Gaining My License! [LFM] and Surviving My First Races? [ACC]

[@luizarthurbrito]

Lfm tip. While you are still in rookies, ignore track position and focus on sr. Rookie races are a nightmare. Set a goal to get your sr up as fast as possible. Little touches affect your sr. Track limits (even no time gained) affects your sr. People with low sr are psychos on track, (no matter the elo) get out of there so you can enjoy better racing.

[@BradleySettersMotorsport]

See I actually learnt this the other day that Rookie is completely ranked with SR and not ELO. I am full focus on SR now as I want out as soon as possible. Didn't know that all off tracks affected SR so badly as well. You really have to be super clean don't you! Thanks heaps for the tip.

[@luizarthurbrito]

@@BradleySettersMotorsport you can open your laps after the race has finished on lfm and notice you get a 1x for every off track. There was a race I got negative sr even though I had zero touches with other people. A couple every race won't affect your sr much, bumping other people is way more relevant, but there you go

[@jansmejkal8088]

​@@BradleySettersMotorsport always read the rules! Offtrack gains 1x, a touch 4x. Under 3x you get SR boost (varies by SR standing). Clean race gives max 0.45 SR, normal is 0,18 SR per race without boost. Mostly ca 8x or 12x cancels SR boost. Get over 5 SR to get out of rookies after 10 races

[@BradleySettersMotorsport]

@@luizarthurbrito or more them bumping into you sadly 😕. Thanks for the clarification!

[@BradleySettersMotorsport]

@@jansmejkal8088 I should read the rules. I guess you get to understand the basics by watching others, but I need to go and work out all the little details in the rule book. SR is currently 4.12, so we are getting closer! Might start running around the back for a few to stay out of trouble.

[@ghoolam8693]

from someone who just started sim racing 2 days ago and is trying to get his LFC license, keep uploading. its super motivating seeing a rookie like me start together :)

[@shark6350]

I just got my wheek Wed. Having a blast. Completely a noob rn

[@BradleySettersMotorsport]

This is exactly why I wanted to share it from the start. I hope it can give a nice honest view of what its like starting out. If it helps even one person its worth it, so thank you for the encouragement!

[@JSparrowist]

@@BradleySettersMotorsport I’ve been grinding AC/ACC for a few months now. Getting used to the mechanics and cars. I’ve also been lurking on the LFM discord for a while now too. Maybe it’s time I get my license and race some people. 🤔

[@BradleySettersMotorsport]

100% jump in and give it a crack! If you can get above that 80 safety rating in ACC then you are definitely ready to give LFM a go. I also found practicing in an LFM practice server was good for the confidence as well. I have been almost a second quicker in practice with other players, then just doing laps by myself.

[@marvinstorck8075]

It’s great to see the perspective of new drivers I started my LFM career about 5 months ago and I’m really enjoying it. One thing that I can say is that the driving standards are getting better and better the higher your safety rating gets especially after getting out of the rookie division. Thank you for being patient and being such a fair racer.

[@BradleySettersMotorsport]

Hey thank you for the comment. I cant wait to get out of rookie class. There is still a lot of very good and fair racing in that class, but can feel a bit like you don't trust anyone at times. SR is 4.12, so we are on our way out soon hopefully!

[@marsh9167]

This is really cool to see a new driver's perspective, I've been sim racing on LFM/ACC since last December , and here's a few tips that should help you and the others watching the video. 1. Setups help tremendously, I use GO setups, if you can get their subscriptions or have a buddy with their setups. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND using those. 2. For track knowledge/brake markers , refer to Track guides and Hot laps. I typically watch GO or HYMO hotlap videos. 3. Learn how to trailbrake ASAP, just about every corner you take, you will be trailbraking so train yourself even it makes you slower for the meantime. 4. Safety rating is key, getting out of rookie series is a must. Do not push your battles hard, and drive safe. 5. For the 45min+ races, practice your pit entry. You can lose time if you dont pull into the pitbox correctly. (If you're car gets repositioned in the box, you lost time.) Good luck on the races everyone and Godspeed!

[@BradleySettersMotorsport]

I'm glad your enjoying it! These are great tips! I am starting to make in roads into all of those, especially the set ups. So thanks for the Go Setups recommendation, as they are on my list. I also like how they support LFM, and the subscription rate is pretty minimal in my opinion. I know there are free KZbin set ups out there, but Ill struggle to find the time to research them all now that I've started this channel haha.

[@khorsus7403]

Hey Bradley, welcome to the ACC. Very rare to see a rookie with this calm mindset. Usually people think they can get up to speed with some hidden Senna talent in them in 20 hours and end up destroying everybody’s race.

[@BradleySettersMotorsport]

Thank you for the welcome! I think watching so much real world racing has given me a good appreciation of what is achievable on a proper sim like ACC. Excited to hopefully get out of rookies and race with the safer players in the future.

[@jimburdeshaw5200]

What a fresh take on ACC! I Really appreciate the series you've started! I'm subscribing as I type and can't wait for your next video! Hopefully you can show all of us Newbies your journey and introduction to Setups/tunes. Keep up the fantastic content and thanks again!

[@BradleySettersMotorsport]

Thank you so much, I appreciate the kind words! Us newbies mater as well right? Hopefully sharing all this can help out a few people.

[@aprosimracing]

This LFM license is being really profitable for a lot people trying to sell their setups, etc. One can use the safe or agressive setups available in the game for the license. Don't get in this rabbit hole, as it isn't easy as it seems. One must be driving ACC for "hundreds" of hours to be able to bit the 107% mark. Thanks for video! Best

[@LampCord99]

Your video inspired me to try for my license. I'm a total noob and I've been trying to get my lap times on the Hungaroring low enough to feel comfortable taking the test. I finally broke down and tried today and passed on my first try! Only by 0.16 seconds per lap but in this case, an inch is as good as a mile! Keep these vids coming, it's really cool to see a new racer for a change posting laps.

[@BradleySettersMotorsport]

Well done passing on your first attempt! I did plenty of practice for mine, and in hindsight should have been braver to attempt it earlier! I have already learnt so much more doing actual racers vs just practice. So I encourage you to not worry about pace and just get stuck into the racing. I'm going to do some vids soon, breaking down what I've learnt from rookies so far. So maybe that will be helpful for you as well.

[@gizmo-7q]

This channel is absolutely entertaining and informative as a beginner myself. I would also love to hear your backstory on how you got into sim racing 10 years ago and what happened and things like that in video form. Keep up the good work mate💪

[@BradleySettersMotorsport]

Thank you so much! Just want to share this new journey as it happens, and I'm so glad people have found it worth following from the start! I think it would be worth creating a video with a more formal introduction of myself.

[@OGImPacTz]

so i started recently as well so its awesome seeing other drivers starting off like me. good content man keep uploading. subscribed for sure

[@BradleySettersMotorsport]

Hey thank you so much!

[@marvinkelta]

Hey man, nice video and great commentary. I recommend taking a look at your assists for your 296. I believe tc2 loses you a fair bit of time. Also ABS 1 is probably too low and will leave you locking up often. I recommend using and abusing these assists and slowly moving them down. Few setup videos will get you right! Great racing, shame to see it go down that way with the fuel. There is a ton of time to be found in strategy. Keep it up!

[@BradleySettersMotorsport]

Thanks you so much. In the last few races I have started to look much deeper at setups, and have certainly noted how TC2 does not feature in most setups for the 296. Really appreciate the feedback!

[@SmokinKipper]

Good stuff! So unlucky with that first race. The second race shows how much door banging you can get away with in this game. So refreshing after playing iRacing and spinning out with such little contact.

[@BradleySettersMotorsport]

Thank you! Yes I certainly had the doors banged in a bit for that second race. Good for rookie class to be able to take some impact.

[@bartsimpson94]

so smooth at 13:13 :D

[@BradleySettersMotorsport]

My inner Carlos Sainz! Haha

[@itzbiscuitboi]

I just joined LFM and have yet to do my license stuff because I figured I wasnt good enough but after watching you race in these rookie races im seeing that the other players arent far off from where I am in skill

[@BradleySettersMotorsport]

Yea there is a good spread of skill across LFM. I think if you only watch the alien pace drivers then you do feel like you're not fast enough for LFM. Its why I really wanted to show off the racing from day one and show that its more achievable then people think. Keen to hear how your first races go once you're there!

Nice video! The fuel thing happened to the best of us. For me is to do a checklist every time you get in the grid. Check fuel, tires, brakes and even if the race doesn't need to pit or change tires - always press the "use current pressure" button. From what I saw with your driving style, you'll get very fast and someday you probably will be with the top drivers. For now, keep getting new information on the track, car setups and the meta so you can focus on the race. And most important in the Rookie Series, focus mainly on gaining SR instead of position. Every track cut, even a "no time gain" will count as x1 incident point. Meanwhile every collision to another car, wall, and just a slight rubbed to the barrier will cost you x4 incident points.

[@BradleySettersMotorsport]

Thank you so much for the encouragement and the feedback. I have thought about a checklist, and will probably design something to hopefully share at some point. As there is so many little things to think about before and between sessions. I have only just been made aware of how small off tracks affect SR, and how ELO means nothing in Rookie. So I am all focus now to be clean and get out of Rookie ASAP! Lots to learn about setup, but everyone here has been so helpful to that. So thanks again!

[@sh1tshow501]

Funny, your name rang a bell and look at that! We have already raced 2 races together in Donington Park last week. Welcome to LFM, Im also fairly new to this having just over 20 races. Fun watching you.

[@BradleySettersMotorsport]

Have we really? That's so cool! I have videos of those races coming out soon hopefully. I really like Donnington now as a track. But I did get cleaned out in two of my three races at the chicane unfortunately.

[@Voltuss5]

nice video good mental and voice.

[@BradleySettersMotorsport]

Thanks heaps!!

[@royjohnson3371]

really nice :) a typical beginners race - a lack of patience leads into spins and contacts. BUT: anyway - really well done. showing all the issues a beginner has to face. please proceed!!!!

[@BradleySettersMotorsport]

Thank you so much!

[@colinclayton7850]

Just ordered my first rig so right there with you getting started!

[@BradleySettersMotorsport]

You are going to love it! My tip is take heaps of time getting the driving position right. Daniel Morad does a good video on seating position that I used, and its been perfect.

[@mrzaannyy]

Thank you for your videos. This is a big inspiration for me. I have just started a few weeks ago but would like to get my license and join the online races. Now I just need to learn to use manual gears 😂.

[@BradleySettersMotorsport]

Glad you are enjoying them! Just tackle each new thing one at a time. This game has a lot to get your head around, so don't try to rush it.

[@Frankietomatoes6189]

Im at a SA 88, new also. I have roughly 88hrs. My safety would go up then down lol. I have tried Hungroing a few times and cant break 1:53. So i still need to get better. Crazy you did so fast, thats awesome.

[@BradleySettersMotorsport]

Sounds like you are safe on track, so that must be frustrating. Have you seen the track guide for Hungaroring on the LFM website? There are some great tips on how to get your times down and pass the licence.

[@JSparrowist]

You got low fueled on Low Fuel Motorsports! Noice! Very nice racing! Congrats!

[@BradleySettersMotorsport]

Top tip. Don't take the name too literally haha.

[@WolfiesWheels]

As a relative newbie to ACC I recently got my LFM licence at Hungaroring. You were much quicker than I was! I’m also using the 296. I have only done one LFM race since, I did find it a bit of a baptism of fire and a bit off putting, so I must man up and get back out there. I think you did very well in your first two races, and I’m looking forward to following your journey. Also very much like your video format. Good luck! 👍🏻

[@BradleySettersMotorsport]

Yea the races really bring up the nerves for me still. Mostly due to not wanting to mess up the race for anyone else. After a few laps and the races settles into a rhyme, I do relax a bit more. But just don't be scared to try, and don't be scared to lose ELO etc. Its all just for fun at the end of the day! Thanks heaps for the comment!

[@betonblack3621]

Im one of your first subs on your journey to being an alien on ACC. Before 1k

[@BradleySettersMotorsport]

I cant believe we are talking about the 1k mark already! Thanks for support legend!

[@adrian-kl7zm]

Much Love from Germany! I will get Tomorrow my Rookie licenses and i hope to See you on Track :)

[@BradleySettersMotorsport]

See you out there!! Good luck in your first races!

[@Ron_Lang]

I entered sim racing last Christmas but via iRacing and MX5’s. Watching your video, it seems like ACC and the cars in there are a little more user friendly in terms of how stable they are; you took some real hits there without spinning out. The MX5 is so easy to spin (or be spun) which is quite demoralising when you start.

[@BradleySettersMotorsport]

Yea I've seen videos of MX5 class on iRacing. Its a hard way to start out. GT3 cars obviously have so much more downforce and the electronic assists like traction control, so they will be a lot more stable. You will be learning amazing sim driving skills though! I will need to go through that pain later on.

[@Kyle04M]

I just upgraded my sim and I’m waiting for it to come in. Watching this has me so excited to dig into competitive racing

[@BradleySettersMotorsport]

You are going to have so much fun! What have you upgraded to?

[@Kyle04M]

@@BradleySettersMotorsport I’m going from my Logitech g920 to the Moza R12! Little bit of a step up and I’m pumped to get some track time going

[@BradleySettersMotorsport]

@@Kyle04M Amazing! I almost got that as well, but ended up with the Simagic Alpha. 12Nm is the sweet spot for ACC.

[@Munchkinross]

Thanks, been thinking of joining the LFM, I do races from pitskill, but a lot of the time, there are only a few players in each race. I don't have the red Bull Ring DLC, but Hungoring is funny enough, one of my favourite tracks

[@BradleySettersMotorsport]

You would breeze through the licence then! I will need to come over and check out pitskill eventually as well!

[@Munchkinross]

@@BradleySettersMotorsport Yes I did thanks, I even made a new personal record in doing so. Hope to see you on the Grid.

[@GeekFurious]

The white Ferrari flying off track, nearly spinning out, then correcting and getting punted forward by the other was classic rookie racing.

[@BradleySettersMotorsport]

I never realised how close all that was until I was editing the replays. Sometimes its better to be lucky then good in these races haha.

[@colefelix3679]

Mate, im a South African living in China and its been about 5 years since i raced on a sim. Recently started planning a build for a new rig and setup. But good to know there is people like you also starting off at the bottom again. Like you said your nerves where a bit high and i can say the same for myself haha But thanks for the honest content mate hopefully soon ill be joining you on track!! Keep it up and goodluck!!

[@BradleySettersMotorsport]

This is exactly why I wanted to share from an early stage. I'm sure you have been watching all the super fast guys on KZbin, but it sort of made me a little intimidated of online racing. Hopefully I can show it off at more normal level for everyone for a while. See you on track!!

[@betonblack3621]

China!? Big brother gonna be watching you at all times...

[@andrewnoble70]

you kept your composure in that race good drive

[@BradleySettersMotorsport]

Thank you so much!

[@DextrousWeevil]

Recently did a 45 minute Bathurst race which has a mandatory pitstop and when I pitted on the way out of the pits I realised I had not set fuel for the stop so I got as far as the cutting at the top of the hill... Lesson learned.

[@BradleySettersMotorsport]

Oh I feel this pain! You wont forget it in a hurry I promise haha. Also I'm not anywhere near ready for a 45 min race around Bathurst!

[@grahamsmout3482]

Excellent story telling my friend. Couldn’t put my phone down to see what happened next. Racing is kinda like man drama lol

[@BradleySettersMotorsport]

I really appreciate this comment, thank you! I have never had racing described to me as man drama, but you are actually spot on! haha

[@cldavis75]

I did something similar with fuel for one of my races. I had my fuel strategy for a 25 min race but forgot I was in a 45 min race 😅. Nice driving I wish I was as fast as you.

[@BradleySettersMotorsport]

Yes the 45 min races are a totally different thing with strategy etc. Alot to think about!

[@carstenschwarz8345]

TIP number 37 With the 296 turn of TC2 and you can run TC1 easy up to 5 or 6

[@BradleySettersMotorsport]

Perfect tip for me! I will be trying this!

[@HSR-Motorsport]

Hey Bradley great video as always! just wondered if there's any chance you could share your stream settings with the G9 i just cant seem to be able to get it all correct without big black bars etc when using obs or without having to zoom in quite a bit on the picture to get rid of them?

[@cronixblack6582]

great video m8, shame about fuel, Found myself shouting at the screen when you were on the startline "Fuel Fuel" lol done it so many times my self.

[@BradleySettersMotorsport]

I did wonder if anyone was going to notice before I mentioned it in the video! You have a good eye for detail!

[@TzeiEm]

Tire pressures were slightly too low and brake bias a bit too high + you kept braking too late for T1 and missing the apex. Other than that your driving was very nice for someone coming back from a long break :) The true challenge in these races is navigating all the chaos and carnage, since people often hunt position like rabid dogs but they don't have the car control or the racecraft to make the move done without colliding. A good thing to practice apart from the normal racing line is how to drive offline and where to brake in those situations, so you don't end up washing wide when making an overtake

[@BradleySettersMotorsport]

Thanks for the feedback! Im struggling to get the tyre pressures right for the different sessions. I know its near on 1 click per degree, but doesn't always translate well. So work to do there. Brake bias is untouched from aggressive preset and I'm quickly working out how wrong it is! I like your advise about practicing the offline braking points, so I will be certainly doing that from now on!

[@underhover69]

Really enjoyed this video cheers mate. Ive just started aswell.

[@BradleySettersMotorsport]

Amazing! I hope it's been going well for you!

[@jbeeches1]

New Barcelona cannot get near 149 given up was LOOKING FORWARD TO PLAYING

[@BradleySettersMotorsport]

No don't give up! Have you checked out the track guide on the LFM website? Remember that they use harder tracks on purpose, so if you can get through that you will be well placed to get into the LFM races. You can do it!

[@johnk1963]

Inspiring- hope to join you next year in LFM for Evo… do you know when to expect online for AC evo?

[@BradleySettersMotorsport]

Thank you! I really hope that LFM can take on AC Evo as it develops. I think we can expect multiplayer in some of the first few early release updates. But Evo will be slow burn next year, so ACC I feel will keep going strong through next year.

[@luizarthurbrito]

You can uncheck tyres so your pit would be shorter.

[@josedelvalle13]

Are you going to eventually share your setups and how to tune in acc for beginners?

[@BradleySettersMotorsport]

As soon as I have a handle on it I will. This race is a ride height and rear wing change to the aggressive preset, so far from a comprehensive setup. And I have wanted to just focus on safe and consistent driving. I am now starting to test out some KZbin setups from other players, and trying to work out what makes them work compared to the in game setups. So I will share that once I feel it can be helpful.

[@shayzadg]

A lot if the corners I’m like T1 you. Are doing fast in slow out. For corners before a long straight you want slow in fast out

[@BradleySettersMotorsport]

That's great advise, thank you!

[@shayzadg]

@@BradleySettersMotorsport np …maybe I will see u in a race or 2 asp

[@Chip_in]

Go kiwi ⛳

[@BradleySettersMotorsport]

🇳🇿!!!

[@Fuzkin]

increase abs. move break bias more backwards. break at 100% longer

[@BrisketInTexas]

Where abouts do you live to have such good ping in an LFM server? I'm an Aussie (flagged the Kiwi accent pretty quick haha) and I haven't seen any with good ping sadly

[@BradleySettersMotorsport]

That kiwi ascent is hard to miss right? I am in Belgium currently. So enjoying that nice European ping. Never really knew about the ping issues in NZ/Aus as I never did this before we moved. Will be interesting to see the difference once we are back in NZ in a few years time.

[@BrisketInTexas]

@@BradleySettersMotorsport Ahhhhh okay sure sure! From what I've seen LFM only have European/American servers unfortunately 😢

[@BradleySettersMotorsport]

@@BrisketInTexas I am certainly hopeful for that to change!

[@navarych]

It looks like not total noob lap time. Do you have some background?

[@BradleySettersMotorsport]

Yes I do in a way. A lot of time on Gran Turismo 6 some 10 years ago now. A very nerdy follower of real life motorsport. And months of research on sim racing before starting out. This race is after about 70 hours of game play, and lots of car testing (see my other videos). I want to try take this seriously, so its been intentional practice to try have a good showing in rookie class. But still a long long way to go to be near the top racers! Thanks for the comment.

[@tesciu00]

I have a friend so consistent that he are not able to get lfm license for 2 years now :D He try every few months and give up shortly after each atempt. I did mine in 2 hours.

[@BradleySettersMotorsport]

Oh man that must be so frustrating for him! Practice makes progress though, so make sure you encourage him to keep trying!

[@tesciu00]

@@BradleySettersMotorsport Exactly, word practice is essential :D He just has no heart to put in the effort.

[@shark6350]

Is this the career mode for ACC? How does someone join LFM?

[@BradleySettersMotorsport]

No LFM is seperate from ACC technically. lowfuelmotorsport.com for the all the details. Amazing group, free to join, great racing. These guys have it nailed!

[@Quinn2368]

Career mode in acc sucks. This is a public lobby for LFM. To join just sign up in their website lowfuelmotorsport. Get your licence and you are set.

[@kky4011]

Google low fuel Motorsports and follow instructions on website

[@guillaumec1636]

You're really putting the "low fuel" in LFM lol

[@BradleySettersMotorsport]

That's why its called that right??? Haha!

[@Chuksfunhouse]

I had to get a 1 minute 48 seconds 0.7 I use the Ford Mustang and it took me 5 attempts I almost feel insulted that you are so fast for a beginner but then again I'm just some poor white guy with Logitech

[@BradleySettersMotorsport]

Yea I found the Ferrari so much more consistent then the Ford. Its really hard to put 7 laps together in the Mustang! So well done for getting your licence in it, I consider that a real win!

[@Chuksfunhouse]

@@BradleySettersMotorsport I appreciate that I tried to give the Mustang a chance but I found myself struggling so I went back to the Ferrari the mid-engine cars just handle so much better

[@betonblack3621]

The guy from Chile on Gran Turismo who is one of the best in the world uses a cheap Logitech screwed to his desk and he kicks azzzzzz

[@venom15moguy75]

ABUSE THE TRACK LIMITS BRO😫😫😫 but srsly u can find seconds doing that. acc is lenient

[@BradleySettersMotorsport]

I need to explore the limits a bit more yes. I'm doing more of my practice inside the LFM practice servers now. And its great to follow faster players as they show you where the limits are. Got to switch off to what is real world possible and what the game can let you do.

[@peermancolin]

no 'fun' in LFM or sim racing

[@BradleySettersMotorsport]

Challenging and satisfying is how I would put it. Certainly my type of fun!