Mastery

Learn the "red line" concept: staying at the limit throughout every corner phase by optimizing grip and force direction from braking to exit for maximum speed.

Learn the difference between passive and active driving styles: why chasing rotation and managing the limit makes you faster than waiting for predictable understeer.

Learn why "smooth is fast" isn't always true. Discover when to use aggressive inputs, fast corrections, and proper throttle application to maximize speed and rotation on track.

Master the three tools that control car rotation on corner entry: steering, trail braking, and engine braking. Learn why spinning on purpose is hard and how to combine these tools perfectly.

Learn how brake bias truly works: it distributes braking force front-to-rear, affects tire grip and rotation, and how adjusting it improves both straight-line stops and cornering speed.

Master engine braking effects on tire lock-up and car balance. Learn how downshift timing changes dynamic brake bias and discover the difference between engine braking and rev matching.

Learn how downforce levels determine your steering input style—linear vs exponential—and how this affects your turn-in point, racing line shape, and trail braking technique.

Learn throttle application techniques including balance throttle, exit throttle, and correction methods to manage oversteer, understeer, and maintain optimal rotation through corners.

Master tire surface temperature management through brake bias and engine braking to find 0.5-1 second per lap. Learn short, mid, and long-term thermal effects for top 1% pace.

Learn how to properly warm up cold tires in iRacing by heating from inside out with braking, avoiding scrub early in your outlap, and managing temperature differences to maximize grip.