INTERMEDIATE. Session #1

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1 INTERMEDIATE Session #1

2 DE Objectives Learn. Keep open mind listen, then apply. Strive for progression. Safe speed before fast speed. Prove you deserve to move up. Stay relaxed & comfortable. Have fun!

3 Flags Are there to keep you safe. You must obey all flags. Acknowledge flags.

4 Flags

5 Instruction Listen to instructors they re here to keep you safe and help you learn. Instructors have different experiences, so language may be different. What to expect: Verbal instruction. Hand signals. Right-seat steering. Feedback, evaluation, commands and support. Safety is #1. Objectives for every session set in classroom, and emphasized by in-car Instructors.

6 The Line: What We Know Reference Points: Begin-Braking. Turn-in. Apex. Exit.

7 The Line: What We Know Advantages of Late Apex: Maintain straightaway speed longer. Begin accelerating earlier. See through turn. More time driving straight, less time cornering.

8 The Line: What We Know Corner Radius vs. Apex: The tighter the radius, the later the apex. The larger the radius, the earlier the apex.

9 The Line: What We Know In Slow Out Fast: Corner exit speed is more important than corner entry speed.

10 The Line: What We Know Corner Priorities: 1. The fastest corner leading onto the longest straightaway. 2. Next fastest 3. Fastest corner at the end of the longest straightaway. 4. Next fastest 5. Fastest corner between corners. 6. Next fastest

11 Off-Track Off-track recovery: 1. Look where you want to go. 2. Keep steering straight. 3. Ease off throttle. 4. Gently ease back on track (watching for traffic).

12 Mindset There is more to be lost than gained by by trying to be faster Progression is most important. Open Mind listen, apply, learn. Smooth is Fast.

13 Q & A Questions? Problem areas?

14 On-Track Objectives #1 1. Warm-up. 2. Familiarize with track/learn line. 3. Vision look farther ahead.

15 INTERMEDIATE Session #2

16 1 st Session? How did it go? Questions?

17 Use of the Controls Steering wheel Throttle Brakes Shifter R Mirrors 2 4 Your Tools

18 Remember The less you do with the controls, the less chance for error. The slower you move, the faster the car moves.

19 Throttle Wheelspin. Weight transfer. Squeeze & Ease. The Throttle is NOT an On-Off switch.

20 Braking Maximum braking = Threshold braking. Squeeze & Ease. The release of the brakes is just as important as the application.

21 Steering The less you turn the steering wheel, the faster you will go. Keep steering movement to a minimum. Your Steering Wheel is connected to the Throttle & Brake pedal.

22 Cornering Two areas of control: Directional control (steering wheel). Balance (throttle & brake).

23 Mirrors Check your mirrors as often as it takes to always know where others are around you But no more than that.

24 Heel & Toe Downshifting Begin braking Depress clutch Shift Blip throttle Release clutch Continue braking

25 Remember Brake first - then downshift.

26 Q & A Questions? Problem areas?

27 On-Track Objectives #2 1. Focus on smooth/precise control use. 2. Seamless transition. 3. Minimize input.

28 INTERMEDIATE Session #3

29 2 nd Session? How did it go? Questions?

30 Brains or Brawn? What s driving your car? What percentage of performance driving is mental? Brain controls your body, so

31 Performance Model Info Sensory Input Visual Kinesthetic Auditory Brain Bio-computer Process Software Programming Output Driving

32 Sensory Input Quality In = Quality Out Visual Kinesthetic Auditory

33 Sensory Input Quality In = Quality Out More Sensory Input = More References = Fewer Errors = More Speed & Consistency

34 Mental Programming Why do you do what you do? Because of your Programming. Why do you NOT do what you want, or are told to do? Your Lack of Programming.

35 Mental Programming How do you develop mental programming? Physical practice. Mental practice: Visualization. Use multiple senses.

36 Vision Look ahead High Aim Vision. Look where you want to go, not where you don t want to go. Look through the turns.

37 Q & A Questions? Problem areas?

38 On-Track Objectives #3 1. Sensory Input session be a Sponge. 2. Put whole lap together consistency. 3. Collect mental image of track for tonight s mental replay (visualization).

39 INTERMEDIATE Session #4

40 Sunday Morning How did yesterday go? Questions? Cones

41 Performance Driving There are 4 keys 1. Tire 2. Tire 3. Tire 4. Tire Key to going fast: Understanding tires

42 Slip Angle Slip Angle: Straight ahead 1

43 Slip Angle Slip Angle Direction of travel Slip Angle: The difference between the direction the wheel is pointing and the direction the car is traveling is the Slip Angle. Steer angle Straight ahead 1

44 Traction Slip Angle Traction vs. Slip Angle Slip Angle (degrees)

45 Traction Circle Braking Right Left Acceleration

46 Traction Circle Braking Right Left Acceleration

47 Traction Circle Braking Right Left Acceleration

48 Traction Circle P u re (m a x im u m ) A c c e le ra tio n B R A K IN G C o m b in e d A c c e le ra tio n + C o rn e rin g : " U n w in d in g " R IG H T T U R N L E F T T U R N P u re (m a x im u m ) C o rn e rin g C o m b in e d B ra k in g + C o rn e rin g : " Tra il B ra k in g " A C C E L E R AT IO N P u re (m a x im u m ) B ra k in g

49 Traction Circle Maximum acceleration Maximum braking Trade off braking for cornering Maximum cornering Trade off cornering for acceleration Maximum acceleration Cornering Braking Acceleration Acceleration

50 Remember Overlap your braking, cornering and acceleration forces.

51 Q & A Questions? Problem areas?

52 On-Track Objectives #4 1. Learn track without cones. 2. Build speed with smoothness. 3. Be a Weight Manager - use your car s balance to your advantage.

53 INTERMEDIATE Session #5

54 4 th Session? How did it go? Questions?

55 Learning A Track The Line Corner Exit Mid-Corner Corner Entry

56 The Line Compromises: Give up one corner for another?

57 The Line Priorities: The most difficult corner? The fastest corner?

58 Q & A Questions? Problem areas?

59 On-Track Objectives #5 1. Precision hit apexes, be smooth. 2. Smooth throttle application. 3. Letting the car run free - minimum steering input.

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