YouTuber buys stripped Tesla Model 3 'go-kart' for $2,000 — it still has 212-mile range A YouTuber named Evans acquired a heavily stripped Tesla Model 3 for $2,000, transforming it into a makeshift off-road vehicle capable of 212 miles of range despite lacking essential safety components. The car, originally purchased by a previous owner named Grayson for $6,000–$7,000, was intended to be repurposed into a 1970s concept car. Grayson had commissioned a 3D artist to design the project and began assembling parts, but abandoned the effort after estimating it would require 800 hours of labor. The vehicle was left unregistered and unused for at least two years before Evans negotiated its purchase for half the original asking price. Evans walked away with a Tesla rolling chassis, including the motor, battery pack, screen, and seating system, but without body panels, a windshield, or seatbelts. After replacing the delaminating stock tires with red wheels and new tires, he charged the car to full capacity and discovered it still displayed 212 miles of range. However, the vehicle’s software revealed 78 error codes, as Tesla’s systems expected the presence of cameras, sensors, and safety systems that had been removed. The previous owner had disabled these components, inadvertently unlocking features like drifting, which Tesla typically manages through Track Mode software. Evans rigged a DOT-rated ratchet strap as a makeshift harness and tested the stripped car on public roads, driving 25 minutes to a Best Buy without encountering police. He then took the vehicle off-road, drifting, and even jumping it over a dirt tabletop on a friend’s property. A friend named Drew compared its handling to a Polaris Slingshot but noted it was significantly faster.#tesla #evans #drew #grayson #best_buy
Sam Saunders Advocates for Expanding Arnold Palmer Invitational Field Sam Saunders, vice president of partnerships for the Arnold Palmer Invitational, emphasized his desire to see the tournament’s field grow, drawing inspiration from his grandfather and the legacy of the event. Speaking at Bay Hill Club, Saunders reflected on the vision of Arnold Palmer, the tournament’s namesake, who always aimed to include as many top golfers as possible. “My grandfather loved having all the guys here,” Saunders said. “He wanted a real, honest competition where whoever wins feels it means something. So, yeah, it would be really nice to see that evolve.” The Arnold Palmer Invitational, designated a signature event in 2022, currently features 72 players, a stark contrast to the 120 participants in earlier PGA Tour invitational tournaments. Unlike other signature events such as the Genesis Invitational and the Memorial Tournament, the Arnold Palmer Invitational includes a cut to the low 50 and ties, with players within 10 shots of the 36-hole leader also advancing. This format distinguishes it among the $20 million signature events introduced by the PGA Tour four years ago. Saunders, a former PGA Tour player, acknowledged the challenge of selecting only the top-tier golfers for the event. “There’s so much talent out there,” he said. “It’s hard to see some names that aren’t here. But I know the tour has adapted to the times, and we try to be supportive and a team player.” He expressed optimism about the future of the tournament, hoping to see more players compete at Bay Hill. The future of the PGA Tour’s schedule and the Arnold Palmer Invitational remains uncertain, with ongoing efforts to reconfigure the competitive landscape.#arnold_palmer_invitational #pga_tour #sam_saunders #bay_hill_club #drew
