The Lost Apex VLOG! McLarens, GT2 and the E36 GTR dream…..

You guys have brought back so many fun memories in the comment section that we went down a rabbit hole and dug this old vlog out, dusted it off and put it out here for a fun little winter vibe :-).
Hope you guys enjoy this trip down the apex memory lane!
Also don’t forget 3 question blitz is coming back to life so if you’ve got any ideas…. Drop em below.
00:00 Hey everybody I'm Robert!
00:22 Thanks for the support in the comments!
00:45 Reliving old memories
02:10 I'm not a VLOGer!
02:51 Go easy on me!
03:36 Opening the time capsule...
04:19 Hey @bakbay88
04:39 A challenge for Sergi
06:27 A quick repair on the Golf GTI
06:52 BTS of the OG #MoneyShift Key Chains
07:23 620R Tyre Pressure Talk
08:57 Demoting the 620R
09:21 Battery issues....
09:44 Lap time!
11:06 ESC FAULT!
11:40 Fitness, fitness fitness
11:50 Hey Maike!
12:09 Hey Tom!
12:15 Checking in on Sergi's challenge...
13:20 Hey Misha!
13:47 Hey George!
13:51 He called me a what?!!!
15:08 The truth behind the E36 GTR...
17:25 Begging for forgiveness...
17:36 Taking a look at the E36 GTR, garage changes...
19:51 Hey Bruno!
20:08 Hey Borre!
20:36 Show and Tell - MiniChamps GT2RS MR Apex Edition
21:35 Apex watches!
21:48 Sergi's.... punishment.
22:10 Hey Pancake!
22:15 Hey Nuno!
22:47 Hey Tiffany, her first lap in the 620R!
22:25 Hey Analiese!
22:50 A gift from Recaro!
25:30 Hey Max!
26:02 We broke Nuno's car!
26:28 How did Sergi do?
27:42 Conclusion of the day...
28:13 Thank you and goodbye!
Sharing our love for all things motor with the world!
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[@darjanator]

If Robert did make an only fans, it'd be all about exclusive aircooled car content.

[@RobertMitchell]

It would be awesome wouldn’t it lol

[@frog382]

"Watch Robert show you whats under his bonet and upcoming rim jobs"

[@OllieGSi]

This is what we need during a dreary January and the ‘ring is shut. Keep it up Robert.

[@RobertMitchell]

I really do hope you enjoy it! Never thought this one would come out

[@waiwong1304]

I think the vlog is a good “once in a while” addition. Fans get to hear more from the Apex crew. We get to feel more connected to hear you guys normal interactions. The laughs, jokes, casual body languages, all great ways to add another dimension to this channel. I personally think, it’s important for the vlogs to stay “light”. Parts of the vlog where you RM talks about the V8 Schirmer started to feel too close to the regular videos, imho. In short, it’s a great addition. I would avoid long recaps and explanations as those are for the main videos.

[@stephengregory229]

More vlogs please. I'm glad Misha has started doing them again on his second channel, but more the better. For the those of us who can't regularly come to the ring, it helps maintain a connection with our favourite place on earth

[@mgcharoudin]

How much for baby Pancake RAW footage?😍

[@RobertMitchell]

Man I didn’t even know if we have the raw footage lol. It was filmed in 2021 and we found it in the unlisted section of the channel. Tom ripped it from there and made some edits. I’ll ask if we can locate any of it

[@blueman5924]

….is that considered puppyphelia ? 😂

[@charlesmartin6967]

Yes definitely!! We love these kind of vlogs!!

[@JustPit]

So many familiar faces in one video! It feels like being at a class reunion.

[@Fredrik_ST_wagon]

Robert coming in clutch with these long video, this is defo my jam. Thank you Robert 🤙🏻

[@RobertMitchell]

Our pleasure!!! Hope you enjoy it:-)

[@shayaandarr]

These business/car videos in this format are by far the best.

[@peterthemaniac]

a big yes to moore of this kind of videos!!

[@bruno_mcd]

Ahhh, good times. This was awesome to watch.

[@barfmeister8509]

This whole vlog just shouts ‘Team Apex’! Busy, Fun, Relaxed yet Uber Professional. I lovedit and More Please 😎👍👍

[@RobertMitchell]

Glad you enjoyed it Barf!

[@mischavanderlinden9039]

I 2nd that, even without barfing. 😂 Keep it up, as long as it feels good Robert!

[@davidsmall7676]

Robert, that vlog was Tier 1. Thanks

[@RobertMitchell]

likewise you are T1!!!

[@clifbradley]

I miss the old Vlogs that Misha did. The banter between everyone was really cool. Apex was like the neighborhood hangout spot you came to talk about things, left and went and did a couple things, came back and the same people plus new ones woukd be there. I never made it to the Ring. A nasty divorce from a nasty lerson took what life savings I had left and completely blew them away. My one dream that I had actually planned for...gone. i got the kids and all the exoense that goes along with them and my lawyer who promised me the moon got all the money and couldn't get me more child support or to keep my savings. Oh well. Maybe one day I will get my wish.

[@berkakbay7863]

We missed you Robert! Keep up the videos 🔥

[@andyp4420]

The vlogs in and around the Nurburgring and wider every now and again, on a road trip were the best, let’s have more of this 👍🏻

[@laytonb7]

I miss’d Stamp Tom Stamp …the man behind the man ….well done …I need a Time Machine

[@RobertMitchell]

we all need a time machine hehe...

[@8yn815]

Hahaha I am in the video! It was filmed end of May 2021. Sergi showed me the Yaris that crashed shortly before and it was waiting for parts. It was the car that I booked but that I couldn’t drive. Took the Polo GTI instead with Misha. And Max had his arm broken, he told me before he signed the BMW

[@micheltebraake7915]

When you see how busy you are in this vlog, I understand that you have taken a few steps back to focus more on life.

[@RobertMitchell]

In reality that was a low key weekend too for me!

[@ratdognuno]

Wild.. we was both chonnnky then 🤣

[@keifykat2647]

So glad you’ve decided to come back to KZbin..Sad to see Apex lose its Taxi & Rental services but I guess that allows you to come back to KZbin. Gawd I miss your in depth videos presented not too seriously & in a way we can understand! Welcome back Robert!

[@ckleanth]

Honestly, I really enjoyed this. The banter, showing what happens behind the scenes, and the friendship you guys have is refreshing. Rob please make more videos like this. Thanks.

[@coach4050]

impressive how you manage to actually debunk a "lap record" that lamborghini wanted to cheat on, i still remember that vid like if it was yesterday

[@RobertMitchell]

So much happened there hahahaha.

[@martindeoliveira5128]

It’s so odd, at first the “old Robert” was a bit of a shock but by the end of the video it was like chilling with an old friend. Once again well done on the health changes, it’s a hell of a difference

[@snellewilly]

you have to return these vlogs. with the new concept of apex, it wil show the goodside of the ring, and its community. that it is not only about crashing and burnouts. most people also just go to have a day of fun. caespotting. or just talking about cars.

[@DennisfromMunich]

I would love to see the occasional vlog! And loved to see some of the old team again! Borre also did so many sick car shots! And baby pancake 😍

[@assettohosting]

Sergi here, In my defense, George did use that word that much that I was not aware of its power 😂😂

[@edcunhaph]

Nice, very nice to have you back! I do miss the more "raw" daily vLogs from Apex that Misha can´t do now due to his new (very sucessfull) content! And please bring more news on the E36! Hahaha

[@Ocean_Baseball]

What a treat this flashback thanks! So much fun to see a lot of the old team.

[@SpeedRpblic]

Welcome back. For someone who’s not a VLOGer, you’re pretty damn good at it! It’s enjoying to watch a channel that doesn’t have the high intensity, and is just natural and informative. It has its own ‘freshness’. Thank you and hope you have a fantastic 2024.

[@JerainJezza]

This is what we needed, golden content! More pls

[@ElizabethHyder-wz1fn]

Hey Robert, so glad you posted this I got to see you Tiff, Tomstamp and my grandkids along with all your workers…. Enjoyed it so much I love how you interact with everyone…. ILYSM love mama… I am okay if my comment is embarrassing and you hide it lol!

[@Helios1733]

This shows good time of the team. Ready to restart the same ambiance in 2024 I guess. Look forward to it 👍

[@RobertMitchell]

Should be a great season!!!!

[@dhmallet]

KZbin at its best shows you new perspectives from experts in the field, and you certainly qualify. You gave great kids who obviously mean a lot to you. Seeing how you run a complex business in a turbulent time while doing everything at a high level is enlightening. I like Misha's videos but the infrastructure and personal stuff is more up my alley.

[@RobertMitchell]

Thanks Mallet! We really do try to keep it all fun. We will keep doing more of the behind the scenes vids from the business side

[@TheCarLovingSwede]

Wow, this was so fun to watch. I'm really missing the vlogs from Misha so this gives me a nostalgic feeling ❤

[@dimitri_43]

So nice to see the old days ❤

[@RobertMitchell]

Nice little throwback:-)

[@solacemusic242]

Love that you can get steps and exercise driving on a race track! My wife teaches violin and wears a fitness tracker watch and gets hundreds, sometimes thousands of "steps" teaching. It's all that bowing...

[@RobertMitchell]

Pretty funny ain’t it?!

[@JB-mw5rg]

This is great thank you!

[@RobertMitchell]

You're very welcome!

[@stephenlatimer1428]

the old vlogs bring bak so many faces n moments, awesome. more of the old with the new over a period of time.

[@davidcampbell708]

Great to have you back on KZbin Robert. The good old days, with loads of banter. Look forward to more of the same 👍

[@davidhunternyc1]

My favorite part of this video is how you treat your employees. More employers should watch this. It takes little effort to talk to your employees with dignity. "You have to earn respect, not command respect." You've earned the respect of your employees and followers alike. Sergei is hilarious. "Good but... not exactly what I said." 🤣

[@bodinski100]

@13:42 amazing transformations for both you and Micha

[@ArKritz84]

Pre-op Misha in the 3rd person was kinda unusual now. 😂

[@sheldonaubut]

Love the VLog format. Very enjoyable and seeing the children after so long was pretty cool. I imagine they've grown a lot since this was filmed. Keep them coming.

[@blueman5924]

Great stuff from the “vault”. 👍👍

[@MisterMonsieur]

16:22 -- *I know the feeling, Robert. Exactly why I canceled my reservation for the Lotus Emira after 2.5 years.* 🙄

[@kittycitykevin]

That was fun ! Thanks Robert. Tell us more about the ski boat, it looks amazing

[@timessix8434]

This was really cool - thanks! Times flies, huh? I really appriciate you re-awakening the channel - looking forward to much more content. Keep it up, thanks again!

[@petemorbius3936]

thank you for the updates

[@lkajiess]

Holy crap man, you easily look 10 years younger than the last time I saw one of your videos. Nice job on whatever fitness journey you're on.

[@MrTchou]

Very nice to see all these guys again, good old times, I hope we’ll see a lot of this kind of vlogs on the times to come. It was a good idea to finally put this one online, maybe you have more of them somewhere ? ❤❤

[@rhabeldibabeldi6812]

14:55 made me laugh out loud really hard 🤣🤣🤣 So glad to have you back on the channel, I missed your energy

[@frederikjacob1985]

God damnit Robert! What a jump back in time... Love it!

[@freddyoslen6343]

Loved it!

[@kamidphish]

Thanks Robert, this is so much fun. I miss this kind of content from Misha's channel, now that he only does onboard laps.

[@snoopydogg1]

Ace throwback 😅😊😊

[@W0o0dy]

One or two each month would be fun and would be a hit with fans of the "Apex-vibe. I like it. Some fun, some car stuff a bit like i image hanging out at Apex would be.

[@Richardinho030]

This is cool to watch! Also nice to see a trip down memory lane, even though it’s just couple years ago. 😁👍🏻

[@fergiegee7476]

Robert, you are genuinely a car guy who knows the fortunate position you are in and genuinely want ro share the experience with the rest of us. The realest.

[@larssonk22]

really good vibes

[@Richard_Turner]

Like a flashback in time and look how it is today!

[@michaelmorgado]

The audio is spectacular, right down to the birds chirping. …and while I’m aware of the copyright issue and that the GT2 is no longer a taxi, it needs to have its original livery. Hear me out. If in 50-60-70 years from now it becomes a barn find and requires a restoration, I can guaranty that it will be returned to its Apex Taxi Livery. It’s similar to a Gulf or Martini liveried car.

[@RDSAlphard]

I love the idea of the timestamp! That's a very good idea! Many has since changed, compare to the video, I'm intrigued on many things included the GR Yaris & the E36 M3 GTR topic, can't wait for video of those.

[@clairekesselaar4227]

Really enjoyed this one. Looking forward to more

[@TheRemz0901]

That was an absolute treat to watch! You might not be a vlogger but it sure does come out great, more is welcomed 😬

[@marchumic1]

So cool to see this “vlog” style videos! Was great to see how it worked the day to day business. Sad we never saw the e36 gtr on the road… however great to remember the m4vln was such a nice car!

[@granj0la]

Loved it

[@sickjohnson]

That was a cool tier 1 blast from the past Robert!

[@pin9r]

One day you can tell us all how to run several businesses at once in your 30s which operates obv. Very succesfully without working 8+h/day for each company… keep it up 💪🏻

[@pumafeet10]

There is some intangible quality that you and misha have that makes us feel important or involved, invested.

[@RadicalIngenuity]

Awesome Vlog style. It’s what the enthusiasts want and I hope it does well.

[@Twobarpsi]

Keep the uploads coming 🏁🏁🏁!!

[@timessix8434]

Maybe an idea for future videos, maybe it has been covered already - why and how, as an American, did you end up in Germany, starting businesses etc?

[@RobertMitchell]

Lots of questions on that so I’m sure it’ll be one we make:-)

[@XtremeSmurf]

This was hilarious to watch, thank you for the laughs 😅 been a follower of Misha and trough him followed APEX and it's evolution. Do more vlogs if you can, they're a breath of fresh air. Wishing you, your family and all of the APEX's team members a wonderful 2024❤ Lots of love and admiration from Bolívia 🇧🇴

[@spelkonto2897]

This was awesome. this was the time when I was starting to follow you. It was like second family.

[@professorgrus]

Now it is from the right account :)

[@SuperWayneyb]

Great to see you back 🤘😎🤘🇬🇧

[@RobertMitchell]

Great to be back:-)

[@IanWilkinson]

Without actually ever visiting Apex, I'm enjoying a feeling of sharing in nostalgia for the good old days. One of these days I'll have to correct that...

[@RobertMitchell]

Ian, I am so happy to hear that. we have had some wonderful memories

[@angelquixalortega3669]

Can’t believe it’s been 6/7 years since the e36 GTR build I’ve been thinking about it ever since, so glad u came back Robert!

[@Frankestein01nl]

That was awsome!

[@jonnyg.5778]

Keep it up Robert💪

[@paulkrapp]

Thank you very much for everything Robert! Hope to make my first trip to Europe next fall. It would be great to meet you and the current gang at Apex!

[@DontPanicDear]

Nice one, cheers Robert!

[@RobertMitchell]

Many thanks!

[@kayhesse]

Nice watching the old vlog/sumit style 👌🏻 how you already said, the type of videos that non ring enthousiasts wont watch

[@tooclaws]

Even though I am not into cars, I love your honesty and Advice and knowledge. :) BTW back in day lmao 1990 lol

[@SELFVERIFIED]

Yeah this is a nice behind the scene vlog we'd appreciate

[@RobertMitchell]

I really am glad to hear!

[@tironalex7919]

Hey Robert, Nice video, enjoyed the content.

[@markeames5115]

I lived in Sydney when I found this cool content that really bought the experience of being around the 'ring to life. Over time the Apex team members started to become important in a way that I/we hadn't seen before - what living around the worlds greatest track was really like. The way your played off one another, the team dynamic and the candid nature of the vlogs were addictive. Apex became the centre for a diverse group and over time I/we really felt like we knew you all. Misha's vlogs were hotly anticipated, Roberts insight to what Apex was about, track driving, car set up and interlacing the interactions with the drivers and Apex staff were so informative. A hotel is just a hotel but what you built around it made it what it is and the team couldn't have been better. I'm now based in the Uk and hope to get out to see you and visit the ring and surrounding roads soon. Perhaps some guides on what to see, what hidden gems are there to see/restaurants to go too, where to get the best ice cream or burger/hotdog/salad and roads to drive in the area would help make a visit more than just about experiencing the track? Education around how to approach a lap, car set up and key sections would be great for those of us who love the feel of track laps but don't have the experience of the 'ring would be great so that we don't annoy the locals quite so much?

[@ian7675]

Although not quite as exotic as Florida Robert, I work in a miserable U.K. but reside in Spain so I get how nice it can be to go from a cold place to chill out somewhere considerably warmer. Might be an old one but I love these vlogs, great job and keep them coming 👍

[@dyra2k]

Great video

[@koeskss]

Nostalgic

[@Blasterxp]

This is fun!

[@csllover]

Yes!!

[@WheelzOH]

tiny pancake!, wicked video as usual

[@addictivewellness]

Looking healthy and youthful, congrats on your major health progress!

[@xXxH8TERxXx]

When you drove me around in the 720S we exited at breitscheid to reset the car Mclaren style on/off After that all good 💪🏻 And i think you did great with the vlog style 😎 good seeing all the old team members again 😉

[@blondhelmet]

awesome

[@MsFordtech]

That E36 GTR content would be Amazing

[@RobertMitchell]

I’ll be growing a video on the project in the next couple weeks

[@MsFordtech]

Can't wait!

[@md01971]

Nice video again. I hope to visit apex this year after last years only ring action happened on march 19th with my haibike 🤔

[@northeastcarhunter]

Great video Thanks

[@tocsa120ls]

Wow. I looked up my photo album from my first Apex visit from 2021... I was there exactly a week after. (When you almost spun the GT2 on dropped coolant in Brünnchen.) And I have a photo of baby Pancake in my drivers' seat :D

[@rogerrolex6981]

It’s amazing how much weight you’ve lost you look a lot better sure you feel a lot better😊👍

[@tsotnegeguchadze5217]

When I first time saw this e36, I have thought that it was coolest e36 I have ever seen. Still think same. Even asked in some other video by mistake, "Where is e30 s54"😅 . It's amazing to think it was so many years ago and still excited about it.