First, thank you to the half-million of you who’ve subscribed since we began in 2021, it's your support that drives us. I know we haven't posted new videos lately, but the channel is still here, and I have an update to share with you.
Running OVERDRIVE for the past three years has been an incredible journey, albeit with its challenges. In 2023, we hit a rough patch with expenses nearly doubling our income. As an independent channel, that’s not sustainable.
Last November, I made the heartbreaking decision to cease production at OVERDRIVE. This meant we had to let most of OVERDRIVE's amazing staff go and significantly change the roles of others. That wasn’t something anyone wanted, but there wasn’t an alternative.
However, following recent conversations with my family, mentors, and other creators, it became apparent that OVERDRIVE could continue IF we adapt and change. That means minimal staff and no expensive races or stunts. We won’t be finding out which £2000 car can jump the farthest - not just yet, anyway.
In the coming weeks, OVERDRIVE will be making focused automotive content that satisfies curiosity and is still fun to watch. We’ll be diving into cutting-edge technology, sharing forgotten stories from automotive history, and examining the science, engineering, and design behind your car, as well as some of the most unique cars ever made. We’ll try to make that entertaining, too!
Our mission for 2024 is to make content that gives value to the community of enthusiasts who’ve supported OVERDRIVE. So, please stick with us for a little longer, your support is what drives us forward. And always please give us your feedback along the way. Ultimately, we’re relying on you to survive.
Now, we’re going to get to work creating new content to release over the coming weeks, so please look out for OVERDRIVE’s next video soon. Thanks for watching!
OVERDRIVE
Hi, everyone. This is Scott from OVERDRIVE.
First, thank you to the half-million of you who’ve subscribed since we began in 2021, it's your support that drives us. I know we haven't posted new videos lately, but the channel is still here, and I have an update to share with you.
Running OVERDRIVE for the past three years has been an incredible journey, albeit with its challenges. In 2023, we hit a rough patch with expenses nearly doubling our income. As an independent channel, that’s not sustainable.
Last November, I made the heartbreaking decision to cease production at OVERDRIVE. This meant we had to let most of OVERDRIVE's amazing staff go and significantly change the roles of others. That wasn’t something anyone wanted, but there wasn’t an alternative.
However, following recent conversations with my family, mentors, and other creators, it became apparent that OVERDRIVE could continue IF we adapt and change. That means minimal staff and no expensive races or stunts. We won’t be finding out which £2000 car can jump the farthest - not just yet, anyway.
In the coming weeks, OVERDRIVE will be making focused automotive content that satisfies curiosity and is still fun to watch. We’ll be diving into cutting-edge technology, sharing forgotten stories from automotive history, and examining the science, engineering, and design behind your car, as well as some of the most unique cars ever made. We’ll try to make that entertaining, too!
Our mission for 2024 is to make content that gives value to the community of enthusiasts who’ve supported OVERDRIVE. So, please stick with us for a little longer, your support is what drives us forward. And always please give us your feedback along the way. Ultimately, we’re relying on you to survive.
Now, we’re going to get to work creating new content to release over the coming weeks, so please look out for OVERDRIVE’s next video soon. Thanks for watching!
-Scott
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