iRacing | HOW TO GET OUT OF ROOKIE CLASS FAST!
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I have 20 years sim racing experience and 10 years in iRacing and I have to say this video is the perfect advice for new simracers and iracers. Copy Dave's mentality into all your online races and you will do well. This video is so perfect it looked scripted because each car did exactly what was expected of them. Judge the behavior of the other drivers, expect the worst, remember the names of the dangerous guys and the good clean guys. the racing only gets better from there.
Thankyou Ben
@@Aquivoy My first experience with a Sim was Indianapolis 500 in 1991, ironically by Papyrus, who have evolved into iRacing.
@@RubberStigahh indy 500.. I loved that game. first game I remember with bits flying off the car when you crashed. so the crashes were glorious.
@@agum820 ya!
Well said :-)
Did what you said and I won my first iRace ever. The leaders wrecked and I tried to give tonnes of space and wound up in the lead on lap one, then just drove in clean air to victory!
Getting a wheel tomorrow and picking up iRacing. Love this guy, feels like a driving instructor. Thanks man :)
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The biggest issue with rookie class is guys like the yellow car....
You got me out of rooky within 3 hours. Beers on me!
Only takes 5 or 6 clean races
Old account Even less
@@drazenbudis7881It seems new accounts also,' just got out with 3 races
@@rosvokomppania same, out quick with 4 races, good to have won them all too!
Yeah, got out within 4 races.
I first watched this video about nine months ago when I was first thinking about getting into iracing. Now that I'm in my third season, I REALLY understand what all you're talking about. Confidence and the correct mind-set are key to driving well in my opinion. I would encourage all Rookies to come back here and rewatch this after several months of racing. Practice with a purpose.
You race how I race in real life. Keep it clean, be patient, let them make mistakes.
watched this and changed my perspective . got out of rookies in my first week thanks to this video . rookies is a mind set we all fall back into every once and a while . races are an endurance not a sprint to the first corner
Dave was very consistent lap after lap. Even if you don't have the best lines, knowing your marks and actions and being repeatable is very helpful.
I stsrted iRacing this week and had my first race today... 11th to 5th following your strategies. That finish with a pair of solid TT finishes had me out of rookie class in 3 hours. Love your videos Dave... keep‘em coming.
This is just Racing Intelligence explained. I wish everyone would take a fair and calculated approach like that.
I'm going to send this video to a friend of mine who is struggling to get through the ranks. Really great explanation, thanks!
retitle: How to guarantee a p4 from the back of the pack :-)
great advice,, will serve you in any class in online racing.
Thanks. ...I have been too afraid to even sign up for a race. I have HOURS of practice. You put it in perspective. Time to take the plunge.
Do it. Just test out as a practice session with other cars. You'll be fine I promise 😁
@@davecamyt, much thanks for the videos and advice associated with them. I've watched this particular one more than a few times and once before beginning the "Career" yesterday afternoon; two races, one this morning at O'Dark Thirty....I am out of Rookie Class. Again, my thanks for the sound advice.
Great video and perfect demonstration for exactly what you are talking about, I wish I had watched more videos like this when I started Iracing, as someone who only raced AI i I was unprepared for online racing, half the races I got wrecked out by crazy drivers like in the video, only recently I have decided to take the approach in the video :)
I went the oval route, but this is basically what I did. I didn't qualify at first, but its always a good thing to do so. I just took my time, and let people pass me. Gave me confidence driving as well.
Took me too long to realize you had a camera on your feet. Nice double foot!
Worked for me, also got me to C class quickly too. I found letting faster drivers through and telling them which side to pass me and when helped too. I also let slower drivers know when and which side I was about to pass on too.
Great video. No fluff just straight talking to the point. Subscribed
Didn't even know you did videos til I saw you on TV in an iRace of some kind. And I didn't know this was your vid, just clicked on it randomly and was like "hey I know this guy!" So watched it, enjoyed it. Your commentary throughout the race was very good. Well done.
This is good advice. For me coming from racing only "arcade" racing games on Xbox I was highly inconsistent so I also had to work on that. In games like Forza you only do 3-5 laps and then move onto another circuit in a different car. It really helped my consistency to do lots of practice in a single car and making sure that I was good enough to take part in a race.
I literally just got this sim three days ago and I am already out of the rookie class because I just let them all take each other out on lap 1 or fight for position and I cruise into top 5 at the end.
That's the best way 😁
Lol I've been trying to do this and have been targeted 3 times by idiots! Covid-19 factor in calling it lol.
i was watching this so seriously, caught up in the racing, looking at your moves to see how i can best control my car in game myself and then you just said "this guy could be a *different kettle of fish* entirely" and i just lost it lol, never heard that phrase before
good video though mate, fun to watch definitely
Kazuki looked a if he was playing using a NES control pad.
When I was going out of Rookies, my tactic was always to start from the pits, catch up to the rest then keep a safe distance so I wouldn't get caught up in their crashes. About half way through you'll be in the top 5. Then the tactic turns to going a little bit closer to stress the guy in front to make a mistake, but avoid getting caught up in his crash. Look for where they struggle, then put pressure on them aproaching that point. Not even once did I attempt a propper overtake. Won several races doing this. But it all feels like cheating. Not a fun way to race.
I wouldn't say cheating. You're definitely just taking advantage of people's egos and their emotions "I'm not going to let that guy through, I want to keep this position, I'll do anything to keep it that way" and just ends up doing a horrible mistake thinking it would work, or they just straight up do something either their car can't handle or they themselves as a driver still don't understand.
What Dave doesn't mention is being fast enough to stay behind others waiting for mistakes takes a tonne of practice. I watched this before subscribing to iRacing and assumed all I had to do was cruise around. I was 20 seconds down by lap 2. Still, great mentality to advancing through the licenses.
I got out of rookie class in 3 races, neat!
One thing I wish I new about was fast repair
This man is a hardcore gamer
I was racing in between 2011-14 was up in B Class, now I'm hot to getting back in! Unfortunately sold everything back then. :D
Do it! It just keeps getting better and better. If you haven't tried racing in VR, do yourself a favor. It's so immersive it makes for some really incredible experiences.
I'm just getting into PC car racing as of Jan 2021, after having not really done any racing games since Gran Turismo 3 on the PS2, which I absolutely loved. I've never used a steering wheel nor pedals, but I do drive in real life and I ride a motorbike. So I decided to skip messing around and go straight for the Fanatec CSL Elite +PS4 bundle with the LC pedals. All thanks to a chance encounter with Forza Horizon 4. I'm sure I'll be checking out iRacing et al in no time :-) Can't wait! Just need to figure out how to set up a sofa-seating position, as I don't have room for a full cockpit, not even a folding one. Either that or the sofa will be ejected from the house haha.
Well, it kinda sounds to me like "drive like a real racing driver" :D
Hell yeah man. Well done on this while talking us through it the whole time!! Well done!!
Dave, since you recommended skipping qualifying, I’ve noticed several others are doing the same thing, thus still placing me in the middle of the pack.
Starting from the pits is even safer
that was brilliant. do more of these commentary videos, great racing!
Good man got out of the rookies in a few hours.thanks man.
Hi DAVE love your videos. I’ve finally made the decision to join IRacing mainly due to your videos and also Matt Malone’s.
Thx again for great videos.
Hey nice one. Hopefully see you on track 😁
Thanks Dave...im new in Iracing and is always good have some help. Appreciate that
Best thing to do to get out of rookies is become fast and lead every lap, clean track ahead, clean finish 😉 I don't recommend sticking behind people but trying to win races. Plus it will hurt your top 5 stats or wins. That's what worked for me 8 years ago. Earned my A license in 3 weeks using this technique
That's all well and good if you're the fastest guy on track. If not you're in trouble 😁
A very useful walkthrough a rookie race, thanks. Sage advice as always.
Nice... Thanks for that hint. I am always try to get the best position. But not anymore :-)
G'Day and thanks for this. A mate has got me interested in iRacing and this is invaluable advice. Can't wait to get his old G29 so I can start. New Sub!
Love your videos! I'm getting into sim racing and your channel helps out a lot!
Hey nice one. Pleased I could help 😁
fresh and clean driving
Great video Dave. Really informative and instructional
Great points. I will definitely use the tips when I start rookies!
unfortunately I don't have money for iRacing but this helped me much! Thank you!
Excellent racing psychology at any level really--comparatively speaking.
this video is a godsend,about to sub thankx for the good advice hopefully.i can get out of rookies!
Hey bud. Good luck. 😁
Thanks bro. Great demo and Great Coaching...
Thanks for strategy recommendations .. new to Sim racing / iRacing .. thanks
IRACING: GET OUT OF ROOKIE CLASS!!
Me: i have to do 22 laps!
This video was brilliant, solid advice, shame that every time I got into practice, qualifying or a race session I just went for it despite the voice in my head saying "slow down, just get to the finish," but it did teach me to let the fastest guys through, then usually one or two of them crash towards the end, this happened often and allowed me to get a couple of podiums when I didn't have the raw pace for it. I managed to get out of rookie class in a day, thanks for your advice, it really helped a lot!
You're welcome Glenn. Pleased it helped 👍
Every time I watch your vids it’s like a breath of fresh air. It’s nice to hear someone like me haha. Where are you from? Class content as well, mate!
North Cumbria originally 👍
It would've been good to mention when a car ahead starts to crash, it's likely they won't be there by the time you get there. Also an out of control car is likely to go to the outside of a turn.
That's the same way I did an oval to get out of D class. Surprisingly starting last and even giving space you can finish in top 6......
good advice and nice video Dave
you make this look so simple, wow!
Haha, thanks man. I'm not sure about that though :)
@@davecamyt I know you humble but lets keep it 100, you like Alien status, great driving and commentating...
@@justindelbeau6854 you're very kind. Thank you Sir
Good video, I race myself and am interested in getting I racing myself. Thanks for the tips I subbed.
love so much this video. like the video is the best.
As we develop day by day,
Always follow your luck
I sincerely hope that your channel will be very big.
Sound advice, I tried of course to gain as many spots as possible...will just hang back and enjoy the view from now :)
Got out in 1 day and started last in each... Same about D and I'm 2 races away from B in a couple of weeks
I-racing looks awesome, i think im wasting my time with gran tourismo. Ty for vid Dave.
Just got my C lisence last night! Now I can do IMSA!
Awesome. You'll love it 😁
@@davecamyt yes, I love IMSA. It's one of the reasons I joined iracing!
Thats exactly how I just did my first race.
Qualified 9th. Finished 7th. 0 incidents. Gained .20 safty
Don't rush out of rookies is my advice. Best place to learn, nothing more embarassing than the folk with higher licenses who are miles off the pace. Don't be daft, if youre quick, you'll be up the front and you'll be out of trouble
Yellow car dive bombing mad man lol
This is how i got to a license :D
One thing that I've understood in rookie class is that it's not about racing but just getting your driver rating up. Most of them can't race anyway so just focus on not hitting them and finishing your races.
Delimon007 yea I was almost there then some dude cheated and my safety rating went down to 2.32
Thanks Dave
Great video all rookies should watch this. The standard of the racing here is poor by most and shows how far rookies have to go and why they should take it steadier
Thanks Brad
Rookies us something else!
I love these beginner videos. Only thing I dont like is all the custom info/time boxes. I prefer standard iRacing stuff but great otherwise 👍
I've just done an updated one with all you could wish for. It's on the iracing RUclips channel 😁
Brilliant video!!
I've been dabbling in this in the oval side of the world. I tend to qualify in the top half of the field, and despite my best attempts to play it safe I always seem to get caught up in some foolishness in the first couple laps. After watching this video I'm thinking I might intentionally tank Q just to hang back and capitalize on attrition.
Works every time. Took 3rd last night after starting 22nd. Avoid the wrecks early and be more competitive later in the race when only the good drivers remain and are in contention. Much better racing at that point anyway. My SR is currently 4.8 in A class.
some good info. many thx
I hate that wall on turn 3 and when I first started racing the understeer on those Mazdas were horrendous
Good demo good advice..
How to get out of rookie class really fast. Drive really good.
Good video however. It all depends on the ability of the rookie. Have they come from racing on other sims etc. Obviously for you Dave being very experienced and then going back to rookie to demonstrate how to do it. Makes it look super easy. Like shooting fish in a barrel for you as you are much better level then those you were racing against. From a rookies perspective though. If they don't know the track properly or understand race lines, breaking points and apex's yet. They will likely start last and finish last doing this. So I guess what Im saying to the rookies is; be in control of your motor, understand racing and know the course first and foremost. For this technique to work. Dave has all of those attributes and is a great driver.
My Mrs did it with this same advice. Never sim racer in her life 😁
@@davecamyt Thats what she's been telling you👀. Getting secret sessions in when you're out etc 😂
As long as its only in sim racing 😂
3 years later, followed the advice and I got D license in 2 races.
Just subscribed to your channel great video very informative. Am looking at getting into iracing
Hey thanks for the sub. If you get into iracing you'll have to change your name to Mister Happier 😁
That’s not a bad strategy to simply “hang back and avoid incidents”. But there are a few potential issues:
1) you are able to do this because you are far quicker and more experienced than the others in this race. People trying to get outlet of rookie aren’t.
2) There were a minimum of 5 times here where those less experienced drivers could’ve taken you out. They didn’t by pure luck, nothing else. Had you been taken out how would your strategy look?
3) You are involved in the race, but you’ve paid for the simulation and are not racing. You’re simply gaming a system. You can keep your SR consistent the best by never entering a race, too.
You’re doing this so you can try to race later? When? Are incidents less at higher levels? Users have studied that extensively (including Empty Box) and there’s no evidence that there are less incidents among “better” drivers.
This is a good strategy to game a rating system. But you’re not racing, and you aren’t playing the simulation. Let’s be clear.
I agree, this isn't a 'race'. This is how to get out of rookies to enable you to race in other series
Awesome video man! I might start uploading some of my races with commentary. I am not as calm and cool during races as you though hahahaha.
Sorry for being out of topic, but what are your graphics settings here? Yours looks like not all settings are ultra and i love it. No fancy reflections. Do you have them turned off for opponent cars or toned down?
Very nice video!! But how do you downshift without using the clutch?
Great video, where do you get your setups? And what kit are you using?
How did you get that fancy overlay for the positions and stuff. Is it just a stream over lay or like a mod or something? Great Video btw
I had bad luck were i was in races with idiots were no matter how wide or how much I stayed away they would purposely block or ram me, got to the point were i stayed in last position in order to get round without any hassle, trouble is rookie class can have a lot of newbies who don't frellin care, i live this game but don't play it, however i am gonna give it another go
how to get out of rookie: don't crash. Worked for me few years ago
I make the mistake of doing Qualifying each time. i end up mid pack at the start which is usually terrifying
thanks for your video dave. I made it out of rookies in 2 races, even with decent results (p6 and p4) i got +0,29 and +0.79 SR and the instant promotion to Class D :) but now, i dont know how to proceed further. Mazda? Skippy? Bmw 12.0?
Although this isn't the worst example, but i really hate this attitude of treating iRacing like a game. Yes technically it is a game, but its more than that and its not just about "leveling up". If you have joined iRacing than I assume its because you love racing and i mean LOVE racing otherwise you would just go buy Gran Turismo and play smash em' ups in every race. So if you LOVE racing than that means your goal is to come 1st, I'm not a win at all costs guy but hey I'm there to drive as fast and as hard as possible to yield the best result i can in every race. But one thing i really hate is guys that drive around at the back of the pack (Not Dave in this video) 4-5 seconds off the pace that get in the way and say "I'm just here for safety rating" the only time you should be using this method is to get out of rookies. Basically if you can't race as fast as you can without making mistakes then you don't deserve to go up the next license level, iRacing takes Practice Practice Practice and there is no substitute for that, the more you do it the faster you'll go and less mistakes you'll make taking your license to the A class and being able to keep it there and compete for wins.
While you do have a point, the scenario is present in real road racing too. Especially in mixed class club racing like SCCA. Not all cars are prepped to the same level nor driver skill. Everything in this video applies directly to real road racing. Although a game, many like me view iRacing as a good sim to keep on skills during the off season.
When the field can consistently avoid wrecking in the first corner of the first lap and drive with the patience of real professionals, then I will be happy to qualify mid pack or better. Otherwise I'll be happy to wait until the wreckers do their thing and then start racing once that crap has passed.
Remember, it's not where you start the race that matters.
Nice and clean !!!
Do we need to purchase tracks and cars to progress out of rookies, is so recommendations?
No not at all. All of the content you need is there. Once you get promoted you can then decide what route you wish to take and decide which car to get from there :)
@@davecamyt So I got my D class and want to drive GT3 and Touring. Recommendations?
@@gunsentry8349 If you have D class you can enter the fixed Ferrari challenge. That would be my choice
hi dave thanks
Don't know if you'll see this, but are you not clutching on downshifts, but instead, just blipping??
Hey bud. You don't need the clutch to down shift as long as you blip and rev match 👍
@@davecamyt gotcha! I honestly didn't realize that. Thanks for the response! Also, great vids, I've been watching them all day now haha
Hello sir great channel, by chance does this simulator get you into feeling your in a real car or does it just feel like a video game with some time put in
When I'm racing I'm racing. Totally engrossed. Probably nowhere near like actually racing but it's as close as I'm ever going to get 😁
Hello, are u using blip clutch? I just starting iracing and i dont get it how this cluthes work thxs
He has a manual clutch (you can see it on his foot cam). Auto blip is for if you have a sequential setup such as paddles (because you can't apply throttle inbetween gear changes)
How comes you use the clutch to shift up, but shifting down you only need to use the Brake? Is this a setting?
No, it can be done in iracing. When you downshift without the clutch you have to rev match and blip the throttle. You'll see me doing it everytime I downshift 👍
@@davecamyt Thanks for the tip ! Didn't know we could do that. That's easier than heel & toe. Don't know however if it's realistic.
@@alexisbreton2680 if you match the revs of the engine and the gearbox. yes that works in real cars, too.
@@erraldstyler Awesome I didnt know that