iRacing after 2+ years

[Happy29]

Quote: Originally Posted by kubankaos

Thanks for this. I will try these out.

No problem if you need help on any other sets let me know and I'll see what I can do.

[kubankaos]

Thanks again, I found one in there that felt pretty good.

[ELDoro]

Hey guys. I was wondering how difficult this game is to get into...especially for someone that knows next to nothing about racing. However, I find the game and the community very appealing.

[Happy29]

Starting out isn't difficult, if you are into oval racing you start with a Legends car and race on s couple different short tracks Same thing with Road Courses you are in a Solstice and a couple of road courses. You can't make any changes to the set ups in those cars they are fixed so you can just focus on racing. The best thing to do when first starting out which I had difficulty doing is just ride around and learn things and build up your rating. I tried to win and would usually crash and end up dropping my rating. Once I figured this out I started moving up and finally got my first win in the Late Model series. The competition is fun and most of the people are really good to get along with and are willing to help out. Sometimes you might even find yourself in a session banging fenders with a real celebrity race car driver.

The best thing about this if you have no experience in racing is you can move up at your own pace. A lot of drivers find a series they are comfortable with and stick with it. No matter your skill level it will put you into feilds that allow you to be competative. And like I said you can move up at your own pace. Just take your time practice, practice, practice, there are many time trial and pactice sessions to help build your skills.

[kubankaos]

Quote: Originally Posted by ELDoro

Hey guys. I was wondering how difficult this game is to get into...especially for someone that knows next to nothing about racing. However, I find the game and the community very appealing.

Also make sure you have a steering wheel first and then sign up for your initial month which is only 5 bucks. You can do quite a bit in that time.

[kneebon5]

http://www.iracing.com//buy-1-get-2/

This is probably a better deal than the $5 for a month deal, then you can at least run 3 months. But I would say get a wheel (a decent one logitech dfgt)
A good deal on the dfgt wheel
http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-PlayS...=operasport-20

[Happy29]

Yes no doubt the type of wheel makes a big difference. I have tried several different wheels and have found to have a better feel of things with the Logitech G27.

[ELDoro]

thanks guys. I think I may buy a wheel and try it out. I like that G27....but damn pricey! Is it worth it? that much different than other cheaper wheels?