Brake Shape Exercises by Class

Category-specific brake curves for different racing disciplines from GT to open-wheel to oval racing.

Different racing disciplines require different braking techniques. Brake shape exercises provide category-specific training curves tailored to each type of racing.

Why Class-Specific Training?

Each racing category has unique braking characteristics:

  • GT cars - Heavy braking with ABS assistance
  • Open-wheel - Light cars with massive downforce
  • Oval racing - Trail braking through banked turns
  • Prototype - Extreme aero and carbon brakes

Training with the right curves builds the correct muscle memory for your discipline.

Available Categories

GT3/GT4

Characteristics:

  • ABS-assisted braking
  • Moderate initial pressure (70-85%)
  • Smooth release through corner entry
  • Forgiving brake balance

Exercise focus:

  • Consistent threshold pressure
  • Trail brake release timing
  • Working with ABS, not against it

GTP/Hypercar

Characteristics:

  • High downforce affecting brake points
  • Speed-dependent braking power
  • Aggressive initial application (90%+)
  • Quick release due to aero grip

Exercise focus:

  • Maximum initial pressure
  • Fast release to maintain speed
  • Adapting to downforce changes

Formula/Open-Wheel

Characteristics:

  • Light car weight
  • Extreme downforce sensitivity
  • Sharp initial application
  • Progressive trail brake

Exercise focus:

  • Rapid initial brake input
  • Precise pressure modulation
  • Following the downforce curve

Oval Racing

Characteristics:

  • Trail braking through entire corner
  • Banking affects brake pressure
  • Minimal hard braking zones
  • Focus on rotation

Exercise focus:

  • Extended trail brake phases
  • Smooth, gradual release
  • Maintaining corner speed

Touring Cars

Characteristics:

  • Front-wheel drive considerations
  • Weight transfer management
  • ABS integration
  • Contact racing situations

Exercise focus:

  • Early trail brake release
  • Powering while braking (FWD)
  • Consistent repeatable inputs

Rally/Rallycross

Characteristics:

  • Variable grip surfaces
  • Left-foot braking
  • Quick direction changes
  • Scandinavian flicks

Exercise focus:

  • Adapting to grip changes
  • Quick pedal transitions
  • Maintaining car rotation

Using Class Exercises

Getting Started

  1. Select your discipline - Choose the category you race most
  2. Start with basics - Complete the fundamental curve first
  3. Progress to advanced - Move to complex corners and scenarios
  4. Compare your style - See how your inputs differ from the reference

Creating Class-Specific Custom Exercises

You can create exercises using your own telemetry:

  1. Import a lap in your target car class
  2. Extract braking zones
  3. Save as a custom exercise
  4. Share with teammates in the same class

Tips by Category

For GT Racers

  • Don’t fight the ABS - let it work for you
  • Focus on consistent threshold, not maximum

For Open-Wheel Racers

  • Practice at different speeds - braking changes with downforce
  • Trail brake curves are steeper at high speed

For Oval Racers

  • Practice extended trail phases (3-5 seconds)
  • Banking angle awareness is key

For Rally Drivers

  • Train quick transitions between brake and throttle
  • Practice left-foot braking exercises