Underdog student's Corvette vs Mustang RACE at Mid Ohio Speed Tour.

Casey Putsch and the Genius Garage team get their 1989 IMSA Corvette ready for a road racing battle against a Mustang at the Mid Ohio Speed Tour. In car video from practice, friendly smack talking between drivers, and supportive competitors create the start of a very adventurous weekend in racing!
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[@ScottsSynthStuff]

"Annoying straightaways where money reigns supreme." LOLOL I actually laughed at this, what a fantastic dig, Casey! :)

[@CaseyPutsch]

You know it!

[@CaseyPutsch]

A little late coming out, because we were so busy racing, but I think this will be a pretty EPIC little video series. What did you enjoy the most?

[@realbigtuna667]

All of this was awesome. Thanks for all you do. We need more of this mentality in racing.

[@calebdean]

My favorite was the in car footage

[@nickyz9925]

Exactly all the stuff I want to see. Driving footage, setup, and some car detail. Nice job Casey

[@parkitplo3575]

Casey, I liked the brake pedal travel check at the end of the long straight... almost looked second nature to you.

[@rotorblade9508]

On board is awesome, one of my favorite engine sounds, but the rest of the video is very exciting it has very interesting info as well The shape of the car with those old style wheels makes it look glorious. The color is so cool

[@ceremyjlarkson9475]

Now this is what we like to see! Racing content from you is awesome!

[@CaseyPutsch]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@JxnD]

The POV videos are always a nice touch. It was super interesting to see Gavin's thought process regarding the suspension setup. Keep it up Casey and Genius Garage team!!!

[@CaseyPutsch]

More to come!

[@timhamilton5699]

seeing Casey's footwork on the track is impressive. It makes me sad that so few OEMs are offering cars or trucks with a manual shift (with a clutch pedal).

[@SALEENS7GTR5]

It seems like more manufacturers are offering a manual option on newer cars solely because they can afford to do so. Since the majority of their sales of SUVs/CUVs have given them so much head room to develop other, more sporty options, they can afford to justify giving cars manuals for the smaller batch of people that will still want to buy a car with one. However, in terms of a specifically new, affordable manual sports car, really only Subaru/Toyota and Mazda are offering any sort of option.

[@mmonkeyman1403]

Unfortunately I just don't think there's a super good reason for them to exist anymore. I have one, but I dont think it makes much sense to offer them on every vehicle when automatics are as good as they are now.

[@idrisddraig2]

Sorry USA, most cars sold in Europe are still manual. In japan it's similar to the USA except for poverty spec (Company/work) vehicles which are all still manual.

[@iswinkels]

Notice he checks the brake pedal feel at the end of the quicker sections of the track before entering the braking zone. That could also be to transfer weight in the car before entering the corner too.

[@NoteSmoking]

Are we going to talk about the heel-toe downshift?

[@xxFormula1989xx]

My first race was driving 8hrs to NASA Nationals at midnight at Mid Ohio, leaving from Central IL after an all night thrash prepping the car, to just barely make tech the next morning with my buddies '86 AI LS/T56 swapped Camaro back in 2003. I've been hooked on road course ever since. I'm now 41, but life happens and I've been unable to get back to it. I'm currently building a 1990 Firebird Formula 350 for track days, possibly TT eventually, while keeping it vintage retro with period correct upgrades. It's an awesome opportunity your giving these guys in both racing and aviation. As a racing, engineering and aviation geek myself, I've been following along and really enjoy your content.

[@jeremiebeaulieu8495]

Wait you're overtaking a Porsche 935 like that? Mindblown. I really liked this video I really wanted to see you on the racetrack. Good job! Epic!

[@anotherpewtertahoe]

God that thing sounds gnarly.

[@Meditech509]

7 grand tight is no joke.

[@ScottJ175]

Yes, great video indeed. Loved the interaction with John demonstrating how to smack talk without being jerks.

[@CaseyPutsch]

Yes! That was what I was hoping for from a youtuber collab last year, but it quickly went badly. Jon is an upstanding sportsman!

[@ScottJ175]

@@CaseyPutsch I admittedly am not much of a smack talker. It can very quickly go too far and just become annoying. I personally detest interpersonal drama and any content or entertainment that uses it as the primary focus is something I have no interest in watching. See most "reality" content on channels like History and TLC for examples. In this case you did just enough to be fun without being annoying.

[@omarbouaarfa7895]

I haven't seen the video yet... But F&€#&@ yeah.... Go Casey! So much respect for all the work and logistics that goes into these videos and making those young engineers both better people and engineers. If you could hit up the crew that makes cartrek or petrolicious or whatever big car channel there is... I genuinely believe your content could blow up (not that it is the point) Lots of love all the way from Budapest

[@mother.russian]

I love these videos! Not only because I can see you racing and the movements and actions you do, but also because of the technical stuff that typically goes on behind the scenes. A truly special and exciting perspective!

[@alloriginaltone]

Getting ready for a race is a serious amount of work no matter where or what you're racing. I really enjoyed the discussion between Casey and his Genius garage team about the behavior and setup of the car. There's a lot "said" and considered with very few words exchanged. This requires a lot of experience. Seeing the feet while driving is great.

[@papacapra1908]

I’ve been waiting for this one! I like how you did the Top Kart USA commercial during the warm up B roll. Nice work!

[@CaseyPutsch]

Glad you liked it!

[@JKillahcouper]

19:27 Very funny! That's a great camera system. Glad I got the chance to meet you and the Genius Garage!

[@hilanddoug]

So glad you didn't try to cram everything into one video! Great interview with John- he's a great sportsman. I know what's coming in the rest of the series, and it's all so much more exciting than this exciting video, that it ought to be against the law. The only thing I don't know- was Hamster riding with Taylor and did he get cell video out the back window of the rain? lol...

[@CaseyPutsch]

Not sure on any video. Hamster was in the truck. Thanks again for being part of the weekend with us Doug!

[@Johnwalter1044]

That glorious old school V8 noises!

[@leonleeds534]

Know it's been said, but that mix of left and right foot braking is a real skill, last time I messed with left foot braking it was the car stood on it's nose every time. And how you switch left foot from clutch to brake mode so naturally is cool to watch

[@CaseyPutsch]

Thanks!!

[@michaelh.9866]

I have KW coilovers on my autocross STi - Absolutely Great equipment!

[@CaseyPutsch]

Totally agree!

[@redporschekilla]

Casey, I love this banter amongst friends. You look quite spiffy in your Steve McQueen Overall!! As much as I can appreciate all things racing, and surely the Mustang. The Corvette takes the cake. This legendary livery and the #, priceless!! I loved it, when "The Intimidator" raced the a Corvette in that livery with his number at the Daytona 24h back when... Great content as usual, keep rocking that boat, love it, love it, love it!!

[@CaseyPutsch]

Thanks man!!

[@markbuckley4152]

I was there on Saturday. Hard to believe, but I saw Jacob sleep through the Trans Am 2 race lol! The Mid Ohio Vintage race is one of my favorite events to go to. Many different classes of cars racing, very little down time between races, everyone is friendly and the paddock is open to public so you can see the cars up close and talk to mechanics and drivers.

[@delahayenator]

Great footage! Chewing up Porsches from all eras for breakfast , lunch, dinner and dessert. Bon apetit!

[@cbearabc]

Your racing video from the inside view is great to watch, thanks, do more please thank you very much? 😎

[@wendybrissault8054]

the Mustang is cool and all, but shout out to the Yenko Corvair on the bay over!

[@kevinhibbard320]

Yeah bud, love Corvairs. You see that 4x4 that they built out of a corvair wagon over on Matts off road recovery?

[@wendybrissault8054]

I did! Kinda hits me in the feels seeing a rare body style being chopped up, but also happy to see more are being done with them. I love my 63 and can't wait for the rain to stop to daily her again.

[@Ktv.24]

This was so fun to watch your feet while you were driving! You taught me to heel toe down shift and it makes me feel really cool executing it haha

[@fryreartechnology7611]

You drive like me when I'm running late for work... little slow in the turns too lol Love the in car footage best part and so awesome too!!

[@TheOldMachines]

The stuff of dreams. So cool that you are doing this with the Genius Garage! That car sounds like a straight NASCAR

[@Tropicarna]

Awesome Casey, that Corvette Sounds angry and full of rage on full throttle, and the car looks sorted. Well done to the Genius Garage team for getting & keeping this project in competitive condition. Can't wait to see the race - MUSTANG = Must Use Supercharger or Turbocharger Against Naturally aspirated General motors product Go get 'em guys !!

[@ScottsSynthStuff]

Casey, do you not have cooling ducts to your front brakes? On the Corvette I crewed on (very similar to yours) we had the intakes on either side of the air dam plumbed directly to the back side of the rotors. Oh, and very impressed with Gavin's analysis of the suspension/braking. Kid knows his stuff.

[@CaseyPutsch]

Yes, but the air has to go out too. :)

[@ScottsSynthStuff]

@@CaseyPutsch Ah...of course. Wheels. Got it. :)

[@EightyFiveHundred]

Always love your content Casey!! “Money reigns supreme” in the straightaways 🤣😂🤣😂 while your talent reigns supreme in the braking zones!!!

[@CaseyPutsch]

brakes too. Corners though.... :)

[@kevinhibbard320]

That pedal work. My man heal toes so fast, what a badass.

[@satnamsingh9604]

I love Car guys Just Doing Great Stuff On a Beautiful Day With Cars And If We Have Casey Then it's just ❤️❤️

[@0Heeroyuy01]

i could get use to seeing race footage like that casey. also is it just me or does it seem like youre not letting the gears wind long enough

[@jonathanR517]

Awesome video! Well worth the wait.

[@roneyeam]

What are all the white stickers for?

[@anyduck]

They are covering up the quick releases for the body panels, but the question is why? Aero? Safety?

[@hilanddoug]

@@anyduck So they don't fall out due to excessive vibration.

[@scene24man]

Love the in-car footage, and the GLORIOUS SOUNDS OF AMERICAN V8 YESSSS

[@calebdean]

Awesome video Casey!!

[@YensR]

what a beast! And the car he's driving ain't bad either!

[@williamhall7165]

Casey. Is that the source of the Riley BMW ?

[@CaseyPutsch]

nope

[@kevinhibbard320]

So are you feeling out the brakes or pumping them to prime before the corners? I noticed you give it a couple pumps with the left foot before sliding over to the clutch.

[@CaseyPutsch]

Pumping before needed

[@john-vy1ml]

Congrats guys

[@tylerr7437]

Great job

[@dwhit3614]

Love the mid-Ohio driving videos. Is the set up on the trans set for your shifting style? Very quick and great footwork.

[@fatpad00]

Great to see John being a great sport.

[@TairnKA]

What are the white patches, stress sensors? ;-)

[@brieee28]

Why do you check your brakes before braking into a corner, and how can you do it without actually slowing the car down? Do you leave space between the pads and rotors to check for pressure or something?

[@CaseyPutsch]

after hard cornering the bearing play can make the rotor push the pads back...

[@davidrobinson4291]

That was awesome to watch!

[@davidrobinson4291]

also, remember to take out your crowd/telephone pole seeking radar from your factory Mustang.

[@Rokkator]

Where's your mullet? Casey:😢

[@forresttm]

I wonder how many times Keeps have been in caseys inbox..

[@silviosantapaola2825]

didn't the vette have a wing last time i saw it ?

[@rotorblade9508]

You can try a desiccant filter for inflating the tires :) I don’t know if it works, but you could use like 5kg of silicat to make it.

[@markbattista6857]

Casey you do have your sh-- -t together , you seem to cross all your Tee's & dot all your I eyes , always enjoy watching your videos , good luck and keep hammering .Thanks

[@CaseyPutsch]

😊 thank you

[@craigdry9522]

Hell yeah Great job guys

[@forresttm]

Did you hide your gold chain and mullet. That's some proper old school banter.

[@unhygienix1970]

Great vid. Damn I miss Can -Am

[@jacobhunsinger7793]

A great experience for everyone.

[@unhygienix1970]

Awesome shot of that Vette goin by a 935

[@rickybobby7660]

Dog box? Clutchless up changes? Bit more info on that please looks as quick as a sequential

[@CaseyPutsch]

You are correct!

[@rickybobby7660]

Ah cool, though there was some god like technique I was missing. Keep up the good work and I’m like 80% here for the rants and paddock bullshit filter😆

[@larrym1112]

Awesome.

[@maddoxwca]

Watching Casey race but wondering if those Corvair guys made those mid-engined for racing..... lol

[@jeffreyoldham55]

Let's get to the slicin' & dicin!

[@kyleteal5888]

Is it me or do i hear a little break up around 4000 to 4200 rpm

[@CaseyPutsch]

pretty big break up actually

[@kyleteal5888]

Do you think it's just the Engine harmonics, or the carburetor, or the Engine coming on and off the power band of the cam?

[@lazarusmagellan2367]

what is that kart in the back with 6 wheels lol

[@thman6453]

Man that Vette sounds great 👍

[@irdmoose]

I probably would have said something like, "Shut up, driver. Suit up and go zoom zoom!" Seriously, these tame racing drivers should just keep their helmet and suit on. Top Gear had the right idea.

[@jamesdellaneve9005]

Nice looking car.

[@darronchristopher9949]

I want to find one of them car build kits for my son. Meaning the small version lol

[@melandroma2147]

That vette kicks so much ass!

[@gaydes1012]

damn I wanna get into motorsports but holy crap even on the "cheap" end it's cost prohibitive

[@colemcmeans7809]

love all this. that red mustang? was pushing hard out there. get em.

[@tkskagen]

Maybe "Genius Garage" needs to find an IMSA (mid 1980's prefered with the 2.3 Turbo) or ISSA Mustang to make better, the "Casey Way"!

[@bradklingensmith]

No keyhole? That is almost a why bother status. Mid Ohio is awesome.

[@alexl9334]

The intimidators bigger brother the C4 terminator. #3

[@scottwhitmire6613]

If your not going to get the car to handle better...at least get a larger steering wheel. Best to you Scott Whitmire

[@davesnothere8859]

Bernoulli disagrees about the water vapors.

[@umbraelegios4130]

Casey "Trying to be nice". Ha! Casey is permanently more "Salty" than Bonneville.

[@CaseyPutsch]

LOL!

[@randallfox4265]

Did the race with the 'Rabbit' ever happen? Sorry if I missed it...

[@hilanddoug]

Remember what that car looked like? ;^)

[@TheSweettooth95]

The car your building is on effspots latest video twice driving and parked! ! !

[@CaseyPutsch]

??

[@TheSweettooth95]

@@CaseyPutsch the v12 concept car your building a real one is in the video on "effspots" youtube channel it should be his latest video that he posted yesterday I thought of you when saw it! I think you will like it.

[@davidpineda645]

Dude let the kids drive. I bet some if them have fast cars also.

[@CaseyPutsch]

No race licenses

[@justar6865]

Sheesh

[@aliassmithandjones9453]

blah blah blah blah go interview the Corvair team!!!

[@hauptmann6]

I finally figured out who you remind me of. Looks and mannerisms. But slightly less salty. Joel Zimmerman AKA deadmau5

[@L3vinesNL]

jezus christ dude. What did you drink before you started this video.

[@CaseyPutsch]

the intelligent ability to articulate a high number of words per minute.