The Ultimate iRacing Beginners Guide 2023 - Tutorial

[@SuellioAlmeida]

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[@justinheld5393]

Good video, I was thinking about joining till 4:06 if I'm paying a subscription I want all of the content, or at least a hell of a lot more than 19 cars, more than half of which I have zero interest in. Kiss my ass I racing. There's 43 cars in ACC, all of them are cars I want to drive. I pay a one time fee which is less than the 2 year i racing fee and I can drive them infinite years, not just 2. Either do a one time payment for I racing and you have to buy "DLC" or a do subscription service that gives you all the content. NOT BOTH This is worse than activision micro transactions. This unprecedented level of greed completely turned me off.

[@hotstepper887]

How much from nothing to racing?

[@robinv1485]

I thought the same, the difference is acc is going to stop being updated and die, and then you'll have to pay for a new release, there's a reason iRacing is still the most played sim after so many years. AC2 comes early next year, you'll buy the game and then the expansion packs. What you're paying in iRacing is for continuous development, and the best multiplayer experience in the market. Besides the obvious differences, what you might not expect is the cost filters people. You don't want to be banned cause you're paying a sub and everything, and you invest more in cars because you paid for them, which leads to a better experience. I was a bit apprehensive because of how much people said they were spending since even the sub costs are more than what I have free after my expenses, but tbh I spend less in iRacing than buying 1 game yearly. Just be sure to not buy the sub without a discount, always buy in black friday deals for that 60% off. And get the tracks in bundles for the discount. Eventually you also get perma discounts. But it also depends, if you don't care about the cars and different series, and want a specific series like GT3, then yes, ACC will be better for cheaper, it gives you all you want, and you can use third party multiplayer to get a close enough multiplayer experience to iracing. That being said, I do believe specifically the track prices should be lower because they lock you out of stuff. Every new season changes the tracks and if you don't have it you can't run certain series even if you have the cars. That just feels plain bad for me as a newcomer. I understand that once you get the most popular tracks it's a non issue, but for new players that want to play other stuff than the rookies, every 3 months it's almost obligatory to purchase tracks. I know they'd be losing money, they didn't even make a profit until a year or so back. But I'd take a hit on the tracks and increase a bit the sub and car prices. Iracing is a game that leaves me feeling like an hypocrite bc for any other game, I wouldn't play it just due to my ideals against aggressive live services and microtransactions, but it works so well and in favor for it that I feel that it's not only justified, I'd actually recommend it. If I had to make a comparison it would be poker, ever played poker without cash at stake? it's still the same game, but people don't play like actual poker because there are no stakes, you also lose a sense of progression, it's the same.@@justinheld5393

[@vaibhavbaid9484]

I want to buy a hard copy of your book but its not available in India 😭😭

[@rz5090]

Very Helpful as I just started.. Thanks

[@Mahid]

That's funny, I just got iRacing for the first time, searched for a guide and saw this was just uploaded. Great timing :D

[@SuellioAlmeida]

Nice! hahaha

[@helenchidinmannachi3716]

Same as me to❤😂😅🎉

[@marksutherlandjr.2121]

Lol JACKPOT fellas. You won't know it yet. But a year from now. You will realize how serendipitous this was. Best racing/coaching channel on YT.

[@ot0m0t0]

So...year later how is it going?

[@paxtonayers1658]

Same exact thing here!

[@mjunior911]

I have over 400 hours in iRacing and still learned a lot, especially about force feedback. I can make sense of what the global Mazda is doing now. Thanks, Suellio!

[@TheSnaveeelPlaysGames]

Was there a specific point in this video where force feedback was discussed?

[@mjunior911]

@@TheSnaveeelPlaysGames Yes. At 38:51

[@joeroganpodfantasy42]

400 hours, those are rookie numbers

[@Czeslaw_cn4tv]

I did rallying irl and work as an instructor for ammateurs. I found your channel, realised I know absolutely nothing about driving, got myself a rig and just won my first race in iracing. I know Assetto Corsa quite well and compete in time attack at a local SIM center and it's insane how much better iracing is. Just sitting in the pits and turning the wheel was like whoa, that's the tyre deforming.

[@ElderTobias]

I signed up for iRacing last night and this cleared up a LOT, instant sub and will be watching your other videos. Thank you for the excellent content!

[@E92Harold]

Watching this video has sold me on iRacing, I was a bit apprehensive at first due to costs & the complexity of it all. But your video addressed all of this. You should get royalties on this haha

[@butlerbobby]

WOW! I learned more about the fine points of auto racing by watching your video than I could have ever imagined. Your knowledge of the handling characteristics of so many different cars blew me away. I'm 75 years old, never played a video game (other than PacMan) and thought I would enjoy getting involved in sim racing, but after watching your beginner video introduction, I can see I'm so far behind the learning curve that it would be a waste of time and money for me to get started. All the customizing screens take so much time and effort that I wonder if I could ever get past the test track. I do have a much better understanding of the skill needed to drive a modern race car and your video will help me appreciate watching Formula 1 races on TV in the upcoming weeks. Your video was AMAZING! I now know what rotating is and how it differs from steering. Even at 75, this old computer engineer can still learn new stuff. THANK YOU for sharing your skill and knowledge on KZbin.

[@RyKnocks]

I wouldn't let the complexities of iRacing stop you from getting into such a wonderful sport. There are other racing sim options out there that will afford you the thrill of racing without the complex setup. It can get as easy as buying a PS5 and racing in Gran Turismo 7 or Forza Motorsport on PC (both super easy to launch and play), or doing custom races in Automobilista 2 with your favorite car class against the AI (also easy to setup). Start with those and progress your way into something iRacing if you want to take multiplayer a little more serious. Yes, iRacing can be a little intimidating, but once you get the hang of it, it'll become second nature.

[@butlerbobby]

@RyKnocks THANK YOU for your reply and suggestions. I did buy a Logitech G29 when it was on sale for Prime Days at Amazon. I have been doing all my races on Assetto Corsa as it was suggested to start there. I have driven over 100 hotlaps at Highlands track and finally I'm starting to know where the turns are and how fast I can go around each turn and what gear to use. As I follow the AI cars around the track, I can see that I start each turn too early and hit the apex too early as well. I'm now trying to learn how to enter the turn later to hit the perfect apex. My next move will be to try to learn trail braking by watching the pedal display on my monitor. THANK YOU again for sharing your suggestions with me.

[@Qhimadi]

Dont let it discourage you, i hate fiddling with the settings of the car myself, i just run the games and drive, i play assetto corsa, ams2 , assetto compezione online racing is very fun and at my level i dont think car settings matter that much !

[@DJ_Stephens]

After almost 2 years of avoiding iRacing I finally cracked and bought 2 years. Thanks for the tutorial for a beginner on this platform

[@DeePunter]

Hows it going? Still racing?

[@Jay-do7th]

Im assuming not well. ​@@DeePunter

[@KurisuKun]

I'm really impressed how organized iRacing is. I think you sold me on it. Also tremendeous effort on your part. Subbed!

[@SuellioAlmeida]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@cullenalexander5490]

I want to race f4 do I need to buy a bunch of tracks or can I just pick what track I want

[@MeTaLiStACZM]

​@@cullenalexander5490 hi man, you need to look at the F4 series schedule for this season and you'll see what tracks you are going to need. Doesn't matter if you choose open or fixed setup series, the tracks are the same for both of these.

[@secularist1969]

As someone about to start their journey into iRacing...thank you for this. I'm halfway through my first viewing of the Motor Racing Checklist and can't wait for the rest of gear to arrive so I can jump in!

[@SuellioAlmeida]

Welcome aboard man!!!

[@thornament367]

Hey man! Glad to see you deciding to join the iRacing community! I was wondering if maybe you hadn't signed up yet, you would be willing to use my referral code when signing up, support a fellow iRacer a bit, because content doesn't come easily for all of us :)

[@lanekeilen2806]

Iracing is super fun but a lot of ups and downs so just be prepared

[@Sinistic6]

Wow. This is a beginner guide. But I think even the most experienced are going to get at least one thing out of this they didn't know. And I don't think I've ever seen a guide this detailed. So much background info. Fantastic! I watched your guides on Coach Dave and grown to love the way you explained things. Now coming back to simracing after taking a break I found someone else doing them now. Which made me look you up. And im glad I did. Because man your videos are a blessing. And you're a legend for sharing all this information! Keep up the good work man❤

[@Sinistic6]

I have one question by the way: So why, under track conditions. If there is more usage, there is less grip? Correct me if im wrong, but should'nt it be the other way around? In RL they always say if there have been more cars driving around the track, they leave rubber on track, which creates more grip. So why is it the other way around in IRacing? Just curious.

[@HizenHerz24]

Just joined iracing last night, and I'm stoked. I didn't know about being able to race while on ghost. That's where I'll be while I get up to speed. I've only raced on PS5, and only on F1 and ACC. iracing is a huge difference and the feeling is so much more immersive on PC. Anyway, thanks for this video, its very helpful, so much appreciated!

[@euphosa2925]

The ghost mode is what sold it for me. Very useful tool

[@tonygeddes9558]

This is the best iRacing guide I’ve seen. New to this and just built a rig. Not too keen on the cost of it but looks like fun. Subbed.

[@SuellioAlmeida]

Welcome aboard! ;)

[@marksutherlandjr.2121]

I watched this video in its entirety my 2cd day. Now I'm around 20+ days in and it's already SO much more clear. One of the best all encompassing beginner guides.

[@benjamin-jp93]

I'm just beggining my sim racing journey. Picked up ams2 which I'm using a steam deck for (gotta start somewhere) and now putting money aside for a rig. Once I've got that I'll be joining iracing 👍

[@Ins3rtc0ins]

This is the most complete guide ive seen on Iracing ! Good job Suellio , thank you!

[@SLaYeRceK]

Thinking about joining iRacing next to ACC, this guide is gold! Thank you very much!

[@Hilighted]

Congratulations on your Podium Finish at Laguna Seca today! Awesome, amazing skills! Liked the color way of your race car, you are gold!

[@harald2101]

I have been on iracing for almost 2 years but I learned a lot from this video. And I am only 5 minutes in. Thanks for the high quality content

[@HeyItsEmilyLove]

The “auto” FFB option helped me so much! Now I can actually feel what I should’ve been feeling since I got my wheel. You earned a like out of me. Thank you! 😊

[@85fastlane]

Fantastic guide. Started in iRacing yesterday after doing in-person VR leagues locally on AC at a sim racing shop for the last 8 months. You have a new subscriber.

[@YorenM]

Thank you for this video man, I'm thankful for you channel!

[@DotNET83]

Lol I spectated a race once and hit the race button and found myself in the pits. I immediately backed out thinking I wasn’t supposed to be in there lol. Never would have known this can be done until your video. Thanks.

[@midslam]

Another quality video mate, even after being on iRacing on and off for nearly 2 years, I learnt a few things myself. Might I add: When calibrating the clutch, only put your foot down to the % you would normally use the engage the clutch bite point in a real car. iRacing only engages the clutch when you put your foot down 100%, which is not logical IRL. I actually put my foot down so it shows about 40-50%. It make my changes much smoother, and allows me to speed shift with my H-pattern. Cheers again, still can't believe some of the info you give out for nothing. You're a hero to us noobs 😁 👍👍

[@donoteatmikezila]

Amazing content. The best guide I've yet seen to show to new racers. The tips about using the Ghost feature and the in-depth setup tips are things missing from most guides.

[@michaelfrock2473]

Thanks for the video. I have always been interested in this and it was extremely helpful. I will definitely be saving this for when I take the plunge.

[@seansowden8358]

A brilliant video with some great tips. Thank you, very useful!!

[@noiamhippyman]

I honestly never thought I'd join iRacing as I'm more of a casual drifter with the occasional Nord session with some friends on Assetto. But with the 15 year anniversary sale I couldn't pass up the 60% discount. I was still a little skeptical but once I hopped into a test drive I realized immediately my purchase was well worth it. This is a quality simulator and I look forward to finally working up the nerve to join my first actual race.

[@chota.cabras]

1:32:24 Ohhhh

[@scottbarrett4746]

Good video - very comprehensive. I've seen a comment that all sim racing leads to iRacing. I'm interested! I've been racing in Forza - OK, stop laughing - I got into that because I was invited into a particular championship along with others who have raced in real life but never sim raced. It was an eye opener and I've slowly learned that there's a bit of a hierarchy with iRacing at the top and Forza not so high. Now all I need is a Lotto win to afford the subs! Your comments on equipment are very interesting too. I use Logitech G920 and wore the pedal potentiometers out. Upgraded rather than straight replaced the pots. What a difference. The pedals are important. Also the mounting frame. I have a cheap Omega frame. That's next on the list to upgrade. You need a rigid frame, preferably with the seat integrated into it. Thanks for the informative videos.

[@squeezablemayonnaise8904]

if there's anyone doubting his comment about a loadcell pedal, I went from a g920 to a moza r5 with the SRP load cell pedals. it absolutely transformed braking in the simulator and makes f1 cars actually drivable now

[@ninrod]

Esse guia está maravilhoso, consegui achar informações úteis que nem imaginava em procurar, mesmo tendo visto vários vídeos de outros canais sobre esses assuntos.

[@V3ntillo]

Really cool content. I watched full video and as almost 40 years old guy, I learn a lot here. Thank you for you hard work! Good luck in real life racing!

[@zigzagbruno1486]

Excellent Job! Thanks a million, lots of very useful information

[@livinaskipp8354]

lesson 1 , get a bank loan 😅

[@reuphtop9135]

Please don’t fall prey to an interest fee! Be patient, Practice Saving!.. then go all out!! Save $50/biweekly, $100 a month! $1000 in less than 1 year 🤷‍♂️ Now, Slowly add peripherals over time! Show results! ❤

[@lennard9903]

Thanks for this Awesome video! Just ordered a Moza 9 racing setup en this give me a lot of knowledge about iracing for a starter. Thank you!!

[@RigsideGaming]

Incredible video! I'd love to see one of these geared towards "The Ultimate Driving Beginners Guide" going through the "how to's" of racing for beginners. There's a million videos on that, but they are scattered across a bunch of channels and videos. Yours would obviously be the best and most comprehensive.. so, pleeeeeease? :) For real though, thank you for your vids. They are super impactful and well produced.

[@xmadnightx5451]

Had to stop the video to drop a comment, this guide was amazing! Great work and perfect explanations for someone who is 30+ and overwhelmed by all the options

[@darklightning2k]

Thanks for the info. Signed up for a year for only £22, fed up with Forza motorsport rammers and ACC has gotten a little boring recently. Now to upgrade to G Pro over the g923!

[@acavals8080]

Cara, como você passou do meu radar... Seu conteúdo é absurdo e sua história incrível.

[@TechShizzleRacing]

Thanks, Suellio! I’ve been here for over 4 years and I still learned a lot from this video. I wish this existed when I started because iRacing can be pretty intimidating for new players!

[@shuuyah]

Muito bom o vídeo, fiz a assinatura de 1 ano da steam semana passada, e estava procurando um vídeo completo igual esse, thanks Suelio

[@SlowPokeRacing33]

Thank you. I started IRacing yesterday and this is super helpful.

[@SuellioAlmeida]

Glad it helped!

[@petermaardananders6803]

Thanks for the great tips on how to set my Moza r5 dd (with the brake lite kit) up better, explaining how to Trail brake better to get better rotation and exit faster. from that, I gained much LT and became more consistent. Your top-notch :)

[@ShadowFirek52]

Muchísimas gracias suellio por este tutorial, instalé iracing hace 3 meses y no lo había tocado por tener todo mal configurado, gracias a ti hoy volví y mejoré, vamos a subir ese irating saludos desde Mexico

[@jocantseecolor7619]

Thanks for sharing this. I’ve watched at least three times now, so much info packed in here. Definitely looking to improve, will need to check your coaching package out.

[@SuellioAlmeida]

Glad it was helpful man!!

[@dan1906]

Outstanding video! Thank you.

[@Jason_Lucero]

Slowly moving from ACC to iRacing, super helpful and even tho it was 1.5hrs I saved time!

[@jaredstanfield267]

Lando Norris said on a semi-recent stream that he always leaves the racing line on until he knows the track really well.

[@deadmanwalking1930]

This has been super helpful. Thank you for the time in making this very detailed and informative video. Open wheel snd GT is my path

[@masterrenderer4338]

Just got into Iracing a week ago, great guide!!

[@masterrenderer4338]

@@____________________ok Why are you dissapointed?

[@marcosracf]

Vídeo incrível, Suélio! Obrigado!

[@pacsp]

belo trabalho irmao, mastigou tudo pra nos , mto bom !!

[@Gamer_G1RL_1]

New to iracing. Day1 today on logitech g920. Great video thanks bro

[@SquiggyWigginz]

Really liked your video and been on iracing 10 years.

[@SuellioAlmeida]

thanks man!

[@jamesfarnsworth6255]

Thank you so much for this! Extremely helpful

[@RyB717]

Great video, man. I appreciate the work you put into this.

[@mr.b5678]

Amazing video, well done!

[@Tomenski]

I just want to say your videos are so good, like all of them every style topic shape and size very good channel, much love. Just started iRacing after playing ACC and wondered with the pay wall whats the real reason this seams to be the main choice for most sim racers and this video really showed me why, you just have more skin in the game and way more purpose to playing.

[@jocantseecolor7619]

Amazing! Thank you for sharing this!

[@SunDodger]

Fantastic stuff. I joined at the end of last season, and fair to say this was an hour and a half well spent.

[@AlexandreCardinal50]

So much info in there that's crazy, thanks a lot!

[@cycust]

Thats a Ton of infos! Thx! Im new to this, at the point with ghosting you got me and now its downloading😅

[@dragostea]

Adding this comment to support the algorithm. I am getting into iracing soon and hate that this didn't get recommended sooner especially with it being an older video.

[@FG_SIMRACING]

Great work man ! I wanted to know more about iRacing but was overwhelmed so this vid from second 1 to end of vid is very useful and learned a lot ! Thanks 👍🏁

[@gizmo104drives7]

Really impressive video my friend

[@marksutherlandjr.2121]

Moral of iRacing is YES its expensive, but that pay wall has Purpose, so far as I can tell even while being completely new, and shit behind the wheel. For me, the value is there. This IS the place to be for competitive sim racing.

[@DemonLordGamingAC0]

Former Gran Turismo player, wheel owner here. Used to be decent at GT, then "retired" and went only to casual games. NR2003 was one of my childhood games, so I always wanted to try iRacing out. I got a year membership, and I dusted off my old G29. Time to put it to work :D

[@speedgoat7496]

How’s it going mate?

[@arthurmickey2181]

Thank for the video. Help alot

[@lucasbadault]

Perfect timing just got my first wheel

[@robertwhaley1749]

I Love this guy... Thank you! I have not even downloaded this program yet and am better for it. When my sim gets based I will have advanced knowledge of programming

[@Romain_HTN]

Great video ! Thanks 😊

[@jasonyoung22]

Great Job! I learned a ton!

[@Jack96993]

I've done a fair amount of HPDE over the years in my 1989 944 TS track car. Now too old for that😢 So looking into getting into iracing and really looking forward to it 😅

[@Jack96993]

Will be interesting to be on iracing tracks that I've actually been on and I won't have to pay the Porsche tax 🤑🤑

[@HeinziTroe]

Amazing Video. Thank you for making such a great explanation video. Learned alot, thanks for taking the time to do this. Thumbs up!

[@turbusieq]

Thank You, as a total newbie.

[@PacCoastInstituteofCreativity]

awesome video! great job!

[@followtheflip2172]

Lmao Suellio, I’m so glad you made this tutorial. I was so intimidated by Iracing (still am) but this made it so much easier to figure out where I had to go first. Thank you thank you thank you!!! 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@DreamstoRealityAutomotiveTV]

I’d like to see a video this in depth about basic racing etiquette. I don’t know how many times I’ve ran down a driver many seconds ahead of me and pass them cleanly and by the next corner they just plow right through me. Rejoining is another topic, there are so many geniuses out there A driver gets in a wreck or spins, tries to rejoin the track and the first person that driver gets near is who the driver takes their revenge on, amazing shit. Related, if you spun in turn 2, you ARE NOT going to make up your loss in turn 3. Be patient, if you are fast you will get you spots back Lots of drivers learn the impact strengths of a certain car, a driver uses a mx5 different then a Vee. Seems like drivers that race fender cars have more tendency to use the car as a weapon and open wheel racers actually race. I’ve gained more SR in a VEE then in probably any other road car I’ve raced, probably because people understand the Vee do not accept contact very well. Those are just some examples

[@DreamstoRealityAutomotiveTV]

@@jamesmccaul2945 maybe so others can learn

[@WONG_SR]

Thanks Suellio. for all the advise. was honestly i was gonna get something super expensive as my first Sim rig but i really wanna start racing and i decided its better to have something rather than nothing., got a second hand Logitech G920 just so i can start racing and developing my driving skills as you advised. thinking about possibly get coaching sessions. your great i hope we can possibly work something out in the near future.

[@jacksimpsonracing]

i saw my name on the avg finish part of the canadian roster, Jack Simpson6, 25:35, in 12th place

[@ProdByGhost]

your famous!

[@x1_n_only_jtm_]

Such a great video 👍

[@natedizzy4939]

I just got a thrustmaster t128. (2.2nm) in some race types (nascar, dirt rally 2) i get an AMR WORKOUT with it with forces turned all the way up in the software. I dont know if i would even want more force 😂. Might flip my desk over

[@EverythingSim]

Love your videos!

[@declanwarde9085]

Hi Suellio! Can you do a video or a youtube shorts about how to recognize the different tire sounds with some examples? Thanks, and keep up the great videos!

[@billbaggins1688]

Still procrastinating about iRacing. My rig is so OLD. A G27 i purchased in 2010 i think. But i think i will take the plunge, and maybe it will encourage me to get a direct drive wheel and some decent pedals. Anyway, enjoying your vid - thank you!

[@davidthompson952]

i will say this, i bought a used logitech g920 about 1-1.5 years ago and it most definitely puts out more than 2nm, i'd say it's much much closer to about 6nm at full strength... now idk if it was upgraded by the previous owner but it's most definitely stronger than 2-3nm

[@FrodoOfMe]

Thanks man!

[@jmundiify]

Dude i had no idea about ghost driving that is actually amazing for a beginner

[@RodrigoFiladelfo]

Caralho mano, baita enciclopedia. Obrigado !

[@PedroSimoes87]

Fantástico Suellio, obrigado pelas informações !!

[@doc.NasserReda]

Parabéns Brother. Ótimo vídeo com muitas dicas e cuidados. Sucesso sempre 🚀🚀🚀

[@francoishornet]

Wow thank you for the time you put into it. How do you compare iracing to your real life experience driver?

[@SuellioAlmeida]

I think it's the closest it can get! The transition was super easy.

[@NightFire2003]

@@SuellioAlmeida Really cool seeing you living out your dreams in irl racing, what are the differences that you noticed?

[@RunButton]

“Have fun being addicted to the best thing in the world” hehe nice 😁

[@owenyealland4658]

Great video! Where would you say is a good spot for your eye level relative to the monitor?

[@craigbeal]

Hi, great video and thanks as looking to jump into iRacing. I have a Logi G Pro wheel, do you have any further info what you have mapped to which buttons?

[@envyem3743]

How are you not more known on yt??🤯

[@jamedlock83]

Can you post a video on how to use the mouse to move the camera around?

[@SpencerMedici]

This is just my bookmark. 30:39

[@Drew_64]

the ghost test drive thing is good to know for practice