# Braking Lab

> Save time. Race faster. Spend less. — Your free sim racing companion.

Braking Lab is a free web application for sim racers that combines race preparation tools, targeted brake training, smart iRacing purchase planning, and track documentation.

## What It Does

- **Race Preparation**: Schedule races, use a 6-step preparation wizard, and follow templates for new or familiar track/car combos
- **Brake Training**: Master the most important skill with 40+ exercises, license progression (Rookie→A), BR rating, and global leaderboards
- **iRacing Purchase Planner**: Sync owned content via OAuth, browse series schedules, and get smart purchase recommendations based on content overlap
- **Track Notepad**: Access 450+ iRacing track maps, add corner notes and visual pins, export cheat sheets for race day

## Target Audience

- Sim racers using iRacing, Assetto Corsa, and other simulators
- Drivers who want structured race preparation and brake training
- iRacing players looking to make smarter content purchases
- Anyone who wants to document track knowledge systematically

## Technical Details

- Landing site built with Astro 5, Tailwind CSS 4, TypeScript
- App built with React 19, TypeScript, Vite, Tailwind CSS
- Uses Web Audio API for real-time tone feedback during brake exercises
- Uses IndexedDB for storing lap telemetry
- iRacing OAuth integration for content sync
- Works in any modern browser — no installation required

## Key Features

1. **Race Preparation**: 6-step wizard, templates, schedule management, reference lap linking
2. **Brake Master**: License progression, ELO-style rating, 40+ exercises across 8 tracks
3. **iRacing Planner**: OAuth sync, series browser, smart buy recommendations, bulk discount calculations
4. **Track Notepad**: 450+ maps, corner notes, visual pins, cheat sheet mode, PDF export
5. **Telemetry Import**: Garage61 CSV import, automatic braking zone detection
6. **Progress Tracking**: Session history, scores, streaks, performance metrics

## Pricing

Completely free. No premium tiers, no subscriptions, no ads. All features available to everyone.

## Links

- Website: https://www.brakinglab.com
- App: https://app.brakinglab.com
- Telemetry Source: https://garage61.net

## Contact

- Twitter: @rdiazracing