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I have been a nurse for over 30 years and by the grace of God saved a few lives. Truth be told , I have not always felt right about many of them as their state was a future of medical interventions. Now , saving a tractor ? I have felt pure joy in every single one of them ! I just purchased a $500 1966 David Brown 770 from a couple at church. Their grandfather passed away years ago. It was sitting in his field for 5 years. The old junker fired up after a few electric wires we twisted and fuel poured everywhere along with two batteries. The hydraulics don't work, the rear wheel wobbles, the other rim is rotted at the valve stem, every oil and filter needs a change. I was thinking of scrapping it. Then I started watching videos like yours and realized I am not the only guy out there that spends $5000 in the value of my time and another $1500 in parts and supplies to restore a $1500 tractor when it's all said and done. Are we fools ? Why do we do this ? I have done this at least 20 times ! Why I ask , Seriously why ???

GT40 bullying it’s way forward. Always the car from behind that has to ensure a safe pass. It came from far enough back to read what you where doing. Did the driver come up to you afterwards to say anything ?

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You have to move over and let him pass if you’re the slower car, but he also needs to give you the right-of-way since you’re ahead of him… Were you ever planning on letting him pass since his car was gaining on you? The GT40 is way more powerful and he was probably waiting for you to do that, at some point, but got too impatient.

My pet cows would love them. They get a mix of 6ft rounds and small squares (30kg) for the winter season were now in.

How many hektars for land do you have?

Great stuff. What a rich life you lead.

Everyday is a learning day. I never knew or even thought about adjustments to a bailer. Nice video, very calming.

nice video

Strange move by the Ford, no need to get so close in that spot. Should have waited and overtake after the hay balls.

I would have to have been in one of the cars and attended the driver briefing to give you a definitive answer, but I believe both cars might have done a better job avoiding one another...The overtaking car should have taken all prudent measures to avoid contacting the slower car... However, in a "gentleman's" race, the driver of the slower car should be aware of any faster, overtaking cars and allow them sufficient space for them to pass, safely without impeding their racing line... To sum it up, both drivers should have apologized to one another for their driving and offer to buy each other a drink! In an actual competition, I believe the slower car should have been shown the blue flag...

Hi, ford was at fault, should have waited was too aggressive for that type of race and track. Could have slowed down then passed later as he was the faster car. Really enjoy all your video,s always look forward too your next one. Great mix of interest and content. Albert

Hi there, I have a VW Bertils.1.6. Like to set a double 45 webers straight up due to heat front exhaust, what's your expertise and thoughts, thxs for your prompt answer.. my car is supervee that I plan to race...

Wish you work write a book.I definitely would buy it.I understand you have a very busy schedule. I really enjoy all your videos.Your videos are very relaxing an informative at time.Thank you for sharing.Jack

Rub'n son is Rac'n ... That said, unequivocally he rubbed you in his aggression to pass on the right. Resolution ... You both sit under the awning when he brings a bottle of Macallan 15 and 2 Snifters.

My favourite time has young lad was hay balling. All the bales had to be man handled onto the trailer then off then we built the hay stack that look and has big as a house. I still have the upper body muscles.

There are jerks everywhere. And not you in this instance.

Always up to the faster car to pass safely

Hi Steve, nice time...nice video🚜

Hi Steve, the Ford driver was too aggressive, especially since these are all historic vehicles, that was unnecessary.🙋

Great job. Love that big Case International tractor

I'm in no way qualified to pass remark here, but the GT40 did seem rather aggressive to me.

i saved up for my college education, albeit, maybe covered my books, doing farmwork..loved it..toned my muscles and introduced me to a calmer and family unit work ethic..smells and the epic post work dinner still is in my thoughts..thx Steve for my own memory trip...

I was surprised it wasn't a John Deere and a Krone.

I grew up on a dairy farm in Kentucky. Thanks for the memories.

Here in southern New Jersey, USA, farmers are now harvesting sweet corn, a staple for our 4th of July picnics. An enjoyable video. Thanks!

I grew up on a dairy/beef farm in the west of Ireland. Perhaps it was me being sensitive but I simply couldn't get over the idea of what we were doing to the animals, the cries of the mother cow when the calf was taken year after year. We had an all in one slaughter facility, more 'humane' than 99.99% of slaughterhouses (although I didn't know it back then) I would still help out with machinery, sowing grass/clover etc. but the things I had to see still haunt me to this day, went vegetarian than vegan at the age of 9 (still am). I went off to university and got my medical degree. My father died about 7 years ago and I got the farm (400ha), at first considered just selling it, but I came to understand the realities a bit more. I transitioned to just crops, potatoes and sometimes barley (in a good year). It's a tough life on a farm and the realities are not shared or known about by many. Family run farms are dying slowly replaced by mega corporations, really sad to see. Great videos, brought back many memories with my father.

We just finished bailing our field. Round bales for us. Thousands of miles apart and doing the same tasks. Our hay goes to horses.

Grew up on farming as a young lad in Scotland loved every minute of it, hard work for sure 👍

The driver behind who is attempting to pass is responsible for doing it safely. 100% the fault of the GT40 for making contact.

The lead car dictates the line of the trailing car. He saw you closing the gap for an upcoming turn and it was his responsibility to decide how to proceed safely. He chose incorrectly.

After watching the GT's "bumping" of your car and hearing of its later damage on the curb, I wonder if the driver has a lack of awareness of the perimeter dimensions of his car and sometimes makes clearance judgements based on the car he is following. If his car were of the same dimension as yours, the pass may have succeeded without contact. Regardless the actual reasoning (or lack of reasoning) of that driver, he has demonstrated a lack of skill, maturity and situational depth perception. He may also be in the habit of envisioning the racing line as a single line, based on the center line of his own car rather than mentally mapping a "channel lane" around the course. He may well often bump his own shoulders while walking through doorways.

Side to side contact on a straightish road. I think its your fault because you should leave a cars width of space when someone is alongside. Definitely could and should have been avoided by tbe gt40 driver.

The GT40 driver was entirely at fault

The Ford was definitely in the wrong ! He made a very ill judged move squeezing by there, no need to overtake anyway as this is not a race, that is why a race is for vehicles of the same class, this was a demonstration run only, no doubt he has more money than sense! Chris B.

I assume the pit manoeuvre is illegal in motor racing :)

I would be sending him the bill for repairs, he was in the wrong

Out of curiosity, are there any clear rules?

On a track the slowest car takes the line, the fastest car has to overtake in a safe way!

To me, since he swerved into you, it was his fault it happened. However, if anything was at fault it would be the track people for stationing a hay bale in the wrong place and ignoring the hazard it created. In reality, it was an accident waiting to happen. Moreover, it looked like the other driver did hesitate for a half second, then gunned it, but another additional half second, he would have still been behind you.

From what I saw and I'm no racing expert,you were moving to the right gradually. It may have been to late for the other driver to correct his direction (there were other cars coming up on his rear) by the time he noticed your actions so he was already committed to passing you. Bumping not cool but this may have just been an accident and he may not have been aware that he bumped you. Unfortunately it does happen. Just my 10 cents worth 🤷‍♂️

Getting hit from behind is just not cricket. All over a plastic trophy.

Does anything happen to either of you when there is a crash? Who pays if anything? Thanks

Depends on the type of event, if it’s non-serious door to door racing then the fault is a bit on both sides in my opinion. Yes, the GT40 was insolent in trying to push that gap that was closing, it’s not the last 15 minutes at Le Mans but also (and no offense meant by this) if you had accounted for the straight line speed difference this could have been avoided. Maybe in all-out professional racing you were in the right for closing the gap/defending (even if you said that was not your intention) but this doesn’t seem to be the case. On the upside the damage looks mostly cosmetic and not severe, both drivers and cars are fine so I’d say live and learn. Nice ride! Edit: I would even say keep the scratch if it comes to that, idk there’s something cool about a buiser racecar that sees use 🤔

I think the core problem is having very unequal cars racing at the same time. But you should've known that and should've maintained situational awareness. Btw I'm no expert. It's just my opinion. 😊

You blocked him.

The ford was clearly at fault. His pass was unsafe and unnecessary.

Typical bloody Ford driver. GT40 driver at fault 100%.

i want to revise statement i made..i did not realize this was out of competition..then the Ford guy should have given you leeway...esp after instructions from race boss to be safe..and with the cost of these cars and single man teams these scrapes can be heartbreakers..and wallet strainers...