Who Won the Off Road Wrecker Games WWE? We Have the Results!
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- Опубліковано 15 жов 2024
- Merlins Old School Garage leaves a big footprint at the First Annual Off Road Wrecker Games. You will want to watch this video until the end! Don't forget to check out the other competitors channels; they have awesome up close footage of their own journey through the competition as well. We are so grateful to have participated in this event and want to say thank you to all the fans that voted for Merlins Old School Garage. Thank you for all of your support! Thank you Matt's Off Road Recovery for recognizing our channel, and brand, and inviting us as the wild card ("golden ticket") to participate in this competition. This event was incredible! You, the fans, made this experience memorable for us all! Thank you for your attendance and support.
Sponsors:
Industrial Injection @industrialinjection
Yankum Ropes @YankumRopes
Interco Tire @IntercoTireCorp
TCS Performance
The BBQ Company Havasu
To donate to the Blake Family here is the GoFundMe link: gofund.me/a22d...
Competitors:
Visit Rory's Channel: @trailmater
Visit Paul and FabRats Channel: @FabRats
Visit Eric and BSF Recovery Team Channel: @offroadrecoveryteam
Visit Matt's Off Road Recovery Channel: @MattsOffRoadRecovery
Judges:
Alan - Yankum Ropes: @YankumRopes
Casey LaDelle: @CaseyLaDelle
Bleepin Colt and Bleepin Matt: @bleepinjeep
Robby Layton: @RobbyLayton
Rudy Wetzel: @Rudysadventureanddesignreal
Connor and Brad Barnes: @barnes4wd
Chad Fab: @chadsfab
Rubi: @SENDITNATION
Scott Stapley @thehoserz
LT Lawrence
Kristopher
Georges!
For a yankum ropes discount, use my discount code MOSG
Thanks, Merlin!
It was fun hanging out with you even if I had to listen to a diesel engine some of the time. Lol
shots fired
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I love the smell of diesel in the morning. It smells like VICTORY!
You got all the smoke 😊
Sorry matt like the big wrecker but diesel-powered
Merlin was definitely one of the most entertaining competitors there.
all jokes aside, that ol' 41 is a beast to be reckoned with. Quite the performance Merlin, you never spared it. The dead pull was like riding a wild bull. I absolutely loved the footage shot inside the cab, that was over the top and then some.
I can’t tell you how many rigs I’ve seen hop two or three times like that then chuck parts all over. That was a significant amount of abuse before the case went out.
That massive flip save on triple 7 was worth the 1st prize! MERLIN you rocked the show!
A man that can put on a show like that, out wheel the competition and have the respect of his daughter like that is the ultimate winner! Congrats Merlin, it was fun to watch you compete!
Many thanks to Alan Zitting for saving the day with that transfer case. Without him, thousands of people would have missed out on the OUTSTANDING performance given by Merlin! What a show!
Yes definitely Thanks Alan!!!
AYOOO!! 🤘
i don't think anyone had more fun than Merlin. Big giant kudos to Merlin!
So Very Proud of Merlin & his equipment! No 4bar suspension - No reservoir coil over shocks - No bead lock rims - No 7 winches, just the best driver skills & old school equipment. My Grandfather told me, “beware of the guy who drives his equipment to the event, he’s confident in what he’s got & can fix it on the shoulder of the road, PLUS Win the event.” Congratulations, Merlin!
I was thinking the same thing as he headed for the games in his event truck. Congrat's Merlin on your victory
Your grandfather was a wise man!
Merlin is confident in everything he does. He is the one that should have a This Bud Is For You commercial just for him!
Also told beware of the guy that drives his old car into the dealership lot looking to trade up...
New to me ..DON'T stop driving when you still have a wheel on the ground..NEW fav..
It shows that just because it's old design or old technology doesn't mean it doesn't work.
It was an absolute blast being part of Merlin's team!
Glad you made it out alive!!
Dude you are a crazy rock star. Rolling up triple 7 with barely any brakes, no power, and at the mercy of the Yankum rope. You sir are braver than I.
You are an unsung hero! Can’t believe you made it out alive because that Rodeo ride was a lot longer than 8 seconds!
So what is it like being in continuous car accident for a couple of hours! Your a machine! Nice work
You have mad skills to stay up right and strong sphincter muscles!
This video was so much fun to watch! I still have a smile on my face and I was laughing out loud. My hat's off to the world's coolest dad! Congrats Merlin, great show
He definitely is the coolest Dad. Merlin is one hell of a dad, mechanic, welder, problem solver and driver.. Scott is one tough man, cause that was no easy ride.. TOW MATER is BOSS.
Your the man Merlin... Period!. The best part of it all for me was when your daughter said "World's coolest Dad", and she really meant it!!!
Congrats, what a showman. You are the ultimate crowd pleaser.
@@iridium8341 From judges that wernt judging anything seriously. Him winning wasn't from the crowd voting on a crowd favorite. Edit: I pretty sure I'm wrong on that.
@@iridium8341 I'll give you that, there at the end the audience chanting Rory... I was speaking to what I observed from every video I watched the audience on the course seemed to cheer for Merlin and every time he blew his Horn they went nuts. And yes when Rory backed up the chute that was spectacular... I'll add that Rory was my pick to win with Merlin # 2 or #3.
Lol at the meatheads trying to take this seriously. It was just a fun exhibition event, not a real competition. Even then, most of the meatheads pretend to be basing their judgements on skill, but they're really just engaged in a popularity contest.
Everyone did amazing and had a great time. It wasn't actually a competition, and no one sucked.
@@watcherofwatchers AMEN
“Slam it in gear, Slap the locker and STAND ON IT!” Awesome seeing you win. Even cooler seeing how proud of you your Daughter was. Congrats Merlin!
That was definitely the indicator of lots of experience!
@@Rx7man You got that right, what an amazing reaction time
I would have never imagined from the mild mannered guy on his channel to see the games it was the same person.
“You don’t panic. You drive!” great stuff!
Thank's Merlin for showing everyone, how much fun you can have. While expertly driving and crawling and still be safe, when you're a happy old geezer, like us..
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Merlin your video of the games was by far the best of any of them.
Kudos to his daughter, Kieran, for watching hours of footage and editing.
Congrats Merlin. I'm amazed none of the tow vehicle drivers ended up in the hospital. That was brutal what they endured.
blue steel got a black eye by paul....
I was just wondering where the hell did they run the ads for "tow vehicle drivers???" I think it must have been on the same page with the Kamikaze truck drivers!!! 🤣😂
Matt should offer free massages to the tow drivers
Yes, just like the figure 8 chain races at some dirt tracks.
The towed vehicle driver's are the real MVP'S of that part of the competition! 🙏🤘💪👍
The guy who brought the 2nd transfer case is an absolute legend.
100 hundred thumbs up from me to that guy
Best trip I've had to sand hollow ever! Thank you @merlinsoldschoolgarage for showing the world what diesel power , seat time and true perseverance is! 😎
Class Act! Congratulations, Merlin's Old School Garage.
I'll venture to say this might be the best automotive event in the country! Merlin#1!!! Congrads!
Who said that a diesel powered vehicle couldn’t rock crawl or it was to heavy. Well Merlin you showed everyone that it can be done! Congratulations on the win. Keep up the good work and stay safe out there.
Well deserved merlin!!
That save on the turnaround, words can't describe how in impressive that was. Great job team.
So cool. And thanks to Cousin Paul for getting you into the final 5. Nothing beats the support of family. ❤️💪👍🏼
Congrats on winning Merlin! Such an awesome event & been waiting for video of it to come out as never gets tiered! Each one has a little bit different content, yet same basic thing. This Event will be for sure in History books What a BLAST!!!
Yah buddy, what a team! I think one of the greatest prizes was when your daughter said "what a dad", now that was a moment for sure! Watching Jet Ski Jimmy hustling along the trails and then the smile on him and his wife's faces while rocking int the towed car was another priceless moment. Everyone of you guys are surrounded by fantastic people. Of course, all cousins Paul & Ben have a few choice words to say at the next family gathering! Thank you.
That compliment “Worlds Coolest Dad Award”. Made you the winner in my book.
This had so many moments to make internet comments and at times, for the fans, reminded me of the OG KOH from a decade ago. Congrats Merlin, Jimmy and the whole Old School crew. Well done. Enough said. 😊
Just an absolute blast to watch, so I can't even imagine how much fun it was to compete! Kudos to you, you will always be the first Off Road Wrecker Champ!!
Congrats Merlin for making us Cummins guys proud, well done sir!!!
Now that was a show Merlin! You earned that trophy!
Well done!
Never stop driving, love it! Doing it with Style Merlin .
That was truly an incredible performance! I think Paul was right, you ARE the crazy cousin. And that save was awesome, a moment's hesitation and you'd have been on your nose. Congrats, you really earned it!
I think crazy might run in that family somewhere! Merlin just has the homozygous genes for it!
Thanks for showing the full award ceremony. Everybody else just showed where they placed. Congratulations on winning it. You had to go through a lot to get there.
I love this community. Just a giant group of good people. Grats Merlin and the team
The collective knowledge at the transfer case party was phenomenal...awesome performance !
Merlin, It hit me right in the feels when you took first. You put on a great show! Thank you!!!
Unreal how you cakewalked the course. The first time I saw that truck I knew it was special. Congrats!
I love the way everyone comes together to fix the trucks. God bless
I had a feeling you’d win it. And deservingly so. Good on you for being exactly who you always are. An awesome human being.
The footage of the pull-off and Merlin's reaction inside the cab of that truck is priceless
My deepest condolences to Robert’s wife, his family and all of his friends. R.I.P. Robert.
Great video. Looks like everyone had a blast. Thank you all for the great entertainment!
"coolest dad ever" brought a tear to my eye and I'm a grown man.
Congrats Merlin. You absolutely deserve to be the first ever Wrecker Games Champion! You were sooo entertaining.
I'm throughly impressed. The fact that you drove Tow Matter there, beat on it and then drove home says alot. Got to love that diesel power. You've earned my respect and a subscription.
I hope your wife is doing OK since she’s had that surgery my hats off to your man sold everything you had so you can help pay for it. That’s what a real man does. You’re a man amongst men, sir this is six in a row.Jim again, thank you again.❤🎉
that dead-pull with BleepinColt was hilarious. Footage was EPIC! CONGRATULATIONS on that First Place win!!!
Absolutely. That clip needs to be turned into a short.
People’s choice or best in show? You bring another level of showmanship to the stage. Congrats on the win Merlin and team. A fun video for the entire family
💥 Totally awesome! 😎💯
Amazing performance, Merlin, you earned it! I hope you see a huge jump in subscriptions!
This looked like it was a good time. I had fun watching it. Thanks
Great job, great fun, great competitors, looks like you all had a ball. it's what life is supposed to be about.
When I saw MORR was building a heavy wrecker I was like Merlin’s already got one! Never doubted the 12V
Great event! Great competitors! Wonderful to see the camaraderie among friends, with competitors working to make the event successful. And thanks to the fans who showed up. Wish I could have been there. And thanks to all competitors, participants and vendors who participated. And mostly to Matt who got it started.
The size of the crowd was phenomenal. Glad to see it turned out great. Good job Merlin.
We were all amazed!
You put on a great show for the crowd that was there and you showed just how great full you are for your fans. You are a genuine person who cares about people and your skill are amazing.
Congratulations Merlin, supreme vehicle, epic driving, great entertainment and a great team. Hats off to Scott and Jimmy, great job too guys. Didn't want this video to end.
Man that was unreal. I could not believe what I was seeing. Definitely a well deserved first place finish. I was so glad you took it. What a awesome video.
Well done on the well deserved win! We knew Matt would find it very easy with his rig, which is great because that is where that rig is going to be running a lot, but I am amazed at how effortless you made it look, with the Diesel rig, as well as just the sheer knowledge, and ability you have. Often a rig is only as good as its driver, and you blew that driving out the park. It was wonderful to watch, thank you for taking part, and giving all of us great entertainment with it!
Hay Merlin, thanks for clearing things up for me. I thought you were just a great mechanic, great fabricator, person with a great vision, and all-round great person. Now I know you are a GREAT OFF-ROAD WREKER DRIVER!
Will see you next year if not before.
Congratulations Merlin ! From underdog to top dog so to speak, this new accreditation will surely get you a nice boost in your channel, well deserved sir, well done !!!
Congratulations on the win, you deserve it!
Well deserved man! So glad to see the 12 valve show all those gassers up
Man love your channel can’t wait to see how this weekend makes you channel explode!
Merlin., I was team Fab Rats but you definitely stole the show. You earned every bit of first place and then some. Honestly you are the best showman I've ever seen. Well done!
Jimmy is a trooper. He worked his butt off running that trail and keeping up.
omg you guys bouncin around in that cab during that pull was hillarious.
I know! I was rofl.
Congratulations! I’m a diesel guy from way back, so I was rooting for you all the way.
Excellent coverage and editing.
That dead pull of Blue Steel was AWESOME!
It's awesome to be able to see each competitor's perspective. Great job, Merlin!
50:04 That recovery is insane. This dude definitely rock crawls. Mad respect.
Congratulations Merlin, I knew you would win. I must have left 20 comments on Matt's videos to help get you in.
Good work Merlin. I realize that we’re all motor sports fans and part of a big family. I have to say that you represented our red headed stepchild diesel community extremely well! I loved hearing the rumble of that 5.9 and the turbo doing its work. By far the best rig and contestant! You and your Cummins earned that win! 👊🏻🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Hey Merlin, this is Bob; You deserved that winning trophy and so much more. You were the epitome of what diesel engines can do. I am so proud of you - as I am sure there are a lot of others that are as well. Keep up the great work and I hope some day to come by again (this time with my truck, that hopefully has a Cummins in it) instead of a Powerstroke. I also believe that Cummins ought to sponsor your UA-cam channel for proving that diesels aren't out of the game. Thanks again.
I loved watching all the channels during the tow games and couldn’t help but laugh and be so entertained. But the show put on by Merlin was just over the top 😂 what a legend, I absolutely love and enjoy watching all of you do the stuff that leads your passions. Congrats old school team!
Merlin's Old School Garage FTW
Everywhere you went on that trail, there were always MORE people standing beyond watching over it all. AMAZING crowd!!
That 41 is a classic! Love the look, love its voice! Tough and iconic. Big fan of Matt's monster, but do love that '41.
Just got done watching Matt`s veiw on the games and now it`s time for Merlins. I was not there but I watched everything that was popping up on the youtube and it looked awesome. I looked like one hell of a time.
Stellar performance!! So awesome to watch each of you on your own channels, but then to see all of you together at one event is amazing! While I wasn't able to attend in person this year, watching everyone's perspective is off the charts! Great comradery by everyone including the crowd!
You people are crazy, I love it. Can't believe the park let this happen, I think this is awesome. Here in N.Y. we would be laughed at by park officials if we wanted to do something even close to this. Merlin you got my vote too!
Do they allow you to go 4 wheeling?
Quite the performance Merlin, you never spared it. I agree! Merlins team!!!
Congratulations to your win, all in go for broke always work. The camaraderie among you guys is impressive ,brings memories of yesteryears when absorbing knowledge is part of competition and being better next time around is the goal .
Watching and admiring the KING MERLON at 5 am in Honolulu. Excited to get back to HAVASU to see the action
Great video and a great time living it with you! Thank you so much for making part of your life part of mine.
What an awesome comment! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Old School tech, old school fabrication, and budget friendly DIYer's at it's finest!! I don't even like diesel's but always been a fan of the build's you do. It reminds me of how I've done all my crawlers and bikes. At home and without throwing your wallet at it. If it works it works. All the flash and expensive parts don't always get the job done. Congrats!!!
Man I am so glad you were there! From underdog to champion 😎 that wrecker isn't crazy fancy but it is straight up beast mode, And you clearly put on one heck of a show
Awesome, I knew this was more for fun than anything. But I knew that people would come out of this with a new outlook on diesel power. Congrats Merlin, That truck is a beast and you put on one hell of a show.
That was one heck of a competition!!! Thanks to all of ya!!
You were a lot of fun to watch and most certainly deserved to win, CONGRDLATIONS! And you are a stand up guy to boot.
Merlin, you are an awesome rock crawling person. Prayers go out to you and your family. I Love that your daughter is one of your biggest fans, that's so hard to find these. days. Thanks for sharing
That old girl I bet never expected the life you were going to give her and what a team you to make. Absolutely amazing job plus entertainment at the games
You did bloody good and worthy of the accolades
I must say that the Off road towing community is a very generous and sincere group of people, thank you all for the show and the getting together.
Well deserved Merlin, you rock. You are such an amazing personality, given up so much for helping your vife, you are having a kind hart ❤👍🏻😀
I started watching your channel after the wrecker games. I think I have seen them all now....enjoyed every minute. As a baby boom kid I am full old school and what struck me the most about you is your incredible patience, dedication and humbleness with the young kids. In a world with more and more BS, people like you are making a difference! Thanks for carrying the old school torch!
Congratulations to all of the contestants, support people and judges for putting together an awesome event!!
Merlin you really put on a great show! Didn't realize what a showman you were. Color me impressed in your skills and equipment! Was cool to see the camaraderie of you and your guys too!
Congrats Merlin! You put on a heck of a show. Awesome to see all the competitors, judges and spectators having what appeared to be a great time.
Awesome win Merlin - That's a magical day that you & your family will remember forever. 👍👍
@13:10 is what its all about! One of those ultra-high moments of off-road magic! You are the real deal Merlin! THANK YOU, SIR! CONGRATULATIONS!
Awesome! I was hoping you would be the winner and congrats with just that!
As I said in the predictions, if Matt got a problem (no reverse), you would be the winner and I was right for once lol!
Your rig is awesome and the tipping saving just made my day!
Hell of an driver and fabricator, fun and all round a good dude.
The story of you selling your stuff for saving your wife made you even more awesome!
Two fat thumbs up from Norway!
Amazing performance. Proof that you don't need a fancy rig. All you need is torque, driving skill, and a steel set of balls haha nice job Merlin