If you are a newbie guy trying to survive in this maelstrom, also known as Mazda Cup, maybe it is worth remember a few very basic tips regarding to overtaking.
Nathan Aljoe wrote this article for iRacing News site and it stills stands today.
I want to spend some time talking about overtaking discipline, and what I believe are the essentials to preserving your (and others’) safety rating and ultimately having an enjoyable iRacing experience.
The Mazda Cup is the ideal environment for learning and practicing overtaking skills.
First of all, it’s pretty safe to say that iRacing’s Mazda MX-5 Cup series is an ideal place for newbies and oldies alike to learn how to overtake properly. Things happen much slower in the Mazda than they would in, say, the Corvette C6.R (I’m stating the obvious… but you get what I mean). Additionally, the fixed setup in this series removes any effects that a change in setup would have on the balance of your car – basically you are forced to drive the same Mazda every time (again, stating the obvious but it’s important to note for my next point). Both these factors promote a standardised environment that can be used to replicate laps – essentially, any variance in lap time is down to the driver, fuel consumption and tire wear… and nothing else. This makes it easier to understand what is happening with the car and will aid your learning process. What you learn here can transfer into any series and make you a better, more complete sim-racer. Now that I think of it… the same can be said about any skill you are trying to learn in iRacing, but we will focus on overtaking for now.
So without further ado, here are a few Top Tips to kick-off with that will minimize the risk of collision and maximise your chances of performing a sound overtaking manoeuvre. In no particular order:
If you keep the above in mind you won’t go far wrong, will maintain/improve your Safety Rating and you may even make a few friends along the way. Good luck guys and gals, get practicing, and most importantly, have fun.
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