Mastering the racing line is one of the first tasks I am doing to work on my lap times. Before I go to a racetrack, I will draw my line onto the map and prioritize the corners which I would like to work on first.

Draw your racing line

Choose one of the following outdoor tracks and draw your racing line for your next race.

My Racing Gear

I love my GoPro Max! It is perfect for my rental karting sessions. The battery lasts super long, has a 360 video option and the built-in GPS sensor is super accurate. I do my data analysis by importing the Mp4s to RaceChrono App. I also use a racing suit for racing faster karts and always the rib protector!

I rented a super fast Rotax kart in Portimao, Portugal. Check out my onboard video.

How to draw your racing line

I am focusing on the fastest corners first and then looking at the corners leading to a straightaway.

1. The geometrical line is usually the best for fast corners connecting straightaways
2. Late turn in and late apex for corners leading to a straightaway
3. In a set of curves focus on the last corner leading to a straightaway. My goal is to be as early as possible on the throttle, apex late and maximize my corner exit speed

I think that satellite images of outdoor tracks are a great way to analyse the track and draw racing lines. 🏁