iRacing - Why You NEED to join a league to enjoy it most

[@engandautclan]

I took your advice here 8 months ago and I'm so glad I did. I've been in the same league ever since and every race is so much better than any iRacing official race. Completely agree with everything in this video, thanks!

[@twani4328]

What league would that be? Im lookign for a league!

[@engandautclan]

@@twani4328 iGPFun F3 league. It's been running for 20+ years and is very well organised. All abilities welcome (but drivers are required to have participated in some F3 official races before joining so that the admins know that you know how the car behaves).

[@SebastianWoodard]

I love when my heart starts beating at 150 beats a minute cuz I know the guy in front of me is super aggressive for no reason and I'm about to try and pass em without dying. it's super immersive. I run an old 1280x1024 monitor and a G27, and even sometimes forget it's just a sim.

[@dexondabeat]

get an old vr helmet mate and enjoy ultimate immersion

[@SebastianWoodard]

@@dexondabeat I'ma have to upgrade the PC first but it's definitely in the plans

[@SamKatakouzinosRacing]

You've described me quite well! Started with official only racing and six years later my most enjoyable racing is now in a variety of leagues. Some provide fun series, some are championships, some provide both. All together they provide me the ability to 'sharpen my saw' amongst fellow drivers who you get acquainted with. Thanks for explaining what I do better than I could!

[@Simon-rz3mf]

The thing about getting to know your rivals is so true. Witnessed this yesterday, as I had to fight off P4 for the last 10 minutes of the race and he literally was 0.2 behind on the line.

[@dannyleeracing]

It really makes it so satisfying when, over an 8 or 12 race season or whatever, you just have an on-track rival who you somehow always find a way to be battling with. The fighting means so much more when you recognise the names and have a history.

[@angryginger791]

For sure! And I think it cleans up the driving a lot too. Even if there were no stewards, most people don't want to be known as a dirty racer. If they pull something shady in one race, they may have a target on their back the rest of the season. I've had battles that lasted almost the entire race. In one, the guy got desperate and tried a risky move which didn't go as planned. He ended up spinning me, but instead of just driving on like most in officials would, he pulled off and gave me the position back so we could continue our battle. At that point, neither of us cared about our end result. We only cared about "our" race. I'd say that's in the top 3 of my favorite races, and I think I finished like 18th. LOL!

[@jwebxx]

I drove many league races in some leagues. It was always interesting and great communitiy. But one thing I love official races in iracing more at the moment is, that you race against racers with similar skills. In league racese you always have some "aliens" and no chances against them. I won my second oval race this week in an offical race. Never could win in a league race. In leagues I always raced in the back half of the field. I can understand you and can tell it is a experience you will not miss when you race in a league. But for me, the possibility to win a race in an official race or race in top position is more worth then the advanteges of al league, at the moment.

[@dannyleeracing]

I know what you mean - most leagues divide the field into Pro, Pro Am and Am categories like real life GT fields do but yes, winning a race outright is a real challenge in a league race

[@shricharanabharadwaj2468]

Great video! You put the content together quite well!

[@arivasu1759]

Totally agree with you. Not a PC driver, but it applies to console just the same. I'm in a League since the beginning of the Year and it was a good move, just as you say. We have close to 80 drivers and KZbin streams on different races. Greatings from Germany

[@arminiuss.316]

Welche Liga ist das? Welche Serien? LG

[@samulation5047]

I started racing in G-Simracing league because i met a fellow dutchman and was added to their teams discord then after we did the indy 500 they introduced me to that league

[@danieldavis8446]

I joined a league at the beginning of the year and all of my time goes into it. Its cool because its not one set of cars and tracks, but a mixture of everything. All of the big races throughout the year,, plus some historic ones. I probably race officials once a month.

[@exenity3383]

How did you find your league? Trying to find one to

[@danieldavis8446]

I was invited, but you don't have to be to join. Google Pacific Majors. I love the way the guys run it and the races are really cool. Facebook has an iRacing leagues page, too.

[@bokko_bomb_6938]

We have a GTE League starting in 1 weeks time (each Wednesday 8pm Eastern Time). Let me know your discord name and i will add you to the server

[@exenity3383]

Bokko_Bomb_69 thanks for the offer, it’s only in the wrong timezone.

[@chupposity]

Spec-5 World Tour is a weekly league and they currently have Slow Motion Broadcasting doing their races on KZbin. It's a good league - good competition, but also they have good race stewardship. Go into iRacing and apply to the league if you want to join. Every thing Danny said is spot on - what I don't like about the official series is the difficulty in policing bad behavior and leagues can do a little or a lot to control this.

[@TheRedSparrowYT]

Anyone recommend a league for F4?

[@dannyleeracing]

Apex Racing League are about to begin one and you can get 10% off via referral: apexracingleague.refr.cc/daniell Just ask questions if you're unsure where to go

[@doug_vickers]

Always nice when one of your videos pops up on my recommendations Danny. I much prefer league racing over the official races on iRacing as I find it much more rewarding. I just wish I was a little better, but I always give it may best shot which is all I can do. Thanks you young Sir. 👍

[@mrj3217]

The biggest problem I have in open lobbies are I drive clean with respect and I expect the people I am racing against to do the same. When a car runs me down from seconds behind me I know for a fact they are quicker than me and when they catch me I will let them go in a way that cost me less time lost. What most people will do is drive the wheels off the car and end up wrecking then selfs and maybe you as well as just postponing the same end result of being passed. A lot of people have no interest in the actual dynamics of racing.

[@lukesmall7660]

What a great video. I'm new to sim racing. And I can't wait to join a league as an AM

[@roberthumm6763]

BALLS! Well done sir! I've been thinking about building a computer & joining this league. You video was well done, interesting & very informative. Bravo dude!

[@eftubeyou77]

"Poetic" review is what got me into buying this👍🏻

[@68046Matt]

As a 9 year vet i can say that the offical series is stressful alot of unnecessary drama and i am done. New guys keep wrecking and ruining my good races. I’m gonna start joining a few leauges relax and have fun.

[@GIddyUpRetep]

Assuming that was WRC rally driver Craig Breen (RIP) vs Peter Dempsey.

[@X1erra]

I'm glad I have local leagues to join to live my passion, and all of this doesn't have to happen in iRacing either. Whether it's AC, ACC, RF2, AMS, any league is better as you'll be racing with the same kind of people, even across seperate leagues! Take the journey. :) I'll join Asian league races in iRacing probably a year later; I have plenty of RF2 leagues to compete on, but I'll consider the options and ask around.

[@charlesjohnson5979]

I recently got IRacing but I do already have ACC. Which one would you recommend? I really like ACC already and where do I go to look for leagues for ACC and IRacing?

[@justinkrizenesky]

The iRacing points system is incredibly easy to understand, i don't know what you mean lol.

[@ElShogoso]

I love league racing, but since pretty much every sim allows me to do it, I usually run them on sims like AMS1 or rFactor 2 where I can run mods and have more options. The solo appeal of iRacing for me is having a decent ranked system. Still, 100% agree on the joys of league racing, I only do it in a different platform.

[@seebarry4068]

Thank you Daniel, I will take a look at this.

[@spurs4842]

Today marks my 8th week in iRacing. I found a league that runs the Gen 4 Cup Cars from NASCAR. A league owner and I are looking into getting into a sports car/IMSA/WEC league, but I have no clue where to start. Being just 8 weeks old, I'm unsure if any sports car league would allow me to join

[@josesalazar6025]

Really love this video man. Anymore tips on finding a league? I’ve been trying to look for a f3 league that races mon or Tuesday for a while 😔

[@scyattica17]

Yeah,I'm kind of in the same boat. not even sure where to start.

[@33thunder]

Same

[@powervan100]

i'm new. how do i join a league? i live in the UK if that makes any difference

[@dannyleeracing]

For iRacing, Check out apex racing league on youtube and check their streams for links to join or sign up - best thing to do is join their Discord group and just lurk for a little bit and see what looks good to you!

[@powervan100]

@@dannyleeracing thanks Danny, much appreciated. I’ll practice my lurking skills 🙂

[@NobleCaveman]

Very artistic and romantic view of racing. Really inspirational

[@exenity3383]

Is there any place I can get that livery for that car? I really love it and can’t find any that are looking like it i. (I respect if you want to keep it for ur self)

[@kivikall]

Very well summarized and true every word!

[@louiienation8497]

It me and my buddy join a league. Can we race together? Do we need to be on the same team to do if so? Can we be on the same league and not be on the same team? How many drivers can there be per team? Do team members take turn driving the same car on all races?

[@piltdownfilms]

Man, I've been thinking about leagues for a little bit now but my lack of a consistent schedule hampers my ability to participate quite a bit. I think I might really need to track down something that I can make work.

[@angryginger791]

A league with teams might work. The league I run in has 3 car teams, but only the best 2 each race count toward the team championship. So even if you can't make every race, you can still participate in the championship, and if you have 2 other guys who can make the races you can't, you won't miss out on points. Just an idea.

[@piltdownfilms]

@@angryginger791 It's worth looking into, thanks!

[@chupposity]

Leagues I've seen do not require regular participation. Also the leagues I'm in have drop weeks. Worst case you miss a fair # of the races. Depending on how much your schedule jumps around you may have to be in multiple leagues and participate a little in all of them

[@piltdownfilms]

@@chupposity A fair point. I have since posting that comment found both employment with a more regular schedule and a league I've been having fun participating in. Thanks for the suggestion though.

[@reddogtn7905]

I notice most if not all league races in late afternoon. Is there any Nascar league out there, that run late night. I work Second shift.

[@UncoolJim]

i and dying to get involved in a league but im not sure i am fast enough for most of them yet. Are there any beginner leagues anyone can suggest??

[@dannyleeracing]

What sim?

[@rickthomas9894]

I'm a little late to see this video. I'm that guy. I've been racing AI and hotlaping for a year, to make sure I was "good enough" to not ruin someone else's race, let alone keep myself alive. Practice has become a kind of procrastination, letting me avoid messing up someone else's race while reinforcing that I'm not good enough. Damn! Didn't realize that was a mindset I had until just now. Ok... going to confront that. Sim-racing and positive psychology. Thank you.

[@dannyleeracing]

Leagues are a great place for people such as yourself - some of them are more chilled out than others, but on the whole they're ideal for getting to know a little community which can make all the difference! Are you UK or US based (or elsewhere)?

[@rickthomas9894]

@@dannyleeracing Thanks for the encouraging words. I'm US on West Coast. Seattle, Washington.

[@rickthomas9894]

@@dannyleeracing A quick update. I've completed my third race in Rookie. I haven't taken anyone out, and I haven't died. Currently at iRacing rating 3.40. Global Miata class. I'm pleased. Thanks for this video series. It has been a confidence builder and gave me a strategy for getting racing. Looking into leagues. Cheers!

[@chickey31]

do you have a league you can suggest for GT3? getting tired of officials and getting murdered

[@Smogez]

Where the heck do you find leagues?!

[@edwinvandenberg3633]

I have a love-hate relationship with iracing. When you do leage races there are always people who can't have you being faster and just chuck you off. Or there are people who don't care about racing but only join in to ruin the race for others.

[@littlerhino2006]

I'd say you made your way past 1k

[@dannyleeracing]

Yes man. Ridiculous scenes.

[@juanmanuelvillota4075]

It’s easy to find leagues ? How ?

[@robertallen3133]

Fantastic video

[@dannyleeracing]

Thanks, man

[@exenity3383]

Danny lee, what league do u take part in? I’m trying to find a gte league for some time but can’t fine one.

[@dannyleeracing]

Apex Racing League! GTE only

[@bokko_bomb_6938]

We have a GTE League starting in 1 weeks time (each Wednesday 8pm Eastern Time). Let me know your discord name and i will add you to the server

[@bobbaker1253]

Danny, great video. I have been looking to join a league but when I apply, I don’t get any reply back. I think many of the leagues on the IRacing list are no longer active and are closed down. I’m looking for a league, either oval or road that isn’t mostly class A and B. I’m class C and D and I just get in the way of the A drivers. Can you tell me the best way to find an “active” league and with the appropriate skill level?

[@dannyleeracing]

Ah, yes - the best way to find a league is through social community routes, which can sometimes be tricky to find the front door, but once you're in it's easy to find them. What region are you in?

[@bobbaker1253]

@@dannyleeracing I’m in the California region. How do I go the social community route? I’m not on Facebook or Tweeter.

[@dannyleeracing]

@@bobbaker1253 Your best bet will be to join the iRacing community discord. Discord is a website/program a bit like Facebook, but focused into 'groups' like the old fashioned chat rooms. Use the link at the end of my comment to join it - it'll take a bit of getting used to, sure - but if you make the effort to get comfortable with it, it will completely open up your iRacing passion and help to connect you with loads of like-minded racers: discord.com/invite/dYYjJ934BH

[@squigzjc957]

Where is the best place to fine a league? Simple and and knowledgeable video keep it up

[@dannyleeracing]

In my opinion the best place to find a league is on youtube! Have a look and see if there are any recent broadcasts that took place in your preferred type of racing, then seek out the website of the organisers and follow on from there. What sim are you in?

[@squigzjc957]

@@dannyleeracing Nice one thank you. What are you in just so I can steer clear pardon the pun for ruining your league. I've played racing games my hole life but only got in to sim racing a few years ago I mostly play iracing and now B class. I love the f3 and the gt. How long ago did you start youtube?

[@dannyleeracing]

@@squigzjc957 I race in Apex Racing League GT on most Sundays and the WGTC on most Mondays! Been on the tube since April, though it had nothing to do with furlough as I've been working full time all the way through!

[@squigzjc957]

@@dannyleeracing Ok mate ill just have a look around and see whats what. thanks for your help. Oh sick well grate videos so keep it going 👍

[@SamKatakouzinosRacing]

Look at the broadcast races listed here to see some leagues and what they offer, kzbin.infosearch?query=league Also, are you in Australia? If you are, tell me and I'll list a few suitable for Australian evenings.

[@vicioussid1967]

Its an addiction once you start. Pricey but worth it. Hate Gt sport, try i racing still a little punting but not as infuriating as GT sport. I was even happy to be disqualified at the start. It showed me they are more serious on this platform.

[@spassbad]

Hey Danny! Thank you for the video! See you got 2nd Place at Interlagos, which was the last race for season 3 I believe. Do you know when season 4 will open up to sign up?

[@dannyleeracing]

It should be open very soon but I'll drop a reply here so you don't forget!

[@revolutionrip-off2759]

I'd love to join an endurance league but can't seem to find any.

[@bokko_bomb_6938]

We have a GTE League starting in 1 weeks time (each Wednesday 8pm Eastern Time). Let me know your discord name and i will add you to the server

[@revolutionrip-off2759]

@@bokko_bomb_6938 thanks for responding! Discord name is Rocker.

[@bokko_bomb_6938]

REVOLUTION RIP-OFF could you let me know the # and the four digital numbers aswell?

[@revolutionrip-off2759]

@@bokko_bomb_6938 sorry. #1097

[@bokko_bomb_6938]

@@revolutionrip-off2759 I did add you on discord now so please accept my friend request so i can send you the server link

[@rodz1999]

Go Frank!!!

[@jimmymiddleton1307]

great channel.

[@Wasphamma]

Great overview!

[@ronandoherty2335]

What league does everyone compete in?im a month new to sim racing but I’m doing well in the skippy right now and wondering what leagues could be suitable for me?

[@dannyleeracing]

There'll be a league for almost any series in any time zone/locale if you look for it. For example if I was looking for a Skip Barber league I would search KZbin for 'Skip Barber Series' and order by upload date so you can find the most recently active broadcasts and events - might take a bit of sniffing but you'll find something. The most popular series types are seemingly GT3/GT4/F3 eta. Otherwise try looking on the iRacing forums under the Leagues / Hosted Races section.

[@bokko_bomb_6938]

We have a GTE League starting in 1 weeks time (each Wednesday 8pm Eastern Time). Let me know your discord name and i will add you to the server

[@rdaws73]

Public races on iRacing are cancer. One reason I left, since im too busy to commit to a points league.

[@mirusvet]

Global Mazda MX-5 Cup on a gamepad for me :D

[@dannyleeracing]

You were born in the darkness, moulded by it. To be fair I used to spend 30 minutes before School every day playing GT1 so it must surely do something positive to the brain flesh.

[@noname2031-w5r]

no legs use the scheduling with in the game in league menu - i dont want to use Discord 100% for managing pts and all that shit

[@JonB83]

One of the cons of league racing, and obviously this isn't for every league, just one must be cautious when joining a league. I was once in a league that was heavily biased towards some drivers when it came to discipline for driving etc. Had to quit it.

[@brunolimask8]

informative content and nicely exposed, much better than the rude chubby bald guy