Quick question for you Drifters...

Keith Gregg · May 11, 2017

Is it possible to do 'donuts' in Assetto?...if so...how?...what is the technique?...I am assuming you would need brakes fully to the front or something.
Sorry for the silly question I just saw someone do one in a movie and wondered if it was possible

Cheers

Brandon Wright · May 11, 2017

Do you mean donuts like this?

Pretty easy in AC (with a RWD/AWD car), turn the wheel and mash the throttle while in first gear, you shouldn't need to do any kind of setup for it.

Keith Gregg · May 11, 2017

Brandon Wright said:
Do you mean donuts like this?

Pretty easy in AC (with a RWD/AWD car), turn the wheel and mash the throttle while in first gear, you shouldn't need to do any kind of setup for it.

HaHa...yup...thanks

I'm pretty sure I've seen them do these at the end of an F1 race...but I may be thinking of the Superbikes...not sure...anyways...guess what I'll be trying tonight lol.
Cheers

Brandon Wright · May 11, 2017

They occasionally happen in F1, but extremely rare and there's a possibility they get fined for doing it. But when you've won your fourth WDC on the trot, it's worth the fine.

In contrast, they are almost mandatory at the end of any NASCAR event.

And they occasionally happen in IndyCar, but still pretty rare.

Keith Gregg · May 11, 2017

LOL...thanks Brandon

Keith Gregg · May 11, 2017

I get the feeling some of these guys just want to make a mess on the nice clean circuits

Turk · May 11, 2017

I think part of the problem for F1 drivers is they're trying to keep all the weight on the car that they can. Don't they try to drive over debris on the in lap to add as much weight as they can because they're so marginal on weight? They might also damage the car by revving the engine and not having any air flowing over the radiators, that's why if you do see it it's at the end of the last race where it doesn't matter any more.

Brandon Wright · May 11, 2017

Turk said:
I think part of the problem for F1 drivers is they're trying to keep all the weight on the car that they can. Don't they try to drive over debris on the in lap to add as much weight as they can because they're so marginal on weight? They might also damage the car by revving the engine and not having any air flowing over the radiators, that's why if you do see it it's at the end of the last race where it doesn't matter any more.

Yep, exactly, the team discourages it because it's bad for the car and the post-race inspection. Plus the FIA seems to frown on it and often threaten a fine when it happens.