When should trail-braking be used? And why should it NOT be used in professional racing? Help please, thanks!

 

Fudge, help on these too....

What is outbraking and what is the correct way to pass during outbraking?

Where does the heat generated in racing tires come from?

 

trailbraking is simply sustaining pressure on the brake pedal while turning in, usually its reserved for experienced drivers that can anticipate a car's movements and reactions; it's not reccomended for begineers simply b/c it greatly increases the chance of a spin, and subsequent roll-over, should you be unlucky enough.

outbraking someone implies that you've gone deeper into the braking zone before applying brake pressure, so while your opponent is braking you've still got your foot to the floor; personally, Id take the inside line, and duck under the other driver if possible.

friction causes tires to heat, two surfaces coming together, in simple terms, create friction, friction is another form of energy; transformed and dissipated as thermal energy or heat.




[Modified by bb6h22a, 5:15 PM 9/15/2002]

 

Trail braking is used to turn in (rotate) the car better on entry and IS used a lot in racing.

Temp in the tires builts from turning.

 

ty for help. and thanks goes out to Jonesy69, as well as bdiddy.