iRacing - How To Get Out of Rookies!

[JoshTheBassist]

3 simple rules
1. Don't crash
2. Finish the race.
3. Don't say the N-word on your twitch live stream.

[TheP]

Personally, whilst I understand some people recommend starting from the Pits when trying to get out of Rookies, I warn against doing so. You don’t learn how to race or how to avoid wrecks, by avoiding the racing entirely and if you do this, what happens when you reach the higher Licences? Yep, you find that you are the guy that hasn’t gained any of the racing experience that those around you gained when they were Gridding for races in Rookies.

[tom]

Dave on the iRacing channel! Today is a good day...

[CaptainWoogie]

Anyone else remember watching “surviving rookies”? That got me out of rookies

[thediamonddasher]

All of this time I thought I was on Dave’s channel but then I say iRacing and I said “that has to be from the last vid” but it was not. Congratulations Dave to be on the iRacing channel.

[charleslevine]

I think the best way to do it is to do time trials. You don't need to worry about people crashing you out. As long as you don't go off the track (which you should be able to do if you want to race against other people anyway) you'll gain safety rating quickly. I got to A class in less than a month doing this.

[Laffsatyou]

I was out of rooks after maybe a day. Just started this season. Shout out to ACC public lobbies for the extensive training.

[stenovitz]

It was this exact instruction video that made me discover Dave's own channel and an immediate subscription there. All gold material.
And this very video got me into iRacing after nearly 10 years of hibernation. Couldn't reactivate my old account (only used for a few practice, so not really startet), so startet all over. And just following this video got me from Rookie over D to C in almost no time. OK, admit I've been a simmer for 35 years (definately born decades too soon).
iRacing have improved a lot since the first beta proving grounds in the beginning.

[HotDominicanDad]

ty for giving dave cameron a platform he's amazing

[TegridyMadeGames]

I love Dave hes the calmest and most professional iracer I've seen

[ThomasGallinari]

I can't believe iRacing published an official video where we are explained that racing is so dirty that we need to start at the back of the grid to avoid the mayhem.
This is basically how to use the simulator to not simulate a race.
You learn by doing things, not avoiding them.
The rest of the video is pretty good anyway.

[VasilisZamanisAB]

OMG... I Just realized that you have Dave on your chanel!!! Best decision ever... Well done Dave, I'm very proud of you (and iracing of course)!!! Happy days!!!

[Brawlii]

Good race David, this should help a lot of new drivers

[fingers]

Cheers for this. I got IRacing last night after some humming and harring. First off the FFB is not like all the negatives I have been hearing on YT, out the box with my CSL elite the cars feel great! I will try this IRFFB prog folks are on about, but so far so good.
This vid helped me get out of Rookie in one night round Oran Park, fastest lap so far 1:160, chest suitably puffed out. :)
Thanks, from a fellow Geordie.

[ryanreynard]

Dave's guidance has been great help in my experience. Another awesome one Dave! good work!

[marycrush]

Well I survived the rookie classes but don't have 150 dollars to drive a b class series. This is why so many series are empty most of the time. They need cheaper options because having to buy many tracks plus a car is insane. Even if they went 5 bucks a track they would see an increase in people playing.

[toreb]

Hey Dave! Congrats on being on iRacing channel! :)

[smatterhorn]

Yo Dave! Awesome to see you on iRacings channel, you're a fantastic ambassador for them. New subscribers should check out your channel and strive to be as respectful, safe, and calm as you are on track.

[chupposity]

My daughter just got her D license in three races. She practiced the track a few times ahead - over an hour. She qualified mid-pack, let lots of people by before turn 1, only had 1 incident point total for all three races. No on track passes, plenty of passing cars that spun or went to the pits. Laguna Seca was the track. The long front straight gives you some time to get to the back, or make a gap and avoid close racing in turn 1. iRacing has the schedule posted on their website so you can practice the week before if you like.

[ChiChiWoo]

My guide:
1. Do not qualify. This will put you at the back, but it’ll help you avoid crashes. Don’t be mad about your finish, it’s about safety.
2. At the start of the race, try to fall back carefully, but not too much. It will give you more time to slow down without people rear ending you and affecting your SR.
3. When you see smoke and/or cars wrecking, give a tap on the brakes and go slowly through without hitting anyone. Once through without damage, continue on.
(Works on all types of tracks)