Seeing a ton of comments about fitness. Currently I've got a fairly intensive routine which has me exercising basically everyday. It's mad difficult atm because i'm a bit out of shape, but like the sim stuff I'm committed to it 100%
Could be do-able if his helmet has an adapter, though that will most likely be reserved for the team radio. Ben Rushworths channel is worth checking for a sort of live talk through race events
I wonder if when the time comes, he would feel comfortable enough to actually be able to do some bits of commentary during the races? Obviously a different kind of pressure behind the wheel of a car with real consequences, and concentration being supremely important? Maybe down a straight or something?
can we give the racing chair some appreciation over the years he has worked so hardd to keep jimmers thick thighs comfy and ready to race, much love chair x
In case anyone is really serious with these F1 seat ideas...it's obviously never going to happen, he's way too old to get anywhere close to F1. But unless he proves himself to be completely useless or dangerous on the track, he's got a good chance to get various guest seats in lower racing series, or even be a part of the team in higher tier endurance competitions. Not necessarily for results, but his involvement has a good marketing potential for any team.
Jimmer, you really have to work on your strength, particularly your neck and upper body. If carts leave you knackered, just imagine this thing after half an hour.
Yeah 100% I have a few neck exercises atm + arm strength has increased a ton since my first time in 2019. I went from barely managing a hour in a buckmore kart (slow but heavy on the arms) and then having to be pulled out, to driving 2 and a half hours in a row and jumping out after.
@@Jimmy_Broadbent Sounds good Jimmer! I loved seeing how focussed you are in driving this. Apparently dreams do come true for you! So don't forget to enjoy every moment of it, I feel priviledged to follow you on this journey through youtube, man! EDIT: Now by dreams coming true I don't mean to imply that you haven't worked your ass off for this. So you made it happen!
@@Jimmy_Broadbent you're both absolutely right. Stay with it! The fitness will be key... And routine. Piss before the race! Piss before you drive... You know what I mean
As a viewer I was under no illusion that this wouldn't be a difficult challenge, however, I did not think for one second that you would not put the effort in to prepare yourself in any way you can. You've got this Jimmy, I will be at Brands Hatch if they let us in by the way. Cheering you on all the way!
Man, seeing you get to race IRL makes me feel so proud. I've been following you for years and I'm so proud of how far you have come and how you have been able to improve yourself and overcome all those big obstacles that stood in your way of achieving your dreams. You are truly an inspiration even beyond simracing. Grandpa would be so so proud of you!
It's surreal to know that I started watching this channel because a cool guy made really good sim racing content. Here a few years later, he's been invited to drive a real world race car, been in numerous Virtual F1 GPs with professional racers, owns two wet-dream street cars, and still makes some of the best sim racing content on the interwebs. From his shed. Jimmy, You are the real MVP bro.
Yes there isnt really anywhere on the back lol only place possibly is bottom of the upper element of the wing. But that area is usually prime area for sponsors
Just wanna say as someone whose been quietly watching since the GT2 days and celebrating 10k subs almost 4 years ago now it's so incredible to see how much things have changed for the better since then for everyone's favourite shed dweller. Massive congratulations Jimmy, gonna be wishing you all the best for this season and beyond!
9:24 Definitely. I've experienced that as well. Yes car control learnt in a sim can translate into the real world, but race craft, passing and spatial awareness translates even easier. The sim is an invaluable tool when it comes to gaining experience in passing or being passed.
Best of luck. Living the dream. also thank you for all you do for mental health awareness. You've showed me it's ok to seek help & talk about issues I've got & put me on the road to recovering my former self' cheers from the other side of the world here in Tasmania Australia. cheers
Through this series you are racing in and hypothetically you win the championship. Can you make it into DTM, Sport Touring, or the endurance races. If so hope you win it all and that you make it into one of those three series I just mentioned. Congrats and good luck Jimmer
This is amazing jimmy! I’ve pretty much seen you go from a shed racer not driving with pros to driving in a real life series with a proper proper car! It’s pretty crazy. Congrats!
I'm a recent subscriber and so glad I found his channel. As a really bad sim racer I love seeing Jimmy's videos and I'm currently ploughing through them all every day, love them. To drive a real race car is amazing - I'd stick the Praga strait into the Armco!
Jimmy your going to be a great racing driver your are inspiring to every kid who also wants to become a racing driver and your parents wheren't milioanairs and the still can for fill your dream succes with your career your are going to be great
You helped me deal with the horrible reality of quarantine with your content and how it opened the door to simracing for me. Thanks so much. You deserve all of this. Keep doin what you're doin! Great jobs jimmar!
Man, I've watched a lot of your videos and never subscribed. I just subscribed not because your getting in a race car for real, but because of your attitude about it, you seem genuinely stoked, and you seem quite humble about it. Your in uncharted territory Dude, you should be incredibly proud. I know that I'm not alone in being entirely jealous right now! Can't wait to see the new content when it comes out! Keep up the good work!
Congratulations! Just awesome to see how things have been going for you in this mad world that we currently live, really is good to see, keep up the good work!
Hey Jimmy! I personally went from basically no driving experience apart from sim racing and arrive and drive go-carting straight into a F2000 program. There were people from all over the world and with all sort of skill levels and those who had raced sim in the past did the best. By the end of my 8 month program i was competing for fastest lap against drivers who actually had experience. You're going to do great my friend!!
All I can say m8. I watch you since u had a few thousand subs. Watching you going out of the shed into a real racing car, makes me happy for ya. And probably a reason to start looking at BritCar series at all xD
Definitely work on your arm and neck strength too! Cant wait to see you on the track. Started watching you a long time ago and thanks to you i bought my first wheel aswell. You also were my inspiration to get into karting. Thank you for everything youve done!
You're going to give it 100% Jimmy and thats all anyone can ask. You'll be so much better than you probably expect and you have an army of supporters behind you along the way.
This has just pushed my interest and curiousity into new heights, so incredibly excited to see what youve got for us when you can get yourself into the car.
Superbly done, Jamble and so very well deserved. It just goes to show that despite setbacks of any sort, if you are committed to your dream and can carry on until you succeed, despite those setbacks, you can achieve absolutely anything you desire. Can't wait to see you at Brands and count me as a +1 for the "Minty Praga" brigade.
Races are won by those who make the least mistakes. Best of luck for the season. You're living many of our dreams that didn't happen. It is cool to watch your story. Go well mate
Ah dude I haven't been so excited in anticipation for your driving career in ages! You are gonna be awesome! 😊 Jimmy's journey to F1 test driver and Sim driver! Yeah baby! ☺️
Good on ya Jimmy, no one deserves it more than you mate! You are obviously doing something right to get the opportunity so that mindset of putting in the practice is spot on. I have no doubt that you will nail it when sitting in the real beast. 🏁🏁
"AMG isn't gonna turn in on me because it's clever" shots fired? :D After your announcement I also added a turbo to the stock AC Praga to have those 380 peak horsepower according to the specs I found for the R1T Evo. It is a quick boi. Likes to bite back as well if one drives rough, I got a lot of entry oversteer on stock setup. Wish you a great experience in Britcar! Will follow your every race and root for you :)
Seeing a ton of comments about fitness.
Currently I've got a fairly intensive routine which has me exercising basically everyday. It's mad difficult atm because i'm a bit out of shape, but like the sim stuff I'm committed to it 100%
Good luck jimmer, you’re gonna do great!
Good luck, rooting for you as always. Just please don’t punterino anybody
Best of luck Jimmy!! Hope we get a Praga foot-cam.
This is a great video! Everybody at Praga will be over the moon with this great vid!
If you don't document it and release the video as 'From THICCNESS to fitness' then are you even really trying?
The media team for BritCar should put an extra mic on his helmet. He'll do his own commentary.
from what jimmy said, he has a permission to even put his own camera in the car, so we should prepare ourselves for a series like that!
Could be do-able if his helmet has an adapter, though that will most likely be reserved for the team radio. Ben Rushworths channel is worth checking for a sort of live talk through race events
I wonder if when the time comes, he would feel comfortable enough to actually be able to do some bits of commentary during the races? Obviously a different kind of pressure behind the wheel of a car with real consequences, and concentration being supremely important? Maybe down a straight or something?
Oh yeah
Yes
can we give the racing chair some appreciation over the years he has worked so hardd to keep jimmers thick thighs comfy and ready to race, much love chair x
he tall
he thicc
he comfy
but most importantly
he support jimmy over the years
@@envikka he definitely isn't tall but I commend you for trying
@@skrimper i was talking about the chair but i appreciate that
The shed probably makes him look taller
Shout-out to the wall as well, can't forget about the wall
I cant wait for jimmer to realize that he is now a real racing driver too, not just talking to some
Some drivers
It'll all probably hit him as he starts his first pull down the straight with all the other drivers on the field.
Yes please sirr...
Hes been a real racing driver
Jimmy when he gets in the real car:
"Just like the simulations"
until he crashes and has his brown pants moment...
LINE EM UP AND KNOCK EM DOWN
@@chubbysumo2230 EXACTLY like the simulations
@@justAguyDs WATCH THOSE WRIST ROCKETS
Usually sims arent as real as real life. Probably will be mildly similar. Hopefully they give him a lot of time in the car.
I hope to see you making big gains in the car.
Big gains big overtakes
@@jeltef3190 and a *BIG WIN*
Jimmy Biggains
@@dawsonbjorgen8532 Broadgains
@@jeltef3190 ee
Get someone that looks at you the way Jimmy looks at that large Praga sticker.
Damn! I was going to say the same thing!
Remember jimmer, when in doubt
*Just drive faster*
When in doubt
Flat ask someone else
Also, Never forget to
l o c k t h e d i f f
just win harder
@@daradevlin4093 go for the gap
Thank you for the wise words osas
This guy is a britcar driver. The man who failed a BeamNG scenario in 3 seconds. God help us😂
"Wee woo"
People who don't believe in god who likes him, you should start going to church and pray with the priest for jimmy
@@mob3210 ...what
already prepared for the bonk
@@mob3210 do you are have stupid
Damn Jimmy! The exercises are really starting to show! Looking very healthy my man
Therapist: Chad Jimmer can't hurt you, he isn't real!
Chad Jimmer:
We’ll know Jimmer has hit the big time when he lives in a shed in Monte Carlo for tax reasons.
here before 1k likes
To be honest, isn't that what every F1 driver does, while they always just are "visiting" their home country? :)
@@DMalek or Switzerland too I think. But yeah that's what OP was alluding to.
How are you verified with 149 subs?
@@A.i.r_K o
try to get them to slap a "pls no punterino" sticker on the rear
Ask Praga to throw in some mint trim or stripes or something. We have to keep the minty dream alive.
And possibly a birb or two
@@JerryKosloski A birb helmet?
13 minutes of a man achieving his dreams and talking about his passion
Wholesome asf
13 minutes so well spent. I'm proud and happy for Jimbo.
Whe are we going to get a livery reveal for your R1? *WE NEED THE RACING MINTY!*
Oh no it’s going to be mint coloured isn’t it
Somalian Racing Minty - oh yes...
Praga shirt? Are we gonna get Jimmer Praga merch to buy?!
Would be cool. but i think there may be licensing issues. Hopefully Praga realizes what a good idea it would be.
Maybe Praga will make it
I hope they do something
@@seanonraet8327 - that's what I'm hoping for, if Praga do it then it avoids the license and copy right issues as it would be official team uniform.
@@seanonraet8327 Like sports team shirts with a players number and name on them! "Praga - Jimmy Broadbent ##"
if this a sign of things to come then you'll be in a maclaren F1 seat in 3 years time, go on jimmer!
@@lor7780 Don't be like that. He'll beat Hamilton no problem.
@@lor7780 4 years then
I hope, but it's doubtful.
In case anyone is really serious with these F1 seat ideas...it's obviously never going to happen, he's way too old to get anywhere close to F1. But unless he proves himself to be completely useless or dangerous on the track, he's got a good chance to get various guest seats in lower racing series, or even be a part of the team in higher tier endurance competitions. Not necessarily for results, but his involvement has a good marketing potential for any team.
@@panvlk right. give him 5 years.
"Just like the simulations"
I just got hearted by a racecar driver- damn, I made it ya'll!
@@LAJay101 Next task: get hearted from Nico, The career destroyer, Rosberg
@@lecrocodile5651 firstly I thought about Nico, F1 ex-driver, Hulkenberg
@@ricer34567 cause Hulkenberg is more relevant?
So god damn proud of you man. I’m rooting for you all the way. You’re gunna do great
The “sim racing superstar” in his natural environment. Well done!
I absolutely love that you have this opportunity jimmer. We are all rooting for you!!
This still feels totally surreal. Can't express how happy I am for you Jimmer, you're gonna smash it!
No pun intended of course! 😂
Jimmer, you really have to work on your strength, particularly your neck and upper body. If carts leave you knackered, just imagine this thing after half an hour.
Yeah 100% I have a few neck exercises atm + arm strength has increased a ton since my first time in 2019. I went from barely managing a hour in a buckmore kart (slow but heavy on the arms) and then having to be pulled out, to driving 2 and a half hours in a row and jumping out after.
@@Jimmy_Broadbent Sounds good Jimmer! I loved seeing how focussed you are in driving this. Apparently dreams do come true for you! So don't forget to enjoy every moment of it, I feel priviledged to follow you on this journey through youtube, man!
EDIT: Now by dreams coming true I don't mean to imply that you haven't worked your ass off for this. So you made it happen!
@@Jimmy_Broadbent you're both absolutely right. Stay with it! The fitness will be key... And routine. Piss before the race! Piss before you drive... You know what I mean
@@Jimmy_Broadbent maybe use the Karts as a baseline to tell how much progress has been made
@@AndrewGeierMelons and a piss during,, if plato is anything to go by 👍
Pretty crazy that when people ask me who my favorite racing driver is that I can say Jimmy Broadbent. Proud of you man.
1:33 when you actually press the info panel while buying cars in GT
Lol
As a viewer I was under no illusion that this wouldn't be a difficult challenge, however, I did not think for one second that you would not put the effort in to prepare yourself in any way you can. You've got this Jimmy, I will be at Brands Hatch if they let us in by the way. Cheering you on all the way!
I've watched 2 seconds of the intro and I can already tell how over the moon Jimmer is. It's infectious!
I've said it before... there are many of your viewers living vicariously through you. Awesome to see this happening. Embrace and enjoy it.
THE PRIDE OF SOMALIA
Man, seeing you get to race IRL makes me feel so proud. I've been following you for years and I'm so proud of how far you have come and how you have been able to improve yourself and overcome all those big obstacles that stood in your way of achieving your dreams. You are truly an inspiration even beyond simracing. Grandpa would be so so proud of you!
That Gran Turismo 2 song in the background sure is a banger, damn, that nostalgia !
North city, right?
It's surreal to know that I started watching this channel because a cool guy made really good sim racing content. Here a few years later, he's been invited to drive a real world race car, been in numerous Virtual F1 GPs with professional racers, owns two wet-dream street cars, and still makes some of the best sim racing content on the interwebs. From his shed.
Jimmy, You are the real MVP bro.
Screw the idea of having a pls no punterino sticker on the car, we need a massive B I R B on the back bumper
Even better, a B I R B livery
There is no bumper?
@@sclurgess Yeah you get what I mean. Somewhere on the back
Yes there isnt really anywhere on the back lol only place possibly is bottom of the upper element of the wing. But that area is usually prime area for sponsors
Just wanna say as someone whose been quietly watching since the GT2 days and celebrating 10k subs almost 4 years ago now it's so incredible to see how much things have changed for the better since then for everyone's favourite shed dweller. Massive congratulations Jimmy, gonna be wishing you all the best for this season and beyond!
Broadbent moving up the ranks
Everyones rooting for ya
9:24 Definitely. I've experienced that as well. Yes car control learnt in a sim can translate into the real world, but race craft, passing and spatial awareness translates even easier.
The sim is an invaluable tool when it comes to gaining experience in passing or being passed.
“The shed living” had me dead. Me to jimmy I live in a shed and race with a a G920
Best of luck. Living the dream. also thank you for all you do for mental health awareness. You've showed me it's ok to seek help & talk about issues I've got & put me on the road to recovering my former self' cheers from the other side of the world here in Tasmania Australia. cheers
petition to have a "pls no punterino" sticker on the praga here:
Great introduction to the Praga R1, can't wait to see more about it. Well done Jimmy, good luck.
I can't stress this enough Jimmer, but get fit. You'll benefit from this in the car and it will help your performance.
Through this series you are racing in and hypothetically you win the championship. Can you make it into DTM, Sport Touring, or the endurance races. If so hope you win it all and that you make it into one of those three series I just mentioned. Congrats and good luck Jimmer
Imagine Jimmy in the real race, still talking to the viewers out of instinct. But there is nobody listening to him.
This is amazing jimmy! I’ve pretty much seen you go from a shed racer not driving with pros to driving in a real life series with a proper proper car! It’s pretty crazy. Congrats!
That Nissan on the grid be looking thicc, tho...
I'm a recent subscriber and so glad I found his channel. As a really bad sim racer I love seeing Jimmy's videos and I'm currently ploughing through them all every day, love them. To drive a real race car is amazing - I'd stick the Praga strait into the Armco!
Jimmy your going to be a great racing driver your are inspiring to every kid who also wants to become a racing driver and your parents wheren't milioanairs and the still can for fill your dream succes with your career your are going to be great
Jimmy - that comment on smooth inputs - this was what you needed to do in the F3 car at Snetterton.
Instead of saying "Praga signs a sim racing TH-cam streamer", try saying "Praga signs a 24 Hours of Le Mans and Indy 500 winner". Be speedy Jimmer
I absolutely love this journey you've begun. You'll bloody smash it Jimmer!
early boi, congrats jimmer!!!
You helped me deal with the horrible reality of quarantine with your content and how it opened the door to simracing for me. Thanks so much. You deserve all of this. Keep doin what you're doin! Great jobs jimmar!
I looked at this 1 min ago and it exploded from 1k to 2k in one MIN
Been watching you for a long time and I'm really glad to see your hard work paying off.
Your virginity protecting gloves aren’t gonna work in this car dude
Man, I've watched a lot of your videos and never subscribed. I just subscribed not because your getting in a race car for real, but because of your attitude about it, you seem genuinely stoked, and you seem quite humble about it. Your in uncharted territory Dude, you should be incredibly proud. I know that I'm not alone in being entirely jealous right now!
Can't wait to see the new content when it comes out! Keep up the good work!
spotted that guitar in the back, jimmy been playing some clone hero??
he's just getting in his true chad arm exercises
Congratulations! Just awesome to see how things have been going for you in this mad world that we currently live, really is good to see, keep up the good work!
Not only do you have the magical power to InFlUeNcE people, you are now a “real racing driver”!!!
Now he can get free car mods in Litchfield
Hey Jimmy! I personally went from basically no driving experience apart from sim racing and arrive and drive go-carting straight into a F2000 program. There were people from all over the world and with all sort of skill levels and those who had raced sim in the past did the best. By the end of my 8 month program i was competing for fastest lap against drivers who actually had experience. You're going to do great my friend!!
I like to pretend Jimmy still lives in a shed.
@Vaibhav Hariani no
He doesn't??
Where does he live now? TH-cam algorithm says no to me finding out
@Vaibhav Hariani learn to know what is a joke
It’s so awesome to see you get this opportunity! But what makes it even better is how humble and grateful you are. You got this jimmy
*SPEED*
*SPEEEEEED*
All I can say m8. I watch you since u had a few thousand subs. Watching you going out of the shed into a real racing car, makes me happy for ya. And probably a reason to start looking at BritCar series at all xD
FIRST COMMENT YES, I FINALLY DID IT!! Please keep the great content coming, I've got that notification bell on for good!
Definitely work on your arm and neck strength too! Cant wait to see you on the track. Started watching you a long time ago and thanks to you i bought my first wheel aswell. You also were my inspiration to get into karting. Thank you for everything youve done!
Really wish you the best in this endeavour Jimmer! Nice to see you achieving dreams
You're going to give it 100% Jimmy and thats all anyone can ask. You'll be so much better than you probably expect and you have an army of supporters behind you along the way.
Well done buddy, couldn't be happier for you mate. Take the opportunity, and the experience, and savour every single second of it. Congrats buddy
Really interesting to see how you are approaching this from all angles Jimmy!
So happy for ya Jimmer, your determination and passion is something I aspire to
Bro I’m pretty new to the channel but I can tell this has been a long time coming through a Ton of hard work. Congrats M8
Congratulations, man. Been with you for years and so glad your dream has finally become true.
Hey Jimmy, I do Club racing on motorcycles and the feeling of actual racing is amazing, so happy for you dude enjoy it.
This has just pushed my interest and curiousity into new heights, so incredibly excited to see what youve got for us when you can get yourself into the car.
Jimmy, it's amazing you are given this opportunity and we are able to enjoy it with you. You deserve this, never doubt that!
im literally so happy for you jimmy, you deserve this!! good stuff mate
Best of luck with everything jimmer. You deserve it all.
Superbly done, Jamble and so very well deserved. It just goes to show that despite setbacks of any sort, if you are committed to your dream and can carry on until you succeed, despite those setbacks, you can achieve absolutely anything you desire.
Can't wait to see you at Brands and count me as a +1 for the "Minty Praga" brigade.
One of us!! Great to see some integration between sim and RL racing, or at least some doors being opened. Good luck Jimmy.
Races are won by those who make the least mistakes. Best of luck for the season. You're living many of our dreams that didn't happen. It is cool to watch your story. Go well mate
Really looking forward to following the journey, Jimmy!
So happy to see you develop and succeed, Jimmy! Much love from the U.S., from one racer-at-heart to another! Poooound
Wishing you all the best mate! I am sure you will do great.
Proud of you Jimmer! You did good on your drive in the car this week! Glad to see it.
You got this Jimmy! Excited to see you out there!
soooo looking forward to your first video driving the real thing! really happy for you.
Congrats mate! Best of luck to you, I'm sure you'll gain confidence quickly. Keep it up!
Really looking forward to seeing you at le mans Jimmy. Great inspiration to all eracing communities!!
watching AC1 gameplay is such a joy too. Best of Luck to you in Britcar!! I'm sure the practice will pay off!!
So happy you're getting the chance to persue your dream shed dweller! Huge fan of you and your content mate, keep it up. Much love from Australia
Congrats jimmy, you deserve it. You're living the dream of almost every sim racing driver. Don't forget to enjoy!
I have so much hope for this! Great job achieving your dreams, Jimmer
Ah dude I haven't been so excited in anticipation for your driving career in ages! You are gonna be awesome! 😊 Jimmy's journey to F1 test driver and Sim driver! Yeah baby! ☺️
Good on ya Jimmy, no one deserves it more than you mate! You are obviously doing something right to get the opportunity so that mindset of putting in the practice is spot on. I have no doubt that you will nail it when sitting in the real beast. 🏁🏁
"AMG isn't gonna turn in on me because it's clever" shots fired? :D
After your announcement I also added a turbo to the stock AC Praga to have those 380 peak horsepower according to the specs I found for the R1T Evo. It is a quick boi. Likes to bite back as well if one drives rough, I got a lot of entry oversteer on stock setup. Wish you a great experience in Britcar! Will follow your every race and root for you :)
Wheel to wheel racing IRL is eye opening, overwhelming, and awesome. Enjoy it man.
Man wow! Felicitations after all the hard work you deserved it!
not only does this look like it handles amazingly but I just cant get over that look! cant wait for this!
Its awesome to see a youtuber you love realise his dreams. Good luck!