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Introduction to Braking Lab

Discover how Braking Lab helps you train, analyze laps, and prepare for races.

Welcome to Braking Lab, your sim racing companion for training, understanding your laps, and preparing for the next race.

What is Braking Lab?

Braking Lab brings focused brake training, telemetry analysis, race planning, and team collaboration into one place. You can start with free exercises and planners, then use Capture and your own laps to work on specific corners.

How It Works

  1. Choose Your Training Path - Use built-in exercises to practice fundamentals, or import telemetry to train on real corner data
  2. Practice with Real-Time Feedback - Train your braking points, trail braking, and pressure modulation with instant visual and audio feedback
  3. Track Progress - Monitor your improvement over time with detailed statistics
  4. Level Up - Earn XP, unlock achievements, and progress through the Brake Master system

Key Features

  • Multiple Exercise Types - Hold pressure, trail braking, progressive, threshold, and full lap training
  • Real-Time Feedback - Visual overlays and audio cues guide your practice
  • Progress Tracking - See your improvement with detailed statistics and trends
  • Custom Exercises - Create your own training routines with the visual curve editor
  • Track Maps - Interactive maps for 450+ circuits with corner visualization
  • Race Preparation - Plan and prepare for upcoming races with structured workflows

Who Is This For?

Braking Lab is designed for:

  • Beginners learning the fundamentals of trail braking
  • Intermediate drivers looking to shave seconds off their lap times
  • Advanced racers fine-tuning their technique for specific corners
  • Coaches and teams who want structured training tools

Plan and Race Together

  • iRacing Planner - Browse series schedules, track your owned content, and plan your racing budget
  • LMU Planner - Explore the Le Mans Ultimate race calendar and content
  • Teams - Create a team, share laps and exercises, and follow your drivers’ progress

Getting Started

Ready to improve your braking? Head to the Quick Start guide to begin your first training session.

Third-Party Services Disclaimer

iRacing® is a third-party service not affiliated with Braking Lab. Braking Lab is not responsible for its availability, functionality, or any changes to the service. All trademarks and rights belong to iRacing.com Motorsport Simulations, LLC.