I raced Golf MK1's for many years and have done many 1000's of laps on the Kyalami circuit. I have never seen such brilliant car control, such absolute commitment to a corner, superb choice of line in and exit out of a bend on a road like this. This guy reminds me of Senna at Monaco and Peter Brock at the Bathurst 1000. It is easy to learn a lap of a track a few km's log buy doing hundreds of laps, you can almost do it automatically after many laps, but to tackle this road, with all its twists and turns, and do such an incredible race is absolutely remarkable. I would think in the right car he could do a sub 7 minute in a street-legal vehicle on the Nordschleife ! Hats off...
I have watched this video so many times. Its so satisfying to see the perfect balance of this car when its flying around corners and the rear end is just coming around so nice
HELL, I thought I could drive, but this guy makes the car dance. When you have the chassis set up properly, you have confidence, but this guy is next level. WHAT, A DRIVER!!
Man, i hve never seen nothing like it, and to see his acknwlegement of acheivement , man oh man Blessings brother, as i said b4 i will.never ever get tired of watching this video& no one can beat him, no one
Hey "citroengt11", F_CK AWESOME COMMENT!! PERFECT DEFINITION of what we ALL just saw!!! Crazy guy Daniel Wittwer???? NEVER!! Daniel, you are ultra high sense of how are car must be built in terms of balance and how it must be driven! Man; who cares with thousan wings, ultra modern almost DTM cars if we rarely see someone drives not even close to you?? Technic and courage.. plus final celebration remind me Ayrton Senna.. honestly.. Clap - clap - clap..!!
The mark 1s are famous for it stock, they lift off oversteer, that combined with that beautiful steering and twin cam makes for an attack dog of a car.
I agree, right on the bleeding edge tires slipping just enough in that grey area of not quite full on grip racing and not full on drifting...is incredible to watch.
I think he counts on that rear to slip a little and he reads it very well. Perfectly comfortable with that cars behavior and it makes him confident. Natural talent for sure combined with really good setup. Car is very balanced (for FWD).
I have a feeling someone is no longer singing that tune. VW has ruined the Mark 8. Maybe they will lead the electric market soon enough, but right now cost cutting has made their cars junk again.
ça c'est ce que j'appelle un PILOTE !!!! Mon gars t'es un malade !! Sacré prépa la titine pour tenir le bitume à ce point là ! c'est totalement déroutant de voir à quelle vitesse les courbes défilent ! Franchement un grand BRAVO l'artiste ! Du vrai pilotage !
That explosion of emotions at the end says it all!!!!!!! what a drive from this amazing driver , what an amazing machine, like a go kart with fat tyres!!! no words for this combination!
Blimey. Just fantastic. The reaction at the end says it all. I do hillclimbing & sprints in an old crate and I get an adrenalin rush doing 10% what he does so just awesome credit to his ability. Don't knock the car , roll cage etc. Just dwell on his skill and commitment because there's tons there . Its guys like this that make the difference. Sure one day something might happen but in the meantime its just awesome. And he's shared it with us to enjoy, not criticise. I now admire anyone that gets to the start line. Its an incredible effort but when you see this level of skill laid over it, its humbling.
A lot of people never drive their cars hard so never get the brakes and tyres up to temperature properly. Take your average family saloon to a track and do a few HARD laps you will be amazed how good they are today. Now imagine that setup lowered, boosted and on racing slicks and with camber, spring rate and track width adjusted, ceramic brakes etc. NOW you are into "better than sex" type fun, and the levels of grip are immense.
This guys an amazing driver, at the limit and beyond, awesome video thank you, I used to autocross a rabbit GTI in SCCA years ago, so this is great to see.
LOVE it!! Badass car & driver. Absolutely driven on the limit, that car got squirrelly a few times :) So much respect for seeing this kind of driving on hill climb; no room for error like on track. If you go off here (almost anywhere) you're done! Great motor build, awesome to see it's still N/A! I love turbo'd MK1's and 2's, but the powerband on this must be awesome. Sounds like it's always ON! Great work
If you watch his slides, he us using the predictable loss of grip (progressive rather than sudden) as part of his, driving technique. This guy is a VERY technical driver. I bet he's, an Engineer too.
Honestly mate it's a stunning piece of work, this driver truly exemplifies the racer's spirit of being "on the edge", his car control and bravery are extraordinary, if you know him please pass on my highest compliments, and the same to you for the quality of the video. This is what RUclips should be...quality, not semi-celeb drivel!
Not over the limit (except that near totaling flip haha) driving, that's how it's done! I love this guy! He shows that you don't need half a million euro supercar to go fast AND have fun! Go FWD!!
Surely you can set up a FWD car to go fast. But you can see how tailhappy it is and how hard the pilot has to fight to keep the car straight. Scary shit!
...when 2 friends and I were playing PlayStation for days to win the last race in Gran Tourismo. Make no mistake, a pinch of luck and stay on the pedal. It was an awesome time and the clip just brought back the memories. Thanks.
That guy, I have never seen nothing like it, that car is set up magnificent, screams in agony, that guy knows his car and the track. He has balls of a lion, watch this video over and over, I will never get tired of it never, to you my friend I hang my hat ,Blessings
small displacement (cc) engines usually have raised rpms to try and get more power it's not unusual to have 9-10'000rpms engines in competition I was told by a hillclimb mechanic
Fucking getting it! Also couldn't help but notice the cage.. I know it's meant to be light.. But that seemed a bit weak for the level of wrecks that he could be involved in.
@@HEMPoneDTS Yeah, no shit. What, 3 2nd places of a fragmented 15 years in Rally America and he came across as a clown in every WRC entered. Again, stunt driver that dabbles in professional events
I love the way you drive I just want to know how many times you've driven this course because it's like you know every turn and exactly how to take them
That is so impressive.He can place the car just where He wants it, amazing.I guess he wont have too many electronic gizmos either, just knowing his car.Not massive wheels, the right ones for better handling,and dont it show. .Proper driving.Thankyou Sir, loved it.
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Talk about knowing your car and pushing your limits.Hats off to the driver,this is real racing.
Fake racing is the opposite of what he said real racing is.
@@TheNightDrummer mu
Musica. Portugesa
@Ben W F1 for example...
@Ben W e.g. Nascar
Ben W NASCAR
@4:01 He actually celebrating that hes still alive and cars still in one piece after that fucking crazy run
I raced Golf MK1's for many years and have done many 1000's of laps on the Kyalami circuit. I have never seen such brilliant car control, such absolute commitment to a corner, superb choice of line in and exit out of a bend on a road like this. This guy reminds me of Senna at Monaco and Peter Brock at the Bathurst 1000. It is easy to learn a lap of a track a few km's log buy doing hundreds of laps, you can almost do it automatically after many laps, but to tackle this road, with all its twists and turns, and do such an incredible race is absolutely remarkable. I would think in the right car he could do a sub 7 minute in a street-legal vehicle on the Nordschleife ! Hats off...
I’d bet real money that this guy’s got more tenacity and raw skill than at least 16 of the current F1 drivers. Outstanding!
Dafür fehlt mir das geld 🤣
Encore aujourd'hui je ne me lasse pas de voir ce funambule ! Fait il toujours de la montagne ?...
3:16 for those wondering about the thumbnail. Amazing skills. This dude is a madman.
i love how happy he is when finish the race
He's happy he survived.
Hormones and them brain drugs
Ayrton Senna scream, if u know u know
well, he survived, lol
"I'M STILL ALIVE ! I'M STILL ALIVE !!!"
I have watched this video so many times. Its so satisfying to see the perfect balance of this car when its flying around corners and the rear end is just coming around so nice
i watch it regulary for years now lol
HELL, I thought I could drive, but this guy makes the car dance. When you have the chassis set up properly, you have confidence, but this guy is next level. WHAT, A DRIVER!!
Man, i hve never seen nothing like it, and to see his acknwlegement of acheivement , man oh man Blessings brother, as i said b4 i will.never ever get tired of watching this video& no one can beat him, no one
His big balls gives his car lower center of gravity. No wonder his so fast in corners.
lol best comment :D
😂
Hey "citroengt11", F_CK AWESOME COMMENT!! PERFECT DEFINITION of what we ALL just saw!!!
Crazy guy Daniel Wittwer???? NEVER!! Daniel, you are ultra high sense of how are car must be built in terms of balance and how it must be driven!
Man; who cares with thousan wings, ultra modern almost DTM cars if we rarely see someone drives not even close to you??
Technic and courage.. plus final celebration remind me Ayrton Senna.. honestly..
Clap - clap - clap..!!
HAHAAAAAAAA
guzforce Lmfao! Makes perfect sense to me lol
Balls of pure steel
De Boswachter must be carbon fiber for weight reduction
+marcos555554 titanium, so it's even stronger
Let's make it adamantium!
marcos555554 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
De Boswachter balls of steel is an understatement...
This guy is not crazy at all. He just knows ho to race his car. A real pleasure to see. Fantastic Golf
For such a short wheelbase car to be able to four wheel drift that consistently... must be a very dialed in setup. Thoroughly enjoyable video
The mark 1s are famous for it stock, they lift off oversteer, that combined with that beautiful steering and twin cam makes for an attack dog of a car.
Outstanding! I love seeing driver who can consistently drive at edge of control. This is my favorite video thus far from you. Well done!
orangepartyhat thx
I agree, right on the bleeding edge tires slipping just enough in that grey area of not quite full on grip racing and not full on drifting...is incredible to watch.
I think he counts on that rear to slip a little and he reads it very well. Perfectly comfortable with that cars behavior and it makes him confident. Natural talent for sure combined with really good setup. Car is very balanced (for FWD).
Just crazyyy !!!!
Thanks for vidéo !
Proper setup, and a great driver!!
the suspension setup :OO
Perhaps just a little bit *too stiff.*
yeah but the balance seems to be so perfectly neutral.
Jo Nieder mk1s always lift the inside rear wheel in a corner.
Ask the numerous cops that have pulled me over for it 😬😬😬
Agreed - looks about spot on!
I've been watching a lot of hillclimb videos and this dude's foot is glued to the gas pedal holy shit.
looked that no traction control no abs no electronic components. one driver and real car.....
\ \/ //CarsRRena 100 % mechanic or not electronic haha 😅
Yep, we can say the ABS, ESP and TCS have been built into the driver's skills :)
Only powersteering, you can see the motor on the steering colum.
you prefer cars with no front wheels!
Goldenbeard Official - Haha... yeah, looked well boring.... 😁
Driver has big, big, attachments. Car was setup perfectly. Great video.
Thanks
MPZRACEVIDEO How Much this Golf?
Daniel Wittwer is off the hook man! Awesome driving!
Just your average Sunday cruise In a Vw! Badass!! VW for life!!
I have a feeling someone is no longer singing that tune. VW has ruined the Mark 8. Maybe they will lead the electric market soon enough, but right now cost cutting has made their cars junk again.
ça c'est ce que j'appelle un PILOTE !!!! Mon gars t'es un malade !! Sacré prépa la titine pour tenir le bitume à ce point là !
c'est totalement déroutant de voir à quelle vitesse les courbes défilent ! Franchement un grand BRAVO l'artiste ! Du vrai pilotage !
like Andretti said :D if everything feels under control, you re just not going fast enough :D !
Woooohooo! 4 wheel drift!!!
That's one of the bets FWD drivers I've seen in a long time!! Epic performance!!!!!
Watching once again an had to give my previous comment a thumbs up. ;¬)
I just pulled the same thing in my cabrio the other day vws can really handle
@@rustedratchetgarage6788 Stock VW's ubdersteer like a bitch.
@@Filip_Phreriks very true. Ive driven a fair few. My dad even has a 2020 T-cross.
This >> watching F1
F1 before 2013*
This is pure action. The actual Formula one is pure bullshit.
F1 is boring af. I can't understand how anyone can watch that.
100th like :3
I didn't watch F1 since 15 years. It is boring.
Der Klang von dem Motor ist einfach nur göttlich! Richtig geil! 👌🏼
Dude, him rejoicing at the end...i felt it! Pure adrenaline! That was impressive!!
Never seen such a fast golf and driver that scared me just watching,going up that course without a co,pilot amazing skill
I love this video and keep on coming back to watch it over and over again.
That explosion of emotions at the end says it all!!!!!!! what a drive from this amazing driver , what an amazing machine, like a go kart with fat tyres!!! no words for this combination!
Blimey. Just fantastic. The reaction at the end says it all. I do hillclimbing & sprints in an old crate and I get an adrenalin rush doing 10% what he does so just awesome credit to his ability.
Don't knock the car , roll cage etc. Just dwell on his skill and commitment because there's tons there . Its guys like this that make the difference. Sure one day something might happen but in the meantime its just awesome. And he's shared it with us to enjoy, not criticise.
I now admire anyone that gets to the start line. Its an incredible effort but when you see this level of skill laid over it, its humbling.
This video left me scratching my head....how on earth does that car stick to road so well? So much confidence in the set up! Wow!
A lot of people never drive their cars hard so never get the brakes and tyres up to temperature properly.
Take your average family saloon to a track and do a few HARD laps you will be amazed how good they are today.
Now imagine that setup lowered, boosted and on racing slicks and with camber, spring rate and track width adjusted, ceramic brakes etc. NOW you are into "better than sex" type fun, and the levels of grip are immense.
Have you ever driven a mk1 or mk2 gti? Its in their nature ;)
I keep having to watch this video to show people how good an n/a 4 cylinder sounds it's fucking amazing
Awesome driving! that's how I drove my 1.6 liter Rabbit....... or how I imagined I was driving 😁
Me too lol water boxer life
I get the feeling the guy in the video is not going to live long.
@@michaellapierre1244 he died
@@rauschi3863 really? do you have a source?
@@gnutscha no. Someone told me
Superb driving skills from this guy. This is driving on the limit. Deep respect for him👍
Danke 😊
This guys an amazing driver, at the limit and beyond, awesome video thank you, I used to autocross a rabbit GTI in SCCA years ago, so this is great to see.
Of the videos in this class, this particular VW is insanely fast and sounds the most amazing!! My favorite; I watch it all the time
Wahnsinns Wagen, absolut krass was Mensch und Maschine da leisten
Hut ab 👍
... und mega Soundspektakel 🚗💨
People only drive like that on play station, when you can reset! This guy's a legend.
LOVE it!! Badass car & driver. Absolutely driven on the limit, that car got squirrelly a few times :)
So much respect for seeing this kind of driving on hill climb; no room for error like on track. If you go off here (almost anywhere) you're done!
Great motor build, awesome to see it's still N/A! I love turbo'd MK1's and 2's, but the powerband on this must be awesome. Sounds like it's always ON!
Great work
Everyone is talking about amgs and lamborghinis but all you need is a tuned golf and balls of steel. Nice drive dude holy moly
True talent from a guy who's willing to commit to 98% of the available grip, all the time! Great vid - thanks :)
If you watch his slides, he us using the predictable loss of grip (progressive rather than sudden) as part of his, driving technique. This guy is a VERY technical driver. I bet he's, an Engineer too.
Car, driver, camerawork and editing, all quality. Nice one!
Thanks!
Honestly mate it's a stunning piece of work, this driver truly exemplifies the racer's spirit of being "on the edge", his car control and bravery are extraordinary, if you know him please pass on my highest compliments, and the same to you for the quality of the video. This is what RUclips should be...quality, not semi-celeb drivel!
who knows what camera was used?
That was kickass! Skillful and ballsy driving. And what a sound!
I'm over here at work trying SO hard not to grin at this. QUALITY!!! His driving is absolutely fantastic! 2:08 - 2:20 Oh my God!
Still, to this day one of the greatest FWD Engine/chassis combos ever. Amazing driving as well. just amazing.
Not over the limit (except that near totaling flip haha) driving, that's how it's done! I love this guy! He shows that you don't need half a million euro supercar to go fast AND have fun! Go FWD!!
i still have never seen a hillclimb won by a mk1 golf
there is an extra class in germany at least
Surely you can set up a FWD car to go fast. But you can see how tailhappy it is and how hard the pilot has to fight to keep the car straight. Scary shit!
wow, that slalom at the beginning was awesome. i think he was flatout the whole time.
also, that close call at 2:08
That guys doing what we wish we had the balls to do👌🏻mk1 golf looks so Good
Amazing drive !!! I drove racing BW GOLFS for many years also in hill climb races in the US , love it , brought back memories , thanks
This man understands momentum like no other human...
That thing looks and sounds manic, I love it! :)
Driving like a mad man, but always in control. Great video!
...when 2 friends and I were playing PlayStation for days to win the last race in Gran Tourismo. Make no mistake, a pinch of luck and stay on the pedal. It was an awesome time and the clip just brought back the memories. Thanks.
100% Drive it like Stolen Style 😜
Congratulations Daniel, excellent driving, very well set up car both engine and suspension. way to go!
Thanks
The trained focus of someone who really becomes truly the definitionof the word!!!
HOLY SHIT! this might be my favorite video ever. absolute perfection! what a mad man!
Kudos! What a great show of skills!
il envoi du lourd quel pilote et le moteur une merveille félicitations !!!!!!!!
That guy, I have never seen nothing like it, that car is set up magnificent, screams in agony, that guy knows his car and the track. He has balls of a lion, watch this video over and over, I will never get tired of it never, to you my friend I hang my hat ,Blessings
You are one of a kind Daniel!
OMW
THIS LEVEL OF TALENT IS INSANE!!! 💪👍💪
Daniel drives like his life depends on it... Legend.
I love this one. Miss mine a lot
Raw car + raw talent = real racer. So much for assist technologies. This is the real thing!
Minimal understeer...perfect setup for a golf...
03.17 the grip was obviously fantastic^^ good save
RIP to your brother Martin...
My brain doesn't work that fast, is there a way to install more ram?
There's no time to think when driving this fast.....You've got to practice until you have a good muscle memory...
1:02 - "You can't drive on the sidewalk!"
"Ahh, but i drove _over_ it."
Driver, car, video, everything here is top notch !
That was a great run. He really held on the edge there. That mk1 really flies. Wonderful.
What a fucking beast this guy is and the car sounds insane at high rpm!:o
damn that little rabbit can fly hahaha
Rafael Angomas rabbid rabbit
That's an mk1 golf
same shit different country @@budlit1854
Großartig! Um so fahren zu können bedarf es das richtige KFZ, die gute Erfahrung und Eier aus Stahl!
Incredible car and driver commitment, such a joy to watch.
Most people think 21" wheels are sporty.
Amazing!!
love Wittwers reaction at the end, this is living.
Maitrise totale de LA GOLF GTI, harmonie parfaite entre l'homme et la machine ! Super pilote, merci encore pour le spectacle...
4:02 When you realize you have passed your final exam.
How high does this golf rev? Daaam.....its such as sweet sound .. With earphones on 😍😎
Mark that sound. U won't hear it much in today's turbo era. N/A engines ftw!
Its Over 9000 !!!!
Itb's are screaming!
I guess ITB's
small displacement (cc) engines usually have raised rpms to try and get more power it's not unusual to have 9-10'000rpms engines in competition I was told by a hillclimb mechanic
mk1 best car vw ever made. had 3 of them miss them so much.
AMAZING Setup ! And hell of a good driver, awesome !
Fucking getting it!
Also couldn't help but notice the cage.. I know it's meant to be light.. But that seemed a bit weak for the level of wrecks that he could be involved in.
he's much better than ken block
Because Ken Block is a stunt driver, not a legitimate racer.
Idk. I'd like to see this guy on an actual dirt rally track somewhere in Mexico of South America
@@rskalisky except Ken block IS an actual racer too. Look it up he doesnt just drift hes a very good rally driver
@@HEMPoneDTS Yeah, no shit. What, 3 2nd places of a fragmented 15 years in Rally America and he came across as a clown in every WRC entered.
Again, stunt driver that dabbles in professional events
those that can't race.. do stunts 🤣
The teeny little lift off drifts are absolutely beautiful, it looks so fun to attack a road with this car.
Sick video!!! The celebration at the end is sick!!!
At 2:04, I see sonic boom!
As Street fighter vidéo game
I missed your videos !
Earth Smell thanks! Now we are back!!!
What a drive brilliant well done love the sound from that lovely little car
WOW. Little car that could. Well deserved. Congratulations.
Me gustan los locos yeeepaaaa???100% al límite.
Holy Shit. Was für ein Höllenritt :)
slave2rythm der schaut dem Tod ins Gesicht! Brutale Fahrt, so etwas hatte ich noch nie zuvor gesehen
I cant help but watch this video every day...insane!
Congratulations! A great ride, the little one has run out like a rocket. Greetings from Serbia.
Great driving. That roll cage is a joke, will fold up like a house of cards in a crash..
Might as well not even have one have you sèen boba on the drag strip no roll catch what so ever just big balls of steel!
Probably won't help in a crash but it defenatly help with the flex of the chasis
Amazing driving. What camera did you use for the slow-mo @4:27. The angles and editing of these videos are always really good.
PhillHalloran thanks, sony Nex 700
The most forgiving rabbit I have ever seen... Whoever built the suspension is the true hero here 😎.
Omg this man has the nuts of the bull. That fast on public roads and a bolt on cage, plus a little two wheel action. The dude can drive!
pure skill. What an amazing video of this MK1. Could you give us some more details on the specs? Weight, bhp, etc
Weight approx. 800 kg, power approx. 250 HP
awesome. Thank you so much
Looked like 800 HP for 250 KGs of weight.
Is that an ABF engine ?
I don't believe that. At least 400 hp
I love the way you drive I just want to know how many times you've driven this course because it's like you know every turn and exactly how to take them
In diesem sport kann man leider nicht 1000 runden drehen 10 jahre fahren vieleicht 50 mal die kurve gefahren 🤷🏻♂️
That is so impressive.He can place the car just where He wants it, amazing.I guess he wont have too many electronic gizmos either, just knowing his car.Not massive wheels, the right ones for better handling,and dont it show.
.Proper driving.Thankyou Sir, loved it.
Ubija ga nema sta svaka cast pozdrav iz Sarajeva