A new DRIVER'S EYE from The Circuit of the Americas in Austin Texas. Leh Keen driving his Brumos Racing Porsche GT3 Cup during morning practice before the race.
It was awesome being there for the race!!! @kingleh @drive Can't wait for you guys to return to COTA!! I have been spoiled since COTA was built living in ATX!! Great job Leh! look forward to the upcoming videos!!
Very cool video! It's the rare video in which you can actually see and hear how much sliding there is in a Porsche 997 GT3 Cup car. Very interesting moment also after the long straight when the rear wheels locked and the car became slightly sideways! Kind regards from Belgium
It is sequential, and YES it does!! But racing gearboxes like that also have straigh teeth, which is more efficent and also adds that high pitch whistle that increases with speed.
This is great! Love this! I was surprised to see the hands get a little squirrely during braking at the end of the long straight. Weight transfer under braking must be scary in the GT3!
Thanks man! Keep up the awesome work, this vids are just amazing! I just caught myself leaning in the corners. Man I really wish I've had the money to keep karting as a kid.
Chassis setup will cause rear lock also btw.. Our bias bubble was very tight because some corners we would have late entry front lock up and then rear lockup high speed like in the video in others.. This is caused by the low grip slick we use in the series..
Hey guys.. Its the driver of the car.. So if you have some questions feel free to post them and i will try to answer if i see it!! This vid was done with my new GoPro 3 setup.. That's why it has better sound and quality!.. I also am working with DRIVE and friends in the racing world to get you guys more DRIVER'S EYE videos in other cars and with other drivers... Also i can guarantee a Sebring 12h and Nurburgring (possibly night time) video in the next couple of months! In GT2 cars.. Leh Keen
I don't really have a question I just wanted to say keep it up with these vids. And I think it's cool you're on here talking to the viewers. Have a good day.
How can someone dislike this video, you can`t get better then this, almost perfect view, a little bit high, the feeling is...like i`m driving, great job, like i said if you can make longer so we can have a pizza and watch it ove and over again :)
It really depends on the curb at the apex of that turn and speed of the turn.. In the low speed stuff at COTA there is a harsh curb which we try to stay off... In the esses there is bolted down curbs that we run straight over!.. Normally in a slow speed corner you are trying to power down after the corner.. It is kind of hard to power down with only 2 tires on the ground!!
Keep it up with the great videos, /DRIVE. Every automotive enthusiast LOVES to see these POV videos, but I guess that can apply to many types of videos, if you know what I mean. ;-)
momentum, it's to make sure he got around the corner without fighting the momentum on the right hand side, so he twisted right a bit and turned left aggressively.
Congratulations for earning this seat in motorsport, the Brumos Porsche is a legendary team. I started racing 25 years ago and go through periods of "retirement", but the passion for driving is always present. It is a pleasure watching you drive. Two questions: 1) Is it necessary to double-clutch your downshifts to be gentle on the equipment, or is that a thing of the past? 2) The Porsche is known as a very difficult car to drive quickly, any comment on how style differs from other marques?
the couple of moment over steer that you had, will u go back to the pits and report that as something you would want changed with the set up? or would you adapt your style to compensate for it? I noticed that it seemed as one of the moment of correction was when u hit the curb in turn 5. was that a mistake or set up?
I'm curious what you were looking for in this practice. Was your main focus to learn the track? learn the car? examine some tuning/setup parameter? Just get yourself into a groove for the race?
Doh stupid iPad Keyboard! Wanted to say thanks again to Drive and to Leh for this incredible look at racing that we never get to see, you guys are the best!
That's so cool! The braking zone on turn 1 has to be one of the shortest on any track going that speed. Would love to drive this track, guess I just need to get an F1 car or be a Porsche factory driver or something...
Oh, that would be ... mega awesome, Nordschleife, the best and the most beautiful track on Earth. If they can make a video with about 3-4 COMPLETE laps that would be great.
SWEET. Was the car setup like it would be in the race? It seems really nervous on braking and fast corners, doesn't that wear you out during a race? What is the reason for such a setup, is it quicker (turn-in?) or because the porsche has so little weight up front to reduce understeer/pushing? No racing background, don't get too technical ;)
The esses were my favorite.. The most challenging was the 2nd part of the esses where it slows down.. There is a couple of different lines you can take..
Thanks Leh for this great video!No music,just the great sound of the engine!I love it.Can you tell us,what's your setup for your GoPro?With mine,the sound is not as good as yours...Make us some more vids.Thanks
No ABS.. It was rear lockup.. This was at the end of a bedding process for pads and rotors and the bias was migrating back to the front but still a bit rear bias..
Baby, the rear end of that porsche did NOT want to sit still! Well held sir. Well held. And Thanks DRIVE, once again. Out of interest, has the camera moved? I'm sure the dash wasn't so high in the last video...
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Watching this is a lot like meditation for me
It was awesome being there for the race!!! @kingleh @drive Can't wait for you guys to return to COTA!! I have been spoiled since COTA was built living in ATX!! Great job Leh! look forward to the upcoming videos!!
The sound of a Porsche flat 6 to me is the most beautiful sound an engine can make. A perfect engine for a perfect sports car.
I keep going back to these videos everytime, you guys should make more of these videos.
The Sound is fantastic!!! Thank You
Awesome! I could watch stuff like this all day. Thanks Drive!
One of the best tracks ever created and by far one of the best track POV videos on youtube! Excellent!
Loving this Drivers Eye Series :)
I've met Leh before... such an awesome guy! Great video!
Drive is sincerely the best car youtube channel EVER!!! this is EXACTLY WHAT I WANA SEE!!
Very cool video! It's the rare video in which you can actually see and hear how much sliding there is in a Porsche 997 GT3 Cup car. Very interesting moment also after the long straight when the rear wheels locked and the car became slightly sideways!
Kind regards from Belgium
Thanks for taking the music out, you guys at Drive are awesome.
What an awsome video! I now know what a GT3 cup car is like to drive hard! Thanks for this.
can't tell which is more fun. playing FM4 with my fanatec wheel, or watching the real thing! Great video!
Great driving, keep it up. By far the best vids on the Drive channel right now, cheers for sharing!
Outstanding work, camera position and audio (thanks for no music this time :-)!) were stellar!
More of this please, it's superb!
I was there! had an amazing time! COTA is awesome !
It is sequential, and YES it does!!
But racing gearboxes like that also have straigh teeth, which is more efficent and also adds that high pitch whistle that increases with speed.
This is great! Love this! I was surprised to see the hands get a little squirrely during braking at the end of the long straight. Weight transfer under braking must be scary in the GT3!
Fantastic insight. Love the sound!!
Love the straight cut gear whine in these race cars! :D
These videos are awesome drive. Keep doing the drivers eyes
Thanks man! Keep up the awesome work, this vids are just amazing! I just caught myself leaning in the corners. Man I really wish I've had the money to keep karting as a kid.
Aweseome View, great video !
Keep them coming.
I love the sound of a sequential gearbox!
That was amazing! Please post more videos like this!
Good stuff Leh. I remember first seeing you on the vehicular lunatics dvd.
Awesome!! Just pure awsomeness
Great video, love these driver eye videos.
Please never stop postings these. Drivers eye is unreal
1:43 Holy crap lol look at where the steering wheel is pointing after he slams on the brakes! Damn good driver and a heck of a car.
Chassis setup will cause rear lock also btw.. Our bias bubble was very tight because some corners we would have late entry front lock up and then rear lockup high speed like in the video in others.. This is caused by the low grip slick we use in the series..
Keep these coming all season please.
It's amazing how fast those hands move!
Thank you so much for clearing that out to me,..awesome driving btw
Simply awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!
Just brilliant driving!!!
Nice, you learned that we only need engine/car-sound in videos of this kind :)
I don't mind background music for most of your videos but these Driver's Eye videos definitely don't need music. Keep up the great work.
this is fucking excellent, excited to see more of these in the future
Yes. Amazing. Perfect. Loved it!
Hey guys.. Its the driver of the car.. So if you have some questions feel free to post them and i will try to answer if i see it!! This vid was done with my new GoPro 3 setup.. That's why it has better sound and quality!.. I also am working with DRIVE and friends in the racing world to get you guys more DRIVER'S EYE videos in other cars and with other drivers... Also i can guarantee a Sebring 12h and Nurburgring (possibly night time) video in the next couple of months! In GT2 cars.. Leh Keen
This most be what heaven is like. With no music.
great footage, thanks for the upload
Beautiful driving! And thanks for not putting music in this.
No question actually, but 1:42 and 2:11 are great moments! Fantastic!
I don't really have a question I just wanted to say keep it up with these vids. And I think it's cool you're on here talking to the viewers.
Have a good day.
The best office to be in. Man, I love this track!
How can someone dislike this video, you can`t get better then this, almost perfect view, a little bit high, the feeling is...like i`m driving, great job, like i said if you can make longer so we can have a pizza and watch it ove and over again :)
It really depends on the curb at the apex of that turn and speed of the turn.. In the low speed stuff at COTA there is a harsh curb which we try to stay off... In the esses there is bolted down curbs that we run straight over!.. Normally in a slow speed corner you are trying to power down after the corner.. It is kind of hard to power down with only 2 tires on the ground!!
You know, I don't really like that game much, but the car sounds in that game are phenomenal.
Yes yes yes. So much better than the last one.
So, the actual drivers eye is only for two minute and 45 seconds and we watch the credits for a minute and 45 seconds. Great editing, Drive!
Damn his hands. Incredible!
Its like music to my ears!
there is something about the sound of a Porsche that just makes you want to go out and haul ass somewhere especially along the back straight
Hey /Drive, we love these kind of videos!
Sincerely,
Viewers
just awesome. I could almost make myself out in the grandstand! lol
When i said "feels like you are there" i meant that if feels like you were inside the car, driving it.
Loved the music!
Wow this track looks awesome to drive on. Plus more helmetcam videos are always great :)
Nice, more of this please!
Please start adding a food cam!!! Love these videos!
Keep it up with the great videos, /DRIVE. Every automotive enthusiast LOVES to see these POV videos, but I guess that can apply to many types of videos, if you know what I mean. ;-)
looks intense... could almost feel the grip :D
I want this at least an hour long.
momentum, it's to make sure he got around the corner without fighting the momentum on the right hand side, so he twisted right a bit and turned left aggressively.
He's fighting that thing like it's trying to take his lunch money. Nice POV video non the less.
Congratulations for earning this seat in motorsport, the Brumos Porsche is a legendary team. I started racing 25 years ago and go through periods of "retirement", but the passion for driving is always present. It is a pleasure watching you drive. Two questions:
1) Is it necessary to double-clutch your downshifts to be gentle on the equipment, or is that a thing of the past?
2) The Porsche is known as a very difficult car to drive quickly, any comment on how style differs from other marques?
All the GT teams were dealing with lack of grip, its was fun to watch.
Awesome graphics!
the couple of moment over steer that you had, will u go back to the pits and report that as something you would want changed with the set up? or would you adapt your style to compensate for it? I noticed that it seemed as one of the moment of correction was when u hit the curb in turn 5. was that a mistake or set up?
I love the helmet cam, I wish they used it in F1 more often, I think Redbull only used it once or twice last year or the year before.
I'm curious what you were looking for in this practice. Was your main focus to learn the track? learn the car? examine some tuning/setup parameter? Just get yourself into a groove for the race?
Doh stupid iPad Keyboard! Wanted to say thanks again to Drive and to Leh for this incredible look at racing that we never get to see, you guys are the best!
Wow that was just too good.
That's so cool! The braking zone on turn 1 has to be one of the shortest on any track going that speed. Would love to drive this track, guess I just need to get an F1 car or be a Porsche factory driver or something...
motor racing needs more of these views, even if they end up being ppv.
Oh, that would be ... mega awesome, Nordschleife, the best and the most beautiful track on Earth.
If they can make a video with about 3-4 COMPLETE laps that would be great.
SWEET. Was the car setup like it would be in the race? It seems really nervous on braking and fast corners, doesn't that wear you out during a race?
What is the reason for such a setup, is it quicker (turn-in?) or because the porsche has so little weight up front to reduce understeer/pushing?
No racing background, don't get too technical ;)
That was great, can this please be what my next racing game looks like
The esses were my favorite.. The most challenging was the 2nd part of the esses where it slows down.. There is a couple of different lines you can take..
Thanks Leh for this great video!No music,just the great sound of the engine!I love it.Can you tell us,what's your setup for your GoPro?With mine,the sound is not as good as yours...Make us some more vids.Thanks
i found myself tilting my head up for this video to see over the wheel >.
How much was the camera hampering your vision? what % of normal would you say you were driving in this video?
Must have shat his pants losing the rear after the high speed straight :)
Nice driving!
busy hands through the fast corners!
EPIC! More of this and longer if you can :)
Mr Keen, what part of the COTA track did you enjoy most, and which did you find the most challenging?
Hi, and thank you for this vid.. Old Tyre in this laps ? or its always like that here with the Brumos Porsche ?
A real thrill to ear
thank you for not putting music over it :)
I haven't seen it on the movie, thought there's no time for that.
No ABS.. It was rear lockup.. This was at the end of a bedding process for pads and rotors and the bias was migrating back to the front but still a bit rear bias..
He locked up the rear tires under heavy breaking on the back straight. This is due to the brake bias not the chassis setup.
Baby, the rear end of that porsche did NOT want to sit still! Well held sir. Well held. And Thanks DRIVE, once again. Out of interest, has the camera moved? I'm sure the dash wasn't so high in the last video...
Thanks!
First time i felt like i was playing gran turismo back in the day... time to bust out the wheel and go for the perfect lap..
This is a great video. Is there a way to get a shot of the footwork as well? Maybe a split screen.