I couldn't've (I made that word up) said it better myself or agreed with you more. Obviously the co-pilot is a very necessary and important part of the team, but Jesus Christ he's annoying to listen to. I love watching this type of racing; but like all forms of auto racing I much prefer viewing it through the dash cam, because I think it really shows you just how good these drivers are. Now that I've informed and educated all of you on the finer points of auto racing, by graciously sharing my in-depth and highly accurate analysis and opinions (both of them 😝), it is now time for me to move into the background and let those less knowledgeable than I take these new found insights I've provided and... ... figure the rest of it out by your fucking selves 😋.
The navi is just as mental,I navigated a few club rallies early 70s but I think I would have had a few trouser accidents sitting next to Frank. I would rather watch 5 minutes of this than an hour of today's WRC!!
No ABS, no traction control, no driver aids what’s so ever. Just pure talent and car control at its best. On the limit from the start of every stage !!
WHAT A FEKIN AWESOME DRIVER‼️.. Co driver is ABSOLUTELY AMAZING TOO‼️ with amazing ENCOURAGEMENT What a pair they both are!! A winning team all Round Excellent job⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐🙏👍👍
We are proud of frank from our wee country he is the best and the fastest yet and best wishes to him rosemarie lauren jack and all the baby blue crew we love you and keep er lit
Gymkana is NOT rallying mate...Rallying require skill and kind of sophisticated taste. Block is homely guy and can NOT adjust and deal with rally stages but he is very well in showing off on well known small tracks so maybe RC but rally is to much for Block.
I'm pretty sure Ken would admit he is not the BEST driver; he's good but it's a rare thing for an American to be able to compete in a sport that is quite poorly covered here. Just remember, Ken Block got started in the skate shoes market, was into skateboarding, snowboarding and only after he had some scratch did he really get into racing cars. I'm not a fanboy but I do admire the guy; how many other yanks buy and import RS200s, Escort MkII's among many others (Subarus, other Fords who he drives for now) so he can fully kit them up for racing or high-end hooning in spare time. Look at it this way: Block wasn't trying to make a commercial of what an awesome driver he is; he's making a piece of art that blends the motorsport, x-games skate culture and great videography and production work that brings a TON of money into the sport of rallying/rallycross.
Totally buzzed me out. Some of of those saves were akin to being swallowed by a great white shark,then being seen climbing back out !!! What a team this car and driver make !!
No idea as to Franks co driver name, but he sounds just as balls heavy and determined to get the fastest stage time as anyone. Thats got to be a dream team here
Brilliant video!! Credit to the driver and co driver but a mention should also go to the car builder, some of those big yumps would kill many lesser built cars
This guy is almost as good in a rally car as Ayrton Senna was in a Formula 1 car. And thats saying something. Love to see him in a group B car of the period.
+digigarb I heard that Ireland doesn't host Manx rally as part of the WRC because Frank Kelly and other drivers of Ford Escorts Mk2s were too fast for WRC cars and drivers on tarmac.Enough said.
The pilot is mad, the co-pilot is mad, the car is madness. Everything's in perfect harmony.
Great video!
I couldn't've (I made that word up) said it better myself or agreed with you more.
Obviously the co-pilot is a very necessary and important part of the team, but Jesus Christ he's annoying to listen to.
I love watching this type of racing; but like all forms of auto racing I much prefer viewing it through the dash cam, because I think it really shows you just how good these drivers are.
Now that I've informed and educated all of you on the finer points of auto racing, by graciously sharing my in-depth and highly accurate analysis and opinions (both of them 😝), it is now time for me to move into the background and let those less knowledgeable than I take these new found insights I've provided and...
... figure the rest of it out by your fucking selves 😋.
summed up well!
@@aberamagold7509 😂😂👍👍
Driver, to be fair they do spend about as much time in the air as a pilot
I love that escort, and ascona from opel
I've been doing a bit of research -- Frank was actually born sideways
This comment deserves more likes
In a escort
He was the stigs twin
The better twin might I add
The navi is just as mental,I navigated a few club rallies early 70s but I think I would have had a few trouser accidents sitting next to Frank. I would rather watch 5 minutes of this than an hour of today's WRC!!
Stephenh Young
@StephenYoung Too true!
Just in real driving the nav is mad as well defo
Had me in hysterics with "go go go" and "good lad" absolute awesomeness from these two fellas and that stunning escort😁👍
He's not TRYING to race.
He just wants to get to the Pub before it closes.
+Martin steenbeeke lol
he's smelt the beer?
and on the sixth day God made mk2 Escorts
Exactly my friend could he make more n I'll have 2 👌🤞😆
@ 0:48
".......well held."
great co-pilot!
Well held, he says, while the car is still recovering. That's a sign of a driver-nav team that can read each others minds.
An absolute madman - but one HELL of a driver!! First time I've seen him. Crazy shit!!
Seen some drivers in my time, but Kelly steals the show every time, world class driver.
I'll second that!!! Pure Legend!!
the strange think is they never win any shit.and he never went to wrc
i think the only driver that comes close is collins in his mk 2
Ari vatenan would have shown him a thing or two. No sequential gearboxes and no fancy electronics like now adays
One of my friends loved him. Said "he was the only man alive that could fall into a literal swamp full of shite and come out clean the other side" lol
Destined to be one of the great rally videos of all time And I've seen thousands.
That co driver is awesome. Clear concise and reasuring. Together its a great team
Absolutely in sync with his car. Absolutely amazing car control.
A man in tune with his machine if ever there was.
Mental! Love the composure of the Navigator! 'Well held!'..... That car was so twitchy it made my sphinctre twitch just watching it! 🤣
That co-driver is nuts too!! 😲👍 some of the best driving I have ever seen, totally off the planet 👌😎
No ABS, no traction control, no driver aids what’s so ever. Just pure talent and car control at its best. On the limit from the start of every stage !!
Driving us pure skill. Brilliant
Someone needs to give this series to Netflix so good
World class rally driver!! Pure mental......Love that Blue Oval logo!!!
To the tin Frank boy ! 🏁
WHAT A FEKIN AWESOME DRIVER‼️.. Co driver is ABSOLUTELY AMAZING TOO‼️ with amazing ENCOURAGEMENT What a pair they both are!! A winning team all Round Excellent job⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐🙏👍👍
The about turn at 1:20! Incredible.
Imagine being his kids and sleeping late for school, pulls out the escort from the garage and is there before the teachers lol
😂😂😂
Mrt kelly I want 2 wish u a happy 2022,nd 4 ur racing career..... GOD BLESS
Would love to see this on some winter stages. 🇧🇻 great driving.
Effing incredible. The pair of you have Nuts of Irom. Fantastic!!!
incredible skill and commitment, great co driver too
Frank is 1 quick man in his Escort and his Navigators make the in Car footage compelling watching.
Mrt kelly, 2day is our Christmas day in South Africa,,,,,, my u also have a blessed, ND peace full day, GOD blessed u,,,,
Absolutely amazing skills!!! Gettin every bit out of it and keepin control too... bravo sirs, bravo!!
He Should be a wheel man for bank heists, flawless
No ways, just watch this guy. The best of the best......... A big wow,,,,,, u r a so good driver,,,,,,, I love it
HOLY CRAP! Can this guy drive or what. Poetry in motion, loved it😎👍
That is what rallying is!!Thank you Frank and co driver!!
We are proud of frank from our wee country he is the best and the fastest yet and best wishes to him rosemarie lauren jack and all the baby blue crew we love you and keep er lit
Well held. Loved that....
Ken Block, eat your heart out.
Widow Twankey he would wreck in the first stage
Widow Twankey
You've got to say be it road racing bikes of rallying them Irish lads don't fuck about.
Gymkana is NOT rallying mate...Rallying require skill and kind of sophisticated taste. Block is homely guy and can NOT adjust and deal with rally stages but he is very well in showing off on well known small tracks so maybe RC but rally is to much for Block.
I'm pretty sure Ken would admit he is not the BEST driver; he's good but it's a rare thing for an American to be able to compete in a sport that is quite poorly covered here. Just remember, Ken Block got started in the skate shoes market, was into skateboarding, snowboarding and only after he had some scratch did he really get into racing cars.
I'm not a fanboy but I do admire the guy; how many other yanks buy and import RS200s, Escort MkII's among many others (Subarus, other Fords who he drives for now) so he can fully kit them up for racing or high-end hooning in spare time. Look at it this way: Block wasn't trying to make a commercial of what an awesome driver he is; he's making a piece of art that blends the motorsport, x-games skate culture and great videography and production work that brings a TON of money into the sport of rallying/rallycross.
Samsonian Pitydafool agree. U just riched my opinion. But I refer to main comment which claim he is better than pro.
riding with frank kelly would have to be way better than any rollercoaster
Wow what a team, total dedication from men with balls of steel
Wow, what a jockey this bloke is, hats off to his co driver as well , brilliant to watch :)
Impressive. Both, the car and the driver! And I like the co-driver who motivates the whole time with a "go go go!" :D :D
That is a brilliant video, I wouldn't get in the passenger of that for love nor money if Frankie was behind the wheel, me jocks would be destroyed
love him using every bit of the road width, awesome driving.
Whats amazing is how he manahes to be fast even with the added weight of his huge steel balls
Totally buzzed me out. Some of of those saves were akin to being swallowed by a great white shark,then being seen climbing back out !!! What a team this car and driver make !!
This guy RACES like Ken Block shows off. That little Cosworth couldn't go any faster without a rocket pack. Magnificent madness!
Superb video. Great display of some seriously made skills.
Rwd rally cars is hard to control. Rally driver and his navigator different breed of racer for sure, those guys bloody awesome.
Pleasure to watch. Thanks.
How could you possibly loose with a superb co-driver like Mick Coady.
No idea as to Franks co driver name, but he sounds just as balls heavy and determined to get the fastest stage time as anyone. Thats got to be a dream team here
Liam Brennan 👍🇮🇲
Never worn a set of tyres out, had 15 sets of new door handles though 😂
The Co-Driver !!!!!! Well Held .......I'd of shit myself
Absolutely boss to watch, poetry in motion
co driver : iron balls !!!!!!
Brilliant video!! Credit to the driver and co driver but a mention should also go to the car builder, some of those big yumps would kill many lesser built cars
martin armstrong pretty sure he built the car himself, there is a time lapse video of him building it out there somewhere I think.
So good. How good is th navi? WOW.
Thats the best handling of a handful ive ever seen. Fair play lads. Great entertainment.
This is just Stunning
Absolutely f***ing fearless.
Speechless.
Amazing car control, Classic escort rallying, love it
Keep the push on brother go go go. The boy who made this video is as good with his camera as Frank is at driving.
Rev limiter in 6th! Tight diff and never lift. Awesome.
what a really encouraging and amazing co driver!!!
Good Nav, good team. Pleasure to watch always.
Over the top bravery right there. Hats off.
What a legend co driver 👍👍👍
nice i saw how he drives in samsonas rally rokiskis i love the sound of the car you can recognise it from far
Frank Kelle and Paolo Diana. Go Go go
You'll be pleased to know he didn't bin it at 1:45 because 3:26
"Well Held "... cool as a cucumber .. cracking Co pilot .
This driver's an animal! I love it!
That was awesome! Proper rallying!
The 80s were the best for motorsport and music , wish I could go back in time .
No need, this is now!
I could watch this man all day everyday. He can steer. And his navagater is real class push push and stay with me brothere. That is class team work.👌
If in doubt - flat out! Amazing skill......
This is so mental. But in a beautiful way.
That car takes a hell of a beating 😳 Amazing driving 😁👍👍👍
Navi talks faster then I can think. I cant even imagine trying to understand what he is saying and relay that into driving. Awesome 👊
A class act..
Love the sound of 80s cars man so rawty with the 😋😋😋😋 exhaust goes so well with my personality 🤣. Does anyone else find that with cars from this era.
He had he's beans and toast this morning
Absolutely EPIC - and that navi is just so cool 🤘🏻
The Escort is that using the Millington engine
Life us a race. Get it over as quickly as possible. Those BDA motors were Bloody Damn Awesome.
That car has a Millington diamond engine.
*Well held*
These guys need to take Baby Blue to the Goodwood Festival Of Speed and do the hill climb...
he remind me the poor Simon Mckinley,both ever on the edge
he‘s a god at the wheel 🙏🙏🙏
The driver & navigator both understand the limits of their vehicle. They just don't care LOL
This guy is almost as good in a rally car as Ayrton Senna was in a Formula 1 car. And thats saying something. Love to see him in a group B car of the period.
What a pilot and co driver pure class
Awesome team
10 point for style :D
Absolutely bonkers great
Love this. Love it.
class co driver pushing him on in a great way
i think he doesn't give a fuck about physics, he just plays with it
Frank you are simply too good bro
Yep. WRC as fast as they are now pale in comparison in the entertainment value to the good ole' days of rear wheel drives, webers and sideways!
+digigarb I heard that Ireland doesn't host Manx rally as part of the WRC because Frank Kelly and other drivers of Ford Escorts Mk2s were too fast for WRC cars and drivers on tarmac.Enough said.
Wow that was awesome 👌