ARIEL ATOM ON THE NURBURGRING VS CORVETTE Z06 600HP

[@heliharris69]

You and the Corvette driver are a perfect example of how to drive "the ring"... Nice to see such skills and awareness at all times. Take my hat off to both of the drivers.

[@robertmoore2527]

How would you know? Are you a racing instructor with expert experience on the ring?

[@dividedstatesofamerica2520]

@@robertmoore2527 No, he's not.

[@hunterlogan2913]

@@robertmoore2527 pinned by Sebastian Vitell is and he likes the post... just by viewing it shows speed & control. sadly Z06 runs low on fuel

[@jameswhitcanack2325]

@@hunterlogan2913 7

[@Lewiss7423]

@@robertmoore2527 Did you just ask a KZbin commenter for his credentials. Are you the arbiter of commentary? Tool.

[@ejohnson880]

no music, no talking, no edits..perfect thank you

[@XXSkunkWorksXX]

Yup and a _Black Edition SLK_ *Brabus* right at the end there ... perfect video!!:)

[@markmuldoon805]

The smooth line, the patience, all scream the professionalism of this driver. BRAVO!

[@blxtothis]

I particularly like the “Analogue G Meter”, the directions that the ignition key swings are a brilliant indicator!

[@justinsaned8865]

Haha, didn't notice that at all and rewatched a bit, nice one mate!

[@tafftastic]

I was fixated with the keys-they told so much, then he was braking, g forces etc. very cool.

[@peterzebot9863]

Yeah Some fuzzy dice would be sick.

[@BytebroUK]

I am clearly a muppet - didn't spot that at all! Now need to re-watch :)

[@BytebroUK]

Wonderful. Kind of just goes left when he goes to the right, but on the left-handers, that is hanging out there!

[@ooklamoc4411]

I was startled by how fast you went from “rolling out of the paddock” to “attack mode”! Nice to see a high performance car in the hands of someone who knows how to use it. Cheers!

[@Dillbihly]

I loved that part. I chuckled that he was warming up his tyres in the pit exit, but then BOOM!! It's on!!!

[@nor0845]

Give me the keys and you would see a high performance car in the hands of someone who does not know how to use it……….far more entertaining. 🔥😁

[@molder2233]

Corvette driver is no slouch either.

[@klassics9447]

Definition of “bat out of hell”

[@anonnona8099]

I've got an in-car video of a racing driver doing the 'ring in a Mosler MT900R. As the barrier lifts his passenger says something like "We're off". Driver, just before he floors it, "Yes. And may The Lord have mercy on your soul."

[@chrisgrant7026]

So nice to watch a true gentleman racer. Knows the track, knows the etiquette and definitely knows his car! EDIT: Just discovered under the video that it is Sebastian Vittel Yikes! I can say no less about the Corvette driver. Truly a pleasure to watch. Truth be told, I am in love with the Atom, what a refined beast of a machine!

[@rgplumb5769]

Vittel or Vettel?

[@monkofbob]

Vittel is the water, Vettel is the driver. You are correct, this this wildly impressive for water

[@rickyspanish4792]

@@monkofbob bruce lee said that once, be like water. sebastian took that literally

[@XXSkunkWorksXX]

Poor old Seb He is no more Because what he thought was H20 Was H2s04 .... :)

[@philosophusbellator]

For ten minutes, I sat at my dining table and felt like I was behind the wheel. Exhilaration, sportsmanship and some Zen all rolled into one. Thank you.

[@Norton1531]

Same, but I’m sat on the bog using my phone.

[@DarrenJamiesonJamieson]

All that other drivers be like: Wtf was that!

[@linenmccartney2374]

Better by far than any stupid video game

[@maxheadroom7687]

Love the way the Vette driver gave rh indicator to let the Atom by in the curves! Brilliant drivers and video!👍🇦🇺😎🏁

[@AdamKyleAnderson]

Rules of the ring. If you are slowing then indicate and move to the right.

[@LuisRivas-yb1gq]

Thats a rule in the ring x2

[@daktarioskarvannederhosen2568]

ring around the rosie

[@majorrgeek]

can't see what 's to enjoy in all of this rushing about - crazy really

[@iminyourhousebro]

@@majorrgeek that's the point.. it's crazy and it gives you a rush like any other hobby worth while in life

[@fluchterschoen]

I can't afford anything so fancy, but I've started wearing a crash helmet when I go to the supermarket in my Ford Fiesta 1.25 16V. It gives me the illusion of speed and it's astonishing how many heads are turned when I whoosh past!

[@stuartanderws5705]

My friend and I used to put them on just after his girlfriend got into the car from work. didn't make it feel like we are going any faster but it freaked his girlfriend out the first three times we did it.

[@datsunlambchops4624]

The Fiesta RS is kind of a beast.

[@fluchterschoen]

@@datsunlambchops4624 It's crazy to think they're three-times more powerful than my 1.25L speedster.

[@garythefishable]

For the truly authentic racing experience I sometimes pee in my pants while driving to work. For a brief moment in time it makes me feel like Michael Schumacher.

[@garythefishable]

@@fluchterschoen The trick is to start the process at the traffic lights and then continue as you drive away as it's hard to stop midstream even if you wanted to.

[@hendriksomers8805]

This was a gift to see. A gentlemen's day where all drivers give space. A lot of days, it's crowded with cowboys keeping left, swinging into all directions and so on.

[@bigelile07]

Cowboys? Do they ride horses and carry six shooters?

[@Crusader1815]

All drivers give space? I think you were watching some other video. Too many idiots out there this day. I think they should have Tuesdays and Thursdays for econobox pieces of crap, Wednesdays for motorcycles, and every other day for serious cars.

[@rosa-ke7us]

Amei.

[@anonnona8099]

And nice to see two drivers of two serious machines of different fundamental philosophy (machines, not drivers) giving each other respect. Ideal would have been they'd come off, swapped cars, driven hard again, and then gone for a few steins afterwards. I'm sure they would each have enjoyed the experience of driving a very different vehicle to their own.

[@mick8473]

@@Crusader1815 Watch the history of this road. Everyone was always welcome. It's for tourists. Or they should shut it down and then turn it into an FIA regulated circuit

[@RamadaArtist]

This was immensely satisfying to watch. I don't think I've ever watched a full circuit of the Nurburgring before, especially not with so much other traffic, I really like how drivers put on their signals while driving at speed to let you know they've seen you approaching and that its safe to pass. How much I wish the typical American on the highway had even an iota of that amount of situational awareness.

[@daysrcdays]

HA HA HA Americans are never going to go through a 360 sign identification test. They will never get to drive over 80mph legally . We are just to rude to learn to drive with respect. Just look at Nascar. We needed a sport where you could hit each other.

[@octaviussludberry9016]

Americans don't do corners either, just go round in circles.

[@hazardeur]

i'll never understand that. not being aware at all times of whats in front, next and rear to me is what i consider reckless driving

[@mustanghunter2020]

The lot of you are ignorant for making a blanket statement for all Americans. Grow up.

[@RamadaArtist]

@@mustanghunter2020 twenty years of driving in America is enough experience to quilt a fucking blanket out of, thank you very much

[@apresskidougal]

Solid lap and great back and forth with the Vet driver I think people loved this video so much because it has a personality. Good driving \ friendly competition with another driver \ awareness and respect of other drivers. One day when we are all driving electrics we will look back on these videos with teary eyes and say remember the good old days.

[@joeking4206]

Bloody Hell! That was the most exciting 10 minutes of the week so far, and I was only sat in front of a monitor lol! The roadcraft and discipline shown by all was impressive.

[@dnt5volvo]

ditto.. I got some real vertigo at times on that..

[@davidgoss9148]

@@dnt5volvo If you liked this, watch the Isle of Man motorcycle racing videos. It's V3 (vertigo cubed).

[@stevenkaskel3469]

@@davidgoss9148 agree, they are incredible!!!!!!! but this was great too!

[@humblewoodcutter2754]

My abs are sore now.

[@sadsciuidae3425]

there were a couple impeding thru traffic, thinking they were not in the way ...

[@michaeld5888]

Impressive how at 6:04 you held off and let the motor cyclist take his line. Having myself gone precariously in the leaves on the edge of a road on a corner on a bike as a car overtook me I appreciate that thinking of the motor bike handling from a 4 wheel standpoint. Nice to see this sort of driving and a very exciting video overall.

[@stefanludwig275]

Its not allowed to overtake on the right during the Touristenfahrten. I think this is the main reason in that situation. But of course you can feel the driver take care of the others, good job.

[@Nirotix]

That is respect and situational awareness. Going on the inside could have killed that guy on the motorcycle. One wrong move is all it would take. It's about having some fun, not endangering others.

[@lesliecompton4061]

@@Nirotix and that's whats truly impressive

[@psesolarscott]

My first thought when I saw the driver take the line the motorcyclist needed, was, this guy also rides bikes. Great driver

[@simonbilling2796]

The biker didn't know the rules, did the driver flash him 🤔

[@matthewwain9958]

Extremely aware of those around you, and playing it cautiously, but still managing a fantastic driving lap. Joy to watch.

[@staceyreeves9523]

Yes, it seemed a bit cautious, never really knowing what traffic might do. I suspect that would have been a much faster lap without traffic. But then again, that's what makes it thrilling.

[@georgesheffield1580]

EU drivers are that way .

[@robertwoodliff2536]

Brilliant piece of footage ...., shame there was not a remote mic to get it out of the wind noise ...

[@simonh8894]

you and Corvette - proper drivers.

[@schwags1969]

100%

[@XtianApi]

I can't believe that vette caught him like that

[@spladam3845]

@@XtianApi just said that to myself as I watched him wave the Corvette by, shocked it caught him.

[@ghidorahthetruealpha6198]

@@XtianApi I can. I've owned Corvettes all my life (11)👍; they've always been excellent performers. But, that Ariel Atom is awfully impressive!

[@_Shinasu]

@@XtianApi he did get stuck behind that mini Cooper for a shortwhile that would have been enough to catch up, I'd imagine they've done improvements over the years but still amazes me how good that atom is 14 years on

[@messenger8279]

That little Atom is amazing. At times it felt like a motorcycle. Power to weight is so good. Handling awesome too.

[@theostickley6492]

Have to say that was the best lap ive seen. I knew what to expect from the Atom in competent hands but have to admit the Vette was bloody impressive. Took off like a stabbed rat right from the start .

[@arsssis]

“Took off like a stabbed rat” 😂

[@JorgeHernandez-lu1mi]

The Ariel Atom is an absolute laureate thesis on purity of function. Note how it outturns the superbikes while at the same time outpacing more powerful cars at high drag speeds without all the fancy aero bodywork. Automotive masterpiece.

[@plektosgaming]

I love how they put a 120mph speedometer in it to comply with regulations. :) You can see where it is maxxed out for a good portion of the map. The new ones are digital, of course.

[@TheHarryMann]

Ariel.. a British Name of some historic standing.

[@GSXRI300]

some shite gets printed on here

[@TheHarryMann]

@@GSXRI300 Shite ? Yours?

[@CorePathway]

Who needs fancy aero work with a 1:2.6 hp/weight ratio?

[@stephen2583]

I've driven the Atom, so i'm actually impressed with how well the Vette did.

[@toordog1753]

Lol

[@Crazy_Worlds]

The Atom got held up by slower traffic like M3s and 911s. 😬

[@JerGol]

Exactly! I thought the atom would have him much more quickly than that and the 'Vette gets moved up a good few ranks in my estimation as a result. That was impressive from so much bigger a car!

[@zackdillon8670]

@@JerGol the vette was purposely built to go around that specific track so well, so I’m not surprised at all it does as well as the atom.

[@VAspeed3]

I think the Vette should have a considerably higher top speed, but might not be as quick around the slower turns, which are plentiful on this track.

[@maggs131]

First saw the atom during the glory days of Top Gear. Amazing machine. I'll never own one or touch Nuremberg so thank you for the ride 🤘😎

[@jewishkidney]

nuremberg 💀

[@SadalDay]

That's exactly what i used to say until.

[@TooManyChoices1]

Amazing ‘ring etiquette… This is one of my favorite laps to watch. That Zo6’s raw power can’t be denied, but neither can the lightweight acceleration of the Atom. Two way to the same goal 👏👏👏!

[@raymondadams5779]

True that. Though I thought that the Ariel took better lines.

[@mikejohnson9118]

It's a Barracuda and a Mako shark fighting it out. The Z06 has the "Juice" but also the weight.

[@jamesnelson7415]

Wow! This video took me back to the late 60s through .mid 70s, when I raced 427 Cobras and 427 Corvettes in SCCA A Production. The cars on the track look different, but the sensations came back in a big way. It was a pleasure to watch two excellent drivers at speed in terrific cars, and that Atom is phenomenal! Although I can still drive fast and to the limits, I also know I'm no longer at that level. Thanks for bringing back some exciting memories.

[@chromebookroot885]

I am far from a petrol head and came across this video by chance. WOW ! That was FUN !! Massive respect to the Atom driver and, as many others have noted below, wish we could see even 10% of the other drivers' discipline on our roads. Top job, thank you :)

[@halnwheels]

Watching this was absolutely a visceral experience. The video captured much of the feeling of actually being in the car. The road manners of all the drivers was very nice to see. The view of the cycle fenders over the wheels added to the enjoyment, not to mention the sound. And I didn't even have to pay! Thanks for the ride!!!

[@fleuger99]

Amazing lap. The driver obviously knows the track well and has amazing driving skills. I love how people respect the track rules and move over. Thanks for sharing the vid.

[@noahcockroft6859]

Sebastian Vittel lmao

[@ianscott3180]

I had a "7" for many years and did a few track days. I though I was fast but nowhere near this Atom. I would have loved to have taken my Caterham to Nurburgring but as seventy approaches I guess it better stay a dream. Great video, thanks.

[@nomorokay]

Wow, a Caterham 7! Is that the correct model name? Anyway, that’s a great car, and must be so much fun to drive. Seeing you write that (I’m over seventy myself, and my reflexes aren’t what they use to be) reminds me of Paul Newman, and his RACING at seventy and over. He was both fast and safe, which amazes me. I can only salute him, and wish I still had the speed I used to have (I raced motorbikes for years with some success, but hung my leathers at age thirty-four).

[@lesrogers7310]

A great example of how we can all 'play nice' together. Well done, i bloody loved this!

[@cupidstunt4402]

I was there with you, twisting my phone at every corner, my feet ballet dancing and heart rate through the roof, brilliant!

[@danielallen436]

Love seeing how the confidence grows during the lap everything just gets turned up progressively . Very good awareness of the traffic particuarly the blue swift , red bmw and the bikes

[@slipngrip]

My favorite Ring POV footage so far, thanks to the open-top awesomeness and that badass black Corvette.

[@MZ-bl6wg]

I had the chance to go to Germany about a decade ago and it was one of the most beautiful counties on earth! The cities don’t have a drop of litter, the tiny valley towns , the green , jsut so beautiful amd the drivers on the Ring are SO respectful! They’re always checking mirrors and move to the slower “line” if someone enclosing, same thing on the autobahn. I’d live there in a second. Love this video having her a blacked out ‘06 LPE 606 z06 Corvette, quickest and fastest car I’ve ever owned or been in but as we see man those Atoms are INSANE! Would love one!

[@classickruzer1]

I've driven on the autobahn. Get over get get killed.. Many have..

[@jcheck6]

Architect, you should have joined the Army and gotten stationed there. I was there for 3 yrs flying fighters...if you thought it was beautiful on the ground you should see it from the air. Try Switzerland next time especially the Lauterbrunnen Valley. The most beautiful place in the world. Look it up.

[@oldschool1993]

Things have changed a lot since millions of illegals from Africa moved to Germany.

[@ravenmad9225]

Full of third world immigrants now. Europe is ruined.

[@barryphillips7327]

Fabulous i would love to do a few laps of this track, pity Sabrine Schmitz was not still around, she had so MUCH too offer, beauty talent amazing driver she was much too young to go i hope she is remembered there with pictures etc so she is Never forgotten! 👍👍

[@brushstrokes68]

Remember her doing it in a van on UK Top Gear ❤

[@spacexvanityprojectslimite3315]

Beauty? Just because someone is dead let's not go too far

[@mikldude9376]

I think i saw this one back in 2020 , it is still exciting to watch today . Aerial Atom , what a beast.

[@paulhall170]

I can't tell you how much I enjoyed this, it is, as you say, immersive. I can't imagine what it must be like for old Porsche drivers to be passed at half their speed again. And your closure times are minimal, you really must trust the other drivers.

[@-NEH-]

Or the old Merc driver @ 9:44 passing them all...

[@Tezzzaaa]

@@-NEH- I think maybe he'd already eased off just before the end but the Merc just REALLY wanted the Atoms' scalp anyway.

[@plepgeat]

Agreed, @@Tezzzaaa - that Atom was not at full chat when the Benz went by.

[@-NEH-]

@@Tezzzaaa Very possible. Then again the Merc was nowhere to be seen when they started, so at least he was able to keep the phase, and more.

[@Tezzzaaa]

@@-NEH- tru tru... Merc did well if it caught atom up and paced it. Probably had the legs on the straights.

[@ianmaddams9577]

Two pro drivers with respect and great driving skill. Taking them corners and overtaking. Brilliant driving both of you

[@Backwardlooking]

👍🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 With so many cars, motorcycles, and drivers with various levels of performance and abilities you must have real confidence not to back-off. Very‘gripping’ in every sense of the word!.

[@brucerideout9979]

🚜💨🏎️ 💦 lol

[@smellthecoffee5314]

Sweaty palms watching that - thought I'd take a quick look and got completely immersed in it - Thanks.

[@gregorypeck876]

Been round a big track as a passenger in the atom just for fun, the fella driving knew every turn, so took everything flat out, i couldn’t stop smiling for an hour after, true game changer ❤

[@JesseDishner]

I've got a residual smile just from watching the video, can only imagine the effect from the real thing!

[@beanboy5315]

This was one of the best racing videos I've ever seen. It felt like I was there. Intense.

[@chrismaggio7879]

At one point near the beginning he passes a 944 and I actually felt my body rise and fall as he went over the small rise and back down. Great vid.

[@williambeard5526]

The best part of that drive, you beeped the biker to let him know you wanted to pass. Top marks 👌 👏

[@StarChaser027]

I hope this video has put into perspective just how underrated and underestimated the modern Corvette is - great clip Thanks🙏🏼

[@XxMrRoachxX]

They "know" the Ring... In and out, over and over... Awesome driving skills!!! ++++++

[@TheTherapistDJ]

Wow, I cannot get over how good the Vette driver was, not just keeping up with the Atom, but actually offering worthy competition. I'd be interested in finding out who was behind the wheel? I clicked on this without even looking at the channel name or who was driving the Atom and was absolutely enthralled the entire distance. It was a welcome surprise to discover at the end that it was Sebastian Vittel at the wheel. Great stuff - this is what car racing is all about and separates the enthusiasts from the posers.

[@MetaliCanuck]

Yes but there is still differences in levels. Poser, Enthusiasts, Naturally Gifted, Pros

[@Dodger2879]

Lucky it wasn't Verstappen. He'd be on the radio whinging to his Fairy Godmother Christian whenever a car came near him!

[@TheForkbeard]

Didn't notice at the time I wrote my previous response this is a fake page. Vettel isn't even spelled correctly.

[@TheTherapistDJ]

@@TheForkbeard Not a fake page, just misleading. Vittel should make it clearer that he races GT2 Porches and not F1 like Vettel. Vittel does have quite extensive experience around the Nürburgring though,

[@TheForkbeard]

@@TheTherapistDJ ah! Yes, quite misleading ... thanks for the clarification.

[@llspragulus]

It's very apparent you're fast. Besides the point of passing everyone, you finished in essentially high 8 minutes! That's unbelievably fast; especially since you constantly had to follow and pass many slow drivers! Only 20 years ago, that was super car speeds (doesn't seem so long ago for me LOL 😆).

[@glashoppah]

What a masterpiece. I remember C&D characterizing the Atom as being able to “pass a Z06 on the track like it’s a minivan.”. I adore the way you can see your tire’s relation to the apex by just looking down. Incredible.

[@tudormontescu6275]

You must have not watched the video. The corvette simply played with the atom as the said minivan, letting it pass and then passing him again. Perhaps he was trying to see if it will crumble under pressure and drive into a wall, like Senna did with Schumacher on his tail.

[@glashoppah]

@@tudormontescu6275 I not only watched the video, I know a few things about cars, such as the fact that, on a track with curves, the Z06 is hopelessly outclassed by the Atom. Might as well be.. well, a minivan.

[@trippybruh1592]

On long straights you better watch out though.

[@glashoppah]

@@trippybruh1592 As long as there weren't a whole lot of curves before it... haha.

[@trippybruh1592]

@@glashoppah haha true

[@Fsrjtyttzma]

As an owner of the 2017 C7 I can honestly say that Chev really stepped up with the Corvette and the new shape C8 is gorgeous. I’ve also owned the flying C6 (literally lifts up the front end on a windy day). This video was great many thanks. Lost of corners here which my C6 would have just said no to lol. So I can see why the Z didn’t want to try and compete with that enormous go kart.

[@kanervatie]

The C8 looks like a Korean Ferrari.

[@bobolulu7615]

@@kanervatie Wait till you see one for real, its a masterpiece of engineering.

[@kanervatie]

@@bobolulu7615Don't get me wrong, I'm all about the exterior, I liked the front engined Corvettes more.

[@jimbojet8728]

I love the instant ‘attack’ from the ‘off’. That was confidence. Knowing the track and knowing the car. Must’ve driven that a few times? Well done, it was a joy to watch.

[@claudechicoine6600]

Car and driver lighting up the track. Just watching this made my heart rate go up! Amazing.

[@justhitreset858]

That was honestly great to watch from the perspective of the roll bar. Great drivers all round

[@blueyuk8368]

Must be heart breaking to be overtook by some scaffold on wheels

[@dmmiles01]

Lol

[@matthewdrake9699]

That cost an 1/8 of the price!

[@driverjamescopeland]

Nah. Corvette has more comfortable seats, AC, and the driver doesn't get wet in the rain. There are loads of these "scaffolds on wheels" in Europe. They're used to it.

[@MARCO-rq2ph]

​@@matthewdrake9699same price both

[@liammiller8947]

Lol, no it does not. That ariel cost more than the corvette ​@matthewdrake9699

[@Jaguaari]

I love the track etiquette and the way how politely they drive (and should drive at those speeds).

[@Jaguaari]

@@sonder6434 I guess there always will be the one, who pushes to the limit and either wrecks someone's car or gets somebody (or self) killed...

[@SB-du9if]

The title of this should have been Ariel Atom vs everything

[@geneh460]

Cheers to the great driving and for showing me that an Atom is just as much fun to drive as I always thought.

[@lemniscatefortunecanfinall2707]

The way you attack those corners they're practically impromptu straightways! The most exhilarating vod I've seen from this track so far. 👌🏾

[@AlanBrocklebank]

Love the fact there was a classic mini on there as well :-)

[@The-KP]

I've watched this film a dozen times over the last two years, and it never gets old.

[@st.k.4528]

Looks like everybody on track has a 50 km/h limiter on the car )))) Great video thank you!

[@MichaelSmith-mc8bd]

Great video! Beautifully driven, safe and very fast! Well done indeed.

[@williamwilliam728]

There's a reason why this is viewed so much, it's an awesome experience driving.sround the ring with you. I did this on my sons Xbox one and you are the champ!

[@yesemitesam333]

I love the fact that there is a Swiss motorway vignette for 2015 on the dashboard. It would be nice to see an Atom in your rear-view mirror (for a fraction of a second) as it races past.

[@rosa-ke7us]

Q show 😃

[@eldnah2]

Most fun Nurburgring video ever and I've watched a lot!

[@Jerberus]

I always love returning to this video here and there. The knowledge that vette is just right up ya the entire time and the stunning moment (that I notice is now the 'Most Replayed' moment) is that little (guessing Evo?) realizing he got stuck in the pocket and just absolutely smashes the throttle to get out of your way.

[@felixjones9198]

The Evo driver gave it a red hot go, but that Atom just teleports effortlessly from corner to corner. Unreal!

[@spana123321]

Some say he was born at the Nurburgring, all I know is he’s called the Stig

[@raypurchase801]

Your single sentence is more entertaining than an entire series of TG without Jezza, the Hamster and the Captain.

[@jorgeposadas1192]

Hahahahahahahaha hahahahahahahaha hahahahahahahaha

[@feldwebel5]

LOL! Perfect!

[@lordofpower4410]

That’s a full on workout ! just like a go kart. Great video thanks

[@BrayneBrown]

I loved it. No distractions, just me and the road. It's pretty hypnotizing. I saw an Atom coming out of Vegas, South on the 95, weaving in and out of traffic like no car I've ever seen. He went past me in a hurry, then 15 minutes later I passed him back. He was in the back seat of a State Trooper car, and his Atom was being towed. Whomever it was, the car, and he, were both extremely capable. Although he was really weaving left and right, I never had the sense he was out of control. Now I see why. He could have easily ditched the cop, but he stopped.

[@numarc1010]

This was amazing to see... I often glanced down to see the map as if I were placing Forza!

[@michaelcrosse8001]

That was fantastic, yea I agree with a previous comment, several little cameras in your car would be nice, looking at you, looking behind etc.

[@pope1089]

What a day out that must be, just looking at the cars and bikes be great.

[@fr-pierrelereguillemet8406]

C’est un missile cette auto ! Bravo pour la conduite impeccable 😊👍

[@mirandahotspring4019]

You're out on the ring in your $350,000 Porsche and some dude flies past in a go kart made out of scaffolding.

[@terrestrialreconnaissance5707]

Insane. Must have watched this 100 times. Proud Ariel is British and that I live less than a mile from your assembly plant 😊

[@TYoung023]

Just wish it was a two lapper to see the speed in that final straightaway! Got to let ‘em cool down though. That, and a speedometer overlay. Awesome run and good sportsmanship!

[@thefdlord]

Wonderful drivers and this was a joy to watch. This is something that will never happen in India. Kudos

[@burnerjack01]

Gotta love the key fob as Lateral G force indicator.

[@douglasnicholls1366]

Magnificent course, amazing machine. Looks a lot more dangerous than racing, though, with the wide disparity of skill and performance. Thank you!

[@reccerat4446]

That's why it is exciting!

[@Hydraulic67]

Was cool to hear you back way off at the end. Awesome performances from both drivers, but obvious sound drops indicate either traffic (which you had no problem getting around), mechanical issues (which there were zero signs of) or a willingness to make a close ending. Either way it was an wonderful video, thanks guys for sharing that with us.

[@nomorokay]

I suspect that the last kilometre or so is driven at lower speeds. It seems as if it’s meant to give drivers and riders a few seconds to dial their brains down from race pace to normal low speeds, and then exit the track in a careful manner. Otherwise, they might get “last lap” passing moves, to get to the exit ahead of that vehicle you’ve been chasing hard for most of the lap. That could be quite dangerous, so this way the track users have a few seconds to chill out and get back to normal reality before leaving the track. Very smart.

[@terryeisenbarth289]

Reissued, to my benefit. Thanks & congrats. Your riding and the open top view make for a beautiful ride along. Your passing of the motorcycle between and around those two tight curves was elegance personified. Will be looking for you (in an iPad kind of way).

[@rodolfolarapohlenz502]

Great vid Sebastian! I really love it, me being a Chevy Guy... No doubt is one of my favorite vids 😃👍🏼 Thanks a lot for the re-upload 👍🏼

[@royal001ful]

dude...that was friggin awesome...i cant drive the nurburgring that well on ps4...dude you rock.,,,some of the best driving ive ever seen.

[@NoahRial-xb5fb]

I am not much of a car guy, but this video just looks like joy to me. I am tired, but I am still enjoying it a lot.

[@greatnortherntroll6841]

I'd love to see the Atom's lap times, unencumbered by by other vehicles getting in its way! SWEET!

[@charlesc7020]

Amazed I still have the track memorized haven't played gran turismo in at least 15 years

[@vincenelson9114]

Same here bro!

[@fredescobedo2556]

Yeah, got me feigning for sure 😏

[@jimhoward4834]

This just came up in my feed, and I'm glad it did. That was sooooo much fun to watch! That Ariel Atom is amazing! Great driving as well!

[@a.bloke2.0alwayslearning.23]

Christ Almighty but that was bloody exciting. At 70, possibly the best driving video that I have ever seen. Six Stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ .

[@29Twinsen]

Superbe voiture. Je suis toujours impressionné quand je vois des vidéos circuits de ce modèle. Elle a tout pour plaire. Autant dire que quand c'est piloté proprement c'est juste le pieds à regarder. Bravo. 👍

[@Mister_G]

Refreshing to see how both drivers were respectful of others on the road (and each other). Both drivers were very impressive. The turn-in on the Corvette was amazing.

[@quercus5398]

Respectful at 300 klm? I would say lucky when immersed in unprofessional traffic !

[@Soundwave1of9]

Well, there's ten minutes of my life I won't get back.... 😅 and I'm very pleased about! Awesome stuff. 👌

[@antof1235]

Not to take anything away from this amazing performance.... Would love to have watched it with a little rear view in the corner while you both diced with each other. Excellent drive thank you ☘️

[@markallison4794]

Chopper shots of this would have been awesome!

[@alexscarbro796]

He looks so comfortable, that it almost seems like his regular commute back from the office! It looked just as much fun as it sounded! The Ariel Atom was the most fun I had in a car at Driving Experience day here in the UK. Alone on a track as the sun was setting with the whine of a Hewland (?) gearbox behind me - spectacular!

[@Goatboysminion]

The only thing that could have improved this? A rev counter and speedometer. That was absofuckinglutely amazing.

[@thomas1942]

Maybe also one of the g-force indicators. I'm sure some of those corners at that speed would be pretty high g-force.

[@trevorbaier7072]

I’d say he was doing about 900mph for the lap

[@raypurchase801]

How about some music? Perhaps a heavy metal version of "On Days Like These". Nah, the sound of that engine beats any music.

[@fredfarnackle5455]

@@thomas1942 You only had to watch the key fob swinging to the right to get an idea of the G forces on left hand corners.

[@nojnoj3069]

Still one of my most favourite videos ever.....Damn...this guy can drive!!

[@yannikoloff7659]

F1 driver can drive

[@christiantrape8376]

Une puissance qui laisse sur place tous les véhicules rencontrés. Une autre dimension.

[@b1657568]

The atom is a beast, but sometimes you have to let them by so they can do it for dale!

[@dazbo666dilligaf]

I've been on a high speed circuit run in an Ariel Atom... exciting and terrifying in equal measure

[@philipevans8857]

Respect to you. Respect for others is lovely to see, thank you for bringing back great memories.

[@eugeneelyjr3037]

You are definitely a person who is one with his machine! That was so cool! You should have had a rear view camera also so we could see if the Corvette was keeping up with you. Next time perhaps? 😁

[@davethompson8283]

TRY TO IMAGINE THAT BIG BLOCK IN AN ATOM.. OMG...IT WOULD FLY!!!

[@Johnny_Odessa]

gGreat! thanks for re-uploading.

[@Bob-nu3xe]

this is why there are drivers and racing drivers a world apart fantastic video many thanks

[@BazonBlades]

This would have been awesome in a 50/50 split screen with a 1st person view also from that ZR1. Both cars are beasts.