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RE: [OT] Über-Fast Hillclimb



Mk2 Mark wrote:
> I think the turns look slow because the guy is (very)
> late apex'ing the corners.  Late apex'ing is the safest
> way around a corner - especially when hillclimbing,
> where runoff areas are replaced with rocks, guardrails,
> and steep dropoffs.  "Slow in - fast out" usually nets
> a faster lap time than "Fast in - drive over a cliff and
> die"...  :D

Contrary to Aesop's fables, 'slow and steady' never won a race. 'Fast and
steady' wins races. :-)

Is my post properly trimmed oh list Nazi? ;-)

-Marc
3 A1 VWs