5 Practice Pro Tips for iRacing

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0:00 Intro
0:10 Ghost Car Offset
1:33 Watch/Ghost/Spot
3:56 AI
8:59 School Track Config
10:28 Opposite Lines
12:39 Outro
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[@joesegalla4163]

With AI, I figured out if you set every driver setting the same and have a wide spread overall difficulty, it makes it closer to racing with real people.

[@Jpilgrim30]

I never knew you could join a race as a complete ghost car. That’s insane. Thanks Matt!!

[@kevin6666123]

Honestly knew none of these..but I'm going stick with the Malone classic of "Qualifying is for Practice" and after that.."show em you're crazy", love the content Matt

[@MattMaloneTV]

hahhah! love that! so true

[@MontrealMike1986]

Opposite line practice is something I would have never even thought of doing. Thanks Matt!

[@mrj3217]

Really? You don't learn the track and then work on running the opposite line against your self? I always do that. I can tell you at darlington I can not run the bottom in 1 and 2 at all.

[@EvilB34ns]

Dude, I fully expected to hear the normal hogwash, but these tips were actually awesome and different. Thanks, Malone!

[@SkylineSonata]

Omg, that "School config" track layout is amazing, I wish they did that for more tracks. Would make hopping onto a new track and learning much easier

[@tb9383]

You can turn on a racing line for I believe all tracks, but that obviously has its downsides.

[@ugccrawl6850]

This video should be mandatory viewing for anyone new to iRacing. I've used the opposite line technique for awhile, and it's very obvious that many don't. Open practice is not for hot lapping, and that's why so many rookies blame others for their own mistakes. Subscribed.

[@marksutherlandjr.2121]

Matt, New Sim racer here. I can't overstate how helpful these are man. Thanks so much for this quality upload. Driving Fast is Deceptively hard. I know just enough about SIM Racing to be Dangerous lol. But I tell you the truth when I say, this hobby has its hooks in me BAD!!! I'll get quicker employing these methods. Thanks again man.. New Sub here!

[@purplepurplesaurasne]

That last one was a great idea, as I have been knocked out of some podium contentions because of off line mistakes. I also didn't know about the school test drives. I would stress cold tire practice as well, mainly because you have to be vigilant first lap against people who forgot their tires are cold.

[@doug_vickers]

Some excellent tips there Matt. I knew you could watch races but didn't know it was possible to ghost race so will have to try that one. It's nice to learn some new things. I think it's great that you younger guys take the time to help us old guys with racing. (Yes I'm older than you and still learning) Keep this great series of videos coming!

[@dbldare]

These were really amazing, Matt! Just switched from a belt wheel to DD, and it's like I'm a rookie again. I can't seem to keep the car on the track anymore. I'll use these for sure.... Thanks for all your great videos and banter!

[@TowMaters]

Hey Matt !!! I waited over 12:00 minutes for a pro to come on here to tell us some tips... What happened??? a no show? 🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂 Great video... Thanks... 💗💗💗💗💗

[@SaltyChip]

U should of kept watching! There was another 57 secs!

[@yves1655]

Super helpful tips, straight to the point, love this format!

[@DashHoundRacing]

I like having the previous lap delta up as well, especially in cars where tire management is important such as the V8 Supercars or if you're practicing race stints.

[@Kronikman07]

these were great tips. so well spoken, and actual good tips. need more of these videos!

[@corymclemore6863]

Matt I have been on iracing over 10 years and still enjoyed this video. Informative and entertaining!

[@TheRomanticsWB]

Awesome video again man. Literally never seen a vid about most of this and didn't know about a lot of it. Really good stuff. Thank you.

[@JamieHamelSmith]

Awesome stuff Matt ❤️ The tips are great, and your delivery is perfect.

[@WackyJacky101]

This was wildly helpful! Thanks buddy

[@Simracing203]

Great video, and very informative Matt!

[@StaffGrinder]

Great video. I race ghost car's a lot but never knew about the offset. Thanks!

[@JamesPancoast]

1 thing I learned: the school track thingie! One suggestion for practicing if you're doing multiclass racing, join some highly populated practice sessions. It's a great help in figuring out where to pass if you're a faster class, where you might get passed if you're a slower class, etc.

[@HertzBlut]

Personally being completely green in iRacing I am loving these small tips. At least 3 or 4 of these will be tried out tomorrow. Thanks Matt. Loving the content. The jumping into races already started and the practicing opposite lines will be used. Thanks again

[@naimatakku]

This absolute gem of a video has been up almost a year and I discovered it now. Thank you for the great tips!

[@prosperow]

love this Mat learnt something today!

[@sp33dreaper62]

probably one of the best practice tips I've seen ty so much!!! def subbed after this one!!

[@glenwatkins732]

Great vid Malone! Really enjoying these vids

[@tsvetanradev666]

Great stuff as always,Matt! Let’s take time to appreciate the shoes you are wearing while racing, love it!

[@davids2361]

Wow, great stuff, thanks Matt. Never knew some of this stuff.

[@WoksAndPansCafe]

Great tips, Matt, really appreciate your sharing your knowledge. Thanks!

[@robn71]

Some very helpful tips there Matt thanks 🏁

[@Youngnetsrik]

Tip 2 is something I never thought of doing. Might give it a try sometime. Thanks for the tips Matt. Keep them coming!

[@Nahizle]

Great idea with the race starts, thank you! 👍

[@AndrewDemonbreun]

I never knew about the Watch / Ghost spot. That will be so crucial for me, I like to practice pretty good with AI before any race I'm not familiar with, but this will take out the worry of not learning anything from the AI procession. Get to see overtaking opportunities, troublesome corners, where punts will take place ect. This for me is a gamechanger. Thank you!!!

[@fastestlap8524]

Matt, I've been on iRacing for 4 years and all of this (with the exception of AI) I had no idea existed! Thanks so much man!

[@zagowills6270]

I had no clue about those school configs... thats actually really helpful. Cheers Matt!

[@jamesb1969b]

First video of yours I’ve stumbled upon. I had to sub! Thanks for the excellent tips! I’m a NASCAR guy but I can apply these to it as well.

[@AdamB5000]

I've been iRacing since 2008. I'm not even through tip #1 and I've learned something new. Thanks!

[@nicholase6552]

This was honestly great advice!

[@alanrothwell117]

one of the most informational iRacing videos ive seen! Awesome job!

[@leebest1a470]

Useful info, thanks !

[@peronohaynada]

Not really into races lately, but watching to support the channel. Keep it rocking matt!

[@DaringGreatlyRacing]

This is great information, thanks for posting!

[@houstonOLED]

Amazing! Keep em coming!

[@LionAndALamb]

One of the best iRacing tip videos I've ever seen, thanks for this Matt!

[@maximilianschmitz1988]

Thanks Matt. Great video once again 👍

[@grantmoles90]

Not been racing for some time now but when I come back to it I'm sure I will need all of these fantastic tips - Thanks :)

[@russnelson8867]

VERY informative. Thanks Matt.

[@jimijames95]

Great tips Matt....very useful!

[@iRacingIRL]

These are phenomenal tips. Thanks so much, sub’d.

[@donzmeuheu6153]

Great Tips👍 especially the last one

[@Teh_Tourist]

Genuinely good tips. Great content.

[@dylanlaramee8265]

Awesome tips ! THANKS 👌💪

[@imgrootsimulations8787]

Just found your channel thank you for the tips really help me out! I’m new to IRacing! Be having fun with the Mx5

[@pariah87]

Good tips Matt!

[@BurtRanch]

killin it with these tips Malone! the only tip I got is to watch MattMalone stream iRacing Tuesdays through Thursdays plus Sundays on Twitch for more tips about iRacing with MattMalone on his stream on Twitch in the iRacing category where MattMalone shares more tips about iRacing

[@nimcross4510]

Great stuff!

[@MarlonFamilton]

Wow, those are awesome tips! Subscribed. Thanks!

[@MattMaloneTV]

Awesome, thank you!

[@Fretzton]

Omg this is so underrated, ty so much 👍🏻

[@DragonByte79]

Amazing tips, thx.

[@metis_9]

Really useful 👍, and some fine slippers too!

[@tennyis28]

Great tips thanks so much

[@michaelnapper4565]

grreat tips. great video

[@v.r.simulationracing]

Very useful, thank you

[@ericlambert2402]

wow type 2 is amazing thanks matt ,and appreciate your good job

[@harald2101]

Very good tips!

[@ApexSimRacing]

Some great tips Matt

[@nicholasjackson8782]

Tbh this video blew my mind 😂 these are just the tips I needed

[@jamieimbusch]

That second feature is awesome. Will be joining on going races more often

[@neon3690]

Thanks, they seem like some really good tips. I’ll give them a go.

[@bilo1897]

Wow these are amazing tips

[@Pinkshoelacescreator]

Ghost car offset probably the best tip for me. Thank you!

[@rbx6jm]

Great video, Malone.

[@ACFUN34]

2:25 Wow ! I wish i knew about this feature last year when i started to race in iracing.

[@ElEmperadorXIII]

Cheers mate!

[@scottmeredith3359]

Wtf! That ghost race feature is unreal! I'd LOVE to go into a top split race and try and keep up, watch lines, etc. Awesome tip 👌

[@JBWRacing]

oh my that ghost off set, thanks matt

[@Donut69]

Love the racing slippers

[@Fabricator-X]

THANK YOU!

[@chrisldavis5772]

Thank you, sir, for this!

[@rs660alec3]

Keep up the good content. These are def tips from a 10 year iracer not just a sim racer

[@JBWRacing]

6:58 Watch out for crazy people 😂

[@jmarr5150]

Awesome Matt, Thank you.....Also nice slippers

[@Turbo_Aces]

Genuinely one of the most helpful tips vids ive come across. Not the same regurgitated bullsh!t about trail braking better and etc - thanks and subbed for more content!

[@pritchs7889]

Great video. Several I had not tried and will do so ASAP. Another tip for going faster is iRacing's new feature that allows one to set a start point on a lap and reset to that spread, track position etc. at the push of a button. Can't remember what it's called, unfortunately.

[@GameKingFaiz]

I always wondered what the school track was. I figured it was what it is, but never bothered to load into it. Thanks for highlighting that--will have to use it going forward!

[@aaronwalker7221]

Love the Ghost/watch/race option. Had no idea about this and as a new iracer this is brilliant. I'll see you in the Bathurst 12hour Matt! granted you won't see me ;) at least i can practice a special event rather than wreck everyone.

[@MyAmberlea]

Good work top tips for sure with me being a rookie … many thanks

[@peinmilan]

Thanks dude, it was really useful. I always wished Tip2 exists, but couldn't find it! Haha! :)

[@christianvanhorn8446]

This might be a year old, but it’s fantastic! Thank you so much Matt!

[@Dino-cj1ko]

thank you mann

[@elikononovich4382]

Thanks!

[@roosterreagan8469]

this is actually useful vid compared to the other "duh, just go faster" sim practice vids, kudos mr malone

[@ChinzD]

wow these are literally gems that I have not heard in other videos so far

[@PhilDiasPJD]

Matt you new series of tips is Scooby Dooby fabulous. Keep them coming. 👍

[@23iam]

Rly nice for beginners) thx

[@Fenweekoh01]

i had no idea the race as spectator thing existed.... this changes everything

[@infin8mas]

Ghost car offset! Thank you!!!!

[@rmack9226]

#2 is insane. sooo awesome

[@p0tat0stix]

Tip #2 --- that is great information. Tip #5 --- that is brilliant.