Kek700
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@jackdyson31
Forgive this slightly off-topic, obvious waffle.
Sim racing is complex, you can achieve a lot with careful planning and knowledge to bridge the gap.
But with these fast drivers, like Chris, Demitry, ( felt guilty, thought I would add all our most recent aliens too, Asku, Axel, Patrick, Reik, Enzo they all deserve a mention ) etc, there is no way of explaining it in words, they usually have that something going on in their heads, that gives them an edge. ( Rotters )
Rasmus taught me that with the right tools and effort you can go much quicker.
But you will always, mostly, struggle against the naturally faster drivers.
There is that point where you just cannot, or want to put that much effort into every race.
I have been lucky to have had my experiences in this sport next to John, Patrick, George, Robert, Raresch, and many others, who were always naturally faster, eventually I cottoned on, I was doing two things wrong.
Not running the edge of grip the tyres can provide (mph), giving up speed gained too easily.
I now with that in my "wee" skull, use that, and that alone to approach every event, I don’t practice much, I don’t need to anymore because I can quite clearly see my own deficiencies.
When racing against my old adversaries, I can see clearly what they are doing and what I am not, try as I may, bridging that gap is difficult for me, luckily, occasionally I get it, and can be quite competitive.
The above, are statements that are trying to convey an understanding,
Not a lesson in trail braking, the right racing line, use of accelerator and brake control, setups and the understanding of how each aspect affects the car, and many other important aspects of sim racing.
Some give up if gains are not gained quickly, it takes time to get everything in place, there is a lot to learn in this complex sport, a lot to get straight in your head. Personally, I have found it the most rewarding thing I have ever undertaken. ( you mainly do it in isolation, that is why it also can be difficult )
I am unfortunately not a natural, and that is what makes it so rewarding.
Really sorry for the, what is probably pointless waffle.
Hope it does not sound too me, me, me, but I am all I have.
PS, always very consistent, my best lap for Monza was a 1:53:00.
Forgive this slightly off-topic, obvious waffle.
Sim racing is complex, you can achieve a lot with careful planning and knowledge to bridge the gap.
But with these fast drivers, like Chris, Demitry, ( felt guilty, thought I would add all our most recent aliens too, Asku, Axel, Patrick, Reik, Enzo they all deserve a mention ) etc, there is no way of explaining it in words, they usually have that something going on in their heads, that gives them an edge. ( Rotters )
Rasmus taught me that with the right tools and effort you can go much quicker.
But you will always, mostly, struggle against the naturally faster drivers.
There is that point where you just cannot, or want to put that much effort into every race.
I have been lucky to have had my experiences in this sport next to John, Patrick, George, Robert, Raresch, and many others, who were always naturally faster, eventually I cottoned on, I was doing two things wrong.
Not running the edge of grip the tyres can provide (mph), giving up speed gained too easily.
I now with that in my "wee" skull, use that, and that alone to approach every event, I don’t practice much, I don’t need to anymore because I can quite clearly see my own deficiencies.
When racing against my old adversaries, I can see clearly what they are doing and what I am not, try as I may, bridging that gap is difficult for me, luckily, occasionally I get it, and can be quite competitive.
The above, are statements that are trying to convey an understanding,
Not a lesson in trail braking, the right racing line, use of accelerator and brake control, setups and the understanding of how each aspect affects the car, and many other important aspects of sim racing.
Some give up if gains are not gained quickly, it takes time to get everything in place, there is a lot to learn in this complex sport, a lot to get straight in your head. Personally, I have found it the most rewarding thing I have ever undertaken. ( you mainly do it in isolation, that is why it also can be difficult )
I am unfortunately not a natural, and that is what makes it so rewarding.
Really sorry for the, what is probably pointless waffle.
Hope it does not sound too me, me, me, but I am all I have.
PS, always very consistent, my best lap for Monza was a 1:53:00.
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