I've Been Chasing This Lap Time For 3 Years 

That moment when you get tears in your eyes watching some guy in a garden shed play a video game a little bit better than he did last time. Congrats, Jimmy. The Nordschleife is my bugbear and watching you fly around there the way you do is absolutely magical.

Everyones gangsta until Jimmy stops talking.

Bellof actually had to be rapid af, if beating it on a sim is difficult

20:37 DID YOU JUST WAVE AT THE REBEL TREE IN THE BEST HOTLAP? WHAT AN ABSOLUTE MADLAD.

"It's okay to make mistakes" oof that hit home hard

The reason I find this video so incredible, besides Jimmy's triumph, is that for that whole lap, you can see kinda what Stefan saw. That's probably the closest anyone's gotten to driving the car that hard in the way that he drove it, and its awesome to behold what it looks like to fling one of the worlds fastest racing cars down one of the world's most dangerous circuits and set a record with it.

"Never put your foot on the throttle until you know you never need to take it off". J Stewart

This reminds me of my Imola project. I love the F2004 in AC and I also love Imola. I drove hundreds of laps, fiddled with the setup, crashed, improved my time, crashed again... it was an insane journey until I finally got a lap below 1:18. It ain't much in comparison to the sim racing aliens, but I'm proud of that achievement.

Jimmy gets scary when he's quiet

i come back to rewatch this video every few months just to appreciate jimmy's determination to beat this time - honestly one of my favorite jimmy videos ever and super inspiring every time i watch. thank you jimmy!

I very recently started to sim (like 4 days ago), in my mid 30s, but this video reminded me that exactly 10 years ago, a friend lent me his PS2 and a copy of GT4 and i played every night, for two weeks, with a gamepad too tiny for my hands, this exact circuit with a 190 Evo Cosworth to beat some dude's real record. I can't remember if i beat it, but by God it was intense, the little mistakes, the progress, the effort and the emotion. I relived it all watching you beat the Nordschleife into submission. Cheers too all who grind non stop for that extra tenth of a second!!!

Anyone else really wish they had Jimmy's setup?

Congrats Jimmer, shows how much you've grown and improved

We've just witnessed the struggle every sim racer goes through. Setting a goal, trying and trying to get it, only just missing it, trying and trying some more until you finally reach your goal. This video has been all things sim racing. I can very much relate to every second of this. I appreciate you video documenting this massive effort for us all, more than you may understand. Well done Jimmer. 👍

Thank you for making this video. I don't have a sliver of the skill nor the setup, but the feeling of fighting yourself for each tenth is absolutely there. Too often people in your position make it look too easy, don't show the failed attempts, but this to me is pure head down driving. Thank you.

I know that this is an old video now, but I'd just like you to know how much you are inspiring me to improve my racing skills. I play on console (project cars) with the joystick, because I cant afford to buy equipment like yours, but I just don't care about it that much. All I wanna do is race. Thank you for exsisting and inspiring a lot of people like me.

This was very emotional, and by emotional I mean in the pants.

Well done. That looks like a ton of fun to me. Group C cars: the faster you go the more they grip until they get unsettled over the bumps.

Jimmy, we all have things we chase. I mean hell. We're drawn to your channel because we love sim racing. Who the fuck hasn't had one race that has scorned them to the point they lose their mind trying to beat it. Im extremely happy you got your moment. Looking forward to the day you smash that time even further.

"I removed all the wang cause we don't need it. The car is planted." *proceeds to spin spin spin.* :)

Jimmy, the Nordschleife videos are the ones that brought me to your channel the first place. Since then, I've been enjoying the great and even sometimes pretty wholesome content you've been posting. The things you said in this video, about besting yourself being the most important thing, it moved me a lot. Sometimes when I'm playing in the sim I get frustrated, fatigued and even "try too hard and become a sweaty mess". Seeing you, the person I look up to the most when it comes to sim-racing, go through all of these feelings, feelings that I've experienced myself and still do, just made me feel so much better with myself, with what I do. I'm not saying that "seeing an idle fail" makes one see themselves as better than the other. No. I'm saying that it makes me believe even more in my very own potential to achieve greatness and become a better person than the one I was yesterday (and also get killer lap times while I'm at it :D). See that guy in the video, people? I like that guy.

That nervous smile as you exited the mini Karussell haha. Beautifully driven James Wide-crooked. I’ve watched some of your videos before and this Herculean effort has told me I should subscribe. Muchos Lovos.

Congratulations Jimmer. I let out a huge cheer for you at the end :)

Congratulations Jimmy! That last lap was pure ASMR of simracing - very clean ride just a hair's breadth away from those crazy kerbs, it was a pleasure to watch.

is it just me or has jimmer not used VR for a while? 🤔

Well done Jimmy! Let that lap be a symbol for the many many things you have achieved over the last three years and the better place you are in and how you have managed to help others achieve such changes.

Amazing lap! I managed a 6:26 with my Logitech Driving Force GT (manual sequential shifting), lets see how I can improve by using my new G29. And you have to consider that Bellof had traffic during his lap, incredible performance by him

Congratulations! You are my idol in simracing I experienced Nordschleife just a month(to know where to brake and steer) But this is just another level... Hats off to you

The ambulances look like speed camera vans, I was thinking "oh shit" when I saw them 😄

Very, very well done Jimmers way to never give up and soldier on. Congratulations and thank you for sharing this outstanding, very personal achievement...

4:06 Pulls into corner at 7k leaves at 5k it’s the small things.

Nice Run; and very impressive how much you lowered your PB with every try over the years. Congrats:) And I too must once again mention how impressive that time was that Bellof drove in ´83. Which as others had already mentioned was actually done in a 956; main difference was that the 962 was longer due to safety-regulations. And if I remember correctly the 962 had a bit more HP; I think it was around 30 HP more at 8200 RPM. Really a shame that his career had to end this tragic and this early. Could easily see how Bellof could have been the first german F1-Champion before Schumacher.

This was a great video. I was at the nürburgring as a young guy, when Stefan Bellof drives his rekord. What a fantastic driver and a nice guy. I become an autograph from him on this weekend. Never forget Stefan.

"To give up is to quit at what you believe in, and well, that just isn't an option"

Congratulations Jimmer! I remember when you set the original 6:46. You worked so hard, you wholeheartedly deserved this!

Those last tenths are ALWAYS the hardest to pick up. You have to push for your goal while also keeping that goal out your mind, otherwise you can start making mistakes at places you were already doing perfectly. I'm proud of Jimmy for persevering through that wall.

Your videos made me like Racing games again. So I bought myself a steering wheel and started playing Project Cars 2 my first goal was it to complete a lap on the Nurburgring Combined in a Mercedes AMG GT3 and now I’m starting to chase seconds around the track.

It's worth noting that Bellof was using an early 956 rather than the later 962, had a lot of much slower traffic to contend with, very limited track time and the sim model is based on post 1983 nurburgring which has had some of the bigger jumps shaved down. It shows how impressive the Bellof lap was. Of course Bellof probably was pushing harder than he should have as evidenced by flipping and destroying the car in the race! This was endurance racing, smart drivers who were both fast and mechanically sympathetic like Derek Bell were the consistent winners in this era.

I started to watch this thinking it was something completely different! I was going to leave and then there was an AMAZING graphic up of the Porsche gliding through some corners. I changed my mind and stayed to watch this. Mind blowing how real these simulators are now. It's been a long time since I used one. Nice work.

1: Did you use the longtail or shorttail 2: can you show us your setup¿ (btw. great contant an awesome lap, keep it up jimmer)

That rocked mate...loved the music fading in at the end....gave me chills....well done Jimmers!!!!

Your only missing a shaker rig, exhaust smells, and a proper stereo setup. not to mention a helmet, but well done.

Knowing the highs and lows of Nordschleife hot lapping first hand. I'm very happy for you, Massive Congrats and especially respect for keeping at it!!!

It went from funny, frustrating, emotional, to just sitting here in silence watching every turn you make every time you nearly slip. Noones gonna talk about 24:08? A single CM more turned anywhere and that lap was gone. Literal tears on this lap. I love this channel you have created. Very talented, great potential. Shoot for 6:09.00 next. You just know you have to.

When watching a hotlap round a virtual Nürburgring is more exciting than watching Ford v Ferrari. Well done, Jimmer. And I can’t wait for more!

I literally started crying seeing this,so beautiful. So proud of you jimmer! You inspire us all. GORGEOUS LAPTIME! Thank you for being so awesome

So proud of you Jimmy. Hard work does reward you at the end and we are so thrilled that you had achieved your personal goal though work and dedication. We all can all be rewarded with our sim racing goals 👍👍

Watching your lap knowing Belof did this for real is quite a testament to the bravado and kahunas of this legend! Thanks for the great perspective Jimmy. a great drive and a great milestone achievement! Cheers, DD

It took me a bit to get around to watching this video. I am glad I did. Sick lap Jim.

Do you set your shifter to dogleg pattern for cars like this that have them?

Silent Jimmer, is focused Jimmer. But the fact that you took the time to wave at the tree at 20:27, even when so focused... just warmed my heart. Edit: I knew I'd be liking this video, but I purposely waited until I saw that time. I've followed this channel for around 3 years. I saw that original attempt. To know what you've done since then, in sim and irl, and to see that time posted... look, dude, We may have this great big pond between us, but I'd hug you right now if I could. From one speed junkie to another, kudos Jimmy. BAMF to the core. That's what you are. Dude, you bought an R32, lapped the real Nordschleife, joined a kart team, and beat this lap, all this year. Not to gush too much, man, but you're inspiring. Thank you.

Jimmy, I'm glad I'm not the only one that pulls out "the constipated face" as my friends say when I'm hyper focused on something. Also, Congrats on the PB, it's an amazing feeling in any game when you set a goal, and then beat that goal

Victory wank during the victory lap! Amazing perseverance. Truly inspiring.

those were some beautiful lines and corrections on that hotlap

I wonder if “I need a wank after this... A victory wank” is a traditional historic Bellof quote. :-D

As a long time subscriber (been here at 5k? 7k?) this year has been AMAZING. Jimmer, you ROCK. It's so fantastic to see you coming this far, Le Mans, 6:11... this journey is far from over. Leep racing my dude!

You have not only achieved your goal, you have emulated the legends lap. Absolutely astonishing. Big up to you man :)

Amazing lap! Felt like I was right there with you, congrats, great achievement!

It's a long way to the top but you did it!! Jimmy you are the MAN! 👊

Fantastic run there,Jimmy.Quite a journey you had to beat this and you finally did.Congrats and i look forward to more crazy hotlaps,you madman.

Awesome stuff, Jimmy. Very well done. Even though I knew you would achieve your goal while watching that last lap, I still had a lump in my throat when you passed Tiergarten having screwed up many brilliant laps myself at Hohenrain.

Well done! That last lap was so good, barely any mistakes, I was tearing up when I saw the 6:11.0 appear! Top man.

That last lap is a 6 minute and 11 second, zero fucks given tour of all the skid marks left on the previous laps. Plus one little salute to the rebel tree.

Nice idea of a comparison. It is just difficult to evaluate as maybe nearly nobody can really say how good the the sim meets the original... And more important: in a sim you can touch/exceed the limits easier because a Crash doesn' hurt... so even way more respect for bellof's lap!

its the racer in everyone wanting to be the best. Thats the good thing about sim racing you can take a break and give it a go another time.

1:14 whoa what is this editing? In a Jommer vid? Crazy

Fantastic - well done! And a testament to your skills, tenacity, and patience I think to manage it. Now, how about a series "famous lap records" - in which you work your way around cars and circuits giving an insight as you work up a sweat...

You know, you play too much racing games when you walk behind somebody on the street and think:::::::::::::Slipstream.

Many congratulations for having the fastest shed in the world. Half way thru building mine.

Congratulations Jimmy!!!! what a lap!!! belive me i hold my breath in the final 2 corners.!!!

Congrats!! I began sim racing a couple of months ago, already have two personal goals, and I'm improving daily! My third will be this one! Send your prayers! P.S.: Man how it can be frustrating and in the other hand so thrilling and exciting!

Good job :-) I liked the "cinematic" part and the way the footage was cut

Congrats Jimmy, beautiful driving out in the Meca of speed, great milestone. All the best.

YEEEE BOIIII! Nice job Jimmy! My god, we can really see how much you've put into this! Congratulations mate!

Awesome!! Thanks for the inspiration!

Congrats lad. That was a great lap. I have so much respect for your driving🎉💪

I'm always have too hot tires, in the last third of the track. Everyone have that issue, after a good lap, just cannot make it without mistakes. Congrats. You crush your barrier :)

Nice video Jimmer! Congrats too. 🏆

Congrats man!!!! Hard effort pays off!!!

hotlapping is fun in any game, I've spent countless hours in Toca Race Driver 3 trying to get the fastest lap on every single track in every single racing discipline, now trying to get the hang of Assetto Corsa on a wheel and hotlap tracks with sim physics

That intro was so fucken cool

I can't like this enough, great job Jimbo! No Punterinos with achieving this time!

Hearing your progress inspires me so much becuase this is also my goal and as you said it’s a great combo

Congrats jimmer. Wish grid had this car and track would be fun to try myself.

You're a legend Jimmy wow ! Respect

My best was a 6:29.5 in this combo. You are a quick one Jimmy!

Congratulations!!! Great job.

This is magic! I literally feel your sweat and ambition and it does inspire me to head back into sim racing, soonish. :)

Honestly. The best video you’ve ever produced.

Brilliant, absolutely brilliant. Made me laugh out loud with your comments at the end, well played 👏🏼✌🏼

I was so with you on that last lap! Nice lap

So pleased for you jimmer! Loved the use of music, and the slow mo at the start. Enjoy Tokyo champ 😉

Congrats man ! I love this track as well. As a new sim racer this was very inspiring!

The anger and the failures are what made the win worth it

Congratulations Jimmy! Awesome stuff!

Wonderful lap Jimmy ! Congrats !

That last lap was smooth af. Congrats!

Congrats Jimmy! I’m proud and that was an awesome lap!

A stunning performance! Even after a year, I still come back to this video...Now so it on BeamNG!

Congrats Jimmy, nice job and great video, thanks for sharing!!