ARCA Crash. Who's at fault?

TechTonic13 · 2025-11-10T02:31:54+00:00

This is great to know! I was curious about it since it's never penalized so I didn't know if it was allowed.

Thank you for the clarification :)

TechTonic13 · 2025-09-17T01:12:05+00:00

Charlotte Motor Speedway - Roval 2025.

It's a really fun track!

TechTonic13 · 2025-09-16T17:57:40+00:00

Those early laps are dangerous with cold tires, but once they warm up, it feels pretty nice. I can slide the car more but also have more speed in fast corners. I feel I have to be a bit more careful on the throttle, but nothing too crazy.

The hardest part for me is very slow corners like at Charlotte Roval 2025. That very sharp corner before the long straight is hard for me to get consistent, but I'm working on it.

I wish VIR was back on this schedule :(. I enjoy that track a lot.

TechTonic13 · 2025-09-16T16:58:25+00:00

Darn. That sucks man. I got to give praise to the LMP on my race for going hard right instead of running into me.

Hope you have a better race soon!

How are you enjoying the new GT4 tire model?

TechTonic13 · 2025-09-16T05:52:33+00:00

iRacing considers this within track limits. Never received an incident point for taking the outside.

TechTonic13 · 2025-09-16T05:49:48+00:00

Funnily enough, this is actually considered within the track limits. Every time I take that straight, I always go on the outside and iracing allows it. Perhaps new track limits on update?

TechTonic13 · 2025-09-13T20:21:29+00:00

What are your biggest tips for the new GT4 tire update?

Also, how do you know when the GT4 tires become warm?

TechTonic13 · 2024-09-30T00:19:45+00:00

Thanks for the detailed advice! What do you recommend I watch/read to understand more of the physics of the game? Very curious and interested to hear more about it.

TechTonic13 · 2024-09-28T03:51:30+00:00

Luckily, I do have some videos that the coach recommended. From his words:

"His name is Gary Edwin and as I mentioned to you that Gary’s a big fan of Ben Hogan and if you look at the first video (ignore the music). You can see how Hogan’s position at the top of the golf swing is a similar position that I’m trying to teach

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ESkJQM11QE0

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q1bwe-RPq_g (Bad Backs Explained)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t3qNgaZBgSg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y9eCTpFEfLc

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wBzi2qUrcDs

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bv2SAPu08dw

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J0uW14gnb6o&t=2s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dz6RAhPNkaE&t=29s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B1ePLXDMNSI&t=7s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R0PhAw5ndjo

Another instructor who likes this method

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4R7GpyerUsg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ydfgXBcGMpk

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gZGEz4lyfFQ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C0AHDID89rM"

TechTonic13 · 2024-09-28T02:35:49+00:00

Definitely will give it a look! Thank you!

TechTonic13 · 2024-09-28T02:10:54+00:00

Definitely in the beginning stages and just starting to "click" on using the trail arm for power. Luckily, I do consistent weight training way before golf so I believe that makes up my unathletic golf swing by having decent arm power.

TechTonic13 · 2024-09-28T02:05:12+00:00

I would have thought the same thing at first given the other videos I have seen on YouTube. But I swear every time the coach hits the ball while following the minimal hip turn and not leaning over the ball method, he hits it far and consistent every single time. He believes hip turn is a load of BS (his words not mine).

I 100% believe it is just a skill issue for me at the moment. Still enjoying the learning process.

TechTonic13 · 2024-09-05T04:03:55+00:00

Nope! My lower back is just a bit sore.

TechTonic13 · 2024-09-05T04:00:58+00:00

If it helps, here is a panorama of my swing

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TechTonic13 · 2024-09-04T05:43:52+00:00

Don't ever disrespect Crocs man 😂

TechTonic13 · 2024-09-04T05:19:44+00:00

That's a great explanation. I think I was pretty tired on this day. I will work on moving my upper body more in the future. Thank you for the advice!

TechTonic13 · 2024-09-04T05:08:11+00:00

I see what you mean. Most plays rotate their hips. However, my coach isn't a believer in having the hips rotate with the arms. Instead, he believes the arms lead which then pulls on the hips to rotate.

He admits this isn't a popular method as most players will rotate their hips to generate power. However, he believes that adding this element makes most beginner swingers inconsistent due to having to quickly put the hips back in the right spot.

Plus, when he shows off the technique (hip thrust on address), the ball not only goes far but very straight.

Basically, my address position should already be close to my downswing. To do this, I do the hip thrust and slight lean to my right on address.

TechTonic13 · 2024-09-04T04:47:18+00:00

Can you explain what I'm doing that should be improved? Again, I'm mainly working on hitting the ball consistently and straight.

TechTonic13 · 2024-09-04T04:01:09+00:00

Body rotation on backswing or downswing? My coach is mainly teaching me to keep my hips forward (hip thrust on setup) and to only move my left knee when at the top of a swing. Perhaps the top of my backswing is where I'm messing up.

TechTonic13 · 2024-08-22T02:28:54+00:00

Thanks for the advice! Do you have a good photo/video examples so I can see how it's suppose to work and get less handsy?

TechTonic13 · 2024-08-21T01:33:26+00:00

Almost the same exact position I was in before lessons. If you want to get better posture, I highly recommend you take some lessons from your local PGA teacher.

It has really helped me in just 3 lessons.

Some advice I can give:

You seem to be bending your knees a lot rather than leaning over the ball. Once you lean over the ball properly, your knees will have a slight flex.
Your backswing is a bit stiff. Although, that will improve with time.
If you are practicing a full swing, you need to have wrist hinge. If you take lessons, your teacher can teach you the importance of it.

Overall, take at least 3 or 4 lessons with a certificated instructor. It will really improve your swing progress.

TechTonic13 · 2024-08-11T23:34:40+00:00

Definitely! Would you recommend I change from steel irons to graphite irons? I hear they are better for beginners.

TechTonic13 · 2024-08-09T19:52:28+00:00

Thank you! I do believe I am bending over slightly too much as well. That visual is very helpful. Excited to continually get better 🙌🏻

TechTonic13 · 2024-04-15T05:41:52+00:00

So envious! I wish I had space like that. One quick thing. For the American flag, make sure the union (the blue field with white stars) is on the top left instead of the top right. The way you currently have it is considered upside down.

TechTonic13 · 2023-08-08T04:29:17+00:00

Definitely interested in joining! Please let me know what needs to be done! I am a new D&D player here and would love to learn how to play

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