May you rest in peace. Being someone from the USA.. I believe all you rally and hill climbers are the best drivers in the world. I wish we had more of this here in the U.S. God bless!
An absolute joy to watch. Nothing beats watching RWD Escorts being slung around, & this guy is really on it. Boy does he know how to wring the neck outa that thing & get the most out of it. Many thanks, cameraman & driver for bringing that to us.
The ultimate Escort, piloted by the ultimate Escort driver. I doubt even Ari or Colin would have been quicker in the same conditions. RIP Simon. What has happened to to the car since Simon passed away? Always wondered, how the hell did Simon fit into the seat, with balls that big?
@02:19 is why this is the ultimate test of driver skill. Carburettors, manual gearboxes with clutches, rear wheel drive, one hand brake & no driver aids.
I don't understand how anybody could dislike any of Mr. McKinley's videos. The man was a Leg-End and more's the pity he is not still with us. As too for Georg Plasa. I hope the pair of them are swapping stories over a few Steins. Any time I feel a bit down I watch both their antics. My respect to them both, and my best wishes to their families. I hope that you are all doing okay and moving on.
These videos don’t get the credit they deserve, I remember watching these videos as a teen in my mk 4escort also white, never seen anyone drive a mk2 escort like he does, absolutely brilliant, glad i stumbled across this video, brought back some memories
Fastest dude and fastest drag u out of burning wreckage navigator...flat out straight links...quick nav gifted fast driver aerospace grade Ford.Best vid and Road racer Rally master...please do sivlver stone classic
mad bastard!!!can anyone tell me where i could get my mk1 fiesta tunnelled in ireland just knocked across a written off twincam for 1000 euro and doing a fez rwd conversion??
I've never added a comment to anything, ever. Simon was unbelievably good. God rest his soul. Such a joy to watch...My friend had a fully stage prepared Mk 2 Escort. Lotus Twin Cam. LSD. Quick rack steering. The lot. But neither of us would even come close to this genius/artist. We tried...
Send out that tail? Love it the gs brilliant a few close calls with the man upstairs but im still fucking here and the bollocks at driving mk2s if im honest cheif.
There really aint too many better rwd saloon platforms than Escort mate. Add a big power BDA or Millington motor and you have one of the best ever. Escorts still regularly beat WRCs and everything else.
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May you rest in peace. Being someone from the USA.. I believe all you rally and hill climbers are the best drivers in the world. I wish we had more of this here in the U.S. God bless!
@Den Nordiske LOL
This is both brilliant and sad at the same time. What an amazing driver he was.
An absolute joy to watch. Nothing beats watching RWD Escorts being slung around, & this guy is really on it. Boy does he know how to wring the neck outa that thing & get the most out of it. Many thanks, cameraman & driver for bringing that to us.
There are drivers and then there are Simon Mckinley. Legend
Driving like this does require balls.
Respect.
BohserHanz you are rite my friend!... big balls,stinking of oil and petrol and a true hero!! :):)
The ultimate Escort, piloted by the ultimate Escort driver. I doubt even Ari or Colin would have been quicker in the same conditions. RIP Simon.
What has happened to to the car since Simon passed away?
Always wondered, how the hell did Simon fit into the seat, with balls that big?
@02:19 is why this is the ultimate test of driver skill. Carburettors, manual gearboxes with clutches, rear wheel drive, one hand brake & no driver aids.
Outstanding, Escort on song, love every minute i watch of him, RIP Simon.
So good to watch - love the sound - beautiful control of the car - Ace driver.
Wow, the best Escort-driver, I ever saw!!!
You really can't push it any further! Totally on the edge! Love it!!👌😁
A while loss to all who new this. Man rip my friend
Watching this in xmas 2020, just amazing driving, totally committed to every twist & turn, volume up to 11, RIP Simon.
I don't understand how anybody could dislike any of Mr. McKinley's videos. The man was a Leg-End and more's the pity he is not still with us. As too for Georg Plasa. I hope the pair of them are swapping stories over a few Steins. Any time I feel a bit down I watch both their antics. My respect to them both, and my best wishes to their families. I hope that you are all doing okay and moving on.
Such a joy to watch. May you rest in peace. Simon was unbelievably good at this. He was an artist and ...the best.
2:10, 2:21 and 4:21 are the closest things I have ever seen to a guy being balls out on the ragged edge. What a hero this guy was
These videos don’t get the credit they deserve, I remember watching these videos as a teen in my mk 4escort also white, never seen anyone drive a mk2 escort like he does, absolutely brilliant, glad i stumbled across this video, brought back some memories
Late for dinner again ... I see .RIP Simon McKinley
RIP Simon " Legend of the sideways"
McKinley and the white escort. Legendary!
Epic noise and superb car control
the best rally driver ever! R.I.P.
best thing ive ever seen
its a pinto block bored out to 2.4 l, warrior high performance head, non turbo, naturally aspirated, 315 bhp
+Alan Short Sweet
Damn thought it was a BDA.
Some yolk for tar hay
All on 13 inch wheels right?
Don't you just love that sound just fucking outstanding
Sad loss😐 wicked driver!👌👌
The best.
Thatts what I call nuts to the wall rip my frind unreal talant
My god some commitment
Great video of a savage driver ! RIP Simon.
fabulous driving!
FOU FOU FOU ! Je garderai de toi les super souvenirs de Saint Guoeno... THE CRAZY DRIVER!!!!!!
Best escort vids ever! 👌
A legend. RIP.
Man, that is one seriously pissed off sounding Escort. I love this car. Has to be one of the best sounding 4 cylinders I've ever heard.
Mum, Simon your late for your supper. Hold me pint will ya! RIP you King amongst Kings.
How does Frank Kelly compare?
In 93 i could do bellsquarry to Bathgate west Lothian in 9minutes with 1600, mk 2 sport ❤😊
RIP simon
One the best drives I ever seen
All ways put that m2 grin on me rip 👍 brother 🏁🏁
Fastest dude and fastest drag u out of burning wreckage navigator...flat out straight links...quick nav gifted fast driver aerospace grade Ford.Best vid and Road racer Rally master...please do sivlver stone classic
This driver is nuts! I wish I could do that.
Rip simon.....ledgendary driver ! Sadly missed by many
Absolute legend with amazing car control
My god! Wonderful 😍
I honestly dont think I've ever seen anyone attack so fucking hard EVERYWHERE...limit driving
Thanks Motorsport Retro. Just brilliant. Great sound, great driving, great video. I think it's...great :)
he is literaly flying on the road
RIP l'artiste
who ever set that car up knew what they were doing
What a driver 👏
Epic noice, superb car control PLUS balls of stainless steel!! :)
Nobody 3 wheels a Mk 2 Escort! He did..Simon good fun in Heaven. I hope all's well and they have Escorts up there...
RIP
Pilotava demais, R.I.P
Jesus dis man is a serius fuckin pilot!!! Dis is how a mark 2 shud be driven... flatout!!!!
On fire! 👌😐
fast driver white a good escort
R.I.P
1:43 FLAT OUT !
Mr.simon とても素晴らしいドライバーでした。お亡くなりになり大変残念です。ご冥福をお祈り致します。
good driveing
thank you for not putting some shite music over the top of this
Look up Frank Kelly. He knows his stuff. Beautiful car control...
4:21 - on 3 wheels -- Simon: "That hedge on the left needs trimmed - --4:22-- -- "-There ya' go, job done!"
He's just going home for dinner for his favourite dish.
Savage mark 2
Proper motorsport. Pay attention F1.
What engine is in this yoke?
mad bastard!!!can anyone tell me where i could get my mk1 fiesta tunnelled in ireland just knocked across a written off twincam for 1000 euro and doing a fez rwd conversion??
this is a proper rallye driver!
Think its a Connaught not sure about displacement i think its 2.2l
Id love to know engine specs, suspension specs and tire choice.. is this guy still alive... and does he want to share :)
Better than 4x 4 cars by far.
301 hp 2.01 4cylider 16 valves
shit hot
8 people think a saxo is a good rallycar
I would love to see what the tires looked liked after this.lol
magic ken block who
deeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeemN , RESPECT DOTOREEEEEEE !!!!
:D
No brakes.
ahh shit, forgot my wedding anniversary, off to the petrol station!
My Ford Escort does that 😏
How much horse power as that got omg
powers lide with 280 HP..??
1:04 jizzzzz
I've never added a comment to anything, ever. Simon was unbelievably good. God rest his soul. Such a joy to watch...My friend had a fully stage prepared Mk 2 Escort. Lotus Twin Cam. LSD. Quick rack steering. The lot. But neither of us would even come close to this genius/artist. We tried...
That's flat🏁
Send out that tail? Love it the gs brilliant a few close calls with the man upstairs but im still fucking here and the bollocks at driving mk2s if im honest cheif.
Noice = noise
750 kg chassis mate
Great talent. Just imagine what he could do with a better car.
There really aint too many better rwd saloon platforms than Escort mate. Add a big power BDA or Millington motor and you have one of the best ever. Escorts still regularly beat WRCs and everything else.
there is no better car. the driver built it himself over the past 20 years: www.speedhunters.com/2014/02/warrior-comes-play-maximumattack-escort/
There is no better rally car
Jim.You was born a mug.
Pity your genetics son
hes pushing so hard and doesnt even have a co-pilot.
Oh wait this is Hill climb
£50,000 in the boot and were away
CivicVT......they ain't stainless steel....they're Titanium!!
Think a 2013 WRC is not faster.... ;-)
Hill climb class ?? Co drivers all must know better than try tell at fella how to drive , legendary pilot
8 personnes n'aiment pas la couleur de la voiture.
RIP
RIP