Daniel Ricciardo's NASCAR Dream Comes True! | 2021 United States Grand Prix

[@vishnuanand1583]

Zak is like a proud dad for Danny and Lando, it's so wholesome

[@captainrogerdodger144]

Zac is now my dream boss😂

[@DyslexicMitochondria]

a river derci to you too

[@tomhappening]

@@DyslexicMitochondria I was curious about your username so clicked on your profile. Your channel is a hidden gem bro

[@nichance]

im a mclaren fan mostly because of zak, no bs

[@agentp8045]

@@captainrogerdodger144 He is tough both ric Lando and Carlos have said in interviews

[@darthhame]

Zak has to be the coolest boss on the pad. He's such a trooper for the boys.

[@israqahmed7721]

After watching "The Crew" series. I agree with you. Team boss needs to take care of his drivers.

[@plunuar195]

@The champion I have fockin had enough of both of you

[@NYC55B]

Your boss is only cool when you get the job done or meet with his expectations.

[@KitKitChanIsaac]

@The champion FBI does not foksmash ma door

[@KitKitChanIsaac]

I can't like this,its at 420

[@pallad.]

Everyone wants boss like Zak Brown.

[@mohammadshafi645]

Everyone wants employee like Daniel Ricciardo.

[@fathog209]

@@mohammadshafi645 everyone wants a teammate like Daniel ricciardo

[@cbrdealer]

Everyone involved in F1 loves racing, but Zak feels more like if a fan got to run a race team "if that makes sense" I'm really glad he's been having a lot of success the past few years. Not just in F1, but in all forms of motorsport.

[@manveerghuman5276]

@@cbrdealer ^Very True, it's his passion for the sport where he's just as in awe as us

[@Superkart_milev27]

If only my school Principal was Zak Brown.

[@autoalfred68]

That smile was massive throughout the whole thing, even by his standards!

[@eau_rouge]

I love how you need to add "even by his standards" lol

[@PatBuckleyracecar]

He was born with his mouth shaped into a smile. He can't not smile.

[@Timberwolf69]

@@PatBuckleyracecar Well, he can. But to make that happen, it needs a giant dump truck load of dung to hit the turbofan...

[@gizzyguzzi]

Nice to be rid of the freaking mask

[@Tasha22Bella]

and I couldn't be be smiling right with him.. so infectious!!!!!

[@huplim]

Zak Brown is the best boss ever! You could see he was so delighted to give Danny a go at the car. He's like the awesome dad that doesn't mind letting his son drive his precious collection of cars because he earned it. Kudos to Zak and his team for maintaining Dale's car. Such a thrill to watch!

[@KoSXxPotatisbarnetXD]

He also did what Cyril couldn't and got a tattoo for the win at Monza

[@uprightfossil6673]

I could not agree more. The kind of boss you like to work for.

[@aryanbaweja896]

@@KoSXxPotatisbarnetXD your reply didn’t age well 😅

[@816am2]

What car would you drive if you had one wish.

[@Angela-lo5bw]

When Danny is smiling, the world is smiling. He is such a pure soul!

[@Wayne_Nero]

Not often you see a Fan Boy getting to live out a dream. What a happy guy, I’m sure he picked up a few new fans in Texas, Dale Sr will be riding with him on Sunday for sure!! #3

[@jem0623]

So wholesome for Ric Bobby to be able to drive his idol's NASCAR

[@KingofFray]

that's Darren

[@rudiprasetiyo7908]

I know that reference

[@just_some_bigfoot_hacking_you]

Jason, Gensen or Jensen? Is it G or J? Oh, I remember. It's Jenson. Yes, Jenson Button is so proud.

[@just_some_bigfoot_hacking_you]

Jason, Gensen or Jensen? Is it G or J? Oh, I remember. It's Jenson. Yes, Jenson Button is so proud.

[@gothard5]

It’s called a stock car

[@Shambley1]

Dude when the car starts and he's smiling ear to ear got me smiling.

[@Beefyst]

yea best thing in the world is seeing someone truely happy

[@epistte]

The sound of those big V8s is something to be experienced. Your entire body shakes you you press the accelerator.

[@SpartanStan156]

Look also at his eyeballs at that moment))) 0:55

[@ooleeeo]

@@epistte the growl is something awesome.

[@alexcowboi6984]

both dan and zak are huge car guys, the smiles all round made it so much better

[@shivbajpai7276]

Renault = Cyril Said he will make a tattoo when Ricciado gets a podium but promise not completed In McLaren = Zak Brown said he will give you Dale Earnhardt’s car Promise Full filled

[@Fishallies]

But Zak also got a Tattoo!

[@ForgFromFinland]

Cyril will get his tatoo in november unless im completely wrong

[@MrMaccaMcdonald]

@@Fishallies proving a point even more so

[@Fred_the_1996]

@@ForgFromFinland lies, he's just postponing it until everyone forgets about it

[@OneMouseGaming]

just to clarify for those not in the f1 sphere, he did not give him the car but promised a track opportunity with that car . nutted - bolted -and ready to be beat on. Danny and lando just make a killer combo for mclaren.

[@cobra_gamer_01]

Danny Ric is one of my favorite drivers, I hope he gets a podium today!

[@thesteveruss]

Zak is boosting F1, Indcar and NASCAR ... win win win.

[@tomhappening]

Yessss

[@prochrgedLT1]

Indeed, too many motorsports fans these days want to rank them against one another. In fairness, they are 3 different disciplines and if you're a true motorsports fan, you appreciate all 3 for what they are.

[@BallisticTech]

And WEC and Le Mans series, and Extreme E with United Autosports!

[@Jasonnf1]

@@BallisticTech i saw and spoke with james glickenhaus today !

[@NERGYStudios]

Massive asset to the sport

[@kiwi_commander]

Daniel should always wear an open faced helmet just so we can see his smile. It's so contagious 😁

[@mikemc4549]

I was wondering if that was a tribute to Dale wearing the open face.

[@ARUSApacecarHAMPTON]

Probably for the cameras , but the look was definitely old school Dale.

[@easyenetwork2023]

@@mikemc4549Yes, Dale wore open face until the day he died.

[@erikscherer22]

As both a Formula 1 and NASCAR fan, this makes me smile. 😊

[@lordmordecai2211]

Seeing that smile on danny ric's face grow larger and larger as he opens the taps on that beast. priceless

[@marekmasopust3998]

I really feel bad for being a bit harsh about Zak when he joined McLaren. What he proved to everyone is just outstanding. I also love the fact that he isn't keeping his collection only for himself but shares the happiness with others. True racing spirit 🧡

[@JebHoge]

I wasn't sure what to expect either, and I definitely didn't know that Zak was such a car guy like this. It's been a great match.

[@DonovanColbert]

Zak and Daniel both acknowledged every fan I saw call out their name that weekend. I'm sure "being on" for the fans constantly must be difficult, and Drive to Survive has brought the F1 drivers and team principals a different level of widespread public fame.

[@josephiladelphia8733]

I clearly remember a lot of people jumping at Zack's throat

[@cliffthelightning]

Being from the netherlands i grew up on f1, sportscars and rally. But recently got into Indycar and Nascar as well. I have to say the Stock cars of this era look incredible, love the bold liveries with well known brands.

[@williamh8484]

Daniel will never forget that moment. The Intimidator was the best. #3

[@Nerrt45]

So cool! Loved the tiny little details that was included...the open-faced helmet, the crew pushing the car out of the pits, and of course those victory donuts at the end.

[@sebilata75]

Don't forget the oil drips cleaning at the end by the guys in the background. Image complete!

[@DaveWhoa]

gotta have the open face helmet to see that trademark Danny Ric smile!

[@pentilex4338]

I hope he gets a seat in a NASCAR race like Kimi did some years ago. Would be great for NASCAR and for Danny

[@joeyjohnson4826]

Juan Pablo Montoya tried it never works out very well they get real acquainted with the wall 🤣

[@Fred_the_1996]

@@joeyjohnson4826 well, they say there's only two types of drivers, those who've hit the wall and those who are about to

[@GumpChungulus]

@@joeyjohnson4826 right.... so we're just forgetting about JPM contending for a championship in 09-10 and his 2 wins. Casuals only remember the jet drier incident which wasn't even his fault.

[@ciaranmcguinness8900]

@@joeyjohnson4826 everyone hits the wall eventually it's the blowovers you need to watch out for

[@mrhatty0514]

Give a year or two for NASCAR to make transitions to more short tracks and road courses over the intermediates. I think that sort of racing is going to die out.

[@mahathi2479]

all we want is a danny ric podium in austin

[@Skafiskafnjak51]

Imagine Max and Lewis crash again and that happens xD

[@mohammed_the_train_spotter]

@@Skafiskafnjak51 oof, that will show how intense the battle is, probably if Sir Lewis and Max crashed then the McLarens will get in the poduim

[@triple-wt1vj]

@The champion Yeah I think that too

[@yashsvidixit7169]

@@mohammed_the_train_spotter Drop that Sir before Lewis's name.

[@mohammed_the_train_spotter]

@The champion that’s unlikely to happen.

[@ImJustToddy]

Instead of saying “it’s lights out and away we go!”, Crofty should say “boogidy boogidy boogidy boys, let’s go racing!”

[@toppedclub5920]

Even for miami in 2022 😂

[@jash6105]

Danny is a legend for being a fan of the intimidator

[@nickpscholar6877]

This seals it. Daniel Ricciardo is officially my favorite F1 driver!!!! As an American F1 fan I love the nascar crossover stuff. Badass open face helmet too!!

[@hallquiche]

Zak Brown is so wholesome. Dude is like a teddy bear. Can’t dislike him.

[@BradleyG01]

Zak, Lando and Ric are the dream team when it comes to character. Love those guys. I hope to see them for a long time to come

[@dis6wood]

Danny so wholesome. Never fails to put a smile on your face

[@tombystander]

Been waiting for this one! Danny rics appreciation for Earnhardt is not missed by the American fans! Thank u Danny. This was super special

[@stephangiannoulidis509]

F1 just got so so so much cooler. Well done for letting this happen

[@soisaidtogod4248]

LOL, are you 12.

[@stephangiannoulidis509]

@@soisaidtogod4248 Contrary to your belief but im 30

[@gavcom4060]

@@soisaidtogod4248 Are you? Sounds like something an immature brat would say

[@akmal94ibrahim]

And for showing it on the F1 channel. I was expecting to only see this in the Mclaren channel.

[@thedrinkerofH2O]

@Andre Charles he didn’t say f1 wasn’t cool before, he said it just got much much cooler.

[@mpa1931]

I dont care what anyone says, Nascars are badass machines that look like a lot of fun to drive.

[@anonymousunrelated5780]

Imagine Danny in a real NASCAR race... Zak: How's the car Daniel? Danny: It's loosey goosey...

[@superduperbooper3987]

That is what Danny Ric needs to do once his retires. He can race in NASCAR.

[@jonjonajonathan6294]

The joy on his face seems to exceed even regular Danny Ric standards!

[@gabrielplattes6253]

Twinkle-eye activated! 😄

[@itsbuddhaone]

This wasn't just a gift to Dan, but a gift to us all. Thank you Zak 🧡

[@jordanwhite8567]

really cool to see F1 guys show respect to a nascar legend

[@2blkSSs]

I love seeing people in F1 having fun.... the sport always just seems so stuffy unless it’s mclaren and Red Bull doing something for the fans to entertain them. We need more of this. You people all have millions of dollars show us some fun.

[@davidspeights6714]

Look at that smile! You can tell how much Danny Ric was loving it!

[@HendrickNation9]

I really want to see Ricciardo come to NASCAR for at least one race. It would most likely be at a road course if he did race one time, but it’d be cool to see him (hopefully) race against Chase Elliott, Kyle Larson, and Martin Truex, Jr. for the win.

[@jothelegend8923]

Facts, but id like to see him run an oval too!

[@dickfitzwelliner2807]

I feel like he'll go to Nascar when his f1 time is up

[@brapa1190]

Nascar have race in Cota earlier this year and next year too I just don't know if the f1 race today can top the Nascar race earlier this year

[@sebilata75]

Watch what you wish for! It will be mass suicide in NASCAR when they'll realize their level as competitional drivers. 🤣🤣🤣

[@DethWshBkr]

Why do you figure that?

[@ciaranmcguinness8900]

That car sounds better than the entire grid combined

[@mustavogaia2655]

and yet they put a background music over it.

[@mrtickleuk]

@@mustavogaia2655 Yep. We didn't need that awful music.

[@mrhypobaric2532]

The Engine is your music, a symphony of sound. TURN UP THE SOUND of that engine!!

[@MlTCHB]

Daniel is just a big Aussie kid and that's why the whole country gets behind him. Just a top bloke living his best life 👌✌🇦🇺

[@RiRi-im3yz]

When he looks happy, we’re all happy

[@eX0dusmods]

He looked so happy throughput the entire drive. must’ve been a blast, i envy him

[@jaysongreenfield5947]

so nice, zak looks like a truely invested and caring person. i tink he is a great man and does a awesome job for and with mclaren and its team. and also really nice to see daniel enjoying himself here. He got his mojo again

[@massterwushu9699]

I don’t see Zak staying past 2023. He doesn’t seem like the kind of guy who likes being stagnant. He’s really done a lot for the team though.

[@aaronmachado13]

Absolutely love the 1984 Richard Childress Racing wrangler Monte Carlo and one of the greats in the history of stock car racing. So glad Daniel got to not only drive stock car history but his own history

[@wotwott2319]

1:58 when he's slowing down, he lifted his left fingers to downshift

[@jerseylife8701]

We need more content like this. Crossing over is how you’re gonna get the US race audience.

[@l____a____m____a]

It’s amazing watching him fulfill his childhood dream. Super happy for him

[@GuntanksInSpace]

Max wasn't kidding, you could really see Danny's big smile shine through inside that car.

[@BadWallaby]

Daniel Riccardo is my favorite human. Hes such a genuine guy! Love it!

[@yiotis82]

Look at his smile when he changes gears MANUALLY.

[@nandanmnaik5564]

Gosh , the sound . Epic

[@Scottie_S]

Just what I was thinking. I love that beautiful, throaty sound that the car has!

[@thewebheadgt]

Amrikan miscle

[@KitKitChanIsaac]

10000000x better than the V6s in F1

[@philippemarois5828]

Hé lives in LA in the off season! This guy is embracing the American culture!! He was so excited to drive this iconic car! He has the greatest smile ever and today it was larger than ever!

[@AUmarcus]

He returns to Australia in the off season. His parents have a farm outside Perth WA.

[@nikitamazespinshorts9100]

This is wholesome, Daniels smile when he got into the car, that’s just a whole other feeling man.

[@WaRLoKWYATT]

This is the coolest thing I've ever seen. One of my favorite F1 drivers driving my Nascar idol's car. Amazing..

[@geraldcole3315]

He should give nascar a shot once he leaves F1, he jumped right in and drove that thing like he had been in it before.

[@graemes8187]

What a transformation McLaren has gone through. I call it the Alonso effect. He is one of my favorite drivers, but MAN is he cursed with career moves.

[@sentientspaghetti1898]

He is the anti-Hamilton lol

[@mithileshpatil7639]

In terms of luck? Definitely 😅

[@instenalable]

Ferrari didn't exactly changed much after he left tho, big difference is that Zak took over Ron and completely restructured the team from 2018 onwards.

[@graemes8187]

I'm just poking fun. Alonso leaving had nothing to do with it. Zak was already at McLaren but only had a couple years with Fernando so couldnt change things that quick. He tried SO hard to keep Fernando too... you saw it in all his interviews and then in the video 'A-river-dirt-cheese"

[@mithileshpatil7639]

@@graemes8187 relax man we know what you mean. Ain't nobody coming at you here this isn't twitter😅

[@flytrap4171]

Ricciardo is always a joy to watch when he’s in America

[@Xavioon]

As a fellow American and nascar enjoyer this is amazing to see so happy for you Daniel!!! ❤

[@Kimi38]

Happy to see you so happy inboard of this car . I see you realized a childhood dream. Dale must be happy to see you in his car. I can't wait to see you in a f1 car.. or in a Nascar my mate Daniel the Banana! Legend ❤

[@Caleferink1]

And that, ladies and gentlemen, is what a race car should sound like

[@dondreamingeagle4370]

Great to see him honor Dale Earnhardt with much respect and being truly grateful for the opportunity to ride that car - lots of respect

[@mainy1984]

The sound of nascar outshining the sound of F1 in a BIIIIIIIIIG way :D

[@ikant312]

To be fair- F1 engines are supposed to be efficient- not necessarily loud. That old V8 is decades old.

[@eamorrison859]

As a guy that's been in NASCAR and luvs F1, this puts a smile on my face as big as Daniel!!!

[@mramseyISU]

That’s what I hear in my head when I close my eyes and imagine a racecar.

[@Jwdhockey]

Given the events the past few days, I would love to see Danny do this for real.

[@프레디khjfreddy]

2:28 now nobody’s gonna forget Giovinazzi

[@somerandominternetuser9172]

it's still there...

[@albr4]

it's a permanent addition to the track.

[@paddynhat1311]

Maybe we should name it .. like" Giovi straight"

[@mmatthews61687]

Danny's smile is so wholesome, you can tell this was a major moment for him

[@davontewilliams5253]

He has the best character and attitude in F1 wouldn’t mind chilling with the badger 🦡

[@tunasalad3919]

I hope we often get to see this kinda extra action. Man, I loved it. Props to Danny and Zak Brown. I just Love Danny's energy. It must be fun working with him.

[@Goldengategobbler]

danny: *biggest grin on his face while driving* everyone liked that

[@T43B1GD0G]

Seeing how happy this makes Danny makes me happy. This is great!

[@frederiknielsenmusic]

I hope so much that Danny will get to race nascar in his career it would be awesome for the sport!!!

[@joshuawade249]

Zach Brown is hands down the best CEO/BOSS in Formula 1 with the 2 most likeable drivers. McLaren is everyone's team. I don't care who you are, you can't help but to like the whole team. They are just built different.

[@aceman42]

Daniel wears number 3. Thats his idol. Dale Sr. Glad he got the chance to drive his car. He was so pumped driving that thing roaring round that circuit

[@slipperys0ap817]

for those wondering, I'm for the most part confident saying that, the wheel is slightly pointed right cause it's meant for oval racing which helps makes it easier for the driver to hold left turns for longer

[@BayAreaRushHour]

Yeah I’ve actually heard some rumors that some nascar teams set their cars up to slowly drift left so you actually have to essentially turn slightly right on the straightaways.

[@joeyj9638]

I tell you man, that smile makes everything better! Danny Ric is the true embodiment of happiness

[@RDGamer321]

Richard Childress should let this man drive one of his cars at this track next year. He deserves it.

[@smudent2010]

I love that V8 cross plane sound!

[@miltonrubinho986]

V8 Crossplane and THAT kind of headers... Too much lovely sound!

[@SrPivete13]

THE ENGINE SOUND REMEMBER Lighting McQueen ,NASCAR is great...

[@JoeyAZ]

I love how you can tell hes having so much fun but at the same time is intensely focused with respect to the car

[@tadroid3858]

Pass In The Grass Car! Sweet. Daniel & Lando seem to be having a great time with McLaren. Zak is a great boss.

[@notomatoesbbq]

RIcciardo has the best personality of any driver on the grid.

[@markwilson445]

you can see his huge smile as he leaves the pits, makes me smile too

[@RelleK41]

Daniel would be an all star in NASCAR

[@prabhakarsrivathsvictorias3496]

imagine ricciardo gets a podium

[@1985Alette]

His smile always melts my heart

[@Hamlet-wp2ri]

For this DW would of said something along the lines of: BOOGITY…BOOGITY…BOOGITY… Let’s go COTA road racing Boys!!! Daniel is a great ambassador for the sport and a fantastic human being.

[@sheldoniusRex]

Brings a tear to my eye.

[@BraveBlueChicken]

His eyes was wide open with glee when finally he got to drive his NASCAR idols car! Like a little boy with a new toy he'd always wanted. Don't most of us dream of driving something like this. Apart from a screaming V12 F1, the sound of a grunting NASCAR is the other soundgasm!!

[@pstoneletsrace]

This is one formula 1 driver i could see coming to nascar and having success.

[@arkangelgaming35]

Only guy I've ever seen drive an F1, V8 Supercar and a classic Nascar.

[@johnnyquist8362]

Very notable.

[@Aether.101]

You can see the smile a miles away 😁😁😁

[@ron925]

Zak got the maddest cars!

[@Ferrari458Italia]

This is Daniel's Hardt-Earned dream!!👍👌

[@missourimongoose7643]

If dale was the intimidator then Danny can be the instigator lol those mutton chops are glorious 😂

[@Rhythmattica]

Those Bike handles , Im seeing some Chopper... (yeh, if only Bartos was racing him)

[@mpuriii7815]

The whole video is just smile. That's lovely

[@umano.teodori]

I am a Ferrari fan but it is impossible not to feel respect and love for this team at Mclaren. Zac is the Mourinho of F1, all heart, passion and big nuts

[@hannahbarley61]

This is so awesome for Daniel he deserved this so much

[@ciaranmcguinness8900]

I don't think I've ever seen him smile that wide

[@midslam]

Love the chuckle to himself just as he pulled up. That was the chuckle of a man who had just felt some power.