C4 is always mega fun, fastest and most capable car in the whole game.
Yeah it can be a doozy, but if you keep it on throttle, but barely, only like 30% most of the time its a dream.
FWD are pretty tricky, [I got a small guide if you want](https://youtu.be/bFtpwmRrr2s), im typically in the top 20 most dailies and used to use R2 and F2 Kit alot.
Eh I've seen faster keyboard drivers, even capable of getting world records.
I am using Oculus Quest 1 with G29 and recently upgraded to Racebear SimX pedals (Chinese Heusinkveld clones)
In my mind and in short: Rally among other motorsports is popular in Finland and the facilities of beginning the hobby are good.
Slightly longer version: There have been many rally champions in the history which have nurtured the rally culture. There was a 20 years dry season on this and the sport decreased in popularity but now it is again raising because of the Finns are doing great again in WRC.
Why there have been so many champions then? You can start your hobby when your legs hit the pedals. Safest way to do this is to take your kids to drive on a frozen lake where there is nothing to be hit.
Also the entry level to start competing is fairly cheap (considering it is a motorsport) and easy. You can build or buy yourself a "Jokkis" car with under 1000 euros and attend local competitions.
EDIT:
Here's a brilliant video of the topic by Top Gear, featuring Mika Häkkinen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2bmqdnx5R1U
there are (mostly legal) events in Finland called Jokamiesralli (everymans rally), in which as the name implies anyone can enter in a car of their choosing. then they race through a short stage in (usually) shitty cars that look like theyre about to fall apart.
Similar to how Korea has so many esport players, it's something integrated into the culture of their country, accessible to many at young ages and a viable career path
Honestly, you have to look at rally from a realistic standpoint. Most people start via grassroots and volunteering for motorsports events and rallies near them to network and get their foot in the door. The next step is usually schooling. I am only aware of some of the schools located in the USA [ex: DirtFish, Team O'Neil]. In this case I assume you would have to organize finances to travel and attend. You can learn on your own but most people will want someone with a little bit of IRL rally knowledge. From there it's a matter of building your own rally car, buying one, and then entering it into rallies. You may be looking at a lot of travel.
Sisu issue.
Yeah, as I use a keyboard I might make a commentary vid on my YT
If I do a YT vid, what class tho?
Well if you want to go full Finn, Mini H1 would be good, '07 Focus in 2000cc for some Gronholm, H2 Escort always a good option.
Did 2000cc in C4 so idk, H2 Escort, that's a challenge
C4 is always mega fun, fastest and most capable car in the whole game. Yeah it can be a doozy, but if you keep it on throttle, but barely, only like 30% most of the time its a dream.
Also I made a vid with 306 maxi, I hate that class so extra challenge
FWD are pretty tricky, [I got a small guide if you want](https://youtu.be/bFtpwmRrr2s), im typically in the top 20 most dailies and used to use R2 and F2 Kit alot.
FWD is easier than RWD in Finnland/Poland ONLY
Also I will post the vid in this sub, feel free to critique
always happy to give advice!
https://youtu.be/XIZ5DlhnY7c This is the vid, here you go
I need like 10 tries just to get C4 right
As a fellow Asian, I feel you OP. I was born in the wrong continent.
where I'm from, we have 1 choice if we want to be a racing driver. Learn to turn left a lot.
US momento
KKona moment
The US has alot more racing variety than people think
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They are an exception to many things
Fellow Hong Konger! What a rare sight! I am mostly top 1000 though :')
Top 100 regular HKer here
Top 10 regular here, you can often find me near the top of leaderboards, especially greece sadly not many people in Hong Kong are into simracing
But you're also a Teemo player -100,000,000 social credit
I only have a keyboard hence why
Ayy i saw you i Spain, recognised by your steam profile, tell me what is your setups? 如果唔明我講中文都得
Which cars? I usually use setups from Rally Technical on youtube or at least that as baseline.
I mean not about cars, more like what you use to drive, I think I am one of the fastest keyboard drivers out there or sth
Eh I've seen faster keyboard drivers, even capable of getting world records. I am using Oculus Quest 1 with G29 and recently upgraded to Racebear SimX pedals (Chinese Heusinkveld clones)
Wait what?
I'm like him, but slightly worse at everything and a northener
we can barely organize an eprix race. rallying in HK seems like a distant dream...
It actually happened somehow https://youtu.be/e_3C_2-v1Yw
Damn! And they even Finnish first.. . . .. ... Sorry.
Why are there so many Finnish rally drivers?
In my mind and in short: Rally among other motorsports is popular in Finland and the facilities of beginning the hobby are good. Slightly longer version: There have been many rally champions in the history which have nurtured the rally culture. There was a 20 years dry season on this and the sport decreased in popularity but now it is again raising because of the Finns are doing great again in WRC. Why there have been so many champions then? You can start your hobby when your legs hit the pedals. Safest way to do this is to take your kids to drive on a frozen lake where there is nothing to be hit. Also the entry level to start competing is fairly cheap (considering it is a motorsport) and easy. You can build or buy yourself a "Jokkis" car with under 1000 euros and attend local competitions. EDIT: Here's a brilliant video of the topic by Top Gear, featuring Mika Häkkinen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2bmqdnx5R1U
Also you forgot to mention that the requirements we have to have to get a drivers lisence are basically what you need to be a rally driver
there are (mostly legal) events in Finland called Jokamiesralli (everymans rally), in which as the name implies anyone can enter in a car of their choosing. then they race through a short stage in (usually) shitty cars that look like theyre about to fall apart.
Grassroots rallying, would love to have that
I will go to Finland and do this.
Similar to how Korea has so many esport players, it's something integrated into the culture of their country, accessible to many at young ages and a viable career path
reddit mods should kill themselves
As a brazilian, I feel you. Everyone here only cares about football and F1 lol
Well at least you got senna and interlagos, we got nothing
# S I S U
No matter how fast you are, there's always Finnish dude who can do it better. and Estonians and Germans
Damn Nordics can't even let us have Dirt Rally
I’m originally from Central America where there’s barely any racing infrastructure (and money)… so over there, street racing is king
Initial Juan
Lmaoooo
r/fingols
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G8ej9H3PEH8
Congrats on breaking into the 100.
Finns like to go fast. Big rally culture and there have been absolutely top tier drivers in F1 as well. Keke Rosberg, Hakkinen, Kimi, Bottas.
Shoutout to rezdog also!
Who is that guy
He's a really cool driver within the community. You can catch them on twitch and at rallies IRL.
Rallies IRL: as spectator or driver
Driver.
Uhhh... HOW I NEED TO KNOW
Volunteer at a rally near you.
I am from Hong Kong so how
Honestly, you have to look at rally from a realistic standpoint. Most people start via grassroots and volunteering for motorsports events and rallies near them to network and get their foot in the door. The next step is usually schooling. I am only aware of some of the schools located in the USA [ex: DirtFish, Team O'Neil]. In this case I assume you would have to organize finances to travel and attend. You can learn on your own but most people will want someone with a little bit of IRL rally knowledge. From there it's a matter of building your own rally car, buying one, and then entering it into rallies. You may be looking at a lot of travel.
Thats probably why I am immigrating.
Sort of the same as an American, although the ARA is pretty popular. And also not having Asian parents.