First Competition in the 1100whp C6 Corvette drift build. It did so good!

[@KSRPerformanceFabrication]

Congrats to you and Eric! Eric's shop is right around the corner from mine and has even worked for me for a summer in the past :)

[@chevyromans4435]

“ I think you should have it” to your competitor after driving your heart out and spending 7 months building the car! Really speaks volumes about what kind of person, athlete and friend you are !

[@bucket6429]

Having a outside car view has changed your coverage of events so much! Love the videos!

[@Taylordrifts]

Shoutout to Josue for that! He puts in work on the filming!

[@ijgdjvjd2998]

@@Taylordrifts tell that man thank you from us all. Much appreciated.

[@hollyplackard972]

No Lie I can’t wait to see how impressive you’re gonna be with all the ride equipment just think you were on this track and broke your Z when you were first getting on it you remember that Taylor Ray

[@ectobluntus]

@@Taylordrifts Josue is a real one! Friends like that make life worth living.

[@caseysmith2440]

Taylor ray and his builds are mean. All hands on and own work much appreciated.

[@coreyshirley2672]

“iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiittttttttttttttttssssssssssssss ttttiiiiiiiiimmmmmmeeeee” Bruce buffer voice

[@chandlersperry6451]

I just heard his voice yell this in my head while I was reading this lol

[@tessierrr]

10/10

[@karterjones9590]

😂 this is perfect

[@captaincripple7218]

You didn’t even need to clarify how that was supposed to sound…we know 🤷🏼‍♂️👍🏻lol

[@lumpyfartz]

I dragged this on so long in my head lmao

[@husky701rider9]

Iv been refreshing your page non stop for the last 36 hours straight

[@DAPerform]

The corvette makes all the right noises with the dog box and quick change rearend. It’s like you’ve been driving this thing for years. You already look really comfortable in it, well done sir

[@spacepxl]

I kinda like how the camera shakes like crazy when he hits limiter, too.

[@Joebobinator]

@@spacepxl Sounded like he needed just a liiitle more final drive to get some wheel speed headroom but I also understand not wanting to make a bunch of changes mid event while learning the car. Either way, fantastic drive and I'm happy for Taylor. Solid showing in a car he just built and has only driven a handful of times. Truly incredible talent both on the building and driving sides of things and I'm looking forward to him mastering this beast of a machine!

[@Joebobinator]

@@eriklarson9137??? You're talking shit based on *checks notes* KZbin history, widely known as the best indicator of someone's real life knowledge... You don't know me, go back to whatever pit your goblin ass crawled out of.

[@Fossillarson]

@@eriklarson9137 oh Who cares

[@majorluigaming9555]

It always amazes me how good you are at not just building cars but driving them too.

[@noooooooooooooooooo240]

taylor IS forza irl

[@Likethetacosauce]

He is such an underrated driver and KZbinr. Imo he's much better than most of the other big name KZbinrs.

[@Buddybryan3]

He's good in anything and everything he jumps into.

[@joshhuneycutt5982]

Facts

[@WheelerManis]

Dude! It was such a treat to go see you kick ass in person this weekend, you absolutely killed it. The battle with Eric was incredible - that's the kind of thing that makes this sport so amazing and fun. I think you had him on the last round, but I came away smiling at how hype you both were for such a great battle.

[@lipvandip6480]

69th like 😏 but for real, I'd kill to go to one of these events! Just got to do something about that big ocean in the way........

[@WheelerManis]

@@lipvandip6480 Depends on which ocean you're referring to - if you're in Europe there's some great events I'd kill to go see, like Drift Masters!

[@lipvandip6480]

@@WheelerManis The Atlantic 😁 I'm in the UK

[@lipvandip6480]

@@WheelerManis Damn! I need to update my passport! 😂 Edit: That's already gone 😭

[@wolfparty4234]

I really like the 3 different videos/views before they announce who won each round. Great format💪🏼!!

[@ijgdjvjd2998]

The car looks so good in person. You did an amazing job on that car. You also looked great driving it. You are going to kick ass in it. It was great to see it live.

[@NickKautz]

Crotch kickers

[@DiGiacomo321]

Is it just me or is this not the video we’ve all been waiting for…. Amazing to see that car do what it’s built for. Motor sounds healthy too

[@irav4u]

I just heard about 10k people say yeah, me too. That dude is like superhuman

[@RileyLH]

Taylor were so unbelievably proud!! So killer to see all your hard work paying off with next to no issues!

[@sbishopvt4650]

Two OMT that weren't mistakes vs mistakes. Quality stuff.

[@MaxSpeedMike]

16:06 that rev limiter echoing off the stands sounds SO good

[@behradsays]

Two things 1. You built such a freakin good car dude!! You should be so stoked! 2. Your homie Erick freakin RIPS dude! Those battles were insane, I could tell the kid was driving with all his heart.

[@adamspivey]

Felt like your runs looked better in that last run. You killed it man!!

[@caleb7257]

This is so sweet to watch after all that work - I feel like the miata taught you how to drive hard but efficient, to keep close to the powerful cars. All that practice of making the most of your power will make you an absolute weapon in the vette!

[@robertleogoetz]

Must have felt so validating to have the car run so well in comp. What an incredible journey in building this beast of a car, can't wait to see what you can do in it!

[@mk4gli389]

So glad I got to see and hear this thing rip in person. You absolutely crushed it on this build dude. Congrats!

[@antp835]

Your killing it with your drifting ,your skills are of the hook, your car is so still just floating ,so smooth. nice clean slides, no jerkyness. It shows.... how smooth.

[@jakeohanesian719]

The corvette is sickkkk. your initiation into the first corner looks terrifying lol, can't wait till you build confidence with it. congrats!

[@jimmerriman6920]

Wow! Great comp event! Think about it, you did 5 sets of comp runs + many practice runs on the car, and everything performed perfectly! That's a testament to your build! Great job!

[@JuPac420]

Love seeing the head-to-head with Donnie!

[@joewatson9570]

Who was driving Donnie?

[@wolfparty4234]

The cars an animal Tyler and one heck of a stand up guy!! You stayed the course when a lot of others were kicked up grass. Congratulations maaan!!!💪🏼❤️🙏🏻👍🏻

[@eli.xtrspeed3223]

35:26 Is the definition of two brothers “SENDING IT “ , you out did yourself with the Vette Taylor you built a beast 📈

[@noahmajor8524]

that things start up sound and idle is just..... like heaven to the ears. sick build Taylor, hope nothing but the best for you and this car after watching the build from the beginning.

[@markhorne8318]

Taylor your first event in your new car was magnificent! And you have to give yourself some credit not just the awesome Vette. The 2 OMTs was pure awesomeness! Great job!

[@danger_mouse_]

First time in comp with a car you've driven twice in practice and you made it to the great 8. A testament to your ability as a builder and driver. Well done!

[@pauledwards6446]

Thanks

[@commonsenseisdeadin2024]

Everyone said it was cause the miata was small..... Nope just skil!

[@ragir]

That battle with Eric is what it should be all about, just a test of skill, but also straight up respect and having fun, I cry erytime

[@denleyrichards9427]

Absolutely Amazing. If everyone was worried about you in a Miata, they are dreading the day your "fully dialed" in the Vette. The Turbo calculation was spot on, so responsive. great job Taylor. i take my hat off to you sir

[@chrisdutcher9565]

Comp is all about consistency. To win with a car like a miata is not the car, its the driver. Now with a proper car its going to be unbelievable. Very excited to see this unfold

[@ReignitedAuto]

I liked watching you in the Miata, but the way this thing drives out of corners is unreal! The sheer power on display 👏👏👏

[@antoniolopez8890]

I’m sooooo ready!!! He’s the underdog of underdogs and I’m soooo ready to see him win

[@alex-gx6bs]

A talented driver with a very well built machine is a deadly combo.

[@helipilotuh1]

What I love about that car is how quiet it is for the amount of power it’s putting down.

[@Matt_Lanzer_13]

I mean that’s a turbo ls car for you, they’re quieter in general😂 still sound rad aff tho

[@kennieholt2860]

Those OMT's had me on the edge of my seat! Great work shaking the new car down.

[@ToddStewart69]

The amount of angle that thing throws is filthyyyyyyyy, so stoked to see you slay in that beast!

[@Likethetacosauce]

Taylor, you're a top tier driver! Don't sell yourself short. I and many others want to see you progress to your full potential and we know you can go as far as you want with the skills you have.

[@RussellMotorsports]

very cool to meet you and see this build in person on Saturday. very clean build and glad its serving you well so far. best of luck with it

[@wolverineporr9846]

Having watched this car from beginning to end, now I’m completion amazing. Then to see his true reaction while in a competition priceless man. Keep up the great work and look forward to seeing the Vett in action.

[@FUNNYFIGHTER001]

@taylorray watching you whip that much power makes me so stoked you’re really doing it. Keep it up! I watch every chance I get!

[@ronjones-6977]

8 minutes in and I check to see how long it is. "I hope it's an hour." Forty-two will do just fine. Thank you, Taylor.

[@GeoffInfield]

So happy for you, been a fan since you fitted an angle kit for Cleetus who I think didn't even know he needed it and totally changed his life! What an absolute gentleman, hard worker, skilled builder, fast and totally fair competitor, and as for the car... counting the two OMTs, it went the full distance first time out - who does that?!! 😊

[@Not_Ferrari]

it must be an amazing feeling to see something you worked that hard on pay off so well immediately.

[@slippersgarage4775]

Taylor you are absolutely killing it! You are going to go so many places with your talent and this car

[@thenjmway]

That engine combo is a beast! It sounds like it’s doing it easy

[@stolenvandalizedrecords9961]

From g body’s to drifting this is by far the best channel I’ve ever came across clean edits and amazing attitude. Your awesome man!

[@quickdeuce]

The car looks GR8 and it looks like it's going to give you everything you built it to give. Congrats!

[@jayburrough4308]

great job guys keep it up you make us proud to be a part of your channel thank you for bringing us along showing your life

[@smallwoodmatt]

Being a Cleetus fan too every time I see the grass fly on the corner I just think of him going “not the grass!”

[@beratsbuilds]

I love the outside shots of the car driving on and off the track. It has an unique vibe to it

[@jackRAP1]

Love this long form multi day video for comps. Really hope this is the new norm

[@coltengottschalk1049]

That kid gave a hell of a fight man super impressed to see him shove that car on you’re door damn near everytime. That was great!

[@nickframe6743]

WOW!!!!!! What an amazing performance in a car YOU built from scratch. Dropping that kind of result in the first outing is going to have your competition fearing what you and YOUR Vette are going to be capable of. Thanks for bringing me along for the ride. Love this channel so much! Ok, enough Jibber Jabber from me. 👍 🚙💨💨💨💨

[@jeffreyl4924]

The Jibber Jabber has paid off!!! Stoked for you dude

[@crazygem9994]

I love that you just brought the vette out after a couple practices and with no make up on just making this look easy way to go guys

[@BrightEyes8513]

Y’all built one hell of a solid car. Damn good driving into the top 8 on it’s first rounds. You’re going to be an absolute beast in that thing

[@DrnkxMonster]

I couldn’t stop laughing at how the onboard camera shakes like crazy when you hit boost! So happy for you man! You should be proud! 🎉 That thing is rowdy!!

[@kiesh.]

Ikr! It looks genuinely like he's hit fast forward in the edit 😬😁🤘

[@ferbcoperformance9884]

I was looking to see if there was a comment that said this before I posted it, the miata never was this violent to cameras 😂

[@commonsenseisdeadin2024]

@@ferbcoperformance9884 i said that same thing, I wasn't sure if he was even on the track anymore... No, literally the track! The way it violently lurches I thought he was drifting into the top of the trees behind the track!

[@dericklachance9756]

The car seemed to run flawlessly. You did great man top 8 for your first comp in a brand new car with 2 mild test days. I say that’s a success!

[@kylefitzherbert9381]

Killer job! Brand new car and you were top 8 thats sick. Cant wait to see how you do with more seat time

[@coleferns1464]

Taylor is going to be an absolute weapon in this car. I see nothing but W's coming next season

[@themixmasterdylanshow247]

Been watching this build for 6 months... I feel like a proud father right now

[@IISTAGII]

This is awsome to see this thing finally out there ripping. I can't wait for the livery to be put on to tie it all together. You're gonna be a force this year!

[@mindlessftw]

Those omt runs with Erik were sick! This is why Klutch kickers is better than FD. Fancy driving Man.

[@metrickarma]

Sounds like a mean ass RC car with those straight cut gears, love it!!

[@AdhdJimmy]

Doesn't matter what he's driving .. always clean and in control, true natural wheel man talent, been watching you since the first corvette build, best natural talent in America imo, can't wait to see where you go with this car man

[@shawncarr9855]

Taylor, for driving a new car that you are far from comfortable in you killed it. When you start flicking this car like the Miata being able to trust the car will dig out these guys are in for a bad time! Proud of you!

[@trevorlima2255]

The first chase in practice really impressed me, every single one of us watching knows you know what you are doing behind the wheel. Your first chase in a car and you had really good proximity and nailed all the transitions. Good Luck!

[@jacobbailey3487]

It was incredible seeing you compete this past weekend in the vette! Me and the boys were all cheering you on the whole comp and the car did amazing for it’s first event. Props to you and Josue for building an incredible car

[@randyalpage2531]

No matter what Tyler never ends up in the grass awesome driving man hope you crush the competition congrats

[@SavouryLobster]

Congrats Taylor! Great work on the build. Can't wait to see the wrap and everything else that gets touched up

[@thedisposable]

Love the Red White and Blue paint scheme! Keep it.

[@richardmitchell7679]

LETS GOOO!!!!! Made all the right sounds on your qualifying lap!!!!

[@DrM03N3R]

That was some absolutely beautiful driving! Bloody well done Taylor! That was brilliant for a first outing in the car!

[@MrWyza1]

Great Gob Taylor!!! Rocked it!! WIN NEXT ROUND!!

[@alexcampbell9043]

Amazing skill and ability man. I give it an A++. from building a car in 6 months with all the proper knowledge, an explanation for everything you did in the building process, and the ability on the track. That’s incredible man. Keep doing what your doing. There’s many of us that enjoy the content.

[@BassManBobBassCovers]

Incredible performance from the C6. All bases covered ground up build. Did amazingly well 🙌

[@beratsbuilds]

Doing so well in the first outing with an all new car is mind bogglingly good. Congrats T-Ray!

[@cheesepizza87]

So happy you're back in comps ! So much love for you in all the streams, "future champ" was being thrown around, 2023 is going to be nuts.

[@kadenkirkpatrick6808]

I bet it’s an amazing feeling to be able to catch up to any of these cars now 🎉

[@rommbb]

the multiple OMT calls were great for the overall learning situation, tons of seat time and you killed it in the new car. stoked to see this thing rip after all the work

[@specialformula14]

Love all the different camera setups. Lots of work and looks beautiful

[@Craigthetexan]

I can't believe he won that.. oh well, you're already looking comfy in the Vette and it was nasty! I can't wait to see more runs with it!

[@apetrino132]

You have no idea how stoked I am for you man. long time coming having a proper comp car. killin it as always man. CONGRATS!

[@TheSurfboarder]

Love when you floor it and the interior camera facing the hood would shake. Just shows how crazy the car can be when you want it too!

[@johnathanpotts3786]

It's really satisfying to see the the Vette rip! I remember all the way back when you had the green C5 and to see your Corvette vision finally come to life is awesome. Just needs a livery and you're set.

[@gotagofast_srt4]

You did amazing man! This was my first drift event and Im so happy I got to see you and the Vette on the track! I cant wait for round 5! I'll see you there bud and good luck!!

[@Rebar77_real]

Love the backstory with Eric, that's badass. Great first event man!

[@msaber1797]

Its so sick that the vette is working so well right off the rip, great job planning to execution

[@jbryce7457]

People thought Taylor was a problem before in the Miata, now in the Vette he will be a MENACE.

[@Boostedm3nace]

That carbon dash is awesome. Looks just like the one that Cleetus’s crew just put in Leroy.

[@patchworkrecordingstudios]

So happy to see this car doing what it's supposed to do after so much work going into it. Well done mate! Great build. Can't wait to see it looking pretty.

[@doubledroptinehunter]

I can't imagine just how good it's gonna be once you get familiar with this car and get it all set up exactly the way you want it.

[@fordpower8264]

Great job Taylor ray! Boy oh boy when you get comfortable with that car people are in trouble

[@frankiejenkins51]

It's a beast Taylor. You did great on the build. It looked awesome.

[@burr-leeTV]

Great Job, glad to see the Vette on the track in comp...

[@camraceranimation]

Watching you build this car from a frame to a fighter was super satisfying and well worth the wait! Rooting for ya in the next competition!

[@FlawedOffroad]

its so cool watching every episode of this build to see it out there ripping

[@photodave219]

Dude! Top 8? In a car you’re still learning? In a car you built by hand? Congrats! Hell yeah. That’s awesome.

[@OwenBuckingham11]

Just wanted to say Taylor, you achieved your goal. You built this car for clutch kickers and here it is competing! I hope you know you are an inspiration for all of us ❤️