Polytrack Shortcuts & Speedrun Tips: World Record Lines & Corner Cuts

Speedrun Philosophy: Milliseconds Over Safety

In time-attack racing, surviving the track is not enough—you must extract every drop of velocity from the physics engine:

Optimal Racing Line ➔ Inside Apex Clipping ➔ Air Jump Skip ➔ Maximum Exit Velocity

1. The Ideal Racing Line: Out-In-Out

• Turn Entry: Position the car on the outside edge of the track before the turn begins.
• Apex Clipping: Cut tight against the inside corner kerb at the midpoint of the bend.
• Turn Exit: Drift smoothly back toward the outer edge to straighten your steering angle and accelerate earlier.

For input timing, review our Beginner Racing & Controls tutorial.

2. Air Jump Trajectory Skips

On tracks featuring elevation drops and large launch ramps:

• Angle Your Takeoff: Steer diagonally on the lip of the jump to land directly onto the next turn instead of taking the long road curve.
• Air Pitch Leveling: Keep the vehicle level with keys W and S so you touch down cleanly on four wheels without bottoming out. Learn the physics in Drifting and Advanced Physics.

3. Avoiding Time-Killing Mistakes

1. Over-Drifting: Drifting too sideways looks stylish but bleeds straight-line speed. Counter-steer early to keep forward momentum high.
2. Boundary Wall Grazes: Even light friction with side guardrails reduces engine RPM instantly.
3. Practice on Custom Circuits: Load top circuits from the Popular Custom Track Codes collection to hone your reflexes.
4. Create Training Courses: Use our Track Editor Complete Guide to build dedicated chicane test layouts.