My First Drive in a FERRARI RACECAR! The 488 Challenge EVO
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- čas přidán 29. 06. 2024
- Dialing it up a notch! I'm at Donington Park for a first drive outing in the Ferrari 488 Challenge EVO, armed with plenty of aero and slick tyres, a full racing experience. After visiting the incredible display at the paddock, it's time to find out what this is about.
The Ferrari 488 Challenge EVO takes the 488 GTB road car and turns everything up a significant notch; from the aero to stripped weight, adding slicks, and enhancing the experience in a true track supercar. Powered by the familiar 3.9l TT V8, it puts out 670hp with significant changes to mapping and driving dynamics, also featuring the manettinos with numerous modes and selections available.
The Ferrari Challenge race series' take place across the globe, but the UK is the only market to hold its own full calendar, featuring 5 races at circuits like Silverstone, Brands Hatch, and here at Donington Park. In addition to the action in the main 488 Challenge EVO race, the Ferrari Owner's Club continue to run the older Challenge cars, and a flurry of the current line-up are present in force.
In the paddock we can explore a number of new SF90 Stradales, Romas, F8 Tributos/Spiders, and the most stunning 812 GTS in Verde Zeltweg with a Cuoio interior. In act, the latter would be a spec I'd love to replicate on a future Ferrari in the garage! However, after a quick tour, the next stop is to visit the pit lane to explore the car I'm at Donington Park to drive, the updated 488 Challenge EVO.
When it comes to experiences, something like this is to another level; offering plenty more grip and driver involvement than a regular road supercar, but still in a way that's approachable and manageable. Thank you to Ferrari UK and the Ferrari Challenge for the opportunity to experience this! Who knows, it may not be the last time...
Thanks for watching, Tim
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:48 Paddock Tour
02:39 Ferrari Owner's Club
03:42 488 Challenge EVO Walkaround
05:07 Race
06:11 In Car Preparation
07:23 My Drive
11:06 Post-Drive Feedback
14:09 SF90 eDrive
14:42 812 GTS
16:50 Wrap Up
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Let's go! Ferrari 488 Challenge EVO at Donington Park... you know it's going to be incredible. What an amazing experience to be part of the Ferrari Challenge weekend, around some stunning road cars and race cars, and of course a first experience in the 488 Challenge EVO. I'm hoping it's not the last time I get to drive one!
Epic experience isn't it
Shmerrific! Where can I write a post-dated cheque for one of these bad boys?
You somehow seem to always get the right camera angle. Perfect action photogroshmee.
That spec for the 812 Gts need to be a new shmeemobile green with brown leather
WHAT WAS YOUR HIGHEST SPEED. ?
THIS IS THE RESULT OF YOUR HARD WORK
Been watching since r8 days and never ever skipped a video, even for exams 😅shmee is the best car vlogger EVER.
Thank you so much, you're a legend!
@@Shmee150 I hope you enjoyed it and I am so jealous and you are so good at CZcams I’m jealous at that
@@alfienichols9524 but that’s a good thing right, since we get good content.
Hey Shmee, this is one of the greatest video you made! I really like it
From your username, I can see why!
@@Shmee150 lol
Straighten Lee Crocker
HEY guys SHMEE THIS IS ONE. OF THE GREATEST OIVBEO YOU MADE I Really love and love you so much love it love love miss you and love you all and love you guys.
This was freaking amazing dude.
I see you 👌
I wonder how many hours of training and laps do you have to endure in order to drive a car like that.
Now I want someone to get the headlight covers from this car and put it on a street car, looks so cool
Dde should get one
Sounds like someone's catching the racing itch! 😉
Also can totally understand the cargasm over the spec of that 812 🤤🤤
What an insane experience!
Sure was!!
@@Shmee150 You'll drive an F1 car next.
I hope even if it’s just 1 single person that sees this, that they have an amazing day and an even better future!
Well thank you I will, and hello from California.
Thanks man lol
A few tense moments there Tim, waiting to go out.
Good driving too.
Great content for the channel.
What a bad ass experience, Tim! You had the genuine smile on your face and it made me smile the whole time
Well done, fantastic first drive, and yes you need to get yourself a gts, best of all worlds
Thanks!
Thanks for making videos like this. Glad you enjoy cars so much.
I did 3 laps at Pittsburgh international raceway in a 488 GTB, and that was insane. I couldn't imagine the challenge Evo. Good for you, man. I'm a bit jealous.
Yes! I was waiting for another race day! What a great experience!
Your videos are timeless!!!
Thanks
The race cars aren't always faster in a straight line but the corning capabilities are on another level
True story
Tim would love to see you in the challenge series. Lots of fun and great content for your viewers. 👌grant barker in New Zealand does that and loves it.
That green on the 812 gts... perfection 🤤🤤😍
That's got to be an experience, I enjoy ur videos and learn alot...🍻
You are one lucky man Tim...Cheers !! The 812 is ultra sexy !
Yes I am!
The joy on your face is worth all the words in the world 😁
Great video mate
I love these race car test drives
Thanks for watching
Great content Tim!
Very nice driving , beautiful car 👍👍
Some great frames of me in action there. A very hot day but some nice old Ferraris with impressive racing shown
"I wont be revving it out because it is still running in and hasn't had its first service yet"
Car looks absolutely stunning, great video!
Thanks a ton!
Wow Tim I can’t remember the last time you were this nervous on camera! I really enjoyed you filming the race, you should film your experience with races more often. Very entertaining!
Wowww and congrats Tim…. thank you for sharing 🙏
Dear Mr Shmee !! WOW WEE !! your Driving Is Becoming Quite Good !! well Driven.......... Bless
Goodness! Absolutely insane! 🔥🔥🔥
I had a ride in one today round Goodwood. Main thing that surprised me was how good it's brakes are. Amazing car.
Fantastic video, more like this please Tim
Will do my best, thanks for watching
I was at the F1 museum at Donington (now sadly closed) a few years ago and could hear cars going round the track. A few of us enquired to be told it was a Ferrari Owners day and that we could go down and walk round the paddock as they never minded, unlike some other clubs. Had a great few hours. You do need that 812, don't even mind the colour .
I think your apprenticeship on the Nordschleife has stood you in good stead.....you are a pretty handy and confident track jockey now Tim! Nice driving.
I have always liked Green Ferraris with Tobacco leather, even on the 60's classic Berlinetta's. A 250 Lusso or 330 GTC in that combination would do me well!!!
Hi Tim,
My! You certainly live an "over the top" life. Every one of your vlogs is better than the last! Ferrari should put you on the payroll! 💯💯💯
we need that green 812 gts in the garage!!
Tell me about it...
Nah i bet he gets another Mercedes first. He seems to like something about them.
I was there last Sunday the challenge cars sounded amazing! 👍
Well done Shmee👍 I am big "tifosi" of Ferrari, following all news in Ferrari cars, including supersports and F1. Thanks, that you costantly informing us about all intresting supersports, such Ferrari 812 Competizione, this was another exceptional ride😀 I am looking forward to your Lamborghini Huracan STO 🤞 Go on, I wish you all the best to the next work. Best Regards from Slovakia
Wow congrats Tim this is sick
The fastest I've ever seen you drive 😳 Greetings from across the pond.
Your bank balance will take a hammering if fancy doing the series. I know some of UAE 🇦🇪 drivers doing the series and you get great training , plus food etc.
Bravo Ferrari for having your own competition, amazing the support Ferrari has around the World.
That's awesome, love some racecar content!! Next up Porsche RSR GTE?? ;)
Your content is so raw
Way to go Shmee! What a fun time.
Thank you!
now this is going to be an amazing reaction!
This video proves ; Real loves and Passion for Car .
Imagine driving that at the Nürburgring
how awsome you tried the Ferrari Challenge,
it mush have been a pleasure
You bet it was, what a drive!
I saw your Instagram stories, and I was so hyped for the video
Hope you enjoy it
Tim you are just in a leque and class of your own...the quality of your videos and presentation is just awesome. Mch more classy than some of the American vlogs. Thank you for the awesome vlogs.
Wow, thank you!
Would love to see a 250 GTO
Wouldn't we all!
Very cool event. Thanks for sharing it with us.
Glad you enjoyed it
Nice video
Keep it up 👑🔥🏆🇿🇦
Thanks 🔥
We are missing a ferrari v12 in the garage. Great video
You bet we are, and that gap will be filled before long
Love too hear that
That look crazy 🔝
If doing this is within your means to do then why not? Do it for those of us that never could, but most of all do it for yourself. Have fun. Love the channel. 🇦🇺
Shmee, which do you feel has had a greater impact on your success: your honesty as a journalist/person when creating content or the access to desirable vehicles?
Interesting question! I think the two probably come hand in hand but the former is more significant; the access has come as a result of being honest and respectful through the years
Spot on.
This is sooooo cool Tim. What a great experience!
Cheers
It was!
Love donington, it’s my local track and there’s nothing better than going to some of the events they have there.
It's great for sure, drove it for the first time 6 months ago and would love to spend some more time on the track
Great video
Thanks!
Crazy nice 👍
I hope you add a race car to the new Shmuseum someday!
Awesome 😎
Next car shmee will get is an 812 gts, hands down the perfect modern v12
I'd love that to happen before long
At least I can drive this in ACC now, what a car, awesome speeeeeed.
Love the video
Thank you
Hey Shmee, have you considered visiting Harry's Garage? Might be good inspiration for your garage.
Would genuinely love to visit Harry!
@@Shmee150 the way you do things, i think your garage would be more like a Jay type of thing... just guessing :) but it would be great to do a vid with Harry too! or a vid with Jezza or Hammond :)
@@Shmee150 We NEED the Harry Metcalfe and shmee collab!!!
Wow,,,Great video,,,Superfluous,,,
#Shquad.........hi Tim, fantastic racing 😎🙏🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
Hey, thanks!
I really hope you add a 812 Superfast to your collection shmee. Its my dream car and think it would be a great V12 add!!! Cheers!!
The V12 is certainly missing from the collection
You are living the dream mate!
Best of luck and keep up the good work!
Thanks, will do!
That car is gorgeous
Epic!
I hope this video does well cause this video was epic
Thanks for the support
One of your best videos lately, keep it up, dude. ♥️👍
You should do some racing, difficult to fit around your schedule I know, but having seen you drive the GT2RS in California & countless laps of the Nordscheife, you'd be competitive - perhaps a few one off events ?
Would love to and certainly considering some options
It is so exciting
Sure is!
Awesome and fun track report, super you took us along, thank you very much Shmee, rolling works of art those cars, how about a blue 812 GTS✌😁
Really enjoyed this!
Come on Tim, no left foot braking?......;-)
Great content
Thanks
hope they make a f8 challenge but nice review
Actually excited for you. Brilliant to see the channel evolve to a stage where exotic is the norm 👌. When you think of the clio days...
I remember when TheStradman Ubered you to the airport
I love the video Shmee! I love your automotive content!
Appreciate it!
tim nice video at ferrari race track.
Think u need a Ferrari back on the channel 👌812 looks stunning
I agree
This is so exciting. Its my dream to have a go in a challenge or GT3 car. Good on you Shmee
Hope you get a chance one day, it was incredible to experience
shmee you are the only person that keeping me alive during this bullshit lockdown. just know that i thank you for all the hard work you put in to make these videos possible. Once again THANK YOU 🙌🙏🙏
Thanks for the support
Really like your content. Keep it coming 👍
Sound = 🥰
A well disciplined drive...!
Safe and sensible for the first outing I think
@@Shmee150 Yes Sir ...:)
Stumbled upon your channel a few years ago, your videos got me through the nights of studying to finish my graduation
Thanks and congrats!
How often have you been driving at Donnington Park? You seem to know the track pretty well. Have you done some sim racing like on ACC with the 488 EVO at Donnington?
Well done Tim. I bet that was a blast mate!!
Shmee looks like Super Mario after eating Ferrari mushroom powerup😂😂😂
Looking like a Marvel superhero in that beautiful red racing suit 💯
Haha!
I will agree with you there the ferrari 812 gts is the perfect car and that colour looks great
Sure is!
I just love blu TdF . the best Ferrari color
I know they are insanely capable and have tons of power but I just feel like Ferrari didn’t try very hard on the styling on the SF90, either be rounded or angular or do a much better job of blending the two than they did on the SF90. Ferrari is hands down my favorite marquee but I’m not feeling the design language on this new model