Cheat : Tip: Stick with the outside chase view until you have memorized every square inch of the track you're running on. In addition to offering a much better view of the road ahead, it also warns you of bike attitude problems (such as the rear wheel coming off the ground under braking) before they have a chance to send you ass-over-handlebar.
Tip: If you find yourself struggling to keep up on certain tracks, try to follow one of the AI bikes for a lap or two. If that's still too difficult, then run a quick race and save the replay. This way you can watch their technique from a number of different camera positions and pick up some valuable pointers. Just remember that the AI bikes sometimes follow a different set of physical laws, so you won't be able to match their speed in every section of the track.
Tip: Graduate to the manual transmission as quickly as your learning curve will allow. You can squeeze out a noticeable amount of extra speed when you do your own shifting.
Tip: Although you can crack off a few hot laps during qualifying rounds with the softer tires, the key to success in longer races involves choosing and managing the harder, more durable tire compounds. This is especially true when the track temperature is quite hot. Keep the tire wear display turned on (F8 key) to constantly monitor the condition of your rubber.
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