I Started iRacing AS A ROOKIE! Here's What Happened.

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[@SEWoods]

Apparently Callan O’Keefe (the guy who finished first in the Suzuka race) is a former karting world champion. One hell of a racer.

[@tinocaer2861]

I’m pretty sure he’s in f3 now

[@jackanator1716]

He has a good Tim took account

[@jackanator1716]

TIK TOK

[@ilv3ss]

@@tinocaer2861 he was in ADAC Formula Masters in 2012 or 2013 with Red Bull Junior Team, but couldn't show something serious

[@chittychad18]

Hes on tiktok too!

[@adhamghaly7256]

rammers on forza should play this game without knowing the impact of a slight touch. Should teach them well

[@snifey7694]

Agreed

[@dankemp4854]

Yeah, really wish forza would implement some sort of licensing for online races. People would still find a way to ruin it for those that want to play it more seriously though.

[@Patchogs]

@@dankemp4854 excellent idea! Online racing in F7 is ruined a bit for me by such Butt Lords on track

[@dankemp4854]

@@Patchogs online racing has been rough since F4, I was hoping when forza horizon came out that forza Motorsport would steer more towards being a proper sim but instead just feels neglected. Project cars tried but failed. Us console peasants would like a sim that works with a controller not just a wheel and attracts sim racing fans rather than griefers! If I had more space I would get a decent wheel set up and spend a bit on my pc so I could play iracing.

[@Patchogs]

@@dankemp4854 aye, tried Project Cars and really disliked it for some reason! I like sims on both console and PC, certainly ain't rich enough for a big sim rig but I do have a trusty Thrustmaster! There's always the non contact races but it does take a bit of the immersion out of it

[@bernardschmitt6389]

I don't care how good you think you are at Iracing or any other racing game, the guy in the orange car at 9:50 is the best racer. He made a mistake owned up to it and let Jimmy pass. Hats off to you man!

[@davefloyd9443]

Righto. Sentiments are great, waiting on the racing line, at the apex of a corner? Not so much.........

[@lucidcortex8444]

That wasn't Jimmy

[@HondaWanderer]

Well, we've all done that, at least back in the day. This from one of the founding racers (first 2000 before public release). Back then we all knew each other mind you. Nowadays it's a different kettle of fish.

[@MixedGrid]

I do the same in iRacing and AC. If I cause a wreck I'll stop if it's reasonable to do so and let them take back position. Heck if I'm having a good time with the 2nd place I'll even slow down off my pace so they can learn my lines and approach some. Sometimes I drop behind them to give them some advice. I play for the fun of being competitive. So long people aren't intentionally ramming I'm happy with all the races.

[@Weaseltube]

They say there’s a fine line between courageous and crazy, and that MX5 driver was nowhere near the line.

[@dutch24]

Always the answer.

[@michaelbuckers]

When I was in the rookies, it took me like 3 attempts to realize that torpedoing results in either getting wiped out or losing too much speed & getting passed right back immediately.

[@slopehead1822]

@@michaelbuckers yet there are still people in the advanced Mazda series with accounts that are months and months olds divebombing t1 of every track

[@smokeybandit9760]

15:15 What's funny is that even with the barrel roll, the guy still managed to pass Jimmy lol

[@michaelbuckers]

I thought for sure that guy's car was totalled. Nope, it did a sick 360 kickflip, landed on the wheels, and passed him.

[@EvanSchneider48]

the man landed that barrel roll and kept on going... INSANE!!!

[@FabledGentleman]

Why do people think this is called a barrel roll? I don't get it. This is called a roll.

[@yournamethere123]

@@FabledGentleman Same thing, different term.

[@harryfromaustralia657]

Thats actually hectic

[@86themadhatter27]

Never spent almost half a video staring at the virtual mirror before

[@coastyken7370]

😭

[@Jpilgrim30]

It’s crazy how someone turning pretty fast laps like Malcolm can’t understand how to pass someone and literally sends it in at every corner. He’ll be in rookies until he decides to quit and probably can’t figure out why.

[@maciejt8958]

Fast lapping in iRacing is only about 40% of success. Racecraft is more important, ecpecially in longer races from B or A class. 10-12 min races ppl send it for 100% all the time, on 45 min IMSA you would have no tyres after hald of a race.

[@HochstartHarry]

If the driver in front is alot slower ill send it basicly every turn so they open up the line at somepoint and just let me pass. But i do race mostly oval where its a whole diffrent thing.

[@Jpilgrim30]

@@HochstartHarry definitely different in Oval. You can drive it in deep and still maintain your lane. Road racing you’re basically taking out whoever is there beside you.

[@EpochIsEpic]

If they’re capable of driving that fast then they’re capable of learning to not send it up the inside. I doubt they were that quick when they started, they learned to be that fast.

[@HochstartHarry]

@@Jpilgrim30 ell there is a diffrence between sending it up the inside and always staying on the inside corner of theire rear bumper. figured that out by now ;D. i do the 2nd option in mx5 or formula vee. i wasnt too certain on the deffinition of send. matter of fact i do kinda dummy sends to scare the leading car into opening up the inside line. but its a tough one. 0.001 sec to late on the brakes and you punterion the other driver.

[@fearfulgrot]

15:14 was that a barrel roll!?

[@bruhzy2139]

Press Z or R twice

[@syon9872]

I think

[@FabledGentleman]

A roll. Not a barrel roll. A barrel roll is a combat tactic used by aircraft. It is not simply to roll to one side, even though lots and lots of people seem to think so. Even in GTA V flight school you are taught that a barrel roll is rolling to one side. But that is simply called a roll, in aircraft it's called aileron roll.

12:20 that "WHATWASTHA" needs to be a sample.

[@Ddub1083]

I've stalled. LOL

[@eymme5571]

!rookie

[@rbush83]

We need Malcolm chasing you in every race video from now on

[@Patchogs]

Get you a Malcolm 😂

[@malcolm2527]

🖐🏼😂

[@bjorgsten563]

THAT WAS F3 DRIVER CALLAN O’KEEFFE IN SECOND AT SUZUKA!!!

[@ItMustBeLuke]

Thought it was

[@gonzalo9026]

F1 driver now

[@PepsiManCM]

@@gonzalo9026 He is NOT a F1 driver lmao what are you on about

[@jesuisFORTIO]

amazing how jimmy can race and still respond to chat, when i am in the heat of the race i almost forget to breathe

[@ICKY427]

15:15 did he actually do a barrel roll?! look in the mirror, i thought he was GONE then he was right back behind you like nothing happened lol

[@karli_r401]

I can't stop laughing

[@GraveyIRL]

He was trying out the flight sim part of iRacing

[@timocallaghan4408]

Lol I also want to know this

[@liiiinder]

He looked at the replay after the race during the stream and he just bounced to the left. But it sure does look like he goes flying in the mirror 😅

[@FabledGentleman]

It's called a roll, not a barrel roll.

[@christoforospaphitis4090]

The way they did the MX5's I have also trouble finding pace in it, some guys do it in 1.46 at Okayama. That racecraft from Malcom was out of this world maaaaannnnnn and you thought Kvyat was a torpedo

[@chris_ab_sr8393]

Malcom about to send it on Jimmer: Ad: oh no no no "Simba mattresses, because you do more in bed than just sleep"

[@broken1965]

The thing is he could of pulled it off little late on brake

[@quandaledingle1641]

I wish I did more in bed than just sleep :(

[@googleboughtmee]

3:50 what does he even say edit: ok I finally got it: "anyone here prefer the controller over their steering wheel?"

[@therealjuralumin3416]

That Ridge Racer Type 4 music is giving me some serious nostalgia, such an amazing game.

[@captainsafety88]

Yeah, me to. In 1999 i was 11. When the year 2000 was on the corner, i just played the last race and celebrated the new millennium simultaneously 😎

[@Watif2711]

Jimmy, I’m pretty sure the Callan O’Keefe you races is an actual f3 driver. Junior driver for Red Bull in British f3 championship

[@chittychad18]

I don’t believe hes red bull anymore. He recently replied to me on tiktok that he went through some issues with red bull like albon. I think his chrome blue care is a renault.

[@ThatCyberpunkGuy]

You mean Carlin

[@sepg5084]

@the Game, Review and Reallife Channel if you don't get it, maybe you should get out more 😂 touch some grass or something 😂

[@jesselopez0008]

Imagine trying out iracing for 1st time Then some jimmer is miles faster than you... Nani wtf

[@liquid0001Squadalaxd]

Expecially the guys that finished 2nd. They were probably pissed cuz they lost their first win by basically a smurf account.

[@danielkral3046]

@@liquid0001Squadalaxd The first guy could win but his overtaking was horrible so being 2nd was actually a practice for him.

[@snowjix]

@@liquid0001Squadalaxd People also need to learn that you wont always win, theres always someone who is faster. Just race, be clean and have fun, victories will come. Thats atleast my attitude towards online racing.

[@JoRgEChavez-to2xd]

@@snowjix The problem is most people don't have the knowledge and much less the experience to match people who are faster. Then they get frustrated and disappointed so they quit. I've taught a few people who really wanted to learn. In a few weeks they were running circles around everyone other than me.

[@rinzlr3554]

@@JoRgEChavez-to2xdthat’s just natural weeding. If it was easy, everyone would be racing.

[@ryz3n_]

jimmer i just want to thank you . you got me into simracing and racing in general i played for year on a controller but today my thrustmaster t150 just arrived and i cannot thank you enough for inspiring me . love and support from lebanon

[@ryz3n_]

@@158-i6z i just received mine , didnt know how to use it , thought it was broken or something and returned it I AM SOOO MAD i've been waiting for them for about 5 days and when they came i didnt know hot to fckn use it in game

[@cavemanindustries5102]

Tmx/T150 gang!

[@levi859]

Malcolm came from GT sport it looks like

[@u-neeky-cornexperience3603]

We are rookie youtubers & you are inspiring 🥳.. sometimes its just good to start again. Great vid Jimmy 👌

[@stephenwall5671]

Just subbed to your channel, every little helps right! Good luck guys, good start x

[@humanityrestored1993]

Good luck @u-neeky-corn

[@u-neeky-cornexperience3603]

@@stephenwall5671 thank you! 😊

[@u-neeky-cornexperience3603]

Two new subscribers?! Lol that's what we normally get in a week, thank you to whoever you are, hey maybe one is jimmer himself lol. Anyway, thank you guys makes a difference at Christmas 🎄 x

[@zwierscardetailing5780]

Subbed❤️

[@GPLaps]

tfw no one knows what a premier is! Enjoyed this one Jimmy!

[@SOIBand]

Yes my two favorite youtubers together time to organize a assetto corsa gpl67 mod viewers race, isnt it? ;)

[@Nox_Desiree]

Surprised and Not so surprised to see you here, starting to appreciate and drive more classic gp cars in sims because of you. Very much a single seater high downforce guy so it'll takea bit of practice but I'm getting there😅

[@NATM462]

This is exactly why I didn't really like iracing, it was more stressful trying to to get taken out and I didn't really have fun racing.

[@crawlmanjrable]

yeah but if you grind the SR for a couple days you get into better lobbies then it becomes one of the best racing experiences

[@BaioWithMayo]

That first race really only happens to that extent in rookies, you still see it in bottom split higher races but nothing to that extent, and the racing gets really good. Consequences are just real as hitting someone will usually fuck you both, as is real racing most of the time, which can make it less fun as a pure racing game

[@justinbayse4417]

@@crawlmanjrable Not exactly . . . The lobby assigning process is solely based on iRating. If you grind safety rating for a couple days you might go into a race with a high safety rating and be able to focus more on racing than not getting off tracks but it does not mean you will automatically be assigned to a “clean” lobby. Generally you start to find clean racing in lobbies with SOF’s of at least 1400. Safety rating is important but maybe focus a little more on iRating if you’re chasing cleaner racing. Hope this helps, happy holidays.

[@luisenriqueperezperez3193]

@@justinbayse4417 Another tip is to join underparticipated classes in MultiClass Racing, like the Optima in the Fanatec GC or the Audi in the Pilot Challenge. Since there is SO LITTLE participation there, the cars in the other classes will be the ones in the higher splits, so cleaner drivers.

[@watermelonhelmet6854]

The fun part was watching Malcolm make the same mistake over and over and never learning from it. "I've tried to outbrake this guy on this same corner every lap and overshot and gone off every time.... but this time it's _bound_ to work!" Those are the guys who end up in the forums complaining it's impossible to get out of the rookies and blame everyone else on the track. Lesson to learn: Hot-lapping and racing are two different skill sets. Doesn't matter how fast you are if you don't know how to pass safely

[@StarAZ]

I’m not fast by any means but I found the time trials to be the easiest ways to get out of rookies while learn how to be smooth. Each attempt require 10 consistent laps to qualify. 10 laps without incidents give tons of SR

[@Noukz37]

That first race was like the "Duel" from 1971.

[@therealbettyswollocks]

We are all now looking out for Malcolm!

[@Wouldpkr]

i think you should sell/give away "I was punted by Jimmer Broadbent" items.

[@tomieilamo]

And definitely send them to all the rookies you punt as an apology

[@bringdownvevo]

If jimmy broadbent hosted top gear id start watching again

[@jmur3040]

Malcom with the textbook definition of "red mist"

[@DaniMacYo]

Malcolm was channeling his inner Mazepin LOL.

[@quinnroorda7651]

8:28 Malcolm Mazepin

[@scalefreakgaming]

I wonder how many people messaged Malcom after the video.

[@JTeam45]

Jimmy. As the world's largest Speed Racer fan (officially, I crowned myself) I give you a gold star for that intro stinger.

[@shadowblade2149]

You know Callan O'Keefe is an f3 driver

[@zimphommachit8816]

Love the little Speed Racer theme in the beginning. A LOT OF MEMORIES FLOOD BACK from watching the movie

[@kikkilinu]

The little bit of Ridge Racer Type4 screens and music are just the cherry on top. Dig it

[@kylesmith1375]

This video is so much fun, even watching for the 5th time 3 years later

[@pratishchadha2601]

8:55 Ferrari engineers on the radio.

[@codyjarvis]

Biggest tip from someone on the service for 8 years. No incident is not your fault. You always play a role in the incident no matter what, they might have done something dumb but you where in a situation that allowed that. Race smart be consistent and expect to be racing with dickheads and you’ll make it out in no time.

[@codyjarvis]

@untitled. you have a Mirror so use it. jimmy literally avoided the same thig not to far into this video.

[@shadowblade2149]

I know Callan O'Keefe 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@DjDolHaus86]

I started iRacing as a wookie. It was terrible, I was too tall to fit in the car and the helmet pushed my fur into my eyes

[@ryancoleman5148]

😂😂oh man

[@liamcallaghan626]

It pushed the fur into myyyyyyy.... EYESSSSSS

[@k30racing98]

The guy in the alfatari pulled off an amassing mazepin impression

[@samdajellybeenie14]

Fun fact: Malcolm is still on iRacing! He last raced in the Nurburgring 24 in April lmao Edit: July 2024, he hasn't raced since the Nurb 24 big sad :(

[@michaeldorlando5059]

Mans driving my USF wtf

[@darkarsv]

15:50 E U R O B E A T I N T E N S I F I E S

[@headstonesandhistory]

Love this! Best sim racing content on YT!

[@reliablyJEllis]

Wow great to see the pedal cams im used to f1 style cars didn’t realize mx5 requires so much trail braking comparatively its interesting to see the differences in steering ramp up too less flick on these cars more gradual input

[@codysanchez6051]

Love the Speed Racer Music at the beginning!

[@VicenteGarzaIII]

Hey jimmer you are awesome and an inspiration to small youtubers like me thank you🔥

[@copper4045]

“No! Malcolm, please!!” 😂😂

[@Piercy0812]

One thing i always found horrible about iRacing was the UI. I managed to get out of rookies, went to D and tried to find stuff to race but i couldnt really find anything, continued the mazdas (as theres a D tier one). Then got my C and again couldnt really find anything to race properly. Might be helpful for rookies to go through that ... I wont be going back to iracing, i dont have the time to commit to it any more... id practice like 5+ nights then do 1 race. it was exhausting.l

[@TheCloudhopper]

Rookies at Okayama in MX5's makes my PTSD flare up again, like BADLY flare up.

[@gamezahoy712]

Malcom is the guy that I scream at because eventually he hits me hard as hell in the back and get taken out....

[@shadowbolt017]

Can you please make this a series as you work your way to A class?

[@shadowbolt017]

Maybe do some oval rookies?

[@eliasboman1108]

This is a great suggestion!

[@aliosmanatali19]

I started playing iRacing 2 weeks ago and now I got B class license and 2.2k iRating. I did all of these without paying any money and know I bought Donington Park and Huracan GT3. After making some practice I will start racing. Wish me luck! I just want to share it.

[@ttoxic5782]

2:07 cool vibration moment

[@randomtrainboy]

3rd from the bottom at 2:29: "this is the content i came for"💀

[@loganstewart7065]

Jim: “oh man, damaged wing. Can’t get grip.” Next lap: tries to fight the inside of a mid speed corner with no downforce, absolutely BARRELING his opponent

[@MrKlawUK]

‘to get out of rookies its about how safe you are, not how fast’. :proceeds to not let sendy malcolm past risking all safety rating:

[@flynncummings5259]

The drift was pog ngl

[@cwalke32477]

Rookies have it nice these days. I started with the Pontiac Solstice

[@sarcastrxphe786]

Great video Jumble. Love the editing style that was used!

[@BigMilan]

Whaaaaaaat! At 1:00 that’s a ridge racer 4 look for the garage!

[@Merto6]

that malcolm guy looks like another smurf who just came to mess with jimmer

[@mattie3349]

I love how British and down to earth you are fucking awesome to watch 🤟🏻

[@morecoffeeplease2745]

Malcom rocks…no mercy to the cars being lapped.

[@jeff-jl5ti]

next thing you know malcolm will be in a formula 1 car thinking he can overtake every car in existence like max verstappen on drugs

[@daveffs1935]

Theres a reason why Malcolm is nicknamed the torpedo

[@metalman1414]

15:50 certified Deja Vu moment

[@ultrafex1]

Absolutely fascinating to watch! Thanks for uploading, it’s a real eye opener and help to those of us who have yet to try iracing 😊

[@steenzeebergiversendyrmose1517]

Took up iRacing again after 9 months of hibernation. From scratch 1 year ago I got quite rapidly to Class B/SR2.52/iRating1368. But then re-joined a couple of days ago, just starting in a Rookie Race. A few races here with novice drivers crashing into me constantly, it relegated me to classC/SR2.14/iRating948! Wow. I would say it's very odd to get punished from other driver's divebomb crashes, iRacing is weird here! When I restarted my iRacing career last year (after ~10 years of iHibernation), I think the highly critizised tyre modelling wasn't that bad (my first thoughts a year ago). But now coming back from ACC, rF2. AMS2, R3E, PC2, GTR2, rF2, GPL, I'll use the word "iceracing" too. This has nothing to do with actual car behaviour (tried a couple of the cars IRL, in fact GTR2 still do the most 'real car sim' IMO, yes I'm not mad). Edit: But IMO iRacing is still great, great simracing with one of the best online competitive setup and in general a scoring system which IMO keeps up with state-of-the-art ACC - exept for the very awqvard punisment for other drivers crashing into you. This part could be improved. Aaand the payment as well. WAY too expensive when not driving frequently.

[@JayEight]

Jimmy i see what you did there, putting the speed racer movie intro music in the beggining

[@dylanh8163]

Oh god, after watching the hyper cart video it’s like he’s driving underwater right now

[@jamiescrafton257]

Thanks for stalling infront of my mate, simply hilarious xD

[@GySgt_USMC_Ret.]

Good video! Reminds of when I first started racing online. I used the name "rookie" for awhile. Looking to start racing again when I finally get a Fanatec setup. Happy Holidays! Fair winds and following seas to all.

[@diccionaudio1043]

9:25 Ridge Racer Type 4, love it!

[@BrentScudder]

That's my good friend, Malcolm. :)

[@SOIBand]

Malcom is a real menace lol

[@DefaultGamer101yt]

9:55 is the nicest thing ive seen

[@OrdinaryLatvian]

7:07 Malcolm pulling a Hakkinen on you.

[@jayjaygolden5123]

i like that the ingame wheel has the yellow stripe at the top just like the real wheel

[@jonb5974]

Malcolm torpedo was the highlight of this vid

[@florida-boy]

Malcom: Imma end this whole man’s career

[@goodjointtv9605]

You’re the only car video gamer KZbinr that Actually races in real life as well

[@Ted_RBLXoff]

Malcolm is the new version of Danill Kyvat

[@CrashExhibition]

Ridge Racer type 4 menu music. Yes boy.

[@chongwong]

Malcolm Licked the bloody stamp in that first race XD

[@JamesAHall101]

Louis Deletraz has been in a lot of these USF2000 splits, I recognised some of the other names. Raced against him 4 times now.

[@matthewn7159]

Callan Okeefe is actually a F3 racer

[@jonathantaylor2584]

So, is this going to be Jimmer's version of solo queue to global elite?

[@d3bo552]

Does that mean he has to do endurance races with random people?

[@n1co2017]

malcom just came straight out of a forza online lobby.

[@iseeq72]

„Divebomber Malcolm“... or „dust eating Malcolm“, or „Overshooting offtrack lover Malcolm“, or... the possibilities are endless

[@zyswanson7865]

Rookies have no chill but are pretty funny 🤣

[@8BitZ0mbie]

How did that Navayo Klink guy come back so fast after that crash in T1? He looked like he flipped then hes right there in T3

[@vitodebenedictis4932]

I love the Ridge Racer Type 4!!!!!

[@Druezy]

Awesome Jimmy! Looking forward to you racing the USF2000!

[@MageeMotorsports]

I’ve been playing iracing for 10 months and I didn’t know why I have been stuck in rookie but I guess it makes since now that it goes by the x counter

[@therealbettyswollocks]

Malcolm is now an iRacing folk hero.