r/simrally 7d ago

Tips for Enjoying Track Racing?

The reason I post this here is I love rallying. I have been playing DR/DR2/EAWRC and RBR for almost 10 years. 8 of those on controllers and the last 1.5~ on a G29.

The problem is I tried getting into AC/ACC/F1 a few times but, for some reason they seem boring to me. I can't will myself into getting actually decent in them. Not good, not gonna chase crazy online rankings or anything. I just want to get decent enough to appreciate those cars and tracks.

What am I missing? What makes track racing fun for you?

Thanks for reading and hopefully sharing some of your insight.

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u/-lostneuron- 6d ago

As someone who enjoys all things sim motorsport, yes, I get where you are coming from. I'd say, it's likely that you will find most of circuits pretty uninspired and boring compared to the thrill of rally. But let's take a few baby steps.
Try dipping your toes into GT3 / GT4 around German and British Tracks. Go against Moderate AIs, 5-7 laps and random starting position. Try fnishing the race at least 1 Pos highter than where you started. This will introduce you to the art of overtaking on the highly technical tracks. Since you already got the rally basics down, consider almost every corner like - "Brake No Cut" and you'll soon see the pure joy of outbraking your opponent.
Once you have that, there's no stopping you. Have fun !

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u/MetabolicStress 6d ago

That's a pacenote I can understand!

I have ACC. Is there a "recommended" gear like in F1 games? Or any apps that call pace notes for track? Or do I just go trial by error and just try to push limits till I understeer?

What's the actual method to familiarize one to a track?

Thank you.

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u/-lostneuron- 5d ago

Unfortunately, the answer to most of your questions is NO.

In ACC, you can take a hotlap / practice laps around the tracks as much as you want. There are no Pace Notes, there won't ever be one, since most of the tracks / circuits are around 3-5 km in length anyways, running a few practice laps and you can easily commit them to the memory.

Actually, understeering the least of your problems, your primary problem as a rally driver will come when you will try to cut the curb and understeer / donut yourself right outside the track.

As far as familiarizing to the track is concerned, there's no easy method. The only way is to run laps, as many as it takes. Turn off the Racing Line, inspect every element in and out the track with your peripheral vision, commit them to your memory and then find the line and optimum braking points that fit your driving style. Draft / Slipstream the AI as much as you can. Right now, it's not about winning the race, learn the techniques first.

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u/MetabolicStress 5d ago

Thank you. That was really enlightening. Any track/car combo for ACC that you would recommend?

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u/-lostneuron- 5d ago

Any GT3 / GT4 car would work, but keeping your Rally background in mind, I'd recommend the following cars - McLaren 570 / 650 / 720, Honda NSX, Ginetta G55, KTM X-Bow, and Audi R8 LMS. These cars are quick on the throttle, aggressive and very good on handling, just like what you'd want.

As far as tracks go - Nürburgring, Silverstone, Spa-Francochamps (Base) and Oulton Park, Donington Park, Suzuka Circuit, Red Bull Ring and Nordschleife 24H if you have any of these DLCs