Out, proud and tearing up the motorsports scene

Accepting, diverse, exciting. That’s how members describe Out Motorsports, a group dedicated to creating a place to enjoy motorsports of all kinds.

“There are other gay and queer car clubs out there,” says Jake Thiewes, founder of Out Motorsports. “Out Motorsports’ f…

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Jake's superpower also seems to be maxing out the tow capacity of anything he pulls. Every time I run into the guy he's towing a 6892lb trailer with a 7000 capacity SUV, or a 11,992lb trailer with a 12,000lb truck. Headspace, bro. Headspace.

Aside from that life on the ragged edge it's really cool to see what he's done with the club. 

Jake, Nelson and Lexie were all amazing people to talk to. I'm actually planning to join the Out Motorsports Discord soon. 

In reply to JG Pasterjak :

You paid for 7000 pounds of towing capacity, so why not use it all? 

I found Jake's road test videos when I was shopping for my last new car and then realized that I had recognized him from the forum.
 

I watched every Integra and Civic video that I could find and his were absolutely among the best and most informative.
 

He does a really great job 

In reply to JG Pasterjak :

Lol didn't he tow an enclosed with a Range Rover? Then did a review on it. Gotta love it

In reply to Woody (Forum Supportum) :

I second this.

I can't put my finger on it, but I find his reviews to be just what I'm looking for.

I was privileged to help out with the first Out Motorsports trackcross event at Summit and even then, the energy and excitement was spectacular. I've seen the remarks and actions that unfortunately take place at traditional track events and it's so good to have events like these that allow people to be a part of the motorsports world in a welcoming environment.

Woody (Forum Supportum) said:

I found Jake's road test videos when I was shopping for my last new car and then realized that I had recognized him from the forum.
 

I watched every Integra and Civic video that I could find and his were absolutely among the best and most informative.
 

He does a really great job 

Well thanks  What did you end up buying?

yupididit said:

In reply to JG Pasterjak :

Lol didn't he tow an enclosed with a Range Rover? Then did a review on it. Gotta love it

So I bought a 2010 L322 Range Rover (full size, supercharged) and later upgraded from an open to an enclosed trailer, which it pulled pretty poorly despite being rated for the weight. Nobody was really doing good towing content at the time with much consistency or variety – i.e. not all of us want or can own an F-350 so how's an X5 pull sort of thing – and that pitch is how I sold Toyota on sending my first press loan. 2019 Tundra that I towed with to Hyperfest at VIR... and it snowballed from there.

Have owned a 2013 Cayenne Diesel that I towed the same enclosed with (and it did very well) and reviewed a bunch of mid-large SUVs towing the same. Most absurd so far may be a Mercedes GLE63:

Taylor Johnson said:

I was privileged to help out with the first Out Motorsports trackcross event at Summit and even then, the energy and excitement was spectacular. I've seen the remarks and actions that unfortunately take place at traditional track events and it's so good to have events like these that allow people to be a part of the motorsports world in a welcoming environment.

Your support over the years has been so appreciated – on top of the environment you've grown with Spec3. We need more of that energy in this sport!

Brake_L8 (Forum Supporter) said:

yupididit said:

In reply to JG Pasterjak :

Lol didn't he tow an enclosed with a Range Rover? Then did a review on it. Gotta love it

So I bought a 2010 L322 Range Rover (full size, supercharged) and later upgraded from an open to an enclosed trailer, which it pulled pretty poorly despite being rated for the weight. Nobody was really doing good towing content at the time with much consistency or variety – i.e. not all of us want or can own an F-350 so how's an X5 pull sort of thing – and that pitch is how I sold Toyota on sending my first press loan. 2019 Tundra that I towed with to Hyperfest at VIR... and it snowballed from there.

Have owned a 2013 Cayenne Diesel that I towed the same enclosed with (and it did very well) and reviewed a bunch of mid-large SUVs towing the same. Most absurd so far may be a Mercedes GLE63:

This picture deserves quoting, it's  so badass, haha. 

It's the only time my tow rig has received applause pulling in to the paddock.

To be fair, I pulled in with the exhaust at full loud, locked in 1st gear to announce my presence via V8. Sliiiiightly attention-seeking but I think it was appreciated.

In reply to Brake_L8 (Forum Supporter) :

Go big or go home, right? 

And thanks, Jake, for all that you do. 

Brake_L8 (Forum Supporter) said:

It's the only time my tow rig has received applause pulling in to the paddock.

To be fair, I pulled in with the exhaust at full loud, locked in 1st gear to announce my presence via V8. Sliiiiightly attention-seeking but I think it was appreciated.

It's not attention seeking if you are pleasing the masses!!!  

In reply to Brake_L8 (Forum Supporter) :

The only correct way to announce ones presence in my opinion. 

Brake_L8 (Forum Supporter) said:

Woody (Forum Supportum) said:

I found Jake's road test videos when I was shopping for my last new car and then realized that I had recognized him from the forum.
 

I watched every Integra and Civic video that I could find and his were absolutely among the best and most informative.
 

He does a really great job 

Well thanks  What did you end up buying?

I bought a six speed Integra. 

In reply to Brake_L8 (Forum Supporter) :

I subscribed and watched a bunch of your videos.  It looks like you've hosted some really good events. Are they open to everyone?

In reply to Woody (Forum Supportum) :

They're open to everyone provided you're not a jerk or intentionally misgendering attendees (yes, that is a thing that has happened and no, that person doesn't come around anymore). Come join! We're planning for Willow Springs and Summit Point in 2025 as well as road rallies in other parts of the country.

Brake_L8 (Forum Supporter) said:

In reply to Woody (Forum Supportum) :

They're open to everyone provided you're not a jerk or intentionally misgendering attendees (yes, that is a thing that has happened and no, that person doesn't come around anymore). Come join! We're planning for Willow Springs and Summit Point in 2025 as well as road rallies in other parts of the country.

Do you have a calender you can link? Anything in the southeast? I'd love to participate. I have some buddies who I think would as well.

dyintorace said:

Brake_L8 (Forum Supporter) said:

In reply to Woody (Forum Supportum) :

They're open to everyone provided you're not a jerk or intentionally misgendering attendees (yes, that is a thing that has happened and no, that person doesn't come around anymore). Come join! We're planning for Willow Springs and Summit Point in 2025 as well as road rallies in other parts of the country.

Do you have a calender you can link? Anything in the southeast? I'd love to participate. I have some buddies who I think would as well.

Everything will be posted here once we have dates confirmed – give it a few weeks:

https://outmotorsports.com/events

And we'll be posting on our Facebook and Instagram as well.

Must by my queer friends and relatives wearing off on me.  I read the caption as follows.  

As long as you are kind of good looking and ready for a good time, you'll fit right in. 

Maybe you should change it.