jscott82

Barring FDA approval of growacet… How do you master “more gas less brake”? I’m 3-4 seconds off of class pace, and know the problem. I brake too much…
I’m cursing myself all the way from turn-in to apex (could be carrying much more speed) then to add insult to injury my relatively underpowered car can’t make it back up on exit….

So let’s hear it, how do I grow some? I’m getting some professional coaching next week… But would like to hear from the peanut gallery…

Thanks in advance,
Jeff

mglobe

Don't know, but if you figure it out, make sure they don't outgrow your brain. If you figure out how to grow the brain, let me know please?

Bob Rouleau

I don't know if this applies, but often, overbraking is the result of not looking into the corner while braking. One fixates on the braking point but by not "seeing" the corner, we can't figure out the correct entry speed. This makes people stay on the brakes more than necessary. This may not be the reason in your particular case, it's just a fairly typical problem.

Best,

Veloce Raptor

Excellent point. Another thing is to focus on where the car's weight is moving in all the transitions (especially braking) and working to soften & reduce the drama of these weight transitions.

IMO it's not about *********. it's about really being aware of what the car is doing, and being more gentle in the guidance you give it.

onefastviking

Look thru the corner, you should be past the corner mentally much before you are thru it physically.

analogmike

seat time, improve little by little as your confidence increases.

mglobe

One thing that has worked for me is to lift and slow your entry into the braking zone, and work on lighter braking and faster corner entry speed. After you have become more used to the higher corner entry speed, go back to full straight-line speed. Try then to brake with less force so that you can get back to the same corner entry speed you were using when you you came in with less straightaway speed.

jscott82

i like this idea...

Veloce Raptor

Yup!!!

jscott82

I don’t "think" I have a problem controlling the car.. I am comfortable and "think" I do a good job balancing the car on the edge (when I get there)... I just chicken out and underestimate what the car is capable of.. As soon as I turn in, its glued to the ground, very little slip, and I’m kicking myself.

Great advice so far, thank you.. please keep it coming.

jscott82

I should also mention, I am gearing up for my first race since almost totaling the car during my rookie race in 08..... I don’t “think” this is in my head but I’m sure its back there somewhere….

JET951

your not cheating enough. is it only cheating if you get caught.
Sean

Tim

Be the ball....

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Be the ball

When I used to Ski competitively my coaches always harped on eyes forward, see where you want to go and your body will follow...

Same thing driving...look ahead.... see the path the car should take, unconsciously your car will go... seat time.. etc..

Veloce Raptor

DING DING DING! This is key information, and it is in your head.

Have your coach work on that specific issue!!!!!!!

Circuit Motorsports

I'd not worry too much about the many things you are going to hear about the subject on this forum just a week before you'll have a pro coach working with you. While you will hear lots of good info you very well could go into an info overload on the subject. Just go out there with an open mind and focus on what the coach recommends.