Top 5 Sim Racing Tips to Instantly Get Faster
Getting faster in sim racing doesn’t always require expensive gear or thousands of hours of practice. With the right techniques, you can improve your lap times today.
Here are the top 5 sim racing tips that will instantly make you faster — even if you’re a beginner.
1. Master Your Braking (This Is Where Most Time Is Won)
Most new drivers brake too late or too softly.
Good braking helps you enter corners smoother and exit faster.
Tips:
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Brake in a straight line
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Use 80–100% pressure early, then slowly release
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Don’t carry too much speed into corners
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Practice trail braking for advanced control
If you fix your braking, your lap time improves immediately.
2. Look Ahead, Not at the Car in Front
Many new racers focus too close to their bumper.
Instead, look ahead toward the next apex and corner exit.
Looking farther ahead helps you:
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choose better lines
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react faster
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avoid mistakes
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drive smoother overall
Smooth = fast.
3. Hit Every Apex (Consistency Beats Speed)
You don’t need to be the fastest driver — just the most consistent.
Find the ideal racing line and stick to it:
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wide entry
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tight apex
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smooth exit
If you hit your apexes every lap, your lap times drop naturally.
4. Use All the Track (Don’t Drive in the Middle)
A lot of time is lost by not using the full width of the track.
Use the whole track:
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start wide
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clip the apex
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exit all the way to the edge
This gives you straighter lines and higher cornering speed with less effort.
5. Turn Down Assist Settings (Slowly)
Driver assists help beginners, but some of them make you slower once you improve.
Try lowering:
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traction control
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ABS strength
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stability control
Do it step-by-step.
Less assists = more control = more speed.