iRacing Beginner Guide 2020 Vol .2 | Shifting Options and getting the D License

Welcome to this iRacing beginners guide series. This series is aimed to help you to start on iRacing. How to get out of rookies fast? Which mindset do you need for that? Which is the best progress path. What is the "cheapest" way to get the A License?

If you have any questions feel free to post them in the comments and I'll try to cover those in the upcoming videos of this series! Also if you want to enter the G29 giveaway post a comment why you want the wheel, entries close on January the 31st 2020 :)

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Equipment used:
Ascher Racing C26S with a Momo Mod27
Ascher Racing F64-USB
Simucube 2 Pro
Heusinkveld Pro Pedals
Sim-Lab GT1

[BallisticTech]

This was really great! I actually loaded up iRacing the other night for the first time and went through a lot of the stuff you showed in the first video. I found the shifting on the MX-5 a bit confusing so this helped a lot. I actually bought a subscription like 2 months ago but hadn't really hopped in to set it up because I wasn't really sure what to do first.

I think I already mentioned car control, and trailbraking as something I'd like to see more about. You mentioned learning a new track and overlays.

For heel-toe shifting I've done it in my car IRL for a couple years now. I also use it in games like Forza and a bit in GT Sport. I was able to get around track doing it with the MX-5 but not nearly as fast. I noticed when the rev matching really helped keep the car stable in turns. It prevents that clutch kick / engine braking that just throws the car into an oversteer.

[rickthomas]

Thanks for this. These videos reinvigorated my iRacing.
I've completed my third race in Rookies. I haven't taken anyone out, and I haven't died. Seen some spectacular wrecks from others though. Currently at iRacing rating 3.40. Global Miata class. I'm pleased.
Thanks for this video series.
It has been a confidence builder and gave me a strategy for getting racing instead of endlessly hot lapping or practicing. I refer to it often.
Looking into leagues as next step.
You're a great ambassador for sim racing.
Cheers

[Stuhlsen]

I would like to see the gt cars after the rookie class. I am looking forward to the next episode

[TheDillynator]

The word you're looking for at 8:00 is heel-toe. The term used to describe rev-matching (blip) during braking.
New to IRacing but not to racing. Subscribed and of course, thanks for the tips!

[ILOVESTARK]

Interested in Skippy after the rookie-class

[vjollila]

fun fact anti-stall was always on sometime ago even if you didn't have any shifting assists that was updated quite recently that you can now run without anti-stall

[TheInsaiyan]

I started out sim racing with Heel n Toe bc I was super adamant in learning it.

Then in turn I got confused when I started racing sequentials instead: Aaah nothing to do, what gear I'm in?! XD

[Bokakke]

on H patters when u for example drive on 2nd gear you can put 3rd on gearbox and still push hard on 2nd, then u just hit clutch and it switch to 3rd gear and with downshit u just downshift on break withouth clutch! works like a charm in iracing

[davesteadman]

As a complete beginner, would like to progress to GT3s, but also learn about car balance and driving technique stuff.

[paulward]

I really appreciate you taking the time to do this beginner guide. Very helpful. I'm not a iRacing member yet, still waiting for the parts to build my PC, then my Next Level F-GT rig. Trying to get a handle on iRacing for now.

[gfronza]

Sometimes I come back to this video just to enjoy the shallow bus stop chicane... I miss that one :D

[FaithlessEmoRacing]

I’d also like to know how best to do rolling starts when starting out.

[htzzYT]

H shifter is great fun for simracing, since i got my SHH shifter i learned to do everything properly and sometimes i just run raceroom, assetto corsa just to go with old school H pattern car and drive around the track. If you have the setup i really recommend to learn and do it properly, much more fun.

[denniswilson]

love the content...im a beginner iracing racer and this is helping alot honestly. also i dont think the problem is you with the h pattern. i think its the TH8A Thrustmaster shifter. i have the same one and this happens as well. but its not the driver its the magnetic buttons inside the shifter itself. When there isnt a great connection then the shifter doesnt recognize the next gear and keeps u in nuetral til you fulling press the clutch in again. Hope it helps

[UTSAJD]

another gr8 guide and out of the rookies already :)  personally, would like to see you go up to A licence in the mazda. Good race keep it up.

[wimpie]

Nice video Dan!
Funny to see you struggling with ‘heel and toe’ and the Hshifter, I thought you had experience with that tbh. Even then, you can see your experience in racing.
I’m new to sim racing and am learning a lot from your videos, practicing heel and toe from the beginning. Only need a Hshifter for the more fun and engaging experience. Bought AC+all DLC’s for a steal on Steam, I’ll wait with going into iRacing till I get better lol
I’d like to see you progress in the GT series!

[BallisticTech]

Separate from the iRacing I'd like to see more about your rig, recording/streaming and other stuff. What cameras are you using? They quality seems really good compared to a lot of others. Not sure what format would work best for you. Maybe a "Race Room Tour" or "Rig Tour". "Streaming Setup Guide"

I'm a tech fanatic and I'm weird so I find stuff like cable management techniques/solutions really fascinating. Haha

[smaggums]

Thanks for the great video and tips. I would like to see you race GT and prototypes!

[davidpovey]

Great. I just watched your vid No.1 and immediately subscribed, thank you for a calm, relaxed lesson. Hoping to become a proficient enough racer that I and others around me enjoy the experience (and boy that G29 wheel would help ;) )

[trainswithnickyt]

I'd be interested in seeing you tackle the oval career at some point, see if you can progress as well with that ladder.