It will be difficult for anyone to fill the shoes left by Sabine. Misha has done an incredible job learning the circuit intimately, and taking fans of the Ring round faster than they might ever do in their own car. If anyone in the world is carrying on that torche, it's Misha.
I’m pretty sure he’s not trying to fill Sabine’s shoes, he has a lot of admiration and respect for her. There are also other pilots that are more experienced around the ring. I’m just starting to see him being called the ring king, i’m pretty sure he does not think of himself as being the king.
Ben this was FANTASTIC !!!!! You talked to Misha like he's a seasoned professional, while Misha was obviously in awe of getting to spend time with 1 of his heroes. Misha's my favorite You Tuber & I've been subscribed to his channel for over 8 years. I hope I get to see you 2 driving together on the Ring, ASAP.
Two of my favorites - THE Stig, and Misha. Misha is eloquent, to the point and engaging and Ben is…well, he’s Ben Collins. When he says things, I listen. This is the meat of RUclips in my mind. People I want to hear from, interviewed by people who know their shit and have a vast amount of experience without all the flamboyant Social Media nonsense.
@@BenCollinsDrives Have you not been around the ‘Ring at all? I’d have thought with all the Top Gear exposure alone you’d have taken a run or two around there.
@@BenCollinsDriveswait?!! You haven’t learnt the ring yet? You can even do it on mobile these days there’s no excuse Ben😅or do you mean you haven’t learned it in and out as in bumps etc?
Ive done about 23,000km in sim at the Nürburgring and desperatly want to take my bike there. Im from Canada and its been a dream of mine since I did my first laps in NFS Shift. Love this video guys thank you!
So Misha this is the first time I've heard you speak at length and I must admit I had previously prejudged you based on tiny clips. You came across as passionate, knowledgeable, genuine. Thanks for taking the time.
You need to watch more of his videos. The man's empathy and "down-to-earthness" are front and center, and his depth of knowledge has grown alongside his channel.
Watch his other podcasts if you have time, he’s genuinely a great guy he’s humble and passionate but also puts others ahead of himself. I’m near meat riding now but you get my point😅
As a RUclipsr myself, I can tell you that when your audience expects a certain subject in your videos, it's hard to deviate from that and still get a happy audience. For example, in his normal videos, he talks just enough to get you interested in the car he's driving and the passenger, and then goes on to race. He knows people are there to see him absolutely demolish Nordschleife, so for him to talk more or make it all about himself wouldn't really sit well for a video because of the audience. I've met him a few times and the guy is awesome, very kind and of course smart as shit. He's very good at the things he does.
AFAIK ring taxi services are blind-auctioned every few years to only a handful of companies. So not everyone can just go and open a business to offer this service. But I'm sure the already established ones would welcome Ben with open arms :D
RUclips has tossed me some Misha videos, in the past. Being the cynical old fart that I am, I admit to not taking them too seriously (just another social media "star" taking excessive risks to flog "shock" content). Admittedly, I am just another moron keyboard warrior, sitting behind a screen in Miami, but this interview has, for obvious reasons, completely re-calibrated my opinion. Put it this way, 38 min flew by as fast as a ring lap. The insight pertaining to the "rules of the road" and insurance, on the ring, has answered questions that I have had for years. Thank you and hats off to you both.
Same - not tolerant of the whole "selfie" nonsense - the format of those vid's just ignited my _skip_ reflex! Had no idea he was such a solid dude. Probably won't watch his stuff though unless he changes to a less teen fan-girl format.
@@dancarter482 I agree. I probably won't watch either but I do have a different respect for him. He has clearly put in the work so has earned his stripes. Regardless, I am unable to compute anyone handing over their car keys for a chance to be ripped around the ring. No f'ing way but, hey, to each his own.
I wonder if I hold the record for armco replacement. My insurer was charged for 600M! I think it was EU15k and this was 20+ years ago! I came over the small crest after Tiergaten and aquaplanned. The clouds had just dropped rain really quickly and I didn't slow enough for the conditions. After going along the left barrier for a long time (locked wheels do nothing on grass!), the kink in the barrier sent me across the track into the barrier of the right side of the track which I hit at 45 degrees still with quite some speed. I bounced back into the sliproad of the left just before Hohenrain-Schikane! I'd done around 100 laps at the time in different conditions so whilst not an expert, I knew my way around a bit. I'm really glad you covered insurance. Too many people drive the 'ring thinking that they're only risking their car. People have lost their houses when they have to personally cover medical claims due to not having a policy in place. Before my accident, I checked with my insurance broker as it didn't look excluded but I wanted to be sure. The broker said the underwriter didn't want to cover me. I replied that if it wasn't excluded then I was covered regardless of their thoughts on it. They agreed and issued a new policy specifically stating that the Nordschleife was covered. I stuck with that insurer for a few years due to that. Great video. I'm surprised Ben hasn't experienced it. I couldn't resist and wanted to experience it once .... and ended up visiting from the UK twice a year.
I see Misha FINALLY got his braces removed! He must be so so happy about that? Can see his smile is still used to being restricted by the braces, then it catches up and he smiles like he did before :) U earned a sub Ben. Like the format and the content quality is stellar. U got this.. dont change it.
I haven't watched or listened yet, but you two on camera chatting looks great - you have so much in common. I'd love to see a lap around the Ring with you both. Or even a series where you both review/take cars around the Ring and bounce feedback off each other. I really enjoy both your channels so this seems like a match made in heaven.
I visisted the ring for the first time last year and actually bumper into Misha. The advice he gave for first time drivers there is spot on, follow it and you'll have the best day of your life.
Always enjoyed Misha's content and Ben is strongly becoming one of my favourite level headed motoring personalities, together these two would be awesome going round numerous courses. Really want to see these guys together around the Nurburgring.
2 of a couple of my favorite drivers in the world. Ben is such an awesome human, and I have huge respect for him. Misha being on the Bilstien race team has been so much fun to follow lately, and I've been following Steve and Jimmy for years which has been the most epic johrney to follow. Cheers guys, great conversation here
Stig and Misha together.. AWESOME!!! Absolutely loved this - and I can confirm I've never, EVER watched or listened to a podcast in my life (until now)! That should tell you something about what I think of these two personalities from the world of motorsport. This was as entertaining as it was insightful, a real pleasure to take in from start to finish. I was fortunate enough to experience the ring last year (quite slowly driving my own car, but quite quickly in the MCS i30N - thanks to Hermann and Craig) and I absolutely loved the experience - I will be back and I hope to prep my car well enough to invite @mgcharoudin to rinse it out on a lap of the Green Hell. I loved the old Top Gear and enjoy Ben featuring on Carwow, a gent, a driver and all round great guy. Gonna hit that "Subscribe" button right now! 👍
Two of my favorite RUclips racing channels to watch. @BenCollinsDrives you are so humble and just generally seem like an average bloke considering your racing pedigree! keep all the different videos coming - the in car racing, the one off car tests, the interviews... all great content
Regarding 23:25. Just as a point of reference the cost for hitting a barrier on a road. I hit an impact-absorbing barrier during a pile up on an interstate in the USA. I damaged about 4 feet of the barrier. The cost to fix was billed to my insurance at $12,000USD. The barriers are EXPENSIVE.
This guy has really grown on me,after seeing this and hearing how articulate he is,my respect for this man is complete. I’ve now got a new item on my bucket list; Take my car to the ring,and kindly request Mischa to steer it and drive it pass it’s intended limits. 🤞🏻 I can make this come true..
Oh snap! Misha brought out Ben’s book at the end for an autograph! 🙌 🍻 That was beautiful. I own a copy myself, bought it just to hear/experience the Stig’s guidance and experiences before he started doing YT content. ❤️ Highly recommend. This was a rare and special interview with two “Greats.” Thank you both. ✌️
Isle of Man TT track is often overlooked. Unofficially there are somewhere between 200 and 264 corners on the 37.73 mile Isle of Man TT “Snaefell Mountain Course”
Wow. Just wow. Seeing two of my most highly respected professional drivers and people I look up to as far as career ambition too. Thank you for this!! Please keeop making these videos!
I just watched Misha’s video of the M4 crash, and I genuinely thought to myself that Ben needs this man on his podcast. You can imagine my surprise when I find this gem 10 mins later 😂
So often racing drivers ego's and braggadocio can get in the way of an insightful conversation. This though; What a great interview! Mutual respect from a pair of superstars.
So, so cool to watch. Thumbs up and saved! What it lacked is "A few moments later..." leading to a Nürburgring track/scene, with a Tukuk and you guys inside (with a piece of armco)! 🤩
Its interesting to hear Sir Collins compare Oulton Park to Nurburgring. I drove Oulton Park for the first time recently and was surprised how similar it felt to The Ring. The width of the circuit, the camber, some of the turns... even the tree formations at the side of some areas of the track.
Fantastic video. It shows how humble and respectful Misha is, as we only see a small part of who is is when watching his youtube videos. Cant wait to meet you next month to drive my car.
I live in OZ... and I also , will one day , will make my pilgrimage to the Nürburgring Nordschleife.. (Though Spent 6 weeks in Europe.. many of those in Deutschland, it just couldn't make it in the schedule....) This has been such a wonderful info fest! Funny enough, Ive just Subbed to BCD because Misha brought me here! Thank you both....... Great stuff.
Those 3 tracks you've been on, Misha, are probably also the top 3 most fascinating and inspiring among European tracks but actually Bilsterberg around Hannover should be great fun too, I haven't tried it myself. Great interview, no babbling, just gold nuggets, thanks very much to both of you ♥🙏
been watching what goes on at the Nürburgring for years (drove on some track days too)....but the sheer number of brits coming over in their sooped up cars (usually some 3series bmw or really expensive supercars) is just amazing...i suppose thats what a speed limit of 70mph on motorways does to people....
Awesome vlog. Straight talks no bs. Awesome hearing experience talk without promo or brand speak. N'ring is my holy land. I got a gsx s1000 ride planned. And glad to hear sims help. Assetto corsa competizione is my goto
Totally great video and fun conversation! I still have so much to learn in the braking department LOL... Love the ring and tracking my car (and ex car) on the ring... best ride of my life!
Love driving on the ring. Did 4 laps in the rain ...it wasnt as fast of course but it was still super exciting. Good to have an instructor to guide me for sure. Bucketlist item checked off
Hahaha, Misha saying simracing is a cheap gem to learn the ring... he's right... and he was my instructor back in 2017 for 4 laps, he wasn't convinced as much back then, glad we won him over, hahaha. Love you Misha, thanks for everything you do!!! Glad to hear you are taking your rest seriously nowadays! Well done, Ben, great Interview!
Very interesting interview! Nice to hear the people that come to you to drive their car want you to send it. I do agree. I started with the nurburgring after that went to zolder and Zandvoort but it felt boring compared to the ring. It was fun but it was not as exciting as the ring. Iearned the track in forza motorsport. First time I came there is was quite nervous but when I started the first lap I did know all the corners speeds where different and it was way easier to feel what the car could do. Since I did more than 200 real laps with multiple cars and sometimes my motorcycle. I really love the track. There is nothing like it.
The barriers on the ring do magic. Last year when i was to the 24 h Race i saw a car losing control and just charge into the barriers. The car got flung into the air, rolled multiple times and came to a sandstill some 100 m down the road. But he did not leave the track at any point!
Great guest and great interviewer, been following misha for years, would be excellent to see you both sharing a lap soon. Never been to Nordschliefe before yet learnt the track from granturismo over many years, must be over 1000 laps, recently realised I can watch any 5 seconds clip of misha doing a lap and know where in the lap it is and the next corners, think I can get it in 3 seconds but definitely within 5. Would love to offer my limited knowledge for a passenger guide service to you Ben! it’ll make me take my EP3 over from Cornwall
I also have the book at home I loved reading it and was surprised it was less about technique but more about mindset and philosophy of driving better/faster ❤
So many people sleep on simulators and fancy themselves "racing" drivers. It literally doesn't even need to cost more than a grand for a decent setup with a mediocre gaming PC, a PS5 or Xbox. Cheapest, safest ways to learn a track. Then when you for the real thing you already know the braking points and where the turns on the track are. You factor in all the costs when it comes to physically driving a track; Tyres, Fuel, Insurance, maintenance, brakes and considering if you want to get good you need to drive the track quite a few times, you'll need deep pockets to do it the old fashioned way. Just look at Jimmy Broadbent.
I love nurburgring so much I have 200+ hrs on assetto corsa. Done nothing but drive different cars in the nordschleife. And now that it got added on ACC (I wished without the gp track). I drive there non stop when I got time. And again what you learn from the AC nordschleife helped in the ACC version. Minus the gp track I hate it. Lap by lap trying to improve the lap
ooof. I approve of the GC8. My first car was a Mazda MX-6 (similar to a Ford Probe for my murican friends, the body was different but they shared the mechanic), but my second, third and fourth cars were GDs. I sadly never had a GC but my best friend at the time had a crazy JDM STi swapped GC8 he used to trash on the drag strip and in the backcountry roads. That car was a lot of fun. And that guy was crazy. If I remember correctly he went trhough 4 engines and 3 trannies XD
It was nice meeting you and chatting to you! Next time, let's do it while driving a lap of the Nordschleife!
yespls
That would be a great video!
*Misha is here.*
Do it!!
A few laps each ben will need some practice .. LOL
It will be difficult for anyone to fill the shoes left by Sabine. Misha has done an incredible job learning the circuit intimately, and taking fans of the Ring round faster than they might ever do in their own car. If anyone in the world is carrying on that torche, it's Misha.
I’m pretty sure he’s not trying to fill Sabine’s shoes, he has a lot of admiration and respect for her. There are also other pilots that are more experienced around the ring. I’m just starting to see him being called the ring king, i’m pretty sure he does not think of himself as being the king.
@@MrTchou King of the ring is Kevin Estre
@@StewartEvans52 You didn't understand it mate. Let it go .
You so right 👍
@JRspinFPV - lol, no "torche" bearer, I'm afraid. Far from it. The only "torche" he is carrying, is the one belonging to the owner of the track.
Ben this was FANTASTIC !!!!! You talked to Misha like he's a seasoned professional, while Misha was obviously in awe of getting to spend time with 1 of his heroes.
Misha's my favorite You Tuber & I've been subscribed to his channel for over 8 years. I hope I get to see you 2 driving together on the Ring, ASAP.
Thank you so much!!
Thank you and glad you enjoyed it - more to follow!
@@mgcharoudinSir ... I've seen you drive ... but who you are is more important ... top bloke 😊 respect 😊
Really nice comment, my friend. 👏👏👏👏
I heard they got it on! In a car..
I miss the Ring "Queen" .
We all miss Sabine the Queen of the ring :(
Yes - legendary
Yup super sad she was awesome
We all do. Rest in peace Sabine.
@@BenCollinsDrives You too sir , love your work .
Two of my favorites - THE Stig, and Misha. Misha is eloquent, to the point and engaging and Ben is…well, he’s Ben Collins. When he says things, I listen.
This is the meat of RUclips in my mind. People I want to hear from, interviewed by people who know their shit and have a vast amount of experience without all the flamboyant Social Media nonsense.
Fascinating guy and I look forward to getting on track with him - I still haven't learned the Ring & nobody knows it better
@@BenCollinsDrives Have you not been around the ‘Ring at all? I’d have thought with all the Top Gear exposure alone you’d have taken a run or two around there.
@@BenCollinsDriveswait?!! You haven’t learnt the ring yet? You can even do it on mobile these days there’s no excuse Ben😅or do you mean you haven’t learned it in and out as in bumps etc?
Nailed it.
My two favorite drivers together in one place! ❤
Same for me 🎉
Props to Ben for still fitting in that 2002 Daytona 24 Hour race suite
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
That made my day better thanks
But if he moves it will pop
I've seen few podcasts with Misha now, but this one is superior by far. Pure driver questions, no boring talk at all
Ive done about 23,000km in sim at the Nürburgring and desperatly want to take my bike there. Im from Canada and its been a dream of mine since I did my first laps in NFS Shift. Love this video guys thank you!
So Misha this is the first time I've heard you speak at length and I must admit I had previously prejudged you based on tiny clips. You came across as passionate, knowledgeable, genuine. Thanks for taking the time.
You need to watch more of his videos. The man's empathy and "down-to-earthness" are front and center, and his depth of knowledge has grown alongside his channel.
Watch his other podcasts if you have time, he’s genuinely a great guy he’s humble and passionate but also puts others ahead of himself. I’m near meat riding now but you get my point😅
As a RUclipsr myself, I can tell you that when your audience expects a certain subject in your videos, it's hard to deviate from that and still get a happy audience. For example, in his normal videos, he talks just enough to get you interested in the car he's driving and the passenger, and then goes on to race. He knows people are there to see him absolutely demolish Nordschleife, so for him to talk more or make it all about himself wouldn't really sit well for a video because of the audience. I've met him a few times and the guy is awesome, very kind and of course smart as shit. He's very good at the things he does.
Ben you should move to the ring, learn it and set up a ring taxi.... Imagine laps with the stig😮 you'd make an absolute fortune mate 👍👍👍👍
Not a bad idea
In a tuk tuk!
Solid "retirement" plan right there. Someone find this man a proper Suzuki Liana!
AFAIK ring taxi services are blind-auctioned every few years to only a handful of companies. So not everyone can just go and open a business to offer this service. But I'm sure the already established ones would welcome Ben with open arms :D
@@cashoui Imao yeah! Must be in a Tuk! Imagine the gains from that! "Take a ride with The Stig! Our #1 Tuk driver on the nurburgring"
RUclips has tossed me some Misha videos, in the past.
Being the cynical old fart that I am, I admit to not taking them too seriously (just another social media "star" taking excessive risks to flog "shock" content).
Admittedly, I am just another moron keyboard warrior, sitting behind a screen in Miami, but this interview has, for obvious reasons, completely re-calibrated my opinion.
Put it this way, 38 min flew by as fast as a ring lap.
The insight pertaining to the "rules of the road" and insurance, on the ring, has answered questions that I have had for years.
Thank you and hats off to you both.
Same - not tolerant of the whole "selfie" nonsense - the format of those vid's just ignited my _skip_ reflex! Had no idea he was such a solid dude.
Probably won't watch his stuff though unless he changes to a less teen fan-girl format.
@@dancarter482 I agree. I probably won't watch either but I do have a different respect for him. He has clearly put in the work so has earned his stripes. Regardless, I am unable to compute anyone handing over their car keys for a chance to be ripped around the ring. No f'ing way but, hey, to each his own.
@@dancarter482 where did you find "fan-girl format" in Misha's videos?
@@АлександрИшутин-э9и Narcissistic BS is so endemic now, you don't even notice; must be a generation thing.
@@dancarter482 what is my generation, buddy? Also, he comes across as pretty humble dude, not sure what you are talking about
I wonder if I hold the record for armco replacement. My insurer was charged for 600M! I think it was EU15k and this was 20+ years ago! I came over the small crest after Tiergaten and aquaplanned. The clouds had just dropped rain really quickly and I didn't slow enough for the conditions. After going along the left barrier for a long time (locked wheels do nothing on grass!), the kink in the barrier sent me across the track into the barrier of the right side of the track which I hit at 45 degrees still with quite some speed. I bounced back into the sliproad of the left just before Hohenrain-Schikane! I'd done around 100 laps at the time in different conditions so whilst not an expert, I knew my way around a bit.
I'm really glad you covered insurance. Too many people drive the 'ring thinking that they're only risking their car. People have lost their houses when they have to personally cover medical claims due to not having a policy in place. Before my accident, I checked with my insurance broker as it didn't look excluded but I wanted to be sure. The broker said the underwriter didn't want to cover me. I replied that if it wasn't excluded then I was covered regardless of their thoughts on it. They agreed and issued a new policy specifically stating that the Nordschleife was covered. I stuck with that insurer for a few years due to that.
Great video. I'm surprised Ben hasn't experienced it. I couldn't resist and wanted to experience it once .... and ended up visiting from the UK twice a year.
I see Misha FINALLY got his braces removed! He must be so so happy about that? Can see his smile is still used to being restricted by the braces, then it catches up and he smiles like he did before :)
U earned a sub Ben. Like the format and the content quality is stellar. U got this.. dont change it.
I rarely ever take the time to listen to a podcast, but this I want to hear! :)
I haven't watched or listened yet, but you two on camera chatting looks great - you have so much in common. I'd love to see a lap around the Ring with you both. Or even a series where you both review/take cars around the Ring and bounce feedback off each other.
I really enjoy both your channels so this seems like a match made in heaven.
I visisted the ring for the first time last year and actually bumper into Misha. The advice he gave for first time drivers there is spot on, follow it and you'll have the best day of your life.
Would love to see Ben doing laps of the ring, excellent Ben and Misha. Great video 😁
Maybe one day!
Always enjoyed Misha's content and Ben is strongly becoming one of my favourite level headed motoring personalities, together these two would be awesome going round numerous courses. Really want to see these guys together around the Nurburgring.
2 of a couple of my favorite drivers in the world. Ben is such an awesome human, and I have huge respect for him. Misha being on the Bilstien race team has been so much fun to follow lately, and I've been following Steve and Jimmy for years which has been the most epic johrney to follow. Cheers guys, great conversation here
Stig and Misha together.. AWESOME!!! Absolutely loved this - and I can confirm I've never, EVER watched or listened to a podcast in my life (until now)! That should tell you something about what I think of these two personalities from the world of motorsport.
This was as entertaining as it was insightful, a real pleasure to take in from start to finish. I was fortunate enough to experience the ring last year (quite slowly driving my own car, but quite quickly in the MCS i30N - thanks to Hermann and Craig) and I absolutely loved the experience - I will be back and I hope to prep my car well enough to invite @mgcharoudin to rinse it out on a lap of the Green Hell.
I loved the old Top Gear and enjoy Ben featuring on Carwow, a gent, a driver and all round great guy. Gonna hit that "Subscribe" button right now!
👍
Having been many times and spent hours reading crap about the track on forums. This was the best information and described superbly.
Thanks
Was fantastic to see you 2 together, seeing him sign the book as well.
Would be great to see you both with jimmy and steve doing a few challenges 😂
Two of my favorite RUclips racing channels to watch. @BenCollinsDrives you are so humble and just generally seem like an average bloke considering your racing pedigree! keep all the different videos coming - the in car racing, the one off car tests, the interviews... all great content
Its fascinating that the famous silent fourth top gear presenter is legit an incredibly good interviewer.
great conversation, thank you both.
Such a great podcast with you two guys.
May the gods of speed be with you.
Cheers
Great guest and episode.
15:48 A track walk with the both of you on camera would be a great idea. Two minds with very similar racing experience.
This man's a damn legend, glad to see Misha's channel growing a lot these past two years or so.
To both of you, well done and thank you!
What a great video and dropping the Easter Egg of an up coming game I had not herd of was just a bonus. Two great guys talking about a great passion.
One of the best drivers around, and Misha
Awesome vid. Two of my heroes being humble about their respective skills. Lots of useful tips about driving at the Ring from Misha. 👍
Regarding 23:25. Just as a point of reference the cost for hitting a barrier on a road. I hit an impact-absorbing barrier during a pile up on an interstate in the USA. I damaged about 4 feet of the barrier. The cost to fix was billed to my insurance at $12,000USD. The barriers are EXPENSIVE.
Thanks for a great video fellas,pleasure to watch
Soo cool to see both these drivers talking about cars and racing . I'm Sure Ben will have a lot of fun on the Ring , watch out for the 6900m part :3
This guy has really grown on me,after seeing this and hearing how articulate he is,my respect for this man is complete.
I’ve now got a new item on my bucket list; Take my car to the ring,and kindly request Mischa to steer it and drive it pass it’s intended limits.
🤞🏻 I can make this come true..
Loving the range and variety of guests you're chatting to!
What a lovely interview Ben , just a genuine couple of guys chatting
A very enjoyable video, some great questions and insight from Misha.
Oh snap! Misha brought out Ben’s book at the end for an autograph! 🙌 🍻 That was beautiful.
I own a copy myself, bought it just to hear/experience the Stig’s guidance and experiences before he started doing YT content. ❤️ Highly recommend.
This was a rare and special interview with two “Greats.”
Thank you both. ✌️
Excellent interview... I love watching the Misha videos😎🥳
Misha and Ben on the nurburgring. Already I can't wait. Need to take something with plenty grip.
Watching Misha since the beginning. Very cool guy.
Also was watching every Top Gear episode 🤷♂️
Guys, this episode was awesome...thanks for putting the time in for is to enjoy these stories, info and clips
Brilliant! Misha showed me how to drive around the ring for two laps. Amazing instructor
This is the best video I've seen for years.
Isle of Man TT track is often overlooked.
Unofficially there are somewhere between 200 and 264 corners on the 37.73 mile Isle of Man TT “Snaefell Mountain Course”
Because its not permanent.
@@DamonBMW is that important?, It’s as race track at the end of the day.
Wow. Just wow. Seeing two of my most highly respected professional drivers and people I look up to as far as career ambition too. Thank you for this!! Please keeop making these videos!
I just watched Misha’s video of the M4 crash, and I genuinely thought to myself that Ben needs this man on his podcast. You can imagine my surprise when I find this gem 10 mins later 😂
What a brilliant video, thank you once again
Glad you enjoyed it
That Ending!
This was great Ben. Living legends. Make sure you take up his offer at the ring and maybe more? Stay hungry ;)
So often racing drivers ego's and braggadocio can get in the way of an insightful conversation. This though; What a great interview! Mutual respect from a pair of superstars.
So, so cool to watch. Thumbs up and saved!
What it lacked is "A few moments later..." leading to a Nürburgring track/scene, with a Tukuk and you guys inside (with a piece of armco)! 🤩
Its interesting to hear Sir Collins compare Oulton Park to Nurburgring. I drove Oulton Park for the first time recently and was surprised how similar it felt to The Ring. The width of the circuit, the camber, some of the turns... even the tree formations at the side of some areas of the track.
Fantastic video. It shows how humble and respectful Misha is, as we only see a small part of who is is when watching his youtube videos. Cant wait to meet you next month to drive my car.
Absolutely!
2 of my favourite drivers and people in one video. So good.
I live in OZ... and I also , will one day , will make my pilgrimage to the Nürburgring Nordschleife..
(Though Spent 6 weeks in Europe.. many of those in Deutschland, it just couldn't make it in the schedule....)
This has been such a wonderful info fest!
Funny enough, Ive just Subbed to BCD because Misha brought me here!
Thank you both....... Great stuff.
Those 3 tracks you've been on, Misha, are probably also the top 3 most fascinating and inspiring among European tracks but actually Bilsterberg around Hannover should be great fun too, I haven't tried it myself. Great interview, no babbling, just gold nuggets, thanks very much to both of you ♥🙏
Two legends together. Big respect for you guys. ❤
This is such a great collab, loved it!!
Lots of great technical information and courtesy about lapping the 'Ring here.. Well worth a watch in my opinion. A yes for the Tuktuk lap!
been watching what goes on at the Nürburgring for years (drove on some track days too)....but the sheer number of brits coming over in their sooped up cars (usually some 3series bmw or really expensive supercars) is just amazing...i suppose thats what a speed limit of 70mph on motorways does to people....
Awesome vlog. Straight talks no bs. Awesome hearing experience talk without promo or brand speak. N'ring is my holy land. I got a gsx s1000 ride planned. And glad to hear sims help. Assetto corsa competizione is my goto
Totally great video and fun conversation! I still have so much to learn in the braking department LOL... Love the ring and tracking my car (and ex car) on the ring... best ride of my life!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Love driving on the ring. Did 4 laps in the rain ...it wasnt as fast of course but it was still super exciting. Good to have an instructor to guide me for sure. Bucketlist item checked off
I'm shocked! a Suburu gearbox blowing? unheard of! :D
I’d love to see a BTCC game again. Toca touring cars on PS1 was fantastic. Or even just include some of the classic cars & tracks.
I would LOVE to see a pt2 and pt3 of this at the Nürburgring!
Awesome interview. Two outstanding drivers!
Great video and discussion... now I want to see Misha driving round Blyton Park!
This 2 persons are a pleasure to hear!!!!
Can't believe this . My two favorite channels in one video (!!)
Great interview 👍
Hahaha, Misha saying simracing is a cheap gem to learn the ring... he's right... and he was my instructor back in 2017 for 4 laps, he wasn't convinced as much back then, glad we won him over, hahaha. Love you Misha, thanks for everything you do!!! Glad to hear you are taking your rest seriously nowadays! Well done, Ben, great Interview!
Thanks for sharing
what a fantastic interview
Very interesting interview!
Nice to hear the people that come to you to drive their car want you to send it.
I do agree. I started with the nurburgring after that went to zolder and Zandvoort but it felt boring compared to the ring. It was fun but it was not as exciting as the ring. Iearned the track in forza motorsport. First time I came there is was quite nervous but when I started the first lap I did know all the corners speeds where different and it was way easier to feel what the car could do. Since I did more than 200 real laps with multiple cars and sometimes my motorcycle. I really love the track. There is nothing like it.
Great video and very interesting to watch.👍🤙
Thanks 👍
magic to see both of you on the same track cheers Steve
Brilliant chat, great gentlemen 👍✊
Great interview as always. Great to see two men who have the petrol in their blood talking about cars and other stuff 😊
The barriers on the ring do magic. Last year when i was to the 24 h Race i saw a car losing control and just charge into the barriers. The car got flung into the air, rolled multiple times and came to a sandstill some 100 m down the road. But he did not leave the track at any point!
Love Mischa , very humble guy.
Great guest and great interviewer, been following misha for years, would be excellent to see you both sharing a lap soon.
Never been to Nordschliefe before yet learnt the track from granturismo over many years, must be over 1000 laps, recently realised I can watch any 5 seconds clip of misha doing a lap and know where in the lap it is and the next corners, think I can get it in 3 seconds but definitely within 5.
Would love to offer my limited knowledge for a passenger guide service to you Ben! it’ll make me take my EP3 over from Cornwall
The Stig asking Mischa for advice...😂😂😂priceless....😅😅😅😅awesome Mischa...!😊😊😊
I also have the book at home
I loved reading it and was surprised it was less about technique but more about mindset and philosophy of driving better/faster ❤
Thanks for sharing!
I've read half of the book when I was on vacation and someone had left said book there, and it was amazing read during breakfast!
Wow I have been waiting to see this forever!
So many people sleep on simulators and fancy themselves "racing" drivers. It literally doesn't even need to cost more than a grand for a decent setup with a mediocre gaming PC, a PS5 or Xbox. Cheapest, safest ways to learn a track. Then when you for the real thing you already know the braking points and where the turns on the track are. You factor in all the costs when it comes to physically driving a track; Tyres, Fuel, Insurance, maintenance, brakes and considering if you want to get good you need to drive the track quite a few times, you'll need deep pockets to do it the old fashioned way. Just look at Jimmy Broadbent.
Great discussion guys 🤘
the bathurst 1000 race in Australia is a public road 95% of the year and its speed limit is 60 kph.
I was riveted, both of you so humble.
I love nurburgring so much I have 200+ hrs on assetto corsa.
Done nothing but drive different cars in the nordschleife.
And now that it got added on ACC (I wished without the gp track). I drive there non stop when I got time.
And again what you learn from the AC nordschleife helped in the ACC version. Minus the gp track I hate it.
Lap by lap trying to improve the lap
really good interview, very generous listening and questioning.
better than most journalists.
thank you I'm learning as I go - love hearing how people get to where they are in life
ooof. I approve of the GC8. My first car was a Mazda MX-6 (similar to a Ford Probe for my murican friends, the body was different but they shared the mechanic), but my second, third and fourth cars were GDs. I sadly never had a GC but my best friend at the time had a crazy JDM STi swapped GC8 he used to trash on the drag strip and in the backcountry roads. That car was a lot of fun. And that guy was crazy. If I remember correctly he went trhough 4 engines and 3 trannies XD
Omg two of my favs together. Sweet!
Great interview 👍😎
Microprose GP, what a game, and what a chunk of my childhood.
Two of my favourite RUclipsrs! :)