We tore the LS Miata up at Klutch Kickers. but we put on a fight.

[@williamclark9378]

I don’t care what anyone says your competitive at every event and a really good driver. I think you with the new car is going to be a game changer and open a lot of eyes. Keep it up man.

[@gearbanginentertainment7476]

open whos eyes?

[@kingreid1994]

Does anybody not realize how good he is?

[@poboy8490]

*you're

[@MrMikeT89]

@@gearbanginentertainment7476 Many don't watch youtube and don't know who he is

[@MrMikeT89]

@@kingreid1994 I know people that don't know who he is. They don't watch youtube

[@TheMrskateTV]

man loved the final, ending the race there cuz u didnt want to risk your car, but specially HIS car... that shows how nice and humble of a dude Taylor trully is, love this guy

[@NovemberFoxtrotRC]

Yeah it was very clear from the in car that he cranked the wheel to spin himself instead of transitioning. Sucks but if you think youre going to wad up your car, its the right move.

[@gazza6663]

Props to you Taylor for taking the L for the safety of yourself and the other competitor, the humble and respectful decision. Miata killing at always, everybody watch out for the Vette 😎

[@Imugi007]

He's one of the most underrated drivers. He's won a round with the Miata against pros with pretty much pro spec cars, that is ridiculous. When he has a real comp car he's gonna be one of the top drivers. He's extremely talented.

[@somedudesdad3905]

Nnaad and BBQ Dillon ndnTouch and hold a clip to pin it. Unpinned clips will be deleted after 1 hour.Touch and hold a clip to pin it. Unpinned clips will be deleted after 1 hour.

[@shane_smith_]

The information that this channel provides makes me wonder why he don't have 1mil plus subscribers. It makes no sense. A+ channel. Love it

[@prosbo]

Where the miata's taken you has been fantastic. It's always been David vs Goliath but with people stepping up their game you've run out of rocks and Goliath's older brother is back from college to have some pay back. There will be a learning curve with the vette but I know with your skill and knowledge it will be no time you'll take more W's.

[@dizridesbikes]

I was in the stands rooting for ya!

[@kennethporst1738]

YEAH let's Go

[@nickframe6743]

Total respect to you Taylor. You are a great person and a great ambassador for the sport. Bring on the Vette!

[@andrewlukacs3393]

Man you still killed it out there with all the problems! It was dope getting to finally see you slide in person an getting a autograph! You got round 4

[@bryanh8774]

I am sure that most of us are very glad that you didn't rush the Corvette so that you could make it to this event. Do it right, we're along for the ride. Honestly of all of my KZbin subscriptions this is the one that I've been anticipating the most.. Please show all of the details of setting up your new shop. And obviously the completion of the Corvette. But I am also looking forward to your experiences learning how to drive it. And as far as a decision between a solid coler and a wrap. Definitely go with a wrap but make it a fun one. I did that and everyone got a huge kick out of it. My "Roll Call" list included Mattel, KB toys, Lego, Matchbox, Tonka, ....etc. What you said about the judges being influenced by factory liveries is real. It gives the illusion of the competitor being more polished. Why not work that to your advantage? Do the same thing but be clever.

[@snowysysadmin59]

You know what I find incredible? watching Taylors in-car footage where hes FIGHTING the wheel, frantically pulling the hand brake, putting the clutch in, controlling the brake/throttle while downshifting all at the same time, then seeing the exterior footage from the stands and how SMOOTH his drifting looks as if none of that is even going on inside. What a tank

[@sheafo-b8l]

Ive been watching more and more recently. Really got more into cars in general because of you, so thank you. Hopefully I can get mine done and rip. Can't wait for the vette to be finished, you do incredible work.

[@rickhouston2144]

Hands down my favourite competitor in these events. Watching your pov along with the spectators pov is friggin awesomeness. Coupled with run explanations and decision explanations gives it such depth. Can’t wait to see you out there again! Keep killing it.

[@ironpony42]

Excellent effort by the whole team. I love seeing the Miata running with big dogs, because they're all scared of it, don't let them fool you. They know the Miata and the man behind the wheel send people home, as nice a guy as he is. You'll sort the diff out and be back at it in no time. As much as I love the Miata, I'm really excited for TR+Vette. It's a boat compared to the Miata, but she'll dance. I can't wait!

[@jeffreycaves2756]

Great Job Taylor. Super Nobel of you to make the call and look at the bigger picture.

[@dakotaharbert935]

I appreciate you for sending it as much as you can. A Hero in my books.. good content.

[@scottdo509]

Love the drive your putting in. East coast drifting is a vibe. Glad you are dedicated. Hard work will payoff!!

[@Sauerbrew777]

You looked amazing all weekend! I can't wait for the Vette to be finished so you'll have a chassis that can match your talent!

[@rogerrabbit189]

The little Miata that could! Great job, and way to stay positive!

[@neilm4236]

Love your work Taylor, Don"t Take the one percent to heart . If it was easy, the reward would not be as great when it all comes together, especially when you build and compete. I build and race very different machines but I feel ya. great job this weekend and looking forward to the next round. Hope you can here us cheering all the way from AUS 👏

[@beratsbuilds]

15:31 the Klutchkickers Vette is so beautiful! Taylor, I love the clean look of your cars - but I think the Vette deserves a nice livery 🙂

[@osoquik4447]

It’s pretty awesome to see such a competitive and humble person. Miata has been a workhorse for so long, can’t wait to see how vette helps take you to the next level! GGs

[@JaredR1996]

Great job as always Taylor. This Miata knows how to keep up with some of the bigger names in drifting. Keep pushing like always and we’ll be rooting u on 👍

[@basshed1]

When I was watching the top 32 & 16 battles and saw how hard the rear was hitting the asphalt transitiongoing into outer 3 my thoughts were on the rear crossmember taking all that load. Great that you took a second to think about why the axle popped out and didn't try to run it again with the diff mount bent.

[@WickedPaint]

Its been awesome to see you do so well with the Miata, can't wait to see how competitive you become with the vette!

[@ijgdjvjd2998]

Good call on pulling out.

[@blingspsycho]

people wont know what to think when the C6 succeeds at every event next year without any failure!!! keep it up man!!!!!! keep the content coming!!!!

[@treken]

I love all the insight you bring to your videos. I have so much respect for you to call it quits and not risk not only your build, but another driver who you respect enough to make a call like that. Can't wait to see the vette out there for the next round!!

[@Chudhole]

Great vid, I like seeing the Miata take on what are essentially super cars.

[@sethgoulet4410]

My favorite quote of this round: "It just works, I never touch it ... I need to get better about touching it"

[@pennycopperhatch9315]

Your Miata is just a damn Beast for what it has been able to do!...Can't wait to see what you can do w/ the Vette now in battle!

[@bartonmd]

Respect for being a stand-up guy!

[@davidbykerk4999]

Great job Taylor. Could almost tell in the video that it was going to be one of those race weekends for you and your team. But sometimes those struggle weekends are worth it just because of how hard the grind is. Win or lose. Its makes you feel good to battle through. But keep grindin on the new car.

[@mike27812]

Let's gooooooo, always a good day when you get a notification that Taylor ray uploaded a video 😁

[@isaacpsi]

You killed it!! You're one of my favorite drivers to watch, its going to be sick to see you shredding the vette when it's done. I know the comments can get to you but take your time and build the vette the way you want to! The real fans are going to watch no matter what. 🤟

[@swisscourthustle]

The Miata seems like such a difficult car to drive… and yet you absolutely kill it. I foreshadow some serious dominance in the Vette once you’ve had some seat time in it!

[@COOTERR]

I have so much respect for you. Building your own cars and competing at a high level. Well done 👍🏼

[@caseygamble161]

You did an awesome job as usual, Taylor! I’ve been watching you for awhile and really respect you for taking the L to protect not only yourself, but the safety of other competitors and cars. But just a thought about the vette compared to the Miata. I notice that you drive the Miata hard but more conservative than all out! The vette even though it’s gonna be night and day difference from the Miata, need to drive that thing like you freakin stole it with it in the limiter! That motor will take it! In the words of James taal, the LS motor is “gods favorite motor” (paraphrasing) lol! And more safety gear! Don’t want to see you get hurt big dawg! Keep being awesome Taylor!

[@Scott-Tim]

So happy to see this content drop!!! Since KK went PPV I hold out for the content I’m actually interested in. Thanks for the content bud, I can’t wait to see the “test ‘n’ tune” on the c6 before the next round.

[@haiceid]

That shot of you driving the top 32 and the shot over your shoulder was great

[@Wyzguy-cq8bp]

Taylor I’ve been watching since almost the beginning and watching where are you have taken the channel I must say you are definitely an inspiration to me by keeping moving forward I love to watch you draft

[@markreid56]

Really enjoy these blow by blow comp videos, almost as much as your projects

[@slumpcrewclips7221]

Dude you’re a beast so positive in victory or defeat can’t wait to see you in the vette🫡

[@kevinskene733]

Upvote if you think Taylor should build more of a team to support him at comps and on builds!

[@photodave219]

Hey, Top Eight! Congrats! Sucks about the mechanical. The vette will run when she’s ready. You’re doing it right and aiming for long term success.

[@stenooo2439]

Kabott is such a nice kid. So is his fam. Met them at my local track a little over a year ago. Kid’s seriously going places.

[@mrmongo6722]

Good run and the old girl definitely gave them a run for their money. Keep up the good work young man and looking forward to seeing the next one.

[@GeoffInfield]

Sorry to see you go out like that. Still remember you introducing Cleetus to angle kits and changing his life, love seeing you and him and Adam on the same track, awesome guys and I could listen to your your Miata all night btw, sooo good.

[@dadadadankable]

Wild going for Cleegs video to yours seeing the onboards. I get his car is pro spec and yours isn’t. But damn. The difference. You seems so ready for a pro spec, where as Cleet seems so outclassed.

[@laquariusmaxie3004]

I love to see that car and lights camera action 😂 Taylor #1

[@tjgreen4417]

You did pretty damn awesome considering all they issues an struggles. You're a hell of a driver Taylor!! I cant wait to see you in the vette, ripping that beast!!!

[@Watusao1]

TY for the fun moments LS Miata o7

[@robertreese8997]

What a stand up guy a you are, always humble and looking out for others and not only yourself.. it sux that you couldn’t compete farther but hey the ol’ LsMiata did what she always does and hangs with the big dawgs.. don’t ever change my friend.. 💯🔥🤙🏻

[@matthewdavis8720]

Your attitude towards competition is commendable. Looking forward to the 'vette shakedown!

[@mikeyacullo]

Cool beans man. Once u get done with the Vette. You should build a drag car man. It make the green pickup a drag truck

[@IDlikeanEvo]

Great performance man keep it up !

[@Stevej25257]

Damn, I was just lost in youtube watching videos from 5 years ago. Then this one played.... What a huge difference. Nice job man

[@jtuck6065]

Nice job, Taylor! Always enjoy watching you compete. Can’t wait to see what you do when the vette is finished.

[@brianbob7514]

Love the Miata, so looking forward to the vette!!!!! Thanks for the great content :)

[@leemast4010]

Your driving ability and humbleness and the way you tell the story and tell the technical side of things is amazing yiu may say to much jibber jabber I say keep it up!!! You in that vette will slay the competition and nay sayers!!!

[@spankydangler8539]

Great job Taylor working with what you had , Would really like to see you run a Hans though, would hate to see you get hurt . Love the content man !

[@andrewkelly3702]

Hans and suit. Drifting can get hairy especially on bank tracks

[@dougnh5038]

I think when the vette is done a series tearing down and fixing/upgrading the Miata back to prime shape would be cool

[@Taylordrifts]

I would love to do that. Idk if anyone would care. But it would be nice to fix it up.

[@williedoesthings4705]

Can't wait to see you ripping "THE CHEAT CODE" around. Your gonna put the world on notice for sure

[@Matty.Hill_87]

All these guys that are only just beating him in the miata are screwed once he's comfortable In the vette

[@Zaaf2003]

I love the miata BUT MAN I WANT TO SEE THE CORVETTE. Excited as hell to see it finished and running. Nice work on the track too, better than anything I can do lol.

[@leecrilly9661]

Tough break chap. Good call in not fixing it for the second run, shows how great a sportsman you are. You should just finish up the Vett and use drift week to do a final shake down on it.

[@westie4ageturbo.749]

Awesome mate top 8 in an underpowered car!

[@kaleblevi44]

Podium next KK with the vette. GUARANTEED! LFG!

[@bunzino8617]

Hell yeah ! Just got home too! Love your videos Taylor you da man!

[@beratsbuilds]

My predictions for T-Rays career: 2022: getting the Vette dialed in the off-season 2023: performing on the top level at every KlutchKickers event 2024: getting a phone call from someone with a Formula D Team..

[@twinb5840]

I can’t wait for the day you decide to do FD either pro or pro spec

[@robsavelino]

I love how up spirit you are. You did amazing and that is what matters in the end =D

[@b-radvinylindustries]

Taylor you are such an amazing person!!!! keep up the great content, the awesome drifting, and can't wait to see you kill it in the Vette!!!! Have been watching you for a long time, you've come so far, and made so much progress. Its so inspiring

[@benjaminwilkins4015]

I was here on day 2!!! It was awesome to see this thing throw down in person!

[@cjlefande1741]

Was just about to eat dinner and heck ya a new Taylor drift video perfect timing 🤘

[@james3429]

Talyor, I think you and cleetus should get together and run a bunch of different layouts when you get the vette going. You'll want the time to sort the car out 100% and practice and he could use some practice too. Enjoying the build, and the racing content

[@Taylordrifts]

We actually talked about that this weekend. Even focusing on initiating on the bank and such. Just do a bunch of runs just launch to initiation.

[@fopeezy3097]

Dude that qual run was INSANE.

[@Andrewlang90]

That was cool of you to bring up the smoke deal. I always wondered if maybe your view in the car was different and could see somewhat through the smoke, but now it makes sense. Stupid comment I’m sure, but I’m happy that T Ray points out everything. Can’t wait to see you sweat the big dogs with that nasty Vet.

[@Taylordrifts]

I always wondered how it worked before I competed. Like oh there must be a way. Nope. You get blinded. Lol

[@theeturnone]

AWESOM WEKEND. . DRIVING LOOKED sO GOOD. KEEP IT UP

[@tombrenes2411]

Your my fav driver and builder in anything. Sideways.

[@fubar1217]

Tough break. That first lead run in Top 16 was SICK though! Can't wait to see what you do in the Vette.

[@Floggin]

Dude, the vett is gonna get you podium after podium with your fantastic driving! I can't wait!

[@Tebbylous]

Watching some of those transitions on and off the skid-pad it's not a surprise that you came down low enough on the landing to smack the diff! Honestly, it makes it fun to watch the runs but I gotta imagine it's rough on all the cars. I think with the Vette this might be less of a risk, iirc the C6 rear subframe cradles the diff and all. Might be an idea to mount some skid blocks on there to take the impact vs cracking the subframe tho? Especially since KK is the main event you run and it's probably gonna stay at the Freedom Factory.

[@jazentully3258]

Always keeping a eye out for new videos

[@LTCustomz]

Taylor you and your crew are amazing. Keep up the amazing work.

[@iankirkpatrick6486]

Great job again, was always going to be tough on the Miata, really enjoy your explanations, super considerate, respect that. Can't wait to see the c6 let rip it next time out.

[@TheOutdoorsman790]

I can’t wait to see you in the vette when it’s finished properly and you feel like it’s ready, I love the Miata but the vette is going to run circles around it on the track

[@Nico_335i_DCT]

Great job anyway! regards, Nico.

[@travisrenaker2851]

Great job buddy. Your literally going out there with a knife in a bazooka fight. That lil car has some seriously big balls. I think you did awesome with what you had. I cant wait till the Vette is out. Than it's going to be a bunker buster against so bazookas. That car is going to be very rowdy. But you got some serious testing to do. Mr Cleetus should help ya out.

[@One_Eyed_Bandit]

I watched the live stream and was hoping you would win! Great job man!

[@ElT1greVerde]

Rowdy boy! Get em

[@jimjohn5348]

I will say this very proudly and with full respect if you had the backin like Vann I truly believe you would and will be the #1 drift driver in all of the sport of drifting

[@pete1973x]

Great work mate

[@codywilliams103]

For those plugs going into aluminum heads, you might try a product called, silver goop. 😉

[@Minitrucks_and_motorcycles]

The subscriptions page presented me with a choice… Taylor ray, Adam lz, or Cletus. I’ll let you figure out who I clicked on first.

[@mattthompson9261]

Taylor really deserves a tire and fuel sponsorship

[@christhorney]

cant wait to see you out there in the vette once you get it dialed i think your going to be a really tough contender, what you have done already with the little mx5 blows my mind

[@ReignitedAuto]

Going to be weird to see you out there with a full sized car! 😄

[@realweston]

What are your thoughts about the adaptor that turns the CD009 transmission into a sequential gear box?

[@LRSNRCNG309]

That clutch kickers vette is so dope, hope hes finding some inspiration for the livery from it for his. Just a shame that somehow theres still no companies makin jdm style body kits for vettes yet

[@Poizdrc]

I didnt understand the call at first. Im glad i waited for your video to find out. Dont like making assumptions

[@Alex-cj8hh]

hard to hear you when youre in the miata, i recommend a getting a microphone bud, great work keep it up look forward to the vette!