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КОМЕНТАРІ • 190

  • @EdBolian
    @EdBolian 4 роки тому +309

    There is nothing cooler than wearing a Rolex Daytona that you won at Daytona. Congrats Randy! Time to get that thing serviced.

    • @SF7PAKISTAN
      @SF7PAKISTAN 4 роки тому +22

      Wearing the Speedmaster that you wore to the Moon is definitely cooler

    • @mclarenjohnf1
      @mclarenjohnf1 4 роки тому +6

      We need more Randy tales Ed

    • @theanomalous1401
      @theanomalous1401 4 роки тому +3

      First things first. Merry Christmas to you, and yours @EdBolian! There is one thing cooler than maybe you should consider. Letting Randy Pobst teach you competition driving so you can go get your Rolex one day!

    • @Karsonbarnes11
      @Karsonbarnes11 4 роки тому +1

      I can help you service it but ill tell you the prices are definitely not $600 anymore! 😅

    • @v1d300
      @v1d300 4 роки тому +1

      @@SF7PAKISTAN The big difference here is, it was given to him so its Randy's Daytona
      Unlike the moonwatch whos ownership is still a mystery. After Buzz Aldrin's (the first monwatch) was lost in transit to Smithsonian, NASA organised to return all Speedmasters used during the first landing mission back in their hands. So no one wears the first moonwatch.

  • @blaineanderson678
    @blaineanderson678 4 роки тому +260

    “Pegs him in the right rear. Never saw it comin” VinWiki Music starts.

    • @chevyon37s
      @chevyon37s 4 роки тому +7

      “Never saw it cumming!”

    • @ilikmlow6900
      @ilikmlow6900 4 роки тому

      When your wife asks if she can try something new in the bedroom and you say Sure without asking any questions

  • @somenygaard
    @somenygaard 4 роки тому +66

    Randy!! Easily my favorite. He is so positive and funny seems like a very genuine guy.

  • @VINwiki
    @VINwiki  4 роки тому +59

    After over 1500 stories, it is time to replace the VINwiki chairs. New ones are on the way so soon there will be no more squeaking. What should we do to the old ones?

    • @MrInternFTL
      @MrInternFTL 4 роки тому +5

      Give them away lol

    • @henrycollins2478
      @henrycollins2478 4 роки тому +3

      Hmm. Maybe turn it into a coffee table that way you would with an engine?

    • @alarvaarmari
      @alarvaarmari 4 роки тому +4

      But avolon king on one and throw it of the roof! Becouse the mercedez plan got cancelled it's the next best thing😀 sorry for poor english😀

    • @brandenjones192
      @brandenjones192 4 роки тому +6

      I vote casting couch.

    • @russellsherry130
      @russellsherry130 4 роки тому +2

      Treasure them and keep sharing so maybe the ignorant can learn 🤗🏁😎

  • @BritAcrossThePond
    @BritAcrossThePond 4 роки тому +34

    Whenever I sleep at the Daytona 24 or Le Mans 24 i always wake up when the track goes quiet due to a full course caution. It’s surreal!

    • @sebastiend.5335
      @sebastiend.5335 4 роки тому +2

      Same with me. Bike racing in Belgium 'street championship'.
      Sleeping in my small caravan in the paddocks in between the different heats, with bikes racing 30 meters away: blissful sleep.
      As soon as it goes quiet: wakey wakey! Lol.

    • @2005StangMan
      @2005StangMan 4 роки тому +2

      That's such a good sleep, been out there for 3 days, and it's like the various engine noises make up the best gearhead lullaby you could think of!

  • @atticus6572
    @atticus6572 4 роки тому +148

    Hurts my heart to hear Randy's Daytona wasn't serviced and isn't working. Get it corrected, man!

    • @timburger4754
      @timburger4754 4 роки тому +12

      I second this. A service by an independent Watchmaker costs around $350 for a Caliber 4130 (Rolex Daytona Movement) to service.

    • @joshuagibson2520
      @joshuagibson2520 4 роки тому +4

      He should send it to that watchmaker dude on YT. He's incredible.

    • @WhuDhat
      @WhuDhat 4 роки тому +1

      That's a car, I'd rather have something I can get in over something I put on.i dont blame him in the slightest

    • @atticus6572
      @atticus6572 4 роки тому

      @@WhuDhat It's not about whether we love Randy or not; we do. You don't understand Rolex Daytona's, Whu. Pay $350 every few years to keep a watch that's worth $20,000+ running.

    • @braydonbroome7473
      @braydonbroome7473 4 роки тому

      @@timburger4754 do you have access to real Rolex parts?

  • @gordythecreator
    @gordythecreator 4 роки тому +50

    Randy's the realest. Who gives a deserving man, a Rolly?

  • @Matty.Hill_87
    @Matty.Hill_87 4 роки тому +15

    This has to be one of the best UA-cam channels going.. These stories are all incredible

  • @ThePlonski
    @ThePlonski 4 роки тому +1

    Love Randy's race stories. I saw a video of racers in the past talking about race stories and how they bent the rule book. It would be a fun episode to get something like that together where a few racers tell stories and Ed moderates and throws input or comments. Great episode!

  • @rjnation5042
    @rjnation5042 4 роки тому +1

    Such a great guy, always tells his story with good humour no matter how screwed he got, some racers never come across as happy people, Randy is just a great dude, Rj in Oz

  • @bhickey2012
    @bhickey2012 4 роки тому +3

    I love Randy’s stories, he gets so excited and giddy about it all it’s just so great! 🤣

  • @Trickyrickie
    @Trickyrickie 4 роки тому +7

    Randy has great stories. I really enjoy his UA-cam channel.

  • @yotafan174
    @yotafan174 4 роки тому +1

    Those Corvette's were some awesome car's. I saw them running the American Lemans Series in Long beach and Laguna Seca. Also the sound coming out of the CTS-V's was indescribable.

  • @gmarinelarena8675
    @gmarinelarena8675 4 роки тому +46

    I see Randy, I hit like.

  • @henrycollins2478
    @henrycollins2478 4 роки тому +9

    The Rolex Daytona is becoming a great investment watch, the Paul Newman Daytona is going crazy in value. Incredible watches.

    • @subhankhalid9062
      @subhankhalid9062 4 роки тому +2

      Yes the 6265 is crazy high at the moment, dont how old this race was but if it was a zenith daytona then its gonna be even more desirable!

    • @Phantom0fTheRouter
      @Phantom0fTheRouter 4 роки тому +1

      @@subhankhalid9062 - both of Randy's Rolex Daytona trophies would be the 116520 with the 4130 movement (2001 and 2006, the first one being the year after Rolex transitioned from the Zenith El Primero).

    • @Phantom0fTheRouter
      @Phantom0fTheRouter 4 роки тому +1

      Not PN... but the 116520. Production has always been small with the third series Daytona with the Rolex in house 4130 movement, it has always had a waiting list, and it's value steadily climbs.

    • @subhankhalid9062
      @subhankhalid9062 4 роки тому +1

      @@Phantom0fTheRouter ahh yes fairs, wasnt sure on the years as mentioned, but certainly even with the 4130 its desirable, nothing less than 15k gbp atleast for that one

  • @alinfriedman8080
    @alinfriedman8080 4 роки тому +1

    More! Give me more! I love Randy! Amazing storyteller, his passion is so inspiring.

  • @shaha7893
    @shaha7893 4 роки тому +23

    I need a t shirt with Randy’s face with the saying “never saw it comin” ahhahahahahHaha

  • @kungfujesus73
    @kungfujesus73 4 роки тому +3

    I love Randy's stories, especially on a Friday.

  • @affalterbachamg2094
    @affalterbachamg2094 4 роки тому +4

    Randy should restore his Daytona,Daytona prices are extremely high!

  • @ilikmlow6900
    @ilikmlow6900 4 роки тому +20

    Let the camera roll and just let Randy talk, however long it is just upload it

  • @nathanielwarren5507
    @nathanielwarren5507 4 роки тому +22

    Moral of the story: Prototypes are not to be trusted.

    • @lorenzoabanes6351
      @lorenzoabanes6351 3 роки тому

      prototype drivers are closet murderers, i’ve experienced them multiple times on pc2

  • @pwrightisright8611
    @pwrightisright8611 4 роки тому +6

    The countdown to Car Trek is on! I can't wait.

    • @joshuagibson2520
      @joshuagibson2520 4 роки тому

      I hope the 3rd one is better and less cheesy than the second.

  • @sk88boarding
    @sk88boarding 4 роки тому +2

    "and then i pulled out" *Vinwiki music intensifies*

  • @salcee6311
    @salcee6311 4 роки тому +1

    This guys awesome to listen to what a humble and exciting racer Guys cool

  • @tonikpun9955
    @tonikpun9955 4 роки тому +2

    He sounds like a cool guy to hang out with.

  • @luny_mrg8868
    @luny_mrg8868 4 роки тому +2

    Can we get more racing stories from Randy! I always wonder what’s going on through their minds pre and post race !

  • @cooperbaun6095
    @cooperbaun6095 4 роки тому +1

    I’ve gotten to wear one from the race before it’s incredibly special

  • @julian11able
    @julian11able 4 роки тому +7

    Pegs him right in the rear. I never knew he swung that way.

  • @charlesedwards6550
    @charlesedwards6550 4 роки тому +4

    It was 25 or 6 to 4.... nice. Now im singing Chicago all morning 😂

  • @robdee4051
    @robdee4051 4 роки тому +2

    Randy is the best! As much as I like Top Gear guys, Amazon should give 10th of the money to Randy and send them around the world with the film crew and just let him talk and drive!

  • @TrojanHorse1959
    @TrojanHorse1959 4 роки тому +1

    Great video Ed, great stories Randy, thank you both!

  • @craiglopresto3322
    @craiglopresto3322 4 роки тому +1

    Randy is the best dude ever!

  • @scooterdogg7580
    @scooterdogg7580 4 роки тому

    ,wow ! a professional race driver not bitter love Randy

  • @justinwalsh796
    @justinwalsh796 4 роки тому +7

    Work or this video. I choose this this video.

  • @theanomalous1401
    @theanomalous1401 4 роки тому

    Nobody epitomizes the art of automotive racing better than Randy Pobst! He needs to do a cameo appearance in a future Car Trek. #25or6to4

  • @cvtt3194
    @cvtt3194 4 роки тому +1

    Randy is the best, love his stories!

  • @williamhughes2445
    @williamhughes2445 4 роки тому +1

    1: Drive fast
    2: Don't get pegged.
    3: ???
    4: Win

  • @clifbradley
    @clifbradley 4 роки тому +1

    Randy is such an awesome storyteller

  • @Watchyn_Yarwood
    @Watchyn_Yarwood 4 роки тому +1

    More Randy!!

  • @pzkpfw2310
    @pzkpfw2310 4 роки тому

    I remember watching those races when I was a kid. Good times

  • @angeluson3000
    @angeluson3000 4 роки тому +6

    Get your Daytona up and running again, Luxury Bazaar did my daytona for less than $600 delivered.

    • @AlanpittsS2b
      @AlanpittsS2b 4 роки тому

      How did you get it? Not trying to stick my nose in your business or anything just curious of the story of your watch. Thanks

    • @angeluson3000
      @angeluson3000 4 роки тому

      @@AlanpittsS2b nothing crazy I just bit the bullet and paid the premium for one right now

    • @AlanpittsS2b
      @AlanpittsS2b 4 роки тому

      @@angeluson3000 still cool and thanks for answering. Did it originally come from a race winner or can you just buy a new one? Sorry i know nothing about rolex watches lol

    • @angeluson3000
      @angeluson3000 4 роки тому

      I just bought a regular ceramic one from Luxury Bazaar, and paid the premium for one right now one that came from a race winner is worth a minimum of 75k and is engraved on the back with the Rolex 24 logo. Mine is one that you can buy in any Rolex store.

    • @AlanpittsS2b
      @AlanpittsS2b 4 роки тому

      @@angeluson3000 oh ok. Thanks for taking the time ti teach me something lol. Have a good one.

  • @timburger4754
    @timburger4754 4 роки тому +8

    Please get that Daytona Seviced. It‘s a beautiful Timepeace

  • @joshuagibson2520
    @joshuagibson2520 4 роки тому +2

    Casey Putcsh isn't a race car driver. This guy Randy is though.

  • @jackcrow18
    @jackcrow18 4 роки тому +2

    Please for the love of God.... Let Netflix or Amazon make a series about Randy's life and career.

  • @sfm.x
    @sfm.x 4 роки тому +1

    Quite an engaging story from Randy👍

  • @brianz2802
    @brianz2802 4 роки тому +1

    Randy is a legend

  • @guskipper1194
    @guskipper1194 4 роки тому +2

    another great randy story!

  • @ashp5406
    @ashp5406 4 роки тому

    Just now I realized Randy is as old as my father & still kicking ass on track !

  • @Keebler475
    @Keebler475 4 роки тому

    I've been going to the Rolex 24 for a few years now. It's an awesome event

  • @pali1H
    @pali1H 4 роки тому

    Glad to hear prototype drivers aren't just horrible in iRacing.

  • @jankyseb1395
    @jankyseb1395 4 роки тому +1

    im high ashit and i love watching these type of vids when high mostly when its very long

  • @Lorenzom6970
    @Lorenzom6970 4 роки тому +1

    We need the top10 video of randy

  • @sarajenkins3485
    @sarajenkins3485 4 роки тому

    Yay!!!! He’s back!

  • @SeahawkSTRIKE
    @SeahawkSTRIKE 4 роки тому

    I remember playing Gran turismo 3 as a kid and seeing the goodwrench c5 corvette race car in game. that and the oreca viper were so cool

  • @dverdin55
    @dverdin55 4 роки тому +1

    Randy has to be the coolest grandpa ever

  • @Phantom0fTheRouter
    @Phantom0fTheRouter 4 роки тому

    It's 25 or 6 to 4... Nice one Randy.

  • @joeymccullough2716
    @joeymccullough2716 4 роки тому

    25, or, 6 to 4! Great Chicago reference, Randy! You’ll always be the Great American Stig, to me👍

  • @Rokkator
    @Rokkator 4 роки тому

    Everybody gangsta till the prototype car comes out of nowhere.

  • @LeadFarmer1597
    @LeadFarmer1597 3 роки тому

    Flag man at Le Mans nearly got hit this year for this exact reason!

  • @gordythecreator
    @gordythecreator 4 роки тому

    Those PONTIACS look Awesome! I want a replica street legal one

  • @firecaige1326
    @firecaige1326 4 роки тому +1

    Love this video

  • @vedranpevec4483
    @vedranpevec4483 4 роки тому +1

    Was Maldonado racing those prototypes?

  • @BIILLETT
    @BIILLETT 4 роки тому +1

    25 or 6 to 4 hell yeah

  • @andrewzabel3691
    @andrewzabel3691 4 роки тому +1

    2k like you’re welcome Randy and Ed

  • @cjlong2057
    @cjlong2057 4 роки тому

    Honestly I'd want it fancily engraved with like the original Daytona cars and as they go around the clock it like transitions to modern. Those watches are always amazing but tell me that wouldn't make them 20 times cooler especially because it is a watch so it'd be like that perfect metaphor

  • @chris_not_larson
    @chris_not_larson 4 роки тому

    Man w those Corvettes I would have absolutely lost it

  • @Drumsetkid23
    @Drumsetkid23 4 роки тому +1

    Did anyone figure out who the driver who crashed his teams cars twice was?

  • @anthonyguida4889
    @anthonyguida4889 4 роки тому

    Please have more guys tell their 24 hour stories?

  • @cloneorder6641
    @cloneorder6641 4 роки тому +1

    Hey! I've got a daytona too! Awesome story

  • @trwilliams22
    @trwilliams22 4 роки тому

    Claaaaassic Pobst

  • @SkiSkillsMontana
    @SkiSkillsMontana 4 роки тому +1

    Go Mister Rogers racing go!

  • @tacrown4258
    @tacrown4258 4 роки тому +4

    VINwiki: The only entity that beeps swear words on UA-cam. #ratedG #thebeepistooDAMNloud

    • @joshuagibson2520
      @joshuagibson2520 4 роки тому

      Censorship of any kind is unacceptable.

    • @thomasa5619
      @thomasa5619 4 роки тому

      Inked does too
      And one of the bands I subscribe to

  • @notDonaldFagen
    @notDonaldFagen 4 роки тому +1

    Cool as heck!
    Still a Speedy guy myself, though. Also not made of Daytona money lol.

  • @miguela8892
    @miguela8892 4 роки тому

    Forget Martinsville's grandfather clock. I want a Rolex Daytona

  • @brettbilger1390
    @brettbilger1390 4 роки тому +1

    dream watch

  • @mrboatshoe
    @mrboatshoe 4 роки тому +1

    Full code cop car > full course yellow

  • @BritAcrossThePond
    @BritAcrossThePond 4 роки тому +1

    You showed the wrong track map

  • @Cake_Eater
    @Cake_Eater 4 роки тому

    I dunno who put the interns in charge but that track map is not the Daytona Rolex layout

  • @Max-me9xq
    @Max-me9xq 4 роки тому +1

    I was hoping they would show the watch more. 🙁

  • @erikbucio9849
    @erikbucio9849 4 роки тому

    Everybody tag our boy Nico

  • @basuramanya
    @basuramanya 4 роки тому

    I want Randy to teach me how to drive. I am 46 and have been driving for 20 years. I still want Randy to teach me.

  • @richardpickford1876
    @richardpickford1876 4 роки тому

    @randypobst. Have you ever run Mosport in Ontario Canada?

  • @joshuaballew2417
    @joshuaballew2417 4 роки тому +3

    Great story as usual!

  • @jrchismorie
    @jrchismorie 4 роки тому +5

    Shoutout to Randy who got mentioned on the Joe Rogan Podcast Dec 11

    • @brianz2802
      @brianz2802 4 роки тому

      Caught that one too! Very cool

  • @umarshakeel7096
    @umarshakeel7096 4 роки тому +3

    Might buy that Rolex off of you if you’re not gonna use it. Down for some shrewd negotiating 😂

  • @almehgub
    @almehgub 4 роки тому

    That’s a Rolex Daytona 40mm Oyster Steel reference number 116520

  • @JmanEspresso
    @JmanEspresso 3 роки тому

    Oh, so mixed class racing on iRacing IS fully realistic to real life. Classic prototype missles :)

  • @markk3453
    @markk3453 4 роки тому

    Let's start a randy 24 hour Rolex go fund me lol

  • @usernameunknkown
    @usernameunknkown 4 роки тому

    The coolest watch is the limited edition MBI.

  • @natedawggg97
    @natedawggg97 4 роки тому +1

    Wish this was my grandpa

  • @alxgai552
    @alxgai552 4 роки тому

    Rolex Randy Ramblings

  • @victoralley708
    @victoralley708 4 роки тому

    Randy Bo-Bandy

  • @chrisgrotluschen112
    @chrisgrotluschen112 4 роки тому

    Did u give ur Daytona Rolex to Phill Hill?

  • @draughonc
    @draughonc 4 роки тому

    I want to hear the story about what he did or said to the two Corvette dorks.

  • @FullOilBarrel
    @FullOilBarrel 4 роки тому +2

    lol 12 years and it breaks, thats not quality

  • @purdeemc
    @purdeemc 4 роки тому

    Randy’s cool

  • @dluena
    @dluena 4 роки тому

    I see randy I click

  • @NazimUddin-yk2tz
    @NazimUddin-yk2tz 4 роки тому

    If you don't service your Rolex the oil will dry up the movement

  • @chloehennessey6813
    @chloehennessey6813 4 роки тому

    If have been pissin mad at the Vette drivers and made sure they knew how I felt about their stunt. And yes. They’d have got peed on.

  • @HumbleHonkingEnthusiast
    @HumbleHonkingEnthusiast 4 роки тому

    The coolest watch on earth is definitely the bugatti w16 watch