Brick x Brick Episode 1: The Sim

[@Jimmy_Broadbent]

Great video this Rob, looking forward to see how this rig progresses as you work at all the kinks. If you need any help with the technical side of things then just let me know :)

[@RobertWickens]

Thanks Jimmy! Will definitely take you up on that!

[@Vandrefalk456]

It brings a smile to my face to see my favourite sim-racer and my favourite driver working together. Hope to see you two do more team/endurance events together in the future.

[@mikeyeden5791]

@@RobertWickens I am a big fan of you! Even still! I hope you continue improving health! I am sorry for what you went through. I am looking into getting handicap hand controls, can not use my legs, I have not found the right one or a good price for the technology.

[@mikeyeden5791]

@@RobertWickens Like I said, I am a big fan of you, watching this and hoping one day we can talk personally!

[@johnvining1489]

It's such a shame I can only like this video once... You're such an inspiration, Rob.

[@RyanStaudmyer]

Hey Rob, I know you've already gotten a lot of nice words and such but I'd be disappointed if I didn't say something too. You're an amazing person and you've changed the way I live my day to day life. Thank you for being amazing on and off the track.

[@ronknox3376]

This video was inspiring and informative. I have to admit that I was getting emotional as I'm so desperately wanting you to succeed and that you are happy with whatever direction life takes you or you take it. I particularly like that you can use your name and popularity to communicate with others that may be looking for solutions of their own and that you are always striving to improve. From Richmond Hill, Ontario Robert, thank you Ron

[@nickperkins7880]

Thanks Robert. It was great to get an understanding of how you have set up your new sim.

[@wayneconkey3404]

You are a inspiration to us all. Can't wait to cheer for you at a indycar event.

[@darrenmckenna5106]

Awesome video Robert, I can relate to some of the things you mentioned. Like how you move your body during a race and when you spoke about using your hands back from side to side for your throttle. I am a upper limb amputee, (below elbow (r) and steering/shifting is my toughest part of the race. You have full use of your hands but limited use of your feet? This makes racing difficult, every control is with your hands. You are a huge inspiration for everyone and for folks with disabilities it is such a great inspiration seeing what a person can do, rather then what they can't do. You have such a great attitude Robert and that is such a positive thing for folks with disabilities to see. I have a good friend who is a quadriplegic and he has very little function of his hands and whenever I'm feeling sorry for myself, I think of my friend who also has a positive outlook. Thank you for this video and a great rig as well.

[@jhonsmith2178]

hi Robert it is with great pleasure that I am following your incredible recovery.

[@legendarymotorcar]

Great Video Rob! Stoked to follow along!

[@juniorfirmm5133]

You are a WINNER dude! A CHAMPION! MAY THE LORD BLESS YOU!

[@LionheartRacingSeries]

Great video Robert! Keep pushing. Rig looks fantastic and big thanks for sharing with everyone. You are always welcome to run with Lionheart anytime you like!

[@AMRosa10]

Robert, you are an inspiration for not giving up and for actively looking for solutions to the challenges placed in front of you.

[@andrewriedel4446]

Thanks for sharing Robert, looking forward to seeing you back in a car on the track as soon as possible!

[@NeoclassicalRadagast]

Really cool video Robert! Being innovative and clever about solving all the issues you ran into was really interesting to see. I look forward to the rest of the series.

[@SimCraft]

Great video Robert! Thank you for the LOVE!!

[@Peetdeheus]

Awesome video Robert! You joined our open skippy server a few months ago. It's good to see you're so competitive with the tools you have. Keep fighting to get back on the race tracks some day 👊🏻👊🏻

[@MarkScottRacing]

Great Video Rob... Best of luck to you.

[@glwoody27]

Excellent video. You continue to inspire us all. Now I know how you and James did so well at the FARRT League endurance race. Keep the flame burning bright.

[@davepleus7945]

Tremendous progress my friend. Maybe I'll catch you on track sometime

[@rogervallve7375]

Amazing Rig, Nice videos. All the best!

[@YahushasDisciple]

This made me smile. Thank you for taking the time to share this, I look forward to more! ~. Amy

[@michealdion5731]

Amazing watch..!! Thanks!!

[@manriqueskater6]

This is the best video I've ever watched

[@JLR175]

Awesome to see the progress Rob! Better. Faster. Stronger. 💪🏽🇨🇦

[@dylanvanderbeck1381]

This video is great! What an amazing rig!

[@nikolasvelezis3755]

Rob you are a true Legend!!!! Inspire and admire you So much!!!!Best wishes from Greece!!!!!!

[@randygravel2057]

Greetings from Huntington Beach Ca. Saw you race at LB. 🤙

[@Thunder_Nugz]

Thanks for sharing your journey. Can't wait to see you back in a race car!! Best wishes

[@Smetwork]

Great video and hope it gets viewed by many more.

[@mitchm4166]

Hey Robert, great insight into the sim setup! Got me thinking about it. I'd imagine that a Dual Axis Steering wheel would be ideal for the brake. I.e. Telescopic steering column with load cell that you push forward to brake. Same as the way Mercedes F1 use it for Toe, but instead for the Brake Pressure. Talk is cheap... i know haha. All the best, glad that you can still enjoy cutting laps : )

[@BevanLeigh]

Awesome job Robert!! I'm a paraplegic as well and started sim racing this year too after having to do research as to what was available that would allow me not just to drive, but be somewhat competitive.. I drive exactly like you now, using the clutch paddles on my Precision Sim Engineering wheel to accelerate and a Heusinkveld handbrake reversed to brake :D I like that you covered the other issues we have to deal with, like the cushions for our heals and bottom... same deal here, I just use a all gel cushion made by Jay or one of the mobilty companies.. Hopefully will get to be on track with you at some stage! :)

[@RapidzF1]

Great video Rob! You're such an inspiration! Keep pushing 💪

[@tomvanzanten3297]

Great video and great to see you being competitive again! Looking forward to the next video! Tc.

[@liamchannel37]

Keep it up Robbie!!!

[@CptJackZ]

Very nice video.

[@CubeControls]

Happy to support your return on the track, go Robert!

[@Noahcipullo2013]

Lets go 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻 pushing !!

[@joesantos3947]

11:20 Episode 1 and your little co star has already made an appearance! Really thorough talk thru all the aspects of the adjustments made. A real education from a top bloke. Whilst I have no set up or race much online I do wonder about your thoughts on the throttle and what you are looking for. Sure you looked into it but have you checked out what Alex Zanardi used on his outings in the Z4 and M6? Think he had a ring behind the steering wheel that he pulled for acceleration. Watched in car avidly when he did the Spa 24 hours in 2015 and the documentary based on his run there. Looking forward to seeing more of you on this channel. Nice one.

[@quickford]

Great video! Looking forward to seeing you back in a real race car at some point. I have no doubt you'll make it happen!

[@ryant3910]

Welcome to the iRacing community Robert. We're happy you're here! Also welcome to the never ending pursuit of new sim equipment to find that next best thing to make the experience better.

[@CanterOps]

You’re a true inspiration Rob. Can’t wait to continue following your amazing journey. There is a well known pilot in Spain called Albert Llovera, he is paralysed from the waist down and is a legend. He races WRC, Dakar, and many more things. It would be awesome to see you two connect at some point. Keep it up 🙌🏽

[@rudyspring2528]

[OT] Strong music scoring for the video. Let your team know they're on point.

[@MrTHallas]

Lets get you in a kart soon!

[@mikepack4396]

thank you thats what i needed great video

[@thurnquist6289]

So that's how he's so fast in ERL. Good to know.

[@ejcourtemanch2689]

You're telling me that we can get a company to actively develop a break pedal solution customized to him but nobody can get him a 3090? Like I know there is a GPU shortage but if I could I'd make it happen for this inspiration of a man.

[@kevinross9533]

@robert try angling that brake away from you. It seems straight-forward (perpendicular to the sim rails), but that isn't great for human geometry. How about 15 degrees (toe) out? I think this will be better for shoulder comfort. Very curious to know if you have tried a different angle.

[@mikedeanellis]

Nice we will be reviewing your video on our show tonight iracerslounge podcast. Great content!

[@myboymccoy9944]

So rad!

[@tommygrant6275]

Have you looked into a downshift trigger on the handbrake? I believe that is what Zanardi did with BMW at Daytona

[@mej6519]

That's one damm sexy rig man. Id get a second pc for streaming duties, It'll take the load of your SIM rigs pc.

[@TheWarmupLap]

Sim Racing is great.

[@grahambibby1895]

Sim racing is the future for young 🌱 conscious people anyway.

[@nancydembinski3751]

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