Braking Zone Notes

Take structured notes for each braking zone with reference points, gear info, and technique reminders.

Braking Zone Notes let you document technique details for individual braking zones within your imported laps. These structured notes capture reference points, gear selections, and personal reminders to improve your consistency.

Overview

What Are Braking Zone Notes?

Braking Zone Notes are detailed annotations tied to specific braking zones in your telemetry:

  • Per-zone documentation - Notes attached to each braking zone
  • Structured fields - Organized categories for key information
  • Free-form notes - Additional space for personal reminders
  • Visual indicators - Post-it icons show which zones have notes

Why Use Braking Zone Notes?

Documenting your braking zones helps you:

  • Remember reference points - Never forget your braking markers
  • Track technique changes - Document what works and what doesn’t
  • Prepare for races - Quick review before sessions
  • Share knowledge - Export notes for discussion

Creating Notes

Accessing Braking Zone Notes

Add notes to any braking zone:

  1. Go to My Laps
  2. Open a lap’s details
  3. Navigate to Braking Zones tab
  4. Find the zone you want to document
  5. Click the note icon on that zone

Note Structure

Each braking zone note includes these fields:

FieldDescription
Brake ReferenceVisual marker for brake application point
Max Speed/RPMSpeed or RPM reading at brake point
GearWhat gear to be in, or gear sequence
Trail BrakingNotes on brake release technique
Turn-in ReferenceVisual marker for turn-in point
Rotation PointWhere car rotation begins
Throttle ReferenceWhen to begin throttle application
NotesFree-form additional notes

Filling Out Notes

Tips for each field:

Brake Reference

  • Use permanent visual markers (signs, shadows, distance boards)
  • Be specific (“3rd white line” not “near the fence”)
  • Note backup references for different conditions

Max Speed/RPM

  • Record target speed at brake point
  • Note RPM if you use engine sound as reference
  • Include acceptable range (“150-155 km/h”)

Gear

  • Entry gear and target gear through corner
  • Note if downshifts happen during braking
  • Include heel-toe requirements

Trail Braking

  • Describe the release curve (“quick initial, slow final 30%”)
  • Note how long to trail brake
  • Reference how deep to carry brake

Turn-in Reference

  • Visual marker for steering input
  • Relationship to brake release
  • Car position across the track

Rotation Point

  • Where the car should start rotating
  • Often relates to brake release
  • Note if using throttle to rotate

Throttle Reference

  • When to apply throttle
  • Initial throttle percentage
  • Full throttle point

Visual Indicators

Post-it Icons

Zones with notes display a post-it indicator:

  • Yellow post-it - Zone has notes
  • No indicator - Zone has no notes
  • Click the post-it - Quick access to view/edit notes

Note Preview

Hover over the post-it icon to see:

  • Preview of brake reference
  • Gear information
  • First line of notes
  • Click to expand full notes

Managing Notes

Editing Notes

Update existing notes:

  1. Find the zone with notes
  2. Click the post-it icon
  3. Edit any field
  4. Click Save

Deleting Notes

Remove notes from a zone:

  1. Open the zone’s notes
  2. Click Delete Notes
  3. Confirm deletion
  4. Post-it indicator disappears

Copying Notes

Copy notes to a similar corner:

  1. Open notes you want to copy
  2. Click Copy
  3. Navigate to another zone
  4. Click Paste
  5. Edit as needed

Using Notes During Practice

Pre-Session Review

Before practicing:

  1. Open your reference lap
  2. Review all braking zone notes
  3. Visualize each zone mentally
  4. Focus on zones with recent changes

Quick Reference

During breaks:

  • Keep lap notes open on a second screen
  • Use mobile device to view notes trackside
  • Export notes for printed reference

Post-Session Updates

After practice:

  1. Return to My Laps
  2. Update notes based on what you learned
  3. Add new reference points that worked
  4. Remove techniques that didn’t help

Integration with Other Features

Track Notepad

Braking zone notes complement Track Notepad:

  • Braking Zone Notes - Detailed per-corner technique
  • Track Notepad - Overall track strategy and general notes
  • Notes can link between features

See Track Notepad for general track documentation.

Track Maps

View notes in context:

  • See zone locations on the track map
  • Click zones on map to access notes
  • Visual reference while reviewing

See Track Maps for map features.

My Laps

Notes are tied to specific laps:

  • Each lap can have different notes
  • Compare notes between different laps
  • See how technique evolved over time

See My Laps for lap management.

Best Practices

Writing Good Notes

  • Be specific - “Brake at 150m board” not “brake early”
  • Use measurable references - Speeds, RPM, gear numbers
  • Include conditions - Note if reference changes with fuel load
  • Keep it concise - Quick to read before a session

Updating Notes

  • Review and update after significant improvement
  • Remove outdated techniques
  • Add alternatives for different conditions (wet, cold tires)
  • Date significant changes

Organization

  • Maintain notes for your reference laps
  • Create notes for problem corners first
  • Gradually build complete lap documentation
  • Delete notes when lap is deleted

Exporting Notes

Export Options

Share or backup your notes:

Per-Lap Export

  • Export all notes for a single lap
  • JSON format for data backup
  • PDF format for printing

Bulk Export

  • Export notes from multiple laps
  • Include with data backup
  • Transfer between devices

Printing

Create printable reference sheets:

  1. Open lap with notes
  2. Click Export for Print
  3. Select which zones to include
  4. Generate formatted PDF
  5. Print for trackside reference

Tips and Suggestions

New Tracks

  • Start with brake references only
  • Add details as you learn the track
  • Focus on the hardest corners first
  • Build complete notes over multiple sessions

Race Preparation

  • Review all notes before race week
  • Update based on recent practice
  • Note any setup-specific changes
  • Create condensed summary for race day

Consistency Training

  • Compare notes between sessions
  • Note when you deviate from references
  • Track which notes lead to consistent laps
  • Identify patterns in mistakes