Tesla P100D Takes Over Multiple Drag Racing Classes!

[@nbookie]

my little Nissan Leaf just said he knows what he wants to be when he grows up.

[@vinbinjil]

i love this comment

[@TheMegaman77]

When you red lit at the end, I was so hurt! Lol

[@gfdfperte4248]

yes Me Too. LOL

[@carlosmalave540]

This is why I love the Tesla Racing Channel !!

[@TeamDenverRacing]

Carlos Malave Thank you, means a lot! Always see your comments.

[@michaellittlejohn8723]

I sure hope ELON knows how many Cars you are selling for him ? A 5000 pound Luxury street car that does 10 second quarter mile runs .... I can't wait for the Geeks to start modifying the motors and speed controllers ! Thanks for the GREAT videos. I kinda feel bad for the guys who put thousands of dollars into their cars only to be wooped by a showroom sedan. Ouch.

[@user-qd6jt9sd3h]

once the oil runs out the new version of car moding will basically be who knows the IT guys

[@user-qd6jt9sd3h]

theres a good chance

[@ladypilliwick8179]

Ford did the same thing to sell cars....speed sells. There's a reason Musk started with a roadster

[@ashtonleo1418]

Remember Mustang Cobra Jet?😈😈

[@michaellittlejohn8723]

Ashton Leo Which one ? they have been produced since the late sixties. and all of them ROCK !

[@wobblysauce]

Love the looks you get at the weigh in..

[@jackytang9546]

there's a new update that makes the model s p100d go 2.4 0-60 as fast as a bugatti chiron

[@vickk709]

more like 918 spyder

[@kolikoasdpvp]

Now it goes 2.28

[@will.dornon]

Faster than Chiron

[@shelbyhaiketic4212]

So if I buy a used 2016 p100d while I have This update ? Will my car go 0-60 in 2.4???

[@shelbyhaiketic4212]

@@kolikoasdpvp so if I buy a used 2016 p100d will I be able to go in 2.2???

[@slymancottee]

Loving the channel! You should consider a basic basic video giving a rundown on a race and how it all works. I'm slowly piecing it together! I think you'll find you're attracting a lot of people who never expected to watch and enjoy drag racing haha.

[@TeamDenverRacing]

Simon Cottee Thanks for the advice will definitely try to arrange a video for that

[@danielbrown7231]

Yes, I was thinking that too. Their are a lot people in the comments that don't understand how this type of racing works.

[@SonOfTamriel]

That would be me, but I'm learning.

[@jlo13800]

At least its not a 4 stroke

[@Nayr747]

What's ironic is you were probably the only true domestic there. Most "domestics" are actually made in other countries like Mexico.

[@timmietz]

Nayr747 domestic?? Really? Batteries are surely NOT made in the US. Interior princes are mostly Mercedes. Final assembly point is California. But C63 is assembled in Alabama. X5M is assembled in SC. Not sure which one is really more domestic here.

[@loungelizard836]

You should watch a video of the Fremont plant. They build the motors and stamp and weld the aluminum right there. It's as "American (U.S.)" as it gets these days.

[@__aceofspades]

Thats what Ford, Chevy, GM, etc all did at one point too, remember detroit? Now a large chunk of those American vehicle parts are made in mexico, canada, and asia. Tesla is a child compared to those companies, even though they have their issues. Once Tesla mass produces the model 3, you can except them to open international factories to save money on shipping and taxes. Then decades from now they may move jobs to other countries. I live near the Fremont factory and see a ton of their employee's, but I dont kid myself to believe companies are loyal to countries, they are loyal to money. Even American born, and HQ'd Apple uses Chinese factories and Irish tax evasion.

[@loungelizard836]

ac3ofspades878 Tesla will be 95% U.S. made, once they start building all their batteries at the Gigafactory. That's a long-term investment, but you should also be aware that other countries will want them to build them there if they sell them there. We aren't the ONLY country in the world, regardless of what Trumpster-fire says.

[@Michael-ij6kg]

Jan 2017 FYI, they just started battery production at the Gigafactory in Nevada, US.

[@Martin-dx5zs]

I love all of those people coming up wanting to see the Tesla!

[@quinlansee1]

asks question, walks away before he gets an answer, gets in to 90's station wagon to drag race. MY HERO

[@fastcarsftw4503]

Can't even lie. That wheel setup at 3:00 looks mean even on a 4 door

[@bremo2059]

you mean 5 door?

[@larzz5907]

Tesla Racing Channel You're my favorite person to watch drag race! Your Tesla looks amazing! Keep it up!

[@bradbird8913]

I find it even funnier, that every car you went up against they gave the green light advantage, and yet you still won.

[@RedesCat]

imagine it all stripped and weight reduction

[@Lancaster604]

RedesCat most of the weight is in the batteries for the range.

[@loungelizard836]

These guys shaved at least 60# off the Model X. Lighter wheels, ceramic pads, and (maybe?) carbon fiber rotors (don't see them in the photo, so don't know if that's a street-legal mod!)unpluggedperformance.com/model-x

[@woutertje026]

RedesCat all the world need are next gen batteries

[@raibruce5125]

soon when get better batteries, electric cars will come more common. I who'd think can get faster add lighter battery's, not need last so long... and some kind capacitors for boost .. don't know who'd help :)

[@Ickli]

Tesla made the next-gen battery. Theirs are the best in the world. Their cars can go >200 Miles on one charge! >.

[@Chadisms]

RC cars no longer sell gas. They could not compete with Electric on the tracks. Same things happening now with cars. This is just the beginning. Someday you'll look back at the P100 D and think that was slow. LOL

[@madmax2069]

Chadisms yeah they still sell nitro and gas RC cars.

[@austina4189]

madmax2069 yeah because the big ones need gas but the small ones are better on electric.. that's why electric big rigs aren't being talked about lol

[@chrisville25]

Wrong! nikolamotor.com/one It has more potential than diesel trucks...

[@tylerfun1698]

can't compete? hows the Tesla on a road course? oh yah, last place.

[@loungelizard836]

For now. But battery (and fuel cell) technology is "young". Massive improvements in power density and reliability every year! Meantime, ICE tech is dead. The only way to get more out of ICE is to add gearing, lower reliability. They are at maximum thermal efficiency already. No room for improvement.

[@TheExtraMile]

I always love these videos! Isn´t it amazing what kind of performance the model S delivers? And this is basically the first gen daily driver version. Can´t wait to see something like the Tesla R :)

[@xevlobeats6688]

Lovin the Lincoln Mark Viii...same color as the 1 i have(a '93), but mine is stock....Awesome video, that Tesla is a Beast

[@JustWasted3HoursHere]

I'll bet those dyed-in-the-wool hotrod guys hate that Tesla, because they have all this work and fine tuning put into their cars and here comes a STOCK _electric_ car that blows their doors off with no skill involved (just make sure you don't redlight): Just floor it! I hear that Tesla is about to release a software update that will give the Model S and X a 0-60 time of significantly less than 3 seconds, making it the fastest sedan in the world. Can't wait to see THAT update at this race track! JW3HH

[@aveekmishra5048]

Model S:The p100d already does 2.5. Tesla's releasing an update to make it 2.4, MS is already the fastest sedan in the world Model X: The p100d does 2.9

[@bornvillain6819]

JustWasted3HoursHere Nah, we don't hate it at all. In fact... did ya notice the after market light weight wheels? bet he went with a lighter brake package too... he's no different... we're no different. When the price comes down the real fun will begin.

[@carguy3217]

I am pretty sure changing brakes and wheels is not consider as a build like these drag car drivers did....Tesla has no gears man,it is not even a car,it is a computer on wheels that can drive itself and can be update like a iphone...

[@TheBlackstarrt]

Those sleeper cars, as you called it are always cool to see.

[@row0111]

Cool vid@! The guys get psyched out by the Tesla and keep running reds!

[@ericw.1620]

I wonder if it's possible to modify the self driving software to detect the lights and give you almost instant reactions.......

[@GyroPyro121212]

Eric W. Interesting idea, I'm sure it is possible, but that would take some of the fun away in my opinion. It is cool to try for a a real good reaction time. As someone who races the 1/4 mile myself, I have a personal best RT of 0.005 seconds after my first drag racing season. A 0.000 is possible and I will be working toward that next season. While it would be cool to see a perfect reacting car that pulls 0.000 every time, I also enjoy the idea that drag racing is as much about the drivers as it is the cars.

[@DodgyBrothersEngineering]

That technology has existed for a very long time and been banned by many race tracks due to the non competitive nature of it. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Delay_box

[@scowell]

Launch control is already illegal in racing... why take the human factor out? The car is perfectly capable of running the race without the driver... hell, it can drive itself to the track and drive itself home, if allowed.

[@iOnline72]

Might as well have Indy cars compete on autopilot.

[@fknbastages]

There is, but will it be legal?

[@x9x9x9x9x9]

So cool to see that buick roadmaster at 3:20. Those things are surprisingly fast. I remember when my dad had one we used to do burn outs in it. I think it had an LT1 in it.

[@7ito1990]

1:04 why does he keep lifting his feet up? It's almost as if he's letting the challenger win on purpose. I don't get it

[@anthonygonsalves7020]

5:08 The ultimate diss....you broke next to the Marauder AND still won hahaha

[@BFArch0n]

Even with the head starts they get stomped. lol

[@johnnysokko6533]

It's bracket racing. It's all about driver skill, and how well you consistently get your car down the track. If you can hit your dial in pass after pass, you will win. It doesn't matter if you car runs 10:00s or 14:00s.

[@loungelizard836]

Wow, didn't know drag racing was so weird. I always thought it was about coming in first! Surely that P100D can do a lot better than 11's!

[@loungelizard836]

Halorocker101 I thought it was faster. Maybe it tops out pretty quickly.

[@loungelizard836]

Found it! "As independently verified by Drag Times with a VBOX data acquisition unit, Tesla says the electric family car with up-to seven passenger capacity and 315 miles range is good for 0-60 in 2.5 seconds. Drag Times verified 2.54 seconds, 0-100 in 6.52 seconds, and the quarter mile in 10.78@125 mph - presumably all on the street with street tires and as-delivered stock."

[@loungelizard836]

It maxes at 155 mph. Also not good for long races because the battery cooling system doesn't remove heat fast enough, but I bet with mods it could be a real contender on complex tracks (lots of curves)... just not long straights.

[@CowTypeSh]

That first race was so beautifully done

[@SeeWhatISee_]

Great video. It is great to hear manners when this young man speaks.

[@thierryvienna6144]

Man, i'm absolutelly in love with this channel! Did you ever considered try this car on race tires?? cheerz from Brazil!!

[@westy44cal]

Loved those mark 8's. Awesome runs by the p100

[@kellyboyd5889]

I'd much prefer to see you do straight 1/4's, vs. bracket racing.

[@typedrew]

Kelly Boyd a 10.85 dial is basically a standard pass.

[@gfdfperte4248]

Bracket Racing is Just Bracket Racing It is not Racing the other guy , Bracket Racing all you are doing is Racing your self. Cut a good light and do not break out..

[@angrysavge4208]

type-dRew xfdd

[@gfdfperte4248]

Real heads up racing. Traction control ok and driveshaft counting ok

[@speedtime2834]

One question out of all that racing do you still have enough to drive home or do you put it on a flat bed ?

[@TeamDenverRacing]

speedtime Haha. Next video will answer part of your question. In this instance though we drove a full 3 hours home without stopping.

[@speedtime2834]

Tesla Racing Channel Ok cool

[@gfdfperte4248]

Wow in one direction??

[@chrispcarrot]

I think he mentions in this video that he's charging between races and has 90% charge on average. Estimated range is north of 280 miles on a full charge , so he can do it. If he wants to he can transport it, he has the truck and he probably does, especially if the track has no charging capability.

[@loungelizard836]

The most awesome thing about electric cars is that as the battery tech gets better, you can upgrade your battery pack to a lighter, more powerful one. That doesn't happen with ICE cars... you need a machine shop to upgrade your engine/transmission! Imagine a Tesla P85D with batteries that weigh 1/2 as much! The new batteries Elon is making for the Model 3 are already about 25% lighter for same power, and that's not even upgrading to the new chemistries coming out!

[@marcussturup1314]

Would like to see it with ludicrous mode :)

[@DonziGT230]

I've just found your channel and I'm stuck watching them all damn it. You're a good driver and excellent sportsman and gentleman. I'd love to hear the reasons from the people who give your videos thumbs down, they're probably jealous.

[@chrillepixla]

Really good work overall. That redlight in the end is easily forgotten.

[@teslapower5461]

I don't really understand these racing formats but I really enjoyed your channel either way. Thank you for all your great videos from a Tesla employee . ☺

[@jeffwhite2335]

That is a Freaking Awesome Ass car man!!

[@nousername2932]

Jesus... in the 10's with over 5000 pounds... take that muscle cars haha

[@Ethan-ji4dm]

Newell 01 ya he let the hell cat beat him 😂

[@chrystianfrey2983]

STUPID VIDEOS derp it has 900+ FT/LBS of torque from the factory

[@BipinRaviEkka]

I'm so convinced to install the solar plates on my roof in India, even when everyone questioned the cost effectiveness & long term performance.....Great Job......Kudos....

[@davidsirmons]

That opponent burnout fail at the start, tho! :D

[@DubstepDinosaurs]

So fun. Cool that you brought a generator. I want to see someone strip out the extra weight of seats, frunk lining, etc, to beat that other P100D record.

[@msul78]

3:12 "has it got the Anomity things that drive by itself?" :D

[@akievskiy]

way to be nice to everybody! that is what its counts these days! best of luck brother! i enjoy watching your videos, keep it up! :)

[@melgibsonfan9082]

Those guys HATE you lol. Stock electric car vs. all these guy's free time and money.

[@paulgiacomel4909]

11 seconds aint bad

[@Boblib1970]

your reaction times are nice. Those plus consistently running within .05 of your dial in = money

[@myxalplyx]

Great videos and thanks again for posting them. Your reaction time is pretty awesome and consistent. Was crossing my fingers and hoping you didn't red light. The 'famous Tesla' that guy said. I bet they HATE to bracket race that car. The intimidation factor must be pretty high. I like getting that reputation in my RAV4 that I bracket race. Good showing.

[@favian59]

Oh yeah that marauder sounded so good! 😆😍 mine will sound just as good soon enough!🖒

[@AllanSustainabilityFan]

You get the latest Tesla update that drops acceleration down to 2.4 seconds yet?

[@Lumpiluk]

Could someone explain these pieces of paper to me? For example at 2:51, why does "WIN" point to the left even though "E.T" (what does that stand for?) is greater on the left and "MPH" is less on the right? I'm also not sure what the following mean: - Idx/Rec - Ov/Un (over / under what?) - DIAL - R/T (reaction time? If so, what's the slash for?) - 60' (60 minutes? 60 arc minutes?) - 330 - 1/8 (time in seconds for 1/8 mile?) - MPH (speed in miles per hour at 1/8 mile?) - 1000 - MPH, the second (speed at finish?) - Left 1st, Left MOV (time difference on entire track between both cars?) Sorry, I'm a noob, German and not very familiar with imperial units...

[@rufus001]

I'll try. I may not be right though. :) - The time they want to get closest to without going over. - The above time. - Not sure. - Yes. No idea. - 60 feet. - 330 feet. - Yes. - Yes. - 1000 feet. - Yes. - Don't know. I believe the ET time is from when the car breaks the starting line. You need to add in the reaction time to get the actual time from the green light to crossing the finishing line. If you add the R/T to the ET the car on the left has the lower figure without going under 11 secs hence wins. I could be wrong about ALL of the above. :)

[@Lumpiluk]

rufus001 Thanks, that helps a lot already!

[@rufus001]

No probs. I replied without watching the whole thing so I can add that DIAL is the same as Idx. But instead of having a fixed one for the class(e.g. 11.0) each competitor picks their own time to get closest to. Thats why in some races one car will start before the other.

[@michaellittlejohn8723]

Dial is Dial in time = Fastest you think you can go without going Quicker, you try to match the dial in time every race ( Bracket racing ), if you run faster than your dial in you Loose, if both drivers run faster than dial in, the one who is closest to their dial in wins. 60 = 60' foot times, show how quick you are accelerating. 1000 = time at 1000'. Also some Top Fuel racing only use 1000' of strip because of safety. Cars were going over 320 mph and accidents were killing drivers.

[@TeamDenverRacing]

Look at the r/t that is the reaction time. If you add that to the e.t. you get the overall time for how long it took you to get to the finish line (from when the green light started, not from when the car leaves the line). My overall time was better, I let off half track to make sure I didn't run faster than 11.0 I had so much room to be covered because his r/t was bad. The 11.0 index is a heads up race where both cars leave the line at the same time where as in the bracket race if I dial in 10.90 and the other guy dials in at 11.90 his light will come down an exact second before mine, which means if we both get the same reaction time and both run our exact dial in we will cross the finish line at the same time.. which isn't that rare against real racecars.

[@5533851]

Great video with great sound and great editing, love your work.

[@iBackshift]

Always enjoy the videos. Entertaining and informative and lil bit of knowledge about drag racing I learn almost every vid. thank for great vids bud. joey

[@antonmull6506]

Were you lifting off the throttle at 1:07 ??

[@diegomurillo2194]

man, I always go to the "Fast Friday's" at Atlanta dragway in commerce.

[@marcinkowalski6877]

Why did you released the gas pedal on the first race??

[@cruxxnw]

0:14 to remove this warning banner in premiere you need to firstly do your speed adjustment, right click the clip and click 'nest' then apply the warp stabilizer to the now nested clip ;))

[@TeamDenverRacing]

RenderingImpossibilities Lol thank you. I ended up exporting the clip with one effect then importing that to add the 2nd effect. Very in-depth program

[@nirvfan81]

Wow. Very well made video! Keep up the great work. Tesla power

[@Doctorbasss]

Suscribed and big smile discovering each of your new video!.. Thanks for posting these!

[@kutay_ozkeskin]

1:06 why do you paddle ???

[@2stroketurbo]

so awesome

[@paradisemace1]

The Silent Bullet... Imagine the blower belt whine and v8 screaming... the back of the seat mashing upholstery lines into your skin. The finish line so close you can almost taste it...... AND THEN a white streak silently rockets past. When you ran down butthurt in the Lincoln ... I got a Big On!

[@thomaspfaff8723]

after binge watching all this kids videos in a row... i really love this guy as a car enthusiast representative. cool as shit kehd!!

[@iqsmarius8426]

Dude... this is awesome!

[@danwat1234]

Is this with the 0-60 in 2.4 seconds software update?

[@TeamDenverRacing]

danwat1234 Sadly it was not. Still haven't heard of it being released yet.

[@experimental2.372]

lmao. that just sounds insane!

[@bluecollarben9836]

Does the Tesla ever do a burnout?

[@vauxhallmadnessuk5923]

Love this channel. Keep up the great work

[@MaartenvanRossemLezingen]

I'm still impressed by those combustion cars though, they're faster than I thought. Probably not stock though.

[@IscarRick]

Nice job young man!

[@iiNsAniiTyy]

dude keep killing em!

[@silent_fluo6917]

First race you left of throttle like you shifted? If u use the advantage of instant torque why not of not having to shift then?

[@TeamDenverRacing]

Enyo Pinto I was qualifying for the 11.0 class so to not run faster I had to let off a few times mid-track

[@indigodragon0613]

Enyo Pinto You don't shift in a tesla. You actually can't.

[@silent_fluo6917]

Julia Crawford read my first comment again haha

[@silent_fluo6917]

Tesla Racing Channel aah k makes sence now :)

[@HolyBlackJezus]

it is called bracket racing, if you run faster than the bracket (11.0 sec) you lose there is a bunch of other rules. just making it short and simple

[@1alexnewman]

This doesnt have ludicrous mode does it?

[@midnightsconfide3683]

RickyRoss Boss It's a p100d. Of course it does

[@dzewo8369]

If you would like to use speed and warp stabillizer on the same clip in adobe premiere apply one effect on the clip first, then nest the clip (right click on it), then apply the second effect.

[@ThriftStoreHacker]

could a smaller set of wheels be fitted? smaller wheel more torque.

[@unclhos]

Pretty sure tesla's are programmed to max tire torque. Great part about electric, get max torque without creating wheel spin. Watched a video of one on a dyno and it had issues because front and back wheels weren't rolling together so the computer would try to compensate (thinking there was wheel spin).

[@keswickcaravan]

smaller wheel slower speed

[@ThriftStoreHacker]

masonwatcher yes. slower speed but more acceleration.

[@leksasdf]

There should be a dyno mode on teslas that locks the ratios to allow spin because there really is no traditional TC, but then again tesla doesn't need to care about their cars being dynoed really.

[@adfadfewfrewafawefaw]

the software is designed for the wheel size though

[@ElaBellll]

I would have liked to see one of the teslas that was unlocked for testing in hush hush that was supposedly breaking all four tires loose at 60mph

[@timmernator1]

I thought I heard Knoxville TN in there somewhere?...You sound like you are from Ktown...Do you go to all the local car shows here? My nephew had a badass GTO he would bring there with tons of Holden accessories...you might even know him...silly fast car for batteries...wow!!

[@Zacq768]

Cool video sounds like Bobby Hill is recording some of it

[@pux0rb]

I see you always drive around the pit; do you not need to warm up the tires before the race?

[@affordablepropertymaintena9213]

puxorb nope . awd

[@pux0rb]

Wow, I never even thought about that. Makes total sense now.

[@WaterMan-ss6eb]

my tesla is on order cant wait

[@hamr1741]

did you use the launch mode?

[@Robin_Polarstern]

Stunning

[@marcinkowalski6877]

WHHY did you use brakes before end of second race? What is doing on here???

[@12220627]

Sadrax I just came to the comment section to see if anyone else noticed that also!? What's the deal with that?

[@GyroPyro121212]

Sadrax Bracket racing 11.0 index. If you go faster than an 11.0 you break out and if the other driver doesn't break out or breaks out by less, you lose. The P100D is currently capable of 10.7 in the 1/4 and had they not used the brakes the car would have broken out and probably gone 10.8 or faster. Though he still would have won because the Hellcat went 10.36 and therefore broke out by more than the Tesla would have on a full pass. The goal in bracket racing is to consistently run as close to your dial-in time as possible without running quicker. In this case, it was an 11.0 index class so all cars had an 11.0 dial-in. I personally prefer heads up drag racing to bracket racing, but bracket racing is very popular these days.

[@marcinkowalski6877]

Thanx for reply. I had no idea that such races are, We learn throughout life.

[@VegasJPH]

aw man. damn that red light. I was rooting for ya. Lol

[@TopNotchMusik]

So at the drag strips I have been to they had mandatory requirements like rollcage (and how many points). Do most drag strips not have this anymore or was it more like a suggestion?

[@KonorSacks]

you should do your recording on a garmin virb

[@maxjtj31]

Does the little "burn out" at the beginning of every run by the tesla actually help

[@TeamDenverRacing]

maxjtj31 It's more to make sure all the power is there and to clear off my tires. You wouldn't believe how many times I've done it and realized I left the car in sport mode lol.

[@maxjtj31]

Tesla Racing Channel thanks for responding

[@Marticus518]

what was the guy at 3:42 doing?

[@TeamDenverRacing]

Martisan He red lit, went too early, and I saw it before I took off so I didn't even try that race since I got an automatic win.

[@taylo1640]

Wait your from Knoxville Tn?

[@JoshuaDomoslai]

I didn't notice anyone mention if was charging this thing through the day?

[@lorddarphyve]

Why were you breaking?

[@adrianTNT]

1:23 I clicked "play" on that image on right side display :(

[@agostonberko]

AutoPILOT DRAG MODE ?

[@Ryan_2112]

Can you make that thing even faster?

[@keios]

Got my Model X on order. Can't wait to see people's faces when the SUV with a baby seat in back tears away from them at the lights. ^^

[@rickbrown7059]

Why were you pedaling back?

[@protopet9604]

You don't need to warm your tires with the Tesla. The software in the car handles everything based on how much you are pressing the pedal down.

[@franklast7955]

Was doing a trip plane from Charlotte to Las Vegas. Have to add 8 hours to the trip just for charging. The Tesla Truck can only go 500 miles on a charge still a wait and see what it does through the mountains weighted between 76000 and 80000 pounds. And just where are we going to get all this extra electricity from. Turbine ( non on windy days or if the keep catching on fire and killing 100s of thousands of birds every year) solar (what is the chemical waste from producing those and in 20 years what are you going to do with the panels when there is no way to recycle them) ill be waiting.

[@tonymediafilms]

i dont know alot about drag racing but why does he brake at the end of the track ?

[@TheLGlenn]

i dont really know what the rules of drag racing but y was the last race launch delayed

[@jaymeow2823]

wey dey at doe?

[@jeffreyedwards767]

Tesla on fire 🔥 comes in first ,screaming bloody hell