers was wrong then he realized it wasn't and said Ford only lol
Honestly would've punched that dude in the mouth lol
@Yes I probably would too after he was that disrespectful for no reason. If they refused to refund half my money I definitely would have punched that old hateful man. Would teach him a lesson about respect for future events he worked!
Felt like it
I wanted to punch him through my phone 😂 I've owned tons of Mustangs and never owned a Chevy but I still appreciate what great cars they make! He handled the situation perfectly though because that old prick probably wanted to see a young kid fly of the Handel and get arrested or banned for life.
Just puncture his wheels. That's what most would do I guess.
@@nstylemotorsportsracing1471 see, this. You're the type of car guy that everyone should strive to be.
I think you're an automotive enthusiast? There are, obviously, people who can't stand the 'general' enthusiasts.
Keep doing your own thing. It works.
Like someone else said, you handled yourself better than I would have.
Just happened to see this video. I am really surprised with the no Ford rule. I have participated as a student and instructed at quite a few different Mustang group track events. The organizers have always been welcoming and helpful even though I am driving a Corvette. We have a saying there are two types of people in the world: Racers and Everybody Else. Racers don't care what car you are driving they only care that you give them a good run. It is a lot of fun when two drivers can hook up and play on the track swapping the lead and each doing their best. Every time I have been involved in one of those both of us have a great time and usually high 5 each other after the session.
Wtf guy was Jealous ,sell the corvette he is probably driving a 4 cylinder powered fox body.
I recognize his voice, trust me this guy has no reason to be jealous of a Corvette!
James Mobley the c8 is a better track car than the mustang watch the video where he tracked both cars the vette can make even a novice a hero , you need some real skills to drive the GT500 hard , the track model may be better but it’s also $16,000 more money, the ZO6 will destroy the GT500 once it’s introduced .
@@robbyturbo109 Facts!!!🏁🏁
So weird I was looking at foam cannons just before this popped up 😆
“It’s called a C8”
1. I subscribed because you keep it real. And still do regardless of the old groutch you encountered.
2. You don't yell and carry on like a child during any of your videos ( like all the others with blogs about cars attempting to get attention for more subscribers).
3. Keep up the good work!!
This man looks like 16yrs old and drives like a legend. Just subbed, u rock!