Chris Harris on Cars | Nürburgring 24h 2015 in an Aston Martin GT12

It is a street legal car, all 100 have been sold. It's the toughest race of all, let's see what's possible!

[@TommysGuitar]

This is what the new Top Gear needs more of! Just get Mr. Harris to document his racing and you have a winner!

[@supersevenn]

It is, he has....and stay tuned for more

[@amusingbouche4551]

just need to get rid of the two tools headlining it, THEN WE HAVE A WINNER

[@goodshipkaraboudjan]

I doubt they will. It would be ratings sucide, unfortunately most people who were Top Gear fanatics and watched for Clarkeson and co (the ones who make themselves pretty obvious in comments sections) know and care nothing about motorsports, the scripted challenges and basic drag races get too many eyeballs on the TV for them.

[@amusingbouche4551]

gnarkillkicksass the ratings have already taken a nose dive.

[@joevenuti1201]

He does a fantastic job. Brilliant really. Great camera work too!

[@campanmarius5241]

Brilliant brilliant editing ! My god this has to be the best quality piece of auto journalist video.

[@ahmetemreoz1314]

kerk tp really great footages, maybe background music could be cheerful a little bit

[@Donfuy]

kerk tp Came here to say the same thing. Neil does the greatest job.

[@Rodrigoxki]

kerk tp indeed. above tv-level quality for sure. the filmography and soundtrack are plainly perfect.

[@jimmybrite]

kerk tp Careful what you say, they might convert the channel to sub only like Drive.

[@sigibaes]

ahmet emre öz I think the music is a big part of what makes this so good.

[@HiroshimaSpirit]

I know you might not see this comment, being busy with your new gig, but I just wanted to say that this is one of my favorite films of yours. You and the crew did such a great job on this one. Every couple of months, I'm drawn back to watch it yet again, and I still enjoy it like new every time. Thank you. We miss you here on KZbin, Mr. Harris!

[@bryandoherty9399]

"Strapped on his biggest pair of balls and removed his brain"

[@984francis]

I think he's a bit sensitive about that area. I heard testicles, nads and bollocks!

[@joevenuti1201]

Standard everyday procedure for many American men. Great stupidity ensues... Not myself of course, but so many guys I know.

I really like seeing Chris Harris' Chris Harris on Cars logo on cars.

[@ImLeuff]

Speed limits in racing are a travesty. Speed limits on Nürburgring are a sacrilege. Absolutely fantastic video though, as always. Thank you Chris, Neil and the team!

[@davidgonzalez4665]

***** Any death in motorsport is a tragedy, regardless if its a driver or spectator. I'm all for safety and better barriers but the spectator that was killed by the GTR during the VLN race were in an area not protected by the barriers. Ignorance is bliss till it bites you in the ass...

[@teamboehnisch2854]

David Gonzalez there were barriers. The problem was that the GT-R flew over the barriers and the fence! Very bad luck in this case..

[@davidgonzalez4665]

TeamBoehnisch Yes there were and they are there for a reason. The spectator that got killed was in an area he shouldn't have been in. If i remember correctly they had been told to move and get back behind the barriers but refused. If thats the case I maintain my previous statement.

[@teamboehnisch2854]

David Gonzalez Absolutely. I am the same opinion that - because that part is a High-Speed part (!) - it is absolutely the wrong place to watch. And moreover the one who was killed (R.I.P. our motorsports-friend), sat directly in the line where the cars would go if they don't get the corner - so he wanted to have the best view on a crash. He had.

[@davidgonzalez4665]

Proves that you cant fix stupid! Good day sir.

[@TonicofSonic]

Thank you so much for making videos like this. For many of us this is the closest we will get to actually seeing these kinds of moments.

[@DamianSupra]

what an experience this must be sitting in a garage with your crew hearing the engines roaring past knowing that in a couple of ours the car is gonna be handed to you and you have to get out there

[@0000ffcube]

Kind of don't miss Top Gear at all when Chris is making such quality content. Thank you for giving me my motoring show fix Chris, you've filled the void TG left behind for me.

[@bobhammer30]

Chris Harris on Cars and Top Gear, thats all I need for motoring shows

[@718Gilbert]

Bob Tsui Top Gear is sadly gone. But you know i would watch it if Chris Harris replaced Jeremy Clarkson even though i know james and richard wont do it with clarkson.

[@351broncoii]

Darren Wilson Well, your an articulate one aren't you? PS: the US one is shit

[@BTrain-jw3uk]

351broncoii The core of Top Gear's success, and the reason that it will be successful among its core demo post-reboot, is that it was a fun show about cars. They now have an opportunity to go back to being a show about cars as opposed to being a show about May, Clarkson, and Hammond with some cars tossed in for flavor. I probably won't follow them to their new show precisely for the reason you're stating. Their new show will probably pick up where Top Gear left off, which is to say in a bad place, because that's what their following wants to see. Their characters became bigger than the cars they were driving and the show became predictable. CHOC is where Top Gear was and should have stayed.

[@351broncoii]

BTrain5489 To me, at least they made Top Gear. I've watched Fifth Gear as well as other car shows and well they're good. There much of the same, a lot of facts and figures, same boring road testing but no personality. For me, Top Gear is not just the best car show ever but my favourite show period. Because it combines two of my favourite things cars and British comedy. Specifically their brand of comedy and the chemistry between them. I've heard a lot of non car people say they watch it. Not because they're into cars but because. But because despite the subject matter they found the show funny. To me, that's a mark of true greatness when you can get non car people to watch a car show

[@351broncoii]

Darren Wilson It's really fucking creepy that you look through peoples past comments. Just to comeback with lame ass comebacks. PS: Don't assume everybody who doesn't agree with you is automatically American. There's a whole wide world out there. For instance, I'm Canadian

[@ThatMumboJumbo]

Fantastic video :)

[@yyyyyom]

Hey mumbo :P

[@philipadastra]

Mumbo Jumbo Spoiler alert maybe?

[@aharrymarry]

Mumbo Jumbo Yeah really guy , can,t you delete your reaction, this is not your average youtube clip, people who are subscribed here wait for these high quality episodes with high anticipation, putting up spoilers is not done.

[@BLITZKRIEG1]

josey wales yep couldn't agree more. I remember being livid when some arsehole commented on the Motor Trend car of the year vid. "Oh yes Corvette"

[@ThatMumboJumbo]

philip s Fixed :)

[@SeanMackYo]

I keep coming back to this vid periodically, and man oh man... the footage and everything else is just phenomenal

[@quigley61]

I'm the exact same. The sound of that V12 when he's driving it to the track, god what a sound! :D

[@presidentkimi975]

Same. This is to say the least the 10th time i rewatch.

[@matthewwilliamson3359]

Chris is such a cool guy, this is how motor journalism is done!

[@justus1995]

The "opening shot" into corner 1 at 9:20 is probably the single best shot i've ever seen from the N24... absolut madness !

[@OussamaErraji]

Speed limits in Germany: they don't have them for the Autobahn so they put them in a racing circuit.

[@anonymous..-]

You obviously know nothing about the Autobahn or racing.

[@18T220]

1:34 That sounded amazing.

[@MegaManXMegaman121]

18T220 hey you leave review tech usa alone or i kick your stupid ass and beat the shit out of you

[@18T220]

Squall Leonhart No one cares.

[@18T220]

***** Rich hasn't proven I did anything cause it's not me.

[@GSicKz]

18T220 that was on a cold engine thats insane

[@chitranchakrabortty]

Holy shit, yes it sounded amazing

[@theotherdave2005]

Chris Harris on Cars If this is judged by others as luridly sycophantic in the end, I could not possibly care less. When you posted your Bloodhound SSC video a while ago, I was awestruck. The joy of being so utterly immersed in the experience and yet never pandered to. Never - as we would say in the US - "dumbed down." Thank you for holding true to that core value. Of the thousands of racing films -- on the smallest and largest screens alike -- this one retains that same brilliance, and the same inherent honesty as Bloodhound. And throughout, the luscious, totally mesmerizing cinematography... is truly without peer.

[@wareidav]

I know it`s a long time ago now.. BUT.... Don`t you just love that raw V12 power... That bark of the straight through exhausts and a ROUND steering wheel.. An amazing looking, sounding and performing car.

[@stalledrain4093]

1:48 the moment you realize you're driving a race car on the public highway and how badass it is 😂👍🏼👏🏽

[@skean66]

Neil brings it home only the way a true pro can, and kudos to the whole filming team for catching all the fun.

[@Treetop64]

"The idea is to do no overtaking." . . "..on the road." (Gestures)

[@BundSama]

I think the consensus here is spot on, Neil AMAZING editing and to the rest of the crew who made this possible! Thank you Chris!

[@Rodrigoxki]

the script, the filmography, the soundtrack, the deep emotion and entertainment that your videos provide take this car video thing to a whole new level CHOC really deserves a spot on television and a big budget. there's no movies or tv shows that come even near this quality

[@CaterhamMatt]

Neil's editing is just superb!

[@LUNATIC75]

Chris Harris, a V12 Aston and a race of The Ring. I'm cool with this.

[@dannnystream1378]

This is my first comment on KZbin and it is simply because the editing, narrative, and story of this clip was simply perfect. I wish this was a full length documentary as I would love to watch more.

[@johngalt9989]

Absolutely mega. Neil truly outdid himself with the video work here. Great team effort!

[@jamesstorey5902]

I'm not usually a massive fan of this style of video but with the cinematography and the way you presented it Chris, I was hooked to the very end!

[@Mejevoli]

Racing is beautiful. Racing feels like home. I just wished, in another life, i'd be born inside it. Or get inside it. God bless you guys.

[@VerisimilitudeDude]

It's never too late

[@austinshatzer]

My morning coffee is complete. I've been waiting for this since the preview. Time to up the Patreon donation - you and Neil really are delivering!

[@joecolclough3775]

I thought I was seeing things when I saw the Clio and Mini flying around the corner next to the Porsche

[@jameslamb4573]

Chris Harris on Cars So nice to have you back as "Chris Harris on Cars" and not part of the US-centric Drive. Don't know how you feel about it but I, for one, am glad to see you doing your own thing again. Love your work.

[@Abgefahren789]

Fantastic! Thank you very much!

[@Pandamasque]

What a great genre (race storytelling from the perspective of one competitor). One of the things that made me completely fall in love with endurance racing was the TopGear's episode about their participation in the Silverstone 24h. There should be more of this.

[@samzilla1050]

Would've liked to see more onboard racing than just cars driving passed the camera

[@OTTI1995]

Samzilla Not sure if a joke or....

[@iainmurray9961]

Samzilla I was going to say the same - maybe there's some on board footage still to come though! Would like to see the Andy's crash too (hopefully he walked away ok)

[@samzilla1050]

Ollie Mariotti if I'm joking?

[@tohara1991]

Samzilla you could see from the in car footage Neil put in the clip that the exposure was difficult meaning he could only film the interior of the car or what was happening out of the windscreen. I have no doubt that Neil was planning to get some decent in car footage as the morning light rose

[@panzerfaulst12345]

Samzilla Thats because this is REAL racing. The primary here for chris was to win the race, not film for a show. Its hard to get usable in-cabin footage. Its loud, hard to focus, and hard to stabilize without a lot of heavy equipment. Sorry he wasnt thinking of us when he rolled the car onto the ring... He did quite well regardless.

[@tommy4862]

It's unbelievable this video was made by four people. You guys are the best!!!

[@TheDustyaman]

Chris Harris is the new top gear. And its not even close.

[@benkrapf]

TheDustyaman Imagine if the new Top Gear was Harris, Sutcliffe and Needell...

[@benjy1966]

That sound at 1.33 as it pulls away is simply mind blowing. It is the Spitfire of the car world! Yet another superb video from CH and his team. Thanks guys.

[@raymondthomas1422]

That SLS Gt3 noise though.......

[@floridabmw3150]

By far the most entertaining race driver, journalist and genuine car nut. Thanks CH for the brilliant work. I LOL'd with u at 1:49, such a beast!

[@bobanppvc]

Nothing sounds like european v12

[@samzilla1050]

Crna gora! Lol

[@davidmitchell5638]

Montenegro Montenegrin like there is other continent who is producing V12s. and it's more like nothing sounds like 2 Ford V6 engines welded together!

[@Beolex]

David MuscleGuy Toyota makes a V12, its called the GZ engine.

[@davidmitchell5638]

Montenegro Montenegrin America still make Aston V12 i know but not for their cars,Germany does,Italy and Britain and i know japan did but now can you tell if they're still making it and which car?

[@Beolex]

David MuscleGuy Toyota Century limousine uses 1GZ-FE V12 engine, still in production today.

[@cameronlockie9559]

Not going to lie I was more excited to see Neal's excellence in editing in this video than Chris' driving

[@OussamaErraji]

Under 301 club on a chris harris one: thats nuts

[@ScooterMcGavin790]

Tiptop piece of automotive journalism you have here. CHOC is unparalleled.

[@ryanp3649]

9:26 is possibly the best thing ive ever seen

[@mattclose1439]

I never even once thought about purchasing the Drive+ videos. Chris Harris' videos keep getting more high quality as they come. I would definitely pay to watch. To think these are free videos with the quality they are, is absolutely impressive. Good job Neil and Chris, epic stuff!.

[@benkrapf]

Matt Close Have you donated to Chris' Patreon account? :)

[@mattclose1439]

Ben Krapf I have twice now!

[@BorisSljivic]

That beautiful BMW Z4 at 10:52 is designed by @JP Performance Maybe some of you guys know him ;)

[@joelryan888]

Words cannot describe how beautiful this video is.

[@DEVASTATOR478]

I would like to see : Chris Harris on Ferrari F40 Le Mans :)

[@billiebleach7889]

A 24 hours race at night is one of the most beautiful things there is. And when the sun starts to rise I always feel very privileged to be able to witness it, to me it’s quite an emotional thing

[@Xerdoz]

The teams should've just boycotted the race because of that stupid speed limit.

[@signalchef]

Xerdoz A car went flying and a person died, speed limits are there for a reason. We should be happy that this race is possible.

[@richardharrold9736]

signalchef Speed limits won't stop that though. Anyway, the Nordschleife and many other tracks have seen more than a few fatalities, but they've survived. Motor Racing is Dangerous, as it says on the back of the ticket.

[@Treetop64]

Xerdoz Though certainly not a popular decision with many, I can't blame the organizers for doing so. Earlier this year at the same circuit a Nissan flipped at the crest of Flugplatz, then cartwheeled and completely cleared the barrier and fence, and killed a spectator before finally coming to rest in the spectator area. The organizers had to be seen as doing something quickly about this latest incident or the race would have been called off.

[@Koishis3rdEye]

Xerdoz .

[@dandare14]

Chris, this was absolutely delightful to watch (barring the end which was gut wrenching). You and Neil between you have finely honed your craft and produced another masterpiece that perfectly encapsulates the raw emotion that Motorsport can make you feel, particularly in an endurance setting - a highly challenging race type and I completely echo your mixture of excitement and nerves. Keep doing what you do, because you do it so well.

[@SpacemanXC]

What's with the bottles of booze hanging from the trees? Tradition? Or some sort of anti-spillage method?

[@klausm5460]

SpaceManDawn You will see anything around the Nordschleife from self-made wooden grandstands to beer barrel graveyards behind the trees.

[@charlesnew9533]

SpaceManDawn It's so the bears can't get it....

[@liftedview]

SpaceManDawn No it's an environmental reason... they do it because it creates natural habitat for humming birds in the area. They love nesting in those bottles and it protects them from predator birds. Humming bird numbers are increasing all over the country thanks to these efforts

[@liftedview]

Who wants to be a millionaire $1M question: Why do people hang bottles of booze from trees around the German Nurnburgring? A. So bears can't get to them B. Create habitat for humming bird C. Old German Witch protection D. No reason at all Hmmmmm....

[@MrKeyboardCommando]

***** Are the bottles full or empty⁉️

[@s.-8406]

What an amazing production this video is. It captures everything motorsport is about.

[@Olivier-C]

Can someone please explain the text on the wheel at 5:05 ? 60KPH = 5-120KPH ...

[@lanceplay5699]

Olivier C Hi - i think the right numbers are the range in which you can press the speedlimiter and it limits the speed to the left... so if you are going 110Kph and press the limiter it slows you down to 60... and so on

[@Olivier-C]

LancePlay ahhh yes you got it, makes sense now, thanks !

[@zloychechen5150]

this is way more fun to watch than any tv coverage.

[@Gautam454]

"Strapped on his largest testicles." That had me rolling haha

[@TheAslakVind]

This piece of racing journalism makes me shout your name in honour from the mountain tops! Ballsy and welldone!!

[@Chuck59ish]

Great video, disappointing finish, but the Nurburgring doesn't need speed limits to reach out and bite you, it finds other ways.

[@danielwoods404]

Who the hell dislikes a video like this? This is great stuff, than you for making it and sharing it.

[@NathanGibb]

AWHHHHHHHHHHH!!! I'm shattered as a fan of CH on Cars let alone my dissapointment for the all involved in the race!! The wait and anticipation for this video was HUGE, and apart from the outcome, it did not disappoint!! Once again a visual and audio piece of pure perfection! Thanks heaps!!

[@iviiroglu]

moaning abot 200km/h speed limit------->only in germany !!! xD

[@AlbertaClassicCars]

Another amazing video by Chris and Neil. If you turned that into a 2 hour long documentary I would have watched every minute. Great job guys, I'm happy to see the increase in subscribers and views reflecting the quality of work you are turning out. Now to patiently await the next one.

[@eddohan]

What do the numbers on the steering wheel mean? 60KPH = 5-120KPH etc

[@Stormy0912]

Yea, im wondering that too

[@johniksushibar165]

he said earlier there were speed limits on some parts of the track,as the cars dont have a speedo they go by revs.

[@Stryke607]

I thought about that as well, but can't make anything from these numbers ...

[@xyrod]

These videos really set a benchmark for all the other car channels out there. Keep going Chris and Neil your work is awesome!

[@teraln]

MANTA!!!

[@billphipps9098]

13 22

[@billphipps9098]

sorry 13.18

[@cdsprech]

Fantastic videography and soundtrack as per usual. Awesome work overall. Who ever thought racing could be so beautiful?

[@vwgolfer1873]

They speed limited the long straight ?? Thats BS man.

[@lukesluder2576]

Matt Jenkins Why don't you go tell that to the family of the spectator (not driver) who was killed there a few weeks earlier. C'mon, Man. Show some respect, not everything has to be what you want. Just because you have a thought, and there's a comment section, doesn't mean you should post it.

[@vwgolfer1873]

Dude STFU even Chris said it was a shame they had speed limits. If its so freaking dangerous then dont race there. go fight your crusade somewhere else Dbag

[@richardharrold9736]

Luke Sluder The fatality was at Flugplatz. The problem is the GT3 cars and putting spectators in dangerous spots, not the track itself.

[@lukesluder2576]

Matt Jenkins HAHAHAHAHAHA, Thanks. You just made my day with that one. Big difference between saying "it's a shame" and "That's BS!". One is being respectful, one is being a "DBag".

[@vwgolfer1873]

your welcome. And im sorry i dont have spectator death alert on my iPhone so i know when everything happens on every track across the world. Def was making light of any death. Not my style

[@calumshand627]

By far the best piece of content I have viewed on the Web or TV this year. Many thanks :-)

[@WiseGuy02]

Who the hell is the safety nutsy imposing speed limits on the Nurburgring for a race? Is there new management? They also imposed speed limits for track days. So now the manufactures can't test their cars to the limits. I guess they'll have to look for another track.

[@jospi2]

WiseGuy02 A spectator was killed earlier this year when a Nissan GTR lifted off at Flugplatz.

[@AccAkut1987]

WiseGuy02 manufacturers can till test without limits, as the legalities are different for them. As Chris told, after the Nismo GTR becoming airborne at Flugplatz (and killing one spectator) and a number of "strange" GT3 crashes during last years 24h and numerous VLN races on the Döttinger Höhe, the German racing governing body (DMSB) was urged to do something, anything, until the real reason is sure for those cars flipping. It was imposing these speed limits or no race at all. There will be changes for next year, currently a Ring-special GT3 aero pack is the most likely. Manufacturers of course don't want this as it raises costs, but its a better solution than changing, sanitizing the track. Even just enlarging the gravel trap at Flugplatz is not easy due to German nature conservation laws.

[@351broncoii]

AccAkut1987 Actually Capricorn Group has officially banned manufacturers from running or publishing lap times from the Nurburgring Nordschliefe. This was discovered when Koeingsegg attempted to run their One:1 hypercar around the ‘Ring and got rebuffed.

[@ishaanbhardwaj8992]

AccAkut1987 It will probably need to be more than just aero. Suspension, anti-roll bars, or even resurfacing some areas of the track.

[@juffurey]

AccAkut1987 best solution would be to better protect the spectators ... not allow them so close. speed limits just seems asinine.

[@GaryLaaks1]

Just love the sound of that V12 Aston. Better luck next time gents. The video production of this short film is astounding. Well done gents and ladies.

[@parkerx777]

Another fine piece of work from Chris and the team, thank you !!!!

[@MD-jf7en]

The production, camera work, video editing is every car enthusiasts dream.

[@liamrussell1547]

He is simply the best motoring journalist around. What a lad!

[@jhonatanminier321]

Chris, just pure Gold! Neil this is Film making Glory! I respect both of you on god like levels!!!

[@2103tw]

This is a beautifully edited and shot piece of work, all Chris' videos are the highest quality I have seen and I watch many many youtube car videos.

[@Gfffgfggf]

The quality in this video is superb. If it was 2 hours long I would pay a cinema ticket to watch it in the movie theatres

[@KennyGillis]

Chris and Neil, your videos are getting better and better. I loved this latest video, especially the video work and the flow of the story.

[@krazyjApAn]

One of my favourite things about your videos is the camera work. Your journalism is excellent as always Chris, but the camera operators and the guys in the editing room need a huge kudos.

[@joelklaus902]

Man if only I was HALF the driver Chris is... Keep it up man, you're killing it with these videos.

[@targaflorio3239]

What a terrific insight into this world. Thanks Chris Harris. Another great edition to your series.

[@jmwhittaker]

Great video & exceptionally well shot again Neil. Disappointing result the car looked superb, but this mini documentary is a triumph. Take that as a win.

[@ericm.4747]

Once again you guys don't disappoint. The commentary, the video work, the editing are all top notch! I only wish there was an hour of watchable content. Thank you guys!

[@eddiefara]

What a stunner of an edit! Chris and Neil thank you, it was a shane about the DNF but you got to drive it on the road which is just so cool. Better luck next time

[@cameronbajt4]

Chris, your videos provides a detailed and personable experience into a segment of the racing world I will never experience. Thank you for your uploads.

[@aydncanataberk4083]

This is not only the best racing event video, but the best video art i've seen in a while. Amazing job!

[@alexgeorge699]

amazing video, huge props to all those who filmed and edited. It turned out phenomenal!!

[@SkarnDeBrax]

Niel, you made an amazing job by filming that so well. And the montage seems and sounds perfect to me. Thanks a lot for sharing that with us guys

[@CramMcGeek]

Great video! Really cool slow motion and great music which makes me feel the spirit of the competition. BRAVO OLD BOY!

[@WhyDidYoutubeDoThis]

Awesome video, the quality of the visuals and the audio.... brilliant.

[@a1e20]

This is now on my bucket list: to attend at least one event at this wonderful place. That was such a wonderful video.

[@Timmycoo]

Oh man! I was so happy hearing you were in the 20's and then.. that disappointment. Superb video, Mr. Harris. I love your style, knowledge, and filming. Enjoyed.

[@SEAN518848]

So glad that there is this car reviewer who actually goes racing.

[@trevorwray]

What a phenomenal experience! I'm always amazed when I run into car enthusiasts who don't enjoy racing. How can you not love this? Great stuff Chris Harris on Cars!

[@entrepreneur_journey7]

Chris, you and the Aston team are winners in my eyes. Excellent video, thanks for uploading!

[@NafaratMiyaMiya]

I wish TV coverage of Le Mans and for that matter F1 could reach the level of quality that this video clearly displayed ... I really wish you'd get your own show with a big network because I think there's huge potential for a big success. I could almost smell the octane and rubber .... Keep it up Chris

[@512KaFi]

Great video, it really catches the atmosphere in the pits and around the track!

[@derschneller]

I don't understand why they're rebooting Top Gear when they could just broadcast this around the world. Thank you for another enjoyable sting behind my keyboard.

[@bmot9955]

Thank you Chris for taking us for the ride! Mega!!!

[@FATTYDH216]

What a Fantastic Story and beautifully captured . Great Job Chris and Neil here's hoping you get another shot at it next year . Love your work .