A content creator made a deal with Skillshare to drive across the country in the world's second smallest car, a Smart ForTwo, within 36 hours. If successful, Skillshare would pay for the car; if not, he would. He tricked his tall friend into joining by promising a limousine but revealed the tiny car at the airport. They faced challenges like a malfunctioning convertible top and hitting a deer, but they completed the journey within the time limit, securing the car for free. The creator thanked Skillshare for sponsoring the adventure and hinted at future plans for the car based on viewer suggestions.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The narrator plans to drive across the country in the world's smallest car in under 36 hours.
2. If he succeeds, Skillshare will pay for the car; if he fails, he will have to pay for it.
3. The narrator's friend Garrett agrees to join him on the trip, but is not told that they will be driving in the world's smallest car.
4. The narrator finds a Smart Car for sale in Long Beach and purchases it for $2900.
5. The narrator and Garrett start their journey at Doc Wyler State Beach in California.
6. They drive through Arizona and Texas, stopping for food and gas along the way.
7. The narrator customizes the car with duct tape and a phone holder.
8. They hit a dead deer on the highway, which damages the car's underside.
9. The narrator and Garrett complete the challenge in under 36 hours and win the car for free.
10. Skillshare sponsors the video and the narrator promotes their learning platform.
11. The narrator has used Skillshare to learn about video editing and thumbnails.
12. The narrator asks viewers to suggest what to do with the Smart Car, such as auctioning it off or modifying it.