Awesome 4wd Buggy Race!! Breaking down the whole thing!

[@Savagetoastness]

The sportsmanship was impeccable. I LOVE IT. People like you Ryan are what make this sport so great!!!

[@Puckstruckshuks]

Dude that was really fun to watch! As a non- racer hoping to race - the breakdown of tactics and approach to the race was very useful man! Keep up the great content!

[@Puckstruckshuks]

Thanks for the like bro! Be safe down there! Much love from the T-Dot

[@glenpiro313]

Good race? Nope, that was a great race. Your breakdown was excellent, you demonstrated sportsmanship, racecraft, enthusiasm, and you gave us a whole bunch of TTPs, it doesn't get much better than this. Your genuine love of the sport is evident here man, well done!

[@COL1NW3BB]

Hows nobody talking about how on point that opening shot is? Nailed the lighting, background and foreground. Shooting through objectss, thats straight outta the Peter Mckinnon playbook! Great job

[@RyanHarrisRC]

Ayyyy 🤙

[@secondsfromdisaster5360]

Thats some awesome humility man. Great sportsmanship letting him take his position back for the sake of a good race

[@TheEasom2010]

My bad, Ryan. I was the guy who yelled at the marshal when he placed a car right in my line. Will make a serious effort to not be the yelling guy. Thanks for making me aware.

[@RyanHarrisRC]

Hey man! No worries! Racing gets the best of us sometimes 😉

[@RC-ty5ym]

@@RyanHarrisRC You American guys are so lucky... You have all the nice clay and dirt tracks, and we Germans only have carpet/Astro tracks...

[@garrykennedy5484]

@@RC-ty5ym I take it you're being funny????

[@RC-ty5ym]

@@garrykennedy5484 I'm not. In whole Germany, there is only ONE clay track left for 1:10 scale racing.

[@MiataDriverX]

@@RC-ty5ym Hey, over in the Netherlands we have none. Absolutely zero. Our Carpet/Astro tracks aren't really eventful either, especially up north.

[@arkansasrcbomb344]

Enjoyed watching the race. Good sportsmanship by making it a race and not a blowout. It was close. Thanks

[@brucehough1212]

As a relative “newbie”, I find all your narration on “lines”, strategy, technique to be extremely helpful....and TRANSFERABLE. Thanks and keep this sort of content coming!

[@robertherzog9294]

This is long, but it's one of my racing memories that happened when i was 14 or 15 around 1985. Like Ryan, my dad was a big part of my racing even though he didn't drive. He worked on and drag raced cars in the 1950's and was also an engineer so I learned from him how to make a car drive on that fine edge of almost out of control. Those kind of races, like the one in this video, are a lot of fun and the following is one of my own favorites. My first year of racing was at my home dirt track in California owned by a guy who people called "The King of the Oval". I was just about to enter my sixth month of racing and this particular night I was battling to qualify with one of the track's team drivers. I TQ'd and the team driver qualified second, but the team driver had to go to work so he passed his car off to the track owner, Mr. "King of the Oval", and when I saw him walking up to the driver's stand carrying the other guy's car I knew I was going to have a tough race ahead of me. I didn't have experience on my side, so my plan was to drive hard but drive smart and in the back of my head I was figuring that losing to "The King" wouldn't be too bad. For half the race I had the track owner on my back bumper just waiting and pressuring me into making a mistake. We came up on back markers and I got around a few of them cleanly and he got around them like they weren't even there. At one point soon after that I came through turns one and two and two back traffic cars were split with a car length between them, I pulled out of the corner right up to the back bumper of the front marker and slid right between them both and passed on the outside down the back straightaway. I was shocked I made it through and tried to give a glance back to see what the "King" was going to do and he tried the same maneuver (at this point I vaguely recall thinking that if he makes through then I have no way of winning this race) and he wound up hitting both cars and losing all kinds of time which left me home free for the rest of the race. I could have waited for him to catch back up, but it wasn't a risk I was willing to take and I was already pretty mentally exhausted so it felt good to just tune out and drive the car. After turn marshaling I went back to the pit and was packing up in disbelief of winning that race by taking a chance on a pass that I probably shouldn't have taken. It was just desperation and pressure and the a quick calculation of speed, time, and distance between cars and it turned out in my favor. My dad and I were almost done packing up when the track owner came by our pit area, put a tee shirt and a jacket on our table, and said "team meeting will be Tuesday evening." I've had many close and fun races over my ten plus years, but that one was a special one and it is the only trophy I've kept from over 30 years ago. I have about a handful of similar race memories that were fun and few big wins too, but the above will always be my favorite racing memory. Years later after gaining a lot of racing experience behind me, I would never have made that pass, I probably would have went wide and let the other driver have the lead and then let him deal with traffic and me pressuring him into a bad pass.

[@muttbone01]

After sitting as a shelf-queen for about five years, I'm finally going to start running my Team Durango DEX410 V4. RIGHT after I built it, the company closed its doors like 4 months later, so I didn't bother putting electrics in it, fearing not being able to get parts. But what good is that doing me? Nothing. So here I am, rebuilding the shocks an diffs (been sitting with oils an greases for years), just awaiting my new LRP setup an Ti turnbuckles. Running Duratrax C2 Equalizers on all fours. Can't wait to get her moving! Unfortunately, here in NC there are NO tracks, an the nearest hobby store is a good 45 min drive, so it looks like I'll be mainly just bashing it around. Also a bummer that I know no one that is into RCs at all around here, other than planes an helis (which I also dabble in).

[@sammiller123]

So pleased to wake up ( I’m in the UK ) and have a new video from you to watch! Awesome bro thanks😄 hope you and the wife and dogs are all keeping safe 😊

[@RyanHarrisRC]

Thanks man! Same to you 😎🤙

[@raceteker]

This one had me smiling all the way through the video. Your enthusiasm is infectious. Want to get back to racing in the worst way. All my xx4’s and XXXT’s sitting waiting patiently for a track to open near me.

[@tone-starfire]

Loved it Ryan, my son n law and me race on our flat track in my back yard, he’s more seasoned than me, but every once in a while we get into some good battles, keep it up, Tony

[@durgadude1]

That was fun! Full five minutes of wheel to wheel racing. Thanks for taking us through it from the driver's perspective. Great idea for content/ format!

[@CentralVAracer]

Really enjoyed the detailed rundown of the race. Seems like you are one of the few genuinely good guys that races. Too many people let sponsorships turn them into rude people.

[@phezmann4732]

Ryan this video breakdown of your race was fantastic. Please do more like this

[@HalfGiant_S80]

I could watch this over and over! So much excitement on my end...great content!

[@matthewbyrd398]

That was awesome to watch, and hear your commentary. That’s what makes the sport fun.

[@masonjwillisable]

i have been trying to find a hobby for years. something to get out of the house that wasn't work or the bar. Air soft, Paintball, Rugby, Soccer. Golf. all have their strengths, but they also had this huge crowd of snobs. RC is fun and affordable. It also has a crowd of snobs, and it is 100% short course racers. Bashers, Drifters, Crawlers have all been nothing but nice and accepting. its only short course that tells you you are doing something wrong when you are trying to have fun and not take it so seriously., but the snob community in RC is so small that you might as well not count it. people like Mr. Harris here are why this hobby is great. they are at the top. for them it's not just a hobby, but a passion. yet they don't talk down to casuals and they aren't condescending. they don't recommend getting better. they suggest improvements. this hobby is so fun, and it is made better by a hugely accepting community.

[@garrykennedy5484]

Affordable>>>> LOL that's funny.... I get it though.

[@Hatya05]

I spend around $800+ putting a car together so im not sure its affordable, although there are way to stay in lesser classes

[@zachwhite9854]

Compared to paintball just about anything is affordable lol

[@garrykennedy5484]

@@zachwhite9854 I thought this would be a cheaper RC adventure. Turns out I'm spending more on each RC car to run the track than most RC planes, even big ones, I have. Dang it. The best thing though, is that if you crash, it's only a cheap part to fix instead of a total loss. Or close to it anyways. So Initial investment is high, but maintenance is a lot lower. Kind of.. Tires and track fees do ad up quickly. LOL

[@zachwhite9854]

@@garrykennedy5484 lol I played tournament paintball so I was putting out about 400$ a month just to practice that didnt include any tournaments so I'll take track fees all daylong

[@powertothesheeple5422]

I completely agree with your assessment. I'll have more fun racing battling close for last place over getting in the lead and running away. Having a great race regardless of what place is what makes this so much fun!

[@markfung5654]

Thank you Ryan. Gives a lot of insight. Makes the race more understandable.

[@munro12345]

Brilliant ideal Ryan - really enjoyed you breaking down the race run like that. Others need to follow your lead with this format - props for doing it first! (nice production values as well :) )

[@KnowledgePerformance7]

Been watching your backlog and then you upload! Many thanks for the awesome content ♥️♥️♥️

[@Slatanicmushroom]

I liked the video, Ryan! What a great mindset! 👍🏻🙂 Respect!

[@worldexplored5300]

Very fun and exciting to watch Ryan! Good initiative!

[@erikthegoprofanatic4437]

Great race. This shows people how consistency beats speed. Awesome commentary and nice explanations teaching people about a great hobby.

[@kristopherwilson4216]

I do enjoy the good sportsmanship you and some other racer exhibit. Its nice to see a race earned, even if it means you take the L. Great race!

[@b-luv339]

That was great. Do more of these. Very good race analysis. 👍🏼

[@andreklink9160]

Hi. I’m from germany. I just want to say that I love your videos. 👍✌️💪

[@mechanicmike2858]

One of the most memorable races that I have was between me and a fellow racer it was close Back and forth lap after lap "circle track" and at the end I was able to squeeze by him clean and take the win ... Sweating bullets the whole race but it was clean and a great time for the both of us

[@jpsalis]

6:58 that's a professional-level pass, really well done.

[@michaelyolch79]

Truly fascinating! From someone who is considering getting into this style of racing, I REALLY appreciate what you’ve done here! THANK YOU!

[@D70racing]

First season of racing for me, and man. Some this racing etiquette your talking about, is practiced by very few. It’s like some guys think they can just drive right through you.

[@robertbecker8895]

Great race and good sportsmanship

[@tompaull3214]

I am late to seeing this video. This format is great!!!!! I know it is a ton of work for you but I feel like I learn so much more about rc racing. And you are such a gentleman. Keep up the great work.

[@gordonshaw3245]

Thanks Ryan, love this type of race dissection vid. So many little tips and insights that help us am’s dial it up. Cheers👍👍

[@bradleyburge3794]

great video , on lap for lap and corner for corner racing and high lighting all the little 1% moves in slow mo that start too add up over time , really shows how the race is not won in the first corner but a chess game over 5min ,and even if you have a bad start just put your head down and keep pushing with clean lines , thanks Ryan i would like more vids like this with race craft

[@peppekerstens]

Love the way you provide insights into your experiences. Keep up the good work!

[@solngv8]

More videos like this please! I love the... what is going through your head commentary.

[@jerryvolpini7987]

Great race guys, some awesome sportsmanship going on there, looks like you had a good time! 👍 I found the break down pretty cool, thanks! 👊

[@niccolleli3208]

I really liked this style of race break down. You make amazing videos. Thank you!

[@Callabrator]

Great race and awesome video! This is my favorite of all the content I’ve seen of yours! I’d love to see more race breakdowns! Keep it up!

[@florianbammes7534]

Like that format! Thanks Ryan!

[@jamieparr6962]

The excellent insight into the race made the whole watching experience really exciting and so much fun to watch! I loved listening to the tactics and race strategy, it was really awesome. Well done on an extremely fun to watch clip. That was the best RC Race Clip I have seen, well done 👍

[@jamescollins4178]

That was an awesome style video really enjoyed it and an actual race between friends is way better than an outright win... great job sir

[@courtneyashley2570]

as someone just getting started i love this learned alot actually thanks ryan

[@rcroarshock12]

Loved it Ryan!!! Good break down of thought and action. Nice to see how it goes down inside the noggin! Loved the race action as well. Good combination of action and explanation!!

[@wambolt1212]

top notch ambassador to the sport! Nice racing!

[@prestigemechanical1145]

Great vibes totally agree with having a good race ! Sort of like watching a sports game. It’s no fun when a major lead exists.

[@sidewaysdatsun8719]

That was a damn good race, not a second that I wasn't entertained. I get it's an old-ish video, but your videos are getting me into racing. Just finished building a Kyosho rb7ss and can't wait to throw it on a track. Great content and 100% binge worthy lol. Keep it dialed 👌

[@jmcg7906]

Love the commentary. Please do more of these.

[@dynasty4851]

At 6:18. That was great sportsmanship! Subscribed

[@RTBHvideo]

I'm a big fan of this video format! Really enjoyed the race breakdown.

[@RyanHarrisRC]

Glad you liked it 🤙

[@theheatandairguy6485]

Love the race breakdown! Would like to see more of you breaking down races, whether its your race or not.

[@Ben-Lloyd]

Well done Ryan, this is one of the best videos I've seen with regards to how to race. The way you explain what you are doing and what's happening is awesome. We need more videos like this please. 😎😎😎😎😎😎👍🏼

[@tedbyrum9076]

Yeah was awesome to hear the breakdown. Great racing!! Makes me miss it so bad!

[@marklister8155]

Excellent! Enjoyed that, more race breakdowns like that please!

[@Shellbackrc]

Great race video love the commentary on this race.

[@gv3rtigo889]

Great video. Love the passion and walk through of the race. New to this hobby and this definitely was fun to watch. Thanks

[@joshsrcadventures5297]

That was awesome! Clean race thats what racing should be. I love all your videos, you do a great job.. I've always been into RC cars but now I'm looking to get into racing. Just got myself a team associated b64. Your videos have done a great job guiding me on how to set it up.

[@larrylebell3640]

I agree , I think when you have a close race , you are more focused , it sharpens your driving skills

[@briyenmartin5154]

One of your Best Videos yet👍🏾👍🏾

[@harrisoncox1121]

love the racing video review style of vids, it kinda helps me point out crucial things to help my racing.

[@thesanderfamily8598]

Great change of video loving this style of explaining

[@vicdez]

Your commentary was on point, kept me interested.

[@Johney_Nomadic888]

Always love the commentary... well done, bruh!

[@alfalso434]

That was a great race!! It was alot of fun to watch! Kudos to you both! I am looking into racing s/c and your videos are a great learning tool. Thank you!

[@RACEFASTRC]

I really enjoyed that step by step breakdown Ryan! Great to see some great sportsmanship by the both of you :)

[@JFlyer1973]

Keep doing these Ryan! This was great fun to watch. Thanks for posting it.

[@stuart1336]

Great video please do some more race breakdowns. They are more entertaining to watch when you explain it and your audience will learn from them.

[@MattyS02]

Great format Ryan! Was cool to see you break down your race and talk about your tactics and thoughts at specific points of the race. Insight like this will be really helpful for a lot of drivers I reckon.

[@truckerk]

Great commentary. Very enlightening.

[@hunterking5514]

It was a fun race to watch for sure!

[@austinstrang9197]

I dig the style my man, getting my hyped for my season getting started next Saturday

[@chaosfruitbat5970]

This is great, please do more of these!

[@squier250]

Great vid! I really enjoyed the break down, there’s a lot going on that I had no idea about!

[@GeorgeGhazarian]

I’m one of those people who overthinks stuff when I’m close to another car. I could never do something like that haha. Love your vids!!

[@edwinwx260]

Same, but I'm getting better about it. Doing oval really helps, because everyone is going the same speed fighting for the same line. It makes you really good at dealing with traffic

[@GeorgeGhazarian]

i dont know anymore I wish they had oval at my track. But they don’t

[@aaronsalais3477]

Ryan thank you for the info about the Jconcepts dirt webs they are awesome

[@pirategmunger]

It was a fun race event and that particular race was great to watch. Love the content Ryan 👍

[@dustingallas2009]

Great vid, really like how you explained the racing lines.

[@baggszilla]

Those new TLR 4wd buggies turn on a dime!

[@RyanHarrisRC]

😉

[@b00ts4ndc4ts]

I got a lot from this VT thanks, really enjoyed it as well.

[@aidanrc46]

Hey I really liked this video, going through each of the incidents.

[@ice-tim9796]

Awesome video. More of these please!

[@fabianbisson4459]

Great race, thanks for content.

[@dtab3635]

Awesome video, would love to see more in this style!

[@dogsubx2]

Great vid. would love to see more of these type of "into the mind of the racer" type vids.

[@bricmerc1961]

This Is a really race !!!! Congrats !!!! 👍

[@clickybread]

Love the videos, keep it up and stay healthy!

[@drew-ie9xw]

Need more of this style of video.

[@michaelberry530]

Epic battle! Ryan, could please do a video on tire tread types and the conditions that work best in? Like a video deep dive on everything tires 2 wheel and 4 wheel.

[@bucknertarsney7674]

Awesome racing. 😀😀😀

[@yuxingchen5368]

what a race!!!!!! excited!

[@onecjwilly]

Hope you do more of these!

[@postiant]

That was awesome! Great videos, keep them coming

[@scottfleming9437]

Nice job bather.!!!

[@MikeMac90]

This was cool. I like it. Its different! Keep 'em coming!

[@stumason7003]

Hey Ryan. Quick heads up: don’t run the RX 491 Sanwa receiver. It blows up ESC’s. It’s an issue that Sanwa hasn’t publicly announced yet. A simple version of what happens is that it rapidly varies amp draw from the BEC on the ESC, slowly burning out the ESC until it dies. It happened to me and it’s happened to a few people in my club. No issues with other Sanwa receivers.

[@GeneralHobbies]

track time..... lovin the insight of the racing.

[@s14tat]

I wish my track had sportsman like you guys in the a main. The people I race with generally race clean thought in the c main