FROM THE USA TO THE RING! The First Nurburgring Laps for My Shelby GT500

My Shelby GT500 started in the USA, and now it's here at the Nürburgring! The 760hp V8 beast is finally unleased to roar around the Eifel Mountains on the world's most famous race track. Hard to believe this Shmeemobile is now here, and what a way to do my first laps of the year!
I bought the ultimate Ford Mustang around 2 years ago when I was based for a while in Miami, Florida, and since then drove it across the United States to California, as well as taking part in the Gumball 3000 in 2022 from Toronto to Miami, before it was time to ship it to the UK. That process involved officially importing it, to get the car registered and wearing a UK plate, but now it's time to really make the most of it and like all of the Shmeemobiles, go for some laps at the Ring!
We're here during the Easter Weekend and Touristenfahrten on the Nordschleife; one of the busiest times you could imagine trying to drive it. Conscious of the experience I had with my Huracan STO last year, I'm anxious if we'll trigger the sound metres and therefore be removed from the track again... thankfully two fun laps down and we're all good!
Awesome thumbnail pic from Eifelszene_Eventphotographie, be sure to check out pics of your laps and GP sessions at RaceTracker.de as well!
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Thanks for watching, Tim
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:46 Preparations
02:23 Heading Out
04:52 First Lap
13:05 Second Lap
18:52 Final Thoughts
19:53 Wrap Up
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[@mgcharoudin]

It was great seeing you after a year and thank you so much for taking me for a lap! Let's repeat again soon!

[@Shmee150]

I have a feeling I might be back again with something silly before long ;)

[@breakupgoogle]

Any time yall do laps is always the best time

[@zaishazaini5789]

cant wait too see

[@thabomagakwe1680]

I'm liking your friendship guys. Two humble guys I always look up to see you guys meet and catch up. Keep it up.

[@TheBongReyes]

Is there an upcoming video of that lap?! We want to see and know your opinion.

[@michaelsummerell8618]

I can't lie - those laps were really impressive for such a big car. I never thought it could really hustle like that!

[@youtubenoob6722]

As a gt500 owner myself, watching this just makes me appreciate my car that much more!

[@dreamcars-nl]

Wow, the sound of the V8, very good driving Shmee.💙

[@Shmee150]

Thank you! 😃

[@yusufgta4341]

That V8 supercharged is a 5.2L V8 predator engine which is one of the best engines made

[@the_mcmartin]

16:55, the sound. The way it echoes around is heavenly.

[@symple19]

A green monster rumbling around the track, gobbling little euro cars up like Pacman. Love Shmee at the ring. Kudos to Ford/Shelby for building a brilliant car

[@seankorol]

The GT500 is my fav Shmee mobile. It must have been a blast driving it on the Nurburgring.

[@Shmee150]

It sure was, a beast

[@prodyung829]

Dude honestly one my of my favorites too. I bet dude I bet it was so much fun, the noise was loud on my phone can't even imagine it in person

[@wizza2315]

Absolutely💯💯

[@Luscious3174]

Sweet ride - it's really telling just how much better today's Mustang is compared to ones from just 20 years ago. Proper performance car handling and power at a price that still isn't crazy. Never mind the fact that the Mustang looks unlike anything else on the road.

[@amitkulkarni6267]

Shmee's European track day content is fantastic, especially the nordschleife laps! Thank you Tim, to give us this experience.

[@prodyung829]

Facts dude I loved his driving he's really good and his commentary is entertaining

[@richardhammer187]

Shame it’s faded to almost none existent these days!

[@BenEdw19]

Tim and nurburg laps are always a good combo. Driving continues to get better and better too

[@lonestarstate4x4liftedlife66]

Tim I thoroughly enjoyed you driving some American muscle around the Ring. I really enjoy all the cars you have had. At the risk of sounding cheesy, you are the best part of the channel because you keep it clean and proper so that I can include my 11 year old grandson when a car he likes is on. Makes for some special bonding time between us. So thank you from the bottom of this ole Texan’s heart. Much love sir.

[@josephodonnell6994]

the speed at which you caught every other driver!! Unreal

[@jerryjohnsonii4181]

Awesome driving Shmee150 !!!!!!!!!!!! I'm So jealous right now.

[@pauldorset2124]

I’ve been telling anyone that will listen for ages, these modern mustang’s can hustle. True I don’t own a 500, I only have a weedy 5.0 GT but still, they are surprisingly good these days. Always good to see the 500 content.

[@Shmee150]

It's insane how well they can run, you're not wrong

[@howardturner2905]

Thanks for the laps!

[@s1mple326]

I haven't watch one of his videos in 3 years but I'll have to admit this guy makes my day

[@jessiegunter1888]

This is a true dream of mine, I recently sold my roush mustang to eventually get a gt500. This makes me that much more excited to finally get one

[@molepalebotsa5973]

Tim! Can I just say one thing! It’s cool that you are living this supercar dream. But, what’s even cooler is how you have taken all your friends along with you. It’s amazing. Honestly! I mean, there are heaps of examples, but take this moment with Tony, 2:40. This is what it’s about! You are an incredible inspiration. All the people around you are lucky to have you.

[@greggreg2263]

Definitely love the sound of that Mustang on the ring so happy that you got the mustang Tim🙌🙏💯

[@Shmee150]

It sounds mega

[@sathos]

I would love to have a series of videos like this with you narrating different tracks and cars etc - so relaxing, entertaining, informative….

[@prodyung829]

Facts dude I agree 100%. Him driving and his commentary is great. Plus he drives really good and has fun 🤣😄

[@Glegh]

That car has been on a mad journey

[@Shmee150]

It's crazy really!

[@DHarris11]

So cool seeing the continued journey you’ve been on with this car, Tim.

[@gerryjamesedwards1227]

I'm amazed it isn't more of a handful, with that much power. Very impressive, as was your driving!

[@andrerobinson4862]

Who doesn't love a happy Shmee? Such an infectious laugh!

[@yoseeev8306]

A video I didn’t know I wanted to watch, love track day 🐎

[@Monty-Gue]

Shmee needs to get an RTR grill kit. Would make the car look even more, as he says, Mega!

[@C.Brooks]

Dude.... This is fine motoring... My gosh.... Whoa, seriously throwing it in around those corners.

[@jacquesraymond6892]

Nurburgring= SABINE SCHMITZ. You will never be forgotten QUEEN OF THE RING. R.I.P

[@Some1Casual]

Signature greeting "hi guys I'm Shmee" is timeless!

[@DWH300]

From the camera view. The GT500 was fast and planted. What an amazing Mustang. Thanks for the amazing ride along. Bye the way. Great job driving.

[@VictorDoesCars]

Great fun as always when Shmee is around! Thanks for the so 🙌

[@iramiyahira8301]

Shmee. Does. Well. At. The. Ring. And. GT500 Great. Driving!!!😂❤😂

[@stephenlane9168]

Fantastic sonorous engine note blasting around the ring Tim. Loved every minute of that video round.

[@dieterschonemann4074]

One of the most fun video I have watched, thank you

[@2bunphettered788]

To hear the roar of this car in person would be unreal. 💚👍

[@laurenloukinen5425]

Wow congrats Tim and Hulk you made it home Hulk and now your racing in Germany yay!!!!!!

[@droid0311]

I love people who drive the cars the way they were meant to be driven!!!

[@prophetate]

Absolutely epic Tim 😍 might be one of your coolest laps yet, seems like the Mustang is glued to the track 😍 love it 😊😊😊

[@Moe_Mulla]

Wow Tim! That was brilliant driving there in lap 2! You tamed that Shelby nicely around the green hell, you’ve grown great skills! 🎉

[@lucgrenier6031]

Great laps I'm surprised they don't make you wear a helmet!! Thanks for the ride!

[@RocMaster48]

Finally! A mustang went around a track, AND DIDN’T CRASH! All jokes aside really cool!

[@antonoat]

Shmee having some serious fun here and burning huge amounts of fuel, lol ! Loved the laps, cheers Shmee!

[@chuck6228]

watching this just makes me smile. I love to see someone actually enjoying his car not just for keeps. cheers on that shmee keep the goodwork.

[@TheBongReyes]

Still very impressed that Tim takes most of his cars to The Ring. Vast majority of automotive KZbinrs never take their modified sport cars and/or supercars anywhere near a track. London cruising. Highway roll races. Rallies. Cars and coffee. Understandable Tim would rather not drive his Zenvo on The Ring. But hey, he did it with his Senna and Ford GT.

[@Marklp16]

He said he would just when it is quieter

[@mikeysmall88]

Fair play to Tim in a world of bravado and posturing- he’s a very humble and unassuming guy who is a bloody good driver - 100 mph corners in a car that size is quality…👍

[@kaigordon2900]

Can't get my head round all this travelling and I'm only watching from the comfort of my home, impressive stuff!

[@C.Brooks]

Dude Tim!!! Thank you for putting out some of the ABSOLUTE BEST CONTENT available on the net for cars. This is THE SHNIZZZZZ I LOVE, WHEEL TIME!!!!! anyways take care and keep her pointed at the sunset!!!! CHEERS MATE!!!

[@markopolo9559]

Very impressive handling and speed from the GT500 especially for its size and weight.

[@gen1c8rs88]

Tim's spec is 1900 kg or 4189 lbs the lightest weight version.

[@markopolo9559]

@@gen1c8rs88 1900kg might be light for a Mustang but Its still heavy for a track car.

[@gen1c8rs88]

@@markopolo9559 The Mustang GT weighs 1700kg or 3748lbs.

[@davidkeenan5989]

What a great Ford for the 'Ring!

[@sliverhi]

Love the GT 500! Have been waiting for this vid. Cant wait to see more laps going even harder.

[@marcusmarkjones7114]

Yes the content I've been waiting for !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks again for taking us on the journey of living the dream!! ❤💛🖤💚

[@owenspalding971]

I didn't realize until about half way through how cool the 3 box video format is.

[@Mandurath]

Great video! Really like to see you get a set of track rims with cup2r's on them. Rims you don't care so much if they get curb rash or other issues so you can really run it. Regardless, it why we enjoy the videos so much is cars actually driven and not show pieces.

[@randallreid424]

Wow is right thank you for the ride

[@prospermbata9990]

Look at that smile on his face! and they say money doesn't buy happiness ..

[@neilstothard]

Great video, home from a night shift and get to watch your video of the GT500 lap. and then the lap with Mischa after.

[@C.Brooks]

🏁🏁Absolutely beautiful motoring sir!!! Thank you thank you THANK YOU Tim!!!! 👍👍👍

[@Scientology_Is_Scum]

Respect Schmee, you are a legend. You know how to handle these high end monsters. If there is one person i would trust driving my 488 it is you. I had a GT500 Super Snake and it takes insane skill to drive it like that, almost soiled my pants when the behind kicked out. I have the utmost respect for you. 🫡👌

[@Rooster-cg4dr]

Dreams absolute dreams what great content mate. It's so great that you have took American muscle to the green hell!. You are one of the most dedicated you tube car enthusiast to share so much content for everyone in the world. Thank you sir! May you be blessed with an auto collection second to none. Keep those cameras rolling!!! CHEERS!

[@reganleblanc5850]

Wow, been with you for a while, I’m a mustang guy/owner who knows all the versions but I had no idea your spec could really handle and be composed with that glorious hp out on a real test track. I’m much impressed with your skills there. 👻🏁

[@frcgfd107]

Car Freitag is one of my favorite videos of the year, looking forward to another summer of great Nurburgring content!

[@Jefe86]

Love the sound of that supercharged V8. What an awesome experience to see it do laps at the ‘ring!

[@paulwalkert2915]

Awesome video! My favorite track with one of my favorite cars. You really brought the green to the Nurburgring.

[@sidrens1047]

Sooooooo cool!!!!! Loved this video!!!

[@JustinMcFly1980]

Is it just me or did the first lap look super smooth, could feel and hear the torque pulling hard and banging into the next gear very very quickly. ❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉😊. Definitely love to see this way more at the Ring. GT500 DEFINITELY A KEEPER. Top 5 Shemuseum Car. In the USA we love our big body cars😂.

[@irishoutlaww13]

Driver's P.O.V. on a track like the "Ring" with a confident driver and car is awesome!! Thanks for the ride along!

[@motorconcierge]

Shmee pushing 200 km/h+ damn, sleep indeed is the cousin of death, Tim always looks so chill even when pushing Nurburgring.

[@prodyung829]

Facts he was smiling the whole time🤣😄😄

[@doncabana3656]

Great video. The 500 is no joke and in the CFTP is very capable on any track. All this for $100k us-dollar is awesome.

[@jeffmac3071]

Great to see the GT500 stretching its legs.

[@Alrucards]

This is a fun video of a GT500 just ripping past other vehicles like they aren't moving. But a thought popped in as I would love to see the GT500, GT8, and the STO do lap race together.

[@Mark-mu4pj]

Fantastic video thanks Shmee.

[@nbor101]

I've been waiting for this video since the GT500 landed across the pond and it did not disappoint.

[@chrism869]

First and most likely the best lap ever, I've been waiting for this moment.

[@lloydbellis7360]

That was very special, that Mustang can move ! Shmee at his best. 👍👍👍👍

[@danemoll4065]

Loved this post! Just bought our 2020 gt500 CFTP with 1900 miles. Love it!

[@dieterschonemann4074]

Great instrument panel

[@alexshaw7422]

Doing the Mustang platform a good service! Great video!!!

[@ripperinoo0587]

dang, that car living his best life! Good carguy shmee!

[@Shmee150]

Doing what it was built to do!

[@rgnor]

Awesome! 🙌The best sounding car definitely! Love your videos of the GT500 Schmee150👌😎

[@zerooneonetwothree1872]

I love when you surprise us with the ring :D

[@rmackrm]

Remember the video you did at the launch event for this car in Las Vegas i believe it was. All you could hear was the barking, grumbling and growling of all the cars on the track. Loved every minute of that video. ❤😊

[@johnrobertsusc]

Beautiful car and sound coming from one of my favorites. Nice going!

[@ArielK1987]

Seeing Shmee driving a type of car we see daily feels off. Given his incredible car collection is mostly super and hyper cars.

[@intricateinc8566]

Tim's driving skills are on par with his automotive knowledge. Skilled driving my friend and a pleasure to watch some quality laps in the American muscle Shmeemobile

[@jonathanbest7395]

OMG Tim, the GT 500 what a Fab 2 laps and what speed too. Very impressive driving as always. Always Love your Awesome content. Hope you had a super Easter Wk End and take great care matey 👍 😁

[@kanewhite2133]

Love the sound of the GT500, Awesome stuff!

[@Shmee150]

Me too!

[@AleksandarGospic]

It is hard to judge the performance of the car and what it is capable of till you bring it to Nürburgring 😃 Damn, I'm seriously impressed by GT500, what a mean machine 😍 Bravo Tim, excellent drive, we've been wating for this moment 👌Wish you would/could do this with Zenvo 😁

[@HellcatDreaminJosh]

Shmee150 Absolutely Incredible Video I'm so glad you had such a great time doing your First Nurburgring Nordschleife Laps of the year in your Shelby GT500 CFTP and I can't wait to see your Emiras first Nurburgring Nordscleife Laps and I hope you stayed in Nurburg long enough to do some Laps in your Zenvo TSR-S and Happy Belated Resurrection Sunday to you your family and all of your Subscribers

[@nickn4k]

Great laps Tim !

[@MC-gp1zg]

Listening to that car start just sounds awesome👍👍👍👍

[@johnritchson]

Tim you are a pro driver i would say. It was so fun watching the way you enjoyed the drive

[@krissolson7043]

I love your ring laps!

[@Jasonmacintosh]

The gear shift without manual shifting is quite intelligent, really thought it was your shift.

[@ronsmith4325]

That thing is just planted... incredible. I own a supercharged 2017 Mustang GT which has similar power levels, but doesn't feel anywhere near as stable as this appears to be... even with Ford's track suspension pack!

[@virenparikh2935]

Am I the only one who noticed the Plum Crazy Purple Dodge drive by in the corner at about 14-15 seconds into the video making it two American muscle cars in the video

[@doublea1494]

Video was great bro keep it up next time please get some outside the car shots I bet that echo of that big v8 sounded sick

[@jordanyockey]

Great video, Tim. I always love the ring videos more than the car reveals, the 3 camera set up , the fact im addicted to the ring ever since gran turismo 1 for the original Playstation . Lotus is next then one day the zenvo I hope

[@mattmoore1882]

Very Cool, hope you had a Budweiser there afterwards with your sauerbraten at the restaurant there at the ring. Good stuff.

[@kchimusaru]

enjoyed this vid. Thanks ☺

[@richtaylor2129]

The engine note is awesome!!