What Playstation game to familiarise yourself with UK tracks
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A911DOM said:
Youtube - 'Onboard' in the search also reeps rewards 
I'd never advocate "learning" a track on a games console (there is no reset in real life, and you will never be as brave/stupid in real life), however would definitely advise watching as many onboard videos as you can find, especially if you can find some from cars similar to your own, and also from track days, rather than panel bashing competition days. The UK circuit guide from the MSA is also worth a read to understand where you should set yourself up for braking, and for corners, but alos for noting where caution is essential due to gradient changes.
mat205125 said:
A911DOM said:
Youtube - 'Onboard' in the search also reeps rewards
I'd never advocate "learning" a track on a games console (there is no reset in real life, and you will never be as brave/stupid in real life), however would definitely advise watching as many onboard videos as you can find, especially if you can find some from cars similar to your own, and also from track days, rather than panel bashing competition days. The UK circuit guide from the MSA is also worth a read to understand where you should set yourself up for braking, and for corners, but alos for noting where caution is essential due to gradient changes.
there are some right numpties out there giving it large in their turbo nutter barge. better off watching the onboard from a race winner, at least if he is driving badly you know there are at least 20 others driving the circuit worse.True enough, stockhatcher
If you like it turbo nutter, you'll like this (which has been posted elsewhere before)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KKoxsmP5kXY
Actually a very worthwhile illustration of how circuit tarmac differs from the road when it gets wet. The racing line on a circuit has a lot of rubber and residues on it that give loads of grip when dry, however can be very slick when wet ... The transition period when it starts to rain, and the track is damp can be particularly tricky.
If you like it turbo nutter, you'll like this (which has been posted elsewhere before)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KKoxsmP5kXY
Actually a very worthwhile illustration of how circuit tarmac differs from the road when it gets wet. The racing line on a circuit has a lot of rubber and residues on it that give loads of grip when dry, however can be very slick when wet ... The transition period when it starts to rain, and the track is damp can be particularly tricky.
Video games are good for learning the layout of the tracks and where the corners go, but if you do go 90mph around Druids on Toca then I wouldn't advise trying this on your first track day there!
Youtube allows you to see relative grip levels and quite often there are video's of similar/same cars to yours.
I'll never forget my first track day around Silverstone GP, I knew the track from video games and TV but it's amazing how big the track feels when your there...really wide and long, seemed to take ages to do a lap.
Youtube allows you to see relative grip levels and quite often there are video's of similar/same cars to yours.
I'll never forget my first track day around Silverstone GP, I knew the track from video games and TV but it's amazing how big the track feels when your there...really wide and long, seemed to take ages to do a lap.
stockhatcher said:
mat205125 said:
A911DOM said:
Youtube - 'Onboard' in the search also reeps rewards
I'd never advocate "learning" a track on a games console (there is no reset in real life, and you will never be as brave/stupid in real life), however would definitely advise watching as many onboard videos as you can find, especially if you can find some from cars similar to your own, and also from track days, rather than panel bashing competition days. The UK circuit guide from the MSA is also worth a read to understand where you should set yourself up for braking, and for corners, but alos for noting where caution is essential due to gradient changes.
there are some right numpties out there giving it large in their turbo nutter barge. better off watching the onboard from a race winner, at least if he is driving badly you know there are at least 20 others driving the circuit worse.Sorry if my tone sounds a bit
- Just thought it the sensible option 
rFactor for the PC.. get a G25 wheel and away you go.
Plenty of custom tracks made to suit. Granted the graphics could be better but in terms of physics its far better.
If you want the best SIM for brands hatch, try iRacing . although it is a subscription based service and will cost you more than the others, it is by far the best racing sim online. Also the easiest, but it is rather limited for euro circuits.
Plenty of custom tracks made to suit. Granted the graphics could be better but in terms of physics its far better.
If you want the best SIM for brands hatch, try iRacing . although it is a subscription based service and will cost you more than the others, it is by far the best racing sim online. Also the easiest, but it is rather limited for euro circuits.
mat205125 said:
True enough, stockhatcher
If you like it turbo nutter, you'll like this (which has been posted elsewhere before)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KKoxsmP5kXY
Actually a very worthwhile illustration of how circuit tarmac differs from the road when it gets wet. The racing line on a circuit has a lot of rubber and residues on it that give loads of grip when dry, however can be very slick when wet ... The transition period when it starts to rain, and the track is damp can be particularly tricky.
This is one of the things that puts me off track days... If you like it turbo nutter, you'll like this (which has been posted elsewhere before)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KKoxsmP5kXY
Actually a very worthwhile illustration of how circuit tarmac differs from the road when it gets wet. The racing line on a circuit has a lot of rubber and residues on it that give loads of grip when dry, however can be very slick when wet ... The transition period when it starts to rain, and the track is damp can be particularly tricky.
mat205125 said:
True enough, stockhatcher
If you like it turbo nutter, you'll like this (which has been posted elsewhere before)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KKoxsmP5kXY
Actually a very worthwhile illustration of how circuit tarmac differs from the road when it gets wet. The racing line on a circuit has a lot of rubber and residues on it that give loads of grip when dry, however can be very slick when wet ... The transition period when it starts to rain, and the track is damp can be particularly tricky.
Rubbish thats just a worth while demonstration of seriously poor driving skills.... on mass!If you like it turbo nutter, you'll like this (which has been posted elsewhere before)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KKoxsmP5kXY
Actually a very worthwhile illustration of how circuit tarmac differs from the road when it gets wet. The racing line on a circuit has a lot of rubber and residues on it that give loads of grip when dry, however can be very slick when wet ... The transition period when it starts to rain, and the track is damp can be particularly tricky.
t - how did some of those 'tards manage to drive to the circuit in one piece?Simon Mason said:
mat205125 said:
True enough, stockhatcher
If you like it turbo nutter, you'll like this (which has been posted elsewhere before)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KKoxsmP5kXY
Actually a very worthwhile illustration of how circuit tarmac differs from the road when it gets wet. The racing line on a circuit has a lot of rubber and residues on it that give loads of grip when dry, however can be very slick when wet ... The transition period when it starts to rain, and the track is damp can be particularly tricky.
Rubbish thats just a worth while demonstration of seriously poor driving skills.... on mass!If you like it turbo nutter, you'll like this (which has been posted elsewhere before)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KKoxsmP5kXY
Actually a very worthwhile illustration of how circuit tarmac differs from the road when it gets wet. The racing line on a circuit has a lot of rubber and residues on it that give loads of grip when dry, however can be very slick when wet ... The transition period when it starts to rain, and the track is damp can be particularly tricky.
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