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Old 02-13-2012, 07:03 PM   #389
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Real world results may vary as it always does
Depends where you do your real world racing. Real world racing for me is the simulator.
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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.
As someone who presents themselves as very experienced, the fact you would say this really surprises me. You must know that entry speed is not enough. Rotational speed and slip angles demand attention when you really want to start setting WRs. And LFB makes it easier to get these aspects right, particularly for the skilled practitioner who is effectively using it as a form of dynamic brake bias control.
The attached analysis of Schumaker vs Barrichello doesn't do a great job of illustrating this point, but at least talks to it a little.
I can say with certainty that in the "professional" sim driving community, where the drivers are capable of driving to the limit, this has been discussed to death and LFB is used by virtually everyone whose sole intent is to win.
But I note that we have moved a long way from the original points I was making.
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