Technique

The racing line is the fastest path through a corner. Here’s what late apex and geometric apex actually mean, with three diagrams and the sim-racing case for each.

Understeer is the front tyres letting go before the rears – drivers call it push. Oversteer is the rears letting go first. In today’s guide we’re going to look at…

Featured Image: my Radical SR3 rsx at Brands Hatch Learning a new track used to take me an evening. Now it’s more like 20 laps. The difference isn’t more talent…

Le Mans Ultimate is quickly becoming the de facto choice for sim racers craving GT3 and prototype racing, providing realistic physics, force feedback and maximum immersion in its depiction of…

Featured image: One of the greatest passes, ever: Hakkinen vs Schumacher (source) Sure, sim racing and motorsport have a lot in common. After all, that’s why Formula 1 teamsinvest so…

Whenever we attend a driver’s briefing in real life, we’re always reminded that Motorsport is a non-contact sport. Save a few categories, this rule is very much accepted by all…

Featured image: The Corkscrew at Laguna Seca “The Racing Line” is a fundamental theory of track driving that is crucial for speed. It’s not enough to simply learn the line;…

Featured Image: Radical SR3 xx cockpit with brake bias adjuster (bottom right) A typical scenario in sim racing is having a car with similar specs to your opponent, but you’re…

Featured image: Aiden’s 1jz S15 Are you feeling like something a little different to standard track or offroad racing in your favourite simulator game? Have you checked out our guide…

Trail braking is the single biggest step change I’ve found between “driving a lap” and “driving a fast lap”. It’s the technique that rewards brave, smooth pedal work with measurable…