Help me get faster...
#1
Gasoline Addict
Thread Starter
Help me get faster...
Below is a video of a few laps from my trip to Putnam Park a couple of weeks ago. I am still learning this car (only 2nd time in it at the track), and I obviously need more seat time (not to mention talent). However, please critique my line, technique, and anything else you'd like to, in order help me become a better driver and to ultimately help me get faster.
The lap times in this almost six minute video are as follows: 1.21.43 (partial), 1:21.45, 1:21.02, 1:21.00 (fastest lap), 1:21.19. I know that there are ways to improve my lap, but on that day and on those tires I was unable to do any better.
The lap times in this almost six minute video are as follows: 1.21.43 (partial), 1:21.45, 1:21.02, 1:21.00 (fastest lap), 1:21.19. I know that there are ways to improve my lap, but on that day and on those tires I was unable to do any better.
#2
Drifting
this is purely a opinion and only from what I can see and comparing to my car which is purpose built.
You still are learning like you said, there for you still have to develop your style in that car.. you need to push its limits and let it hang out so you know how to drive it 7/10ths. some of the corners you turn in to soon and some good and some late.. consistency is key in road racing. also on the back straight you brake to early for me that is... but if you don't have the brakes to support it then don't push it. focus on driving and practice which will take time and track time.. get good brakes and brake cooling them some sticky tires and small suspension tweaks and go from there.
You still are learning like you said, there for you still have to develop your style in that car.. you need to push its limits and let it hang out so you know how to drive it 7/10ths. some of the corners you turn in to soon and some good and some late.. consistency is key in road racing. also on the back straight you brake to early for me that is... but if you don't have the brakes to support it then don't push it. focus on driving and practice which will take time and track time.. get good brakes and brake cooling them some sticky tires and small suspension tweaks and go from there.
#3
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T1 can be taken a lot faster, but your line is pretty good there. Into T4 you might delay the transition to the left just a couple of car lengths but not so much as to get into the off camber. It will allow you to roll on throttle much sooner in the apex of T4 as the car will be pointed more uphill. T6 (kink) you should be able to hold throttle just past it but don't be too quick off the throttle and jab brake because you will lighten the rear too much while car is pitching left. Into T8 (dead bear) you might consider planting left front on tar line keeping vehicle to the right until you are abeam the end of the blue bales - then turn into the apex and shoot for the track out. You should be rolling on throttle there before the apex. Generally, roll on throttle a little sooner most places while focusing way ahead at all times. Using the above I get 116's with C5Z and no aero.
#4
Drifting
T1 can be taken a lot faster, but your line is pretty good there. Into T4 you might delay the transition to the left just a couple of car lengths but not so much as to get into the off camber. It will allow you to roll on throttle much sooner in the apex of T4 as the car will be pointed more uphill. T6 (kink) you should be able to hold throttle just past it but don't be too quick off the throttle and jab brake because you will lighten the rear too much while car is pitching left. Into T8 (dead bear) you might consider planting left front on tar line keeping vehicle to the right until you are abeam the end of the blue bales - then turn into the apex and shoot for the track out. You should be rolling on throttle there before the apex. Generally, roll on throttle a little sooner most places while focusing way ahead at all times. Using the above I get 116's with C5Z and no aero.
out of eight, and later apex in ten. That should get you a couple of seconds. JMHO.
#5
Gasoline Addict
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some of the corners you turn in to soon and some good and some late.. consistency is key in road racing. also on the back straight you brake to early for me that is... but if you don't have the brakes to support it then don't push it. focus on driving and practice which will take time and track time.. get good brakes and brake cooling them some sticky tires and small suspension tweaks and go from there.
T1 can be taken a lot faster, but your line is pretty good there. Into T4 you might delay the transition to the left just a couple of car lengths but not so much as to get into the off camber. It will allow you to roll on throttle much sooner in the apex of T4 as the car will be pointed more uphill. T6 (kink) you should be able to hold throttle just past it but don't be too quick off the throttle and jab brake because you will lighten the rear too much while car is pitching left. Into T8 (dead bear) you might consider planting left front on tar line keeping vehicle to the right until you are abeam the end of the blue bales - then turn into the apex and shoot for the track out. You should be rolling on throttle there before the apex. Generally, roll on throttle a little sooner most places while focusing way ahead at all times. Using the above I get 116's with C5Z and no aero.
Arte knows this track as good as anyone. Faster through one, later braking into two, don't come off the throttle as much through four, smoother through 5-6-7, more turn in and harder throttle
out of eight, and later apex in ten. That should get you a couple of seconds. JMHO.
out of eight, and later apex in ten. That should get you a couple of seconds. JMHO.
Once again, much appreciate y'all's input and constructive criticism. I have a lot to work on, but it will be my motivation for coming back to the track. Even small improvements make me feel great. And even though my times are not blistering fast, I have been in faster cars with drivers who were quite a bit slower than myself, yet they had more track experience. So... I still feel satisfied about my progress; hope to continue advancing, especially, if I heed the advice given above.
#6
Below is a video of a few laps from my trip to Putnam Park a couple of weeks ago. I am still learning this car (only 2nd time in it at the track), and I obviously need more seat time (not to mention talent). However, please critique my line, technique, and anything else you'd like to, in order help me become a better driver and to ultimately help me get faster.
The lap times in this almost six minute video are as follows: 1.21.43 (partial), 1:21.45, 1:21.02, 1:21.00 (fastest lap), 1:21.19. I know that there are ways to improve my lap, but on that day and on those tires I was unable to do any better.
The lap times in this almost six minute video are as follows: 1.21.43 (partial), 1:21.45, 1:21.02, 1:21.00 (fastest lap), 1:21.19. I know that there are ways to improve my lap, but on that day and on those tires I was unable to do any better.
#7
Gasoline Addict
Thread Starter
Hopefully, you'll take me for a ride in your GS, so that I can experience those mid teen lap times after all.
#8
Safety Car
Ride alongs are better than words because you can witness it work firsthand so you know exactly how it should feel when you're behind the wheel. You get your "aha!" moment before you even try it the new way.