Tutorials
Special Event Guide: iRacing Indianapolis 6 Hours
Positioned as the penultimate road racing event on the iRacing Special Event calendar, let’s learn more about the Indianapolis 6 Hours.
Vitaly Mikhalchuk
Posts by Vitaly Mikhalchuk
About Vitaly Mikhalchuk
Vitaly is an experienced motorsport data analyst working in this field since 2019. He works primarily with race strategy analysis and data-driven driver performance improvement. As a professional MATLAB programmer, he contributed to developing professional software used in these areas. Vitaly has been involved in sim racing as a race engineer since 2021. He has worked with professional teams and participated in many top sim racing series in Assetto Corsa Competizione, iRacing and rFactor 2.
Tutorials
The fundamentals of wet weather driving in iRacing
Competing in the rain on iRacing is one of the toughest challenges you can face. So what are the basics that you need to know when at the track?
Vitaly Mikhalchuk
Tutorials
Understanding iRacing’s Tempest weather system
iRacing’s Tempest weather system was arguably the most anticipated new feature in sim racing history. But what do you need to know about it?
Vitaly Mikhalchuk
Tutorials
iRacing Guide: Ray FF1600
The Ray FF1600 is a unique car in the world of single-seaters but it’s a vital stepping stone for those looking to graduate to Formula B or Formula A competition within iRacing.
Vitaly Mikhalchuk
Tutorials
Under the Hood: Tips and Tricks to Driving the Alpine A110 GT4
The Alpine A110 GT4 is a standout car from Assetto Corsa Competizione’s GT4 Pack DLC. But what makes it so special?
Vitaly Mikhalchuk
Tutorials
iRacing Guide: Dallara F324 Super Formula Lights
iRacing’s newest road racing car, the Dallara F324 Super Formula Lights, is a great way to set yourself up for the popular Formula B Super Formula Series. Let’s learn all about it!
Vitaly Mikhalchuk
Tutorials
Under the Hood: Tips and Tricks to Driving the Maserati GT4
Lacking any electronic assists, ACC’s Maserati GT4 provides drivers with a completely unique on-track experience. Let’s learn all about it.
Vitaly Mikhalchuk
Tutorials
What’s new in the iRacing 2024 Season 2 update?
iRacing 2024 Season 2 is here! Bringing rain, new cars and new tracks, let’s dive into all of the latest changes.
Vitaly Mikhalchuk
Tutorials
Under the Hood: Tips and tricks to driving the Mercedes-AMG GT2
Front-engined with over 700 horsepower, let’s dive under the hood of ACC’s Mercedes-AMG GT2 beast.
Vitaly Mikhalchuk
Tutorials
Under the Hood: Tips and Tricks to Driving ACC’s Porsche 911 GT2 RS CS Evo
One of the best handling cars in ACC’s GT2 Pack DLC, let’s learn more about the Porsche 911 GT2 RS CS Evo.
Vitaly Mikhalchuk
Tutorials
iRacing Guide: Formula Vee
Positioned right at the beginning of iRacing’s ever-evolving single-seater ladder, the Formula Vee offers a great opportunity to learn the basics of open-wheel competition.
Vitaly Mikhalchuk
Tutorials
Under the Hood: Tips and tricks to driving the KTM X-Bow GT2
One of the most eye-catching cars from Assetto Corsa Competizione’s GT2 roster, let’s learn more about the KTM X-Bow GT2.
Vitaly Mikhalchuk
Tutorials
Special Event Guide: The iRacing Sebring 12 Hours
The iRacing Special Event that follows the season-opening Daytona 24 hours for GTP, LMP2 and GT3 cars, the Sebring 12 Hours is a race you don’t want to miss.
Vitaly Mikhalchuk
Tutorials
Special Event Guide: The iRacing Bathurst 12 hours
One of iRacing’s largest yearly GT3-only special events, here’s everything you need to know about the Bathurst 12 hours.
Vitaly Mikhalchuk
Tutorials
iRacing Guide: Audi R8 LMS EVO II GT3
The Audi R8 LMS EVO II GT3 is the newest GT3 class car to be added to iRacing. Let’s learn more about how you can utilise its naturally competitive package.
Vitaly Mikhalchuk
Tutorials
The Ultimate Guide to ACC’s single-make cars
Assetto Corsa Competizione currently features three single-make cars from Ferrari, Porsche and Lamborghini. Let’s learn more about them.
Vitaly Mikhalchuk
Tutorials
iRacing Guide: Hyundai Veloster TCR
The Hyundai Veloster TCR might not be the newest car on the South Korean manufacturer’s roster, but it’s still got its merits. Let’s learn more about its virtual translation in iRacing.
Vitaly Mikhalchuk
Tutorials
Under the Hood: Tips and Tricks to Driving the Ginetta G55 GT4
The Ginetta G55 GT4 stands out from the crowd in Assetto Corsa Competizione. Exceptional in the corners but lacking in a straight line out of the box, it requires expert setup fine-tuning to extract all of its performance.
Vitaly Mikhalchuk
Tutorials
Under the Hood: Tips and Tricks to Driving the BMW M4 GT4
One of ten GT4 cars in Assetto Corsa Competizione, let’s dive under the hood of the BMW M4 GT4.
Vitaly Mikhalchuk
Tutorials
Under the Hood: Tips and Tricks to Driving the McLaren 570s GT4
Whilst it might not be McLaren’s newest GT4 car in the real world, ACC’s 570s GT4 brings unique characteristics to the table as a nimble mid-engined challenger.
Vitaly Mikhalchuk
Tutorials
iRacing Guide: Hyundai Elantra N
One of the strongest TCR cars in iRacing, let’s learn more about Hyundai’s Elantra N and where you can race it.
Vitaly Mikhalchuk
Tutorials
iRacing Guide: Mercedes-AMG GT4
Our choice for the award of best GT4 car in iRacing, the Mercedes-AMG GT4 is a V8-engined beast that you can’t go wrong with.
Vitaly Mikhalchuk
Tutorials
iRacing Guide: Super Formula SF-23
The Super Formula SF-23 is one of iRacing’s fastest single-seaters, but it’s tough to handle. Let’s understand it.
Vitaly Mikhalchuk
Tutorials
iRacing Guide: Acura ARX-06 GTP
Rounding out iRacing’s 2023 GTP roster is the Acura ARX-06. Compared to the BMW M Hybrid V8, Cadillac V-Series.R and Porsche 963, the ARX-06 requires a unique driving style, bringing both positives and negatives.
Vitaly Mikhalchuk
Tutorials
iRacing Guide: Ferrari 296 GT3
Despite its recent release, the Ferrari 296 GT3 has quickly become one of iRacing’s most popular GT cars.
Vitaly Mikhalchuk
Tutorials
iRacing Guide: BMW M4 GT4
The BMW M4 GT4 is one of iRacing’s most popular GT4 challengers, so let’s learn more about it.
Vitaly Mikhalchuk
Tutorials
Under The Hood: Tips and Tricks to Driving the Mercedes-AMG GT4
Having enjoyed huge success across the globe over its first five years on-track, the Mercedes-AMG GT4 is a staple of ACC’s GT4 class. Let’s learn more about it.
Vitaly Mikhalchuk
Tutorials
Under The Hood: Tips and Tricks to Driving the McLaren 720s GT3 Evo
The McLaren 720s GT3 Evo is the newest car in Assetto Corsa Competizione, and arguably the strongest. Let’s learn more about it.
Vitaly Mikhalchuk
Tutorials
iRacing Guide: The Toyota GR86 Sports Car
The Toyota GR86 is the second generation of the Toyota 86 sports car model introduced to the public on 5 April 2021. The new generation received many design and engineering improvements as well as the racing version of the car by Toyota Gazoo Racing, which includes a better braking system,
Vitaly Mikhalchuk
Browse our YouTube Channel for every single onboard video from the Coach Dave Academy.
Join 33,500 subscribers who receive tips and tricks about driving and sim racing every day. Sign up for free today to avoid missing out. Find out more.
The Academy
Shop
Information
Resources
Account
Copyright 2024 © All rights Reserved. Coach Dave Academy is part of Speed Capital Ltd. Designed by David Perel.
All trademarks referenced on this site are property of their respective owners.