DRIVING A REAL RACE CAR AT POCONO

[@scuffed3408]

So your the new Racing Point test driver?

[@curtishoffmeister9399]

Racing Point / Force Indy 😉 Very cool, David.

[@derekwbooker93]

More like Williams

[@tobiaspascher9884]

@@derekwbooker93 #stillfasterthanwilliams

[@TotoDG]

Did you say the “I am speed” mantra before you got in the car?

[@dilothepotatonub6058]

That camera better not fall off that helmet lol

[@NoahH-ik8dp]

gopro didnt die this time.

[@dylanbarnhart4379]

But is it a Kyle Busch certified real race track?

[@bat-man502]

No

[@Logan912]

The Kyle Busch Seal of Approval

[@paulo9504]

Rick Mears first Indy Car was pink. Not saying you will wind up in Indy Car. Just saying!🤣

[@lipcovitch1]

The same with Emmo.

[@TotoDG]

Well, he wouldn’t be the oldest rookie. Better late than never, I suppose…

[@mac6551]

I race Formula Vees in Texas! It's by far the best entry level open wheel racing in the country. Easy to maintain and you can drive the piss out of them. Because of the low-ish cost they usually have big fields as long as its with a vintage racing club like CVAR or VSCDA. The SCCA Vees kind of struggle to get big fields for various reasons but you can buy a vee for $6K-$15K. You could actually rent one in the club I race in for like $1500 and do a full race weekend as long as you show a decent amount of competence in the driving school.

[@ricohcrap]

Reality vs Sim comparison requested

[@amanwholikescars]

daceaki chow unfortunately I think that might be a bit difficult as there isn’t many racing games with scca cars in them

[@RacedayGamingunboxingsisteryin]

David land to Indy car in 2020 comfermed

[@bmoney2011]

substantially less near death experience than the actual race.

[@PescaraProductions]

Awesome, I used to help build these for a Vee racing team over here in the UK. Interesting how they keep those front uprights on the main beam in the US version. Also worth pointing out that it is not an easy task to drive one of these at 100%, they have a tendency to bite mid corner depending on your chassis and set up and unlike Formula Ford you don't really have the power to ride it out if it does.

[@mahiristewart7237]

Earn that Penske contract, David!

[@johan9855]

That's Penske Blacks on the front

[@ianfrench1577]

He would need to have a shave before that was even an option

[@dks13827]

Good job. What is that car's top speed ? I guess 120 mph ?

[@johan9855]

Yes on tracks with longer straights.

[@marklangren3142]

At BIR the vintage V’s were barely over 100 mph. When in a pack they made good mobile chicanes. They were having a great time. You don’t want to catch one when theirs a sudden waving yellow. Hard not to pass them when doing 160+

[@Hayden3210]

Holy shit, guys, ive found the next Senna

[@CantingWall3286]

I was at the 2019 Pocono INDYCAR race and saw that very car or at least a copy of it

[@johnnymayweather7476]

Never knew pocono had a road course inside the tricky put you asleep triangle

[@johan9855]

Theres two track configurations inside the triangle. One takes you on a short section on the triangle

[@GregzVR]

STRONG work, David! You hold the wheel like Jean Alesi.

[@quadsman11]

Did you mention that this Formula Vee is either owned by the Hornish family, or the Hornish family had some influence in your getting in the ride ?

[@DavidLand91]

The car I drove is a sister car to the one Ian Hornish drives in the Challenge Cup

[@quadsman11]

@@DavidLand91 Thanks David, I also tried to find you on LinkedIn, but out of the 22 David Land's, Unfortunately you weren't one of them. Was hoping to be able to send you a private message. Thanks again. Ray

[@DavidLand91]

I can make one if you'd like, you can also email me at [e-mail]

[@marklangren3142]

Appears in general you were getting more comfortable as you ran 1). You didn’t walk the track 2). FV is a momentum car. No brake minimal steering wheel movement 3). Straighten out the S’s 4). Haven’t driven Pocono but it looks like only 3rd or 4th gear are needed 5). I started out in a Porsche 356 B Normal coupe 60 hp

[@easternwoods4378]

Looks like you had a blast. Save your pennies and take one of the open wheel driving schools . I did back in 1980 with John Powell at Mosport and Shannonville. Driving school and some racing.

[@Boodew-uw8hh]

Didn't think it was possible without downforce.

[@gabem.5242]

You did well for being a first timer, don't worry :) Just a tip though: when you exit the pit lane, just stay out of the racing line and hug whatever side you got out from... at least until the first set of bends or you're sure nobody's behind. ;)

[@bigjon9188]

Still cool, but it would have been even cooler if it was a race. And now that you races on the POCONO ROVAL, you can tell us if it would be good for nascar to race on the ROVAL one day and the Truancal the other.

[@MidgetRacer8192]

this wasn't the Roval, it was just a small course in the infield. more suited towards karts. that being said, the actual Roval *could* have potential with some tweaks, but then the issue of where to put camping & such comes up.

[@ManiakComesAlive]

What's the next thing on bucket list David

[@DavidLand91]

A race, of course

[@DrDiff952]

Formula Vee check. Whats next? Formula Atlantic? Indy Lights?

[@celsoneto9596]

From Formula Vee to Indy light Jesus that's a big budget increase lol

[@anthonyf.3009]

If I get rich off of youtube, I'm gonna build a go kart track with banking and pit stops, and u and the other KZbinr's get to go free

[@OhItsThat]

What a great opportunity man.

[@f1sherman52]

your car is the same color as sergio perez, my favorite driver

[@hootowl2112]

That looks like so much fun. Racing is expensive. At least you didn't spin like you did in the go kart. Anyway it looks like you got the legit open wheel experience, especially with that shifter on the side. That's the way they used to do it.

[@DavidLand91]

I would like to point out that I spun the kart because there were literally no brakes lol

[@blankpage555]

you need to shift down and do heel to toe, not easy but you need more speed and revs in corners this is not a go kart

[@johan9855]

Yes it's momentum racing cars

[@blankpage555]

@@johan9855 What do you mean

[@johan9855]

@@blankpage555 Heel and toe and as you say with more speed . Smooth as you don't want to rub off speed. David is actually doing well not jerking the steering a lot. Your correct with your your "its not a kart" Ian Hornish raced karts and now racing in our series. He just came from a double win in one of my Vees(Orange Mysterian #23) Can follow us on fb "Formula Vee: Canadian F1200 and Challenge Cup Series" facebook.com/groups/344736898869/

[@blankpage555]

@@johan9855 sure am correct i did the formula renault winfield selections in 98

[@petrhlavac9529]

You hold the wheel like Jean Alesi 😉

[@Logan912]

Very cool! How different is it to drive compared to a racing go kart? I've driven both in sims, but simracing and real life are two completely different things.

[@KosmicHRTRacingTeam]

Logan Palmer you talking an lo206 or a shifter kart? A shifter would be way more brutal than this. An lo206 is another story

[@Logan912]

@@KosmicHRTRacingTeam I was thinking something like an Io206. Yeah, those shifter karts are insane.

[@DavidLand91]

I get way more beat up in my 206 than the Vee

[@jamesrichardson6784]

Did they only have pink cars left?

[@johan9855]

Pepto Bismol like the exposure

[@bluemoon95]

Very cool

[@NSx2006]

Formula YEE

[@johan9855]

Yes a Formula Vee that compete in the Challenge Cup Series. First driven by Murillo Grandino Latorre from Brazil and next race by Ashley Graaf from Becker Minnesota

[@CantingWall3286]

I saw that car on the Pocono super speedway before the race started

[@stacyhornish5499]

Ian Hornish was driving it in parade laps.

[@willholtz8529]

Your hands were so high up the wheel. I’ve driven some jr formula cars, and I like to have my hands right in the middle.

[@boamedia9496]

Wow! *wink*

[@personofthefield]

wow

[@Stereo3DProductions]

Looks brutal on the hands... is this more painful thank Rotax or shifter 125cc karts? I feel like my hands would hurt like hell, here, maybe more than when I did Rotax. What about the seating, any physical strain/pain from that aspect? Amazing that you got to do this... it may seem brutal, but it also looks like a lot of fun!

[@derekwbooker93]

How do I get to drive one?

[@johan9855]

facebook.com/groups/344736898869/

[@derekwbooker93]

Need money of course

[@derekwbooker93]

@@johan9855 any races happen in Indiana?

[@johan9855]

@@derekwbooker93 challengecupseries.com/races/ We try to change some of the tracks every year to attract more drivers. We are one of the biggest groups in North America. Mid Ohio and Pittsburgh fairly close?? Go to the facebook page and when we get closer come and join us for the weekend. Will get you and your family in as crew to enjoy the racing family

[@derekwbooker93]

@@johan9855 when's the next event at IMS?

[@KosmicHRTRacingTeam]

How come the high hand position, is that something specific to the car?

[@MidgetRacer8192]

elbow room can be very limited in some formula cars. you don't always have a choice.

[@stacyhornish5499]

this Mysterian is very narrow...he had no choice of correct hand placement.

[@reginaldlawrence412]

Great video.

[@ryanscott717]

That's bad ass. Looks like amazing fun

[@scatterplot77]

I've driven similar cars (Skip Barber F2000) and for a first time out you look damn good man!

[@absofruitlyriley]

david be nimble, david be thicc, david start pink apocalypse

[@Buynot]

Brett Cole has left the chat

[@chasestewart3275]

0:14 thats what she said

[@doctortruth4094]

Amusing to see--good job!

[@jeffreyoldham55]

Great session, David! Treaded tires...I guess rain was in the area.

[@stacyhornish5499]

we run on Falken Tires....keeps tire cost at a minimum.

[@jojamhod]

Looked like a ton of fun! Happy for you!

[@Dangoldmedia]

My first track day was in a Formula Renault. Will never for get it.

[@fishfishing5782]

Happy for you man but I would personally have shot myself if I had to do it on the Pocono infield after driving there on iRacing

[@fishfishing5782]

@@potato-ee4qxever heard of sarcasm? who is the little degenerate here lmao

[@albubbles9232]

Sounds like it’s running on 3 sometimes. Remember, slow in, fast out, except on a no horsepower car. Watch the flags for wind speed. Ha!

[@BARB_BLOX]

Congrats man!

[@gadgefan48]

I could tell you were definitely getting more acclimated and more comfortable with each lap, had to be a thrill!

[@EdWolfram]

Could see the confidence build each lap.

[@bclautz]

Are those Street tires?

[@johan9855]

Yes we use it in the Challenge Cup Series to save on cost.

[@johan9855]

A set would last at least two seasons if you race at the front and easily three for most.

[@ianfrench1577]

Have you ever tried the Mario Andretti Racing Experience on the ovals?

[@senna138]

Poconos look like a boring test track

[@commandersharp6586]

How did it handle? Almost looked a little tight at certain points

[@DavidLand91]

Very tight. (Or in open wheel terms, pushy)

[@stevebirchall35]

Come on Dave mash that gas!kidding bro good job.🏁

[@gocanuckgus]

Very cool. What’s the top speed of this car?

[@DavidLand91]

120

[@johan9855]

What makes this exiting is the fact that they're equal in speed and hp.

[@alithesuperduperian3839]

*brettcole: OH.*

[@blankpage555]

gear box? clutch?

[@lotus95t]

Formula Vee isn't a real race car

[@Logan912]

@Husky Racer It's raced worldwide too. Niki Lauda, Emerson Fittipaldi and Keke Rosberg have raced Formula Vee early in their careers. It's basically a lower-cost version of Formula Ford.

[@MidgetRacer8192]

you gotta be trolling.

[@johan9855]

It surely is not a steam boat. It's the biggest "racing" class in the world and also the cheapest form of racing. We would like to call it hobbyist racing and for some a stepping stone to bigger racing. Your career can start here.

[@johan9855]

@Husky Racerwe also race with FRP(Formula Race Promotions) and SCCA Pro.