Racing A Formula 3000 Car Is The Coolest Thing I've Ever Done

Today, Alex goes head-to-head with Matt from WTF1 in a series of racing challenges.
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[@kal1mm]

Should've worn the 'pretty much a racing driver shirt'

[@RoninMortifer]

KAL 1 wasted oppurtunity

[@brandongao3675]

KAL 1 I freakin see you EVERYWHERE

[@MatchboxGarage]

KAL 1 where can I get this shirt

[@ayushthapa6980]

KAL 1 you should wear the t shirt pretty much everywhere in youtube

[@emmanuelmuriungi8154]

KAL 1 Is commenting on car related channels your day job?

[@FamousDMagnificent]

Alex is probably living every car guys dream.

[@flo13boe]

FamousDMagnificent WTFF1 tried a real F1 car! 🔥🙌🔥

[@cougar231000]

You can drive a V10 or a V8 F1 for 4k with LRS Formula!

[@luuklugtigheid1867]

3:58 be honest, everyone finishes like this in a car game..

[@Ricardo-xi2fu]

Luuk Lugtigheid Haha true

[@maakuboy9119]

alex you should do rallycross series

[@AletuCoD]

So satifying when someone says the actual name of the race car instead of instantly assuming a car with a big splitter, wing and narrow body is automatically an F1 car

[@OneTeeGlory]

Project Cars - The Experience 😂😂

[@jackylaiphotography]

This event is truly a MUST GO whenever you are in England. I did my Formula 3000 lap when it was soaking wet and I spun out facing the wrong direction. God that was awesome!

[@themagicillusions]

Formula3k has the best sounding cars out of every Motorsport Not even f1 sounds this good

[@Quertziop]

what?

[@AlbinoPredator]

What?

[@themagicillusions]

Kodey Kruger what?what?

[@tome1903]

I prefer most types of drag racing. Formula racing of any kind tends to have engines that are way to high pitched for my liking, while most drag cars are built with high displacement v8's that have a really deep rumble to them.

[@C42ST3N]

The Palmer F3000 are not the real F3000 V8 cars before the GP2 came up. The palmer car just has half the power and less downforce. Its a complete different car actually.

[@1dirosa1]

as a f2 drvier... sick man im glad you got the experience of a life time mate!

[@filipporolandi9529]

Project cars career mode in 5 minutes! Great video !!!

[@Danilicius55]

I wonder how much does it cost to have a day like this

[@karlobrutalo7845]

Danilicius 2 bananas

[@karlobrutalo7845]

no, 2 banana

[@henrywalter4750]

Half day is 560 which is affordable

[@BxPanda7]

0:29 funny because at that exact moment i thought that you we're kind of far away from the wheel and i was wondering if that was intentional lol

[@Yesidoplaytheguitar]

I'd love to see some more footage of this day if you have any!

[@icebreakertech]

To be fair, Alex can't see as far down the track as the competition... ;)

[@daz1975ify]

Its an amazing day out if you can afford it. I was lucky enough to go and would recommend it to anyone.

[@timvlug6155]

This made me think of project cars

[@willbaker6276]

WTF1 is still ahead of you

[@perfeet702]

Did the Palmer Sport event in 2007. Very recommended. Adrenaline and speed. Very professional. Really worth the money. Still have fond memories from the trip. For anyone interested in seeing the cars featured 10 years ago: photos.app.goo.gl/vzmFr5IlM2rBRXez1

[@danielatkinson20]

PalmerSport nice that's just round the corner from me

[@chrispearaon1728]

We're strict corner cutting rules one

[@Thatguy1705]

1:59

[@shawnvilaisack]

Is there anything like this in the U.S? There's specific discipline's, but not an all day, all vehicle thing?

[@JamieR1988]

There should of been a go in a land rover too??

[@fattatoid595]

Suomalainen mainittu, TORILLA TAVATAAN!

[@reubena8804]

Make more 2 guys 1 car

[@-Sean_]

Where is it and how much!?

[@kaposvaribando1277]

turbo mx5 or itb?

[@andijusufi2452]

Hi

[@HeadShotPR]

Didn't knew it was possible to spin a fwd

[@drunkmoons3133]

HeadShotPR spinning is just the rear tires losing traction, can be done in any car

[@JamaicanMeCrazy]

It's not your driving. It's your weight. Not calling you fat. But it's probably a factor

[@lentilsouper]

How much?

[@mulch1839]

Who cares if you broke those lines. You weren't actually racing. What was your time compared to the rest of the cars you drove? And that TAG kart wasn't nearly as fastas you could've gone. Get yourself in a CR125 shifter and lets see how it goes. Would love to see those times vs the atom.

[@Rexy_Raccoon]

What's the cost of such an amazing day? 10k £?

[@karmafields6229]

Awesome

[@DoubleYouPee1]

Now only for 1000 euro/day!

[@TheOdd]

"For these few laps I was Kimi Raikkonen" *front left tyre explodes*

[@JulesD92]

TheOdd101 Bwoah

[@noahakb9397]

*gets lost*

[@Kyleconley59]

Nice Prediction

[@maxxjettfilms6322]

You don't need this, you're pretty much a racing driver already!

[@parkerjohnston3522]

You should take Phil back to the ring because you're now a racing driver to see how much the time increases with the proper line!!

[@_lucii]

TryItGames No, the time will not increase it will decrease!

[@parkerjohnston3522]

Luciano Santana god damn autocorrect!!

[@jorgey4]

i wonder if they would let you take your own car out on the track...

[@parkerjohnston3522]

jorgey4 was that supposed to be hate because it wasn't..

[@farazrahman126]

"I was Kimi Räikkönen BWOAH"

[@neighborvadim594]

In Alex's mind I'm now a racing driver

[@alexthompson5172]

now you have to drive a 1000hp supra as your next step

[@Scrobbles5683]

Alex Thompson we don't want to kill the little man

[@KillswitchRobie828]

Alex Thompson I'm sure that Clio is probably faster than a 1000hp Supra on the this track.

[@IceFish.]

yeah going in a straight line so hard

[@Olivereo02]

HetShotNet round a track yes, but not on a straight

[@KillswitchRobie828]

Oliver What's the point of going straight?.. fast car? Who cares about that. Fast driver is what really matters.

[@CbriggsMotorsport]

Shouldn't palmer sport feature crash testing of a Renault sport f1 car

[@The.Dark.Knight.]

Yeah, Should've worn the pretty much a racing driver shirt.

[@Reecesavage-Alwayswin]

This would be a dream come true for me......One day I will become reunited with the track and road racing after I'm done with med school

[@flo13boe]

Good plan 🔥👊😎

[@teteusfx]

Unfortunaly it wasn't the Atom V8...

[@mitchellrobinson9810]

I remember driving this on TOCA race driver 3

[@JRGarage]

First

[@te37sl]

JR Garage no no

[@juim1j]

Anyone remember this Palmer Sport showcase in Toca Race driver 3?

[@kal1mm]

You'll be at f1 in no time!

[@CamArias]

You could say Matty and Alex are in the top 10 options to take Palmer's seat, that is for sure.

[@maxstump1243]

Fun Fact: Jolyon Palmers Dad runs this thing

[@adamwest9910]

CamArias Matty is palmer

[@magatsu82]

Max Stump fun fact #2: that's the only reason Joylon is in the F1

[@leonardocde123456]

I think he really would like to drive a lmp1 audi for 24 HRS of Lemans next year !!!!

[@scolex8001]

ALEX the goat 🐐

[@alexhaws2377]

Notice he doesn't mention that day costs regular people (who don't get it for free in exchange for a shill vid), about £1000.

[@oscaraullon]

...And, How much it cost this experience track day? Cheers.

[@TheJackhunter11714]

I did this yesterday. One of the best days I've ever done. Amazing!

[@Zaltic]

First... I'm not that guy though...

[@kimiraikkonen3875]

Bwoah

[@byronelborracho]

Well that escalated quickly

[@Acc0rd79]

Damn, a car channel guy got beat by some no name dude from TV or something. lol Unsubbing outrage in 3..2...1!!!

[@Weeeui]

😂😂😂 bwoah !!! That thing is Killin me

[@SeanMackYo]

BWOAH

[@pagani4488]

Next step: wheelies competition with charger dragsters !

[@seinfeld11123]

thanks to palmer for sponsoring. and shilling this video

[@MatchboxGarage]

I would be happy just driving the m4 all day

[@Jardier]

Competing with Matt is so funny guys :)

[@denniskwok7613]

That's not a 'proper' F3000 car, which were the forerunners to the modern GP2/F2 category. They were way more powerful and produced a lot more downforce.

[@arthurhenriquemendesberte2228]

I know I should not taint the perfect day, but I have to ask: How big is the damage on the wallet? I know that the fun-factor compensate (and a lot, it is a FREACKING F-3k, for the Queen's sake!) a lot, but still, all that I need to know now, is the price, so I can save and do it too!

[@ashby7019]

Why do I feel like I'm watching Aarav's POV for KZbin championship?

[@NavF1]

That moment Alex actually turns out to meet Vettel on the racing track...

[@toshiba5784]

would love to do something like this...but it probably costs over a 1000 pounds and that is not even + the costs for getting a racing licence : (

[@madsmc8789]

F1 cars are going to get a so called "hallo" mounted to provide safety... I't ugly as fuck

[@PuckADV]

If anyone still plays project cars you can do most of this challenge (excluding caterham bit) which is pretty cool!

[@codeman99-dev]

3:12 You can see exactly why you failed in the go-kart. Solid axle. You should be *not* leaning to the inside of the corner. By doing so you are limiting your kart's engine upon exit.

[@MrJoecool1973]

I am doing this in April 2024, I am a complete novice but looking forward to it

[@GraveUypo]

i'd go there but it's in yurop and last time i went to yurop some terrorists were also there.

[@horatiohuffnagel7978]

You sucked. It happens. Everyone has an off day. I blame to overcast sky. It looks so ominous.

[@Carlisho]

Anyone knows how much it cost this event? Im from USA but I would love to visit the place one day.

[@sonydroid2253]

hey you, yes you Mr Alex, Droid wants to race you (yes Alex, call me Droid not Rusty lol)

[@pirotehs]

How much Your own money did You pay for this ultimate car driving day?

[@GTI8855]

What was the price? I can't find it on the Palmersport site.

[@overspray5281]

The closest i'll ever get is playing gran turismo on the psp 3000.

No getting a lift in the Bugatti Chiron is the coolest thing you've ever done.

[@AutoPassionist]

Let me correct: "Racing" a Formula 3000, last time i checked you have to actually race someone on the track which you where completely alone at so it wasn't really racing for a checkred flag, more like... hotlapping... Qually.

[@Jf_1900]

Askaan with Speed last time you checked you have to have someone with you on a track to race? What if you have a competition to set the fastest time... isn’t that racing? Last time I checked..

[@St0RM33]

How much does it cost for such a day?

[@ryukizxzx]

Bwoahh

[@deurlii7920]

Its my dream to become a formula 1 driver. But I have no idea how to become one.

[@hugohammond1301]

Ariels built down the road from me, sickest car going

[@TheBTRGarage]

That looks like amazing fun! For a minute there, I thought you were going to need a new shirt if you lost all day to Matt "pretty much *not* a racing driver anymore" xD

[@jamesavickers5961]

You could be the next kimi if you try harder grazie Mille ciao

[@kevinhibbard320]

With all these cool cars, wtf is the video only 5 mins?!

[@adinatapramadya1314]

on 3:44 is true awful.... that beautiful words is censored....

[@kevinho1922]

you could do the track day with me next time and you'll look like senna

[@bufolloww9602]

who else thinks alex looks like the guy from vehicle virgins

[@flatoutsupercars166]

Bucket list stuff!!!!

[@simaris1900]

So now you're pretty much a 'racing driver'.

[@harrisonbaker8481]

Love it

[@hauptmann_ivan]

Palmer, the crashing king of F1?

[@dominicpayne9062]

if youve got a spare grand floating about ?!?!?!

[@MrDavidfball]

ERRR!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thats not a F3000 car it's a Formula Palmer Audi

[@samueljones839]

David Ball Thank god there's someone else here that knows something....

[@corporatewhorebypass7729]

It's got a 2.5 V6 out of a Ford/Jag in it, I managed to do 2 full days of this for free! haha.

[@MrDavidfball]

yeah been re-engined was fitted with a race tuned 1.8 audi engine originally but either was a good few miles away from a 600bhp 3.0 v8 f3000 car that's claimed in the title

[@princessa_sebas]

I LOVE WATCHING CAR THROTTLE JUST LIKE I LOVE WATCHING HENTI

[@weza74]

Mate....I need to go to this Palmer sports place!

[@47kotzur]

This guy is pretty much a racing driver.

[@pawelkusmierek109]

Wow. I did the BMW 4 + Formula 4 at Brands Hatch, and it was immense fun. I did not like the BMW that much, it did not feel so direct, maybe because all nannies were left on by the instructor. But the F4 car was a blast. This looks like even more fun with all the variety of cars and much more track time. (Well, to be honest, my track time in the F4 car was cut short when a guy in front of me cut me off, and trying to avoid the collision, I got onto grass, spun out, and crashed into the barrier...)

[@archief1]

Palmer... clicked off the moment saw the name