We WON 1st Half At The Freedom Factory but BLEW UP Charlotte! (You won't believe how)

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  • Опубліковано 18 лис 2024

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  • @MillennialFarmer
    @MillennialFarmer Рік тому +245

    Heck of a job man!! Thanks for the opportunity to go down and have a blast!!

    • @redpillpirate111
      @redpillpirate111 Рік тому +6

      Are you doing to post your version on your alt channel?

    • @MillennialFarmer
      @MillennialFarmer Рік тому +31

      @@redpillpirate111 yep! We're a bit behind due to a mini-vacation and the never ending hockey tournaments this time of year. But yes, we will have a video coming

    • @ViceGripGarage
      @ViceGripGarage  Рік тому +42

      Appreciate you doing it! Hope to see ya soon!

    • @scottpelletier1370
      @scottpelletier1370 Рік тому +5

      Nice, that was a pretty quick cameo from the actor that plays Zach Johnson

    • @tomb.1972
      @tomb.1972 Рік тому +7

      Zach, it was a nice surprise to see you buddy up with Derek. You must have crossed paths somewhere with him. Good to see Becky along for the show.

  • @ViceGripGarage
    @ViceGripGarage  Рік тому +156

    Big thanks to @millennialfarmer for co-wheeling with me! Check out his channel and Between the rows for all his racing stuff!

    • @dieselapegarage
      @dieselapegarage Рік тому +6

      That right there is pretty cool man keep it coming bet that was a lot of fun u living somes dreams don't stop the magic nice

    • @smacktalk2753
      @smacktalk2753 Рік тому +5

      Got a new channel to watch!

    • @jesseread42
      @jesseread42 11 місяців тому

      @ViceGripGarage hope can I get a hold of you personally I have something that may interest you

  • @ladylaurwin9103
    @ladylaurwin9103 Рік тому +58

    My boyfriend and I were there and thought you were the best driver of the night. You absolutely nailed that turn right before the VIP section better than anyone. Also we bought merch for the first time and your wife is genuinely so nice. You and your family seem so down to earth. I might not know much cars but I love watching your videos with my boyfriend.

  • @claymillican25
    @claymillican25 Рік тому +20

    Man it was a blast to be out there racing with you !!! That was an incredible experience and event!!!

    • @jasonsparshott7208
      @jasonsparshott7208 11 місяців тому +1

      Clay !!!

    • @jasonsparshott7208
      @jasonsparshott7208 11 місяців тому +1

      Love just seeing random comments from my favorite dudes ! It’s funny how birds of a feather flock together! There are people that follow the same exact channels that you would never guess … good knows good !

  • @clstjam4321
    @clstjam4321 Рік тому +219

    Derick has to be the hardest working guy on the tubes. VGG, Roadworthy Rescue, In the Isles and there's probably ten other things we don't know about that's happening behind the scenes like being a great dad and tending to the farm. Man he's putting in the hours and I'm so grateful I have this dude to watch on Friday nights! Hey Derick, if you read this (or not), God Bless you brother because you certainly bless us.

    • @picklefart
      @picklefart Рік тому +13

      This man is a solid chunk of the content I watch because he’s everywhere.

    • @cacavman
      @cacavman Рік тому +13

      Always a positive attitude! Ya did a great job! It's all about the fun!

    • @iceman22m
      @iceman22m Рік тому +14

      The great thing about Derek is he's one of those guys as long as the rubber side is down and the engines doing an engine things, you can never count him out!

  • @TheYankeeClipper-ej5vn
    @TheYankeeClipper-ej5vn Рік тому +6

    My son and I met made Derek and Jessica at this event and they were so kind. Derek, my young daughter wrote you a letter because she couldn’t make it so you signed a hat and shirt for her. I wanted you to know it made her so incredibly happy when we brought those home to her.
    You also signed my son’s 70 Chevelle that he hand painted to look like the Independence as well as taking the time for a photo with him. Thank you guys so much for taking the time for them and all the work you do to bring us along with you on the journey!

  • @millennialmacgyver2893
    @millennialmacgyver2893 Рік тому +122

    As soon as a VGG video drops, whatever I’m watching is in the dust.
    VGG is my #1

  • @FreakinMosin
    @FreakinMosin Рік тому +298

    I was at this, you signed my boys hat, made his day. You had that first half dialed in. Had the smoothest line and were handling the slick spots in the kidney bean the best out of everyone. Nice and easy coasting through the mud while everyone else was hammering through it. Really impressed with your driving. (I used to race dirt about 10 years ago and sometimes the slowest looking make the fastest times)

    • @jimmyhoffa7935
      @jimmyhoffa7935 Рік тому +29

      He signed my wife's chest a couple years ago while his wife watched👊

    • @Surms41
      @Surms41 Рік тому +9

      @@jimmyhoffa7935 😆😆That's awesome! Good man!

    • @Hobodeluxe960
      @Hobodeluxe960 Рік тому +14

      sometimes less is more. yeah Derek is a good driver.

    • @LucasisforOil
      @LucasisforOil Рік тому +6

      ​@@jimmyhoffa7935I don't know if this is a compliment or a diss.

    • @stevemorrow5408
      @stevemorrow5408 Рік тому +3

      I particularly love your car vocabulary. That and the self-deprecating attitude are a winning combination, IMHO.

  • @adammizell6227
    @adammizell6227 11 місяців тому +1

    Would love to see Ms. Charlotte get some attention. Shes been a trouper and needs some love.

  • @stevejensen8331
    @stevejensen8331 Рік тому +3

    I can't believe that you and the family have got me so hooked that when I saw you come in 1ST I actually screamed out a solid rebel yell !! lots of love from Texas man!!!!

  • @umakemerandy3669
    @umakemerandy3669 Рік тому +1

    Excaliber is so beautiful because it has the right truck body style, not some dog body or jeep or something. Just a proper truck looking body.

  • @coffee8866
    @coffee8866 Рік тому +4

    Outfellastanding Show Derek! You and the person that plays Zach Johnson did a great job! Charlotte will live again....

  • @erat91
    @erat91 Рік тому +27

    Derek, you're so humble. Give yourself some credit, you can absolutely wheel a car. We all see you working through a pack of huge names in the racing and automotive industry. That's something to be proud of.

  • @janeames1513
    @janeames1513 Рік тому +22

    Derek, when you said we are calling this the peoples car it brought a tear to my eye..we lost our 21 yr old nephew 2 years ago..he was a proud marine..i just have to say i really appreciate the way you stand behind our military. the last thing i wanted to say is i hope you and the family had a wonderful thanksgiving..sendin love from central Bama

    • @davidh6818
      @davidh6818 Рік тому +1

      ROLL TIDE !!!🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘

    • @rickyestes7477
      @rickyestes7477 Рік тому +3

      Thank God for the brave young men and women that serve this country so we can enjoy stuff like this

    • @grooveguy
      @grooveguy 11 місяців тому

      Thank you to your Nephew for his service and ultimate sacrifice!!! You must be so proud and rightly so. Sending love and best regards from Canada to my southern brothers and sisters!!♥️♥️🇨🇦♥️🇺🇸👍😎💯

  • @marshallellisfarm_8802
    @marshallellisfarm_8802 Рік тому +3

    What a great attitude in all you do. Thanks brother.

  • @Oliver_Things
    @Oliver_Things 11 місяців тому

    Glad to see my duckies give you the horsetorques you needed for a 1st half win! It was great to meet you, and thanks for letting me put them on!

  • @gregorybarth930
    @gregorybarth930 Рік тому +5

    Thank you and the family for the Thanksgiving message on FB. You did well on the bean. Not a bad finish, even if you didn't get the corvette. Keep doin' what your doing and we'll keep watching! Love y'all

  • @donday5677
    @donday5677 11 місяців тому +1

    Hey Derek hi from Alberta Canada just starting watching a few months ago enjoy the show very much. Thanks for laughs your a wonderful person

  • @Tinytraveler
    @Tinytraveler Рік тому +12

    I never thought my farming YT channel would end up on the racing YT channel I watch, but here we are! I've been watching both channels now for years! Great content

  • @denniss5512
    @denniss5512 Рік тому +46

    Cleetus' gang did a great job putting on a first class show. All the UA-camrs videos of this event were positive and upbeat, especially the fans that have chimmed in. I'm gonna be there in the stands next year now that I've retired and have no conflicts. Where else can you see this mix of people and talents in 1 place have the time of their lives?

  • @nichole2757
    @nichole2757 Рік тому +3

    Derek you are a national treasure. You can’t find wholesome content like this anywhere else. Thanks for all you do ❤

  • @remb9614
    @remb9614 Рік тому +2

    So many spam comments pretending to be VGG. Make sure you thumbs down and report it as spam. That’s our only defense

  • @waynehames4729
    @waynehames4729 Рік тому +2

    Really great guy. Involving the whole family means a lot.

  • @j0909vfjklc
    @j0909vfjklc Рік тому +2

    Glad to see Charlotte get out there. Awesome job in the race

  • @boheeka77
    @boheeka77 Рік тому +3

    LOVE IT! Keep going Derek. You're an inspiration. Can't wait for the next one!

  • @leroywood5383
    @leroywood5383 Рік тому +3

    Thank you Derek for giving us a great show.

  • @robm9772
    @robm9772 Рік тому +6

    One of the rare times you can tell Derek was disappointed (with Charlotte, not the race) yet he still manages to maintain a positive attitude for his fans.

  • @johnrace1954
    @johnrace1954 Рік тому +7

    Great job, its hard to hear the disappointment in your voice, you and your family work so hard to entertain everyone. Being able to go and have fun is great. You'll get it squared away.

  • @22sojourner
    @22sojourner Рік тому +21

    As fans, we're fortunate to realize your extraordinary abilities, & I'm thankful that many of us benefit from your energy, talent & experience. Jessica was brilliant in choosing a great man.

  • @jfdb59
    @jfdb59 Рік тому +5

    First thing my 4 year old daughter says when she sees the crown vic is "it doesn't have any rust on it dada!" LOL. She knows this show too well. hahaha

  • @matthewbuchanan2354
    @matthewbuchanan2354 11 місяців тому +2

    Great effort. I think it’s time for a new burnout rig though. Something that has a body on it would be good. You love squarebodys, do a truck dirt cheap with big power

  • @alexandrustanciu1989
    @alexandrustanciu1989 Рік тому +4

    I was watching the race and I was so proud on the way you won the first half. That was your race bud be proud! 🥇

  • @devynjohnson135
    @devynjohnson135 Рік тому +17

    Derek you always go above and beyond for us as your fans. You and your burnout cars, revivals, and “restorations” never cease to assume me. Thanks for a great show, and always going 110% in everything you do!!

  • @gilreynolds9282
    @gilreynolds9282 Рік тому +4

    It’s great to see Zack on the team.

  • @patrickfreiberg8547
    @patrickfreiberg8547 Рік тому +1

    Hardest thrasher on the UA-cams could have thrown in the towel but nope going to rock it out of the park for us thanks darick that was fun to watch

  • @rockywalker9115
    @rockywalker9115 11 місяців тому

    Just wanted to say thank you for taking the time during your lunch break to sign our shirts last weekend. You’re a real inspiration and a class act.

  • @alkennedy1124
    @alkennedy1124 Рік тому +1

    Vary kool , thanks buddy, you did what you could with what you took, all the glory gos to God grace in Jesus, is the right way, thanks BigAl California

  • @eliotbrown4506
    @eliotbrown4506 Рік тому +1

    Your 1776X looked beaitiful! As for Charlotte-- at least your internal combustion engine didn't become an external combustion engine! Good show!

  • @paullane7489
    @paullane7489 11 місяців тому +3

    Great job Derek!!! Way to overcome adversity in the burnout comp! 👍🇺🇸👍🇺🇸👍🇺🇸

  • @colenelson7358
    @colenelson7358 Рік тому +2

    I had no clue the guys in the van pre had stock seats. It's crazy to know the one guy lunched his van 130ft. That guy is nuts. Still one the coolest things I've seen. Hope his back is alright

  • @TeaganDanner
    @TeaganDanner Рік тому +2

    Even though you didn't win either one you still won the first half and you worked your butt off to get the truck done for the burnout contest and put one hell of a show on just for your fans me honestly I still consider that a win I honestly love watching your stuff and I've been watching you for 5 years I still consider when please keep up on the great content🎉

  • @larrydavidson3402
    @larrydavidson3402 Рік тому +3

    Admire you for even getting it running again by going to a hardware store and bypassing all the relays, great job Derrick.

  • @mountainwolf95
    @mountainwolf95 Рік тому +5

    Also Derek, I think looking at Charlotte's motor is completely worth it-she's unique and fun to watch cause no one else really does the whole old-official-Craftsman Truck Series-truck burnout rig like you do, hoping maybe one day we'll see a completed, old skool body on her but was still a great run, fun to watch, absolutely a blast and I enjoy everything you do.

  • @KHALABEEB
    @KHALABEEB Рік тому +6

    Chinese Fire-Drill is said to have originated when a ship run by British officers and a Chinese crew practiced a fire drill for a fire in the engine room. The bucket brigade were to draw water from the starboard side, pass it to the engine room, and pour it onto the simulated "fire". To prevent flooding, a separate crew was ordered to ferry the accumulated water from the engine room up to the main deck, and to heave the water over the port side. The drill had previously gone according to plan, until the orders became confused in interpretation. The bucket brigade began to draw the water from the starboard side, run directly over to the port side and then throw the water overboard, bypassing the engine room completely

  • @mikesharp8653
    @mikesharp8653 Рік тому +2

    Awesome job Derek!! So much fun too watch.

  • @Mavrik-60
    @Mavrik-60 Рік тому +1

    Power of the PEOPLE
    HELL YEAH VICE GRIP BROTHERS.

  • @MartinGonzalez-lx8jg
    @MartinGonzalez-lx8jg 11 місяців тому

    Made in America! That’s what it’s all about! Just good ol fashioned fun 😀keep it going bro.thanks

  • @elsdp-4560
    @elsdp-4560 Рік тому +1

    Thank you for sharing. YES.👍

  • @backtoobasics
    @backtoobasics Рік тому +3

    The way she goes bud, the way she goes!!! Great showing man, you beat the nutz 9ff that thing. Be safe

  • @joegerhard1358
    @joegerhard1358 11 місяців тому

    Thanks for taking us along. 👍 Great run in the crown vic and Charlotte man. You'll get er wired back up right and together over the winter.

  • @charlesdalton985
    @charlesdalton985 Рік тому +5

    I'm sorry for what happened to Charlotte. Your dedication to the fans is impressive. Hope the truck will be ok when you get a chance to check on the engine. On a happier note - that was some darn good driving sir! Thanks for all you do ~ Chuck

  • @shelleyking8450
    @shelleyking8450 Рік тому +12

    You did a fantastic job ViceGripping the wiring together on Charlotte to even make a run. If that was mostly bangin 6, what a great ride. Happy Turkey to you and yours, Derek. You make us all proud to be along for the ride.

  • @aaronrichards5814
    @aaronrichards5814 Рік тому

    Always a pleasure riding along with. 💪🇺🇸

  • @mountainwolf95
    @mountainwolf95 Рік тому +25

    FINALLY! A W for our man Derek at Cleetus and Cars! Hopefully you and yours had an amazing Thanksgiving and thank you for all you do for us and yourself Derek!

  • @phredrocks
    @phredrocks Рік тому +4

    Never a dull moment when you do what you can with the equipment you have. Always positive attitude and have the family with yoy on these adventures! Mad respect Derek, you are a best example of a Great husband and Dad i kmow of! Stay safe and keep'em comin! fred

  • @MrWill73
    @MrWill73 Рік тому +11

    Derek I don’t know where you get all your energy from brother. I feel like you don’t stop!👍👍👍

    • @rickyestes7477
      @rickyestes7477 Рік тому

      I had plenty of energy when I was in my 40s but 60s not so much

    • @MrWill73
      @MrWill73 Рік тому

      @@rickyestes7477 I just turned 50 and brother 40 and 50 feel light years away for me😂😂😂 Take care

  • @adamvanwagenen3394
    @adamvanwagenen3394 11 місяців тому

    Charlotte revival at Le Mullets, doesn't get much better than that! As always thank you so much for all of the content and bringing us along with you. Sometimes a Guy feels like he's part of the family.

  • @turnertruckandtractor
    @turnertruckandtractor Рік тому +2

    We were cheering you and Zach on. You two did a great job especially now knowing the power steering was weak and transmission issues. Hope two had fun and hope to see you two in future races.

  • @daviddpg
    @daviddpg 11 місяців тому

    The burnout looked cool as heck to me. You know how to entertain!

  • @davidfarmer1666
    @davidfarmer1666 Рік тому +1

    Good time for us fans watching Derek tear up the tracks. Pulling first in his half of the race was stellar. Always great watch.

  • @darralpphillips
    @darralpphillips Рік тому +1

    Great work, Derek. Loved the coverage of 2.4 hours of lemullets.

  • @mr_mongo7228
    @mr_mongo7228 Рік тому +1

    Excellent job out there concentrating you never seem to catch a break with the transmission issue and the lack of power steering! The old burn out truck had bum luck too but that’s VGG!

  • @Ericnelsonhubbard
    @Ericnelsonhubbard Рік тому +1

    America!!!

  • @jesbindavid
    @jesbindavid Рік тому +1

    Woohoo Bruce Wilsons scaniya there ❤

  • @switchtr3
    @switchtr3 Рік тому +3

    Not having power steering could save a guy's front tires and prevent understeer! When I was a kid I'd always remove the power steering from my Datsuns, they were so light and not being able to just panic crank the heck out of the steering mid turn saved me more than a couple times. Never had an issue except going slow in parking lots, then you just muscle through it

  • @petej.8676
    @petej.8676 Рік тому +19

    You're as good of driver as any out there..including pros. You're going to win one eventually Derek. Great Job!!!!🎉✌️

  • @ed0c
    @ed0c Рік тому +1

    my friend. to waterproof look up something called “conformal coating” you can buy it and paint it on electronics

  • @LuckyGuessGarage
    @LuckyGuessGarage Рік тому +3

    God bless you. Great showing. I see you get better and better every time. You have a handle on what it takes to get there. You're a great inspiration. Thanks!

  • @russellcaywood1459
    @russellcaywood1459 Рік тому +1

    Look I am going to comment to your before I watch it all.Coments say you got a winin. Nitros and good paint. I approve.

  • @rustyrodgarage2686
    @rustyrodgarage2686 Рік тому +2

    That looks like an absolute blast.glad your out there having fun

  • @LAactor
    @LAactor Рік тому +2

    Don't feel too down about Char. These things are basically recyclables. You use em and they get used up and that's the way she goes. Them engines for you are basically interchanabilitized. Out with the old and in with the new.

  • @JaredGti07
    @JaredGti07 Рік тому +4

    Charlotte did so well i couldn't imagine it was only running on 6 that thing running 100% its gunna be wild

  • @JD-zm4eh
    @JD-zm4eh Рік тому +3

    Thank you Derek for great entertainment throughout the year and the past several years and the years to come. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family.

  • @chaleowin7732
    @chaleowin7732 11 місяців тому

    So much fun watching~

  • @avengersracing
    @avengersracing 11 місяців тому

    Great to meet you Derick!! You rocked the house, its like that thing had nitrous the whole time 😂 Can't wait for the next event and hope to see you pilot another monster truck sometime :)

  • @davidfalk-k5y
    @davidfalk-k5y 11 місяців тому

    looked like a lot of fun ,so glad you have family with you

  • @Cooldad87
    @Cooldad87 11 місяців тому

    Thank you Derek for all you do man, It was a great run, you didn't give up and with little perseverance and with good ol' Midwest spirit you made it happen!

  • @robertskelton2421
    @robertskelton2421 11 місяців тому

    You See, Derrik, It's Exactly Like I Told Kevin And Steve The Other Day, When You Hang Out With Cletus And His Shenanigans, You Become Just Like Him, "Real Good At Breaking Stuff"!!!😎

  • @Varrig
    @Varrig Рік тому +2

    Zach and Derek running in the same car! Now that is a match up I can get behind! Great video!!!

  • @andyderby150
    @andyderby150 Рік тому +7

    Man you’re getting good at the track racing Derek, great video especially the house switch on charlotte!! If fancy digicals don’t work then go old school, see ya next week thank you and the family 👍

  • @JohnSmith-lb3ge
    @JohnSmith-lb3ge Рік тому +1

    Actual true to life stock car racing

  • @FuManDrew365
    @FuManDrew365 Рік тому +2

    Can't win them all but you sure can try your best and you sir have done just that.. for that I thank you and your team / family for all your hard work and dedication to the channel

  • @davidgyde7771
    @davidgyde7771 11 місяців тому

    What a wonderful job doing everything on a budget just like the cars rescheduled on your show. Thanks for all the fun.

  • @bigchevy350boy
    @bigchevy350boy Рік тому +2

    This looks like such a Blast!! To bad on the engine in Charlotte. A fella will get her right again though 💯 Appreciate all you do Sir 🙏

  • @callumminion7409
    @callumminion7409 Рік тому +1

    Congratulations mate I been watching all the videos of what you do on old cars and everything I love watching that nun running and you change all motor parts all around 😉 cheers love the all good memories of good old videos I hope you and your family injoy the best fun avantures future you make a great memories

  • @edwardkamenar1493
    @edwardkamenar1493 Рік тому +2

    When you do those, I'd love to see you do a 3 or 4 part series on the one event so we can watch the entire race and show and all you do on the sidelines to get the cars fixed.

  • @DachsAutos
    @DachsAutos Рік тому

    Couldn't have a better duo from the Midwest! Awesome.

  • @chriskayakq-ster7264
    @chriskayakq-ster7264 11 місяців тому +1

    Got my VGG hat in mail yesterday . Very quick delivery from purchase! Nice quality hat too!

  • @jlore6344
    @jlore6344 11 місяців тому

    Derek, you did great! You are way too hard on yourself. Both events looked awesome. Well done!

  • @freddykf1
    @freddykf1 11 місяців тому

    caster split makes the truck turn left plus + and - camber .If you re adjust them you can make the truck equally able to spin either way left or right

  • @jeffberry754
    @jeffberry754 Рік тому +5

    Derek we appreciate you and the content you give us every week THANK YOU

  • @barntech2291
    @barntech2291 Рік тому +1

    Congrats on keeping the Crown Vic clean! Too bad about Charlotte. You can hear the plug wire spark when you were walking us around the car. It didn’t “click” what that was until you told us afterward.

  • @iceman22m
    @iceman22m Рік тому +1

    Please don't be disheartened by this, I think your losses are always your best videos all around! The winds are great but the losses is what makes a man! And just like you said in the video that's how we learn and we can only get better!

    ‌What doesn't kill you makes you stronger! Looking forward to the next time thanks for all the great content!

  • @robertsilva5041
    @robertsilva5041 Рік тому +1

    Signing that car is worth more than the last 2011 Crowm Victoria that rolled off the assembly line 😂😂❤❤❤

  • @rustynail2205
    @rustynail2205 Рік тому

    Two of my favourite UA-camrs together. This should be great.

  • @johnkaswinkel7883
    @johnkaswinkel7883 Рік тому +1

    As always Derek you are a class act! You have inspired me to seek out an 60’s vintage truck and get it running. Actually found one bit engine was locked up tight. Cobbling stuff together is sometimes the best way!

  • @AustinShaw-v5i
    @AustinShaw-v5i Рік тому +1

    No matter what your still amazing bud. Thanks for all the hard work you do for us.

  • @StephenJames68
    @StephenJames68 Рік тому +5

    Hey man, i have always known you are “committed” to your goals but this one was at a whole new level the way you fabricobbled Charlotte just to not disappoint your fans,speaks volumes about you. Congratulations on your win in the first half and also ninth place overall. 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘

  • @danielbrendemuehl7841
    @danielbrendemuehl7841 Рік тому +2

    Absolutely Awesome to watch and meet you flying down all the way from Wisconsin! I was so happy see you in 1st for the first half and had No idea you didn't have powersteering! Looked really clean and really good out there and absolutely Can't Wait to come down and watch again next Year!!!

  • @KaKa-bo1gr
    @KaKa-bo1gr Рік тому

    Hi derick ty for what you,i am a welsh man living in thailand,i just changed my oil for the first time in 65 yrs tyvm and god bless you and your lpvely famly.

    • @KaKa-bo1gr
      @KaKa-bo1gr Рік тому

      High derick ty for your reply,i must that small human of yours is a diamond.the 2 old and not so old are a big shy because of there age and freinds seeing them on youtube.i am disabled cant feel my feet diabetic uropaphy ,diet coke still has suger drink coke zero cold drink for a week and you wont go back.