CHEVY MONTE CARLO - Everything You Need to Know Up to Speed
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Date: 2019-10-24
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Luke Daniels
I gotta chime in here and say that y'all missed a very big aspect of the Monte Carlo's image an importance as a car: its extensive, ubiquitous presence in dirt-track racing and asphalt to an extent as well. Basically the Monte Carlo for literally at least 30 years has been the Miata of circle track racing: they're cheap (or they were until relatively recently. Dirt trackers have severely cut down on the supply of them. Sorry about that lol, simple, and everywhere. I don't know when it started exactly but I can tell you that I know of many many people racing them in the late 80's/early 90's, typically using the Monte's from the late 70's as they were just an old Chevy by that point, resigned to the scrapyard. And then when my brother and I started racing in 2009, our first racecar was a 1984 Monte Carlo. Even today, the 1980s Monte Carlo and its G-body platform variants are STILL used in circle-track racing. That means the Monte Carlo has seen more continuous use as a racecar for the amateur racer than the freaking MIATA. I know people may look down on it, but circle track racing in the US is by far and away the most popular form of motorsport in America. Add up all the autocrossers you know, all the road racers, and then all the track day enthusiasts as well, and dirt-track racing alone is more than all of them combined. I don't have the exact numbers but IIRC, something like over 75% of automobile racing venues in the US are dirt ovals. And the Monte Carlo's importance to the circle track scene cannot be overstated. That means that if you were to put together a list of the Top 5 most influential cars in American motorsports history, this car would be on that list. I know there's only so much Donut Media can fit into a single Up to Speed video, but I'm saddened to see this incredible aspect of the Monte Carlo be completely overlooked. If y'all are interested in doing a video on this in the future, just let me know and I'd be more than happy to help out. I want to see this car get the recognition it deserves.
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I gotta chime in here and say that y'all missed a very big aspect of the Monte Carlo's image an importance as a car: its extensive, ubiquitous presence in dirt-track racing and asphalt to an extent as well. Basically the Monte Carlo for literally at least 30 years has been the Miata of circle track racing: they're cheap (or they were until relatively recently. Dirt trackers have severely cut down on the supply of them. Sorry about that lol, simple, and everywhere. I don't know when it started exactly but I can tell you that I know of many many people racing them in the late 80's/early 90's, typically using the Monte's from the late 70's as they were just an old Chevy by that point, resigned to the scrapyard. And then when my brother and I started racing in 2009, our first racecar was a 1984 Monte Carlo. Even today, the 1980s Monte Carlo and its G-body platform variants are STILL used in circle-track racing. That means the Monte Carlo has seen more continuous use as a racecar for the amateur racer than the freaking MIATA. I know people may look down on it, but circle track racing in the US is by far and away the most popular form of motorsport in America. Add up all the autocrossers you know, all the road racers, and then all the track day enthusiasts as well, and dirt-track racing alone is more than all of them combined. I don't have the exact numbers but IIRC, something like over 75% of automobile racing venues in the US are dirt ovals. And the Monte Carlo's importance to the circle track scene cannot be overstated. That means that if you were to put together a list of the Top 5 most influential cars in American motorsports history, this car would be on that list. I know there's only so much Donut Media can fit into a single Up to Speed video, but I'm saddened to see this incredible aspect of the Monte Carlo be completely overlooked. If y'all are interested in doing a video on this in the future, just let me know and I'd be more than happy to help out. I want to see this car get the recognition it deserves.
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en21b
Will someone at Donut Media for the love of all that is automotive get James Pumphrey a damn AIR CONDITIONER Video after video I watch of this guy sweating his BLLS off while doing videos. OR is this how James gets his exercise by sweating to the oldies?
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Will someone at Donut Media for the love of all that is automotive get James Pumphrey a damn AIR CONDITIONER Video after video I watch of this guy sweating his BLLS off while doing videos. OR is this how James gets his exercise by sweating to the oldies?
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LordDayatron
Something funny about the 80's montecarlo SS is that the mexican version of the car has a bigger engine, 4 speed hurst trans, torsion bars on the front and the back among other things, it was a bit better than the americam version
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Something funny about the 80's montecarlo SS is that the mexican version of the car has a bigger engine, 4 speed hurst trans, torsion bars on the front and the back among other things, it was a bit better than the americam version
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andrea jeremay
i just want to let you know that i have an 02 Monte Carlo SS and you said they did not come back until 04. mine is the same as the one you were sitting in front of but mine is the NASCAR package.
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i just want to let you know that i have an 02 Monte Carlo SS and you said they did not come back until 04. mine is the same as the one you were sitting in front of but mine is the NASCAR package.
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Tom K
I had a rebuilt 1974 monte Carlo my father rebuilt. It was awesome It was my first car. Mostly stock with a decent engine. I miss it after we got rid of it for rusting out. Mine had the swivel seats too
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I had a rebuilt 1974 monte Carlo my father rebuilt. It was awesome It was my first car. Mostly stock with a decent engine. I miss it after we got rid of it for rusting out. Mine had the swivel seats too
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Schrödy Brodie
If you want to find your Dad. do Up To Speed on DiTomaso. Comply and i'll release him to you at an undisclosed place of my choosing, with most of his digits and appendages present/intact.
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If you want to find your Dad. do Up To Speed on DiTomaso. Comply and i'll release him to you at an undisclosed place of my choosing, with most of his digits and appendages present/intact.
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Hunter Mansfield
Can donut make a Up To Speed on the Buick Skylark a very amazing under appreciated true muscle car there is every muscle car on here besides the buick skylark. just a thought
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Can donut make a Up To Speed on the Buick Skylark a very amazing under appreciated true muscle car there is every muscle car on here besides the buick skylark. just a thought
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Chris Strausbaugh
Thank you Replace the Dale fandom with Jeff Gordon and you have the reason I wanted one since I was little. Love my 06 SS Im gonna watch this 20 times.
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Thank you Replace the Dale fandom with Jeff Gordon and you have the reason I wanted one since I was little. Love my 06 SS Im gonna watch this 20 times.
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tdog 1996
Someone in my highschool had the 2door style lumina and I got a 2004 Monte for my bday and it made him jealous that he went and had his dad buy him a truck
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Someone in my highschool had the 2door style lumina and I got a 2004 Monte for my bday and it made him jealous that he went and had his dad buy him a truck
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Aphrobam
I suddenly watch videos about cars. Because you're the best narrator ever. I mean. I DRIVE A CHEVROLET MATIZ I DONT EVEN CARE ABOUT CARS OH EXCEPT NOW I DO
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I suddenly watch videos about cars. Because you're the best narrator ever. I mean. I DRIVE A CHEVROLET MATIZ I DONT EVEN CARE ABOUT CARS OH EXCEPT NOW I DO
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