Apex Circuit driving guide
Find a clean line, brake before the corner and make your next lap faster.
The race
Choose Azure Coast, Alpine Ring, Canyon Run, Blackwood GP or Harbor City. A Grand Prix is three laps against seven AI drivers. Time trial is the same three-lap distance without other cars. Club, Sport and Pro change opponent pace.
Controls
Use ← → or A D to steer, ↑ or W to accelerate and ↓, S or Space to brake. Auto throttle is on by default and releases the throttle when you brake. Turn it off in race setup for manual throttle. Corner assist is also on by default: it plans braking from upcoming bends and tyre grip, using the same planner as opponents. Steering alone never triggers it. Turn it off for manual braking. On a touchscreen, hold the steering and pedal buttons; landscape gives you a wider view. P books a pit stop, R recovers the car with a five-second time penalty, and Esc pauses. M toggles sound.
Cornering
Brake on the straight before a tight turn. At high speed the front tyres cannot turn as sharply; holding full steering will not defeat the grip limit. Let the car slow down, then turn smoothly and accelerate as the corner opens. Gravel slows the car heavily. The small map and trackside 100 / 50 boards help anticipate bends.
Tyres and fuel
Soft tyres provide more grip and wear faster. Medium tyres balance the two. Hard tyres last longer but offer less grip. Worn tyres reduce cornering grip. Fuel falls while driving, and an empty tank stops the engine from accelerating. If stranded, Recover supplies emergency fuel with the same five-second penalty.
Pit stops
Press P or the PIT button to request a stop; press again to cancel before entry. The entry is before the start line, on the right. At the next entry the car automatically follows the pit lane, stops for 2.8 seconds to refuel and change tyres, then returns control after pit exit. You can continue racing without a stop if the resources last.
Your results
The leader must complete three laps. Once the chequered flag is shown, finish on your next forward crossing, even if you are a lap down. Lapped results show the laps behind. Driving backwards or skipping the course does not add a lap. Best lap times are stored in your browser on this device, separately for each circuit. Pausing or leaving the tab freezes the race.
FAQ
Does this need a download?
No. All game assets are included in the website and the HTML5 package.
Why does the car run wide?
You are carrying more speed than the tyres can support for that corner. Brake earlier.
Are records online?
No. Best lap times stay on this device.
Apex Circuit
Race an open-wheel car against seven rivals. Brake, find your line and fight for the podium.
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