Firstly, it's awesome seeing Robert back on the channel, I could listen to him all day and all night long, I absolutely love his outlook on life 👌👌👌 Really excited for the future of Apex and what you decide to do! Have a great Christmas and happy 2024 guys and gals ❤️❤️❤️
You nailed it, he’s sooo easy to listen to! His excitement makes me excited 😂 which reminds me, I do need to book some accommodation for next years track days…. Have a great Christmas Joe 😘
It is soooo good to see Misha responsible for Apex. And I am telling you why. Because this means we get to see him around for a long time now. This is like a "marry me request" to Nurburgring.
Great to see a "Summit" again. They have been missed, as well as videos on Robert's channel. I've been following this adventure since the days of BB and that other company that shall not be named. It will be interesting to see how things progress, and I'm looking forward to viewing Misha's second channel and Robert's channel again. As a video viewer the rental business never really had an impact on what I saw as mostly it was the occasional someone getting into the car and getting out spouting fervent joy. So really not much of a change for we only viewers from afar. Although, I do recall that the rental business gave you meat for the Summits, but I'm sure you will find interesting topics in the future.
Great perspective, Robert. And great weight loss! I’m down 36Kg since 2021; keep it up! My dad worked extremely hard in the business world, and he talked about the regrets of spreading himself thin running a company. When he was ready to spend time with the kids, we were all grown and out of the house. You’re making the right decision. 👊🏽
Even I can see at 30 years old that I do way too much, funnily enough I’m scaling down a little next year too now that my businesses are starting to be more self sufficient and sustainable without a million hours per week put into them. Going round Europe with the family my daughter be turning 5 next year so I think it’s about time she saw some of the world and what it has to offer!
I know so many people in Miami and New York who have disposable money to buy supercars and they aren't nearly anywhere as happy as, say, my parents, who love me and each other so much that visiting their house is something I look forward to everytime while they drive Hondas and Toyotas. What he says is true, happiness and success isn't measured in supercars.
Nostalgic video! I wonder if I should spend the holiday season watching the good ol' Apex build- vlogs all over again... 🤔 I hate it when a nice thing comes to an end, but as this really isn't the end of anything - rather a fresh start- I think the least I can do is finally come down to say hi next season! 😃 Happy holidays and a big cheers!!
My favourite times were when you were visiting all the local businesses in the area and introducing everybody whilst Apex was being constructed. That was fascinating.
It's funny, when i came to apex this october, i expected to be a lot more interested in rentals / taxi / etc., but instead i just enjoyed having a nice place to hang out and come back to between laps (or other stuff i was doing), so it's really cool to see you guys focus on epxanding just that. I'm looking forward to see how Apex develops and what your project will be, and I'll def. come back to apex and check it out!
Always feels so good listening to you guys. So transparent, so human. Happy for both of you and excited to see whats coming. Been here for a while and you guys always kept it real. 2024 is going to be nice to watch.
Hey @RobertMitchell: good to see you here looking close to 10 years younger than 2 years ago 😉! Relaxed, figured out the priorities for you and your family!! Kudos! I'll be around to watch the summits or anything else you enjoy sharing. Still hope to swing by Apex sometime too. Take care and happy holidays!
So glad to see robert back on the channel, definitely can't wait for him to post more videos on yt. Always love hearing his opinions, such a good spoken person.
Always nice to hear from Robert. As someone who was dragged into a family business with no input/choice and no passion for the work and has ended up trapped, I'm both envious of the situation you guys are in and happy for you guys that you can do something that lets you share your passion for the Ring... but at the same time it also makes me realize my life has been wasted which is horribly depressing. It will be fun to watch how this develops and continue living vicariously through these videos. Best wishes and happy holidays to you guys.
Glad to hear you guys getting back to where you are happy and enjoy it. My brief visit in 2020 (11th hour prior to covid) with my mate Deano (RIP) was bucket list for both of us! I had a great time in the M4 with Misha and he loved the GT2 taxi lap! I chose to do our trip with you guys because of how you came across as humble car guys on your TH-cam channel! Keep it memorable!
12:37 I said this about Apex when I first went there in 2020. It's just a cool place to hang out and talk and that's outside of my car rental. Even after my car rental I found myself there just hanging around the car park talking to the people coming and going. And that's no offense to the other rental places I've used before where you can pick up a car, do your thing and drop it off and be on your way- there's nothing wrong with that. It's just that Apex makes it a whole experience outside of just renting the car or having a taxi lap.
Love seeing Robert again. Love his voice and thinking on the things in life. Didn’t had the courage to say hello, when I was there 26th of July. Also mad respect for losing 25kg. I had the same journey and that is a hard one. Exciting to see what Apex is going to be and what you guys are going to do. Also a bit sad that Apex is changing, because you guys were killing it in my opinion. Hopefully next year visiting the Nurburgring more often when the Impreza is done. Hopefully welcome to have some nice times and talks when I have the courage to do so.
I’ve missed these videos. You guys got me through the covid years with the daily vlogs about my favourite place in the world. Great to see Robert back on the channel (looking sharp) and good to hear Apex will continue one way or another. Looking forward to staying again soon.
Thanks for the update - sounds great! The thing with Robert is that he’s so incredibly relaxed and laid back every time he’s on camera, but I am 100% sure he’s a very driven and sometimes even ruthless businessman. Otherwise he wouldn’t be where he is, at this early stage in life. His message here struck a chord with me. Both me and my wife have had quite succesful careers but there is for sure a certain regret that we didn’t spend more time with the kids when they were smaller. Would have loved taking a year off work just to hang with them, but that wasn’t possible. They turned out well (despite that) and are now living their own lives, but we would have wanted even more memories together with them. Well, well, looking forward to Christmas now, when they will come home 😊 Good on you, Robert and best of luck to Misha!
Wow, really nice to see Robert again. Say hi to him. Missed him.. Maybe you/him could make a video( you should every year) on what tired you use in Apex.. Robert did it few years back. Thank you Micha, for sharing some time with him.. its nice for us(viewers)
I really enjoy the honest and down to earth conversations by these 2.... Have to say they are exactly the same in person ..great car guys who love what they do.
Oh man, I remember seeing Misha driving around with the van when the hotel was under construction I think in winter 2016 and seeing all the progress since then makes me feel nostalgic, but at the same time I'm glad that you are both going to be doing what you want to do and hopefully that will make you happy and fulfilled. There is no other rental company like Apex, Robert and Misha were always clear in the vision and it's very different to other companies. I wish you all the best!
kicking off the new year with 1 million subs! The growth you saw this year has just been insane, and very very well deserved. Merry Christmas to you and Megi!
Wow. Just realized how long I've been coming hear every day to watch your videos. You had about 15,000 followers when I signed up! How many years has it been??? Made the 6000km journey from here in Canada in summer '22 for my first visit to Apex. Good thing I got in the M4 and GTI laps when I did. Planning to be back next summer. Glad to see you will still be there Misha... I'll have to bring another bottle of maple syrup... you must be finished the last one by now. 😁 Was great to meet Pancake too. Also happy Dyana will still be there... the many emails back and forth with her were a real positive part of the Apex experience. Good luck with everything guys.
Ok guys so Apex is now going to be a vibe chill auto enthusiast spot. Not after taxi /lap money. Mischa will be announcing his new endeavor he will be announcing shortly. Stay tuned. I know Mischa will do some cool things. He has thr reach to get support from us the viewers to bring us new adventures. We just need to do our part and support!! Haters time to bow out 😂 19:14
Been an amazing journey to watch Misha grow. I dont see this as the end as those of us who can't get to the Nurburg ring and have watched since the sub 7 up will always watch this content. I couldnt think of a better place to hang out around a fire and talk about cars. Thanks for keeping the dream alive. Ps I'll be glad to see some more videos from Robert now.
Although not "OG" since the beginning of Apex, I've been following for around 3 years or maybe a little more and have really enjoyed all of the content and seeing the journey. These chats however, the vlogs and technical behind the scenes content have been missed recently. Thank you, Misha, therefore, for the second channel, and welcome back, Robert! I'm keen to see what the future holds for Apex and yourselves. I think that you're onto something with the new direction for Apex, keeping it about the community and creating a space for enthusiasts to come together while still assisting them to experience everything that the ring has to offer, makes a lot of sense, all of the best for the next chapter and the evolution of Apex in 2024 and beyond! 🎉
Great to see the progression and excited for what's to come! You inspired me to come over (20, 22, 23) and coming again next year. Each time I've taken friends or family for their first time. Can't wait to experience your new hangout places! We'll definitely top up tyres here. 😉
I knew I was missing Robert but did not know much ... until I saw this video :)))! Love to see you guys talk, these are the ones that I enjoy the most, more even than a fast lap around the Ring! :)
Excellent. I love how Robert can talk openly about everything without ever sounding like he is showing off. Absolute class. Will hopefully schedule a summer visit. Best of luck to you both. 🙌
As a kid I got seriously involved in competitive sail boats and horses. Many of the adults who were helping me develop my skills took great care not to be a "pushy parent" with their own kids. I took this lesson onboard.
Robert looks years younger! Nice to have this old type video back. That’s a great philosophy Robert. Enjoy while you’re still young. Enjoy the festivities both.
Misha and crew starting something new that is not apex and details on that will be announced soon. Apex does not do taxi and rentals any longer rather is now more of a private spot but Misha will come around to hang out when he can and I’ll go to their events or whatever they put on but won’t be in charge of them. In fact it’s a complete flip of how it all used to be.
I missed the type of videos where you went out for dinner or having a walk with the colleagues from Apex. Back in the days there were videos maintaining, rebuilding the Apex and your private cars and the hotel. Back then it felt more like a family and you knew everyone working at Apex. Would be great if there would be more of that type of content again in the future. Apart from that enjoy the holidays and have a good start into the new year!
Can remember first time coming when the 720 was brand new and you and Robert was there and just let us chill in the workshop with the e36 m3 and e92. Was so cool talking to Robert ! Such a well made man but so down to earth and happy to talk to us about his cars. Always say to people you need to go apex once in your life. Just gutted I don’t own a car to being at the moment but that time will come again. Enjoy guys
Great Vlog! Missed Robert talking about what Apex is doing/planning. Also miss the talks that keep the car community real. Excited for the expansion into the US (someday soon) and the possibility of Misha driving my car (2022 Stinger GT1). Already planning brake upgrades. 😅
Robert seems to be a good man! You should do something like a bar w food truck so people can hangout with some kind of display of some apex famous cars like the m4 (GT3?) if it's still around, or the GT2 RS.. I passed in front of apex when I went to the track in 2018 but didn't dare stopping by in order to not bother people but it'd definitely be great to pop by if you plan to make some hangout spot
Good to see Robert back, miss those 620 laps and the cocktails but life moves on. Spent a long weekend at Apex accommodation two years ago with my McLaren, we also did a lap in the GT2 and Polo!, great fun and good times, very friendly bunch of guys and girls, all the best for the future
I think you take, both of you, life by the right end. One to enjoy family time and good life together with them and the other to keep on helping people like me to even love more this wonderful place somewhere in Germany. Thank you so much for this quality relationship with us 👍
Reading between lines. It will be a private garage for maintenance and storage of his own cars while waiting for mischa to get rich or win lottery to pay Robert 1m Euros for his "business".
Yes, got the same feeling that car rental business is actually not as profitable as it might look given the prices and Robert just got tired of topping it up with cash.
Interesting to see the changes! I was there in October the day you filmed the Red Honda. Having seen your videos for years I couldn't wait to make a trip from Canada and it ended up being everything I wanted! The BMW 230 was beautifully setup!! Being able to come and say hi was just great, along with finally being able to get onto the legendary Nürburgring! You were kind and accommodating even though you were filming! 10/10 and I can't wait to see how this year goes for you guys!
Bin gespannt für die Zukunft! Ich kann mich so „glücklich“ schätzen, dass ich eine der letzten Taxi-Runden mit dem GT2 RS MR genießen konnte und das ganze acht Tage vor dem Unfall im Mai 2022. Michael Grassl von Manthey ist als Fahrer kurzfristig eingesprungen, da der eigentliche Fahrer von Apex krank war. Es war so ein unfassbar tolles Erlebnis und so richtig habe ich bei so mancher Kurve immer noch bis heute nicht verstanden, warum wir da nicht abgeflogen sind. 😅
WOW, "Good morning comrades" (don't loose that)...been a fan for years and love the growth. Missed seeing Robert and now I understand..."you look marvelous" and so do you Misha. Best of luck and if I ever get to the NBR I will come say hello and hang, maybe even fill my tires!! Best of luck...
One of the biggest reasons why I want to go to the track, is Apex, been watching all the videos, and since the first day, I only want to rent the cars of Apex, hope one day I have the money to do the trip and experience the full nuburgring. Thank you for all the amzing moments.
It‘s weird cause on the one side I‘m kind of sad and on the other side I’m happy… But the thing is, regardless of what I‘m thinking the most important thing is that you guys are happy with your decision! I, as a father of two sons (8 and 10 years old too), fully understand Robert‘s decision to spend more time with his family, I guess he and his family are very happy with his „change“. Misha, I wish you all the best for your bright future and I‘m very excited to see what the future has in offer for you. And if you ever need a professional cameraman and video editor, give me a call 🥴😉 Best wishes, Philipp 👋
Good to see Robert back on the channel and looking very trim, life is obviously good. So here it goes another chapter with Apex and a different spin on The Nurburgring life. Good luck, hope that it all works out as you intend it too. Have a great Xmas All of you and hope 2024 is a promising year.!. 👍👍
This was the first or second channel i ever subscribed to, a fair while before apex. Had maybe 6k subs. Been great to see everything evolve and the success apex has had.
Robert definitely looks ripped.. Holy shit.. Excited what's to come :) Especially since I pulled the trigger on a dedicated track tool so I will be dropping by much more times next year.
It's nice to see Robert again. From following you since the Boosted Boris days, to coming to the Nurburgring in 2017 when Apex was starting to take off to realise a lifelong dream of mine with you in the passenger seat instructing me, seeing this video and knowing that the rental business is no more made me a bit sad cause I was planning to come back again very soon. With that said, seeing the direction both of you guys are heading with what you're doing, especially some of the things Robert said, made me happier so good luck on your endeavors guys!
Duude, I just saw that you had a second channel. First thought for things I wanna see back again are talks with Robert.. an the I came here and look what I found. Only the cocktail is missing !! Glad to see both of you. Please carry Robert to some Q&A, small talks, slowboards and cocktails to your second channel! Saludos!
Brilliant. Looking forward to the future content. On-boards are cool, but that’s not entirely what car culture and the draw of Apex and the Ring is about. Car builds, setup, maintenance, hanging out together and socializing. Evening bonfires and BBQ’s. Good luck guys!
One day I still hope to make the journey to the nurburgring... I live on the other side of the world and travel isn't really in the budget, but... one day... and then a hang out at Apex would be the cherry on the cake!
I'm a person that loves the channel... Love the track... MIGHT have maybe stopped by at some point to do a taxi lap but more than likely would have never felt a need to come to Apex. With the new plans... I actually now feel more likely to come visit. Thats to say I think this could end up being the best decision possible overall for the business. As little overhead as possible and the impact can still be the same or greater.
Hallelujah. I’m in heaven. Back to the OG guys. Back to the roots of current success. Btw, Robert looks great and glad that work life family balance is fully recognised. Been there and bought the T shirt. Packing my bags for summer 24. Last visit was 19.
If you did plan on, say, a micro-trip to the uk trying tracks in others’ cars as well as maybe one you bring over, you would love Cadwell Park. Sometimes known as a mini Nurburgring. Donington Park, Oulton Park and the GP layout of Brands Hatch are very good too.
That's a twist, didn't expect that especially seeing how rental business grew in Apex. Switching Apex to hang out spot sounds like interesting idea, I'm interested how it will turns out, especially it comes with some problems to figure out. This concept also opens opportunity for expanding storage felicity. Place to hang out for people who are motorsport oriented, has cars that's purpose is mostly racing, possibly could be convenient to have somewhere to keep them without spending time on just transporting them (on their own or outsourcing it). If they could keep their cars, maybe they could need a place to stay? So it could come with cross-selling and have booked one more room. From there, maybe they would take someone extra so even more people could need place to sleep and hang out. Yes I understand that real property around Apex is tight, nobody really wants to sell land and this is high-cost, but this is just idea for future that came to my mind. Also maybe something changed in these few years on Nurburg real estate market.
I bought my Cupra after doing 3 laps in the Apex one, and have done 50,000km in it and will keep it until it dies. Perhaps I will bring it to Apex, or maybe motorbike - which I also got after watching nurburgring laps of bikes going crazy! I have the OG calendar sat above my desk.
I'd be excited to see Misha and Robert on the road and on other tracks - it doesn't have to be the Nurburgring or Spa-Francorchamps to be exciting. I'm thinking for example about Knutstorp in Sweden, Ahvenisto in Finland and Pärnu in Estonia.
Hey Misha, het was al langer duidelijk dat je meer zocht dan toertjes rijden dus goed voor jou dat Robert het kalmer aan wil doen en jou een structuur verkoopt waarop je je eigen ideëen kunt enten. Altijd beter dan alles zelf uit de grond te moeten stampen. Brand recognition is niet te onderschatten! I hope you both can get the best out of the respective stages in your lifes! It's inspiring to be able to peek behind the curtains and learn more than just cars, even if talking and/or driving cars is what binds this community. Incredible what are the possibilities these days (ignoring for a moment the shit that is happening out there)!
мише ще пиша на моя език извиниме за което , много ти благодаря за всичко за лоши и за хубави моменти през тези години, желая ти да си драв и успихнат и както и късмет ти желая през новота година от България
Awesome to see you two in a video together! Misha, I was wondering if it was possible for you to link your second channel on the page for your first channel and vise versa? It might make it easier for new viewers to find all of your content.
I always kick myself for passing-by at APEX, and not buying a taxi ride on the GT2MR Such an amazing car. At that time I thought I ought save the money, because I always ran on a tight budget,, but by now i probably spent it all on beer, and have no cool memories of lapping on the passenger seat of a GT2MR :( hahaha Great to see Robert back and the new plans!
@@RobertMitchell Hahahahaha well, Belgium does make some great memory-erasing beers! Damn, nice! For sure I will, I didn't realize you kept the GT2 after you guys didnt renew the taxi license 😍 On the day that I passed by, it wasn't on the garage. Probably it was out and about doing laps. I'd love to see it up close
Definitely OG! Good to see Robert back for another semi summit 🤙🏼 Thanks for all your work Misha! Merry Christmas and looking forward to 2024 at the Nurburgring ❤
I’m Gonna try and find a way to power the building with the joy and cheers of Nürburgring enthusiasts as they pass by… like monsters inc. Also we had a bunch of fun w taxi and rentals but they didn’t make a ton of money vs what they cost to run. Taking away turnover doesn’t mean you’re shooting yourself in the foot if you also remove costs. The team always did exactly what they were requested and that was to provide a welcome atmosphere to enthusiasts. They were never pressed for profits.
Got an idea! Open a Pub. With a terrace. You can do there Bon Fires and BBQs. It’d be just awesome to have a “place to go” after the Ring stuff. It would be a petrolhead meeting point. Just like you always wanted.
This made my day. Here's to the future of Apex - to the Summit - to relaxing in the sun in Florida! Good to see you back Robert, looking happy and healthy.
Sounds like great plans. Good to see Robert looking fit and enjoying life. I think 2020 was tough with early COVID and a stroke if I recall correctly. Glad to hear we will see him again at APEX. Also look forward to Misha branching out.
Love Roberts outlook on life and Mishas desire to keep evolving. Will definitely call by to check tyre pressures and hopefully a bonfire when we visit in 13-17th June 24
Good to see Robert back. 🙂 Exciting update. 👍 I like that it means there will be more time for everyone to hang out and chat etc. Are George and Marta going to still be involved?
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Rename it to something else. Make it more "Misha", like "Misha Charoudin Unplugged" :D
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Was already subscribed...of course Carmrade! Isn't this actually the 3rd channel...Boris? 😃
@@sickjohnson 4th? Isn't there a Russian language channel too?
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Firstly, it's awesome seeing Robert back on the channel, I could listen to him all day and all night long, I absolutely love his outlook on life 👌👌👌 Really excited for the future of Apex and what you decide to do! Have a great Christmas and happy 2024 guys and gals ❤️❤️❤️
You nailed it, he’s sooo easy to listen to! His excitement makes me excited 😂 which reminds me, I do need to book some accommodation for next years track days…. Have a great Christmas Joe 😘
Ikr, I could listen to Robert like to David Attenborough. Difference is, Robert doesn't need to read of a sheet of paper
Indeed two passionate intelligent men growing and sharing their wisdom
It is soooo good to see Misha responsible for Apex. And I am telling you why. Because this means we get to see him around for a long time now. This is like a "marry me request" to Nurburgring.
Hotel Nuerburgring. You can check out any time you like, but you can never leave!
Yeah mate. Tell me about it. It's truly addictive. @@PenguinScotty
Great to see a "Summit" again. They have been missed, as well as videos on Robert's channel. I've been following this adventure since the days of BB and that other company that shall not be named. It will be interesting to see how things progress, and I'm looking forward to viewing Misha's second channel and Robert's channel again. As a video viewer the rental business never really had an impact on what I saw as mostly it was the occasional someone getting into the car and getting out spouting fervent joy. So really not much of a change for we only viewers from afar. Although, I do recall that the rental business gave you meat for the Summits, but I'm sure you will find interesting topics in the future.
Great perspective, Robert. And great weight loss! I’m down 36Kg since 2021; keep it up! My dad worked extremely hard in the business world, and he talked about the regrets of spreading himself thin running a company. When he was ready to spend time with the kids, we were all grown and out of the house. You’re making the right decision. 👊🏽
Even I can see at 30 years old that I do way too much, funnily enough I’m scaling down a little next year too now that my businesses are starting to be more self sufficient and sustainable without a million hours per week put into them. Going round Europe with the family my daughter be turning 5 next year so I think it’s about time she saw some of the world and what it has to offer!
I know so many people in Miami and New York who have disposable money to buy supercars and they aren't nearly anywhere as happy as, say, my parents, who love me and each other so much that visiting their house is something I look forward to everytime while they drive Hondas and Toyotas. What he says is true, happiness and success isn't measured in supercars.
This is exactly what I see. The stories I could tell about “successful” people
Robert is real life 4k, he's lost a good few years with the loss, looking sharp. Well done man
Nostalgic video! I wonder if I should spend the holiday season watching the good ol' Apex build- vlogs all over again... 🤔 I hate it when a nice thing comes to an end, but as this really isn't the end of anything - rather a fresh start- I think the least I can do is finally come down to say hi next season! 😃 Happy holidays and a big cheers!!
My favourite times were when you were visiting all the local businesses in the area and introducing everybody whilst Apex was being constructed. That was fascinating.
It's funny, when i came to apex this october, i expected to be a lot more interested in rentals / taxi / etc., but instead i just enjoyed having a nice place to hang out and come back to between laps (or other stuff i was doing), so it's really cool to see you guys focus on epxanding just that. I'm looking forward to see how Apex develops and what your project will be, and I'll def. come back to apex and check it out!
Always feels so good listening to you guys. So transparent, so human. Happy for both of you and excited to see whats coming. Been here for a while and you guys always kept it real. 2024 is going to be nice to watch.
Hey @RobertMitchell: good to see you here looking close to 10 years younger than 2 years ago 😉! Relaxed, figured out the priorities for you and your family!! Kudos! I'll be around to watch the summits or anything else you enjoy sharing. Still hope to swing by Apex sometime too. Take care and happy holidays!
So glad to see robert back on the channel, definitely can't wait for him to post more videos on yt. Always love hearing his opinions, such a good spoken person.
Best day of my life in cars was a taxi lap with Moritz about 4 years ago in the GT2 RS, all 7.5 minutes of it👊 All the best going forward guys🤝
Always nice to hear from Robert.
As someone who was dragged into a family business with no input/choice and no passion for the work and has ended up trapped, I'm both envious of the situation you guys are in and happy for you guys that you can do something that lets you share your passion for the Ring... but at the same time it also makes me realize my life has been wasted which is horribly depressing.
It will be fun to watch how this develops and continue living vicariously through these videos. Best wishes and happy holidays to you guys.
Glad to hear you guys getting back to where you are happy and enjoy it.
My brief visit in 2020 (11th hour prior to covid) with my mate Deano (RIP) was bucket list for both of us! I had a great time in the M4 with Misha and he loved the GT2 taxi lap!
I chose to do our trip with you guys because of how you came across as humble car guys on your TH-cam channel!
Keep it memorable!
12:37 I said this about Apex when I first went there in 2020. It's just a cool place to hang out and talk and that's outside of my car rental. Even after my car rental I found myself there just hanging around the car park talking to the people coming and going. And that's no offense to the other rental places I've used before where you can pick up a car, do your thing and drop it off and be on your way- there's nothing wrong with that. It's just that Apex makes it a whole experience outside of just renting the car or having a taxi lap.
Love seeing Robert again. Love his voice and thinking on the things in life. Didn’t had the courage to say hello, when I was there 26th of July. Also mad respect for losing 25kg. I had the same journey and that is a hard one.
Exciting to see what Apex is going to be and what you guys are going to do. Also a bit sad that Apex is changing, because you guys were killing it in my opinion.
Hopefully next year visiting the Nurburgring more often when the Impreza is done. Hopefully welcome to have some nice times and talks when I have the courage to do so.
I’ve missed these videos. You guys got me through the covid years with the daily vlogs about my favourite place in the world. Great to see Robert back on the channel (looking sharp) and good to hear Apex will continue one way or another. Looking forward to staying again soon.
Thanks for the update - sounds great! The thing with Robert is that he’s so incredibly relaxed and laid back every time he’s on camera, but I am 100% sure he’s a very driven and sometimes even ruthless businessman. Otherwise he wouldn’t be where he is, at this early stage in life. His message here struck a chord with me. Both me and my wife have had quite succesful careers but there is for sure a certain regret that we didn’t spend more time with the kids when they were smaller. Would have loved taking a year off work just to hang with them, but that wasn’t possible. They turned out well (despite that) and are now living their own lives, but we would have wanted even more memories together with them. Well, well, looking forward to Christmas now, when they will come home 😊 Good on you, Robert and best of luck to Misha!
Wow, really nice to see Robert again. Say hi to him.
Missed him..
Maybe you/him could make a video( you should every year) on what tired you use in Apex.. Robert did it few years back.
Thank you Micha, for sharing some time with him.. its nice for us(viewers)
I really enjoy the honest and down to earth conversations by these 2.... Have to say they are exactly the same in person ..great car guys who love what they do.
Oh man, I remember seeing Misha driving around with the van when the hotel was under construction I think in winter 2016 and seeing all the progress since then makes me feel nostalgic, but at the same time I'm glad that you are both going to be doing what you want to do and hopefully that will make you happy and fulfilled.
There is no other rental company like Apex, Robert and Misha were always clear in the vision and it's very different to other companies.
I wish you all the best!
kicking off the new year with 1 million subs! The growth you saw this year has just been insane, and very very well deserved. Merry Christmas to you and Megi!
Wow. Just realized how long I've been coming hear every day to watch your videos. You had about 15,000 followers when I signed up! How many years has it been??? Made the 6000km journey from here in Canada in summer '22 for my first visit to Apex. Good thing I got in the M4 and GTI laps when I did. Planning to be back next summer. Glad to see you will still be there Misha... I'll have to bring another bottle of maple syrup... you must be finished the last one by now. 😁 Was great to meet Pancake too. Also happy Dyana will still be there... the many emails back and forth with her were a real positive part of the Apex experience. Good luck with everything guys.
Ok guys so Apex is now going to be a vibe chill auto enthusiast spot. Not after taxi /lap money.
Mischa will be announcing his new endeavor he will be announcing shortly. Stay tuned.
I know Mischa will do some cool things. He has thr reach to get support from us the viewers to bring us new adventures. We just need to do our part and support!! Haters time to bow out 😂 19:14
Been an amazing journey to watch Misha grow. I dont see this as the end as those of us who can't get to the Nurburg ring and have watched since the sub 7 up will always watch this content. I couldnt think of a better place to hang out around a fire and talk about cars. Thanks for keeping the dream alive. Ps I'll be glad to see some more videos from Robert now.
So good to see Robert again and I'm glad he's doing well. Excited to see what your next moves are, Misha
Although not "OG" since the beginning of Apex, I've been following for around 3 years or maybe a little more and have really enjoyed all of the content and seeing the journey. These chats however, the vlogs and technical behind the scenes content have been missed recently. Thank you, Misha, therefore, for the second channel, and welcome back, Robert! I'm keen to see what the future holds for Apex and yourselves. I think that you're onto something with the new direction for Apex, keeping it about the community and creating a space for enthusiasts to come together while still assisting them to experience everything that the ring has to offer, makes a lot of sense, all of the best for the next chapter and the evolution of Apex in 2024 and beyond! 🎉
Great to see Robert, and look to be some exciting changes, cant wait to be dropping by before long!
This video was such a nice throwback and made me happy. Incredible journey from when I started watching just as apex started.
Great to see the progression and excited for what's to come!
You inspired me to come over (20, 22, 23) and coming again next year. Each time I've taken friends or family for their first time. Can't wait to experience your new hangout places! We'll definitely top up tyres here. 😉
I knew I was missing Robert but did not know much ... until I saw this video :)))! Love to see you guys talk, these are the ones that I enjoy the most, more even than a fast lap around the Ring! :)
Excellent. I love how Robert can talk openly about everything without ever sounding like he is showing off. Absolute class. Will hopefully schedule a summer visit. Best of luck to you both. 🙌
As a kid I got seriously involved in competitive sail boats and horses. Many of the adults who were helping me develop my skills took great care not to be a "pushy parent" with their own kids. I took this lesson onboard.
It’s an important thing to remember! So many parents try to push their kid to be the best to the point they hate what they’re doing.
So good to see Robert, and looking healthy...more please!
Congrats Misha.
Robert looks years younger! Nice to have this old type video back. That’s a great philosophy Robert. Enjoy while you’re still young. Enjoy the festivities both.
I'm not sure I understood anything else than Apex will no longer do taxi or rentals
Misha and crew starting something new that is not apex and details on that will be announced soon. Apex does not do taxi and rentals any longer rather is now more of a private spot but Misha will come around to hang out when he can and I’ll go to their events or whatever they put on but won’t be in charge of them. In fact it’s a complete flip of how it all used to be.
I missed the type of videos where you went out for dinner or having a walk with the colleagues from Apex. Back in the days there were videos maintaining, rebuilding the Apex and your private cars and the hotel. Back then it felt more like a family and you knew everyone working at Apex. Would be great if there would be more of that type of content again in the future. Apart from that enjoy the holidays and have a good start into the new year!
Wow, Robert looks amazing! Also, I am really enjoying hearing these broad, inside information from you two.
Can remember first time coming when the 720 was brand new and you and Robert was there and just let us chill in the workshop with the e36 m3 and e92. Was so cool talking to Robert ! Such a well made man but so down to earth and happy to talk to us about his cars. Always say to people you need to go apex once in your life.
Just gutted I don’t own a car to being at the moment but that time will come again. Enjoy guys
You guys are the best. I wish the next chapters to be great and hope to be in Nürburgring someday to meet you and have a good time!
Will Misha visit Oulton Park in Cheshire UK, the track that Joachim Winkelhock said was the UK's mini Nurburgring!
Great Vlog! Missed Robert talking about what Apex is doing/planning. Also miss the talks that keep the car community real. Excited for the expansion into the US (someday soon) and the possibility of Misha driving my car (2022 Stinger GT1). Already planning brake upgrades. 😅
Been watching since around late 2020 but seen many of the older videos. So it’s good to see Robert again.
Robert seems to be a good man!
You should do something like a bar w food truck so people can hangout with some kind of display of some apex famous cars like the m4 (GT3?) if it's still around, or the GT2 RS..
I passed in front of apex when I went to the track in 2018 but didn't dare stopping by in order to not bother people but it'd definitely be great to pop by if you plan to make some hangout spot
Good to see Robert back, miss those 620 laps and the cocktails but life moves on. Spent a long weekend at Apex accommodation two years ago with my McLaren, we also did a lap in the GT2 and Polo!, great fun and good times, very friendly bunch of guys and girls, all the best for the future
I think you take, both of you, life by the right end. One to enjoy family time and good life together with them and the other to keep on helping people like me to even love more this wonderful place somewhere in Germany. Thank you so much for this quality relationship with us 👍
Sounds like some interesting stuff ahead. Shame about the trackday though. I was really hoping you could make that happen as I want to do one in '24.
Did not get it. What are Misha and rest of former Apex staff going to do? Hotel services and car repairs?
Reading between lines. It will be a private garage for maintenance and storage of his own cars while waiting for mischa to get rich or win lottery to pay Robert 1m Euros for his "business".
Yes, got the same feeling that car rental business is actually not as profitable as it might look given the prices and Robert just got tired of topping it up with cash.
Interesting to see the changes! I was there in October the day you filmed the Red Honda. Having seen your videos for years I couldn't wait to make a trip from Canada and it ended up being everything I wanted! The BMW 230 was beautifully setup!! Being able to come and say hi was just great, along with finally being able to get onto the legendary Nürburgring! You were kind and accommodating even though you were filming! 10/10 and I can't wait to see how this year goes for you guys!
Bin gespannt für die Zukunft!
Ich kann mich so „glücklich“ schätzen, dass ich eine der letzten Taxi-Runden mit dem GT2 RS MR genießen konnte und das ganze acht Tage vor dem Unfall im Mai 2022. Michael Grassl von Manthey ist als Fahrer kurzfristig eingesprungen, da der eigentliche Fahrer von Apex krank war. Es war so ein unfassbar tolles Erlebnis und so richtig habe ich bei so mancher Kurve immer noch bis heute nicht verstanden, warum wir da nicht abgeflogen sind. 😅
WOW, "Good morning comrades" (don't loose that)...been a fan for years and love the growth. Missed seeing Robert and now I understand..."you look marvelous" and so do you Misha. Best of luck and if I ever get to the NBR I will come say hello and hang, maybe even fill my tires!! Best of luck...
2 fit, fresh-lookin dudes 😎. Congratulations!
One of the biggest reasons why I want to go to the track, is Apex, been watching all the videos, and since the first day, I only want to rent the cars of Apex, hope one day I have the money to do the trip and experience the full nuburgring. Thank you for all the amzing moments.
Good luck guys! Always welcome to Mexico City 🇲🇽 we also have fun tracks and good times here. Business is not always everything! Back to the roots ✨️
It‘s weird cause on the one side I‘m kind of sad and on the other side I’m happy…
But the thing is, regardless of what I‘m thinking the most important thing is that you guys are happy with your decision!
I, as a father of two sons (8 and 10 years old too), fully understand Robert‘s decision to spend more time with his family, I guess he and his family are very happy with his „change“.
Misha, I wish you all the best for your bright future and I‘m very excited to see what the future has in offer for you.
And if you ever need a professional cameraman and video editor, give me a call 🥴😉
Best wishes, Philipp 👋
Good to see Robert back on the channel and looking very trim, life is obviously good. So here it goes another chapter with Apex and a different spin on The Nurburgring life. Good luck, hope that it all works out as you intend it too. Have a great Xmas All of you and hope 2024 is a promising year.!. 👍👍
All the best for your future, Robert and Misha, as well as the Apex Team!🙌🏼
I'll be visiting in August from the United States and would love to come say 👋 and check out the new operation. Keep up the good work 👍
This was the first or second channel i ever subscribed to, a fair while before apex. Had maybe 6k subs. Been great to see everything evolve and the success apex has had.
Robert definitely looks ripped.. Holy shit.. Excited what's to come :) Especially since I pulled the trigger on a dedicated track tool so I will be dropping by much more times next year.
It's nice to see Robert again. From following you since the Boosted Boris days, to coming to the Nurburgring in 2017 when Apex was starting to take off to realise a lifelong dream of mine with you in the passenger seat instructing me, seeing this video and knowing that the rental business is no more made me a bit sad cause I was planning to come back again very soon. With that said, seeing the direction both of you guys are heading with what you're doing, especially some of the things Robert said, made me happier so good luck on your endeavors guys!
Love the plans Misha and Robert. Can’t wait to see the progress and legacy.
What ever you decide to do it has to be good for you and your family's, have a great Christmas and we look forward to seeing you in 2024 🎉
Duude, I just saw that you had a second channel. First thought for things I wanna see back again are talks with Robert.. an the I came here and look what I found. Only the cocktail is missing !!
Glad to see both of you.
Please carry Robert to some Q&A, small talks, slowboards and cocktails to your second channel!
Saludos!
Haha always nice to listen to Roberts big talk. Hope he gets to do everything he set out to!
Awesome nurburg summit vibes!
Sound’s Exciting, so many possibilities.
Also can’t wait for the 2nd channel content :D
Brilliant. Looking forward to the future content.
On-boards are cool, but that’s not entirely what car culture and the draw of Apex and the Ring is about.
Car builds, setup, maintenance, hanging out together and socializing. Evening bonfires and BBQ’s. Good luck guys!
One day I still hope to make the journey to the nurburgring... I live on the other side of the world and travel isn't really in the budget, but... one day... and then a hang out at Apex would be the cherry on the cake!
Great video, nice to see and hear from Robert again! I love the calmness he spreads. Great guy! Exciting stuff for Apex!
I'm a person that loves the channel... Love the track... MIGHT have maybe stopped by at some point to do a taxi lap but more than likely would have never felt a need to come to Apex. With the new plans... I actually now feel more likely to come visit. Thats to say I think this could end up being the best decision possible overall for the business. As little overhead as possible and the impact can still be the same or greater.
Would love to see you man!
Hallelujah. I’m in heaven. Back to the OG guys. Back to the roots of current success. Btw, Robert looks great and glad that work life family balance is fully recognised. Been there and bought the T shirt. Packing my bags for summer 24. Last visit was 19.
If you did plan on, say, a micro-trip to the uk trying tracks in others’ cars as well as maybe one you bring over, you would love Cadwell Park. Sometimes known as a mini Nurburgring. Donington Park, Oulton Park and the GP layout of Brands Hatch are very good too.
5:50 2 Fat 2 Furious 😂
Daaaaaang. Low blow 😂
That's a twist, didn't expect that especially seeing how rental business grew in Apex. Switching Apex to hang out spot sounds like interesting idea, I'm interested how it will turns out, especially it comes with some problems to figure out.
This concept also opens opportunity for expanding storage felicity. Place to hang out for people who are motorsport oriented, has cars that's purpose is mostly racing, possibly could be convenient to have somewhere to keep them without spending time on just transporting them (on their own or outsourcing it). If they could keep their cars, maybe they could need a place to stay? So it could come with cross-selling and have booked one more room. From there, maybe they would take someone extra so even more people could need place to sleep and hang out.
Yes I understand that real property around Apex is tight, nobody really wants to sell land and this is high-cost, but this is just idea for future that came to my mind. Also maybe something changed in these few years on Nurburg real estate market.
I bought my Cupra after doing 3 laps in the Apex one, and have done 50,000km in it and will keep it until it dies. Perhaps I will bring it to Apex, or maybe motorbike - which I also got after watching nurburgring laps of bikes going crazy! I have the OG calendar sat above my desk.
Very cool thing for you. Progress for you as a person and it helps the Ring and Motorsports culture. Love it 🤷🏻♂️
Mischa seems pissed off. Arms folded, defensive, definitely more going on 😢 Robert should just give him Apex.
I'd be excited to see Misha and Robert on the road and on other tracks - it doesn't have to be the Nurburgring or Spa-Francorchamps to be exciting. I'm thinking for example about Knutstorp in Sweden, Ahvenisto in Finland and Pärnu in Estonia.
Robert, It's great to hear someone say "I'm young, I'm 40". Family quality time is very important. Great news guys!
Tier1 level video right here!! Great to see ya Robert. Misha best of luck on your next endeavours. We will be here supporting, cya in 2024 🎉🎉🎉
Hey Misha, het was al langer duidelijk dat je meer zocht dan toertjes rijden dus goed voor jou dat Robert het kalmer aan wil doen en jou een structuur verkoopt waarop je je eigen ideëen kunt enten. Altijd beter dan alles zelf uit de grond te moeten stampen. Brand recognition is niet te onderschatten!
I hope you both can get the best out of the respective stages in your lifes! It's inspiring to be able to peek behind the curtains and learn more than just cars, even if talking and/or driving cars is what binds this community. Incredible what are the possibilities these days (ignoring for a moment the shit that is happening out there)!
мише ще пиша на моя език извиниме за което , много ти благодаря за всичко за лоши и за хубави моменти през тези години, желая ти да си драв и успихнат и както и късмет ти желая през новота година от България
Awesome to see you two in a video together!
Misha, I was wondering if it was possible for you to link your second channel on the page for your first channel and vise versa? It might make it easier for new viewers to find all of your content.
Awesome, congrats Misha and team! Looking forward to all the future content!
I always kick myself for passing-by at APEX, and not buying a taxi ride on the GT2MR
Such an amazing car. At that time I thought I ought save the money, because I always ran on a tight budget,, but by now i probably spent it all on beer, and have no cool memories of lapping on the passenger seat of a GT2MR :( hahaha
Great to see Robert back and the new plans!
After all the beer of course you have no memory! But seriously after May pop by and check out the gt2 it’ll be there:-)
@@RobertMitchell Hahahahaha well, Belgium does make some great memory-erasing beers!
Damn, nice! For sure I will, I didn't realize you kept the GT2 after you guys didnt renew the taxi license 😍
On the day that I passed by, it wasn't on the garage. Probably it was out and about doing laps.
I'd love to see it up close
The main topic begins at 7:05
For me and hope for lot of others the main topic is all the thing....❤
Definitely OG! Good to see Robert back for another semi summit 🤙🏼
Thanks for all your work Misha!
Merry Christmas and looking forward to 2024 at the Nurburgring ❤
But if you shut down the money-making part of Apex, how will it survive? You can't pay the bills with good vibes and a positive attitude...
I’m Gonna try and find a way to power the building with the joy and cheers of Nürburgring enthusiasts as they pass by… like monsters inc.
Also we had a bunch of fun w taxi and rentals but they didn’t make a ton of money vs what they cost to run. Taking away turnover doesn’t mean you’re shooting yourself in the foot if you also remove costs. The team always did exactly what they were requested and that was to provide a welcome atmosphere to enthusiasts. They were never pressed for profits.
@@RobertMitchell really appreciate you personally answering my question. I guess I’ll just wait and see what will happen next year.
Cheers Misha & Robert ! This has been something that I have expecting sometime already. Good luck You all ❤
I envy you. Years passed but, hopefully one day things get better for me and I might come to Nurburgring. Cheers.
Got an idea! Open a Pub. With a terrace. You can do there Bon Fires and BBQs. It’d be just awesome to have a “place to go” after the Ring stuff. It would be a petrolhead meeting point. Just like you always wanted.
This made my day. Here's to the future of Apex - to the Summit - to relaxing in the sun in Florida! Good to see you back Robert, looking happy and healthy.
robert, amazing work, glad to see there's still good family men out there
Sounds like great plans.
Good to see Robert looking fit and enjoying life. I think 2020 was tough with early COVID and a stroke if I recall correctly. Glad to hear we will see him again at APEX.
Also look forward to Misha branching out.
Love Roberts outlook on life and Mishas desire to keep evolving. Will definitely call by to check tyre pressures and hopefully a bonfire when we visit in 13-17th June 24
Good to see Robert back. 🙂
Exciting update. 👍 I like that it means there will be more time for everyone to hang out and chat etc.
Are George and Marta going to still be involved?
Looking forward to the new stuff. Have to admit that most of the times I came by Apex after Covid and up it all seemed very stressed.