braking and power

Discussion in 'Trackdays' started by Yorkshire Tyke, Sep 30, 2013.

  1. Yorkshire Tyke

    Yorkshire Tyke Elite Member

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    Just watchin WSBK before (I know dedication right) and I've realised that they seem to brake right up to the apex and then on the power. Guessing this is the fastest way round track? They will brake late and trail it too I guess. When I'm on track I find myself accelerating through the corner, does this mean I'm not braking late enough?
     
  2. Skippy79

    Skippy79 Active Member

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    Yes, it means you've braked to early and have slowed the bike down too much that your corner speed is too low.


    The idea is to make the time difference between braking and acceleration minimal...... brake as late as you can, right onto the aprex and on the throttle as early as possible...... easier said than done, but this will bring quicker lap times..... Just by braking later and into the corner, or even as far as the aprex will give you quicker times
     

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