Sunday, January 10, 2010

Mixing pedals question

What do you think of mixing pedals technique for Rotax. As you approach a corner & brake, you keep some throttle maybe 15% while braking, then increase as you let off the brake. It means braking longer, but never coasting.

If you want to use that technique it's better to release the throttle completely when you initially hit the brake, and then start mixing the pedals after that. That way you shouldn't have to brake early. Mini max drivers use it a lot, and I hear it was all the rage back when clutches had more slip!!

Personally I don't coach drivers to use the technique much.

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