How to be fast in Racing Games?

The definitive lesson. I've put in all my strategies and my knowledge. This guide is valid for all the racing games we know today: Assetto Corsa, Project CARS, GT6, Rfactor, Forza Motorsport, iRacing....

[@MemphiStig]

like the saying goes, "winners never quit; quitters never win."

[@MemphiStig]

also, while i agree with you 100% on pacing, Colin McRae's point was, i think, that if you feel in complete control, you aren't going fast enough; you need to push yourself to/beyond the limits if you want to be faster. But that's Colin F'n McRae saying that, and he was always pushing himself to his limits and beyond, in all of life, not just racing. It's not advice for everyone all the time, and in fact it may just have been what took him from us so tragically soon, which is kind of also the point you're making. A little less intensity and you don't die, figuratively or literally. 90% wins and 100% fails. Odd math, but true. (And don't even try giving 110%!)

[@viperconcept]

Nobody can go over his 100%. If someone thinks he's going over 100% of his pace, that means he never reached his limits before.

[@MemphiStig]

yeah i agree. the 110% thing is a common American sports quote. athletes going into a big game always have to give 110% to help the team win. i mock it by using it. (Fools saying foolish things.) btw i'm following your advice bit by bit, especially car settings, and it's really helping. thanks. it seems like that's the big missing element for me. i don't fully understand all the tunings yet. have you done anything about initial torque on the LSD? or using ballast for weight distribution/balance? i'm not sure how much diff it makes. or if i'm even good enough to mess with it yet. (GT6)

[@viperconcept]

The initial torque affects the car maneuverability in acceleration/deceleration. Low settings it will be more manegeable (good for tight tracks with slow corners), high settings reduce the maneuverability (perfect for fast track with wide corners). For the ballast, more weight on the front usually means more understeer. More weight on the rear, you'll have mostly more oversteer. Usually 50/50 represents the perfection on the car weight distribution.

[@MemphiStig]

thanks. that helps.

[@lordgaben6137]

"Memorize the track!" "Exploit the track width to the limit!" *Laughs in Nurburgring*

[@Mobilzer]

Lord Gaben 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@davidrosch5146]

In fact the nürburgring is the only track I can memorize and exploit 😅

[@MauRizz_340]

@@davidrosch5146 same

[@siddhantdahale2056]

Nurburging nordschilfe

[@warren010h]

I really wish people would take your advice and not rage quit. No matter how horrible my race is, I avoid that. Extreme cases, someone has intentionally rammed the hell out of my car and I've probably quit 2 or 3 times as a result. Other than that, I stay in the race to reward the winners by staying on the roster. Anyway, great tips. That pressure one is so true. I do much better when I'm the one following. So many races I've been followed and made mistakes but as soon as I was overtaked, I put pressure on forcing an error to gain the position back. Pressure makes a big difference. Doesn't seem to bother me when karting in real life though.

[@y100xt3]

warren010h you are a hero

[@kinslayergaming3159]

warren010h because of his tips i managed a 1:25:495 at Road America in a LMP2 series race on Forza i wish i was a bit faster but I am not very good at tuning yet

[@xxrocketman64xx86]

warren010h me too if someone rams me off in forza i just fucking leave because i dont want to deal with assholes, but i dont care if you race me clean.

[@oneworld9071]

warren010h I've yet to try online racing; you talk about ramming..... exactly what I'm wondering about..... The amount of that in Battlefield 3 and 4 jets and helicopters has diminished, but I couldn't understand why developers can't or don't make aircraft "collision proof"...... at worst, the defective delinquents' aircraft bounces off the first 2 times, strike 3 they vaporize. Force them to avoid collisions and "fly right". Many of them will still choose to fly left, though :>\ This could be applicable in racing sims, maybe..... I know things get sketchy at tight turns with 17 cars trying to clear the hairpins.....

[@finsfinst4274]

Here's a pro tip to expand a bit on what was said in the video: generally, do "slow in, fast out" for turns which have a straight after them; but do "fast in, slow out" for turns which have another serious turn right after, especially if the 2nd turn is slower than the 1st. Yours truly, War Thunder air racing champion.

[@jeydinho17]

Watched couple of your videos and they have put a new perspective of racing. Makes me think of how profesional drivers think. I also haven't played racing video games in long time and thanks to your videos, I think I'm going to start racing again and use your videos as vantage points. Thank you much. I hope you and whomever reads this a great day or night!

[@viperconcept]

Happy to read that! Good luck with your restart! ;)

[@chota.cabras]

Seriously - This guy (viper concept) gave me wish to race different. And the race is more fun the way he race (patient, tyre management, etc). The first thing to learn to race was to NOT push the throttle!

[@shiroyasha7324]

Jesús P. Meza same :)

[@BrunoSep182]

I always wanted a wheel, but here in Brazil they're sooooo expensive! Its like a thousand $ in local money, and this is more than a mouth payment. (learning english by myself, sorry the mistakes).

[@LKNDY]

Eu sei como você se sente, eu adoro jogos de corrida mas não é fácil comprar um G27 ou G29....

[@douglas3611]

Adriano Henrique Moreira dei sorte, comprei um g27 por 500 pila de um amigo meu que tava precisando de grana. Pena q eu sou um bosta em jogos de carro.....faz parecer q eu nao tenho nem cnh.

[@BrunoSep182]

Douglas Pior sou eu que tbm tenho cnh AB, amo jogo de corrida mas odeio dirigir. E dirijo mal. Acho que e pq carros aqui sao pra la de pessimos e estradas ruins, um carrao num tapete de asfalto deve ser legal na vida real.

[@Martin_Speed]

use ebay or online shop for it

[@ehsancharolia3297]

Considering you've learned English by yourself, you're really doing great. good job :)

[@user-lu8mf8vm6r]

about race quitters: I remember a 10 lap online race on assetto in a GTE class (was driving the ferrari) @Mugello. I started the race @ the middle of the pack (16 cars on track) when i was bumped and hit the grass on the first right uphill turn after start/finish line, in the 1rst lap. GTE cars are way too fast and if they gap you more than 10-15 seconds you won't be able to close the gap in the end. I immediately thought to press the "quit race" button. But instead i got back on track & said myself : ok John, race the hell out of this car and RELEASE the throttle ONLY WHEN NECCESSARY.. i don't have to tell you that this was the best race i ve' had so far, i did some amazing lap times that surprised me, and to add to that, not only i managed to catch up to the rest of the pack in the 3rd lap but i got a solid 5th place as well. So, don't quit races with the first bad luck. Trust your skills, trust your will, they will both surpise you pleasantly of what you are capable of in racing under pressure..

[@marcelolima3785]

One of the best tutorial videos I've seen on KZbin... keep up with the good work Viperconcept! Your videos have helped me a lot, I've improved my lap times and learned how to setup my car for every race... thank you! You're a very good driver!

[@daca1144]

I just needed someone to explain me how to race more efficienty, and this video did it! Simply... thank you!!

[@billmcdonald4335]

I definitely like your advice regarding race pace. If more racers paid heed to it, they'd get much more for their efforts. Driving at 10/10ths is hard enough in qually. You need some room to react on race day. Driving flat out the entire race while worrying about the opponents is beyond the capabilities of the best in the real world - let alone the online one. Too many sim racers think they're Superman - put 'em in the real cars and they most likely stall 'em just getting off the line. It's just a race, people - enjoy it, even if you're dead last.

[@viperconcept]

"Too many sim-racers think they're superman" *the sad truth*.

[@billmcdonald4335]

Count me in as one of your subs, mate. I'm a veteran at this, but I know I still can learn a thing or five from a good teacher or heeding the advice of a good coach. I find you're a great coach, and if I had less experience you'd also be my sensei. I like what you do - if more would-be Sennas follow your good advice, I have no doubt that online racing would improve by leaps and bounds. Your series is a shortcut to success - follow it and a newbie can drastically flatten the steep learning curve of mastering sim racing.

[@viperconcept]

Bill McDonald Thank you ^^ I just try to explain in simple english what I've learned by myself. I like to share my passion with you all and to introduce new drivers in the beautiful world of racing. :-)

[@RJ_98]

Man, that Burnout music was pure nostalgia. Love your content! Its nice to know their are others who share the true passion. Respect for all the effort into your videos, dissecting something that can also just be 'felt' and trying to teach those who don't naturally 'feel' it, takes a lot of patience! Will be watching many more of your videos, subbed!

[@FikriKawakibi]

why you demonstrate the concrete example on an asphalt road?

[@GabrielVieira-ph1rl]

I can't even...

[@Meta9871]

FranxXterHD lol really? :'D

[@chota.cabras]

underrated comment XD

[@kevncm]

You guys are all fucking stupid. When he said concrete example, he didn't literally mean concrete, or racing on concrete. Saying concrete example means a clear 100% best example. Learn your English.

[@chota.cabras]

Kevin Ng ITS a joke, u idiot

[@ltflipper2]

I applaud your correct use of "your" and "you're". Many native English speakers get that wrong. Also, a great tutorial

[@profgamer1]

+ltflipper2 I am not a native English speaker and I never get that wrong too! Oh wait, you don't care...

[@ltflipper2]

+Profgamer I really do. Thank you.

[@profgamer1]

ltflipper2 thank you too

[@aaronlonghuynh5245]

Non native English speakers always apologize for their “Crappy English”, yet their English is better than most Native English speakers.

[@nicofire31]

You're a Proper Person I see.

[@AlanJoseph8708]

Keep up the good work. Love your content. I've started two weeks ago and I've learnt a lot from your videos.

[@mikiognaya4274]

The pressure is REAL, I had two cars RIGHT behind me one time, but they aren't pushing to overtake. I was in a GTR as well, it was hard to make mistakes with that car but I ended up applying power in an apex and spun out.

[@luisfuchs9530]

totally clean race then, those are the guys I want to race with wow

[@stephencrompton4352]

+✡ CSGO ALFA thats a dick move, and there's no reward in that

[@jmg7157]

That sound funny throttle on apex anf spin out hahah

[@hello-hb1ll]

12:28 when you're late for work

[@v8nquish]

The stress portion was awesome. Nothing like making a miracle move into P1, and having the grid hunt you down like a pack of Hyenas and you crash to P10+

[@sonokris9868]

I did all those things for years, since Granturismo 4.. now after years and thanks to this video I understood what good racer I am! 😁😁 Thank you for this video 😀

[@aaronlonghuynh5245]

I think a great way of describing this, is to be quick, but don’t rush. Keep calm, and be patient.

[@sotsubreivaj]

GREAT VIDEO, GREAT ADVICES. The last one is excellent. I've seen that a lot, especially in young drivers. They just quit. No matter if they're only in the middle and they've raced just 4 out of 20 laps, they quit. Also, I play mostly online and it's so sad to find so many cheaters that make all these advices useless. Even worst, when the game itself doesn't care if you're bumped or overtaken by skipping corners.

[@RatzerLeaf]

I knew your tips in the video. BUT the way you present the info is awesome. Very nice video, Subscribed. :)

[@subhashmodak7890]

Viperconcept I really like your video on tips and tricks of racing.It has helped me to be faster around corners. Thank you very much

[@ac3arcadia]

Totally worth watching, eventhough I already knew all of the mentioned stuff. Simple with great examples and easy to understand. Good work!

[@RHaines76Gaming]

Hey, Viperconcept, great video! I got a steering wheel only a week ago and am enjoying racing so much! This video will definitely help me, thank you so much :)

[@fabiosobral553]

Hi. I am new to sim racing. I have pcars2 and a t150 pro. I have been viewing all your videos and thanks a lot for making them. I've been learning a lot and cant wait to try it (on holidays). Keep up the good work.

[@acupofbleach8975]

I have always been into cars and raced since i was 5 but this video taught me atleast one new thing.

[@MidnightMechanic]

I get what you mean about qualification times is the best time to put full effort in, endurance races, especially ones on a time limit instead of lap count, run a whole lot smoother for you if you drive like you would on a back road scenic route. Nice, careful, and concise. I only push the car when the tires have warmed up completely and aren't excessively worn, the rest of the race I just use to burn up time. It's only on arcade time trials where I really push the car to its limits, such as I did with the Audi R8 in GT4, with a very low 5 minute lap time on super soft tires. Speeding in the car makes it feel like any slight bump is amplified tenfold enough to make you skip out and hit the dirt, everything's flying past too fast to humanly react quick enough.

[@ImperialDoor]

THE BURNOUT SOUNDTRACK!

[@Numbuh_4WD]

about slow in, fast out: a good exit is important in every corner leading to a straight, but u have to be careful not to go TOO slow in, otherwise u will just lose speed. u kinda have to balance the entrance etc with the good exit and at 8:58 - u dont necessarily have to avoid that kerb. if u watch gran turismo 3 hotlaps u will see ppl using that kerb. and also, have to remember all games are different, this exact kerb might work differently in another game etc

[@Meta9871]

Racing has such a depth to it, and you're doing a great job summarizing all of it. Insta-subbed :)

[@fujineetomori]

4th curb - gutters use these *ONLY* during the apex to tighten your car's grip, useful for cars with moderate to high suspensions, crap for lowriders since you'll just scrape the underside and kill your car.

[@stephen5608]

Thank you for this video, the two things I'd admit I do is going 100% effort during the actual race and been under pressure from the car in front or the car behind. Feeling the pressure is the worst out the both, next time I race online I'm just going to focus on my race and not let the car in front or behind put pressure on me which makes the chances of a mistake go well higher

[@LuisGarcia-pr9yb]

The Slow in fast out it is true, I always had issues with drivers who don't undestand this thing (the dive bombers), most of them tell I tend to over braking, i guess they don't think that when i'm overtaking them after the corners with a big braking zone, I've have follow your advices and my times have improved. Thanks..

[@viperdemonz-jenkins]

good advice before online racing used to tell my friends this stuff they never seemed to learn. could beat most of them even drunk just on the fact they panic when race gets stressful.

[@r0ckd0dger61]

That music tho.. Im as funked up as funked can be.. ;) gr8 vid as always man

[@pacho2097]

thanks dude,i play gt 5 and gta 5 on my ps3 and i am better in racing in both games thanks to you!!!!!I am so thankful...i used to drive pretty badly but i am getting better and better

[@MohamadOmarALBosaty]

Luved the tips as always...thanks alot sharing....

[@mauriciofailache4776]

Thx for your videos, they're very instructive and nice to watch.

[@thaloniel533]

0:50, my jaw dropped. As a person that just wanted to learn how to get better in NFS Underground 2 I am a little overwhelmed but eager to learn!

[@crawl3ysnipe]

This is the first time I'm seeing your vids and I'm new to racing. I play iRacing and am always to stressed. I always want to do good AND be fast and I've only been playing less than a month. The two vids I've watched so far have helped a lot. I favorited this one because of the other chapters. Thanks so much. I don't know if you make iRacing vids but I hope so. Thanks again.

[@michaelmurphy6285]

The BURNOUT music brings back so many memories

[@bhaskarajagadhita133]

You're really know your thing, best racing lesson i get so far... Just Amazing :)

[@fenderdeath]

Nice tips, help me a lot...

[@benjimmyaaja1366]

Tx for sharing your knowledge in this 3 lessons

[@xBaphometHx]

I love your tutorials. Keep them up!!!!

[@hyikun8123]

1:25 thats for rally

[@BillFrazier]

Two Words..... Very Professional!!!

[@Haneye1]

Very helpful. Tanx a lot. Great video. And about quitters, in Project Cars 2 you will get a record of how often you quit, to often and certain servers won't let you in. That's a good thing, I think 👍

[@jim243mx]

Nice vídeo the best car game advices vídeo Ive seen!! Id add, learn to brake, noobs stay too hard on gas, regulars brake but dont know how, pros in actual games know not only when but how to hard-sudden brake. Nervous Cars hand horrible if slam on brake or while beginning to corner

[@juanmaravilla2297]

Thank you so much for the racing advices. Best videos ever

[@fabiolugana2636]

Complimenti! Vedo dall' hub in italiano che sei connazionale ;). La cosa più importante l'hai detta: DEVI FARE LA TUA GARA.. purtroppo concetto non chiaro a tutti online.. Io proverei a fare un tutorial sulla frenata.. Molti che si avvicinano al "simracing" o simili diciamo, non hanno chiaro cosa voglia dire frenare.. io per primo, nei primi momenti dopo aver abbandonato Forza per esempio, mi trovavo perennemente girato in ingresso curva.. Inutile dire che avevo uno stile abituato all'arcade, ON/OFF

[@PCMX18]

There are a very important tips! And I really have a great problem with stress, kkkkkk. I abhor lose a race! NEVER! I play GT6 sometimes, when I can. Thanks again for the tips, viper concept! And sorry for my bad English, I am Brazilian (HUE HUE BR BR).

[@tony03013]

Very good video indeed, half the race is in the mind...

[@issackaiser]

Yeah...online...it’s basically a crash derby to me. Every goddamn time. Finding an actual racer is way harder than winning a race cuz 90% those I’ve met basically seeing a imaginary target on my trunks. Good job though mate. Love your video.

[@neil-wilson-borowillow4618]

Another great video keep them coming . Thanks

[@lunaticsstudio]

When i have a race on track with lot of people, i try to pass them in the inside of the corner, it's maybe not really good, but it's really helpful for the race position, you Can may pass first or third and fourth, left the others behind, and Just concentrate yourself on the top, it's somerthing i use really often, it's can be usefull, for pass a easter guy in a Fast corner, you know what i mean? Pedal to the metal

[@rickyrock70]

Thanks for a great video man! I really enjoyed it. It will absolute help me to be a better driver 👍👍👏👏👏

[@mantabxali7314]

haha im so enjoy watch this... good... race like your riding not like racing this make racing enjoying and happines

[@owenmstar]

Ive watched a couple of your videos and i have to say they are amazing. i never thought about the strategys i knew some of them existed from initial d but never thought to try them . I play some pc games with a steering wheel and xbox games with a controler forza motorsport 6 is what tests me i drive a 1992 prelude in real life so i bought forza to race a prelude but i cant get the hang of it i feel like everyone is simply faster on the straights and corners but if you happen to read this and have forza 6 please give me some advise or even a viewer also i race in c class so i dont race supercars

[@francescourciuoli9949]

Mi iscrivo sei un professionista.

[@erwanleon6054]

Super vidéo, concept simple mais utile. Je la recommanderai aux joueurs participants à mes courses online ;)

[@viperconcept]

+Erwan Léon Merci, c'est gentil! ^^

[@adammichalak987]

haha - the chapter #9 (stress/pressure) was the best! :D

[@theopot5798]

If you have everything under control, you're not moving fast enough.” ― Mario Andretti , 1978 F1 World Champion

[@NolanRempel]

These videos actually help. TKeep 'em coming :)

[@ThatOneGib]

on the topic of using the entire width of the track, i'd recommend spending at least an hour or so in Real Racing 3, a free game for android/IOS. It's as arcade as it gets, but it REALLY doesn't like people who don't use the whole track width.

[@Serb0077]

super tutorial! I'm slowly being tempted to get a wheel soon and it's videos like these that push me to get one XD

[@1994savvas]

Haven't played a racing game for over a year, only have played on a laptop with a (good) gamepad but never online, have to study for university exams for tomorrow, and here I am watching racing sim tytorials for the past 3 days. I hate me!

[@jimmycraw81]

Epic. Your vids are great and I've learned loads 👍

[@mineshaft12]

How to be Fast Including corners ? Easy ! But I'm going to show The cornering only.... But it depends on your Driveway, FWD Car : Brake at the curbs, then When cornering Pull the brakes off then turn AND DON'T HIT THE THROTTLE But floor it when exiting the corner ( Tried this trick on Gran turismo 2 with a Celica and it really works ! ) RWD Car : Brake at the curbs, Then Floor it a little But if you're over steering but still managable Then drift it ! But if you're not then hit the throttle like 15% - 35 % But if it's too much You're oversteering and could cause a spin out 4WD car : If you're 230 Km/h+ Hit the brake ! ( Depends on the corner thought... ) Then enter the corner with 25 - 50 % Throttle until the end of the corner then when you're exiting it Then FLOOR IT ! Well... I've tried it all in video games EXCEPT The RWD car, I've tried that trick with my 370z When I'm doing a track day On Sentul and yes... From time to time It really is working No Joke ! ( Since my tires is A Normal High grip street tire )

[@sadolsadol]

Thanks for this video. Really helpful. I just didn't understood why did you used the word "avoid" in 8:30 and 8:56, and the "step curb" thing.

[@dyson1a]

Great video, really helpful. Keep them coming :)

[@Speed_and_Power]

Thanks just remember tragic isn't always bad you can use it to draft on straits and in NASCAR racing

[@prowarrior0155]

Very nice tips! Great content too. I have racing videos too, but mainly forza. Hopefully one day I have as many subscribers as you 😁💪💯😎

[@businessdude2574]

Yah, this really helped. I came 2nd in GT6 online quick match!!

[@ELGUAPOIV]

I want to learn about how cars work and be good at this game but I am a total beginner. It is daunting but I will try to get good.

[@matthewlast4358]

I think speed has a lot to do with driver confidence and of course the track and car class. Another thing that could hamper speed is the frequency of braking and wide turns. I could be wrong, but its just my theory

[@ElementalCows1721]

During races you have to give everything you've got, not going hard is not how race drivers think. I know this from experience because I am a race car driver myself

[@haiqalzaki5113]

I think what he meant is keeping momentum & maintain consistensy, key to good race pace.

[@53emmanuel]

Ah, really beautiful video, some things here 'n' there, but you you gettin' better! PD: I'm not dead, gotta catch up on the lessons tho, wrote a testament on one and gave up on* boredom D:

[@ccrbr]

Cool tips ! Your attitude for help is great ! I always see your videos ! I hope you continue this journey ! I give the tips in my channel too ! Thanks for all !

[@camus1682]

Bonjour, j'aime beaucoup t'es vidéos.

[@Michael_Shoemaker]

Love dat Burnout soundtrack.. Fitting perfectly.

[@donoh9999]

nice video! i'll have a G27 tomorrow, I will try to apply your advices ! :)

[@rutgervandeveen5060]

almost 6k subs it is well deserved

[@pietrosal9629]

Awsome video , really 💪💪💪💪

[@a64dx86]

10:20 never give 100% in race... OK Sometimes not Senna (analogous) quote: GIVE absolutely everything you have and you will find even more if it requires more...

[@victormalina5371]

great video mate, very instructive! could you add some part about breaking techniques? i play gt6 and always get impressed with the top guys, they are like 2 sec faster than me in average. i already downloaded several playbacks and i think is only about breaking differently :) thanks! great job!

[@johnshaw7505]

I should've got a wheel,but went against it as it makes leaderboard times so easy to beat,race with analogue and it's more fun seeing those with wheel becoming unstuck as they're getting overtaken by the stickman,race all games and to me i liked toca,forza2 and liking project cars as under a different name now,still race analogue and raced viperconcept and beat him all times i race him,maybe that's why he avoided me.

[@guivaladares]

Your videos are VERY GOOD! Thank you! :D

[@Fatal155]

Great video man thanks for the tips :)

[@Zodiac3107]

Dig the ratchet and clank 2 music at the beginning.

[@drvkc]

Dropped a like when I saw the GT3 pic

[@andresmateo7053]

Fantastic! thanks for posting this it's a great help for us rookies : )

[@hickslightfoot]

Great video, good advice...

[@tsr-vampyr8998]

Merci beaucoup pour ces conseils, je viens d'acheter project cars ceci me sera très utile. Je m'abonne :-D

[@alexbourgeois7863]

Exploiting the track (for me at least) is sometimes challenging. Mostly at the oval tracks as I tend to scrape the walls lol and with the curbs. The ones at road America kill me all the time

[@WillardPotter]

12:25 - The f*** do you mean, "everything can happen?" :: Rounds the next corner :: Oh... oh, my... Didn't see that coming. Good example. haha Great videos. I came across these wanting to get into these games and learn a bit I don't end up like the people ramming into everything and ruining races for others. Much appreciated.

[@295414417]

tyhis video is awesome good tips spot on great job :)

[@Yuvaraj-ls3sn]

best advice!!! wow... damn u r so goooooooood

[@pineir]

6:48 aww so cute 🥰........

[@dimitris.4484]

What is so cute?

[@thisisall50charactersbeing47]

holy shit the original burnout soundtrack!