Race Week Day 6! - El Toro's FASTEST PASS + Blue Print Engines Tour!

We arrived in Kearney, NE ready to smash the PB for El Toro, the Turbo/coyote swapped fox body - and we did it! Plus a behind the scenes tour ‪@BluePrint_Engines‬
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[@dougfuqua7868]

REALLY do appreciate you letting me be part of the coolest road trip that has ever been made ! Everyone's effort and enthusiasm is highly appreciated. Thank you

[@bennyhelgeson401]

I was in parking lot of hotel in Kearney the morning of this video. I had privilege of of not only meeting you but assisted in raising canopy. John and you were both very busy with changing fluids,fixing shift cable, and preparing car for race that day. I have always been impressed with your car knowledge and ability to entertain but your patience to speak with and interact with all those that wanted to meet you was extraordinary. Congratulations on RMRW and all your successes. I appreciate your patriotism. You are true gentleman. All the best to you and your family.

[@jimrkimo]

I’m sure Jon has been added to your Christmas card list. Could not of had a better teammate to accomplish that run (even though he picked a baked potato over mashed). Jon is VGG family now!!

[@StrangeDuder]

Yes! Agreed.

[@chrislongbeard]

It was a loaded baked potatoe.

[@timlincoln2246]

I’m with Jon. Baked over mashed

[@corydriver7634]

EXCEPTION! It was a loaded baked potato.

[@isorokudono]

What about TWICE BAKED? Best of both!

[@normenderle550]

Jon’s such a cool dude. Hope you guys are able team up again in the future.

[@dellorf01]

he said meatloaf boooooo

[@1millsr]

I agree. Wonder if he has a KZbin channel or anything.

[@jmatzen06]

@@1millsr don’t have my own just working on stuff on the motion raceworks channel

[@stevenneuwirth871]

Factreefendervent

[@HoliTalksAboutStuff]

@@jmatzen06 Man, i'd totally make a channel if i were you. your knowledge on this stuff would really inspire a generation of all ages. And, it'd be entertaining aswell.

[@bucknaked9095]

So surprised that this channel isn’t at one million subs yet.

[@drewgreen4815]

@Josey Wilds it’s free to subscribe though

[@ogt92fromthe1step9]

@Josey Wilds I don't think you know how KZbin works 🤣 clicking the subscribe button does not cost you a thing you're not paying for subscription. It just keeps you updated on the latest videos and only helps the channel you are watching.

[@Seventeen76]

@Josey Wilds lol... ok...

[@gregoryking9348]

@Josey Wilds Wow...really? None of us 'owe' anyone anything. We're here because we love the channel, but mostly all things car related. You must be tonsa fun at parties.

[@superchuck3259]

Well sub already....

[@bmacd2112]

As if the racing wasn't enough, the tour of the Blueprint plant was icing on the cake!

[@davidroyston6550]

Found myself sitting here with a big smile on my face watching that 8.52 run! You guys are killing it out there!

[@corey6393]

Same. I was actually cheering out loud a little bit. That was fantastic!

[@jspaulding4106]

Fists were pumped.

[@thunderbritches67]

I was totally stoked for them

[@_Dave_S]

"Is that trail mix? Where'd we get that?" 😂

[@Seventeen76]

Will Jon show up on a future revival episode of VGG? That would be cooler than a polar bears toenails.

[@2H80vids]

That could be so funny. Not sure how John would react to 700 miles without brakes though.😂

[@Joe-kt7ny]

Wouldn’t mind seeing Jon tag along on a revival

[@jmatzen06]

👀

[@darenreed8426]

Agreed !!!! Mashed or Baked Potatoe 🤔 Loaded Baker totally 🤯 👏 Yah'll are Epic too much Laughs 🤣😂😭 💣💥🔥

[@Snotric]

That would be epic

[@tradewind67]

Yes!!!!

[@jaymac2184]

Gotta say I was a little skeptical about John when we first met him on here but during this week Derek really brought his personality out and John really blossomed on camera. I think the chemistry is great and it would be a treat to see him again on the VGG channel... maybe helping out with Derek's new drag car!!

[@2H80vids]

Totally agree - John's a keeper.😁

[@msiraco]

A guy is learning how to be a machinist right now so I really appreciated the tour of the blue print factory!!! Can’t wait to be part of that world!

[@larrysutton6530]

Michael Siraco best wishes for you on this adventure towards a great career path. I hope that when your learning experience is over you have success in finding the best job for you and your new skills.

[@msiraco]

@@larrysutton6530 thank you brother!

[@larrysutton6530]

You are very welcome brother and I just wish that more people would choose to work with their hands for a living

[@oneloveinus]

This is it. The calm before the storm. It's been a pleasure sharing these times with you all while this was still a burgeoning somewhat underground channel. That time has passed. What I saw in this episode tonight, eclipses any standard television show produced in over a decade (thanks Obama). Congratulations to ya Derek! Any and all accolades from here on out have been well earned and are most deserved. Great stuff, thanks so much for bringing the Thunder. America is alive and well.

[@superchuck3259]

Folks need to go to the Cletus speedway in Brandon.

[@ragingcurrent3250]

How in the hell is that Obama’s fault lol?

[@oneloveinus]

@@ragingcurrent3250 whenever something good turns to shit, it’s Obama’s fault.

[@JackOSUrulz]

@@oneloveinus couldn’t have said it better...

[@tallawyerblues]

Derek: "It's crooked." John: "...perfect."

[@wolfpackmanko0668]

I have 12 years of Learning between my ears, watching that shop tour had my head spinning!

[@carculturenation2166]

"Are you bleeding? It happens.. with them bigger jobs" yes you can tell Derek is being derek around the Motion guy's. Took a sec he probably didnt wanna confuse them with his awesome sarcastic ways of talking.

[@jmatzen06]

We were all vgg fans prior to this week

[@erscustoms911]

Feel like I watched this 4x already lol, but by far the best comedy/ and interesting content at blueprint Thanks for bringing us with you bro!

[@ChristisGOD1611]

Derek you're turning into Mr. Roger's of auto cultures here 😆

[@JMPK23]

He's the man the auto industries been needing

[@mbamdjc]

More like red green of auto cultures lmao

[@cronicpain1015]

Thanks so much for taking us along on the blue print tour. 🤯

[@stolhandmorgan5]

That 8.52 pass got my heart rate goin. Got excited for a guy, congrats boys 🤘🏻

[@1975napier]

Derek and John work together so well. Awesome teamwork!

[@Over60sowhat]

FANTASTIC tour of Blue Print on top of an EXCELLENT race week video!! Well done!!

[@kevinwinkler7116]

Absolutely love this content! You could keep racing all summer as far as I'm concerned. Plenty of time in the winter to rescue vehicles from the scrap wagon.

[@jaymac2184]

Or build a classic drag racing sled... 😉

[@GRR8_Performance]

Just wanted to let you know I appreciate all the great stuff you have going on here for a guy. All those shows on the tube are no comparison 👌

[@89JDmac]

Nice G8

[@GRR8_Performance]

@@89JDmac Thank you sir 🙏

[@MegaSkyline69]

A guys been waiting for this all day. Now I can go to bed tonight happy.

[@allnonsensewrenching]

A fella needs to invest in some pool noodles for those side cage bars.

[@normenderle550]

Yeah it would help keep from sizzling the twig and berries getting in and out of the thing. Car was built in a hurry so no time for luxuries lol.

[@erikj.2066]

Or at least a can of white spray paint

[@Bubba_Beer_Gut]

This video is a good show of what the channel is all about. It's not just rescuing abandoned vehicles, or just racing. It has a little bit of everything automotive related. That's what I really like about it.

[@aaronshall9258]

That ring machine is pure magic sorcery!:) What a sweet company! Id love to work in a place like that!

[@ApolloTheDerg]

Your blueprint is for the 4 door square, that’s my call.

[@bandit_1879]

I’m guessing it’s for the fire bird

[@ApolloTheDerg]

@@bandit_1879 Ohhh yeah, I like this guess.

[@JMPK23]

I'll be dipped. Blue print engines has a pretty sweet engine building rig

[@25Wineman]

The whole roadtrip has been great. The Blueprint tour was fascinating. Hope if a fella gets the chance to do it again we can come along too.

[@jkflorida]

I love the Race Week content! I know it doesn’t do the same views as the “abandoned” videos but these Race Week videos are my favorite!

[@Stoney2525]

my mind has been blown with that ring gap machine...

[@kbar150]

Same here. I was like " dang that's brilliant "

[@tsrun1]

Derek, you are a natural drag racer. John is a great mechanic. Doug is a great boss. I think the names are right, i dunno. Watched all week. I wegens (Iowans) aren't that bad now are they.

[@tom-ehill2713]

Thank you Derek it's been quite an adventure riding along with y'all!!

[@shmackie]

The Blue Print factory tour was incredible!!! A systems engineer can really appreciate the effort they've put into efficiency and quality. And it's made in the US of A too!

[@c44mt]

Love watching all these videos across all the channels. But happy to say a guy likes VGG the best!

[@shawnh.2334]

I love the Blue Print facotry, I've been looking at the 350 sbc with vortec heads, 390 hp for like $3500 seems like a good deal

[@PaulyOutdoors]

Thanks for bringing us fellas along for the ride! So much fun to see you all having such a great time and all the hijinks that ensue.

[@michaelunderhill7841]

Derrick def gonna want his own onion rocket after this season.

[@moondawg3693]

I wonder who'll be supplying the engine, hmmmmmmm

[@FreedomRock44]

Derek I feel like I am with Scotty and spoke on the Enterprise with that Edge Scanner thingy.........WOW!

[@paradox206]

This has been the best watchin week ever for me....hell yeah brother!

[@aSinisterKiid]

Wow.........I knew Blueprint was a great company, but I had no idea their facility was that amazing. Truly Made in America and keeping thousands of people employed. They've earned my respect on a whole new level.

[@TheBonsaiZone]

That sure hooked up, great time Derek!

[@c.l.vanhorne117]

sPeeD Too 161 mph!

[@dblock2934]

This was one of the best episodes ever!!.. You could really see the joy on a guys face!!

[@alexbehnen7371]

Yes. Finally, another episode.

[@trrrewr]

Man those lift tables for the workers at Blue Print is awesome. As someone who's 6'6" and worked in manufacturing most my life, I've spent way too much time hunched over a bench built for shorter people.

[@benkelly963]

You can always count on Derek for the smell o vision. I needed to know that the blueprint facility smelt nice. Thank you sir.

[@1962markstubson]

Derek, this episode abosultely kicked major ass!! Great job 👏

[@grizzlybozak]

I’m gonna guess the Blueprint Engine is for 777. Can’t wait to see how all the fabrication work came out & see it ripping the strip🤘

[@LolPepperGate]

That tour of BluePrint Engines was INCREDIBLE. Great info and knowledge.

[@CorvetteOffRoad]

Kearney was the first track I ever raced at in 1972. Road raced in Pueblo for years! Thanks for sharing your adventures!!!

[@JCImageInc.]

Awesome people get awesome opportunities, congrats bud!

[@Dan-ud8ob]

I got tears in my eyes ! .. That was the best!! I gotta take a pee now..

[@nascargas]

I don't know if you are old enough to remember ABC's Wide World Of Sports when the drags were televised. This series has been very reminiscent of those early days of televised motorsport. This has been very enjoyable to watch and I tell ya...a guy has a bigger warmish spot for a fellers content. I cant thank you enough for bringing us along for the ride.

[@homebythesea6391]

Those folks at Blueprint sure seem like good peeps. Nice of them to let you video the tour. Really interesting. 8.52, yep sure are proud to watch ya getting it done. 👏👏👏❤❤❤VGG❤❤❤👏👏👏

[@rickpeters2671]

Thats feeding her the onions!!!! Good job guys!!!

[@richgreig4876]

"Is that trail mix?"💻😛😜😜😜

[@teotwawki00]

Starsky and Hutch, Bo and Luke, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, Han Solo and Chewbacca, Derek and Jon. It's historical now. ShheeeewBuuddyyyy.👍

[@garys9694]

From an old machine tool guy, those Niigata machine tools are some of the best in the business that makes Blue Print Engines one of the best! A super day and super tour.

[@adamh4530]

Man what a pass! Nice tour of ol’ Blue Print. Keep up the good work guys!

[@ernestdougherty3162]

Another great episode you boys are having way too much fun now

[@gregoryking9348]

Hell yeah to the Freedom Factory for showing love to the VGG boys! James you just keep gaining more and more respect from me...if that was even possible!

[@franklinthompson8629]

The tour of the Blueprint shop was amazing. Thanks for the fun ! Go, El Toro !

[@jimmy-johnston]

pretty y'all are best friends after this amazin road trip...

[@billgates4328]

The amount of holes they drilled into SOMEBODY else's race car is hilarious

[@markthegunplumber8376]

it's easier to ask for forgivness than to ask for permission.

[@bobbywalter5320]

@@markthegunplumber8376 ahhhh....yes maybe ...sometimes.

[@superchuck3259]

Problem solved!

[@Blazer02LS]

But the car performed better, so I doubt they care at this point.

[@mikerose7865]

Man, that was a great pass and great time!!! Loving these videos, looking forward to the next one Derek!!! Thanks!

[@ViceGripGarage]

Thanks Mike

[@eddiemoser3150]

I do a bunch of 3D printing so I really loved seeing it getting used for another thing I love which is racing. Thanks for spending so much time with them on how that works.

[@adamfie4792]

I grew up down in Kearney attended many races at this track

[@aaronshall9258]

Nice run guys!!!! I was yelling and cheering so loud I scared everyone in the house! Hahaha!

[@Choralone422]

The tour of Blueprint was really cool. I've helped setup the computer portions of several machines similar to what they use there when I did IT work for the US Army several years ago. In particular the CMM's (the arm that measures) are pretty cool to see in action. Especially the ones that are fully robotic and measure the parts on their own!

[@DonKelleyMusic]

8:52!!!! 8:52!!! CONGRATULATIONS DEREK!!!! That's INSANE how fast you were going!!!!

[@quadkid413]

Always a good day when this guy uploads! Haha love the videos buddy!

[@drysori]

The technologies and innovation of that engine builder rivals most aerospace companies.

[@eddieharper8665]

Thank you Derek. The Blueprint tour was awesome.

[@sekinchance5186]

I'm sitting here cheering my heart out for Derek to hit that 8.5. Great numbers. Glad the car held up. And excited for more

[@johnboticki9154]

Dude that ring install tool was so sweet. Especially because I was a manufacturing engineer right out of college.

[@jodycampbell6112]

Another great video, I'm guessing the Firebird!!💪💪

[@ivanthemisunderstood6940]

Blue Print Engine tour was like eating Peyote. Mind expanded (without the nausea). Epic content!Thanks for including that in your already excellent video Derek! You're making alot of garden-variety, knuckle-busting, basic dude's dreams come true.

[@2H80vids]

You're putting in the hours Derek: driving 480 miles, P.B. on the track, the factree tour, maintenance and airflow mods on the car and then finding time to edit/upload a vidya. You gotta leave time for a wobblepop 𝒂𝒏𝒅 a few hours shut-eye.😁 Thanks for taking us along; this is what tv 𝒔𝒉𝒐𝒖𝒍𝒅 be like. Bring on that 1 𝑚𝑖𝑙𝑙𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝑠𝑢𝑏𝑠 !! Cheers for now,🍻🍺 Dougie.

[@carculturenation2166]

So any plans of now building your own coyote fox after this thing? This is pretty beastie for testing as you go. Properly set up stock bottom end coyotes with big turbo or supercharger can run 7s all day in a fox with proper temp altitude . fact s550 and f150s which are a lot heavier can run 7s on stock bottom end is crazy.

[@mikemcclune1440]

Just need to get ya some tech screws to make that "vent cover 500" permanent😁😜🤣

[@Hobodeluxe960]

that Blueprint facility is nice. I worked in a machine shop that rebuilt engines but this was back in the 70's and 80's before all the C&C and 3d printers etc. Would have loved to have had that piston ringer back then. They do a lot of business. Good for them. Loved this entire series, it's been a blast riding along. And grats to you on your driving. It was impressive.

[@raymondmucklow3793]

Really awesome what you are doing. The son and I enjoy watching TOGETHER. That's what it's about.

[@geegee8380]

Awesome vid! This stuff is beyond interesting. I’m guessing that blueprint is for the Firebird?

[@danielmorskijr411]

Hell yeah! On within the hour, and within the first 100 comments. Good job Derek. Keep on bringing the thunder!

[@corporalclegg914]

35:35 - Taal is for Team VGG, who’s driving for MRW, who Taal is Onboard with. my KZbin Hero Channels are Marrying One Another & I Couldn’t be More Proud & Happy for Our Guy

[@ralphmenta249]

Thats friggen awesome when a company does things to increase the comfort and efficiency for the workers. Thats why they make such phenomenal products. ALWAYS making improvements for the little guy. Mucho respecto

[@jayspeelman8619]

A feller thinks, "It's better late than never."

[@medianjoe55]

A guy would like to see a suburban revival and race with Stapleton42

[@schwanzmunster2503]

Watching old episodes of VGG and I have to say this El Toronto series is just awesome. Huge fan of the car.

[@FreedomRock44]

Good one Derek and John.......Go get em!!!!!!!!!

[@nickpraster8974]

Look at VGG out there shaking baby's and kissing hands 🇺🇸🦅

[@genemounce8302]

...if the transbrake uses 1st and backwards, seems such a thing wouldn't work if one was missing 1st. . . . LOL

[@lauramanley7328]

Not me yelling YES! At the TV when you got the 8.52 haha way to go thats awesome!!

[@jaymac2184]

Exactly when I saw it live on BangShift I jumped up yelling and set my poor dog off barking like a maniac lol. It was such a thrill to see that 8.52

[@lauramanley7328]

@@jaymac2184 😂😂😂 that's such a fast time too! My dads car ran 11s and we were pumped about it. Especially considering the elevation.. crazy

[@aaahtex902]

**SO PROUD & HAPPY FOR DEREK TO GET HOOKED UP WITH JAMES, CLEETUS & MOTION RACEWORKS** **HE'S SUCH A HARD WORKER & A STEP ABOVE MOST OF THE OTHER YOU-TUBERS AS FAR AS CALIBER OF MAN WHO KNOWS WHO HE IS & WHAT HE'S DOING = GOD BLESS HIM & KEEP HIM SAFE!!!**

[@DrStrangeSpock]

I think there were enough internal screens on that blower intake maybe making the green water drain unnecessary. I think if off there would be even less air restrictions giving even faster time!! That tiny skinny blonde with glasses in the Stapleton T was a Doll! Lucky hansome guy!

[@mattmichael4164]

The 4k footage for the last 15mins or so look awesome. I felt like the feeling of the night was captured really well, looked like a blast out there.

[@jerrycraig6522]

The tour at BPE was so amazing I almost forgot to like, that laser measure hocus pocus shit was mesmerizing, I did notice most of the distributors were in the wrong end of those awesome engines!!! Oh yea, drag racing IS faaar out!!!

[@chestercallahan8856]

El Toro, Derek and Jon are the best!!