My Ford GT Arrives in the US to HYPERCAR INSANITY!

We're back in action! I'm at @HennesseyPerformanceF5 to collect my Ford GT that's shipped over from the UK, now ready for some fun in Texas. It gets started in style with drag races on the runway before we blast over to Hypercar Genesis in Austin with the most insane line-up!
After shipping out my Ford GT with MyCarImport a month ago or so, we've had a quick stop in Chicago to meet up with @TheHamiltonCollection before flying on to Texas to pick up the Shmeemobile ready for everything that's ahead. Hennessey kindly received it on my behalf to prepare it for everything that's ahead, and that means a stop by a venue I've visited many times before to have some fun on the runway and check out both the H850 Dark Horse and H1200 Mammoth TRX.
With all well and fun at Hennessey HQ, our next stop is to Hypercar Genesis, the opening night for the GT1 Sports Club weekend at Circuit of the Americas. Visiting COTA is the purpose for this trip, and the combination of TEN, Hypercar Invitational, GT1 Sports Club and SRO have put together this incredible welcome evening with a seriously impressive display.
To name some of the highlights; Fastrrr has presented his new Apollo IE and brought the Zonda Revolucion, there are a number of Venom F5s from RAFA Racing Club, multiple Bugatti Chiron Super Sports, @GGEXOTICS with the Pagani Utopia, the full holy trinity on display, and so much more.
What an amazing welcome to the USA, and a huge thank you to everybody who helped with logistics and making it such an amazing experience to get this tour started!
Thanks for watching, Tim
Chapters:
00:00 Welcome to Hennessey Performance
02:08 Hennessey Showroom & Workshop
03:36 Hennessey Venom F5 Production
08:37 Getting Fuel for the Ford GT
10:54 Drag Race Ford GT Antics
14:25 Dark Horse H850 Tuning Kit
16:03 On the Road to Austin
20:57 Carnage at Hypercar Genesis
30:17 The End of a Mental Day
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[@jeremyjansen1932]

5 years ago (June 2019) i was in the waiting room while my wife was in labour with my son. Watching the Ford GT in America fast forward 5 years and im in a waiting room in the same hospital while my son is being operated watching the same car back in the U.S.A!!!

[@benjio6874]

Hope your son, you and everybody is getting better

[@somenygaard]

Hope everything goes well!

[@captain_context9991]

Nice story bro. But in actual fact both the Ford GT and that Hennessey are about as "American" as socialised healthcare. They are both very British. There isnt a nut or a bolt on them that can be claimed for America. Except that Corvette engine in the F5 obviously.

[@jeremyjansen1932]

@captain_context9991 dude thanks but I'm South African............

[@ir3ud]

I hope for you and your family the best

[@CS-iv6hp]

Tim has earned the title of CarTuber with the Most Hustle. So many phone it in nowadays and he’s out working them all.

[@domsathanas1321]

Timbo the sniffer dog

[@2bunphettered788]

So true!👍🏾

[@NewCastleIndiana]

He is a very hard worker, keeps moving. I sat next to him and his limited 'crew' at a big event (dining table) and he's "go go go"... for sure. also got a nice selfie and signed metal print of that exact car, too.

[@joshuafreeman3743]

H850 Hennessey upgrade- 850% you should go for it!

[@Shmee150]

Haha nice

[@jordanautomotive001]

@@Shmee150 you go for a even cazy upgrade which is a H1400 Hennessey upgrade-1400hp

[@sirfriendzone1228]

​@Shmee150 You thought about upgrading the Huracan but that didn't happen... why not the Dark Horse? 🤷

[@Austin-mz9ol]

You should absolutely get the Hennessy pack on your dark horse. It would make it so much more unique, better for content, just worth it all around.

[@rustler08]

What, bring it there so they can part it out?

[@Austin-mz9ol]

@@rustler08 ?😭and replace it with high performance parts? What is your point dummy

[@captain_context9991]

Tuneshops dont always improve a car, youknow. The mustang already has more power than it can handle.

[@Austin-mz9ol]

@@captain_context9991 that’s great. Tim has a KZbin channel that makes money with views. I simply stated a Hennessy dark horse would command more clicks than a standard one, you could argue many of his cars have more power than they need, that is simply not the point. The point is to stand out( be different, and be entertaining, and that checks all boxes.

[@captain_context9991]

@@Austin-mz9ol Yeah, no. Tims cars typically has exactly the power they were built for. He doesnt really tune them. And he has said plenty of times his green Mustang has more power than it can handle. Which is a known fact with those things. if you want to see someone ruining cars just for the memes, clicks, and likes, then there is always DDE

[@stephrr306]

Shmee experiencing swangas in Texas makes me so happy 😂😂😂

[@AABB-kh9eb]

If it was swangin with the boot open he would've been so confused 😂

[@nosumone]

Yes would be a good idea to give the Darkhorse the Hennessey treatment.

[@rustler08]

What, bring it there so they can part it out?

[@nosumone]

@@rustler08 bro is stuck in the 90's

[@CoreyBoers]

Your excitement having the GT in the US, and enjoying that new exhaust is contagious on this end Tim!

[@jamesdellaneve9005]

We know that he said that he’ll never trade it. So, drive it. And drive it he does.

[@domsathanas1321]

no it`s not

[@JDR1971]

The color on that GT is just fantastic!

[@BombSponge]

What? Burgundy and Yellow? Shmee is colour blind. He's wearing salmon pink shorts and a blue shirt for God's sake 😂😂

[@jackhaskins6855]

No question you have to do the H-850 upgrade. Otherwise it is just a 50k go cart in the Shmuseum. A parts runner even.

[@rustler08]

What, bring it there so they can part it out?

[@danielgrice9188]

I am looking forward to the videos of the second Ford GT USA Tour

[@YodaIamnot1981]

Tim, to me it might seem a bit sacrilegious but you should absolutely do the H850 pack on your Dark Horse. I got a chance to see your Dark Horse at SEMA last year and thought at the time that there was a potential for more. Hope you do consider doing the H850 pack. That Dark Horse at Hennessy was wicked.

[@AlainSTO]

I always love it when a video is or ends up being like a car spotting video. You got the authentic Texas carshow meetup. More energy than a Concors.

[@stevenstrassberg3776]

Welcome back Tim.Its always a great date when Shmee is here.

[@domsathanas1321]

you mean squeel boy?

[@WilliFR]

Ngl the new exhaust does miracles to this Ford GT. it sounds mental

[@jonathanwiswell3365]

Tim, at 19:31 those rims are called Swangers or swingers and are paired with Vogue Tyres. This is a car culture unique to the Houston Texas area and has roots with Chopped and Screwed Rap music.

[@2bunphettered788]

This is awesome Shmee. 😎👍🏾 Thanks for bringing me for a look-see! 👍🏾

[@kel5633]

19:26 welcome to Texas shmee 🤘🏽😂

[@RidgeRunner4501]

I would love to see a Hennessey package on the Dark Horse! It would make it very unique!

[@rustler08]

What, bring it there so they can part it out?

[@RidgeRunner4501]

@@rustler08 nothing like that has happened for like a decade, a company can improve, grow up

[@mitchellrodrigues9817]

It was a pleasure meeting you on Friday! Dream come true. Thank you for being so friendly and kind.

[@malcolmar]

Shmee just continues to deliver with the great content. Welcome back to the States sir! The Ford GT is looking stunning as ever. The fact the fist stop was Hennessey HQ with a special look at those F5s was glorious. And then there was that amazing hypercar meet up and all this was just a little part of the first day. Truly great stuff. Thank you for bringing us along.

[@superspeeds2173]

I've been watching your videos for some time now and it was absolutely incredible being able to see you 2 times this weekend and get a picture with you!!

[@solacemusic242]

You are a legend for taking your very valuable car into that mob. I would be so worried someone would accidentally fall into it or drop their phone on it. That Ford GT is such a beast. That shot of it in the bay at Hennessy with the doors up! you gotta show it's party trick of lowering into race position! Maybe at COTA

[@khehraharmandeep]

5 Years already ? KZbin Legend

[@amyst_ksoo5276]

Love you Tim glad to see the Ford GT!!

[@nayyirnaushad6260]

Thanks for taking a quick photo with me at Hypercar Genesis -Superstition. Will forever be an awesome memory!

[@user-tn1vc1xz5d]

You must feel like I do when my car is in the garage. I don't like giving my baby to someone else 😂 Glad it's there safe n sound 😊😊😊

[@FFXVIisbetterthanZelda]

Shipping to NZ and Australia has to be next

[@mightyoss]

Glad it arrived safe and sound

[@richardphipps5142]

Most definitely should upgrade the dark horse it deserves the extra power

[@CarCraze5858]

@shmee150 yes do the H850 for the dark horse!!!!!!

[@TheGoldenSkill]

enjoy the clear skies here, it's getting just right! also enjoy sum bbq there in tx best choice to visit rn!!

[@yellowshelfreviews7058]

Not sure if anyone noticed but the video quality from recording with the phones I believe is so much better Tim. Something you should use more often I believe, just compliments the change from gloomy UK weather to bright sunny US so much more. Cheers

[@strifecloud2287]

23:00 Vietnamese team in Austin TX

[@manasseologou5015]

How I miss watching your videos ❤❤🔥🔥 it motivates me every time to own my dream garage one day

[@williamrogercummings277]

Fun to see your Ford GT back in America. I first met you when you had the Ford GT at Supercar Rooms in Miami, hosted by Elo.

[@RichardRatner.1972]

I always love seeing the GT in America. Big love, kindest regards, Richard U.K

[@cephasmakuzva]

Thanks for bringing USA content for us UK people. I live in Portsmouth. American car community is huge and strong and events like Hypercar Genesis help demonstrate that.

[@jahyoda]

Welcome Back Sir

[@OzzieTech]

great seeing your videos in 4K now we can see your cars in much better detail :)

[@digitallio]

H850 for the Darkhorse - Yes

[@fit_pharmd4830]

Crazy the connections Tim had to have his car shipped to Hennessy from the UK! 99.9% of ppl wouldn’t have a chance at that kind of treatment but Tim has earned every bit of it! Representing this Generstions most enthusiastic petrol head.

[@two3D]

You certainly know why Tim was given an original allocation of a GT. He is doing what Ford wanted - them to be driven and seen!

[@jaynunez2671]

Glad you're in Austin area Tim

[@daveabrams5615]

I love your enthusiasm about your Ford vehicles! If you have the money for the engine upgrade in the dark horse, do it! You won't regret it. Please keep posting the awesome videos!!

[@somenygaard]

17:53 Buc-ee’s definitely isn’t a quick stop. The traffic in and out can be very heavy and slow going. If you are in a rush don’t go there.

[@ConradJG101]

Love the carspotting Mate!! From the master!

[@cafe405]

Foot and a half wheel attachments? Boudiccia took on the roman army with them!

[@iantodd4918]

The GT is back home and so am I no interruption I’m watching my favourite Ford

[@vaidik726]

This man is always happy!

[@stivesyy]

Hi Shmee I'm guys!! Welcome back to America 😎 Looking forward to all the videos to come!

[@kurt9055]

Yes upgrade your Mustang

[@trmpgod9976]

I HAVE ALWAYS TRULY LOVED YOUR FORD GT CONTENT !. SAFE TRAVELS !!

[@sueholloway3369]

I went to Supercar Fest at Sywell Aerodrome today and there was a gorgeous dark blue Ford GT on the runway as well as original GT40s!

[@rabidholiginDraco]

I was there and I saw you! i love your ford!

[@stratheden]

Welcome to Shmee's shots game. Tonight's 1 shot keyword: carnage. Great content, as always, and the last segment was definitely a big crowd causing.... havoc 😂

[@Rocky-hh3yg]

I must say, the GT does sound pretty good from the inside. Impressive.

[@usmanasafghafoor]

Cant wait to see your COTA Track video! I got some epic shots!

[@Exoticsofsatx]

Pleasure to meet you!

[@lloydbellis7360]

That was a very cool show. Get your dark horse to Hennessy, that would be awesome. Thank you 💥💥💥😎😎😎👍👍👍

[@dutchman4ever]

H850+SHMEE EDITION! Customize that Dark Horse!!

[@user-fn6ro8wl6s]

H850!!! let’s go! Yes, do it

[@BalrogSlayer666]

the car show reminds me of the beginnings of this channel, good o car spotting

[@7enty7en83]

Will you consider getting the Hennessey package for the Dark Horse?

[@user-fp4qb4si4r]

I think the dark horse needs the update and then go to the shmuseum 😅. I also noticed i dont like the rpm limiter revs of the svj’s anymore. 😂

[@ThisIsNotASim]

Brave man taking your GT anywhere near that chaos!

[@TheSlvrGR86]

Are you going to be stopping in/near Indianapolis while you're here in the states?

[@strawman3059]

That noise from the venom 💥🥊💞

[@TheDawnRider_]

I really hope shmee will keep the ford GT forever. Its such a cool car

[@prsmantse1]

Shmee those wheels sticking out are called swangers. They are predominant in the slab culture of Houston. I've heard that they're getting popular in Austin too. Welcome back to Texas

[@nigeldewallens1115]

Quite imply! Go for it! make it so! 😉😜

[@Jorge_Rafa]

Yes, Get It!!!!!

[@aboutface102]

God the F5 just sounds so raw and angry!

[@stitch7779]

Yes, H850 is a must-have. Especially with your manual transmission.

[@richtaylor2129]

Glad the GT arrived safely! Looking forward to seeing the content!

[@jeanandreid.aquino612]

In 12:07 when it launch and acceleration as Nissan R35 GT-R.

[@CarCrazy12804]

Welcome back to the USA 🇺🇸 😀

[@eerwig]

Shmee I think it’s past time for a sinister spec ♠️

[@javongogh4457]

You should definitely do the Hennessey upgrade. 👏🏾💪🏾

[@sykoboy_scs]

Eyy my truck was in front of shmee 21:00 . Ford gang 💪

[@chad85100]

I met Schmee at the box office outside COTA in Austin. He was having difficulty with their passes or something and his woman complaining but he could not have been nicer or more friendly and took a pic. with me. Hope you enjoyed Texas.

[@Bug4life]

23:49 That's the reason why the Aventador is the ultimate poser vehicle. 😂

[@troydbarney]

H850 will be a classic. I say do it. 👍

[@CarTechnoAwesomeness]

Welcome to my city of Austin, Shmee! Too bad I wasn’t there at the event. The guy who owns the Gulf Livery 918 Spyder I am friends with. Watch out for the Aventadors. I’ve heard the ones in this video in real life

[@ATX_Engineer]

Tim, missed this car meet. I live across the lake. Wish I could have ran into you

[@Stadpad]

Yay more ford gt driving 🤠

[@heavytrucks2295]

Please bring the car to Road America, it will sound glorious with the sound bouncing off the trees

[@cliffordbosworth5378]

Yes to tye H850!!!

[@ChrisRuzin]

Welcome to Austin! I wish I had been able to go to that car meet to finally meet you in person. How long will you be in Austin?

[@juniorbonilla658]

Do it shmee that mustang would look sound and be fast dude

[@davidramjee]

That number 7 Qatari number plate on the 750🔥

[@martinnkosi7328]

Can we please give Tim his flowers 💐... There will NEVER be another person who does what he does in the automotive world 🙇🏾‍♂️ 🙌🏽

[@scottguenther-lee2214]

I have seen several great packages for the S650 Mustang. One being Shelby's new Super Snake Mustang and the one you mentioned, Hennessey Performance 'H850'. Both would be excellent upgrades to the model you currently have... I say go for it! 🖤👊

[@avmelidor]

Welcome back. Bucees is the best. We have it Florida

[@petetofani4896]

Absolutely, you should have the 850 upgrade on the Mustang!

[@kenlevie1877]

Tim welcome back to the USA. The GT is such an epic car. The look is really nice. It’s just amazing how a v6 can be such a beast. In my opinion you should definitely do the Hennessy package to the Dark Horse or drive it to LV and have the Shelby package done.

[@richardcrowder7802]

Awesome Video Sir

[@duncanworley4802]

You must get a F5 for your garage that would be so cool to see

[@Censord]

Pleasure meeting you at Buccees!

[@Censord]

Those chariot style wheels are called "swangers" or "swangs"

[@Liqwidbutterfly0925]

Okay you said you want to take the car to SEMA does that mean you plan to keep it stateside till the end of November?

[@marvellousmarvin]

Tim it must be a riot driving the Ford GT in the states, considering it was made in North America. 👍