As we explored in this article, there are various approaches to sim racing, but crossing the finish line first always brings a certain thrill.
Some sim racers focus on the pure joy of simulating the act of driving, others prefer a more immediate and fun gaming experience, while some strive for pure performance, chasing every hundredth of a second from themselves or their car.
For the sake of completeness, we can identify a fourth category (or perhaps include it in the second category mentioned earlier): those who are performance-oriented but may not yet have reached the level of the fastest drivers.
We sim racers have all been beginners, looking up at the “aliens” as seemingly unreachable targets. However, with the right approach and proper techniques to develop one’s skills, it’s possible to shave seconds off lap times and close the gap to the fastest racers—and why not? Some may even become the next stars of sim racing.
The best way to improve in the world of sim racing is, of course, consistent and dedicated practice. But it’s equally important to define how to train effectively and which tools may be useful for this purpose:
To improve your lap times, it’s crucial to train in a group, preferably guided by a more experienced and faster sim racer, and to learn from him. The setup is just the final piece of the puzzle.