by Ross Bentley | Dec 25, 2024 | Ask Ross, Driving Tips
Q: “I am using sims to improve my racecraft. In my league, I frequently find myself against a driver who I don’t think will hit me, but he definitely does a lot of weaving in my mirrors, lots of unpredictable moves, and attacks when I least expect it. He’s not...
by Ross Bentley | Nov 14, 2023 | Ask Ross, Driving Tips
Q: “What is the best technique to get the car to rotate more when needed while racing in a series or a race that has a fixed set up in iRacing?”
by Ross Bentley | Oct 9, 2024 | Ask Ross, Driving Tips
Q: “My question is about rotation technique for high-speed corners where the braking zone is quite short. I race quite often at a track that has two fast corners that pretty much determine how competitive you are. I feel the need for just a bit of rotation at corner...
by Ross Bentley | Feb 26, 2024 | Ask Ross, Driving Tips
Q: “I’ve really been enjoying the No Dumb Questions podcasts and I finally have a dumb question that seems interesting enough to ask. Is there a big difference between driving an IRS (independent rear suspension) car versus a solid-axle car other than the lack...
by Ross Bentley | Dec 4, 2024 | Ask Ross, Driving Tips
Q: “How do you decide when, if, and how much curb to take when going for the qualifying or time trials lap? I have always thought in terms of time versus distance. Shortest distance is best. If the car seems stable, use the curbs. Does that make sense?” A: You got it:...
by Ross Bentley | Oct 2, 2024 | Ask Ross, Driving Tips
Q: “I have a question on trail braking when driving an active aero vehicle. I have a 2008 ADAC Dallara F4 with front and rear wings. Obviously, going into a corner with some speed, the front wing helps keep grip on the tires. I can add more with trail braking, but the...
