Learn Fast.

Use popular racing simulators to master the physics and engineering of going faster. Our courses, articles and apps will show you how.

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Learn Fast.

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Use popular racing simulators to master the physics and engineering of going faster. Our courses, articles and apps will show you how.

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Over 1 million car enthusiasts have learned racing and tuning topics through Keys to Speed.

Real Car Enthusiasts.
Learning Without Limits.

Not everyone has a garage full of sports cars to enjoy, or unlimited track time to practice. But what if you could learn like you did?

Keys to Speed connects popular racing simulators, helpful content and tuning apps to give you a better understanding of automotive performance.

Featured Courses

The Racing Skills Collection is here. Learn race car driving techniques at your own pace. These are the techniques used by the fastest real and virtual drivers.

Designed for practice in

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Stage 1

Racing Skills
Essentials

Start with a FREE email course on racing tips every car enthusiast should know.

Stage 2

Racing Skills
Masterclass

Get a complete take on car control, track analysis and racing strategy.

Stage 3

Racing Skills
Lab

Join a group of like-minded racers for remote workshops and practice.

Articles

Racing physics, car tuning, and engineering explained. Use these lessons on the track or in the garage.

Practice Before It Matters

Practice time on the track makes a big difference because a race isn’t the time to hone your skills. Use this 5:1 ratio as a rule of thumb for a good amount of practice time.

Why Exit Speed Is So Important

See how a tiny speed increase can add up to huge time savings each lap. The results are surprising.

The “No Coasting” Rule

Learn why eliminating any “dead zones” between brake and throttle inputs can have such an effect on your lap times. And get ready to unlock your fastest lap times yet.

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ForzaTune is the most popular companion app for Microsoft’s Forza franchise. It makes a very complex topic easy for everyone to explore.

Apps

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Forza Motorsport and Horizon offer a staggering variety of cars, upgrades and tracks. Forza is one of our favorite ways to introduce the effects of real-world upgrades and tuning. But where do you start when it comes to your setups?

ForzaTune is your answer. It’s an intelligent calculator that lets you customize the handling and gearing of your in-game vehicles. It’s powered by proven race engineering formulas, and helps you learn the details of real-world tuning.

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About

Gran Turismo, Assetto Corsa and Forza are like an unlimited garage. These racing “games” let you test theories, understand vehicle dynamics, and develop skills at lightning speed.

These are skills that translate to real driving and wrenching.

Think of Keys to Speed as the bridge between the virtual and real worlds of automotive engineering.