My First Time Racing was INTENSE

[@BillyTheTeen95]

After the CV Axle mishap, I'm sure Ben calmly discussed his options after he made his way off the track.

[@GearsandGasoline]

I would be mad but this just means you're a fan.

[@modehfy1352]

Spot on.

[@turbo_brian]

Love how you guys embraced the faux pas in the last video hahahaha

[@michaelg-leonard1069]

I'm OOL, what does that mean

[@turbo_brian]

@@michaelg-leonard1069 two or three videos ago in the kei cars to texas series they accidentally included three takes of the same audio clip such that two of them randomly came over the top of other audio and then in the next video at the end they included a "behind the scene" shot of them recording those three takes.

[@gt1r]

With so many drifting ‘KZbinrs’ I’m so happy to see a popular channel building cars oriented to and competing in time attack / W2W

[@androiduberalles]

+1 Drifting is booooring

[@JETZcorp]

​@@androiduberalles Idk if I'd go that far, but it's nice to see more from traditional motorsports.

[@kurtseyffert6649]

@@JETZcorp its like f1 f**king boring

[@mitchell-wallisforce7859]

@@androiduberalles Rude.

[@jmegetkrunk]

Agree any sport thats judged just isn't the same as actually being the fastest or best

[@slic1one]

that save on the spin was amazing. I believed till last second that you'd hold it

[@GearsandGasoline]

Me too 😅

[@joaom3664]

he was doing well, keeping the power down. Just took to long to get the wheel straight in the end

[@garrison2574]

@@joaom3664 on the last spin it looked to me that the rear might have touched the grass a little as well which wouldn't have made it very easy to safe if that was the case

[@joaom3664]

​@@garrison2574 Not really, at 15:50 he had the wheel all the way to the left, he realease the throttle which made the front regain traction while pointing to the wall, starting an irrecoverable spin.

[@mhtate3626]

Not a dig at the "main" comment but always in the replies comes all the retired F1/Super GT/WTCC/WRC/etc drivers theorizing and clamoring about how they could have saved it. We're human. Mistakes happen.

[@RichardSRacing]

It was fun racing with you at Watkins, glad we both made it out with clean cars. Looking forward to more racing this year.

[@JaredR1996]

I’m really excited to see what this Honda can do racing wheel to wheel with other cars. This is going to be awesome

[@jaysonenglish6137]

Props to doing the right thing and not going batshit on your fist time out due to ego. I like the approach of learning while being as safe as possible. We all know the speed you're capable of achieving and it will def come in time. Great vid as always.

[@dailydriven991]

Great result! Kept the car in one piece, didn’t cause any accidents, didn’t come in last, and the footage was fantastic. Can’t ask for more than that first time out especially in the wet. Great stuff.

[@saradomin88]

James houghton is a beast! Takes skill to push a tsx like that! #Respect

[@pirelli41]

You’re to kind!

[@mofomoco]

It takes big cojones to get to where you are Ben. Keep in rockin it!

[@TechIOwn]

Well done for competing and surviving, personally I'd be keen to hear more about the TSX driven by #41 James Houghton

[@seanbrill276]

So awesome to see you and the civic in wheel to wheel! You’ve progressed so much over the years and are an inspiration to novice drivers. Great work Ben😊

[@sooyster4033]

It's so good to see James back on the screen! Edit: and Jeremy!!

[@VisionCityMayor]

this stuff is mega sick to watch; gridlife videos like these just make me wanna take a shot at joining MYSELF once i've got enough track time hopefully one day in the near future, i suppose

[@nazaamwilliams4569]

I've been following this civic from the beginning, it is hands down my favorite civic on KZbin. It keeps on evolving better and better. Top stuff! Huge respect from Capetown south Africa.

[@phillipnguyen9693]

ive been following this channel for years and watching you take baby step towards wheel to wheel racing ! amazing Ben! love how you set an expectation was to at least beat one car today and not attempt to take podium as this is a new ball game to you. keep up the great work youre def more than capable of being on the podium - looking forward to MORE content!!! all the best mate from Australia!

[@lachiemcdonald7283]

The production quality of these videos is insane. Nearing the levels of DTS with a comparitively tiny team. Keep up the good work guys!

[@marcos_driving]

I couldn't belive this channel could get any better, and then it did. Man I've laughed, I've cried. This video is everything. I hope this series does wonderfully so that you guys can keep bringing us this amazing content. What an inspiration!

[@mohammada6600]

I don’t comment often on videos, but I HAVE to say I’m proud of you for putting yourself out there like this and even if you didn’t win, you gave it your full effort and kept your head high, as you should! Proud of y’all!

[@BPBomber]

Great work Ben. Looking forward to seeing you climb the ranks. The new livery looks great. The rear, the black livery against the black wheel, the civic shape, for some reason altogether it evokes the memory of your old Honda Insight.

[@chrismorgan7020]

The last tail snap on the spin out had me puckering up in MY seat. Very good save keeping the car in check for that long. You can tell from watching that, how much you and the car have connected over the years. Can't wait to see more!

[@kylem2010GT]

Houghton, Kutil and Swenson interviews? I'm impressed. They're always front runners in GLTC. Sharing their experience here is pure gold. Once I heard Gridlife was coming to Watkins Glen (my home track) I started watching replays from the 2022 season and became familiar with some of the names. I'm glad to see the drivers are super down to earth and love racing! It was a wet one...

[@Negerugamingforafrica]

damn, that civic looks sick!

[@randomaccount3364]

Holy shit, that race 3 spinout. Good thing the driver behind you slowed.

[@GearsandGasoline]

I went and thanked him afterwards for zigging instead of zagging

[@estewar03]

Wish there didn't have to be a week between uploads. Quickly becoming one of my favorite channels, the content is exactly what I look for, for entertainment & fun.

[@yongling9825]

Quality > quantity

[@tougewagon]

Well done Ben! Im so excited to follow your growth in this new series! I had an eg8 as my first car, needless to say kutil has just found himself an extra follower as well!

[@93455Driver]

G&G time attack videos were great, this wheel to wheel video is even better. Needed that rain light in the first race! I do not watch many racing videos but this looked very competitive, all in.

[@Kogan0000]

I agree with several people in the comments. You did awesome.. I used to think I could race but as I got older I came to realize just what it took and how much practice I will need to undergo... that spin towards the end of the video I really thought you would pull it out, that last slip was very rude for not letting you pull that off 😂

[@jake.g1]

This seems very simolar to our IPRA series here in Australia and I am 100% here for it. Really exciting to see unique approaches to turning quite different production cars into wheel to wheel track weapons and watching how the different skill levels, mechanical performance and driving styles compete is awesome.

[@walterbryan1798]

As always, beautiful production quality. Great job to Ben for doing so well in his first race for position.

[@jimf5160]

Well done! Exceedingly lucky with that spin in Race 3... WGI is my favorite track ...raced in the dry, the wet, the cold, the cold and wet...very tricky in the wet. Great work for your first race.

[@dragonstorm2074]

This was so much fun to watch. Can’t wait to watch your progress!

[@mfelipetc]

So happy for you guys, those sponsors just show the obvious: the content you produce is quality and made with passion. Congrats!

[@johnsnake3467]

Very exciting to watch. Massive props to the camera team and Luke for the editing.

[@Chocolate_dragon]

Glad to see you progressing to new forms of racing!.

[@yakult1725]

you already kno we're going to be supporting your journey ben! we're glad that you had fun

[@tomlogan1531]

Yes, these are the kind of videos why I subscribed to this channel. More more more please 🙏.

[@peakjuggler]

one thing i love about G&G is that they show every mishap and damaged part, defo makes it feel more grounded and realistic :D

[@ScatterBrainedX7]

I have thoroughly enjoyed watching you and the Civic progress through the different classes and I hope to be able to get into racing as well one day. The Civic/Miata road trip video was what brought me to your channel and I've watched everything since! My only gripe is not hearing more of that engine screaming, sounds so good lol.

[@domcxz8643]

Congrats Ben on getting into these races, im really looking forward to them ;)

[@rorodesignspowdercoating]

The production value of the videos makes these videos a pleasure to watch !

[@Corvetteran88]

Your videos always motivate to find a way to race more!

[@arminabdi]

This is so much more exciting than time attack.

[@DEADPEDAL]

No one does it like y'all do. God-tier videos. Every single upload.

[@craigsawyer6453]

Best car channel on the internet! By Far!! The diversity is perfect, cinematography is great and people you can get behind.

[@natedostalik3538]

That tsx was killing it

[@treroberts1696]

This gave me intense surf's up vibes, love it, keep it up guys!

[@dammyo6010]

I'm really enjoying this wheel to wheel racing in cars i can relate to.

[@ZPaul_]

15:52 So close! I really thought you would keep going straight but nice job keeping it out of the walls.

[@WavePunkRL]

This is amazing content to live vicariously through. I love that you interview the other drivers and cover their races as well, it makes the story so much more full. I would have enjoyed hearing your final session results at the end, just as a benchmark so e we can enjoy watching the improvement over the season :)

[@grayscalemotorsports]

Awesome to see you in this series! And cool to see Eric Kutil, I believe I talked to him briefly, he's awesome. I love to see that white Ecoboost Mustang, I've talked to him before and seen him in the forums. I looked in to doing the series myself but their is a LOT of stuff to check off to be able to do this series, I'll stick to autocross and drifting for now! AND NICE JOB SAVING THE CAR! Can't wait to see it run another day!

[@zsracer7830]

Love your coverage of gridlife it's what brought me to your channel

[@LF-Productions]

i like the new vid set up.. having the commentators talking while you race makes it feel like imsa. well done ben you done good. first time on gltc and in the wet?? INSANE

[@milkforcoffee]

Ben's eyes at 16:10 says it all. Don't even need to see the inside of the firesuit to know it needs a wash ;) .... AMAZING driving man. Well done getting out of that one.

[@schizophreniagaming4058]

You went up to my home track!!!!! I always take pride in the prestige of the track and love it when there are either super know races (LeMans, NASCAR and others) or have people like you up there. Most I can say is welcome to upstate NY.

[@MattDeReus]

So proud of you, Ben! Can't wait to see what you do at Gridlife Midwest Festival and beyond. See you there!

[@Beezy_Builds]

I just want to take a moment to appreciate and thank you for the time and effort that went into this video, the interviews with drivers, editing multiple cameras, syncing the race commentary, all the b roll footage, I could go on and on. I know this takes soooooo much time

[@BrainsofFrank]

That save ! Man that was a save!

[@vasudevreghuram8776]

these 20 minutes of G&G content is what keeps me looking forward to the weekends!

[@aakashbhat01]

I am soo used to seeing Ben win all of his previous grid life season even though that was time attack. I dont know but want to see Ben on the podium soon. All the best and You can do it 💪

[@mastercricket7626]

This is dope to see what all these different builds can do specially were there all around same power to weight ... be rad af , I love explain power to weight to ppl cuz I drive a big turbo miata so 3-400hp in a car that done even weigh a ton is like a 6-700 hp mustang for power to weight comparison, so this should be a super dope season .. besta luck Ben hope ya can kick same azz this season ... peace and love to all keep it rad stay safe and build on l8z

[@jonas.zehnder]

Great job on your first race Ben! Congratulations:)

[@dionaditya3820]

Im on my edge of my seat and holding my breath the moment you spun side to side. So glad no one was hurt and you manage to save the car as well from damage. Great job and keep on pushin, Ben!

[@ellenstingel3301]

“back to being terrified” is exactly how I felt after having an off in the ECS Tuning fwd mk7 gti at Autobahn Country Club…can relate 😂

[@Busydadgarage717]

I love that this video focused on so many of the amazing drivers in GLTC. Great driving, Sir! You will be amazing in this soon enough!

[@ghomerhust]

dude that spin recovery was absolutely epic! proper driving there

[@kendrickdeporter2233]

Love the progress from just wanting to get on the track to where you are now. Indy 500 next year Ben! Tell Advance you need more money. 😂

[@CorpseExplosion]

Absolutely fantastic video. I can't believe those conditions though! Mixing in the Gridlife in-car footage and commentary really helped bring home how intense this must've been.

[@ll.7927]

Love when u follow the other racers n give info on their cars like u use to do with grid life

[@JETZcorp]

Dang, FWD Hondas out there really kicking asses. And people still say FWD doesn't have performance chops.

[@svenverweij273]

Such crazy filming skills. Make it feel like a movie. Great job editors

[@CorbinBlanchardDesign]

This has to be the most exciting racing video I've ever seen so far. You guys nailed it. And great racing, Ben!!

[@kallyk8262]

Great Ben I can see you driving through that spin out, maneuvering that steerring to get the car under control😂 big up

[@pedroramos4718]

What a amazing video showing all the perspectives of the races 👌 wish you all the best in this new category Ben!

[@beewrx2112]

Love these videos the most! Keep them coming!

[@deadsaylordesigns8871]

Good job Ben. I watch this live and was pumped to see you move up every round. You guys do a great job on your content probably one of the best on KZbin in my opinion

[@ZomKP]

absolutely amazing series!

[@bign1667]

Happy to see a Acura TSX kicking arse

[@TSYT]

Awesome episode! I’m excited to see more of this racing. Such an awesome series! I got sweaty palms just watching you out there!

[@n3ttx580]

Damn that spin save, first two flips were done great, the last one was a bit overdone. But everyone is safe, and the car is okay, you're a legend and an inspiration Ben. Keep it up and gl for the next race

[@ice44567]

To run mid pack on your first wheel to wheel event is actually incredible, not many people could do the same

[@oat.cortadhoe]

As a Honda technician, if you fill the transmission from the top you should put the vehicle on a level surface and take out the fill plug on the side. This will ensure accurate transmission fluid level as it will drain out once it has reached capacity.

[@Lagggerengineering]

Ben had the right idea, as a newcomer you don't have much of a chance at winning or even placing high up. Instead, the important part is to finish without getting destroyed, which he did and fantastically!

[@markproper9791]

I just want to say a massive thank you to you guys for making these awesome video's and motivating me to get on track. just done my first autocross event last week and it was an absolute blast!

[@courtneylewis1867]

15:45. You almost had it Ben! It was so clean too

[@elandanieldeleon]

Wheel to wheel racing looks incredibly fun and really competitive in that series. This is some good content

[@kbaker96]

Nice to see you racing in my home town!

[@UndergroundTrev]

Pretty damn awesome! Any kind of racing is cool, but wheel to wheel is definitely on a different level from auto-cross, time attack, etc. Have fun!

[@joe-wo7kf]

This new series is gonna be soo cool

[@benwalkingshaw2469]

Welcome to proper circuit racing, the absolute adrenaline rush of peril. Car looks great!

[@kimmyrask7368]

This looked so fun!! Nice video!!

[@bojanfuckar9773]

another great episode of G&G

[@DakotaStone]

What a wild race. It’s been so fun to watch the progression of you and the Civic!

[@Spangler235]

An absolute beaut of a video. Great interviews as always, stunning angles even in such dreary weather. Keep up the hard work

[@nolimits7076]

good save ben!!! good stuff!!

[@TundeEszlari]

Great video, keep it up, it's my birthday today and this content is an amazing gift, thank you so much Gears and Gasoline! ❤

[@pugflyer]

As a lighte car you should be able to corner quicker than the bigger heavier cars. Have fun.

[@100flyking]

The buttpucker moment is always an eye opener, glad you're safe

[@R8Prototype]

I don't really watch racing content but this was thoroughly enjoyable to watch your experience.

[@RadBunny2269]

Very outstanding first stab at it, Ben! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽. More content like this as well. Loved it. Was on the edge of the couch all through.

[@adamgraham6265]

loved seeing both an Acura TL and an Acura TSX in the grid!