Watch the line the red OneTrackMind M3 takes:
The blue car chasing takes a slightly different line for most laps. The red car seems to have slightly higher exit speeds, and less understeer after Turn 6, but after a few laps the blue car closes in after Turn 11. Why? Brakes.
The blue driver, let's call him Carl, is on the brakes harder, later and for less time than the red car. Less time on the brakes means faster straight speeds. (I've just got to replace last season's pads and rotors, the fluid is fresh.)
Learning to master the brakes is a sign of an advanced driver. Remember, HARD squeeze, downshift last, MELT off the brakes, fast feet and ROLL back on the gas.
Also, the red driver, let's call him, well, Brad, seems to be pinching Turn 10 just a bit. Let the car finish the turn, Brad. He was trying to get the most out of older tires with a wider arc.
Nice job, Carl! What fun - join us a GingerMan Raceway sometime soon.
