GRAND PRIX - Round One | Group One - Hot Wheels Diecast Racing - 1:64 Scale

[@epvideosdiecastracing]

So good to see and hear from you my friend! The skyway is back in all its GLORY! 🙌🏻💪🏼

[@theskyway]

Ah thanks so much EP! This comment hits hard. Thanks for the kind words, my friend! Happy New Year!

[@DocXango]

Best announcer in the diecast game hands down.

[@theskyway]

Ah thanks so much! Thank you got watching and happy new year!! 🙏

[@princehouse8457]

Definitely my favorite

[@numbskulldiecastracing]

Well said.

[@micolsen9824]

Agreed.

[@JohnDoe-cj4gn]

Absolutely!

[@MilestoneDiecastRacing]

The perfect start to the New Year!

[@theskyway]

Ah thanks MDR! Feels nice to be contributing to the community again!

[@JunkyardJoust]

That was beautiful. Welcome back and what a great race to kick it off. So great to see this!

[@theskyway]

Ah thanks Aaron! Means a lot! Thanks for watching. Glad to be back in the swing of things a little bit! Wishing you and yours a happy new year!

[@BossChampionshipRacing]

Happy new year! New track is legit! Close racing! 💯💯

[@theskyway]

Thanks so much, Boss! Means a lot! Thanks for watching 🙏🙏

[@micolsen9824]

Love these tournaments at the Skyway!

[@theskyway]

Ah thanks so much, Mic! So glad you enjoyed! Feels great to be racing again.

[@edugj23]

We won't quit that easily. Thank you for finding a way to keep going.

[@theskyway]

This comment means a lot! Thanks so much for watching and thanks for the unwavering support!

[@PCFixer]

OLIVER DRIFT! OLIVER DRIFT! What a comeback in those last two races and tiebreaker!

[@theskyway]

Oliver Drift really surprised me! Such a beautiful casting. Thanks so much for watching!! I always appreciate your comments 🙏

[@Chris_Hood]

The racing year begins with the return of _The Skyway_ 🥳🎊 We couldn't ask for better!! Oh frabjous day, indeed to hear you calling the races once more, Mr Braves!

[@theskyway]

Ah sir, your comments always hit hard! So grateful to be contributing to the community again. Thanks for watching today and I’m wishing you and yours a happy new year! Thanks again!

[@swisschocolate7539]

OLIVER DRIFT LETS GOOOOOO!!!!!!!!! THAT'S WHAT I AM TALKING ABOUT THATS RACING What a come back and what a way to start the year

[@theskyway]

Swiss! Thanks for this great comment! Thanks for watching and cheering on Oliver Drift and the others. Hopefully this tournament keeps us guessing until the end! Happy New Year!

[@victordompietrini]

Perfect way of beginning 2024, what a comeback !

[@theskyway]

Victor! Thanks sir. Thanks for watching right away. Happy New Year to you and yours 🙏

[@Tobys164s]

Welcome back, Mr Braves. You’re announcing skills are legendary. Plus, your ability to create amazing tracks, and video content on them is hard to compare to. Looking forward to what 2024 has in store for the Skyway.😎

[@theskyway]

This comment means a lot! Thanks so so much. Feels great to be back to some racing. Thanks so much for watching. Wishing you and yours a happy new year!

[@numbskulldiecastracing]

Happy effen New Year 🙂. It is awesome to see/hear you back in action. Badass racing, brilliant announcing. The Skyway lives forever no matter the odds. The Lotus Elise in 'British Racing Green' was the most exciting car on the track -- I do love that casting. Nice work, well done, and all of that. 🤩😎🍸🍸🍸

[@theskyway]

Major cheers to you sir! Thank you so much for your comment and all of your great messages over the months. Thanks for watching first thing here in 2024. Feels nice to be contributing to the community again. Wishing you and yours great days and a happy new year! And yea love that lotus is a gem! The whole Speed Machine line up from the last decade are such exciting castings.

[@numbskulldiecastracing]

I hope you know that I love you, and that I miss you. And this was ... pretty fucking cool. 🙂@@theskyway

[@theskyway]

@@numbskulldiecastracing best comment ever! You’re the best and I missed contributing to this incredible community. I just pray someday when I get a track again, I’ll have the chance to welcome Numbskull back to the channel! Thanks for the incredible support and comments!

[@numbskulldiecastracing]

Cheers.@@theskyway

[@lrlthelordsracingleague777]

Good to see the new track. Takes a min to get used to the day time view. It’s amazing how simple but fun to watch the track is. I’d say also due to the commentary. You have a way with words and descriptions. Great job. 👍

[@theskyway]

Thanks so much for watching and for your comment! Definitely a simple track but I do love how clearly you can see the beautiful castings as they cruise the track. Wishing you a happy new year and thanks again!

[@kitgoodyear9270]

Happy new year. Great to have The Skyway back after a well deserved break. New track and season kicks off with a tiebreaker for 2nd place. Wonderful stuff 🏁

[@theskyway]

Thanks Kit! Thanks so much for watching. Feels really nice to be contributing to the racing community again. Wishing you and yours a great new year!

[@DMinorminorpremise]

So glad to hear the dulcet tones of Theodore Braves back at his home track. Nice close racing, too

[@theskyway]

This comment is like poetry! Thanks for the kind words and thanks for watching. Means a lot! Happy New Year!

[@merenco]

The new SkyWay is smashing! bet my money on Drift. What a comeback! It's so good to have the SkyWay back❤

[@theskyway]

Thanks so much Pete!! So glad you enjoy! It’s def a basic situation but the cars are stunning. And Drift is one heck of a driver. Can’t wait to watch him over the coming weeks.

[@Lily.The.Dog.]

Starting out 2024 with the Skyway is so epic!🎉

[@theskyway]

LTD! Thanks so much for watching and thanks for the comment 🙏

[@jamesbasey8023]

What a treat to watch some skyway racing on new years day!! So good to see you back!! I truly hope to see more more racing on this track.

[@theskyway]

Ah thanks so much, James! Always grateful for your comments and support! And so glad to be back contributing to the community!

[@jamesbasey8023]

@@theskyway will you be hosting the GT race?

[@theskyway]

@@jamesbasey8023 good question! As of now, I won’t be, that’ll still be over at spool heads in the future. This track/tournament happened in a small window of time and space that I had. And it all happened after the handoff to Spoolheads.

[@rezasetyadwiputra3700]

Ah finally come again, Lets Goooo.

[@theskyway]

Thanks so much for watching! Let’s gooooo!

[@RaSung0d]

Welcome back!!! A great way to start the new year!

[@theskyway]

Thanks so much Reggie!! Happy New Year and Happy Birthday coming soon!

[@anthonybowdry4953]

Happy new years starting out great

[@theskyway]

Thanks so much for watching! Means a lot! Happy New Year!

[@coldwheelsracing436]

You are back! What a way to start 2024. That is such a nice surprise.

[@theskyway]

Yes sir! Thanks Jeff! Thanks for watching and thanks for the kind words. Wishing you and Sylvie a great new year!

[@TinyTrackCars]

Excellent as always my friend!!! Can’t wait to see what the rest of the tournament holds. Ps. Little sad Quick is out. I love that vette.

[@theskyway]

That Vette is def one of my favs and I was totally bummed after that tie breaker. Just didn’t have the speed both in race 4 and the breaker. Thanks for the kind comment sir! Great to be back contributing to the community again!

[@FeralPatrick]

You back for real?! That's brilliant! You just made my year.

[@theskyway]

Yes sir, I was able to get two smaller tournaments in the can before I lost the space. Thanks for watching and for the great comment! Happy New Year!

[@905Diecast]

Well…looks like 2024 already making a statement!!! Glad you’re back and really excited for the content coming from you this year!

[@theskyway]

Ah thanks so much, sir! Feels good to be contributing to the community again! Thanks so much for watching and for this great comment! Happy new year to you and yours.

[@richardmorgan9273]

A new Skyway track - a great start to the New Year! ....and an amazing comeback from Oliver Drift!

[@theskyway]

Thanks Richard! Feels great to be back to some racing! Thanks for watching and happy new year to you and yours 🙏

[@jimjellyjinjamjimbo]

Shame about Cooper, I love that livery and was hoping to see it get farther in the tournament. Oh well. Nonetheless, another great video! Good way to start the new year, and I’m looking forward to more!

[@theskyway]

I know the feeling! Honestly I hate to see any car not advance on. And this tournament especially the castings are so beautiful. Thanks so much for watching and for the great comment. Happy New Year to you and yours!

[@bdfitzy22]

Woohoo glad you're back!

[@theskyway]

Thank you! Thanks for watching and happy new year!

[@The_VMAN]

Great to have you back. Happy New Year.

[@theskyway]

Thank you so much and thanks for watching! Happy New Year to you too!

[@cowboydiecastracing]

Another action packed video with some awesome racing! Happy New Year!

[@theskyway]

Thanks so much! Thanks for watching 🙏Happy New Year!

[@polluxtruman]

I missed this so much 😍 Also, sorry for the comments by the people complaining about length or background.. as someone said, thanks for putting up "something" for us, instead of nothing 🤗 Looks might not be what it used to be, but the commentary and excitement is 👌💯🔥 Keep on creating "something" for us please

[@theskyway]

Hey Pollux! Thanks for your kind comment! Feels great to be racing again. Thanks for watching 🙏 as for the comments regarding length of track and aesthetic… I don’t find fault in their critique. I would want something longer and more detailed environment. Maybe someday I’ll be back to that, but thanks for appreciating what is offered in this smaller footprint. Wishing you and yours a great new year!

[@manchildmotorsports3531]

Good to see you back in action, Great presentation as always.

[@theskyway]

Thanks so much MCM! Means a lot. And your track is truly stunning. Love watching the racing on your channel 🙏

[@Jay-jb2vr]

YAY you're back!!!

[@theskyway]

Yes sir! Thanks so much for watching 🙏

[@anthonyw5261]

Can't say enough how thrilled the skyway is back ❤❤❤❤ The race, what a event 👏 👏👏👏 Happy new year and bless you and yours 😁 🏁

[@theskyway]

Oh thank you so much for this great comment. Thanks for watching and wishing you and yours great days and a happy new year!

[@LiveYoungDieCast]

Woot! Welcome back! 🎉Happy new year! Love the track!

[@theskyway]

@@LiveYoungDieCast hey thanks Baines! Thanks for watching! Feels nice to be contributing again! Thanks for the kind words 🙏

[@rc.attucks]

Yes sir!!!🏁🏁🏁🏁

[@theskyway]

Agreed! Haha thanks sir! Thanks for watching 🙏

[@jerryrodrigues1390]

Yes you back sweet. Awesome

[@theskyway]

Yes sir! Happy new year! And thanks for watching.

[@CodyIrons]

Great looking cars!! Glad to see you in the new year!

[@theskyway]

Thanks so much Cody! Yea these castings are so stunning. So much fun to see them race. Even if it’s a smaller simpler track. Thanks for the comment sir and happy new year to you and yours!

[@gdmracing1]

Welcome back! I missed the racing at the Skyway so much I had to watch it twice. Welcome back mate. Awesome new layout, perfect camera work, love the finish line view. Outstanding commentary as always bringing the spectators into the driver seat. Off the chart ultra mega production. "Keep your roof to the Sun". Mahalo! 🤙🏽

[@theskyway]

Oh my I’ve missed your comments. Thank you for your incredibly kind words and your very warm welcome back. It feels nice to be contributing to the community again. Thank you for watching and I want to wish you and yours a happy new year sir! Thank you again!

[@BoloBrown]

Good to see you back at it The race that you do now is that from the mail in tournament

[@theskyway]

Thanks Bolo Brown! Thanks for watching. As for the modified cars people sent in, those are still with Spoolheads. This track came about after I had sent the cars to Russell. I know he still plans to use them in the near future. Thanks again and wishing you and yours a happy new year!

[@ScrapyardDiecastRacing]

So glad to get the notification that this video was available! What a great start the year! Welcome back!!

[@theskyway]

Thanks Scrapyard! Thanks for watching and thanks for your support!

[@luizclaudiomartins858]

A great new year is coming. Skyway is back.

[@theskyway]

Thanks Luiz! Thanks for watching! Happy new year to you and yours 🙏

[@VittoriaDiecastMotorsport]

Good to see you back! You were missed!! Nice new track. Cheers

[@theskyway]

Ah thank you Vittoria! Means a lot 🙏Love your channel!

[@kerotamahirome7869]

Damn constitancy is key because there was no way Domino could advance with such a slow time but she still could

[@theskyway]

It’s really true. This track truly comes down to consistency and speed. That first turn really is a make or break situation. Thanks so much for watching!

[@paulspriggs8236]

A nice surprise for the New Year! Welcome back

[@theskyway]

Thanks so much, Paul! Thanks for watching 🙏 glad to be back!

[@валерийножкин-ф8у]

Great start of the year ! Amazing cars in a thrilling race. Great work as always. But I miss Loop a bit tbf. Wishing you a great new year, thanks for great 23, 24 will be even better for sure !

[@theskyway]

Oh I miss the loop too! I had to take down the old track because I lost the space. So this was a quick build based on some shifting circumstances. Thanks so much for watching!

[@DogSquabRacing]

Happy New Year! Everything about your races is top-notch. Glad you’re back.

[@theskyway]

Thank you so much and thank you so much for watching 🙏

[@petersmith825]

Good job, exciting race! 👏👏👏

[@theskyway]

Thanks so much! And thanks for watching!

[@merenco]

Will check this out later! Great to see you back! Happy New Year!

[@theskyway]

Thanks sir! Happy new year to you and yours! Hope you enjoy 🙏

[@MarcusFiregone]

The new track looks awesome!

[@theskyway]

Ah thanks so much, Marcus! Means a lot! Thanks for watching 🙏

[@los3627]

Happy New Year to you and great to see the new track. 🏁 😎 👍

[@theskyway]

Thanks so much for watching! Happy New Year to you too!

[@MrDarq13]

Welcome back!! 🖤🖤

[@theskyway]

Thanks so much Mr. Darq! I wish it was the GT Rally, but this came after Thunder Run came down. Hope to have a set up to accommodate the great builders of the hobby some day! Wishing you and yours a happy new year and thanks for watching and for commenting!

[@donart8841]

Yeahhh, you’re back, happy 24, lovin the new track 🎉🎉

[@theskyway]

Thanks so much Don Art! Means a lot! thanks for watching and happy new year to you!

[@jeffspeed3651]

This is a great way to start off the new year. Also happened to Thunder Run?

[@theskyway]

Thanks for watching! Happy New Year! And yes unfortunately, thunder run is retired due to the loss of my space. Maybe a future iteration will happen, but for now it’s the smaller skyway.

[@bfree353]

Great New Year action! Keep up the good work.

[@theskyway]

Thanks so much Bfree! Thanks so much for watching and happy new year!

[@rubevaughn]

Always gotta root for the Lotus.

[@theskyway]

Love that rule! They always put in a show! Thanks so much for watching.

[@Nico_88]

Happy New Year! great commentator and cool cars, but I miss a bit of the action from the last race track..... anyway, keep it up and get stuck in😁

[@theskyway]

Thanks so much for watching! And I hear you, I’ll always miss Thunder Run. A short simple track to show off some beautiful cars felt like a good palate cleanser. Wishing you and yours a happy new year!

[@myharryface]

Happy new year! Love the channel and the races. -- Suggestion ... I think your aesthetic of the dark room only lit by your "street lights" is far superior. These races today where we can see the room, really breaks the illusion. Thank you.

[@theskyway]

I so agree with your suggestion! Due to shifting circumstances I had to take down the blackout curtains and do a quick simple build. The goal being something simple and “acoustic”. It was the best I could manage, but next time. I’ll be back to deeper illusion and set dressing. Thanks so much for your comment and for watching! Means a lot.

[@myharryface]

@@theskyway Thanks for the reply! Really love the channel and all your videos ... oh and the cross over episodes too! -- Keep up the awesome work. You have a great community of fans.

[@PCFixer]

I agree with this, the dark room, simpler track and streetlights; gives the Skyway an illegal street racing / night-city vibe!

[@Chris_Hood]

@@theskyway I won't denigrate the opinions offered in this thread nor quibble about the different look in this episode; too happy to see you return & I know you're always doing your best as a host to bring us fans compelling racing action 💯😎🏁

[@theskyway]

@@Chris_Hood you’re so kind sir. I appreciate your support every step of the way. Thanks for always seeing purity and the intention in the diecast racing world. So grateful to be in the community with you, sir!

[@ArTchN_Ei8ht_Industries]

As I mentioned in the comments in group two, I checked the cars in this group and, ironically, the Ferrari was the only one not sporting FTE wheels, and yet it came in first place in this group. Just goes to show that it's the driver that wins races, not the machine or its amenities and upgrades. Stay safe and blessed. Yosh...

[@theskyway]

Ah thanks for you comments. Actually the Ferrari did have FTEs. Just a different design. I think they were the second edition of FTEs. I love the look. And I wanted these castings to be more than what was sold on the shelves. So all in-house tournament cars have FTEs. This gives uniform look and a level of equal ability across the roster. Thanks so much for watching!

[@IndianaDiecastRacing]

good to see ya back!

[@theskyway]

Thanks so much sir! Thanks for watching 🙏

[@Uvp_13.sef1]

Just saw your channel , alr subbed as soon as i saw the track and races, great video.

[@theskyway]

Thanks so much for subscribing! Glad you found us!

[@NorthernRoadsRacing]

Good action filled race 👍 Happy New Year!

[@theskyway]

Thanks so much for watching! Happy New Year to you too!

[@crypttonite]

looks super gloss as always, fully lit looks good too

[@theskyway]

Ah thanks yeah I was experimenting with more light. It always allows for more action, and more beauty. Its much more immersing in the races.

[@spoolheads]

Sorry I'm late! My first instinct was to pick Domino. What a beautiful car with nice big wheels but I’m nervous about the weight being too light. I’m a sucker for Lotus though and Drift looks splendid. So let’s go Drift! Race 1: Maybe I should have gone with my first instinct ;) Drift showed well out of the gate, getting into second right away even though he started in the back lane, but racing can be very unforgiving and this DNF will hurt for sure. Race 2: LOL. Did I mention that racing can be very, very unforgiving? Ouch!!!! Maybe I should cheer for him not to finish the next two races and end up with the coveted quadruple DNF? Race 3: See. I’m not wrong. Drift is FAST!!! Just a bit unlucky too. Race 4: I’m cheering for massive carnage here for everyone, but Drift. (After race) Dang! I totally picked the fastest car :) I’d love to see Drift race again in this Lotus on another track soon! WAIT!!! WHAT!!! Two cars advance on!!! YEAH!!!!!!! LET’S GO DRIFT!!!!!! Tie breaker: DRIFT! DRIFT! DRIFT!!!!!! (Me yelling louder and louder) Oh that was fun and I totally believe Drift could win this tournament! Thanks for the return of the SKYWAY!!!!

[@theskyway]

Gosh I truly love these comments! The give me and the tournament serious life! Drift most certainly had the surprise run dominating after two devastating races. That casting is so fast. In all of its iterations. I absolutely love Domino. That Ferrari is so gorgeous but incredibly slow. But the fact that Domino is able to move on speaks to the narrow margin this track offers. Someone needs to win and there are only a few moments that are crucial for an overtake. It’s a short track but its nuance reveals itself over time. You’re the absolute best and I’m always grateful for your words and excitement!

[@tymonjames8577]

Awesome!

[@theskyway]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@anamwahidi7072]

Melan will be thrilled for a new video - he gets a KZbin exlusion clause to watch your channel. 😂

[@theskyway]

Anam! So lovely to get this comment! First of all happy new year to you and Matt and the whole family ❤️🙏 And I’m so glad Melan enjoys the videos! Every good media contract has an exclusion clause and I’m honored that it can be used for The Skyway :) Every Monday morning videos will drop. Wishing you and Matt and the whole family beautiful days ❤️🙏

[@zeldadiecastracing]

Happy new year bro,lets finish it

[@theskyway]

Happy new year sir! Yes indeed let’s finish it!

[@aramis4347]

Happy new year, Skyway team! Also, I would like to enter for a race in a future race or tournament. I would either be named "Aramis Nerve" or "Aramis Plinko", I can't think of a good racer name for myself yet, heheheh *sigh*, we're back, here we go again

[@theskyway]

Thanks so much sir! Thanks for watching. Right now, we aren’t taking submissions. But if we do again in the future, I will do a public post on KZbin so that you know when the sign up is: thanks again for the kind words! Happy New Year!

[@JohnDoe-cj4gn]

We need a longer track i.e. races with @20 second finish times. We don't get to see the cars race and show their unique characteristics as much as we did on your last track which was your best.

[@theskyway]

Thanks for watching! I couldn’t agree more. Had a shift in circumstances and had to do something small and simple given the time and space available. Hopefully someday I’ll get back to bigger more detailed track experience. Thanks for the feedback!

[@JohnDoe-cj4gn]

@@theskyway Priorities should come before entertainment :) Thank you for creating *something* (for us) rather than nothing at all.

[@mariokarthotwheels]

Awesome races ❤❤❤ and edit because I forgot to wish you a happy new year!! 😀👍👍

[@theskyway]

Thank you so much! And thanks for watching. I love your channel! And happy new year to you and yours! 🙏

[@liloneNavii]

love ur voice

[@theskyway]

Thank you very much. Thank you for watching!

[@AnointedFlow]

Oh how I have missed you.

[@theskyway]

Ah thanks Anointed Flow! Thanks for tuning in again! Great to hear from you

[@GraziellaBozzoni-y9r]

Are you gonna do a Nascar tournament 😊😊😊

[@theskyway]

Ah I wish! I actually started filming a NASCAR tournament on this track, but the cars couldn’t make it to the finish line. Maybe on the next one. But if you’re looking for great NASCAR racing, check out @tinytrackcars they are about to unveil an amazing track and will soon do a NASCAR tournament. Thanks so much for watching!

[@GraziellaBozzoni-y9r]

@@theskyway thank you 🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@fellipemattos113]

why the track is so shot?

[@theskyway]

Had to scale down my operation due to a change in circumstances. But wanted to bring things back to a simpler form of racing. Maybe in the future if I can, I’ll bring back a bigger track. But for now this is the best I could do. Thanks so much for watching 🙏

[@fellipemattos113]

@@theskyway keep pushing. Seu canal é muito bom. Thumbs up from Brazil.

[@theskyway]

@@fellipemattos113 thank you!

[@HYPER-SHAD]

Can i join the race please 🙏😢😢

[@theskyway]

Thanks for the comment! Currently, I’m not taking any new drivers/cars. But if I do in the future, I will post an announcement on KZbin so you’ll know about sign up’s. Thanks for watching 🙏

[@HYPER-SHAD]

Thank you so much 😊❤❤

[@eightbitbrain]

A bit disappointed ... still high quality as usual but this track is too short and I miss the stylish darker background.

[@theskyway]

I couldn’t agree more with you. Due to a shift in circumstances I had to do a smaller and simpler more acoustic racing experience. I hope someday to be back to bigger and better but for now, had to scale back. Thanks for watching.