How I Became a YouTuber & Racing Driver (MY STORY)

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Күн бұрын

How did I manage to become a full time KZfaqr and racing driver? This video will explain all!
Timestamps:
[0:00] Intro
[0:47] Quick overview
[3:15] KZfaq channel beginnings + growth
[5:42] First video with commentary
[7:37] Deciding to take it more seriously
[9:30] My first livestream
[10:28] My older setups + Improving the setup
[13:10] My first presenting job + first live event
[15:04] Deciding to buy a PS4 and GT Sport
[15:50] Going full-time with KZfaq
[18:11] Moving from controller to wheel
[19:10] Adding commentated IRL content to the channel
[21:06] 2020
[23:51] 200 Laps of Nurburgring
[24:22] IRL racing moves in the right direction
[26:00] 2022 (GT7 arrives + car racing begins)
[28:57] Overview of my racing career
[31:59] The Future of this channel
[33:50] Closing remarks
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Пікірлер: 578

@Chrassi Ай бұрын

Your whole community is proud of what you‘ve achieved, Steve!

@gtertgvsdfv4904 Ай бұрын

i'm not even part of the community and I'm proud of him

@jimbowhayes5795 Ай бұрын

We love your channel Steve everyone that watches I know loves your videos thanks for giving us all so many laughs we all appreciate it

@maamrb5 Ай бұрын

And jealous, but in a good way...keep it up. Steve!

@AGENT_MEOW_MEOW 27 күн бұрын

I saw ur how to use the manual with clutch tutorial for Forza horizon two and then opened ur channel.

@Domi39 Ай бұрын

Your dry humor and meme jumpscares in the middle of an otherwise serious video are integral to what made your channel stick out to me. Been watching you since you had like 30k subs.

@GrooveSchoolRecs Ай бұрын

Same bruv! 🎉😂🔥🙏🏽

@YungSage64 Ай бұрын

Same here!

@aitoluxd Ай бұрын

Same. The shameful rammers video in particular made me subscribed and I've been a fan ever since

@HarryVerolme Ай бұрын

Yeah, exactly that. Also no over the top stuff, just clean, funny and interesting content.

@nikkibarron3102 Ай бұрын

The 200 laps of Nurburgring live stream is still to this day imo one of the greatest things you've done.

@Ricardo-sg9uq Ай бұрын

100%

@brendandrives Ай бұрын

I still can't imagine doing that. I did 3 consecutive laps of the ring on a full motion sim yesterday (not mine) and it was a lot

@Jardier Ай бұрын

You are huge huge huge inspiration for everyone including me Steve! Thank you!

@stephenmcpherson4130 Ай бұрын

As Jardier said you are a huge insperation to many. Yourself, Jardier and Jimmer are the reason I got into sim racing at 54, I am so happy to all 3 of you on your racing journey, you guys are perfect Ambassadors for sim racing and all deliver your unique take on it. I wish you all the best for your future.

@mike__durrett Ай бұрын

Hello Super GT--viewer here! I've been watching you since the legendary "Shameful Ramming Attempts" video. It's always been a source of comfort and the driest humor of all time (which I love). Cheers on your continued growth; it's been beautiful to watch.

@metacob Күн бұрын

Same, and I was never even interested in racing. But that video drew me in, and suddenly I started learning about how it works, seeing how exciting it can be, and then I get to see that dry humor virtual racer guy start racing in real life with exactly the two other YT racing guys I started watching.

@trashgaming853 Ай бұрын

No joke I am pleased to be part of your journey

@Systox25 Ай бұрын

It’s always great to see nice people get what they deserved and worked for.

@strykerwhite4063 Ай бұрын

Steve, my dream is to be a professional drive in the FIA World Endurance Championship, im a competitive sim racing driver, and i justw anted to say that your the person who inspires me to keep pushing for that seat in wec. Thank you steve, your a legend.

@supadan10 Ай бұрын

Dude just keep trying, you'll make it one day!

@strykerwhite4063 Ай бұрын

@@supadan10 thanks mate! Ill keep on pushing for that spot.

@NeoGeo822 Ай бұрын

I hope to be on board that boat with you as well. Goodluck man.

@strykerwhite4063 Ай бұрын

@@NeoGeo822 look foward to seeing you on track then!

@TyLeJack Ай бұрын

The fact you’re an introvert and still got around to recording vlogs and livestreams shows your commitment so well done

@SparksTheory 28 күн бұрын

Words of encouragement, positive energy, and unwavering dedication to spreading fun and motivation have been and still are truly inspirational. I would say that the amazing Sim Racing community has in part been built by yourself, and I'm so grateful to be a part of it. Keep doing what you do, because you are changing lives for the better. Thank you for being such a powerful force of inspiration! Sparks x

@_BatCountry Ай бұрын

Long time viewer, first time commenter. You're modest when you say you originally stood out largely because few people were doing what you were doing. The reason you've always stood out is because you also just seem like a good guy. That alone is unusual in the youtube gamer space. I'm sure I'm not just speaking for myself when I say that watching you transition into real world racing, and then actually being good at it too, makes all of us who've been with you for a long time incredibly proud. You deserve your success mate.

@mutmut02_ Ай бұрын

Totally agree !

@gt_blaze1764 Ай бұрын

I've commented many times how your content changed my life but here it goes again. I struggled with addiction for a long time. I tried many times to get clean but failed miserably. When I found your channel, I didn't even know about sim racing. I was immediately hooked and having something to pour my time and energy into was crucial in keeping me sober. I'm now 7 years clean and have an awesome sim rig; something I could never have afforded in the past. Seeing you succeed in racing reminds me of how far I've come. Thank you for all you do Steve. You quite literally may have saved my life.

@glennwoods2462 Ай бұрын

7 year's clean ... Awesome stuff... keep it up, you're doing great 🙏😎✅👍

@JazzySaturdays Ай бұрын

You're a legend my man!!! 7 years, keep it up!!!

@ImLehwz Ай бұрын

Let’s gooo

@TheRealSimStevey Ай бұрын

You are literally the reason I invested in a DD wheel. Only 1 video on my channel but if I learn anything from this I think I should be okay. Love everything you do and my Mrs literally calls me sad when I get excited for your live streams 🤣

@sandwich1506 28 күн бұрын

Proud of you, consistency and publicity really did speak for you. GT world championships,WEC and IMSA Is the goal

@BTouch454 Ай бұрын

Before watching, you've become a race car driver because your yt videos are epic! Been watching for about 3-4 years, enjoyed since the first video!

@seanh8095 Ай бұрын

Wow. Who knew Gran Turismo 2 was dropping today?! I’m here for it!

@mrdorifto Ай бұрын

Bot.

@Jobentama Ай бұрын

@@mrdorifto bro it’s a joke shut up

@seanh8095 Ай бұрын

⁠@@mrdorifto🤡😂😂😂

@thehunt8r 25 күн бұрын

@@mrdoriftoHe meant the movie

@zayansaifullah2008 Ай бұрын

Been watching for 2 years now. Genuinely can’t believe how far you’ve come mate 💯

@jamesmoore7858 Ай бұрын

You and Jimmy Broadbent are absolutely the reason I have a full sim rig and spend so much of my time churning laps. Watching your videos opened my eyes to how much fun it could be. I owe you thanks for that. My wife okayed the $5k I spent getting it all set up, so I owe her more thanks, but I never would've even known about this hobby without you two.

@nattyhead5988 26 күн бұрын

Steve, I consider you and Jimmer the OG of sim racing. Discovering you guys made me say I want to do sim racing. I appreciate all of the sim, karting, and special event videos. Watching your journey from part-time sim racer to now full-time sim racer/racing driver has been great. It's a success that's well deserved, I'm glad to be a part of the journey!

@bond007osu 20 күн бұрын

There are a lot of sim racers out there, but Steve and Jimmy have always stood out as the cream of the crop. Hope you both (plus Misha and Manuel) get a podium this weekend at the N24!

@classicguy364 Ай бұрын

You cant hate this guy, Steve has an calm Charakter in combination with his professionalism which is really enjoyable to listen to. Keep it up man we want to see you further up ! 🫡 Love from Germany ❤️

@dorianvkt 19 күн бұрын

Just heard about that mishap at the Ring, i am very sorry for you. You are just a human too, and mistakes do happen. I just hope you keep up the good work and come back stronger the next N24. Looking forward seeing you support the team from the pits, make the best of it and keep your head up mate;)

@verycheapyoghurt2566 Ай бұрын

Having watched a couple of videos in 2017-ish for the first time, you honestly got me into racing and cars as a whole so much more than I already was. Because of you I've been actively watching more motorsport series, bought my own simrig and pretty much turned into the massive car-nerd I am today. It's been so humbling to watch you and this channel grow. Thank you so much for your amazing content Steve, don't you dare ever stop yeah!

@jamesbracey2061 Ай бұрын

you've honestly inspired me to start racing, I may be late at 17 but I want to make it to either gt4 or gt3, I have a racing insta page already and posting sorta race reports and I'm starting to film races to make some sort of content on when I get the confidence to do voiceovers😅. you are honestly such a great guy, thank you

@CharlieBecquet 25 күн бұрын

Steve, I want to thank you for introducing me to motorsport in the best possible way. Your videos got me hooked on racing and I haven’t looked back - you even inspired me to make some of my own racing videos. Watching your journey is incredibly inspiring and it’s been clear to all of us that you’ve always deserved a racing seat. And you’re only just getting started!

@EJ09090WRKZ Ай бұрын

I'm glad to say, I've been here since you started playing GT Sport - I played GT4 as a kid and haven't had time to play/buy the future games, so I wanted to find someone who played the GT games, and found your channel eventually! Been subscribed ever since; you're a testament to those who succeed in pursuing one's own passion. Cheers!

@archielundy3131 Ай бұрын

Love your content. Thanks for all of it and taking us along on the ride.

@StevenP727 Ай бұрын

I'm glad you did this! Been here for the whole ride and never getting off

@fatfreddyscat4648 Ай бұрын

Thanks for all the great vids Steve,onwards and upwards mate.

@Steve.the_goat Ай бұрын

So happy for you mate ,keep upgrading and make us sleep everytime. I want one favor from you is to give me a membership of your channel for the whole year❤

@thebrickshooter5974 Ай бұрын

I look forward to your racing future! I've been following your channel for a long time now, and I'm happy to have seen your progress from cars to now GT4 (which is still just unreal). You're doing fantastic.

@arkeys74 Ай бұрын

Great to follow your journey! Amazing what you have brought this to, thanks for the inspiration as well! Started watching shortly after I got a ps4 and started playing GT Sport back in 2017, so watched a lot of your Forza Motorsport and Horizon back catalogue as well. I had a long break from racing games myself from around 2007 to 2017, so watching your stuff was much a part of my re entry into playing racing games.

@legendjohn10 Ай бұрын

Been watching you forever at this point. Love what you do, love seeing where you go. Can't wait to see where the journey takes us.

@danielkanewske8473 Ай бұрын

You worked your ass off! Congrats Steve! I have enjoyed living vicariously through you!

@emilianotesta5682 Ай бұрын

Thank you Steve for sharing your journey with us, what an amazing life! Well done!

@garyenglish6584 Ай бұрын

Thanks for the update your content is amazing and you come across as a real genuine guy love the content and the channel

@SpriggsHD Ай бұрын

It’s amazing to see how far you can get in anything you want as long as you put the time and effort into it. You have proven that! I remember stumbling across your FM4 videos way back when I was a kid, however at this point I was more into the drifting side of the game. It’s crazy to see how much your channel has grown and it is definitely something to be proud of!

@tristjohnson9943 Ай бұрын

Steve your GTS videos got me through the pandemic, and helped me discover a new passion for sim racing and Motorsport. Thank you for everything!

@oscar4612345 Ай бұрын

One of my favorite memories was watching your stream while I was in my office and it was raining outside. Pure bliss

@retsvac4355 Ай бұрын

Thanks Steve, this was realistic on expectation and your path up to this stage. You have a new stage to come, I hope it works out for you. You're an aspiration to the community you have created!

@AlexandersArchways Ай бұрын

You're awesome Steve! I'm so glad to be following your career! Let's go!

@rubenlahpor5767 Ай бұрын

I've been watching you since you started uploading gt sport when it was released back in 2017, and I've always enjoyed watching your videos and especially your dry humor. Thanks for giving me something nice to watch during my lunches since then man! All the love from the Netherlands

@busydriving Ай бұрын

We are proud on you Steve! You are doing perfect and please take care more on your self. ❤

@Vlame Ай бұрын

I am following you for like 3/4 years now and I enjoy every bit of all of your videos. Due to you I also got into racing and bought my first steering wheel (Thrustmaster T248) and my pc last year and I enjoy every second of it. Thank you so much for everything ❤ Keep the good work and get that million subscribers!

@Joeliminator Ай бұрын

Love the content. The regularity of your posts is truly inspiring. To be able to do that while working a fulltime job is incredible.

@PickledBeetroot2u Ай бұрын

Brilliant video Steve. Really good to go in-depth about everything. Keep up the good work and we wait for the next chapter.

@SkintoneChickenbone Ай бұрын

I started watching when Forza Horizon 4 came out and I've never looked back. You're the man Steve

@S_HOONIGAN Ай бұрын

very inspirational... shows that a lot of hard work went into everything you've done... definetly motivates me to try something too... thx for that and good luck for your future!

@real_Zuramaru Ай бұрын

been watching your videos since around 2019. amazing to see how far you've come! you're pretty much the reason i got back into racing after many years, and started sim racing. keep at it, steve

@lamp_god9774 Ай бұрын

Your actually the whole reason i started really trying to improve in gt7 and watching u play makes me realize how much room i have to grow and i love knowing i can get better if i keep practicing so thank you for everything you do keep up the amazing work on the track and on the sim

@Maithekeee Ай бұрын

So proud of everything you’ve achieved and its so cool to see you and the other guys drive at the Nurburgring!! 💙

@haroldscorner2556 Ай бұрын

Been following your channel since GT Sport. Always liked the down to earth style, good work man!

@shoya_dori Ай бұрын

All the hats in the world off to you lol! 💜 Quite inspiring story to be honest! Thank you for all the good & entertaining stuff you ever posted on this channel! I will keep continuing the support in the future as well! I hope it is going to be just as promising, eventful and successful as it's been ever since you decided to take KZfaq more seriously!

@pristinearc3830 Ай бұрын

You’ve worked so hard and come so far.. I am glad I was able to discover your channel. You deserve all the growth coming to you and more

@retrologic597 Ай бұрын

Sending love to you Super GT. Been on your journey since 2017. Great video. Stay happy ❤

@metacob Күн бұрын

What you mentioned in the last bit is exactly what drew me in. I've never been interested in F1 or any sort of racing... just your average arcade racers now and then. But your commentary made it exciting and informative!

@RukashiVT 25 күн бұрын

Steve, your channel and the Gran Turismo 7 videos that you’ve been uploading have been a key part of my newly discovered interest and passion for motorsport, I truly respect all that you have done and achieved and gave to me as a viewer and racing enthusiast. I’m happy to be experiencing your videos and racing every time you upload, and this video really made me respect you even more. Cheers, lad.

@Justinhcohen Ай бұрын

Love it! Thanks for sharing your story, Steve!

@kongesbrenn6642 Ай бұрын

Thanks dude for all your work. You and jimmer have made me proud and shown me that hard work can achieve your dreams. Xx

@tecnomAster15 Ай бұрын

Thank you for having provided me with company when I was in college. I still watch your videos to this day and it is awesome seeing your progress. Carry on, man!!!!

@kyleyang4711 Ай бұрын

It’s actually insane to see how far you’ve come. You deserve it! 🔥

@merijnoosterveld3881 Ай бұрын

Hey man, just wanted to say that i really enjoy your content, and it was crazy for me to see you go from my favorite simracer to an actuat GT4 racer. Keep up the good word! i want to beccome a motorsport engineer later, and i think your content has in some way influenced this dream of mine. anyway thank you, and good luck on your races this season!!

@bobbyDD Ай бұрын

thanks for this video steve. im just starting to take content creation more seriously and this gives me a lot of good ideas and even more of a push to continue to grind and have fun with my audience!

@elijahwestsimracing Ай бұрын

Just starting my journey along with racing karts. Thank you for this!!

@andyrushworth8441 Ай бұрын

Wow, I think I’ve been watching you for 10 years? It’s been incredible seeing your grow, genuinely one of my favourite KZfaqrs! Thank you Steve!

@djgill92 Ай бұрын

Very inspirational story. Start of your story is very relatable. And just shows what can happen if you dedicate to something. Its been a great journey. Thank you.

@dpomination8974 Ай бұрын

Love this video, Steve. I got into your channel about 6 months ago when I purchased GT7 and subscribed because I really like your laid-back commentary and style of humour. Thanks for creating this video sharing your journey with some of us newer subscribers! Keep up the great work. Love from NZ x

@AhmadGalalYT Ай бұрын

My man you've always been my favorite channel, can't forget the good battles we had during FM7's livestreams (I'm AbioticSoup if u can recall). I'm so happy to witness how far you came and I genuinely hope it keeps getting better moving forward, all the hard work and amazing achievements you did inspire me to learn more and push more, I really hope it keeps getting better for you moving forward champ ! 🔥.

@capnchris7217 Ай бұрын

Keep cranking the competition Steve! I won’t forget the work you’ve done for others along the way!

@Moraj8279 Ай бұрын

I appreciated the honesty in this one. Keep reaching for higher goals, and I think I speak for everyone when I say that it's been awesome seeing you grow. Truly inspiring.

@pevangelista2779 Ай бұрын

Well deserved Steve. Your commentary was one of the main reasons I became a loyal fan of yours. All the best 🎉

@pistonfury Ай бұрын

What a journey it was. We really proud of you Steve! You're a G!

@heracross888 Ай бұрын

It has been great following a talented brother slowly but surely achieving his dreams! Keep up the great work brother!

@ihamptonii Ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing! I enjoy your content & humor.

@elekdronesgamekanaal Ай бұрын

My favorite youtuber. You deserve everything that you've worked for!

@AZay25 Ай бұрын

You’re an inspiration Steve, I remembering watching you before 2019 when you were still playing on controller. You were great then and even better now.

@moritzb1708 Ай бұрын

I'm a new(ish) subscriber and I have to say, I enjoyed watching every bit of content that you've created so far. You're one of the few ones I even have the notification turned on. Keep it up and have as much fun as you can!

@L80skidd Ай бұрын

Great story! I hope you're on track of where and who you want to be. You've certainly worked hard for this and I wish you well. I've only recently picked up (casual) sim racing as a hobby and you've been a huge influence. I don't even care about winning that much, just enjoying the experience and improving my own track times.

@braadonja Ай бұрын

You are a good man Steve. You deserve all good that is going on in your life and career.

@oneidawolf776 Ай бұрын

As a long time viewer it's incredible to see the hard work pay off into something that can further hone your love of motorsport! Good job GT!

@eirikvanderodden8216 Ай бұрын

Came over your channel around the time GT7 was released. Best sub ever.

@stones_ Ай бұрын

You inspired me to want to take sim racing seriously and to fall in love with racing. You’re doing exactly what you hope to do Steve, thank you for all the videos.

@kh26653 Ай бұрын

Thanks to you for all the great content over the years. 👊💥💪

@PeterHas Ай бұрын

Your sense of what's boring seems to overlap well with my tastes, as your videos have stayed interesting and entertaining for years now. You have definitively made me understand and appreciate the nuances of competitive racing on a much deeper level, both online and IRL. Let's see where the future takes you!

@ahmedfa997 16 күн бұрын

Some of my favorite memories was watching your live streams back in the day! You're one of the OGs and I'm very happy for everything you've achieved since 😊

@ROADRUNNR-wc5ld Ай бұрын

Been here since the FM4 days and honestly the growth of your channel has been fully deserved

@Anksh0usRacing Ай бұрын

Ive been watching you since the fm6 days, and to watch you grow has been one of the main staples of my life for however many years its been. Im really proud of you and so excited to see you drive IRL!!!

@MrAeroHD Ай бұрын

So proud of how far you've come. The grind has been unbelievable and you deserve all the success you're getting now. 🍻

@GameOnFila Ай бұрын

I think what hoocked me to the channel around 10 years ago was the dry humor. And just the fact that i loved racing and didnt own a Playstation was what really made me interested in Gran Turismo and this was the go to channel for that.

@kohlmannj Ай бұрын

You’ve absolutely made motorsport more fun and approachable for me, so thanks and cheers, Steve!

@cedricdh2285 Ай бұрын

Steve, I was here on your channel when you had 30k subs. I remember watching your forza 6 videos, on how to shift with a controller. I was on a different account and posted a lot of sickxfth place memes, “thank you JSR Lee Campbell memes”. It is amazing to see how far you have come and you will get even further!

@wingedpro Ай бұрын

Awesome job! Its been great watching your journey to success!

@balloffires Ай бұрын

I'm not a huge racing fan so what I enjoyed about your karting videos is that when someone made a mistake and you capitalized on it, the speeds were 'slow enough' that I could see and better understand the skills involved in motorsport racing.

@backdoorgalorel3675 Ай бұрын

Ur the GOAT!!…love all ur videos!!..good luck on ur journey

@xEppy033x Ай бұрын

Been fun watching your channel and racing career go. Great commentary on your simracing videos, and also cool to see some really life racing. Looking forward to seeing what else comes your way!

@Volumont Ай бұрын

Been around since the Forza 4 days, it's been truly awesome to see the growth over the years. Thank you for years of entertainment!

@harbushy Ай бұрын

We love to see this! Heres to even more achievements to be reached!

@pistonfury Ай бұрын

You really inspire and motivate us! we love you Steve!

@chongkarkit Ай бұрын

You’re an inspiration :) I’m in 88 and yet I’m starting to chase my dreams after all this years due to space constraints and put down by peers and family. I still decided to go ahead never too late!