BIGGEST WRECK OF MY CAREER | Formula Drift Irwindale

Whats up Everyone! It's taken awhile to sit down & edit this video but I think it's worth the wait - the wildest event of my career but turned out to be my best comeback from my biggest wreck! I'll never forget my 32nd birthday! haha. RTR team absolutely crushed it!
I hope you enjoy behind the scenes of fd Irwindale! Thank you all so much for support me no matter what! See you all on the next one. JD
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[@cliff4695]

My background is bmx and motocross. I have dislocated both shoulders, right elbow, and right wrist. Both collar bones have been broken so many times, that they are plated and screwed, ive even broken the right one while it was plated. I say all that, to say this, I have no fvcking clue how you drove that car with 3 grade 2 muscles tears and a fractured collar bone. Im sure you have some crazy Irish dirt bike friends that are saluting you for this one. Much respect man, you could have easily skipped it and nobody would have thought less of you. We are our own worse enemy, when it comes down to competition

[@awesomecooly123]

That's some badass shit, reminds me of in MX when Ryan Hughes broke his leg but kept going to win.

[@ChutneyInc.]

that's a hell of a resume

[@walther89]

pure adrenaline, thanks to our amazing body to produce that :)

[@JamesDeane130]

You’re a badass! Thanks for the words man, the Broken collarbone, 3 different muscles with grade 2 tears. Pretty nasty injury but explains the pain haha

[@michaellnss]

​@@JamesDeane130it's cause James is a fucking mad lad hell yea bro wish for a good recovery and hope things only get better

[@ModernGameChangers]

The RTR design team and honestly the organization is incredible. The fact that they got that car back functional, let alone competitive, is amazing.

[@SpaceRanger187]

right.. that's one hell of a pit crew

[@theconsul4757]

Massive shoutout to high level safety equipment in these cars, the crash looked just as terrifying as Orjan Nilsen's flip in Sweden. Both times it could have been much worse injuries. And both of you are absolute madlads for competing through the pain anyway ❤

[@Foleyathome]

James + battered Ford = podium. A nod to his humble beginnings.

[@autopotatogun]

Gotta love a Ford Sierra!

[@rab..]

Shoutout to Dean Kearney for his cream and Becky for the application 😂😂😂 all joking aside , fantastic effort this season from everyone involved!

[@JamesDeane130]

Haha Glad you enjoyed it

[@roblilt7359]

Becky's face while you were laughing over it with Chelsea and Dylan was not impressed 😂

[@dommyllamma9022]

“Never ever give up” - James Deane. Goes to show If you can do that, anything is possible.

[@uuldriks]

Coming back after that crash, with the injury, and finishing it like you did. That's gangster dude, wow!

[@JamesDeane130]

Thanks man, it was hard but so glad we didn’t give up!

[@eamonngeary8256]

Theres a reason why you're known as The Machine Deane! Well done and what a team

[@DavelyDriven]

Well done, James. You are The Machine for sure!

[@santi3991]

The strength of that A pillar is no joke, all the weight of the car was resting on that part of the car for quite a while, kudos to the fabricators

[@nabilbirouk1432]

Having broken my collarbone, i am in awe on how you managed to drive to that level throughout the weekend and through the pain! This is a testament to the mindset of a champion, staying commited and still giving it all after such a crash. You have my respect and admiration Mr dean, what a fucking mad lad!

[@215.civicsi7]

Strangely enough, when I broke my collarbone I actually felt no pain. But actually the pain I feel every once in a while now when I sleep on it wrong is worse than when I broke it

[@sikendpothead]

Glad your ok bro that was a crazy crash, and to come back and get third with one arm? You're The Machine for sure!

[@snickers882]

You bring james the machine deane to a whole new level. I knew you had to of messed something up in your arm. But to find out you fractured your collarbone and tore 3 muscles and still got podium. Your crazy and we all love you.

[@kylenoell8477]

I really hope Dean drives for RTR next season, has anyone heard if he will be back in the RTR for 2024??

[@flikstRR]

He himself said on socials he cant wait to be back in 2024, so Currently we believe he is yes.

[@thomascampbell6517]

I say he will be the main driver an they will pick up someone else an Adam will drive half season again.

[@dzzope]

​@@thomascampbell6517 maybe or maybe this year gave Vaughn another taste for fd?

[@robokopp217]

@@dzzope Or Adam and Vaughn will both drive full seasons? Only reason Adam couldnt this year was conflicting schedule. But after his win in New Jersey he could just opt out completely.

[@MatiDziekonski]

Yes he's coming back next year

[@merrick_media]

I was the guy who said, "Are you fckn kidding me dude! Hell yeah!!" @ 9:24

[@danielhedberg1158]

Ok James I have herd you talking about your dad sitting in the strut tower on that escort an saying that I’m not that crazy!!?? Really?? I think you have had one of these moments now!!! You are crazy man in a good way!! Huge congratulations for that podium and a big thank you for the show this year! Hope you are healing good now so we can see you rip again! 👍🏻👍🏻😃

[@Eezi666]

Dmec > FD 💯💯💯

[@LoneWolf-479]

There seriously should be a documentary on the RTR crew & this event. F'N CRAZY.

[@VenomRoadRacing]

You are literally watching it....

[@georgecjr]

Just proves how damn good you are... podium with pretty much one hand tied behind your back.

[@BlaiseBTW]

I could just tell how pissed your wife was. lol

[@JohnMichael0226]

I can only imagine how many times you’ve heard, “should have kept it left hand drive!” Glad you’re alright, shout out to the crazy quick response time of the FD staff. They don’t even get that treatment in Formula 1!

[@RobertsVitols]

That's why we calling you - James Deane "The Machine" !!! Congrats buddy!

[@SankarshanGhosh]

I just wanted to say you really inspired me and I'm sure others after that massive crash and then finishing the qualifying run with a 360, not to mention you riding Branden Sorensen's door, and the rest of your run through the event! I really clapped hard alone in the room seeing you do the 360 after that qualifying run with a small on my face! LEGEND ❤

[@Elysium.0.0.28]

Keep that chassis for the rest of your career with RTR. As a reminder of your dedication, because holy hell no wonder they call you a machine.

[@devonduplessis5778]

Mad Respect! Epic come back, Sorry about the Rugby bro, but Irish sport is at a high 🔥

[@garvan79]

Congrats on podium lad 🎉that was a scary looking crash ! Glad your ok wish u a quick recovery ❤

[@_jonji]

You never say last lap! Every time it's mentioned, things go wrong. Applies to all action sports.

[@PossessedGaming07]

Cannot believe you drove that well with a fractured collar bone and muscle tears! I've broken my collar bone and it was a bastard to heal with it being such an awkward area. You're a beast my friend. Already looking forward to next season!!

[@RcNickster709]

DUDE!!!! I was waiting for this video!!! Saw the crash on Chelsea's video.... HOLY SHIT!! Talk about getting through it on Piss n Vinegar ... Fantastic. To all you guys who say these guys aren;'t athlete's..... How Do You Like Them Now. Awesome Work James. Long time Subber. Don't comment much. Happy (belated) Birthday. And for the Love of God man..... Take a BREAK.. LMAO... GREAT video

[@salieribeatz3094]

Literally James THE MACHINE Deane, I’m so amazed of the fact that you kept pushing through all the pain, it must’ve felt like hell. That was phenomenal! Wish you a rapid recovery.

[@Barry.ONeill]

Well figgin done 👏 💯 I couldn't wait on this Video to see your side of it all , I hope your shoulder is doing better 🤞And I hope you were fit to celebrate with Chelsea and the team 🎉

[@Barry.ONeill]

Some hit 😬 Was that other incar front facing camera not recording? Im glad you wernt seriously hurt and i hope your shoulder is feeling better and healing up nicly 🤞👌🤙

[@aneuryalgarin2175]

Seeing the in car of you driving the whole way to 3rd I could feel the pain because i know what i collarbone fracture feels and is not good .!!

[@t_kamby]

good thing you convinced RTR to change the power steering in the beginning of the season

[@esrapalma8820]

Huge props for the season overall. But the fact that ur car and body got wrecked and u were able to do what u did was extremely impressive. Shows ur determination and heart. Congrats to u and the team.

[@JamesDeane130]

Appreciate it man we love this sport! 😂

[@von...]

so glad you got some of Dean's creme lad lmao but fr, this is insane to come back from & podium. you are 100% a living legend

[@Wickit96]

I must say this was probably one of the craziest things that I've seen live and Motorsports. And not only to have that big of an accident but to go back out, put on a qualifying run and then podium the next day?? Yeah that is literally what the greats are made of. That competitive nature to just want to win isn't something that can be taught. One hell of a season and final battle James!

[@ryantarasuk3494]

Next year should do a terminator type livery on the driver side you're literally a machine after that wreck I'm a huge rtr fan and big James Deane fan also and this season was definitely awesome and watch you kill it with one good arm 🤯🤯🤯🤯

[@cesar5188]

5:09-5:12 that’s me and my wife. We went just to see James. We have footage of the accident from the stands. The roof of his car flying at us was one of the craziest things. Glad your ok deane.

[@iSeekuYT]

In your 2018 year-in video, you said if you have a passion for something, you'll make it happen, and you just inspired a lot of drifters to keep pushing

[@scuffedgravyboat]

man shout out to Becky for everything she did/does for James

[@nofearcbr]

16:00 adorable you and Becky good sports ❤you guys 🎉

[@ScottyBSim]

Dude that is wild. You really are a freaking machine! Drifting through those injuries in a car like that, in a comp at that level... just crazy. Congrats on the podium and happy birthday!

[@coreyjut]

James the fact you drove after that crash is crazy to put it on podium aswell is insane🐐

[@MiniOne82]

crazy how fast this seasons gone. doesn't seem 5 mins since you was testing with RTR. The worked wonders with the car to get it back up and running in a competitive way and bless Becky for holding the ice and all her support.

[@dzzope]

That was a F ing incredible showing by the team to get the car in some kind of shape and for you to perform as well as you did with a broken collar bone.. Incredible all round! Wow.

[@williammendez5757]

The way the car was trashed and battered and come back to put on that amazing driving ability shows there’s no quit in you. the team really killed it getting that car back on track and ready for war they really did there thing 20024 is going to be amazing with things to come can’t wait let’s go RTR Team

[@joker4g63tt4]

I know what Dean put on your shoulder.. 😅

[@theweberjosh]

L E G E N D ❤

[@teddyandreyka9668]

Dude I idolize you for your respectful and candid nature paired with a god like skill level of drifting. I pray one day I get the chance to drive with you. ❤

[@LordJiksa]

I thought there would be no video for this round, I thought you were so busy because of the accident, but you still made this video. Congratulations on your win and birthday

[@MatheusSartor23]

James The Machine Deane, 2024 season will be hard for the drivers as you are getting used with car 😎

[@AlaskaTony]

Happy Belated Birthday, hope the shoulder heals fast!

[@JustASimpleGuy]

Matt is constantly putting drivers in danger and I quite literally sick of his attitude and they need to punish drivers like that but overall glad you okay and came to podium

[@vvevvevvvv]

James used handbrake in the place where he's not suppose to. I don't see any point to punish Matt for that.

[@i_cap_dabs]

​@@vvevvevvvv Matt straighten on transition

[@_Gh0st777_]

I’m not gonna start a argument but imma just say Matt de-beaded a tire so he surged into James he’s even said it

[@vvevvevvvv]

@@i_cap_dabs so they both are guilty. Simple as that.

[@tommallory4841]

Matt just came in to hot that's a de-acceleration zone intil that outside zone 2

[@alexnav85]

Excited to see you back in FD next year! You’re in inspiration man and we love watching you SHRED!

[@JOYCEDIVISION]

Love you mate, so glad you’re ok, and took it so well. Love being sent to you and the family

[@thekoupekid]

When theres a will theres a way.. Lol.

[@Jdphennessy21]

What a warrior. Enjoy the off season and hoping for a huge 2024!!

[@jaredrosenbaum651]

Legendary effort 🙌 still staying positive even after the crash.

[@jakedavidson6607]

And this is why you’re called the machine, no one else would of pulled that off. Amazing work

[@steezerc]

Your an absolute LEGEND!!!! Congratulations and hope you have a speedy recovery!!!

[@nikhilrw]

You got Dean Karneys cream 😂

[@KentaElZeroM]

So annoying seeing people say Field crashed into you on purpose.

[@vvevvevvvv]

Agree. I recently tried to understand why there is so much hate for Field. And couldn't understand it. It seems like there's hating on Field just for the sake of hating.

[@Mousyy]

@@vvevvevvvv Yeah! As if dedicating your life to something, being so close to success so many times, and somehow still coming up short wouldn't make anyones blood boil. Matt can admittedly at times let his emotions get the better of him, but for some reason people take everything and anything as him being belligerent or intentionally underhanded. Not to say the guy is perfect by any means, but FD fans really do be dog piling some of the only top tier talent we have left, huh?

[@OffshoreTACO]

Highly doubt he did it on purpose. Field is a good dude and all about the sport. Now does he know better and should have slowed down. For sure but he's only human.

[@nathanthomson777]

@@Mousyylooks like it was tho

[@bennyc6694]

Good on the Marshall who was running towards the car before it even came to a stop 🤘

[@R0B__]

Matt Field 👎

[@SomeRightGuy]

5:05 Tony Hawk would be proud 😅❤

[@cheesegrater..]

thats probably one of the worst crashes i've seen in motorsport. glad you are okay for the the most part. RTR are some speedy mechanics to put your car back together that quickly and then for you to get a podium is the cherry on top. pretty wild birthday weekend if you ask me 😅

[@FingerBoardSnap]

Most people will just never understand the insane level of skill and commitment it took to do what you did at this round. Fucking LEGEND.

[@latsismotorsport9700]

James deane is such an inspiration guy to watch. Honestly the car almost flipped and he got the balls to drive that beast again and succeed to 3nd place. Just awesome man. The fact that i watch me favorite drifter Vaughn in the same team with James that was the ultimate!!! Keep it going guys GL on next season!!!!. BTW that ending edit in this video was awesome

[@GTiR23]

I drove 4hrs on a motorway trip, the day after a torn rotator cuff/knackered shoulder, was agony, could barely concentrate. Mad respect to JD for being able to drift like this 💪

[@sakuraharuno5382]

I'm waiting for this

[@25Neo]

what an insane comeback from that crash, praying to see you back in fd next year, now you've got the first season in a mustang out of the way id love to see you get another chip next year, you've quickly become my favorite driver as well as youtuber.

[@E9xwill]

Watching you finally unlock your level with that car is incredible, that’s the best you’ve driven all year and I’m stoked for you. Can’t wait to see you drive like that without a fucked shoulder. Rest and heal up, everything else can wait. Enjoy some time off. 🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@CalebTheFluidChanger]

Absolute machine, I’m not sure how you do it, but you’re a mad man for pushing as hard as you did! Congrats on a podium finish, can’t wait for next season, rest up!!

[@em2attic]

Matt Field doing Matt Field shit. He stays crashing into people and the judges always come to his aid and rub his balls saying it wasnt Matts fault it was the other cars fault just like they do with lame ass Forsberg. Shits old already and everybody is tired of seeing it happen over and over again. FD is slowly dying and after the way they did Mike Essa so dirty thats gonna be tough to come back from for FD atleast for the real fans. But anyways, glad youre ok though James and still finished hard and got a podium spot 🤙🏾! Also your wife is a real OG she was ready to beat some ass lol!

[@IAMBrandon_JN]

What did they do to Essa?

[@Cruise.Lounge]

James "Carnage" Deane suits it better now :D

[@Just-Trixzy]

The fact that you was able to carry on after that type of crash is incredible and let alone get that far 👏👏incredible

[@Radious9]

What you and the RTR crew were able to accomplish was mind blowing! But can we acknowledge how tough those Type S lights are that were lining the wall you 50/50 grind with your roof? I'm amazed they stayed on the whole time

[@BaldBozo]

I know they call him the machine, but that performance had me questioning if he's even human. Insane!

[@JuniBoi06]

Matt Field man cmon man

[@Eirehunter22]

Incredible inside footage of that crash James…..the cage did it’s job for sure🤯 Happy Birthday man and hopefully you heal quickly 🙏🏻🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪

[@danielryan4126]

Congratulations on the podium james i can't believe the determination to keep going with a broken collarbone a true Irish drift legend 🇮🇪🇮🇪👍🏻

[@Wickit96]

" The team got the car. All put back together, idk how they did it!" Sir we don't know how you DROVE IT 😂😂 The fact that he qualifies and just says he's in some pain but it is what it is, as if he didn't just go airborne sideways for a good number of feet

[@ChenteBlessed17]

the fact you did 11 out of 12 laps and that happened was just insane ! your the GOAT James

[@OffshoreTACO]

I see why you are called The Machine.. this video being prime example. Honestly didn't think you would podium but you did it. I feel like you won that round because of the sheer dedication to the sport no matter the situation and you had a positive attitude the whole way there. Good job on you and the team y'all absolutely killed it this season. I hope for a speedy recovery and I am looking forward to next season. Glad I got to watch you in person at Gridlife Midwest at Gingerman raceway this year and happy belated birthday!!

[@Joshlandherr]

To come back from a crash like that and make it on the podium is crazy congratulations and gd work to team RTR

[@johnkeenan4184]

Nothing is deserved. There is only what you earn, and you, the team, and Becky earned it for sure in Irwindale!. Awesome stuff, James.

[@e30maniak]

flying licence needed in FD now :O glad that You are OK respect from Driftkarts group from POLAND!

[@ななころび]

Was a pleasure seeing you shake it off in person. I went to the best event this season. I can't wait to see what you bring next season. Get that shoulder better now man!

[@dapinchyfpv4219]

Adrenaline! Best painkiller out there 👌 could tell that was broken straight after the crash. Glad you were ok considering how big that crash was 😮

[@dankelly2403]

James "The Machine" Dean podiums FD with one arm. I think the rest of the field to to step up their game!!! WHAT A RIPPER!!!!!!! What a TEAM!!!! Just wait 'til next year!!!!

[@RSPORTMEDIA]

There's only one JAMES THE MACHINE DEANE.

[@CraigBrosRacing]

THAT WAS FUUUUU KN SICK BRO!!!!!!!YOU DID THE SWEETNESS WALL GRIND EVER!!!!!!! GYMKHANA MY ASS!!!!😮YOU ARE A FUCKIN GANGSTER MY FRIEND AND FIELDY IS FIELDY YEAH HE TRIED TO TAKE YOU OUT BUT THATS RACING BRO!!!YOU KNOW The RISK AND TOOK IT LIKE THE CHAMP YOU ARE!!!!! 😲 THAT WAS SICK!!!!

[@vit31101991]

Safety gear makes it look like nothing, couple months ago i rolled my E30 in the Portuguese Drift Championship two or three times over and walked away like it was nothing major, (chassi didnt survived) that was the first time i really undertand why they make you spend 3/4/5k in safety gear even in a litle 300hp car

[@brightonlund]

Did you say the team got the car back on track in TWO HOURS?! I think they just proved what we already believed: RTR is the best team in FD, hands down! I still can’t believe it!

[@itrashpanda]

100% animal!!!! Between both of my collar bones i have 9 or 10 breaks apong with several dislocated shoulders, a broken elbow and several shattered hands all this steming from either bmx, hockey or boxing and i gotta say its wild you where still able to drive the car like you did!!! I leanred mind over matter having to box with a broken hand cuz i aint gonna quit from some pain but your injury is crazy I can imagine the pain you pushed aside with some help from the adrenaline. Congratulations on the podium!!!

[@morschgaming]

Houston, we have lift off. I repeat, we have lift off. FKN JAMES THE MACHINE DEANE 🚀 Way to finish the season!

[@wriggs888]

Whats up with FD and your team letting you continue after saying you were injured. That would never happen in another racing series without getting checked by a real doctor before. However you are a G for continuing much respect man. Just seems like there is zero safety in FD. Luckily you had a car that was well built and kept you safe for the most part.

[@smee1198]

I'm surprised you guys don't run Nascar/v8 Supercar style netting that would stop your arm from getting near the window. Like the long triangle version of netting that clicks into one point on the front dash cross bar. I mean you're a pro and know what you're doing better than most but glad you walked away from it but something needs to be addressed safety wise either in the cars of the walls/fencing. Poor you and poor B.