Races

The Race Screen

The information displayed on screen during races is listed below. The exact information displayed will vary depending on the race type and the view you have selected.

Current Position
Time
Course Surface Water
Course Map
Current Lap/Total Laps
Rear-View Mirror
Current Lap Time
Sector Time
First Place (Trailing) Car and Gap
Total Time
Best Lap in This Race
Previous Lap Times
Driver List
Wrong Way Mark
Tire Temperature (Indicated by Color)/Grip Level
Fuel Gauge/Speedometer/Rev Counter

    *Tire wear will affect tire temperature and grip level in the following cases:

  • In Endurance Races when Tire Wear/Fuel Consumption has been turned on.
  • In Open Lobby mode, when "Practice/Race", "Practice/Qualifier/Race", "Time Trial" or "Free Run" has been selected and Tire Wear/Fuel Consumption has been turned on.

When using a hybrid vehicle with a brake regeneration system, the indication of battery charge and discharge is shown within the fuel gauge area.

Changing View

Press the SELECT button to change view while racing or viewing a replay. While viewing a replay, you can also change view by selecting "Change View" and choosing your desired view.

Pressing the SELECT button will cycle through the following views: Normal -> Cockpit -> Hood -> Exterior.

The Pause Menu

The Pause Menu

Pressing the START button during a race pauses the race and brings up the Pause Menu (in an Online Race, the race will not be paused and your car will be controlled automatically). The following options are available from the Pause Menu:

  • Start Event: Start the race (online races only).
  • Continue: Return to the race.
  • Chat: Open the text chat input screen (online races only).
  • Restart: Start the race again from the beginning.
  • Quick Options: Adjust various settings such as Race HUD and BGM settings, and customize your meters.
  • Exit: Quit the race.

The Pit Menu

The Pit Menu

In certain races, pit stops can be taken. Take a pit stop and the Pit Menu will be displayed. The Pit Menu contains the following options:

  • Front Tires: Choose the tires that are fitted onto the front wheels during the pit stop.
  • Rear Tires: Choose the tires that are fitted onto the rear wheels during the pit stop.
  • Refueling: Choose how many liters of fuel are refueled during the pit stop.
Related Pages
- B-Spec
- Data Logger
- Using the Data Logger
- Driving Options
- The Quick Menu