: This is the single biggest improvement you can make. Adjust your 4th gear ratio so your engine reaches roughly 9,000 RPM right at the end of the longest straightaway. Exceeding 9,000 RPM for too long risks engine failure.
For more specific track-by-track tuning details, the Speed Zone Garage maintains a legacy archive of fan-submitted setups. nascar+thunder+2003+setups+best
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Darlington is a category unto itself. It has asymmetrical corners (Turns 1-2 are wide, Turns 3-4 are tight and banked). You need a "sawed-off" setup. nascar+thunder+2003+setups+best