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Race prep tools, targeted brake training, and smart iRacing purchase planning. Everything you need to show up ready — completely free.

Race Prep
Brake Training
iRacing Planner
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Train
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Core Features

Everything you need, nothing you don't

Four focused tools that help you prepare better, train smarter, and spend less on iRacing content.

Race Preparation

Schedule your races, use our 6-step preparation wizard, and show up ready — not scrambling. Templates for new combos and familiar tracks.

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Brake Training

Master the skill that wins races. License progression, BR rating, 40+ exercises, and global leaderboards to track your improvement.

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iRacing Planner

Sync your owned content, browse series schedules, and get smart purchase recommendations based on content overlap.

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Track Notepad

450+ iRacing track maps with corner notes, visual pins, and cheat sheet mode for quick race-day reference.

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Loved by sim racers

See what the community is saying about Braking Lab

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u/Illustrious_Hold_439
r/simracing

"Wow this is incredible!"

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u/DwightKShrute123
r/simracing

"It has already helped me understand trail braking more than any YouTube video. Thank you again"

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u/mechcity22
r/Simagic

"Yeah this could actually help some people. Awesome stuff."

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u/Markoff_Cheney
r/simracing

"Going to give a try based on this interaction alone. Good stuff."

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u/ogigante
r/Simagic

"Amazing, thank you for your work!!!"

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u/HooninAintEZ
r/simracing

"It's great that you aren't charging but I think you should 100% have a donation link. Your skills and time are valuable."

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u/JustAnotherComment25
r/Simagic

"Wait what???? Hook a brother up yo. Lol thats pretty awesome man. Lets give it a go."

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u/jaymu86
r/simracing

"Please I would like to donate right now"

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u/MickQn
r/simracing

"People like you... Are amazing! Thank you for this"

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u/falsefacade
r/simracing

"I've been thinking about why this isn't a thing! Got new pedals but as soon as they're set up, I will be giving this a go. Thank you!"

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u/Rover1312
r/simracing

"Wow, thanks man! Definitely gonna use this, thanks for the effort and sharing! This again reminds me what a great community this can be."

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u/ExtraGlockamole
r/simracing

"Excellent work, was just wishing for something like this the other day"

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u/chuuurles
r/simracing

"Legend"

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u/rayo2203
r/simracing

"App looks beautiful BTW"

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u/Illustrious_Hold_439
r/simracing

"Wow this is incredible!"

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u/DwightKShrute123
r/simracing

"It has already helped me understand trail braking more than any YouTube video. Thank you again"

M
u/mechcity22
r/Simagic

"Yeah this could actually help some people. Awesome stuff."

M
u/Markoff_Cheney
r/simracing

"Going to give a try based on this interaction alone. Good stuff."

O
u/ogigante
r/Simagic

"Amazing, thank you for your work!!!"

H
u/HooninAintEZ
r/simracing

"It's great that you aren't charging but I think you should 100% have a donation link. Your skills and time are valuable."

J
u/JustAnotherComment25
r/Simagic

"Wait what???? Hook a brother up yo. Lol thats pretty awesome man. Lets give it a go."

J
u/jaymu86
r/simracing

"Please I would like to donate right now"

M
u/MickQn
r/simracing

"People like you... Are amazing! Thank you for this"

F
u/falsefacade
r/simracing

"I've been thinking about why this isn't a thing! Got new pedals but as soon as they're set up, I will be giving this a go. Thank you!"

R
u/Rover1312
r/simracing

"Wow, thanks man! Definitely gonna use this, thanks for the effort and sharing! This again reminds me what a great community this can be."

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u/ExtraGlockamole
r/simracing

"Excellent work, was just wishing for something like this the other day"

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u/chuuurles
r/simracing

"Legend"

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u/rayo2203
r/simracing

"App looks beautiful BTW"

More Power

Many ways to train, one goal

Create your exercises, master the basics, and practice your braking unlimitedly.

Brake Like the Pros

Access a library of exercises based on feedback from professional sim racers like Suellio Almeida or Salva Talens.

  • Pro-designed exercise library
  • Real braking patterns from fast drivers
  • Exercises by Suellio Almeida & more
  • Ready to use, no setup needed
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Create Custom Exercises

Three ways to build exercises tailored to your needs: start from proven templates, draw your own brake curves with control points, or record your actual pedal input.

  • Template presets for quick setup
  • Draw & drag control points
  • Record with 3-second countdown
  • Apply smoothing & normalization

Import Real Telemetry

Drop a CSV from Garage61 and automatically extract every braking zone. Practice YOUR exact braking points from real laps — not generic patterns.

  • Import CSV from Garage61
  • Auto-detect braking zones
  • Create exercises from any corner
  • Practice your actual braking curves

Track Your Progress

Your training dashboard shows improvement over time. View recent sessions, performance trends, and your best scores across all exercises.

  • Session history with scores
  • Performance trend charts
  • Best scores per exercise
  • Stay motivated to practice
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Schedule Your Training

Prepare for your races with training plans. Schedule your races for each series, plan your practice routine, and stay consistent with your brake training.

  • Create training plans
  • Schedule your races
  • Build consistent habits
  • Track scheduled vs completed
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More Features

Built for serious drivers

Tools to document, analyze, and master every corner of every track.

Track Notepad

Document every corner with detailed notes: braking references, turn-in points, apex markers, and throttle application.

PDF Export

Export your track notes to a clean PDF document you can print or share with your team.

Cheat Sheet Mode

Condensed single-page view of all your corner notes — perfect for race-day quick reference.

Telemetry Import

Import laps from Garage61 and automatically generate individual brake exercises from each braking zone.

Full Lap Exercises

Practice all braking zones from an imported lap in sequence — train exactly like you race.

Audio Feedback

Real-time tone feedback during exercises — hear your deviation without looking at the screen.

Global Leaderboards

Compete worldwide and track your Braking Rating as you climb through license classes.

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ShadowSync

Sync onboard video with telemetry to practice braking zones while watching your real laps in real time.

Pricing

Free or also free

No premium tiers. No subscriptions. No ads. Just brake training.

Free

Guest Mode

No signup required. Just open and train.

  • Unlimited practice sessions
  • Progress tracking
  • Default exercise library
  • Create custom exercises
  • Data saved in browser
Start Training
Also Free
Free $9.99/mo

Free Account

Register to unlock extra features.

  • Everything in Guest, plus:
  • Training schedule
  • Lap analysis (Garage61 import)
  • Cloud backup & sync
  • Migrate data from Guest mode
Create Free Account

Seriously, it's free. I built this because I needed it, and I want other sim racers to benefit too. Donations coming soon to help cover development and server costs — with the goal of keeping Braking Lab free for as long as possible.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about Braking Lab.

What pedals and wheels are supported?

Braking Lab works with any pedals and controllers compatible with the browser's native API. That means virtually all of them. Fanatec, Thrustmaster, Logitech, Simucube — if your browser detects it, you can use it.

How do I import my telemetry?

Go to garage61.net and find your lap (requires a Garage61 account). Download the telemetry CSV file, then drag and drop it into the Lap Analysis page. We'll automatically detect braking zones and let you create exercises from any corner.

Do I need to create an account?

No. You can use Braking Lab without an account — your data stays in your browser. Optionally, create a free account to unlock cloud sync and access your training across multiple devices.

What sims does this work with?

Basically, any sim where you need to brake. Regarding Garage61 CSVs, they currently only work with iRacing but support for more sims is planned for the future.

How does scoring work?

During an exercise, you'll see a target line showing where your brake pressure should be. Your score is based on how well you stay within the tolerance zone. The closer you are to the target, the higher your score.

How does audio feedback work?

Enable a pitch-based tone in Settings that changes based on how close you are to the target. On target = steady tone. Too hard = higher pitch. Too soft = lower pitch. Train by feel without watching the screen.

How does the iRacing integration work?

Connect your iRacing account via official OAuth — we never see your password. This syncs your owned cars and tracks so you can see what content you need for any series. Your iRacing data is never stored on our servers; tokens are encrypted and kept only in your browser.

Is it really free?

Yes, completely free. All practice features, lap analysis, custom exercises, and cloud sync are free. No premium tiers, no subscriptions, no ads.