Going Nowhere Fast In Assetto Corsa (2016-03-23): Race Driving On A Simulator

Amen Zwa, Esq.

Dec 2014 · sOnit, Inc.

About this ebook

This book is a comprehensive guide to race driving on Assetto Corsa, a new racing simulator from Kunos Simulazioni.  It is not a gaming guide.  If you are seeking a gaming guide that teaches you shortcuts on achievement badge earning, tips on points scoring, or cheats on beating online opponents unfairly, you have come to a wrong place.  What you will find in this book are technical topics covering graphics card tweaking, force feedback customisation, simulator configuration, race car dynamics, racing components, car set-up, driving techniques, racing rules, race tactics, and psychology of race driving.  I also present the racing lines for all the laser-scanned tracks, up to and including the latest version.  I describe each track, corner-by-corner and bump-by-bump, with the cockpit view screenshots.

 

·      2016-03-23—add handling guides for version 1.5.x cars Abarth 595, C7 Stingray, and Mustang GT; add information about Tyre Model 7; include information on the latest improvements in graphics performance and track surface

·      2016-02-28—add track guide for Brands Hatch included in DP3; add handling guides for new cars included in version 1.4.x and DP3; describe cornering techniques unique to low-powered cars like Lotus 25; add information about Tyre Model 6 and camber thrust; add description of graphics benchmarking; reduce the entropy by reediting the entire text

·      2015-10-25—add track guide for Catalunya included in DP2; add handling guides for new cars in version 1.3.x and DP2; add description of 64-bit executable; add information about Tyre Model 5 and louder tyre squeals; add information on telemetry data export

·      2015-08-18—add Zandvoort, Miura, Quattro, GT-R, and GT86 to match version 1.2.x; add explanation of slow-motion perception during crashes and placebo effect of set-up modifications; distinguish between static and dynamic friction; add description of 180-degree spin and doughnut loop techniques; expand hardware set-up section and audio settings section; update Mugello track guide

·      2015-05-01—update Spa, Nordschleife, and Trtento-Bondone track guides; expand Lotus 98T and Sauber C9 car guides; optimise embedded images

·      2015-04-26—update Nordschleife track guide; update Alfa 155 car guide; improve quality of embedded images; fix minor ePub formatting issues for Google Play edition

·      2015-04-16—add track guide for Nordschleife included in DP1; add handling guide for each car type, including DP1’s Alfa 155 AWD; add the use of Exos and P1 DRS functionality to match version 1.1.x; add section on hill climbing techniques; refine packers, cones, and turbocharger descriptions; update configurations to match version 1.1. x; create a more detailed table of contents for easier navigation; add author contact information

·      2014-12-31—add explanation of simulator sickness and warnings thereof; update view, audio, and control configurations to match version 1.0. x

·      2014-11-04—add track guides for Spa and Trento-Bondone to match RC contents; ddd explanation for steering wheel force feedback settings; add links to psychology reference books

·      2014-10-07—add explanation of several set-up-related telemetry data streams; fix statement about handbrake support; fix statement about tyre flat-spotting

·      2014-09-21—initial publication

Ratings and reviews

Very nice book and easy to read. A lot to learn for me. Only one problem, I can not download a epub version. I like to read on my Kobo.

This book has lots of good content that relates to PC gaming in general, racing in general, and Assetto Corsa specifically (of course). Recommended for anyone running any kind of PC racing sim.

Thank you for a very detailed and informative book! Well Explained even to a "non technical" guy like myself. I have a couple of questions thou. How can I make contact with the Author?

About the author

Amen Zwa is an ordinary bloke.  He was born and raised in Burma.  He now lives in Washington, DC, with his wife and son.  He enjoys playing jazz with his son.  He works as a technology consultant, focusing on business development, technology law, and algorithm design.  His degrees are in law, computer science, and electrical engineering.  In his spare time, Amen Zwa writes about law, technology, music, and motorsport.