First 2019 ZR1 1/4 mile vs 2010 ZR1 | RPM S4 E42

On Today's Episode of the RPM Web Series, we head to Cecil County Raceway for some Zr1 on Zr1 drag racing! We also head to Mexico to race an almost 1,200whp GTR.
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[@TurninTrackOut]

I have to say mad props to Mike for going out as someone who isn't a pro putting up the first videos of a 19' ZR1 on the quarter mile. Lots of people watching and doing it in a manual. Not making excuses, just having fun and getting out there. I respect that.

[@vtwinpower1903]

This shit never gets OLD , man im 60 n I watch this I get excited. I raced for 35 yrs but I still get the itch to go back. I have a c5 zo6 best run 10.10 at 140mph. 661 RWHP . But it's my street car. Now I wan put a bigger blower on her n go back to the track!... KEEP GOING BOYZ WE ONLY LIVE ONCE!!..😎🥳✌

[@johnnycastro9796]

Go with a TT kit and u will definitely have more fun with it

[@SlevinCCX]

How can you be an announcer at a car event, and not know cars?

[@tigresdelsur]

SlevinCCX the new ZR7 lol

[@smokinace8977]

Everyone doesn't care about new cars u got to remember most of these guys are old school drag racers. Do u know what kind of drag car u could build with the price of that zr1???

[@Butterffinger5678]

I mean...You have one job. Lol. If they're ever unsure, then need one of the prep guys to radio what the driver says about they're car to the announcer.

[@ls3stngklr696]

SmokinAce 89 WTF are you even talking about?!

[@alphazoomii9408]

It's just another shitty job to him most likely. If you don't know what a new ZR1 looks like then you can't know much about cars. I am barely a car guy and I knew about the new ZR1, jesus.

[@snoopergnar3719]

This channel is better than every automotive show on History channel combined.

[@andrewevans1234]

SnooperGnar came from mikes channel n ar first i wasnt so sure but the more i watch rpm i must say i think i agree with you on this 1

[@snoopergnar3719]

Its the only show that show's automotive pros actually doing work and showing off the results of their efforts. I drive a Mopar and I watch these guys build some of the baddest Chevy's on the planet.

[@bob-ig6lq]

anybody know street speed's 0-60? it felt around 3.0-3.3 seconds to me...

[@terrencebryant4578]

Those ZR7’s are sweet

[@anthonybartley4667]

@Spinix Drawing that's what the announcer said

[@eagerbordercollie3200]

Terrence Bryant You mean ZR1

[@jordanbrammer6610]

It's zr1

[@cowlords13]

@@jordanbrammer6610 the announcer sais zr7, terrence was making fun of what the announcer said

[@Mach_bro]

Zr7?

[@SergioPerez-xk8ep]

2010 zr1 still looks sexier than the 2019

[@carloscastillom.866]

agreet.

[@wearethetraffic]

That GTR run on the 150 shot was everything... My man Fran, no driver mod needed over there!!!

[@blaizon]

Word, props for some great driving!

[@johncrazy8756]

dual-clutch vs manual, that's the difference in that race. give credit to the guy driving the manual - he's got serious skills!

[@Cygnus307]

who was launching Mikes ZR-1? my grandmother?

[@romanjohnston]

Yeah....learn how to dump the clutch

[@POKERBEAST25]

That's what I thought. I understand babying the new car, but you gotta give it at least one good one.

[@zacht9447]

@@POKERBEAST25 It's the tires more so than the babying it You saw how he was shifting into 2nd

[@carloscastillom.866]

@@zacht9447 yes, i saw when he shift to 2do gear.

[@soulsnatcher5408]

Not my grandmother, my grandmother can drive.

[@John-hw3ds]

Damn that last race was sick. You know a car is just stoopid fast when a liter bike on race gas is still just a few yards ahead.

[@troypatillo1688]

Probably one of the best street races I've ever seen.

[@tommyteeth5874]

Race gas don't give a stock compression literbike any advantage. Could hurt performance even lol

[@tonyrullo3634]

Oh I also forgot to mention that Fran should jump in and drive Mike's ZR1 as Mike is lacking in race experience.

[@joshuablack8422]

Tony Rullo Mike did decently for his first time at the track imo (with this car)

[@Nicecardude100]

he missed second twice you are funny

[@johnnycastro9796]

If mike could launch better it wouldve been a better race in my opinion

[@smokinace8977]

RPM does ALL the mods but there is definitely NO NEED for a driver mod. Fran can throw em and snatch em with the best

[@joshrice2057]

Hands down the best Channel on KZbin. That white ZR1 ain't no joke! 😂

[@Swany86]

lmao ZR7 or something.... FIRED!

[@quentinwooten30]

swany in his defense he said IDK. lol still fired

[@rambow70]

Yea, and said "the white car" like what kind of drag commentator doesn't know what a corvette is?

[@joes.7536]

swany lol. My 12 yr old kid knows what the new zr1 is. Lol.

[@PhDTracyWalker]

I'm dead. Zr7

[@mafire07]

swany 😭😭😭😭

[@chazzcummings1513]

Fran’s ZR1 is a fucking beast. Held its own against the GTR. Makes me want a C6 ZR1 even more now.

[@petet2036]

For everyone I can’t even stress how fast Fran can shift. He kept right up with one of the fastest transmissions out right now which is in the gtr. Frans def a driver mod

[@davearmstrong5226]

ughh okay

[@LegendInThaMakin]

The shift at 17:48 was pretty terrible but for the most part yeah he can shift. The gtr does have a great tranny but calm down, it’s no pdk.

[@cxthejokercx8302]

@@KubanKevin no not really c6 Zr1 beats GTR

[@GyroPyro121212]

Kevin Otero Yea but......Autos are boring

[@LAYEDBACKBOY1]

Don’t Forget the Corvette is lighter. That also helps on why he kept up

[@That_Corvette_Guy]

Your Vette is nuts!!! The view from the back against the GTR you can see how bad it spins and you still pull on it.

[@WeirdBrick]

He didnt exactly pull on it, infact the gtr was starting to go just before fran let off! The gtr also suffers with traction issues with that power! Id say thats one of hell of a tune on a gtr! Just looking at the numbers ud expect the vette to walk it from a roll

[@offdatgogo]

14:36 "It's a ZR 7 IDK" 😂😂😂

[@ShariaLawAllDay]

Off Dat Go-Go HAHAHAAHHAAHHHA seriously why the hell is he commenting if he doesn't know the cars that race on the dragstrip?

[@fns3159]

Off Dat Go-Go that shit was funny asf

[@dylanrabideau891]

So good!! And the next part where he says " The white car is showing him what to do.. "

[@RegularGuyGarage]

First 2019 ZR1 to get GAPPED

[@mechanicsteve2320]

Regular Guy Garage I couldn't believe how bad that Maverick gapped him of all cars!!

[@Justinx90014]

1000hp vs stock. Kinda expected

[@RegularGuyGarage]

CarPassion 🙄 it was a joke

[@BalkanBoyBiH]

HA good 1 :p

[@u1richh]

ZR7*

[@RealRestartPWN]

"I'm just gonna leave it on a 100, if he beats me he beats me" loses one race and turns it up

[@MrBdubsr]

Lol really thou

[@superslacker6152]

If he would of lose again it would of been a 200 shot! Lol

[@ztwntyn8]

Super Slacker idk it was getting much closer

[@mikepoint4983]

Holy crap Fran can throw down .

[@georgem.6136]

We need Fran to make a Pass in Mikes cars to see there full potential 👍🏻

[@TooManyChoices1]

George Mitchell 😂

[@seanbrenchley]

Mike actually seems like an above average drag pilot. Especially for running stock clutch and street tires I’d say he’s doing a damn good job.

[@Rundown_Racecars]

Leaving them sweet 11's on the street Fran ZR1 is a Beast!!

[@Blakehenry11]

Holly crap that 2nd ZR1 and GTR race was sick.......

[@BentlyBo4]

You should do a weekly video called Fran's dashboard chronicles.

[@tylerdavis6277]

BentlyBo4 this!!

[@Blakehenry11]

Damn that GTR and the ZR1 at the end was incredible.

[@rich5708]

Fran’s women is bout that street race life haha fuckin great

[@03056932]

the zr1 gtr race was the daddy. one of the better street drags on youtube ever

[@Rhett.Castillo]

Fran was laying down some serious patches when he ran the GTR.

[@paperboy371]

As a fellow gear jammer I respect you both for being real drivers!

[@MYTOYMAKERZ]

You guys have a class act of a channel that sets the standards for others to play catch up to. Mike sure needs practice leaving the line until then he will be chasing his own tail. I love to watch - can't remember the mechanics name he can be filmed - talk and still keep working without a wasted step. You guys deserve to have more subscribers for sure. My Son runs the circuit with his Mustang - LS - twin turbos - pro mod - 2,800 - 3,200 hp depending on its tune and if using laughing gas. You guys are know for very good work and parts around the country according to him. Keep up the great work.........

[@tonyrullo3634]

It's about time we saw some racing and Fran is talking more to us about the car. That's really cool and awesome! More Fran commentary please!!!

[@hardknox1917]

That GTR is a BEAST!

[@revengefullobster4524]

That orange ZR-1 is badass..I love the new front end. They are right up there with the exotics in looks now.

[@motorsportz8040]

It looks like a huge catfish and who cares about the euros. Go buy one instead.

[@BLACK05GO1]

Mike also hasn't run a manual down a track in a long time. Mike's ZO6 is an automatic making well over 1000 hp. It could get down in the 8s. I can't wait to see that car run.

[@SPEEDBOATMANIAC410]

** that last blast w/ ZR1 ! ... leaving patches @ 70 and 100 mph ....... spinnin & winnin !! GOD Bless

[@jefferymaclean9467]

Steve Fantastic Vid. Gotta Love Fran's car at the strip. So quiet , annndd then. It's all On. Love it.

[@markwh668]

Awesome content! Still, by far, the best performance shop videos.

[@transam2002ws6]

Fran's plate in his nasty ZR1 GONALRN. Love it.

[@haromaster6086]

Is it weird that I like that C6 ZR1 over the C7? Such an iconic body style.

[@RaceProvenMotorsports]

Nope. C6 ZR1 is an amazing car

[@mechanicsteve2320]

Mike bogged the crap out of his car both passes. You would have thought he would have learned from the first pass.

[@MeltingRubberZ28]

I agree. A little bit of clutch slip on that car and I wonder if he could have scraped a ten with street tires.

[@danielbane3844]

Need to see more of Frans cars in mexico. Sick.

[@Raceratheart]

What a fucking great race at the end with that GTR omg I felt like I was right there that was intense and I laugh my ass off when I heard bro say "frans giving him the business" 😂😂😂 that boy was laying rubber down that's some great driving in both cars... awesome video guys👍

[@tommybaker4330]

In his video, Mikey spouts off about racing being more important to CAR GUYS than ANY family holiday. Mikey gets gapped twice, THEN remembers very important family Easter dinner, on the day BEFORE Easter. Welcome to poserville!!!

[@miku7873]

13:50 Skip to the race.

[@CattleDogsMom]

Mack from Midwest Magic Cleaning recommended you. Great channel!

[@phiphi2021]

I'm from Viet Nam . I want to wait for the middle race : Mclaren 720s , Ferrari 488 pista , Porsche 911 gt2 rs , Chevrolet Corvette zr1

[@vanjabi8827]

Last race with the GTR was the best! More of that!!

[@12R1rcbashr]

Awesome brother that GTR is a monster bro very nice

[@ZX6R2KGT]

1,000+ wheel GTRs should never be taken lightly for sure, especially if you ever roll up on one with 15s out back. Good race here though.

[@chase_talley436]

Exactly, and remember it’s a v6!

[@chase_talley436]

Love gtrs especially because they show everyone what v6s can do!

[@apachewraith]

chaseon4wheels What turbos can do, more correctly. There is nothing inherently special about a "V6"

[@seanbrenchley]

6, 8, 10, hell even 16 cylinders isn’t really the point here. It’s about the size of the motor and how it’s fed air. So even though it’s only a 3.8l (I’m not familiar with this GTR so it could be a 4.0l), all things relative, turbos are always > a supercharger. Both cars are badass though!

[@KCars]

Can’t wait to see you guys race at he callout!

[@RustyZipper]

KCars - did u drop $200 to race them?

[@KCars]

Rusty Zipper no I didn’t feel like spending that much just for 5 races

[@TheAfterPein]

Granted it's a new car, but Fran gave Mike the hit, which he then bogged, but Fran missed 2nd and still won. Hot damn.

[@seanbrenchley]

TheAfterPein - Granted one has double the factory horsepower and the other one is stock... Tricky one 🤔

[@rhinowrecker3544]

Sweet ass video boys... Love Fran's Vette.. but that rocket at the end.. Eww Wee, lol :) Thumbs up!

[@truckguyjoe]

WE LANDED ON THE MOON!

[@SamFBM]

no we didnt its a lie lol

[@1mantisco]

truckguyjoe but did we really?

[@TooManyChoices1]

How have I not found this channel before !!?? 😳🤬!! Glad I did now 🤓👍! Epic shifting , epic racing , just epic !!

[@badass1g]

Damn homegirl made the zr1 lose the final race from keeping the window down and the drag from her arm hanging out the window. Too bad!

[@RB25luv]

badass1g lol please

[@kolbyhumbert2545]

Perfect timing, needed something to watch while I eat breakfast

[@Dehemotox]

Aw man, just ordered some stuff a couple days ago and now a discount code! oh well, glad to support you guys, keep up the great content!!

[@RaceProvenMotorsports]

Thanks man! The discount code was created and advertised last week, in the "coming to the KZbin callout video" though

[@Dehemotox]

Thanks, now I feel like an idiot. Lol

[@jasoncorreia4553]

One of your best videos yet.

[@detoxx03]

Love this video. That LS9 doing work. Can’t wait to see it gap shit at the callout.

[@ernestmassie795]

detoxx03 I

[@TonyStone3000]

About time someone posted a vid of someone who knows how to shift!

[@toodanderson351]

Fran is a really cool dude.

[@kennydemartini2169]

I stumbled onto your channel, and I must say that you guys drive your Vettes the way they were intended!.. I live in a small town in Ohio, and all the late model Vettes around here are owned by older men that putt around in them like it's a pussified Prius! Kudos to you guys, and keep banging those gears!!!

[@jrock702]

nice video... The new zr1 and Demon are big targets at the drag strip.... Everyone wants to beat them...

[@motorsportz8040]

Both overrated

[@gronkhslinkerhoden8572]

Motor Sportz How is the ZR1 overrated?

[@mongoose406]

Motor Sportz You should race one sometime.

[@johnkilo3]

ZR1 is built for road courses, not being fast in a straight line. Powerful and quick car for sure, but not a drag car. Kind of asinine to compare it to dedicated drag cars.

[@pauldoherty435]

Doug Mooney Sure the Fox body can be made to "beat" a Corvette, as long as "beat" doesn't include any of the following: - prestige - resale - handling - braking - racetrack performance - style - comfort

[@terryosborne272]

Always love the Heavy music in these videos.

[@Butterffinger5678]

Fran's blower whine though....Whine Friggin City. 😯

[@chrisschafer6580]

Steve your creative talent is on the rise bro, videos keep getting better and better. And the music you mix in is sick. That said, get a friggin hood on your car!

[@Bsaint]

Chris Schafer thanks, and no lol

[@johnpesar]

Drag racing is sort of like photography. You can go and buy a $6500 professional level Nikon or Canon DSLR and own the best camera money can buy, but there's no guarantee your pictures will be better than anyone else. The guy next to you will wind up with better shots with his $600 hobby level Nikon or Canon because he understands how to take a picture. You can go out and spend $150,000 for the baddest Corvette ever and brag about it being the first manual so it's special bla bla bla. But even after two two heavily modded Z06's, you bogg your ZR1 down on launch .............. Well, Fran knows how to drive and Mike's still learning. That ZR1 should have been a automatic.

[@ScubaMoto]

That GTR race with the bike . . . thank you. Great vid.

[@bdragonseven]

From a detailing standpoint, i really love that GM didnt put emblems on the side of the front quarter panels. From the enthusiasts standpoint, it kinda bothers me.

[@johnpesar]

In 2005, GM began putting "Mark of Excellence" badges on all of their vehicles. My '07 Z06 had them. I never liked them. Four years later they decided it didn’t help sales and they were discontinued in 2010. The 2010 Camaro and 2010 Equinox had GM logo until the existing supply of logos was used.

[@mia1shooter]

of course the idiots at GM would out a Badge of the most powerful production corvette ever made. they make me sick when they always leave something to be desired. Why cant the just do shit 100%, The badge on the front fender is a staple now, but of course GM always does...or doesn't do little do little simple shit to seemingly piss people off.

[@venomws6]

Badass Episode had everything Love it. Mike ran 11.5 with what 2.5 60FT !!!

[@jimmyjohnson7883]

Tell ol' girl to roll the window up next time. Big time drag there! Might have even beat that gtr, you'd be suprised man! After 120+ the coeffeicient of drag is multiplied.

[@RB25luv]

Jimmy Johnson lol k

[@indraotsutsuki3072]

I wouldn't mind getting either one both beautiful machines and great job on the video

[@hialeahhigh]

9:58 Frans shifting is always on point! 😳😳 and the “Panda” S550 stang is FAST!!! But damn Frans zr1 on that 150 shot is no joke!!! He gave that gtr a hell of a race but still Fast gtr! 🤙🤙👍 awesome runs!

[@DailydrivenTransAm]

great vids. love it when u r outta the shop filming. zr1 was rollin....

[@cerveloultegra]

C6ZR1 Ftw!!!! that GTR tho

[@badermohamed32]

Dude this is the sickest video on KZbin I've ever seen good job man !! By the way the old Corvette ZR1 is way faster than the new Corvettes all in general

[@kdom0710]

Man.. this video was SICK.. that ZR1 vs GTR?! ---Never seen runs more awesome Great vid

[@BradThePitts]

8:00 - now that's a man's car - SHIFT IT !!!

[@JeffNoel]

Crazy zr1 and gtr... Also that zx10r matching those cars is fucking amazing.

[@houstonspeeds1610]

fuck ya guys great video!!! sux Fran got gapped but that's racing, and gtr w set up like that probably 2-3x the price of frans modded zr1 , either way they both rolled out hard , 2 thumbs up👍👍

[@MaxwellReviresco]

Still can’t believe Mike hasn’t seen Dumb And Dumber, and that I’m still a subscriber! He must be doin something right. 😆.

[@leerooke3758]

Bran new zr7

[@leafywatson249]

Me&wifey loves watching yalls videos please keep them coming

[@blkngwinn]

That white 5.0 Mustang is no joke.

[@canah1]

CDP check out the video Streetcar posted last night, he was gapping everything he raced. That yote is the an absolute monster!!!

[@tylerdavis6277]

Yeah he's fast on the street too

[@Owens_Racing]

That the car they call Panda?

[@HiddenUsername1]

Owens Racing yeah still holds the record for fasting manual mustang but he recently went auto

[@b00st3d92]

That the Panda

[@textvendingracing5189]

Driving a manual in a drag race is like bringing a knife to a gun show.

[@joshsloan3866]

Glad u guys are making better and better videos thanks keep it up

[@Rev_1776_]

🔥Broke my thumb AND phone clicking this vid so fast...🤖🎉

[@georgem.6136]

Absolutely bad ass, Awesome video , Frans gotta teach Mike how to slip that clutch. What was up with that Mustang, Almost 1 second faster than the ZR1 but same MPH

[@cantbsdave]

George Mitchell less HP but better hole shot

[@apachewraith]

cantbsdave Opposite. Higher mph, higher hp/wheelspin.

[@brettmiller6167]

The crustang is a track tuned car not a daily driver with drs

[@brettmiller6167]

Butterbean calls em a zl1! Lmao and how do you miss 2nd? I mean it's 2nd!?

[@cristiancremaschi4725]

Launch

[@treypiraino1691]

“The new ZR7 or something I don’t know.” 😂😂😂😂 did anyone else hear that?

[@dwight072]

I love Mexico

[@bryce2082]

dwightkroon who doesn't?

[@JuanRamirez-eg6rl]

Great

[@warrior9628]

Now this is a fucking video

[@suleiman3811]

Mike acts so antsy on the RPM camera😂

[@benkious55]

Awesome race at the end with the GTR and bike!

[@Michigan_LT1]

I’ve always wondered but what degrees and certifications do you guys have to do what you do? Looking into colleges and what I want to do and would love to know more

[@RaceProvenMotorsports]

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[@Michigan_LT1]

RaceProvenMotorsports thank you!!

[@deeaikens9843]

This man out here launching a manual like it’s an automatic. Now that’s skill

[@kirkenstang]

Whats not to like about this awesome fucking video?!! Great job guys!

[@wendystwitter7199]

7:51 As a Corvette fan, I am very ashamed that we always get horrible drivers in drag races. With a delay like that, my Honda Accord could have beaten the Vette. (Not really, but you get my point. Horribly bad start)

[@black98rt]

First vid I’ve seen from this channel. Glad to see great sportsmanship between you and your gf and that GTR. Get that 2nd gear issue resolved and 9’s on boost only are done.

[@hotrodder5034]

I really enjoyed the video! You were giving that GTR the business!! I thought that new ZR1 would be a little faster than that.

[@paulcondie9932]

Mike has gotten to used to an auto! His launch sucks! Frans ride is quick!

[@cubedmack]

Paul Condie He never know how to drive a stick!

[@TheFi1thyCasual]

Fran's ZR1 is dirrty. I'll take two! 🇺🇸👍👍

[@gmcman355crazy]

Love the Mexico races need more of them on here !!!