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08-22-2006, 06:37 AM
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Pat...I talked to a couple of people who said they could go flat through 4 but I could not...I needed a light brake w/ left foot depending on how good of a run I had coming out of 3. My E car ('88 951S) needed just a bit of weight shift to make the turn in to 4 but as soon as you have that it's right back on the throttle.
You'll love the track - have fun & be safe. Turns 2 and 4 are an absolute blast and there is a lot of speed to be gained there once you have the feel for those turns (and have the *****...I'm still working on both!)
One suggestion...if you go to the UCR PCA web page there is a Driver's Ed handbook that has a helpful section on the track.
You'll love the track - have fun & be safe. Turns 2 and 4 are an absolute blast and there is a lot of speed to be gained there once you have the feel for those turns (and have the *****...I'm still working on both!)
One suggestion...if you go to the UCR PCA web page there is a Driver's Ed handbook that has a helpful section on the track.
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08-24-2006, 02:06 AM
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Flat from 3 to 5, well, I think I can, but my cojones seem to say different.
In my Cup car, I used to take it in 4th all the way from the front straight until braking for 5a. In my search to get faster I started running out of 4th in the chute between 3 and 4, so now I use 5th. I could keep it flat in 4th, but I can't in 5th. Yet.
You'll have to see what the car likes once you are there. My only advice, if you're going to lift, do it before turn in for 4, because a lift after that will cost you a car and maybe more. If you go in too hot, just stay with it, chances are you'll get through fine and just mess up 5a a bit.
BTW, same advice for 2.
Have fun,
Bruce
In my Cup car, I used to take it in 4th all the way from the front straight until braking for 5a. In my search to get faster I started running out of 4th in the chute between 3 and 4, so now I use 5th. I could keep it flat in 4th, but I can't in 5th. Yet.
You'll have to see what the car likes once you are there. My only advice, if you're going to lift, do it before turn in for 4, because a lift after that will cost you a car and maybe more. If you go in too hot, just stay with it, chances are you'll get through fine and just mess up 5a a bit.
BTW, same advice for 2.
Have fun,
Bruce
08-24-2006, 11:36 AM
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Originally Posted by brucegre
Flat from 3 to 5, well, I think I can, but my cojones seem to say different.
In my Cup car, I used to take it in 4th all the way from the front straight until braking for 5a. In my search to get faster I started running out of 4th in the chute between 3 and 4, so now I use 5th. I could keep it flat in 4th, but I can't in 5th. Yet.
You'll have to see what the car likes once you are there. My only advice, if you're going to lift, do it before turn in for 4, because a lift after that will cost you a car and maybe more. If you go in too hot, just stay with it, chances are you'll get through fine and just mess up 5a a bit.
BTW, same advice for 2.
Have fun,
Bruce
In my Cup car, I used to take it in 4th all the way from the front straight until braking for 5a. In my search to get faster I started running out of 4th in the chute between 3 and 4, so now I use 5th. I could keep it flat in 4th, but I can't in 5th. Yet.
You'll have to see what the car likes once you are there. My only advice, if you're going to lift, do it before turn in for 4, because a lift after that will cost you a car and maybe more. If you go in too hot, just stay with it, chances are you'll get through fine and just mess up 5a a bit.
BTW, same advice for 2.
Have fun,
Bruce
Believe it or not I didn't get in the grass and kept the car on the track the whole time. Luck was on my side that day.
As for how to attack Turn 4 there really isn't a big science there. Hold on for the ride! Just kidding. Remember there is a small bump a couple feet off the apex that will upset the car if you hit it. To take it flat out you have to look ahead and know the car is going to slide more. Turn the car in just a tick early, keep your eyes as far ahead as possible, keep the same steering arc, straddle the bump, and let the car do all the work. It can be done but you really have to prepare yourself mentally for it.
08-24-2006, 02:57 PM
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Main thing is, even if you don't go over the crests at 2 and 4 without lifting, be sure to DRIVE the car down the hills, not coast it. Coasting down is like a trailing-throttle situation.