Sam. I have been following your channel since you were drifting in your 33.4. I have seen how much you have grown not only as a driver but as a husband and now a father. I know without a doubt. These difficult times are something you will overcome. Once you are past this. You will look back and see how much you truly have improved.

I learned that instead of being deep in your head about all the fears and letting the anxiety envelope your way of thinking. i just learned to SEND IT, and that helped me out ALOT. you overthink things that havent even happened before your lap. Then you start your lap still thinking about all that bs then you start over correcting and sinking yourself deeper into your fears and anxiety. Just send tf out of it.

U got this sam, i have adhd too i understand how much of a battle it can be to get out of your head and focus on the goal ahead. Just remember that your adhd is the biggest advantage you have against everyone else

@Jamesashleycoyle

12 күн бұрын

Preach!!! ADHD is a super power! Harness that power ❤

@4doori843

12 күн бұрын

@@JamesashleycoyleI would also agree but the fact is that Sam has had next to no experience driving competition prior to FD and it shows. So many other worthy drivers other than this kid. Maybe win some low key drift events before hanging with the big dogs I reckon

@boostedroadrunner

12 күн бұрын

He is just not comfortable because he know he cut corners to drive FD...

@4doori843

11 күн бұрын

@@boostedroadrunner which blows my mind why he is even driving FD. Pretty much every pro level driver has earnt there stripes ..... sammit couldn't even win let alone qualify at an EDS level event but is a pro driver ..... dude is a flop. It's a NO from me and most grassroot drifters in AUS ... lol

Sammit just have fun

@Elfyja

12 күн бұрын

This! When you're having fun you wont have as much nerves

@randystull1502

12 күн бұрын

Unfortunately at the level he's competing at now, this is horrible advice. It isn't about fun, it's a true competition. What he needs to do now is figure out how to get himself in sync with the car. No more excuses, just adapt and excel. It's very hard because you have to put everything you thought you knew to the side, be humbled, and learn how to do it all the right way. Sam absolutely has the talent but he's always in his own head no matter whether he does well or not....at some point he will figure out that he has to link with that car on a personal level and just let his talent drive....stop having to think about everything and let the body do what it naturally wants to do. That is when he will truly excel.

@QuellOMG

12 күн бұрын

@@randystull1502this.

@autopotatogun

12 күн бұрын

@@randystull1502a man that understands the mind of competitive monsters.

@murry001

12 күн бұрын

@@randystull1502 Look Randy, just have fun ok?

Been a fan for a few years now and am a licensed therapist with about 20 years experience in the mental health field. Do you have a GOOD therapist or sports psychologist? It can make a world of difference re: your personal growth, insights, tools and skills to help with your performance. Watching the growth you have made and the insights you have gained (like talking through your emotions to the camera) has been awesome! You got this 🤘🏼

Jeezzzz!! THAT motor barkin hard!! SMOKE SHOW! (nice driving)!

It's so nice to see a person looking at their flaws and trying hard to face their limits. Recognising the way you react and counteracting that behaviour of yours in order to find the peace and focus you need to compete IS REALLY SOMETHING and I truly believe working on all these little things will make you better and better in chasing this dream of yours. Big support Sam!

I'm glad you're able to keep up your spirit through this entire experience. We all can see your progress and you should be proud of your accomplishments thus far. Keep on shredding! #TeamSammit #LetsGetIt

Well done for admitting you've been humbled and need to practice and learn, and in the past have been overconfident and admiting you have faults, its not easy to say that. keep practicing and stay humble and learn so you can progress.

WOW!, that first run gave me goosebumps. The setup on the car is 😘, the only boundaries on the car is your mind. I can guarantee that your competition is keeping a very close eye on you from now on, make sure you smile back.😈

@richieditta5167

12 күн бұрын

Yes that first run was a teaser!! I was hoping that it counted cause it looked perfect!! Keep that same energy Sam! Run like you practiced and you will podium soon!!!

been watching u for 2 years, from my perspective, i can see that u have been evolving over time, u make much less mistakes now too, I will still be following ur journey until u dont post anymore, best wishes next time🙏

Enjoy this journey. Not many get to smell the rubber let alone be the one burning it.

Good to see that emotion and nerves and being honest for once. Dont ever bring back that cocky attitude you used to have. Loving this real vibe you have going. You can do it mate

@niilomakinen

11 күн бұрын

I agree with you 100%. Also I liked the fact that this time he didint put clips from the english stream. Because the english commentors especially Robby Nihida were just glazing the F out of him just because he is the fan favorite which just boosts the cocky attitude in the video.

i know this isnt the best advice but when i used to professionally compete in sports and i was doing bad or nervous i would talk a lot of shit to myself and remind myself of whos looking up to me family wise and that always seemed to work.

Much better roud buddy super proud of you! love seeing you get real with us mad respect for you bro!!!

I think the biggest part of your emotion is that your just so focused on trying to drive the best with the hefty sacrifice of having fun. if your not having fun your not winning races. change your mindset change your pace, drive that car to victory. you got this.

The ending was so unexpected 😂😂😂 Loved it

The tail end of the first run was amazing, quick apprenticing on the fly! :D

Super cool to see the growth as a driver you've had getting to this point. #TeamSammit, 100% see a podium finish coming.

Sam really be excited on that 2nd run

Sammit you got this dont be so hard on yourself i think you did phenomenal just gotta breathe/relax just worked out all the bugs on the car and reset your driving style trust me it'll come 👍

Even in that first clip of the track, visually nice and smooth steering inputs

You got this Sam don’t overdrive the car just have fun remember you can drive anywhere in the world don’t set your mind to just fd Japan ❤️

Keep your head up Sam! You’re an inspiration to so many people and I love following along with your progression in driving! Looking forward to more Kansi driving footage 🙏🏻

Two more rounds and I'm sure you will continue to improve.....can only imagine how good next year will be

Dawg we got your back no matter. Just focus on you. I'm sure you have massive weight on your shoulders. Even more than the other drivers. Not only do you have the irl crowd, you have all us. I know you wanna do good for the followers but we here no matter what. Just do it for you son!!

Car is sick, the bangs off it are insane. Let's go sammit it's in your dna i have no worries about you its in your dna

Your progressing really and I think you have the right attitude to be the best you can be, and get better every time your out on track. Keep pushing through every challenge, your growing as a driver in every event 👌✨

Bro! I was standing in front of my computer because that First Run looked SOOOOOOOO Good!!!! I think you should have gotten a better score than they gave you. That run looked GREAT!!!!!!!!

The new mic is really nice! Its really cool to hear what you are saying in the moment.

I await the day when you podium Sam! please keep up the work with the car and your skills.

Keep going Sammit-we will be with you when the victory’s start coming -and they will

You guys have made it so far and have inspired so many of us. Thank you for making us part of your journey and share your strength with us to fight for our dreams. Health and abundance to you 🙏🏽

The HKS cf engine cover is absoutely stunning.

@Drift_with_Lina

12 күн бұрын

8:00 - That's a great run!

@murry001

12 күн бұрын

i will have one please.

That first run had me screaming at my TV you drove the shit out of that car. It looked so fast and snappy. Them low balling your score really pissed me off. Keep up the good work sam. Remember practice makes perfect

I road race motorcycles, and I have to have a conversation with atleast and amatures every year on why they should take the move to expert (you can protest once in your "career" to stay am) and this is exactly what I try to tell them essentially... That, and before the next season starts, no one even remembers your amatures results cause your shuffled to the back of experts, holding on for dear life... Lol Always, always, always "fight up" the lessons are so valuable!!!

just getting there is hard, you deserve to be there and you need to believe it. you are doing it!!!! tyre pressures, track temps. this needs to be your schooling now dude. you got this sam!

The car does look WAY more dialed! Just got to remember FDJ1 is not going to be easy. The level of driving is insane.

Sam, it's awesome to see everything come together, and it's awesome to see you excited about your own progress. You just gotta keep working at it, you're gonna get this.

it’s a good thing u record it, u can go back and accurately see what went wrong, im so glad to see u getting better with ur nerves and what not. can’t wait to see the next training videos, makes me feel like i’m learning to drift 😂

Don't stress about the result they will come . Focus on having fun and give your best . Master aren't born in one day and they enjoy the process keep going we love the progression

What's the hurry Sam? To be podium I mean. Where's the fun in over analyzing, stressing out, looking for the magic pill? Also, there's some answers in your Naoki video in my opinion. Go watch him drive. He doesn't give a s#)! about the details at the moment, the guy is just bombing the car around the track, pushing on his buddies, radiating with pure fun. He looks "free". Easy for me to say, sitting here at the keyboard, I know :) But I know that feeling well, however its on 2 wheel racing for me. ... but that feeling of just doing and not over analyzing is a comfortable place to be. My point? You got the talent, you got the heart. You got the team, support. And looks like you got the car. Results? There is no magic potion in my opinion. The ever elusive first big win, or first solid competition where it all just works. That is the hardest to achieve in my opinion. You will definitely get there. Once there, It will settle your mind down, and take away the "mystery". Give yourself credit. And ease up just a bit on yourself. Good Luck dude!

good for you sammit enjoying life

The most important thing about sport is to have fun sammit

This year seems like Sam's senior year in a drifting school. It's awesome watching him take in all the experiences in the last few years and really focusing on bringing his driving to the next level. Go Team SAMMIT !!

You have got it dont worry your learning every time. I just arrived in Machida will be at the merch shop next Friday to support and rep the brand.

Watched FDJ live and thought the score for your 1st lap was too low. I thought it was amazing. Keep pushing Sammit!

Keep killing it !🔥can’t wait to see you in the top 3 !

Dont see your muscle memory as bad habits, see it as skills learned to compensate for a car that didnt drive itself to this level and now that you have one that is of this level you need to learn how to relax, pick the line and just let her do what she's built for. I can hear how happy the car is with the belts fixed... Congrats bro the new data now that's fixed is the big W you actually got this weekend and now you know what to do with final steering and alignment tweaks to get her dialed even more!

Dude! you get to shred a 1000hp s15 in Japan.... YOU ARE SO BLESSED!

Let’s go sam! You got it bro, just have fun and remember why you started drifting😇

Much Love from the UK - Everytime just try and level something up, bit by bit your going to get there ;)

Loving the personal growth Sam, any chance we could get subtitles for the judges comments please ❤ be as prepared as you can be but don't forget to live in the moment when it comes time.. thats where the magic happens

I think warming up your front tires is the most important part when you want to get consistent grip in every lap. When warming up your front tires it’s like ur doing figure 8s but instead of counter steering when trying to rotate the car, you want to turn the car pretty much full lock the way your car is moving while applying throttle to allow the front tires to push and put heat in them, then when the car is almost fully rotated then you want to counter steer to continue the figure 8

Think of it like a video game… The first few times of trying to beat the boss at the end of a level it’s really hard. After a while it’s not really even a challenge anymore. Keep it up Sam.

just to say it out loud the fact that every time you are finding how to improve the car is mental if you keep going like this you are going to be great

From one ADHD to another, talking about my emotions helped me so much, it helps to keep the "highway of thoughts" a little bit in check and also lets me be a bit calmer in anxiety situations. If you ever need a strangers ear let me know, wish you all the best, much love

Loving the progression an keep it up an you will win no matter what an i know you will sam keep up the good result and keep progressing yourself in term of everyday life or in driving keep it up bro

You once said “in the deep end we thrive” And it stuck in my head so I always repeat that to myself when I’m stressed

Keep leveling Sam, you got this ! 🚗☁️

Hey Sam your doing great mate. Don't listen to the haters, everyone has to learn and clean out the bugs both of which I believe your doing great. Drifting isn't all sunshine and rainbows people 😅

bro needs to build the blue s15 to mirror the comp car as a seat time car

I'm no pro drifter, but one thing I always hear from the judges and commentators from FD USA. Is that some of the newer drivers need to loosen there cars up a little.

Awesome efforts bro and getting the experience you're looking for. Breathing techniques might help too, especially right before going out on a big run

Nice driving sam!! I cant wait for the s15 build

Keep on keepin Sam! Really bummed when I saw you couldn't qualify.

Excited for this video, not watched any of the live media or followed socials... Hope you do well 😎😎

Stop worrying about being perfect just be you and have faith in the awasome machine you've built and you'll be fine 💯💯🇹🇹🇹🇹

I recently learned that automatic belt tensioners have a peak amperage rating. For example, a 1994 Ford F150 belt tensioner has a maximum tension rating for up to 180Amps. If you put a 200Amp alternator it will start to squeak and slip. Similar concept to clutch clamp per horsepower rating. You were definitely overpowering the tensioner with the previous 200+amps alternator.

Great driving, Sam. Breathing techniques can be a good help when you are stressed or have anxiety. Free and worth a try. 3-3-3. Breath in for 3 sec, hold 3 sec and breath out 3 sec. Do it a couple of times when you are stressing. Do it before a run or in the car when you are waiting.

U got this keep on pushing SAM 💪

Keep learning from your "mistakes". It's part of the process of mastery. One day you will be the teacher and Yugo and his friends will be in the same spot...😊

Sam read!!!! 👌👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 Self recognition is key. Q 1 run spot on man… fkn spot on. Check the run before the qualifier run… Come out a million miles, wheels spinning in every gear and upset the entry then the rest of the run turned to shit. Little thing to take on board, the 2 Q run you know you fucked it but you used it on a section. Theses wisdom in that, start to see the track as sections, in your practice focus on sections and obviously go from 1 to end…. Once your fluff the entry you turn off as in the run before your Q run… But well done.

Thanks for the transparency mate. You deserve all the success coming your way soon

Having fun is key my friend,if that is what you have than the rest will follow

Dude!! That mic setup is freaking awesome!

Congrats Sam! You've got this!

peak sam performance was with the og pink s15 before it got build and with he's chaser constantly doing laps on minami

Way to troubleshoot Sam! Kick ass now!

Sam you can do it brother we all have faith in you... you got this 👍

This time I noticed that you improved a lot, Samm, to be honest, the car seemed to behave better :p

Some people have it and rise to the next level others don't it is what it is over thinking it puts too much pressure on yourself that effects judgement just relax and enjoy the moment have fun

Just have fun and you will drive more relaxed

keep it up Sam. As long as it's not 60 points or below, I think it's still okay for sponsors.

Do try to absorb everything from naoki cos his throttle control is insane which makes him fast as hell. not to mention the line he takes and his calm and jovial state of mind when he competes

You got this, Sam!

Being able to admit yout flaws is something that successful people have in common.

Just enjoy the drive and the good times with your friends. Plus make this content for us, the results will come when time is right👍🏻

your first run should be a mellow run just to get points .. the second run you go all out

Good work my man 💪 ❤

On ya Sam. 🤘 Team Sammit . Sports Psychology, "The Zone" ✌️🇦🇺

loved that transition at the end " he said .....

That first run was SOLID!!!

Don't Stop!!!!

Let's go!!!!! SAMMIT!!!!!!

After timestamping all the FDJ & FDJ2 vids it feels like it wasn't stressed in that the rumble strip for zones 1 & 2 are in zone but 3 & 4 are out and most drivers lost points at 3 & 4 because it feels natural to keep the rears on the strips. Maybe I'm wrong but that's what it looked like was happening over and over.

7:40 THAT FLICK WAS GANGSTER!!!

really amazing progress. like you said in the video you should work on being smooth with your steering inputs & just get a feel for the car in those extreme scenarios. and your point about picking up the throttle earlier like you said! Good job!

keep in there

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