TESTING A 1972 BMW Batmobile CSL! Jake Hill Racing.

[@BigCsystemsMotorsports]

Fantastic, so pleased for you yesterday BTCC Champion 2024.🎉

[@rallycrosscraig]

Great film what an amazing old touring car to get to race it’s a real legend of its time ( had a poster of the Hermetite 3.0 Csl on my wall as a kid and still want one today 45 years later!)

[@TK4491TK]

Jake, congratulations what an amazing drive all year you deserve it so much! Me and my Mrs were in tears watching you do what you did, especially the speech on the cooldown lap after the last round 😢😁 well done again Jake, amazing 😁😁😁

[@chriscooks9850]

I bloody love these videos. Any motorsport fan worth their salt should be subscribed to this

[@jakehillracing]

Thank you Chris, trying to make a go of it, glad you like them 🙏🏻

[@basilairbrush8708]

The view of your feet dancing changing gears is a cool thing , heel and toe

[@jakehillracing]

She loves to dance. Love driving this car Basil

[@basilairbrush8708]

@@jakehillracing the car sounds amazing.. a proper thing

[@ibana8449]

As a young apprentice in the garage, there was a Vicar who used to come in for petrol and servicing etc, lovely red 3.0 CSL coupe. I drooled over them at 16 and still do at 58. Great stuff Jake.

[@douglasmeis7482]

The foot cam ❤ If you were not watching the way he releases the brakes into the corners, watch it again and see the artistry of a top driver at work.

[@robh4316]

Great video, quality car. Congrats on winning the BTCC championship, I was there at Brands Hatch, great racing and both my son and I are pleased that you won it! Keep the videos coming. Cheers

[@beedub0218]

You are lucky to be able to drive so many awesome cars. Thanks for the videos. BTW, more Can Am please......

[@andysmith4394]

Congratulations on winning btcc just an awesome winning drive

[@paul4777]

What a joy - analogue racing car being driven properly. Not a push button or paddle in sight, just three pedals and a steering wheel. Brilliant, thanks so much for sharing.

[@PaulWhite-zn9xx]

What a beautiful car. Definitely would be in my dream garage. In the day, however, I always supported the Capris as I thought that the BMW homologation concept of “aero in the boot” was bending the rules!

[@mrheavysoul]

Love the 'foot cam', Jake your technique appears to be impeccable. I'd have balls it up on the way into 'one' because I'd have lost my mind listening to one of the best noises the world has ever seen. I hope the GTR gets the same treatment on the way to the local roundabout...

[@colincubitt6983]

2024 BTCC champ. very well done Jake !!

[@The_human_garfield]

Congrats btcc champion well deserved you were great this season

[@PaulDoldenDetails]

Could watch this all day that sounds amazing that engine

[@superbrit3845]

This channel is just so cool, how it doesn’t have more subscribers I’ll never know.

[@jakehillracing]

Praying those subs increase 🙏🏻 just trying to show you guys a true take on what it’s like to drive these lovely bits of kit

[@superbrit3845]

@@jakehillracing You are doing an absolutely amazing job fella, keep up the good work and those subscribers will increase.

[@GarageRecordings]

YESSSSSSS LADDDD! Just watched your Championship win! 🥳🥳🥳

[@malcolmshaw2609]

Can’t beat the howl of a BMW six on full throttle. What a great car 👍

[@timbancroft6485]

Fantastic stuff, never understood what the fascination with V8s is, a six pot at 7K is pure heaven....what a car. Thank you for showing that Jake, that was exhilarating to watch.Ta!

[@jakehillracing]

Thank you Tim! I still love a V8 but my god do these things sing. 7 thousand RPM, the sweet spot

[@superbrit3845]

@@jakehillracing Would be great to see you drive an Aussie V8 Supercar

[@mitchell-wallisforce7859]

What's better than a V8 or a 6-pot? BOTH! Great thing about GT and touring car racing is that you get to hear them all get into a shouting match with each other!

[@DRRCreations]

YEEEEEEEEEEEESSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Congratulations on the championship!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! YEEEEEEEEESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!! 🍾🥳😀🤟

[@rockyroad1780]

What an incredible noise! As you said you are a lucky boy but thanks for taking us all out with you!

[@kingzs_377]

Nothing beats a proper NA old bimmer. Awesome video 😍

[@patrickdeehan2512]

What a great rebuild, it is absolutely beautiful.

[@OmegaAbyss]

Jake--you got the skills to pay the bills! That beemer can sure scoot for an old gal!

[@alpeena]

bimmer bimmer not beemer

[@leccybadger]

My dream car..... automotive beauty with a glorious soundtrack 🤩

[@jakehillracing]

They are just so right aren’t they?

[@austinbooth4491]

That induction noise is intoxicating. Couldn't get over how long the throw on the gear change was and I guess it's has great torque as you didn't seemed bothered by low revs in the slower corners. Fantastic though and please can I have ago!

[@TheChevyscott]

A absolute gorgeous car and sounds awesome 🙏🏁

[@gren509]

Everything a great classic car should be ! But the travel on that gear lever is hard to believe - lol.

[@constantinrenoir8273]

Very very great video Jake! Thank you very much for the pedalcamera, it's perfect! I hope that you will keep this angle for your next videos! And if you add some shots of it in full screen, it would be so great! :D

[@jakehillracing]

Copy that! Glad you like this one, trying my best 🙌🏻

[@constantinrenoir8273]

@@jakehillracing Thank you very much Jack! :D

[@baheh1801]

Another channel I hadn't realised I need to subscribe to.

[@hanshellman4867]

Brilliant! That inline six is one of the best sounding engines ever.❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@dominiquedradin340]

Super ! C'est en voyant courir ces autos à SPA dans les années 70 que je suis tombé amoureux du sport automobile. CSL ; Alfetta GTV ; Camaro ; Capri V6 ; Opel commodor ; Escort RS ; Triumph Dolomite ...

[@ronniewilson6597]

Love the induction noise. 👍🏻😀

[@josvandencamp8441]

Legendary race car. Love the sound.

[@raymonddrummond77]

Wow wicked what a car

[@robinfoster7597]

That was bloody ace! I had a 79' 635CSi, with the close ratio. dog leg box - it was a real weapon on the road, but Man, you're driving the real deal! Very relatable! Thanks, great video. :)

[@TimothyHall-m4k]

What a great car, looks and sounds superb. First saw one at Brands in 77, bright green Enny car.

[@markexley]

By then the 3.5 with flared arches was in Group 5. This car looks like the 1973 Dealer Team BMW car run by Malcolm Gartland for Brian Muir.

[@stevecarter5084]

Beautiful car on a beautiful day,great soundtrack and great lap…thanks and can we have more of this please 👍

[@weofnjieofing]

That car s handling on rails! Well done with smooth driving and set up. You should be able to get 400hp from a two valve engine so there’s more in that engine I believe

[@piero2611]

I feel sorry for any up and coming enthusiasts that may not be able to experience a decent manual!! Great video, and loved the long throw gear lever. Proper old school 👌

[@jakehillracing]

Me too!! I genuinely feel like my generation could be the last “ professional “ drivers to be able to drive these cool old stuff properly. The new kids coming through haven’t even heard of heel & Toe

[@andrewstubbings5628]

Sounds cool with quite pipes would love to hear with open!! Awesome car!! 👍👍👍

[@amandapeart9537]

That was such a thrill ❤

[@simonhill2433]

Such a beautiful car, that SOUND! Fabulous work by Tom and the JDR crew as always - looking forward to seeing you and Simon (Watts) in action together in the car at some point soon

[@nickjh1968]

Fantastic Jake, more great content !

[@NeilPalmer-j9n]

Another awesome video Jake, love watching these. Thanks for taking the time out for a chat with me and my boys at the Members Meeting earlier this year 😊

[@jakehillracing]

No problem Neil! Thanks for watching the videos and the support

[@bigcus8176]

Such a cool variety of cars Jake. Keep it up, and you totally deserve what comes your way. The Batmobile sounds amazing, would love to hear it with the loud exhaust 👌🏻

[@jakehillracing]

I will post up some onboard videos in time of just the onboard, and the loud exhaust at spa…. At night 😍😍

[@robevery-iy4rw]

Jake, great stuff chap are you aware you have a proper little twitch on your right thumb on the wheel! The last part you can see it very well lol!! Like a snooker player

[@jakehillracing]

@@robevery-iy4rw I know 😂 I’ve always had it, never realise I’m doing it but hey…. It’s just the way I am I guess 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@torquecars2338]

sounds epic !

[@superfast30]

Sounds glorious!

[@andrewmoorhouse687]

Phwoarr, what a car! What a car. Gorgeous and even with the ‘quiet’ exhaust sounds awesome. Nifty footwork there Jake; dancing on the pedals. Great job mate.

[@jakehillracing]

Thank you Andrew, it’s lovely isn’t it! Thank you 🙏🏻

[@CJM46]

That sounds awesome, nothing like a six banger at 7k 👍🏼

[@JonathanWiese-o9w]

I love that car so much it hurts!!! But this video makes the pain bearable. Another fab video Jake. Your channel will grow….because it’s one of the best out there!!

[@jakehillracing]

That’s really kind, thank you! Such an amazing car, glad I could share

[@M.HOR1ZON]

😱😱😱 lovely awesome car and driving jake 😁👍👍😁

[@char6364]

Nice one Jake! Hopefully one day you get to test out one of the 92 VLM Listerine BMWs. One of the ultimate super tourers. I saw in an online article that the car from the Soper/Cleland incident has been immaculately restored for historic racing in New Zealand and makes occasional trips to the UK.

[@grahamholderness6558]

Fantastic Jake, love what you do , proper racing driver 👍My first visit to Silverstone was the TT in ‘77. I saw those CSL’s and was hooked ! All the best Jake👌

[@jakehillracing]

Mega! Thank you Graham, I bet that was awesome!

[@markexley]

That was the year when Walkinshaw/Hezemens won in the Green Schnitzer CSL beating, the 2 Jaguar XJC’s that were very fast but just too heavy and thirsty. I saw the remaining Jag, driven by Andy Rouse lose it at Abbey late on, trying to catch the BMW. By 77 the BMW CSL in Group 2 trim had a 3.2 motor and more conservative wheel arches. I also saw the Orange CSL driven by Derek Bell and Harold Ertl win the 73 TT. The car in the feature was driven by Brian Muir in that event which was run in 2 parts.

[@nathanenglish6151]

Unbelievable mate. Keep the videos coming! Do you think you'd ever be able to do a comparison test between your G20 BTCC car and an old e36 supertourer?

[@jakehillracing]

I would honestly love to drive an E36 ST but until I get the chance it’ll have to wait.

[@nathanenglish6151]

@@jakehillracing I'd love to get your thoughts on it man!! It'd be a great insight into the world of touring cars and just how much they've moved on. Be interesting to see if the old e36 can still boogie.

[@DanA-zx8jc]

Fabulous car fabulous driving….chapeau

[@mattyj624]

Wicked stuff jake I've always loved those motors the sound is intoxating 👌

[@giftigerschwede3529]

Lovely, smooth. Nice ride 😊

[@StaticAvalanche]

Outstanding content as always Jake look forward to seeing you at Knockhill next weekend

[@jakehillracing]

Thank you! Likewise, love knockhill

[@keithpedder4369]

Very privileged to drive one of those 👍

[@theHenryline]

Great video Jake, love it! Amazing and dream car for sure 💪🏼

[@blackmac1970]

Looks and sounds amazing. Great video.

[@ATLAS01COPCO]

Love your videos Jake

[@DSW964]

Subscribed- Really need to see a full race in-car next!

[@jakehillracing]

Copy that!

[@colincubitt6983]

Thanks for that Jake, brilliant mate!

[@diggagt3574]

Pretty sure this CSL was on a track day I did at Donnington in 2022. Was extremely loud and extremely quick. Lovely car.

[@stableofspeed1217]

I always wanted to go for a ride in one of these and now I have Wahoo!. I noticed that the gear lever has a long throw but i guess it is 1972. Thanks Jake much appreciated.

[@jakehillracing]

Really long throw, but I sort of like it be fair!

[@Penrose1955]

Love this, but then again I would especially as I own 2 BMWs. Hope all well, as just for the record I'm Aaron Rose's dad. ( Frontie racer.) BTW I try and race these too!!!

[@therealmudafuka7200]

man, that sound

[@DDuck777]

What a beautiful car.

[@PaulWhite-zn9xx]

I like the “Shadow” shirt. Souvenir of your great drive at Goodwood?

[@davestansfield2387]

Great video,if you could drive the Batmobile flat out like your BTCC BMW,which would you prefer

[@EleanorPeterson]

Giving it plenty. Nice!

[@who_stole_my_username]

What. A. Noise.

[@dvle30]

Already waiting for the next video 😂❤

[@PRODRIFTER46]

How do you record your voice to the incar camera / GoPro ? I have a comms in my Arai would love to be able commentate over my drift laps

[@CJM46]

Jake you sporting a new lid there ? Liking the new colours

[@simonhill2433]

It's his helmet he had done specifically for Historic Racing....taken the pink and blue from his modern helmet but painted in pastel colours with some 'patina' (a few stone chips deliberately added!) by Rennat Design...bit of inspiration from Cevert's helmet with the large blocks of colour and name on the side...great design job

[@dixierigz69]

Great video Foot off clutch after shifts would benefit longevity

[@k20ee96]

What a car 👍

[@markexley]

Was this a donor car or an original Group 2 Car from 73? The livery is the 73 Dealer Team BMW car driven by Brian ‘Yogi’ Muir.

[@Geckatron]

Class video dude - question - Does any other current BTCC driver drive as many different cars as you do on tracks, or are you all at it? I mean it can only help the skills surely 🙂

[@jakehillracing]

Good question, the likes of Sutton, Ingram, cook, drive some historic bits, but I believe I drive a lot more, but some way.

[@Geckatron]

@@jakehillracing It certainly seems so by your videos - keep 'em coming 😎👍

[@badwolf2223]

Lovely

[@cam3002]

Very cool car, one of my all time favorites! Is that a dog leg box? You were commentating that you were shifting from 2nd to 3rd but you were moving the gear shifter straight back on what would normally be 3rd to 4th on a standard H pattern shifter.

[@jakehillracing]

@@cam3002 correct! I should have said but yes it is dogleg gearbox, the exact same box found in the likes of a RS500 Cosworth

[@nicboyes7118]

👏👏👏👏👏

[@mnetjes9520]

Dealer Team Holland,in right?

[@danielazegedo1848]

Please put videos of the car passing on track . To hear the car from outside please Great video

[@adrienseffrin4047]

See what you mean about all of the sand blasting remnants falling out!

[@Ben-in6qh]

Any news on the Ingram incident mate? Shocking behaviour

[@jakehillracing]

I believe all were racing classed as racing incidents.

[@stefanroseEP3]

Brake pedal looks uncomfortably high