My First Time Driving a PROPER Racing Car

The good guys and girls over at Radical Motorsport lent me one of their SR1 cars to drive for a few days before they entered me into one of their championship races.
This is my learning process of getting to grips with the car which is quicker than GT4 machinery. I would also have to learn the Donington circuit - a track I had never been to before.
Thank you of course to Radical for this amazing opportunity!
www.radicalmotorsport.com/
Also a HUGE thank you to Gordie Mutch for the top tier driver coaching and tuition. Legend 🤝
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[@-cardboardbox-]

Hello Super GT, Viewers Here.

[@Super_GT]

Hello viewers, Super GT here.

[@tsukiyunoda]

Hello Super GT, Tsuki Yunoda here.

[@AmbientMike]

@@tsukiyunoda I like turtles 🐢

[@44pixel44]

@@AmbientMike ngl u kinda ruined it

[@RaceLine25]

Hello Super GT, Barry R. here.

[@advantist]

I can confirm, as the car that Steve did a barrel roll over, that such a move was indeed mega, breathtaking and nothing short of heart-stopping

[@Super_GT]

Yeah man, shame the camera wasn't on cos that clip alone would have got 10 billion views.

[@MemoriesAreLost]

@@Super_GT I'm sure a driver of your calibre can repeat the move, and hopefully with a working camera next time!

[@tylerjennings8242]

@@Super_GT What a shame. A video like that surely would have gone more viral than Covid. Imagining it will have to do I suppose 🤷‍♂️

[@jamesthompson215]

He also managed this amazing feat without damaging the car! Top tier skils!

[@jctheU.G.SafariBigGamecat]

Amazing move, totally true as well

[@Jardier]

So proud of you Steve! Lets freaking go mate! 👏😎

[@Super_GT]

Cheers bro! Been a good couple of months for you too! Keep it up mate.

[@ChicaneMedia]

Damn man you've come a long way and now finally doing this, I'm proud to be a part of the journey

[@e.d.7855]

Seriously, Ive followed him for a while and I remember a post when he didnt like the results get was getting and I'm so glad he continued and is 3/4 of the way to 1 mill!

[@Keirubiel]

So proud of you, mate! You’re making it into the big leagues now.

[@j_e_hill]

Ok and holy cow that visor cam is incredible. So clear. Better than any I’ve seen in the big time series. Love that you just let it roll for two laps. Great work.

[@0ptera]

Indeed, that visor cam was so much cleaner than what we get in F1.

[@Jon-cw8bb]

@@0ptera the F1 visorcams weigh a lot less and are smaller

[@UniversalStand]

It looks like…GT7. No exaggeration.

[@hackprefect]

Hey, if Gordy can make Jimmy into as good as a driver as he's become, the sky is the limit with you. Cannot wait to see how far you take it.

[@leograae]

"Braking too hard" - I had the same experience coming from sims to club racing, and found it really interesting to come to terms with. It's hard to describe, but in sims it feels like "brake as late and as hard as possible" = speed, but that isn't always the case in real life. It's really hard to translate momentum and flow into a sim, but it's a massively important part of making lap speed in the real world. Awesome job out there!

[@rogerburns8478]

Yep if you brake to hard in a real car it upsets the chassis and you go slower. Not sure why the sims aren't very good at the little intricacies like that but they're not.

[@Super_GT]

Yes, very true. These practice days really highlighted to me the importance of good braking technique. I'm very accustomed (from karting and sim) to smashing the pedal and braking in a short distance so it'll take some time to adjust my technique to suit car racing IRL.

[@danielbecker-birkner9887]

Fun to hear. I always get: "Brake harder, much harder." Could do with me used to drive when conditions were "shitty" since in normal situations I was far off pace. Today, as 42yo, bad health and no actual racing since I was 17yo, my pace would be slow as a snail... Fun to watch other try their racing nerve though. That's why I'm here and 'cause of your comment's in what's happening on screen for us. 😎👍

[@Vykk_Draygo]

@@rogerburns8478 Probably because that level of physics simulation requires quite a bit of power. You can get it close enough with abstraction.

[@ArcadiaP]

I really love that you had the speedometer and RPM metrics available on screen as you raced and practiced around. One of the hardest things to comprehend in simulators and racing games in general is that you're taking turns at 60 MPH, 80 MPH, or 100+ MPH, it's really insane and the scale in games never shows it off like you'd see in real life, let alone experience that. So thanks, that's awesome. And congratulations, this is pretty huge, hope it turns into something in the future, happily consuming your content.

[@SupaBuma]

fantastic that there weren't any abrupt meetings with that bloke Barry R. I'd love to be able to do what you are doing! Great stuff! 🏆🏎💨

[@CharlieT_PhotoG]

It was an absolute sensation to meet you on your championship debut, even if I was unable to get any photos of you on the Sunday. 🙃 Either way, brilliant to see just how far you’ve managed to get things to go! 🙌

[@highriseheaven]

Can’t wait to see more of this. Glad you’re enjoying yourself Steve.

[@int2str]

Tip for you and Gordy: You really should use distance based traces in RS2, not time based. I think your traces were not well aligned. Also, if you switch to distance based, you get the difference graph in the bottom which helps find spots where one or the other is faster.

[@gordiemutchmotorsport105]

not sure why I didn’t do this but normally I do, good spot

[@oConshien]

@@gordiemutchmotorsport105 oh shit you have E-Type onboard qualifying laps?

[@brandonmansell]

Side note; Donington Park is an absolute proper racetrack! The beginning of the circuit, all the way up until Starkey's Straight, best summed up as fast and furious.. and i totally understand being cautious into coppice! its a trick but key corner to your lap times!

[@superluismigueL100]

It's really nice seeing you go from playing GT to actually racing these kind of cars

[@Toti3258]

So happy Radical gave a chance to the sim racing Alex Albon

[@gt_blaze1764]

3 years ago I came across your channel and it literally changed my life. I've made so many friends in sim racing and it's by far my biggest passion in life. It's incredible to see what this hobby can do for the people who work hard enough. You deserve that seat and I can't wait to see what the future holds..

[@sultankosmitov6293]

20:26 is the pinnacle of comedy on this channel, lol. xD We love you, Steve. Never change.

[@DaddyHardTears]

I fully believe that Gordy can become a GT and possibly eventually a prototype WEC driver. He legitimately has the skill and endurance to do those type of races and be good, it just comes down to sponsorship and people seeing him as one. Best of luck Gordy.

[@gordiemutchmotorsport105]

I hope so too! It is very hard, I don't have rich family so I can't buy my way into the places I need to be to be noticed. Next few years will be tough, see where I end up. I know I can do it no doubt, but Motorsport is a super cruel and mostly unrewarding sport.

[@HazyJ28]

Your race craft around other drivers is so crisp. You really know how to position the car and you understand well how to use momentum and inertia to your advantage.

[@Andino.]

13:20 nice for the fans, incredible support

[@Se7enZF]

Great to see Gordy helping you and Jimmy experience your guys dream and improving your driving ablity irl. Hope you enjoy the season in the radical !

[@James-Shrimpton]

These cars are great fun in iracing. Radical is a great series too 🏁

[@xSXCBNx]

It is really cool to see your confidence in the car grow everyday. You couldnt tell me it was the same person driving from day 1-3.

[@rschumaker40]

I started watching you 4 years ago and in that amount of time I have watched you grow and follow your passion. Your sim racing inspired me to get a Fanatec rig and try it out myself (poorly I might add). Then you started dropping Karting videos and I watched you transform from an entertainer to a real racer. The amount of work and dedication you must have put in to reach the position you are in now is so inspiring. Keep up the awesome work Steve. I am so proud of you and all you have accomplished!

[@joecraddock6542]

Well done Steve mate keep it up, hopefully you can make gains thru the motorsport ladder, I also won my first b final at clay pigeon on sunday and I’ll happily admit that you probably played a part in one way or another so thank you mate

[@superjuca55]

Congratulations, and what a BEAUTIFUL track is Donington! The Redgate(turn 1)-Craner Curves-Old Hairpin-Sharkey's Bridge section is incredibly scenic.

[@willful90]

I did track day with palmersport and this video brings back so many memories from then. I was nowhere near as fast as you but at least others where faster than you too, makes me not feel so bad then! Keep up the hard work and looking forward to more content on this!

[@josecolon7883]

Awesome! Glad that you are able to do all of this and still showing us. Thanks!

[@robertoiannucci4881]

That car looks so much fun to drive!

[@sirchucky247]

Such a cool video so cool to see you racing irl rather than in turismo can't wait to see you, In some even faster cars on some different tracks! Great job out there looking forward to your upcoming content keep up the great work!

[@PhilT993]

Great job done on working your way up to speed, learning the track and the car at the same time. Very methodical, very smooth and not bending anything!!

[@MicrophoneAssassin13]

Literally the dream of anyone who's enjoyed the odd racing game. Super cool

[@jctheU.G.SafariBigGamecat]

Track walks are cool, you really get to see and feel the true gradients on the circuit Knockhill is amazing for that, what a crazy lil circuit, love it. Good to see you behind the wheel, major props to you well done.

[@GranTurismoRaceReplays]

Epic Steve. From the DS4 pad to the race track all off your own back. Truely incredible! Very proud that you are part of the Gran Turismo community and making big moves in real life.

[@BeanieFlare]

I love Steve’s funny comments in his videos. His tone sounds so serious when he jokes and it’s great!

[@redfearnteal6896]

That's fantastic Steve, I'm very happy to see you progressing, I hope you run your first race and keep your channel on so you can tell us when you're going to try the old switcheroo, or the new switcheroo. Please make sure you post to all of us when you're racing and where so we can tune in and cheer you on.

[@djtjpain]

Wow the visor cam footage was crazy, can’t imagine what it feels like in a formula car. Nice livery too. Awesome video, awesome racing!

[@end27]

man its so inspiring to see how u grinded ur way from online games all the way to irl racing. amazing journey

[@kosmokaziracing]

That place looks to be first class. Fine facility and track from the looks of it. What a cool video. One of the best you’ve shared.

[@CalebWhitekeyblade]

I always come to watch a good race from gt now and then.You’ve ready helped me to understand and like the hype around racing ❤

[@pjsingh2660]

Wow great job man, Great to see good people achieving their dreams.

[@misfit1-3]

been watching ur channel since gt sport came out few years ago. Helped me with my racing too. so cool to see you go kart and then into a real racing car.

[@vipstarizm6990]

Awesome video. Probs the best track content I've seen. Great track too. Looks like mega fun!!!

[@aidanrobichaud-ward9796]

Coming up on 3 years of following your content, and I’ve got to say; it’s amazing to see how far you’ve come! Keep up the great work!

[@markbird5461]

That was epic to watch mate! you progressed really well and that close call on the last corner was quick thinking to release the brake and get more rotation to avoid a shunt so bravo! i loved the Radical SR8 in iRacing and ran it for about a year in the online championchip and they are so much fun sim racing that i can only imagine what they must be like in R.L. they have amazing grip and i think the sr8 has hmthe motorcycle hyabusa engine and turbo, serious power to weight ratio. tbh the sr1 looked perfect for you at this stage and to come out clean and keep the times coming down and gain confidance was lovely to see. im looking forward to watching the races now and and feel a little nervous just watching man! 😆 good luck 😆

[@grrlpurpleable]

Awesome work Steve... Awesome! Wish Donnington Park was in GT7, used to love driving it in the old TOCA Touring Car on PS2 :)

[@arkeys74]

Great video! Makes me happy to see how far you have gotten since I started watching your Forza videos a long long long time ago 😃👍💪

[@CP-ls7ky]

More of this please! This is amazing to watch.

[@mardibenton7366]

Awesome! Loved this! It's so cool to see you progress in real racing. Hope I can contribute support for ever more progression!

[@miketrotter5632]

Awesome! Looks so much fun, can’t wait to see the racing! You look like a natural behind the racing wheel!

[@DarthTribal]

Super happy for you. Looking forward to the next vids.

[@thisguy41487]

I stumbled across your channel watching GT7 videos, but this is legit content and stuff a lot of people don't get to see and commentary we don't normally get to hear. You are living the dream! I look forward to the race!

[@markhitchcock7380]

If you haven’t already done so, Check out Jimmy Broadbent’s channel if you like this sort of thing.

[@BTouch454]

This is absolutely awesome! Very happy for you! Looking forward to the race videos!

[@MarJov]

Let's gooooo! So proud and glad that you are driving the Radical, hope to see you more in these kinds of racing!

[@12347c]

Im so jealous and happy for you dog, its honestly hard to look at. I remember when you were just playing video games making jokes about being a real driver. Then you got the wheel and then you started getting better and then more go karting content. Just absolutely insane to see man, keep it up. Drive fast, drive safe and be happy bro ❤️

[@TGXB]

Love this! Great edit, can't wait for the next ones!

[@sixdaysontherun6996]

This is some really impressive vertical learning curve action. New car . new track, wow.. All the sim laps in the world can't replicate the Gforce of a radical and to go straight into Donnington with its technical curves into a crucial stable braking area before a unsettled right apex at high speed takes talent . You made that look easy for a first time. Fair doos

[@andrewdent696]

Really well done and you certainly didn't show yourself up. First time in the car and track. I've done Donnington on superbikes and it can be difficult at first. However, learn it and its one of the best tracks. Good luck with the race.

[@nealeobannion6859]

It is inspiring to watch this. Wish you all the best in the next sessions.

[@relaxedsight1]

More achievements yet to come steve absolutely amazing mate👍👍👏

[@TheNextDr]

I am so happy for you! Doing bigger things every time. Keep pushing forward! I can't wait to see what comes next!

[@ganigavara7968]

Its amazing how well you handled the car, considering how its you first time driving a race car, and probably your first time feeling lateral Gs this intense, nice video!

[@Maderasdesign]

So awesome to watch you on your journey man! This is amazing.

[@TSAMikeyo89]

wohooo!!! awesome to see you grow Super GT! wishing u record breaking sessions man!

[@munkytaint666]

i've done MANY virtual laps at Donington, i really love that circuit, although i've never seen it in person. also, i can't imagine a better driver coach for you than Gordie!! cheers to both of you and to Radical for giving another filthy filthy sim racer a go in their car

[@shawnp3673]

Congratulations Super gt. Always cool to get to see someone be able to live thr dreams and make them happen.

[@tylergreen2130]

Its interesting to me to see the different approach Gordy takes for Steve than Jimmy. Its clear that Gordy was adapting to both of their personalities in an effort to teach them the best way. Iv never driven and obviously never been a driver coach but Id imagine that skill to empathize and meet your student at their level is very helpful. I swear I say this on every video I see Gordy in but, that guy is just amazing. Gordy if your reading this, one day I will meet you and I cant wait haha. Keep being amazing!

[@mr2miach]

It's a whole different world than sim racing. Back when I was your age I spent a lot of time out at Heartland Park Topeka track on track days. Me and my MR2 and it's quite the workout. Now I live in Wisconsin and want to hit Road America. Been practicing on Forza 6 with the MK1 MR2 SC which mine is an NA but close enough. You were looking really good. Have as much fun as you can.

[@playerone82]

Many years ago this became my favourite track on Toca touring cars. What a game that was! Nice driving.

[@soulful5284]

That is actually nuts! Gongrats man been watching since the first kart videos!

[@sawmebabe]

This is amazing. Thanks for the content Steve. Do your thing.

[@GTP_Suisei]

I love Donington Park!! Nice video Super GT👏🏼👏🏼. Greetings from Brazil 🇧🇷✌🏼

[@KoalaBear92]

Amazing stuff! Absolutely loving these real car racing videos! Can't wait to see the actual race! On that note, can we buy tickets to come watch the race, or is there a live stream available?

[@gradek1843]

I was one of the guys there with University of Derby, It was great meeting you that weekend. Hopefully we'll see you on the grid again next season

[@adrielklein189]

Beautiful stuff Steve! So excited to see you racing.

[@beckettfriesen]

Love your videos Steve, keep up the great work!

[@TheActualJae]

Friggin awesome to see you racing Radicals! I hope this is far from your last race, def gonna stick around for as many as you do :D

[@smajin28]

It's 11:00 PM. Yes, I will stay up to watch this monumental part of SuperGT's history.

[@meatcreap]

Love it! Very fun to watch

[@dipolodocolous]

Cereal + super gt = heaven

[@Super_GT]

The high life

[@dipolodocolous]

@@Super_GT nice barrel roll btw

[@Steamy_ray_vaughan]

Just watched the entire 29 minute video 30 seconds after he posted awesome content as always!

[@Super_GT]

Can't believe you watched a 29 minute video within 5 minutes! Incredible efficiency.

[@RobinMello]

@@Super_GT lmao

[@jacksmith4460]

nice work mush. so happy for you, keep pushing lad!!!!!

[@brianreid5891]

So cool to see the differences and similarities between real racing and sim from your perspective. What an incredible experience. Happy for you man, you’re crushing it! 👍🏻

[@BobsYerUncle_GT]

Time to set up some crazy one make races in the Radical in GT7 now! Looked like such a blast Steve congrats on this new venture in your driving career! 😀

[@Rmx2011]

I was wondering where the usual GT7 uploads were but this was worth the wait, looking forward to the next one!

[@RefrigeratedTP]

I've always watched for the sim racing videos, but I can't help but love seeing Steve in real cars doing the real thing. Always love these videos.

[@DUKWAK]

Great video, bud! I always enjoy your karting vids but it's immensely cooler to see you in an actual racecar.

[@Landrassa1]

Love the sticker behind the steering wheel, well done.

[@MrMeowmixcookies]

I got my first wheel last year. And I'll always say it even though everythings GT3 and LMP cars. The Radical at Brands Hatch is the most fun I've had trying to be a wheel man. Raw.

[@MarshallLoveday]

Good job, Steve! Really looking forward to seeing your Radical racing.

[@teabagtim]

23:16 That Ray Tracing really is incredible!

[@dibblr]

the visor cam stint was awesome, great driving! looking forward to the races :D

[@DV-ou1yu]

Nice!!!! You're out here inspiring folks man!!!

[@christopherlebron6151]

The progression is amazing keep it up brother

[@MostafaSiraj]

Donington park is this week's track in LFM ACC . It's so much fun watching the track I've been simracing today in real life from you 🙂

[@FlashDaggerStudios]

I watch your karting videos and think yeah I could do that - but this I genuinely wouldn’t have the bottle for it. Great video, love this content and Visor Cam is OP 🍻

[@r3act-]

From Karts to this - that's a progress right there! I also like how you're driving with the same style as in GT7. Thankfully, we're still able to distinguish reality and virtual world, otherwise I'd be quite confused right now. On a second thought - I'd be 100% sure that this was real if I saw the barrel roll. Congrats, mate! Blessings from Bulgaria :)

[@AdityaT03]

Steve out here living our dreams. See it through my guy. See it through.

[@Will_14_years_ago]

Man your living an amazing life!!! Great to see such a good guy be able to do so much!