I am 41, my wife and I purchased our 1st new car and I am about to pull the trigger on a Scat pack.....and yes like you have worked very hard for what we have and am very proud of what we have.
That’s usually how it is. I love youtube but at the same time it gives a false narrative with some of these young guys buying all these cars when in real life for most people that’s not the case
Congratulations on putting in the work, you earned it, and deserve it. I am working my way up myself, seeing this gives me what I need to keep going. I will own mine one day
Bro you're a extremely "stand up/humble guy" ... I have mad respect for you for this video! Most car guys that have a channel with numerous cars are straight douchebags!! Keep doing you brother 🤙!!!!! Well explained and as clichè as it sounds, hard work does pay off!! I'm one of the guys that always wonders how someone could be a teenager with a brand new hellcat, Zo6, and a McClaren 😫..as you said some of us have different priorities and can't work just for a car
Your absolutely right Joshua.. relying no luck typically leads to a dead end. Hard work and dedication typically leads to great things .. you just have to stay the course
When I'm at the gas station with my TA scat pack most people ask how I manage it. I ask them if they have kids. The sad look on their face confirms it lol.
You and OC Motivator are an inspiration for us normal people! Thanks brother. I am a 31 year, 100% disabled Retiree working with the DOD here in Germany and am enjoying life! I have an A+ credit score and am presently driving a 2020 Challenger R/T. My next step is a Scat Pack. Again, thanks brother!
This video and your story have honestly given me a great amount of motivation to work hard. I am a 19 y/o college student who loves cars and I want to be able to afford the cars you have right now. I currently have a 2014 Dodge charger sxt plus, bought it with my own money I worked hard for. Your video has really given me the inspiration to work hard to achieve my dream of owning a hellcat!
Thank you for being a real one... seeing someone who KNOWS what REAL work is get to live their dream actually makes me GENUINELY happy for you... glad I found you... STILL working my way up! Bought a new civic this year... Enjoying it and just glad we are happy with it... thats ALL that matters!
Love how you are sharing your car life journey. My first car in high school was a dodge colt, so I feel your pain😂😂. It’s all about hard work and perseverance
People tell me all the time that I’m crazy for having such an expensive car (2018 Scat Pack Challenger) that they would never pay that much for a car. I tell them they obviously aren’t car guys and what I spend my money on shouldn’t concern them. After so much hard work, blood, sweat, and tears I was able to get a car that I’ve always wanted. I felt proud of myself for accomplishing a goal that not many of my friends can say they’ve done the same. You’re absolutely right.. stay focused and work towards what your goal is and you will get there. Just have to endure the storm before you get the rainbow with the pot of gold at the end. Thanks for the video X!
You're right, it can be de-moralizing when you see people younger than you achieving or owning something you can't and I'm glad you brought that up. Took me forever to get into a car like my 1320. Sometimes though, if the plan isn't working, it becomes time to make a new plan and adjust. That's what happened to me, I hit way more low points than high ones. Then one day I decided to try and get into software, not an easy thing to do when you're in your late 30's with a family and no college degree, 4 years later and I'm a Senior Software Developer with a brand new 1320 sitting in the garage. You just have to keep working at it and never give up.
Same boat my friend, 38 father of two in the military with a paid for scat pack challenger, Coyote powered ranger, and custom chopper. If you want it bad enough, youll get it!
Many people want to hang out at the finish line without running the race. I’m a firm believer that we all need a little struggle and grit to earn things we want. We appreciate them so much more! Keep doing what you’re doing!
You certainly don't owe anybody an explanation for the hows and whys of the content you provide, but I can respect where you're coming from nonetheless.
There is no harm in telling someone the career/job you do. If someone asks you it just answer truthfully. Giving dickhead responses like “i worked hard” is a waste of both parties time. Of course hard work and determination is going to be involved but they want to know what you do, not some dumb vague answer that is played out and annoying to hear!
This video touched me more than any of your other videos. I went to a community college then on to a university and it didn’t end up working out for me. I started a job at five guys as a crew member and worked my way up the ladder. Along the way I went from a Chevy s10 to a Pontiac solstice to what I have now a challenger sxt. Now I’m a GM at five guys working my way towards DM and next week I’m trading my car in to get a mustang gt California special. It’s been a long road but I’m finally at a point in my life where I can afford to support my wife and kid and it’s good to see that hard work can eventually pay off and not every UA-camr gets their life handed to them because they go viral and get a couple likes. Keep up with the videos man. I found your channel recently and even after I leave the mopar gang I’ll still be here to support your channel.
Been subscribed to you for a few months now, came across this video while having a binge watch of you with myself owning a 2017 Charger R/T and a Cadillac that I daily. In your case people don't see the behind the scenes grind for you to be able to provide us this content. We watch the videos, and assume that you DONT have to work and that you get to play with these toys nonstop. But, as far as the we may or may not know, you could be taking two hours out of your day even after working overtime etc to provide great content lol. I'm entertained by the mods, comparisons, and thoughts of if I'd like to go to a Hellcat, Scatpack or just mod my R/T. I look at your videos as a brochure of what I can get as opposed to "awe man I'd have to work 3 jobs to afford that, RacerX is lucky!" Thanks for what you do. With me, to give some perspective to those who are still grinding, I'm in Indianapolis work in environmental health and safety, I messed up in college so all of my accolades comes from promotions and a little bit of networking. I'm around 70k a year non-salary which isn't much, but in Indianapolis, the cost of living is exceptionally low so that's more money for me. Furthermore I'm a single guy with no kids. Ok I rambled on for too long, my point is......have good credit, if it isnt good, work on getting it to that point, also it wouldn't hurt to work a lot of overtime if things aren't going as fast as you'd like. You have to use EVERY tool in the box to achieve your goals.
Agree hard work is the key. It took me till age 62 to get my Challenger Scat Pack. Kids, house, college, it was always something. When I had all that sorted and the kids grown and on their own it was time. My 1st Challenger was an SXT Plus that I drove for about 2 years and found my Scat(and need for more HP) in similar condition, color and low miles. I have a company car so I can keep her in the garage and use as a weekend car until I retire and it will be my daily driver and paid off by then. When I get stressed at work I think of my car and working to pay it off. Makes it all worth it to me. As always great video.
Hard work does pay off. I got my Scat Pack last year at 51. Certainly never want to be car poor. As you said, patience and hard work RacerX. A great combination!
Setting goals in life. Then figuring out how to get there. Then comes the hard work and sacrifice to achieve your goals. Great post Racer X letting people know it’s possible if you put in the work.
Well done Racer X as usual! When I was young I drove $600 Challengers and Chargers and fixed them up back in the mid 70s. Through years of hard work three kids and many years of saving I finally got to own a new Shaker Scat! Hard work and tenacity and that’s you message. Thank you for your insight!
Hey, I work in IT too, worked my butt off, saved money, and waited till the right car found it's way to me and now I own a 2020 Challenger Scat Pack. Love it and man is it a fun ride.
Such an awesome video! Racer X you have earned it for working hard! I'm 42 years old and drove shit boxes my whole life but I kept saving my money working hard never missing a day of work getting perfect attendance, just so I could afford my Challenger RT. I now drive and I'm so happy, hard work pays off my friend love your content cheers from Canada
I asked what your profession when you last time live on UA-cam. And I happened to stumble upon this video. Now my curiosity is all answered. Thank you racerx. Now I know how to juggle and work my absolute tail off and set my priority right, while having one of those goodies. Keep doing what you do!
What else did u expected guys, IT! Gotta love it. Im 43 transitioning into IT and cant wait to level up my stills and get into my next IT role. And just got my '20 STI as a 2nd car. Nice work.
I drove a Prius for 3 years to save gas money and ate as cheap as possible to be able to afford my ScatPack Daytona. As a car guy, driving a Prius was the worst experience of my life, but now I walk downstairs and start up my car it puts the biggest smile on my face and I forget all about the struggle to be able to afford it. You're a hard worker RacerX and you have what you have becuase of it, you absolutely deserve it. Nothing but best wishes for you and keep the content coming!
Very nicely done I’m 38 years old and just got a scat pack challenger but it took me 15 plus yeas of driving a Toyota that I bought for work and I still drive that car for work really enjoy your videos keep it up and be safe on the street and track
Happy for you and I totally understand what your saying. For us hard working people it takes hard work and discipline which some people don't understand. I was finally able to get my 2017 Mustang GT with the performance pack and what a fun car. Took me only 45 years to get something like that through lots of hard work. I was able to modify through cash which is a true blessing. Any car guy can appreciate that for sure. I'm not done and my next car will either be a Scat Pack or a new Corvette. May take another year or so but I'll have one soon enough.
How cool, I'm IT also. Been working in the industry since late 90's. However, I'm just the hardware type guy, the hands-on fixer type. But, finally in the next year I will be moved into a server admin role with a nice raise and promotion. I'm excited not only for this in my civilian job, but I'm also soon moving into my dream job in the Army Reserves which is to teach/instruct the IT world. Things are looking better soon. Now I'm not making anywhere near where I thought I would out of high school (6 figures), but I'm happy and love what I do. You remember those salary books from the 90's and early 2000's, yeah, I remember very clearly looking up the salary of an IT specialist and they said easily $100,000/yr salaries, haha, yeah, quickly learned that was BS.
I'm super glad you are honest about your testimony and Journey of how you gotten to where you are today! Not many people will be willing to do that, and instead will lie to you... You are a great inspiration to some of the younger Enthusiasts out here (myself included at 19 Years Old) who would dream and want to become like you someday in their future!
Well said! My first challenger was a 09 RT six speed. When the Hellcat came out i thought the Hellcat short i was wearing was the closest id get to ever owning one. I upgraded to my 2018 T/A 392 in 2018 and now have 15 k saved for a down payment on my Hellcat. Just waiting for the market to comeback to the buyers side with supply and the used Hellcat Widebody to get in my range. In a year or two it will be a reality. Something i thought would never happen back several years ago.
I just graduated college, first in my family with a Bachelors. I also am IT. I worked my butt off during 5 years of school, and I got a V6 Mustang as my first car. It does not matter to me what people have to say about my car. I have so much pride and love for my car because it's all my effort and money and it's what I can afford. One day I will own a GT or Shelby. Thanks for sharing your journey. Reminder to me that it's never too late to follow your dreams.
You worked hard for it so enjoy your cars my friend..I think you dont have to explain how you manage to get those cars but thats your choice. Keep up the good work.!
This is a timely message as kids are going back to school saying they want to be a UA-camr when they grow up (including mine). They see the glitzy, material "things" and think its easy. As successful people know, nothing in life is easy, you have to earn it and keep grinding.
Your absolutely right my friend. It's not alway sunshine and rainbows as my pal Rocky once said. Gotta stick to it when you get knocked down and push through.
That’s 100 % the truth Racer X , I had a 67 Chevelle with $30,000 plus into it and that today is just a drop in the hat in today’s market , but after I got the car to where I wanted life kicked in and I had to get a house , because you can’t live in a car lol . But life has come full circle and now I can afford my toys . Great vid . Stay safe . Cheers
Thank you again for a great video. I graduated from school with an emphasis on networking administration. Never found my true IT job but got a good job with a solid company. I currently rock a Honda CRZ, but I truly hope to pull the trigger on my Charger or Challenger purchase in the next couple of years.
Just wanted to say thank you for all your videos! I've been focused on moving up in the architecture world and I'm finally close to getting my dream car. 2021 scat pack 1320! Your journey is very close to my life and we ran close to the same life. It's been great to show the wife what is possible with your channel. Thank you
Hard working, down to earth, and entertaining..I have only been subscribed for a few days, but I like this channel..It is a great mix of upgrades, do's n don'ts..and it is not about the W/L, but having fun..thumbs up for that! Granted, I can't do the Hellcat or cars of that type, but I do have my 1974 Duster in the driveway..still a work in progress, but it will get there someday lol..anywho..RacerX and Mrs.X love the channel and prayers are always sent, not only on race day, but always!!
This information was needed, I am still young and pushing for the things I want in life especially a scat pack. I got responsibilities but not to many, keep going man hard work pays off. 💎💎💎
Sweat equity is awesome brother. Ive had the chance to own a few of my dream cars. None of them "exotics" but crazy cool to me, a 2010 Roush 540RH, 550i BMW with a 6 speed manual a few hopped up Fix Bodies, to name a few. I may pickup a Wide Body Scat Pack this month. Keep killing it, and thanks for sharing your path to success. Heres to your next project car my brother.
Appreciate you for being transparent, people like me are not pocket watching. We just strive to own the same things you do. And you might have the formula that we can incorporate intro or daily lives that will help us work towards those things as well.
@RacerX lol! I feel ya on the Ford Festiva. I think most of us have a nightmare 1st car story lol. Mine was a 1972 Toyota Corolla. I worked full time summers ages 14 & 15 to save up to buy it. It had a broken frame (unibody), so every now and then it would just suddenly turn left or right on me, and almost killed me at least a dozen times. Ah good times, good times lol. The good news is that like you, I managed to save up again, and 14 months later I bought my 2nd car...it was a 1977 Z28 350 4 speed. Loved that car! I am a fairly new sub and catching up on all your stuff. I mentioned it on a livestream last week, that your vids of your wife`s car helped me decide to move up from my 2018 Challenger R/T to a new 2021 Challenger 392 T/A. Great channel. All the best with it.
I'm 31 and I drive a 2010 corolla. I have driven it for the last 10 years. I hope to save and buy a sports car after I finish paying off my student loans. Honestly, I would love to finance something, but I don't want to be in debt much longer. Love the content. Thank you for sharing your cars!
I came here for the 392 content, because I have the same EXACT car :), my 392 lease will be up but i will still be here for the awesome dude you are. Keep up the great work, very deserving.
I didn't think you needed to make this video. I never have been one of those folks who always wonder.... "why or how someone can afford something". Thanks for sharing. Keep it up brother, you keep doing you! best wishes to you!!
Hard work. Very simple. I too work hard (average 60hr weeks). Nothing will come to you being lazy and working at a DD. Get a skill, work hard and good things will happen. Well, sometimes a little luck doesn't hurt. great video as always Mr. X. Good to see you were unscathed from that nasty storm the other day too..........
I bought my wa6 sophomore year of high school. It was a 2000 and it was 2003 when I bought it. I had worked on family friends farm and bussed tables at my friend's dad's restaurant starting around 9 yrs old. Saved all my money from bdays and what I worked so I could buy a awesome car for myself. Mine was white with black stripes. Miss that car. Blew the planetary set after a day at the drag strip with it. So many fun memories!
Thank you very much for those inspiring words, i am from the beautiful country of Jamaica and my dream car is a hellcat and with those inspiring and motivating words i believe that i will be able to afford my dream car. Thank You Very Much RACER X, love and respect💯💯💯🔥🔥🔥
I appreciate your honesty and transparency. I think it helps to connect with your viewers. I actually own the car you showed a poster of....a black 2002 Trans am WS6, leather, T-tops and a six speed. 22k on the clock, never sees winter.
I'm happy for ya. I've been saving for the 2018 mustang GT PP1 since it came out and will make me appreciate it more since I've waited. Hoping to get it spring 2021 and keep it for many years to come. As cheesy as it is, hard work and determination is all you need
Not that it’s our business to know how you do anything, I appreciate it because I’m working my butt off trying to have my off road 4Runner/overlander/daily and then drift car project and I feel judged because I don’t have it. It’s nice to see you succeed and gives me hope as well. Cool video and major respect. It takes a lot to be honest with people.
My first dream car I bought at 21 which was. Chevy cobalt ss 4 dr. Not everyone’s dream car but was mine. Now it’s a 2017 or newer power wagon. Thanks for the video racer x
When I said I want to be like this man when I grow older I wasn't kidding 😂😂. We even got the same major, he has exactly the cars I want but can't afford, work in IT also trying to go up the ranks. Nice of you sharing your story with us, hopefully I can get to your level some day. 👏🏼👏🏼
You're 100% on the money Racer X! With that, I congratulate you on your accomplishments! Your enthusiasm and your charisma carries over to your viewers. I see it, we all see it. That's why I love your channel! Always looking forward to every video! Have a great day Racer X! Much love, much respect!
Great video!!! Very well needed. It helps knowing that things like this are possible with hard work. Now a days, we just see the "easy and quick money" people that claim you will be rich quick. This helps put feet on the ground for some people.
Thank you for your videos there very helpful. As we speak I’m having a 2021 challenger scat pack 1320 mango orange. I can’t wait. Keep them videos coming my friend.
Big Insurance Company in San Antonio, TX, must be good ol USAA!!! Been down to Ft Sam-Houston & Camp Bullis numerous times over the years. Great content and I love this video. You broke it down perfectly! All facts!!! I work and do lots of overtime, working overtime rn on my night off, but I work for what I want and get it, just takes time and effort.
You are an awesome individual 👏 Hard work pays off. I'm currently in the position of, "should I do this?", but this just gave me some inspiration. I am looking forward to owning my first Challenger soon enough.
I’ve put work into my business. You never get time off. Never. Good job man. I like to hear about the success. People think cuz you have nice things you have a nice bank account, which is never the case. It takes hard work, and i wish my son would learn that. Matter of fact i wish all people of his generation would learn that. How old are you X? I’m 35 and have worked my ass off since i was 17. I was homeless at 17 and decided i was going to make a come up anyway i could legally. Here i am today at 35 with my own house, my own business, a daily, and a 1000 HP race truck. My wife has a daily and pays for hers. Good video, and couldn’t agree more. Debt sucks so pay cash and work your ass off for that mod, it will be worth it in the long run. Nothing is handed to you in life! Nice speaking with you the other day. I’ll get back with you very soon.
Hard work is the key message here. How bad do you want it? That's the question all must answer. I worked hard, I had all of the muscle cars the first time around. Had kids, bought houses, no more fun cars. Kids grown up, moved out. Worked hard again and saved. Retired and back in love again with a new Dodge Challenger. Thanks for the message. I'm sure there are some that need to hear this.
Great advice. Too many folks seem to not understand if they want something it's obtainable but you have to put in the hours to get there. I think the work ethic has somehow gotten lost with folks. Good video. Like you, I am older and have more cars than sense!
Brother you deserve alot more followers than you have. Your funny and very informative plus we get great racing content..much respect to you and Mrs X, keep up the great content
Love your channel and the content that you provide. There should never be a need for a man to justify what he has in life. You work your butt off to have what you like! I just bought a 2020 scat pack and get comments all the time oh well it must be nice! my response is always you want it come and work for it! I love your point of view on getting what you want. Work hard for what you want.
I went to college for data science.. my math high school teacher was a great man and told me that job was the future. If you’ve got kids ask them if they enjoy math, I got my bachelors and masters degree in statistics and my first year I collected over 105 annually.
Hard work and dedication can’t stop anyone from getting what they want. it took me a year of saving but I recently picked up my Daytona 392 at the age of 18. Defiantly have to agree with what you said at 8:30. It really does make the night and day difference from living home and not having all these excessive bills to pay monthly. Still have some time but the real goal is to end up like you, you’re living the dream! Thanks for the vid
I’m 20 with a 2015 Challenger RT plus paid cash, I love the reaction people get when they see me hop out if it 😌thinking about upgrading to a Scat pack or an AMG CLA 45. 🤔
Thanks for opening up about your journey to where you are in life. There's a great lesson for young people that you have to put in the work.. The sacrifices truly do make you appreciate what you get much more than if they're just handed to you. Often times when I crank up my '15 SRT 392 my mind goes back 30 years to when I was an entry-level sales guy driving a mini-van to make sales calls. We had a 1-year old and that pre-owned '87 Plymouth Voyager was a necessity. Hey ... it did have that sexy faux wood grain on the sides.
Very well explained. Ive been an industrial electrician for 23 years and Ive had numerous sports cars over the years but they were always older. I have 5 kids and 3 are now grown and I am finally in a place where I can buy a car I have wanted. Should be picking up a 6th Gen Camaro SS before Christmas. Great video... BTW im a new subscriber as of yesterday. Great work on the videos 🎥
I just bought my first Challenger R/T+ (scat pack) and found you channel. Great content, BTW I live in Haslet TX. out by TMS. Keep up the good work. Thanks Doug
As soon as you said Young kids Ron came to mind. 3 cars and lives at home. That's what he wants so more power to him. Different strokes for different folks.
RacerX, amen brother! Words of wisdom. Blessings on blessings brought upon by hard work. I’m sure your garage will eventually turn into hypercars, just don’t forget Mopar nation. Great advice on the cash modifications....follow the same rule, that’s why it takes a while to get the work done but man is it rewarding when it’s all set and no extra payments. God bless brother, stay real.
The truth is ...... it’s none of my damn business 😀😀😀. Im just happy for you
Haha.. no worries my friend 👍
It took me 43 years to get to where I am and be able to afford my dream car.
I’m right there with ya my friend.. but it feels great to finally get it right 👍
I am 41, my wife and I purchased our 1st new car and I am about to pull the trigger on a Scat pack.....and yes like you have worked very hard for what we have and am very proud of what we have.
Me too
That’s usually how it is. I love youtube but at the same time it gives a false narrative with some of these young guys buying all these cars when in real life for most people that’s not the case
Congratulations on putting in the work, you earned it, and deserve it. I am working my way up myself, seeing this gives me what I need to keep going. I will own mine one day
Well said my friend, got asked the same question on how I paid cash for my scat pack. Nobody believes hard work and determination these days.
That seems to be the consistent and winning recipe
Bro you're a extremely "stand up/humble guy" ... I have mad respect for you for this video! Most car guys that have a channel with numerous cars are straight douchebags!! Keep doing you brother 🤙!!!!! Well explained and as clichè as it sounds, hard work does pay off!! I'm one of the guys that always wonders how someone could be a teenager with a brand new hellcat, Zo6, and a McClaren 😫..as you said some of us have different priorities and can't work just for a car
Your absolutely right Joshua.. relying no luck typically leads to a dead end. Hard work and dedication typically leads to great things .. you just have to stay the course
You don't have to explain anything it's just like when they asked me how I got my Challenger I told him hard work and good credit
Amen to that lol
Feels good when shit pays off
Slim Hardaway hell no that shit feels GREAT!
Absolutely.. that’s a winning combination 👍
James Sneed
I just tell them I stole it and shhhhhh
RacerX you don't even know how much. I appreciate this video. #stayfocused
Absolutely my friend
Great motivational speech love how you committed yourself at a young age staying out of trouble to be where you're at today go Mr Racer X
Thank you Bill
I knew the answer as soon as I saw the title. Hard work brother, well deserved.
Thanks buddy.. yes there is a proven formula
When I'm at the gas station with my TA scat pack most people ask how I manage it. I ask them if they have kids. The sad look on their face confirms it lol.
Kids definitely will change your life .. and yep .. theyre expensive lol
Congrats bro! Hard work definitely pays off. Continue being a inspiration for so many others!
Thank you Davon 👍
You and OC Motivator are an inspiration for us normal people! Thanks brother. I am a 31 year, 100% disabled Retiree working with the DOD here in Germany and am enjoying life! I have an A+ credit score and am presently driving a 2020 Challenger R/T. My next step is a Scat Pack. Again, thanks brother!
This video and your story have honestly given me a great amount of motivation to work hard. I am a 19 y/o college student who loves cars and I want to be able to afford the cars you have right now. I currently have a 2014 Dodge charger sxt plus, bought it with my own money I worked hard for. Your video has really given me the inspiration to work hard to achieve my dream of owning a hellcat!
Stay with it.. execute your plan.. be patient. It will happen
Thank you for being a real one... seeing someone who KNOWS what REAL work is get to live their dream actually makes me GENUINELY happy for you... glad I found you... STILL working my way up! Bought a new civic this year... Enjoying it and just glad we are happy with it... thats ALL that matters!
Love how you are sharing your car life journey. My first car in high school was a dodge colt, so I feel your pain😂😂. It’s all about hard work and perseverance
Nice.. gotta respect the colt.. Your absolutely right
People tell me all the time that I’m crazy for having such an expensive car (2018 Scat Pack Challenger) that they would never pay that much for a car. I tell them they obviously aren’t car guys and what I spend my money on shouldn’t concern them. After so much hard work, blood, sweat, and tears I was able to get a car that I’ve always wanted. I felt proud of myself for accomplishing a goal that not many of my friends can say they’ve done the same. You’re absolutely right.. stay focused and work towards what your goal is and you will get there. Just have to endure the storm before you get the rainbow with the pot of gold at the end. Thanks for the video X!
Absolutely my friend.. yours spot on.. push through lifes struggles and stay the course
You're right, it can be de-moralizing when you see people younger than you achieving or owning something you can't and I'm glad you brought that up. Took me forever to get into a car like my 1320. Sometimes though, if the plan isn't working, it becomes time to make a new plan and adjust. That's what happened to me, I hit way more low points than high ones. Then one day I decided to try and get into software, not an easy thing to do when you're in your late 30's with a family and no college degree, 4 years later and I'm a Senior Software Developer with a brand new 1320 sitting in the garage. You just have to keep working at it and never give up.
Same boat my friend, 38 father of two in the military with a paid for scat pack challenger, Coyote powered ranger, and custom chopper. If you want it bad enough, youll get it!
You have come full circle buddy.. keep pushing and don't look back
Many people want to hang out at the finish line without running the race. I’m a firm believer that we all need a little struggle and grit to earn things we want. We appreciate them so much more! Keep doing what you’re doing!
We are on the same page for sure
And here I was thinking you were a drug dealer
🤫lol 🤜🔥
728 Autos, X is the plug for real yo 😂
Thats what people always think🤣 MOSTLY COPS... IDIOTS! LOL
Carlos Stubbs hahahahaha 😐😐😐 another cop joke ahahahahahahahaha
You certainly don't owe anybody an explanation for the hows and whys of the content you provide, but I can respect where you're coming from nonetheless.
Yes I felt like it was a good thing to give a little context 👍
There is no harm in telling someone the career/job you do. If someone asks you it just answer truthfully. Giving dickhead responses like “i worked hard” is a waste of both parties time. Of course hard work and determination is going to be involved but they want to know what you do, not some dumb vague answer that is played out and annoying to hear!
This video touched me more than any of your other videos. I went to a community college then on to a university and it didn’t end up working out for me. I started a job at five guys as a crew member and worked my way up the ladder. Along the way I went from a Chevy s10 to a Pontiac solstice to what I have now a challenger sxt. Now I’m a GM at five guys working my way towards DM and next week I’m trading my car in to get a mustang gt California special. It’s been a long road but I’m finally at a point in my life where I can afford to support my wife and kid and it’s good to see that hard work can eventually pay off and not every UA-camr gets their life handed to them because they go viral and get a couple likes. Keep up with the videos man. I found your channel recently and even after I leave the mopar gang I’ll still be here to support your channel.
Been subscribed to you for a few months now, came across this video while having a binge watch of you with myself owning a 2017 Charger R/T and a Cadillac that I daily. In your case people don't see the behind the scenes grind for you to be able to provide us this content. We watch the videos, and assume that you DONT have to work and that you get to play with these toys nonstop. But, as far as the we may or may not know, you could be taking two hours out of your day even after working overtime etc to provide great content lol. I'm entertained by the mods, comparisons, and thoughts of if I'd like to go to a Hellcat, Scatpack or just mod my R/T. I look at your videos as a brochure of what I can get as opposed to "awe man I'd have to work 3 jobs to afford that, RacerX is lucky!"
Thanks for what you do.
With me, to give some perspective to those who are still grinding, I'm in Indianapolis work in environmental health and safety, I messed up in college so all of my accolades comes from promotions and a little bit of networking. I'm around 70k a year non-salary which isn't much, but in Indianapolis, the cost of living is exceptionally low so that's more money for me. Furthermore I'm a single guy with no kids. Ok I rambled on for too long, my point is......have good credit, if it isnt good, work on getting it to that point, also it wouldn't hurt to work a lot of overtime if things aren't going as fast as you'd like. You have to use EVERY tool in the box to achieve your goals.
Agree hard work is the key. It took me till age 62 to get my Challenger Scat Pack. Kids, house, college, it was always something. When I had all that sorted and the kids grown and on their own it was time. My 1st Challenger was an SXT Plus that I drove for about 2 years and found my Scat(and need for more HP) in similar condition, color and low miles. I have a company car so I can keep her in the garage and use as a weekend car until I retire and it will be my daily driver and paid off by then. When I get stressed at work I think of my car and working to pay it off. Makes it all worth it to me. As always great video.
Hard work does pay off. I got my Scat Pack last year at 51. Certainly never want to be car poor. As you said, patience and hard work RacerX. A great combination!
Setting goals in life. Then figuring out how to get there. Then comes the hard work and sacrifice to achieve your goals. Great post Racer X letting people know it’s possible if you put in the work.
I'm just happy to see someone else with both an STI and a Charger. Both are a blast to drive in their own way.
Well done Racer X as usual! When I was young I drove $600 Challengers and Chargers and fixed them up back in the mid 70s. Through years of hard work three kids and many years of saving I finally got to own a new Shaker Scat! Hard work and tenacity and that’s you message. Thank you for your insight!
As someone who is starting to get into drag racing at 30, I love the content,but this is by far your best video imo. Thanks!
Much appreciated Don.. thanks for your support
Hey, I work in IT too, worked my butt off, saved money, and waited till the right car found it's way to me and now I own a 2020 Challenger Scat Pack. Love it and man is it a fun ride.
Such an awesome video! Racer X you have earned it for working hard! I'm 42 years old and drove shit boxes my whole life but I kept saving my money working hard never missing a day of work getting perfect attendance, just so I could afford my Challenger RT. I now drive and I'm so happy, hard work pays off my friend love your content cheers from Canada
I asked what your profession when you last time live on UA-cam. And I happened to stumble upon this video. Now my curiosity is all answered. Thank you racerx. Now I know how to juggle and work my absolute tail off and set my priority right, while having one of those goodies. Keep doing what you do!
What else did u expected guys, IT! Gotta love it. Im 43 transitioning into IT and cant wait to level up my stills and get into my next IT role. And just got my '20 STI as a 2nd car. Nice work.
I drove a Prius for 3 years to save gas money and ate as cheap as possible to be able to afford my ScatPack Daytona. As a car guy, driving a Prius was the worst experience of my life, but now I walk downstairs and start up my car it puts the biggest smile on my face and I forget all about the struggle to be able to afford it. You're a hard worker RacerX and you have what you have becuase of it, you absolutely deserve it. Nothing but best wishes for you and keep the content coming!
Much appreciated buddy.. Love the sound of the V8 before you take a drive. Its theraputic.
Very nicely done I’m 38 years old and just got a scat pack challenger but it took me 15 plus yeas of driving a Toyota that I bought for work and I still drive that car for work really enjoy your videos keep it up and be safe on the street and track
Happy for you and I totally understand what your saying. For us hard working people it takes hard work and discipline which some people don't understand. I was finally able to get my 2017 Mustang GT with the performance pack and what a fun car. Took me only 45 years to get something like that through lots of hard work. I was able to modify through cash which is a true blessing. Any car guy can appreciate that for sure. I'm not done and my next car will either be a Scat Pack or a new Corvette. May take another year or so but I'll have one soon enough.
For sure Stephen.. I hope you get that Scat or Vette very soon.. Keep up the good work buddy
@@RacerX9 You too!
How cool, I'm IT also. Been working in the industry since late 90's. However, I'm just the hardware type guy, the hands-on fixer type. But, finally in the next year I will be moved into a server admin role with a nice raise and promotion. I'm excited not only for this in my civilian job, but I'm also soon moving into my dream job in the Army Reserves which is to teach/instruct the IT world. Things are looking better soon. Now I'm not making anywhere near where I thought I would out of high school (6 figures), but I'm happy and love what I do. You remember those salary books from the 90's and early 2000's, yeah, I remember very clearly looking up the salary of an IT specialist and they said easily $100,000/yr salaries, haha, yeah, quickly learned that was BS.
Such motivation...sometimes I feel like being 24 years old, I need to have my life together already. But we grow at different rate!
Your absolutely right.. stay the course
it's none of anyone's business, but in typical RacerX style, he's diverse, and subjective enough to make each video relatable. thanks dude!!
Thank you Brother
I'm super glad you are honest about your testimony and Journey of how you gotten to where you are today! Not many people will be willing to do that, and instead will lie to you...
You are a great inspiration to some of the younger Enthusiasts out here (myself included at 19 Years Old) who would dream and want to become like you someday in their future!
Well said! My first challenger was a 09 RT six speed. When the Hellcat came out i thought the Hellcat short i was wearing was the closest id get to ever owning one. I upgraded to my 2018 T/A 392 in 2018 and now have 15 k saved for a down payment on my Hellcat. Just waiting for the market to comeback to the buyers side with supply and the used Hellcat Widebody to get in my range. In a year or two it will be a reality. Something i thought would never happen back several years ago.
I just graduated college, first in my family with a Bachelors. I also am IT. I worked my butt off during 5 years of school, and I got a V6 Mustang as my first car. It does not matter to me what people have to say about my car. I have so much pride and love for my car because it's all my effort and money and it's what I can afford. One day I will own a GT or Shelby. Thanks for sharing your journey. Reminder to me that it's never too late to follow your dreams.
When people say anything about me driving a scat pack shaker I just tell them to sign on the dotted line and make payments like I do Lol
Well said, that’s exactly how just about anyone can do it brother
me too 😂 “how do you have 2 cars?” i just make the payments
My man 👌🏼
Hahah I tell people they can take my shaker Scat pack any day and have the payments too lol . Cheers
Yes.. it’s all about being able to afford what you really want! Lots of people over extend themselves
Hard work is key! Thanks RacerX, I have watched a lot of your videos after getting my first Hellcat!
You worked hard for it so enjoy your cars my friend..I think you dont have to explain how you manage to get those cars but thats your choice.
Keep up the good work.!
Sometimes I think its good context for people who have a misconception about things. Much appreciated brother
This is a timely message as kids are going back to school saying they want to be a UA-camr when they grow up (including mine). They see the glitzy, material "things" and think its easy. As successful people know, nothing in life is easy, you have to earn it and keep grinding.
Your absolutely right my friend. It's not alway sunshine and rainbows as my pal Rocky once said. Gotta stick to it when you get knocked down and push through.
That’s 100 % the truth Racer X , I had a 67 Chevelle with $30,000 plus into it and that today is just a drop in the hat in today’s market , but after I got the car to where I wanted life kicked in and I had to get a house , because you can’t live in a car lol . But life has come full circle and now I can afford my toys . Great vid . Stay safe . Cheers
Awesome stuff Mike.. now time to get out there and enjoy..
Thank you again for a great video. I graduated from school with an emphasis on networking administration. Never found my true IT job but got a good job with a solid company. I currently rock a Honda CRZ, but I truly hope to pull the trigger on my Charger or Challenger purchase in the next couple of years.
Nice.. yes just get a solid plan put together on how to do it .. then execute..
Just wanted to say thank you for all your videos! I've been focused on moving up in the architecture world and I'm finally close to getting my dream car. 2021 scat pack 1320! Your journey is very close to my life and we ran close to the same life. It's been great to show the wife what is possible with your channel. Thank you
Absolutely my friend
Hard working, down to earth, and entertaining..I have only been subscribed for a few days, but I like this channel..It is a great mix of upgrades, do's n don'ts..and it is not about the W/L, but having fun..thumbs up for that! Granted, I can't do the Hellcat or cars of that type, but I do have my 1974 Duster in the driveway..still a work in progress, but it will get there someday lol..anywho..RacerX and Mrs.X love the channel and prayers are always sent, not only on race day, but always!!
Thanks for sharing your story . The struggle is real i worked 2 full time jobs 80+ hours a week for 5 years to get my challenger.
I'm glad you got it.. has to feel great to get rewarded for that
I always thought you were an exotic dancer.
Great video bro. I’ve always been a trans am fan. My first ticket was in my dads 3rd gen tpi trans am 😂.
You weren’t supposed to tell anyone 🤫lol
Gives new meaning to "scat package"
This information was needed, I am still young and pushing for the things I want in life especially a scat pack. I got responsibilities but not to many, keep going man hard work pays off. 💎💎💎
Absolutely.. keep pushing yourself.. make good decisions.. be patient and good things will materialize
Sweat equity is awesome brother. Ive had the chance to own a few of my dream cars. None of them "exotics" but crazy cool to me, a 2010 Roush 540RH, 550i BMW with a 6 speed manual a few hopped up Fix Bodies, to name a few. I may pickup a Wide Body Scat Pack this month.
Keep killing it, and thanks for sharing your path to success. Heres to your next project car my brother.
Appreciate you for being transparent, people like me are not pocket watching. We just strive to own the same things you do. And you might have the formula that we can incorporate intro or daily lives that will help us work towards those things as well.
@RacerX lol! I feel ya on the Ford Festiva. I think most of us have a nightmare 1st car story lol. Mine was a 1972 Toyota Corolla. I worked full time summers ages 14 & 15 to save up to buy it. It had a broken frame (unibody), so every now and then it would just suddenly turn left or right on me, and almost killed me at least a dozen times. Ah good times, good times lol. The good news is that like you, I managed to save up again, and 14 months later I bought my 2nd car...it was a 1977 Z28 350 4 speed. Loved that car! I am a fairly new sub and catching up on all your stuff. I mentioned it on a livestream last week, that your vids of your wife`s car helped me decide to move up from my 2018 Challenger R/T to a new 2021 Challenger 392 T/A. Great channel. All the best with it.
I'm 31 and I drive a 2010 corolla. I have driven it for the last 10 years. I hope to save and buy a sports car after I finish paying off my student loans. Honestly, I would love to finance something, but I don't want to be in debt much longer. Love the content. Thank you for sharing your cars!
I came here for the 392 content, because I have the same EXACT car :), my 392 lease will be up but i will still be here for the awesome dude you are. Keep up the great work, very deserving.
Thank you Alexander .. much appreciated
I didn't think you needed to make this video. I never have been one of those folks who always wonder.... "why or how someone can afford something". Thanks for sharing. Keep it up brother, you keep doing you! best wishes to you!!
No worries brother.. just thought I would give a little perspective on things
Hard work. Very simple. I too work hard (average 60hr weeks). Nothing will come to you being lazy and working at a DD. Get a skill, work hard and good things will happen. Well, sometimes a little luck doesn't hurt. great video as always Mr. X. Good to see you were unscathed from that nasty storm the other day too..........
I bought my wa6 sophomore year of high school. It was a 2000 and it was 2003 when I bought it. I had worked on family friends farm and bussed tables at my friend's dad's restaurant starting around 9 yrs old. Saved all my money from bdays and what I worked so I could buy a awesome car for myself. Mine was white with black stripes. Miss that car. Blew the planetary set after a day at the drag strip with it. So many fun memories!
Thank you very much for those inspiring words, i am from the beautiful country of Jamaica and my dream car is a hellcat and with those inspiring and motivating words i believe that i will be able to afford my dream car. Thank You Very Much RACER X, love and respect💯💯💯🔥🔥🔥
I appreciate your honesty and transparency. I think it helps to connect with your viewers. I actually own the car you showed a poster of....a black 2002 Trans am WS6, leather, T-tops and a six speed. 22k on the clock, never sees winter.
Nice.. love it. Still a great looking car
Thanks for this, some unexpected motivation for today! 💪🏽 💯
No worries my friend 👍
Thanks for this video, This is BY FAR my favorite of all your videos.
I'm happy for ya. I've been saving for the 2018 mustang GT PP1 since it came out and will make me appreciate it more since I've waited. Hoping to get it spring 2021 and keep it for many years to come. As cheesy as it is, hard work and determination is all you need
Not that it’s our business to know how you do anything, I appreciate it because I’m working my butt off trying to have my off road 4Runner/overlander/daily and then drift car project and I feel judged because I don’t have it. It’s nice to see you succeed and gives me hope as well. Cool video and major respect. It takes a lot to be honest with people.
Thank you my friend.. much appreciated
My first dream car I bought at 21 which was. Chevy cobalt ss 4 dr. Not everyone’s dream car but was mine. Now it’s a 2017 or newer power wagon. Thanks for the video racer x
Absolutely Colton.. Keep raising the bar
A Car guy and IT guy!! Same here!! Great advice, it takes hard work and sacrifice!! Great words man
Thank you Rich.. much appreciated
Respect the grind, love the videos.
I really appreciate that 🤜🔥
Hey I love what you say. I'm 65 and you're 100% correct. Mopar freak as well. Good for you and God Speed.
Thank you my friend.. much appreciated
Thought you was a radio guy. Good on ya for all the hard work to make your dreams happen. Lot of lessons to be learned for the younger crowd.
There is no substitute for a strong work ethic. Good on you.
When I said I want to be like this man when I grow older I wasn't kidding 😂😂. We even got the same major, he has exactly the cars I want but can't afford, work in IT also trying to go up the ranks. Nice of you sharing your story with us, hopefully I can get to your level some day. 👏🏼👏🏼
I appreciate that .. stick with it and keep up the grind .. you will get there 👍
As soon as he said hard work, Mrs.X knew he was a real one!! 👍❤️
Hard work is what I tell my kids. I may show them this video to say see, it isn’t just me saying this. Great video.
You're 100% on the money Racer X! With that, I congratulate you on your accomplishments! Your enthusiasm and your charisma carries over to your viewers. I see it, we all see it. That's why I love your channel! Always looking forward to every video! Have a great day Racer X! Much love, much respect!
Thank you brother.. much appreciated
Great video!!! Very well needed. It helps knowing that things like this are possible with hard work. Now a days, we just see the "easy and quick money" people that claim you will be rich quick. This helps put feet on the ground for some people.
Thank you for your videos there very helpful. As we speak I’m having a 2021 challenger scat pack 1320 mango orange. I can’t wait. Keep them videos coming my friend.
Big Insurance Company in San Antonio, TX, must be good ol USAA!!! Been down to Ft Sam-Houston & Camp Bullis numerous times over the years. Great content and I love this video. You broke it down perfectly! All facts!!! I work and do lots of overtime, working overtime rn on my night off, but I work for what I want and get it, just takes time and effort.
Work hard. Play hard. Very happy for you and keep the videos coming.
Thank you my friend
You are an awesome individual 👏 Hard work pays off. I'm currently in the position of, "should I do this?", but this just gave me some inspiration. I am looking forward to owning my first Challenger soon enough.
I’ve put work into my business. You never get time off. Never. Good job man. I like to hear about the success. People think cuz you have nice things you have a nice bank account, which is never the case. It takes hard work, and i wish my son would learn that. Matter of fact i wish all people of his generation would learn that. How old are you X? I’m 35 and have worked my ass off since i was 17. I was homeless at 17 and decided i was going to make a come up anyway i could legally. Here i am today at 35 with my own house, my own business, a daily, and a 1000 HP race truck. My wife has a daily and pays for hers. Good video, and couldn’t agree more. Debt sucks so pay cash and work your ass off for that mod, it will be worth it in the long run. Nothing is handed to you in life! Nice speaking with you the other day. I’ll get back with you very soon.
Absolutely... fully agree.. I am older but by how much... thats one of life's great mysteries. lol.. Sounds good buddy
I came to this vid expecting some crazy way that you got 1m at 21 yrs old and bought a car but the conventional method works too! Congrats man
thanks for the insight racerx its actually very motivating and I appreciate you boss man
Hard work is the key message here. How bad do you want it? That's the question all must answer. I worked hard, I had all of the muscle cars the first time around. Had kids, bought houses, no more fun cars. Kids grown up, moved out. Worked hard again and saved. Retired and back in love again with a new Dodge Challenger. Thanks for the message. I'm sure there are some that need to hear this.
You have some full circle my friend.. time to reap the rewards of all that hard work and dedication
Great advice. Too many folks seem to not understand if they want something it's obtainable but you have to put in the hours to get there. I think the work ethic has somehow gotten lost with folks. Good video. Like you, I am older and have more cars than sense!
LOL I am with ya buddy.. It always feels better anyway when you work for something
By the way, it was your R/T vs Scat Pack vs Hellcat 60 to 130 that swayed my decision to buy a Hellcat! No regrets. I love it!
Brother you deserve alot more followers than you have. Your funny and very informative plus we get great racing content..much respect to you and Mrs X, keep up the great content
Thank you very much my friend... Much appreciated
Hard work and the willingness to take on the tasks that scare others away. Congrats RacerX! From a CIO, Chuck 👍
Absolutely Chuck.. much appreciated my friend
Love your channel and the content that you provide. There should never be a need for a man to justify what he has in life. You work your butt off to have what you like! I just bought a 2020 scat pack and get comments all the time oh well it must be nice! my response is always you want it come and work for it! I love your point of view on getting what you want. Work hard for what you want.
I went to college for data science.. my math high school teacher was a great man and told me that job was the future. If you’ve got kids ask them if they enjoy math, I got my bachelors and masters degree in statistics and my first year I collected over 105 annually.
Nice work... keep on doing your thing my friend
Hard work and dedication can’t stop anyone from getting what they want. it took me a year of saving but I recently picked up my Daytona 392 at the age of 18. Defiantly have to agree with what you said at 8:30. It really does make the night and day difference from living home and not having all these excessive bills to pay monthly. Still have some time but the real goal is to end up like you, you’re living the dream! Thanks for the vid
Thanks buddy.. not the dream .. but certainly making progress. Just gotta keep pushing
RacerX one step at a time
Thanks for sharing your story Racer X. It is a great time to be a car enthusiast.
It most definitely is Robert..
Great advice. Hard work pays off for sure and never go into debt to buy or build your ride!
Exactly right
I’m 20 with a 2015 Challenger RT plus paid cash, I love the reaction people get when they see me hop out if it 😌thinking about upgrading to a Scat pack or an AMG CLA 45. 🤔
Thanks for opening up about your journey to where you are in life. There's a great lesson for young people that you have to put in the work.. The sacrifices truly do make you appreciate what you get much more than if they're just handed to you. Often times when I crank up my '15 SRT 392 my mind goes back 30 years to when I was an entry-level sales guy driving a mini-van to make sales calls. We had a 1-year old and that pre-owned '87 Plymouth Voyager was a necessity. Hey ... it did have that sexy faux wood grain on the sides.
LOL the good ole days. Sounds like you paid your dues my friend.
Very well explained. Ive been an industrial electrician for 23 years and Ive had numerous sports cars over the years but they were always older. I have 5 kids and 3 are now grown and I am finally in a place where I can buy a car I have wanted. Should be picking up a 6th Gen Camaro SS before Christmas. Great video... BTW im a new subscriber as of yesterday. Great work on the videos 🎥
Pretty awesome of you to let the world know a little bit about you. I appreciate this video and your spot on with it.
Absolutely.. thank you my friend
I just bought my first Challenger R/T+ (scat pack) and found you channel. Great content, BTW I live in Haslet TX. out by TMS. Keep up the good work. Thanks Doug
I appreciate the support Doug
Amen brother with hard work your dreams can come true.
Hell yes.. lol
As soon as you said Young kids Ron came to mind. 3 cars and lives at home. That's what he wants so more power to him. Different strokes for different folks.
RacerX, amen brother! Words of wisdom. Blessings on blessings brought upon by hard work. I’m sure your garage will eventually turn into hypercars, just don’t forget Mopar nation. Great advice on the cash modifications....follow the same rule, that’s why it takes a while to get the work done but man is it rewarding when it’s all set and no extra payments. God bless brother, stay real.
Thanks buddy... much appreciated