From virtual laps to real podiums, these racer turned pixels into podiums—proving that sim racing can be the gateway to real-world motorsport success.
James Baldwin is the ultimate sim-to-track success story. Starting as a competitive sim racer, he proved his skills on the virtual grid before dominating the real-world racing scene. From winning the World’s Fastest Gamer competition to competing in GT3 championships, Baldwin is living proof that sim racing is a legitimate path to professional motorsport.
Jimmy Broadbent is one of the most beloved personalities in sim racing, known for his fun, unfiltered, and deeply engaging content. From endurance sim events in his shed-turned-sim-studio to real-world GT racing adventures, Jimmy brings a mix of humor, authenticity, and serious driving chops to everything he does.
He’s not just a YouTuber — he’s a true ambassador of the sim racing community.
Jaroslav “Jardier” Honzík is a powerhouse in the sim racing scene who made the rare leap from digital to real-world racing. Known for his high-energy streams, authentic personality, and incredible pace in Assetto Corsa Competizione, Jardier has proven that sim racing isn’t just a game. Today, he competes in real-life GT racing events, showing the world what passion, consistency, and dedication can achieve—on-screen and on-track.
Creators who combine serious speed with standout personality. Equal parts skilled and entertaining, they turn every race into must-watch content.
Basic Ollie's real name is Oliver Furnell. He is a British sim racing content creator who has transitioned into real-world motorsport. Oliver runs the Basic Ollie YouTube and Twitch channels, where he shares his sim racing experiences and real-life racing endeavors. He has organized fundraisers to support his journey from sim racing to participating in actual racing events.
Steve Brown, better known as Super GT, is among the most recognizable names in sim racing. With a massive following on YouTube, he built his reputation as a Gran Turismo expert, known for his lightning-fast lap times, sharp racecraft, and witty commentary.
But Steve’s journey didn’t stop in the virtual world. He leaped into real-world GT racing, proving his skills translate beyond the screen. Brown has shown he can handle the pressure.
Matt Malone is a staple of the sim racing community, known for his hilarious energy, unfiltered reactions, and genuinely skilled driving—all wrapped in a wildly entertaining package. His YouTube channel is a mix of iRacing content, live-stream highlights, racing mishaps, and community fun that captures what sim racing is all about: the thrill, the chaos, and the laughs along the way.
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