Ship racing: the complete activity guide

📥 Download : the one-page guide · the quick sheet (mobile)

Fly at full speed through marked courses, alone against the clock or against other players.

Racing is the pilots’ playground: courses marked with checkpoints, through canyons, around stations or in orbit. You race against the clock or with friends, and every race sharpens your flying, racing lines and speed management.

Races don’t pay aUEC directly: you go for the fun, the challenge and to get better at flying. The skills you gain help everywhere, from combat to hauling.

📋 At a glance

🔑 Requirements

• A fast ship (racer)
• A race course or a route agreed with friends
• No reputation needed
• A well-tuned joystick or HOSAS recommended

🚀 Recommended ships

• Mirai Razor · Kit out ↗
• Origin M50 Interceptor · Kit out ↗
• Aegis Sabre Peregrine · Kit out ↗
• Mirai Fury · Kit out ↗

🧰 Recommended equipment

• A racing ship with good thrusters
• Carefully tuned controls
• A full tank
• Friends for a livelier race

🧭 Steps

1. Pick a course : Find a race course or set up a checkpoint route with friends.
2. Tune your controls : Check the sensitivity and curves of your joystick, HOSAS or gamepad.
3. Learn the course : Do a slow lap to memorise turns and checkpoints.
4. Race : Start the race, hit every checkpoint and optimise your lines.
5. Compare and improve : Note your times, compare with friends and go again to shave seconds.

💡 Advanced tips

• Use decoupled mode in tight turns
• Save boost for straights
• Look at the next checkpoint before reaching the current one
• Lighten the ship: less mass, more agility
• Organise races between org members

⚠️ Common mistakes

• Racing without learning the course
• Boosting in corners
• Neglecting control settings
• Racing in an unsecured area

☠️ Risks

• Hitting the scenery
• Losing the ship in a crash: insurance fee
• Bumping into other racers
• Hostile players around the courses

💰 Profitability

No direct aUEC earnings. The value is fun and better flying, useful in every activity.

Sources : starcitizen.tools

❓ FAQ

Do races pay aUEC?
Not directly: you go for the fun and the challenge.

Which ship to start?
The Mirai Razor or Origin M50: fast, agile and built for racing.

Do I need a joystick?
Not required, but a well-tuned joystick or HOSAS helps a lot.

Can I organise a race with friends?
Yes: pick a route, checkpoints and a shared starting point.

📖 Read also : Star Citizen guide #07: mapping your HOSAS or HOTAS · Star Citizen guide #02: getting around without the hassle (on foot, elevators, trams, inventory, respawn)

📚 All activities · Updated on 2026-11-01 · Star Citizen 4.10