Travis Pastrana's Subaru Brataroo vs. Matt Field's C8 Corvette in Gymkhana Grid Pursuit

Gymkhana Grid Pursuit: Final Boss Showdown

• 🏁 The "Final Boss" event features a head-to-head competition between Travis Pastrana in the Subaru Brataroo 9500 Turbo and Matt Field in a custom C8 Corvette drift car.
• 📍 The unique, Ken Block-spec track in Bakersfield, California, challenges drivers with tight, technical corners, emphasizing driver skill and car control.

Travis Pastrana's Subaru Brataroo

• 🚀 Pastrana's Brataroo features a high-revving, flat-4 engine and lower gearing, optimized for the tight course and sticky Yokohama tires.
• 💡 He notes that while all-wheel drive offers an advantage off the start, rear-wheel-drive cars can navigate tight corners differently.

Matt Field's C8 Corvette Drift Monster

• 🚗 Field's C8 Corvette is the first purpose-built C8 drift car, developed in-house at Drift Caves.
• ⚙️ It's powered by a Grom Racing LS-based V8 engine with ProStock-style cylinder heads, capable of 9,000 RPM and approximately 1,050 horsepower.
• 🧠 Field highlights the car's impressive straight-line launch and ability to maintain grip, but notes the challenge of tight corners due to its longer wheelbase and rear engine pivot point.

The Competition and Rules

• 🤝 The drivers agree to a handicap system, with Pastrana receiving a 4-second advantage in one race and Field receiving a 5-second advantage in another, with specific rules about handbrake use.
• ⏱️ Lane choice is also negotiated, adding strategic elements to the competition.

Race Highlights and Outcomes

• 💥 The races are incredibly close, with both drivers showcasing exceptional car control and proximity driving.
• ⚠️ A close call sees Field nearly hitting a K-rail, while Pastrana experiences a calf cramp during a critical moment.
• ✅ Despite the challenges, the competition goes down to the wire, celebrating the spirit of fun and the legacy of Ken Block.