RACING at the US F1 Circuit! Flat Out in my AMG GT Black Series

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Epic bucket list day! Never did I think that I might drive my own UK AMG GT Black Series at Circuit of The Americas, the home of the United States F1 Grand Prix, but here we are. Join me for an absolute bucket list moment, to stretch the legs of the Shmeemobile in anger on track!

From the early days of planning this trip to the United States with the GT Black Series, I've had firmly in my sights to join a trackday at COTA but these things are often a game of luck with timings and it lining up when the trip would have us in the right area. However, the stars have aligned, and I enrolled in a Chin Track Days weekend and therefore an opportunity to drive the Grand Prix circuit; and a track on a 3rd continent for this car.

After plenty of laps at the Nurburgring Nordschleife in Germany, joining the SCD Secret Meet at Donington Park in the UK, and even driving both the Dubai Autodrome and Yas Marina in the UAE, it could not be better to throw COTA into the mix. I've previously driven here once before, with an AMG GT 4-door 63 S during the media launch, but long enough ago that it feels like a fresh start.

With various groups for the day, I'm in at the deep end with the full race cars including AMG GT3s and 911 Cups, alongside the likes of a McLaren Senna and some other very fast Porsches. However, there are the additional complications of learning the opposite system for indicating and pointing other drivers by, plus the tyres/tires on the very last of their usable tread before being replaced. This doesn't stop it from being the most epic of experiences, and to be able to say it's driven at 3 venues like the Ring, Yas and COTA... wow.

Special thanks to Cody @madebycodi for the incredible external footage in this video, and to all at the Rafa Racing Club for their hospitality - there will be more to come.

Equally, for the stunning thumbnail and outro pictures by @washiesworld

Thanks for watching, Tim

Chapter:
00:00 Intro
00:57 Track Preparation
04:35 First Session at COTA
08:57 Bucket List Checked
09:41 Parade Lap
10:54 Second Session
16:44 More Thoughts
17:34 Fastest Session
25:42 What a Day
27:54 Wrap Up

#AMG #GTBlackSeries #CircuitofTheAmericas

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When other supercar owners do 5mph cruising in downtown London & Los Angeles. Tim collecting world-class track experiences in his supercars. 💯👍

TheBongReyes
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Whoever shmee's teacher was, they did an amazing job. The difference between the first two stints and the last one is fascinating. Big up to Tim too pushing his car so far in one day on the track 👏👏👏

medalami
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Great meeting you Shmee! Happy to see some of the footage make it to the video. Looking forward to your next visit to Texas

madebycodi
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What a blessing it is to have a fantastic car content creator who is willing to drive these cars the way they are meant to be driven. Truly special Tim you’re a class act and a darn great driver! Cheers 🍻

matthewcarino
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Tim is officially the 2nd coolest person on this earth this past weekend. Ross Chastain being the 1st. Tim is living a great and well earned life. The videos just keep getting better. What a guy.

BAND-MAID-USA
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That last session was awesome! You were on it using all of the curbs. Love to see it!

Jasta
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vote for shmee for f1 safety car driver here

siddharthl_
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Hey Tim, welcome back to COTA. I enjoyed meeting you in person as I’ve been subscribed for years. Unbelievable lap time with a trunk full of luggage and being novice to the track. We had a great time with you and can’t wait till the next time. Regards, Mike from Houston.

michaeleisenberg
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I can't think of anyone who is living the automotive dream quite like Tim, I've said it many times over the years congrats Shmee150. No1

khabaaustralia
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170mph+ into acute hairpin ✔️ Nice to see you wake up your driving like Riccardo when you wanted to catch the GT3 and Senna!

Uathankicks
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Enjoy your "Black Series", Tim, and thank you for sharing these memories with us.

williamrogercummings
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COTA is definitely one of my favorite tracks out there! T1 in person is surreal!

davidgozali
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That last clip of you just tearing it up, love to see it. Great driving Shmee👌

sekwanelesekwa
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So jealous but happy for you Shmee. The hardest working YouTuber. Wishing you continued success!

jamesdellaneve
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So so good seeing you use the car for what it’s made for. Was an absolute joy to watch. Thank you Tim

MRVSKIN
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Congratulations Tim! What a experience 🎉
Thanks for sharing it!!!!

ncarnaiz
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Nothing but RESPECT Tim! That was awesome!

F_Roach
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was great meeting you tim! unbelievable that my pics made it in! looking forward to your next visit to texas!

washiesworld
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what a great circuit! lovely to see you pushing so hard there, great driving

gabb
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Another e-if track day with you Tim, love your coverage of the, your camera set up and commentary is second to none…. Congrats

Bluenose