Basic Strategy & Beginner Tips

Now that you know the rules, here's how to approach your first races strategically and safely.

Race strategy basics:

• Use Practice sessions fully — they don't affect your ratings, so experiment freely.
• Always attempt Qualifying to earn a fair grid position; skipping sends you to the back.
• In endurance races, plan your pit stops for fuel and tires — these can decide the winner.

Beginner tips for cleaner racing:

• Protect your Safety Rating — avoid contact with walls and other cars; every incident point counts.
• Learn the track limits early; repeated off-track excursions add up to costly penalties.
• Under yellow/caution flags, never overtake — hold your position and slow down.
• Yield promptly to blue flag traffic to avoid unnecessary contact.
• When in doubt, leave space — heavy contact costs you 4x incident points.

Big picture goal:

• Build your iRating by finishing consistently ahead of your expected position.
• The championship title goes to the driver with the most accumulated points across the season — so finishing every race cleanly beats chasing risky wins.

Start slow, race clean, and improve lap by lap!