5 Practice Pro Tips for iRacing

[@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!!

[@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.

[@kevin-l7r7p]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!

[@EvilB34ns]

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

[@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!

[@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.

[@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!

[@WackyJacky101]

This was wildly helpful! Thanks buddy

[@corymclemore6863]

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

[@naimatakku]

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

[@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.

[@elikononovich4382]

Thanks!

[@AdamB5000]

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

[@davids2361]

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

[@RyanMcclurg-NavyVet]

HelloMatt, my son and myself are new to Iracing and this is by far the most helpful video that I’ve seen yet. Thank you very much.

[@zagowills6270]

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

[@sp33dreaper62]

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

[@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!

[@jonathan_toole]

Ghost car offset... just what I was looking for! Thanks Matt

[@baiku600rr]

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!

[@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.

[@ImGrootSimulations]

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

[@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

[@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!!!

[@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.

[@sillyoldbeartv]

I didn't know about the School setups for tracks! Thank you!

[@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 :)

[@Kronikman07]

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

[@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!

[@colbeyw]

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

[@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

[@CharlesK441]

I was sure I'd seen Matt suggest the first tip before. I couldn't remember how to do it. Matt and KZbin read my mind as only yesterday I was thinking about this!

[@jamieimbusch]

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

[@Fenweekoh01]

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

[@JamieHamelSmith]

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

[@Youngnetsrik]

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

[@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.

[@LionAndALamb]

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

[@alanrothwell117]

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

[@Nahizle]

Great idea with the race starts, thank you! 👍

[@christianvanhorn8446]

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

[@yves1655]

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

[@HDRGamingHub]

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

[@glenwatkins732]

Great vid Malone! Really enjoying these vids

[@roosterreagan8469]

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

[@nicholasjackson8782]

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

[@peronohaynada]

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

[@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!

[@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 👌

[@tsvetanradev666]

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

[@Simracing203]

Great video, and very informative Matt!

[@prosperow]

love this Mat learnt something today!

[@Teh_Tourist]

Genuinely good tips. Great content.

[@robn71]

Some very helpful tips there Matt thanks 🏁

[@ericlambert2402]

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

[@ChinzD]

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

[@DaringGreatlyRacing]

This is great information, thanks for posting!

[@JBWRacing]

oh my that ghost off set, thanks matt

[@nicholase6552]

This was honestly great advice!

[@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.

[@rs660alec]

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

[@peinmilan]

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

[@p0tat0stix]

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

[@Fretzton]

Omg this is so underrated, ty so much 👍🏻

[@tennis4live]

is it possible to reset the lap counter shown in the dash of some cars in a testsession? So that when you crash in lap 5 and start the next stint it doesnt start at lap 5.

[@maximilianschmitz1988]

Thanks Matt. Great video once again 👍

[@WoksAndPansCafe]

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

[@tonyvandijk2008]

Is it possible to use a faster persons ghost. Othwise you stil make the same mistakes

[@neon3690]

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

[@EndureRacing]

Number 5 is a great tip, especially for multiclass

[@mikemckinnon8664]

Hey Matt really enjoy the video's, one thing I have not been able to find is a listing of the most used road tracks on iracing.

[@mikemckinnon8664]

Excluding free :)

[@DerPilotMann]

Been doing iRacing for about 3 years now. Never even knew they had a ghost car for test drive...

[@donzmeuheu6153]

Great Tips👍 especially the last one

[@metis_9]

Really useful 👍, and some fine slippers too!

[@Lucky_Stickman]

I have app and app copy which one do I change for the ghost delta? Not good a PC stuff lol

[@maxaerox187]

Wow that join race modus made me love you

[@Vraxes]

I think the best part about this video, is Matt in slippers instead of his driving shoes

[@MarlonFamilton]

Wow, those are awesome tips! Subscribed. Thanks!

[@MattMaloneTV]

Awesome, thank you!

[@simonstobart1439]

The join live race as ghost looks like awesome practice, but not sure how to do it now - has the option been removed? I can't seem to find the screen you did with races started already... they always disappear!

[@jimijames95]

Great tips Matt....very useful!

[@Donut69]

Love the racing slippers

[@rmack9226]

hey does #2 work anymore? menu has changed and i can only see upcoming races, not ongoing ones?

[@russnelson8867]

VERY informative. Thanks Matt.

[@SaltyChip]

I don’t even own Iracing and watch your video. It’s more entertaining than nascar and I even found this video super entertaining and interesting. Joining an ongoing race with no consequences is really cool!

[@chuckystang]

I can't believe I'm just finding this now, hilarious. But very helpful

[@doomblade5212]

Awesome video, I didn't know most of these things! For the Watch/Ghost/Spot, are you still able to pick up tow from the real drivers?

[@MattMaloneTV]

Yup!

[@dylanlaramee8265]

Awesome tips ! THANKS 👌💪

[@MyAmberlea]

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

[@houstonOLED]

Amazing! Keep em coming!

[@kevinhines1278]

Them moccasins tho... The laces get stuck in the pedals or something?

[@AdamB5000]

Laces out!

[@PhilDiasPJD]

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

[@jmarr5150]

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

[@sparky7474]

Thats a cool feature! Matt where can I find some of the premium racing slipers you have on? :) LOL I like them!

[@infin8mas]

Ghost car offset! Thank you!!!!