How Drug Smugglers Won At Le Mans
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Күн бұрынAn 80s / Outrun / Synthwave style mini documentary about the Whittington brothers. Three pot smuggling race drivers that had a go at one of the hardest races on the planet - the 24 hours of Le Mans. (yes yes Indy 500, Monaco, I hear you). This is the rather bizarre story behind how they won it - but also how they got to participate in it in the first place. I hope you all enjoy it!
I have been a fan of this outrun / synth / retrowave & miami / vice city / 80s style for quite some time, so I had an absolute blast making this video!
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TRACKLIST
All Tracks are sourced from Epidemic Sound
(but most are also going to be available on Spotify, KZfaq Music, Apple Music, etc)
Intro Song - Night Stalker - Wave Saver
From 01:02 - Electric Mix - Traci Bryan
From 01:58 - City Lights, City Dreams - Forever Sunset
From 02:45 - Follow The Trail - Future Joust
From 03:24 - Yhello - Lofive
From 04:32 - Powerwalkin' - Future Joust
From 05:08 - Cold War Games - Gabriel Lewis
From 06:05 - Racing Hearts - Mattie Maguire
From 06:56 - Fugent - Lupus Nocte
From 07:21 - And Behold - Awlee
From 08:35 - Night Stalker - Wave Saver
From 09:21 - Eyes To See It - ELFL
From 10:23 - I Think I Was There - Emil Axelsson
My Outro Song - Don't Feel Right - Eric Williams
@howistoast 2 жыл бұрын
Due to popular demand, here is a track list with timestamps: Intro Song - Night Stalker - Wave Saver From 01:02 - Electric Mix - Traci Bryan From 01:58 - City Lights, City Dreams - Forever Sunset From 02:45 - Follow The Trail - Future Joust From 03:24 - Yhello - Lofive From 04:32 - Powerwalkin' - Future Joust From 05:08 - Cold War Games - Gabriel Lewis From 06:05 - Racing Hearts - Mattie Maguire From 06:56 - Fugent - Lupus Nocte From 07:21 - And Behold - Awlee From 08:35 - Night Stalker - Wave Saver From 09:21 - Eyes To See It - ELFL From 10:23 - I Think I Was There - Emil Axelsson My Outro Song - Don't Feel Right - Eric Williams Enjoy all the 80s retrowave goodness! All Tracks are sourced from Epidemic Sound (but most are also going to be available on Spotify, KZfaq Music, Apple Music, etc)
@alex33211 2 жыл бұрын
bro your videos are amazing, keep it up! love your stuff
@RaMpAgEAuS117 2 жыл бұрын
idea - make it a sheets folder so every time you use a new track and add it to there. Can link it at the bottom of the description and have a different page / segment for each episode
@skaldlouiscyphre2453 2 жыл бұрын
Just a heads up, the 1995 24 Hours of Le Mans was won by a Mclaren F1 GTR in the GT1 category, ahead of the prototypes. It's at least as much of a production car as a Group 5 car.
@tyranomu 2 жыл бұрын
What an amazing channel you have here, very well done! If there is any justice you'll reach millios of subs real fast!
@ssj1260 2 жыл бұрын
"Motor Racing is basically the competition to see who can build and ride the fastest chair" Fucking hell, I had to pause I was laughing so hard.
@Mikecom32 2 жыл бұрын
This gave me a good laugh. I guess I'm just a fast chair enthusiast 🤣
@kidsea13 2 жыл бұрын
9:50 a McLaren F1 won overall at Le Mans in 1995 in similarly sodden weather after Mario Andretti's prototype had a prang
@howistoast 2 жыл бұрын
You are absolutely right! I thought that 95' was like 94' one of those years where the rules were basically exploited to sneakily allow for refurbished group c cars to run - but yeah you are right - The F1 won that one and was a production car! Thank you for pointing that out!
@REA.Design.Studio 2 жыл бұрын
You see man, you are rising fast, keep up the good content. Also don't go to hard on yourself man, this pace might exhaust you. Big love.
@howistoast 2 жыл бұрын
As always Ziya, thank you very much! Big Love to you too!
@Purplecliffe 2 жыл бұрын
i love this channel
@howistoast 2 жыл бұрын
thank you mr purplecliffe!
@farmschoolchicks1913 2 жыл бұрын
I sent this to my grandpa, and this was his response: Ah yes, the Whittington family. They were taken away about the same time John Kaligen was racing out of Howell. We weren't sure where John got all his money either. John Mills who stored and maintained the car always said when money was needed it would show up. Kaligen was son of a Greek business man unknown. John was a good driver and very likeable, ready to work at any time. He spun and hit backward making him instantly quadriplegic. Started a Surf Shop in Florida from a wheelchair. Far more than you needed to know, sorry about that. Memories.
@Johnny-zn5ld Жыл бұрын
Dang thats pretty cool though, thanks for the details! :)
@tyroland06 2 жыл бұрын
Love the subtle Rawe Ceek joke.
@howistoast 2 жыл бұрын
a fellow formuladank enjoyer!
@kianh125 8 ай бұрын
@@howistoastomg I watch that guy aswell! To be frank, didn’t think u would be an f1 fan 😂
@astrumespanol 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome channel I just discovered. Glad to be early. You, my good sir @how is toast, are gonna be a KZfaq star
@chrissevert527 2 жыл бұрын
Great video, but at 9:52 , 1995 McLaren F1 GTR overall win. Sure only like 106 road cars were made, but it wasn't a prototype!
@howistoast 2 жыл бұрын
That is actually true Chris, you are absolutely right! I thought that 95' was like 94' one of those years where the rules were basically exploited to sneakily allow for refurbished group c cars to run - but yeah you are right - The F1 won that one and was a production car! Thank you for pointing that out!
@kingzx118 2 жыл бұрын
The only thing I can say is what an amazing video and i usually don't like to comment but i have to give you props on your work for someone with 2k your a master. For me this is the first time a story is told in a comedic way. Great work and hope to see you grow to 100K subscribers
@howistoast 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for commenting and letting me know, I really really appreciate that! It is rally comments like these that keep me going!
@karthiknandula 2 жыл бұрын
I see this channel reaching a million easy. Keep up the amazing content man! You're one of the best channels I've come across.
@howistoast 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so so much Karthik, comments like these really motivate me to keep going!
@Hofslagare 2 жыл бұрын
@@howistoast Oh yea, i agree, i was blown away when i saw you only had a few thousand subs. Where do i buy the stocks?
@DrivenMediaFilms 2 жыл бұрын
Wow what a story, Road Atlanta is my home track and I didn't even know this part of the track's history
@howistoast 2 жыл бұрын
I'm glad you liked it!
@Squall10001 2 жыл бұрын
I've heard this story before but this was by far the best version by far. Great work. 👍
@howistoast 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you very very much!
@WeAreChecking 2 жыл бұрын
Incredible work man, what a story!
@MeatMissile_8-D 2 жыл бұрын
This is new favorite channel. Love the story telling, animation, humor and information. Keep up the great work!
@juliogang3476 2 жыл бұрын
Another great video AND a crazy story about Le Mans I had never heard of before. Overall great 13 minutes, thanks mate
@howistoast 2 жыл бұрын
thank you thank you and you are very welcome!
@LucasChoate 2 жыл бұрын
Man, these are great. I have laughed at every single one. Good job. I can see the future too. More subs for you.
@RaMpAgEAuS117 2 жыл бұрын
Excellent content man. Went back and watched your other stuff and hope you keep making it
@neondestiny 2 жыл бұрын
Hey, I stumbled upon your video in the r/mealtimevideos subreddit and just want to say I came in with 0 expectations but this video actually made me chuckle out loud several times with both the narration and the subtle visual jokes in the background. I can't believe you are such a small channel wtf this is great quality content, keep it up! I'm definitely recommending this channel to my friends
@howistoast 2 жыл бұрын
Really glad you enjoyed it! That’s very very nice to hear! As a creator you never know how these small little things are received so thank you for your comment and your kind words
@Kat-ki6ox Жыл бұрын
Oh my god this was such a good video can't believe it was not from a million subs KZfaq channel , keep growing bro best wishes.
@Nepto148 2 жыл бұрын
Mate, these stories are great! You do such an exceptional job!
@Marko-St 2 жыл бұрын
I came from TikTok because I couldn't wait for part 5 and I subbed. I love your storytelling.
@sebinmichaelarchive8261 2 жыл бұрын
Another fantastic video as usual. I haven't been so excited for the rise of any other KZfaq channel.
@howistoast 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so so so so much! It's definitely comments like these that stand out to me and that keep me going!
@jamestoms2143 2 жыл бұрын
you may know a lot of stuff, toast. but you'll never know how much i love my family.
@Lukast-xq4iv 2 жыл бұрын
I came from tiktok and i really enjoyed the vid! Your voice is really good, editing is good, and i love the 80 vibe! Good job and keep up the good work!
@adamnorman556 2 жыл бұрын
Found this video on Reddit. This channel is incredible and will blow up.
@howistoast 2 жыл бұрын
Welcome aboard Adam, thank you very much!!
@prudentibus 2 жыл бұрын
What a great video!
@renaudfensie3020 2 жыл бұрын
Nice vid. Keep up the good work :D
@turdferguson4490 2 жыл бұрын
You got the stuff!
@howistoast 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@JonahFried. Жыл бұрын
Fantastic Video
@magneticpupful 2 жыл бұрын
I found you tonight and I’ve already watched all of your videos - so great
@jonasschiefer626 2 жыл бұрын
Actually a production car also won in 1995, the Mclaren F1 GTR, another rainy race
@juhatynys4134 2 жыл бұрын
This is the best chanel i have found in years! Fuck it, it's the best chanel i have ever found in youtube! I love it! ❤️ Thank you so much for this. I have had depression for months, but your videos flush it all away and i can just laugh my ass off with tears coming from my eyes. Thank you from the bottom of my heart how is toast! You saved me from my self!
@dachdachs_124 2 жыл бұрын
Another excellent video 👌
@howistoast 2 жыл бұрын
thaaank you!
@lololettucew4752 2 жыл бұрын
Experience is always optional. Amazing video!
@howistoast 2 жыл бұрын
thank you!
@SMPandanic 11 ай бұрын
how have you not got more subs this is pretty good history
@Hammerhead547 Жыл бұрын
Fun Fact: When Porsche restored the 935 that the whittington's put on the pole (with a quali lap thst set a record which stood for almost a decade) and won le mans with that year they found a strange cutout built into the front clip that wasn't in the original design papers. Being somewhat perplexed porsche's engineers called up kremer racing asked too speak with klaus ludwig (who is now a high up in the team) too inquire as to why it was there. Ludwig responded with: "oh yeah that's where we hid the nitrous bottle".
@laserrainSC2 Жыл бұрын
He mentions that at the end after the credits(always one of my favorite parts of these videos)
@captainhindsight8779 Жыл бұрын
Liked and subbed!
@quaggadon7544 2 жыл бұрын
Your storytelling is a breath of fresh air
@howistoast 2 жыл бұрын
thank you, that's very kind!
@althafrafianto 2 жыл бұрын
this is cool!
@mrmeeseeks1733 2 жыл бұрын
''real fake doors'' 11.02 that is genius Mortyistoast,
@ArtReviews 2 жыл бұрын
That's some sweet 80s looking aesthetic you got going on there.😎
@howistoast 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you thank you, was very fun to make :D
@181racing 5 ай бұрын
Word for word vinwiksi john ficarria interview, good story about legands 🏁🏁🏁😮
@Lls797 2 жыл бұрын
Nice video
@Alex_Mac_ 2 жыл бұрын
This was perfectly done. Would love to see the Lanier video.
@ZachZacherberg 2 жыл бұрын
Americans love outlaws. Great Story.
@howistoast 2 жыл бұрын
me too, and thank you!
@93MANIAC Жыл бұрын
Dude why is there not a movie about this already ?
@ferdinandv.c.2722 2 жыл бұрын
These videos or so unbelievably high end in comparison to your subs!!!!
@howistoast 2 жыл бұрын
thank you!! Subs will come at some point, I'll just do what I do and try to improve with every video
@jpnnstrps 2 жыл бұрын
bro you narrated this so fucking well
@howistoast 2 жыл бұрын
thaaank you
@stanniskins 2 жыл бұрын
Really cool
@howistoast 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@davewestner 2 жыл бұрын
That was great. I'm in.
@howistoast 2 жыл бұрын
Welcome to the basement, Dave!
@whatswithandy4874 2 жыл бұрын
Came here from the TikTok. Thank you!
@DarylHiers 2 жыл бұрын
I'm pretty sure Porsche engines do not have a can belt. Timing chains keep the cams in sync.
@grandprixrejects7027 2 жыл бұрын
What do you use to edit your videos/make graphics? Looks great
@Bixbeat 2 жыл бұрын
Is there any source on the story of the sandwich-belt? I'd like to know more, since the story as reported by a magazine at the time is that he managed to shorten the belt and get it back to the pits with that.
@aureliobrighton1871 11 ай бұрын
Haha, a lovely story and given the size of a 'Baguette' even a halfshaft snack would have been possible. What I know from the Kremer files sounds different though. They had a reserve belt onboard and a quick repair course had been held before the race. He changed it, it flew off. Kremer invented the idea of cutting the alternator belt and fixing it with tape. That worked good enough to work the injection pump and limp back to the box. The rest is, as they say, history. Btw. Jacky Ickx in one of the dominating 936s was disqualified for outside help with, guess what, changing the belt.
@AlexSatya 2 жыл бұрын
Can anyone supply some info on the tracks used in this video :) ? Also, I accidentally found this in the list of people following Bill Wurtz on Twitter. (I know it's a weird way...) But you are awesome and these are some great videos.
@howistoast 2 жыл бұрын
I went back and wrote down a track list for the whole video! It's in the description and maybe I'll do a pinned comment as well! Also thank you for the compliment - and what a coincidence that you found me that way, as only hours earlier I actually made myself a twitter account :D
@BCJDM 2 жыл бұрын
I too watched a documentary about this recently on Netflix (i think?)
@howistoast 2 жыл бұрын
I _think_ I read that the netflix one is about Randy Lanier, but I am not sure, as I haven't seen it yet!
@Streetw1s3r 2 жыл бұрын
This reminds me of the time Pablo Escobar sponsored an F1 team.
@howistoast 2 жыл бұрын
wow, did he? I actually didn't know that!
@Streetw1s3r 2 жыл бұрын
@@howistoast In 1981 for the Brazilian Grand Prix he backed a local Colombian driver named Ricardo Londoño (who was also a friend or acquaintance of his) for the team "Ensign Racing". The car for that round had a sponsor on it just called "Colombia", but it was very short lived because he broke early into a corner in front of Keke Rosberg in a practice session and Keke complained about his driving, that and also Bernie Ecclestone doing some digging on the strange sponsor and discovering that the business had ties to Pablo Escobar, Londoño wasn't granted a super license so he didn't qualify or race. But Londoño had a motorsports career in other series' backed by suspicious Colombian companies, possibly owned Pablo Escobar and a dealership in Cali, Colombia (Cali cartel?), raced in IMSA, Can-Am, Formula Two. Post-racing he went back to Colombia and was involved with the cartels and was shot/murdered in 2009.
@deggis4 2 жыл бұрын
1) Is there some source for that sandwich & belt story (that isn't another KZfaq video)? Motorsport Magazine post-race story from 1979 says there was spare belt in the car and Don managed to eventually fix it. 2) Landing delivery planes on the Road Atlanta straight happened "allegedly" so probably untrue. They did land their WWII planes on the race track when arriving purely as a showmanship. ps. I would have posted two links but YT hates links in comments.
@howistoast 2 жыл бұрын
hey deggis, thank you for your comment! 1) Unfortunately I can't give you much in terms of sources for the sandwich story, as I have only heard of that from a friend (who himself is a fan of IMSA and sportscar racing in general), and somebody else who mentioned it on youtube. It wasn't the best of sources and I probably should have given that disclaimer during the video, so I am sorry for that! 2) As for point two, yes I have heard that they were landing their planes there as a stunt once, however I found the same story about the delivery planes corroborated in multiple articles - so I figured that it was probably true. It's always difficult when you research and write these videos - as you of course want to be as thorough as possible - but it's basically never absolutely 100% clear what had actually happened. Mostly it's a 3 out of 5 sources say XY on topic Z. One of those three say WXY on topic Z. Another one says X but only allegedly Y on topic Z. And so on and so forth. In the next couple of days I'll ask my friend where he got it from and look further into that and the other story myself! I'll make a pinned comment with a disclaimer regarding the nature of the sources if I can't find any more than I got now (i.e. that they are alleged / anecdotal). Again, sorry for not being able to give you more right now but thanks for your comment and for holding me to a higher standard!
@vintagemotorsportyoutube Жыл бұрын
@@howistoast Ah so that explains it. Disregard my original question asking about it
@nicestoriesnottherealstori3006 Жыл бұрын
And a loan shark once won the Daytona 24.
@Darshao 2 жыл бұрын
loved the vid, but felt incomplete. what about the third brother?
@howistoast 2 жыл бұрын
There is going to be a second part about Randy Lanier and the other brother which I will do a couple of videos down the line!
@covajo9 2 жыл бұрын
the og plugs
@Sumuddy 2 жыл бұрын
It’s always the IRS. No matter how rich you are u gotta pay tax man
@Windows13 2 жыл бұрын
Howard Zhang is a chach. Thanks for the clarification. It had to be said. 😂😂
@howistoast 2 жыл бұрын
yeah some truths are better left unsaid and this is not one of them
@lunafiore9627 2 жыл бұрын
Absolute legends
@artmchugh5644 8 ай бұрын
Never heard of that cam belt / sandwich story😊😊😊😊😊😊😊 don't understand why they weren't disqualified 😊😊😊🤔🤔🤔🤔🏁🏁🍺🍺🍺
@aryanparekh8119 Жыл бұрын
Ohhhhhhhhhh
@Para_Noos 2 жыл бұрын
2 Dermatologists watched this Video..
@howistoast 2 жыл бұрын
ah reallly? they must have hated sun system then :D
@prudentibus 2 жыл бұрын
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@Nelluc 2 жыл бұрын
What does your name mean? How is toast?
@howistoast 2 жыл бұрын
I shall reveal that at some point (let's say at 5 million subs)
@nazeefabdullahi9877 2 жыл бұрын
Came from tik tok
@brett2themax 2 жыл бұрын
This is the most 80s thing Ive ever seen. How is this not a movie?
@charlesleake930 11 күн бұрын
sc rew this...Don Whittington was a great guy ...i should know...i worked for him on his race team ! Jay Fox ...ask me any question
@jansefran1752 6 ай бұрын
Top shit story.
@superrtype7812 2 жыл бұрын
You made a perfect video, sir. Please send me more subscribe buttons to click.
@howistoast 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you and I'll tell Susan! Last time I requested more dislike buttons that sort of backfired though
@hannahzwanikken16 2 жыл бұрын
Coincidentally just watched Cocaine Cowboys and now wondering if all expensive motor sports are/ were proliferated by king pins and launderers
@howistoast 2 жыл бұрын
always have been!
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