Enter the best lap time and your lap time, and the calculator will show you the percentage of your lap time compared to the best lap time.
You can also enter a percentage and the best lap time, and the calculator will show you what is the given percentage of the best lap time.
Lap times may vary depending on many factors such as the vehicle's setup, fuel load, and weather conditions.
| Lap time % | Description |
|---|---|
| 100% - 101% | [PRO] You have a great pace, which can enable you to comfortably compete in top splits with the best drivers. |
| 101% - 102% | [PRO AM] You have achieved a really good time, which is relatively close to the top drivers. With such small differences, take a closer look to the details such as how late you brake into corners and how quickly you get back on the throttle after exiting them. If you want to improve your time, consider looking into telemetry, because your lines are probably already good. |
| 102% - 103% | [PRO AM] It looks like you are already quick and probably have some very good lines. However, don't give up and keep striving to find extra time, for example, by analyzing the difference between your best laps and those of the top performers. Pay attention to braking points, throttle, and brake modulation. Try to gradually, but cautiously, push the limits. |
| 103% - 104% | [AM] This time indicates that you probably already understand the basics of racing and have some pretty good lines. If you want to improve it, try a more aggressive setup (if possible) and watch track guides. You're pretty close to competing in PRO AM! |
| 104% - 105% | [AM] You are probably starting to grasp the ins and outs of racing, but there's still plenty of potential for more. Dive into racing theory and watch laps from drivers better than yourself to try to spot the differences. And practice, practice, practice as much as you can! |
| 105% - 106% | [AM] The good news is, you've achieved a time that most likely no driver who's never raced before could do instantly. You're starting to understand something. Even better news is, you can still shave off a lot of time by simply focusing on improving your lines and vehicle control. There's no bad news, enjoy the journey and your progress. |
| 106% - 107% | [AM] You probably already know the track well enough to start driving with others without being dangerous (remember not to block much faster vehicles). In the case of simracing, you can start taking your first steps in online driving on public servers or in the lowest splits and already have a lot of fun with it. Congratulations and good luck going forward! |
| 107% or more | [BEGINNERS] You shouldn't yet race on real tracks or on online servers in simracing. However, there's nothing to worry about because practically everyone started with such times. Right now, you can still have fun with your hobby, for example, by playing against AI in sim racing or training alone in practice mode. If you want to improve your skills, try sticking to one track (for example, Spa-Francorchamps, Nürburgring, or something even more beginner-friendly like Monza if you're just starting out) and work on improving your time until you reach at least 107%. Watch track guides and focus mainly on your lines and stability. Don't try to be fast for the sake of it. Learn to drive technically, not chaotically. |
These descriptions are subjective. They can show you what your skill level is based on how far you are from the records of a given track (with the same car and as similar conditions as possible).
In racing, the 107% rule is a guideline used in some motorsport series to ensure that all cars on the track are competitive.
Here's how it works: imagine a racetrack where the fastest lap time is 1 minute and 30 seconds (1:30). According to the 107% rule, any car's lap time that exceeds 107% of the fastest lap time would face potential disqualification from the race.
So, if we calculate 107% of 1 minute and 30 seconds:
This means that any car with a lap time slower than 1 minute and 36.3 seconds would be at risk of not being allowed to participate in the race.
The purpose of this rule is twofold:
Overall, the 107% rule serves to keep the race safe and fair for all participants, ensuring that every car on the track can maintain a reasonable pace.
Wonder where to find the best lap times on a certain track?
Usually, it's best to search for a phrase like [Car/Class] name world record [Track] in Google or YouTube. For example, GT3 world record at Spa Francorchamps (also add the name of your game if you look for the simracing).
Here are some additional sources:Real life:
Simracing: