If you have been following the racing community on the Assetto Corsa platform then you must have come across a few videos with people performing drifting stunts.
One thing that I personally cannot stand about the game is how easy they’ve made it for drifting to take center stage, and now drifting seems to be the target for every player that plays Assetto Corsa, so much so that it is even gaining popularity.
Considering how I have an enormous experience with Assetto Corsa, I thought to brief everyone on how they can embrace drifting and make their game even more fun.
Before I mention anything else, I just want to reaffirm that I do enjoy drifting to a certain extent, I do know how to drift. Just do not expect me to go out of my way for it.
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I mean come on, there are tons of games out there which allow me to perform stunts and drifting is one of the coolest looking stunts, it’s bound to be fun. But this does not mean I would not want to focus on getting better times around my favourite Gt3’s tracks.
Without further ado, lets get dime deep into the guide on drift racing in Assetto Corsa, shall we?
Disclaimer: I frequently use the term drift but what it actually means is that this article is addressed to people new to the game.
In a nutshell, newbies are the people looking to know the fundamentals of drifting. In case, you are not interested in drifting, you may ignore this write up.
If you do have an idea about drifting, and you believe that doing All the Drifting would be a piece of cake in a few minutes and a brief guide and then reading this would help you, please think again. This is more of a manual for novice.
Now if the readers are still interested, let’s carry on further to the main content.
Table of Contents
- These are the main questions that we’re going to answer in this article:
- Is it easy to drift in Assetto Corsa?
- Is Assetto Corsa good for drifting?
- How do you practice drifting in Assetto Corsa?
- Best Assetto Corsa Drift Cars
- Best Assetto Corsa Drift Tracks
- Do youonly need to use the handbrake for drifting?
- Can you drift in Assetto Corsa with a controller?
- Do I need a Steering wheel and pedals?
- Do I need an H shifter for drifting on Assetto Corsa?
- How do you get out of a drift?
- Bottom line:
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These are the main questions that we’re going to answer in this article:
- Is it easy to drift in Assetto Corsa?
- Is Assetto Corsa good for drifting?
- How do you practice drifting in Assetto Corsa?
- Best Assetto Corsa Drift Cars
- Best Assetto Corsa Drift tracks
- You only need to use the handbrake for drifting?
- Do I need a Steering wheel and pedals?
- Do I need an H shifter for drifting on Assetto Corsa?
- Can you drift in Assetto Corsa with a controller?
- How do you get out of a drift?
- How do you drift in Assetto Corsa ps4?
Ok, so let’s get started!
Is it easy to drift in Assetto Corsa?
Well in case the above content has them still hooked, let us begin!
To Drift or not to Drift, is that even a question one should ponder upon in a video game like Assetto Corsa?
Well, the answer isn’t surprising at all. Yes, it isn’t difficult to drift if you are playing Assetto Corsa. Masses designed it in a manner that ensures people can enjoy the drifting features without any restrictions.
If you would want to perfect it though, this will take some dedication and practice.
Out of all simulators available, Assetto Corsa is the one that is most recommended and lauded when it comes to drifting.
No kidding.
The cars are not just capable of drifting, but excelling in it making it interesting how the tracks even limit such rotation of the cars around themselves.
I would like to say that the AC developers have outdone themselves when it comes to how the cars and the tracks interact together.
Is Assetto Corsa good for drifting?
Assetto Corsa is probably the best sim racing software you can get your hands on in terms of drifting.
No, really.
The cars respond extraordinary well to drifting and the tracks are designed in such a way that makes it possible to drift around most of them.
I think that the the AC developers have done an amazing job at making the car and track dynamics feel so realistic.
How do you practice drifting in Assetto Corsa?
“Okay so, I was informed that one can easily drift in assetto corsa but how do I learn to actually do it?”
That is a good question! There are a few ways to do this.
The first simple, yet obvious, way is to learn from others by watching some drifting videos on Youtube.
This will give you a basic idea on how of drifting and what it should look like.
The second way is to find a friend who knows how to drift and encourage him/her to explain to you how to do it properly.
The second way, which is probably the best way, is to join a online drifting session with a lot of people.
The third way is to go and search for the best mods out there and download them and start your practice today!
Best Assetto Corsa Drift Cars
Now that we got the “how’s” out the way, let’s focus on the “what’s”.
Selecting the right car is a critical aspect of getting into drifting. Performance is a key consideration, however, it is also worth pointing out that there is no ‘one-size-fits-all’ solution.
Drifting has many diverse needs and thus there are multiple types of drift cars available and each comes with trade offs.
The Japanese Silhouette cars like the Toyota AE86 and Nissan 240sx are two of the most preferred drift cars in Assetto Corsa.
For sure these cars are favored because they are not too hard to drift and they are nice looking!
This website offers free downloads of awesome drifting cars. Just check it out.
As a starting point make sure that you go for a car that real does not have too much power because that makes it easy to drift but hard to exit a drift.
Best Assetto Corsa Drift Tracks
The next aspect that we will take up is ‘where’ in the case Assetto Corsa game, to practice drifting.
Assetto has one of the best drift spots in A Cora, which is drift tracks.
Drift tracks are particular areas that are more crafted for drifting and provide different sets of challenges that are important as they will enhance the user’s skills.
Here is a list of some of the best FREE sim racing drift tracks available for Assetto Corsa all from Vosan:
Canceling the handbrake in the Configuration menu should remove the motion context.
- Simply Sideways School Circuit
- Birmingham Learn2Drift training grounds 2021
- Klutmark
- Drifttime Kalix
- SkidLand
Do youonly need to use the handbrake for drifting?
No, the main application remains the handbrake for drifting, however, it needs to be used alongside a steering angle and throttle control.
In most cases, you will want to start your drift gripping the handbrake and release it right as you are taking the drift.
If you find that you are struggling to control the car while drifting, then try using a lower amount of handbrake.
So, just use the handbrake when you need it and combine it with the other techniques that I’ve just mentioned.
You will see that with some practice you will be able to drift around any track in Assetto Corsa.
Can you drift in Assetto Corsa with a controller?
Actually yes, you can drift in Assetto Corsa with a controller; in fact, many people claim that drifting while using a controller can be somewhat easy to do.
While I do think controllers are a good option for gaming, pedals and steering wheels offer better immersion to the player and the experience of drifting a car is much better.
Players often don’t understand but when drifting, it’s important to press the brake pedal in conjunction with the handbrake in order for the vehicle to properly drift around the corner.
Do I need a Steering wheel and pedals?
As much as there are fans of the game who prefer controllers, if you want to enjoy the game to its fullest extent especially when drifting, you will have to purchase a wheel and pedals setup.
Not only are controllers available but installing the correct equipment reduces the amount of effort needed to drift in game and the experience is greatly elevated.
To put the experience of drifting in the virtual world into context, it is only the pedal and wheel setup which is the best way to do so.
Do I need an H shifter for drifting on Assetto Corsa?
H shifter provides advantages when part of a racing simulator setup.
When drifting a vehicle, it is crucial to have the ability to shift between various gears in the engine and this need can be fulfilled only by an H Shifter.
How do you get out of a drift?
Alright, so now you understand pretty well how to initiate a drift and how to maintain it, but I suppose the question now is how exactly do you get out of a drift?
In order to exit a drift, press the brakes while steering and using the throttle when needed.
Rather than slamming the brakes, you should quickly release the hand brake which allow easier exit from the drift.
The technique of recovery from drift is pretty much the same irrespective of what car you drive so just practice it a few times on different tracks and you will be able to do it like a professional!
Bottom line:
Okay, well done! So you have now finished reading the entire drifting guide for this game called Assetto Corsa.
I hope this article was useful for you and now it’s your time to hit the practice and start improving your drifting abilities.
Use the techniques that I have described in this article and in no time, you will find yourself drifting like a pro!
I appreciate your interest in this article. Cheers! 🙂
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