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!