We had a terrific day at HP yesterday, beautiful clear blue skys and cool temps with a nice breeze!
Here's a short vid of the last session we ran, we traded lead a couple of times so I could video each of our cars....sorry for the lousy sound, I had two layers of tape over the mic opening but it didn't do much to stop the wind noise.....
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Minidave Well-Known MemberLifetime Supporter
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Nice vid! But you need to stop shuffle steering.
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Minidave Well-Known MemberLifetime Supporter
Interesting comment, that's how the instructors teach you to steer at the track - when going left pull down with your left, don't push up with your right and so on, and never cross your hands.....
I learned it from Alan Johnson, many years ago - you remember him? Three time national champion for Porsche? I was the sales manager for his Porsche dealership in Sandy Eggo
this article was written about the time I was involved with his race efforts - no mention in the article tho - oh well.....
http://johnstraub.blogspot.com/2012/02/porsche-944-gtr-003-its-two-year-racing.html -
Yes, it was an accepted technique in the days of non-power steering.
Just like when F1 cars had round steering wheels.
Periodically letting go of the steering wheel is just not necessary in a modern car with power steering. Why would anyone teach you to do that?