First timer how to get started

[Daryl Bennett]

Hi all, Thought id post on here has the people who send the e-mails from iracing seem to have to stick to a script, Just a few questions i have about the game.

1- As i am from the UK is it possible to still play this game
2- Is there a trial version anywhere so i can make sure the software works ok
3- Differences between this and r factor

Thanks all

 

[James Yates]

Hi all, Thought id post on here has the people who send the e-mails from iracing seem to have to stick to a script, Just a few questions i have about the game.

1- As i am from the UK is it possible to still play this game

Of course, loads of British members and hosted races constantly run for England Club members every week.

2- Is there a trial version anywhere so i can make sure the software works ok

No, if the software doesn't work ok then there would have to be something wrong with your PC, there are a LOT of members who have it working ok. Your best bet is to either get one month for $5 or 3 months for $12. Here's a list of promo codes, some still work, some might not.

3- Differences between this and r factor

Everything really, tracks are better than anything else out there by a long way, constantly updated with new features and content, FFB is pretty much the best around and the cars drive very well too. Community and staff on the whole are great too.

Thanks all

Answers in bold.

 

[Mike Roe]

Promotion for a free month and you get the skippy free

http://iracing.com/sbrs/ - promo code - PR-SKIP

I think it is cheaper in the long run to pay the 3 Months for $12 - promo code - PR-Icebreaker2011

 

[James Yates]

Promotion for a free month and you get the skippy free

http://iracing.com/sbrs/ - promo code - PR-SKIP

I think it is cheaper in the long run to pay the 3 Months for $12 - promo code - PR-Icebreaker2011

That Skippy offer expired in February according to the bottom of the page, so I doubt it'll work. The old Radical free trial also now costs $5.

 

[William Nowell]

I agree with Mike, the 3 month promo is most likely going to be the best choice. Iracing will take a little time to get use to compared to other sims.

 

[Anthony Donahue]

Be prepared to be slow. I joined in Jan'11. took a spin in the MX5- (easy to drive) on Laguna-Seca (track I know from several sims)
Did about 10 practice laps and wow, i think got 1.55.xxx thinking that was good.....
I went into a practice server... saw times of 1:41.xxx....
These are fixed setup cars....I was blown away.
It's amazing how good, and fast some drivers are. and don't worry, you'll race with people more your level... and its the best racing experience I've had since Nascar 2 in our office in '98 or so with our keyboards. but its humbling at first.

 

[Daryl Bennett]

im going to take the plunge download during week, Race next weekend

 

[Daniel Higgins]

I agree this Anthony, Im an average driver, nothing special (normally in the top half of the field) and I still havnt won in Road races yet but I have still had loads of fun racing.

Once you get to D Class you will get an iRating so you will always race with similar level drivers.

 

[Daryl Bennett]

Also i take it the $12 or whatever is converted to English Pounds when i subscribe

 

[Dazmaniac]

Also i take it the $12 or whatever is converted to English Pounds when i subscribe

Yep,

You will be charged the converted rate in £ Sterling (as of today it is £7.40)

 

[Steve O'Malley]

I registered with the name on my credit card which is just my first initial. So my username is S Omalley. will this be the name used when in a race or do first names appear? Or do you race with a nickname?

 

[Adam Bark]

I did my card name as Adam C Bark which was my name when I started, but you just have to email the staff and they'll change it for you. Usually pretty quickly too, mine was done within an hour.

 

[Daniel Higgins]

your name will appear as S Omalley yes rather than Steve OMalley. That would really annoy me lol

unless of course you do the above post

 

[James Yates]

I did my card name as Adam C Bark which was my name when I started, but you just have to email the staff and they'll change it for you. Usually pretty quickly too, mine was done within an hour.

Yep, just email support and they'll get it sorted for you.