Track Notepad

Track Notepad lets you create detailed notes for every track and corner, building your personal racing reference guide that integrates with your practice sessions.

Overview

What Is Track Notepad?

A digital notebook specifically designed for racing:

• Per-track organization - Notes grouped by track
• Corner-level detail - Specific notes for each turn
• Interactive track maps - Visual reference with 450+ iRacing circuits
• Practice integration - Notes appear during exercises
• Sync across devices - Access your notes anywhere (registered users)

Interactive Track Maps

Map Features

Each track note includes an interactive SVG map:

• 450+ iRacing track configurations available
• Zoom and pan to explore details
• Corner markers with automatic numbering
• Sector boundaries displayed

For full map capabilities, see Track Maps.

Visual Pins

Add draggable markers to the track map:

1. Right-click on the map
2. Select Add Pin
3. Choose pin type (braking, turn-in, apex, note, warning)
4. Drag to precise location
5. Click pin to add notes

Pin types:

Pin	Use
Braking (red)	Mark braking points
Turn-in (blue)	Mark steering points
Apex (green)	Mark apex locations
Note (yellow)	General reference
Warning (orange)	Hazards or dangers

Connecting Pins

Draw lines between markers:

1. Click a pin
2. Click Connect
3. Click destination pin
4. Line shows relationship or distance

Creating Notes

Track-Level Notes

General notes that apply to the entire track:

1. Go to Track Notepad from the main menu
2. Select or search for a track
3. Click Add Track Note
4. Write your note and save

Good track notes include:

• General track characteristics (grip levels, bumps)
• Weather considerations
• Setup notes (gear ratios, brake bias)
• Pit strategy reminders

Corner Notes

Detailed notes for specific corners:

1. Open a track’s notepad
2. Navigate to the corner list
3. Click on a corner to add/edit notes
4. Save your corner note

Effective corner notes include:

• Brake markers and references
• Turn-in points
• Apex positioning
• Exit landmarks
• Common mistakes to avoid

Note Features

Formatting Options

Make your notes clear and scannable:

• Bold and italic text
• Bullet point lists
• Numbered steps
• Headers for sections

Quick Tags

Use predefined tags for fast categorization:

Tag	Purpose
#brake	Braking reference points
#turn-in	Turn-in markers
#apex	Apex notes
#danger	Hazards or common mistakes
#setup	Car setup related

Attachments

Enhance notes with additional content:

• Screenshots - Capture reference images
• Links - Reference external videos or guides
• Telemetry markers - Link to specific telemetry points

Video References

Add YouTube or Vimeo links to your notes:

1. Click Add Video in any note
2. Paste the video URL
3. Optionally set timestamp (e.g., ?t=45 for 45 seconds)
4. Video thumbnail appears in note
5. Click to open in new tab or embedded player

Great video references:

• Onboard lap tutorials
• Corner analysis videos
• Setup guides
• Track walk-throughs

Organization

Track Library

Your notepad organizes tracks automatically:

• Recent - Tracks you’ve viewed lately
• Favorites - Starred tracks for quick access
• By Series - Grouped by the series you race
• All Tracks - Complete alphabetical list

Search and Filter

Find notes quickly:

• Search by track name
• Filter by tags
• Show only tracks with notes
• Sort by most/least documented

Using Notes During Practice

Inline Notes View

During exercises, your notes are accessible:

1. Start an exercise session
2. Click the Notes icon in the corner
3. View corner-specific notes for the current exercise
4. Collapse when not needed

Pre-Session Review

Before starting a session:

1. The app shows a notes summary
2. Review key points for the track
3. Option to update notes before practicing

Quick Add During Practice

Add notes without leaving your session:

1. Pause the exercise
2. Click Quick Note
3. Type your observation
4. Continue practicing

Sync and Backup

Cloud Sync

Notes sync automatically for registered users:

• Changes saved in real-time to Supabase
• Access from any device
• No manual backup needed
• Guest users: notes stored locally only

PDF Export

Create printable track guides:

1. Open your track notes
2. Click Export > PDF
3. Choose what to include:
   • Track map with pins
   • Corner notes
   • Video links as QR codes
   • General track notes
4. Select layout (single page or booklet)
5. Download or print

Other Export Options

Additional export formats:

• Markdown - For use in other apps
• JSON - Complete data backup
• Image - Map with pins as PNG

Import

Bring notes from other sources:

• Import from text files
• Paste from clipboard
• Merge with existing notes

Best Practices

Building Useful Notes

1. Be specific - “Brake at the 100m board” beats “Brake early”
2. Update regularly - Refine notes as you improve
3. Focus on feel - Note what the car should feel like
4. Include mistakes - Document what NOT to do
5. Use consistent format - Develop your own template

Maintenance

Keep your notepad valuable:

• Review notes before each race week
• Delete outdated information
• Archive notes for tracks you no longer race
• Consolidate duplicate notes

Sample Note Structure

## Turn 3 - Hairpin

### Braking
- Brake at the end of the grass on left
- Initial pressure 85%
- Trail down to 20% at turn-in

### Turn-in
- Start rotation at the drain grate
- Apex is late (past geometric)

### Exit
- Full throttle at exit curb
- Watch for snap oversteer if cold tires

### Common Mistakes
- #danger Braking too late causes understeer
- #danger Early apex loses exit speed

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