That's right! If you spend over $75 on www.summitracing.com and use code CLEETUS at checkout, get a free PPV ticket to watch the Freedom 500!!!
@spencer3684 Жыл бұрын
I used to play with this car in my racing games when I was little. I’ve never actually seen anyone get one though. That thing is sick. Always wanted to see an Ariel atom pushed.
@danielmarquez4935 Жыл бұрын
Comment 🚀🚀🚀that’s a PPV I would love to watch but I just purchased something my wife yelled at me for , so I’ll probably have to skip so I do t push my luck 🤣for now but next one I’m in
@saltybmxer6977 Жыл бұрын
I knew exactly what the car was going to be. Matt Jones has been jumping his on his YT channel for a while now. Such a ripper.
@marvindebot3264 Жыл бұрын
Brother, you HAVE to put that over the 1/4 before she goes.
@pakelikea Жыл бұрын
I though you bought this for spectator drags at first but giving it away as the prize for the freedom 500 is epic.
@davythurmond7406 Жыл бұрын
I had a blast working on this car!!!! And I am so happy you guys have it. I installed all the aftermarket parts but the best part was driving it
@Berm_Blaster Жыл бұрын
What's done to it? Looks swet
@mitto4504 Жыл бұрын
HYB
@TheEdub. Жыл бұрын
@Mtb_lord stop spamming
@MrEvtmazda Жыл бұрын
Sweet car! I dont care what they say the wrap is cool.
@tkostang Жыл бұрын
Aren’t those like $120-140k?
@protouringsierra4530 Жыл бұрын
LeRoy looking at it like “I shall call him…..mini me” 😂😂😂
@davidmathay7117 Жыл бұрын
Mini!? Who you calling mini pops!? 😅
@MotoJason121 Жыл бұрын
😂😂😂😂😂
@peart71c Жыл бұрын
There are so many Leroy jokes here.
@brandongross5685 Жыл бұрын
Has anyone noticed that Cleetus, George, and James are basically the Trailer Park Boys of racing?
@Frank88Workz Жыл бұрын
LOL ! Where's the hash driveway ?
@e.lan.s Жыл бұрын
HAHAHAHAHAHAH
@krisdoke Жыл бұрын
@Chris S its makes sense. James is the smartest of the bunch. Cleetus is the business man. And well George. Definitely a Ricky type character
@kwinslow8563 Жыл бұрын
This is great!
@-Mike-69 Жыл бұрын
Does that make Sam just Sam ?
@rexschimmer7394 Жыл бұрын
Remember your new toy has aero appendages that really work. When you had some over steer at the track, the solution is probably to add more rear wing. A degree or two more wing might be all you need. Don't use to much as you can stall the wing then you have no downforce just big drag. Looks like fun!!! Rex
@RobertMorgan Жыл бұрын
It could also suffer from the same issue F1 cars have, drivers inexperienced in them not driving fast ENOUGH. They come into a corner too slow, there's not enough aero downforce so no grip, not enough speed to keep the tires hot so you slide, and when you brake there's nothing there because they're cold, because you were SUPPOSED to hit that 45deg turn at 150mph minimum and you'd sail through like a hero...but you entered that turn at 98mph because terror and sailed into the runoff/wall. When Richard Hammond tried to drive a real F1 car, he had that issue trying to even complete a lap. It's designed to operate at such a high level that if you don't commit 100% on every turn, every shift, every brake, it'll wreck you.
@JayRussellDuramax Жыл бұрын
Though these are all true statements, I don't think this track is anywhere near fast enough for aero to make much of a difference.
@shakeydavesr Жыл бұрын
I never noticed how patchy the track is,,, maybe folks outside of the Freedom Factory circle should start a go fund me to have it resurfaced as a thanks to Cleeter. Yeah,,, maybe I’ve been watching too much of that Ty Pennington show recently where he rebuilds a house for people that teach stray dogs a new language or something like that,,, ;)
@zachshobbies8383 Жыл бұрын
Cleetus is the only person that can make me drop whatever i’m doing to go watch the new video! I can’t wait for the month of freedom, its gonna be epic!
@mrcontroversy222 Жыл бұрын
Dead serious. It’s so bad. I will NOTA WATCH OR LISTEN unless I’m sitting and chilling hahaha. I’ve watched every damned video ever hahah WHERE IS MY PHONE CALL FOR THE TAHOE. 😭😂
@sweatyjaguar Жыл бұрын
Was feeding the newborn, keyword was
@winemillerbrian Жыл бұрын
And the Boosted Boyz
@bradfordeldridge9329 Жыл бұрын
Even panties?
@joshriles84 Жыл бұрын
And mighty car mods
@thehutch357 Жыл бұрын
I remember seeing Jeremy Clarkson driving this on Top Gear and it was faster on the course then 99% of the supercars
@andrewbear1057 Жыл бұрын
"My epiglottis is full of bees!"
@elemar5 Жыл бұрын
*than
@olson_ Жыл бұрын
SPEEEEED!
@itsyaboikirbo Жыл бұрын
exactly what this reminded me of
@TheEdub. Жыл бұрын
Yes. its basically a go kart
@MZ-bl6wg Жыл бұрын
SO excited to see Leah Block comming to the races!! Seeing her getting out there after the huge loss of her dad (RIP Ken) she’s got Ken’s natural ability and killing it already in the rally events so I’m happy to see her picking up the torch and carrying it on. Love her!!! Thankyou for inviting her Cleetus, I know she’s going to take the Hoonigan name onward and star in a Gymkhana video in the near future I can feel it! Prayers for her and the Block familiy! I’ll be praying for Leah to win this, she jsut got her license and I’d love to see her rip this !!
@KR4FTW3RK Жыл бұрын
Man the racing community is just great!
@MZ-bl6wg Жыл бұрын
@@KR4FTW3RK 100% agree!
@leonardocasagrande6851 Жыл бұрын
clown simp
@nicholaswatt7173 Жыл бұрын
You guys need to start a board for hot laps of vehicle. Fastest laps by cleeter in what ever car & fastest laps by the public. People could do a hot lap part of spectator drags! Would be cool to see what vehicles do what over the years
@charles2173 Жыл бұрын
As an Atom owner, I’m happy to see these getting some love. Easily the best drivers car you can buy.
@PetesCreativeRecycling Жыл бұрын
Which engine do you have with yours? I've been in one with a turbo Honda K series and it was so fast I swore my heart stopped beating under acceleration!
@Chris-bm5qd Жыл бұрын
As Batman, I too am happy to see these getting some love.
@charles2173 Жыл бұрын
@@PetesCreativeRecycling I have the same drivetrain as Cletus (supercharged LSJ). I have no desire to add anymore power lol. It’s fast enough as it is.
@helplmchoking Жыл бұрын
@@charles2173 Been in one with the same engine, I cant imagine anyone driving one on the road and thinking "hmm, nice but it's a bit slow. Needs more power". They're genuinely one of the closest things to a legit race car you can get that's road legfal
@jasonguessedit Жыл бұрын
I want an Atom. Or even a ride in one, ever since I saw it on Top Gear I fell in love with it
@slammedyota91 Жыл бұрын
George's start to his laugh at 9:33 was in fact his impression of the supercharger whine 😂 true happiness right there! Love you guys!
@lucifer_6.7 Жыл бұрын
I was gonna say this
@IamBATMAN2024 Жыл бұрын
Haha I thought the same!
@Dsnidess Жыл бұрын
Hahahahaha
@beachforestmountain4269 Жыл бұрын
And then at 12:25 he farts - just can't contain himself, lol.
@ianbailey5542 Жыл бұрын
@@beachforestmountain4269 ahhhhahahahaha lmfao
@OldManBadly Жыл бұрын
If you get to keep the track running, it's going to be time for a full on repave. That is looking nasty in more than a few places.
@MrBetaKiller100 Жыл бұрын
I bet it's in the plans but they beat the living tar out of it with every race so I feel like they'll hold off on that investment as long as they can. And I don't think they'd notice much of a difference in the big races like LeMullets or the Freedom 500.
@DaVe-iSnOtHoMe.MaN.LemmingsWeB Жыл бұрын
Ha re pave it needs to be raised about 30 ft an then re paved Re Sloped RE Safety barrier'd an Obviously Triple Overkill drainage an pump.setup.
@DaVe-iSnOtHoMe.MaN.LemmingsWeB Жыл бұрын
Sea level Rise + Hurricane's STORM SURGE + Then add the 1 in 1000 yr storm that hmm happens every YEAR.
@justinmann3617 Жыл бұрын
100% rooting for Lia Block!!! She needs to build her own collection and I’m sure she will for sure! Good luck kid! Give ‘em hell!!!😊
@TrippooDew338 Жыл бұрын
Seeing that Lia Block is coming made me so happy, i love that shes not going to just let her dads legacy go away.
@katcorot Жыл бұрын
Tho its a shame Ken didn't get to make a lap
@joeleedy7533 Жыл бұрын
She just ran the 100 acre wood rally. She's her own person. Not giving anything up.
@_BangDroid_ Жыл бұрын
@@joeleedy7533 Making Ken so proud from above
@Lofi.z34 Жыл бұрын
He was a great dad and he taught her well!
@egalloe72 Жыл бұрын
It will be awesome to see her there. There should be some sort of tribute to ken for her I bet she would love that!
@waybous Жыл бұрын
Over steer is a main thing in these Atoms. You have to push the car faster, with appropriate tires, to the point of your fight or flight sense kicks in. You have to put that sense behind you and push even harder because you have the down force to hold the car in the turns.
@markitoss Жыл бұрын
Bump Bc he needs to see this. Def agree he needed to give it more but I’m sure he was staying safe
@UN-intelligent Жыл бұрын
The problem is you can't get all that fast on this short track. He could push it and up another 50ish since he was sliding. It would help confidence to blow the track before going balls to the wall also.
@CatchMeNever Жыл бұрын
I’d love to see a build with one of these or maybe a caterham build. They are all really light so most of them are pretty fast and most importantly fun.
@racinjason68 Жыл бұрын
George laughing on the pulls on the way to the FF was epic. If you didn’t smile watching George, you have personal issues. 😂😂
@jakenichols2626 Жыл бұрын
Freaking love George man
@DiggerMacca426 Жыл бұрын
Totally agree, especially at 9.33 when he remembers with Cleet after the driveway run and burst out with laughter and so does Cleet. Had me laughing as well.
@geoffadamson7049 Жыл бұрын
Tye needs to get measurements and take note to build a new version just for spectator drags they could call it the tye fighter 😂
@ethanchilds3775 Жыл бұрын
this is an underrated comment
@johnhallock2713 Жыл бұрын
@@ethanchilds3775 agreed I second (or third) this^^^ comment... I mean ya have like Rob Dahm and mazzi formula (I know I got his 1st name wrong) who are hand building some of the sickest all around 4 rotors & now mazzi with his brand new 5 rotor formula car based off the early Mazda 528 (I think) formula 1 inspired rear engine absolute massive turbo, nothing shy of a complete master peice same as Rob dahm so I know Ty fabrication skills and Zach wiring skills & just the entire team they could kill something like that... other than the time involved and taking the boys off certain other projects etc I don't see any draw backs with that type of idea... After all our brother Ty found time too build him one sick ass ranger all after work so there's time too be found,, WHO NEEDS SLEEP💤...🤣🤘
@liljergs2071 Жыл бұрын
I love how Jackstand went and looked straight at the Motor before he even put eyes on the car itself😂🤣 He’s a goat
@Steefanari Жыл бұрын
What you mean? He literally just watched the car arrive 😂
@liljergs2071 Жыл бұрын
@@Steefanari my comment went over ur head forsure😂
@Steefanari Жыл бұрын
@@liljergs2071 or perhaps mine over yours 🙃
@liljergs2071 Жыл бұрын
@@Wontreplyeverdontbother oh god u got me brother 😭😭
@allegorx58 Жыл бұрын
it’s an engine.
@AnN-py2em Жыл бұрын
Just remembering how lucky we are all these guys ran in to each other in life to make such a great team
@harmankardon478 Жыл бұрын
EPIC SIMP
@karenthomson9749 Жыл бұрын
Simp x2
@ThomasDavenport1 Жыл бұрын
Whatever happened to that other dude?
@mark-wh2qc Жыл бұрын
@@ThomasDavenport1 Jeremy or Cooper?
@karenthomson9749 Жыл бұрын
@@mark-wh2qc they didn’t want to be shameless simps so they moved on.
@MeansBusniess Жыл бұрын
7:07 that smile on George's face is priceless!!!
@robertfedell9065 Жыл бұрын
Can you imagine a fleet of these at the FF? That would be an amazing event to see
@FastSS02 Жыл бұрын
Time to upgrade from the Crown Vic fleet!!!
@jaydunbar7538 Жыл бұрын
To expensive, they would have to crack down on any shenanigans and at that point it will just be a nothing boring oval
@camarowland4 Жыл бұрын
@@jaydunbar7538 about as any open wheel modified class which provides amazing oval racing
@RodknockRhett Жыл бұрын
@@camarowland4 that’s not the point of the Freedom 500. The point is live action…
@camarowland4 Жыл бұрын
@@RodknockRhett who says it has to be the freedom 500 or even the lemullets? It can be the Atom Smasher 250 or anything
@kylewoods5217 Жыл бұрын
I think It’d be absolutely hilarious if Derek VGG won this just to see him try to fit in it 😂
@chrisjay7736 Жыл бұрын
But if so since this is good and driving his challenge should be to drive it home without any face protection. 😁
@georgetaper Жыл бұрын
I wanna see him drive it home. Lol
@BogieFabrications Жыл бұрын
You know cleet is 6'6 right?
@kylewoods5217 Жыл бұрын
@@BogieFabrications ya I know. I’ve met the man several times😂 but Derek is a little more wide in the hips
@brians48now Жыл бұрын
@@BogieFabrications And Derek has at least 100 pounds on Cleet so yeah, that might be a really tight fit.
@MGK1992 Жыл бұрын
Good ol Cobalt SS drivetrain. They sound nice and can handle some good power!
@BrenadizziSLR Жыл бұрын
This is why I love my cobalt ss . The boosted 2.0 ecotec (especially turbo ones) are a criminally underrated engine .
@Tjw2005slobalt Жыл бұрын
I’ve owned 2 LSJs and 2 LNFs cars are a blast to drive! I’d love to have a turbo lsj goblin
@juniormeyer27 Жыл бұрын
This is a civic type r motor, they are smoking meth
@juniormeyer27 Жыл бұрын
As In old school 2.0 supercharged, not current type r
@BrenadizziSLR Жыл бұрын
@@juniormeyer27 no it comes with the supercharged engine from the supercharged cobalt . Gm 2.0 ecotec supercharged aka LSJ
@tycoonbob Жыл бұрын
@@juniormeyer27 What Cleetus has is an older gen Atom with the GM LSJ engine. The new Atom 4 has a K20 in it.
@joshgillenkirk6450 Жыл бұрын
I can't wait to see who wins this in person. Driving all the way from northern Michigan to the freedom factory the Thursday before the race. LETS GO BROTHER!!!
@HoRRiiBLe1313 Жыл бұрын
Safe travels!
@richardfernander9598 Жыл бұрын
No lie the minute that thing pulled around the corner I smiled from ear to ear in excitement 😂
@theobrown1309 Жыл бұрын
I was literally telling my friend about how absolutely insane these are! A true raceway for the road as opposed to street car made to race. Thank you for doing things right You guys and others are single handedly putting out content that has so.much value over corporate production. There's so much passion in every upload. Thank you for showing us that dreams can truly be had!
@greenman360 Жыл бұрын
I can say with confidence that this is the best prize you've ever had. You got four chances to keep it with McFarland Racing and one of you boys better gosh dang do it.
@markitoss Жыл бұрын
I still wish cleetus would do a lap times record list so when he buys new things like this we can see it lol
@brandongreene3213 Жыл бұрын
Like the power wall on old top gear
@markitoss Жыл бұрын
@@brandongreene3213 Fr fr 🗣
@r2jdf Жыл бұрын
It's funny to see how the entire time cleeter is just serious. You know for a fact he's just thinking to himself, "dang, now I have to buy one of these".
@jonathant211 Жыл бұрын
Wonder how many give away vehicles he is going to end up buying again! Already got him another F150
@snxc1627 Жыл бұрын
Guarantee he'll get one of he or the crew dont win this race, he's already in love with it hahaha
@TheXrossfade Жыл бұрын
Imagine snagging one and putting something beefier than the Honda motor in it if has the space😂
@bigassredbeard8062 Жыл бұрын
Yank the motor from the mystery van for the swap??
@mitchscott172 Жыл бұрын
Cleetus- "anybody wanna go for a quick ride?" **crickets** 😂😂😂 cracked me up
@TheSecreteacret Жыл бұрын
Man that's the best ever outro I've ever noticed on this here channel. Proud of you boys. Y'all keep up the good work and keep on doing it for Dale 🤘
@Triple87 Жыл бұрын
You guys better win the 500. I want to see y’all do some wild shit with it. 😂
@AllenSAshley Жыл бұрын
@@bigduphusaj162 Cleet is a go-kart guy though. You have to look back to his old videos
@Triple87 Жыл бұрын
@@bigduphusaj162 I meant the freedom 500.
@gospelwraith Жыл бұрын
@@bigduphusaj162 Pretty sure he meant the Freedom 500 lol.
@Triple87 Жыл бұрын
@@bigduphusaj162 But, to be fair. Cleetus has proven countless times he can drive anything he gets behind. He’s a wheelman at his core.
@Triple87 Жыл бұрын
@@bigduphusaj162 Oh it’s all good, no worries. I can see where the miscommunication was. 😂
@keeptwistin9739 Жыл бұрын
Please run a few hot laps with the new tires before the race and time it as well. I really want to see what it will do.
@Giitzerland Жыл бұрын
You should have a special award for anyone that works there, and wins a race. 2nd place should take 1st, and the reward. I love that you're giving it away, but that system would cut down on having to do all that, and show a huge respect for people entering that can't practice at any hour, at any time on that specific track. Yu could even make it a challenge for everyone working there, with special rewards just for those who win ahead of the legitimate entries(not employee/owner). You absolutely deserve a congrats for epic driving, regardless! Great job, man, I've been watching your videos since you created Leroy, it's great to see how you've improved.
@JoyceCarmella Жыл бұрын
THANK YOU FOR SOOTHING MY TWINS TO SLEEP!!! My husband watches you religiously at night and feeds our babies while watching. He has been out of town all week. My son was in his crib non-stop crying. My husband got on our baby monitor cameras to try and soothe him. My husband turned on this video to have it playing as he talked to our son through our baby monitor camera. He was asleep in 10 mins!!!! I then turned on this video while I rocked our daughter. Again, asleep in ten mins!!! I can’t thank you enough for being a staple in our babies life!😂 -A very tired momma
@xAreWhyAyEn Жыл бұрын
Its nice to get home from an exhausting day at work, and have ol Cleet put the freedom right back into my bloodstream. Hell yeah brother, win that track beast.
@devinscallions2708 Жыл бұрын
Can we appreciate George’s flow when his hat flys off. That’s a beautiful mullet!
@kristinewilson5353 Жыл бұрын
I have to admit, the guy does have some sweet hair
@henkoosterhof5947 Жыл бұрын
It was nr 7 on the track. The highest one on a ,,moist,, track. Right behind a bac mono. Sort of simular is a ktm. Because where its built we call it an f1 suspension. Glad you guys took that one over from us😉.
@evilinside5984 Жыл бұрын
@ 10:31 to 10:33 Acting like "Beatus Mc Carland" Cleet's, new nickname, till he win's😂🤣
@DaftFader Жыл бұрын
So happy to hear lia is getting out and about doing stuff like this, I was worried she would spiral after what happened.
@chrisgleeton6823 Жыл бұрын
Motorsport is gonna save that girl. Best of luck to her, and glad to see she's still out and living life. I loved her appearances in Hoonicorn vs the world.
@1hunglow582 Жыл бұрын
@Chris Gleeton what happened tho?
@RUSERIOUS76 Жыл бұрын
She's already finished second in the 100 acre rally. Just last weekend.
@tommyhairyeah7726 Жыл бұрын
@1hunglow her dad Ken block died in a snowmobiling accident a few months ago
@USN_Ret- Жыл бұрын
@@1hunglow582 Ken Block's daughter.
@jacobogden6710 Жыл бұрын
I know its a hell of an expense but it would be awesome to see the track refinished. I hope thats coming up in the budget, I can imagine that would make the freedom factory really shine.
@tomcoon9038 Жыл бұрын
Yea, this is the first time that I've noticed it's a patch quilt. Would be nice to get it refinished.
@RCXDerp Жыл бұрын
They re did part of the turns already
@ArKritz84 Жыл бұрын
It's far better than it was than when he bought it, but obviously still a lot of room for improvement. Patching it up much more doesn't make as much sense as saving up to completely resurface it (and probably do quite some foundation work too), but with the zoning issues coming up in a couple of years, it may not make sense to put more money into it at all.
@davearmstrong5226 Жыл бұрын
With the chance of getting shut down, Funds are Probably limited to greater Improvements....
@jacobogden6710 Жыл бұрын
@@ArKritz84 yeah I’m aware, and I’ve watched as they’ve done many of the repairs. Would just be cool to se it back in shape. It’s obviously been improved massively since they got it. It’s still amazing to me how his content remains so entertaining and keeps me pulled in. It’s by far the first video I search for in my subscriptions when I am catching up on my channels
@roxanneumstot1062 Жыл бұрын
Lmao George's laugh @ 9:33-9:35 sounds absolutely identical to this things supercharger whine when he takes off hard at low rpms 😂
@jdmmike7225 Жыл бұрын
I have a rotary powered EXOCET, a tube frame kit car kind of like the Atom but a bit easier to attain & not as refined. Not to say the EXOCET isn't good, the Ariel is just definitely more sophisticated. I go to alot of GRIDLIFE events and last year I saw one of the Honda K series powered Atom's at Lime Rock Park. I ended up having a faster time due to having quite a bit more power, the peripheral port 13B in the car is putting down 452 hp & 366 lb-ft of torque to the rear wheels but in the corners he would eat into my lap time like crazy lol. He was talking about doing a 4G63 swap in his Atom & while I love the 4G I told him to just build the K series as they can make good power with the right build. Led me to upgrade quite a bit tho. Great choice guys, I didn't think the ECOTEC one was could sound as good as the K series one but it does LMAO. Who ever wins it is gonna have a blast. 🤙 Keep up the great work fellas 🤘
@chazballetti4855 Жыл бұрын
I love Jackstand goes straight to look at the motor! 😂
@Berm_Blaster Жыл бұрын
My exact thought lol
@jonathant211 Жыл бұрын
If you stay further on the outside of the turn and put better tires on it, you will go much faster, that car carries tons of speed in the turn so you don't have to hug the inside as deep as the crown vic
@benjaminkriebel3569 Жыл бұрын
yeah because of the downforce the higher speed will suck it to the ground in the corners
@jeremyweisinger8655 Жыл бұрын
Imagine being behind a keyboard and telling a pro driver how to drive. Smh.
@jonathant211 Жыл бұрын
@jeremyweisinger8655 it's called friendly advice. Imagine being behind a keyboard and thinking you are a warrior of some sort.
@obiesunstreak2409 Жыл бұрын
@@jeremyweisinger8655 Imagine not believing pro drivers don't also watch Cleat and crew. Drivers with experience in the seat of the atom.
@GreatCircle360 Жыл бұрын
Search "Sebastian Vittel", the lines this chassis can take..
@RealJimSkinner Жыл бұрын
So pumped to see this atom on the channel. Light weight is where it is at! Pick yourself up a Palatov and start racing these things at the FF!!
@greenmountainoutlaw5945 Жыл бұрын
Out of all the 80’s Pontiac grand prix’s I owned and built in the mid 90’s I never built one as a 4x4 and always wanted to. That thing is perfect!!! I did do a 79 trans am, a Chevy Monza on lifted Blazer chassis. But like the Grand Prix!!!!!!!!!!!!
@ky564996 Жыл бұрын
I've driven an Atom, and I can personally say. You won't get to drive anything better. The torque alone is mind blowing. Unreal! 👌
@BUFFALO-PHIL626 Жыл бұрын
Df goblin
@codygaul5664 Жыл бұрын
Imagine this thing at spectator drags 🤯🤯 it would absolutely DOMINATE
@406Steven Жыл бұрын
2:45 Love the reference to the 2000 version of Gone in 60 Seconds.
@NitrousNation Жыл бұрын
That thing is a spectator drag nightmare. So cool
@michaelmartinez5843 Жыл бұрын
Hell yes. Those Atom's are savage and definitely deserve more spotlight on them for their performance.
@courtneyedwards9124 Жыл бұрын
While the crew has this it needs to go to LZs Compound and put down the top lap time which will stay there forever.
@Sarogus Жыл бұрын
I said it ages ago when you were trying to win Spectator drags. An Ariel Atom would stand a good chance. As James said, they're literally built for race tracks, they're one of the go to track day cars along with the Caterham, the KTM Xbow and a few others, they're the general staple cars for track days. It's their cornering speed, it's just unreal. No one would care if you got another prize...you literally make the rules for the race
@BadKarma714 Жыл бұрын
You see Cletus‘s mullet stand straight back that’s how fast they were going. I guess George’s hat George in Cleetus look 10 years younger when they rip it
@BadKarma714 Жыл бұрын
Who replied?
@SPHYNX99752 Жыл бұрын
With new tires and pressure adjustments, and maybe a slight camber tweak, that thing could do 15 second laps easy... Just carry your speed up higher through the turning radius. 😊
@scotty197878 Жыл бұрын
Nice to see an English car impressing U.S folk. Quite a few of these on UK roads especially in summer, not with the big wing though? 🏴 👍
@landscapingspecialist Жыл бұрын
So proud Summit Racing is sponsoring Freedom 5 hundy!! I have to go to Summit next week to pick up some truck fenders. I’ll tell ‘em hi for ya
@fordracing351w Жыл бұрын
@8:24 That 2nd gear shift pop tho! Sounds sick.
@zacharyfabian5293 Жыл бұрын
George was so happy after the first stop that all he could do was smile for 30 seconds.
@crazykano666 Жыл бұрын
Because he did't' flip it :D
@rockydennis4497 Жыл бұрын
Am I the only one that got super happy when he said that Lia Block was going to be in the freedom 500??I know who most of us will be rooting for!!
@kevinsellsit5584 Жыл бұрын
Amen! Do it for Ken!
@langan9000 Жыл бұрын
Meh 🤷♂️
@camaro406ss Жыл бұрын
Damn right. I'm rooting for her. She is the perfect person to carry on her fathers legacy on and off the track..
@92Jdmsupra Жыл бұрын
@@langan9000 What do you mean meh? She'll become a legend like her father.
@rodneyk8838 Жыл бұрын
It would be awesome if cleet would have a random drawing thru out the year to win a trip out to the event at the freedom hole....👍👍👍
@wongway40 Жыл бұрын
amazing - the normal Honda engined version does 0-60 in 2.6sec. The flatplaned 3litre (2 x hayabusa engines) V8 is only 0.3 sec quicker. I imagine the Honda engine with a blower on it would be absolutely insane - hope you win it so you can then get to twin charge it with a turbo!
@patholmwood2030 Жыл бұрын
you can see the regret in Cleet’s eyes as he pulls back into the pits from his hot laps. You can clearly see the thoughts in his head telling him “why did you have to announce this as the prize. Why do we have to give this one away!?”
@BIGFERG32 Жыл бұрын
yeah but he had a chance to not air the footage and still chose to
@sleepystee Жыл бұрын
Even if he doesn’t win, he’ll just buy another one like he did with the F150 lol
@MrRobschnieder Жыл бұрын
@@sleepystee Will probably end up getting the V8 version of the Ariel Atom
@heavnxbound Жыл бұрын
Guess he’s gonna have to win then :))
@arg8763 Жыл бұрын
Salesman 101.
@MrSivie Жыл бұрын
Genuinely thought after the poor performances at TX2K we would get a track rental day video. Really looking forward to seeing what Mullet and Flurry do when they aren’t being forced to TRY n go slow. Cool prize car though.
@AndToTheRepublic4WhichItStands Жыл бұрын
Those exhaust flames at 12:25 wow man that's impressive in the broad daylight. That's a nasty little cart thing man. Honestly reminds me of the mach 5. Even sounds like the classic speed racer mach 5 did.
@rongeipel7076 Жыл бұрын
Oh yeah brother can’t wait. I hope you guys do end up winning that Mac that’s gonna be some bad ass Contant with a good set of tires you’re going to really break records keep up the videos man doing great Cletus for president 2024.
@thegoober8934 Жыл бұрын
I think the shifter knob look great, and it's plenty big. I'd say it's an average size knob. Not too big, not too small. Gets the job done.
@karenthomson9749 Жыл бұрын
Gay.
@BikerFail16 Жыл бұрын
Need to do track times with something like that. Have everyone in the shop do their best lap times and whenever someone new comes by have them do a lap and keep track of who is the fastest ect. Would make great content.
@captaininsano2777 Жыл бұрын
You mean steal Top Gears idea? Lol😂
@mitto4504 Жыл бұрын
Early on at the FF Cleeter was doing a podcast in the little track announcer shack. I think it was called “Wheelman “. After the interview the guest would rip laps in the Wheelman Crown Vic and get their fastest lap on a leaderboard. I know Jeremy had a crack at it. Maybe JH and couple others. You think they should bring that back?
@IamBATMAN2024 Жыл бұрын
@@captaininsano2777 what about Tavarish and his knock off topgear car show 😅 so cringe I can’t watch it at all!
@captaininsano2777 Жыл бұрын
@@IamBATMAN2024 I miss the original Top Gear before folks got their panties in a bunch about Jeremy. The American version was an epic fail.
@IamBATMAN2024 Жыл бұрын
@@captaininsano2777 Same! We will never get anything like it ever again unfortunately.. nobody can match that program!
@rustednbustedmopars6087 Жыл бұрын
The reflection of the flag on the shop on the flag glasses in the beginning. Surprised nobody else caught that
@austinwaldorf8766 Жыл бұрын
Can’t wait to see what Travis Pastrana does with his new toy 🤣
@RiggsCo Жыл бұрын
Today Cleeter and the crew learn about “power to weight” 😁
@nickmaclachlan5178 Жыл бұрын
Yup, it aint always about displacement and horsepower. This thing is made in the UK where we know a thing or two about making lightweight race cars.
@jacobrohlinger9038 Жыл бұрын
And downforce lmao
@FAhinch Жыл бұрын
@@nickmaclachlan5178 and yet its the baby version of the atom too 🤣
@jonnyxs892 Жыл бұрын
Yip👍🏴
@TheBCninja Жыл бұрын
@@FAhinchI would say the ariel atom v8 is the demonic version of the regular one 😂 thing is insane.
@BennyTygohome Жыл бұрын
I was hoping this would stay in the fleet. Cleetus team, you got to win this.
@TheDuckumz Жыл бұрын
If i had an Atom i would daily that badboy rain or shine, even in the winter. You get the open air freedom of a bike and the handling and performance of a track toy. Whats not to love...
@zstrode.8953 Жыл бұрын
This makes me miss putting the gm supercharger kits on the cobalt ss and then driving them lmao loved them little things fun to drive
@bradley3549 Жыл бұрын
15:35 Ol' Cleeter's face when he is questioning every dollar he's ever spent on a fast car realizing how much fun he could have been having for so little money all along.
@rustybrown771 Жыл бұрын
As soon as I saw what he got my jaw dropped. Cleetus you have a gem there and can’t believe that’s the freedom 500 prize.
@racer096 Жыл бұрын
You just have to love the Cobalt SS S/C LSJ 2.0
@tbacklun3403 Жыл бұрын
Jeremy Clarkson will be so thrilled to learn that his meme now has a newer/updated version. 😂 The one where he’s in the open car and his face smooshes back 🤣🤣 great success ahahah
@mikeramos8715 Жыл бұрын
Cleetus that sure looks like a fun ripper. I have that same engine in a sandrail and it rips too. If you are looking to add more horses check out ZZPerformance for pulley upgrades on the supercharger and even a turbo swap kit. They are pretty much the leader for ECOTEC engine performance.
@goosenotmaverick1156 Жыл бұрын
Dont they also use it on the Xbow or the slingshot as well? I can't remember which it is, but we worked on a house and the guy had one in the garage that had a treatment of ZZP parts, he said it made something like 273-275 to the rear tire, and it was more than he could ever dream of utilizing, but it made for a fun toy 😂 best part? He's a proffesor at the university, never would guess a guy like that would have a toy like that hiding in the garage lol
@tysonsakundiak1262 Жыл бұрын
If it's an m62 powered lsj, making over 300whp. Guaranteed its got everything zzp or ottp offers lol
@ryanstalcup7093 Жыл бұрын
Loved the podcast with Rob! Glad to see y’all back at it!!
@Xempt_One Жыл бұрын
That thing sounds amazing. The atoms always been close to the top of my dream car list. Road legal go kart
@WestsideWoo Жыл бұрын
Cleetus and Zach reminded me of The Little Rascals in there. 😂😂 That thing is scootin.
@ericmichels8843 Жыл бұрын
I’m sure Tye can make one of those with a ls power plant that would dominate spectator drags!!
@lassetk Жыл бұрын
I bet Tye can build one. But maybe an LS is to heavy. The ATOM 500 had a 3.0 V8 pushing 500 bhp
@glenryan6569 Жыл бұрын
Kyle can build a 4 banger that will bolt in place like a sticker with power from 400 to 1300 hp. Check out Boosted Boys if you haven't already.
@MrArcticPOWER Жыл бұрын
If it was a 2 lap race, sure, but for one lap it would still get beat by a 4wd Porsche.
@ReEvoluion Жыл бұрын
@@MrArcticPOWER a stock Atom is as quick as a Turbo S 0-60 and if that one is making 330 WHP it is far from stock. The Atom's power to weight ratio is sub 4 lbs/hp compared to about 6.2 lbs/hp for Cleet's Turbo S.
@MrArcticPOWER Жыл бұрын
@@ReEvoluion 0-60 times on paper doesn't mean much on a track like this. We've seen plenty of big power RWD cars having no traction on this track and getting beat by a model 3.
@rallydrew Жыл бұрын
Dude I've thought an Atom would be the hardest thing to beat at spectator drags, I really hope it stays at the track!
@tomgarrett1674 Жыл бұрын
So weird seeing that atom on this channel. I literally live 2 miles away from the factory over in England. Love it so much
@douglaschitwood13427 күн бұрын
16:09 Someone won this??? AWESOME.
@justingembara5348 Жыл бұрын
Man, I miss the sound of my LSJ! Glad to see the platform get a little respect!
@NickPsu28 Жыл бұрын
I was just thinking the exact same thing
@StudioBeast7575 Жыл бұрын
Kudos to you for putting up such a spectacular prize. Makes me wanna race for the prize even though I've never raced before in my life. 😂
@TheR4360 Жыл бұрын
Hey Cleetus The Atom original used the Suzuki Hayabusa engine complete with trans, look out for the V8 version only 500 were made used 2 x Hyabusa engines with a flat plane crank that revved its nuts off and sounded peachy.
@donanything6816 Жыл бұрын
Thanks again for all of the smiles you put on my face, your outro was da bomb!! 😁
@colbykrebs8201 Жыл бұрын
How is it considered work when you love what you do? This is awesome!
@Vasilyevich05 Жыл бұрын
There is so much actual work behind the scenes. That's the actual "work" part
@jasonfox6013 Жыл бұрын
I really hope Leah block wins this event after the bad few months she has had much love from New Zealand
@Dennis4523 Жыл бұрын
instantly knew it was an arieal atom, you guys should check out caterham cars, they make some insane vehicles just like the atom
@2LegitTooQuit Жыл бұрын
That thing looks and sounds freaking awesome!!!!! Kinda looks like legends car class lol😂. What a sweet prize!!!
@rickeeporter5952 Жыл бұрын
Honestly hope you win this thing, if not you have to buy one and turbo it. The content that could come from that is crazy!
@xXCastawayaxeXx Жыл бұрын
I would LOVE to see yall take up some road course stuff! That would be AWESOME to see how gold yall do!
@duck9191 Жыл бұрын
Since you guys liked building the jet boat kits you need some exomotoive exocets or DF goblins kits to race around the track. The exocet will take anything you can shove in a miata, ls, k serise, lsa if you want to die lol. Goblins are built on cobalt drive lines so similar power options to the atom.
@RobertMorgan Жыл бұрын
ME: Googles exomotive. Looks longingly out to the driveway, wonders... "Can I put my BMW 2.8L straight 6 in one of these? Because I would lol". 90s M3 power on a diet lol.
@duck9191 Жыл бұрын
@@RobertMorgan Got a feeling a straight 6 might be a bit too long, but you can always try lol.