Forza Motorsport 3 Guide

Think you're a master of racing games because you've burned out on your need for speed? Now that you've done racing ridges, it's time to step up to a real racing challenge. Powersliding and smashing into walls may look good for the camera, but when it comes to legit road racing it's a recipe for looking stupid. And slow.

Success in Forza Motorsport 3 requires an intimate knowledge of driving physics and racing theory. A healthy dose of knowledge on tuning and upgrading your car helps, too, so we've compiled all of our racing wisdom for your examination. Study the tips inside. Put them to practice. We promise, your lap times will drop like Colin Moriarty's oversized, beltless jeans.

In this Forza Motorsport 3 strategy guide, you'll find:

• DRIVING 101 // An in-depth breakdown of the finer details of proper racing technique.
• TUNING & UPGRADES // A layman's explanation of the various tuning options with tips for perfecting your car's performance.
• CAREER MODE // Strategies and tips for completing the game's daunting career mode.
• CAR LIST // A complete list of the game's myriad cars, sortable for easy viewing.
• Q & A // Your chance to ask us questions (and hopefully get an informed answer).

Guide by: Mark Ryan Sallee