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Originally Posted by LeftFootBrake

I can't talk for anyone else, but the analysis of my sim-driving data via McLaren's Atlas program (and the clock, which we know never lies) has me unequivocally convinced I am faster when LFB.

You are talking about laptimes from the simulator? Real world results may vary as it always does.

I know for some other drivers it's not quite as important. But in my case it makes a big difference. And FWIW, I think you're missing the most important reason of why. It's not about the speed of weight transfer but the easier balancing it affords when transitioning from trail-braking to accelerating.

I think you are missing my point. I was simply trying to convey that there are things that are far more important than the easy balancing from braking to throttling. LFB is just one of the techniques. You can balance your car with throttle, steering, braking, etc....

But it so happens that lap times have nothing to do with the point of my post. Rather, the point was about the joy that can be had from getting the transition phase just right. And that is something you can enjoy just as much on a deserted twisty public road as you can on a track. And I find it easier to repeatably achieve just the right balance when left foot braking.

I used to be a big proponent of LFB because my driving career started from a AWD rally car. Since then, I moved to tarmac (road racing) driving and my view has completely changed on the LFB. I still do it and believe that it's a great weapon to possess whichever venue of motorsports you do. But, again, it doesn't matter whether you use left or right foot to get your braking done as long as you get your entry speed right. For you, I see that LFB works well and that's great! But, as you progress more as a driver, you will see that there are many different options that would yield a same results and sticking to one principle often leaves you behind. Just my 0.02 (All this only matters if you care enough about being a better driver though. )