Tbolt NJMP Driving the line...........
07-07-2011, 12:41 PM
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Fred you really have to defend the inside of T8 and by running a tighter line you end up with a better transition to grab inside curbing early. You can easily be too late in T8. I have followed cars running the outside line and while they get a little bit of distance going wide they have to really brake hard and turn sharp to get into the apex of T8. It is a tough corner and I will try anything to perfect it. The cost of losing in T8 is huge, if you get past there on the last lap your toast to the checker.
The reason why people shouldn't drive the rimshot through T8 is because
a) you need to fully commit to throttle for as long as you can and
b) you have a static visual to aim to in order to get to the proper turn in point (depth wise) and
c) you're still turning when it comes time to brake for T9 if you take the rim shot.
No, it does not make it harder to turn in for T9 if the speed is properly controlled. Everyone needs to slow for T9 so go ahead and do that most efficiently, then trail in to begin the rotation. The entry angle is of little or no importance.
Shedding the requisite speed from T8 exit to T9 entrance (and in the shortest distance possible so you don't overshoot T9) is the primary desire.
a) you need to fully commit to throttle for as long as you can and
b) you have a static visual to aim to in order to get to the proper turn in point (depth wise) and
c) you're still turning when it comes time to brake for T9 if you take the rim shot.
No, it does not make it harder to turn in for T9 if the speed is properly controlled. Everyone needs to slow for T9 so go ahead and do that most efficiently, then trail in to begin the rotation. The entry angle is of little or no importance.
Shedding the requisite speed from T8 exit to T9 entrance (and in the shortest distance possible so you don't overshoot T9) is the primary desire.
Thanks for all the help...everyone. I'm off to VIR for the Viper Cup, USGT, and Whelen TT to see if I can take the win at my favorite track.
Last edited by PhilElement; 07-07-2011 at 01:02 PM.
07-07-2011, 09:53 PM
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Good luck, Phil! We're pulling for you!
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07-07-2011, 10:37 PM
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Phil, I am already here at VIR. I will look for you in the morning. You may do quite well, as it's raining....
