DRIVING DIRECTIONS: Ross Bentley's Speed Secrets

DRIVING DIRECTIONS: Ross Bentley's Speed Secrets

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DRIVING DIRECTIONS: Ross Bentley's Speed Secrets
DRIVING DIRECTIONS: Ross Bentley's Speed Secrets
Ask Ross: What is the “Perfect Lap”?

Ask Ross: What is the “Perfect Lap”?

When the “ideal line” is less important than the limit.

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DRIVING DIRECTIONS: Ross Bentley's Speed Secrets
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Q: “I have a question around the definition of a 'perfect lap' and how it may vary by racing discipline. Coming from a sim racing background, at the highest levels perfection equates to being millimeter perfect, given unlimited practice time and typically predictable track conditions. When I watch high-level GT racing, from MX-5 Cup up through IMSA, and…

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