![]() ![]() The concept of the annual Race of Champions is an interesting one which aims to ‘level the field’ of motorsport to find the world’s best driver. ![]() In January 2019, a ‘virtual motorsport’ professional beat a Formula E and ex-F1 driver on an actual, physical track. There is now absolute proof that Sim Racing can make you a better driver. And although the mechanics simply haven’t been there to support a full motorbike Sim until recently, even top MotoGP riders have been known to thrash a few laps on the PlayStation or X-Box to help them get used to track changes or refresh their knowledge pre-season. Lando Norris, Max Verstappen and Sébastien Loeb are all fans. ![]() That said, even the pros use simulators to strengthen their track knowledge. That’s because not all Sim racing software or ‘games’ have all the tracks loaded that you’d need for the smaller domestic racing series. Using Sim racing as a way to develop your specific track knowledge only really works if you are hitting some of the bigger British tracks such as Brands Hatch, Silverstone, Donington or Europe’s monster circuits like Spa, Nürburgring or Le Mans. This is just one of the many ways that you can use a simulator to help you with your driving technique and, importantly, when you are at the track you are on the pace quicker than before and can spend more laps shaving lap time rather than learning the circuit or practicing a new technique. The trick now, is to increase your approach speed and judge your braking distances for corner entry, before transferring your new skills back into the real world. The next thing to do is to try to repeat the exercise with the same optimum pressure as many times as you can until it becomes a natural feeling. You will eventually get to the point where you will find what the best braking pressure is for the particular car that you are driving. You could also experiment with different techniques, such as a larger amount of pressure in the initial braking phase before trailing off the pedal or having a softer initial press to lessen the weight transfer. Continue in this manner a few more times and record where the car comes to a halt. Repeat the exercise again, but this time reduce the amount of braking pressure that you use and see where you end up in comparison with your first attempt. ![]()
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