Folks,
Look at the map and think about your lap, where are you at full throttle the longest amount of time. I think there will be some arguments but 3 or 4 areas come to mind. Exiting the turn that sets up that full throttle section would identify that turn as one of the crucial turns on the track to generate a good lap time. So T1/2, T5/6, T14 (you can get to WOT and not shut off until 17, i think this is the longest WOT section on the track), T18, if taken correctly by entering a little slower and tighter one can get to WOT early and carry it to T1 (some may argue this is the most important turn). Going back to T14, it's set up by T12 and T13, so getting them correct while they are slow turns they can reward better lap time because of setting up T14. Another component to look at is risk, while T14 might lead to the longest section of WOT how many of us are WOT through T16 a high risk turn. If you're not breaking tracks down like this before you ride them you're leaving time on the table. To go fast you must think about what you're doing out there and put in place a plan and most importantly execute that plan. We all love going out and turning fun laps with our friends, but to try and improve at a steady pace you must think, plan, execute and evaluate results on an ongoing basis.
DO YOU HAVE A PLAN?
Tom