Improve Your GQ Time: Summer Edition with Evan "Headsup" Turner

As the MultiGP Summer GQ Leaderboard heats up, pilots everywhere are searching for those precious tenths of a second that can make all the difference. While every track layout brings its own challenges, the fundamentals of fast, clean flying remain the same. Drawing from Evan "Headsup" Turner's expert breakdown of the Spring GQ, here's how you can apply the same winning principles to the Summer GQ -- and climb the leaderboard with confidence.

1.) Prioritize Your Exit Angles

"The name of the game is you need to exit a gate setting yourself up for the next one -- make your job easier."

No matter the track, your focus should always be on how you exit each gate. Instead of just thinking about the current obstacle, plan your line so it sets you up perfectly for what's next. This principle applies whether your tackling a split S, corkscrew, or ladder section. A smooth, angled exit means you carry more speed and maintain better control into the next element.

2.) Consistency Beats Hero Laps

"You know what's fast? Something you can do repeatedly. You know what's slow? Something you can do really fast one time but crash the other two times."

Pushing for a single hot lap is tempting, but the pilots who rise on the leaderboard are the ones who can lay down three consistent, clean laps. Focus on lines and speeds you can repeat without mistakes. Three solid laps will always beat a mix of one record-breaker and two crashes.

3.) Choose Lines That Match Your Skill Level

Advanced pilots might pull off aggressive maneuvers -- like tight over-the-top corkscrews -- but if you're newer or want to maximize consistency, opt for the simpler, lower-risk lines. For example, staying low and carving around obstacles can eliminate risky altitude changes and make your runs more repeatable.

4.) Use Angles to Your Advantage

"Come through gates at a 45° angle, not straight on -- this sets you up for the next turn and keeps your momentum up."

Whether it's a ladder, 180, or corkscrew -- entering and exiting gates at a slight angle (rather than head-on) allows you to maintain slow and speed. This technique reduces the need for hard braking or sharp turns, both of which can cost you time and consistency.

5.) Form Over Throttle

"Don't focus on the throttle -- focus on the line and the control and that will lead to better lap times, more consistency, and you climbing the leaderboard."

It's easy to get caught up in chasing higher throttle and pure speed. Instead, prioritize smooth lines. If you notice your form degrading -- blown turns, missed gates, or wild corrections -- dial it back and refocus on fundamentals. Controlled, precise flying at a lower throttle cap will always win out over reckless speed.

6.) Build Up to Speed Strategically

It's better to use your first few packs to fly at a controlled pace, focusing on learning the track and building confidence. You've got 10 packs to hit your best GQ time, it doesn't have to be right off the bat! Once you've got a solid time on the board and your lines feel dialed, then start ramping up the speed in your final attempts.

No matter how the GQ track is laid out, the fastest pilots are the ones who plan their exits, fly consistent lines, and keep their form tight. Apply these principles, and you'll find yourself climbing the leaderboard -- not just with one hot lap, but with three that count!