Why Oval Racing is WAY Harder Than You Think - iRacing
19As a seasoned road racer, I always thought oval racing looked easy. Just turn left, right? WRONG! In this video, I dive into my iRacing oval racing experience and reveal why it's WAY harder than it looks. From tire management and drafting to the mental game of constant close-quarters racing, I discovered an entirely new skillset. Get ready to have your perception of oval racing changed forever!
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0:00 Intro
1:44 Misconceptions
3:05 Differences Oval vs Road
4:16 Cautions and the Effect
4:46 Pack Racing - Why?
6:17 Margins for Error - Road vs Oval
8:20 Caution Comes Out - Pace Car
9:10 Importance of Drafting on Super-Speedways
10:40 The Downsides of Oval Racing
12:05 Super-Speedway Comments
13:48 How Does my Road Background Help on Ovals?
15:15 Why Ovals Might be for You
17:47 End of Race - Last Laps - Changing Lines
21:05 My Experience in Getting Started in Ovals
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