Jim Pace narrates two laps in a 1966 GT40 MKII onboard at VIR

[@wareidav]

Sad sad loss of Jim.. The motor racing world lost a gentleman when Jim passed. A true racer and an incredible teacher. R.I.P Sir.... You will be missed

[@cmdmd]

WTF When did he die??? He helped me take steps so I could race in the Rolex, didn't work out, but shit.... A true mentor from Skip Barber. What happened? I never got a chance to thank him.

[@TheTennessyean]

@@cmdmdhe passed away about three years ago from Covid. I never got to meet him but I’ve watched his videos for years and loved his presentation style. Broke my heart to hear he passed.

[@cmdmd]

@@TheTennessyean Shit. Still have his emails.

[@YouTubeUser8567]

@@cmdmdif you don’t mind me asking, what were those steps? How were you planning on financing that endeavor? I always love to learn so that I may be able to try myself one day

[@cmdmd]

@@KZbinUser8567 It’s H A R D. Lots of Nepo kids racing with dad’s money or fame. First, you have to be top 3-5 in a series to have the best chance to secure a sponsor. It’s very difficult. Most companies look at you and think “you want ME to pay for YOUR hobby?” It can be done. It’s just very difficult. Read “Inside the Mind of the Grand Prix Driver”.

[@KevinACarter]

I love these narrated ones. This one has the perfect amount of groundhog.

[@chsutherland]

Epic comment

[@tonyking1756]

In my opinion, road racing just hasn't been the same since all the major sanctioning bodies banned groundhogs.

[@brucekirk5386]

I'm lost guys let me in on the joke..I heard him say groundhog but I thought he saw a real one...

[@bigredracingdog466]

@@brucekirk5386 The groundhog is at 1:58 about 3' inside the apex of the turn.

[@kevenclickner6436]

Jim Pace , a great racer surely a great man . Watched him race IMSA and its later iterations through the 1990's . I'm really enjoying him in these short videos . I really find him a very exciting driver. Aggressive , precise as well as comical in his narrations . "Thank you for the rev limiter." "There's a ground hog in the apex!"

[@Jimmy_Broadbent]

This is awesome! Thanks for this Jim :)

[@motorzed9691]

Ayyyy Jimmy!!!

[@berwynrost66]

I love your vids :)

[@mohammedconor7141]

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[@legendtrevor7284]

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[@mgbchuck6527]

R I P Mr Pace-----will be missed

[@tracklife2540]

I think I have watched this maybe 20 times and it makes me smile every time! Thanks Jim!

[@wareidav]

Now that`s how you instruct someone to drive a circuit. Clear concise instruction. Where to brake where to shift and where to turn. And such an iconic car to be instructed in. Jim you are a lucky man... Highly skilled but still very lucky.

[@JimPaceMotorsports]

Thank you for watching. Very grateful everyday for the opportunities to share a few laps in these magnificent cars! As much FUN as it appears on video the real thing is spectacular.

[@gggasbell]

Love all the James Pace videos. As an instructor, one of "stretch goals" is to be able to narrate a lap 1/2 as well as Jim could. RIP Jim.

[@andrewaarons5058]

that was a joy to watch a real professional taking us through the paces

[@OverclockN]

I really like these narrated sessions. Please do more of these!!

[@slackthompson6984]

i really miss Jims narrations , its good that we have these videos

[@Doc_Martin_Monty]

Miss Jim..... One of my favorite drivers to watch in car footage.

[@jamesdellaneve9005]

What’s amazing is just how good that old design was. It’s still a relevant car.

[@LowBlow]

Just another sim racer here. Only just stumbled across Jim's channel and after watching two of his videos (this and his Road America one) am filled with sadness to hear of his passing. Not sure why but I guess it's something to do with seeing someone enjoying themselves so much, filled with passion. Hopefully he's belting around a racetrack somewhere else now.

[@unknownunwanted1445]

Thanks for taking us along, Jim! It is always a pleasure to ride shotgun with you.

[@wadeandrews2982]

Superb. Car, driver, all of it

[@cvtt3194]

Really great video, nice and smooth driving on this incredibly difficult track. Also, that thing is quick!

[@mgbcrusty67]

I have driven a powerful Jag at VIR and this video scares the daylights out of me! This guy is amazing👍

[@delriv5238]

Thank you. That was amazing

[@carenbarnet378]

Thanks Jim for your voice over, while racing. I would love to drive one of these beautiful racing machines. However, the compromise is videos like yours, that get me out there.

[@Hidethetears]

Love the narrations Jim.

[@markus4013]

Really great narrative on the nuance at each apex. I learned a lot. Subscribed.

[@jasonpilla]

Amazing. So much to be learned here. Thank you Jim. Would’ve loved to have had a conversation with you....

[@brianellory28]

Impressive drive with comprehensive commentary on what looks like a tricky circuit .

[@archetypex65]

Awesome, just fucking awesome Jim! 👍👊😎 the sound of that superformance GT40 makes the hair on the back of my neck stand up! Your narration was spot on and entertaining at the same time 😄

[@bobcohoon9615]

Love the sound of it . I remember one racing driver saying that he wasn't watching directly in front of him, but was looking about 100 yards ,or so, in front of him to smooth his driving through the corners and esses. Jim seems to be fighting the steering constantly

[@dougblinkhorne6867]

You Sir are a F-ing legend, that was awesome - as noted below you will be sadly missed, i have just come across this video i love the GT 40 ;)

[@rockinroy]

fantastic car and on board narration and driving. i hope to get a 66 gt 40 like this one day.

[@Terre328]

really enjoyed this. great narration.

[@kevinbwillson4161]

That’s how you do it Thanks for the Thrilling ride

[@Bob930]

Thanks Jim. I learn something from every view.

[@MrPorsche85]

Im really impressed he could talk as much as he did. When I raced about 20 yrs. ago, driving nothing as fast as this, I didnt even breath thru the corners, let alone try a running commentary.!

[@jasonmorski1630]

I had to revisit this after Ford vs Ferrari, awesome video!!

[@stavrosTX]

Really like the commentary, especially on a track I've only ever raced in a sim.

[@donaldwarren3071]

One of the best videos ever

[@ninjaswordtothehead]

This reminds me of that old poem "Touch of the Master's Hand".

[@jc87930]

Definitely the guy to learn a track from... Still hear eyes right eyes right on Road Atlanta...

[@mwmcbroom]

Very nice video. I really like the fact that the producers decided just to leave it alone with the driver's commentary and the sound of the motor, and not clog it up with a soundtrack. The GT-40 is my all-time favorite car. I wonder if Superformance has built any GT40s with the Coyote motor. Now, that would be an awesome machine!

[@herk1952]

I checked with Roush Performance, and it is a struggle to get the Coyote engine shoe-horned into the Superformance chassis.. You can do it, but the installation (and future service on the engine) will be a Royal PIA

[@Unknownmanufacturer]

Thank you Jim! Being able to see a master narrate and navigate while being in a GT40 mk2 is just a dream, although the mk1 is my favorite. Much thanks from Canada.

[@vankk7356]

this car is.... my dream car forever

[@suzyjohnson4667]

Awesome nariation and really a good driving lesson. First On Race Day! From GT owner.

[@ipohboy]

Just WoW. 170mph 1966 GT40. Brilliant driver

[@s7aimmansoori263]

best shifting i have seen (thumbs up )

[@cairnsandy1]

this was great!

[@petercottingham5630]

Another great vid Jim. Subscribed and look forward to the next one.

[@quintinmarsters1609]

Awesome sound

[@320psi]

Beautiful

[@dukainmanning7246]

I want one!!!! Great video 👍👍

[@grumpyg9350]

Nice and smooth!!!👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@r129r16pfl]

= Equals fast!

[@gfig515]

"we got a groundhog right there by the apex" 1:58 !!!!!!!!!!

[@paxwallacejazz]

Glad no dynamite involved

[@jerryicallsouthtexashome]

RIP, Jim.

[@jwmcdonald279]

Nothing sounds better than a SBF !

[@joecox8909]

I want this job!!

[@pierrec.dussault2138]

Those are fast fking shifts. Damn

[@Daintrain2120]

This dude rules

[@brucekirk5386]

Great sound

[@tophrobson8768]

Driven like a boss

[@jeffbonnell8055]

Outstanding

[@craftshifters]

There are onboard videos, and epic-jimpace-commented onboard videos!

[@jakespeed63]

Nicely done Jim. Cool as a cucumber.

[@Gabi33zampo]

Amazing!

[@ThePerpetualStudent]

Dude should start a performance driving school. He is a phenomenal teacher.

[@tonyvillelli6034]

Now that's a ride.

[@XxChocoTacoxX]

"Go, man, go!" :) Agreed.

[@tonyking1756]

Fantastic!

[@JimPaceMotorsports]

A great car on and fantastic circuit!!! So much FUN... Thanks for watching. JP

[@patrickGforce]

c'était fantastique

[@timwright8785]

Nice one Jim sounds awesome can't beat an American v8

[@michaeltruglio5554]

That was the best!

[@BE109]

That is a NICE race car!

[@ericmeechglobalnetwork2273]

must say.. fucking fantastic!

[@LucasRea-49]

"We got a ground hog at the apex"...will miss Jim's unique style.

[@ricksmith7357]

excellent!!!!

[@EndeavorsDnB]

RIP ❤️😭

[@rongolgin2864]

I met jim 3 years ago i bought his 1999 3/4 ton suburban from him at his house nice guy he said his brother gave it to him new 4 a wedding present in 1999.its 454 with a wipple charger .i still have his number on my sell phone .sucks he got covid

[@jinxed_jinxed_3443]

Nice :) thanks.

[@davidciesielski8251]

Hi, please help... what does compromise left mean? ?? turning too much to the left to set up the next straight ??? Thanks

[@clintonw1055]

Yes, finishing on the left (to setup the next corner) rather than letting car track out and move across to the right

[@davidciesielski8251]

@@clintonw1055 Thanks

[@nick1122]

Runs good !

[@Contractnik]

Sick.

[@donaldparlettjr3295]

One word, NIIICE! 👍😁👍😁👍😁👍😁👍😁👍😁

[@dennisyoung4631]

It has the FORD sound!

[@Kronaphasia]

Is it me or was Jim repeating a mistake at turn 4 (Left Hook) by not heel toeing the down shift? You can hear the rear tires chirp.

[@kblackav8or]

Call me a purist. A MKII should have a FE 427 Ford.

[@JimPaceMotorsports]

Thank you for watching. It would be a JOY to drive the 427 too! If that opportunity comes along I hope to post the video.

[@TheWilferch]

...and be right-hand drive....this is a replicar (SuperPerformance).....this is a modern replica, not a true 1966 GT40 .... www.superformance.com/factory-models-gt40

[@verrettracing]

They also didn't start out with a 427

[@PewGoBoomLife]

@@verrettracing They did not but, it was what was holding back the MKII from the crazy speed. The minute Ken Miles lapped Ford's 5-mi oval track at Romeo, Michigan, at 201 mph someone called out that it was the car that was gonna go to the Le Mans. Especially with new tires coming out around that time that allowed for better control. Such a crazy story, and AWESOME! SO all in all the MKII did not make it out as a small block. It was the 7 liters that was raced. The small one never really saw much action.

[@bryanmoseley9887]

@@PewGoBoomLife Yes, the MKII had the 427. The MKI which won both the 68 and 69 Le Mans races used the 302 just fyi.

[@rogerb.4959]

What engine do you have in there ???!! Man it sounds glorious ! Is it 302 or 351C ?

[@JimPaceMotorsports]

Roger B Thanks for watching. I believe this car has a 351. Very well maintained and supported by Olthoff Racing, experts in Superformance built cars.

[@paxwallacejazz]

So 170mph usable and stable

[@tfsidsg]

Nice car, driving, commentary. Nice everything 😀. What is the engine spec? Sounds really nice and free revving at the top end unlike most small block 427 i have heard in the Superformamce mk2 gt40.

[@mwmcbroom]

He doesn't say anything about the engine spec other than it's a small block Ford. So probably a breathed-on 302.

[@dexhummer1]

Will you be at VIR SVRA 2018 this year?

[@thomashamilton9046]

Rip jim

[@verrettracing]

Jim, what transaxle do you use in this application?

[@JimPaceMotorsports]

The chief mechanic says it is an RBT version of the original ZF. Thanks for watching.

[@arvinbrown4156]

Very nice. What motor you got hitting rev limiter at 170 or do you have another gear?

[@mwmcbroom]

He sez it's a small block Ford -- so probably a 302? I'm thinking the 170mph is due to the gear ratio he's running, more than any sort of limit imposed by the engine. Ford won at Le Mans in 1968 and 1969 with 302 motors. It was the same car, in fact, that won both races.

[@da-madmodler4692]

Nice video because the GT40 is hands down the sexiest thing on four tires. Why is it all I can think is weeeeeeeeeee rumble rumble rumble weeeeeeee

[@TheWilferch]

Got it....was wondering why left-hand-drive.....this says it all ..."by SuperPerformance" ( 0:14-0:17).... www.superformance.com/factory-models-gt40

[@FavoriteScenes5999]

damn. his word is faster than GT40

[@adriancoppola3729]

It’s not a 1966 GT40 - they were all RHD with a right hand gearshift (apart from the road going Mk 3 which was very rare). It’s an excellent replica and beautifully driven but not an original GT40.

[@stephenpage-murray7226]

He says that in the video

[@adriancoppola3729]

@@stephenpage-murray7226 I’m good with that. I used to babysit for the son and daughter of the late Eric Liddell - he raced the original GT40 at Le Mans, Kyalami etc as well as Ferraris and Lola T70s. Sat beside him on numerous occasions in very fast road cars at high speed - beautiful smooth driver. Lots of good stories.

[@ToyKingWonder]

If its a Superformance, it's not a 1966!!!!! Nor is it a GT40 MK II for that matter.

[@saganistscgt]

Dedicated to Jim! I just happened to have a racing sim version of this car and track. kzbin.info/www/bejne/p5rSgaaVndKkmsU

[@suntzu5836]

Groundhog by the apex.....

[@327365hp]

Groundhog in the apex!

[@henryordoyne5647]

427?

[@stephenpage-murray7226]

Small block, not big block so no.

[@THEO-bi1fl]

voila lui il accccccceeeeelere

[@bloqk16]

Say! It looks odd to see the driver seated on the left in such an ironic race car.