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Originally Posted by DSTR
Much like going to the Ring - do not worry about a particular time but focus on the drive and employment smoothly of the machine and systems. Above all- grow in skill while having fun!
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Smooth is good advice. I used to race a bit and an old-time racer told me something that I never forgot.
"Coasting is your friend."
Braking and acceleration introduce slippage to any situation, but when you are coasting, you have the maximum amount of tire grip and chassis balance.
As such, if you get your braking correct early into a turn, you should have plenty of speed and be able to coast as you crank through the tightest part of the apex just using the wheel for control. Just coasting. If you do it right, you will feel your chassis "hook up" into a groove like you're on rails. Then wait patiently to smoothly accelerate out again. Early braking, late acceleration and picking the smoothest line are the key.
Congrats, you are going to have a blast!