Racing Driver Analyzes Sim Racers Laps

Pro Driver and Coach Scott Mansell break down Sim Racing laps submitted by subscribers in iRacing and ACC. Want us to review an incident, overtake, or lap or yours? Submit one here! driver61.typef...
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[@driver61simracing10]

What is the main thing you have taken away from this video? If you would like me to take a look at an incident, overtake or lap of yours in a video, you can submit them here. driver61.typeform.com/to/D4ALEHcv

[@clintbeacock7663]

I'm pretty new to sim racing, and it's helpful to see (in slow, detailed fashion) the impact that smooth braking and throttle transitions make on the corner exits. Love these videos. Keep 'em coming :) I also tend to try to always brake right before the lock-up point (non-abs vehicles), so it's interesting to see you recommend situations where you maybe only brake 50% or so. My takeaway is that it's more important to not unbalance the car than it is to maximize braking efficiency when you don't have to slow down a great deal.

[@jackvanepps7301]

Would it be alright if I submit Assetto Corsa footage?

[@RaulTovar]

Slow is Smooth and Smooth is Fast

[@TheSergillop]

Very instructive and clear, what you mentioned about the rotation and how important is to maintain the front of the car in a solid contact with the ground, not releasing the breaks too suddenly, that was nicely put. You explained the reason behind the idea "smooth is faster" and it makes perfect sense. Thank you for this very interesting video.

[@ennote91]

Can you do a video on getting out of a slump? I normally have a good pace but have fallen off lately and I'm driving worse then ever

[@wild_lee_coyote]

My only issue with the video is it can be hard to see what the driver is doing since is in a smaller window. Maybe go full-size with you overlayed in the upper right. This way we can easily see the pedal inputs, especially when viewed on a smaller display. Overall good information.

[@driver61simracing10]

A great comment! Thanks for the feedback, we'll be looking into adjusting this for the next video.

[@touch.]

@@driver61simracing10 I am still waiting for that next video

[@marjoh669]

As a rally (sim) driver. I have a very hard time doing road racing since almost everything you do there is the complete opposite to what I'm used to lmao Especially when it comes to throttle application. I'm used to be able to rotate using the throttle because it's quicker. If I do it in road racing, I just end up loosing a bunch of time.

[@JC_303]

Not uplaoding to this channel anymore? Would like to see the MX5 track guides again.

[@fellermotorsports]

Great info the information on braking and trail braking was helpful. Thanks!

[@oncameramastery]

I couldn't submit a lap for this, I couldn't stand the embarrisment of my driving mistakes being analysed! 😊

[@RafaAelM]

What embarrassment? No one is gonna know It was you

[@allblack2977]

Critical feedback will improve your skills

[@kptv75]

What is the best way to determine what break bias you should be running at a track?

[@Phantom096]

Whatever happened to him?? No more videos it’s been a year.

[@slowanddeliberate6893]

This channel must be dead.

[@OrdinaryLatvian]

These videos are amazing. There's so much to take away from them. Thanks a ton, Scott!

[@driver61simracing10]

Thank you Mr Latvian! We really glad you enjoyed the video. Remember to let us know if there is anything that you would like to see us discuss.

[@JMast]

What exactly does toe do? I find with it all the way to the left my car handles better. When would I use it

[@mathewstubbs2117]

Maybe you can tell me what I'm doing wrong in forza logitech G challenge. Feel pretty stupid atm I've done 200 or 300 laps without improvement. Stuck at 1.32.7...honestly can't understand how people have 1.27. Well it doesn't hurt to ask... but it hurts hitting a wall at 273 km/h. Maple $#@! Valley

[@gageboy14]

My advice is to go VR. Your times will only improve.

[@Phantom096]

VR is the future of Sim racing.

[@s44yyr]

I really don't see how this adds any value to people? Its talking generically at inputs on the screen with no proof of what you're saying. If I was paying for this I would want to see you talking through comparison of a much faster time and showing me the delta (time/distance mode) where time was lost and gained and the reasonings based on the inputs made (throttle, brake, steering). This is no use at all

[@andrewpacker5812]

I want and need some coaching in the GT3 BMW car. I reached a level and can`t seem to break it. How do i go about getting some?

[@phillupson8561]

Videos like this are super helpful, and yes I love the mx-5 in iracing as well. I think people want to 'move on' from it because its the rookie car, but its just so fun to drive and the slow speeds can make for some really fun close racing action!

[@JustThingKing]

Is the ABS thing true in all games? I mainly play R3E, and the ABS is really fast to switch on in that game.

[@driver61simracing10]

It's a good question Filip. Each sim does vary and in some instance. If your ABS does kick in quite early it might be worth looking to see if it can be turned down perhaps so it won't kick in as aggressively. You may find that you need to lean into the ABS slightly to get some initial braking, then you'd need to start releasing it to stop it getting involved too much. Hope that helps.

[@gamegreek3699]

Good video and information. Would you perhaps do an analysis of a kart lap? Would be interesting to hear your thoughts

[@magical5181]

I would like to send a lap in but I’m not playing Iracing but ACC

[@Maartwo]

Nice to see these back! I'll be sending my good-but-not-good-enough laps soon :)

[@JMast]

Toe???

[@JMast]

What’s the difference between your 2 channels?

[@mako4874]

Ur head should not be the large frame. But the drivers video

[@Bobgarciagalan]

Check out mine and tell me why can’t lower my time.

[@brokenrobot5166]

Lots learned from these videos nucely explained, I've been guilty of a lot of the bad habits. I would love to see your thoughts on using engine braking and short shifting in corners, Good or bad habits?

[@TrashskillsRS]

I think it depends on the car type and what drive you got. A downforce car wont get upset by your engine braking and a car with massive spikes in RPM in the lower gears like LMP with hybrid or some GT cars like the Porche it might be useful to short shift to not get stuck at max RPM for even a milisecond. Engine braking in a more street car or RWD no downforce car can make your back tires more loose so it is easier to slide. In cars with a huge RPM range for your gears like formula one you should never short shift.

[@squidcaps4308]

Me braking at optimum: look at tire temps, look at brake temps and speed. If i don't know all of those, or at least have a really good idea for the temps based on practice.. not going to happen. I don't understand how people can brake so well in sims. I have my few thousand hours in, i am very good at accelerating, i am good at balancing the car, medium speed spoon type corners being my specialty.. But.. braking to hairpins is impossible. There is no feedback whatsoever about the deceleration. Specially when you do it right, which is with a flat car. There is NO information, it is just... guessing if the car stops or not in time. I can roll into corners very well, and my braking distances are longer, but i always arrive at the apex at the same time and usually exit faster. But.. i lose EVERY BRAKING ZONE. Have done so consistently since 2009.

[@WernerGolombick]

Hi and thank you for the informative video. I am of the opinion that less is more. Meaning, least amount of braking and aiming to maintain the highest average speed would be faster. In some simm's", if you do not slide the front wheels and murder the brake pedal, you have a very slow lap time... sadly still called a "simm"

[@danieljryba]

I still want to see Scott play some Forza Horizon 5 on the channel! Like, close iRacing after a few hot laps and boot up FH5, go from realistic sim to arcade sillyness.

[@goki6548]

Just looking at the video isn’t that efficient since you can’t compare your data to other drivers, I would love if you had some telemetry of the lap you are judging and telemetry of a good lap to compare with.

[@369darkknight]

Hi D61. I need to ask you, I drive with one foot, is it a detriment to drive this way? I have no smoothness when trying to trailbrake with my left foot

[@11jdstein]

Appreciate the analysis, particularly at Summit Point, WV, where I recently participated in a DE event. Would be interested in your thoughts on my own laps there...

[@89siver]

Any recommendation for motorcycle racing? Ride4 - Motogp - Isle of man 2

[@driver61simracing10]

Hi Andre, motorcycle racing games are a lot more tricky to work with. The main fundamental thing for MotoGP, Ride4 etc is make sure you look where you want to go 2/3 seconds up the road. Target fixation can happen very easily so making sure we are looking through the corner is a must, wherever we are looking, the bike generally will follow.

[@89siver]

@@driver61simracing10 Thx for the reply, i'm still struggling with the general set-up. I'm still trying to be as smooth as possible wit all the inputs. What still bothers me is the RPM during the lean. Working with Ride 4 on interlagos to try to improve my lap times. I've managed to get consistent during 10~11 laps. after that the concentration start to decline. Any channel that you can recommend on motorcycle. Already follow DrAce and Robo46. Currently on my real bike in the A group ( Mid Pack ).

[@gamingandtechnology6913]

It's been nine months .....

[@BobbyDuwitz]

Scott-- although these videos may not get quite as many views as your other channel, these sim racing analysis videos are amazing and I'm glad you're still making them. I'd love to see another one of your personal iRacing battles and analysis again

[@BINARYFOX]

I have to be honest, your videos had made me better. From having absolutely no idea of what I was doing to actually starting to put some good times on the board, all within a couple of weeks.

[@AdamMcNally478]

Had a mega race at summit with 1 of the driver 61 coaches in top split mx5.

[@zaldare]

Great explanations. Really helping me out a lot here!

[@ac.101]

Super helpful, thanks a lot.

[@DJ_NR6]

Great coaching!

[@Five7300S]

corn and cob

[@iamnotluisokay]

chicken and beef

[@crouchedcrusader9839]

I’m a new sim racer, do you have any tips? I play assetto corsa with a thrustmaster t150.

[@fellermotorsports]

Practice

[@crouchedcrusader9839]

@@fellermotorsports thanks! Anything that can help my practice be more efficient?

[@crouchedcrusader9839]

@Sim Racing Stew via iRacing Simulation thank you for taking the time to reply! You have a new sub. My history in racing is limited, I have quite a bit of head knowledge but I’m only on week 2 of owning a wheel. I know basics, Optimal racing line, trail braking (even though I’m bad at it, I know it’s important), I’ve played a lot of dirt rally 2.0 on controller. I love racing and know I’ll never be at the top of the timesheets, but I do want to learn tuning in AC, but first I need to stop spinning out :l I know AC’s tire model is unforgiving, so I try to avoid curbs. I haven’t done any online racing, because at T1 I would either punt half the cars off track or spin because I hit Spa’s stupid astroturf. Thanks for the advice and I’ll use it my next practice session

[@Shitbox_]

When is the next video coming