Faster with Finnegan S2 Ep1 FULL EPISODE - Can Our '78 Ford Beat a NASCAR Driver? | MotorTrend

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  • The guys take on a NASCAR stock car piloted by Corey LaJoie around Atlanta Motor Speedway. How? By recycling the supercharger from their wrecked T-Bird and slapping it on a '78 Ford Fairmont.
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  • @MotorTrendWatch
    @MotorTrendWatch  Před rokem +51

    How fast would you go around Atlanta Motor Speedway?

    • @bigdaisy19k
      @bigdaisy19k Před rokem +19

      Fast enough to bring back dirt every day. Fast enough to know that put up or shut up was ahead of the game.

    • @paulcoulter7181
      @paulcoulter7181 Před rokem +5

      ALL OF IT !!!!!!!!

    • @ILoveCatsMoreThanYou.
      @ILoveCatsMoreThanYou. Před rokem +2

      I went about the same as Corey in the Marlboro hot laps several years ago, Cotten was about as excited as i was staring at that wall. lol

    • @hoost3056
      @hoost3056 Před rokem +4

      Ricky Bobby fast.......plus 100........

    • @joshuaweaver7401
      @joshuaweaver7401 Před rokem +2

      As fast as the car I was driving would go. 🏎

  • @mecanord5279
    @mecanord5279 Před rokem +157

    Faster with Finnegan and roadkill on CZcams !!! Yeah good decision motortrend!

    • @Enixious99
      @Enixious99 Před rokem +1

      Hilarious and ironic that they pulled a CZcams show from CZcams to make it exclusive, and then like a comment talking about the totally new idea of putting it on CZcams

    • @Bisonzilla
      @Bisonzilla Před rokem

      Yeah, because $5 a month for the MT app is gonna bankrupt you right ?

  • @ryurc3033
    @ryurc3033 Před rokem +138

    I'm just giggling like crazy when he came around the dang corner sideways, pushing it, tire smoke, helmet covered in oil, classic man. The days of thunder references killed. And Rick flairmont is the coolest name for a nascar clone I may have ever heard

    • @ttngarage
      @ttngarage Před rokem +1

      Wouuuuuu! 👋🏻🖐🏻

    • @vintagetractorsaustralia
      @vintagetractorsaustralia Před rokem +2

      Woooo

    • @brandonpanozzo86
      @brandonpanozzo86 Před rokem +1

      Agreed!!! Alot of badass here

    • @thomaswalkerbyrne1512
      @thomaswalkerbyrne1512 Před 7 měsíci

      Badass episode!! I love days of thunder, as does everyone watching this, and I was hoping Cory was gonna nut up and drive it and he exceed my expectations. I was puckering up watching that tire tho it wasn't gonna live long like that🎉🎉

  • @matthewkingsmore8824
    @matthewkingsmore8824 Před rokem +319

    Watching you do Robert Duvall's from Days of Thunder talking to the car was nothing short of majestic. I know it was meant to be funny, but anyone who loves racing, loves that movie

    • @MotorTrendWatch
      @MotorTrendWatch  Před rokem +27

      One of the all time greats!

    • @josephleppert5589
      @josephleppert5589 Před rokem +5

      I second that.

    • @nicefknmodel2201
      @nicefknmodel2201 Před rokem +10

      Dude Finnegan... I instantly started smiling and laughing. Hilarious throwback. That car is shaped like a Cinder Block tho 🤣

    • @chuckiefinster544
      @chuckiefinster544 Před rokem +3

      That was a chills moment for sure

    • @RichardMLowe
      @RichardMLowe Před rokem +1

      @@MotorTrendWatch need to see what Cleetus would say

  • @woodyholland9865
    @woodyholland9865 Před rokem +106

    Corey LaJoie needs to be on FWF more! Put him in a boat!

    • @neilorange4112
      @neilorange4112 Před rokem +3

      That's a great idea dude can drive I'm a Nascar fan and and I didn't give him enough credit for sure this was the best thing I've seen this year those last 2 laps I truly thought this can't ent well

  • @dadubbydrummer
    @dadubbydrummer Před rokem +84

    Corey got a fan out of me absolute balls to the wall driver right there. Reminds me of starting out racing that absolute thirst for seat time. ‘Will it do two laps?’ That right there is the epitome of what makes a racer in my opinion.
    Coming out cover and oil grinning my man you remind me why I do it.

  • @dieterlange7581
    @dieterlange7581 Před rokem +62

    I will give Corey LaJoie credit where credit is due he's got big balls to drive your car that fast👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🍺🍺

  • @chuckiefinster544
    @chuckiefinster544 Před rokem +68

    Fairmont: blowing oil out of everything
    Corey: can it make two more laps
    Fairmont: wiry tire and oily dash
    Corey: but it can make two more laps

  • @jimmyl.bakerjr.7026
    @jimmyl.bakerjr.7026 Před rokem +51

    Corey can flat out drive!!! Absolutely no fear!!!!

    • @arkhsm
      @arkhsm Před rokem +6

      I bet he was REALLY wondering about the life insurance jokes though !!

  • @mac10fan09
    @mac10fan09 Před rokem +6

    lmao that fender just resting on the tire while testing the stiffness.

  • @awilly1987
    @awilly1987 Před rokem +35

    Another full episode in two days! About time really! 🤣

  • @tommc282
    @tommc282 Před rokem +27

    I liked Corey before this episode and now he is my man! What a great genuine guy!

  • @bumpedhishead636
    @bumpedhishead636 Před rokem +8

    When Corey said "I'm gonna go get my helmet", I knew it was ON!! If we could just covince the NASCAR executives to stop creating the stupid rules, get out of the way and let the teams race, NASCAR could return to being the greatest racing on the planet.

  • @joshsaramadi11
    @joshsaramadi11 Před rokem +9

    Finnegan never disappoints but when he gets with cotton and newburn they just mesh to well love that these guys have a show together they’re too much fun to watch

  • @madmike3476
    @madmike3476 Před rokem +7

    Omg Corey is nuts, I cant believe he ran it that hard. I was afraid that right rear was gonna come apart at any second, that was awesome!

    • @arkhsm
      @arkhsm Před rokem +1

      They were told about spring pressures !!

    • @BeagleBageler
      @BeagleBageler Před 5 měsíci +1

      @@arkhsmnow if you put a good set up in it and some tuning, maybe it’ll be faster then the stock car

  • @John_Conner222
    @John_Conner222 Před rokem +8

    Dude this was insane. Man I was just waiting for that tire to blow.

  • @OldguyChris
    @OldguyChris Před rokem +17

    I love Cory before this....but now....he's a driving God....good job Cory lajoy your the man

  • @ronnieleebailey
    @ronnieleebailey Před rokem +5

    I love how Lajoi just throws his phone to the ground when it's his turn to go

    • @colestowing8695
      @colestowing8695 Před rokem

      I had to go back and look.. He did😂. "I might die so I'll just leave this right here..."🤣

  • @danimal865
    @danimal865 Před rokem +2

    Imagine if you had stiffer springs on it and it wasnt rubbing tires. Man that tire showing steel belt in the corner throwing sparks had me grittin my teeth.

  • @JBAutomotive794
    @JBAutomotive794 Před rokem +9

    This was an awesome episode, seeing Mike and the guys genuinely have fun and be impressed at their creation put a smile on my face as well. Also give credit to Corey for driving the wheels off that car.... almost literally. 🍻

  • @firepinto
    @firepinto Před rokem +5

    Sure glad that tire held in there!

  • @christophertaylor9100
    @christophertaylor9100 Před rokem +8

    Faster is one of the best shows on TV. Cotton and Newburn are just great company for Finnegan. And after the Mt Rushmore episode, I am pretty sure that Thunderbird is cursed.

    • @tracystewart6868
      @tracystewart6868 Před rokem

      Fortunately it is dead and will disappoint no further.

  • @bradmaas6875
    @bradmaas6875 Před rokem +1

    Back in the '60s and '70s, NASCAR was all about taking the cars you could buy from a dealer with some mods and race it.

  • @chargerdave2046
    @chargerdave2046 Před rokem +1

    That was fun to watch. 138 in a car that may or may not hold together... Joey's got a new fan

  • @disneyeveryday4125
    @disneyeveryday4125 Před rokem +5

    hello👋 hope everyone’s having an awesome day

  • @markchapman2585
    @markchapman2585 Před rokem +3

    I love the part you playing Robert Duvall from Day's of Thunder LOL

  • @arkhsm
    @arkhsm Před rokem +1

    Plus, I couldn't believe that Blueprint engine survived, especially with FACTORY stamped rockers ! Well done Finnegan on the tune; you know your blower motors for sure !!

  • @tracystewart6868
    @tracystewart6868 Před rokem +9

    I have watched this at least 5 times on the MT app and it never gets old. So much to love in this episode. The latest with the Momsoon is cool too. That will be one sweet ride once it's all sorted.

  • @danquinnell3502
    @danquinnell3502 Před rokem +3

    Always wanted to rat rod a Fairmont. Outstanding job. Great crew. Thanks for sharing.

  • @pumper8032
    @pumper8032 Před rokem +4

    Thanks for uploading this - first thing I’ve been able to watch since international viewers were dropped

  • @erikl827
    @erikl827 Před rokem +1

    As a lifelong NASCAR fan, I love this episode. Finnegan and Lajoe should get a mini series.

  • @normnielsen
    @normnielsen Před rokem +4

    This is one of the best YT episodes yet. Loved it, whooo!

  • @stuartburgess6945
    @stuartburgess6945 Před rokem +2

    I lost motortrend in the UK when they had the shake up last year, but this episode was worth waiting for here, the Three amigos, a top Nascar pilot & Rick Flaremont, classic all the way😎👍

  • @larrymanning5925
    @larrymanning5925 Před rokem +1

    Corey Lajoie is the man. I didn't think he was going to go for it with that thing smoking away like that.

  • @davidm.d.hyskell8983
    @davidm.d.hyskell8983 Před rokem +6

    This is without a doubt my fave episode ever!!!

  • @dumuzi9662
    @dumuzi9662 Před rokem

    this is one of my favorite films you've done. thank you

  • @jordanwood9511
    @jordanwood9511 Před 3 měsíci

    I remember watching this episode the first time and was convinced that tire was going to blow with Corey driving. Dude is a legend!

  • @fkisteppedonlegos1364
    @fkisteppedonlegos1364 Před rokem +1

    That was so impressive, the build and balls of steel & skill on the driver

  • @unmalo2768
    @unmalo2768 Před rokem +1

    Corey LaJoie can drive like a mother!!!

  • @halfameatballz
    @halfameatballz Před rokem +2

    I love your videos because you pack a lot of information into your videos and still make them entertaining.

  • @drivewaystar6485
    @drivewaystar6485 Před rokem +2

    Oh man...love every bit of this! The "talking to the car" scene recreation was pure gold guys

  • @isaaccan3155
    @isaaccan3155 Před rokem +2

    This is the best new show added to this channel since Roadkill. Makes me glad I pay for the MTOD app.

  • @antoineperreault8415
    @antoineperreault8415 Před rokem

    finally some good motor trend content.. that last run gave me chills !! hat off to Corey

  • @tonytrumble
    @tonytrumble Před rokem +3

    I had a 79 Fairmont 4dr sedan that started its life as a 2.3L 4cyl until I put a 347 600horse and a C4 Trans and 8.8 rear with 3.55's with an auburn posi it was a real fun car.

    • @Troy_Built
      @Troy_Built Před rokem +1

      One of my friends dropped a stock 429 in one about 10 years ago.

  • @jdmrok20
    @jdmrok20 Před rokem

    Man this video put a big smile on my face thank you guys!!!

  • @macmcwhorter25
    @macmcwhorter25 Před rokem

    I absolutely love the nostalgia from days of thunder! One of my favorite movies ever!

  • @thepastorvan
    @thepastorvan Před rokem +1

    This episode gave me goosebumps and kept me on the edge of my seat!

  • @BIllMcCambridge
    @BIllMcCambridge Před rokem

    I have seen this episode like 4 times. It's one of the best. I am no a La Joie fan. If it ain't dangerous it ain't fun. Classic. Thanks Finn

  • @krisholden5365
    @krisholden5365 Před rokem +2

    I’m not even a little bit embarrassed to say that I got goosebumps and teary eyed when Finnegan started doing the Harry Hog scene from Days of Thunder. If you didn’t, you’re weird.

  • @600wheel
    @600wheel Před rokem

    Thanx guys that really put a smile on my face. My blown stock block 89 fox is really gonna feel it tomorrow

  • @eddiehennig7835
    @eddiehennig7835 Před rokem

    Best episode I have ever seen! Quality stuff guys!

  • @mrtandemslidessbtt
    @mrtandemslidessbtt Před rokem

    That Days Of Thunder bit legit gave me flash backs to the first time I seen that film many moons ago.

  • @jeffmoleskivintageiceracin5935

    Great episode. Please keep them coming on CZcams. I was rolling when mike was doing Harry building the car.

  • @stuartstogdill2406
    @stuartstogdill2406 Před 2 měsíci

    That is absolutely insane! Corey can drive the wheels off of ANYTHING!

  • @briansenez7718
    @briansenez7718 Před rokem

    That man has balls of steel! I was a little worried for him. Great video. Thank you.

  • @allenhodges9803
    @allenhodges9803 Před rokem

    Cheesy days of thunder reference you know this is gonna be stuck in my head for weeks Thanks!

  • @Ammageddon89
    @Ammageddon89 Před rokem

    FULL EPISODE ♥♥♥ Thank you MotorTrend!

  • @urielramirez
    @urielramirez Před rokem +1

    Pep talk and big balls... Nice! Really like this show.

  • @Playa.P925
    @Playa.P925 Před rokem

    I love that you guys did this car, I have a 88 crown Vic ltd so it was cool seeing a similar car doin fast things

  • @1986arseny
    @1986arseny Před rokem +3

    Seriously, as a former MTOD suscriber, now that I can't even suscribe legally to your excellent plataform... thank you. I've misssed the best automotive chaos theory related content on the Internet.

    • @bearded3768
      @bearded3768 Před rokem

      Is it a reginoal problem? You can always use express VPN to change your location.

    • @benrozema8007
      @benrozema8007 Před rokem +1

      @@bearded3768 if its the same as Australia you cant pay for the subscription anymore because its identified as out of the USA.

    • @bearded3768
      @bearded3768 Před rokem

      @@benrozema8007 express VPN allows you to change your location. So you can appear to be in the US.

    • @benrozema8007
      @benrozema8007 Před rokem +2

      @@bearded3768 dosent change your credit card details tho. Its blocking you from paying for the subscription. This is the problem most people have.

    • @paulrichards7979
      @paulrichards7979 Před rokem

      I like big changes as he twists the distributer 30 or 40 degrees! then the thing fires right up. What a great episode 👏 👌 ❤️ 🙌

  • @MHZul
    @MHZul Před rokem +1

    MT : Did you have fun though ?
    Corey: If it's not dangerous, it's not fun
    5 star 🤣🤣🤣

  • @allthingscraig7213
    @allthingscraig7213 Před rokem

    That right there is how Nascar was born!!!! Corey is an animal, and the Finnegan crew crushed it!

  • @bigtrucker26
    @bigtrucker26 Před rokem +1

    between the days of thunder skits, and the classic stock car build... Great one guys, had me laughing through half of it...

  • @LikeWatchingPaintDry
    @LikeWatchingPaintDry Před rokem

    All time best episode I have watched on you tube. "It isn't fun if it ain't dangerous."

  • @matthewgray3375
    @matthewgray3375 Před rokem

    simply awesome, loved visiting atlanta watching NASCAR when I worked over there!

  • @jameswick8358
    @jameswick8358 Před rokem +1

    Cory’s nutz dude is a beast

  • @phantom629
    @phantom629 Před rokem +6

    Awesome episode, Finnegan puts out great content, i hope this becomes a regular car as they can do so much more with this car, Cleetus can't bring back the car enthusiast alone.

  • @filupondeznuts6732
    @filupondeznuts6732 Před rokem +5

    Lots of smiles 😃 on this episode.

  • @rodney8763
    @rodney8763 Před rokem +3

    That was fun to watch!

  • @craigcaggiano431
    @craigcaggiano431 Před rokem

    Awesome accomplishment with the Flaremont days of thunder.

  • @nathanielbarbeau4821
    @nathanielbarbeau4821 Před rokem

    I drove the NASCAR experience around Atlanta motor speedway, and those cars can be driven the entire track bouncing the rev limiter in 4th. Still an awesome experience. I’ll never forget it!

  • @jonathanryan2915
    @jonathanryan2915 Před rokem

    With the blower, cut springs, patina, and the spoiler this Flairmont looks awesome

  • @bigkev0350
    @bigkev0350 Před rokem

    Wow that was awesome guys. I got chills watching this

  • @DragonsFireMetalWorx
    @DragonsFireMetalWorx Před rokem

    Days of Thunder scenes ... best part of this other than 138mph in the Ric Flairmont woo! you guys killed it

  • @BatFan1
    @BatFan1 Před rokem +2

    how that right rear not explode is beyond me lol.

  • @larrycarlston4044
    @larrycarlston4044 Před rokem

    What an excellent video...thanks guys!!

  • @JAVIERHERNANDEZ-bw7bz

    By far the best episode I've ever seen.

  • @davberg8366
    @davberg8366 Před rokem +3

    I'm a huge Finnegan fan been watching him since the earliest days of roadkill. Nice job but Cotton and Dave. Really enjoy the full episode.

  • @stas1kacicki392
    @stas1kacicki392 Před rokem

    This is of the best videos ive seen in a long time you guys rock

  • @jean-lucleblanc4344
    @jean-lucleblanc4344 Před rokem

    Corey marchais sur place ,le gars déterminer !! Wow !! Merci !!

  • @johnnytyrrell7060
    @johnnytyrrell7060 Před rokem

    Everything you Guy's build runs Good for about 5 Min's and then it Start's to go wrong. But them 5 min's are a fun 5 min's like a private lap dance.🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁

  • @MrWoodshoes
    @MrWoodshoes Před rokem +1

    That's what I'm talkin about, best video ever Mike !

  • @grantmckendry3323
    @grantmckendry3323 Před rokem

    One of the best episodes yet.

  • @arkhsm
    @arkhsm Před rokem

    What I do like is the homage to Uncle Henry's original race car...old 999 !!

  • @drummerchaniking7026
    @drummerchaniking7026 Před rokem

    All of the references just made me want to go watch my favorite NASCAR movie ever!!

  • @braddocksgarage
    @braddocksgarage Před rokem

    Never have I been more concerned for the safety of a NASCAR driver than I was watching Corey take Rick Flairmont around AMS. Killer episode guys! There needs to be more of this Ford in future episodes

  • @tf68charger
    @tf68charger Před rokem +3

    One of the best episodes

  • @jakemercedes280
    @jakemercedes280 Před rokem

    That technical stuff on the spring load rate on the front axle was, and is the craziest bit of info I've learnt this year!!.

    • @jakemercedes280
      @jakemercedes280 Před rokem

      Lots of love from DownUnder Mate!!. (Australia) just in case.

  • @arrispritt1853
    @arrispritt1853 Před rokem +1

    Seeing that Tbird like that makes me wanna cry, I have sky blue '83.

  • @trm4life
    @trm4life Před rokem

    The whole time I was waiting for that tire to blow, very impressive it lasted that long at those speeds!!!!!!!

  • @Aearonjer
    @Aearonjer Před rokem

    Classic iconic American style. Love the coupes. Cheers from Australia.

  • @daniesalex7073
    @daniesalex7073 Před rokem

    It's great to have this back

  • @morrisminor4252
    @morrisminor4252 Před rokem

    This is actually the first faster with finigan ivevever watched

  • @jamesroberts6044
    @jamesroberts6044 Před rokem +1

    On my way to Craigslist to find a Fairmont! That thing should be called the Fearmont it's a beast!

  • @mex351
    @mex351 Před rokem

    The best FWF yet. Cory LaJoie is a legend!!!

  • @scottbradley7631
    @scottbradley7631 Před rokem +1

    Waiting for that right rear to pop was making my blood pressure blow up...

  • @mikebrown8065
    @mikebrown8065 Před rokem

    Completely Awesome!! I can't wait to see your next video!!! That's a real "stock car"!

  • @zeeelander
    @zeeelander Před rokem

    This is my favorite Motor Trend video.

  • @andrewthomson2228
    @andrewthomson2228 Před rokem

    The big man had her flat on the mat right enough,well done guys great entertainment .

  • @schwanzmunster2503
    @schwanzmunster2503 Před rokem

    Awesome episode. My Dad and I built a 78 Zephyr, mercury version of the Fairmont. With a 466 big block, C6, 8.8. Bunch of other goodies for drag racing. Drives great on street with ear plugs lol. Would be a great sleeper if the carb and air cleaner didn't sit out of the hood.