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Difficult Corners, At the track |
Randal |
Feb 15 2011, 02:21 PM
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The most challenging corners I've experienced are turn 1 at Thunderhill (counterclockwise) and turn 10 at Sears. I'd also say turn 9 at Thunderhill when running clockwise. By challenging I mean corners that are tough to get right and take at maximum speed. |
DanT |
Feb 15 2011, 03:39 PM
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Going back to the Dark Side! Group: Members Posts: 4,300 Joined: 4-October 04 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 2,880 Region Association: None |
If we are talking about TT/DE lines here goes.
Turn one TH CCW. after the pit wall get as far right as possible for set up for entry. stay right during braking (don't cheat left). Smooth turn in (fairly high speed turn entry) and very late apex at the end of the inside berm. Then exit all the way right using the entire exit berm. Turn 9 at TH CW. Going uphill can not see the apex. Either get off the gas as you get near the top of the hill or completely crest the hill and do some pretty aggressive braking (yes there is enough room to wait to brake here). Get the car all the way to the right at the apex(end of berm). Exit all the way to the left. |
Randal |
Feb 15 2011, 04:38 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,446 Joined: 29-May 03 From: Los Altos, CA Member No.: 750 |
If we are talking about TT/DE lines here goes. Turn one TH CCW. after the pit wall get as far right as possible for set up for entry. stay right during braking (don't cheat left). Smooth turn in (fairly high speed turn entry) and very late apex at the end of the inside berm. Then exit all the way right using the entire exit berm. Turn 9 at TH CW. Going uphill can not see the apex. Either get off the gas as you get near the top of the hill or completely crest the hill and do some pretty aggressive braking (yes there is enough room to wait to brake here). Get the car all the way to the right at the apex(end of berm). Exit all the way to the left. T1 TH CCW - Yup that is the line, still challenging to do and not have to stop to change your shorts, if on the limit. T9 TH CW Again, that is the line, but difficult to not leave time there. Likewise for the other direction where I've always felt I had to drive to the corner after braking. That is the perfect corner to practice for hill climbs, as the uphill part (CCW) commands you brake much later than normal. Just have to find the spots without going off. Speaking about braking T2 at Laguna is kind of like that, but I think with a little practice the braking points there can be found. |
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