SMOKE & MIRRORS | EPISODE 5 | THE TRUTH SETS YOU FREE | A DRIFT DOCUMENTARY

[@michaelyoung6751]

Got to really appreciate dave for everything that he's done for drifting,. The media set up and quality behind everything has been world class,. And it's nice to hear how things were behind the scenes, commitment was always key to any success, and I heard others say money was destroying the sport and all the nonsense of the day, from people in other motorsport scenes, jealously is never in your control. The status of irish drifting is now known world wide, and its near time for this part of the world to hold formula drift events lol thanks a lot for sharing this documentary with us all, to attend these events was something else - what a time it was'

[@driftgames_life]

Thanks Michael. It was one hell of a ride and we loved every minute of it!

[@justdave100]

I'm not crying, you're crying...shut up 😂 I was genuinely upset when I first heard the news and this brought it all back. Awesome video guys

[@driftgames_life]

It hits hard, but it was one hell of a ride!

[@connorswanson6725]

cant wait, this is such great content

[@driftgames_life]

See you next Monday for the big finale!

[@fmul3465]

Wow!!!! Another heart felt episode. We should be proud to have drifting in Ireland and get behind it more. Big thanks Dave

[@Danny93ii]

UNREAL!!! thank you dave thank you idc / driftgames , best events best memory's , i hope irish drifting gets even bigger under the new owner

[@nickharland2880]

Another epic installment... I've learned a lot from this series and it has changed my perception of "Dave Egan", so thanks for this. :D can't wait for the next one :D

[@driftgames_life]

I think it's always easier to represent yourself than represent an entire sport, so I guess this shows a different side of Dave.

[@jono5547]

i legit cried when they posted the “im stepping back” video

[@LewisCollard]

This series has been epic and I have been loving the stories behind the scenes. Dave, if you're reading this, as a British drift fan (and also a long-time Irish livestream sofa-judge on the Internet) I am, and have always been, incredibly appreciative of the impact you have had on drifting in both our countries. I understand it took its toll on you, maybe *had* to take its toll on you if it was to be done right. You're a hell of a person; much love to you and hope to see you over here again when the current madness is over ❤️

[@davidlynch4373]

The level of talent in the series is unbelievable makes us proud to be irish well done great show

[@Blindboy86]

Iv been going to events for about 12 years and seeing what dave did for it was unreal. He grew it to something people were watching from all over the world its amazing. Thanks dave for all you have done

[@driftgames_life]

Thank you for supporting EVO J!

[@pauldrew5279]

Absolutely amazing dave 👌

[@patrick0connell772]

This was the best thing I watched on KZbin ever the work passion that goes into it is amazing the presure in running these events is unreal

[@driftgames_life]

Thanks Patrick, glad you enjoyed it!

[@gillllick]

As an Irish fan supporting from Australia, I've always loved the live-stream content, even back when it first aired and we paid a small amount to get access to it. The quality of coverage was totally worth it, enabling us to somehow be a part of it & support it. Then in contrast also following the FD USA series, their coverage content, camera angle's, atmosphere etc, had nothing on IDC or Drift Games. Made me again hugely proud to be Irish, a little country showing the so called "Worlds best series" how it should be done & likely inspiring their series to grow in quality. Great team and community behind it all & can definitely see your efforts as foundations for the Irish Drift scene for years to come. Love this series.

[@driftgames_life]

Thanks Gillick and we loved how the livestream kept fans connected from around the world! Onwards and upwards for Irish drifting!

[@itsmidorabie]

Maaaan!!! I'm speechless from all the emotions I've got from watching all this!! I'm not gonna talk about how much I wish that I was there and witness ll these beautiful moments specially after meeting all of you here in Dubai.. But I really wish you guys the best in future and I know that you guys are gonna do super good, no doubt! :) P.S: Thank you Josh.. You are amazing with selecting the best of everything.. Shots, soundtracks, moments, twists... everything! Chapeau!

[@driftgames_life]

Props Mido and looking forward to catching up after all this madness is over!

[@bam344lollol]

Completely agree! It's so great to get a real in depth behind the scenes look at all the ups and downs you amazing guys have to face to put on such a sick kick ass weaker show every F*****g time!!!! So awesome guys keep up the amazing work and roll on when we me an everyone else who loves the sport can get back out to watch the most breathtakingly amazingly real and welcoming sport!!! Really amazing work the last mega locka years to get to today so nothing but on and up guys!!! 👍🔥🔥🔥🔥👍👍👍😎😎

[@driftgames_life]

Awesome words Ben and we will be back out soon shredding tyres for sure!

[@pierseneely1532]

Personally I dont know you dave but I want to thank you so much for everything you've done for the irish drift championships over the last 6 years you definitely nailed it on every event you organised and it was always bigger and better wish you all the best on your next adventure and hope to see you on track killing it cheers for everything man🤘🏻

[@driftgames_life]

Appreciate the kind words and we will certainly be seeing Dave and Josh on track very soon! New adventures begin next week after the finale!

[@danielmullally2790]

Irish drifting wouldn't have gotten to where it is now and the world wouldn't have taken notice to irish drifters without dave. Huge respect❤

[@driftgames_life]

Thanks Daniel, it was always a team effort from the whole community!

[@iancullen3978]

Fair play to the team for how far they took it

[@paul.sees.cars.official]

Dave you actually made the events seem so successful and strong and hid the lows so well that you really deserve to be commended on it, the time and care you put into developing irish drift events is inspirational. Wishing you all the best and I hope to see you having the craic at the next events when things return to normal! Much love and thank you, if it wasn't for you me and many like me wouldn't know or care about irish drifting you're a true professional and we will probably never realise how lucky we were to have you. Thank you.

[@driftgames_life]

Thank you so much Paul, we tried to keep drifting fun for everybody and moaning and drama don't work with that mindset. We will certainly be having fun when we get on track soon!

[@PappaBoofy]

This whole series is so well done, amazing insight into irish drifting and tells an epic story, cant wait for what the future of drift games and the irish drifting scene holds!

[@driftgames_life]

Thanks for the kind words and we will definitely be bringing you guys some awesome content in the future!

[@leequinlan3902]

This one brought a me a vibe through my body Dave thank you for everything you done for Irish drifting you made it the best and you put everything you had into it and made it the best it could be it’s not easy doing things like that so thank you for everything❤️

[@driftgames_life]

Thanks 🙏 Lee

[@ahernalex6196]

This is one of them channels that deserves millions of subscribers soo much effort goes in you can tell. Great great work guys.

[@driftgames_life]

Thank you Alex! We are only doing YT for fun, so any views or subs we get, we appreciate them!

[@jameswatkins367]

What an absolutely awesome episode yet again, such an eye opener to what truly goes into organising events. I can not begin to imagine the strain Dave and his team were under, but every time you nailed it! 👌

[@driftgames_life]

Thanks James. It was stressful but so worth it!

[@jameswatkins367]

@@driftgames_life can see how stressful at times, but you done amazing things for the sport and no one can take that away from you. You have built Irish drifting into one of the biggest motorsports going. I take my hat off to you 👌

[@jamesdinneen9053]

Great content as always. Punchestown was my favourite event last year. Had something for everyone, even outside drifting.remember dave announcing this and was worried the sport would just vanish here.thankfully the team worked hard to hand it over and keep it alive.the new drift games setup is great for fans.always looks forward to the craziness 😁

[@driftgames_life]

It ain't going nowhere, Irish Drift Series will be pushing on from here!

[@michaelthompson7006]

Some man for one man Dave. The doors you have opened for irish drifting was unimaginable. Im disappointed you didnt make truck loads of cash because what you have done for DRIFTING is simply amazing

[@driftgames_life]

Thank you Michael, glad you enjoyed the episode!

[@andy2200a]

Just get the wheel pointing forward! 😂😂😂😂

[@driftgames_life]

Wait until you see the drama in the next episode!

[@andy2200a]

@@driftgames_life i will be right here!

[@caoimhinweir2760]

I'm not crying you are that was incredible don't know how Dave kept it together in the speech but think everyone in the drifting world should look uo to Dave because he is a inspiration to everyone,😭😭😭Thanks Dave one of a kind

[@driftgames_life]

He had a few wobbly moments, Josh just cut them out to save his manliness lol

[@caoimhinweir2760]

@@driftgames_life can it be next Monday yet credit to you all especially Josh all of you are legends 👏👏👏

[@MattMcDrift]

You should be really proud of what Irish drifting has become! Also, these Smoke & Mirrors episodes are awesome!

[@driftgames_life]

Thanks Matthew!

[@peterglassman1975]

Wow, what a great installment of a brill documentary, I have really liked the way Dave Egan commentates on drifting, that must have been a really tough decision and moment, much respect. See you next week.

[@driftgames_life]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@joshtoth-thomas5847]

Loving this series. So good to see behind all the scenes of drifting. Pits to organisation to bank balances, I'm really admiring the transparency... Weirdly making me want to start a new drift series up as well, despite the clear red flags 😂

[@driftgames_life]

Hey, it ain't easy, but it is an adventure! Go for it!

[@john41138]

Love you 3 guys, amazing work, cant wait see what future holds, best of luck, hugh fan.

[@driftgames_life]

Thanks so much!

[@JesseC1989]

Quality watch as always, commenting to help the algorithm cause these deserve more views and followers.

[@driftgames_life]

Thank you Jess! you know how it is!

[@mazemurphy845]

i been watching drift games saint the start im always on time for live stream but i understand your decision i will miss you in videos and miss you in commentating wish you all best dave

[@driftgames_life]

We will be doing more driving than talking from here on out, so still plenty of Dave talking rubbish to watch in the future!

[@krisomalley2653]

Another top notch video! Thank you and well done

[@driftgames_life]

Thank you Kris!

[@DJJoeLynch]

We have to respect your decisions dave and on another note you made drifting what it is in Ireland today that will always be owed to you top job for not alot of rewards best of luck in all your future projects

[@driftgames_life]

Thanks for the kind words Joe, I'm sure Dave is happy to get this stuff off his chest after the crazy rollercoaster!

[@DJJoeLynch]

@@driftgames_life I'd say so but he can hold his head high he got drifting to what it is today in Ireland and further he'll be missed

[@fennyLET]

Much love Dave.

[@driftgames_life]

Much love back from the DG team!

[@reececoyne7068]

Absolutely brillant video

[@driftgames_life]

Thanks Reece! Glad you liked it!

[@leesoneg6]

❤

[@abigailodoherty4193]

Great video series👌🏼 Would love to see someone do a vlog on the amateur series at some stage, that’d be pretty cool

[@driftgames_life]

We will be following Josh on his journey to pro-am this year all going well!

[@abigailodoherty4193]

oh yeah 😂 good stuff 👌🏼

[@oisinjackman]

Was so good seeing jack on top spot again

[@driftgames_life]

It was emotional to see him back to his best after a rough year before. True grit and determination!

[@Ryansmyth1]

Class event had the pleasure being there myself sad dave left wont be the same

[@driftgames_life]

The Drift Games team will be on the grid and we have every belief in the new Irish Drift Series

[@Ryansmyth1]

@@driftgames_life will dave be still commentating?

[@driftgames_life]

@@Ryansmyth1 we think he will be concentrating on driving for the near future in Ireland.

[@kylesweeney6933]

honestly busted out laughing when Dave said ill probably go back to commentating

[@driftgames_life]

He just can't shut up, can he...

[@mementocz97]

Holly god

[@1jzfc999]

Understandable you leaving but such a shame man used to look forward to the idc and stay up fucking late in new zealand to watch the rounds.

[@driftgames_life]

Thanks for watching man!

[@eoinkelleher5151]

Does anyone know who the replacement/new face of Irish drifting is gonna be?

[@driftgames_life]

Eddie Power has taken the reigns of the new Irish Drift Series, go check it out!

[@BubbaGTi]

Who's chopping onions?

[@driftgames_life]

All of us... lol