Announcements
The Nordschleife is coming to ACC
News dropped that ACC is getting the Nordschleife in 2024. Find out more about the new track in ACC here.
Simon Baggus
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About Simon Baggus
Simon Baggus is the SEO, Marketing and Editorial lead for Coach Dave Academy and SimGrid & writer for RaceControl.GG for Studio 397, covering all aspects of sim racing on ACC, iRacing, Le Mans Ultimate, GT7 and more with 15 years experience in the blogging, writing & sim racing space combined.
Announcements
Your Professional Setups For Week 8 iRacing
Get ahead of the grid in week 8 with Coach Dave Academy
Simon Baggus
Announcements
The Halfway Point In Season 4
Week 7 iRacing means we move past the halfway point in Season 4.
Simon Baggus
Announcements
Porsche Cup and BMW M2 CS Get Complete Bundles
Porsche Cup and BMW CS setups now finished in full to complete all CDA4 ACC setups.
Simon Baggus
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Become A Winner With Us In Week 6
Get ahead of the grid with our setups for week 6 iRacing
Simon Baggus
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Full Bundles For 488 Challenge and Huracan ST Evo2 Single Makes
Lamborghini Super Trofeo Evo2 & Ferrari 488 Challenge get the full bundle treatment
Simon Baggus
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iRacing Week 5 In The Fast Lane For Coach Dave Academy
Now the dust has settled on the Petit Le Man special event how did your team get on? We hope you enjoyed those setups. Our next special event will now be Fuji 8 hours, new to the calendar this year and sponsored by us! For now, we bring you everything
Simon Baggus
Announcements
Delta Gets A Major iRacing Upgrade
Coach Dave Delta gets an upgrade that makes this app unparalleled in the sim racing industry. We are proud to share that Coach Dave Academy has incorporated iRacing autoinstall within the Coach Dave Delta app. Now, just like with ACC before it, iRacing users of Delta now have the ability
Simon Baggus
Tutorials
iRacing Porsche 992 GT3 Cup Car Guide & Setups
The Porsche 992 GT3 Cup is one of the most rewarding cars to drive in iRacing, but it’s tough to get to grips with. Let’s learn more about it.
Simon Baggus
Announcements
Console Gets Assetto Corsa Competizione V1.9 In All Its Glory
Console V1.9 Comes To Coach Dave Academy
Simon Baggus
Tutorials
Understanding Tyre Pressures in iRacing
Tyre pressures are a crucial part of setup work in iRacing, just like any other simulator. Let’s dive into what they’re all about.
Simon Baggus
Tutorials
How The Different iRacing Series work
There’s tens of series’ you can enter on iRacing. But, there’s also therefore so many different formats they can take, so, let’s break it down and run you through how iRacing series’ work.
Simon Baggus
Tutorials
iRacing Licenses: Understanding the System
As you improve as a driver on iRacing, licenses will become one of your key focusses. So, let’s get to know them.
Simon Baggus
Tutorials
Sim Racing Coaching: The Why, When, and Where
Sim Racing Coaching is a great way to find some pace, and at Coach Dave Academy, we have some professional racing drivers to help you out. However, knowing why and when to use it is important, so let’s get into it.
Simon Baggus
Tutorials
The Best Racing Etiquette For Sim Racing
Being fast on track is all most people look for, but when you are suddenly out on track with other cars, knowing how to behave with your competitors is essential.
Simon Baggus
Tutorials
Which GT3 Car Is Best in Assetto Corsa Competizione (ACC)
Choosing which GT3 car to drive is the first question people ask. It is vital to be comfortable in your car and know its strengths and weaknesses, so, let’s break down which ACC car is best for each category of purpose.
Simon Baggus
Tutorials
The Definitive Guide to Field of View (FoV) in ACC
When it comes to Sim Racing, field of view is one of the most important factors in setting up an immersive experience. In this guide, we will talk you through everything FOV.
Simon Baggus
Tutorials
The Ultimate Assetto Corsa Competizione Controller Settings
For those of you who play ACC without a wheel, controller is the only viable route you can take to play. However, the default settings aren’t perfect, so this is the ultimate guide to setting up your controller for ACC.
Simon Baggus
Tutorials
Assetto Corsa Competizione (ACC) VR Guide
Are you looking to up your immersion in ACC? Well, Virtual Reality may just be for you. Setting up your VR headset to be perfect is absolutely crucial, so let’s through exactly how to setup VR for ACC.
Simon Baggus
Tutorials
How To Set Up Force Feedback for ACC
Setting up your force feedback settings optimally is incredibly important when it comes to your on track performance, so let’s delve into how you should set up your FFB for ACC.
Simon Baggus
Tutorials
Choosing the correct Brake Pads in ACC
Struggling to understand what each brake pad is for in ACC? Well we have created a complete rundown of all pads and when to use them. This detailed guide will help you make the most out of every time you hit the brakes.
Simon Baggus
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