@@RSADYNAMICS same architecture. I run a stroker 4G 2.3liter with a 100mm crank. It would be in the same ballpark as LS stuff. Same same, but different. So I still look on this with great pride being a Mitsu guy.
Fantastic lap, and it's great to see the whole team ecstatic at the achievement. I also like the casual hand stretching at 6:02 down the back straight with the car accelerating at warp speed on the warm-up lap.
Time attack is the best thing on earth and these people are making me love it even more. Congrats to the entire team man that's a hell of an achievement!!
I was thinking the other day how sub 50s will soon be the new 1 minute benchmark that the top cars will start to shoot for. Ando proving it’s possible is going to spark a CRAZY level of competition now. Well deserved and hard fought. Congratulations Ando and team! So damn cool. Definitely one for the history books! I would have printed another and had Ando sign it on the spot! I’d have framed it and it would take the place of honor on my wall. LOL
Sub 50s on non-slicks will be very difficult still. I'm very impressed that the Arvou supercharged S2k can even do a 53 with ~500 hp. Production cars are getting heavier and heavier, so the challenge of tuning to get to sub 50 will get harder and harder. To compensate, billet blocks and well over 1000 hp will be needed to compensate. Or potentially, start with a very lightweight chassis (like a Gordon Murray T.50?) and make an all out racer from that? Not many in Japan will even get an opportunity to get one
Congrats to Ando and the Escort team, a new standard for time attack. It would be a dream to even drive on that beautiful track, I can't imagine what it must have been like to be there to see this happen. The feeling must be surreal. 👏
These guys have been developing this car for years now and their hard work and dedication has payed back. Congrats to the team for setting a new milestone and raising the bar for the sport. And also for being so humble about the achievements
I've ben a fan of time attack for a long time and made the decision this year to prep a car to start participating in 2024. Stuff like this is so inspiring!
Once again, congrats to Ando-san and Escort team!! It make me feel proud as an EVO/time attack enthusiast. I teared up the moment he crosses the line, it's incredible.
Another new raw footage of time attack racing scene/culture which is really awesome!!! We do need this kind of culture in this modern car meets regardless of what motorsports you like (drifting, rallying, autocross, gymkhana, etc.) Hopefully that this will continue to spread world wide and many people would be inspired and join into this kind of racing competition!!! Thanks man!!!!
Congratulations FIRE Ando & TEAM! Jezzz that thing accelerates so fast and stays flat around the corners! The video is excellent for some more details! XRP hoses. Of course! 🔥
I already dropped congratulations on Ando's onboard footage but i'll say it again.Well done and congrats on result.Honestly,this was a long time coming. New production based car record.Crazy fast on semi slicks.Also,thanks for sharing this as well.
Damn fellas, we are getting old. Remember when under suzuki first broke the min/60 sec barrier in his Sylvia? It was a huge deal and iirc, he was the first private team to do so. His runs looked super quick and couldn't fathom another production based car beating it by 10 seconds, on a super short and windy track like Tsukuba. Plus, this beast looked super tame and in total control the entire time. Didn't even look wild or on the limit. Looks like it still can go quicker, and by a lot!
Congratulations to the Escort Team, for developing the Evo to this extent, and to Yoshiki Fire Ando, for driving it as it deserves to be driven! Most awesome result!
Awesome video! So incredible to be in the cockpit of the most iconic Evo on the planet as it gets thrown through corners and ignores time and space down straights. You can feel the speed though the screen.
What a stonking lap, congratulations to the team! One of my favorite tracks in ride4, really cool to see what the cars throw down with some aero and a bottle (maybe "some" is a little bit of an understatement). 👍
i remember 20 years ago when breaking the 1 minute barrier seemed impossible. This is amazing congrats to this team!
10 years? Maybe 25 years ago...
10years ago there were PLENTY of cars that were under 1min... At that time the HKS Evo held the record at 53s
Same here!
Dude, you're gonna have to edit your comment AGAIN as the Jun Hyper Lemon Evo ran a 55.9 in 2002. You don't remember diddly!
@@jameslucas3161 tbf, 10 years ago does seem like 2002 😥
Being a 4G63 fanatic, I take great pride in this accomplishment. Congrats to Ando and the entire Team Escort.
I thought it had a 4G64 Destroked so not a Evo engine
@@RSADYNAMICS same architecture. I run a stroker 4G 2.3liter with a 100mm crank. It would be in the same ballpark as LS stuff. Same same, but different. So I still look on this with great pride being a Mitsu guy.
@@MrJessegsx I am a Mitsubishi guy too ever since my father had a Sapporo as a kid
Fantastic lap, and it's great to see the whole team ecstatic at the achievement. I also like the casual hand stretching at 6:02 down the back straight with the car accelerating at warp speed on the warm-up lap.
Absolutely incredible. The power and grip is like something out of a video game! The lap looked almost effortless!
Come to say the same thing, it looks like there’s so much left in that car and he was just getting warmed up……extraordinarily impressive!!!!!
Strange how you can feel such joy for a team of people and a car. What an achievement. Was always a case of if rather than then. Congratulations all!
Time attack is the best thing on earth and these people are making me love it even more. Congrats to the entire team man that's a hell of an achievement!!
I was thinking the other day how sub 50s will soon be the new 1 minute benchmark that the top cars will start to shoot for. Ando proving it’s possible is going to spark a CRAZY level of competition now. Well deserved and hard fought. Congratulations Ando and team! So damn cool. Definitely one for the history books!
I would have printed another and had Ando sign it on the spot! I’d have framed it and it would take the place of honor on my wall. LOL
Sub 50s on non-slicks will be very difficult still. I'm very impressed that the Arvou supercharged S2k can even do a 53 with ~500 hp. Production cars are getting heavier and heavier, so the challenge of tuning to get to sub 50 will get harder and harder. To compensate, billet blocks and well over 1000 hp will be needed to compensate.
Or potentially, start with a very lightweight chassis (like a Gordon Murray T.50?) and make an all out racer from that? Not many in Japan will even get an opportunity to get one
@@Shadowboost There's another solution which is using lightweight components to shave weight.
I did actually have him sign a time sheet!
@Shadowboost that wouldn't be considered a tuning car
@@NaritaDogfight I’m so jealous! Lol 🤯
Congrats to Ando and the Escort team, a new standard for time attack. It would be a dream to even drive on that beautiful track, I can't imagine what it must have been like to be there to see this happen. The feeling must be surreal. 👏
These guys have been developing this car for years now and their hard work and dedication has payed back. Congrats to the team for setting a new milestone and raising the bar for the sport. And also for being so humble about the achievements
Beautiful machine, it sings through the corners flawlessly
This what the sport needed, congrats to the team this is a win for everyone!
Yeah, that was amazing! That car looked so settled, driver looked relaxed, no wasted motion. To beat GT3's around the track is most impressive
49!! this is the new TA legend, respect to under suzuki and everyone before
8:15 seeing these oji-san tachi with pure childlike smile on their face. finally they're breaking the 50s barrier. Congratulation!!
That car is violently fast I’m so glad this video popped up on my feed I’ll be watching it all night. Congrats to them.
Fuuuuuh!!! The confidence hes built around that car is insane! His braking points are ridiculous! So siiick!
I remember HKS Evo going 53 and was like, damn, no way anyone beats that. Congratulations Ando and Team!
What an achievement for all time attack enthusiasts!! Congrats to Ando and the Team Escort!!
What a crazy lap. Lap a crazy car, stopping power and driver. Amazing!
AMAZING! I felt the chills as he Anddo crossed that line. Love this!
Congratulation to this Team!
I've ben a fan of time attack for a long time and made the decision this year to prep a car to start participating in 2024. Stuff like this is so inspiring!
Congratulations Mr. Ando! I likely won’t ever have the chance to visit that track much less drive on it, cherish your blessings!
Once again, congrats to Ando-san and Escort team!!
It make me feel proud as an EVO/time attack enthusiast.
I teared up the moment he crosses the line, it's incredible.
Congratulations to Ando and the team!!! They have worked so hard over the years to produce such a fast car and lap time! Wow!
Crazy achievement!!! gave me goosebump watching this. Congrats!
No understeer, no oversteer. Nothing. Just on rail. Damn that evo. Congrats!
Love doesn't make me shiver anymore, sub-50 does.
hahaha
What a lap! Amazing to finally see him in the 49s. Wasn't just scraping in either, absolutely smashed it!
Yeah made sure he was in it haha
Wow, the acceleration after corner exit is insane 😎
Well done! Congrats to Ando and Team Escort ! Now we wait to see if the record will be broken !
Car Audio is 10/10
Daaaaamn. Remembering when 1min was insane
Absolute 'monster' both driver and machine. As for Escort team they are maestros
Congrats to the Escort Team! What a awesome day for Japanese time attack!
That hand-stretching @ 6:00 was brilliant… like the driver was saying “Okay funs over… let’s go”, I love motorsport… incredibly lap my friends!
haha yeah! he does it every attack lap
Congratulations to the entire team. This is a historical achievement that will be in the books forever.
gave me goose bumps, congrats to the team, truly an amazing accomplishment.
I absolutely love the quality of these videos. Thanks for providing this content!
Thanks!
I got goosebumps when the car crossed the line. Congratulations to Ando & Escort on their achievements!
Going sub 50s is next level. I hope to see them compete in Australia for the world time attack challenge.
They must all be so happy, what an achievement! Congratulations guys, into the 48's next!
That is insanely fast. Good job on filming this for us dude!
That is really something special here. Congradulation!!
that in car footage is violent!
Holy shit Tsukuba looks like a different track at that speed.
CONGRATULATIONS FIRE ANDO AND ESCORT!
Congratulations to the team! What a milestone.. Very happy to see
Another new raw footage of time attack racing scene/culture which is really awesome!!! We do need this kind of culture in this modern car meets regardless of what motorsports you like (drifting, rallying, autocross, gymkhana, etc.) Hopefully that this will continue to spread world wide and many people would be inspired and join into this kind of racing competition!!! Thanks man!!!!
Congratulations! What an incredible moment to be a part of - thanks for sharing!
The sound and video do an awesome job of giving the feel of how fast that is.
Beautiful car it is, luckily I was able to see and personally ride it😊
Fantastic.
Congratulations to Ando and the Escort Team
What an insane time, those guys are remarkable
Congratulations FIRE Ando & TEAM! Jezzz that thing accelerates so fast and stays flat around the corners! The video is excellent for some more details! XRP hoses. Of course! 🔥
I don’t think he left anything on the table. Absolutely flawless!!
I already dropped congratulations on Ando's onboard footage but i'll say it again.Well done and congrats on result.Honestly,this was a long time coming.
New production based car record.Crazy fast on semi slicks.Also,thanks for sharing this as well.
Damn fellas, we are getting old. Remember when under suzuki first broke the min/60 sec barrier in his Sylvia? It was a huge deal and iirc, he was the first private team to do so. His runs looked super quick and couldn't fathom another production based car beating it by 10 seconds, on a super short and windy track like Tsukuba. Plus, this beast looked super tame and in total control the entire time. Didn't even look wild or on the limit. Looks like it still can go quicker, and by a lot!
The fact his warmup outlap from a standstill at the end of the pits was 1 minute dead if not a 59 second is crazy
Congrats! It was a truly remarkable day.
That drive was fantastic. Well deserved.
6:12 for the flying start
Be prepared, its a *FAST* one
What a moment for Time Attack lovers, such a clean and beautiful lap! Can’t wait for the day someone gets low 40s! ⚡️
will be an electric car, for sure
The footage looks sped up how quick the car accelerated. Congrats to the whole team. Amazing achievement.
Congratulations to Ando and the team!!!
Congrats! Good ol Evo8/9 still pushing boundaries and breaking records 😎 love it
Truly a historic day for Tsukuba time attack
Whoooaa big accomplishment!! Congrats to going sub 50!
Congratulations! Incredible, what a beastly machine
Great video of a historical moment in time attack!
I'm hyped you were there to witness it, Sean!
Massive congratulations to the team!
What a cool thing to see in person
wish you were there man - would be unreal if he matched it at Attack on the 18th
That run was absolutely insane
So good! Thanks for sharing, Sean!
Congratulations to the Escort Team, for developing the Evo to this extent, and to Yoshiki Fire Ando, for driving it as it deserves to be driven! Most awesome result!
I am so in love with the cleanliness of the engine bay.
おめでとう thanks for the great coverage
Awesome video! So incredible to be in the cockpit of the most iconic Evo on the planet as it gets thrown through corners and ignores time and space down straights. You can feel the speed though the screen.
Congratulations Ando and Team... Much Respect!!
Congratulations to ANDO and Escort Team!!!!!!!!!!!!
great job filming. thank you from the united states!
Congratulations to the team, what a achievement!
Huge congratulations! Amazing work!
ファイヤーさんおめでとうございます！！！
Thay was absolutely insane!! Fire indeed
Well done ando and team escort so pleased they’ve done it 🙇♂️🙇♂️
Congratulations!!!
Congratulations Ando & Team!!!
A stunning drive in a stunning car, congrats to the whole team!
WOW!!! JUST WOW!!!
Congrats to the team!
Congrats Ando and Escort!! Amazing drive!!
Congratulations Ando and Team Escort!!
Amazing, what an achievement! Congratulations Ando and Escort!
Congratulations to all involved. Incredible.
Although Tsukuba is the heart of time attack, I would love to see it battle the big guns at WTAC one year
Amazing result guys!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!
🎉Congratulations!!
What a stonking lap, congratulations to the team! One of my favorite tracks in ride4, really cool to see what the cars throw down with some aero and a bottle (maybe "some" is a little bit of an understatement). 👍
Awesome, and it looks like there is more to be won. Crazy how far development came on cars