03/09/2026
How do race teams prepare for circuits they’ve never driven before?
A recent Auto Online article highlights how Honda Racing Corporation is using its high-fidelity, dynamic Driver-in-the-Loop (DIL) simulator in Indianapolis to help prepare for new IndyCar street circuits.
For street circuits where important details such as localised grip, kerbs, surfaces and barriers can vary, DIL simulation provides an opportunity to:
· Build driver familiarity
· Evaluate vehicle setups
· Reduce uncertainty
· Maximise limited track time
By combining modelled vehicle data and LiDAR-scanned environments developed by rFpro within an engineering-class DIL simulation lab, race teams can test new circuits and car setups before the race weekend ever begins.
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