Car Racing
December 6, 2023
Light Brake Pressure Focus
Colin Mullan
Car Racing
Instructions
Depending on the corner, we apply varying degrees of brake pressure! For this drill, try to keep your maximum brake pressure around 30%. Choose a track with a variety of corner types (high speed, low speed, long duration) - like Lime Rock Park, or VIR - and see how that brake pressure feels in different corners. For low speed corners, you will need to extend the duration you are braking. See how this lighter pressure affects vehicle balance, especially at higher speeds!
Focus areas
Primary
In sweeper corners focus on your foot dexterity to be smooth on and off the pedal
Secondary
Peak brake pressure should still come early in the brake zone
This helps with:
Braking Braking Into Sweepers
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