What's It Like To Drive (And Break) A Touring Car?

[@Jimmy_Broadbent]

I wrote out some captions for the first onboard. I recommend you turn them on otherwise you'll have no idea what I'm saying haha.

[@Jtngetabettername]

Nice dowdy there

[@BOMEFSY]

I dont know what youre saying half of the time...Us on the otherside of the pond can never understand what ya'll are saying...

[@TStizzle19]

@@BOMEFSYWhat side of the pond are you talking about lol I've never had an issue

[@BOMEFSY]

@@TStizzle19 It's okay Ty...some things youll never get ;)

[@mr.amnesia2227]

Jimmy Broadbent take a shave.

[@bobriley000444]

"just go slow; cruise around, learn the track" * full-throttle banging through the gears

[@D_Sharpie]

17:53 'They say you cut the course, you'll have to slow down and give up the time gained"

[@rabbanifarrell8625]

words that you can hear

[@TomoHawKzZ]

"They've warned us about Track limits mate"

[@yuri-nt3np]

Samir youre breaking the car!

[@andersrasmussen3942]

hahahahaha 😀 thanks for reminding on that one!

[@B8.5OZ]

I too was thinking this.

[@zloychechen5150]

Don't tell me how to drive!

[@wotever99ninynine]

i never knew what this comment meant.. i do now.. and its flipping hilarious. it will never get old, i will smile each and every time i see it :-)

[@judebeavenracing9148]

🤣🤣🤣

[@green90s]

Like I said on your last track day-ish kind of video, I can't think of anyone who deserves this more than you do. You're a huge inspiration to so many people out there, and looking back on the hardships you've faced in the past makes this even more satisfying. You're an absolute mad lad, Jimmer. Luv ya.

[@krazed0451]

Not to detract from the sentiment, but can give me a brief rundown on his hardships? I'm new to the channel and not familiar with Jimmy's background. It's great seeing his crossover from Sim racer to getting some real world experience :-)

[@staalcyclesecurities1423]

@@krazed0451life is full of hardships he is not super public but watch some of his other vids and he elludes to them. Everyone has their own

[@krazed0451]

@@staalcyclesecurities1423 All good, I thought it might have been something he addressed specifically... I'm not interested in wading through videos to find something he may allude to, hence asking as I couldn't find anything obvious in his videos. Very aware we all have our hardships, being aware of the specifics of someone else's leaves us in a better position to offer support ;-)

[@staalcyclesecurities1423]

@@krazed0451 i understand where ur coming from and dont blame yah for wading through his thousands of vids for a few details but small stuff pops up. I think the best support we can offer are encouraging comments. Along with just all having a great time watching him kick ass at sim racing and now real racing! Hell yah brother

[@Huipie81]

krazed0451 He struggled with depression and lost his job, house, girl etc. Simracing was his way out.

[@woohoo3813]

hey Jimmy. after driving real cars, which sim do you think has the most realistic physic?

[@amgvipleasing8927]

good question

[@GECKOZFTW]

I would bargain for Assetto Corsa

[@shredd5705]

FFB / physics question is indeed interesting. But might depend on particular car even

[@petrolheadl3856]

Assetto corsa for me

[@thomaswilliams7217]

Gta V

[@joeheward6563]

You look so intense, it's funny comparing it to Lasse with his gum chewing calmness

[@saqibsiddiqi1355]

Joe Heward well the signs of a good driver is that off when the driver is relaxed and in control of the car I.e he knows how his car works and how control the car

[@vinniev77]

Lasse looked like an assassin, ice running through his veins. lol

[@zachburnette9635]

i love how you can see the passenger seat belts in hard braking zones. it really gives you more of a feel for how hard your braking and how many G's your taking.

[@TheProofXD]

Lasse: "How was the Ausi TCR?" Jimmer: "the g29 has more force feedback than expected"

[@RoadRageDudez]

Thicc Brit destroys one small German boi (literally)

[@dielegende9141]

*Thicc Brit destroys one small German boi in a Danish field

[@alexanderhaar2938]

Danish boi*

[@dielegende9141]

@@alexanderhaar2938 since when exactly is Audi Danish?

[@alexanderhaar2938]

@@dielegende9141 thought you were referring to Lasse

[@perplexxing]

@@dielegende9141 geiler Name bro

[@MarioLuigi0404]

7:43 "Jimmy is a fast boi in a real racing track as well" Damn that aged well

[@giraffepig3228]

Jimmy 'No Glove Warrior' Broadbent attacks course in rare audi boi, not tractor

[@TheDKgerman]

*Sees Title* No Punterino they said, but Punterino i made

[@Paynos]

Absolutely spot on lad. I can feel that dread of thinking you've broken something very expensive in my soul lmao

[@Brandon-ww9rk]

Cutting more corners than the writers of game of thrones.

[@alex-vu3gv]

12:54 sneaky Highclass LMP2 car

[@venami3115]

Just spotted it too, odd to see it as an event car after it just raced last season.

[@mihajlovucinic011]

Man i have been fighting depression for a long time too and i am really proud of your achievments over past few years! All the best from Serbia

[@bso1469]

All the best brate

[@whibby]

How you're doing well 10 months later, greetings from America mate!

[@mihajlovucinic011]

Pankes great man. Honestly this quarantine shit was in a way amazing for me as i get more time with girlfriend at home and having a lot of free time to bond, cook and the rest of it. Btw weed helps a lot as well.😀 anyway thanks for just being nice to a random stranger. Both of you👌🤘

[@whibby]

@@mihajlovucinic011 Glad to hear mang, It's nice when you find the niche side of KZbin were it's just people kinda chillin' :^)

[@NastyNoodle]

I've been watching Jimmy's channel for a while now. Every time I see him get in a real car I'm always chuffed to bits. Good on you Jimmer!

[@romano_9]

You did more laps in this video than on the Indy 500 stream today... ;) Great video Jimmy, always great to see you enjoying racing!

[@nerdthewise]

Jimmy, it warms my heart to see you start from such humble origins and now get to go drive with some proper toys. Love it, keep this content up!

[@Jardier]

Now you know how Alonso feel Jimmy! :D

[@TheBorre]

17:52 They say ya cut the course!

[@Solaris_347]

You need to slow down for the time gained!

[@thevirtualgoalie]

Sim racing *drives with gloves, real life *forgets his gloves GGWP

[@Jadenboiiii]

Your profile is so fiting

[@theoracleprodigy]

Awesome that you got to do this! I love sim racing, but nothing compares as you stated to getting out and doing it. I can't imagine what it's like to drive a touring car. My driving is always on bikes and you can't push them as much on corners.

[@janekkedra7898]

I wish you may name the next irl video: "How fast can Jimmy lap the Nordschleife" Best of luck in the future Jimbo!

[@king-manu2758]

Has he gone there yet?

[@raphaelschollenberger5943]

THICC Brit should send this to Max Kruse Racing in the TCR Germany (ADAC GT Masters support series) and get a seat for next season ;)

[@drazenbudis7881]

Raphael Schollenberger Based on?

[@raphaelschollenberger5943]

Kruse has enough money for an extra car, is known for a funny way of life, and Jimmer is a promising guy...with some training in racing IRL - maybe first lupo cup - could become a decent racer, who is always interested in his own development and that of the team, partly sponsored through social media. with that he would even shed some light on a magnificent series living in the shadows of others. and i‘m a fan 💁🏽‍♂️

[@drazenbudis7881]

Raphael Schollenberger Well then, I should apply aswell 🏁

[@oliversrensen8490]

''Yeah we'll just cruise around'' 2 mins later 150kph

[@TheDKgerman]

thats awesome! i almost got to drive a Seat Leon TCR as part of the young driver challenge in switzerland! maybe someday i'll have the chance to drive a TCR car myself. Awesome content keep it up!

[@davidlopez2363]

Simply wow! Congrats for the oportunity given to you and for doing that great. I'm really happy for you, mate. And thank you Lasse for letting our Jimmy-boi do what he does best: putting such passion into everything!

[@KosmiQ22]

I'm so happy for you Jimmy! It's amazing to watch you turn your dreams into reality. What was once thought to be unobtainable is now a lived experience. Cheers bro.

[@johndoug4794]

That 2nd pass of the 2nd round was clearly faster and lines were cleaner. Nice one Jimmy!

[@alextuffs]

Love seeing this pop up on my reccomended. Makes me so excited for the future for you jimmer!

[@HenkTenk]

Good to see you in your new simulator!

[@Insorteduplo]

lol i was in denmark this week (was this event this week?) .. because when we drove home to germany from vacation in denmark we saw a lot of expensive and fast cars heading towards denmark from germany :D now I think they probably drove to this beautiful event : ) ... as usual an amazing video jimmy keep it all up! : ) rly nice to see you smiling and living your dream! ^^

[@hugocorreia7519]

If you are invited to this kind of events is a good thing for you. 2 years you are going to drive a Ferrari for daily life

[@DGARedRaven]

... At the Pista di Fiorano.

[@CRJCrombo]

Actually less than one year and it's an Opel, but still fucking impressive. I am so proud of Jimmy Edit: and at Green Hell, for boot

[@arteonyx]

praga

[@chrisc3825]

so happy see you get the chance to do this. let's see how fast this laps the Nurburgring!

[@mvashton]

Jimmer, I really enjoyed watching this video! I drive a ford transit connect (little van) so live vicarously through your sim races and real life drives. Thanks for living our dreams!

[@tidgney]

Brilliant video mate! When you mentioned about the slicks it brought back memories of when I drove the JP-LM car! I was being pushed to go further and further and your brains like WTF where's all this grip coming from as you think you're on the limit! It's mad :D!

[@CG_Element]

One thing I’ve noticed about a lot of sim racers is that the car’s exhaust note is usually very quiet from inside the car. In most sum racers, the only thing you can hear from inside the car is gearbox whine.

[@Audiojack_]

Well done man, great driving for having driven so little in real fast cars and especially that specific type of car. And Lasse is absolutely awesome!

[@adriaannel5135]

So happy you can get these experiences Jimmy .The lad is so much better than he though he would be in a real car. You can be proud Jimmy

[@DanielNavas1]

This is so cool to see. We're all happy for you and the exposure you're getting. Keep up the great content and these experiences will only keep coming.

[@vakvanya1]

Absolutely fantastic Jimmy. Not just the driving itself, but also the quality of this video, you seem to have gotten very good with editing. Anyway, cheers and also IS THAT AN EFFING LMP2 CAR AT 12:55?!?!?!

[@MrHungrySimon]

Jimmy, you are almost too humble. It's all the hours you put in your work that brought you to events like these. 10k viewers on N24 was proof in itself that you are doing something right and that its not just fortune that brought you to this point. Keep on rocking!

[@ajrichar0]

I really enjoyed this video. Like the McLaren GT4 vid, you allow loungeroom racers (and keyboard warriors) an insight into driving a real race car. Sure, most of us can throw a 600bhp race car around Brands Hatch - at home, in front of a TV - but you show the physicality of driving a race car for real, even if it's laps around a short handling course. You might regret living and working out of your bedroom/shed, but it's given you access to some amazing experiences. I am grateful you're taking the rest of us along with you. I wish I had race car associations to invite you to be part of. Sadly, all I can do is offer to drive to Mount Panorama (Bathurst), drive some slow real world speed limit (60 km/h) laps, and visit the National Motor Racing museum at the track.

[@rodd555]

Good graphics!

[@Joetoep]

The start of a new Top Gear series.

[@grantsmiley1467]

Heck yeah dude! So glad you got this opportunity. Can't wait to see what the futures brings!

[@pablitopnl]

I’m loving these irl videos shimmer. Really enjoy seeing you do these kinds of things!

[@Katanabroman]

Man you are literally living my dream! I don’t think I’ve watched one of your videos without sheading a tear or two!

[@Mich_Angel]

Happy for you to get to do this and feel what it really feel like to push your limit in a real race car, sure hope you get to do more of that. "Your head scream break, that's when you should go faster and trust the car", it's so easy to say but so hard to do. From what I saw I think you did great, well done. Tough luck with the gear box tho but then that's all part of racing. ;) CHEERS!

[@MrTimdtoolman1]

I'm glad you got to have such an awesome experience Jimmy, thanks for bringing us along for the ride.

[@SoofiGaming]

I was driving a Toyota GT86 on a track experience and got passed through a hairpin by a TCR Seat, after which it pulled away on the next straight like I was standing still. These cars are actually mad fast!

[@tropicsalt.]

Love the new SIM rig. Very realistic. Keep it coming, thanks.

[@noobiix007]

Puts a huge smile on my face everytime Jimmy is invited to this kind of events, thanks for making us live it with you, on to much more !

[@telefon72]

So happy that you get the oppertunity to try this sort of thing now Jimmers. Keep up the amazing videos!

[@LivingWithGames]

Despite the clutch/transmission issues, bloody hell Jimmy, you are a natural. First with a rally car, well, technically drove your Miata around Nurburgring, and you get to drive a Touring car. Huge, HUGE shoutout to Lasse though, an absolute legend of a guy, must say. Without him, you wouldn't have shares us your good driving in the touring car. Your future is extremely brighter now, if you do take a break on streaming or playing game, Motorsport could be your next big thing. This might be your way to go after all. Good jolly show, Jimmer.

[@Lee1985m]

Well done Jimmy it's awesome to see this through a fans eyes. Well done

[@brianhuff5116]

So glad your sim racing has given way to opportunities like this because you deserve it Jimmy Boi!

[@davonmulder5272]

I'm just so glad that you're life is so much better than it was 3 years ago!

[@OrphanPipe]

Jimmer Boi! So proud of you! It is exhilarating to watch you grow in and develop your craft.

[@MDisaster]

15:53 love the smile on both their faces when given loads of FWD wheelspin 8:50 made me chuckle

[@lechocki]

Nice to see you get this kind of experience Jimmer, you really deserve it!

[@bencovington6180]

Im so happy to see you smile Jimmer!

[@henrychurch7362]

The paddles look insanely sensitive

[@footedpancake4443]

henry church are they like touch paddles?

[@hiitzmike]

footedpancake 44 Not touch, they just have very little travel.

[@aurickbiswas8233]

If I were to drive those paddles it would make me so anxious ""Wait did it shift ? It did or did it ? "

[@PneumaticFrog]

@@aurickbiswas8233 you would hear it bro

[@sauce_legend1186]

Watching how well you control vehicles on a real track is just so impressive and really shows why sim racing is important.

[@spongeborgtheford4971]

I just love when they give full frontal on the LD.

[@philmitchell9413]

It's really nice to see you so happy. It looked utterly amazing.

[@icecola__]

This is already like the 7th vlog. So #vlogpart2 is gone 🦀

[@loop5]

you are living it Jimmy! it's really inspiring to see you making it like this, great job! most definitely will keep following for I foresee cool things in your future.

[@Skripi91]

Congratulations and I am so happy that life offers you such great opportunities, you deserve this 👍🏻

[@Lucash090688]

Gutted you couldnt drive more but what a great video. Thanks man.

[@crawfordbrown75]

You have no idea how happy it makes me to see you achieving your dreams

[@BarryTRCRacing]

Loving all the real world stuff Jimmy, it’s great to see that you can get here.

[@bradleyhulse1579]

not fair you get a advantage in iracing

[@ZisisKoukoumakis]

Nice driving Jimmy, I'm quite jealous of you for getting such awesome experiences! But, the lines of that blonde guy, holy jesus on a bicycle!

[@michelvanbriemen3459]

Looks like the gearbox broke itself to stop you from getting a track record

[@patrickmillar7908]

Enjoyed this greatly Jimmer. Well done

[@patrickbeart7091]

So that's what you meant when you said you had a TCR video coming out soon in that IndyCar livestream :D Great video, as another commenter said you're the person I would most want to have this experience

[@Dante-nm2sc]

That was sweet ! sounds and looks like the car had awesome grip ! Must be fun !

[@flywithtb5005]

I really hope you can get the opportunity to drive more cars. I like the way you cut your videos and to see how you evolve yourself. Greetings

[@cycak4573]

The shifting problem could be if you don't brake hard enough when you downshift. I've experinced thios myself, in both my formula 4 car, and in a SuperGT with paddle shift. You'll have to brake quite hard for it too keep downshifting propebly in some cars. Only experinced it in paddle shift racecars

[@karstenve]

Now I want to see Jimmy driving a DTM car 😅

[@forgonenapster8888]

Well you may have spoken a bit too soon but there's a theory that's happening in the next couple months

[@Verybadbiker]

Nice PRACTICE lap, pretty interesting way to learn the course :D

[@jermsp]

watching the belts float around in the 2nd day solo onboards is so crazy. My brain instantly felt the g's.

[@sgtepic4659]

Hey Jimmer! Sick ride dude! I'm so happy to see that you're getting in to real racing. If one day you decide to leave YT and start a real racing career we will miss you but we will also be very happy for you!

[@TheAlison1456]

You've been doing a lot of cool driving recent months! That's awesome.

[@CamoDrako]

17:42 It's interesting to see how much Jimmer's eyes dart around over the next 10 seconds, goes to show how driving at this speed makes you instinctively alert

[@TLNetworkGuru]

I'm just so happy watching you driving real cars... living the dream!! You go man!

[@MrDrProfessorDeth]

11:24 "They say you cut the course, you need to slow down and give up the time gained"

[@DeaKen002]

I think with that track being quite twisty it wasn't getting enough cooling. Either that or there is a reason people/teams end up upgrading from the DSG to the Sequential, despite the BoP breaks.

[@acetuned5242]

Wow Jimmy that is so awesome and I'm so chuffed for u, defiantly a dream come!! congratulations and was a great vid to watch...as always! But what's with the haters guys, people not liking this and giving 👎 are just jealous and is quite sad, should be 👍👍👍👍 all the way!! Again a massive congrats, that was brilliant 👌

[@BlackLabel2021]

Seeing the passenger side restrains fly forward in a braking zone, hang and then swing out in the turn only to fly straight back once your back on the throttle is oh so satisfying.

[@davidbowman2991]

YOURE SO LUCKY! AND EVERYTHING YOU EARN IS REALLY WELL DESERVED!!! (don't know why I'm shouting)

[@sparklygames71]

LET US ALL SHOUT ON THIS FUN DAY BORTHER

[@chiune.3881]

Love the guy that made the lyrics.

[@rud3y1]

Great job Jimmers! Had me grinning ear to ear the entire vid just thinking how much fun that must've been 😁

[@possiblycrazy442]

[jokes:] "Jimmy the marshall!" [smiles] superimposed text: "THOUSANDS DEAD" That got a good laugh out of me!

[@AmbientMike]

Wow what a seriously awesome expereience Jimmy! What is it with you and awesome Danish race car drivers?

[@robertholt5773]

Loved it. Good job and good show Jimmer.

[@iankirkpatrick6486]

That Audi tcr couldn't keep up with your pace Jimmer. 😉 What an amazing experience, happy for you.