Detailed Curriculum
Getting Started
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The Racer's Mindset
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Understanding Corners
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- Introducing the Racing Line (2:35)
- The 3 Keys to Cornering Speed (2:43)
- Maintaining Balance Through the Turn (2:43)
- Why Turning Later is Better (1:28)
- How to Tell If You Have the Right Turn-In (1:59)
- Quiz: Turn-In Tests
- Common Types of Turns (1:59)
- Picking the Right Apex Option (1:40)
- How to Handle Changes in Available Grip (2:10)
- PDF: More Details on Handling Different Levels of Grip
- How to Handle Multiple Corners (2:24)
Better Braking
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- Entering Corners Efficiently (1:44)
- Quiz: Entering Corners Efficiently
- The Best Way to Apply Brake Pressure (2:31)
- Drill: The Best Way to Apply Brake Pressure
- Brake Balance Explained (1:28)
- Drill: Brake Balance Explained
- Types of Braking (2:24)
- Quiz: Types of Braking
- Picking the Right Braking Approach (2:27)
- Notes: Picking the Right Braking Approach
- Quiz: Picking the Right Braking Approach
- Finding Your Brake Points (3:09)
- Notes: Finding Your Brake Points
- Quiz: Finding Your Brake Points
Shifting for Speed
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- Not Double Clutching Like You Should (1:30)
- Resources: How Manual Transmissions Work
- Why We Shift (2:05)
- Quiz: Why We Shift
- Shifting for Different Torque Curves (3:27)
- Quiz: Shifting for Different Torque Curves
- Drills: Shifting for Different Torque Curves
- Tips for Efficient Upshifting (1:21)
- The Best Time to Downshift (0:54)
- Rev-Matching for Control (2:11)
- Drills: Practicing Heel-Toe Downshifts
Getting Maximum Acceleration
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Passing Like a Pro
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Track Analysis
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Review
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Appendix: The Physics of Racing
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- Overview of Vehicle Characteristics (3:08)
- Quiz: Overview of Vehicle Characteristics
- The Importance of Tires (3:32)
- Quiz: The Importance of Tires
- Further Reading: Tires and the Ideal Gas Law
- Friction Is Your Friend (2:31)
- Quiz: Friction Is Your Friend
- The Traction Circle (2:50)
- Homework: The Traction Circle
- Weight Transfer (1:24)
- Quiz: Weight Transfer
- Key to Car Control (1:24)
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