Vehicle Virgins Host Proves Why You Should Ignore 'Influencers'Recently, Parker Nirenstein from supercar You. Tube series Vehicle Virgins went to a Michelin press event where there was an autocross. You know, actual hard driving that requires skill and precision, the likes of which we don’t see on supercar You. Tube very often. He is immediately called out by Alex Roy. It is hilarious. Parker’s regurgitating a lot of tire jargon that I’m not sure he quite understands, so The Drive’s Roy is doing the public service of calling him “the influencer we got, not the influencer we need or deserve.” I’m not sure Nirenstein even knows what “modulate between understeer and oversteer,” is supposed to mean. Watch Sinister Online Hoyts. Isn’t there a word missing there, like “throttle,” maybe? Mind you, Nirenstein just posted a video from a track day a couple months ago where he appears to be in one of the instructed groups for novice drivers, given the lead- follow laps done to familiarize everyone with the line of the track at the start.

That’s great! More auto personalities should be going to the track for instruction so they can be better at what they do. It’s one of Nirenstein’s best videos since it’s an honest look at what happens at the track and how fun it is. But there’s the rub—I don’t expect a guy who’s just starting to dabble in performance driving to be consistent enough to discern the difference between “snap oversteer” and “ham- footing the go- fast pedal.” He’s not exactly carrying much speed in the corners at the track, either. This is also why we don’t do tire junkets here. They’re dumb and bad! What’s the takeaway? What’s the story?

Dunlop tires feel amazing at the limit! I can really feel the car in these Dunlop tires! Only buy Dunlop tires from now on!” It is press graft at its worst.

You see, Nirenstein’s puzzling tire remarks are what the lovely people who sell tires want: their message coming out of a pretty face who gets lots of attention. If your schtick is look- at- me shiny objects and not the art of driving said shiny objects fast, you’re going to be more inclined to spit back out something that sounds way too close to the manufacturer’s marketing presentation as opposed to your own thoughts in your own voice. Especially when a tire manufacturer is footing the bill for the whole event.)Here’s a thought: if you’re looking for tire advice, seek out the people who are very good at flogging on tires, not a guy who got famous on You. Tube for spending a lot of money on cars. Grassroots Motorsports has a habit of putting national autocross champions behind the wheel for their head- to- head tire tests, and it’s an annual must- read for performance street tires. Tire Rack also does absurdly thorough tests of even more normal fare, if you’re able to read between the lines of “this is a company trying to sell you tires.” Alternately, ask any track day instructors you know, as they experience a little bit of everything thanks to the massive variety of tires that students show up with at the track.

But don’t listen to “influencers,” who are too easily influenced on press junkets. Full disclosure: I am hot garbage at autocross, and I don’t get to do anywhere near the number of track days I’d like to do. I’m surprised Jalopnik trusts me with cars at all, to be honest.]Update: On the other hand, if we’re talking about influencers: Update 2: Alex called to say he wants you to know he used Michelin Pilot Sports for his Cannonball Run, and he swears by them.

Everything is terrible, influence yourself, trust no one.

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Brooklyn Beckham and Jack Ramsay hit the gym in LAThey have formed a close friendship through their fathers - who have been pals for many years. And Brooklyn Beckham and Jack Ramsay were the spitting image of their famous parents David and Gordon on Wednesday, as they hit the gym together in LA.

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The casually- clad boys bore a striking resemblance to their father figures, who are often seen spending time together, as they embarked on a gruelling workout in the States - before picking up a tasty shake on the way home. Scroll down for video Like fathers, like sons! Brooklyn Beckham and Jack Ramsay were the spitting image of their famous fathers on Wednesday, as they hit the gym together in LAUncanny: The casually- clad boys bore a striking resemblance to their dads David and Gordon (pictured above in 2.

States. The handsome duo were the spitting image of their fathers as they arrived at the gym in their sports attire, ready and raring for a tough workout. Brooklyn opted for a white T- shirt and bright blue shorts combo as he prepared to sweat, but added a pale pink beanie to his hair - an accessory well- loved by his footballer father, 4. Meanwhile Jack, 1. Gordon with the same blonde mop of hair, as he arrived beside Brooklyn in a black vest and trainers. Let's do this: The handsome duo were the spitting image of their fathers as they arrived at the gym in their sports attire, ready and raring for a tough workout. Spitting image: Brooklyn opted for a white T- shirt and shorts combo as he prepared to sweat, but added a pale pink beanie to his hair - an accessory well- loved by his footballer father (R)Doppleganger: Meanwhile Jack, 1.

Gordon with the same blonde mop of hair, as he arrived beside Brooklyn in a black vest and trainers. Best pals: Jack is known for looking very much like his chef father Gordon, 5. Proving their close friendship, the pair were seen happily chatting and laughing on their way into the gym - before they emerged later on with tasty protein shakes in hand, as reward for all their hard work. Brooklyn and Jack are known to be good pals, and are often seen on nights out together in their native London. The budding photographer discussed his close- knit friendship with Jack, as well as Madonna and Guy Ritchie's son Rocco, in his recent cover interview with Teen Vogue. Treat yourself: Proving their close friendship, the pair were seen happily chatting and laughing on their way into the gym - before they emerged later on with tasty protein shakes. Taking it Stateside: Brooklyn and Jack are known to be good pals, and are often seen on nights out together in their native London.

Admitting it is hard to maintain a firm group of pals when he travels so much with his family, he explained: 'I've changed schools quite a few times but I have some close friends that have known me since I was very young, nothing ever changes with them.'I have a handful of really close friends, but in particular I'd say Jack Ramsay and Rocco Ritchie.'He also went on to admit that Jack's father Gordon had even spurred on his love for cooking, as one of the top chefs in the country. He said of his culinary skills: 'I actually really enjoy cooking.

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Gordon Ramsay taught me how to do a great Beef Wellington.' Following in their footsteps: The duo have formed a close bond through their fathers Gordon (L) and David (R) who have been friends for many years (pictured in 2. Loyak: Brooklyn recently admitted Jack was part of his 'handful of really close friends', who are always there for him even after months of travelling around the world with his parents. My boy: He explained: 'I have some close friends that have known me since I was very young, nothing ever changes with them' before adding: 'particularly Jack Ramsay and Rocco Ritchie'Despite the families sharing a close bond however, the TV chef recently assured fans that none of the Beckham- Ramsay children will ever date - despite being similar ages. Brooklyn is brother to Romeo, 1. Cruz, 1. 2, and sister Harper, 6, while Jack joins Megan, 1.

Holly, 1. 7, and Matilda, 1. Laughing about the co- ordinating age brackets to TV Magazine, the 5. Three girls and a boy, and three boys and a girl - you’d be amazed at the synergy. We’ve promised that no one dates anybody, and so far…'Continuing on the cringe- worthy discussion, he offered an example, wittily stating: 'If Holly said: "Yeah, Brooklyn and I".. No, Holly."' However the TV chef recently assured fans that none of the Beckham- Ramsay children will ever date (pictured with Holly, 1. Megan, 1. 8, wife Tana, Matilda, 1.