ARIEL ATOM ON THE NURBURGRING VS CORVETTE Z06 600HP

Рет қаралды 6,752,150

3 жыл бұрын

A lot of you guys who follow me since 2010 asked me where this video just passed!
It was just my absolute best video in term of views, it cumulated 6M views in 2019 :-000
For one reason that i do not know, it was just retired from youtube, so here it is again!!
The intro is also very nice because we see the peoples at the entry barrier and also all around the track and now due to the situation, we cannot see this anymore :-(
HERE IS THE STORY of this lap
In 2015 i had this incredible Ariel Atom 3 300hp, with the aero kit (front and rear) and decided to seriously going at the ring with it for training, because i already felt in love on this track and this particular car with absolutely 0 assistance so an incredible challenging car who accelerated from 0 to 100 in 3sec, which is quiet good in 2015...the only problem of this car were about the fuel tank who only allowed 2.5 laps before empty :-)
Also not the best in term of security if big crash there :-(
As you can see in the vid i start the lap in TF classic entry, and found by pure hasard on front of me this incredible Corvette z06 who let me passed at T13 but chased me closely till Adenauer forst then i let him pass again and he leaved at Adenau exit because empty fuel
Ok this was not so fast lap, but this video were very popular because it was soooo immersive due to the camera mounted on the roll bar!
The thing i touch with my left hand is the turn indicator :-)
The car were on TOYO R888 and adjustable Bilstein suspension

Пікірлер: 3 100

@heliharris69 2 жыл бұрын

You and the Corvette driver are a perfect example of how to drive "the ring"... Nice to see such skills and awareness at all times. Take my hat off to both of the drivers.

@robertmoore2527 2 жыл бұрын

How would you know? Are you a racing instructor with expert experience on the ring?

@dividedstatesofamerica2520 2 жыл бұрын

@@robertmoore2527 No, he's not.

@hunterlogan2913 2 жыл бұрын

@@robertmoore2527 pinned by Sebastian Vitell is and he likes the post... just by viewing it shows speed & control. sadly Z06 runs low on fuel

@jameswhitcanack2325 2 жыл бұрын

@@hunterlogan2913 7

@Lewiss7423 2 жыл бұрын

@@robertmoore2527 Did you just ask a KZfaq commenter for his credentials. Are you the arbiter of commentary? Tool.

@blxtothis 2 жыл бұрын

I particularly like the “Analogue G Meter”, the directions that the ignition key swings are a brilliant indicator!

@justinsaned8865 2 жыл бұрын

Haha, didn't notice that at all and rewatched a bit, nice one mate!

@tafftastic 2 жыл бұрын

I was fixated with the keys-they told so much, then he was braking, g forces etc. very cool.

@peterzebot9863 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah Some fuzzy dice would be sick.

@BytebroUK 2 жыл бұрын

I am clearly a muppet - didn't spot that at all! Now need to re-watch :)

@BytebroUK 2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful. Kind of just goes left when he goes to the right, but on the left-handers, that is hanging out there!

@michaeld5888 Жыл бұрын

Impressive how at 6:04 you held off and let the motor cyclist take his line. Having myself gone precariously in the leaves on the edge of a road on a corner on a bike as a car overtook me I appreciate that thinking of the motor bike handling from a 4 wheel standpoint. Nice to see this sort of driving and a very exciting video overall.

@stefanludwig275 Жыл бұрын

Its not allowed to overtake on the right during the Touristenfahrten. I think this is the main reason in that situation. But of course you can feel the driver take care of the others, good job.

@Nirotix 11 ай бұрын

That is respect and situational awareness. Going on the inside could have killed that guy on the motorcycle. One wrong move is all it would take. It's about having some fun, not endangering others.

@lesliecompton4061 5 ай бұрын

@@Nirotix and that's whats truly impressive

@chrisgrant7026 4 ай бұрын

So nice to watch a true gentleman racer. Knows the track, knows the etiquette and definitely knows his car! EDIT: Just discovered under the video that it is Sebastian Vittel Yikes! I can say no less about the Corvette driver. Truly a pleasure to watch. Truth be told, I am in love with the Atom, what a refined beast of a machine!

@rgplumb5769 4 күн бұрын

Vittel or Vettel?

@hendriksomers8805 2 жыл бұрын

This was a gift to see. A gentlemen's day where all drivers give space. A lot of days, it's crowded with cowboys keeping left, swinging into all directions and so on.

@bigelile07 2 жыл бұрын

Cowboys? Do they ride horses and carry six shooters?

@Crusader1815 2 жыл бұрын

All drivers give space? I think you were watching some other video. Too many idiots out there this day. I think they should have Tuesdays and Thursdays for econobox pieces of crap, Wednesdays for motorcycles, and every other day for serious cars.

@rosa-ke7us 2 жыл бұрын

Amei.

@anonnona8099 2 жыл бұрын

And nice to see two drivers of two serious machines of different fundamental philosophy (machines, not drivers) giving each other respect. Ideal would have been they'd come off, swapped cars, driven hard again, and then gone for a few steins afterwards. I'm sure they would each have enjoyed the experience of driving a very different vehicle to their own.

@mick8473 2 жыл бұрын

@@Crusader1815 Watch the history of this road. Everyone was always welcome. It's for tourists. Or they should shut it down and then turn it into an FIA regulated circuit

@ooklamoc4411 2 жыл бұрын

I was startled by how fast you went from “rolling out of the paddock” to “attack mode”! Nice to see a high performance car in the hands of someone who knows how to use it. Cheers!

@Dillbihly 2 жыл бұрын

I loved that part. I chuckled that he was warming up his tyres in the pit exit, but then BOOM!! It's on!!!

@nor0845 2 жыл бұрын

Give me the keys and you would see a high performance car in the hands of someone who does not know how to use it……….far more entertaining. 🔥😁

@molder2233 2 жыл бұрын

Corvette driver is no slouch either.

@klassics9447 2 жыл бұрын

Definition of “bat out of hell”

@anonnona8099 2 жыл бұрын

I've got an in-car video of a racing driver doing the 'ring in a Mosler MT900R. As the barrier lifts his passenger says something like "We're off". Driver, just before he floors it, "Yes. And may The Lord have mercy on your soul."

@philosophusbellator 2 жыл бұрын

For ten minutes, I sat at my dining table and felt like I was behind the wheel. Exhilaration, sportsmanship and some Zen all rolled into one. Thank you.

@Norton1531 Жыл бұрын

Same, but I’m sat on the bog using my phone.

@DarrenJamiesonJamieson Ай бұрын

All that other drivers be like: Wtf was that!

@theostickley6492 Жыл бұрын

Have to say that was the best lap ive seen. I knew what to expect from the Atom in competent hands but have to admit the Vette was bloody impressive. Took off like a stabbed rat right from the start .

@arsssis Жыл бұрын

“Took off like a stabbed rat” 😂

@maxheadroom7687 2 жыл бұрын

Love the way the Vette driver gave rh indicator to let the Atom by in the curves! Brilliant drivers and video!👍🇦🇺😎🏁

@AdamKyleAnderson 2 жыл бұрын

Rules of the ring. If you are slowing then indicate and move to the right.

@LuisRivas-yb1gq 2 жыл бұрын

Thats a rule in the ring x2

@daktarioskarvannederhosen2568 2 жыл бұрын

ring around the rosie

@majorrgeek 2 жыл бұрын

can't see what 's to enjoy in all of this rushing about - crazy really

@iminyourhousebro 2 жыл бұрын

@@majorrgeek that's the point.. it's crazy and it gives you a rush like any other hobby worth while in life

@stephen2583 2 жыл бұрын

I've driven the Atom, so i'm actually impressed with how well the Vette did.

@toordog1753 2 жыл бұрын

Lol

@Crazy_Worlds 2 жыл бұрын

The Atom got held up by slower traffic like M3s and 911s. 😬

@JerGol 2 жыл бұрын

Exactly! I thought the atom would have him much more quickly than that and the 'Vette gets moved up a good few ranks in my estimation as a result. That was impressive from so much bigger a car!

@zackdillon8670 2 жыл бұрын

@@JerGol the vette was purposely built to go around that specific track so well, so I’m not surprised at all it does as well as the atom.

@VAspeed3 2 жыл бұрын

I think the Vette should have a considerably higher top speed, but might not be as quick around the slower turns, which are plentiful on this track.

@matthewwain9958 Жыл бұрын

Extremely aware of those around you, and playing it cautiously, but still managing a fantastic driving lap. Joy to watch.

@staceyreeves9523 Жыл бұрын

Yes, it seemed a bit cautious, never really knowing what traffic might do. I suspect that would have been a much faster lap without traffic. But then again, that's what makes it thrilling.

@georgesheffield1580 6 ай бұрын

EU drivers are that way .

@robertwoodliff2536 Ай бұрын

Brilliant piece of footage ...., shame there was not a remote mic to get it out of the wind noise ...

@danielallen436 Жыл бұрын

Love seeing how the confidence grows during the lap everything just gets turned up progressively . Very good awareness of the traffic particuarly the blue swift , red bmw and the bikes

@simonh8894 3 жыл бұрын

you and Corvette - proper drivers.

@schwags1969 2 жыл бұрын

100%

@XtianApi 2 жыл бұрын

I can't believe that vette caught him like that

@spladam3845 2 жыл бұрын

@@XtianApi just said that to myself as I watched him wave the Corvette by, shocked it caught him.

@ghidorahthetruealpha6198 2 жыл бұрын

@@XtianApi I can. I've owned Corvettes all my life (11)👍; they've always been excellent performers. But, that Ariel Atom is awfully impressive!

@_Shinasu 2 жыл бұрын

@@XtianApi he did get stuck behind that mini Cooper for a shortwhile that would have been enough to catch up, I'd imagine they've done improvements over the years but still amazes me how good that atom is 14 years on

@joeking4206 2 жыл бұрын

Bloody Hell! That was the most exciting 10 minutes of the week so far, and I was only sat in front of a monitor lol! The roadcraft and discipline shown by all was impressive.

@dnt5volvo Жыл бұрын

ditto.. I got some real vertigo at times on that..

@davidgoss9148 Жыл бұрын

@@dnt5volvo If you liked this, watch the Isle of Man motorcycle racing videos. It's V3 (vertigo cubed).

@stevenkaskel3469 Жыл бұрын

@@davidgoss9148 agree, they are incredible!!!!!!! but this was great too!

@humblewoodcutter2754 Жыл бұрын

My abs are sore now.

@sadsciuidae3425 Жыл бұрын

there were a couple impeding thru traffic, thinking they were not in the way ...

@chromebookroot885 Жыл бұрын

I am far from a petrol head and came across this video by chance. WOW ! That was FUN !! Massive respect to the Atom driver and, as many others have noted below, wish we could see even 10% of the other drivers' discipline on our roads. Top job, thank you :)

@apresskidougal Жыл бұрын

Solid lap and great back and forth with the Vet driver I think people loved this video so much because it has a personality. Good driving \ friendly competition with another driver \ awareness and respect of other drivers. One day when we are all driving electrics we will look back on these videos with teary eyes and say remember the good old days.

@TooManyChoices1 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing ‘ring etiquette… This is one of my favorite laps to watch. That Zo6’s raw power can’t be denied, but neither can the lightweight acceleration of the Atom. Two way to the same goal 👏👏👏!

@raymondadams5779 Жыл бұрын

True that. Though I thought that the Ariel took better lines.

@mikejohnson9118 Жыл бұрын

It's a Barracuda and a Mako shark fighting it out. The Z06 has the "Juice" but also the weight.

@RamadaArtist 2 жыл бұрын

This was immensely satisfying to watch. I don't think I've ever watched a full circuit of the Nurburgring before, especially not with so much other traffic, I really like how drivers put on their signals while driving at speed to let you know they've seen you approaching and that its safe to pass. How much I wish the typical American on the highway had even an iota of that amount of situational awareness.

@daysrcdays 2 жыл бұрын

HA HA HA Americans are never going to go through a 360 sign identification test. They will never get to drive over 80mph legally . We are just to rude to learn to drive with respect. Just look at Nascar. We needed a sport where you could hit each other.

@octaviussludberry9016 2 жыл бұрын

Americans don't do corners either, just go round in circles.

@hazardeur 2 жыл бұрын

i'll never understand that. not being aware at all times of whats in front, next and rear to me is what i consider reckless driving

@mustanghunter2020 2 жыл бұрын

The lot of you are ignorant for making a blanket statement for all Americans. Grow up.

@RamadaArtist 2 жыл бұрын

@@mustanghunter2020 twenty years of driving in America is enough experience to quilt a fucking blanket out of, thank you very much

@beanboy5315 2 жыл бұрын

This was one of the best racing videos I've ever seen. It felt like I was there. Intense.

@chrismaggio7879 11 ай бұрын

At one point near the beginning he passes a 944 and I actually felt my body rise and fall as he went over the small rise and back down. Great vid.

@maggs131 2 ай бұрын

First saw the atom during the glory days of Top Gear. Amazing machine. I'll never own one or touch Nuremberg so thank you for the ride 🤘😎

@jewishkidney 20 күн бұрын

nuremberg 💀

@messenger8279 2 жыл бұрын

That little Atom is amazing. At times it felt like a motorcycle. Power to weight is so good. Handling awesome too.

@Backwardlooking 2 жыл бұрын

👍🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 With so many cars, motorcycles, and drivers with various levels of performance and abilities you must have real confidence not to back-off. Very‘gripping’ in every sense of the word!.

@brucerideout9979 2 жыл бұрын

🚜💨🏎️ 💦 lol

@barryphillips7327 2 жыл бұрын

Fabulous i would love to do a few laps of this track, pity Sabrine Schmitz was not still around, she had so MUCH too offer, beauty talent amazing driver she was much too young to go i hope she is remembered there with pictures etc so she is Never forgotten! 👍👍

@fleuger99 Жыл бұрын

Amazing lap. The driver obviously knows the track well and has amazing driving skills. I love how people respect the track rules and move over. Thanks for sharing the vid.

@noahcockroft6859 7 күн бұрын

Sebastian Vittel lmao

@JorgeHernandez-lu1mi 2 жыл бұрын

The Ariel Atom is an absolute laureate thesis on purity of function. Note how it outturns the superbikes while at the same time outpacing more powerful cars at high drag speeds without all the fancy aero bodywork. Automotive masterpiece.

@plektosgaming 2 жыл бұрын

I love how they put a 120mph speedometer in it to comply with regulations. :) You can see where it is maxxed out for a good portion of the map. The new ones are digital, of course.

@TheHarryMann 2 жыл бұрын

Ariel.. a British Name of some historic standing.

@GSXRI300 2 жыл бұрын

some shite gets printed on here

@TheHarryMann 2 жыл бұрын

@@GSXRI300 Shite ? Yours?

@CorePathway 2 жыл бұрын

Who needs fancy aero work with a 1:2.6 hp/weight ratio?

@jamesnelson7415 2 жыл бұрын

Wow! This video took me back to the late 60s through .mid 70s, when I raced 427 Cobras and 427 Corvettes in SCCA A Production. The cars on the track look different, but the sensations came back in a big way. It was a pleasure to watch two excellent drivers at speed in terrific cars, and that Atom is phenomenal! Although I can still drive fast and to the limits, I also know I'm no longer at that level. Thanks for bringing back some exciting memories.

@alexscarbro796 Жыл бұрын

He looks so comfortable, that it almost seems like his regular commute back from the office! It looked just as much fun as it sounded! The Ariel Atom was the most fun I had in a car at Driving Experience day here in the UK. Alone on a track as the sun was setting with the whine of a Hewland (?) gearbox behind me - spectacular!

@trevorwright6058 2 жыл бұрын

The wow moment for me was the surprise entry of the merc amg right at the end. 9:44. There were more than 2 very fast drivers! Thanks for posting

@C-5Arts 2 жыл бұрын

I kept picturing Jeremy Clarkson's face with the wind blasting him while driving! It's amazing how easy it is for this beast of a car to take on EVERYONE! I loved every minute of it. Well done! 😎

@SuperThumpasaurus 2 жыл бұрын

I am an alien! ~ Jeremy Clarkson behind the wheel of an Ariel Atom.

@MZ-bl6wg 2 жыл бұрын

I had the chance to go to Germany about a decade ago and it was one of the most beautiful counties on earth! The cities don’t have a drop of litter, the tiny valley towns , the green , jsut so beautiful amd the drivers on the Ring are SO respectful! They’re always checking mirrors and move to the slower “line” if someone enclosing, same thing on the autobahn. I’d live there in a second. Love this video having her a blacked out ‘06 LPE 606 z06 Corvette, quickest and fastest car I’ve ever owned or been in but as we see man those Atoms are INSANE! Would love one!

@classickruzer1 2 жыл бұрын

I've driven on the autobahn. Get over get get killed.. Many have..

@jcheck6 2 жыл бұрын

Architect, you should have joined the Army and gotten stationed there. I was there for 3 yrs flying fighters...if you thought it was beautiful on the ground you should see it from the air. Try Switzerland next time especially the Lauterbrunnen Valley. The most beautiful place in the world. Look it up.

@ianmaddams9577 Жыл бұрын

Two pro drivers with respect and great driving skill. Taking them corners and overtaking. Brilliant driving both of you

@The-KP Жыл бұрын

I've watched this film a dozen times over the last two years, and it never gets old.

@lesrogers7310 2 жыл бұрын

A great example of how we can all 'play nice' together. Well done, i bloody loved this!

@cupidstunt4402 2 жыл бұрын

I was there with you, twisting my phone at every corner, my feet ballet dancing and heart rate through the roof, brilliant!

@jimhoward4834 Жыл бұрын

This just came up in my feed, and I'm glad it did. That was sooooo much fun to watch! That Ariel Atom is amazing! Great driving as well!

@neargrog685 Жыл бұрын

Admirable etiquette from all racers & a quality performance from Atom & Corvette. Good clean fun 👍

@slipngrip 2 жыл бұрын

My favorite Ring POV footage so far, thanks to the open-top awesomeness and that badass black Corvette.

@smellthecoffee5314 2 жыл бұрын

Sweaty palms watching that - thought I'd take a quick look and got completely immersed in it - Thanks.

@johnmossawir3314 Жыл бұрын

That bit around the 6 minute mark - with the gentle curves and longer straightaways - the speed is just unreal

@fullstop6078 2 жыл бұрын

Marvellous vid - on the edge of my seet throughout!!! Absolutely fantastic. Thank you so much

@TheTherapistDJ 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, I cannot get over how good the Vette driver was, not just keeping up with the Atom, but actually offering worthy competition. I'd be interested in finding out who was behind the wheel? I clicked on this without even looking at the channel name or who was driving the Atom and was absolutely enthralled the entire distance. It was a welcome surprise to discover at the end that it was Sebastian Vittel at the wheel. Great stuff - this is what car racing is all about and separates the enthusiasts from the posers.

@MetaliCanuck 2 жыл бұрын

Yes but there is still differences in levels. Poser, Enthusiasts, Naturally Gifted, Pros

@Dodger2879 2 жыл бұрын

Lucky it wasn't Verstappen. He'd be on the radio whinging to his Fairy Godmother Christian whenever a car came near him!

@TheForkbeard 2 жыл бұрын

Didn't notice at the time I wrote my previous response this is a fake page. Vettel isn't even spelled correctly.

@TheTherapistDJ 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheForkbeard Not a fake page, just misleading. Vittel should make it clearer that he races GT2 Porches and not F1 like Vettel. Vittel does have quite extensive experience around the Nürburgring though,

@TheForkbeard 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheTherapistDJ ah! Yes, quite misleading ... thanks for the clarification.

@halnwheels 2 жыл бұрын

Watching this was absolutely a visceral experience. The video captured much of the feeling of actually being in the car. The road manners of all the drivers was very nice to see. The view of the cycle fenders over the wheels added to the enjoyment, not to mention the sound. And I didn't even have to pay! Thanks for the ride!!!

@Jay-Ram76 11 ай бұрын

Now that was awesome I found myself holding tensed because of the sounds and speeds of the POV driving. Well done.

@williamwilliam728 2 жыл бұрын

There's a reason why this is viewed so much, it's an awesome experience driving.sround the ring with you. I did this on my sons Xbox one and you are the champ!

@MichaelSmith-mc8bd 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! Beautifully driven, safe and very fast! Well done indeed.

@williambeard5526 2 жыл бұрын

The best part of that drive, you beeped the biker to let him know you wanted to pass. Top marks 👌 👏

@StarChaser027 Жыл бұрын

I hope this video has put into perspective just how underrated and underestimated the modern Corvette is - great clip Thanks🙏🏼

@MrMaster2262 Жыл бұрын

🏎💨 That was flipping amazing, so lucky to ragg that atom around... awesome mate 👍

@spana123321 2 жыл бұрын

Some say he was born at the Nurburgring, all I know is he’s called the Stig

@raypurchase801 2 жыл бұрын

Your single sentence is more entertaining than an entire series of TG without Jezza, the Hamster and the Captain.

@jorgeposadas1192 2 жыл бұрын

Hahahahahahahaha hahahahahahahaha hahahahahahahaha

@feldwebel5 2 жыл бұрын

LOL! Perfect!

@d.e.b.b5788 2 жыл бұрын

Reminds me of old F1 on board videos; spectacular! Thanks for uploading this!

@jjanderson8235 Жыл бұрын

haven't watched this for 2 years .. but it just gets better!! SOOO addictive .. it's in the blood! 😆

@robertcarpenter8077 2 жыл бұрын

What a fabulous car and driver. What a thrill it must be to be when youre able to overtake everyone on the track, when there is no one able to overtake you.

@mikldude9376 2 жыл бұрын

I think i saw this one back in 2020 , it is still exciting to watch today . Aerial Atom , what a beast.

@paulhall170 2 жыл бұрын

I can't tell you how much I enjoyed this, it is, as you say, immersive. I can't imagine what it must be like for old Porsche drivers to be passed at half their speed again. And your closure times are minimal, you really must trust the other drivers.

@-NEH- 2 жыл бұрын

Or the old Merc driver @ 9:44 passing them all...

@Tezzzaaa 2 жыл бұрын

@@-NEH- I think maybe he'd already eased off just before the end but the Merc just REALLY wanted the Atoms' scalp anyway.

@plepgeat 2 жыл бұрын

Agreed, @@Tezzzaaa - that Atom was not at full chat when the Benz went by.

@-NEH- 2 жыл бұрын

@@Tezzzaaa Very possible. Then again the Merc was nowhere to be seen when they started, so at least he was able to keep the phase, and more.

@Tezzzaaa 2 жыл бұрын

@@-NEH- tru tru... Merc did well if it caught atom up and paced it. Probably had the legs on the straights.

@terrestrialreconnaissance5707 Жыл бұрын

Insane. Must have watched this 100 times. Proud Ariel is British and that I live less than a mile from your assembly plant 😊

@williambutler7312 Жыл бұрын

very enjoyable ride along footage , bravo to track memory making this a great lap shared here for all to see , wow !

@lemniscatefortunecanfinall2707 2 жыл бұрын

The way you attack those corners they're practically impromptu straightways! The most exhilarating vod I've seen from this track so far. 👌🏾

@XxMrRoachxX 2 жыл бұрын

They "know" the Ring... In and out, over and over... Awesome driving skills!!! ++++++

@philipevans8857 Жыл бұрын

Respect to you. Respect for others is lovely to see, thank you for bringing back great memories.

@peterdornauer4645 Жыл бұрын

Perfect example of "Honor your competition , so you gain honor yourself" -> and as you mention your views, I think it's true. Also that it's a super immersive Vid 🤩🤩. Watching in front of a big screen make me goose-bumps. Kudos to your Honor and Driving-Skillz.

@rodolfolarapohlenz502 3 жыл бұрын

Great vid Sebastian! I really love it, me being a Chevy Guy... No doubt is one of my favorite vids 😃👍🏼 Thanks a lot for the re-upload 👍🏼

@Fsrjtyttzma 2 жыл бұрын

As an owner of the 2017 C7 I can honestly say that Chev really stepped up with the Corvette and the new shape C8 is gorgeous. I’ve also owned the flying C6 (literally lifts up the front end on a windy day). This video was great many thanks. Lost of corners here which my C6 would have just said no to lol. So I can see why the Z didn’t want to try and compete with that enormous go kart.

@kanervatie 2 жыл бұрын

The C8 looks like a Korean Ferrari.

@bobolulu7615 2 жыл бұрын

@@kanervatie Wait till you see one for real, its a masterpiece of engineering.

@kanervatie 2 жыл бұрын

@@bobolulu7615Don't get me wrong, I'm all about the exterior, I liked the front engined Corvettes more.

@Barrick_Creative_Media 2 жыл бұрын

Great stuff. I’ve had the pleasure of driving an Atom on a couple of occasions. Awesome piece of kit, topped off by the fantastic whine of the supercharger 👍🏼😁😁😁

@richdarlowgolf Жыл бұрын

Absolutely mesmerising, I couldn't take my eyes off the screen!

@poweravery4410 3 жыл бұрын

That’s a full on workout ! just like a go kart. Great video thanks

@justhitreset858 2 жыл бұрын

That was honestly great to watch from the perspective of the roll bar. Great drivers all round

@reccerat4446 Жыл бұрын

That is a most impressive vehicle in terms of accelerating and cornering. I actually LOL'd when you took the bike (Ninja) on the outside mid corner, good work.

@jaysuneakle 2 жыл бұрын

Epic drive! You had me pacing back and forth while saying Oh My God several times

@eldnah2 2 жыл бұрын

Most fun Nurburgring video ever and I've watched a lot!

@michaelcrosse8001 2 жыл бұрын

That was fantastic, yea I agree with a previous comment, several little cameras in your car would be nice, looking at you, looking behind etc.

@edwardzohn6267 2 күн бұрын

This is the best video I have viewed showing how the DRIVER sees the ring.

@Soupdragon1964 4 ай бұрын

Nice bit of pedalling - smooth, unflustered, polite and QUICK!

@felixcat9318 2 жыл бұрын

What an outstanding and exhilarating ride that was! The awesome combination in a World Class Racing Driver and his beautiful Ariel Atom made for a truly phenomenal ride! Thank you for taking us on board for that ride of our lives, subdcribed.

@Colorado_Native 2 жыл бұрын

If you want to watch something really exciting, watch Stefan Roser drive the Yellowbird Porsche at Nurburgring in 1985 (?) at 215 mph, about 350kph. It's crazy!

@drewkoenen8334 2 жыл бұрын

Can’t give anymore praise to this video than what is already commented. Just love it ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

@Numberonecock Жыл бұрын

Some amazing driving there, a lot of the slower guys must have had an eyeball in the rear view mirror much of the time, making sure they were out of the way. It would have been nice to have a speed readout so we knew just how crazy fast the Atom was going.

@uecenergy5949 Жыл бұрын

What a superb lap, really tidy and you got to use top gear twice! What a fantastic car the Atom is. Impressed also with the Corvette.

@st.k.4528 3 жыл бұрын

Looks like everybody on track has a 50 km/h limiter on the car )))) Great video thank you!

@glashoppah 2 жыл бұрын

What a masterpiece. I remember C&D characterizing the Atom as being able to “pass a Z06 on the track like it’s a minivan.”. I adore the way you can see your tire’s relation to the apex by just looking down. Incredible.

@tudormontescu6275 2 жыл бұрын

You must have not watched the video. The corvette simply played with the atom as the said minivan, letting it pass and then passing him again. Perhaps he was trying to see if it will crumble under pressure and drive into a wall, like Senna did with Schumacher on his tail.

@glashoppah 2 жыл бұрын

@@tudormontescu6275 I not only watched the video, I know a few things about cars, such as the fact that, on a track with curves, the Z06 is hopelessly outclassed by the Atom. Might as well be.. well, a minivan.

@trippybruh1592 2 жыл бұрын

On long straights you better watch out though.

@glashoppah 2 жыл бұрын

@@trippybruh1592 As long as there weren't a whole lot of curves before it... haha.

@trippybruh1592 2 жыл бұрын

@@glashoppah haha true

@jodyschultz5870 Жыл бұрын

Love it. What pros! Not just the fast cars but the ones that are getting passed. Well done!

@GordonHerron Жыл бұрын

Wow incredible drive that was quite something to see!! Thanks for sharing!

@yesemitesam333 2 жыл бұрын

I love the fact that there is a Swiss motorway vignette for 2015 on the dashboard. It would be nice to see an Atom in your rear-view mirror (for a fraction of a second) as it races past.

@rosa-ke7us 2 жыл бұрын

Q show 😃

@Soundwave1of9 2 жыл бұрын

Well, there's ten minutes of my life I won't get back.... 😅 and I'm very pleased about! Awesome stuff. 👌

@cheetor5923 5 ай бұрын

Nice too see first off.. a stunning run. Also nice too see, Your respect and space given to the other drivers/bikers. Great driving, and great respect for fellow motoring enthusiasts!

@richardikin Жыл бұрын

I'd love to see one of these from above one day. Fantastic drive, well done 👍💯

@royal001ful 2 жыл бұрын

dude...that was friggin awesome...i cant drive the nurburgring that well on ps4...dude you rock.,,,some of the best driving ive ever seen.

@Jaguaari 2 жыл бұрын

I love the track etiquette and the way how politely they drive (and should drive at those speeds).

@Jaguaari 2 жыл бұрын

@@sonder6434 I guess there always will be the one, who pushes to the limit and either wrecks someone's car or gets somebody (or self) killed...

@mikeplatts2603 9 ай бұрын

Hell that was a good watch, not much can live with an Atom round that place and very good driving by both drivers, well done guys.

@grizzle273463 Жыл бұрын

Dude the camera mount and perspective puts me right there in the action---llike a video game. Great choice. 3 Thumbs up!

@claudechicoine6600 2 жыл бұрын

Car and driver lighting up the track. Just watching this made my heart rate go up! Amazing.

@numarc1010 2 жыл бұрын

This was amazing to see... I often glanced down to see the map as if I were placing Forza!

@albertpeugh9367 Жыл бұрын

Was cool to hear you back way off at the end. Awesome performances from both drivers, but obvious sound drops indicate either traffic (which you had no problem getting around), mechanical issues (which there were zero signs of) or a willingness to make a close ending. Either way it was an wonderful video, thanks guys for sharing that with us.

@nomorokay 4 ай бұрын

I suspect that the last kilometre or so is driven at lower speeds. It seems as if it’s meant to give drivers and riders a few seconds to dial their brains down from race pace to normal low speeds, and then exit the track in a careful manner. Otherwise, they might get “last lap” passing moves, to get to the exit ahead of that vehicle you’ve been chasing hard for most of the lap. That could be quite dangerous, so this way the track users have a few seconds to chill out and get back to normal reality before leaving the track. Very smart.

@joecausey8508 8 ай бұрын

You were passing cars like they were tied to a stump! Awesome!

@TYoung023 2 жыл бұрын

Just wish it was a two lapper to see the speed in that final straightaway! Got to let ‘em cool down though. That, and a speedometer overlay. Awesome run and good sportsmanship!

@thefdlord 2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful drivers and this was a joy to watch. This is something that will never happen in India. Kudos

@ephjay6t87 Жыл бұрын

I enjoyed every second of that, thank you!

@mikef-gi2dg 2 жыл бұрын

Wow that was really something to see. And that was just one lap? First full video I have seen on the ring. That ARIEL ATOM is really something!!! WOW.

@boatman222345 2 жыл бұрын

On an actual racetrack with skilled drivers in the other cars this would be an impressive video. On this track, running with people of unknown skill it's insane! I think the most impressive part of the recording is that one of the other drivers didn't change their line in the middle of a turn causing the Airel to crash. Not on a bet would I ever attempt anything like this but it's a great video!

@AlanBrocklebank 2 жыл бұрын

Love the fact there was a classic mini on there as well :-)

@Jerberus 4 ай бұрын

I always love returning to this video here and there. The knowledge that vette is just right up ya the entire time and the stunning moment (that I notice is now the 'Most Replayed' moment) is that little (guessing Evo?) realizing he got stuck in the pocket and just absolutely smashes the throttle to get out of your way.

@felixjones9198 3 ай бұрын

The Evo driver gave it a red hot go, but that Atom just teleports effortlessly from corner to corner. Unreal!