Onboard Story: When things don't go as planned

The highs and lows of my first stint at the Spa 12 Hour in May.
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[@DavidPerel]

I am going to ask my engineer if we can move the HUD graphics for the next race. I haven't put any thought into their positioning until recently. Priority was on driving as fast as possible 😂 So it will be fixed in the future. Thanks for watching!

[@AymanB]

Get a Rode NT-USB mic to start off. Included pop filter.

[@rtx_____]

David Perel Great driving! keep it up

[@wingsnut40]

Any chance we can keep the team radio in the video? Just curious... Great videos, please keep making these!

[@TheSpencer1000]

This is really awesome. I dont really watch real racing, but I enjoy watching people play racing sims for the commentary from there pov. You actually doing commentary for real racing is pretty new and interesting that I think a lot of racing fans and gamers can both enjoy. I wonder why I havnt seen other pro racers do something like this before regularly. Maybe because of the extra work? But I cant imagine building a brand around your name being a bad thing in the long run for a professional.

[@S3Ben]

That was my only issue! Struggling to see a lot of front view otherwise great video as always

[@DoKapsy]

I actually like the mic. It gives me a feel like you doing it live out of the car. Like the team radio in formula 1 just more extended and all.

[@majo2626]

haahahah :D my thoughts exactly

[@Flamingox]

Yep. I agree too.

[@ArjanRV24]

Same thoughts here!

[@ivokalli7025]

Same here ;)

[@psykobibi]

Same same :D

[@JosephBennell]

I prefer the mic on the headset is gives it more of a race radio sound in my opinion!!

[@DavidPerel]

Haha, ok maybe I'll keep it :D

[@jean-lucsedits4319]

@@DavidPerel Yes please do keep it, it sound cool!

[@ray-Bolantah]

I agree on this. Sounds as if you were narrating live from the cockpit

[@redcastle3522]

That’s what I said lol

[@misterurlauber333]

agreed!

[@saltycycling]

13:15 Jesus! That would have scared me in a sim, let alone real life. You guys have absolutely no fear!

[@samfurness5730]

My heart stopped twice watching this, absolutely awesome. Incredible to watch loving your commentary, great to get your view. Really hope you can get permission to share more. Good luck with everything

[@gianlucamoretti9564]

same

[@jaredvanbergen7904]

That was the mother of all moments indeed! Definitely a pucker up instance... Thanks for these fantastic videos!

[@DavidPerel]

Thanks for watching Jared!

[@GarretRB]

Elon Musk 13:16

[@handsome_corgi964]

no surprise your channel is growing fast, your videos offers unique content that nobody else does on YT GG man

[@wrxpilot]

Experienced Primate You are exactly right. I’ve been trying to figure out why I’m so fascinated by this channel, and I agree David really brings in a unique perspective of excellent commentary, great attitude, and excellent race footage.

[@KipChipperly]

I personally prefer the headset mic, gives more of a crew radio feeling

[@deanminman]

I'd have shat bricks if i started sliding going 220kph jesus

[@needlessToo]

I crashed and died there and I wasn't even driving.

[@kiwicami287]

Dude that was scary, i would have shat myself sliding there at that speed in a sim lmao

[@Zkillscreen]

@@kiwicami287 pooouushhay

[@stanettiels7367]

deanminiman I shat my girlfriends knickers when that happened.

[@Vandrid]

"When tings don't go as planned"--- still out paces everyone on the track. well done

[@hellobraian4000]

I love your vids and stories, and how the onboard looks, huge fan man! Keep it up!

[@AntalopeAUT]

I am a simple man . I see David commenting his own stint, I click . Thanks again, David, for all the insight and good luck for your further races ! P.s.: That Code Brown moment !!!! W O W, jumpscare time ...

[@DavidPerel]

Thanks for watching!

[@TTduckTT]

I would have had a heart attack and died before crashing if I had the slide you did going over the crest from Eau Rouge to Radillon. Amazing job holding the car together in a moment like that!

[@errolverwey]

These on board stories are amazing!

[@defender22]

No, please don't change the mic. It's perfect as it is. It kind of gives the illusion that you're talking straight out of the car. That is so wonderful! Please keep the awesome content comming! :-)

[@DavidPerel]

I’m gonna keep it 😎

[@baccattack]

Thanks for sharing David. ACC has really given me a much better appreciation of GT3 racing, looking forward to the Spa 24H

[@timlad123456]

Excellent content pure drivers education thank you for this masterpiece of instruction. I was blessed with the chance to meet team Bently at the golf course at Laguna seca as well as other team drivers, I went to the pro shop and got them all hats with the courses logo which has two cross flags in a victory circle and Jordan Peppers , Jules Gounon, Steven Kane promised me a hat in return. There team had a bad weekend at the california 8 hours and I talked to Steven Kane and told him that there team would sort the car out and they would win at a track suited for there car. They won Paul Ricard with amazing pace in there car and I am a proud owner of a blue Bently hat with carbon fiber brim. They were very nice to me and I am very grateful to have had a chance to meet such outstanding individuals.

[@oscarcabanas615]

I like the mic. I feel like I’m on the pit wall. Cheers mate

[@Ash_Ketchums_toes]

That overtake on the Porsche was a thing of beauty! 😍😍

[@DavidPerel]

Thanks mate, felt good at the time 🙏

[@Ash_Ketchums_toes]

@@DavidPerel can I ask why they retired the car? Was it an issue with the car that the tyres were failing? Or maybe the track conditions?

[@f1f1f2f2f3f3]

Man this is some awesome content I really like how the actual drive is explaining the whole situation on board This really gives the opportunity to us mostly only sim racing experience people know what is going on in real life Thanks again This is my first time watching on board footage for 20minutes without getting bored

[@Highness]

Not sure how I found you David but I'm sure glad I did. The way that you present this content; in a modest, respectful and objective way, not to mention the emotional rollercoaster that I get to experience too. I'm hooked. On a side note, as an aspiring amature sim racer, I would follow the Blancpain series even more closely if you were given permission to create more similar 'Onboard stories'.

[@Steve8282-m8j]

love these talking videos, I allways wished drivers did videos like this so thanks for taking the time to do them. Extremely interesting listening to you discussing what is going on as we watch the onboards.

[@lukegodeassi7352]

Brilliant stuff! Absolutely love these onboards with your commentary. Bad luck with the slow puncture on this occasion, hope you get a clean run at the next race.

[@seb9940]

It wont get much more fun then watching someone like you racing the best you can, while it feels like we are next to you. Keep these vids coming keep it coming...

[@aboriani]

I seriously spent 30-40 seconds to figure out if this was real racing or ACC...

[@SS-bk2zb]

Only started watching but I can already say for sure that this is some great content! Not many people putting out this kind of stuff.

[@ClaytonYatescarenthusiast]

I don't like a lot of KZbinr that have ego issues but never sense that with you. Thank you so much for making these videos. You inspire me to race more and restart my KZbin channel. Be safe.

[@paulmdevenney]

As someone who loves racing in Sims, its fanatastic to see a real drivers point of view, tips and thought process. It's also great sometimes to see how closely games like iRacing (and even Project Cars 2) emulate these amazing cars. Thank goodness we don't have to deal with punctures! If possible it would be great if the telemetry was bottom right and not in the windscreen view. Please keep up the good work!

[@ikari120378]

The bus stop chicane moves were really effective. Very nice and satisfying to watch!

[@Halffastgaming]

Glad we found you through the magic of ACC. These stories are incredible. Thank you for sharing them. They are helping me enjoy the tracks more in my attempt at simracing. -Jeff

[@DavidPerel]

Thanks for watching Jeff!

[@redcastle3522]

I actually like the quality of the mic , it sounds like it was recorded live in the car

[@RLN13S]

Stumbled upon your channel after a lot of clicking of suggested videos. I must say you do a great job not only driving but providing a lot of great information and a great point of view for many that more than likely would never get the chance to experience it. Keep up the great work.

[@DavidPerel]

Thanks RLN 👊

[@highsider6981]

This channel hurts so bad, now I wish I went for the racingcareer even more!! Luckily I can watch David and hear your thoughts! 😁😉 Awesome stuff!

[@DavidPerel]

Glad you enjoyed it HS :)

[@GarretRB]

I can’t wait to see all the videos you’re gonna make.

[@coreymurphy4163]

Best series on KZbin right now! Glad the channels starting to take off, keep up the great work David

[@philclarke7712]

I like the mic! It has an old time telephone call sound. It's rather charming. Keep it! Don't go down the rabbit hole.

[@DavidPerel]

It's possible the mic will stay for a while still :)

[@philclarke7712]

@@DavidPerel haha, good. Just subbed BTW. I really like what you've done here.

[@Roachan.]

You're so fast dude. Always fun to watch. Thanks.

[@davidecastagno3607]

13:16 my compliments for being able to keep the car on the track

[@AdamosFF]

This is my fav channel from now! Simracing and real racing+commentary, love it!

[@DavidPerel]

Thank you Adam

[@JJSideshowBob]

That heart-stopping moment through Eau Rouge ... I get the creeps just watching it. Take care David!

[@rufirufus7]

hope you will never ever sit in the car and think "i gotta do this move for the channel". Keep it cool mate :)

[@BaioWithMayo]

This is great for publicity definitely for GT3 racing series, they would be idiots not to grant you special rights to keep making awesome content like this!

[@GarretRB]

You almost hit the wall at 142 mph or 228 kph, that was an insane save.

[@wrxpilot]

Awesome and fascinating commentary once again David! I can’t imagine how difficult it must be to maintain focus when something weird starts going on like a tire going off.

[@DavidPerel]

When you’re in the car it’s not so hard, you want to do the best possible job for your team so there is plenty of motivation 😁

[@onem1nutenoodle779]

Can't stress enough how much insight you're offering through these videos. Great work! Hopefully see you on GT Sport sometime :)

[@jupa5263]

I love your stories. It is so interesting. An don't worry as much about the mic. I think everyone can understand you and that is what we should care about. Have a nice day!

[@DavidPerel]

Thanks JuPa

[@zero2hero210]

I really like this kind of videos. Please keep 'em coming!

[@DavidPerel]

Thanks Z2H!

[@lordjoemott1683]

I really do enjoy watching these on board with commentary. After only watching sim racers it’s great to hear it from a proper racing no driver. Keep it up dude 🤟😀🤟

[@Polaventris]

Thank you for doing the commented on-board stories. That was couple heart stoppers right there. Shame about the tire troubles making the race into a raffle.

[@scottwillis3281]

This was really cool! It's awesome to get a talk-through from an onboard race like this! Thank you for doing this. I just subscribed to your channel, hoping to get to watch more soon!

[@DavidPerel]

Welcome to the channel, hope you enjoy the content 🙌

[@MisterMajister]

Nooo, keep the mic! It almost sounds like you are in the car! It will be great with the new mic as well, of course. Excellent content

[@cbrdealer]

Dude! That was a mega save on Eau Rouge! I cant get enough of the Onboard stories!

[@DavidPerel]

Thanks mate 🙏

[@Calz2006]

Have another subscription sir, your driving and content is top notch. It's great to get an inner perspective of whats going through your head as you're pounding round the track.

[@Yolomcswagginmuffin4]

Great upload Dave, cracking race mate. looking forward to your next upload 👌👌

[@ferchuu9]

15:47 man that was agressive! I didn't expect it from so far Keep uploading this videos!

[@MrDemondal]

Another brilliant on board. Loving the commentary. Like others, I really like the microphone. Gives it that live radio feel to it.

[@bramboraail]

The camera setting in this video is just perfect. Its gets me in to racing spirit ) This is what I use in sim but with driver view. Well its the first time I see something like this.

[@gtguy123]

Just want to say thanks for taking the time for doing these videos. Its a treat for us 'regular/normal' sim-racers to see someone apply their skills in both real and virtual environment and be able to compare and contrast so eloquently between the two. I hope you can setup some sort of donation account or pick up a product sponsor soon so that I can help contribute by donation or buying a product to help your channel grow. Keep up the good work.

[@DavidPerel]

Hey mate, I do have a Patreon account should you wish to donate: Patreon.com/davidperel :) thanks for the kind words!

[@gtguy123]

@@DavidPerel great, I as soon as I figure out which card i can use that won't charge me a foreign transaction fee, I will get one setup.

[@tarukmongto]

Holy shit, that oversteer through Eau Rouge was fucking crazy! Keep living the dream!

[@DavidPerel]

It was a big moment! Thanks for watching :)

[@colin_g]

Your channel has rapidly become my favorite out of all of them! Thank you for piquing my interest in GT3 and providing such excellent content (that I will try my best to imitate in ACC, haha)

[@blackout0119]

I came across your videos 2 days ago and I fell in love with your channel. This is amazing. If you could keep doing these for as long as you can that'd be great !

[@NDakovic]

Damn, I love this series, bring on the Blancpain footage pls if possible at all

[@DavidPerel]

Really hope I can post some of my Blancpain onboards one day

[@ShadowStarPSN]

These vids are amazing; the only channel on yt to show us this perspective with driver’s commentary as well

[@DavidPerel]

Glad you like them :)

[@jellewolters6450]

The best racing/motorsport channel on KZbin I've encountered so far! I really hope you continue with these awesome onboard stories. They're a delight to watch and you're great to listen to. Don't mind the mic at all, gives a cool feel to it all. P.S: I'm going to die a year younger just 'cause I watched you oversteer at Eau Rouge.

[@DavidPerel]

Hahaha sorry for knocking a year off Jelle 🙈

[@maxsomad]

Love the insight and the amazing driving

[@IbnuCuruk]

Man, I’m really happy that you caught the weird drift at around 13:30. Could’ve ended bad. Race safe, David!

[@JuiceSkyy]

This is just what us sim racers need, great stuff fella we hope that you can get that all important permission to do more onboards. awesome and the lengths of the videos are spot on and well edited. keep on keeping on fella .

[@spinear]

He drives like a beast, talk like a friendly neighbor. Hella fun to watch.

[@DavidPerel]

👊

[@Calcearius]

Another great video David! What a save that was, I thought you were going in to the wall for sure.

[@DavidPerel]

Me too mate... me too

[@Maloak42]

Dude you killed it around the track. That slow punisher almost caused some trouble. Well done on keeping cool around that fast corner.

[@DavidPerel]

Cheers Ed!

[@geyotepilkington2892]

Ive only been subscribed for an hour and this is already my new favorite channel! Keep the mic, I like the way it sounds!

[@tinglydingle]

The man goes practically airborne over the kerbs at Eau Rouge and doesn't even touch the brakes. Bloody hell man!

[@DavidPerel]

😂😂😂

[@Bomster1]

Hi David, another fascinating insight! Just a suggestion, but could you move the speed/g-force overlay to the bottom right in future vids? It's kind of blocking the view a little in the current position.

[@DavidPerel]

I have been asking for my engineer to move the data. Hopefully at the next event it will be moved to the bottom right. 😊 we also need to see the apexes for coaching purposes. But it is what it is for now mate.

[@Bomster1]

@@DavidPerel Even if it's not possible I'll still be returning for every video, that's for sure. Amazing driving coupled with great commentary!

[@86themadhatter27]

Been going through all these onboard stories the past week or so. Really interesting to listen to. I think i was actually watching this race and saw one team pull out because one of their cars crashed or something due to a puncture so they retired the other because they didn't feel the tires were safe enough to race on. Also keep the mic it sounds perfect for these type of videos

[@DavidPerel]

Yea mate, that was our team :( we just felt it was the safer option until we had it all figured out.

[@rockerbauer]

Lovely footage buddy! Thank you so much!

[@barters8124]

Great stuff David. You're living the dream of many of us middle aged average GTS drivers mate. Appreciate the videos. :)

[@xx311musicxx]

Great videos, very entertaining!

[@tonysmith3517]

I absolutely love you explaining your mindset, thoughts and plans at the time of the race gives real insight and seams to bring the audience into the car with you excellent job pal and absolutely amazing driving 👍 what a catch at top of Eau Rouge 😱

[@DavidPerel]

Cheers Tony :)

[@x-fast_eddie-x9856]

Do you know what's so cool is that at first I couldn't tell if this was your on board camera or ACC. That goes to show you that that game's graphics and sounds are unbelievable. I love watching your on boards. I wish I could watch this view live through the entire race. That would be awesome.

[@DavidPerel]

Full credit to ACC for taking their graphics to the next level

[@eessers]

Love your content David. Great stuff

[@treveranderson6004]

So cool man. Especially since Spa is the gt3 sprint series track this week in iRacing. You’re a badass! Keep it up.

[@ferenctoth1801]

whenever I am down after sucking real bad in assetto corsa competizione, I watch a David Perel vid and motivation comes back instantly

[@Scorpion7substance]

🏎Dude that correction😯, I could not even do that in Project Cars 2, well done mate. 👏🏾

[@DavidPerel]

Thanks mate

[@roadrash90]

Hey Dave, thanks for making these videos, it's awesome too see and hear from the drivers point of view how the racing would works and you give so much good information to us who don't race. Looking forward to more of this and your sim videos thanks 👍😀

[@digitalrebel3855]

In all honesty I kinda like the mic simply because it reminds me of the drivers radio. Really adds a bit more realism to the already amazing videos! Keep up the driving you're incredible!!!

[@DavidPerel]

The mic is staying!

[@Rapid_GT]

Thanks for the awesome onboard footage, I watched all that race and there was a lot of punctures, at first it was suggested it was certain kerbs or maybe a bad batch of tyres.

[@hammer_ttk]

Cheers to you m8. Thanks for sharing your experiences with us

[@waty0usay1]

you were using those curbs like it was a game...makes sense the puncture eventually happened after those vibrations.

[@DavidPerel]

On any other day that kind of curb usage is normal. Including the day before in practice and qualifying.

[@epcortek11]

Intense racing ,wow ! hats off to you!

[@samgogo9067]

Who would thumbs down a video like this? A driver willing to take time out of his day/week to edit, commentate and upload a video for Fan's to listen to what goes on in the mind of a driver in the heat of the moment. It's ridiculous, like other people have stated "No other drivers do that". I find your onboard stories or "Vlogs" to be very fascinating and insightful. thank you for taking time out of your day(s) for your Fan's. P.s. check out my son's video on my KZbin account. Going to get him into gt3 soon.

[@DavidPerel]

Thanks for the positive comments Sam 👊

[@eudesrafael3029]

I did subscribe from Brazil!!! Amazing channel. Thanks for sharing with us the reality of a profession that is distant dream for me!

[@michaelp1200]

My tip, keep your audio like your driving in the car. It enhance the experience for me a lot. I know your not talking while driving but still... keep up the good work.

[@DavidPerel]

Thanks Mike!

[@AdamIsailovic]

13:15 Exactly what i've done my last race in ACC in Jag...but crashed :D Damn, nice save! :D

[@mirusvet]

All the best!

[@SARCORACING]

Really liked this video David. You were really driving that Ferrari well and those moves you made, just sweet. Very interesting the whole tire thing. To see them show these little signs of things changing but you not quite understanding what is actually going on, really cool to see how you handle it.

[@DavidPerel]

Thanks mate

[@Stubs66]

THE best most insightful motorsports channel on youtube, 👌

[@DavidPerel]

Too kind!

[@0TheDudeHAHAHA0]

Just discovered your channel - absolutely brilliantly immersive!! Footage of you racing at brands hatch would be great!

[@candykanefpv98]

Oh shit, this is spa. My favorite track!

[@juandiego8536]

I really love your channel, good luck in the future!

[@loneyskyline]

6:35 Thats a cool touch (curve names) for the circuit knowledge and history... 12:38 Beautiful move great reading of traffic ahead... 13:13 "Balls out"! 17:56 Awww! That was unfortunate... Cheers David