Indy 800! - Wrecked at 3rd | Behind the Scenes | Independence Damage Update

We raced the 1st Indy 800, and almost finished top 5! Plus tons of behind the scenes content, and a damage update on the independence chevelle!
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[@SGobuck]

Ladies and gentlemen, the first *actual* stock car race since probably 1970.

[@aspalovin]

Truth!

[@alexandercurtis4427]

Hope they start to bring in more cars like the Caprice

[@mexicanspec]

@@alexandercurtis4427 It would be hard to find enough Caprices since 1996 was the last year of production.

[@Elandycamino]

@@mexicanspec 2011-2017 police car😉

[@stevepartridge75]

Smokey U. Is chuckling to this comment 😆

[@bandwagon240]

I'm glad you've got good racing etiquette, not a lot of those other drivers know what's going on. Definitely a brave soul driving with them.

[@jcnpresser]

No doubt!!! Have you seen PFI’s video?. Ole Brent got pretty heated for some one putting him in the wall, don’t know if it was accidentally, or ignorance like you said.

[@bandwagon240]

@@jcnpresser Derrick's the only one I watch, but I'll check it out.

[@lurchadams2400]

i kno this much i used to wonder if this guy cusses lol after watching this i dont any more lol

[@traecummings9853]

​@@bandwagon240 out of all these people, Derek and Cleetus are the only ones I watch.

[@Tinman97301]

The amount of respect you show the others is truly admirable. Thanks man. It makes for a better show.

[@cousinjohncarstuff4568]

Nascar is puzzled and wondering "How can some guy named Cleetus take a bunch of old Crown Vics and fill the stands when we can't fill the stands?"

[@slabbusterrtr7690]

Because NASCAR got into politics and mostly all the drivers are rich boy cry babies that's never turned a wrench in there life it was 10× better u gotta admit during the good ol boy days

[@exiarules6712]

Its what made NASCAR great, now its just kids driving who are sponsored by theirs dad's money/companies racing, no fun in that.

[@tanner8355]

Can’t deny the entertainment value of doing the absolute most with the least.

[@Fullthrottle440Garage]

Nascar's got nothing on Cletus .

[@asn413]

hmm. no mortgage level admission price, less of a wall between participant and spectator, more diverse activities than only round and round, i'd say its quite a winning situatuon:)

[@Michael-im1vc]

I just gotta say, I'm not a car/ race/burn out type of dude. I started peeking at your channel last year while recovering from some last minute emergency medical type stuff.... I have once again REALLY enjoyed your video and though I don't know much about nothin', I am having a blast with each video you post! Thanks!!

[@jafquist27]

Same! (aside from the medical issues 🙃) Love this channel!

[@williamescolantejr5871]

you really need know not a thing but how to laugh,smile,like great entertainment.oh deicpherin dericks witisms is a go along thing lol

[@mrfordman9999]

THIS I'll watch. Someone else already said it but this is the true meaning of stock car racing. This is what Nascar used to be and this is fun to watch.

[@minu1764]

It used to be that Manufacturers had to produce cars that were used in nascar. Now nascar is taking 4door cars and turning them into 2 door cars. And don't get me started on stage racing. That's when I stopped watching nascar.

[@devinangola3458]

Considering the close qualification times were so damn close, you finished in a respectable position...and no DNF! 2 thumbs up Derek for not brushing the wall! The rest ...rubbings racing!

[@lonerider5315]

Derek is a proper gentleman racer 💪💪

[@aaronbaughman6264]

Derek's comment at 22:25 "You know, everything's going fine", cracked me up. This is right after he said that every dash light was on and the car was overheating.

[@disgruntledegghead6923]

Awesome footage! And some mighty respectful driving too.

[@patrickbachman2184]

If it’s overheating you could use the old Minnesota farmer trick turn the heater on full blast …gets a little warmer in the car but you get that the heater core working as a little radiator, it may help

[@12yearssober]

That doesn't work

[@--_DJ_--]

@@12yearssober Sure it does, I had to do that in my 92 Cavalier at every drive thru line I sat in when it was hot.

[@faircompetition1203]

@@12yearssober It works , the coil in the heater is just a small rad

[@12yearssober]

@@--_DJ_-- Wouldn't work at speed long term.

[@survivingminnesota8381]

Drove 400 miles in summer with heater on, only way it stayed cool.

[@hupur]

Glad to see you having fun with your whole family..Good Job!

[@Magnus055]

Detroit supporting VGG. Derek's a good role model for adults & kids.

[@Dude768]

Those old Crown Vics are tanks!!! Great Driving out there. I’m jealous as hell but very grateful with your onboard cam. I almost felt like I was out there with you guys throwing around paint. Thank you for that.

[@ectolle54]

I was at the race and it was very entertaining. Seemed like how nascar should be. Checked out old Independence she looked pretty rough. As a fellow chevelle owner I hate to see one getting tore up but that one started really rough so it’s probably not as big of a deal. I was going to talk to ole Derek but he looked busy loading vehicles to take off after the race.

[@Whateverpoopiepants]

Knowing when not to be a thorn in someone’s side is a commendable attribute. I award you🥇 gold .

[@michaelsclark]

I'd love to meet Derek and see independents it's my favorite KZbin car even over Leroy and ruby mullet is a close 2nd

[@ectolle54]

@@michaelsclark I have a 72 Chevelle SS that was my dads. I’ve been around them my whole life. It’s a little, ok a lot nicer then Independence but I think that car is really cool and he keeps making it better.

[@larrydavidson3402]

Great show of clean driving Derek, some of these other guys could learn a ting or two from you!!!!!!!!!

[@aspalovin]

Big time. there are a few, like Derek that know how to race but the rest of the field are a bunch of hooligans, smashin, bashin n wreckin Cletus' cars. The races are fun but there are some guys that kinda spoil it. I'd love to see Derek race with a field of actual pros. He would hang in there if he didn't hafta play bumper cars.

[@edgraves7098]

Seriously. I have been watching racing for years and I think some of these jokers shouldn't be allowed in pedal cars. Grabbing people whose only claim to fame is taking selfies or you tubers and sticking them on a race track is going to get someone killed at some point. Yeah, never mind. It would probably go viral and that would bring out more race car driver wannbes

[@geoffgravitt7476]

It's gotten alot better the last race or two. I think theyve set some ground rules about racing cleaner. I hope they figure out something for cooling on these ol Vics so they can last longer and not have to buy a new fleet so often to have these races.

[@ReallyDumbName]

Yeah, hat’s off to Derek. Each time I saw him back off to avoid spinning someone else I couldn’t help thinking he was the only one out there who would.

[@geoffgravitt7476]

@@ReallyDumbName Kevin from KSR races clean as well. Hes had many chances to spin folks, like Derek, but didn't. Makes for much more exciting racing imo.

[@bgee461]

So cool that your brother Chris came to see you in your natural habitat

[@Hobodeluxe960]

that was fun. thanks for letting us ride along. and no one is gonna be mad if you put new quarters on Indy. she deserves a sprucin' up.

[@bigboyzguns8164]

I would watch racing again if this was weekly. That was awesome.

[@normenderle550]

Yup I agree with this

[@laruegeigerjr1368]

Amen Brother, this is what it's all about. Not that commercial crap they call Nascar. It was awesome back in the 60's and 70's, that was racing.

[@claygainey8684]

I couldn't agree more.

[@stern12akachris32]

Love watching the Wife being a Mom at the end . Best content on the old web!!!!!

[@That_AMC_Guy]

15:24 - 15:40 That's beautiful, man. I'm not even American and I think that kind of "togetherness" is just awesome.

[@DHarri9977]

Really nice to see all the folks on site supporting you and your team, good job Derek, you finished it intact.

[@lucifermorningstar1274]

out of all your group that i watch you are the most real person and i respect that alot that tells me your a good guy

[@robd7365]

I can't wait to bring our kids to one of these events 👍. Derek, Cleetus and their crews are a breath of fresh air in a crazy world.

[@Isosceles87]

Derek, that peak racing suit is FIRE. Thats awesome! Great race! Keep up the amazing content and most importantly enjoy every second with family and friends.

[@pinkladybikermamma3603]

GREAT VIEW FROM THE DRIVERS PERSPECTIVE. WHAT A RACE!

[@josephhall6754]

I'm amazed the ol' girl held together and finished the race. Nice driving, Derek!

[@ModelA]

Great work, Derek! And excellent sportsmanship! Very proud of you, brother.

[@michaelhoward7652]

Thank you the two videos in two days and very well done in both events , really appreciate your channel

[@bren-xmotorsports55]

Derek living all our dreams!

[@terrystewart2070]

This ol' dude really enjoyed that Derek! Dash cam took me right back to 1968 my buds and I racing $99 claimers at the Lakeport Ca. paved 1/4 mile circle in our 55 Ford with a 272 Y block turning in the 14's! You and the fam are just the best! Thank you!

[@normenderle550]

I really dig those ford y-blocks, own a couple myself. They certainly have a sound all their own don't they?

[@jerrycraig6522]

It would've been a 292, but I loved those y-block Ford's, FUN!!!

[@TAndreMotorsports]

So pumped to be able to see you at the danger ranger 9000 and can't wait to see you at Bristol!!

[@ericgregorash6590]

Man you have some great sportsmanship around a bunch of stone cold squirrels, personally I'd be as hot as one of those crown vics if someone burned me going to the checkers like that.

[@xtr3m3fLx]

Exactly. Punk wouldn't want to come around me after the race. Cannot stand the little goof and hope he never gets called back.

[@SteeringWheelHolder1]

Seems like every 2 laps Derek was checking up to not spin someone either dive bombing below him and sliding up, or pinching his line from the top down lol

[@alanwelch6594]

Great to see you havin' fun in Indian Ann Apolis. Keep up the good work.

[@alanhinkel420]

New Subscriber. Love your general outtake on life. I’m a Mississippi Boy. We are laid back people.

[@tmajcan94]

New VGG video is exactly what a guy needed here today. It's like a feller named Derek was in my head. Thank you for bringing endless joy to my life. Wether you're wrenching cars or racing them, nobody does it better. Independence Chevelle is my favorite car. Hope to see her return to her former glory. 🇺🇲

[@frankforrest1597]

Much respect Derek, you showed great respect to the other racers. So many don't. Best of luck in the next one. 👊✌️🤟🤙

[@bucknaked9095]

The true meaning of stock car racing. NASCAR can’t hold a candle to this.

[@marcusaurelius2770]

AGREE. Just what I was thinking.. You don't hear the crowd singing the national anthem at a NASCAR race. Nor are ALL of the cars so closely matched.

[@michaelatkin9649]

Nascar has sucked for a very long time. Back when they actually used stock cars was where it was interesting

[@nissan300ztt]

This is sort of boring. Left turn BS is boring. Miss the revival vids. Derek is a great guy but these Ego stroking contests cleetus does are a little aggravating.

[@RipRoaringGarage]

@@nissan300ztt Seems a bit destructive...Im trying to restore my CV and seeing them smashed up is not fun. Dark tims are coming, and smashing up good cars will seem like a big loss in a couple of years

[@FDSixtyNine]

@@RipRoaringGarage No wonder those of us with CVs can't get parts. They're all going to this (entertaining) mess.

[@mohicanjoe2079]

Great sportsmanship derek....thanks for the video

[@yourpcmd]

Can a fella get a like? Why yes, yes he cane. Thanks for another great video.

[@AlexM-tx2vr]

Thanks Derek. That was some exciting racing!

[@duggydo]

I love the VGG Holstein paint job. Your helpers did a heckuva job on it.👍

[@mikepraed4623]

Moses! Thoes tires were in flames 🔥 before they popped...REAL CLOSE to thoes fuel cells 😳 Maybe a guy can put a few license plates in that trunk?

[@baconfarts3211]

Nice job Derek! Wasn't even sure you were in the race seeing other videos with the original car sitting in the middle of the track.

[@Axial_Andrew]

Can we get Derek for president in 2024??? He already has my vote 🗳 Make America burn out again...🇺🇸

[@gregmize01]

😂😂😂😂

[@Axial_Andrew]

@@picard2069 you are absolutely correct there, good sir!! Very valid point...

[@thekyrobman]

Nah Derek seems too honest to deal with the corruption in DC.

[@pcspecialistpdx]

Nobody for POTUS

[@dwahnaslowdown8887]

That was fun to watch. Great in-car camera action.

[@austinrogers9488]

Yes! Sunday VGG. You da man Derek 👊

[@krob5375]

A guy always makes the most of what he's got haha. Great driving Derek!

[@fredsmith6826]

What a really great event! It’s nice to see the whole family involved. I like that everyone drives the Crown Vic’s.. Thank you for the always great content. My whole family really loves your channel!

[@jasonjones5213]

I know it's been said already, but this is what stock car racing used to be.I loved this.

[@mikecooney3379]

Darn fine racing.... Moses Sandals! Good luck at the next one!

[@michaeltablet8577]

Just absotively posilutely fantabulous!

[@scottjrichter]

Kevin out there driving like an old man with the blinker on…lol

[@Charlies_Riding_Adventures]

You suggesting he deserved being spun out ? Lol 😂 It’s definitely a questionable call.

[@scottjrichter]

@@Charlies_Riding_Adventures just thought the blinker on was funny.

[@Charlies_Riding_Adventures]

@@scottjrichter it’s definitely funny

[@darinsitko998]

Nicely done VGG crew! Looks like a hoot. As always, thank you for taking us along!

[@bfgivmfith]

The time lapse was awesome! Nice driving!

[@LunarOutlawsGarage]

Guy your doing great things. 🤙

[@kentevans4218]

That was FUN!!! Great racin Derek!!!

[@mrdabeetle1]

Great control of the car especially for your first run in a new vehicle. That is great driving and track awareness.

[@stevebroander2119]

You did a great job Derrick, i commend you on being a polite driver and not endangering anyone. Love the channel and keep the videos coming, thanks!

[@lastmanstanding7530]

Thanks for all the great content keep it coming ....

[@DanielRakaric]

Nothin a chain and tree/truck can't fix. KSR did a great job the first time getting the frame straightened from the video I saw lol.

[@wbball15]

Nice to see Doug Cook chilling in the Motion Raceworks IROC

[@jayslittleprojects1431]

This was so much fun to watch. Love the dash cam footage. Great driving, this is how racing should be.

[@RearEngineShop]

Drove a clean race! Some of those other fellers could learn a thing or two from you. On to Bristol! I’d love to race in that one. 🇺🇸

[@jerredwayne8401]

I'm really torn on old Independence. I almost feel like she's too important to be tearing up in a burnout pit. But I also love to see her burn tires down

[@kodymayhew3104]

Yeah I feel like she finally accomplished what she was built for now it's on to bigger and faster things.

[@aspalovin]

@@kodymayhew3104 Independence just got a heart transplant and is ready for another marathon season. One more year.

[@jeffreysalzman1497]

It's all repairable.

[@williamgreer4087]

She's no museum piece, never will be, I hope he continues to fully send it. It's what she was built for after all.

[@jerredwayne8401]

@@williamgreer4087 for some of us shes an iconic peice of American history

[@steveperyer4850]

Looked and sounded like tons of fun! Your driving skills were good, and you were rock in Derek. Hats off to the team for the infield restoration, and paint job! Thanks for taking us along for the ride!

[@tommyboy8524]

Great racing view. Thanks Derek

[@jasonburleigh8731]

Damn fine driving Mr. Bieri.

[@petecunnien5368]

It’s about enjoying each other and the show!! This is why you are a success Derek and family!!

[@rodneywroten2994]

great race Derek

[@mccathernfamilyprojectsandadv.]

Love all your content but missing the will it run and driving 500-700 miles home ones as well

[@stevenmyers2252]

He’s still doing them.

[@2H80vids]

Yeah, me too. IO can understand it from Derek's point of view though. Changing things up, like he has been recently, must make it more interesting for him. The long distance "will it run" episodes can get really time-consuming, by the time he travels to these far-flung places, then limps the vehicle home. That's all time away from home and from the family. These events mean they can spend time together as a family and still produce great content. Apart from anything else, the way inflation is going right now(especially fuel) the rescue videos must be expensive too. Taking travel, accomodation and subsistence into account, along with parts, tools and fuel, it must cost a fortune. I sometimes wonder how many Harbor Freight toolkits Derek has lying about the shop; he seems to buy one for nearly every rescue.😁 I hope we get back to more of those videos in the future but I've never been disappointed with any of VGGs videos, on 𝒆𝒊𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓 channel.

[@dj-kq4fz]

Thanks Derek. I always appreciate the time and effort you and the family put in to these. Cheers! Dave J

[@gunners4129]

When you upload it should just automatically start to play wherever I am. Sure would help a guy save on some of that there time. Just ain't got enough of it

[@chaelodoul9401]

A guy sure does love new content from my only subscribed Chanel. You get it done son!

[@dustinthelen433]

A guys gotta be one of the most courteous racers I've seen and this channel is to date the best thing I've found on the Internet since it came out to the public keep it up 👍

[@censored1360]

There used to be a wide oval exhaust pipes back in the day. I would guess its still made today and may give another inch of clearance

[@wisdomSP]

This looks like so much fun. If this was a series, I would buy a Crown Vic in a second. Great Job and thanks for sharing! Quite an experience I would imagine.

[@jammer70s]

The latest issue of Hot Rod magazine has an article on exactly that, racing series for Crown Vics, also known as "P2" or "Panther" platform cars. Has links for the organizations.

[@_badsine_]

Just get a panther body anyway, they are great. I'd wager the grand marquis is actually the best to get given it's lower ride height compared to p71 cars. Rear end is easy enough to change out for the right one.

[@StockTurboN20]

@@_badsine_ all Panther cars are exactly the same the Grand Marquis doesn’t handle has good as the P71 Panthers which are the best ones to buy most fun to drive and the coolest looking apart from the Marauder which is almost too rare to find anyway

[@andrewparker9055]

I love it that Derek didn't know who won, it's all about the fun of it. Love it!

[@glennmccarthy7637]

When ye pushed the backend side to side, I actually laughed out loud.

[@scottsmith1525]

Yeah "She's a little bit loose." he said . LOL

[@joshmontgomery9488]

Awesome driving. The race was amazing.

[@GarthR]

Thanks to Cleet and crew and all you KZbinrs this is what racing is about mates and or shake hands when it’s over no one has big dollar cars or support teams it’s the real deal racing well done to all involved

[@kcbeerslinger]

This is closer to the racing I remember as a kid at the fair grounds on Saturday night. Only they were roundie rounding on dirt. I wish I could get as excited now as when I was a youngster. Your footage is great!!! Made me feel like I was driving the car. Your kids will remember this all their lives. And I bet the other kids at school think they are cool to have a Dad like you. You are doing a good thing brother. Them ol' Crown Vic's are pretty tough too. A whole lot of cars would have toasted running that hot for that long about half way through. Years ago they would have been running shine.

[@dougdunham7607]

Awesome!

[@belowaverage19]

Always good to watch your content. Great race. Gonna have to get more aggressive to get in the top hate to say. Great drive as always derek. Cant wait for bristol.

[@ricksteinbauer9970]

Watching you race in person is now on my bucket list! I just started with a new company and won’t have vacation time before Bristol, but I’m hopeful for next year!

[@jaystrades3188]

Man... It don't matter how bad a day iv had... When I pull up tha ole youtubes and Derrick has a new video.. Either Vice Grip Garage or Vice Grip Lodge... Just makes my day a bagillion times more better

[@normenderle550]

Agreed!

[@muddboss3309]

another amazing video love watching the channel always excited for new videos

[@JMPK23]

Love you Derek!

[@1978JonBullock]

Everyone @ VGG, Derek plus your family and friends really putting in the work to put on a great show for the fans. What a turn out, the stands were pretty much full fantastic work by everyone involved. The que for the meet and great for VGG stand shows the level of support and the following you guys and girls have. Personally I was glad your brother shaun was there.

[@peterday3253]

Two thumbs up!! Really fun video, Derek. Thanks a bunch.

[@lukemeier1853]

Damn Darek, you are pretty good doing the one handed camera thing it is not hard to watch and pretty smooth panning I gotta say....

[@slabbusterrtr7690]

3 times better than NASCAR now days!! 👍

[@puddleduckist]

Great job drivin Derek, that just looks like such a blast! I believe you'll have ol independence banged back into shape no time and rippin it up again! Would like to see you drag race it and get into the low 9s or high 8s!!!! Rock on!

[@JustinTBowen]

Thanks for visiting us here in Indy. Loved the ride along with your commentary and footnotes about what was going on- a lot of fun. Great driving and can’t wait to see you back here to the racing capitol soon!! Awesome job and thank you for your channel and your great videos!!!

[@ryanwoolsey1754]

Yeehaw! Loved the burn out competition with Independence. Killed it!

[@jonbennett118]

Pretty intense, and I cant think of a more favourite driver than my guy in 1776!

[@CARRIERGUY]

Nice clean driving sir! Awesome video as always! Keep up the great work!

[@JohnSmith-yb1im]

I'm glad you and your family are doing so well but I have to say I miss the old videos where you went out and found the cars in fields and such and then bring them back to life. That was the whole reason I subscribed to your channel. Maybe you can go back to your roots from time to time. Thanks for all the laughs.

[@e.s.bryant765]

Thanks for the new video! I enjoy them all.

[@xrrobiii9187]

a feller can always bring it to Georgia. ill help a feller out with a frame rack! pull that rear end right around !!!