Sim Racing Pre-Race Checklist

In this article we make a compilation of all the parameters that we give to check to start a race with no surprises. It will surely be helpful for all new SimRacers.

Pre-Race Checklist

• Hardware Checklist
  • Wheel – FFB
  • Wheel – Degrees
  • Pedals – Calibrated
  • Pedals – Brake Stifness
  • Pedals – Potentiometers Check
  • Buttons – Do I need them for this race?
  • Microphone – Operational
    • Discord
    • TeamSpeak
  • Audio – Proper Volume
  • Spotter – Configured
    • Crewchief
    • The Digital Engineer
• Car Checklist
  • Setup – Load Q or R
    • Best Setup Resources
  • Fuel – Check Q or R
    • Simple Fuel Calculator
  • Tires – Do I need a full replacement?
  • Pit strategy – Set this up
    • Pit Stop Macros
  • Rev Limiter – Remember pit lane speed
  • Pit lane distances – Where is my pit?
  • Race start – Proper race start procedure (GCT)
    • The Start

• Miscellaneous Settings Checklist
  • Proper lighting
  • Proper cooling
  • Proper privacy (plane mode)
  • Proper shoes
  • Beverage
  • Towel
  • Clean glasses
  • Disturbing elements
  • Noise
• Tech Settings Checklist
  • iRacing updates
  • Windows updates
  • Antivirus updates

See you on the Track!