Private Coaching
Michael Polasek
Pro Sim Racer & Mechanical Engineer
$150/hr
per session
Skill Levels
All Levels
Speciality
Touring Cars (TCR)
iRacing Rating
8,400+
Availability
Tue 6pm to 11pm · Fri 5pm to 11pm · Sun 12pm to 11pm
About Michael
Michael Polasek is a pro sim racer, kart racer, and real-world driver ranked in the top 0.1% of sim racers worldwide on iRacing — and top 5 in the world in his preferred Touring Car class. He is the 2024 SRO eSports Champion, 2025 Nürburgring 24 Hours Top-Split TCR winner, an IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge Champion, and Porsche Club of America National Champion, holding world records on several car and track combinations. His three solo 12-hour Top Split race wins at Sebring, COTA, and Catalunya speak for themselves. His real-world pedigree spans Lime Rock, NJMP, Watkins Glen, VIR, Pocono, and Thompson — where he consistently sets pro-level lap times with minimal acclimation time. Michael holds a Mechanical Engineering degree from Stevens Institute of Technology, giving him the rare ability to understand driving physics and vehicle dynamics from both a mathematical and real-world perspective. Whether your goal is to become a sim racing champion or to raise your performance on real-world tracks, Michael's coaching is built around giving you a structured, data-driven path to your full potential.
What Makes Michael Unique
Credentials & Achievements
2024 SRO Esports Champion
Toyota GR Cup North America Esports Championship — crowned series champion for 2024.
2025 Nürburgring 24H Top-Split Winner
TCR class winner in the iRacing Nürburgring 24 Hours broadcast top-split — raised nearly $8,000 for World Central Kitchen.
3 Solo 12-Hour Top Split Wins
Back-to-back solo endurance victories at Sebring, COTA, and Barcelona — competing against the best in the world.
Top 0.1% iRacing / 8,400+ iRating
10 years of competitive iRacing, top 5 in the world in Touring Cars — with multiple iRacing world records on car/track combinations.
Real-World Track Pedigree
Lime Rock, NJMP, Watkins Glen, VIR, Pocono, Thompson — Alfa Giulia, Porsche 911, Spec Miata, ChampCar, and EURONascar driver test in France.
Mechanical Engineering Degree
Stevens Institute of Technology — SCCA permit and MSF Level 1 certified. Understands vehicle dynamics from a mathematical and engineering perspective.
What I Teach
Telemetry-Driven Lap Time Improvement
Reference laps, side-by-side telemetry analysis, and targeted feedback on braking, throttle, racing line, gear selection, and corner approach — find exactly where time is being lost.
Endurance Racing Strategy
Consistency, stint management, fuel strategy, tire saving, and racecraft for long-distance events. Built from 12+ hours of solo top-split endurance wins.
Touring Car & GT Mastery
Deep expertise across TCR, GTO, GT3, GT4, GTE, and Porsche Cup. Learn the nuances of each car category — balance, setup, and driving style differences that separate fast drivers from champions.
Sim-to-Real Track Prep
Use the simulator to prepare for real track days. Learn specific circuits, braking markers, and driving lines in a risk-free environment before showing up at the track ready to perform.
Platforms
iRacing
Assetto Corsa Competizione
Assetto Corsa
AC EVO
AC Rally
F1 Series
Le Mans Ultimate
Car Specialties
TCR / Touring Cars
GTO
Toyota GR86 Cup
GT1
MX-5 Cup
GT4
GT3
GTE
Porsche Cup
Ready to Book a Session with Michael?
Fill out our booking form to schedule your coaching session. Michael is available Tuesdays 6pm to 11pm, Fridays 5pm to 11pm, and Sundays 12pm to 11pm at SIM1Racing, 145 Route 4, Paramus, NJ.