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Originally Posted by BIC_BAWS
I compared my videos: Ridge vs Mission. I see what you guys mean by it seems like I was "floating" in the middle of the track at Ridge and that I'm pinching. So one of the things I focused on at Mission was to make sure I didn't pinch or use more of the track.
It was a conscious/active decision every time to make sure I didn't pinch. Is there a feeling or feedback I should be getting from the car to indicate pinching?
ie. When exiting T9 of Mission, I know why I should wide and how to go wide, but that's more of a conscious effort than getting input from the car.
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So I've been trying to think of a way to explain what I've learned in my first season on the track. I think your question can command a very complicated answer due to all the factors in performance driving, but I also think this is a good high-level summary:
The less steering angle you use, the faster you will be.
Keeping that in mind, if you can further reduce your steering angle on the corner exit phase without exceeding the track limits, then you are not yet using all of the available track.
Although it's not always so black and white, it's a good starting point, and worked well for me. I find myself learning the most when reviewing footage. Be sure to get your hands, and if you can, your feet.
Keep in mind the closer to the track limits you are driving, the higher chance for your inconsistency to bring you over the track limits and cause a potential off-track event