Technique Post : Trail-Braking

323ian · Post by **323ian** » Mon Apr 30, 2007 7:45 pm

This is exactly what this forum needs,

Thanks very much for sharing your knowledge.

Maxx · Post by **Maxx** » Wed May 02, 2007 9:48 pm

Thanks for that Ian, glad you enjoyed it. I will post more as time allows.

Certainly from the number of views (285) it seems popular, also, my clarity must be improving with age as no questions?

As I said, if anyone has a specific topic they want covering or question then post a post and i'll get reply when I can.

Maxx

Gerry H · Post by **Gerry H** » Thu May 03, 2007 12:18 am

Excelent write ups and very good reading. More topics would be most welcome particularly the technique of left foot braking, it's benefits, when to use it and when not to.

And for those who've never had an automatic, where to practice it for a first time

sdminus · Post by **sdminus** » Thu May 03, 2007 6:45 pm

considering the general driving style and driver's technical abilitys do you not think that suggesting people try advanced techniques a tad dangerous !

The technique you talk about is pretty basic ( with a little back ground knowledge) but i do feal that a general knowledge base in the average driver needs to be gained before moving on to the practice of the techniques.

You are a ARDS instructor may be you should run a master class or run one on the track.

I would suggest that people learn about there tires and what they are telling the driver about the track first.

Scott

duncan · Post by **duncan** » Thu May 03, 2007 6:47 pm

Scott - Malcolm does run Master Classes, Tuition, Driver Training etc.

sdminus · Post by **sdminus** » Thu May 03, 2007 6:50 pm

Thats good becasue he is qualified and can supervise the session.

There is a technique to learn and you need to learn it correctly to perform it safely.

Scott

323ian · Post by **323ian** » Thu May 03, 2007 7:50 pm

OK this may sound silly Malcolm but how about a guide of basic things that you feel is that absolute fundamentals of driving quickly?
I mean things such as a guide which is slightly above a beginners guide but below a seasoned racers guide??

Trail braking for me is probably ahead of where my driving is currently.

Things such as hand position, what to look for on a track, how and when to accelerate out of a corner etc etc?

I have never had any official training on driving quickly and have only learnt what i have from doing trackdays so experience such as yours would be most welcome mate?

duncan · Post by **duncan** » Thu May 03, 2007 8:11 pm

sdminus wrote:Thats good becasue he is qualified and can supervise the session.

There is a technique to learn and you need to learn it correctly to perform it safely.

Scott

Scott - he run these for Lotus on Track amongst others not specifically for us.

As with any track day there is tuition available for people to use, which I would highly recommend for both novices and seasoned pro's.

Ian - The biggest point that malcom made is to do with the Traction Budget - tyres are like men, they cant multitask very well

sdminus · Post by **sdminus** » Thu May 03, 2007 9:05 pm

That statement is incorrect.

The tyre will only do so much work.

So if the tyre is rated at 1G it will only work upto 1G. ie 1G = 100 % work rate

So if you brake for 0.9 G or 90% you can turn for 0.1 G or 10% etc

Scott

duncan · Post by **duncan** » Thu May 03, 2007 10:22 pm

Scott, i am not going to spoil a good thread for the sake of an argument over semantics.

I can split this off into your own driving technique thread if you like so you can share your knowledge.