We have grown pretty jaded of prank videos on YouTube where some guy (it is usually a guy) tricks people into doing/saying weird things and situations while his partner surreptitiously films them from a distance. They then reveal that is was all a prank, and then point out the camera(s) that was there the whole time. These types of pranks and so-called social experiments – whatever those experiments are – are usually cringe-inducing, setting unassuming people up and taking advantage of their good nature for shits and giggles. There actually is a whole industry built around these prank videos now, and it is usually a testosterone-pumped Jersey Shore wannabe who’s doing the pranking.
This one is a bit different though. Although there seems to be yet another doucheball mastermind behind it, we thankfully don’t see him until the end, when he invariably pops up with the plea for subscribers and more views.
What we do get to see is female Malaysian professional racecar driver, Leona Chin, honing a nicely-fettled Nissan Silvia S15 in a manner that would do Ken Block proud. And in the passenger seat are some very, very scared driving instructors clinging on for dear life. Apparently, the driving school approached the channel, asking them if they could prank some of their new employees on their first day at work.
Going by her Facebook profile, Leona Chin Lyweoi is the real deal. She’s in her late twenties, and has been drifting professionally since 2006, having claimed the top spot in Category 1 Ladies on multiple occasions. Not that you would guess by this appearance though. Thanks to the magic of make-up, and some nerdy costumes, Leona perfectly nails the part of a gawky teenager lining up for her first driving lesson. Then all hell breaks loose.
We won’t spoil what follows too much, but it is pretty funny and features some great rubber burning. And that S15 in stealth matte black looks mean.
As we all know, your first day at work can be quite nerve wracking, even without a pro driver trying to soil your pants. This is probably a nice way to break the ice. We now know how to welcome our next Motoroids intern.