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Originally Posted by Pwolf
Saw the tail end of that as I was spectating in the tower. Is it just me or does it look like the driver isn't even trying to correct the spin?
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It does. Based on the line he took and how late he braked, I don't know for sure but I'd think from what I saw he didn't know the track too well. That turn 3 is unique in that using a conventional racing line (go wide and turn in) is not the best way through it. It slopes off-camber on the outside so most cars take a middle or inside line through this turn. So he came over the crest, missed his braking point, realized too late that he was on the wrong side, and tried to turn while still on the brake. I made the exact same mistake my first time at Thunderhill, at this same turn.... some 10+ years ago.
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Originally Posted by BigFatFlip
Looks like he was really pushing it, not following the basic line or even using the whole track (as a wise old instructor said "you paid for the whole track, use it!"). Let me guess, last session of the day?
Gotta give him and Plato credit, they both did the right thing. He took the safer option of "both feet in" which is the more predictable move, allowing Plato a chance to see what has happened and maneuver around safely. If he had tried to save it and fail and lose control (less predictable), Plato could have had a very bad day.
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Actually it was only the 2nd session of the day. Fortunately no harm done (unless he flat spotted his tires), and hopefully the driver learned something there. I'm glad I hung back a little and had some margin of safety to be able to get around once I saw he was stopped.
