This video is so dear to my heart. I saw it when it came out 6 years ago and by then I had nothing but hopes and dreams, wishing this'd be me some day. Today I sit here again having completed my first season of trackdays with my 2013 STi and the one line that kept repeating in my head during the first trackday was what you said at 6:28, absolute magic and it makes me so emotional watching this video today
Congrats Evan!!!!! It's awesome to see you succeed and continue to chance your dreams man. You are a huuuuuge inspiration to your fans and it's great that you are sharing this experience with all of us. Keep rocking it Bruh!!!!
Looked like a heck of a good time! Once I get my suspension dialed in, my goal is to hit up some of the local tracks here in Cali! Loved the vid, and hopefully there will be many more track days in your future!
Great driving man! I'm excited to start up Autocross next month! New rear sway bar and new brakes just went on. Getting used to it, then time to push it a bit! Can't wait to see your raw footage as well!
Yeah this is about the same way I felt my first day and mine also consisted of first track outting on a 23 month build so I was SUPER nervous the car would have problems. Thankfully I just had to tighten a few AN fittings. It's such a great feeling romping your car on the track especially when everything goes as planned. Good vid :) If I made one I have a feeling it would've been similar but I would've been really sweaty for it haha
This video is very inspiring bro! I don't have a car yet, but when I get one, I feel like I'd definitely do this! Thanks for sharing the awesome experience!!!
I bet that Miata was more of a hand full coming out of the turns... That pesky rear wheel drive! Nice footage Evan! I hope to do something like that myself down the line.
Evan if I where you I would definitely change the knock sensor as quickly as possible cause if it's gone your car will not be boosting one day and then overbooking the next and will blow your engine in a matter of a week! It happened my 07 sti, my knock sensor was bad car sometimes boosted and sometimes didn't boost and I thought I could wait until I had time to fix it but then the engine blew!
get some q16 and dump some in before you race, should prevent some knock when you're really pushing it. A couple of my buddies with built evos do that and it helps.
What tune you using my man? On your Cobb, you reading positive .44 feedback knock? Couldn't really see... I'm always around -1.40. Wondering if it's the Cali gas. ???
Awesome to see another track addict born! Who did you do your track day with? If not NASA, have you looked into running with them in your region. Its a great way to learn how to drive fast and safely and a good path to start competing. I have checked out other organizations here in AZ and NASA seems to be the best organized and the safest way to go racing.
Really awsome I fealt anxious watching it we have exactly the same cars down to the seats and stock stereo. Tell me about your suspension mods? That's all I need to do at the moment any advice would be appreciated Evan... did you put wheel spacers in?
subb'd not too long ago, so I don't really know your full story yet until I watch more videos but I share your enthusiasm for wanting to go on a track day, something I have not done yet. have had plenty of autox, and also have owned an STi as well buddy, greats cars I really really miss mine.
congrats bro you made everyone want to hit the track now.....dont you know the track is like crack, it costs ya and you cant do anything until you get that feeling again
This seems like a stretch and I know there's a billion videos like this out there, but many when you get a couple more track days in ya Evan, maybe you could show us newbs how to prep for a track day? Like a FULL rundown, I don't care if the video is a half hour long. You're a good teacher/presenter so it'd be cool to see your take on everything Also, nice job providing mad skidz for the kidz out on the track lol
cool not a silly dream. I'm 41 and been wanting to do this since I was a teenager . I really need to learn about track days from some body. if anyone can help me with information I would be thankful. I working all the overtime I can to get a nice car to drive on road courses before I get to old. live life brother. Drive hard on the track and responsible on the street. BE SAFE
stangtrax Just need a car that can survive track driving. Not something nice. A $6k miata/etc is a great choice. You need practice and instruction more than a fast car. Look up Nasaproracing.com and find an event near you. They provide tech inspections to make sure vehicles are safe and instruction to help you be both fast and safe.
If you need a real morning kicker, make a cup of coffee with a small amt if cream, then pour about a half of a Java monster and that will keep you Rollin allllllll day
You hear that Evan?.... That is the sound of a perfect Apex by Sir Evan Shanks in both a Minivan and a Miata. That was sweet dude. Is racing the Miata almost Go Kart like?
What Motorsport group did you run with? Crazy how you said that it's your first time on the track and you did amazingly well! Going back to TWS next week and I'm still driving with an instructor even though I'm in blue.
We didn't have skill level groups on this day actually. TWS in college station? I've got a good friend of mine that always drives down there! Looking to make my way down there this summer maybe. I do actually want an instructor next time, though. There's never too much you can learn! Thanks for watching :)
Hope to see you out on the track some time soon then! It would be awesome to have another subie in the fray. :0 But yeah man, over here in College Station, and MSR Houston are for sure one of the most beginner friendly tracks to be on.
Thank you guys for letting this long-time dream of mine become a part of my life. You're all awesome.
TRACK WEEK has begun!
+Evan Shanks TRACTOR RUMBLE ENGAGE @ 0:23
I was there but I missed you!😔
+Ian kelley on the same day?? How'd you miss me?? Haha
I race my 2015 r6 there I'm from Pryor
+Evan Shanks so cool man well worth the wait! I too share the track dream/GOAL! great job and can't wait for more to come!
This made me so happy to watch. I NEED to go to a track now lol
"Oh yeah" Gimme some of that!" Love it... great opening. What a BLAST!!!
Awesome to see how happy you were. Man that looked like a lot of fun
+Cali_WRX Aaayyeee cali_wrx!
RIP ITTTTTTT ahahah sounds dope man great footage!
hi
Haha thanks dude!! Had the time of my life. Let's race on Xbox again soon. 😏
+Evan Shanks a colab video on Forza of you two would be sick
+Evan Shanks Can I race on xbox as well pls :D
This was honestly like one of my favorite videos evan, this was awesome! I look forward to my track days this summer. Once again, AWESOME VIDEO EVAN.
I appreciate drivers who would go out on a track and drive the car! I like videos like this!
Thanks dude!
This video is so dear to my heart. I saw it when it came out 6 years ago and by then I had nothing but hopes and dreams, wishing this'd be me some day. Today I sit here again having completed my first season of trackdays with my 2013 STi and the one line that kept repeating in my head during the first trackday was what you said at 6:28, absolute magic and it makes me so emotional watching this video today
Im not kidding when I said I teared up watching this. Your livin the dream man. I love it. Keep it up
Congratulations Evan! The video was awesome! I have my first autocross in about two weeks. I completely understand your excitement. I can't wait!!!
Congrats Evan!!!!! It's awesome to see you succeed and continue to chance your dreams man. You are a huuuuuge inspiration to your fans and it's great that you are sharing this experience with all of us. Keep rocking it Bruh!!!!
Not a big track fan myself, but awesome to see you having so much fun and being so happy man. Keep doing what you love.
looks like an amazing time. I know it's not the same, but I remember how I felt my first time doing autocross. I had a smile glued to my face all day.
Pushing any car to its limits in any way will always put a smile on my face. I loved it!!
Exactly.
Looked like so much fun! I'm glad you're driving the Sti!! Keep it up with the videos!
Awesome man. looked like a fun track day. Come back to Texas and so some track days here.
time for some cooling mods!
Lol.. Yep...
+Evan Shanks lol true.
Awesome stuff man. Glad you had a chance to do it
Looks like a lot of fun. Nice to focus on driver skill over having to worry about prepping the car.
I absolutely loved it! Had the time of my life.
Looked like a heck of a good time! Once I get my suspension dialed in, my goal is to hit up some of the local tracks here in Cali! Loved the vid, and hopefully there will be many more track days in your future!
Great driving man! I'm excited to start up Autocross next month! New rear sway bar and new brakes just went on. Getting used to it, then time to push it a bit! Can't wait to see your raw footage as well!
Yeah this is about the same way I felt my first day and mine also consisted of first track outting on a 23 month build so I was SUPER nervous the car would have problems. Thankfully I just had to tighten a few AN fittings. It's such a great feeling romping your car on the track especially when everything goes as planned. Good vid :) If I made one I have a feeling it would've been similar but I would've been really sweaty for it haha
This video is very inspiring bro! I don't have a car yet, but when I get one, I feel like I'd definitely do this! Thanks for sharing the awesome experience!!!
You remind me of my first track days. The feeling never gets old =)
Dude that must feel amazing... the experience that you had is absolutely dream of mine.
It was awesome!!
That looks super fun! I would love to start doing some track days
This video was legendary and very relatable. I was the same age for my first track day and felt like I was going through the same thing
So happy for you bro. You're living your dream.
This was a SICK video dude! Had me excited haha glad you finally got to do this Evan
Man that is an awesome video Evan! That track looks like a lot of fun to drive around on!
I bet that Miata was more of a hand full coming out of the turns... That pesky rear wheel drive! Nice footage Evan! I hope to do something like that myself down the line.
Evan if I where you I would definitely change the knock sensor as quickly as possible cause if it's gone your car will not be boosting one day and then overbooking the next and will blow your engine in a matter of a week! It happened my 07 sti, my knock sensor was bad car sometimes boosted and sometimes didn't boost and I thought I could wait until I had time to fix it but then the engine blew!
Looks like you're having so much fun! Its like riding in the passenger seat with you bro!
Looking forward to track days so bad right now, you just had that way to boost my hype so much haha
Awesome stuff mate! Keep it up, one of my favorite videos you have done! Keep them coming!
There isn't much that would put a bigger smile on my face haha that's amazing
So happy for you Evan!! Great editing btw!
get some q16 and dump some in before you race, should prevent some knock when you're really pushing it. A couple of my buddies with built evos do that and it helps.
Loved every single bit of it! Waiting for raw footage!
Thanks so much dude!!
What tune you using my man? On your Cobb, you reading positive .44 feedback knock? Couldn't really see... I'm always around -1.40. Wondering if it's the Cali gas. ???
awesome bro! ...i remember my first track day ever was at hallet also....i love that feeling...
That was awesome man, can't wait to see more track days!
Me neither, dude. Thanks so much for watching!
Evan's sounds of enjoyment on the track need to be my notification sounds on my cellphone.
Hahah 😂
You're living my Gran Turismo dreams!
Great driving man! I loved the Video!!! Keep it up. God Bless you brother.
You're so happy!!!!!!! I just love it!
Yeahh!!! That's awesome!! Now planning to go to the track too!! Yeahh!
Amazing video man! Track time sure looks fun
That cold start at 4:30 am wouldn't even piss me off. I love nothing more than the subie rumble. Lol.
+Nick Harrison The hills are alive with the sound of "WUBWUBWUBWUBWUBWUBWUBWUB"
That exhaust note on the straight tho! That is subie goals
Haha everyone at the track was loving the sound. Not many people knew what my car was.
+Evan Shanks they underestimated the power of subaru's ;)
Awesome to see another track addict born! Who did you do your track day with? If not NASA, have you looked into running with them in your region. Its a great way to learn how to drive fast and safely and a good path to start competing. I have checked out other organizations here in AZ and NASA seems to be the best organized and the safest way to go racing.
Dude! Looked so rad!
It was awesome dude!
Great video man, congrats on your first track day 👊🏼👊🏼
That was awesome seeing you finally achieve your dream and pushing your car to the limit. Cant wait till I can do the same in a few years :P
way to go Shankster, always good hitting the track.
It was awesome dude. Loved every second.
please please please do more vids like this. It was awesome!!
The car looks good on the track. How many miles on the car? Did you have the motor rebuilt around 40k is that a subaru thing?
i wish i were you right now! keep up the great content man!
Really awsome I fealt anxious watching it we have exactly the same cars down to the seats and stock stereo. Tell me about your suspension mods? That's all I need to do at the moment any advice would be appreciated Evan... did you put wheel spacers in?
Hey Evan, just curious, which 6 things do you monitor on your Accessport? I see boost and intake temp.
subb'd not too long ago, so I don't really know your full story yet until I watch more videos
but I share your enthusiasm for wanting to go on a track day, something I have not done yet.
have had plenty of autox, and also have owned an STi as well buddy, greats cars I really really miss mine.
Thanks for watching either way Alex! I absolutely loved it. Been waiting a long time for this.
Looks like a blast!
do not know what to say... im glad you finally had another dream come true,, awesome vid Evan!!!
Thanks buddy :)
Best intro of any YT channel
Awesome video Evan! Wondering if you ever plan on pulling a roll cage & a harness in your car?
Happy for you!
Try find a rally track and take that ride off road..yeah!!
Been waiting for this for sooooo long.. I followed your snapchat on the trackday and FINALLY the vid is here, now let's watch this and enjoy =D
Haha I've been waiting too :)
Thanks for watching dude!!
Damn man you had my hype AF! Looked awesome! Now I need to do one 😋
Hahah I'm sure it was only a fraction of my hype! Thanks for watching!
that looks ridiculously fun
I felt anxious for you before you started lol!
😂
congrats bro you made everyone want to hit the track now.....dont you know the track is like crack, it costs ya and you cant do anything until you get that feeling again
Minivan= winning!
😎😎😎 thanks for watching Blake!
1:53 Ha! he said he's so 'pumped' at the gas pump XD
Living my dream im still to young to drive but man that subaru is beautiful
Looking forward to the raw track footage! :D
I have a time attack this Friday in my tc I'm super excited got race gloves helmet and been practicing for a whole now can't wait
Good luck bro!
+Clash Of Clans thank you not a terribly fast track but still gonna a enjoy it and trying red line time attack later in the year.
+maca1212 they have a lot of torque but don't have good top end and they handle really well for Fwd very underrated car in my opinion they set records
I'm happy for you! Nice job.
Thanks Adam!
I loved the vid Evan, keep up your good work!
Your subie sounds so good I want those headers now or the Borla ones.
It's an awesome exhaust manifold. I still love the sound of it every day.
you need more camber in the front so the car could grip more. Also a little less camber on the back will make it slide a little easier. Nice driving.
Thank you!
Right on man!!!
You sir have inspired me to track my car!
been waiting all day for this!
I'VE BEEN WAITING FOR LIKE 2 WEEKS
Was that Corvette you were behind on the track the same one you passed on the highway?
omg i love hallet race track me and my friends like to go there a lot sometimes to check out the cars
This seems like a stretch and I know there's a billion videos like this out there, but many when you get a couple more track days in ya Evan, maybe you could show us newbs how to prep for a track day? Like a FULL rundown, I don't care if the video is a half hour long. You're a good teacher/presenter so it'd be cool to see your take on everything
Also, nice job providing mad skidz for the kidz out on the track lol
I could absolutely do that! Haha thanks for watching dude!!
+Evan Shanks No problem dude! Thanks for making dope videos to make Mondays just a tad better 🙏🏽
cool not a silly dream. I'm 41 and been wanting to do this since I was a teenager . I really need to learn about track days from some body. if anyone can help me with information I would be thankful. I working all the overtime I can to get a nice car to drive on road courses before I get to old. live life brother. Drive hard on the track and responsible on the street. BE SAFE
stangtrax Just need a car that can survive track driving. Not something nice. A $6k miata/etc is a great choice. You need practice and instruction more than a fast car. Look up Nasaproracing.com and find an event near you. They provide tech inspections to make sure vehicles are safe and instruction to help you be both fast and safe.
thanks
What is your tire size? That look is perfect
awesome vid and congrats on the first track day! those re11s seemed to be getting a little greasy toward the end of your run, am I right?
If you need a real morning kicker, make a cup of coffee with a small amt if cream, then pour about a half of a Java monster and that will keep you Rollin allllllll day
Needs more track day videos.
Cool..... Get amongst it my friend 👍
Shame about the cap.
Lol damn the race car life. Btw the new wheels look amazing!
#ShankSquad #becauseracecar
hey btw did you do any oil pick up,oil baffle upgrade?
Loving these videos!
Thanks Hunter!!
+Evan Shanks anytime. Wish I could do stuff like this but my fox would be all over the place and probably in the grass
How many laps did you get to run
You hear that Evan?.... That is the sound of a perfect Apex by Sir Evan Shanks in both a Minivan and a Miata. That was sweet dude. Is racing the Miata almost Go Kart like?
What Motorsport group did you run with? Crazy how you said that it's your first time on the track and you did amazingly well! Going back to TWS next week and I'm still driving with an instructor even though I'm in blue.
We didn't have skill level groups on this day actually. TWS in college station? I've got a good friend of mine that always drives down there! Looking to make my way down there this summer maybe.
I do actually want an instructor next time, though. There's never too much you can learn! Thanks for watching :)
Hope to see you out on the track some time soon then! It would be awesome to have another subie in the fray. :0
But yeah man, over here in College Station, and MSR Houston are for sure one of the most beginner friendly tracks to be on.
Those hours on project cars and Forza really payed off 😂
What will your next car (DD) be?
Me like track day video!