What 500 hours on a single Trackmania map look like (Former A01-Race WR)

Like wirtual said in his video - the story of A01 did indeed not end yet. If you dont care about long descriptions: Special thanks to Eyohna for putting this little video together on short notice! Make sure to check out his channel here if you liked it: / eyohna
After over half a year of pain, little success, and even more pain, I can finally call this project done. Im quite confident that another person, be that a familiar face of the A01 leaderboards or a completly new one, will achieve the .7x one day. It might even be myself, but who knows that at this point - what I do know is that A01 is a very special track, a pure encapsulation where a lot of perseverance, will and dedication is needed to become one of the best. About the run itself: The downhill was definitly something to be improved upon (motivation for anyone to go for .7), but to make up for it, both sds, both braketap and angle, were close to perfection - the longer duration of the first one did throw me behind in the start, but with the extra speed built up, it was either to build up more towards the end. Thankfully the uphill cooperated really well too, getting a solid sd on that one as well. There were instances where I had close to the same speed on cp1, but with -.02 on the time - so humanly seen, theres definitly something to be gained here.
It might not be the biggest achievement overall, but to me, its the change to something better. This track showed me how to analyse myself, correct myself and push through hardship even in face of failure and without anything to gain. The years leading up to this video havent been the greatest to me, full of doubt, depression and insecurities about everything. Now with this new knowledge and new found confidence, I feel like im more ready to take on challenges, that were previously never in the realm of possibilties for me. It probably sounds way too over the top for most of you people who are reading this, but if you made it to this point: If you make sure to face your challenges headfirst and always do your best, youre never in the wrong.
One special point I feel like I have to bring up: While trying to keep myself motivated, there were a few thoughts lingering in the back of my head - "why not get quick .80 or .7 with a small help of a program and be done with it?". I wont lie about it, after spending all of these hours, you never know when itll finally pay off, but in the end, it finally did. It wouldve been quite easy to fall into the trap of letting it happen and be on with it, but in the end, it wouldnt have satisfied anything at all, and probably wouldve weighted more on me than have done good.
One more special thank you to all the people who kept me motivated in dms, twitch chats, wherever. Some mightve been more meant as a meme, some did get annoying at some points, but it definitly helped in the end. Thank you!
Oh, and if you wondered about the banger song, here it is: • Tevvez - Alpha Make sure to check out this man as a whole if youre into hardstyle, or even fitness - listening to this while working out will increase the probably of PRs to 90% per set.
If you made it this far: if you like daniel craig greeting you weekly into the weekend, you can follow my twitter / lackadal

[@rollintm]

Credit where credit is due. Absolutely insane effort and an insane WR to compliment it! I know first-hand how tedious and annoying this map can get, and if you played anywhere near 500 hours, I can't even fathom that...

[@mditm6966]

Ikr this guy is chad

[@lonesome3958]

The legend himself

[@magicmulder]

I played about 1,200 hours in Diablo 3 over 4+ years. I can’t imagine having the tenacity to hunt a single map for half that long.

[@JstAnothrVirtuoso]

Imagine being able to put "A01 world record" in the title of your video. That's basically the highest honour in all trackmania. Amazing work lacka, well deserved

[@EGarrett01]

I don't know anything about Trackmania or A01 but this is a cool video. It would be awesome if there was some type of "Race Against the Top 100" option in the game and you could have this on your screen while you were going (obviously your car would be a distinct color). Really shows how optimized it is and just how perfect you'd have to be.

[@arieltm4925]

@@EGarrett01 you can do it with tmx replays

[@enaftenvedsvanefossen6102]

@@arieltm4925 yeah ik

[@TheSpacePlaceYT]

@@enaftenvedsvanefossen6102 We know YOU know. He's responding to Everett.

[@Oscwal]

@@enaftenvedsvanefossen6102 Bro why are you craving attention that bad And why is your name the song that Wirtual uses in his videos

[@RacetasClub]

What a legend mate, you deserve more credit for it

[@DrWaddles]

The speed. The power. The sheer persistence. Legendary.

[@Eyohna]

History has been made, you are a legend forever and it was an honor to make this small edit for you

[@rephix6724]

yee thats the best workout music i listen to

[@falenek2506]

I was here before Wirtual saw this.

[@SimplyNick]

Absolute gaming warlord! Wicked stuff!

[@Shweetz]

When hard work pays off in the end, it is always a deserved happy ending. And god knows how much I love those, every damn time, this feeling of justice making it all worth it. Congratulations to the new GOAT A01 player!

[@WaveDemon]

gg dude. sick time

[@snorkfr0ken]

GG's

This is absolutely amazing!!! Awesome drive man. And I'm so glad that those cheated times are now well and truly behind us.

[@lulu_besse]

Old man does still have it FeelsStrongMan I'm incredibly proud of you mate, you made the impossible possible, huge congrats!

[@Mariocraft97]

I've played Trackmania Nations Forever a bit since Cristmas after being limited to a school laptop and watching some Wirtual videos. Me and a friend are grinding to be the best among ourselves, and he recently got a 24.3, I thought it was incredible he could beat my time by a full tenth! Then this shows up in my timeline. Legendary my man.. Thats just an insane time.

[@patstaysuckafreeboss8006]

When I found out my laptop was capable of playing this game smoothly I almost cried

[@lynx8260]

Great job lackadal. the effort and work you put into the track is well deserved. big ups frm bulgaria.

[@y_dia]

At the end all you're dedication will pay off. Congrats

[@eeeeaaassy669]

Siiiiiiiccckk!!!

[@sheepox573]

GG, and I'm 100% sure someone will once do .78, mark my words

[@JustKoala]

absolutely insane. congrats, well deserved!

[@hetna9275]

Well done! Nice to know that A01 helped you instead of destroying you :D

[@LorenziusTM]

GOATED

[@ricopaxton]

Played that game for years and loved it. And I pretty much can imagine what dedication that needs! Congratulations, man, this must feel... relieving? Any next goals? We can't give you a price here, but at least I can subscribe. BTW, I came here, cause Wirtual featured your run.

[@jorishenger1240]

I still can't believe this was broken, still gg to the both if you!

[@thaumictom]

Amazing run & dedication, well done

[@davidblauyoutube]

Insane. Congratulations, what an epic achievement!!

[@Travixty]

Perfect song for the occasion, well done.

[@superrkuzco]

deserved, gg

[@timma_j]

Great job, what an achievement! Loved reading the inspiring description!

[@TheOriginalFayari]

That is some insane dedication! Congrats dude!!!

[@benign2859]

Blown away by the sheer commitment, GGs to you.

[@doxasvfx3439]

gigachad

[@davidonaldo]

Dude holy shit, congrats so much on the wr!!! Can’t imagine what it was like finally getting the .80. That’s so amazing, congrats again!

[@vxunaTM_xuandanhphan]

I'm in awe

[@Nersons]

Insane run and dedication

[@Erizel]

that happened

[@jaakkobee]

What an awesome run!

[@Mystixor]

Incredible! Congrats

[@loupphok]

GG, what an achievment ! Damnnn

[@eddiefoxjohnson2807]

Absolute mad man! I salute you

[@dalistrata4]

beautiful run, congratulations!!!

[@ExodiumTM]

Good gaming chair :)

[@mgourt]

legend

[@fsvieira7965]

never heard of you but now I do. Congrats dude!

[@detour23]

Legend

[@danio01pl]

Dedication right there! Sick man 👌

[@biggiesmartypants]

Congrats! Awesome video :)

[@rip9551]

fking legend

[@nelsondaily]

Amazing run! GG

[@kotrljanbalegar1421]

Unbelievable!! Well done broo!!

[@MarJov]

What a masterpiece.

[@OlavTvedtCheese]

Pog! Well done man!

[@gangstacat_]

Absolutely insane

[@Kya10]

Wow; I had no idea you were hunting this map, but congrats for pushing through for so long, you deserve this win 🥳🔥🔥

[@dsocrafter5760]

Nicely done

[@skii_mask_]

Congrats dude!!!!!!!!!!!

[@dahbroomah6233]

Im amazed

[@kriidy]

In the hall of fame for the greatest WR in TM history

[@Joshua-od5pb]

Amazing! GG

[@pierrepraom8058]

Amazing

[@ReVDeatH]

Unbelieveable

[@hershkashyap]

congrats!

[@minergames1530]

Actually insane & legendary

[@unbreakablefootage]

sick

[@daanlinders7997]

Congrats with the record

[@Zandezz.]

Damn great run

[@nordmu]

mad props

[@FalconProductions_]

Woot Woot lets go Lackaaaamenen

[@godHarmy]

absolute fucking madman, congratulations

[@twince_tm]

GG, insane achievement :D

[@Freezee]

Bro you‘re insane!

[@chrispy780]

One day. 23.79 will happen, but I guess we gotta wait

[@joy-condrift7540]

GGs!

[@tyttebr5779]

gg's

[@robertjervis7443]

COngradulations!! That is truly remarkable

[@wicowan]

insane domination of A01

[@matheass93]

ggs Insane Run

[@AroPix]

nice hardstyle banger and insane wr!

[@trixter_val7088]

Holy wr Insane

[@GeometryCrafter]

The way the purple car was just farther ahead of all the other cars goes to proves how much 1 hundredth is

[@kritarth]

RESPECT!

[@NoobLord98]

Bruh what the hell, great job man!

[@wxbrainiac]

insane

[@unluckyleachy]

insane GG

[@robinbinder8464]

This is hugeee!!!

[@Draggyy]

gamer

[@azix8318]

Crazy

[@lonesome3958]

Insanity in a couple of hours

[@AlmostVanished]

GG!

[@WinterlyTM]

Grats :D

[@abhijeetsinghyadav481]

POG

[@meehdrescher]

sheesh lacka you are a god

[@ivanpratt8691]

Bonkers

[@gabrielccbr1]

gg

[@tarkkh9787]

king

[@bobuxx_]

GG

[@flo9429]

gg holy crap

[@meischter4924]

Wicked

[@ChaoticTM]

Nice wr

[@sheeshtalks9118]

ggs

[@Yokovich_]

well done lackadal!