Introduction to Braking Lab

Learn what Braking Lab is and how it can help you improve your sim racing braking technique.

Welcome to Braking Lab, a web-based training application designed to help sim racers master one of the most critical skills in racing: braking.

What is Braking Lab?

Braking Lab is a training tool that helps you develop precise brake control through targeted exercises. Whether you’re working with real telemetry data or using built-in training exercises, you actively practice the braking techniques that separate fast drivers from the rest.

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

Coming Soon

We’re constantly improving Braking Lab. Here’s what’s on the horizon:

  • iRacing Planner - Browse series schedules, track your owned content, and plan your racing budget
  • Teams - Create teams, share exercises and laps, and track your drivers’ progress together
  • More Integrations - Additional telemetry sources and sim racing platforms

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.