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bman 09-05-2011 08:15 PM

Re: I Am Agonizing T3 at VIR...
 
Just got back from 3 days at VIR with Potomac and was thinking about this thread. T3 and T10 are really great corners at VIR. T3, which L Herman points out, is pretty flat and straight forward but is a tricky to run fast...consistently. You enter with a good amount of speed and a fair amount of steering angle which, IMO, throws a lot of people off. Many seem to "point and shoot" it; i.e. reduce the steering angle, carry speed deep, straight line brake and turn in. I've stayed committed to the wider arc approach with early and light brake pressure, nearly to the apex, which seems to allow you to carry more speed. I don't have the data logger to prove it but found myself gaining on the point and shoot drivers consistently.

T10 is tough but I've gotten a lot more comfortable by changing my approach. I've found that an early and light brake is MUCH better than a late brake. Settling the car and spotting your turn in are critical to consistency and speed through this corner. If you don't have a calm car or miss your turn in, the pucker factor can be big if you're carrying good speed.

VIR is just a great place to drive and learn!!!

FTS 09-06-2011 12:43 PM

Re: I Am Agonizing T3 at VIR...
 
One of my favorite topics as you know. I am looking forward to your more of your VIR outting ;)

SH || NC 09-06-2011 12:47 PM

Re: I Am Agonizing T3 at VIR...
 
Brian, I like your approach; lightly brushing or holding the brakes, carrying in more speed in an arc.

Speaking of which; are either of you planning on attending the Carolinas event 11.18-11.20?

FTS 09-06-2011 01:28 PM

Re: I Am Agonizing T3 at VIR...
 
You're killing me, not being on track is killing me, I am going to forget how to drive and go back to blue group :( In short, no I am not planning :(

bman 09-06-2011 01:34 PM

Re: I Am Agonizing T3 at VIR...
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by SH || NC (Post 3078)
Speaking of which; are either of you planning on attending the Carolinas event 11.18-11.20?

I didn't know about this event, thanks for the heads up! I am going to try to work that into my schedule.

Quote:

Originally Posted by FTS (Post 3079)
In short, no I am not planning :(

I noticed the cell phone coverage has improved at VIR. You can work and play!

SH || NC 09-07-2011 07:26 AM

Re: I Am Agonizing T3 at VIR...
 
http://www.clubregistration.net/driv...?event_id=3367

Dell 09-19-2011 06:58 AM

Re: I Am Agonizing T3 at VIR...
 
Signing up for VIR today!


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