I Bought the Most INSANE Street Car Ever... DESTROYED My Best Laps Around the Freedom Factory!!!

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  • čas přidán 22. 03. 2023
  • 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!!!
    This prize is insane... im having my regrets of not keeping it per usual! What do you guys think??
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  • @CleetusM
    @CleetusM  Před rokem +326

    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
      @spencer3684 Před rokem +1

      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
      @danielmarquez4935 Před rokem +1

      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
      @saltybmxer6977 Před rokem +1

      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
      @marvindebot3264 Před rokem +2

      Brother, you HAVE to put that over the 1/4 before she goes.

    • @pakelikea
      @pakelikea Před rokem +3

      I though you bought this for spectator drags at first but giving it away as the prize for the freedom 500 is epic.

  • @davythurmond7406
    @davythurmond7406 Před rokem +371

    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
      @Berm_Blaster Před rokem +5

      What's done to it? Looks swet

    • @mitto4504
      @mitto4504 Před rokem

      HYB

    • @TheEdub.
      @TheEdub. Před rokem +2

      @Mtb_lord stop spamming

    • @MrEvtmazda
      @MrEvtmazda Před rokem +2

      Sweet car! I dont care what they say the wrap is cool.

    • @tkostang
      @tkostang Před rokem

      Aren’t those like $120-140k?

  • @protouringsierra4530
    @protouringsierra4530 Před rokem +275

    LeRoy looking at it like “I shall call him…..mini me” 😂😂😂

  • @brandongross5685
    @brandongross5685 Před rokem +571

    Has anyone noticed that Cleetus, George, and James are basically the Trailer Park Boys of racing?

    • @Frank88Workz
      @Frank88Workz Před rokem +42

      LOL ! Where's the hash driveway ?

    • @e.lan.s
      @e.lan.s Před rokem +4

      HAHAHAHAHAHAH

    • @krisdoke
      @krisdoke Před rokem +20

      ​@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
      @kwinslow8563 Před rokem +2

      This is great!

    • @-Mike-69
      @-Mike-69 Před rokem +2

      Does that make Sam just Sam ?

  • @rexschimmer7394
    @rexschimmer7394 Před rokem +24

    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
      @RobertMorgan Před rokem +7

      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
      @JayRussellDuramax Před rokem +6

      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
      @shakeydavesr Před rokem +1

      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,,, ;)

  • @thehutch357
    @thehutch357 Před rokem +2197

    I remember seeing Jeremy Clarkson driving this on Top Gear and it was faster on the course then 99% of the supercars

  • @zachshobbies8383
    @zachshobbies8383 Před rokem +580

    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
      @mrcontroversy222 Před rokem +7

      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
      @sweatyjaguar Před rokem +5

      Was feeding the newborn, keyword was

    • @winemillerbrian
      @winemillerbrian Před rokem +1

      And the Boosted Boyz

    • @bradfordeldridge9329
      @bradfordeldridge9329 Před rokem

      Even panties?

    • @joshriles84
      @joshriles84 Před rokem +1

      And mighty car mods

  • @MZ-bl6wg
    @MZ-bl6wg Před rokem +50

    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 !!

  • @justinmann3617
    @justinmann3617 Před rokem +13

    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
    @TrippooDew338 Před rokem +400

    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
      @katcorot Před rokem +20

      Tho its a shame Ken didn't get to make a lap

    • @joeleedy7533
      @joeleedy7533 Před rokem +28

      She just ran the 100 acre wood rally. She's her own person. Not giving anything up.

    • @_BangDroid_
      @_BangDroid_ Před rokem +6

      @@joeleedy7533 Making Ken so proud from above

    • @Lofi.z34
      @Lofi.z34 Před rokem +3

      He was a great dad and he taught her well!

    • @egalloe72
      @egalloe72 Před rokem +7

      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!

  • @charles2173
    @charles2173 Před rokem +211

    As an Atom owner, I’m happy to see these getting some love. Easily the best drivers car you can buy.

    • @PetesCreativeRecycling
      @PetesCreativeRecycling Před rokem +18

      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
      @Chris-bm5qd Před rokem +4

      As Batman, I too am happy to see these getting some love.

    • @charles2173
      @charles2173 Před rokem +20

      @@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
      @helplmchoking Před rokem +18

      @@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
      @jasonguessedit Před rokem +1

      I want an Atom. Or even a ride in one, ever since I saw it on Top Gear I fell in love with it

  • @nicholaswatt7173
    @nicholaswatt7173 Před rokem +13

    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

  • @OldManBadly
    @OldManBadly Před rokem +47

    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
      @MrBetaKiller100 Před rokem

      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
      @DaVe-iSnOtHoMe.MaN.LemmingsWeB Před rokem

      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
      @DaVe-iSnOtHoMe.MaN.LemmingsWeB Před rokem

      Sea level Rise + Hurricane's STORM SURGE + Then add the 1 in 1000 yr storm that hmm happens every YEAR.

  • @waybous
    @waybous Před rokem +42

    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
      @markitoss Před rokem +1

      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
      @UN-intelligent Před rokem +3

      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.

  • @slammedyota91
    @slammedyota91 Před rokem +369

    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!

  • @CatchMeNever
    @CatchMeNever Před rokem +12

    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.

  • @AnN-py2em
    @AnN-py2em Před rokem +76

    Just remembering how lucky we are all these guys ran in to each other in life to make such a great team

  • @geoffadamson7049
    @geoffadamson7049 Před rokem +139

    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
      @ethanchilds3775 Před rokem +5

      this is an underrated comment

    • @johnhallock2713
      @johnhallock2713 Před 10 měsíci +1

      @@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
    @liljergs2071 Před rokem +264

    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
      @Steefanari Před rokem +3

      What you mean? He literally just watched the car arrive 😂

    • @liljergs2071
      @liljergs2071 Před rokem +6

      @@Steefanari my comment went over ur head forsure😂

    • @Steefanari
      @Steefanari Před rokem +3

      @@liljergs2071 or perhaps mine over yours 🙃

    • @liljergs2071
      @liljergs2071 Před rokem +3

      @@Wontreplyeverdontbother oh god u got me brother 😭😭

    • @allegorx58
      @allegorx58 Před rokem +3

      it’s an engine.

  • @MGK1992
    @MGK1992 Před rokem +2

    Good ol Cobalt SS drivetrain. They sound nice and can handle some good power!

  • @racinjason68
    @racinjason68 Před rokem +25

    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
      @jakenichols2626 Před rokem +2

      Freaking love George man

    • @DiggerMacca426
      @DiggerMacca426 Před rokem +2

      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.

  • @robertfedell9065
    @robertfedell9065 Před rokem +271

    Can you imagine a fleet of these at the FF? That would be an amazing event to see

    • @FastSS02
      @FastSS02 Před rokem +8

      Time to upgrade from the Crown Vic fleet!!!

    • @jaydunbar7538
      @jaydunbar7538 Před rokem +18

      To expensive, they would have to crack down on any shenanigans and at that point it will just be a nothing boring oval

    • @camarowland4
      @camarowland4 Před rokem +2

      ​@@jaydunbar7538 about as any open wheel modified class which provides amazing oval racing

    • @RodknockRhett
      @RodknockRhett Před rokem +3

      @@camarowland4 that’s not the point of the Freedom 500. The point is live action…

    • @camarowland4
      @camarowland4 Před rokem +9

      @@RodknockRhett who says it has to be the freedom 500 or even the lemullets? It can be the Atom Smasher 250 or anything

  • @richardfernander9598
    @richardfernander9598 Před rokem +47

    No lie the minute that thing pulled around the corner I smiled from ear to ear in excitement 😂

  • @theobrown1309
    @theobrown1309 Před rokem +1

    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!

  • @BrenadizziSLR
    @BrenadizziSLR Před rokem +7

    This is why I love my cobalt ss . The boosted 2.0 ecotec (especially turbo ones) are a criminally underrated engine .

    • @Tjw2005slobalt
      @Tjw2005slobalt Před rokem +1

      I’ve owned 2 LSJs and 2 LNFs cars are a blast to drive! I’d love to have a turbo lsj goblin

    • @juniormeyer27
      @juniormeyer27 Před rokem +1

      This is a civic type r motor, they are smoking meth

    • @juniormeyer27
      @juniormeyer27 Před rokem +1

      As In old school 2.0 supercharged, not current type r

    • @BrenadizziSLR
      @BrenadizziSLR Před rokem

      @@juniormeyer27 no it comes with the supercharged engine from the supercharged cobalt . Gm 2.0 ecotec supercharged aka LSJ

    • @tycoonbob
      @tycoonbob Před rokem

      @@juniormeyer27 What Cleetus has is an older gen Atom with the GM LSJ engine. The new Atom 4 has a K20 in it.

  • @joshgillenkirk6450
    @joshgillenkirk6450 Před rokem +65

    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!!!

  • @kylewoods5217
    @kylewoods5217 Před rokem +301

    I think It’d be absolutely hilarious if Derek VGG won this just to see him try to fit in it 😂

    • @chrisjay7736
      @chrisjay7736 Před rokem +8

      But if so since this is good and driving his challenge should be to drive it home without any face protection. 😁

    • @georgetaper
      @georgetaper Před rokem +18

      I wanna see him drive it home. Lol

    • @BogieFabrications
      @BogieFabrications Před rokem +3

      You know cleet is 6'6 right?

    • @kylewoods5217
      @kylewoods5217 Před rokem +23

      @@BogieFabrications ya I know. I’ve met the man several times😂 but Derek is a little more wide in the hips

    • @brians48now
      @brians48now Před rokem +10

      @@BogieFabrications And Derek has at least 100 pounds on Cleet so yeah, that might be a really tight fit.

  • @mitchscott172
    @mitchscott172 Před rokem +4

    Cleetus- "anybody wanna go for a quick ride?"
    **crickets**
    😂😂😂 cracked me up

  • @henkoosterhof5947
    @henkoosterhof5947 Před rokem

    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😉.

  • @DaftFader
    @DaftFader Před rokem +139

    So happy to hear lia is getting out and about doing stuff like this, I was worried she would spiral after what happened.

    • @chrisgleeton6823
      @chrisgleeton6823 Před rokem +35

      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
      @1hunglow582 Před rokem +1

      ​@Chris Gleeton what happened tho?

    • @RUSERIOUS76
      @RUSERIOUS76 Před rokem +25

      She's already finished second in the 100 acre rally. Just last weekend.

    • @tommyhairyeah7726
      @tommyhairyeah7726 Před rokem +18

      @1hunglow her dad Ken block died in a snowmobiling accident a few months ago

    • @USN_Ret-
      @USN_Ret- Před rokem

      @@1hunglow582 Ken Block's daughter.

  • @markitoss
    @markitoss Před rokem +46

    I still wish cleetus would do a lap times record list so when he buys new things like this we can see it lol

  • @evilinside5984
    @evilinside5984 Před rokem +3

    @ 10:31 to 10:33 Acting like "Beatus Mc Carland" Cleet's, new nickname, till he win's😂🤣

  • @Giitzerland
    @Giitzerland Před rokem

    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.

  • @r2jdf
    @r2jdf Před rokem +61

    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
      @jonathant211 Před rokem +1

      Wonder how many give away vehicles he is going to end up buying again! Already got him another F150

    • @snxc1627
      @snxc1627 Před rokem +2

      Guarantee he'll get one of he or the crew dont win this race, he's already in love with it hahaha

    • @TheXrossfade
      @TheXrossfade Před rokem

      Imagine snagging one and putting something beefier than the Honda motor in it if has the space😂

    • @bigassredbeard8062
      @bigassredbeard8062 Před rokem

      Yank the motor from the mystery van for the swap??

  • @keeptwistin9739
    @keeptwistin9739 Před rokem +50

    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.

  • @MeansBusniess
    @MeansBusniess Před rokem +4

    7:07 that smile on George's face is priceless!!!

  • @JoyceCarmella
    @JoyceCarmella Před rokem

    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

  • @devinscallions2708
    @devinscallions2708 Před rokem +12

    Can we appreciate George’s flow when his hat flys off. That’s a beautiful mullet!

  • @jonathant211
    @jonathant211 Před rokem +37

    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
      @benjaminkriebel3569 Před rokem +7

      yeah because of the downforce the higher speed will suck it to the ground in the corners

    • @jeremyweisinger8655
      @jeremyweisinger8655 Před rokem +4

      Imagine being behind a keyboard and telling a pro driver how to drive. Smh.

    • @jonathant211
      @jonathant211 Před rokem +9

      @jeremyweisinger8655 it's called friendly advice. Imagine being behind a keyboard and thinking you are a warrior of some sort.

    • @obiesunstreak2409
      @obiesunstreak2409 Před rokem +4

      @@jeremyweisinger8655 Imagine not believing pro drivers don't also watch Cleat and crew. Drivers with experience in the seat of the atom.

    • @GreatCircle360
      @GreatCircle360 Před rokem

      Search "Sebastian Vittel", the lines this chassis can take..

  • @greenmountainoutlaw5945

    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!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @jdmmike7225
    @jdmmike7225 Před rokem +1

    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 🤘

  • @courtneyedwards9124
    @courtneyedwards9124 Před rokem +17

    While the crew has this it needs to go to LZs Compound and put down the top lap time which will stay there forever.

  • @Triple87
    @Triple87 Před rokem +82

    You guys better win the 500. I want to see y’all do some wild shit with it. 😂

    • @AllenSAshley
      @AllenSAshley Před rokem +1

      ​@@bigduphusaj162 Cleet is a go-kart guy though. You have to look back to his old videos

    • @Triple87
      @Triple87 Před rokem +2

      @@bigduphusaj162 I meant the freedom 500.

    • @gospelwraith
      @gospelwraith Před rokem +3

      @@bigduphusaj162 Pretty sure he meant the Freedom 500 lol.

    • @Triple87
      @Triple87 Před rokem +2

      @@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
      @Triple87 Před rokem +1

      @@bigduphusaj162 Oh it’s all good, no worries. I can see where the miscommunication was. 😂

  • @greenman360
    @greenman360 Před rokem +33

    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.

  • @roxanneumstot1062
    @roxanneumstot1062 Před rokem

    Lmao George's laugh @ 9:33-9:35 sounds absolutely identical to this things supercharger whine when he takes off hard at low rpms 😂

  • @ky564996
    @ky564996 Před rokem +15

    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! 👌

  • @codygaul5664
    @codygaul5664 Před rokem +25

    Imagine this thing at spectator drags 🤯🤯 it would absolutely DOMINATE

  • @406Steven
    @406Steven Před rokem

    2:45 Love the reference to the 2000 version of Gone in 60 Seconds.

  • @rustednbustedmopars6087
    @rustednbustedmopars6087 Před rokem +1

    The reflection of the flag on the shop on the flag glasses in the beginning. Surprised nobody else caught that

  • @rockydennis4497
    @rockydennis4497 Před rokem +81

    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
      @kevinsellsit5584 Před rokem +3

      Amen! Do it for Ken!

    • @langan9000
      @langan9000 Před rokem +2

      Meh 🤷‍♂️

    • @camaro406ss
      @camaro406ss Před rokem +10

      Damn right. I'm rooting for her. She is the perfect person to carry on her fathers legacy on and off the track..

    • @92Jdmsupra
      @92Jdmsupra Před rokem +8

      @@langan9000 What do you mean meh? She'll become a legend like her father.

  • @jacobogden6710
    @jacobogden6710 Před rokem +44

    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
      @tomcoon9038 Před rokem +8

      Yea, this is the first time that I've noticed it's a patch quilt. Would be nice to get it refinished.

    • @RCXDerp
      @RCXDerp Před rokem

      They re did part of the turns already

    • @ArKritz84
      @ArKritz84 Před rokem +14

      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
      @davearmstrong5226 Před rokem +2

      With the chance of getting shut down, Funds are Probably limited to greater Improvements....

    • @jacobogden6710
      @jacobogden6710 Před rokem +2

      @@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

  • @TheR4360
    @TheR4360 Před rokem

    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.

  • @wongway40
    @wongway40 Před rokem

    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!

  • @scotty197878
    @scotty197878 Před rokem +5

    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? 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 👍

  • @patholmwood2030
    @patholmwood2030 Před rokem +164

    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
      @BIGFERG32 Před rokem +21

      yeah but he had a chance to not air the footage and still chose to

    • @sleepystee
      @sleepystee Před rokem +35

      Even if he doesn’t win, he’ll just buy another one like he did with the F150 lol

    • @MrRobschnieder
      @MrRobschnieder Před rokem +24

      @@sleepystee Will probably end up getting the V8 version of the Ariel Atom

    • @heavnxbound
      @heavnxbound Před rokem

      Guess he’s gonna have to win then :))

    • @arg8763
      @arg8763 Před rokem

      Salesman 101.

  • @fordracing351w
    @fordracing351w Před rokem +1

    @8:24 That 2nd gear shift pop tho! Sounds sick.

  • @TheSecreteacret
    @TheSecreteacret Před rokem +4

    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 🤘

  • @chazballetti4855
    @chazballetti4855 Před rokem +19

    I love Jackstand goes straight to look at the motor! 😂

  • @xarewhyayen
    @xarewhyayen Před rokem +45

    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.

  • @RealJimSkinner
    @RealJimSkinner Před rokem +3

    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!!

  • @NitrousNation
    @NitrousNation Před rokem +1

    That thing is a spectator drag nightmare. So cool

  • @michaelmartinez5843
    @michaelmartinez5843 Před rokem +30

    Hell yes. Those Atom's are savage and definitely deserve more spotlight on them for their performance.

  • @RiggsCo
    @RiggsCo Před rokem +115

    Today Cleeter and the crew learn about “power to weight” 😁

    • @nickmaclachlan5178
      @nickmaclachlan5178 Před rokem +17

      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
      @jacobrohlinger9038 Před rokem +12

      And downforce lmao

    • @FAhinch
      @FAhinch Před rokem +3

      @@nickmaclachlan5178 and yet its the baby version of the atom too 🤣

    • @jonnyxs892
      @jonnyxs892 Před rokem

      Yip👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

    • @TheBCninja
      @TheBCninja Před rokem +4

      ​@@FAhinchI would say the ariel atom v8 is the demonic version of the regular one 😂 thing is insane.

  • @AndToTheRepublic4WhichItStands

    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.

  • @fuse8052
    @fuse8052 Před rokem

    Oh dam! You got the real deal engine package in that atom! That's what's in my ion redline , but I have the TVS1320 on mine.

  • @SPHYNX99752
    @SPHYNX99752 Před rokem +10

    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. 😊

  • @thegoober8934
    @thegoober8934 Před rokem +7

    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.

  • @Sarogus
    @Sarogus Před rokem

    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

  • @michaelhartzell9758
    @michaelhartzell9758 Před rokem

    Reminds me of our local quarter mile track when the nitro cars are racing. They hit their stride right before the corner. The echo was fantastic.

  • @MrSivie
    @MrSivie Před rokem +13

    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.

  • @zacharyfabian5293
    @zacharyfabian5293 Před rokem +47

    George was so happy after the first stop that all he could do was smile for 30 seconds.

  • @TheDuckumz
    @TheDuckumz Před rokem +1

    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...

  • @Dennis4523
    @Dennis4523 Před rokem +1

    instantly knew it was an arieal atom, you guys should check out caterham cars, they make some insane vehicles just like the atom

  • @BikerFail16
    @BikerFail16 Před rokem +27

    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
      @captaininsano2777 Před rokem +1

      You mean steal Top Gears idea? Lol😂

    • @mitto4504
      @mitto4504 Před rokem +4

      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
      @IamBATMAN2024 Před rokem +1

      @@captaininsano2777 what about Tavarish and his knock off topgear car show 😅 so cringe I can’t watch it at all!

    • @captaininsano2777
      @captaininsano2777 Před rokem +1

      @@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
      @IamBATMAN2024 Před rokem

      @@captaininsano2777 Same! We will never get anything like it ever again unfortunately.. nobody can match that program!

  • @bradley3549
    @bradley3549 Před rokem +7

    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.

  • @gewoontimm
    @gewoontimm Před rokem

    Thats one fast honda... jokes aside.. the arial atom has a honda vtec engine with a supercharger bolted to it.. and try to make the grip of the tires work with the aero so you can keep your speed up on the turns..

  • @racer096
    @racer096 Před rokem +1

    You just have to love the Cobalt SS S/C LSJ 2.0

  • @dhorn247
    @dhorn247 Před rokem +80

    A sequential gearbox in this would be insane

    • @markbremmer8642
      @markbremmer8642 Před rokem +2

      It has a motorcycle engine in it, so it already has a sequential gearbox.

    • @isaiahfabian8401
      @isaiahfabian8401 Před rokem +20

      @@markbremmer8642 no it doesn’t this car has an ecotec which is a gm engine

    • @jamesplotkin4674
      @jamesplotkin4674 Před rokem +3

      @@markbremmer8642 These can be powered by many choices of powerplants.

    • @nickdrew2507
      @nickdrew2507 Před rokem +5

      Alot of them run a honda k20.

    • @gatorb8
      @gatorb8 Před rokem +8

      ​@@markbremmer8642they literally said it's an ecotec

  • @rustybrown771
    @rustybrown771 Před rokem +10

    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.

  • @flexnix
    @flexnix Před rokem

    An Ariel Atom. Yes!!!!! Only seen one in person down here in Miami. Love those things.

  • @duck9191
    @duck9191 Před rokem +2

    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
      @RobertMorgan Před rokem +1

      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
      @duck9191 Před rokem

      @@RobertMorgan Got a feeling a straight 6 might be a bit too long, but you can always try lol.

  • @mikeramos8715
    @mikeramos8715 Před rokem +7

    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
      @goosenotmaverick1156 Před rokem

      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
      @tysonsakundiak1262 Před rokem

      If it's an m62 powered lsj, making over 300whp. Guaranteed its got everything zzp or ottp offers lol

  • @BennyTygohome
    @BennyTygohome Před rokem +10

    I was hoping this would stay in the fleet. Cleetus team, you got to win this.

  • @KiNgSlApYoUrMoM
    @KiNgSlApYoUrMoM Před rokem

    That motor came out of a cobalt ss I had one of the cobalt ss with the supercharger the later years came with turbos but it was a fun car.

  • @Xempt_One
    @Xempt_One Před rokem

    That thing sounds amazing. The atoms always been close to the top of my dream car list. Road legal go kart

  • @ericmichels8843
    @ericmichels8843 Před rokem +9

    I’m sure Tye can make one of those with a ls power plant that would dominate spectator drags!!

    • @lassetk
      @lassetk Před rokem +2

      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
      @glenryan6569 Před rokem +2

      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
      @MrArcticPOWER Před rokem

      If it was a 2 lap race, sure, but for one lap it would still get beat by a 4wd Porsche.

    • @ReEvoluion
      @ReEvoluion Před rokem

      @@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
      @MrArcticPOWER Před rokem

      @@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
    @rallydrew Před rokem +8

    Dude I've thought an Atom would be the hardest thing to beat at spectator drags, I really hope it stays at the track!

  • @rodneyk8838
    @rodneyk8838 Před rokem +2

    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....👍👍👍

  • @landscapingspecialist

    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

  • @jasonfox6013
    @jasonfox6013 Před rokem +8

    I really hope Leah block wins this event after the bad few months she has had much love from New Zealand

  • @justingembara5348
    @justingembara5348 Před rokem +12

    Man, I miss the sound of my LSJ! Glad to see the platform get a little respect!

    • @NickPsu28
      @NickPsu28 Před rokem

      I was just thinking the exact same thing

  • @gigatron2008
    @gigatron2008 Před rokem +1

    Whoah always loved these. Now I love it even more. Damn that is insanely fast. Needs an LS

  • @calebkinghorne9469
    @calebkinghorne9469 Před rokem

    All you need is a cobalt and $700 worth or intake/ blower/ injectors and heat exchanger and you can have the same noises and nasty fwd burnouts would make a cool daily for George supercharged cobalt tire slayer

  • @gnusasg
    @gnusasg Před rokem +36

    Man that thing looks insane. Even more insane is that Ariel made a v8 version of the atom with 500hp.

    • @Anonymous-uno
      @Anonymous-uno Před rokem +1

      Find someone that has a Ariel atom V8 and bring it to the track for comparison

    • @davearmstrong5226
      @davearmstrong5226 Před rokem

      Ariel didn't make the V-8 version ....It was an owner that did it......

    • @Turndog375
      @Turndog375 Před rokem +9

      @@davearmstrong5226 yes they did. Ariel released a limited number of v8 equipped atoms.

    • @Underpantsniper
      @Underpantsniper Před rokem +2

      ​@@davearmstrong5226 oh they sure did, it was basically 2 4 cylinder motorcycle engines mated together and revved to the moon.

    • @IamBATMAN2024
      @IamBATMAN2024 Před rokem +3

      @@Underpantsniper 2 hayabusa engines 😅

  • @ryanstalcup7093
    @ryanstalcup7093 Před rokem +12

    Loved the podcast with Rob! Glad to see y’all back at it!!

  • @zstrode.8953
    @zstrode.8953 Před rokem +1

    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

  • @WestsideWoo
    @WestsideWoo Před rokem

    Cleetus and Zach reminded me of The Little Rascals in there. 😂😂 That thing is scootin.

  • @xXCastawayaxeXx
    @xXCastawayaxeXx Před rokem +6

    I would LOVE to see yall take up some road course stuff! That would be AWESOME to see how gold yall do!

  • @jacobstrong3129
    @jacobstrong3129 Před rokem +6

    New spin off sireies needs to be Cleetus and George review cars... your reactions are so entertaining.

  • @bradlepaddle9512
    @bradlepaddle9512 Před rokem

    Absolutely awesome 😎
    Didn't KTM build something similar can we find one of those??