Trackday driving.........how will you get better

rstoughy · 05-02-2012, 11:15 AM

I think for me it has to be some instruction. I have always run the CSL with the TC off and no M-trac since i bought it 3 yrs ago. I feel this has been invaluable now as it has taught me what the car does, where that breaking point of traction is, how quickly it WILL kick out on you mid corner but also how quickly it can be caught and brought back into line. The difference between the breaking point of a PS2 v's Cup is so different, slow and progressive v's quick and ar$e splitting!!

Oulton in Nov was great for me. Another circuit i've never done and was pretty slippery. Even in the later part of the day if you were off line a little then you were on the slippy stuff. Was happy with my times for that day and had no heroics. Just learning the track keeping it smooth and consistent.
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I to am also guilty of not looking through the corners, more a case of looking where i am and not where i'm going

something i need to work on.

Im not the quickest out there but I do have fun and for me thats really what a track day is all about. Getting with like minded folk and having a good time.

Am going to make a point of booking some instruction at any events i do this year just to see where my downfalls are.

05-02-2012, 11:15 AM	#24
rstoughy S6, Sport On, Traction Off Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Aberdeenshire Posts: 1,947 Casino cash: $25407	I think for me it has to be some instruction. I have always run the CSL with the TC off and no M-trac since i bought it 3 yrs ago. I feel this has been invaluable now as it has taught me what the car does, where that breaking point of traction is, how quickly it WILL kick out on you mid corner but also how quickly it can be caught and brought back into line. The difference between the breaking point of a PS2 v's Cup is so different, slow and progressive v's quick and ar$e splitting!! Oulton in Nov was great for me. Another circuit i've never done and was pretty slippery. Even in the later part of the day if you were off line a little then you were on the slippy stuff. Was happy with my times for that day and had no heroics. Just learning the track keeping it smooth and consistent. http://vimeo.com/32770800 I to am also guilty of not looking through the corners, more a case of looking where i am and not where i'm going something i need to work on. Im not the quickest out there but I do have fun and for me thats really what a track day is all about. Getting with like minded folk and having a good time. Am going to make a point of booking some instruction at any events i do this year just to see where my downfalls are. __________________ Paul. Ooooft!!! 16yrs in the CSL and still loving it "shine on you crazy diamond"