Little off travl but I enjoy driving in the wet. Not necessarily downpours but wet enough to le the car rotate better in coners. It's instructive to notice the different relationhip between throttle and degree of rotation safely where doing so in the dry. With many cars, may result in a spin.
That’s because it focuses your attention on precise car control. It is said often that the greatest drivers such as Senna, Michael Schumacher, even Lewis Hamilton have the very innate ability to focus on where the most grip is or was while driving a track. The 2024 British Grand Prix is a great example of effective car control in changing conditions while seeking the best grip. Yes, I too have had the most fun driving in the wet. Once you have learned how to deal with steering inputs and better at controlling one’s line to avoid the slipperiest places, it was fun to be challenged like that. It’s mentally exhausting, but a heck of a lot of fun.
It's only one corner, it's only one lap. Focus on the ones that were good and keep doing them the same. The others will improve then.
Sometime when you go through a corner the 2ndd time it isn't the same as the last. doing it the same is only what you try to do. 50% you'll get it right.
Yes. Small, precise inputs gains you a relativley large resonse. I call it the "Sweet Spot". My car has high dry grip until it doesn't. I can tell when it's about to snap but you need fast hands to catch it. Puts me on edge. More fun to drive when the surface traction is lower. It slides easy and catches easy in damp conditions.
Tim Galloway’s Inner Game books, although specifically applied to tennis and golf are about this attitude. Think to Grow Rich and Think Positive are about mental attitude. It is hard work, it seems, to think positively in order to be at your best, or do your best. Focussing on success rather than being constantly worried about making a mistake. It is very difficult to be in the moment enough to not worry about the eventual outcome.
Little off travl but I enjoy driving in the wet. Not necessarily downpours but wet enough to le the car rotate better in coners. It's instructive to notice the different relationhip between throttle and degree of rotation safely where doing so in the dry. With many cars, may result in a spin.
That’s because it focuses your attention on precise car control. It is said often that the greatest drivers such as Senna, Michael Schumacher, even Lewis Hamilton have the very innate ability to focus on where the most grip is or was while driving a track. The 2024 British Grand Prix is a great example of effective car control in changing conditions while seeking the best grip. Yes, I too have had the most fun driving in the wet. Once you have learned how to deal with steering inputs and better at controlling one’s line to avoid the slipperiest places, it was fun to be challenged like that. It’s mentally exhausting, but a heck of a lot of fun.
It's only one corner, it's only one lap. Focus on the ones that were good and keep doing them the same. The others will improve then.
Sometime when you go through a corner the 2ndd time it isn't the same as the last. doing it the same is only what you try to do. 50% you'll get it right.
50%?! :)
Yes. Small, precise inputs gains you a relativley large resonse. I call it the "Sweet Spot". My car has high dry grip until it doesn't. I can tell when it's about to snap but you need fast hands to catch it. Puts me on edge. More fun to drive when the surface traction is lower. It slides easy and catches easy in damp conditions.
What kind of car? : )
AP1 S2000
Oh yeah! Now I can picture what you're describing! : )
Timely.
My grandson goes on kart track in an hour. He had a rough day yesterday. I passed on parts of the article to him.
Tim Galloway’s Inner Game books, although specifically applied to tennis and golf are about this attitude. Think to Grow Rich and Think Positive are about mental attitude. It is hard work, it seems, to think positively in order to be at your best, or do your best. Focussing on success rather than being constantly worried about making a mistake. It is very difficult to be in the moment enough to not worry about the eventual outcome.
Gallwey's books are must-reads!
I love driving in the rain. You need more awareness and focus. Soon you are in the zone.