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Old 06-02-2023, 04:44 PM   #65
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Originally Posted by steverife View Post
I don't even know how you'd autocross at a non first event'ish novice level and not trail brake. It isn't something where people are like, "I shall incorporate trailbraking into my program" and read articles and watch vids. People just need to turn and scrub speed in very limited space. Frequently.
Are you trying to turn, or scrub speed, by trail braking?

The purpose of trail braking is NOT to scrub speed. It's to get the front more loaded than just coasting, or engine braking, to enhance front grip while unloading the rears, to get the car better rotated.
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