NASCAR Racing - help!

Ok, we've done the obligatory purchasing, testing, fixing, downloading, setting up, etc. We now have installed and working: 1 1 NASCAR Racing game 1 Track Pack 2 Car Sets ('95 and '96) - thanks to all who created these! 1 Sound Card 1 AMC Game Card 1 ThrustMaster T2 Steering Wheel/Pedal set Only problem is I can't seem to drive worth a darn (sort of like my real driving track record ;) ). Any suggestions on which tracks/car setups are the best to learn on? I don't know much about car setups, so any advice would be greatly appreciated! Also, I downloaded and expanded the car setups, but don't know how to use them! -- Michelle Burns If you can't find the time to do it right, Joseph Burns where will you find the time to do it over?" Rusty! Rusty! Rusty!

I suppose I deserve this (blushing with head***) for posting a question before checking myself. When I got home, I found where to change car sets (great job - btw). However, I'm still looking for any advice on best tracks/setups to learn. If any of you seasoned vets have some advice for a Thanks again! Michelle -- Michelle Burns "If you can't find the time to do it right, Joseph Burns where will you find the time to do it over?" RUSTY! RUSTY! RUSTY!

>Subject: NASCAR Racing - help! >Date: 24 Jan 1996 22:32:44 GMT .

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>Any suggestions on which tracks/car setups are the best to learn on? I don't >know much about car setups, so any advice would be greatly appreciated! Also, >I downloaded and expanded the car setups, but don't know how to use them! >-- >Michelle Burns If you can't find the time to do it right, >Joseph Burns where will you find the time to do it over?" > Rusty! Rusty! Rusty!

Hi, michelle. Nice to see there are some people who are simply forced to learn about race car set-ups!! Before you start, I have to warn you: you are entering a field of knowledge about as large as any other science; there are a million possibilities, and there is so much litterature availiable. Try your local bookstore!! One hint is; start with the already supplied setups, easy and so on. Try and learn to drive these first, and see if you can "feel" anything. Most is based on if the car has a tendency to go straight on, or spin around itself. (Push or understeer, loose, or oversteer). Then find out what your driving style is like. Just keep practicing!! Cheers, Matthew. ************# 6, #6, #6, GO!!!!!!************* (King of the Glen!)

>However, I'm still looking for any advice on best tracks/setups >to learn. If any of you seasoned vets have some advice for a >Thanks again! >Michelle Michelle, It hasen't been around very long but may I suggest you try our site The Pits? We've got a fair bit of stuff on Nascar/Indycar as well as our set-up and track guides. We're trying to add more. but you should find something of use there. Jed The Pits www.ukps.com/thepits

I can only speak for myself, but what I did was make the car damage proof cut the opp. down to 90% and teated the car like I treat my wife<(with gentle and loving hands). I'm 42 and have never done any *** before, other than PONG,and for me the learning curve is a long slow climb. I found that the Bristol track is best to start on due to the fact that you don't have the speeds and the banking is so steep it holds you to the track quite well. Whatever you do don't give up as it does turn into fun once you get the hang of it. One more caveat,don't judge your progress by the postings you see here. I think some of these people were born with a silver joystick in their hand. <g> Blaine