What’s the wildest racing tip that actually worked for you?
I’ve heard some pretty out-there advice over the years, from old-school mechanics to track-day veterans. One that still cracks me up (but weirdly works) is using the parking brake to help rotate the rear end on tight corners sounds like a great way to wreck, but it’s saved me more than once in autocross.
What’s the most ridiculous but effective tip you’ve picked up? Could be a weird shifting trick, a mental hack, or even something superstitious. Let’s hear the stuff that shouldn’t work… but does.
Left-foot braking in a front-wheel drive car sounds nuts, but it’ll shave seconds off your lap time once you get the hang of it. Trust me, I’ve sold this trick to half the grid!
Ain’t no magic trick, just physics. Took me a season to stop stabbing the pedal like a rookie, but now I’m dancing through corners. You ain’t fast till your left foot’s earning its keep.
Left foot braking separates the drivers from the posers. Took me way too long to stop treating the gas like an on/off switch. Now we vibin’ through turns.
artistry:sparkles: my left foot doesn’t just “earn its keep,” it performs miracles on asphalt!