Damn… kinda hurts to know Luke Fink was in the running and didn’t get it.. woulda loved that for him

@kylespanos6390

3 ай бұрын

Breaks my heart ngl

@NutttyCompany

3 ай бұрын

I cannot believe they wouldn’t go with fink. He’s a savage driver could you imagine him in a rtr

@josteincarlsen2905

3 ай бұрын

Me too…😩😩😩😩 Don’t know This Ben dude.

@boostn32

3 ай бұрын

It's a massive commitment for a dude from.another country, a wife, 2 young kids and a mortgage, as good as it would have been.

@aceneto9386

3 ай бұрын

Fr don’t even know who this guy is

Someone's gotta give luke fink a run !

@stevenstacey7532

3 ай бұрын

Luke would dominate formula drift

@aceneto9386

3 ай бұрын

@@stevenstacey7532 Luke is a beast but I wouldn’t say he’d dominate. He’d do well I’m sure. And I do think Luke is probably one of the best drift drivers on the planet. It’s just the fact is competition on pro level isn’t the same. He’s probably a better driver then most of them but he doesn’t have that pro formula driving experience and the car made for his style. A lot of formula drivers would probably be even better in a chassis they prefer but you gotta take what you can get. James for example is insane but he’s not driving the mustang as well as his previous cars.

Dam devastated. Thought Luke was going to drive.

Do Luke Fink next! Will bring a heightened level of energy and joy to the team.

@Mousyy

3 ай бұрын

Hes also got the sass that FD very desprately needs. Without Chelsea, whos going to tell people to pack their shit in the trailer??

@Dwooten206

3 ай бұрын

@@Mousyy 😂 100%

You should let Luke share the car for a round . With RTR car, his runs would be up there in drift history. He doesn't know how to not do ridiculous s**t sideways

@bloved9850

3 ай бұрын

He also doesn’t drift 1000+hp mustangs

Oh man Luke would have been insanely wild as a choice! Maybe one day he will get a shot. However, I think Ben is going to be great, good luck boys! Go get em!

@Melbourne-s4x

3 ай бұрын

Unreliable and such a risk to the brand.

@JustinGrier23

3 ай бұрын

That's Kind of harsh man. May not have been your pick but, have you thought of the work Ben has put in in the last decade? Everyone wants their chance. Ben got his, so support him and hope he reps the brand right. @@Melbourne-s4x

@jeremycook5836

3 ай бұрын

@@Melbourne-s4x 👆🤡

RTR displayed why they're the pinnacle of this sport last year. With the lessons learned, I think it'll be another outrageously dominated season. Definitely ginna miss Chelsea's driving style but I think Ben is the best possible trade off.

@legndofcorey

3 ай бұрын

I agree. Chelsea’s style is unique and unmatched, but what’s even crazier is I saw aspects of it in Ben’s driving, and that was in pro spec. I’m used to seeing Spec drivers struggle and even many pro drivers have not fully developed their own style. So Ben is already ahead of the curve in many aspects.

@Siraj_Meera

3 ай бұрын

@@legndofcorey Couldn't have said it better myself. Also YOOOOOO whats up Corey!

@callmesxege1878

3 ай бұрын

They took 5 out of 8 rounds, they definitely secured the best team performance wise in a single year

I was thinking luke fink was for sure going to be the next RTR driver.best of luck,Ben.

@mpire_fpv2874

3 ай бұрын

We all want Luke to be driving at rtr!

@shanemayers777

3 ай бұрын

Ben could be the next Denofa.

@mpire_fpv2874

3 ай бұрын

@@shanemayers777 Ben is dope but I don’t know about the next Denofa. People either forget or don’t know Luke was once a world drift champ in the earlier days of drifting

@shanemayers777

3 ай бұрын

@@mpire_fpv2874I said could be. He can drive, just never had good luck with his car. He showed with a reliable car driving for odi he can’t get it done.

@mpire_fpv2874

3 ай бұрын

@@shanemayers777 not saying Ben isn’t a great driver but I personally think he’s a level below denofa. Luke I think is better than denofa but I guess it’s all a matter of opinion.

SO SICK! id love to see LUKE FINK behind the wheel on team RTR next!

3:01 Check out that backie! Ooof should have gone with Luke Fink. That dude rocks! He's so good and things never seem to go his way. If he had a pro team behind him he would 💯 be a title contender from year 1. At least get him over for some one-off rounds. Still congrats to Ben. I watched him and he was good. Pro is another level though. I'm sure with Vaughan as a leader he will thrive.

@freedomfox8183

3 ай бұрын

Yes we all would have liked to see Luke get the car and seat but let's be stoked for Ben as well Vaughn wouldn't have picked him if he wasn't a good choice.. so if it's good enough for Vaughn it's good enough for me

Luke would have been AMAZING but having to quickly move his Family and Life here in Australia would be a HUGE decision and perhaps played a role He's talked about it heaps on his channel over the last few years as to whether or not to totally move to the US with young Kids and what thatd mean for them long term, so I totally get Lukes position Having said that, looking forward to seeing what Ben can do with RTR!!!

02:40 nice to hear Luke was on the short list. Highly under rated - valued driver.

Congratulations Ben! But damn Luke Fink would have been a force.. Dude is a weapon behind the wheel. Good luck this season

Really feel like you should have got luke fink in, 100% an under rated driver who puts in 100% , but i assume theres more to it than just driving unfortunatly. Marketing, sponsers, social media reaches and connections. Such a shame to let that opportunity go to give an underdog a real shot

@mazhul1748

3 ай бұрын

Lukes an absolute mad man..

@GarthR

3 ай бұрын

@@mazhul1748yea but good to watch

@lino6302

3 ай бұрын

@@mazhul1748 100% agree, he pushes every limit , FD for him would have dialed him in and put him in high places i think

Should’ve been luke fink, he reminds me of denofa, aggressive driving style

If Ben gets the Vaughn Gittin JR approval, then he's definitely got mine. Vaughn, much like chelsea is sorta the gauge for how good a driver is., in my opinion. I havent seen Ben is the only one of the guys who had the opportunity to fill the seat at RTR who I havent seen drive. Looking forward to it for sure.

Ben is a beast cant wait to see him in a rtr

Hobson was the reason I watched Pro Spec, hyped that he's in the pro series this year and will make a great addition to the RTR team!

Congratulations Ben! Very talented drifter! This is going to be a great season for RTR!

Still hope luke gets an opportunity to drive for rtr at some point in the future.

@fifthgear93

3 ай бұрын

I was really hoping to see Luke as well. Everyone was. Hopefully another year.

@nices15

3 ай бұрын

@@fifthgear93 Yeah, feel like we all know what Luke is capable of doing in cars that are not relable. I could only imagine what he could accomplish in In an rtr car.

@Mousyy

3 ай бұрын

@@nices15 real talk, probably one of the top drivers I've ever seen do it with the gear he has, I genuinely think if given the opportunity he'd even give people like Aasbø and James a run for their money... GIVE THIS MAN A CAR!

Vaughn, I reckon it would be dope for you to “sponsor” Luke in some way to open another drift track in Australia and then help him to build drifting here. Who knows, maybe FD Australia in the future? Hmmm…

Would love to see fink as the other part time driver this year!!!

Great pick woulda went with Luke but Ben is the man too. Very excited to see how this turns out. Congrats guys.

Calling it now, Ben is gonna be the best rookie since Piotr in 2017. Rookie of the year, top 8 like Vaughn said, and at least one podium. James is taking the crown. Year of the RTR again.

Started watching fd through LZ and now I'm hooked. Stoked for this upcoming season cheering for this team and of course Adam. Goodluck guys

@VaughnGittinJr

3 ай бұрын

Thanks bro!!

I like Ben.. No Disrespect at all. But was really really wishing it was going to be Luke Fink. How cool would that have been in FD next year. Luke vs Dean.. Luke vs Field.. the list goes on. Plus his send it style fits right into Chelseas shoes... The dude deserves a chance. Consider something for him.. Add another driver or something.

Let’s goo.. congrats Ben can’t wait to see RTR dominate the year again

Would of loved to have seen Luke in the rtr

Let's goooo! Good luck Ben and the rest of RTR!

Ben seems like such a good dude. So happy to see him with RTR now. He's going to be a great addition. I'm hyped for this year!!

“Oh you know dates like that??”😂😂😂 only three minutes in and I can tell the chemistry is there. Can’t wait!!

i remember ben making sure rudnik went out in one of rudnicks videos.... such a positive dude

Wow great pick for RTR! Congrats Ben!

Dang can’t lie luke would of been insane he goes all out and is a great driver but welcome to the rtr team you’ll be great (sorry I don’t know the driver been a rtr fan since need for speed run with rtr x and Adam lz I watched since bmx days so I’ve seen luke on KZread)

Disappointed about Luke not getting a chance to show what hes really got in FD with a AWESOME team but if Hobson can lay down some heaters then oh well !

@benjaminfitch5271

3 ай бұрын

Wish it was fink for the win

@ChuckThree

3 ай бұрын

Luke is an incredible driver, but he has some things going against him… 1) RTR already has 1 international driver, and good help something crazy happened where the entire world shut down and travel was prohibited. RTR would be driverless for a season. 2) Luke has a bit of an ego and brashness similar to the way Chelsea and Matt Field do. He’s earned it, but it doesn’t exactly help his marketability which is critical to the RTR race program. It’s well known Chelsea *loathed* the promotional “company man” stuff and I’m willing to bet it was a point of contention between he and Vaughn. Can’t imagine Luke would be much different. 3) Modern FD is *way* different than other drift series, especially internationally. Some FD tracks have only 3 outer zones, the zones are massively long, the speeds are way higher and 1000hp is almost mandatory. Luke needs to wet his feet in Pro 2 for a year before being tossed the keys to a car for FD’s biggest team. I kinda doubt Luke is willing to do the things he’d need to do to land a spot on RTR. They already have a proven world class talent in James Deane. And now RTR has a promising rising talent that can (hopefully) become the future of the brand’s identity.

@transient442

3 ай бұрын

@@ChuckThree 1000hp is not "mandatory" not even slightly. In fact its almost irrelevant what power you make past say 850hp, the only thing that actually matters is how well you can optimize your setup and driving to get the most grip out of the tyre. I think Luke proved this pretty clearly when he pushed Darren kelly's r35 pro car around the track in a 300hp r32 skyline that was knocking and running on 5 cylinders during D1NZ. Secondly "long outer zones" are NOT unique to America.. Europe, NZ and Australia collectively have a plethora of series that run tracks that utilize long zones, some of which are probably a lot longer than anything FD has. Lastly let's not forget the time that Luke went to IDC and made a mockery of the top drivers from Ireland.

@Limitr5.7

3 ай бұрын

Yup I agree Ben's ok but lukes driving speaks for its self

@shannacollins4741

3 ай бұрын

@@ChuckThree sounds like a BUNCH OF BS to me and your hating on Luke !

Love that your giving him a shot at it. I believe he won’t let anyone down and he will have a lot of fun doing it. Luke fink would have been great too but it might have been an expensive season with repairs with his no fear driving 🤣. But most importantly. How do you only have 154k subscribers. You should have over 1m if not 10m by now 🤔🤯

@luckyttico9772

3 ай бұрын

He has 10k subs before adam joined the rtr.

i first met Ben back in klutch kickers i knew dude was gonna do big things, great personality, humble and just a all around good dude congrats Ben cant wait to see you in the RTR

I got to do a ride along with Ben at Holley Ford Fest thanks to Nick Swann. Dude seems legit like one of the boys. Congratulations Mr Hobson. Looking forward to another ride..

It's going to be a good year! Welcome to RTR Ben!

this guy Ben is clearly the right choice. hell yeah

Ben fuggin Hobson let's go!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

So happy for you Ben, road with you at 5 flags pensacola years ago and love your personality. You will be a great addition to the RTR team! Love watching your growth within the sport. You've come so far since then. With Vaughn coaching you'll become the next big one.👍🏻

Learned to drift in the same spot as ben. Slid with him on a few occasions. Even sold him 2 s14s and an s13 2 years ago.

It would of been cool to see Luke fink as ur new driver

Yo Ben is the best I can’t wait 🎉

Ben is a fantastic choice for RTR :) can't wait to see what ya'll do this season

Had a feeling back when Ben and his dad both liked my comment on a instagram post 🤙🏻🤙🏻🤙🏻 plus it had all the signs like Adam going to rtr

@kennethgamble5498

3 ай бұрын

Worst kept secret ever😂

Great choice would be awesome too see Luke as part of the team one day

Love Ben's driving style and think this is gonna be a great year! Super humble dude 💪🏽 great seeing him at hot pit too

Really wish luke got it

Ngl wish it would have been Luke hopefully still a future option!

Congratulations Ben Hell yeah. Dame is it time for Long Beach Yet . Let’s Go 🎉 Can’t wait for the season to start.

Ben is gonna be a great addition to RTR good luck

At Drift week 2 watching Ben I knew he was a threat 😂, you’re doing it live now in the mix dude that’s dope.

My favourites for this year in FD are Rome, Ben, James and Travis

Cant wait to see whats in store. Ben has that killer instinct in the car and i cant wait to see him ripping the best rig in FD

After listening to Ben's story, come on, he's the perfect candidate for the seat. I am really happy for him, and I have a good feeling he's going to get comfortable real quick. Basically, his limitations for success is having a professional team, and i believe this season RTR is going to deliver like never before.. Can't wait to see you shread agaisnt James in a rtr battle. Stay lit bro, much love.

Not surprised (there were some hints), but can't wait to see what Ben does in a RTR. Still need to get Luke in a seat at RTR

Vaughn, since adam is out. Please share the seat with Luke to test him

@Mousyy

3 ай бұрын

If Vaughn ever decides to take a break from FD again I assume Luke will be the first dude he calls

I guessed this ages ago, Hobson’s going to kill it in pro 1.

i remember seeing hobson in the pink s14 and i said he have a lot of style and potential but i think the car is holding him up, the year after i saw he sign with odi and i was happy af cause odi is a S chassis god, im really happy about the new team!

Luke would have been a huge score but Ben is sick scoop though

called it from the second ben left feal hes gonna smash it for sure

Let’s gooooooo!!!!!!! Gonna do great things Ben!

Bring Luke in to share a season with you Vaughan!! Would be so cool to see and considering how much fun it seems you’ve been having doing them with LZ

@VaughnGittinJr

3 ай бұрын

That would be cool!

This is going to be a great year seeing Ben shred, can't wait to see the livery for the car

@17:17 good mindset bro. I think you’ll do great at RTR! Welcome to the Fam. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

So hype 🔥 to see the future w Ben on the team! He really is a perfect fit for rtr

I never knew so hey! You kept the secret from at least one superfan.

Way to go Ben Hobson!!!! Here comes another championship!!!

Congratulations hes going to be a beast with a team like rtr behind him

Smoke smoke smoke smoke!!! BEN!!! Congrats RTR for getting this all around good guy to your team!

Should have been Luke

Let's gooooo. Congratulations, Ben! You've earned it.

lol, well damn. . i guessed travis again . . .great choice though. . Ben drives like a maniac with skill. . love him

Hell yeah! Ready to see how this unfolds!

I still want them to sign Travis Reeder, I feel like Travis will improve more especially him not having to worry about running a team. I’m glad they have Ben he fits RTR and I hope Travis is next

Let's good good luck Ben and the rtr team and what brilliant realistic goals for the season ahead

I hope Luke splits the year in the 3rd car with vaughn

@Mousyy

3 ай бұрын

Great idea, I'm doubtful with Adam implying he'll be running a few times though.

Congrats to the New drive Ben good luck on the new season...... SAD no Lunk Fink Announcement 🥲🥲

Wow this guy better be good if they choose him over Luke fink

I wish you the absolute best of luck!

The perfect addition! I think we all saw it coming 😂Congrats Ben!

Love this dude already! Stoked to see what's next for him in the RTR crew!

Perfect choice! Congrats to all of you!

Aye, all of Luke’s footage is from Houston 🤘🏽! Congrats, Ben!

Congratulations Ben! Very excited for this season!

Take a shot everytime Ben says “100 percent”

ben congrats with Adam moving on. was unsure but definitely going to be interesting especially having James dean to learn with let alone RTR. definitely wanted to see Luke fink. but not disappointed

Heck yeah, congratulations Ben!

I was on the fence about coming to Long Beach this year. Now I want to come just to meet you guys. Vaughn has been a drift hero for years. I can't wait to see what happens this season with the boys both James and Ben are amazing.

@VaughnGittinJr

3 ай бұрын

Thanks bro!!

Congratulations Ben. 👍🍀

cant wait to see the duo between deane and hobson hope they smash it this year

I’m glad Ben was picked for this spot, I feel like he’s got a close style to Chelsea exciting, ready to throw it all down on the track.

Congratulations 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 can't wait to see the progression.

Let's go Ben!! Bring the noise!

Vaughn‘s the best and his team is also hands-down technology is sweet with him💯🔥

congratzzzz!! bright RTR future ahead

HEY I KNOW HIM… THATS MY UNCLE I’m so happy for you Ben

Vaughn so glad Ben was your choice! He grew up with Joel and nothing could scare him😂 can’t wait to see him shred in Long Beach