Dec 16, 2011 12:12:20 AM
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Chris Harris joins PistonHeads and launches DRIVE on YouTube...
CHRIS HARRIS JOINS PISTONHEADS
Dec 16, 2011 12:12:20 AM
CHRIS HARRIS JOINS PISTONHEADS
Dec 16, 2011 12:19:19 AM
DRIVE on YouTube Set to Launch 2 January 2012
Press Release: 14 December 2011
New York, NY and London, England — DRIVE, the new YouTube original channel that celebrates the culture of cars announces a launch date of January 2, 2012. DRIVE takes our audience on the road, to the races, to the factories, to the studios — and to other places car lovers have always wanted to go, but never had the chance.
DRIVE with Chris Harris -- Launching January 2012 -- YouTube video link
Dec 16, 2011 12:31:32 AM
Dec 16, 2011 12:38:45 AM
The Smoking Tire Has a New Show on YouTube’s DRIVE Channel
Some of you might have seen that YouTube is developing a new channel called DRIVE. You can read the official press release, but the short of it is it will be a one-stop shop for every kind of automotive content you could want: reviews, comparisons, after market shops, race coverage and interviews. Guess they noticed what people like you and me looked for online (well, not everything). Their goal is to provide a variety of the best automotive content possible. And, being the nice, smart and generous people they are, they asked the TST team to produce a show called “TUNED” with Matt doubling as the host. With other hosts like Chris Harris (EVO), high-speed god Alex Roy and our own Matt, it should be very good.
As the name “TUNED” implies, we will be focusing on modified vehicles. I say vehicles because we won’t be focusing only on the latest chip for an Evo or a Corvette with long-tube headers and some dope-rad-awesome-sicknassity HREs. We’re going outside the box to find the craziest things we can. One-offs, projects, the kinds of vehicles that say “suck it” to physics and solar panels alike. You know those videos you see that make you think “What the **** is that?!” That’s what we want to be filming. We have some seriously amazing stuff in the works and you’ll get an up-close look at it.
Dec 16, 2011 12:47:25 AM
Unfortunately these two announcements also mean that Chris Harris will be leaving evo magazine...
...I wonder who posted that parody video?
Dec 16, 2011 1:01:39 AM
Looking forward to some great video reviews by Chris Harris for PistonHeads and DRIVE in 2012...
...do you remember Project Kermit with Tuthill Porsche?
Dec 16, 2011 9:41:52 PM
PH'ER PRESENTS YOUTUBE CHANNEL
Dec 16, 2011 9:51:54 PM
The launch of DRIVE seems to be picking up coverage in the US...
DRIVE channel to launch on YouTue -- Fast Lane Daily
Dec 16, 2011 10:29:56 PM
Chris Harris video reprise...
Porsche 997.2 PDK -- First Drive
Porsche 997 GT2 lap of Nordschleife
Nissan GTR lap of Nordschleife
Porsche 997 GT2 vs Nissan GTR comparison around the Nordschleife
Driving Techniques: Power Oversteer
2009 Porsche Carrera Cup -- First Drive
Porsche 997.2 GT3 -- First Drive
...thanks and all due respect to Chris Harris!
Dec 18, 2011 12:47:41 PM
Chris Harris video reprise... (Autocar)
Chris on Camera: "Introduction" (2007)
Chris on Camera: "Left Foot Braking"
Chris on Camera: "Light Car Company Rocket"
Chris on Camera: "Formula Ford"
Chris on Camera: "Chris Harris drives an F1 car - part 1"
Chris on Camera: "Chris Harris drives an F1 car - part 2"
Chris on Camera: "Chris Harris drives an F1 car - part 3"
Chris on Camera: "Nissan GT-R vs Porsche 997 GT3 vs BMW M3 - part 1"
Chris on Camera: "Nissan GT-R vs Porsche 997 GT3 vs BMW M3 - part 2"
Chris on Camera: "Porsche 997 GT2"
Chris on Camera: "Porsche 997 GT2 vs Corvette Z06"
Chris on Camera: "Porsche 9FF GT9"
Dec 18, 2011 1:01:05 PM
Chris Harris video reprise... (Autocar)
Chris on Camera: "Silverstone 24 Hours 2007"
Chris on Camera: "Aston Martin DBS"
Chris on Camera: "Audi RS6"
Chris on Camera: "Lotus Elise SC"
Chris on Camera: "Morgan Aero 8"
Chris on Camera: "BMW M3 - part 1"
Chris on Camera: "BMW M3 - part 2"
Chris on Camera: "Ford Focus WRC06"
Chris on Camera: "Ferrari 430 Scuderia"
Chris on Camera: "Bugatti Veyron vs Porsche 997 GT3 RS vs Audi R8 vs Gallardo vs DB9"
Chris on Camera: "How fast will a Bugatti Veyron go?"
Chris on Camera: "Porsche RS Spyder"
...thanks to Chris Harris for the videos!
Dec 18, 2011 4:15:49 PM
Thanks Ferdie! That reminded me of another great video from the Nurburgring...
"A DAY AT THE RACES" -- a film for Chris Harris
A film for EVO journalist and racing driver Chris "Monkey" Harris and his Porsche team. We produced it on the race day of the season´s final 2010. It was a lot of fun to accompany the team on its way towards the chequered flag on the Nürburgring Nordschleife...
Dec 19, 2011 9:58:42 PM
Chris Harris drives the Lexus LFA...
Video 1: Lexus LFA driven on UK roads
Video 2: Lexus LFA around the Nurburgring
...thanks to evo and Chris Harris!
Dec 20, 2011 4:02:52 PM
Thanks a lot BCGTS, good to see some of those again. What a journalistic talent he is...
I'm kind of sad to see him leave my favourite magazine, he will leave a huge hole to be filled. On the other hand, if this means, we'll see more of him on camera, I can only support his decision.
Jan 2, 2012 11:33:11 AM
DRIVE Launch Video: "The 24 Hours of Nürburgring Experience..."
(Uploaded by DRIVE on 1 January 2012)
"Shakedown host Leo Parente looks at the 2011 24 Hours of Nürburgring. This is what really happens at one of the world's most grueling and epic sportscar endurance race..."
24 Hours of Nürburgring Experience -- DRIVE TV -- Video Link
Jan 7, 2012 12:18:15 AM
Chris Harris video reprise... (evo magazine)
Evo TV: "Ferrari 458 Italia - Verdict" (2009)
Evo TV: "Ferrari 458 Italia - On Track" (2009)
Evo TV: "Porsche 911 GT3 RS" (2009)
Evo TV: "Porsche 911 GT3 RS meets Francois Delecour" (2010)
Evo TV: "Audi R8 V10 vs Porsche 911 Turbo vs Nissan GT-R" (2010)
Evo TV: "Ferrari 458 Italia vs Porsche 911 GT3 RS - part 1" (2010)
Evo TV: "Ferrari 458 Italia vs Porsche 911 GT3 RS - part 2" (2010)
Jan 7, 2012 12:26:20 AM
Chris Harris video reprise... (evo magazine)
Evo TV: "Ferrari 599 GTO road review" (2010)
Evo TV: "Ferrari 599 GTO on the track - part 1" (2010)
Evo TV: "Ferrari 599 GTO on the track - part 2" (2010)
Evo TV: "Ferrari 599 GTO on the track - part 3" (2010)
Evo TV: "Audi R8 LMS" (2010)
Evo TV: "Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0" (2011)
Evo TV: "BMW 1M Coupe vs Porsche Cayman R" (2011)
Evo TV: "Ferrari F40 vs Porsche GT2 RS vs Noble M600 vs Jaguar XJ220" (2011)
Evo TV: "McLaren MP4-12C" (2011)
Evo TV: "BMW M5" (2011)
Evo TV: "2012 Nissan GTR" (2011)
Evo TV: "Porsche 991 Carrera S" (2011)
...thanks to Chris Harris!
Jan 11, 2012 8:40:52 PM
First Chris Harris-video for PH, driving a C63 on space savers.
Jan 11, 2012 9:25:19 PM
Drive TV: The Mercedes C63 AMG Experiment - Chris Harris ON CARS
"Mercedes 480bhp C63 AMG coupe, with optional power upgrade, already has more than enough power to trouble its rear tyres. What happens when you remove some of that grip? Good things, that's what."
Drive TV - The Mercedes C63 AMG Experiment - Chris Harris ON CARS - Video Link
...thanks to Chris Harris and to Porker for the PH link!
Jan 15, 2012 5:16:53 PM
One way to have fun without fitting 125mm section tires is to keep your snow tires as spring comes around. You don't want to ruin a fresh set of snow tires, but if the set is on its last season, I keep it on for an extended period and enjoy the lower limits. I remember one season in the 90's, when I kept a set of Pirelli snow tires on a 944S into the summer. Great fun kicking the tail out on demand (the car had a limited slip differential...)
I enjoy his style of journalism, but it concerns me he can't seem to settle down for more than 5 minutes. I hope he doesn't disappear into obscurity with appointments which appear to be getting less exciting and more of anyone that will have him....[concerned]
- "I see dead pixels..."
- “When the only tool you have is a hammer, everything looks like a nail.”
I keep thinking it might be something to do with that GT3 4.0 he bought. People deeply on debt tend to make short term cash now decisions.
Unfair speculation I know, but he started it himself with an article explaining how he couldn't afford it...
Porsche Carrera GTS (2012); Porsche Cayenne Diesel (2012)
Jan 16, 2012 8:58:21 PM
To put the topic into context, this is how Evo magazine's editor reported Chris Harris' move...
Nick Trott, Evo magazine, Editor
"In other new, after a couple of years with us, Chris Harris has flown the evo nest. He's off to produce video content for YouTube -- a remarkable opportunity that sadly does not dovetail with the demands of being a key writer on a monthly motoring title. His voice will also be heard on PistonHeads and, while it was tempting to write a eulogy, I don't sense the end of the evo / Chris Harris relationship..."
Based on Chris Harris' first video for the YouTube DRIVE channel ("Mercedes C63 AMG Experiment") it seems to be picking up some impressive viewing figures...
...as of 16 January 2012 (i.e. 5 days after uploading) the C63 AMG Experiment has 175,517 video views and counting...
Looking forward to hear how Chris got on with these two classic homologation rally cars...
"Good day at the office." -- Chris Harris (12 January 2012)
Jan 18, 2012 8:45:58 PM
"McLaren F1 GTR: A Ride to Remember" video by Chris Harris for DRIVE TV...
"600bhp, 1100kg: The F1 GTR is a Le Mans racer with street tires. It is also the best sounding car ever made. I got the chance to ride shotgun. Ever wondered what fear looks like? You now have the answer..."
McLaren F1 GTR -- Chris Harris video -- DRIVE TV -- HD video link
...thanks and all due credit to Chris Harris!