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For any new players, start with the IndyCar Series with 20 laps at Normal, then try all the Masterclass. It doesn't matter if you pass them or not, just do the IndyCars Series again with 20 laps, but at Pro and do the Masterclass again to fully comprehend and master every one of them since they're very important in order to be a virtual professional driver.
1. Introduction
---------------
I had a hard time playing this game at first and since no guides was made, I
decided that I should create one for new players that needs some help. Even
though I said I had a hard time playing it, there's only two things you really
need to become good in this game : Patience and Practice.  You'll need to do at
least 1000 laps for this.  For reference, it took me about a month to finish
it completely, that is, to get all the cards in the Trading Card Album.


The game is a simulation of the IndyCar Series, it's a racing game with
In Options → Advanced Game Options, use these settings:
open-wheel car, better known as Formula 1. It's also a very dangerous game,
*'''Transmission''': ''Manual''. Just like a professional driver.
going over 220 mph on a small track with at least 20 cars can quickly lead to
*'''Automatic AI Adjust''': ''On''. This will make the computer go slower if you're not in first position, but if you are in first position, the computer will go at 100% efficiency.
disaster!
*'''Caution Autodrive''': ''Off''. So that you can be in control of your car during a yellow flag.
*'''Traction Control''': ''Off''. Just like a professional driver.
*'''Speed Assist''': ''Off''. Just like a professional driver.


The menu in the game has :
Whatever or wherever you're racing, setting the engine to 7 will always be the best option even for doing a 200 lap race.
Quick race      : Choose one of 15 tracks to race.
IndyCar Series  : Serie of 15 tracks to race, one after the other.
Indianapolis 500 : Only one track to race.
Multiplayer      : Play with a network connection.
Masterclass      : Tutorial
Player Profile  : Load or Edit your saved game.
Options          : Change your preferences.


Just before entering the pit, don't go over 60 mph. In some races, you can see a pole with a 76 on it, which means that the maximum speed for entering the pit is 76, but even entering the pit at 70 will get you a black flag after you leave.


==IndyCar Series menu==
For the first time, tick the "Go To Garage" option when in the pit and tune your car with the settings found in that course's walkthrough page in section "IndyCar Series". You'll find them to be quite good.  You only need to do this once for each track, then the game will remember your settings for each of them.


2. General Tips
Your weight jacker is very important; some track needs it low, others high. The ones that needs it low are [[../Nashville/]], [[../Michigan/]], [[../Gateway/]] and [[../Chicagoland/]].
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For any new players, here's what I suggest : Start with the IndyCar Series
with 20 laps at Normal, then try all the Masterclass, doesn't matter if you
pass them or not, do the IndyCars series again with 20 laps but at Pro and do
the Masterclass again to fully comprehend and master every one of them since
they're very important in order to be a virtual professional driver! :-)


I also suggest, in Options / Advanced Game Options, to use these settings :
In qualifications, you can lower or raise your front wing by .50, so use this to your advantage.
Transmission        : Manual : Just like a professional driver.
Automatic AI Adjust : On : This will make the computer go slower if you're not
                      in first position, but if you are in first position, the
                      computer will go at 100% efficiency.
Caution Autodrive  : Off : So that you can be in control of your car during a
                      yellow flag.
Traction Control    : Off : Just like a professional driver.
Speed Assist        : Off : Just like a professional driver.


Whatever or wherever you're racing, I found that setting the engine to 7 will
Remember that if you had a bad qualification time, just leave the series and go back in to continue the series. You'll have another chance for the qualification.
always be the best option even for doing a 200 laps.


Just before entering the pit, don't go over 60 mph, in some races, you can see
==Lap records==
a pole with a 76 on it, which I think means that the maximum speed for entering
If you want to know the shortest time for a full distance, then here are some numbers that show that Phoenix is the one to choose, followed closely by Richmond with only two more minutes. If you want a track to finish 200 laps at Pro, California is suggested, as it's longer but much easier than the others.
the pit is 76, but even entering the pit at 70 will get me a black flag after I
left it.


For the IndyCar Series menu :
The speed column shows the speed you should go on average for a full lap to get position #1 in the qualifications. An exception is for [[../Indianapolis/]], which is the average of four laps that is taken into account.
- For the first time, tick the 'Go To Garage' option when in the pit and tune
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your car with the settings below, in section 'IndyCar Series', I found them to
! Course !! Lap Record !! Laps !! Hours:Minutes:Seconds !! Average mph
be quite good.  You only need to do this once for each track, then the game
|-
will remember your settings for each of them.
| Miami || 26.02 || 200 || 1:27:12 || 203.31
 
|-
- You weight jacker is very important, some track needs it low, others high,
| Phoenix || 19.22 || 200 || 1:04:28 || 179.01
the one that needs it low are Nashville, Michigan, Gateway and Chicagoland.
|-
 
| California || 31.78 || 200 || 1:45:56 || 220.57
- In qualifications, you can lower or raise your front wing by .50, use this
|-
to your advantage.
| Nazareth || 19.45 || 225 || 1:12:56 || 173.52
 
|-
- Remember that if you had a bad qualification time, just leave the series and
| Indianapolis || 37.90 || 200 || 2:06:20 || 230.60
go back in to continue the serie, you'll have another chance for the
|-
qualification.
| Texas || 23.48 || 200 || 1:18:16 || 224.63
 
|-
 
| Pikes Peak || 19.32 || 225 || 1:12:27 || 177.56
 
|-
3. IndyCar Series
| Richmond || 16.00 || 250 || 1:06:40 || 167.15
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|-
Note that race 15 is not listed because it's the same as race 6 : Texas.
| Kansas || 24.54 || 200 || 1:22:08 || 219.76
 
|-
1. Miami
| Nashville || 22.94 || 200 || 1:16:28 || 202.99
  Pressure    FL 33    | FR 42    | RL 42    | RR 48
|-
  Springs      FL 65    | FR 65    | RL 85    | RR 85
| Michigan || 31.66 || 200 || 1:45:32 || 222.22
  Dampers      FL 45/55 | FR 45/55 | RL 55/55 | RR 55/55
|-
  Ride Height  FL 2.2  | FR 2.6  | RL 2.2  | RR 2.6
| Kentucky || 23.54 || 200 || 1:18:28 || 221.28
  Gears        1  81    | 2  127  | 3  157  | 4  173  | 5  216  | 6  227
|-
  Camber      FL 0.1  | FR -0.5  | RL 0.1  | RR -0.5
| Gateway || 22.70 || 200 || 1:15:40 || 174.25
  Toe In      FL 0.1  | FR -0.1
|-
  Wings        F  14    | R  12
| Chicagoland || 24.30 || 200 || 1:21:00 || 222.38
 
|}
2. Phoenix
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  Pressure    FL 34    | FR 43    | RL 35    | RR 42
  Springs      FL 65    | FR 65    | RL 75    | RR 75
  Dampers      FL 45/43 | FR 45/43 | RL 50/48 | RR 50/48
  Ride Height  FL 2.8  | FR 3.2  | RL 2.8  | RR 3.2
  Gears        1  81    | 2  130  | 3  151  | 4  173  | 5  195  | 6  211
  Camber      FL 0.2  | FR -0.6  | RL 0.2  | RR -0.5
  Toe In      FL 0.3  | FR -0.4
  Wings        F  24    | R  60
 
3. California
  Pressure    FL 31    | FR 39    | RL 43    | RR 49
  Springs      FL 75    | FR 75    | RL 85    | RR 85
  Dampers      FL 65/60 | FR 65/60 | RL 70/60 | RR 70/60
  Ride Height  FL 2.0  | FR 2.2  | RL 2.0  | RR 2.2
  Gears        1  81    | 2  130  | 3  178  | 4  205  | 5  232  | 6  249
  Camber      FL 0.2  | FR -0.4  | RL 0.2  | RR -0.4
  Toe In      FL 0.2  | FR -0.3
  Wings        F  4    | R  6
 
4. Nazareth
  Pressure    FL 32    | FR 40    | RL 33    | RR 40
  Springs      FL 75    | FR 75    | RL 85    | RR 85
  Dampers      FL 60/55 | FR 60/55 | RL 70/60 | RR 70/60
  Ride Height  FL 2.8  | FR 3.0  | RL 2.8  | RR 3.0
  Gears        1  76    | 2  127  | 3  145  | 4  170  | 5  189  | 6  200
  Camber      FL 0.3  | FR -0.7  | RL 0.2  | RR -0.7
  Toe In      FL 0.3  | FR -0.4
  Wings        F  24    | R  61
 
5. Indianapolis
  Pressure    FL 35    | FR 39    | RL 41    | RR 49
  Springs      FL 60    | FR 60    | RL 75    | RR 75
  Dampers      FL 45/40 | FR 45/40 | RL 60/45 | RR 60/45
  Ride Height  FL 2.2  | FR 2.4  | RL 2.2  | RR 2.4
  Gears        1  81    | 2  135  | 3  189  | 4  218  | 5  238  | 6  249
  Camber      FL 0.3  | FR -0.6  | RL 0.3  | RR -0.6
  Toe In      FL 0.2  | FR -0.2
  Wings        F  1    | R  -4
 
6. Texas
  Pressure    FL 33    | FR 42    | RL 46    | RR 49
  Springs      FL 65    | FR 65    | RL 70    | RR 70
  Dampers      FL 45/40 | FR 45/40 | RL 50/45 | RR 50/45
  Ride Height  FL 2.7  | FR 3.0  | RL 2.7  | RR 3.0
  Gears        1  81    | 2  135  | 3  178  | 4  205  | 5  234  | 6  243
  Camber      FL 0.2  | FR -0.5  | RL 0.2  | RR -0.5
  Toe In      FL 0.2  | FR -0.2
  Wings        F  1    | R  6
 
7. Pikes Peak
  Pressure    FL 33    | FR 43    | RL 32    | RR 41
  Springs      FL 70    | FR 70    | RL 90    | RR 90
  Dampers      FL 55/50 | FR 55/50 | RL 65/60 | RR 65/60
  Ride Height  FL 2.5  | FR 3.0  | RL 2.5  | RR 3.0
  Gears        1  76    | 2  114  | 3  141  | 4  173  | 5  200  | 6  211
  Camber      FL 0.1  | FR -0.4  | RL 0.1  | RR -0.4
  Toe In      FL 0.1  | FR -0.2
  Wings        F  20    | R  49
 
8. Richmond
  Pressure    FL 36    | FR 42    | RL 33    | RR 38
  Springs      FL 75    | FR 75    | RL 85    | RR 85
  Dampers      FL 70/60 | FR 70/60 | RL 80/70 | RR 80/70
  Ride Height  FL 2.2  | FR 2.4  | RL 2.2  | RR 2.4
  Gears        1  76    | 2  114  | 3  141  | 4  173  | 5  195  | 6  211
  Camber      FL 0.3  | FR -0.4  | RL 0.3  | RR -0.4
  Toe In      FL 0.4  | FR -0.5
  Wings        F  20    | R  61
 
9. Kansas
  Pressure    FL 38    | FR 42    | RL 44    | RR 49
  Springs      FL 75    | FR 75    | RL 85    | RR 85
  Dampers      FL 45/40 | FR 45/40 | RL 65/60 | RR 65/60
  Ride Height  FL 2.4  | FR 2.6  | RL 2.4  | RR 2.6
  Gears        1  81    | 2  130  | 3  173  | 4  211  | 5  238  | 6  243
  Camber      FL 0.3  | FR -0.4  | RL 0.3  | RR -0.4
  Toe In      FL 0.3  | FR -0.3
  Wings        F  1    | R  6
 
10. Nashville
  Pressure    FL 34    | FR 42    | RL 44    | RR 48
  Springs      FL 70    | FR 70    | RL 80    | RR 80
  Dampers      FL 55/50 | FR 55/50 | RL 60/65 | RR 60/65
  Ride Height  FL 2.3  | FR 2.5  | RL 2.3  | RR 2.5
  Gears        1  81    | 2  119  | 3  157  | 4  189  | 5  222  | 6  232
  Camber      FL 0.3  | FR -0.4  | RL 0.3  | RR -0.4
  Toe In      FL 0.2  | FR -0.2
  Wings        F  10    | R  6
 
11. Michigan
  Pressure    FL 34    | FR 42    | RL 44    | RR 49
  Springs      FL 65    | FR 65    | RL 80    | RR 80
  Dampers      FL 50/45 | FR 50/45 | RL 60/50 | RR 60/50
  Ride Height  FL 2.4  | FR 2.6  | RL 2.4  | RR 2.6
  Gears        1  81    | 2  141  | 3  178  | 4  205  | 5  238  | 6  249
  Camber      FL 0.3  | FR -0.5  | RL 0.3  | RR -0.5
  Toe In      FL 0.2  | FR -0.2
  Wings        F  2    | R  6
 
12. Kentucky
  Pressure    FL 34    | FR 42    | RL 44    | RR 49
  Springs      FL 70    | FR 70    | RL 75    | RR 75
  Dampers      FL 50/45 | FR 50/45 | RL 60/55 | RR 60/55
  Ride Height  FL 2.6  | FR 2.8  | RL 2.6  | RR 2.8
  Gears        1  81    | 2  135  | 3  176  | 4  205  | 5  227  | 6  238
  Camber      FL 0.3  | FR -0.5  | RL 0.3  | RR -0.5
  Toe In      FL 0.2  | FR -0.2
  Wings        F  2    | R  6
 
13. Gateway
  Pressure    FL 34    | FR 40    | RL 34    | RR 40
  Springs      FL 70    | FR 70    | RL 90    | RR 90
  Dampers      FL 55/50 | FR 55/50 | RL 60/55 | RR 60/55
  Ride Height  FL 2.8  | FR 3.1  | RL 2.8  | RR 3.1
  Gears        1  81    | 2  113  | 3  141  | 4  168  | 5  191  | 6  207
  Camber      FL 0.2  | FR -0.6  | RL 0.2  | RR -0.6
  Toe In      FL 0.1  | FR -0.2
  Wings        F  24    | R 55
 
14. Chicagoland
  Pressure    FL 32    | FR 41    | RL 43    | RR 49
  Springs      FL 65    | FR 65    | RL 75    | RR 75
  Dampers      FL 45/40 | FR 45/40 | RL 55/50 | RR 55/50
  Ride Height  FL 2.8  | FR 3.0  | RL 2.8  | RR 3.0
  Gears        1  76    | 2  135  | 3  178  | 4  205  | 5  238  | 6  243
  Camber      FL 0.3  | FR -0.5  | RL 0.3  | RR -0.5
  Toe In      FL 0.2  | FR -0.2
  Wings        F  -2    | R  6
 
 
 
4. Masterclass
--------------
This is the tutorial with 8 different parts.  It is a must to do them, listen
carefully to the instructions, you have to remember everything.  In fact, it's
so important, it's a good thing to do the tutorial two times.
 
1. Basic Car Control
  Do one lap as fast as you can.  The trick is to speed up right at the
  beginning for a maximum top speed as soon as possible, don't worry about the
  pace car, it will peel off when you pass it.
 
2. Advanced Car Control
  Do 3 laps as fast as you can.  Raise you weigth jacker to the top, set your
  engine to 7 and fly!
 
3. Maximizing Performance
  Right when you start, break, turn back and enter the pit by the wrong side,
  doesn't matter, you'll get in the pit faster that way.  Tune your car by
  selecting the 'Go to garage' and use the setting for the Indianapolis track
  in the section 'IndyCar Series' with just a few modifications, raise the
  pressure of your tires by only 1 for each of the four and lower the front
  wing of 1 so that it show 0, also, set your gear 5 to 231 and your gear 6 to
  242.  Then reduce your fuel to something about 8 and race a few laps to get
  your tires red, then set your engine to 7 and set your weigth jacker to the
  maximum (+).  Make sure to always stay in gear 6 and never let go the
  acceleration.  With these settings, I've been able to do 235.36 mph average!
 
4. Qualifications
  When you start, head for the pit, then set your fuel to 4, raise your front
  wing to the maximum.  On the race, set your engine to 7 and max your weigth
  jacker.  Go to gear 5 at 230 mph and to gear 6 at 237 mph when racing.  With
  a little practice, you'll get the gold that way.
 
5. Racing Rechniques
  Race and overtake at least one car.  When you start, you'll be doing about
  240 mph, just keep this speed and pass between the two first cars, so just
  at the start you can overtake 2 cars.
 
6. The Pits
  Head to the pit and get back in the race while keeping your position.
 
7. The Caution Period
  Right when you start you'll be the witness of a car oversteering and
  crashing, just follow the next car with the 2 green arrows on top of it and
  don't overtake it.  After about 2 laps, the green arrows will go away and
  it's now time to race again, overtake at least one car for the last 4 laps.
 
8. The IndyCar Series
  You must finish at least in third position, it will take a lot of tries to
  get it right.  To finish first, hit the acceleration as soon as you can and
  never take it off, then duplicate exactly the path each cars is taking.
 
 
 
5. Lap Record
-------------
If you're like me and wants to know the shortest time for a full distance, then
here are some numbers that shows that Phoenix is the one to choose, followed
closely with Richmond with only 2 more minutes.  But if you want a track
to finish 200 laps at Pro, I'd suggest California, it's longer but much more
easy than the others.
 
The speed column show at what speed you should go, in average, for a full lap
to get position #1 in the qualifications. Exception for Indianapolis, it's the
average of 4 laps that is taken into account.
 
And, of course, the record holder name Zurd is me! :-)
 
            | Lap Record | Record Holder | Laps | Seconds | Minutes | Speed
Miami       |   26.02   | Zurd          | 200 | 5232    | 87      | 203.31
Phoenix     |   19.22   | Zurd          | 200 | 3868    | 65      | 179.01
California   |   31.78   | Zurd          | 200 | 6356    | 106    | 220.57
Nazareth     |   19.45   | Gil De Ferran | 225 | 4376    | 73      | 173.52
Indianapolis |   37.90   | Arie Luyendyk | 200 | 7580    | 126    | 230.60
Texas       |   23.48   | Zurd          | 200 | 4696    | 78      | 224.63
Pikes Peak   |   19.32   | Zurd          | 225 | 4347    | 73      | 177.56
Richmond     |   16.00   | Gil De Ferran | 250 | 4000    | 67      | 167.15
Kansas       |   24.54   | Zurd          | 200 | 4928    | 82      | 219.76
Nashville   |   22.94   | Billy Boat    | 200 | 4588    | 77      | 202.99
Michigan     |   31.66   | Zurd          | 200 | 6332    | 106    | 222.22
Kentucky     |   23.54   | Zurd          | 200 | 4708    | 79      | 221.28
Gateway     |   22.70   | Gil De Ferran | 200 | 4540    | 76      | 174.25
Chicagoland |   24.30   | Zurd          | 200 | 4860    | 81      | 222.38
 
 
 
6. Additional Information
-------------------------
These are found in the Quick Race menu.
 
1. Miami
    Homestead, FL - 1.5 mile - www.homesteadmiamispeedway.com
    Front Straightaway 1760 feet - Back Straightaway 1760 feet
    Banking 6 degrees - Seating 65 000 - Opened 1995
    First IndyCar Series April 8, 2001
 
2. Phoenix
    Phoenix, AZ - 1 mile oval - www.phoenixinternationalraceway.com
    Front Straightaway 1179 feet - Back Straightaway 1551 feet
    Banking 11 degrees - Seating 76 812 - Opened 1964
    First IndyCar Series March 24, 1996
 
3. California
    Fontana, CA - 2 mile D-shaped oval - www.californiaspeedway.com
    Front Straightaway 3100 feet - Back Straightaway 2500 feet
    Banking 14 degrees - Seating 92 109 - Opened 1997
    First IndyCar Series March 24, 2002
 
4. Nazareth
    Nazareth, PA - 1 mile oval - www.nazarethspeedway.com
    Front Straightaway 800 feet - Back Straightaway 1200 feet
    Banking 6 degrees - Seating 44 044 - Opened 1966
    First IndyCar Series April 4, 2002
 
5. Indianapolis
    Speedway, IN - 2.5 mile oval - www.indy500.com
    Front Straightaway 33 000 feet - Back Straightaway 33 000 feet
    Banking 9 degrees - Seating 250 000+ - Opened 1909
    First IndyCar Series May 26, 1996
 
6. Texas
    Fort Worth, TX - 1.5 mile oval - www.texasmotorspeedway.com
    Front Straightaway 2250 feet - Back Straightaway 1330 feet
    Banking 24 degrees - Seating 154 861 - Opened 1997
    First IndyCar Series June 7, 1996
 
7. Pikes Peak
    Fountain, CO - 1 mile tri-oval - www.ppir.com
    Front Straightaway 1510 feet - Back Straightaway 1350 feet
    Banking 10 degrees - Seating 42 787 - Opened 1997
    First IndyCar Series June 29, 1997
 
8. Richmond
    Richmond, VA - 0.75 mile D-shaped oval - www.rir.com
    Front Straightaway 1290 feet - Back Straightaway 860 feet
    Banking 14 degrees - Seating 105 000 - Opened 1946
    First IndyCar Series June 30, 2001
 
9. Kansas
    Kansas City, KS - 1.5 mile tri-oval - www.kansasspeedway.com
    Front Straightaway 2685 feet - Back Straightaway 2207 feet
    Banking 15 degrees - Seating 78 000 - Opened 2001
    First IndyCar Series July 8, 2001
 
10. Nashville
    Lebanon, TN - 1.33 mile oval - www.nashvillesuperspeedway.com
    Front Straightaway 2494 feet - Back Straightaway 2203 feet
    Banking 14 degrees - Seating 50 000 - Opened 2001
    First IndyCar Series July 21, 2001
 
11. Michigan
    Brooklyn, MI - 2 mile D-shaped oval - www.mispeedway.com
    Front Straightaway 3600 feet - Back Straightaway 2242 feet
    Banking 18 degrees - Seating 136 373 - Opened 1968
    First IndyCar Series July 28, 2002
 
12. Kentucky
    Sparta, KY - 1.5 mile tri-oval - www.kentuckyspeedway.com
    Front Straightaway 1662 feet - Back Straightaway 1600 feet
    Banking 14 degrees - Seating 66 089 - Opened 2000
    First IndyCar Series August 27, 2002
 
13. Gateway
    St Louis, IL - 1.25 mile oval - www.gatewayraceway.com
    Front Straightaway 1992 feet - Back Straightaway 1976 feet
    Banking 11 degrees - Seating 60 000 - Opened 1997
    First IndyCar Series August 26, 2001
 
14. Chicagoland
    Joliet, IL - 1.5 mile D-shaped tri-oval - www.chicagolandspeedway.com
    Front Straightaway 2400 feet - Back Straightaway 1700 feet
    Banking 18 degrees - Seating 75 000 - Opened 2001
    First IndyCar Series September 2, 2001
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Table of Contents

Gameplay
Courses
  1. Miami
  2. Phoenix
  3. California
  4. Nazareth
  5. Indianapolis
  6. Texas
  7. Pikes Peak
  8. Richmond
  9. Kansas
  10. Nashville
  11. Michigan
  12. Kentucky
  13. Gateway
  14. Chicagoland

For any new players, start with the IndyCar Series with 20 laps at Normal, then try all the Masterclass. It doesn't matter if you pass them or not, just do the IndyCars Series again with 20 laps, but at Pro and do the Masterclass again to fully comprehend and master every one of them since they're very important in order to be a virtual professional driver.

In Options → Advanced Game Options, use these settings:

  • Transmission: Manual. Just like a professional driver.
  • Automatic AI Adjust: On. This will make the computer go slower if you're not in first position, but if you are in first position, the computer will go at 100% efficiency.
  • Caution Autodrive: Off. So that you can be in control of your car during a yellow flag.
  • Traction Control: Off. Just like a professional driver.
  • Speed Assist: Off. Just like a professional driver.

Whatever or wherever you're racing, setting the engine to 7 will always be the best option even for doing a 200 lap race.

Just before entering the pit, don't go over 60 mph. In some races, you can see a pole with a 76 on it, which means that the maximum speed for entering the pit is 76, but even entering the pit at 70 will get you a black flag after you leave.

IndyCar Series menu[edit]

For the first time, tick the "Go To Garage" option when in the pit and tune your car with the settings found in that course's walkthrough page in section "IndyCar Series". You'll find them to be quite good. You only need to do this once for each track, then the game will remember your settings for each of them.

Your weight jacker is very important; some track needs it low, others high. The ones that needs it low are Nashville, Michigan, Gateway and Chicagoland.

In qualifications, you can lower or raise your front wing by .50, so use this to your advantage.

Remember that if you had a bad qualification time, just leave the series and go back in to continue the series. You'll have another chance for the qualification.

Lap records[edit]

If you want to know the shortest time for a full distance, then here are some numbers that show that Phoenix is the one to choose, followed closely by Richmond with only two more minutes. If you want a track to finish 200 laps at Pro, California is suggested, as it's longer but much easier than the others.

The speed column shows the speed you should go on average for a full lap to get position #1 in the qualifications. An exception is for Indianapolis, which is the average of four laps that is taken into account.

Course Lap Record Laps Hours:Minutes:Seconds Average mph
Miami 26.02 200 1:27:12 203.31
Phoenix 19.22 200 1:04:28 179.01
California 31.78 200 1:45:56 220.57
Nazareth 19.45 225 1:12:56 173.52
Indianapolis 37.90 200 2:06:20 230.60
Texas 23.48 200 1:18:16 224.63
Pikes Peak 19.32 225 1:12:27 177.56
Richmond 16.00 250 1:06:40 167.15
Kansas 24.54 200 1:22:08 219.76
Nashville 22.94 200 1:16:28 202.99
Michigan 31.66 200 1:45:32 222.22
Kentucky 23.54 200 1:18:28 221.28
Gateway 22.70 200 1:15:40 174.25
Chicagoland 24.30 200 1:21:00 222.38
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