1- Accelerating and stopping.

Yes it is obvious to go fast you need to floor the gas pedal, Yet just flooring that pedal doesn't even qualify you for last place, Racing is a physics game, to win you need to understand the physics involved, learn the techniques and finally train train and keep on training. Well since the gas pedal thing is the most obvious one, lets start by what is the best way to accelerate !

• If you're driving an automatic, all you need to do is keep the throttle open. That is keep the pedal down to the max.

• With a manual transmission, you must increase the RPM at each gear to accelerate. It may take some practice, but this shouldn't be too difficult. The tricky part is getting the fastest acceleration from a car at rest. Especially with a manual transmission, acceleration will depend greatly on how well you use the clutch to shift gears. If you suddenly engage 1st gear with the engine revving high, the sudden power transmitted to the tires will cause them to lose traction and slip, causing the car to spin its wheels. It may look good, but in reality there is barely any forward motion during this time.

Conversely, if you engage 1st gear so that there s absolutely no Indication of wheel spin, you're probably not traveling very fast. The ideal situation is to gradually transmit the engines power to the tires by manipulating the clutch so that you're just on the verge of spinning your wheels. It's usually best to keep the engines RPM constant when you shift gears. The exact RPM to maintain will depend on such factors as the type of car you're driving, road conditions, and the condition of your tires. The only way to find out is to practice and learn.

The most complex yet Important aspect of race car driving Is braking.

For circuit racing or races on winding roads, you can improve on your lap times only when you're able to brake quickly and efficiently- Most beginners do not apply enough pressure to the brake pedal when braking. Only by applying sharp pressure at the beginning of braking will you allow the brakes to deliver their maximum braking power. If you haven't yet mastered this technique, you've got to be prepared to use all your body strength when stepping on the brake pedal. You know you've gotten there when the brakes are nearly fully locked and you can almost hear the tires screeching. If the tires lock, you've applied the brakes too hard. If you're able to lock up the brakes, ease up just a tad so that you nearly cause the brakes to lock, but not quite. Master this and you're right there with the pros! Note: This information is also covered in more detail In the "Tires" section of this manual.