Racing Techniques

Master pro driving techniques, optimize your settings, and dominate the Summit leaderboards.

Manual Transmission Advantage

⚡ 2-3 second advantage per race when mastered

Manual transmission is mandatory for competitive play. The ability to control gear shifts gives you crucial advantages in acceleration zones and corner exits.

Perfect Launch Technique

  • Hold throttle at 75% during countdown
  • Shift to 2nd gear immediately at green
  • Full throttle after first shift

Cornering Optimization

  • Brake in straight line before turn-in
  • Downshift during braking, not after
  • Apex late for better exit speed
  • Short shift on corner exit to maintain traction

Advanced Techniques

Speed Breaker Usage

Use speed breakers (jumps) to maintain momentum:

  • • Release throttle before impact
  • • Control car angle with stick
  • • Full throttle on landing

Slipstream Mastery

Maximize drafting benefits:

  • • Stay within 50m for bonus
  • • Exit draft at peak speed
  • • Chain multiple slipstreams

Nitro Management

Strategic nitro usage:

  • • Save for long straights
  • • Never use mid-corner
  • • Combine with slipstream

Racing Line Theory

Optimal path selection:

  • • Outside-inside-outside
  • • Straighten corners
  • • Sacrifice entry for exit