iRacing GT4 Debut at The Bend – My Best Defensive Drive Ends in a Fuel Disaster
iRacing GT4 Sim Racing – Mercedes-AMG GT4 Debut, Defensive Driving & Fuel Strategy at The Bend
New season. New car. New tracks. And basically zero muscle memory for any of it.
This is my GT4 debut in iRacing — racing the Mercedes-AMG GT4 at The Bend Motorsport Park in the Sports Car Challenge by Falken Tyre. After moving on from the BMW M2 Cup, I wanted tougher races, more strategy, and a proper aero car to learn on. Let’s just say… it delivered.
📈 Qualified on pole at The Bend.
💥 Rolling start chaos on Lap 1.
⚡ 16 laps of relentless pressure — and a last-lap fuel twist you have to see.
🧠 This one’s packed with:
GT4 racing in iRacing
Mercedes-AMG GT4 setups & balance
Sim racing defensive driving techniques
iRacing fuel strategy lessons
The Bend Motorsport Park tips
Rolling start racecraft
How to handle aero cars in sim racing
Onboard GT4 footage with commentary
💬 Whether you’re new to GT4 in iRacing, figuring out your sim racing fuel strategy, or want to see how real defensive driving plays out under pressure — this is for you. I’m documenting the whole grind, from rookie chaos to proper race craft and wins.
🎮 Featuring:
Mercedes-AMG GT4 debut in iRacing
Sports Car Challenge by Falken Tyre
Pole position vs. race day carnage
Fuel management mistakes
Close battles & defensive moves
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⏱️ Timestamps:
00:00 – Season & Car Intro
01:00 – Practice & Setup Struggles
02:48 – Rolling Start Chaos
05:51 – The Duel Begins
07:34 – Mid-Race Battle
10:39 - Touch And Go
12:21 – Last Lap Fuel Drama
13:19 – Race Reflection & Lessons
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🎵 Music Credits:
Mechanical Black – Over the Limit
Babylon – Scores Vol. 1
Hopes and Dreams – Hopes and Dreams
Pianissimo – Adrián Berenguer
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Night Search – Guitar Softense
City Lights Bounce – BalloonPlanet