Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta Standard
4.088
km
12
Corners
19
Setups
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Track Overview
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Sign Up FreeMichelin Raceway Road Atlanta demands high commitment and precision. Mastering its significant elevation changes and blind crests, especially through the Esses, is crucial for optimal lap times and maintaining momentum.
Setup Focus
- Suspension: A balanced suspension setup is crucial to handle the significant elevation changes and compressions without unsettling the car.
- Aerodynamics: Moderate to high downforce is beneficial for stability through the high-speed Esses and fast corners.
- Brakes: Strong, consistent brakes with good bias control are essential for the downhill braking zones.
- Differential: A finely tuned differential can aid traction out of the many uphill exits and through the flowing sections.
Corner Analysis
Turn 1 - Big Bend
High-speed, downhill sweeping right-hander
Turn 1 - Big Bend
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Technique
Brake firmly but smoothly on entry while turning in. Aim for a late apex to maximize exit speed and set up the Esses. Use the full track width on exit without running wide into the grass.
Apex Strategy
Late apex, allowing the car to track out wide.
Turn 12 - Final Turn
Long, sweeping right-hander, uphill exit onto the main straight
Turn 12 - Final Turn
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Technique
This corner is crucial for lap time. Brake smoothly and turn in, focusing on a very late apex. The goal is to get the best possible drive out onto the main straight. Be progressive with the throttle as the car climbs the hill to avoid wheelspin or oversteer. Use the full track on exit.
Apex Strategy
Very late apex, almost at the exit curb, to maximize straight-line acceleration.
The Esses (Turns 2-5)
High-speed, flowing left-right-left-right complex with significant elevation changes
The Esses (Turns 2-5)
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Technique
Commitment and smooth inputs are vital. Turn 2 (left) is critical for flow; aim for an early apex to open up Turn 3. Maintain momentum through the complex, using minimal steering inputs. Be aware of the downhill compression and subsequent lift over the crest. Avoid aggressive curb use that can unsettle the car.
Apex Strategy
Early for T2, then flow through mid-apexes for T3/4, and a late apex for T5 to prepare for the run to Turn 6.
Turn 10a/b - The Chicane
Fast left-right chicane, downhill entry
Turn 10a/b - The Chicane
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Technique
This is a major braking zone. Brake hard and turn in sharply for 10a (left), using the inside curb to straighten the line for 10b (right). Be precise to avoid running wide on the exit of 10b, as it compromises the entry to the final turn. Smooth throttle application is key here.
Apex Strategy
Early apex for 10a, then a late apex for 10b to maximize exit speed.
Car Setups
Audi R8 LMS Evo '19
MR
Top Speed
290 km/h
Transmission
Fully Customizable Racing
Brake Balance
+2 (Rear Bias)
Downforce (F/R)
500 / 650
BMW M6 GT3 Endurance Model '16
FR
Top Speed
295 km/h
Transmission
Fully Customizable Racing
Brake Balance
+2 (Rear Bias)
Downforce (F/R)
350 / 580
Chevrolet Corvette C7 Gr.3
FR
Top Speed
295 km/h
Transmission
Fully Customizable Racing
Brake Balance
+2 (Rear Bias)
Downforce (F/R)
400 / 550
Ferrari 296 GT3 '23
MR
Top Speed
295 km/h
Transmission
Fully Customizable Racing
Brake Balance
+2 (Rear Bias)
Downforce (F/R)
520 / 680
Ferrari 458 Italia GT3 '13
MR
Top Speed
295 km/h
Transmission
Fully Customizable Racing
Brake Balance
+2 (Rear Bias)
Downforce (F/R)
550 / 700
Lamborghini Huracán GT3 '15
MR
Top Speed
295 km/h
Transmission
Fully Customizable Racing
Brake Balance
+2 (Rear Bias)
Downforce (F/R)
420 / 580
Mazda Atenza Gr.3
FR
Top Speed
295 km/h
Transmission
Fully Customizable Racing
Brake Balance
+2 (Rear Bias)
Downforce (F/R)
380 / 520
MAZDA RX-VISION GT3 CONCEPT
FR
Top Speed
295 km/h
Transmission
Fully Customizable Racing
Brake Balance
+2 (Rear Bias)
Downforce (F/R)
380 / 520
Mercedes-AMG GT3 '20
FR
Top Speed
295 km/h
Transmission
Fully Customizable Racing
Brake Balance
+2 (Rear Bias)
Downforce (F/R)
400 / 550
Mercedes-AMG GT3 '16
FR
Top Speed
295 km/h
Transmission
Fully Customizable Racing
Brake Balance
+2 (Rear Bias)
Downforce (F/R)
450 / 600
Nissan GT-R NISMO GT3 '18
FR
Top Speed
295 km/h
Transmission
Fully Customizable Racing
Brake Balance
+2 (Rear Bias)
Downforce (F/R)
400 / 580
Porsche 911 GT3 R (992) '22
RR
Top Speed
290 km/h
Transmission
Fully Customizable Racing
Brake Balance
+2 (Rear Bias)
Downforce (F/R)
220 / 480
Porsche 911 RSR (991) '17
MR
Top Speed
295 km/h
Transmission
Fully Customizable Racing
Brake Balance
+1 (Rear Bias)
Downforce (F/R)
480 / 620
Subaru WRX Gr.3
FR
Top Speed
290 km/h
Transmission
Fully Customizable Racing
Brake Balance
+2 (Rear Bias)
Downforce (F/R)
420 / 600
Toyota GR Supra Racing Concept '18
FR
Top Speed
295 km/h
Transmission
Fully Customizable Racing
Brake Balance
+2 (Rear Bias)
Downforce (F/R)
350 / 550
Dodge Viper SRT GT3-R '15
FR
Top Speed
295 km/h
Transmission
Fully Customizable Racing
Brake Balance
+2 (Rear Bias)
Downforce (F/R)
420 / 530
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Critical Risks
Common mistakes at this circuit
- ⚠ The Esses: High-speed elevation changes and blind crests can lead to loss of control if not precise with inputs.
- ⚠ Off-camber sections: Several turns, particularly Turn 7, have off-camber exits that can cause snap oversteer.
- ⚠ Wall proximity: Many sections, especially through the Esses and the final turn, have walls close to the track edge, punishing even minor mistakes.
- ⚠ Braking zones: Heavy braking zones like Turn 1 and Turn 10a are downhill, requiring careful brake modulation to avoid lock-ups.
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