Best Racing Techniques to Master In Fortnite Rocket Racing

Summary

Rocket Racing in Fortnite is a fast and competitive mode that allows players to race at superfast speeds on various tracks.
Mastering driving techniques such as flying, drifting, and speed boosting is crucial to finishing first in Rocket Racing.
Players can transition their vehicles from the ground to the ceiling or wall by flipping, allowing them to explore different paths and gain an advantage in the race.

Fortnite’s Rocket Racing mode features an extensive collection of supersonic vehicles, allowing players to race at superfast speeds on various tracks. These tracks have no limits, meaning players can drive on the ground, walls, and even the ceiling to make it to the finish line. This freedom allows players to employ various driving and racing techniques to get ahead of their opponents.

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Some driving techniques are simple yet effective in turbo-boosting a vehicle, while others are more complex and require patience and practice. Whether a player is new to Rocket Racing and is familiarizing themselves with the controls or is an experienced racer, mastering these driving techniques is crucial to finishing first.

Flying (Jumping)

Fly to Get on Suspended Tracks

Flying or Jumping is a simple Rocket Racing technique that launches vehicles into the air. This mechanism helps players navigate the complex Rocket Racing tracks, which feature various suspended and airborne tracks with speed boosters. For example, tracks like Puddle Jumper and Airborne have numerous suspended shortcuts players can get on to get to the finish line first. To fly, press X on PlayStation and left-click on the mouse and keyboard.

Players can also jump to avoid red and orange zones on specific maps like Bone Carven. These zones significantly slow down a vehicle, making it vital to avoid them. Pressing the jump button twice or thrice suspends a vehicle in the air for longer, ensuring players can bypass any red and orange zones.

Drifting

Drift to Boost Speed

Drifting is one of the primary driving techniques every Rocket Racing player must learn to get ahead of their opponents. It temporarily boosts the vehicle's speed when a player exits the drift. Players can drift through tight corners and long curves to avoid crashing into them while bypassing their enemies once they exit the bend.

Since players get limited turbo boosts during a race, drifting is an excellent way to get a speed boost when they run out. Drifting also fills up the speed boost meter, ensuring players get a turbo boost to use during the final stages of a race. To drift in Fortnite's Rocket Racing, press the Square button on PlayStation, the X button on Xbox, and the Shift button on PC while steering left or right. Remember, the longer a player drifts, the faster the speed boosts at the end.

Speed Boosting

Get Ahead of the Pack

Speed boosting is a driving technique that significantly increases a vehicle’s speed, ensuring it gets ahead of other cars on the racetrack. There are several ways to boost speed in Rocket Racing. First, players can get a speed boost at the start of the race by accelerating when the light turns green. This can boost a vehicle’s speed to 100% when done correctly.

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Second, players can wait for the speed boost meter to fill up to get a turbo boost. This meter fills up overtime throughout the three laps, and when it's full, players are notified to turbo boost by pressing the associated boost button. This is Y on Xbox, Square on PlayStation, and the middle mouse button on PC.

Third, players can boost speed by drifting on sharp corners and turns. When they exit the drift, the vehicle gets a temporary boost, allowing it to get ahead. Finally, to boost speed, players can pass on top of the boost pads laid out across a track, which are green arrows facing forward.

Flipping (Air Dodging)

Transitions Vehicles from Ground to Ceiling or Wall

Flipping is a Rocket Racing driving technique that transitions a car from driving on the ground to the ceiling or wall. The Air Dodge mechanism ensures players get on ceiling paths in tracks such as Anarchy Arches. Tracks like Dust Up with wall paths can also benefit from air dodging. While flipping to drive on ceilings isn't a must, learning this technique goes a long way in getting ahead during a race.

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To flip in Fortnite's Rocket Racing, press the steering stick toward the intended direction, then select Right Click on mouse and keyboard, X on Xbox, and Square on PS5. For example, if a player wants to drive on the ceiling, they should move the steering stick forward and press the Air Dodge button. This transitions their vehicle from the ground to the ceiling. If they want to drive on the left wall, they should move the steering wheel to the left and click the Air Dodge button to transition their car from the ground to the left wall.

Ceiling and Wall Driving

Race Without Limits

All Rocket Racing tracks are curved, which means players can drive on the ground, ceiling, and walls to make it to the finish line. While driving on the ground is straightforward, riding on walls and ceilings can take some time to get used to. The camera angle doesn’t change when a player Air Dodges onto the roof or wall, making it more challenging to maneuver and control the car.

A great Rocket Racing tip is to explore various wall and ceiling tracks in private mode to get used to driving on them. The more players practice, the better they can drive their vehicles upside down. This will make the transition from the ground to the ceiling and wall smoother, ensuring vehicles don't crash into the edges. Remember vehicles can drive on all paths in Rocket Racing, so don't panic when the car veers off the road and onto an adjacent wall.

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