Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta Standard
4.088
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12
Corners
17
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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.
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.
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.
Car Setups
Ferrari 296 GTB Gr.3
MR
Downforce (F/R)
350 / 500
Body Height (F/R)
60 / 65
Anti-Roll Bars (F/R)
5 / 6
Dampers: Comp/Reb
32/42 | 38/48
Porsche 911 GT3 R Gr.3
RR
Downforce (F/R)
450 / 600
Body Height (F/R)
60 / 65
Anti-Roll Bars (F/R)
5 / 2
Dampers: Comp/Reb
30/35 | 38/42
Subaru WRX Gr.3
AWD
Downforce (F/R)
320 / 480
Body Height (F/R)
60 / 65
Anti-Roll Bars (F/R)
4 / 7
Dampers: Comp/Reb
30/35 | 38/42
Audi R8 LMS evo
MR
Downforce (F/R)
380 / 520
Body Height (F/R)
62 / 65
Anti-Roll Bars (F/R)
4 / 7
Dampers: Comp/Reb
30/35 | 35/40
BMW M6 GT3
FR
Downforce (F/R)
320 / 480
Body Height (F/R)
60 / 65
Anti-Roll Bars (F/R)
4 / 7
Dampers: Comp/Reb
30/35 | 38/42
Chevrolet Corvette C7.R Gr.3
FR
Downforce (F/R)
400 / 550
Body Height (F/R)
65 / 70
Anti-Roll Bars (F/R)
5 / 7
Dampers: Comp/Reb
32/42 | 38/48
Ferrari 458 Italia GT3
MR
Downforce (F/R)
350 / 500
Body Height (F/R)
65 / 70
Anti-Roll Bars (F/R)
6 / 4
Dampers: Comp/Reb
32/38 | 40/45
Ferrari 488 GTE
MR
Downforce (F/R)
350 / 500
Body Height (F/R)
60 / 65
Anti-Roll Bars (F/R)
5 / 3
Dampers: Comp/Reb
30/40 | 35/45
Lamborghini Huracan GT3
MR
Downforce (F/R)
400 / 600
Body Height (F/R)
60 / 65
Anti-Roll Bars (F/R)
7 / 5
Dampers: Comp/Reb
35/45 | 30/40
Mazda Atenza Gr.3
FR
Downforce (F/R)
300 / 450
Body Height (F/R)
65 / 75
Anti-Roll Bars (F/R)
4 / 7
Dampers: Comp/Reb
32/35 | 42/45
Mazda RX-VISION GT3 Concept
FR
Downforce (F/R)
350 / 550
Body Height (F/R)
65 / 63
Anti-Roll Bars (F/R)
6 / 4
Dampers: Comp/Reb
30/35 | 40/45
Mercedes-AMG GT3 (2016)
FR
Downforce (F/R)
320 / 480
Body Height (F/R)
60 / 65
Anti-Roll Bars (F/R)
4 / 8
Dampers: Comp/Reb
32/38 | 38/44
Mercedes-AMG GT3 2020
FR
Downforce (F/R)
350 / 500
Body Height (F/R)
65 / 70
Anti-Roll Bars (F/R)
7 / 4
Dampers: Comp/Reb
35/45 | 30/40
Nissan GT-R Nismo GT3 '18
FR
Downforce (F/R)
400 / 600
Body Height (F/R)
60 / 65
Anti-Roll Bars (F/R)
6 / 4
Dampers: Comp/Reb
33/43 | 38/48
Porsche 911 RSR Gr.3
RR
Downforce (F/R)
400 / 580
Body Height (F/R)
60 / 65
Anti-Roll Bars (F/R)
7 / 4
Dampers: Comp/Reb
28/38 | 38/48
Toyota Supra Racing Concept
FR
Downforce (F/R)
250 / 400
Body Height (F/R)
65 / 68
Anti-Roll Bars (F/R)
5 / 4
Dampers: Comp/Reb
30/35 | 40/45
SRT Viper GT3-R
FR
Downforce (F/R)
350 / 500
Body Height (F/R)
60 / 65
Anti-Roll Bars (F/R)
4 / 6
Dampers: Comp/Reb
35/40 | 40/45
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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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