Best tip you were ever told for Newbies
02-13-2013, 11:08 AM
#5
Their setup should push on throttle and not have nearly as much off throttle steering. When they need steering, they'll figure out how to add it.
02-13-2013, 11:11 AM
#6
I see too many new racers worrying about their setup when they should be focusing on their driving. Get the right tires and spend more time on the track and less time in the pits. I haven't been racing very long but when I first started, all I cared about was spinning as many laps as possible and it really helped me improve my skills; more so than any setup changes would have. I only started messing with setup once I felt like it was holding me back.
02-13-2013, 11:17 AM
#7
Agree to a point. But you're setup needs to be at least in the ballpark of what works for your track.
My suggestion for that is to find other drivers using your vehicle and get a baseline setup from them. At our track, you can typically find a base setup, including what tire package works best for almost any vehicle by talking to other racers. Once you have that in place THEN go focus on driving skill.
You can learn bad habits by driving a poorly setup vehicle.
I guess this leads to another great tip. Don't be afraid to engage the faster drivers and ask for help. I've seen new drivers come in and be intimidated too often and won't approach anyone to ask for help. If you are an experienced driver and see someone like that, don't be afraid to strike up a conversation with them as well.
My suggestion for that is to find other drivers using your vehicle and get a baseline setup from them. At our track, you can typically find a base setup, including what tire package works best for almost any vehicle by talking to other racers. Once you have that in place THEN go focus on driving skill.
You can learn bad habits by driving a poorly setup vehicle.
I guess this leads to another great tip. Don't be afraid to engage the faster drivers and ask for help. I've seen new drivers come in and be intimidated too often and won't approach anyone to ask for help. If you are an experienced driver and see someone like that, don't be afraid to strike up a conversation with them as well.
02-13-2013, 11:45 AM
#10
dont get sucked in my the speed in power of 4wd. Stay 2wd for a while and let the driving ability come to you with practice. Sure the big air and power is fun, but not for new guys.
And even when you get good enough for 4wd. Keep your throttle control and your cornering crisp by going back to 2wd every now and then.
And even when you get good enough for 4wd. Keep your throttle control and your cornering crisp by going back to 2wd every now and then.
02-13-2013, 12:18 PM
#15
to start, just run one class and one type of car.....too often I see a newbie running a SC, a buggy and 4wd buggy......and cant keep any in running order, but have a 8.5 strapped in it and are fast as he** on the straight, til they come to the corner !!
run one car, learn tuning and driving styles for THAT car, then look at another class.....
run one car, learn tuning and driving styles for THAT car, then look at another class.....