I smiled for 90% of this video 😀 This idea exceeded my expectations, what a joy it was to have you part of our team and have you experience our creation. Me and the boys here are beyond devastated over the shifter linkage bolt. We will try to make it up to you someday... Hope to see everyone soon 🤙 Darren
Darren how about Jimmy shipping his ps13 to GroupD hq so you and the team can build him a pro spec car? Jimmy I think with the right sponsors you should go for FD Pro spec. Your talent has come on leaps and bounds and I am sure with the right amount of practice you WILL win!!
Dude that car strait fucks! Shit inevitably happens, but Jim was getting a handle on it. Put him back in the seat next season and see what comes of it!
i feel really bad for darren he legit looked like he was gonna cry when he found out the car messed up your run, but it makes sense its his masterpiece and it let you both down. but you still drove like a monster!
Disappointed we didn’t get to run the battle out man, heartbroken for you, great to meet you and an absolute gent in person! you’ll be back and we’ll do it again 🤞
I remember watching a Q&A with you at your old shop and remember you saying that you might stop youtube and get a job in what you have your degree in. All I can say is if that Jimmy knew what the future held for him, he wouldn't of even given youtube a second thought. So proud of you Jimmy
No matter if you made it to top 32, or finals, you drove like a machine, and you’ve come so far Jimmy! Be proud of yourself for making it this far, pat yourself on your back with a big smile. Keep pushing man, you got this in the bag!!
Man dude your doing so much better. You'll be ready for 2024 a lot better man you've accomplished so much this year! You're gonna be great for the LZ next year and meany more. I hope you the best!
The way Jimmy is improving so quickly feels like one of those origin stories of the OGs of the sport. We get to watch the creation of a champ first hand.
100% if it were not for that one bolt you would’ve made top 16 with how well you were driving Can’t wait to see how much more you will have improved next time! 🤘🏼
Jimmy I've been at mondello watching Darren drive that car to its limits and put down 99 point runs and in your lead run in top 32 you drove that car every bit as hard and fast as he does and he knows the car inside out probably had a 1000 laps in that car at mondello you should be immensely proud of your driving you were putting down some insane laps ❤❤
I feel like Japan has made Jimmy the driver he is now. Spectacular!!!! Soooooooo hyped to see him given the opportunity like this in such a high level competition. Absolutely nothing to be ashamed of here, that’s one hell of a car and you are more than enough driver for it. I’m hoping I get the chance to see Jimmy drift in person soon. Much Love from the UK.
Jimmy it’s crazy how much better of a driver you’ve become this year, I’m so happy to see all this seat time paying itself off. Stoked to see Bhall on one of these trips finally too - Austin really liked the editing in this one. The music over the driving sequences is nice, good volume so you can still hear the cars but the music adds a little something to those shots
I’m hugely impressed. Drift masters eats the best drivers. You hopped in a full on race car with possibly the least competitive experience and managed to show off . Not many could do that !
Dam what a way to go down. Great driving out there and I’m glad Brian was there with ya. What motivation and good take always from this trip. Keep it up man! Loving the journey!
I can’t even begin to express my excitement and just how proud I am of this man. Getting to meet him a few times on different levels, he has shown me to be a passionate, truly dedicated, and an all around good human being. I know he will be back to take what’s owed and for that I can’t wait. Much love Jimmy.
Jimmy is becoming one of the world's best drivers he always talks about It's so beautiful to see, his progression is so amazing to watch I can't wait to watch every bit of it forward
Oh how I wish 1 year ago Jimmy could watch this video. You absolutely killed it!! Car trouble happens, that's part of it, but YOU did everything you could do and exceeded everyone's expectations including you're own! You should be more than proud of yourself for this whole experience.
Love seeing Irish Jimmy his driving has come on so much and for DMac to lend you his Mona Lisa that is amazing and shows such trust in your ability. Keep up the good work need to get you in a pro am series asap 🏆 ❤
Dude the amount you have progressed since ebisu is simply insane!! Holding your own against pro drivers is a massive achievement. We look forward to seeing you on a podium someday soon!
This was by far the best driving I've seen Jim do. He took to that car so fast (even if he didn't think so). That just shows how good of a driver he is and how far he's progressed. Great job Jim!!
The fact that you qualified is proof enough that your driving has progressed so far! That thing absolutely rips! And you killed it man! You need to build a pro spec car!
Its honestly been insane seeing Jimmy progress to this level with his drifting over the years, hes an insanely good driver now and the fact he got into the top 32 for the most intense drifting series in the world just further proves how good of a driver he is
Jimmy you have to look at all competition as fun. Just good ol fun. Doesn’t matter if you win or lose. I think that will help you take some of the nervousness and stress off during battle. Because it shows. All love though. Keep up the good work. You are improving tremendously. 💪🏼💪🏼
Dude! How are you being so hard and down on yourself?!?! You just qualified for the BIG show on your first try! Look at how many drivers that YOU know that didn't do that! Adam didnt do that! Sam didn't do that! YOU, Jimmy Oakes DID that! SO stoked for you! Was so excited for this video! Proud to be am OG that been around for years and gotten to watch your progression! Love it!!!
This is the first time I got chills watching Jimmy drift, been watching since the z32 and bmx days, you need to build a car on this level!! I want to see you driving like this more! Proud of you Jimmy 👍🏻
Huge respect for you putting yourself in the deep end of drifting. Battling champions and pros and all the people in the stands watching you. Thats alot of pressure. ❤ keep up the good work.
Man I was gutted when I seen the gap when u came into turn 1. You could hear the whole crowd saying aww shite. But hey, as Darren said "it's unfinished business" ull have to do it agen. Hope to see you back soon. 🤙🇮🇪
Every dog has his day. And Mr. Oakes I tell you that day is coming. Many more to come! I love watching you progress and the support you get for being such a good dude and the realty that you are talented. Keep at it man!!!!!
To be able to tame a car like that in a stacked lineup of drifters demonstrates the amount of talent you possess. Keep it up Jimmy. Awesome driving you did in IE.
Every time I see you race jimmy, you just keep leveling up. Can believe I'll be able to say "I've been following this guy since he did some crazy Honda/Nissan build"
So pumped for you Jimmy, you drove so well, just come back swinging next time! Your driving has been getting so much better, it's been an epic transformation since ebisu.
Dude all I can say is you sir are a LEGEND! What you've accomplished while making my favorite content on YT is literally mind blowing and inspiring! As always keep up the amazing content!
one thing I've learnt watching jimmy over the years is no one absorbs information better. broken car sucks but the things he did with that car were insane. definitely world class and im sure he would of had a few pros in the pits worried. Spoon, get the grinder out !
Great job! Hopping in a big dollar car and doing that well, that quickly isn't something just anyone can do. You should be proud of how far you've come. Hats off brother.
Jimmy! Despite the mechanical failure...the car was an absolute weapon with you behind the wheel. Take this experience with you and keep building the amazing skills.
Jimmy, man I am so proud of you. I have been watching for years. Since you got your very first shop. I have seen your journey of drifting all this time. You did amazing and I cannot wait to see you come back next year and win!!
Exelent driving and content, be proud of yourself. With that fenomenal driving I know that the other drivers will remember your name. So happy for you, and I am shure this will not be your last comp.
I've made some negative comments on your bad car decisions before - i think this is proving my point. you're amazing when the car shows up for you. I love this for you!
Bro You did great!!! Really awesome driving, should be very proud of what you've achieved!!! Progress is moving forward and that's exactly what You did. Congrats man!!!
Jimmy this is by far the best driving i have ever seen from you. I really enjoy seeing how much you have grown as a driver over the years. Keep it up bro!!!
You absolutely smashed it, you drove so god dammm good. Don't be down, it's racing it happens. Can't wait to see where you go from here man, I think you have what it takes to be up there with the greats
I think you looked phenomenal out there even in your chase you still caught up to him and you blew him away in your lead even with a shot shifter. Be proud of yourself my guy you killed it. Everyone has mechanical issues at some point. Now when you get back to Connecticut you have to build a true dedicated 1000hp comp car. And you already know Spoon loves race car shit!
You have come so far just this year Jimmy. Can't wait to see what the future holds. You tamed a beast of a car. I hate that something so simple let you down. Keep progressing. 25:38
Jimmy has got to be one of the most humble people I’ve ever seen. Dude acts like he’s still just a kid building cars in his moms garage yet he’s constantly out here traveling driving with all these professional drifters and killing it. Might as well just start calling yourself a pro too Jimmy haha
My heart goes out to ya dude, you made us proud though and watching the practice and qually, you drove your ass off in that beast of a car. Hold your head up bud!
Mechanical troubles are the worst! Amazing driving in an absolute BEAST of a car! So amazed at the level you are driving at compared to the last couple years! Keep up the amazing work man!! Thank you for all the great content!!!
Don’t be hard on yourself competition is always difficult. It’s always the littlest things but you drove your ass off and that’s why I clicked on his video to see big inspiration keep it up
I smiled for 90% of this video 😀 This idea exceeded my expectations, what a joy it was to have you part of our team and have you experience our creation. Me and the boys here are beyond devastated over the shifter linkage bolt. We will try to make it up to you someday... Hope to see everyone soon 🤙
Darren
Darren how about Jimmy shipping his ps13 to GroupD hq so you and the team can build him a pro spec car?
Jimmy I think with the right sponsors you should go for FD Pro spec. Your talent has come on leaps and bounds and I am sure with the right amount of practice you WILL win!!
To Unfinished Business!!!!!!
Dude that car strait fucks! Shit inevitably happens, but Jim was getting a handle on it. Put him back in the seat next season and see what comes of it!
Thank you Darren and Group-D Team. You guys are the best. Shit happens, whatever. Lets go to unfinished business !
You guys at Group D are awesome for giving him the opportunity and making him part of the team!
i feel really bad for darren he legit looked like he was gonna cry when he found out the car messed up your run, but it makes sense its his masterpiece and it let you both down. but you still drove like a monster!
Knowing him, im sure he will be re engineering it so it doesnt happen again, the car is incredible and such a work of art
Absolutely love the transformation in jimmy’s driving come on leaps and bounds since Japan 100%
The most important trip he’s ever done if you ask me! 👊👊👊
Dude japan transformed our boy
Dude had an anime time skip where he levelled up drifting in Japan.
Sensei Grant has a great power ❤
Grant - san is the man. Need more jimbo / grant vids
Brian is my favorite; glad to see him hanging out in Ireland
Brian is the most natural on camera. Doesn't cheese it up.
Disappointed we didn’t get to run the battle out man, heartbroken for you, great to meet you and an absolute gent in person! you’ll be back and we’ll do it again 🤞
Great fucking driving Jim! I have a feeling the coupe is gonna go under the knife when you get home 🤣🤟 I think you found the right set up for you
Hell fucking yeah
Not THE coupe but maybe A couple 🤔🤔
THE coupe! it has to be the legend xD hurts me to say because i also have a red e36 so that's my favourite haha@@kylehickman5651
The cherry red is sat doing nothing, just saying 😊
@@philipcorcoran7856 I thought the purpose of the cherry hatch was to keep it oem+ and not cut it up
Dude Jimmy's driving has improved so much over the years 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Just this season alone man he’s really getting up there
Unfinished business!! Group D boys are sick, so good. Great to see Brian back!Next year needs Jip and Drew too🍀make it happen
I remember watching a Q&A with you at your old shop and remember you saying that you might stop youtube and get a job in what you have your degree in. All I can say is if that Jimmy knew what the future held for him, he wouldn't of even given youtube a second thought. So proud of you Jimmy
We need more Jimmy’s in this world!! What a great dude!!
*DJ's
That 3rd lap out.......OMG!!! Fire!!!!!!!!!! Watched it over and over
Can honestly say Brian is the last person I expected to popup in the Irelnd video haha!
We can DEFINITELY tell you got used to the car Jimmy you were looking fire out there dude ! And glad you showed them what you could do bro !
So f*cking proud of Jimmy's driving progression its insane. WHat a vibe seeing the homie Brian out there in Ireland LFGOOOO!!!!!
LOVE THIS FOR JIM!! To hear him say he should have been in the top 16 is another level! Dude definitely has the mindset to do what he knows he can!!
No matter if you made it to top 32, or finals, you drove like a machine, and you’ve come so far Jimmy! Be proud of yourself for making it this far, pat yourself on your back with a big smile. Keep pushing man, you got this in the bag!!
Man dude your doing so much better. You'll be ready for 2024 a lot better man you've accomplished so much this year! You're gonna be great for the LZ next year and meany more. I hope you the best!
The way Jimmy is improving so quickly feels like one of those origin stories of the OGs of the sport. We get to watch the creation of a champ first hand.
100% if it were not for that one bolt you would’ve made top 16 with how well you were driving
Can’t wait to see how much more you will have improved next time! 🤘🏼
Jimmy I've been at mondello watching Darren drive that car to its limits and put down 99 point runs and in your lead run in top 32 you drove that car every bit as hard and fast as he does and he knows the car inside out probably had a 1000 laps in that car at mondello you should be immensely proud of your driving you were putting down some insane laps ❤❤
I feel like Japan has made Jimmy the driver he is now. Spectacular!!!! Soooooooo hyped to see him given the opportunity like this in such a high level competition. Absolutely nothing to be ashamed of here, that’s one hell of a car and you are more than enough driver for it. I’m hoping I get the chance to see Jimmy drift in person soon. Much Love from the UK.
Jimmy it’s crazy how much better of a driver you’ve become this year, I’m so happy to see all this seat time paying itself off. Stoked to see Bhall on one of these trips finally too - Austin really liked the editing in this one. The music over the driving sequences is nice, good volume so you can still hear the cars but the music adds a little something to those shots
So glad you had the opportunity to compete against these legends of the craft
So weird seeing Brian not totally baked and covered in crap from a hard day's work😂 and so nice seeing Jim I a car that can compete consistently 💪
I’m hugely impressed. Drift masters eats the best drivers. You hopped in a full on race car with possibly the least competitive experience and managed to show off . Not many could do that !
Dam what a way to go down. Great driving out there and I’m glad Brian was there with ya. What motivation and good take always from this trip. Keep it up man! Loving the journey!
I can’t even begin to express my excitement and just how proud I am of this man. Getting to meet him a few times on different levels, he has shown me to be a passionate, truly dedicated, and an all around good human being. I know he will be back to take what’s owed and for that I can’t wait. Much love Jimmy.
Jimmy is becoming one of the world's best drivers he always talks about
It's so beautiful to see, his progression is so amazing to watch I can't wait to watch every bit of it forward
You should be proud jim💪 the way you drove that car was amazing to see!! Dmac is a legend i hope you get to drive that monster again in the future.
Oh how I wish 1 year ago Jimmy could watch this video.
You absolutely killed it!! Car trouble happens, that's part of it, but YOU did everything you could do and exceeded everyone's expectations including you're own! You should be more than proud of yourself for this whole experience.
Love seeing Irish Jimmy his driving has come on so much and for DMac to lend you his Mona Lisa that is amazing and shows such trust in your ability. Keep up the good work need to get you in a pro am series asap 🏆 ❤
Just shows how good you are with a really good car setup really way your driving was mean very impressive
My boyfriend got me watching you three years ago and the difference in your confidence and skills are unreal. Don't give up, from Scotland 🤘
I love how Brian was hyping up the crowd during qualifying!What a good friend! I love it, great driving Jimmy.
Dude the amount you have progressed since ebisu is simply insane!! Holding your own against pro drivers is a massive achievement. We look forward to seeing you on a podium someday soon!
This was by far the best driving I've seen Jim do. He took to that car so fast (even if he didn't think so). That just shows how good of a driver he is and how far he's progressed. Great job Jim!!
Jimmy might be the most humble person ever. Keep up the fantastic work jimmy you got a whole fucking country behind you!
The fact that you qualified is proof enough that your driving has progressed so far! That thing absolutely rips! And you killed it man! You need to build a pro spec car!
Its honestly been insane seeing Jimmy progress to this level with his drifting over the years, hes an insanely good driver now and the fact he got into the top 32 for the most intense drifting series in the world just further proves how good of a driver he is
Jimmy you have to look at all competition as fun. Just good ol fun. Doesn’t matter if you win or lose. I think that will help you take some of the nervousness and stress off during battle. Because it shows. All love though. Keep up the good work. You are improving tremendously. 💪🏼💪🏼
Dude! How are you being so hard and down on yourself?!?! You just qualified for the BIG show on your first try! Look at how many drivers that YOU know that didn't do that! Adam didnt do that! Sam didn't do that! YOU, Jimmy Oakes DID that! SO stoked for you! Was so excited for this video! Proud to be am OG that been around for years and gotten to watch your progression! Love it!!!
I haven’t even finished the video and so happy to see Jimmy just sending it, seeing him in a top tier car is amazing he looks so comfortable in it
Super proud of you man! Also, B-Hall is the realest for making his way out there to be with you! He’s such a good friend to have!
This is the first time I got chills watching Jimmy drift, been watching since the z32 and bmx days, you need to build a car on this level!! I want to see you driving like this more! Proud of you Jimmy 👍🏻
Well done Jimmy! The main thing is you had fun in Ireland.
Huge respect for you putting yourself in the deep end of drifting. Battling champions and pros and all the people in the stands watching you. Thats alot of pressure. ❤ keep up the good work.
Man I was gutted when I seen the gap when u came into turn 1. You could hear the whole crowd saying aww shite. But hey, as Darren said "it's unfinished business" ull have to do it agen. Hope to see you back soon. 🤙🇮🇪
Every dog has his day. And Mr. Oakes I tell you that day is coming. Many more to come! I love watching you progress and the support you get for being such a good dude and the realty that you are talented. Keep at it man!!!!!
Dude, the confidence in your driving has come so far! You've always had the skill, now the world sees it!
I've been watching Jimmy for over 4 years now. Dude, your driving has leveled up insanely! Keep up the great work, so happy for you and the crew man!
To be able to tame a car like that in a stacked lineup of drifters demonstrates the amount of talent you possess. Keep it up Jimmy. Awesome driving you did in IE.
Thanks
Huge opportunity you took, mad respect no matter what place you got. Jim Bob the goat
Every time I see you race jimmy, you just keep leveling up. Can believe I'll be able to say "I've been following this guy since he did some crazy Honda/Nissan build"
So pumped for you Jimmy, you drove so well, just come back swinging next time! Your driving has been getting so much better, it's been an epic transformation since ebisu.
I'm so glad to see Brian with you don't get me wrong I like Spoon but you and Brian make a great team together.
Congratulations Jimmy. Great job man.
Dude all I can say is you sir are a LEGEND! What you've accomplished while making my favorite content on YT is literally mind blowing and inspiring! As always keep up the amazing content!
one thing I've learnt watching jimmy over the years is no one absorbs information better. broken car sucks but the things he did with that car were insane. definitely world class and im sure he would of had a few pros in the pits worried.
Spoon, get the grinder out !
Love how Jimmy has transitioned into pro level driving in such little time. I was so excited to see him qualify. That itself is an accomplishment
Great job! Hopping in a big dollar car and doing that well, that quickly isn't something just anyone can do. You should be proud of how far you've come. Hats off brother.
Jimmy! Despite the mechanical failure...the car was an absolute weapon with you behind the wheel. Take this experience with you and keep building the amazing skills.
3:53 I think everybody can relate to needing to get the entry dialed. Once you're in, you're in.
Keep progressing jimmy!!! You’ve come along way and it’s amazing how fast you’re going full steam ahead. Be proud of yourself for sure.
It's insane how far you've come, well done man
Huge respect to Darren he looks so upset when he realised the car let you down! You smashed it Jimmy!!!
Jimmy, man I am so proud of you. I have been watching for years. Since you got your very first shop. I have seen your journey of drifting all this time. You did amazing and I cannot wait to see you come back next year and win!!
Jimmy needs a Ted Lasso style drift coach! Don't let the stress/anxiety get to you bruv, be a goldfish jimmy!
Exelent driving and content, be proud of yourself. With that fenomenal driving I know that the other drivers will remember your name. So happy for you, and I am shure this will not be your last comp.
I've made some negative comments on your bad car decisions before - i think this is proving my point. you're amazing when the car shows up for you. I love this for you!
Oaks gang is showing LOVE in these comments. Best channel. Best fans. The community needs more Jim 🙏
Bro You did great!!! Really awesome driving, should be very proud of what you've achieved!!! Progress is moving forward and that's exactly what You did. Congrats man!!!
So stoked Brian made it out there!!! Woooo Brian content!
Its magic watching you excel at something you've put so much life and energy into!
My favorite part of this video is the constant reassurance from the boys that you’re fucking killin it
straight up my favorite channel on the interwebs, crazy to see how far Jimmy's come in the past 4 years, driving or not
@08:19 is this something we can expect to see replicated with your s chasis now? the evolution? shit is sick!!
Dont sell yourself short. This was a massive WIN period! Be proud, you're one of a kind. Bless ❤ + that car is epic and you tamed the beast. Nuff said
Jimmy this is by far the best driving i have ever seen from you. I really enjoy seeing how much you have grown as a driver over the years. Keep it up bro!!!
Ireland suits you boys ❤ coolest most humble guys on RUclips
Dude. This is exactly what you needed bro. Amazing driving!!! I can’t believe how far you’ve come bro
Jimmy bro, you’re young and have plenty of time to prove yourself!! You’re f****** awesome dude! Absolutely killing it!!
Soooo inspiring, I admit I cryed a little. Jimmy, I have been watching your progress and it is so amazing, keep it going!
Amazing driving Jimmy , the fact that you’re pro drifting in Ireland is a crazy experience. Japan unlocked some sort of sorcery in you
Huge shoutout to the guys @Group-D! That car is insane and allowing Jimmy to drive was awesome!
Jimmy you are a winner in my book, and I’m sure that Group D were honored to have you drive with their crew!
So friggen glad Tom and Brian went!!!! Theyre literally the most humble humans ever. All of jimmys friends are 👊👊👊👊
You absolutely smashed it, you drove so god dammm good. Don't be down, it's racing it happens. Can't wait to see where you go from here man, I think you have what it takes to be up there with the greats
I think you looked phenomenal out there even in your chase you still caught up to him and you blew him away in your lead even with a shot shifter. Be proud of yourself my guy you killed it. Everyone has mechanical issues at some point. Now when you get back to Connecticut you have to build a true dedicated 1000hp comp car. And you already know Spoon loves race car shit!
Man’s probably in the shop right now starting at a S13 contemplating a v8 swap
You have come so far just this year Jimmy. Can't wait to see what the future holds. You tamed a beast of a car. I hate that something so simple let you down. Keep progressing. 25:38
Jimmy has got to be one of the most humble people I’ve ever seen. Dude acts like he’s still just a kid building cars in his moms garage yet he’s constantly out here traveling driving with all these professional drifters and killing it. Might as well just start calling yourself a pro too Jimmy haha
My heart goes out to ya dude, you made us proud though and watching the practice and qually, you drove your ass off in that beast of a car. Hold your head up bud!
Mechanical troubles are the worst! Amazing driving in an absolute BEAST of a car! So amazed at the level you are driving at compared to the last couple years! Keep up the amazing work man!! Thank you for all the great content!!!
Don’t be hard on yourself competition is always difficult. It’s always the littlest things but you drove your ass off and that’s why I clicked on his video to see big inspiration keep it up
Always improving that’s the most important thing. Congratulations, shows what kind of driver you are and what you will eventually become👍🏻
LETS GO JIMMY O !!!!! you kicked ass in the car. Your caliber of driving just keeps getting better and better.
Full season of the irish drift camp
If u could win it,,,would give u entry to drift masters 😮
Well done Jimmy! That was some phenomenal driving by you! Keep up the good work and be proud of how far and well you've done!