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Originally Posted by DocWalt
I wonder what an instructor at an event with the rule about traction control would say if I showed up in my GTI.
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He'd probably say 'cool!' and ask you questions.
These rules are for guys showing up in 300, 400, 500 horsepower rwd cars for their first ever track day in their first sports car. Showing up in a low horsepower old car to flog at the track probably means you've got the right mindset about the whole thing and aren't trying to show off, go fast, and put people at risk.
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Originally Posted by Uplink
Also, you actually can use them as tools to help the student learn. It's additional feedback that their inputs aren't smooth, they're not being consistent, they're overdriving the car or worse the car is driving for them. While working with a student you can make progress on consistency with tasks like, 'I want to see how many laps you can hit all your marks at speed without engaging the system.' Off is not always better it's just another tool.
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100% agree, it's not some absurd handicap to leave the TC on or sport mode or 5s press on this car. Yes everyone interested in getting better should work towards gaining confidence and running the the brake dance, but the biggest key to a good track day imo is checking your ego at the door.
I like that SLIP chart you posted
