Here’s a quick, 1‑min run‑through of Episode 1 of Game To Glory: Level Up—“Can a Sim Racer Become a Real World Racer?”:
Meet the Driver: World‑champion sim racer Sebastian Job (Oracle Red Bull Racing Esports) steps out of his rig to test whether virtual skills translate to real‑life speed.
First Real Car: He straps into a Porsche 911 GT3 Cup at Snetterton Circuit—same model he mastered on iRacing—getting fitted into the cockpit and coached on throttle, braking and gear shifts.
On‑Track Debut: Under the watchful eye of pro instructors, Sebi tackles hot pits, brake markers and apexes. He’s struck by the surge of G‑forces, engine roar and heat that you just don’t get sitting at home.
Data Deep‑Dive: Engineers compare his initial lap telemetry to virtual runs—spotting where he’s over‑ or under‑braking, throttle‑modulation hiccups and racing‑line variances.
Physical Prep: At Red Bull’s Athlete Performance Centre, he’s put through neck, core and cardio drills to handle the physical toll of real racing.
Skill Transfer: Sim‑honed racecraft—like track‑familiarity and reaction timing—gives him an edge, but adapting to real feedback (tyre grip, body roll, suspension) proves a whole new challenge.
Reflection & Next Steps: By day’s end, Sebi has laid a solid foundation in GT3 machinery. He remains hungry to push harder—which leads into Episode 2’s jump into an F4 single‑seater at the Red Bull Ring.
In short: sim experience fast‑tracks his understanding of racing lines and racecraft, but real cars demand a fresh level of physical, sensory and mechanical awareness. Next up—open‑wheel thrills!
