RUSH TO THE RING! My Ford GT Challenge to Reach the Nurburgring

It's a rush to the Ring in my Ford GT! Firstly, let's find out if the Ferrari's battery comes back to life, then straight on the way in the GT for a road trip to the Nürburgring. With the challenge to squeeze in a lap on the same day, timings run tight, but what a car it is at both the Green Hell and on the Autobahns!
Almost as soon as I had got back to London, it's time to get immediately back on the road in the other direction, this time with the Ford GT and a long drive with a challenge to make it to the Nürburgring in time for a lap during Touristenfahrten! However, the first problem is to resolve the flat battery in the Ferrari GTC4Lusso, that was completely dead upon my return before.
Having been the victim of a fuse blowing the mains switch, meaning the battery charger had disconnected, I borrowed an almighty Ctek re-conditioner from Windrush, a nearby storage facility. Thankfully this has done the job and pulsed power back in, bringing the Lusso back to life and saving the requirement for an expensive new battery at this stage. When all is running, the next mission is to load up my luggage into the minimal space available in the GT.
To date my Ford GT has been well traveled; going across the USA, on an adventure to Sardinia, and all around Europe, but I've never really taken it for a proper tour with a lot of luggage simply due to the fact you cannot do that with a passenger. While I had big plans back in April and May, those were all pushed to the side meaning since it was in Chicago at the start of November, the car hasn't seen much usage and it's time to get that changed.
The drive from London to Nurburg, and onwards to Frankfurt is approximately 600 miles or 1,000km on the road, and door to door including a stop for a lap and dinner, about 15 hours or so. However, I've never previously made the journey and then immediately followed up with a lap on the Green Hell the same day, so a new challenge to get there without hold ups against the traffic at the Eurotunnel and in Belgium.
With all going well, and making it just in time, Misha jumps on board with me for a lap where we're quickly followed out by Robert in the Ferrari 488 Pista too. Knowing well it's the first lap back with the GT, it's an easy enough cruise around to get a feel for it on a busy Touristenfahrten session, but nonetheless great fun as always.
Misha: / mgcharoudin
Robert: / robertmitchell
Awesome thumbnail pic from Rike67, be sure to check out pics of your laps and GP sessions at RaceTracker.de as well!
/ rike67.nordschleife
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[@Shmee150]

I feel like I've been in London for only 5 minutes after coming back with my AMG GT R Pro, but this time it's into the Ford GT for a run straight to the Nurburgring to squeeze in a lap the same day with Misha and Robert. With both the Green Hell and Autobahns to be enjoyed, the Ford GT does not disappoint!

[@snivytepig3372]

Nice to see the ford gt and nice to hear the lusso agian

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[@Risingdrift-gh4nu]

Should have taken the Aston martin

[@Aayant02]

This Ferrari is damn 😱

[@tristanisaacs6090]

Shmee is just getting more confident on the track everytime he goes out and it's amazing to see the progression

[@petercunningham5820]

Shmee is without a doubt the best major automotive KZbin driver on the track!

[@MuhammadKharismawan]

He definitely is, and you can see by just how he forgot that last year he specifically go outside the line just to avoid scraping as when the GT is in track mode, it’s too low for nurburgring. Also how he decide to put it on track mode in the first place, I thought he preferred using sport when going through Nurburgring with the GT specifically, but he decide not to eh, Well that scrapes has. A much better reason being there than any other 😂

[@Peter1Europe]

Shmee taking lessons of which we not aware of.

[@ammo2960]

Its quite embarrassing actually...hes been in and out of track-bred cars for years and is just NOW learning how to drive them.

[@ammo2960]

@@petercunningham5820 I disagree.

[@deanbox1234]

Scraping on the carousel, “that’s a souvenir” brilliant

[@simonkwong8837]

Good shirt idea lol

[@medilyesoudhini7411]

@@simonkwong8837 a shirt showing the car from the front going through the carrousel with Misha squinting inside and a quote " that's a souvenir" , brilliant idea

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The ford is so brutal, i can’t believe that this is a ford

[@Shmee150]

I know the feeling, always a topic of discussion

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@@Shmee150 I thought not taking the outside of the carousel was a bit brutal... :D

[@OriginalMomo]

I love how well the car performs, and how beautiful it is,… But it’s just a six cylinder and… I can’t get over that, sorry. It takes away from what the original was.

[@fraserhenderson7839]

In recent years, Ford has encouraged free thinking, out of the box design, resulting in a host of brilliant enthusiast offerings. This is an example of their potential. It's about corporate survival. They need a different future right now or their stodgy past will drag them down. I hope their huge engineering expertise can make the Mustang Mach E a credible entry in the BEV market. VW is watching like a vulture as Ford's sketchy finances creep closer to the precipice.

[@adamandeve3592]

@@Shmee150 Hi, I've only started watching your channel in the last few months. Is there a video that tells your life story a little bit? I mean like how you managed to get into the fortunate position you are in now, I seem to recall you worked in London finance? Anyway I would be grateful if you could point me to an early video telling your story if one exists or maybe you could do a new one? Obviously I totally understand also if you want to keep all that private. Anyway love your channel and all the best.

[@AustinSchargorodski]

From battery tenders and tire savers to planning and itineraries, everything Shmee does seems so organized and calculated, even down to the parking scenario where the GT door's shape can open with perfect clearance next to the Lusso's wing mirror. Its pretty inspiring.

[@MuhammadKharismawan]

Yeah you can see his character in his video production, he’s a bit of a perfectionist.

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I bet he can run a government just fine, #ShmeeForPM

[@earthquakeroats]

And how he keeps a positive nature out of things. Watching his vids is now a form of meditation.

[@niuniu778]

He oozes positivity! No matter what someone else might be driving, Shmee never makes any derogatory remark about their car. He thinks fast too, as you can notice in his running commentary. Not difficult to see why he's successful, is it!

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Next week: "I'm buying a new euro tunnel train so I don't have to pay for crossing 3 times a day anymore"

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😂😂

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I have to say I loved my experience at Apex today. The staff and driver especially were so cool.

[@Shmee150]

They are great aren't they! Glad you got to visit

[@RobertMitchell]

Dude great lap tim and misha!!! Loved following :-) driving is coming along so well!

[@Sean_Farmer]

You're really a bad (good) influence on him! ; )

[@marcoacosta9707]

This new content with Robert is awesome

[@jank9941]

The way Misha reacted to that scraping, is epic. Even more epic to see your face, driving that car as intended and loving every bit of it. Gave me a big smile too.

[@bobstarr]

"driven and used as intended", and greatly appreciated. ty Tim ty.

[@beckfordp]

15 hours of driving, including a lap of the Nurburgring, and Tim still plans to do some more work before he goes to bed! For all the haters out there... You can't knock the guys work effort! Well done Tim!

[@thelionking3321]

Cruising at 290km/h and using low beam light...was scary when i was watching it. 😅 definitely, one of the best video on the channel👍🏻👍🏻🔥 well done

[@jobawickuk]

It's crazy seeing how Tim's driving has changed over the years as his cars have got faster and faster :D

[@JTSuarez]

Those scrapes through the carousel hurt my feelings, no garage queen tho!

[@YachtReport]

Bravo Tim for using the car for what it’s designed for. I’m sure many of these cars are sat in collections so it’s great to see you using them like this. Looked fast enough for me too!

[@faizaanahmed1540]

That thumbnail is so intimidating

[@Shmee150]

It's an epic shot though!

[@victoraudu7275]

Very intimidating.

[@TheblueTraxxasRustler]

love that Ford vs Ferrari thumbnail, great work Shmee!

[@paulavory1837]

Absolutely love the Ford GT, and magnificent to see it actually being used.

[@bigbaza30]

Have I missed something, I can't believe how your lap time has drastically reduced over the past 3 weeks Shmee very impressive it's like you've had lessons on the quiet or something, very enjoyable to watch, GT sounds amazing on song. Great video

[@BibTheBoulderTheOriginalOne]

Bib took his Peugeot 106 diesel from Warwickshire to Bournemouth and back today. It handled the journey incredibly well and drew admiring glances from many an envious driver, including a Maclaren driver. Being admired is one of the many upsides to Peugeot 106 diesel ownership.....

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Thanks for watching

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[@Carsinabit]

Shmee is just the total package! He's very warm, down-to-earth, organized and his videos always have the right amount of energy to keep me watching from the first frame to the last.

[@Sean_Farmer]

Your recent content at the 'Ring has been among the best ever on your channel IMO. I love it when you make content with Robert and Misha. Your driving and confidence level has obviously improved so much since your first trips there.

[@JF-xh8tt]

I love how shmee replies to most of the comments

[@Shmee150]

I'm really trying! Appreciate you guys watching the videos so enjoying getting back to as many of you as possible

[@eclix]

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[@gen1c8rs88]

@@Shmee150 Is the 660 hp and improved torque curve of the updated Ford GT in the future for your Ford GT?

[@LuisPompa56]

He has replied to me multiple times. Appears to be a genuinely good guy.

[@ElTurfStuff]

What an amazing sound from that Ford. The new exhaust really makes a massive difference to the tone when you are pushing it. It now sounds like a race car, not a road car.

[@harveybartlett3177]

Meeting you in one of those cars is definitely on the wish list !!

[@user-od9iz9cv1w]

You say it was not the fastest lap... It was an amazing lap. Smooth. Good lines. Confident. Great car. Big smile. Nothing could be better. I enjoyed living vicariously through your experience. Thanks for sharing this experience. I think it is great that you are connected with Robert and Apex. It has come so far since your first Boosted Boris exploits with Misha.

[@dianbarrow5429]

I just realized you've got 13 of the most iconic, and exotic cars, wow Tim, you are my idol, i really hope to be as successful as you one day😄😄

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Mega props to you for using your cars as intended !!!!!! Love your authenticity and simplicity !!!!!😍😍😍

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[@sindintshalintshali2562]

After I saw the notification I stopped everything and came here😂

[@Shmee150]

Thanks for watching

[@tunes4life]

What do you mean it wasn't a fast and crazy lap?You were obliterating everything in your way!!! Loving the silent concentrated laps too... Definitely getting better,when Misha doesn't have to say a word!!! Very well done,mate! A pleasure to watch!

[@sidneygriffiths5737]

Epic, driven as intended! Well done you!

[@Maart3nSl3g3rs]

Congrats on your collaboration with AMG. From carspotting to big brand commercials. Great journey!

[@ghost50a]

Definitely do a top speed run with Ford GT on the autobahn. i like your content keep it up.👍

[@macstone9719]

I can´t believe how busy you are. Just arrived from the Nürburg Ring and now right back to Germany. You put miles on your cars, which I really respect. Not like so many owners who use their pure status cars only to pose in front of a club etc. Kudos!

[@CCGR-2024]

Tim, your skill at driving the Nurburgring has increased significantly over the last six years, it has definitely improved in the last couple of years! Thanks for sharing this video and I look forward to seeing the roadster on the “ring”!

[@hardyk2010]

Sh66mee parked in spot no 67. Man, that must've ticked Tim's OCD.

[@jneagles2012]

Another fabulous video, Shmee! You have been absolutely killing it with your content as of late, sir! I have been subscribed to you for multiple years now, but over the last few months I have transitioned to watching every minute of all of your videos. They have just been awesome. Keep up the great work!

[@thefreshprinceofheaven]

I love the fact that the cars Shmee gets really mean something to him and not because it is the hot thing. That's golden.

[@scottcampbell10]

7:07 spotted the RS3 straight away, very similar to mine

[@MrGTO-ze7vb]

Blazing with the Comrades..!! Misha has taught you well Tim.!

[@neuronbob]

It’s mind bending to me to be able to start in London, drive to the ‘ring, and complete in Frankfurt in one day. Thank you for sharing this trip with us. One of my dreams is to ship my NA2 NSX from the USA to Europe for a driving vacation, and trips like yours show me one way to get it done.

[@Jefe86]

That closing image of the Ford GT outside the Nurburgring Nordschleife is absolutely stunning. And that drive must have been quite epic. Can not wait to see some adventures with the SLS, the GT, and the M8 - all very different cars, all very awesome in their own ways.

[@ANCARS9800]

I love the Ford GT it is such an amazing car🔥💯

[@rmackrm]

Love how the engine noise in the KZbin subtitles is described as 'music' that's exactly what it is to me.

[@SimonE-fr2pl]

Those CTEK conditioners are absolute lifesavers! Oh and great lap! Getting better and better!

[@johnnytampocao7671]

SHMEE isn't getting tired at all when it comes to driving his SHMEE Mobil at Nurburgring and at the Autobahn. That trip alone from London to Germany is very exhausting. Thanks for sharing us your wonderful experience and as you're doing this regularly you are becoming a very confident and excellent driver specially in that particular track. 👌 👌

[@levondobadzhyan]

Ive been watching your videos consistently since the Aston Martin being built. And since then, every video gets better and better. And lately, The notification bell has been my savior! Keep it up Tim!

[@fee_lo5265]

With everyone making videos about selling their cars to buy something, maybe, someday... it’s so nice to just watch someone having fun with their cars. Good on you mate 👊

[@allensaunders449]

Wonderful vid. Love the content. The ring lap passing them like they are standing still. Lots of fun

[@phillipchandler8862]

What stamina. What a day, exhausted I should think so. Shmee content lately is so entertaining and top quality. Ring driving getting better and better. Cheers Tim all the best.👌👌

[@smisjm]

What an absolutely spectacular car Tim!! That red is just so gorgeous and so perfect for that car. Your video was only 26 minutes but I was exhausted at the end knowing how long of a day that must have been for you. Great to see you back in Germany so soon!! I know good days and great videos are ahead.

[@stehackey9873]

I love that you use the cars for what they were built for keep up the good work

[@sylvandespres7654]

frankly,you've got quite a day,hard at work man.what a trip,all goals met.kudo to you.

[@Kylesjeep]

It was excellent Tim!!! You drove very well and very focused and safely! It’s always a joy seeing you having such a wonderful time in your GT or any of your cars for that matter!! I’d give anything to be in your shoes and live the life that you have created for yourself and I have nothing but respect for you and everything you do!! Nice job on the Mercedes commercial lol. At first I was like that guy looks familiar. Then it was you!!! Cheers!!!!!!!!

[@Shmee150]

Thank you for the kind words and support, appreciate it

[@prohunter7063]

shmee pulling hard from 7:56 .........awesome

[@christofferallenby]

Living the dream. Love these travel/ring videos!

[@davidphillips7255]

Quick, well placed and smooth; what a treat to watch. A good driver makes it look easy and it most definitely isn't. You had me on the edge of my seat.

[@Arthuralvesrodriguez]

I've been a spectator for quite a while, man your content has raised SO much! Thanks! I can only say that...

[@astitvasingh9182]

I love the fact that Shmee recorded the whole tiring journey... i saw his fatigue in the last moments of this video.. THANK YOU SHMEE

[@altypeRR]

Misha is like the little devil on your shoulder going “go on do it” then wincing as he hears it scrape. The Ford GT really is a weapon around the ring though.

[@t2rew]

Well done Tim. Nice to see the cars getting used properly 👍

[@recnepselyp]

Best specced GT out there bar none. Color, Wheels, interior, everything. Great driving Tim, really going after it, using the car for what it was made for! 👌👌

[@vrfrys]

I'll be honest, did not expect you to take the carousel and doing the Wippermann challenge with it in race mode. The scrapage! Big kudos Tim! Awesome driving!

[@craigyirush3492]

‘Around this corner and onto another straight’ and he’s talking about the Autobahn! Good to see these cars getting used.

[@ElegantMessTechPC]

So much fun seeing you get to enjoy the GT again, great lap too! Like you said, don't have to be crazy to have fun :-)

[@Bluenose372]

One of your best vids yet Shmee.... akin to the old style top gear.... you really are king of the car vloggers...

[@invaliduser881]

Everybody at Nurburgring - silent & focused Shmee guys - having a flat out convo

[@SWR112]

I know Tim is used to driving miles but you must feel absolutely knackered. Hats off the longest I’ve driven mostly twisting highland roads was 385 miles and so glad to pull up on the drive. Mind you I’m doing 390 in a few weeks.

[@karma9556]

What other car youtuber has nearly weekly Nurburgring videos?? Shmee is hand's down the best, most entertaining, and honestly cool creator out there. LOVE the ring content and love Misha! Keep doing what you're doing Shmee, anytime I watch one of your videos it makes me happy and keeps my dreams alive.

[@Saywack]

Love when it hits 3PM EST and I get to watch another adventure/ video from Shmee! The absolute best car you tuber PERIOD! Inspires me to start making some KZbin videos as well.

[@alifted8271]

German content is very fun to watch Tim! Never got bored of it!

[@Shmee150]

Thank you, appreciate it

[@alifted8271]

@@Shmee150 Stay safe Tim!

[@filipstanojevic7101]

I love to see Shmee smiling all time ahah, good job Shmee, you know how to use your gorgeus cars!!

[@kaiserwilhelmi74]

The way he says cheers is so exquisite.

[@cecilwilson5442]

Now that is good to watch across Europe in a beautiful car and getting a lap on the ring,, committed to fun and bloody well done you,, enjoy your enthusiasm for the cars you own and get good use of them greatly appreciated thank you for the video awesome viewing,, from Northern Ireland ☘️☘️☘️👍👍👍

[@erdo4321]

Shmee you should never regret buying this car.. It is simply an amazing masterpiece the way it handles damn

[@Shmee150]

You bet I won't, I'm keeping this one forever

[@Mixi664]

Schmee is literally living my dream! Fair play to you

[@Chemical-Sky1]

If only we could have drone/birds eye view of this track attack!

[@grahamtricker4103]

Great drive on the Ring Tim. The Ford GT is something else! 👍

[@MuhammadKharismawan]

Shmee150, you should cover the steering wheel shift light with a tinted sticker, just a bit is enough so you can still see it on daylight

[@raullasvegas]

It shows how much wheel time Tim has had in this car. He is so confident in that car. Much more confident than the SLS, or the Pro

[@jamesabroomeiii7552]

Okay at 11 and 1/2 minutes I love how you trying not to touch and you were sitting shoulder-to-shoulder lol

[@Aivopieru.]

I don't know why, but videos with Misha in them, are always something awesome 👌🏻 Btw.. When there might be a vid about AMG GT Black series coming? Since there is an official video of it, with "some" gentlemen appearing in it.. 😉

[@CharlieboySLONDON]

21:06 I have to disagree , I was really impressed with the lap you put in 👍 A very expensive rare car put through its paces properly , very clean ,fast and good use of the track. Can see you're getting much more confident on the ring 👊

[@Max-rn3tn]

Shmee is legit so humble 7:07 he is driving a million dollar ford gt but takes the time to compliment a little Audi rs3

[@guypascua8848]

Great video! Nice run on the Ring! Misha said it. You're getting so much smoother and faster even with traffic. Waiting for you, Robert, and Misha to go beast mode on the ring.

[@superfast30]

Great to see the Ford GT back in action. Awesome clip once again, Tim!

[@r4biet]

Even if you look at it as 'just' a car it would be sad if the fun was taken away by some major damage. Happy to hear is was only a minor scratch on those vents! I really enjoy your videos lately, keep it up.

[@Mighty_Marty]

The Ring-driving really rises the bar in terms of content, I enjoy it so much! Keep on tracking your great cars. Lovely stuff. 💯🐿️💨🙌🏻

[@daNeterAUsaru999]

I have an all new respect for the Ford GT! That car is ballin! Can’t wait to see VMAX content for this car! Amazing video Shmee 150.

[@inmate666]

You are truly blessed to have such a collection of beautiful cars.it couldn't of happened to a nicer guy.

[@YachtReport]

CTEK for the win. Always use CTEK chargers on my cars.

[@romstermonstermotorsport5206]

Your journey from London to Germany was like a top gear race car vs train

[@HumzahHussain]

Nice one Tim! Great to see the Ford GT again and super surprised you managed to get a lap in on the Nurburgring! Also, you clocked 180mph on that night run on the Autobahn which was awesome :)

[@mills3375]

Awesome to see someone use a Gt as it’s meant to unlike some of the other Gt owners

[@AErealm]

great controlled fast lap! you have learned the track well

[@borinvlogs]

Cold start sound of Aston Martin GT8 is just out of this world even the Ferrari V12 can't beat it imo. Also, i want to see more M8 videos on the channel please....

[@M3ichael]

Your getting smoother. Great video.

[@jupsuu806]

funny to see Misha in track with you, he's so calm and just watching the view :D

[@wackyrc1394]

Thank you Shmee150, excellent to see you and the cars seriously on the move and the bark of the Ferrari on start up ✌