FIRST RACES EVER! C8 Z06 vs E-RAY! The RACES you have been waiting for!

[@motaz1975]

you guys hardly let them breath. the zo6 needs to leg out on the top end.

[@dbmracing2019]

@@motaz1975 yes it does! Hoping to get a 1/2 mile run set up soon but hard to top these things out on the road

[@saltyfloridaman7163]

​@dbmracing2019 I used to run my CT5-V Blackwing on I-75 and had plenty of room for a good run or two before hitting traffic. Snatched an E-Ray there and we both kept in it to 150mph. That instant low end response and pull with the ev motor really is noticeable. But my 10 speed gives me a slight advantage in acceleration. E-Ray pulls ahead from 50 and then becomes dead even almost to 100mph, then I slightly pull and reel it in and then it's very noticeable when the EV motor shuts off or something, because my caddy just starts to walk it

[@dbmracing2019]

@@saltyfloridaman7163 We ran these races again with my buddy’s Z06 and he pulls pretty hard on the same E-Ray and even holds even from a dig. He had a drag radial on the back of his but it’s very obvious in that video when the electric motor stops adding power and is essentially an anchor. Makes a huge difference down low at low speeds but when the speed gets up there it tapers off quickly for the E-Ray

[@syndicated8158]

I bet the eray will smack the z06 off the line.

[@dbmracing2019]

@@syndicated8158 We will find out October 16th!

[@HorsePowerObsessed]

Confirmed. It is just like GM said. Z06 = FASTER but the E-Ray = QUICKER. That 50mph roll the Z06 was GONE!

[@dbmracing2019]

@@HorsePowerObsessed Definitely confirmed

[@joem7755]

Justin still bitter about the E-ray..lol remember.. hate leads to anger and anger leads to the dark side 😋😋 Besides you should be busy talking the wife down from that Caddy to a new Prius so you can get the zr1 👍 (black and yellow this time)

[@dbmracing2019]

@@joem7755 😂

[@williamr8045]

Not sure what video you were watching but looks like the eray was much quicker and faster !

[@imperfekt_zen]

@@williamr8045 faster as in top speed the zo is a far faster car

[@jwrice743]

E-Ray all the way, wow!

[@tomb6670]

The ERay is specialized for the street but can be used on the track… the Z06 is specialized for the track but can be used on the street. Stingray is 50/50 of street/track… I don’t know about you but I drive on the street on a daily basis

[@dbmracing2019]

@@tomb6670 Well put! Couldn’t have said it better myself!

[@tomb6670]

@@dbmracing2019 Z06 is awesome and sounds amazing but 1% will ever track it when 100% of ERay owners will drive it on the street… it’s pretty simple if you think of it that way.

[@dbmracing2019]

@@tomb6670 I have thought of that way and would buy a ERAY as a daily driver if I wasn’t waiting on ZR1

[@justme0098]

Love my E-Ray. I had a Supra pull up next to me with their pop popping engine...put the E-Ray hammer down and it was gone.

[@dbmracing2019]

@@justme0098 Don’t mess with those E-Rays on the street man! Insane how good they are

[@superchargederay]

Nice one guys. Results as expected and now confirmed. Thanks

[@dbmracing2019]

@@superchargederay 💯

[@John.Christopher]

I'll take the Z06 any day but the Eray is a masterpiece in engineering as well especially with the cornering disengagement of the electric motor for cornering. Beautiful stuff. But I love motorsport and will love to keep the Z06 in gear and at high revs to get the peak power. Much more driver engagement in that regard 😊

[@dbmracing2019]

@@John.Christopher I couldn’t have said it better myself! Thank you

[@ghidorahthetruealpha6198]

Great video big dawg!; this is precisely what I had envisioned. I've owned 11 Corvettes, all overhead valve, from my initial C4 Vert to my C6 ZR1. So you can see how I would be tempted to own a C8 Z06 with its special sound...(I had expected to get that sound via a Ferrari 360 Modena or an F430, but that didn't materialize- too stuck on Corvettes???) But I always knew, for all intents and purposes, the everyday practicality and value of the E-Ray and its AWD and traditional sound. (And yet I would more often build the ZO6 on GM's build and price... My, how we pine after what's different) What a conundrum. I'm on my dealers list for a C8 ZR1, but I have serious trepidation about over a 1000 horsepower with only rear-wheel drive despite being mid engine. Without drag radials, those ZR1's, they just are not going to hook...( And wasn't the plan by GM originally supposed to have been that the ZR1 would have about 800 plus HP and then the "Zora" would have a 1,000 HP or more with AWD??? - maybe GM was trying to one up Ford's Mustang GTD with the 1 K HP ZR1???) More and more, in the meantime, that E-RAY convertible is calling me...HARD! AGAIN, GREAT, VERY INFORMATIVE VIDEO. This is just the type of info Corvette buyers like me need. Thumbs up, 100%.

[@dbmracing2019]

@@ghidorahthetruealpha6198 Thank you and much respect. I am so impressed by both of these cars. I’m also on the list for ZR1 but I assure you if I were not……. I would be looking for an E-Ray to park next to my Z06!

[@ghidorahthetruealpha6198]

I agree with you bro, and much respect to you for making these great videos. It takes some cast iron cojones!

[@BarryWMedinaMusic]

If GM wanted they can make two more versions. A Z06 with the battery so a ZO6E and a Zora with the ZR1 set up and a E Ray motor and a roof scoop For the Ultimate C8 ZR1E = Z0RA

[@dbmracing2019]

@@BarryWMedinaMusic one can only dream

[@adrianleusink1970]

@@BarryWMedinaMusic I agree. There could easily be TWO more variants that would be distinct and fill a niche.

[@Brandonsgarages]

Exactly as predicted. Eray is no joke! Nate needs to race mine w some drag radials ! Great video!

[@dbmracing2019]

@@Brandonsgarages I think your Z06 being faster than mine you’ll reel him in quicker but that thing gets going QUICK! We have to rev it out to get all the HP. We can arrange that on the way to Carlisle next week

[@boywonderrr71]

I want the Z06 for the sound and drama but the Eray for AWD and torque.

[@dbmracing2019]

@@boywonderrr71 In a perfect world! That would be INSANELY cool

[@ghidorahthetruealpha6198]

My sentiments exactly

[@kaylak1275]

Wait for the Zora

[@dbmracing2019]

@@kaylak1275 Right!?

[@DH-mp6fg]

For thousands of dollars less the e ray looks like the better deal

[@dbmracing2019]

@@DH-mp6fg It’s not that much less actually but that’s what makes this comparison cool for sure. I think it’s all in what you want out of either of these and the E-Ray would make one hell of a daily driver! It’s amazing

[@justwingingit1]

Having never heard a ZO6 in person I always lean towards the traditional V-8 soundtrack of the E-Ray. I’ve seen a few videos of ZO6 rear ends getting squirrelly both on track and in the real world. I love the idiot proof nature of the E-Ray in the wet or dry. I realize that there are Procharger and Twin Turbo options in the aftermarket already for the E-Ray but 2.5 to 60 and 10.5 in the 1/4 is more than adequate especially with a warranty…Love the content! Subbed!😁👍

[@dbmracing2019]

@@justwingingit1 Thank you! Yes the back end will get out on you in a Z06….. I can personally verify this 😎. I do love the E-Ray and the real world performance it offers. It is CRAZY how good the E-Ray is in stock form on real streets and real world driving conditions. It’s also such a good cruising car as well. Hard to beat the performance for dollar you get with an E-Ray.

[@matthurleyV12]

Badass video! I love my Eray, glad to see it finally getting the respect it deserves! Awesome content DBM.

[@dbmracing2019]

@@matthurleyV12 thanks Matt! This one was a LOT of fun to do. Again HUGE thanks to Nate for making this happen! He will be at Carlisle as well with his E-Ray!

[@paullemmons6732]

Thanks for all the great content. I’d love to see the Z06 against a supercharged stingray in a drag race. You’d be the first to do it. Hopefully a procharged, that’s the route I might go.

[@dbmracing2019]

@@paullemmons6732 we are trying to get a supercharged Eray to join us for our track Rental in October 😊

[@gracestingray]

imagine if there is a twin charged E-Ray with at least 1000 HP on race sticky tires, it will beat the shit out of Z06 and revualto as well

[@emmijames358]

Not so fast. Now i want you to imagine if the Z06 is twin charged with stickier tires. Well, its here now. The ZR1. It goes both ways.

[@nishali3343]

Don't they call this car the Zora?

[@skoolboi109]

Heard that’s what the Zora essentially is - ZR1 with electric motor upfront. 0-60 in 1.9 🔥🔥🔥

[@2020matrix8]

Bad ass video guys! The Eray is sneaky fast!! Now all we need is a Z06 with an Eray motor upfront & still retain that beautiful flat plane crank sound, but with traction ✌🏼

[@dbmracing2019]

@@2020matrix8 That would be INSANE man. I can’t imagine an extra 150 hp and AWD for traction! And that E-Ray is awesome! So much fun was had that morning

[@E-RayC8Nate]

AMEN! Once that becomes an option, I’m getting it!

[@gracestingray]

E-Ray > Z06 , all day

[@jaybengston1164]

Tesla Plaid > both, if this is the only criteria that matters.

[@4l60e2]

We aren't gays ​@@jaybengston1164

[@kevinhoran2091]

Nice video! When looking at the fun factor I think I will keep my Z06 . Eray is one amazing car however ! Congratulations to all Corvette Owners 🎉🎉

[@dbmracing2019]

@@kevinhoran2091 I agree Kevin. WOW factor is definitely for me the Z06. I’m still super impressed with the E-Ray and what a great time to be a corvette lover!

[@ZPaul_]

It just simply comes down to rwd vs awd. The Z06 is gonna struggle for traction compared to the E-Ray at the start, but once it hooks it’s gone.

[@dbmracing2019]

@@ZPaul_ That E-Ray just hooks!

[@ghidorahthetruealpha6198]

Wow, if a 670 horsepower ZO6 is having wheel spin stock, then just imagine what a 1,064 horsepower rear wheel drive only ZR1 will have... That's going to be a problem with the ZR1 unless GM has some awfully innovative boost control.....

[@dbmracing2019]

@@ghidorahthetruealpha6198 Absolutely. I hope they figured that out for the ZR1. I know they are limiting torque in first and second gear to help with traction but 1064 is almost 400 hp more than the Z06!

[@kaylak1275]

That's exactly what I've been saying. I'm also a C8 Z06 owner and get no traction on the street under 40mph. Zr1 power levels won't be usable under 70-80mph which is already illegal on the street. At that point it's just bragging rights. Hopefully the ZORA is AWD

[@ghidorahthetruealpha6198]

@@kaylak1275I Agree 💯. We're on the same page on this topic.... Also, I wonder if GM is even going to make the Zora.... The ZR1 has the horsepower that the early estimates said that the Zora would have, so there's been a bit of a disconnect with the early prognostications about the ZR1. We definitely need the AWD...

[@nowayjose596]

@@ghidorahthetruealpha6198It's actually going to be even "worse" for the ZR1 bc those turbos are going to provide for a bunch more mid-range torque than the Z06 has, but I personally think that's a fun problem to have. And I'm not a GM exec, but from what I've seen they're definitely doing the Zora. There was an extended interview with some of the engineers who worked on the ZR1 and in that interview they said when people saw certain design aspects of the Z06 they thought they were a curious decision, but that's bc they didn't realize they had been made with the later ZR1 in mind from the beginning. Then a few moments later the interviewer pointed out a "curious" design decision on the ZR1, and the engineer not-so-subtly confirmed that's what you'd do if you were planning to add the additional components from the E-Ray's electric drivetrain in the future 😉

[@ghidorahthetruealpha6198]

@@nowayjose596 Humm, very interesting... Thank you for the heads up on this.

[@joelpierce3940]

I found my 2019 C7 ZO6 does quite well against the C8 ZO6 in a roll.

[@dbmracing2019]

@@joelpierce3940 similar HP and weight. I would love to run a C7 Z06!

[@joelpierce3940]

@@dbmracing2019 Actually C7 is a little lighter. Manual lighter than Auto. Anyway I just picked up a C8 ERay. I figured it would suit me better and I still have my C7 ZO6.

[@dbmracing2019]

@@joelpierce3940 That’s a great stable to have! WOW

[@finwaydiddy1977]

Very true. There is a video of a stock C7Z beating a C8Z with no problem. The C7Z torque is crazy on roll or highway. Now launching is another topic. I had my C7Z Lingenfelter 720hp package run 10.7-10.8 at 135mph all night but long on street tires. I never put some slicks on it but, i wish I would have. I miss the car, sold it during Covid and made a ton of money on it. 😊 Looking to turbo my C8 next.

[@John.Christopher]

Awesome video! Subbed, my friend! Two amazing cars!

[@dbmracing2019]

@@John.Christopher Thank you for subscribing. We try to bring amazing content and just absolutely love cars! Thanks 🙏

[@v8behind]

I’m kinda shocked, good video. Answered a lot of questions

[@dbmracing2019]

@@v8behind thanks Michael! You’ll see both cars next week at Carlisle

[@casmithc2]

Sounds like SOUR GRAPES from the Z06 owner. He got SMOKED!! 😂

[@dbmracing2019]

@@casmithc2 No sour grapes at all….. in fact I rave about the E-Ray through most of the video.

[@dmadatawiz]

The CUP 2Rs would have solved that for you pretty well. My '24 Z07 flat hooks.

[@dbmracing2019]

@@dmadatawiz yah…… we repeated this race with Brandon’s car with Drag Radials and it was a different story

[@emmijames358]

​@dbmracing2019 Exactly.

[@dbmracing2019]

@@emmijames358 that Video is coming very soon. Thanks for watching

[@markkutsy]

Great Content Dave & Nate! As a C8 Z06 owner I am impressed with the technology and quickness of both the Eray & Z06

[@dbmracing2019]

@@markkutsy Both amazing for different reasons and both are FAST! Thanks Mark!

[@E-RayC8Nate]

They’re both EXTREMELY close in terms of performance. Both cars have their advantages & both are deliver the most fun / bang for your buck in their perspective categories

[@markkutsy]

@@dbmracing2019 💯Agree

[@markkutsy]

@@E-RayC8Nate 💯Agree

[@dbmracing2019]

@@E-RayC8Nate I would LOVE an E-Ray for a daily driver. It would be hard to beat IMO

[@gracestingray]

For me and my husband , E-Ray is much better , I use the front engine go to work to save gas instead of buying a boring Tesla , meanwhile when I want to show off over my friends to drive them , I use the powered gas engine so I can floor it to 100 MPH using the eAWD tech

[@dbmracing2019]

@@gracestingray You use the front engine only for the entire way to work? WOW! 🤯

[@gracestingray]

@@dbmracing2019 yea , it’s only 5 kilometers away from my home , not a big deal

[@dbmracing2019]

@@gracestingray that’s great!

[@DOMINICAAVIATION]

🔥🔥

[@dbmracing2019]

@@DOMINICAAVIATION Thank you

[@S.Alton.C]

Nice video! I recognize that stretch of road 😉 in Mexico! 🇲🇽 I’ve been down there a few times 😅

[@dbmracing2019]

@@S.Alton.C It’s pretty down there! 😊

[@S.Alton.C]

@@dbmracing2019 😂

[@intricategod]

AWD VS RWD is a no brainer lol. Now, the Z06 would hawk it if you had a longer run lol.

[@Texas_Clay]

This gonna be good. Let’s see what happens.

[@dbmracing2019]

@@Texas_Clay it was sooooo much fun to make this video! HUGE thanks to C8Nate for bringing out his 2024 E-Ray!

[@L3THAL_Performance]

Good video but dollar for dollar I'm taking the Z06 every time.

[@dbmracing2019]

@@L3THAL_Performance I do love my Z06 and it was worth EVERY penny

[@joecallahan9212]

I would love to see a Z06 5.5 flat plane with the E Ray hybrid assist. That would be over 800bhp AWD.

[@dbmracing2019]

@@joecallahan9212 and really tough to beat!

[@crystaleanne]

Yesssss!!!

[@dbmracing2019]

@@crystaleanne thanks! Can’t wait to keep the roll racing videos coming! I hear there is an all electric Corvette video coming soon!

[@godsaveamerica2611]

The z06 looks better. The exhaust layout needs to be in the center. It makes all the difference. But the Eray starts at 106K and the z06 even more. If all you’re wanting is speed and fun, you can’t beat a model s plaid for 80k brand new. It’ll completely demolish both of these cars on the street and on the highway, starting from a stop or at any speed and you won’t need to say to the other person, let me get in gear first 😂

[@dbmracing2019]

My best friend has a plaid and I agree on the speed…. But it’s boring fast. The sounds the Z06 makes is glorious. He has a rapid blue Z06 and daily driver plaid

[@godsaveamerica2611]

@@dbmracing2019 not sure what boring fast means. It just sounds like you like sounds more than you like speed. And the speed difference is pretty significant between them. I own a zl1 that’s modded and well faster than a stock z06 but it’s scary to go the limit wherever and whenever I want to in it, so that’s boring. With a very fast electric car, it’s like having a video game car in real life (not having the limitations you have to deal with in real life with a very fast non electric car).

[@dbmracing2019]

@@godsaveamerica2611 I’ve driven the plaid plenty and yes it’s fast. VERY FAST…….. but I get bored by just speed quickly. The plaid makes no real sounds, doesn’t shift because it has no trans…… crazy fast but it has no soul. I have a Challenger with a 426 Hemi and a 3 liter whipple that makes almost 1400 rear wheel horsepower and it’s definitely faster than a plaid and it makes amazing sounds. Thats my point about “boring” fast. There’s no soul in an EV just speed……. Lots of it yes….. but you get used to it and there’s no visceral experience like the Z06 sound (which never gets old)

[@JPerrilloux]

I actually wasn't expecting the z06 to win against the E-Ray at all. I just love Vettes and thought this would be kool to watch but 1 out of 100 isn't bad😂😂

[@dbmracing2019]

@@JPerrilloux we repeated with my friends Z06 and drag radials and it was a bit of a different story. Video coming soon

[@Sergeantgrunt]

I'll take the E-Ray because you add some boost and you've got a monster that will destroy any "supercar"!

[@dbmracing2019]

@@Sergeantgrunt I’ve seen some insane boosted Eray builds. Boost District is running 9.5 at 150’s on their TT E-Ray!

[@everjeff]

I know right where that part of Mexico is 😂. Policia Federal are pretty hot on that stretch lately.

[@dbmracing2019]

@@everjeff It’s not a bad drive from Atlanta. And yah we make sure we scout really well! Thanks Jeff! You need one of our custom painted intakes for your Z06. Check out our website my man! We could even do the swap for you cheap.

[@rafaelw3171]

Got to take it to a 1/2 mile strip. I want to see if the Zo6 catches it after the 1/4

[@dbmracing2019]

@@rafaelw3171 I want to top this thing out as well

[@jaykang2585]

Great!!!

[@dbmracing2019]

@@jaykang2585 Thanks for stopping by!

[@williamr8045]

The z06 sounds better, got to give it that, but the eray is leaving that z quite a bit from a dig and a roll. It has a faster 0-60, faster 1/4 mile, you can easily mod it and get a lot on the top end too. They’re both cool cars but dam, Well done on the eray GM!

[@dbmracing2019]

@@williamr8045 Yah man! That E-Ray is NO JOKE! It just MOVES out. Such an impressive car all around! Absolutely AWESOME!

[@gregorygramma2055]

Finally, Guys Thanks been waiting on this video. I wonder how long it will be before someone puts that electric motor in a z06?????

[@dbmracing2019]

@@gregorygramma2055 who knows! Or Maybe LT6 swap an E-Ray? 😂 Someone’s going to try it

[@dbmracing2019]

ENJOY this one guys! Which one would you PREFER? Let us know below in the comments!

[@ChuckCampbell-t4c]

0:58 😮

[@dbmracing2019]

@@ChuckCampbell-t4c E-Ray is fast! 😎

[@GordonCruse]

Great content and a terrific comparison! Were you running your Cup 2Rs or 4S tires? Do you think they would have made a difference?

[@dbmracing2019]

@@GordonCruse thanks Gordon! They would have DEFINITELY made a difference but I am putting those on my new wheels coming soon so it was the 4S for those races. Can’t wait to unveil my new wheels. They would have certainly made a difference on the 20 roll and up. The 10 roll maybe not but definitely the rest. We had to get to a 50 roll before the Z took command. Was a GREAT morning and a LOT of fun

[@E-RayC8Nate]

Both have 4s’s

[@competitionroofing-t6p]

I’ve had both ERA bad ass for drag racing but get me on a track and I’m whoopin that ass and I get that Exhaust note Mic Drop😎

[@dbmracing2019]

@@competitionroofing-t6p Can’t beat the LT6 for the sounds! And even GM said the Z06 is more track focused than the ZR1 with stiffer suspension on Z06 like in C6 Generation.

[@MotoJB]

Really hard decision...and may I congratulate Chevy for making such a hard decision by having such amazing choices? I want the Z for the exotic sound and my guess is likely a better longer term resale value. I want the Z for the better overall performance at the occasional track day (but fairly unlikely for me). The stock wheels are so much better on the Z as well. I want the eray for the insane torque, better overall street/highway driving speed/comfort, carbon ceramic brakes coming STANDARD, and no stupid rear vents that let dirt and water into the engine compartment like it does on the Z. Lastly, I like the pricing on the eray better -- currently in the GM configurator, the eray is $20k less. Is the eray a better street car? My gut says yes. WIth that said, is the Z a more exciting and visceral overall experience? My gut says yes. Also, will the Z hold it's value better in the long run? Will that $20k in savings get eaten up with higher depreciation on the eray? My gut also tells me yes...and that the Z will be the more sought after car over the years, with that NA flat plane crank masterpiece. TOUGH DECISION!

[@dbmracing2019]

@@MotoJB That is the BEST response I have read so far and I COMPLETELY agree with everything you have said. I own a Z06 and have driven multiple E-Rays and I couldn’t have summed it up any better myself

[@MotoJB]

@@dbmracing2019 Thanks! So, no regrets buying the C8Z? Did you go with the Z07 package, or pay for the CCB's?

[@dbmracing2019]

@ no regrets what so ever! Z07 package was on constraint so I did it aftermarket. I didn’t go for CCBs and honestly if you rarely track yours the only benefit is less brake dust. If you plan to track it….. those CCBs are AMAZING!

[@Hellcat-6836]

I thank you guys for the races but you're not holding the races long enough

[@dbmracing2019]

@@Hellcat-6836 We would love to pull them much longer but we only went as fast as we felt safe on the road. We are REALLY trying to pull together a standing half mile event

[@josephwoolfork]

Eray vs Z06 is out there for like 2 months now... Where you been Eray always won, in the race also F8 and Hurrican

[@dbmracing2019]

@@josephwoolfork In head to head race in real world conditions? Lots of “comparison” videos but where’s the side by side races? Post a link and I would LOVE to see their results and see how they compare to ours. Thanks

[@josephwoolfork]

Just type eray vs f8, it will be the first video.,. Promise

[@dbmracing2019]

@@josephwoolfork E-Ray vs Z06 my friend

[@josephwoolfork]

@@dbmracing2019 Dude, all four cars are racing the quarter 🤯 in the video F8 Z06, Eray and Hurrican. If you look at the video 😶

[@clifflee5404]

Would be super curious on mixing the z06 with the eray. Wonder if it's possible.

[@dbmracing2019]

@@clifflee5404 I’m sure someone will try it at some point and it’s going to be crazy!

[@wmurph3]

These cars are the same price therefore Z all day long. Not paying that price for the same motor from my 2020 stingray.

[@shatz72]

Thanks for confirming what I suspected. Were you in automatic mode or paddle shifting your Z06. I have the eray and just recently added the AWE Touring exhaust like your buddy Nate has on his eray. You said it well, from a dig the eray will DESTROY most if not all cars. Half the people I encounter have no idea what an eray is…lol 🏎️. Good problem to have in terms of which one to choose…eray = AWD & Torque and Z06= exotic sound & wild animal.

[@dbmracing2019]

@@shatz72 We were both in track mode with auto doing the shifting for us. Yah…. That AWE exhaust sounds fantastic and the E-Ray is so fast. People shouldn’t sleep on these cars or they will get smoked

[@shatz72]

Good to know about you guys being in auto mode…and YES I love the sound and looks of the AWE exhaust with the big 4.5 quad tips. You know the expression “Things that make you go hmmmmm”…the eray is that kind of car!!!!

[@dbmracing2019]

@@shatz72 The fit and finish on that exhaust and those tips is Topnotch! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@pharoahmonk50]

Great racing. I would think the E-Ray would win each heat hands down, because of the all wheel drive.

[@dbmracing2019]

@@pharoahmonk50 Anything less than 50 mph it was just GONE and I had to try to reel him in….. that AWD is awesome!

[@edjenks60]

Like I said on the other: Not what I call racing. Take them but to Watkins Glen, VIR or??? Do three laps runs switch drivers and do another three laps, take the single best lap and compare.

[@jamesh1641]

You’re braver than me to post contest, speeds and plates on a public roadway race. Best to remove or blur. IMO.

[@E-RayC8Nate]

The stunts in this video were performed by professional drivers on a closed coursed road. Do not attempt at home 😂

[@jamesh1641]

@@E-RayC8Natesay it with me: Your Honor, it was all AI.

[@E-RayC8Nate]

@@jamesh1641as David mentioned, we also crossed the border into Mexico

[@jamesh1641]

@@E-RayC8Nateas long as you return alive. All good!!

[@AdrenalineJunkie25]

Stop being a Karen 😂😂

[@longrider50]

Don't ever show your speed on a video. Police watch these channels and will go after the content creators and ticket them or worse.

[@michaelsavo-mg2pc]

I love these cars especially so excited about the new zr1 big complements to gm engineering the problem is with the quality never beats porsche especially what it will cost to buy a new zr1 great car but built cheap for the cost

[@TheEdshemery]

Shoots n scoots 😂. I’d go for an E-Ray, but that battery. It will eventually need to be replaced and everyone knows and considers that in the aftermarket / resale value.

[@dbmracing2019]

@@TheEdshemery if I wasn’t waiting for ZR1 I would certainly try to get my hands on an E-Ray for daily driver

[@TheEdshemery]

@@dbmracing2019 I can only dream of owning a ZR1! Maybe a Z06 one day 😀.

[@billb.8389]

The battery and electric motor have a 10 year 100,000 mile warranty. Not sure that will affect resale too much. In addition it is a small battery pack. Nothing like trying to replace the batteries in a Tesla.

[@E-RayC8Nate]

It’s got a 10 year 100,000 mile full warranty for the battery

[@dbmracing2019]

@@TheEdshemery Fingers crossed man! All I need is for my spot on the list to move up quickly!

[@brianhmonks]

I don’t think the Z06 was made to be a drag car. It’s not a slouch but it’s really a track car. If you want to go quicker, get a Tesla Plaid and call it a day.

[@dbmracing2019]

@@brianhmonks I couldn’t agree more! Track car all day long and Brandon’s plaid is NEXT LEVEL fast

[@brianhmonks]

@@dbmracing2019 hope to see you in Carlisle! Brian

[@dbmracing2019]

@@brianhmonks We will have a booth on the Vendor Midway. Please come by and say hello!!

[@brianhmonks]

@@dbmracing2019 Copy!

[@adrianleusink1970]

The Z06 was always intended to be used at higher revs on track. ERay is the better street car.

[@boywonderrr71]

What I really want to see is these head to head on track or mountain roads like the Dragon or HWY 9 in Santa Cruz mountains.

[@dbmracing2019]

@@boywonderrr71 Track rental is coming when weather cools down! I can’t WAIT!

[@boywonderrr71]

@@dbmracing2019 What track u going to would love to see it live.

[@dbmracing2019]

@@boywonderrr71 we have a few we are working on pricing with. I can certainly let you know!!

[@JerryCecco]

See TQ is important

[@dbmracing2019]

@@JerryCecco Especially at those speeds! Thanks for watching

[@richarddjohanson]

Take it to the drag strip.

[@dbmracing2019]

@@richarddjohanson that’s next

[@richarddjohanson]

Do some Dyno pulls 91 or 93 vs VP 101, haven't seen any yet and what the gain in hp and tq. Seeing that the engine has 12.5 compression, you would think it would think you would see some gains.

[@dbmracing2019]

@@richarddjohanson we were actually discussing that recently when we were on the Dyno testing parts we will be offering for sale soon. We have baseline and upgrade Dyno numbers but it’s all on 93. We were thinking same thing about throwing some high octane fuel at it or mixing in some E85 and seeing what happens

[@richarddjohanson]

@dbmracing2019 Think the ECM may correct / adjust to E15. With higher octane, it shouldn't pull timing.

[@E-RayC8Nate]

Were gona take it to the track with dragys next!

[@Daintrain2120]

I mean this is pure science …. Was there any question? The zo6 would smoke the e ray at a track

[@charliejonesjr5518]

Anyone else notice the Z06 was shifting short?

[@dbmracing2019]

@@charliejonesjr5518 The Z06 and the E-Ray were both in track mode and in auto…… we didn’t shift them and I assure you that in track mode the Z06 does not short shift it hangs onto RPM like a rabid animal. It does shift to keep the Z06 very high in the RPM/power band. Thanks for watching and commenting

[@DavidWenger-tw4dz]

Could that capital D on the vetted dash be anymore ungodly looking. I know we’re old but come on!

[@dbmracing2019]

@@DavidWenger-tw4dz 😂

[@Chrisamici]

Would’ve liked to see a 0-60, I know the e ray would win but by how much

[@dbmracing2019]

@@Chrisamici We will do those at the track rental when it cools. I couldn’t even hook a 10 mph roll. So a prepped track will provide adequate traction and we will take Nate as well for the Eray

[@jwmphotog]

Please.... Sooner then later. I'd love to see that. I'm a fan of both cars for their respected differences. I've got about 1000 miles on my Eray and almost can't take the "Willies" when I accelerate. Both are (quick and fast) the ZR1 will be the beast.

[@billgill1093]

E Ray, should have waited and bought that?!?!

[@dbmracing2019]

@@billgill1093 I’m not exaggerating when I say that if I wasn’t waiting for ZR1 I would be on the hunt for an E-Ray now

[@damonwashington2837]

Awesome 👌 Video 👌 📹 👏 👍, TYVM!!! 🫡

[@dbmracing2019]

@@damonwashington2837 thank you for watching and commenting

[@saltyfloridaman7163]

Damn, why do you give up on the race as soon as the z06 starts to pull? So fucking annoying

[@2024CorvetteE-Ray]

What happened to @E-RayC8Nate‬ channel? It seems to have disappeared after you both put this video up.

[@dbmracing2019]

@@2024CorvetteE-Ray it should be up still. I haven’t heard anything otherwise. I’ll ask he’s here at Carlisle as well

[@2024CorvetteE-Ray]

@@dbmracing2019 I can't even find his channel anymore, thanks. I posted his videos in the forum, and they are all taken down.

[@dbmracing2019]

@@2024CorvetteE-Ray I’ll talk to him in the morning and see what’s going on?

[@gunsmokezz]

First hybrid awd by Chevy. You really think that is a smart idea ? I’ll take the na v8 and deal with spinning

[@dbmracing2019]

@@gunsmokezz I wouldn’t trade my Z06 for it…… but it’s a great car so far. Time will tell….. for sure

[@bgreenard2249]

Is there a reason why you didnt do a race from a stand still??

[@dbmracing2019]

@@bgreenard2249 It would have been just a waste of fuel. The Z06 has absolutely nothing for the E-Ray from a dig on the street on street tires. Not even close to be honest

[@gracestingray]

@@dbmracing2019because it’s eAWD compared RWD

[@dbmracing2019]

@@gracestingray I am well aware of that fact. It’s a great platform. The E-Ray is one awesome machine.

[@chevydan13]

ER is Quicker not faster Z traps more MPH in the 1/4.

[@davidnelson1905]

Hybrid vett is going to way faster with awd that was no need unless going full out any car person that's into cars knows that.... but nice race tho

[@danieldolofan6779]

50-150 is a roll 30-80 is not a roll 😂

[@dbmracing2019]

@@danieldolofan6779 I assure you we were going fast enough. And I wish we had room to run them out to 150 because the Z would certainly shine at those speeds and be pulling HARD still

[@danieldolofan6779]

@@dbmracing2019 low speed hits definitely the E ray has the advantage , try a Mexico 60-130 hit that would be cool to see

[@dbmracing2019]

@ Yah…. That E-Ray is no joke below 60-70 for sure! I was really impressed

[@Captainhairyass]

You guys don't even know how yo race. Taking off at first honk lol

[@dbmracing2019]

@@Captainhairyass you must be blind…… there was always three honks on every pull…… I have an idea. Put in your headphones and turn the volume up and listen close. Then you’ll see no one left early…. Snd if you’re so good email or message me…… we have a track day rental in October and I would LOVE for you to come. Open door. Show all of KZbin how you’re such a bad ass racer….. I’ll even pay your gas to get here and back. Put up or shut up

[@mikedownload4029]

These races were lame. They barely ran for 4 seconds at a time. The Z06 is a top end runner and never got into its element.

[@dbmracing2019]

@@mikedownload4029 Check out or other races on the channel and our track day rentals! They get better 😊

[@4everyoung869]

Why not just go to a track. It be a lot easier

[@dbmracing2019]

@@4everyoung869 In all their infinite wisdom they have closed almost all the 1/4 tracks here in Georgia. We even do track day rentals for 1/8 mile track when money and time permit. Test n tune nights at the 1/8 mile track will get you usually 1 or 2 runs in about 3 hours. I would love to spend as much time at the track as we used to but they are closing them all. It’s quite sad really. The closest track to me currently is over 3 hours away and it’s only open to public infrequently and if you rent it it’s quite expensive

[@garymartz]

funny the effort in hiding the plate. you exposed

[@justynskates]

Race doesn't start until 2:20

[@dbmracing2019]

@@justynskates race started a year ago 🤣 thanks for watching

[@justynskates]

@@dbmracing2019 it felt like it with that hour long intro 😂

[@dbmracing2019]

@@justynskates gotta set it up….. hahahah

[@boywonderrr71]

Difference between torque and awd

[@dbmracing2019]

@@boywonderrr71 Yah…… hard to have an answer for that

[@boywonderrr71]

@@dbmracing2019 But Im getting a Z06 as soon as Im working again. Got my down just need monthly covered and want it paid off in 2yrs or less.

[@dbmracing2019]

@@boywonderrr71 It’s such an amazing car for the money! I love it! When you get yours we will have you on the Channel!

[@gracestingray]

lol , E-Ray has more torque and also AWD Too

[@adamdragon8549]

Faster is the top speed or circuit speed etc. you demonstrated quickness not the speed.

[@dbmracing2019]

@@adamdragon8549 this is true. It is definitely quicker on street at less than highway speeds

[@JoseLaraJuan]

Who races to 80 miles an hour 😅

[@intricategod]

LMAO!

[@johnultimate1161]

So what part of Mexico were these videos taken in? Just curious. Thanks

[@dbmracing2019]

@@johnultimate1161 Just across the border

[@c8z06vitoria]

Z06 all day, can't even compare, E-Ray is just a Stingray with batteries, Com'on Dude

[@dbmracing2019]

@@c8z06vitoria I drive a Z06 so you are preaching to the choir. I love my Z

[@c8z06vitoria]

@@dbmracing2019 No, you are mistaken, not preaching to anyone, if you read it again you will see I’m talking about the car and not trying to preach or insult anyone, I think that was your video about correct, not about a person but a comparison between 2 cars. Don’t take things so personally buddy, after all, we don’t even know each other, have a bless and peaceful day. I know not to watch or comment on your channel again

[@dbmracing2019]

@@c8z06vitoria LOL….. no that’s an old Southern Saying that means I agree with you…. “Preaching to the choir” means the choir agrees with the pastor. I didn’t take anything personal my friend I was simply saying I agree with you 100% 😊. Sometimes I forget not everyone grew up southern or country and may not know the meaning of some of our sayings. No offense at all taken. I agree with you my friend and sorry about the confusion

[@c8z06vitoria]

@@dbmracing2019 😂😂😂it’s all good my friend, keep up the awesome work your doing 😊

[@dbmracing2019]

@@c8z06vitoria Thank you!

[@pb4920]

eray guy seemed pretty douchey

[@Captainhairyass]

Why r the eray wheels so ugly

[@comfortablynumb4797]

How the hell can you really get accurate information on the street!! Not to mention starting the race by someone blowing the horn!! Very silly.

[@boywonderrr71]

Cool thing with Eray is the tuning available. Add a heads cam package full bolt on and you will have 500-600hp to the rear wheels or more. Or do the Lingenfelter Eray 2650 package and put 598 hp 551 tq again to rear NOT including the front motor. COMBINED AWD 734hp 792tq . Paragon has a sick video where their tuner goes over the numbers. I maybe off check with them paragon HERES PARAGONS kzbin.info/www/bejne/bYOqnmaboa-cd6csi=mn1jrTjWNYVRt1So but Lingenfelters SHORT video shows 734hp 792tq combined. That is bonkers!! kzbin.info/www/bejne/lanWl5p9oJt8iJY God I love torque, my new motorcycle is a 24 MT09 with a tune and is a beast. I want the Z06 sound from the Eray. ADD AWD to Z06 for $15k over pls. THAT would be SICK. Oh Wait, Thats the Zora.... I cant afford $200+ Has anyone driven the Lingenfelter bored & stroked 427 7.0 Liter LT2? www.lingenfelter.com/product/eliminator-spec-s-7l-427-lt2-naturally-aspirated-c8-corvette-engine

[@IKE-Auto]

That's the key, stock for stock both are amazing machines. Mod the E-Ray and it's game over. My E-Ray made 873 HP at the rear wheels alone. That puts it touch over 1k all wheel 💪

[@kaylak1275]

Procharge the Eray & call it a day