Sim racing has become popular and highly competitive, just like real-life motorsports. If you’ve always wished you could get out on a real track, sim racing might just be the next best thing. Unfortunately, for a beginner entering into the world of sim racing for the first time, it can be incredibly daunting. There are a multitude of tracks, cars, equipment, and just as many “professional” racers you’ll be competing against. However, with a little practice, you’ll be able to hold your own and it won’t be long before you’ll be the first to cross the finish line.
Slow and Steady To Start
Most racers have that “need for speed” and tend to take off out of the gate as quickly as possible. Although speed is certainly a factor in racing, when you’re a beginner, those who are slow and steady will do better. That’s because you have to slow down in order to learn the track and how your car handles. You can’t just go at full speed until you’ve mastered the course and know how to drive your car with precision.
Set the Correct Field-of-View
Many sim racers don’t make the effort to correctly adjust their field of view. But, it’s one of the most important things you can do to improve your game. In fact, sim racers who want the most realistic experience know that ensuring their field of view is properly calibrated will do just that. So, why should you go through the effort? Setting up the proper field of view will help you judge distances better (that means you’ll stay on the track more). It will also allow you to better judge your speed, resulting in smoother, more consistent driving.
Posture
Have you ever noticed how comfortable it is to sit in the seat of a real race car (or even a somewhat sporty standard car)? Performance car seats are designed to hug you and allow you to sit comfortably so you can put all of your focus on driving. The same goes for sim racing. If you’re using a standard desk chair or even a high-end gaming chair, you’re missing out on the experience and your game is probably going to suffer. If you want a realistic racing chair that is comfortable and easily adjustable, check out the one that comes with the Obutto sim racing cockpit.
Learn From The Pros
Even if you’re comfortable in the driver’s seat, most sim racers only get good after plenty of practice and a willingness to learn from the pros. There are thousands of sim racers out there that are far better than you, so why not learn from them? Some things you’ll have to learn the hard way, but feel free to tap into the community of sim racers through forums and social media to get valuable tips that will help you up your game quickly.
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