Should I get IRacing?

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I did that the other day, grand am at brands hatch in the mclaren, still nearly won my class.
 
The biggest factor is dealing with the other rookies. I've only run on road courses. So i am not sure how it is on the oval side. But there are so many rookies that will dive bomb you into the turns. Very frustrating. I was happy to get out of the rookie races.
 
awr117
The biggest factor is dealing with the other rookies. I've only run on road courses. So i am not sure how it is on the oval side. But there are so many rookies that will dive bomb you into the turns. Very frustrating. I was happy to get out of the rookie races.
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Errmm, let's just remember, this issue can still happen in the 'big boys' series. I got dive bombed in the Grand Prix Series yesterday 6 laps from the end. Worst part of it was that I was leading the race by over about a second and the guy came out of nowhere.
 
Just my two cents,save $120 for a buttkicker gamer2. its easy for newbies to set up and it lets you FEEL the engine rumble- theres nothing better!
 
michrulejj
Ok. How long did it take for you guys to go up a level? I know its different for everyone but I want to get a rough estimate.
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Welcome to the dark side. You can fast track and move up quite quickly (rookie - D class - C class - B class - A class). However, maintaining your license is based on how clean your drive so if you are not careful you will easily fall back down (IIBC, you can only fall as low as D class once your get out of rookie class).

You should read the sporting code, too. when you go into the service you should see the bar near the top of screen with showing Home, reference, series events, hosted, leagues, cars, tracks, etc. hover your mouse pointer over where it says "reference" and you will see a drop down box. click on sporting code and you can get the PDF of the sporting code.
:)
 
michrulejj
Ok will do. I fell asleep before baseball yesterday but I am getting it today 👍 I also got mid Ohio.
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right on! take your time and have fun! Personally, I think the GUI for iRacing is simply awful! It took me a while to find my way around the service.

Do not hesitate to ask questions about the service here or at the iracing forum.
:)
 
I got it for 3 months (wasn't free I had to pay 1 whole dollar -_- LOL) But I am updating it at the moment and will let you guys know my first impressions. 👍

Also is it possible to have private testing? Say a friend has it and they wanted to help each other and run practice laps with just them two. Is this possible to do and if so how?
 
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michrulejj
I got it for 3 months (wasn't free I had to pay 1 whole dollar -_- LOL) But I am updating it at the moment and will let you guys know my first impressions. 👍

Also is it possible to have private testing? Say a friend has it and they wanted to help each other and run practice laps with just them two. Is this possible to do and if so how?
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Only way i can think of doing this is by renting server space so you can host it. There are plenty of empty practice rooms though. Shouldn't be a major issue.
 
awr117
Only way i can think of doing this is by renting server space so you can host it. There are plenty of empty practice rooms though. Shouldn't be a major issue.
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Ok that sounds good. So what do you guys recomend me doing first? I was thinking going to an oval track and getting the feel for the game in practice.

Finally got it downloaded. I spent a lot of time customizing cars. Lol.
 
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Als ran my firdt race. I was rear ended 4 times before the start and right when it said green the guy rammed me and spun me out -_-. Lowered my MPR by .23...
 
michrulejj
Als ran my firdt race. I was rear ended 4 times before the start and right when it said green the guy rammed me and spun me out -_-. Lowered my MPR by .23...
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You may aswell start from the pits until you get out of Rookie Series', otherwise the chances are you'll be taken out on the grid or the first corner, one or the other.
 
SKIDMARX
You may aswell start from the pits until you get out of Rookie Series', otherwise the chances are you'll be taken out on the grid or the first corner, one or the other.
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True... I'm not going to qualify. I'll just start in the back.
 
michrulejj
True... I'm not going to qualify. I'll just start in the back.
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Actually if you qualify well you can get near the front of the pack and the racing is usually (but, not always) cleaner up there. The down side to starting in the pits is you will sacrifice your iRating. You don't get to see it as a rookie, but later in iRacing it is what is used to determine what split you are in in a race. Higher splits usually have cleaner racing so there is a benefit to keeping your iRating higher

If you are only concerned about SR then starting from the pits is likely your best bet. If you also want to get a decent finish then qualifying well and starting at the front can work out.

What you can do is qualify ahead of time. When you join the race click on the grid tab and it will show you where you qualified. If you are in the first or second row then start on the grid. If you didn't qualify that high then don't grid and start from the pits.

Edit: I forgot to mention I've seen some good guides on the iRacing forum for getting out of Rookie. I can't remember exactly where they are, but if you look around the rookie forums you should be able to find at least one of them.
 
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GTP_FastM3
Actually if you qualify well you can get near the front of the pack and the racing is usually (but, not always) cleaner up there. The down side to starting in the pits is you will sacrifice your iRating. You don't get to see it as a rookie, but later in iRacing it is what is used to determine what split you are in in a race. Higher splits usually have cleaner racing so there is a benefit to keeping your iRating higher

If you are only concerned about SR then starting from the pits is likely your best bet. If you also want to get a decent finish then qualifying well and starting at the front can work out.

What you can do is qualify ahead of time. When you join the race click on the grid tab and it will show you where you qualified. If you are in the first or second row then start on the grid. If you didn't qualify that high then don't grid and start from the pits.

Edit: I forgot to mention I've seen some good guides on the iRacing forum for getting out of Rookie. I can't remember exactly where they are, but if you look around the rookie forums you should be able to find at least one of them.
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Yah I figured that out. I now do qualify to start up front (even though there was a big wreck of the leaders on the pace lap lol I got through) but I start top 5 95% of the time now. It helps a lot.
 
michrulejj
Als ran my firdt race. I was rear ended 4 times before the start and right when it said green the guy rammed me and spun me out -_-. Lowered my MPR by .23...
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SKIDMARX
You may aswell start from the pits until you get out of Rookie Series', otherwise the chances are you'll be taken out on the grid or the first corner, one or the other.
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This. The racing does get better! :)

There is a saying that is attrituted to Mr. John Henry (red sox owner and financial backer of iracing) to the tune of "it is the rookies job to get out of rookie class."

Getting your SR back is pretty easy if that is a single goal. Join a sanctioned race and, as skidmarks says above, start in the pits. Also avoid racing other pilots, stay on the track, finish the race. I have seen people follow these tips and advance from rookie to D class license in 4 or 5 races!

good luck and have fun!!
:)


 
Patrocles
This. The racing does get better! :)

There is a saying that is attrituted to Mr. John Henry (red sox owner and financial backer of iracing) to the tune of "it is the rookies job to get out of rookie class."

Getting your SR back is pretty easy if that is a single goal. Join a sanctioned race and, as skidmarks says above, start in the pits. Also avoid racing other pilots, stay on the track, finish the race. I have seen people follow these tips and advance from rookie to D class license in 4 or 5 races!

good luck and have fun!!
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I should level up in another 2-3 races. I am almost there.
 
I guess a little late, but I still highly recommend checking out the surviving rookie tutorial videos thread John Bodin posted.
 
I don't think you can match the online racing anywhere.

It's definitely the most structured way to go these days.

I have had a ton of fun in iRacing over the years and I'd have to say that it's an investment, but it's worth it if you love structured racing.
 

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