Jump Tech

The goal of these techniques is to reduce speed loss—or even gain speed—when landing after a jump.

Shift up (e.g., from 5th to 6th gear) while airborne, then downshift back on landing. If timed correctly, this reduces speed loss and can sometimes result in a speed gain.

The timing is precise and requires practice.

Landing angle affects how much speed is lost. The flatter the car lands, the less speed it loses. Ideally, the rear of the car should touch the ground before the front.

To achieve this:

• Use sidewalks before a jump to prevent the car from pitching forward while airborne.
• If no sidewalk is available, take off at a slight angle instead of straight. This can help maintain speed on landing.

This technique can be combined with up- and downshifting.

On some tracks, briefly using a sidewalk to become airborne can be advantageous. If the car lands with its rear wheels touching down first, the car receives a small speed boost.