How to drive on a road coarse?

[7thgear]

money gets you into formula 1

but skill is what gets you to the #1 spot

[ABQautoxer]

I think a team does a lot of that too to be #1, think about some fast guys that would be also rans with say HRT. I would say money can get you in F1 but skill keeps you there for awhile.

[TRev]

As mentioned, learn the track rules, flags, safety end of it thoroughly including checking your mirrors often. In the beginning your instructor will be there to insure you don't miss anything but learning where the flag workers are, what the flags mean, track procedures, and comfort in checking mirrors/looking far ahead are IMO the most important things to focus on at the start. Once you feel comfortable with those, work on your line and then start adding speed, braking deeper, etc.

[Chicago]

Originally Posted by CSG David

Make sure you have the right brake pads and fluid before you go. Also having good tires for the road course makes things safer and easier to have fun. If you're not sure what speed you can enter a corner, do 100% braking in a straight line before you can safely negotiate the corner. Gassing should always be progressive. The more you steer, the less you're on the gas/brakes, the less you steer, the more you're on the gas/brakes. Also, always try to use as much of the track width as you can. Remember to be safe and you'll be okay. This car is very safe, capable, and easy to drive. Have fun out there!

There has been a lot of talk about how much "looser" the rear end is on the FRS. For the BRZ, more trail braking and throttle modulation are required to get the car to rotate better. Perhaps the FRS is the better balance. Either way, slow in, fast out for a little bit before you get more comfortable out on the track!

dont forget braking too!

[LeftFootBrake]

I've never done a track day that's not karting, but done a fair bit of sim stuff. I've written about my thoughts previously, starting here.

TL;DR: There's starting to be a compelling amount of evidence that GT5/Forza/nkPro/LFS/rF/iRacing can, when used in a focused fashion, make you a better driver. Some titles can make you even better than others, for reasons including and beyond just the physics (incl. tyre) models.

And please stop making petty arguments over B. Heitkotter. He's proof positive that every racing tool has its value. He's auto-x'd, iRaced and GT5'd. Like anyone serious would do. Refer here.