Road America 2021 With Lee and His ACR-X Viper at Road America!!!

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  • @Ayane13b
    @Ayane13b 3 роки тому +109

    Lee sounds like such a badass humble guy!
    I'm so glad that you're making this content. This perspective that's added to racing is honestly amazing. I really hope that this kind of content pleases the algorithm, because I'm always left wanting more!

    • @andybowyer3602
      @andybowyer3602 3 роки тому +5

      Makes a change from drag racing doesn't it!!

  • @justinwilliams9291
    @justinwilliams9291 3 роки тому +52

    The viper sounds absolutely amazing

  • @mcmillan1963
    @mcmillan1963 3 роки тому +2

    KNOCK! KNOCK! On that yellow door!

  • @descr33t1
    @descr33t1 3 роки тому +1

    Damn, the yellow 97 car is the king of the late brakers! I lost count on how many times they took a dive on the inside. Awesome drive Lee and to all the crew involved!

  • @mikeclark4153
    @mikeclark4153 3 роки тому +23

    The only thing I would like to see is a G force display. Love the in car video.

  • @mattyforlife
    @mattyforlife 3 роки тому +50

    That valve stem thing is really neat I didn’t know that was possible

    • @brx3649
      @brx3649 3 роки тому +2

      Fascinating! I knew it was a thing on drag cars and 4x4's but I never imagined it on a road track car. No bead lock's on road track cars?... I want to know more. My guess is that the worst case scenario on a road track car would be developing a vibration vs. completely loosing the seal in the aforementioned.

    • @NBSV1
      @NBSV1 3 роки тому +3

      The pressures in a road track car are higher so you don’t really worry about the bead getting unseated. With 4x4 and drag racing they’ll run much lower pressures so it’s easy to have the bead pop and the tire go flat.

    • @statementleaver8095
      @statementleaver8095 3 роки тому +2

      Yep it's only friction holding the main power delivery together.
      Clutch and Tyres!!!

  • @bradpeterson7572
    @bradpeterson7572 3 роки тому +83

    I really like this Trans Am series/Viper content more than I thought I would. Good stuff Kevin and crew. 👍👍

    • @young11984
      @young11984 3 роки тому +1

      Should get into a group and take a car out for an HPDE event, its an instant addiction

  • @gixxersixx
    @gixxersixx 3 роки тому +1

    wanted to thank Lee for letting kevin film and post this, I love the road racing content. Good luck from Wisconsin.

  • @johnfeaster9472
    @johnfeaster9472 3 роки тому +10

    Another fine job from Lee an the crew i like how he gave God the glory

  • @markcargile
    @markcargile 3 роки тому +1

    That in-car view and sound is awesome! Thanks Kevin!

  • @scottallison3489
    @scottallison3489 3 роки тому +9

    Loved the driver's view of the race along with the basic metrics. Awesome to watch.

  • @OxBlitzkriegxO
    @OxBlitzkriegxO 3 роки тому +2

    i learned something new in 40 seconds, neat.
    im well aware of tire slip on a rim from drag racing but i never really thought about it on a road race car. it makes sense but wow, never occurred to me.

  • @zstrode.8953
    @zstrode.8953 3 роки тому +1

    4:45 DAYUMM that mustang was scootin!! 🤣
    I love the in cabin view that is music to my ears hearing the throttle open!!

  • @johncarter1137
    @johncarter1137 3 роки тому +7

    Thank you for giving us MOPAR fans some love, we don't get much of that in the racing world.

  • @nickcapps85
    @nickcapps85 3 роки тому +12

    This was a cool race to watch. I haven’t seen many races like this. The in-car camera was a great addition. Great job KEVIN!

  • @tjeffjenkins6226
    @tjeffjenkins6226 3 роки тому +1

    Your video was pure therapy for me, thank you! The intimate view you provided in the drivers seat and the stats you created on-screen provided an informative immersion into your driving world that was backed up by your conclusions.

  • @Maxdady01
    @Maxdady01 3 роки тому +11

    As a Corvette guy, please ask Lee to stop terrifying the Vette's on the track. :) Great stuff, Kevin! Thanks.

    • @KSRPerformanceFabrication
      @KSRPerformanceFabrication  3 роки тому +9

      Hahaha, we gotta beat them!! Both Michael and Justin are really fast in their Vettes and have been great challengers this season.

    • @macman231
      @macman231 3 роки тому +3

      @@KSRPerformanceFabrication wow, when the yellow vette got off in the grass at 115mph I thought he was a goner...I'm sure that didn't help his tires and Lee saw blood in the water...lol.

  • @BuffaloBilliam
    @BuffaloBilliam 3 роки тому +4

    Always loved trans am racing series stuff. Love that i finally get to watch someone cover it that we all respect.

  • @gafrers
    @gafrers 3 роки тому +2

    KSR on Circuit is always amazing.
    Love the onboard

  • @robert7639
    @robert7639 3 роки тому +1

    Wow that’s amazing how the tire spins on the rim.

    • @johnpm1605
      @johnpm1605 3 роки тому +1

      Some motorcycle rims are ridged to reduce the slippage...

  • @Goostradamus81
    @Goostradamus81 3 роки тому +1

    What a cool race, an a great job to Lee. Just gotta tidy up the entry/exit speeds. Seems like the Corvette smoked him in corners, no knock, super fun to watch!!! Soooo cool

  • @Grumpy_Stiltskin
    @Grumpy_Stiltskin 3 роки тому +9

    That yellow corvette must have all-terrains on, a lot of dirt flying.

  • @texastony1946
    @texastony1946 3 роки тому +2

    When the cars lined up and pulled out, that was some beautiful eye candy. What a great view and video.

  • @russellboynton8798
    @russellboynton8798 3 роки тому

    I have never been a big fan of road racing but,I find myself rooting Lee on. I am glad you put this on your channel.

  • @benjamins9121
    @benjamins9121 3 роки тому +1

    You guys do an awesome job, Lee's Viper is a work of art doing what it was made for
    Also it's crazy how much faster the silhouette cars are, it's like the onboard of the Ford GT/ etc at Le Mans and an LMP comes flying by

  • @tda2806
    @tda2806 3 роки тому +4

    Thanks for the behind the scenes and the in car race footage.

  • @balkanwolfy53
    @balkanwolfy53 3 роки тому +8

    Good morning Kevin. I just wanted to say you inspire me man, you are such a hardworking person, and you seem like you are an awesome father figure. I hope I can be just as badass for my daughter’s as you are Sir.

    • @KSRPerformanceFabrication
      @KSRPerformanceFabrication  3 роки тому +3

      I appreciate that

    • @4113N5
      @4113N5 3 роки тому

      Kevin mentioning picking up and dropping off catches my ear every single time.
      I raised my daughter alone since she was in diapers, today she took her medical assistants exam, so proud of her.
      Kevin definitely is a good Daddy, and it shows in his videos whether he realizes it or not. Us daddies notice this with each upload.
      Do your best Oleg and enjoy every moment, they grow up so fast! :…)

  • @brushitoff503
    @brushitoff503 3 роки тому +1

    Dude Lee can steer! Epic video man I wish it was longer! Could definitley see the braking & also the Acceleration difference! Loved it Cheers from Down Under!

  • @beanzz801
    @beanzz801 3 роки тому

    It's ridiculous how many people only come for Mullet content, really shows who's an actual car enthusiast and who isn't! Keep em comin Kevin I personally LOVE these videos and that Viper is nassssty!!!

  • @woodyholland9865
    @woodyholland9865 3 роки тому

    Did not realize that TA racing was still going strong. Those TA cars are FAST and turn and stop! Remember going to a TA race in 1969. Great to see you guys competing and being competitive.

  • @kennyrichard2971
    @kennyrichard2971 3 роки тому +2

    Wow can’t believe that the front tires slip that much in the rims that was so awesome to watch with the on board camera Well like the old saying rubbing is racing 👍

  • @raphaelgarcia9453
    @raphaelgarcia9453 3 роки тому +1

    Awesome vids! That's my buddy in the 97 corvette. He's from the NY area. Super nice guy too!

  • @benpatsy2076
    @benpatsy2076 3 роки тому +3

    Viper series is my favourite. Loved the fixed headlight moment. 😅

  • @MrBassbump
    @MrBassbump 3 роки тому

    In playing a drifting game while I have the lovely revs of this machine in the background. Thank you for this orchestra.

  • @mmeyer8700
    @mmeyer8700 3 роки тому

    Really appreciate Lee's driving style as he sure isn't abusive to the car--that is one way to ensure you make it to the end to finish. He also gives good demonstration of the use of left foot braking--the assumption is that I am reading the telemetry correct. Enjoy these videos with the technical aspect included. Thanks

  • @alreed2434
    @alreed2434 3 роки тому +4

    Can almost feel the ground shaking from here not to mention the rib cage rattling!!! Must be intense being next to them.

  • @Grooove_e
    @Grooove_e 3 роки тому +1

    Hope you enjoyed our beautiful state of Wisconsin! Wish I could've made it up to come see you guys!

  • @glampstronzartonalbee3097
    @glampstronzartonalbee3097 3 роки тому

    what a great team to be a part of, its always awesome to watch these videos. keep it rocking KSR!

  • @dzxoysclips56
    @dzxoysclips56 3 роки тому +1

    The viper is sounding great… would love to see more content on off season prep for the trans am season

  • @Myersmetalworks
    @Myersmetalworks 3 роки тому +1

    The viper sounds great- thanks for the video man!

  • @stevetuttle5472
    @stevetuttle5472 3 роки тому +2

    Congratulations guys! That was some intense racing. Nice to see everyone racing clean.

  • @xTeamRoBotiC
    @xTeamRoBotiC 3 роки тому +31

    I really enjoy these viper videos it’s like a real life gran Turismo sport(a ps4 racing video game)

    • @lirwin89
      @lirwin89 3 роки тому +1

      You mean playstation game, period. First game I ever played on the big brick playstation 1! Does that make me old yet?

    • @leclpa
      @leclpa 3 роки тому

      @@lirwin89 I have all 6 first in hard cover PS1 was the best introductions to GT classes IMO

  • @quinthightower95
    @quinthightower95 3 роки тому

    Not trying to karen, just educating. This is cup's second time at road america, not first. First time was 1956. Much love and respect man 🤘

  • @mattmanyam
    @mattmanyam 3 роки тому

    Nice!
    Well done team!!
    Nice to see Michael in the comments, too... What a cool community!

  • @alexanderpisarski1841
    @alexanderpisarski1841 3 роки тому

    I used to have a Forza Racing League and we race RA multiple times in our season in old classic muscle cars, this takes me back.
    Thanks for the awesome view, awesome to see the classes exchange. Keep doing KSR things!

  • @coreystrong4384
    @coreystrong4384 3 роки тому

    I really appreciate how much work goes in to this kind of racing Kevin.
    Oneday I would really enjoy to hear your background story

  • @almostthere2024
    @almostthere2024 3 роки тому +3

    Totally dig the dash-up display when the viper is swingin' the track. Awesome! 🙏

    • @ItsMe-vg4vj
      @ItsMe-vg4vj 3 роки тому

      From what I've noticed, all the Trans Am series in-car video has live telemetry.

  • @yutub561
    @yutub561 3 роки тому

    This is great, its cool to see the behind the scenes stuff. Props to you for being able to handle filming while doing all the other racecar stuff on track days - we appreciate you!

  • @Very_Angry_Citizen
    @Very_Angry_Citizen 3 роки тому +1

    You're living a dream life brother and I just want to thank you for taking us along with you. Appreciate it bud, genuinely.

  • @Heyyo_Friday
    @Heyyo_Friday 3 роки тому +31

    Drinking game:
    Take a shot everytime the person ahead drops a wheel off track and throws a giant cloud of dust

    • @almostthere2024
      @almostthere2024 3 роки тому +1

      You're on, let's go

    • @almostthere2024
      @almostthere2024 3 роки тому

      Half a bottle of goon juice in... Catching up....

    • @zstrode.8953
      @zstrode.8953 3 роки тому +2

      They were gettin a little crazy 😆

    • @rmxrider20032000
      @rmxrider20032000 3 роки тому +4

      Yellow Corvette could take a few more driving lessons. Mr looky what I've got shit is for the birds.

    • @michaelphillips9689
      @michaelphillips9689 3 роки тому

      Accurate.

  • @392Cherokee
    @392Cherokee 3 роки тому

    Helluva job Lee! Absolutely love the in car footage…it really puts it into perspective how much more power the TA cars had when they ripped around the Viper like nothing 😮
    Great battle w the Vette…crazy how he got right back around due to braking…hopefully you guys can figure it out!
    KSR 🏆

  • @cthetexasking2672
    @cthetexasking2672 3 роки тому +4

    Wow, those TA cars are fast! Love the viper content Kevin. A rush to watch!

  • @jmalin1975
    @jmalin1975 3 роки тому +2

    Nice running Lee keep up the viper push!!

  • @justinpluim3075
    @justinpluim3075 3 роки тому

    Was super cool seeing the car at road America and talking to you and Lee. keep up the good work

  • @andrewross3917
    @andrewross3917 3 роки тому

    Great race. Well done to Lee, you and the crew Kevin.

  • @ianarmitage9929
    @ianarmitage9929 3 роки тому +1

    testament to Lee's driving ability to make up for the weight penalties. That was some awesome driving! Great car and video Kevin!

  • @dudet9662
    @dudet9662 3 роки тому +1

    I love race day! woohoo!

  • @andybob1001
    @andybob1001 3 роки тому

    Really fun to watch. The sound of the upshift on the front straight is so 👌 Also, it’s amazing how much quicker the TA cars are.

  • @stevegirard817
    @stevegirard817 3 роки тому

    Love the variety of the channel, boats, drag cars and oh some road racing!!!!! 🤘🏻

  • @mrray55
    @mrray55 3 роки тому +1

    Most Excellent! Wish there was a way to overlay the incar com's with the camera.

  • @paulsto6516
    @paulsto6516 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks for brining us along!

  • @kopski6531
    @kopski6531 3 роки тому

    Love the TransAm Series and always look forward to watching the racing and walking around in the paddock with the teams. Was a beautiful morning for some hard TranAm action, including a front row seat on the hill between Turn 5 & 6 to the love tap! Keep up the great work and can't wait to see more great racing videos!

  • @revredbeard3289
    @revredbeard3289 3 роки тому

    Loved Lee’s podium speech.

  • @nickmudd
    @nickmudd 3 роки тому +1

    Would there ever be a chance to get this same onboard content from a screaming LS7 or something? I LOVE the V10 noises and would love to hear some road course high rpm V8's too

  • @xXDarthBagginsXx
    @xXDarthBagginsXx 3 роки тому +1

    Congrats on the 2nd for your class, still a Podium finish in the end. Being able to lighten it up a bit would help in that braking dept definitely.

  • @kevintakalo427
    @kevintakalo427 3 роки тому

    Wow! Nice to see RA again! That’s my fave track in the states! I was the chassis builder for west race cars. Also crew chiefed one of the cars at the races. They ran in prototype lites during the ALMS events. It was a feeder series for the big show. We also build cars for SCCA. DSR/CSR. One of our customers was the first to break the 2 minute mark. It was lee Alexander or Scott tucker. Tucker built a wicked fast west car. All carbon. Mono shock. Plus a sleeved down gsxr1000 so it could run turbo. He was a big name in ALMS. I think he’s in prison now. For his shady online lending schemes. He was also the owner of west race cars. The last year it was still in the states. 2013. It’s in Australia now. Cars are built somewhere in Asia currently. Good to see the racing content. Brings back a lot of good memories!

  • @Torenhire
    @Torenhire 3 роки тому

    Trans Am content, my favorite! That Droneworks Corvette is having a hell of a season. You got me hooked on watching the full races this year, always pulling for you guys! I love when the race commentators are talking about Lee and the Viper, like rooting for the home team!

  • @Matty.Hill_87
    @Matty.Hill_87 3 роки тому +3

    Those ta cars definitely made things Interesting on those first couple of laps, Lee did an awesome job

    • @Ridinglawnmower145
      @Ridinglawnmower145 3 роки тому

      I’m new to the road racing stuff like this it seems like he is getting passed up by everyone is that because they have more power or less weight?

    • @leclpa
      @leclpa 3 роки тому

      @@Ridinglawnmower145 Like Kevin mentioned in the quilif video, the TA cars are more powerful and lighter then the cup cars AND they have been merged together for the NASCAR schedule (which usually don't happen) and the TA cars and cup cars are not position related in the actual race (there's 2 first position and so on) I hope it was simple enough, but I'm bad at that stuff XD

  • @HoRRiiBLe1313
    @HoRRiiBLe1313 3 роки тому +7

    I don’t know why but the shift sound this car makes is ASMR to my ears. Such a badass sounding car that performs.

  • @NoWr2Run
    @NoWr2Run 3 роки тому +5

    YA, that Vette. was pesky for sure, thought he wrecked that one time, dirt, dust flying all around. Thanks for explaining why that vette. was beating you in the corners ( NOW I UNDERSTAND ). You fixed that headlight rubber, HELL IT LOOKED " FAC-TREE ". THANKS FOR THE CONTENT, LOVED IT KSR.

  • @marshallbrowne5371
    @marshallbrowne5371 3 роки тому

    Awesome video Kevin...rubbin and racing. Great times, thank you from Hawaii.

  • @bcg462
    @bcg462 3 роки тому

    Congratulations Kevin, Lee and the team it's reLly cool to see racing with more than just left turns or straight linesTHANKS FOR ALL YOUR COOL CONTENT

  • @parsonsenergy
    @parsonsenergy 3 роки тому

    Thank you Kevin you're kicking ass on everything!! The best in car video ever! I hope you become a mecca for many more like us. Your channel is demonstrating your growing sophistication, awesome job.

  • @aSinisterKiid
    @aSinisterKiid 3 роки тому

    Congrats on 2nd !!!! That's incredible to be so competitive. What a way to spend the holiday. Lee's speech was really nice to hear.

  • @HatleyReviews
    @HatleyReviews 3 роки тому +3

    Turning dead dinosaurs into smoke and noise…Love it! Great Job Guys!

  • @twobrothersracing4275
    @twobrothersracing4275 3 роки тому

    Road America is rough on brakes but you are 100% correct with brakes you were getting killed under braking. Everywhere else you guys are as good or better. Great Video keep up the fantastic work!

  • @dustingammon9858
    @dustingammon9858 3 роки тому

    Another great video to come home and unwind to, that viper sounds so mean

  • @billkoskie6888
    @billkoskie6888 3 роки тому +2

    Great video! I was about to note braking when you noted it yourself. The weight comment explained things even further. I'm sure y'all are about to have a brainstorming session on what you can do for weight, but I imagine cost for doing so on a Viper is $$$. That big engine doesn't help from that standpoint.

  • @jef3tom710
    @jef3tom710 3 роки тому

    I love the behind the scene's access to a race and the onboard is good shit :) Love it!!

  • @bradzufall1037
    @bradzufall1037 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you Kevin for this great content and more! Congrats on 2nd place. Keep that Viper purring and hope you guys can get that Viper to the top of the podium.

  • @wobblysauce
    @wobblysauce 3 роки тому +13

    ... that indication of speed from the TA cars just pulling away like you are standing still.

    • @NoWr2Run
      @NoWr2Run 3 роки тому +3

      KRAZY, RIGHT.

    • @davids5080
      @davids5080 3 роки тому +1

      Those cars are just so fast seeing them rip by and the vipers reading 120, theyre insane!

    • @wobblysauce
      @wobblysauce 3 роки тому +1

      And some weight removal.

  • @Mass5775
    @Mass5775 3 роки тому +3

    It was more of a boop than a bonk

  • @greenwave792
    @greenwave792 3 роки тому +5

    I enjoy the different racing, good job brother. I'm still a drag racer at heart.

  • @JessyU13
    @JessyU13 3 роки тому

    This channel is amazing! The variance in content is incredible!

  • @RVmotoTravel
    @RVmotoTravel 3 роки тому

    I ABSOLUTELY LOVE Road America! Grew up racing shifter karts there! ..Love this vid! ..And the 2 other from RA!

  • @whitefoxgaming442
    @whitefoxgaming442 3 роки тому +3

    Great work KSR crew, plan on following for years to come.

  • @chestermcgillicuddy4368
    @chestermcgillicuddy4368 3 роки тому

    Dude! I knew of your skills but geez, this is big time Kev!!! Not just some local (although important and awesome) racing. Good for you bro!!!! Super exciting and am very happy for you!

  •  3 роки тому +1

    Kevin with that Penske look ! ; ) Oh… KSR for the win baby !

  • @rbrpulling
    @rbrpulling 3 роки тому

    Glad you had a good trip to Wisconsin, Road America is and awesome place.

  • @jerry50bmg65
    @jerry50bmg65 3 роки тому

    Bravo! Thanks for the finale. It made my day. Gotta love me some KSR and racing. Spot on about the Corvette and better braking. Better brakes give way to being more aggressive into the corners. Nice finish and best of luck.

  • @cjgordon22
    @cjgordon22 3 роки тому +6

    I thought rims spinning in the tires was only a drag racing issue

  • @gregmckinney6977
    @gregmckinney6977 3 роки тому

    Love seeing the SGT racing from Lee's point of view. Now if we could only figure out a way to get the feel while he's doing it.
    I do hope that the change weight adjustments. You can definitely tell that while coming into and the middle of the corner.

  • @CCDA_10
    @CCDA_10 3 роки тому

    I think I could watch this type of content all day! This is so awesome!

  • @whosaidthat5236
    @whosaidthat5236 3 роки тому

    Oh yeah onboard front and rear cameras , nothing but engine sound ! Great video again Kevin. And some nice driving from lee

  • @alexy5410
    @alexy5410 3 роки тому

    Great stuff Kev. Gives me a whole different perspective of this type of racing! Love the telemetry! That valve stem stuff really interesting!

  • @rhamm76
    @rhamm76 3 роки тому

    Absolutely love these videos. Wish they were longer to help pass the time at dialysis.

  • @drwinlied
    @drwinlied 3 роки тому

    Man that c6 was WAAAY deeper into brakes than you guys. Not like you needed to know that (22:58), but man he made up 2-3 cars at times, especially before the little tap. All-in-all, great job.

  • @michaelmeyer1384
    @michaelmeyer1384 3 роки тому +1

    Great way to start the morning. Great Video KSR.

  • @gusmarrero6030
    @gusmarrero6030 3 роки тому +3

    Perfect start to this Thursday!

  • @stevenagel6096
    @stevenagel6096 3 роки тому

    If you could add a lap and position info thingie in the onboard that would be sweet. That corvette has insane braking!!