RUNNING HOT! Racing My Ford GT at the US F1 Grand Prix Track
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Published 2024-05-23
Having visited COTA with my AMG GT Black Series in 2022, it was always a plan to get back here with the GT, however with insane Texas temperatures at play, I knew we would run into some potential for overheating issues, and unfortunately that's exactly what happens. Regardless, it's a truly insane place to be driving and really stretching the legs of a permanent Shmeemobile.
The GT1 Sports Club by Curbstone events run around the GT World Challenge series, and this is the first time out in the US, with the support of Hypercar Invitational and The Exotics Network. In the paddock we're in an extraordinary line-up that also features Fastrrr's new Apollo IE and Pagani Zonda Revolucion, a Koenigsegg Regera, McLaren Senna, Pagani Huayra BC, McLaren P1, two Bugatti Chiron Super Sports and more.
After some fast laps at COTA, the next plan is a parade and photo line-up, with the most insane view as all the hypercars take position on the straight. What a crazy thing to be part of, what a line-up, and what an experience to push my Ford GT out here at COTA - even if it struggles to get many laps down.
There are two reasons for this; the first is that the 2017/18 GTs have a different cooling system which was updated for 2019s onwards. The second is having the front plate over the intake which doesn't exactly help with air flow management, and while it could be removed that's also a bit of an operation.
A huge thanks goes to all involved;
GT1 Sports Club by Curbstone
www.sro-motorsports.com/gt1-sports-club
www.instagram.com/gt1sportsclub_official
Hypercar Invitational
hypercarinvitational.com/
www.instagram.com/hypercar_invitational
The Exotics Network
www.instagram.com/theexoticsnetwork
Thanks for watching, Tim
Chapters:
00:00 Welcome to GT1 Sports Club
02:15 Ford GT Track History
03:55 Heading onto the Track
07:41 First Session COTA
16:22 COTA Grid Photoshoot
19:56 Parade Lap
24:20 Back in the Paddock
26:02 Final Thoughts
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All Comments (21)
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Wouldn't be a proper track session without at least SOMETHING going wrong, that's how you know you got the most out of your car! Quality video as always!
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I'm really surprised the temps climbed into warning territory even with the Texas heat, this is a dedicated Le Mans endurance racer after all.
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Shmee, you should have an Ireland tour in ur Mustang GT500! you can get some gorgeous shots in the west and south east. The Emerald Island will love your Mustang here and it will be at home as well! Ur Lotus will prolly suit the roads better tho. also love the content! keep it up!!!!
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You say "its not normal" driving a car like the GT with a BC and yet I see you doing stuff like that all the time 😂😂 In your world it is normal LOL
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My dad has been in Alaska teaching and just got home today. We just watched this and he loved it! He isn't a car guy. Thanks Tim for giving me and my dad something else to bond over.
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That Dark Horse of yours is SCREAMING for your first US SHMEE plate on the back of that car!!
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It’s probably the most iconic car you own. Love to see it being pushed ❤❤❤
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Another absolutely EPIC video! The Ford GT is a modern day classic and to actually see it driven the way it was meant to be driven earns my big respect. This track, with these cars adds up to be one AMAZING day! Shmee just continues to kill it with the great content. Thank you!
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Shmee i've been watching you for a long time, just wanted to say you inspire me and everyone who watches to chase our goals.
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That just collected Apollo IE on slicks is wild
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Thank you Tim, it's an honor as always to have you join us at Hypercar Invitational. Best wishes for a productive remainer of your USA tour.
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Shmee having a blast with all the other super/hyper cars. What a great day out. Thank you 😎😎😎👍👍👍
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I love your enthusiasm!! You can tell that you are having fun! Welcome back to the USA
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I hope youre having a good time in the US Shmee! 😊
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Epic fun!🎉🎉 Looking forward to the tour shenanigans ❤
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Thank you for sharing this amazing experience ❤
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HI Shmee! Caught you pulling into the gas station on William Cannon on Tuesday! Saw you in the GT tried to say hi, I was in my E92 m3! Beautiful car! Glad you had fun at Cota one of my Favorite tracks and I can see the tower from my House :D
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“Toasty in Texas?” Bring that red beast back here in mid-August! 110F maybe! That’s about 43 or 44 to you, sir. ❤🍀👍🏼
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It must be amazing to drive the GT on the track 👌
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Such beautiful cars!!!! This video was good on the ears
