How I Became a YouTuber & Racing Driver (MY STORY)

How did I manage to become a full time KZbinr and racing driver? This video will explain all!
Timestamps:
[0:00] Intro
[0:47] Quick overview
[3:15] KZbin channel beginnings + growth
[5:42] First video with commentary
[7:37] Deciding to take it more seriously
[9:30] My first livestream
[10:28] My older setups + Improving the setup
[13:10] My first presenting job + first live event
[15:04] Deciding to buy a PS4 and GT Sport
[15:50] Going full-time with KZbin
[18:11] Moving from controller to wheel
[19:10] Adding commentated IRL content to the channel
[21:06] 2020
[23:51] 200 Laps of Nurburgring
[24:22] IRL racing moves in the right direction
[26:00] 2022 (GT7 arrives + car racing begins)
[28:57] Overview of my racing career
[31:59] The Future of this channel
[33:50] Closing remarks
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[@Chrassi]

Your whole community is proud of what you‘ve achieved, Steve!

[@gtertgvsdfv4904]

i'm not even part of the community and I'm proud of him

[@jimbowhayes5795]

We love your channel Steve everyone that watches I know loves your videos thanks for giving us all so many laughs we all appreciate it

[@maamrb5]

And jealous, but in a good way...keep it up. Steve!

[@AGENT_MEOW_MEOW]

I saw ur how to use the manual with clutch tutorial for Forza horizon two and then opened ur channel.

[@Domi39]

Your dry humor and meme jumpscares in the middle of an otherwise serious video are integral to what made your channel stick out to me. Been watching you since you had like 30k subs.

[@GrooveSchoolRecs]

Same bruv! 🎉😂🔥🙏🏽

[@YungSage64]

Same here!

[@aitoluxd]

Same. The shameful rammers video in particular made me subscribed and I've been a fan ever since

[@HarryVerolme]

Yeah, exactly that. Also no over the top stuff, just clean, funny and interesting content.

[@nikkibarron3102]

The 200 laps of Nurburgring live stream is still to this day imo one of the greatest things you've done.

[@Ricardo-sg9uq]

100%

[@brendandrives]

I still can't imagine doing that. I did 3 consecutive laps of the ring on a full motion sim yesterday (not mine) and it was a lot

[@Jardier]

You are huge huge huge inspiration for everyone including me Steve! Thank you!

[@stephenmcpherson4130]

As Jardier said you are a huge insperation to many. Yourself, Jardier and Jimmer are the reason I got into sim racing at 54, I am so happy to all 3 of you on your racing journey, you guys are perfect Ambassadors for sim racing and all deliver your unique take on it. I wish you all the best for your future.

[@mike__durrett]

Hello Super GT--viewer here! I've been watching you since the legendary "Shameful Ramming Attempts" video. It's always been a source of comfort and the driest humor of all time (which I love). Cheers on your continued growth; it's been beautiful to watch.

[@strykerwhite4063]

Steve, my dream is to be a professional drive in the FIA World Endurance Championship, im a competitive sim racing driver, and i justw anted to say that your the person who inspires me to keep pushing for that seat in wec. Thank you steve, your a legend.

[@supadan10]

Dude just keep trying, you'll make it one day!

[@strykerwhite4063]

​@@supadan10 thanks mate! Ill keep on pushing for that spot.

[@NeoGeo822]

I hope to be on board that boat with you as well. Goodluck man.

[@strykerwhite4063]

@@NeoGeo822 look foward to seeing you on track then!

[@trashgaming853]

No joke I am pleased to be part of your journey

[@Systox25]

It’s always great to see nice people get what they deserved and worked for.

[@TyLeJack]

The fact you’re an introvert and still got around to recording vlogs and livestreams shows your commitment so well done

[@gt_blaze1764]

I've commented many times how your content changed my life but here it goes again. I struggled with addiction for a long time. I tried many times to get clean but failed miserably. When I found your channel, I didn't even know about sim racing. I was immediately hooked and having something to pour my time and energy into was crucial in keeping me sober. I'm now 7 years clean and have an awesome sim rig; something I could never have afforded in the past. Seeing you succeed in racing reminds me of how far I've come. Thank you for all you do Steve. You quite literally may have saved my life.

[@glennwoods2462]

7 year's clean ... Awesome stuff... keep it up, you're doing great 🙏😎✅👍

[@JazzySaturdays]

You're a legend my man!!! 7 years, keep it up!!!

[@ImLehwz]

Let’s gooo

[@TheRealSimStevey]

You are literally the reason I invested in a DD wheel. Only 1 video on my channel but if I learn anything from this I think I should be okay. Love everything you do and my Mrs literally calls me sad when I get excited for your live streams 🤣

[@_BatCountry]

Long time viewer, first time commenter. You're modest when you say you originally stood out largely because few people were doing what you were doing. The reason you've always stood out is because you also just seem like a good guy. That alone is unusual in the youtube gamer space. I'm sure I'm not just speaking for myself when I say that watching you transition into real world racing, and then actually being good at it too, makes all of us who've been with you for a long time incredibly proud. You deserve your success mate.

[@mutmut02_]

Totally agree !

[@BTouch454]

Before watching, you've become a race car driver because your yt videos are epic! Been watching for about 3-4 years, enjoyed since the first video!

[@zayansaifullah2008]

Been watching for 2 years now. Genuinely can’t believe how far you’ve come mate 💯

[@jamesmoore7858]

You and Jimmy Broadbent are absolutely the reason I have a full sim rig and spend so much of my time churning laps. Watching your videos opened my eyes to how much fun it could be. I owe you thanks for that. My wife okayed the $5k I spent getting it all set up, so I owe her more thanks, but I never would've even known about this hobby without you two.

[@seanh8095]

Wow. Who knew Gran Turismo 2 was dropping today?! I’m here for it!

[@mrdorifto]

Bot.

[@Jobentama]

@@mrdorifto bro it’s a joke shut up

[@seanh8095]

⁠@@mrdorifto🤡😂😂😂

[@thehunt8r]

@@mrdoriftoHe meant the movie

[@sandwich1506]

Proud of you, consistency and publicity really did speak for you. GT world championships,WEC and IMSA Is the goal

[@nattyhead5988]

Steve, I consider you and Jimmer the OG of sim racing. Discovering you guys made me say I want to do sim racing. I appreciate all of the sim, karting, and special event videos. Watching your journey from part-time sim racer to now full-time sim racer/racing driver has been great. It's a success that's well deserved, I'm glad to be a part of the journey!

[@SparksTheory]

Words of encouragement, positive energy, and unwavering dedication to spreading fun and motivation have been and still are truly inspirational. I would say that the amazing Sim Racing community has in part been built by yourself, and I'm so grateful to be a part of it. Keep doing what you do, because you are changing lives for the better. Thank you for being such a powerful force of inspiration! Sparks x

[@Vlame]

I am following you for like 3/4 years now and I enjoy every bit of all of your videos. Due to you I also got into racing and bought my first steering wheel (Thrustmaster T248) and my pc last year and I enjoy every second of it. Thank you so much for everything ❤ Keep the good work and get that million subscribers!

[@classicguy364]

You cant hate this guy, Steve has an calm Charakter in combination with his professionalism which is really enjoyable to listen to. Keep it up man we want to see you further up ! 🫡 Love from Germany ❤️

[@danielkanewske8473]

You worked your ass off! Congrats Steve! I have enjoyed living vicariously through you!

[@SpriggsHD]

It’s amazing to see how far you can get in anything you want as long as you put the time and effort into it. You have proven that! I remember stumbling across your FM4 videos way back when I was a kid, however at this point I was more into the drifting side of the game. It’s crazy to see how much your channel has grown and it is definitely something to be proud of!

[@tristjohnson9943]

Steve your GTS videos got me through the pandemic, and helped me discover a new passion for sim racing and Motorsport. Thank you for everything!

[@EJ09090WRKZ]

I'm glad to say, I've been here since you started playing GT Sport - I played GT4 as a kid and haven't had time to play/buy the future games, so I wanted to find someone who played the GT games, and found your channel eventually! Been subscribed ever since; you're a testament to those who succeed in pursuing one's own passion. Cheers!

[@retsvac4355]

Thanks Steve, this was realistic on expectation and your path up to this stage. You have a new stage to come, I hope it works out for you. You're an aspiration to the community you have created!

[@rubenlahpor5767]

I've been watching you since you started uploading gt sport when it was released back in 2017, and I've always enjoyed watching your videos and especially your dry humor. Thanks for giving me something nice to watch during my lunches since then man! All the love from the Netherlands

[@lamp_god9774]

Your actually the whole reason i started really trying to improve in gt7 and watching u play makes me realize how much room i have to grow and i love knowing i can get better if i keep practicing so thank you for everything you do keep up the amazing work on the track and on the sim

[@verycheapyoghurt2566]

Having watched a couple of videos in 2017-ish for the first time, you honestly got me into racing and cars as a whole so much more than I already was. Because of you I've been actively watching more motorsport series, bought my own simrig and pretty much turned into the massive car-nerd I am today. It's been so humbling to watch you and this channel grow. Thank you so much for your amazing content Steve, don't you dare ever stop yeah!

[@oscar4612345]

One of my favorite memories was watching your stream while I was in my office and it was raining outside. Pure bliss

[@emilianotesta5682]

Thank you Steve for sharing your journey with us, what an amazing life! Well done!

[@thebrickshooter5974]

I look forward to your racing future! I've been following your channel for a long time now, and I'm happy to have seen your progress from cars to now GT4 (which is still just unreal). You're doing fantastic.

[@StevenP727]

I'm glad you did this! Been here for the whole ride and never getting off

[@Joeliminator]

Love the content. The regularity of your posts is truly inspiring. To be able to do that while working a fulltime job is incredible.

[@arkeys74]

Great to follow your journey! Amazing what you have brought this to, thanks for the inspiration as well! Started watching shortly after I got a ps4 and started playing GT Sport back in 2017, so watched a lot of your Forza Motorsport and Horizon back catalogue as well. I had a long break from racing games myself from around 2007 to 2017, so watching your stuff was much a part of my re entry into playing racing games.

[@andyrushworth8441]

Wow, I think I’ve been watching you for 10 years? It’s been incredible seeing your grow, genuinely one of my favourite KZbinrs! Thank you Steve!

[@tecnomAster15]

Thank you for having provided me with company when I was in college. I still watch your videos to this day and it is awesome seeing your progress. Carry on, man!!!!

[@legendjohn10]

Been watching you forever at this point. Love what you do, love seeing where you go. Can't wait to see where the journey takes us.

[@fatfreddyscat4648]

Thanks for all the great vids Steve,onwards and upwards mate.

[@dpomination8974]

Love this video, Steve. I got into your channel about 6 months ago when I purchased GT7 and subscribed because I really like your laid-back commentary and style of humour. Thanks for creating this video sharing your journey with some of us newer subscribers! Keep up the great work. Love from NZ x

[@real_Zuramaru]

been watching your videos since around 2019. amazing to see how far you've come! you're pretty much the reason i got back into racing after many years, and started sim racing. keep at it, steve

[@haroldscorner2556]

Been following your channel since GT Sport. Always liked the down to earth style, good work man!

[@shoya_dori]

All the hats in the world off to you lol! 💜 Quite inspiring story to be honest! Thank you for all the good & entertaining stuff you ever posted on this channel! I will keep continuing the support in the future as well! I hope it is going to be just as promising, eventful and successful as it's been ever since you decided to take KZbin more seriously!

[@Moraj8279]

I appreciated the honesty in this one. Keep reaching for higher goals, and I think I speak for everyone when I say that it's been awesome seeing you grow. Truly inspiring.

[@maxbranvall4048]

Keep it up Steve. You're a huge inspiration and your hard work continues to pay off. Super excited to see how this channel and your irl opportunities continue to evolve!

[@Volumont]

Been around since the Forza 4 days, it's been truly awesome to see the growth over the years. Thank you for years of entertainment!

[@archielundy3131]

Love your content. Thanks for all of it and taking us along on the ride.

[@paleolad]

This overview of all your hard work, things you've been through, and the amount of stuff you did was amazing. You deserve it !

[@marcs6928]

Build it and they will come! Amazing ride so far Steve… who knows how far this will go- happy to be part of your “viewers” since 2018.

[@L80skidd]

Great story! I hope you're on track of where and who you want to be. You've certainly worked hard for this and I wish you well. I've only recently picked up (casual) sim racing as a hobby and you've been a huge influence. I don't even care about winning that much, just enjoying the experience and improving my own track times.

[@busydriving]

We are proud on you Steve! You are doing perfect and please take care more on your self. ❤

[@Anksh0usRacing]

Ive been watching you since the fm6 days, and to watch you grow has been one of the main staples of my life for however many years its been. Im really proud of you and so excited to see you drive IRL!!!

[@zerocool9ball]

It has been amazing to see how far you have come. I have been a subscriber since the very early days, and it's fantastic to know where you are now. Keep it up!

[@Justinhcohen]

Love it! Thanks for sharing your story, Steve!

[@Maithekeee]

So proud of everything you’ve achieved and its so cool to see you and the other guys drive at the Nurburgring!! 💙

[@PickledBeetroot2u]

Brilliant video Steve. Really good to go in-depth about everything. Keep up the good work and we wait for the next chapter.

[@AlexandersArchways]

You're awesome Steve! I'm so glad to be following your career! Let's go!

[@TyronEls-mi7hv]

Excited for this channel moving forwards mate, keep up the great work :)

[@pistonfury]

What a journey it was. We really proud of you Steve! You're a G!

[@pristinearc3830]

You’ve worked so hard and come so far.. I am glad I was able to discover your channel. You deserve all the growth coming to you and more

[@stephenwalters6598]

Its really awesome to see you succeeding. I know nothing when it comes to racing but you have always made some fun and genuine videos and can see the passion you have for racing. Just cool to see it done

[@dorianvkt]

Just heard about that mishap at the Ring, i am very sorry for you. You are just a human too, and mistakes do happen. I just hope you keep up the good work and come back stronger the next N24. Looking forward seeing you support the team from the pits, make the best of it and keep your head up mate;)

[@capnchris7217]

Keep cranking the competition Steve! I won’t forget the work you’ve done for others along the way!

[@garyenglish6584]

Thanks for the update your content is amazing and you come across as a real genuine guy love the content and the channel

[@kamu7366]

I've been watching since probably 40k-ish subs. You're awesome mate!! I like your personality a lot and it really does well to go with the commentary, it is soothing to watch. Thank you!

[@CharlieBecquet]

Steve, I want to thank you for introducing me to motorsport in the best possible way. Your videos got me hooked on racing and I haven’t looked back - you even inspired me to make some of my own racing videos. Watching your journey is incredibly inspiring and it’s been clear to all of us that you’ve always deserved a racing seat. And you’re only just getting started!

[@joshuajkoplin]

I’ve been with you since 2019. It’s been incredible to watch what you’ve done. It’s really impressive and it could not be happening for a cooler guy. I really hope it grows as much as you hope.

[@pistonfury]

You really inspire and motivate us! we love you Steve!

[@KoalaBear92]

I've been watching you since what feels like forever, and whatching your channel grow and watching you grow into more fun races and challenges is the best feeling ever. I feel like a long time friend of yours, even though you don't know me nor have you ever seen me. But, your racing style, commentating style and overall style of creating videos just work. Educative and humourous, while being very skillfull at what you do makes such great content. Seeing you win in real life races is a cherry on top. Hope to see you in GT 3 soon and keep the content coming!

[@wingedpro]

Awesome job! Its been great watching your journey to success!

[@Joeyyippe]

Everybody is proud of you, everything you've achieved! Amazing🎉

[@xEppy033x]

Been fun watching your channel and racing career go. Great commentary on your simracing videos, and also cool to see some really life racing. Looking forward to seeing what else comes your way!

[@grrlpurpleable]

It's an incredible journey Steve. Something to be truly proud of. There is always a smidge of luck involved but much of the luck you make yourself by putting in the hard work. The 'luck' part is that hard work being noticed by the right people at the right time. Looking forward to the rest of your drive! :)

[@oneidawolf776]

As a long time viewer it's incredible to see the hard work pay off into something that can further hone your love of motorsport! Good job GT!

[@kyleyang4711]

It’s actually insane to see how far you’ve come. You deserve it! 🔥

[@doubleRprodutions]

I found you in about 2018, just before you gave up your day job, through your streams and karting vids. I loved the fact that it felt like I was watching an improving driver who wasn't yet the finished article. It's been amazing to watch you take it from karts, to GT7, to real life GT4 cars. Awesome to see, I hope to see it continue long into the future. Well done mate, miracles do happen!

[@kongesbrenn6642]

Thanks dude for all your work. You and jimmer have made me proud and shown me that hard work can achieve your dreams. Xx

[@pevangelista2779]

Well deserved Steve. Your commentary was one of the main reasons I became a loyal fan of yours. All the best 🎉

[@heracross888]

It has been great following a talented brother slowly but surely achieving his dreams! Keep up the great work brother!

[@TobinLeigh]

Such a legend. So much respect, been great to see you grow!

[@AZay25]

You’re an inspiration Steve, I remembering watching you before 2019 when you were still playing on controller. You were great then and even better now.

[@budgetpopcorn]

I'm sure I don't speak for just myself but you give inspiration to even those in different career paths! Happy to have found your channel and get to follow along!

[@franknewton9953]

Hey Steve, I just wanna say that I think you’ve already done great with your goal of making racing more approachable. I never cared at all about motor sports or racing beyond playing Need for Speed until I came across one of your Gran turismo videos last year and thought it was so interesting how you commentated in such detail about what you were doing in the race. That got me watching more of your videos and ultimately lead to racing games and Motorsports being my number one hobby. I really appreciate what you do, keep it up!

[@harbushy]

We love to see this! Heres to even more achievements to be reached!

[@moneypits]

Terrific listening to all this. Really well done, sir :) Be proud of what you've built up and good luck in the season.

[@13opacus]

Love the laid back style of the Super GT videos, great to see your doing so well👍👍

[@bobbyDD]

thanks for this video steve. im just starting to take content creation more seriously and this gives me a lot of good ideas and even more of a push to continue to grind and have fun with my audience!

[@daviddutragr.9766]

I have been watching you since your first Gran Turismo videos. It's amazing, and every time you take a break, I keep checking my notifications and your channel to see new videos or to watch the old ones. Your channel is just perfect! Keep working hard because I feel blessed to support you even further. I can say my most favorite video is 'Gran Turismo Sport: Yet Another Ridiculously Close Race,' racing an MX-5 around Laguna Seca.

[@cedricdh2285]

Steve, I was here on your channel when you had 30k subs. I remember watching your forza 6 videos, on how to shift with a controller. I was on a different account and posted a lot of sickxfth place memes, “thank you JSR Lee Campbell memes”. It is amazing to see how far you have come and you will get even further!

[@playstationracer67]

This is such a good watch, so much of this resonates with me and what I'm trying to do right now. So nice to hear from someone cover the 'whole story'. Gives some of us newbies some hope.

[@aviownzlol]

Great video. I asked the question on your story a few videos back. Glad you made this video. Best racing KZbinr

[@tompsmith]

Cheers Steve, I'm not a massive GT7 fan but always love journey videos from people like yourself. All the best for the future 🍻🍻🍻

[@EritoKaio]

Whatever's in your future, ill be here supporting you!

[@djgill92]

Very inspirational story. Start of your story is very relatable. And just shows what can happen if you dedicate to something. Its been a great journey. Thank you.

[@moritzb1708]

I'm a new(ish) subscriber and I have to say, I enjoyed watching every bit of content that you've created so far. You're one of the few ones I even have the notification turned on. Keep it up and have as much fun as you can!

[@collateral7925]

I've been watching since the FM4 days, it is especially great to see you on the Nurburgring with the team. I think it is a great inspiration to a lot of people

[@bond007osu]

There are a lot of sim racers out there, but Steve and Jimmy have always stood out as the cream of the crop. Hope you both (plus Misha and Manuel) get a podium this weekend at the N24!

[@PeterHas]

Your sense of what's boring seems to overlap well with my tastes, as your videos have stayed interesting and entertaining for years now. You have definitively made me understand and appreciate the nuances of competitive racing on a much deeper level, both online and IRL. Let's see where the future takes you!

[@backdoorgalorel3675]

Ur the GOAT!!…love all ur videos!!..good luck on ur journey

[@KennyMcCray]

Been following you since before the pandemic, over five years, I’m so proud of you. I’m proud to say that I’ve been following your story and life. Ended up starting track driving time attack, along with sim racing as well. Thanks so much Steve

[@elekdronesgamekanaal]

My favorite youtuber. You deserve everything that you've worked for!