Clutch-in Braking For Better Performance?

[Dell]

I have tried both ways and I didn't see a huge significant difference in braking between the two. With that said, I would add that I prefer to "chase" the gears down through the box with (and here is the key) proper rev matching so the car is completely stable almost like an auto gearbox. The allows me to ALWAYS be in the proper gear with no need to find the proper gear should I need to alter, change, or bail in a situation. The time lost trying to get the right gear, guess the proper rev match at that speed, select the gear, and get back stable is the difference between escaping a potential bad situation and meeting mister armco.

[FTS]

Originally Posted by Dell

... I would add that I prefer to "chase" the gears down through the box with (and here is the key) proper rev matching so the car is completely stable almost like an auto gearbox. The allows me to ALWAYS be in the proper gear with no need to find the proper gear should I need to alter, change, or bail in a situation.

Now, I hadn't thought about this benefit and it is good one. I don't raw the gears down, just jump from higher gear to the one I need to be in; however, I have to admit, there have been few times in which I missed a gear and the corner because my muscle memory wasn't ready for the gear I needed to be in vs. the gear I was scheduled to be in. Hmmm, something to think about.

Do you de-clutch as well with each gear selection going down the box?