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Happy birthday to you Rick 🎉, I’d love to be 60 again, but 74 years and having a C8 is what keeps me feeling young . 🙏 for your procedure and wishing your recovery time goes well.
The only thing Barrett Jackson had and I'm not sure they still do was they did not have any reserve sales. So you knew everything that went across the block was going to sell.
Ever since IMG (Endeavor private equity fund) bought them in 2022 for $260 million, although Craig and Steve are still there it is now a product that needs to mint money instead of a labor of love.
Totally agree . I was really hoping someone other than him would have won it . I was happy for the charity but a little disappointed in the outcome / winner . At least he’s donating the money to a good cause ( but writing it off )
@@frankkeel8410 As I understand it any amount paid beyond MSRP would be considered a donation. Maybe not any buyer fees, but the rest beyond MSRP is a deduction that can be itemized.
I'll be having my 74th birthday in a couple of weeks... You're right it is just a number. Keep on enjoying life cause we only get this wonderful gift one time. Hope everything goes well for you.
Happy Birthday Rick, I have #70 coming up in a month. Hope your Surgery went well and you have a Speedy Recovery You look great on the track! Very smooth and controlled!
Was great seeing you last week at the Autocross event Rick! Had an absolute blast!! I'll take 5th fastest time, 2nd fasted car!!! It was so fun riding with you, and thanks for the driving tips that got me my fastest time! Also, glad you liked the seat belt covers, man can't thank you enough for working your magic and getting me this fantastic car! Oh, and, yes AGE IS JUST A NUMBER, don't let that get to ya, just enjoy life, and have fun, and like you say "Lifes a Dream, Drive It". Lastly, good luck with your surgery my friend. We will all be thinking about ya! All will be fine!!
I agree, the auction seemed to all of a sudden stop at $3.7 with Rick Hendrick winning. Shame…..it was obvious fixed. Belated Happy Birthday. 60 is just a number. Many individuals are not given the option of growing old. I will take it every time!👍
Good morning Corvette team ! Rick , I couldn’t agree with you more on the ZR1 at Barrett Jackson . While I’m thrilled as it’s a lot of money for charity and will go to great use , I would have liked to see someone other than Mr Hendricks get it . I watched all day with my father in law and said , I wonder how much Rick H will end up paying for the ZR1 . Oh well , at least it’s great money for the great cause . Enjoy the day everyone, we’re one week closer to spring and corvette season !
Happy 60th Birthday Rick, the most anticipated car to go up for bid the 2025 ZR1 vin 001 and it was over in 120 seconds that was the fastest hammer to close out bid at Barrett Jackson in memory.
I thought for sure if would go for more money…I agree it’s all setup! Great job at the autocross…you were lucky I wasn’t there 😅 Wish I could join you later this year for your second track day!
Ricky is having fun. Great video Nice job in the wet conditions. Tracie is coming after you, buddy. Hope all goes well on Monday. Take care and don't overdo it.
Love the auto crosses! Hope I can join you in October. I'll be watching for your announcement of the date. Good luck tomorrow! Praying for a speedy recovery.
LOL.. Im Shocked no ones spotted it yet.. I can now see why your amped up and happy in your videos Rick. Thats a funny looking Coffee-mate container by the Printer. 🤣🤣👍
Happy Birthday Rick!! Hopefully you had an outstanding special day with family and friends. I agree the auction for the ZR1 could have been more exciting but atleast the money is going to a wonderful cause. That said good luck on your surgery tomorrow and a speedy recovery and thanks for all you do love your channel take care.
Happy Birthday Rick 🎉 Welcome to the 60's club I will be 65 in November this year. Another great coffee ☕️ with Conti video. Good luck with your surgery on Monday hope everything goes well. And I hope father Chuck gets better as well.
Good luck with your procedure. I agree about the auction. As soon as RH made the last bid, the hammer was dropped so fast the other bidder didn't have a chance to respond. Still good money for a worthy organization.
Rick, first, Happy Birthday! I turned 60 last May 28th. Second, sending speedy recovery prayers to you this week after your procedure. Don't rush yourself.
Rick, I totally agree with you on the auction of the ZR1. No excitement what so ever. when they showed Rick after he won auction, Jeff Gordon was more excited than Rick. Very disappointing!!
waiting on my stingray since Nov order. Wish GM could learn how to build cars after 117 years ---with no damn constraints. Being an ex-Cadillac dealer, I've never seen it this bad on my 50yrs.
It's well known fact Mr. H gets vin #1 in black - also he buys vin #2 in white for his wife. Seated with him (and bidding) was world class collector Ron Pratt of Tucson AZ. It's a given Mr H gets vin1 and his contribution to charity over the years is deeply appreciated to all in the collector car industry
Hey Rick I watched it on RUclips and all they had was the auctioneer. It was great. You are right the ZR1 was a bit scripted. Mr Jackson looked like he grabbed the gavel and said Sold Sold Sold and then they thanked Mr H.
Absolutely Rick. Kind thing to perhaps say it seemed like something “off.” Red Cross May get “administrative expenses” perhaps 5% and what were auction rules? I’m going to look that up you should Sir. Perhaps a group of 250 people wanted to chip in? I’ve seen groups do things like that. It made a lot of people look very bad. I think they should redo. Perhaps he had a limit? I’m going to look at these rules as all auctions have in my opinion a fairness rule. It also made Chevy look bad. Recently I know of a dedicated corvette sales specialist had crow for supper regarding an inadvertent disclosure of information that is likely out in world and here I wonder (please answer Chevy). Did you know prior to auction Chevy of what he was going to pay? I vote for a redo! The penalty should be to make donation without getting the vehicle. Mr. Hendrick only by such a gesture will you earn many enthusiasts respect. ✊.
60? Rick, you're just a puppy, I'm 77 and still enjoying my C7 Z06 and all I ever hear from the docs nowadays for any particular medical reason is "life expectancy" and pretty soon you realize there's a lot less left every single day so enjoy it while you can.
I can't wait Rick!!! I want to photograph all the cars again!! Thank you Paragon! Can't wait to see Korey,'s car!!❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉😊😊😊 Yeah Tracee!! Girl Power!!😊
Great show Rick! Thank you for real discussions. I agree with you a lot of scripting goes on but I’m happy for the charity! B-J seems to have a lot of folks with unlimited funds for some of the more mundane vehicles that crossed the block earlier in the week. I like Mecum better just because I could actually see myself bidding there, no chance at B-J. Tracie is cool! Some of the ladies in my Corvette club are great drivers too! Fun to see everyone having a great time in their Corvettes! Thinking of you as you have the procedure done! Get well quickly!
Great job on the autocross!! We watched the auction of the ZR1 on the live stream on RUclips and we also had it up on our computer at the Barrett-Jackson website. They had the live audio of the auctioneer. We agree, it seemed rigged. The auctioneer just stopped taking bids and announced the winner.
But HOW MANY TIMES has Rick bought "The FIRST..." ?? After about 17 of them it doesn't seem like such a big deal... But YES!! I LOVE the Color combination! I am buying a black '24 Z06 Convertible with Dipped tan interior... And I plan to put those same wheels on, and the blue stripe!!
The Barrett Jackson ZR1 auction was blatantly fixed. They announced online bidding closed, and dropped the hammer. Then instantly on the electronic billboard it displayed ‘Thank You Rick Hendrick’ It’s an embarrassment to Barrett Jackson, GM, Corvette, and Rick Hendrick. More importantly, this auction façade, breaks TRUST with the Corvette brand and Barrett Jackson auctions! It’s wrong.
Do you know who Ron Pratt is? He was bidding against Rick Hendrick. Ron saw if you watched that Rick was not going to be topped so he waved off his bed. I saw it live on TV and Rick and Rick got the car now that’s the truth seen by my eyes and heard by my ears anything else is a lie
You guys should see the ZR1 corvette to start down the line at BG around mid year 2025. I was thinking about buying one like I bought my 2025 ZO6 in 2024 but decided to buy a 1968 Dodge charger. GM needs to get their game together for ordering and sale date. Good luck people on buying one if they decide to sell one in mid year..
I was there live. It was definitely rigged. i see this also with other cars.They have their favorites who they want to win. I also saw where they would spend two or three minutes trying to get another bid on a car for selling a car for their favorite person.
Much like every corvette lover…I was looking forward to the ZR1 (knowing that it would go to RH). It shouldn’t be that way but, money talks! And yes, last night seemed like a setup and was definitely a let down!
100k more than the z06 he bought 😂. There were no bidders, pre-planned to go just above z06 price because of corse it couldn’t be lower. Not a good look IMO. But… the money is going to a great charity and that’s what matters. On to the next important date, Feb 13th.
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Happy birthday to you Rick 🎉, I’d love to be 60 again, but 74 years and having a C8 is what keeps me feeling young . 🙏 for your procedure and wishing your recovery time goes well.
I’m with you just turning 73😮
Right behind you 73 in a couple of weeks . The downside to 70s is it’s slowing me down from having fun some days 😊
In my opinion Barrett Jackson has lost it luster. I think Mecum puts on a better show and more excitement on TV.
I agree. Mecum is far better and has better cars. I have been to several Mecum auctions and they are a class act.
The only thing Barrett Jackson had and I'm not sure they still do was they did not have any reserve sales. So you knew everything that went across the block was going to sell.
Definitely not what it used to be. Really has fallen off in the past few years
Ever since IMG (Endeavor private equity fund) bought them in 2022 for $260 million, although Craig and Steve are still there it is now a product that needs to mint money instead of a labor of love.
Rick has purchased every #1 Corvette and nobody is going to outbid him. What surprise?
Totally agree . I was really hoping someone other than him would have won it . I was happy for the charity but a little disappointed in the outcome / winner . At least he’s donating the money to a good cause ( but writing it off )
Must be a tax write for the Hendrick clan. Yes or No
@@billfleming8281 Its an auction. It goes to the highest bidder. What does it matter which high bidder gets it? You and I ain't gonna get it lol.
@ way out of my league !
@@frankkeel8410 As I understand it any amount paid beyond MSRP would be considered a donation. Maybe not any buyer fees, but the rest beyond MSRP is a deduction that can be itemized.
I'll be having my 74th birthday in a couple of weeks... You're right it is just a number. Keep on enjoying life cause we only get this wonderful gift one time. Hope everything goes well for you.
Thanks Bob. I appreciate that. Great to hear from you. Thank you again for watching today.
Does paragon performance can they do away with the engine management system on a c8
Love watching you all having so much fun!! Good luck and see you next week!
Blessings to Rick for his upcoming surgery❤️
Happy Birthday Rick! I appreciate all you do for Corvettes.
Happy Birthday Rick, I have #70 coming up in a month.
Hope your Surgery went well and you have a Speedy Recovery
You look great on the track! Very smooth and controlled!
Ricky- I see you’re still sporting those new chrome wheels. I don’t blame you. They look great. Happy 60th BD.
Yes sir Motorsportsla.com conti at checkout 😉😉😉
Great show as usual Rick. Hope you and Chuck feel better soon.
I thought it was rigged too! They abruptly stopped the bidding while it was still going up to congratulate Rick Hendrick..
Happy belated Birthday Rick!
Happy Birthday!!! I agree it's nothing but a number. Good luck on the Surgery!🙏
Was great seeing you last week at the Autocross event Rick! Had an absolute blast!! I'll take 5th fastest time, 2nd fasted car!!! It was so fun riding with you, and thanks for the driving tips that got me my fastest time! Also, glad you liked the seat belt covers, man can't thank you enough for working your magic and getting me this fantastic car! Oh, and, yes AGE IS JUST A NUMBER, don't let that get to ya, just enjoy life, and have fun, and like you say "Lifes a Dream, Drive It". Lastly, good luck with your surgery my friend. We will all be thinking about ya! All will be fine!!
So glad you were there thanks for the heads up in the event and love the gift very sweet of you . Really was an amazing weekend. 🏁🏁🏁
That ZR-1 auction was the height of “Phoning it in.” They just crowned Mecum as the enjoyable auction to watch.
I wish my wife had just half as much enthusiasm for Corvette as Tracee does! 😂
Hey Rick. The trick is to watch the BJ auction on RUclips. There, you hear the auctioneer on every car.
I’m a retired auctioneer . That zR1 sale was a joke ! Fixed all the way .I have always wanted to go to Scottsdale in person . Now not so much .
I agree, the auction seemed to all of a sudden stop at $3.7 with Rick Hendrick winning. Shame…..it was obvious fixed. Belated Happy Birthday. 60 is just a number. Many individuals are not given the option of growing old. I will take it every time!👍
Happy Birthday, Rick! Welcome to the 60's. I'll be 65 this year and like you said, it's only a number bro. Love your channel!
Rick Hendricks had already own the car before the auction 😅
Can’t wait to see ya at the future event 😊
Happy Belated Birthday . I know the feeling. But getting older is a privilege, not a given right . ❤️
Happy Birthday Rick!! I hope that you had a fantastic day. Thanks Rick for all that you do for us.
Thanks I appreciate that. It wasn’t what I expected it to be. It was truly just another day but thanks for the well wishes.
🌴🎂Hauʻoli Lā Hānau Rick🎂🌴
May your surgery go well and may you have a quick recovery🤙🏻
Good morning Corvette team ! Rick , I couldn’t agree with you more on the ZR1 at Barrett Jackson . While I’m thrilled as it’s a lot of money for charity and will go to great use , I would have liked to see someone other than Mr Hendricks get it . I watched all day with my father in law and said , I wonder how much Rick H will end up paying for the ZR1 . Oh well , at least it’s great money for the great cause . Enjoy the day everyone, we’re one week closer to spring and corvette season !
The Auction Was FIXED!!! Now there’s a rumor going around there’s No Santa Claus😢
Good luck with your surgery. Hope you have a quick recovery.
Happy Birthday, Rick!!!
I hear ya! I’m in the middle of 74-75 and just got wa 2025 C8 ZO6! We only live once Brother so GO FOR IT!!!👊🏾🦅
Quick Recovery Rick!!
Happy 60th Birthday Rick, the most anticipated car to go up for bid the 2025 ZR1 vin 001 and it was over in 120 seconds that was the fastest hammer to close out bid at Barrett Jackson in memory.
I thought for sure if would go for more money…I agree it’s all setup! Great job at the autocross…you were lucky I wasn’t there 😅 Wish I could join you later this year for your second track day!
🤣🤣🤣 thanks buddy. I appreciate that. I know. Let me guess you’ll have an excuse not to be there in October.🤣🤣🤣 way to go my keyboard warrior LMAO👊👊👊
@ I’m sure I’ll
spank your ass at a couple other events this year 🤣🤣🤣
Ricky is having fun. Great video
Nice job in the wet conditions. Tracie is coming after you, buddy.
Hope all goes well on Monday. Take care and don't overdo it.
Fun video and track session, Rick!
Watching your videos and seeing how happy you are about your track times is good for everyone’s soul! You’re an amazing human! Thank you for sharing!
I was at Barrett Jackson this last weekend
The C8 ZR1 is a stunning auto.
So many people surrounding it,took 20 minute just to get next to it.
@@donzornes7640 so thanks for sharing that
Happy Birthday
We all hope your doing well and speedy recovery Rick.
Love the auto crosses! Hope I can join you in October. I'll be watching for your announcement of the date. Good luck tomorrow! Praying for a speedy recovery.
LOL.. Im Shocked no ones spotted it yet.. I can now see why your amped up and happy in your videos Rick. Thats a funny looking Coffee-mate container by the Printer. 🤣🤣👍
Happy Birthday Rick!! Hopefully you had an outstanding special day with family and friends. I agree the auction for the ZR1 could have been more exciting but atleast the money is going to a wonderful cause. That said good luck on your surgery tomorrow and a speedy recovery and thanks for all you do love your channel take care.
Happy Birthday Rick 🎉
Happy birthday, Rick from the Carson family 🎉 couldn't beleave what i was watching a true setup. where was the emotion excitement last night
Thanks buddy. Great to hear from you and I’m sure you felt it last night as well. Look forward to talking to you soon
Happy Birthday Rick 🎉 Welcome to the 60's club I will be 65 in November this year. Another great coffee ☕️ with Conti video. Good luck with your surgery on Monday hope everything goes well. And I hope father Chuck gets better as well.
Good luck with your procedure. I agree about the auction. As soon as RH made the last bid, the hammer was dropped so fast the other bidder didn't have a chance to respond. Still good money for a worthy organization.
Happy birthday to you rick 🎉
At 73 I want to go to the autocross at NCM while the good
Lord lets me , but no time to waste. 😊
Rick, first, Happy Birthday! I turned 60 last May 28th. Second, sending speedy recovery prayers to you this week after your procedure. Don't rush yourself.
Happy birthday Rick. Don't feel so bad about another B-day. I put 60 in the rear view mirror six years ago and you're two vettes ahead of me.
Rick good luck with you med procedure tomorrow. We will keep you in our prayers!
Like ✅ comment ✅. Happy Birthday !
Thank you
If anyone ever gets a chance to see Rick Hendrick collection, OMG!!
I wonder what will happen to his collection once he passes since there only child tragically died in a plane crash
They have a new Corvette set aside for each of the grandkids when they turn 16
Happy ‘30th’ Birthday. Good luck with the procedure. Speedy recovery.
Happy belated Bday Ricky boy...!!!
Good luck with surgery. Wishing you the best.
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Rick, I totally agree with you on the auction of the ZR1. No excitement what so ever. when they showed Rick after he won auction, Jeff Gordon was more excited than Rick. Very disappointing!!
Happy birthday Rick it is a beautiful car but I’m not sold on the hood
waiting on my stingray since Nov order. Wish GM could learn how to build cars after 117 years ---with no damn constraints. Being an ex-Cadillac dealer, I've never seen it this bad on my 50yrs.
I have open allocation Thursday for stingray if I can help rickconti@coughlincars.com
Thanks for watching
It's well known fact Mr. H gets vin #1 in black - also he buys vin #2 in white for his wife. Seated with him (and bidding) was world class collector Ron Pratt of Tucson AZ. It's a given Mr H gets vin1 and his contribution to charity over the years is deeply appreciated to all in the collector car industry
Take my money, Rick!🤙🏼✌🏼
I was watching, total setup….
Nice times on the track !
Hey Rick I watched it on RUclips and all they had was the auctioneer. It was great. You are right the ZR1 was a bit scripted. Mr Jackson looked like he grabbed the gavel and said Sold Sold Sold and then they thanked Mr H.
Totally agree setup . They ended quick to Give to Mr H !
Absolutely Rick. Kind thing to perhaps say it seemed like something “off.” Red Cross May get “administrative expenses” perhaps 5% and what were auction rules? I’m going to look that up you should Sir. Perhaps a group of 250 people wanted to chip in? I’ve seen groups do things like that. It made a lot of people look very bad. I think they should redo. Perhaps he had a limit? I’m going to look at these rules as all auctions have in my opinion a fairness rule. It also made Chevy look bad. Recently I know of a dedicated corvette sales specialist had crow for supper regarding an inadvertent disclosure of information that is likely out in world and here I wonder (please answer Chevy). Did you know prior to auction Chevy of what he was going to pay? I vote for a redo! The penalty should be to make donation without getting the vehicle. Mr. Hendrick only by such a gesture will you earn many enthusiasts respect. ✊.
60? Rick, you're just a puppy, I'm 77 and still enjoying my C7 Z06 and all I ever hear from the docs nowadays for any particular medical reason is "life expectancy" and pretty soon you realize there's a lot less left every single day so enjoy it while you can.
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Sorry, Happy Birthday!!
PLEASE REST RICK!!! Don't be in a hurry to come back!! Heal so you can race again!!❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉😊😊😊
Good morning, Rick!
You beat me lol!
Good morning to all! 💙🧜♀️
Gotta love Tracee , she’s the best !
Happy Birthday Rick!
I can't wait Rick!!! I want to photograph all the cars again!! Thank you Paragon! Can't wait to see Korey,'s car!!❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉😊😊😊
Yeah Tracee!! Girl Power!!😊
Have a happy birthday Rick.
Great show Rick! Thank you for real discussions. I agree with you a lot of scripting goes on but I’m happy for the charity! B-J seems to have a lot of folks with unlimited funds for some of the more mundane vehicles that crossed the block earlier in the week. I like Mecum better just because I could actually see myself bidding there, no chance at B-J. Tracie is cool! Some of the ladies in my Corvette club are great drivers too! Fun to see everyone having a great time in their Corvettes! Thinking of you as you have the procedure done! Get well quickly!
Great job on the autocross!! We watched the auction of the ZR1 on the live stream on RUclips and we also had it up on our computer at the Barrett-Jackson website. They had the live audio of the auctioneer. We agree, it seemed rigged. The auctioneer just stopped taking bids and announced the winner.
GTD champions.
GTD Pro second place.
Great day for Corvette and Pratt & Miller 👍👍😊
Thank you for the video good stuff
Hey Rick. Unrelated question. How do you know what modifications impact the C8 factory warranty?
Happy Birthday!
I agree rick
Total agree on the missing emotion... and set up! Shame!
Good morning Rick ☕👍 happy birthday 🎉
But HOW MANY TIMES has Rick bought "The FIRST..." ?? After about 17 of them it doesn't seem like such a big deal...
But YES!! I LOVE the Color combination! I am buying a black '24 Z06 Convertible with Dipped tan interior...
And I plan to put those same wheels on, and the blue stripe!!
Good luck on your surgery!
Good morning Rick great info as always
The Barrett Jackson ZR1 auction was blatantly fixed. They announced online bidding closed, and dropped the hammer. Then instantly on the electronic billboard it displayed ‘Thank You Rick Hendrick’
It’s an embarrassment to Barrett Jackson, GM, Corvette, and Rick Hendrick.
More importantly, this auction façade, breaks TRUST with the Corvette brand and Barrett Jackson auctions! It’s wrong.
Agreed man 👊
Damn straight Hendrick will use this as a huge tax deduction
Do you know who Ron Pratt is? He was bidding against Rick Hendrick. Ron saw if you watched that Rick was not going to be topped so he waved off his bed. I saw it live on TV and Rick and Rick got the car now that’s the truth seen by my eyes and heard by my ears anything else is a lie
I agree plenty of guy's have enough money to bid with Rick Hendricks but it seems set up to me too
Bottom line, 3.7 million to the Red Cross, spectacle of the auction, definitely lacking; agree with your assessment Rick.
I agree about the auction. Many thought it would go a million higher easily. Guess the value isn’t there.
You guys should see the ZR1 corvette to start down the line at BG around mid year 2025. I was thinking about buying one like I bought my 2025 ZO6 in 2024 but decided to buy a 1968 Dodge charger. GM needs to get their game together for ordering and sale date. Good luck people on buying one if they decide to sell one in mid year..
I was there live. It was definitely rigged. i see this also with other cars.They have their favorites who they want to win. I also saw where they would spend two or three minutes trying to get another bid on a car for selling a car for their favorite person.
Much like every corvette lover…I was looking forward to the ZR1 (knowing that it would go to RH). It shouldn’t be that way but, money talks! And yes, last night seemed like a setup and was definitely a let down!
Happy birthday Rick,age is just a number when asked how old I am I say 39 plus tax.have a great one
Happy birthday Rick !
Kramer went to a fantasy camp. It ender early after Kramer accidentally punched Mickey Mantle.
100k more than the z06 he bought 😂. There were no bidders, pre-planned to go just above z06 price because of corse it couldn’t be lower. Not a good look IMO. But… the money is going to a great charity and that’s what matters. On to the next important date, Feb 13th.
Calm down, dude, don't forget how old you are 😂 John 73, have 2024 Stingray Z51.
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