I Can Do That Lap Time In A VAN!

[@williamhayashi2190]

At 9:33: “I ❤️ Sabine” written on the track. Never noticed that. RIP Queen of Nurburgring. Long live the Queen.

[@richie74wells]

It may have been added to the game recently, I am uncertain though

[@depolarization]

@@richie74wells I noticed that when racing the day it was announced she passed away, without downloading any new versions of the Nurburgring. Must have been there for a while!

[@CapaNoisyCapa]

We all do. RIP Sabine.

[@lemo_manda6076]

I've gone ahead and watched one of Jimmy's older videos "I have been chasing this lap time for 3 years" , at 16:41 you can see that it was already there. :)

[@amaruq9199]

@@richie74wells the first transit video at 7:43 :D

[@yannick3694]

As a german: thank you from the bottom of my Heart for this. I live about an hour from the Nürburgring and she wasn‘t even mentioned in the local newspaper. I‘m so glad to see that there are people recognizing her as the legend that she was.

[@popshedpilot6635]

That's so sad she was so loved by anyone who witnessed her driving and even more loved for her infectious personality ❤

[@yannick3694]

@adrian antonio acedo perpatih it makes me angry! A female, international legend just get‘s ignored after passing way too soon. That is wrong in so many ways.

[@Danofcanada]

Thats sad and unfortunate. She was amazing and put every effort in what she did. In racing, safety even as a business owner.

[@imaweerascal]

That is very sad to hear. I guess the Top Gear thing made her a bit famous in the UK, but she also did stuff with Tiff Needell on 5th gear. Every single thing I saw her in, her love of life and sheer enthusiasm just shone through. She just came across as a lovely, lovely person. And then there are loads of onboards of her - her competitive driving was just sublime on the Nordschleife, so aggressive but also so smooth and accurate. She should be a celebrated as a great driver, and also as a massive icon for women in motorsport. Ruhe in Frieden, Königin der Nordschleife

[@ghomerhust]

not even mentioned?! thats insane! i heard about her passing from jeremy clarkson, because he CARED. he worked with her several times, and had great respect for her. as someone who spent a lot of my military time in germany at the Ring, i DID see her ripping around the track in the big M5 Ring Taxi. she blew past me once in my little Golf as if i were parked along the Armco barrier. i knew of her years before she first appeared on Top Gear, and was excited whenever she was in an episode. we lost her far too soon, CANCER SUCKS! much love to sabine and her family, she will be missed dearly

[@christopherbudden1652]

RIP Sabine, you will be sorely missed by everyone.

[@seddyx8994]

I'ma say F Cancer man 🤬😭

[@tinzalix8624]

@@seddyx8994 gonna 2nd that

[@ollysavage87]

@@seddyx8994 imma third that

[@NPW007]

RIP

[@revolver265]

Agreed. While I only recently got into cars and it didn't have quite an effect on me as others, I recognize the biblically awesome accomplishments and impact she had and left upon all of us and that commands my respect. Cancer takes people too early, man.

[@ES90344]

I met her at a VLN race back in 2012. We were wandering around the pits and ended up in the Frikadelle pit box when my brother and I spotted her watching a pit stop of their 911 GT3R. My brother and I approached her, mentioned we shared the same last name and we ended up talking almost 10mins about our families, her parents hotel, racing etc in the middle of a race. A pic of that moment had been my profile pic here since that day. She will be missed, she was an awesome person.

[@jamesnicolson6833]

Brother... that picture is awesome

[@salty1099]

@@jamesnicolson6833 Never change that pfp man

[@D0v35h4n]

Her bubbly personality really shows in that picture

[@Enoxix.]

Awesome you did this man! RIP Sabine ♥️....

[@PotHat]

That’s horrible news, I had no idea

[@julianescobar2395]

F

[@SISTERIES14]

Did you know sabine was nurbgring 24 hours

[@Zino027]

Good job Jimmy. Thank you and Sabine.

[@SuperBubba01]

@@SISTERIES14 First woman who won the 24h...

[@Calabino]

We need a Stream Community Race around Nurburgring with Transits in honor of Sabine

[@jchrizzy6995]

This would be so good

[@HuntersMoon78]

Great idea

[@OGCrave]

That would be absolute chaos but also great fun :)

[@andreashabeck1155]

Thats a great idea

[@Matty.Hill_87]

That would be the best virtual send off anyone could give her

[@BrainsBarfer]

I just noticed a great detail where the track says "I ♥️ Sabine" at 9:32

[@joekeltie8958]

I see that too...

[@Sploopi]

Nice, that Assetto corsa implemented it.

[@strider2175]

Was just coming in to say the same thing!

[@Lord-Lexz0r]

I just noticed that, kinda gives me goosebumps. RIP Sabine.

[@NoOutletOfficial]

I’m way out of the loop on racing stuff right now- what happened to her?

[@drewp.weiner2473]

RIP Sabine Schmitz. Legends never die

[@NPW007]

unfortunately (an clearly) they do

[@ignatiusnoirant8174]

@@NPW007 couldn't help yaself could ya. Pleb.

[@ghomerhust]

i like to think that she's in the afterlife schooling people around a big racetrack in the heavens

[@drewp.weiner2473]

@@NPW007 people die, legends don’t. You still know the legend of Alexander the great, Ghangis Khan, Babe Ruth, Atlantis, Spartacus, Agustsus Cesar, Plato, Einstein, Newton, Leonardo Da Vinci. But you had to be pedantic a**.

[@brett22bt]

@@justcows7772 Anyone who doesn't know who Hitler was is a complete idiot.

[@charleymacfarlane6093]

Damn RIP Sabine 1969 - 2021 ❤❤❤

[@JunkMan13013]

"They are slow... But I am fast"

[@thiagopratezi2130]

Lord Raghs SUCKS

[@brandonlehman7440]

bless us mister ragunathan

[@julianbell7323]

@@thiagopratezi2130 how dare you...

[@Vixen1525]

Hello my Lord and Saviour

[@randomdudeontheinternet9469]

2 Motorsports Legends Has passed away This year in a matter of Weeks, This year didn't start well for the motorsports world. Rest In Peace Sabine Schmitz, And Murray Walker

[@david-hb9lp]

And. johnny dumfries

[@Gl-my8fw]

At least murray was like 98

[@DawnOfTheOzz]

Don't forget Johnny Dumfries.

[@randomguydoes2901]

We also lost Sim Racing Paddock channel owner William Marsh too! Way too soon.

[@spearshaker7974]

Elvis died

[@AMRosa10]

The problem was you weren't bouncing up and down in your seat yelling "COM'ON!" like she did. That was the fuel to her speed. Beautiful tribute.

[@maxnawas8405]

And he didn’t have all the weight stripped out. And he didn’t have a faster car running in front to create a slipstream. But still a great tribute nonetheless

[@R03333]

@@maxnawas8405 with some proper tyres on the van I reckon it could be done sub 10.

[@brett22bt]

@@R03333 Hit up GPlaps, you never know, he just might do it. But somehow I think it pays Sabine more respect if we don't beat her time.

[@ABVW92]

@TheTerryTurbo123 oh shut the fuck up... It's a tribute in his own way, doing what made her practically famous in the UK. Let's see your tribute to a great motorsporting legend?

[@safeasf_uck7020]

@TheTerryTurbo123 dreamer? ahaha bro this guy achieved more than what you could do in a shed lol

[@ivan0idea]

Sabine is not gone, she’s just one lap ahead..

[@donnycorn3086]

Still trying to beat that 10-minute lap challenge. Jeremy's gonna be mad.

[@SuperBubba01]

That's a good one mate.

[@noone9382]

blue flag

[@harrymurphey2634]

... I think she is MORE the a single lap ahead of us ... mere mortal drivers ...

[@seddyx8994]

RIP Sabine and also like to say rest in peace to a Sim racer who passed away at the end of March this is crazy man much love for you Jimmy for pain respect to Sabine. One more thing F Cancer 😭.

[@elisanudelman8873]

Who was he

[@joeyg1463]

@@elisanudelman8873 will marsh

[@seddyx8994]

@@elisanudelman8873 she was a pro race driver.

[@shaunfaloon9861]

"I

[@technogamer18]

If the first person I thought of when I got the notification of this vid was Sabine.. you can’t fail here jimmer RIP Sabine :(

[@telemachbreuer601]

I really appreciate that you find those honorable words for Sabine. It struck me very hard to learn, that she passed away, because she was ten years younger than me. Even though I have a hard time living with my COPD, I can't even imagine what it would have been to her.Thanks Jimmer for tributing to her and her amazing work.

[@Liom89]

A great racer, a great personality, a great talent. RIP Sabine.

[@OffRoadQC]

RIP Sabine, she'll be missed ❤. As you, I "discovered" her in that episode of TG, but followed her after on different channels on YT and also Fifth Gear... What a lady... so fun to watch, good sense of humor... and a racer at heart. ❤

[@samnope7344]

9:32 The graffiti on the track is perfect

[@catherinemichel6673]

A fitting tribute and farewell to a great lady. Well done Jimmy. You always make this old Grandma proud of you. R.I.P. Sabine Schmidt. The Nurburgring was your playground and no one played it better than you.

[@worldcomicsreview354]

Senna, Clark and Fangio are battling it out on the great track in the sky, then they look in their mirrors and utter a collective "WTF is that??" And even Murray is speechless.

[@allainangcao28]

“It appears a van has entered the grand prix, THIS IS FANTASTIC!” -Murray in heaven

[@X1MY]

9:33 is the perfect moment to stop the video. "I

[@TomGS]

Had a tear in my eyes and a grin on my lips all the way. Thank you Jimmy. And Godspeed Sabine, reast in peace.... ah, who are whe kidding, she is lapping the ring with fangio, lauda, bellof....and looking down on us with her ever present twinkle in her eyes.

[@jonasschmitt7476]

So true, we know damn well she won't be resting haha Probably a lfa swapped rear wheel drive transit screaming up there by now getting thrown through the Karussel haha

[@davefloyd9443]

I met Sabine in 2002 when she was running "The Fuchsrohre" bar restaurant. We went across from The UK in an AMS tuned Saab 9000 Carlsson. We stayed with Bren in his first season running Sliders Guest House, he had Joerund staying with him and we all went to The Fuchsrohe and had one of the best evenings of my life. I learned about The Ring playing GPL in 2000, joining VROC for the Saturday F2 online race series and The GPLF3R for flat out F3 gentleman's racing. Racing with people from all over the globe, way back then. Would never have done that without Alison Hine and Ken Mackay. In those days you drove the virtual Ring, you started to research the real thing, then you discovered Ben Lovejoys' "Ringers" website, sorted your car out and got over there. Basically I met Sabine thanks to sim racing..... RIP Ring Legend.

[@kayyy3ee589]

She is the reason i and many of us like cars May her soul rest in peace

[@Ermz]

RIP Sabine. You brought the Nordschleife into my life as well. Great return to a classic series.

[@Matty.Hill_87]

Sabine would be proud of what you've achieved based off of her influence.. This was a fitting tribute man

[@n111254789]

This was an excellent tribute she was such an upbeat person similar to you finding a way to bring a smile in a situation like this is something that takes true understanding of handling dark times as well as human can. You got a gift Jimmer not many people could do that. It isn't just racing, and videos, that commentary and life experience is what you have that others don't and you showed it better than ever today. Great work on making this time easier for everyone and making a wonderful tribute to the queen of the ring. What you did just knowing personality she'd genuinely be pleased with. You did yourself and Sabine proud on this one. Thanks brother hope you are doing well have a good one!

[@chrismcgowan3127]

I don’t think people give enough credit for how he can continue to commentate through an entire lap like that, i mean fairplay... Great tribute to Sabine :)

[@aw3man_]

Touching tribute Jimmer

[@SternLX]

Do you know what Sabine loved more than the Nurburgring? Driving her farm tractor and doing farming things. She was a farm girl through and through... whom just happened to be very good at driving fast. R.I.P. Sabine, we will miss you. P.S. Cancer sucks!!!

[@adprash873]

I watched this episode yesterday. RIP to a legend. Sabine Schmitz 1969-202.

[@sindre151]

I remember vividly watching videos of her racing around the ring in her GT3 when I was like 9 and being so amazed about her skills. She and porsche GT3 Rallye video's actually made me fall in love with the porsche brand and racing, it is so sad to see that she isn't among us anymore ( no pun intended seriously) and I hope that she is feeling better up there. 🙏🙏

[@crystll6581]

imagine how good she must have been, she lapped the ring during the touristenfahrten and she smashed jimmy's time irl. Rip Sabine.

[@DmanDice]

I don’t know much about racing and I just got into sim racing about a year ago, but this was awesome. She sounds like she was a very special person and loved by many. Thank you for sharing this with us.

[@slovak4life1991]

I only knew about her because of Top Gear UK, but that hasn’t diminished the impact she has had on me. RIP Sabine.

[@neilybobber694]

Sabine had such a charm about her that no one will ever have. She will always watch over the Nurburgring. Rest in peace Sabine.

[@smoothwalrus9354]

Lovely tribute, Jimmer. A track many great racing drivers dubbed "The Green Hell" but it was certainly Sabine's Green Heaven. Such a legend and I will never forget her enthusiasm for motorsport and the Nordschleife. RIP Sabine.

[@bassicvegan]

One of my favourite things about Sabine was her ability to not only make JC look silly in a car (not that hard, especially for her!) but, also make him look silly in her second language during their banter! She was a tour de force of personality and passion, talent and skill. x

[@aprilkurtz1589]

My heart broke a little bit when I heard she'd passed. That was a fine tribute, Jim.

[@tommason485]

She would of loved this video jimmy it was a great tribute, sabine was such a positive person always full of energy no matter the situation rip❤

[@CapaNoisyCapa]

Thank you Jimmer for doing this. It certainly put a very big smile on me while we're living through very rough times here in Brazil. Very respectful and tasteful. RIP Sabine.

[@xAntoIRL]

Got into sim racing around a year and a half ago . First videos I seen were Jimmer as the van was top of the list and it sent mme on a rabbit hole of irl racing clip and sim racing content . Literally inspired my fav hobby . Rip Sabine .

[@si3rto867]

Ruhe in Frieden Sabine 🕯 Nice Tribute Jimmer 👍 Love & Greets from Germany!

[@alexmason7103]

These vans have traction control for when the back gets loaded up and massively changes the weight distribution rearwards, my dad has one and it wheelspins on the front coming out of every junction it’s quite funny. For Sabine ❤️

[@forrestozbolt1107]

I remember watching that episode when it came out on TV. I was absolutely floored watching that verifiable masterclass of driving prowess. She's up there racing the golden circuit with all of the legends that we were graced to watch showing us how is done. RIP Sabine. All of the love and respect from the other side Atlantic. ❤️

[@Xavi_FD3S]

9:31 look at the road :’)

[@therealbettyswollocks]

So good to see you back at the Nord. Sad are the circumstances but a worthy tribute to the genesis of what helped make you famous.

[@ivanv23hr]

I love to drive at Nordschleife in AC. Jimmy's videos was major reason why i purchase game. And this track cant get bored. I spend most of time driving at Nordschleife. Its always challenge to make a clean lap and perfectly hit the appex. One mistake and you are in grass. There is so much fun on this track. No wonder why she loved this track. Its so long, have so many corners, you need to be 100% concentrate... Amazing track. I hope i will visit (and maybe drive at Green Hell) in future. Rip Sabine

[@ChowyOG]

A very tasteful tribute and I respect you for not click-baiting the title. True class Jimmy

[@TheGalantHamburger]

Lovely tribute man. Tone was just right, respectful but still entertaining. Well played Jimmer.

[@j.dmetalhead7517]

When I watched top gear and saw Sabines smile she stole my heart. R.I.P you lovely lady, and thank you Jimmy for this tribute 🤘🤘🤘

[@TyphloRanitar]

15:30 "Life's too short not to smile". Good quote Jimmer! Also great tribute to Sabine!

[@Bjustis2222]

Your love for souls that have raced. Shows us your love for racing. We appreciate you.

[@alexanderwatts8151]

RIP Sabine, What a legend. Never forgotten.

[@ericfumble5435]

Wonderful tribute Jimmy ..... What a memory of her famous lap when she started last and ended in 1st position after just 1 lap

[@gerryedwards523]

Thank you Jimmy, a very nice piece to remember one of the most skillful drivers of all time and also one of the nicest. Really appreciate you doing that. Hoffa.

[@jmrcars]

Sabine, an absolute legend that will be missed.❤

[@deaks25]

Sabine seemed to just love doing daft things with cars, every time she was on Top Gear, especially when she joined them, she seemed a little wooden on the scripted presenting, but put her in a silly challenge against one of the presenters, she was awesome; a giggling, laughing, swearing competitive soul who enjoyed every moment of it. And I adored her for that. Maybe you should do a follow up with someone in a Viper, see how much it improves your time? Great vid Jimmy, lovely tribute.

[@nickknee3515]

I'm not crying my eyes are just leaking. I was the same way, I watched that episode and I fell in love with Sabine and the Nurburgring. I played Forza on Xbox back then and I don't think I put in half the laps Jimmy put in on that track but I would lap it for hours on end to try and get faster and faster. Thanks for this nice tribute Jimmy, and R.I.P Sabine.

[@ThunderTHR]

Not too long ago, I found this mod and drove it around the Ring as a way to honour one of the greatest drivers of all time. Still can't believe she's gone. She will forever be missed.

[@chadgeary2653]

There are many top gear moments that stick in my mind. But sabine talking shit to clarkson will always be one of my favorites. She knew her skill level and was damn proud of her abilities. She will be greatly missed in the motoring world.

[@KenKoller]

Thank you for this. Sabine embodied the enthusiasm we all had for motorsports when we were young and hopefully still retain to some degree today. You can see her pure enthusiasm for pushing the limits of both her vehicle and herself. Thank you for this tribute and of course thank you Sabine, such an unsung heroine in the world of motorsports. Unfortunately, it's far too often we recognize and give recognition to our inspirations after they have left us. Thank you, Sabine and thank you Jimmy. Drive on!

[@johnmurphy5161]

great tribute jimmer, she is a legend and is already sorely missed. also poor sim racing paddock is gone aswell. there racing around above us now.

[@willnicholls3]

This is awesome. You are a truly humble, thoughtful, and entertaining human being.

[@Sp33dstr7]

"life's too short not to smile" -Jimmy Broadbent 2021 RIP The queen of the Nurburgring

[@ashleygillespie-horne6429]

Bless. Jimmer struggling with his tribute at the very end there. Not gonna lie, it brought a tear to my eye too. RIP Sabine, and thank you Jimmer.

[@brianwilliams8436]

You are totally the right man to pay this homage.. I cant think of any youtuber more genuine. So thanks Jimmy and thanks Sabine.

[@Buccaneer9]

Nice tribute, Jimmy. She would have appreciated this. R.I.P. Sabine...clear track ahead. Have a good drive...you are missed.

[@mjqt9921]

RIP Sabine, the Queen of the Ring. ❤ What a legend. I'm sure she's in her heaven, yeeting around the Nordschleife, laughing, smiling, and going *very* fast. What an appropriate way to celebrate Sabine - with a smile. After all, as Jimmy says at 15:30: "life's too short not to smile"

[@TK4491TK]

9:32 love the writing on the circuit on the exit of the uphill right hander ❤️

[@yoda68zac11]

Thank you Jimmer. She was an amazing driver for sure and such infectious enthusiasm too. RIP Sabine. Go get your licence Jimmer!

[@vtskid86]

Massive respect to you Jimmers. A true legend in her own right. Gone, but never forgotten. ❤️

[@woodant1981]

They say when you ascend to heaven sometimes a grey transit shoots past the gates RIP Sabine, the only woman to lap an 05 plate transit round the ring!

[@Strike86]

For a lot of people Sabine introduced us to the Nurburgring - this weird, oft-forgotten track in Germany somewhere that is now a global locus for car testing and development. Home of one of the most gruelling 24 hour races on the planet. One simple challenge, one confident boast, one moment of perfect petrolhead television in this strange place - this Green Hell. And she was the only queen of it. RIP Sabine Schmitz.

[@AudreyH48]

That was beautiful Jimmy. I honestly got a little teary eyed at the end when thinking about how she really is gone. I hardly know what to say other then this was a touching tribute and very heart felt. RIP Sabine absolute Legend.

[@alexmortimer1032]

Beautiful tribute Jimmy. Such a sad loss for the motorsport community. RIP Sabine

[@weeAIDEN]

Cracking way to remember her, she will be missed. Great effort Jimmy. R.I.P Sabine ❤️

[@Norm_MacLeod]

Once again you show us your humanity. All the Best Jimmer, R.I.P. Sabine.

[@DyslexicZombie111]

Awesome video. She will be truly missed! My first exposure to her was top gear!

[@carlfisher7465]

YOU are a LEGEND. THANKS for reminding everyone just how SPECIAL she was. Nurbugring needs to have a SCHMITZ corner, just out of RESPECT

[@mustangus988]

She needs the whole track, not just a corner

[@27duality]

A person can exist for as long as the things they touched remain in our awareness and in the world thank you for putting energy into keeping that going

[@R13R13R13]

A beautiful tribute for a beautiful lady! RIP Sabine 🙏

[@arronjohnstracey3280]

Them vans drive so good and this one looked the best with Sabine at the wheel RIP you fucking legend have fun up there with Colin, Richard and Senna and all the others at the big racetrack in the sky. RIP

[@Thors_Garage]

Well Done and I truly mean this 👏. I think is an excellent tribute Sabine and I'm sure she's looking down and can appreciate what you've done here

[@stevenpettiford2236]

An honest and touching tribute Jimmy, well done and thank you. RIP Sabine

[@Skripi91]

Finally found time to watch this Video. You did great Jimmy, the way you made this Video, you talked about Sabine with all this respect and emotions, it really catched me.

[@gosupersheep2006]

RIP Sabine, absolute legend.

[@garysilko2309]

Beautifully done

[@Veyronp87]

rest in peace. she is immortalized as a Nurburgring legend. great tribute!

[@skynet0912]

The segment on Top Gear was also what started me on a road i'm still on today: From time to time, i just sit down with whatever racing game i happen to play at the time (Gran Turismo Sport right now...), take every single car i have, sort them from what i remember to be slowest to fastest, and then go for a single lap around the Nordschleife in every single car i have! I don't do all of them in one go, but i generally go for 5-10 cars at a time, and just watch myself slowly go from cars like the Fiat 500 that struggle to even get under 15 minutes with the best possible setup i can give it, to the SRT Tomahawk that has a nasty habit of drying out my eyes from a lack of blinking, as even doing that can make you fly off the circuit!

[@CMDRSweeper]

This is a video I was waiting for and craving ever since the bad news came along. I checked Jimmer's twitter feed, community page for any comments on it, but it was silent. Top Gear is what taught me of Sabine and we do consider you the crazy guy of the ring, taking crazy stuff around that circuit, it never felt like a stretch at all. So thank you Jimmer for finally making a proper tribute to a legend, from one legend to another, granted you are probably the virtual legend of the Ring.

[@PescaraProductions]

2 key laps in Nords history: - Belloff in the Porsche - Sabine in the Transit Van RIP

[@mtekleel]

Bellof's lap record was beaten, but the transit van...not yet😅

[@Tear741]

I had no idea she was ill but I did wonder why she hadn’t been featured on top gear or the grand tour for some time. God bless her soul. Rest in peace

[@DavidGocky]

RIP Sabine Schmitz What a Legend

[@schmid1.079]

9:32 The track says it all.

[@millennialchicken]

Race in Power Sabine. May the great race track in the sky forever be your playground.

[@OMDolton84]

9:32 Many tears were shed.

[@leicfoxUK]

Great tribute, I flipping loved Sabine, what a character.

[@CMDRBlueeagle66]

Fitting tribute Jimmy. RIP Sabine. Legend ❤