@@Sambo_iRacing Just wanted to come back and let you know that you helped me get my first podium finish! I'll definitely be watching your most recent vid for Okayama 🙏
Haha. I’m very interested to see what time you can put up CJ, I’m only a tenth off my optimal but posting somewhat blind as no one has really driven it yet (also fairly scared in case someone comes in 3-4 tenths faster on the same track conditions and I have to hide in a cave for a week)
Nice, I only drove this track a day or so and got it down to a pretty consistent 1:34 and the occasional 1:33 if I really push. My race pace is around 1:35 ish. Very fun track and I really enjoy the vee. Thanks for the track guide!
@@Sambo_iRacing I just checked, the only VEE series events in my iRacing Up Coming list is still at Summit Point. This is as of March 22, 2024 at 9AM Pacific time. Not sure when they exactly get released here. I'll try and keep and eye out and let you know.
Hi Mitch, on the video I show you how to start test sessions from the Vee schedule in the UI. Click on the Vee but rather than loading a race at Summit, click on “schedule” then week 3 (Winton) and you can load into it from there (at the end of the intro I show you how at 1:11)
Yes that’s how I practice for a Vee event. Learned it from you. But for some reason here on the west coast of the United States, Week 3 at Winton Motor Raceway doesn’t start until March 26th. I took a screenshot of the schedule but TH-cam doesn’t allow for photos.
Are you saying “test drive” is greyed out? I know for a fact that west coast does allow it buddy as a mate was running it yesterday. Just click on test drive even if it’s greyed out.
Haha, going first posting a very very fast lap and hoping nobody beats it by .3 or .4, being humble, L.O.L, thank you again, were hoping you did something different but I do basically the same and as always quite a bit slower. Your guides and sharing advise is brilliant.
Did a few races today, and best I did was .37 and got pole a couple times with that time. So at least for Rookie level, these extra 4 seconds are massive. Will practice with your tips and try to get at least .34. Will be back soon to report.
Great stuff mate and well done on getting some poles. I managed to beat my guide lap getting pole in the second race today, only by a tenth but I think I’m maxed out now.
Have experience in sim racing for the past 4 years but only started iRacing a month ago. I've been using auto-blip since auto-clutch since I've got a Logitech G29 with Fanatec Clubsport V3 pedals (funny combination, I know) and my clutch isn't working. And while on Tsukuba and Rudskogen I managed to reach your times (and even beat them, I was winning practically every race), here and at Okayama my best is 2-3 tenths off yours. But I've been racing top split and my average lap time is really, really good, even if my one-lap pace isn't that great. Also, I'd never raced on any of these tracks before, so it's been a challenge for sure. Anyway, your guides have been very helpful - though I've noticed we have different driving styles so I usually practice for an hour or two before watching your videos otherwise I start copying your lines and it feels weird to me, lol. But these vids have definitely made me faster! You're a real one, Sambo.
Cheers mate, re the lap times, just be aware to basically ignore all laptimes during a race, the draft can be worth up to about 1.3 seconds in the Vee so always try and gauge where you are pace-wise from testing by yourself or your qualy laps. Not sure if you're on discord but I always use the iracing stats discord to check the top 10 qualy times in the world for this weeks track to see how I compare (currently in 3rd at Winton with a 1:33.838 that was slightly faster than my guide lap - the record is a 1:33.75 this week)
@@Sambo_iRacing Yeah I was in the lobby when that lap happened, I think it was by Sam Gornall. And yeah, when I say average lap time I mean starting from p1 and finishing p1 with no lead changes so no slipstream. My best is 1:35:300, so I was consistently lapping around 1:34:1 - 1:34:4 for the whole race I think
@@Sambo_iRacing qual P1 and finished P1! I started P4 but the two guys ahead of me were fighting the entire race and I couldn't get around them at all on that tight track.
I totally get that but this isn’t an F1 game (or an F1 car), it’s a properly mapped VW engine. The very last thing you want to be doing is engine braking in car as you’ll just lock up the rear tyres.
Sam - the wind is from the SW at 10-23mph. I believe that widget is following meteorological and aviation convention and reflecting that (although it's actually showing the wind coming directly from the South as you are talking about it). That straight at Winton goes to the NW so you actually do have a tailwind component and not a headwind component.
In the video the wind is a headwind (well coming from in front and slightly off the right) at 7kph. Each time you load in, due to the Tempest update, the wind will be different and it will fluctuate even during the session. When I ran a test from the schedule earlier today, the wind was different and I had a tail wind on the straight which had me nearly 1 1/2 tenths up on my delta between the start/finish line and T1. At present the RaceLabs widget points to where the wind is coming from (like a weather vane) but they may change this in their next update as a few people have said it’s confusing (on their discord)
Thanks for these great videos. Quick couple of questions (if you have a mo): in order to achieve these times what sort of configuration are you using? I'm not asking about brands. What I mean is, are you using an H-pattern shifter, a foot-operated clutch pedal, etcetera? An what shift aids (if any) do you recommend?
Hiya mate. My actual set up is a dual clutch wheel rim and paddle shifters. Before the dual clutch paddles, I used a button clutch. I genuinely don’t recommend using shift aids as they just cost you 2-4 tenths per lap (compared with a button or foot clutch), but I did use auto blip for about six months when I started out.
i am very new to the game and this is my 2nd week playing, all this while im using auto clutch and i notice its not as fast as manual, for this week im learning manual and its very challenging. I am having difficulties on braking with left foot on certain turn especially on turn 9. do you actively braking with only left foot or switch to right foot on certain turns? Great guide man!!
Yes buddy. On the clutch thing, there’s two schools of thought, the first being that when you’re starting out, use auto clutch or auto blip and whilst it’s 3-4 tenths slower over a lap compared with the fastest guys using manual, it allows you to concentrate just on your throttle/brake and steering inputs whilst you learn the car and tracks. The second is to start manual clutching from the very start so you don’t fall into the trap of relying on driving aids. I personally ran the first six months using auto-blip until I was relatively fast and consistent. It’s the consistency that will help you the most in racing. As for braking, yes I only use my left foot. My clutch is a button clutch on the wheel rim.
@@Sambo_iRacing hey man thank you for the long explanation, appreciate your time for this. Now that you mention it, everything makes sense now for me. I think i would prefer the first option to focus on my driving to make sure im consistent on every corner and braking. I know i have lots to practice on braking/tail braking. Once consistent then i’ll find the rest of the 3-4 tenths by going manual, i’ll try the auto-blip option after this. I heard about the button clutch too, might give it a try to see how well i can adapt to it. This week track is very challenging, cant wait to apply all this method. Great tips man!! Thank you so much!
My dumb ass thought it was a real lap through Winton until you changed to chase cam 🤣🤣🤦 I searched for videos on tips for Winton as I'm heading there next month for a track day. 🥴
Thank you for taking the time to teach us. This was a very well done video and I am eagerly awaiting your next one.
Glad you enjoyed it and the new one for Okayama is already up. I usually post the new Vee videos on a Friday.
@@Sambo_iRacing Just wanted to come back and let you know that you helped me get my first podium finish! I'll definitely be watching your most recent vid for Okayama 🙏
That’s awesome work, well done mate. Let me know how Okayama treats you.
0:00 Intro
1:48 Track Guide
10:54 Chase Cam
12:41 Driving Line enabled
Love your work. I might still suck, but I at least sound like I know what I should do when talking to friends.
Ha that made me laugh, cheers bud.
Not the content we deserve, but the content we needed.
Haha. I’m very interested to see what time you can put up CJ, I’m only a tenth off my optimal but posting somewhat blind as no one has really driven it yet (also fairly scared in case someone comes in 3-4 tenths faster on the same track conditions and I have to hide in a cave for a week)
Nice, I only drove this track a day or so and got it down to a pretty consistent 1:34 and the occasional 1:33 if I really push. My race pace is around 1:35 ish. Very fun track and I really enjoy the vee. Thanks for the track guide!
Looks like a fun/tough track! Can't wait for the release here in America. Thank you!
Not sure I follow re: the release in America bud. It’s already available everywhere.
@@Sambo_iRacing I just checked, the only VEE series events in my iRacing Up Coming list is still at Summit Point. This is as of March 22, 2024 at 9AM Pacific time. Not sure when they exactly get released here. I'll try and keep and eye out and let you know.
Hi Mitch, on the video I show you how to start test sessions from the Vee schedule in the UI. Click on the Vee but rather than loading a race at Summit, click on “schedule” then week 3 (Winton) and you can load into it from there (at the end of the intro I show you how at 1:11)
Yes that’s how I practice for a Vee event. Learned it from you.
But for some reason here on the west coast of the United States, Week 3 at Winton Motor Raceway doesn’t start until March 26th. I took a screenshot of the schedule but TH-cam doesn’t allow for photos.
Are you saying “test drive” is greyed out? I know for a fact that west coast does allow it buddy as a mate was running it yesterday. Just click on test drive even if it’s greyed out.
Haha, going first posting a very very fast lap and hoping nobody beats it by .3 or .4, being humble, L.O.L, thank you again, were hoping you did something different but I do basically the same and as always quite a bit slower. Your guides and sharing advise is brilliant.
It's going to be fun next week!
would love to see a video of how you go about learning a new track I thought i was chopping it down when i hit 35's
A great deal of spinning Boobear.
Did a few races today, and best I did was .37 and got pole a couple times with that time.
So at least for Rookie level, these extra 4 seconds are massive. Will practice with your tips and try to get at least .34. Will be back soon to report.
Great stuff mate and well done on getting some poles. I managed to beat my guide lap getting pole in the second race today, only by a tenth but I think I’m maxed out now.
Have experience in sim racing for the past 4 years but only started iRacing a month ago. I've been using auto-blip since auto-clutch since I've got a Logitech G29 with Fanatec Clubsport V3 pedals (funny combination, I know) and my clutch isn't working. And while on Tsukuba and Rudskogen I managed to reach your times (and even beat them, I was winning practically every race), here and at Okayama my best is 2-3 tenths off yours. But I've been racing top split and my average lap time is really, really good, even if my one-lap pace isn't that great. Also, I'd never raced on any of these tracks before, so it's been a challenge for sure.
Anyway, your guides have been very helpful - though I've noticed we have different driving styles so I usually practice for an hour or two before watching your videos otherwise I start copying your lines and it feels weird to me, lol. But these vids have definitely made me faster! You're a real one, Sambo.
Cheers mate, re the lap times, just be aware to basically ignore all laptimes during a race, the draft can be worth up to about 1.3 seconds in the Vee so always try and gauge where you are pace-wise from testing by yourself or your qualy laps. Not sure if you're on discord but I always use the iracing stats discord to check the top 10 qualy times in the world for this weeks track to see how I compare (currently in 3rd at Winton with a 1:33.838 that was slightly faster than my guide lap - the record is a 1:33.75 this week)
@@Sambo_iRacing Yeah I was in the lobby when that lap happened, I think it was by Sam Gornall. And yeah, when I say average lap time I mean starting from p1 and finishing p1 with no lead changes so no slipstream. My best is 1:35:300, so I was consistently lapping around 1:34:1 - 1:34:4 for the whole race I think
@@Sambo_iRacing yo I got a 1:33:825 in practice just now!
@@simeonhahawe’ll see you at the top of the charts in no time then. 🎉
@@Sambo_iRacing Hope to race you soon man! The Vee has been awesome so far (and difficult!)
Definitely a blast! The lack of elevation makes it unique
Great little combo isn’t it
dude i just did a race with ya at this track, was my first time on this track so need to see the guide!
How did I get on?
@@Sambo_iRacing qual P1 and finished P1! I started P4 but the two guys ahead of me were fighting the entire race and I couldn't get around them at all on that tight track.
This has to be one of the hardest track to master compared to the first 2 tracks of the season. I can barely nail a 1:36 run
Yep it’s a great deal more technical. Lots of fun though when you get it down.
@@Sambo_iRacing Everything is fine until that damned turn 7 😂 Completely breaks my flow
😂
I can’t wrap my head around the way you shift; it’s very odd to slow down then down shift. I’m used to just immediately downshifting
I totally get that but this isn’t an F1 game (or an F1 car), it’s a properly mapped VW engine. The very last thing you want to be doing is engine braking in car as you’ll just lock up the rear tyres.
Sam - the wind is from the SW at 10-23mph. I believe that widget is following meteorological and aviation convention and reflecting that (although it's actually showing the wind coming directly from the South as you are talking about it). That straight at Winton goes to the NW so you actually do have a tailwind component and not a headwind component.
In the video the wind is a headwind (well coming from in front and slightly off the right) at 7kph. Each time you load in, due to the Tempest update, the wind will be different and it will fluctuate even during the session. When I ran a test from the schedule earlier today, the wind was different and I had a tail wind on the straight which had me nearly 1 1/2 tenths up on my delta between the start/finish line and T1.
At present the RaceLabs widget points to where the wind is coming from (like a weather vane) but they may change this in their next update as a few people have said it’s confusing (on their discord)
@@Sambo_iRacingyeah, that arrow is counterintuitive...
yes that’s what I immediately fed back to RaceLabs. They’re going to update it to be more intuitive in their next patch.
sam BRo - so quick, TY
Thanks for these great videos. Quick couple of questions (if you have a mo): in order to achieve these times what sort of configuration are you using? I'm not asking about brands. What I mean is, are you using an H-pattern shifter, a foot-operated clutch pedal, etcetera? An what shift aids (if any) do you recommend?
Hiya mate. My actual set up is a dual clutch wheel rim and paddle shifters. Before the dual clutch paddles, I used a button clutch.
I genuinely don’t recommend using shift aids as they just cost you 2-4 tenths per lap (compared with a button or foot clutch), but I did use auto blip for about six months when I started out.
Thanks. I’ll give it a go. Tried Winton today for the first time after watching your guide. 1.33 seems a fair way off yet :-)
Great fun there isn’t it.
I found it awfully 'slidey' in the 'M' section. But agree. @@Sambo_iRacing
@@elisabethmilne9192 hope were racing against each other soon.
Humble brag: Just did a 1:33:655 on lap 8 of the race with no slip stream (I was in P1 and 4 seconds ahead of P2)
i am very new to the game and this is my 2nd week playing, all this while im using auto clutch and i notice its not as fast as manual, for this week im learning manual and its very challenging. I am having difficulties on braking with left foot on certain turn especially on turn 9. do you actively braking with only left foot or switch to right foot on certain turns? Great guide man!!
Yes buddy. On the clutch thing, there’s two schools of thought, the first being that when you’re starting out, use auto clutch or auto blip and whilst it’s 3-4 tenths slower over a lap compared with the fastest guys using manual, it allows you to concentrate just on your throttle/brake and steering inputs whilst you learn the car and tracks.
The second is to start manual clutching from the very start so you don’t fall into the trap of relying on driving aids. I personally ran the first six months using auto-blip until I was relatively fast and consistent. It’s the consistency that will help you the most in racing.
As for braking, yes I only use my left foot. My clutch is a button clutch on the wheel rim.
@@Sambo_iRacing hey man thank you for the long explanation, appreciate your time for this. Now that you mention it, everything makes sense now for me.
I think i would prefer the first option to focus on my driving to make sure im consistent on every corner and braking. I know i have lots to practice on braking/tail braking. Once consistent then i’ll find the rest of the 3-4 tenths by going manual, i’ll try the auto-blip option after this. I heard about the button clutch too, might give it a try to see how well i can adapt to it.
This week track is very challenging, cant wait to apply all this method.
Great tips man!! Thank you so much!
No problem buddy. Best of luck out there.
My dumb ass thought it was a real lap through Winton until you changed to chase cam 🤣🤣🤦
I searched for videos on tips for Winton as I'm heading there next month for a track day. 🥴