Sim Racing Tips and Help
Here you will find tips, tricks, and help about sim racing. Our aim is to help you get the most out of your sim racing hobby. Things that you might not have thought of that will enhance your sim racing experience.
There’s plenty of information about iRacing itself and how to get it running at its best for you. And, an explanation of some of the words and terms you are bound to come across in your sim racing career.
Extras, that you can download to add to your immersion, and third-party add-ons that you will wonder how you previously did without.
And, things that I’ve learnt or discovered along the way, that I think might help you.
Below, is plenty of info to help you enjoy iRacing or sim racing in general.
Brake Bias
Brake bias refers to the distribution of braking force between the front and rear wheels of a vehicle. Adjusting brake bias can affect the vehicle’s handling and stability during braking. For instance, a 50% setting means the braking force is applied equally to…
Traction Control & ABS
Traction control is a vehicle safety feature designed to prevent wheel slip and loss of traction during acceleration by regulating the power delivered to the wheels. It works by monitoring wheel speed and detecting when one or more wheels are spinning faster than the…
Car Setup
Car setups refer to the configuration of various components of a racing car. Setting up a car in iRacing is quite similar as setting a car up in real life. Creating an optimal setup involves adjusting parameters such as suspension, gearing, tyre pressures and more to…
Force Feedback
Force feedback is a critical component of a realistic sim racing experience, and iRacing is known for its advanced force feedback system. Although some people think that other sims give a better experience regarding the forces that you feel, others think iRacing gives…
Trail Braking
Trail braking is a technique used in racing, including iRacing, where a driver continues to brake as they begin to turn into a corner. This technique involves a gradual release of the brake pedal while initiating the turn, allowing the driver to carry more speed into…