driving tips

  • The Dirt on Dirt, Part 1: Breaking Bad (Habits)

    The Dirt on Dirt, Part 1: Breaking Bad (Habits)

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    For my second chance at starting a dirt oval career, I decided to start with the basics and learn the correct…

  • A Nuanced Number

    A Nuanced Number

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    It’s like the Mona Lisa’s eyes of iRacing. From the time you advance out of the rookie class, it seems to…

  • Summer Road Trip, Week 7: Back to Fundamentals

    Summer Road Trip, Week 7: Back to Fundamentals

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    With half of my Summer Road Trip behind me, I finally left the friendly confines of a GT cockpit for a…

  • Summer Road Trip, Week 6: A Turnaround in 24

    Summer Road Trip, Week 6: A Turnaround in 24

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    The numbers don’t lie. Among iRacing’s GT cars, the GT3s are the kings of participation. Last season, nearly 1400 drivers per…

  • Driving Styles, Part 3: Setup for Success

    Driving Styles, Part 3: Setup for Success

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    If you ever listen to team communications during a race, you’re likely to hear one thing no matter which driver you…

  • Driving Styles, Part 2: The Lowdown on Downforce

    Driving Styles, Part 2: The Lowdown on Downforce

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    With all due respect to the many safety improvements that have been made, the biggest change to race cars over the…

  • Driving Styles, Part 1: The Ins and Outs of Inputs

    Driving Styles, Part 1: The Ins and Outs of Inputs

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    Watch most any sport and you’re likely to notice individual differences from player to player, whether it’s how they grip the…

  • How to Dump a Slump

    How to Dump a Slump

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    Every driver goes through ups and downs during a racing season, but occasionally, the down times can feel inescapable. After going through…

  • The Art of War and Drafting

    The Art of War and Drafting

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    I’ll start this post with a confession: I usually hate running races where drafting, above driver skill, is a major factor. It’s…