Race win at Laguna Seca!?

[@hyde_official]

Ben, no matter the outcome, you have proven your talent. Mad respect.

[@amrrahmy123]

probably outgrowing the civic. maybe a faster FR car can make the races easier on him.

[@AndorRadnai]

@@amrrahmy123 Maybe. But the car is definitely not bad. It has some more racing in it.

[@gataxis7737]

Totally agree, the other racers will be looking out for Ben in the future. I take that as a win.

[@purwantiallan5089]

​@@amrrahmy123it also outgrow the GR86.

[@purwantiallan5089]

​@@gataxis7737i also take this as a big W.

[@HybridKiller234]

This is honestly better racing than most sanctioned series right now. Great stuff

[@joeschmoe5009]

Like the 1 giving penalties because they chose to race on a street and theyre street malfunctioned ruining a car that the driver and team had nothing to do with?

[@shepardgEOD]

​@@joeschmoe5009eeeyup lol. Fucking f1

[@sarahdell4042]

100% This channel has inspired me to purchase another track car. Who knows when I’ll finish it though 😂

[@SkarryTerry]

Do you just watch F1 or something? Indy car is fucking intense

[@LeeJMcRae]

@@sarahdell4042 I'm in the same boat....it's been two years 😂

[@iStubz]

Was a pleasure to race alongside you Thorn, I hope we get to do battle many more times! I can’t say enough good things about GLTC. Never in any racing do you see so many drivers leaving the track with gigantic grins across their face no matter where they finished, and you guys really captured the emotions and happenings perfectly. If you’re reading this and have the ability to participate, do it - seriously it’s the most fun you’ll ever have.

[@hashemmi24]

Sweet ride dude, looks hella mad in the rear view. Styling is on point !

[@therealcptslow]

Your reel from this race was an absolute classic

[@iStubz]

@@hashemmi24 thanks man, I appreciate it!

[@WeAreChecking]

Absolutely, GLTC is rapidly shaping up to be one of the most interesting/exciting/downright fun divisions in all of Motorsport. The approachability, fun racing, and massive field make it a joy to watch as a fan and also to (hopefully) participate in the next (or one after) seasons if I can get the finances required to field a car properly. Fine driving out there!

[@lyzek01]

The fact that he has a best friend to comfort him made Thorn feel way better about the situation.

[@WARXion]

Tears and Gasoline maaaan

[@vipcress]

HA!! GAaaaaaaaaaAAAAyY!

[@purwantiallan5089]

Thorn knows how to make everything feel better.

[@dylanpudiak7963]

This is one of, if not the best episode of Gears and Gasoline. Even without the last race dramatics you guys made racing content that is fun, exciting to watch. Great jobs Bens, big things coming for 2024!

[@BRICKHOUSESPL]

100% amazing episode!

[@savejeff15]

Only yt channel that has track day videos nailed down. Nobody is doing these interesting and fun videos

[@TomoHawKzZ]

​@@savejeff15DannyDC2

[@dm8264]

Totally agree!

[@eddy0803]

Honestly that last lap felt like the final round of a boxing match in the creed movies. Music, the editing, it was all on point.

[@dm8264]

FR!

[@linus5242]

I love the inclusion of the official commentary and the clips. Amazing video as always

[@mattlittlehales4913]

I was just thinking the same! It's added so much to the race feel of the episode. Fantastic!

[@webb4252]

While the loss was heartbreaking, the best part of that video was watching Thorn slowly come to the realization that he can hang right with the guys at the top and he deserves to be there.

[@FullySpooled]

Far and away the best car content on KZbin. As an editor, I'm shocked at how well this episode was edited. The pacing is perfect, music hits the notes perfectly. You guys are killing it. And now I want to build a competitive Gridlife car.

[@dm8264]

Spot on!

[@yashwin8858]

You did amazing Ben, watched you and this civic go from a cool street car to a super insane race car and an amazing driver. Great job buddy !

[@cartastrophe]

Crazy to think this is the same car from the Alaska road trip. Doesn’t even seem real

[@purwantiallan5089]

​@@cartastrophewhy? I thought this is real tho.

[@jammyhorizon1771]

​@@cartastrophe Alaska roadtrip?

[@speedfreak24]

Hearing Thorn say "NO, NOOOO" as he drops positions on the last lap after leading the entire race... No exaggeration, I'm actually crying. Keep fighting bro, I know youll get another chance!

[@krn_ndy]

Thorn, I know I'm just a guy behind a computer screen, in front of a keyboard, in the youtube comments section, but I cannot overstate how proud I felt watching your performance in race #4. I've been watching gears and gasoline avidly for 5 or so years now, but watching you grow into the GLTC driver that you are has been what hooked me into the gears and gasoline channel. As absolutely heart wrenching as that mechanical failure was, I hope you feel proud of what you've accomplished this season. Going from back of the pack to nearly snagging a podium within one season is a REMARKABLE feat. I can't wait to see you transform from budding grassroots driver to GLTC champion, and I have no doubts that you're going to achieve great things. Much love and I can't wait to follow you both along these next chapters of your story

[@jammyhorizon1771]

Eh!

[@blazedxjan]

"P1 in 4 events" Ben you're a fantastic driver! So hyped watching you climb so fast. Be proud and keep your chin up. You're just starting to heat up ! S/O Lin for being a real one and hugging the homie when he needed it.

[@WreckChris]

The gears and gasoline video drops are the best part of my weekend mornings!

[@Fruitay425]

Oh my god, that broke my heart! UGH! GUTTED. Welcome to racing. You kept an amazing attitude, though. Not many people could take that like you did. BRAVO! Now I gotta find the other races.

[@X-Caliber02]

12:05am here in Australia... And yet I will never stop waiting up late to watch your episodes when they release Edit: Literal goosebumps on that final race. Fantastic driving

[@josephmatuszak3855]

GLTC is one of the best curated and sanctioned events in motorsports. I hope to see it continue to grow and attract talented homegrown drivers and builders. This is proper racing. Not overly limited in the scope what you can bring, but rather how much you can get out of a certain P/W by choosing for more power/tire or more aero as you see fit. I love it.

[@Rev.Match.Reviews]

I dont think ive ever been more emotionally invested in a video. I genuinely have goosebumps. No matter whether youve raced or not, everyones had that feeling of doing their best, getting ahead, and then something outside of your control pulls you back. Now its up to you to crawl back up. Amazing video.

[@SxpremeXO]

Dude, my heart sank on that last lap when it happened. You're crazy talented, such harsh luck. A win is coming!

[@igor-rp5mw]

Hi, everybody! at 29:26 Ben Thorn forced me to adjust my screen, put on headphones and concentrate on race 4 as it was getting so intriguing.

[@maksumich]

Almost got me crying haha, can't imagine how it felt to you in the car. Wonderful video, and kind of inspiring I must say. I will count this as if you finished at 1st place.

[@TURBOTRISTO]

i swear i nearly cried for you Thornie! all the way from australia here you are really making me want to delete the turbo off my ek kswap and build an N/A monster

[@kyleg4296]

Absolutely incredible race and Kudos to the camera crew for making us feel like we were part of that whole event🥵, keep it up Gears&Gasoline🍻 tuned in all the way from South Africa🌍

[@StarLord-ge7sk]

Ben you may not have won the race but you won our hearts we have followed you from the start though your ups an downs your a winner no matter the place you finish

[@TheMstaquiroz]

The amount of true happiness that is felt by the Gears and Gasoline crew is heart warming. If you're lucky enough to have a supportive friend group like this, consider yourself blessed. Great stuff guys!

[@ActionSteMat1912]

Ben congrats. This is so heartbreaking. Still, you did an awesome, almost impeccable job. It sucks that all these problems come out always at the worst time, though I am sure you are going to become the greatest of all time.

[@extrudatinoal]

I am praying for you both to have ONE weekend where your cars perform and there aren't any mechanical faults. It hurt so much to hear the shouting in the Civic during the last lap.

[@_haru_na]

I remember when you and Lin just drive off with weird car choices for a road trip. Now you're actually getting up there with real talents, what a development for you and Ben Lin mann, have my support :))

[@kimai1641]

Gutted for you Ben. Fantastic drive!

[@NerdOsiris]

Man - that was awesome, unfortunately ended like a weird movie. Don't want to drop any spoilers, but really-really hope they can get our the Yota. Would love to see both of them hit that top 5/10.

[@R34Sumo]

My heart broke on that last lap, You might not have technically won the race, But its clear the talent you have Ben, You have a very bright racing future ahead of you.

[@elliottfan9263]

Gutted for Ben! I was on the edge of my seat that last race! That win will come! I have loved following Mia and Ben from a cheap road-trip car to leading at Laguna Seca!

[@arsiiskay_official]

This episode made me cry. You showed them your talent, Ben. Asian Ben is right, thats not your 1 chance. You’ll get another soon and next time, you’ll definitely get that W!!!

[@Shorty15c4007]

Excellent driving, you should be proud of that last run. Glad that it wasn't a catastrophic failure.

[@auslacroix]

Great to see you guys at one of my favorite tracks to hit. :) Glad y'all loved it!

[@Abdal-RahmanI]

Each episode is just getting better. GOD!!!

[@yasirrafeek5853]

The G&G logo in the Digital Cluster is sick!! Loved it 😍🔥

[@emmentkr16]

So, I have 25 years of race experience and I would love to pass some of the things I have learnt on to the two Bens For Ben T: Stick to your pace! Whether you are chasing or leading, stick to that rythym you have built up. The very second you start thinking to yourself "maybe I can brake that metre later or pick up the throttle that half a second earlier", that's when you make mistakes and go backwards. Racing isn't about making no mistakes, it's about making less mistakes than everyone else, so, drive smooth and try to put the pressure on the guys around you to make the mistakes. And always check those 50 cent parts. They will 100% ruin your day when you don't......... I think you know that now, ha ha For Ben L: Relax, mate! You are putting way too much pressure on yourself. Honestly, the more fun you have, the better you will drive. Take some positives from the weekend. You were battling with people and I saw a sneaky move here and there, too. That's huge progress! You are learning and you will never stop learning, so, you may as well have some fun with the people you are racing with whether that is position no where or the lead of the race. Your speed will come with confidence, your confidence will come with enjoyment, so, focus on having fun first. Really happy you have stuck with the MRS rather than trying to force that Evo to race, too. Nothing beats an NA race engine Can't wait to watch your next Gridlife races, gents. Thanks so much for the content

[@comic0guy]

Never forget that feeling on those first two laps, keep pushing in the future.

[@arvin_arn]

One of the best, if not the best video by far from you guys! That last lap gave me flashbacks to the LMP1 Toyota at LeMans when they broke down on the last lap. Absolutely devistating and heart-wrenching but just keep your head up (both Thorn and Lin) and know that your time will come to stand on the podium! Aloha! 🤙

[@AnPG619]

You have a bright future, man! Great driving, especially in Race 4!

[@WalterFong-r3l]

Driving an active project like the MR-S makes it so much harder to even focus on refining your driving. Leguna Seca really brought out some crazy moments. Was awesome meeting you Ben, and seeing the MR2 in person!

[@ImMcRingo]

I seriously cannot wait for when Lin gets his car all together so he can finally drive confidently and consistently. I believe that’s the issue with Lin right now, I don’t think it’s a car problem. But no matter what, I love seeing Lin race in the MRS

[@JonHop1]

the car is absolutely part of the problem...

[@ImMcRingo]

@@JonHop1I mean. Okay yeah, but I also think that the constant loses and poor performance from Lin has him at a mental block. Do you remember Romain grosjean in f1 when he lost all the time but right when got a lucky break his confidence shot through the roof and so did his overall performance? I think that’s what Lin needs. And a working engine😅

[@JonHop1]

@ImMcRingo it's both. He's frustrated because his car has so many problems. And a lot of that is on him trying to be different and go outside the box so far. Mr2 Spyder not a great course chassis(unless u have unlimited funds).. And the engine selection was risky. No one uses it for racing like that, which is why they are chasing so many issues and it's down on power.

[@omgwtfbbqpwnages]

I haven’t screamed at my television the entirety of my life watching F1 the way I started screaming when Thorn couldn’t get into (4th?) gear. I’ve been watching Gears and Gasoline for years and years, and I’ve never been so proud of both Ben’s, and never felt so much empathy for a video. One way or the other… y’all are just killing it. But I do wanna see the Laguna Seca comeback next year ❤

[@nolanmarketti]

This was an absolute emotional rollercoaster. What an unfortunate finish. Congrats on a great season and looking forward to next year!

[@NateDrob]

Absolutely insane racing, cinematography, editing, and soundtrack. Always such a joy to get to watch a G&G video. Thank you guys!

[@MJH1994]

I’m gutted for you Ben, but you’ve proven your talent. You can only foresee so much mechanical failure. You’ll be back again better and faster.

[@AGreyGoat]

I’ve been watching you guys for years. Since your first Alaska trip! I’ve Watched every video I could as soon as it was released. I was there when you did the civic and mx5 challenge video and watched you and the civic grow from there. I really felt this loss. All that work all that effort accumulated into one moment that was so cruelly taken away from you. But you have proved that you have winning in you and the car! This won’t be your last opportunity many many more will come and I and many other people will be here to watch that story unfold. What a fantastic drive

[@haywood12]

It feels sad to watch the Toyota not having the pace

[@roshailsmedia2067]

Literally goosebumps in the last two laps!

[@itzadam4826]

So did anyone ask out the blonde reporter?

[@baileyhanson7904]

Bruh

[@narutobroken]

Bro is prob already looking for her insta

[@Nate34]

Bro you aren’t serious. I’m more mad at the people who liked your comment tho tbf

[@naoltitude9516]

@@Nate34why

[@HondaStreetGarage]

Omg! Straight Nail bitter!!!! Amazing driving Ben! Amazing video as always.

[@Bigcountrybreakfast]

Listening to talk ben cheer on short ben was the best part of this whole video. Good to see that you guys have each others back. Love it.

[@12bluex]

Damn clip! So heart breaking…..but we’re all sure you’ll be at that pole again and getting the checkered flag as a winner soon. Keep fighting!

[@briskmlg]

Hey that’s me at 9:49. It was great seeing you guys out on the west coast

[@Hogdog4343]

Great camera work, very enjoyable to watch!

[@jdmfreak22]

Awesome cars, drivers, filming, editing, story telling. Felt the love of the whole team. Heart broken for that mfint clip. You'll get there eventually!

[@iosh4G]

We'll Get Em Soon B.Lin

[@Slowcarfastbeans]

Nice job Ben Th. It was a gut wrencher watching it turn from top of the world to a tragedy. I was already typing the congrats in the comments just before the last lap and then discarded it. I actually think it’s a better story and does create the suspense with the audience for next season.

[@cullum73]

Sitting here watching Thorn's 4th race and my heart was pounding, getting so excited that he's gonna do it, and then seeing the issue with the shift in that corner hurt, but the first two "NO!," that was heartbreaking. Thorn that was an amazing race. Lin, I can't wait to see you figure out why the MR2 is down on power, fix it, and then race your ass off next season. You guys are killin it. Good job guys.

[@aaronburke8892]

I absolutely feel for all of the team here. Not just the Ben’s, but mechanics, support staff and to editors and team that help the channel. This captured so well the emotions of racing as you progress in skill and start to face the roulette wheel the lady luck that spins against you.

[@B-Diddy-6]

Been watching you guys for years. I wish Long could have ended the season on track, but seeing Thorn on Pole at Laguna, brings tears to my eyes. So proud of the two of you guys! Congratulations to the team!

[@apexracing876]

Wow, my eyes were full of water. I know the feeling all to well. Excellent drive Thorn. Wishing LIN the best with the MR2, development coming along soon get by the teething pains.

[@mathieurehala]

I think I never felt so much involved in a race I'm simply watching... This is really hard you was deserving it so much! Keeps pushing you could do it!

[@jonathanxtapia]

Been following the whole journey for years. Both Ben's have become amazing drivers. Love the car content, trust me your guys whole team just kills it. What I love seeing even more than the racing and cars is simply the bond of friendship you have with your friends. You guys are surrounded with loyalty. Love it

[@2bvud]

My heart broke. That was a win in every sense of the word. Mechanical failures are devastating when superb runs like this happen. Good on you, Ben. You have the skill, heart and car to compete at the front of GLTC. Congrats on the progress. Kudos.

[@KenColton]

Mannn. You took that with such grace. Really shows the quality of character. That way you handled that earned more respect from me than a P1 ever would. Onwards and upwards! You’ll get it

[@olivercooney6645]

In everyone's hearts, you came first now. You know, in yours you can touch 1st that is priceless

[@LostParadise_]

That is absolutely rough man!!! The random pole start was a bit of a fluke but holding pole for the entire race was not. You were making gaps even after mistakes. You were the best driver on the track that last race.

[@hawkertyphoon4537]

Two Bens being awesome. Two Bens Winning. Videography better than Hollywood. Whoever thought this one through and helped produce - DOUBLE THUMBS UP!

[@WarriorsPhoto]

Ben, I was rooting for you! Bummer about the damage. See you with a win next season!,🎉🎉❤

[@bigk13]

I watched the last race of that weekend on the edge of my couch, just cheering you on for the win. To have it end that way was cruel. I was gutted and it threw my day off a bit tbh. The editing with the live commentary was great, but as always my favorite part is the team and the unwavering support for each other. The win is coming in 2024 and I'll be right here with a front row seat. Keep it up team G&G!

[@moritzboehm5498]

Short Ben, keep your head up. The gap you were pulling on 2nd place in race 4 proves that the car and you are up there in the top 5. You'll get another chance. Tall Ben, keep on improving the MR2. Don't try to be unique, drop as much weight as possible and stick with what you know will work. Also kudos to you for being such a good friend, you two are the dream team. Even though you ended up with worse results and didn't even got to race in the last round you still consoled your Bro, where some would have been sulking about their own problems. That's why I keep on rooting for you!

[@thebackroomstockboy7336]

What a drive! I’m gutted for you Ben, but you dominated that final race until literally the last lap! It took a mechanical failure for you not to win! You’ve really upped your driving skills in the last few years and you gotta be proud of that! Keep up the amazing content guys! As for the MRS, just keep the development going! It’s getting there!

[@eimaiakominzontanos]

Wow! You guys are living the dream!!! So cool! That shot looking backwards at the start of the last race, you could just feel the intensity and the pressure!!! So gutting how it ended because of a stupid little retaining clip!!! Can't wait to see the revenge journey arc!!!

[@asdowo111]

Nearly cried watching this live, nearly cried watching your POV. You guys are going to get a win next year. Goodluck to G&G both Bens ❤.

[@kovacsistvanhetfield]

25:22 were I just started to cry like maaan whhhhyyy. ANYWAYS We are so SO PROUD of you. Head up you getting better and better so fast. Keep it up

[@AndorRadnai]

I feel like being seven years old, watching Cars for the first time again. This has got to be one of the racing highlights of my year, and it has not been a slow year at all. My god, what a race!! Wow!

[@TrackSol]

Little Ben: Man, what a gut punch. You were flying! Asian Ben: Progress is progress no matter how little. Keep at it!

[@philroman2144]

Why a great episode! Gutted for you Thorne but you have proved you can build and race a class winning car twice now! Lin, you can get there if Thorne can, we believe in you!!!

[@dash0173]

This is GENUINELY the most i've ever been into motorsports and it is 100% thanks to gears and gasoline and rob dahm

[@SALEENS7GTR5]

The Civic, and importantly you, showed great pace. You were in the top running all weekend. You learned things about you, and the car, and will undoubtly come back to the next event with high finishes. Keep your head up!

[@itsbaffle1950]

These videos make me want to watch these races live.

[@jza80_mkiv]

That was a heart-breaking end to the race, but watching your positivity shine through even in the face of adversity is truly inspiring!

[@jesseboyer]

I'm a grown man and I nealry cried. Absolutely gut wrenching. Job well done, G&G. Very, very cool.

[@Mario12342010]

bro you drove the shit out of that civic, its not your one chance youll come back better and faster and learned from everything that happened, were rooting for you, also for the other ben, i know the MR2 can do it, you just gotta keep working on it, bens civic wasnt like this when he started so i know youll tho better too, man you guys inspire me to go out track driving, wish we had events like this in my country.

[@RyanBradfieldRacing]

Pinning the shifter cable clips is a great idea. I’ll be doing that now.

[@irishwristwatch2487]

Thorn - you were leading comfortably for a bit there! You have the pace my man! Lin - youre getting the car dialed in more and more every time. Last 3 before, made up a bunch of places since then. You're improving every time and the car is a lot closer to showing a real competitive edge! Absolute bro at the end too. I love this series, its great racing

[@oggamer15]

WOW i need to cancel my netflix subscription because this was a MOVIE. The video got me at the edge of my seat, all in my feels, the ups, the downs. Fantastic stuff from G&G. Amazing racing from both Bens.

[@RomualdPineda]

That was painful and yet you fought until the very end Ben. Be proud and the next race will for sure be a podium. I wish the evo is here to race as well...

[@morky_mork]

Man love the content gears and gasoline is producing. I am fully invested with Lynn's progress and struggles. Really hoping things can be ironed out with the mr2

[@spongiefugu9793]

Omg what a race, what a race!! The myriad of emotions! Outstanding episode despite the eventual outcome. Kudos G&G team

[@mishamoto7374]

First and foremost Ben congratulations, you killed it. It was amazing driving on your part and so much fun to watch. You guys know how to make a race fun to watch. Keep up the great work, can't wait for next race.

[@dm8264]

Wow! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼😧🥹 The drama! The mystique! Such a great video, and we were all there with you! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 Such a great drive, and that one shifter cable clip has a special place in hell 🔥😄. You'll get it next season because you and that Civic are on-point!

[@blitz-power]

Both these guys deserve congratulations, the channel is great, Ben drove very good and should win. Anyway this channel makes some of the best youtube videos.

[@gar24407]

Awsome work, that civic pulling away on the fast corners tells me that chassis is dial in. Flat out and everyone else is lifting the throtle. It was so awsome seeing Ben on the lead. Time to get a sponsorship from locktite so nothing else comes loose😂😂. Edit. Advance Auto got their moneys worth out of this sponsorship. Go Ben🎉🎉

[@ryansanchez2448]

Bro... My heart, mad respect for you Ben T. Also to Ben L. Racing Gods can give it and they can take it away. Keep your heads up the both of you! We are here cheering you both on.

[@Whatever493]

Absolutely crazy. The whole video. A great story told with quite the emotional rollercoaster at the end. Rock on you guys.

[@Levicivita-o3u]

The entire video is full of emotions and dramas. That's what we all experience on the sprint event. Really love the GLTC episodes.

[@Janton17]

Ahh the hype, the music the camera work and angles. The sun setting on the course. A perfect video, can feel both of the Ben's joy & painful moments. I cannot wait to see the next one.