Track racing - setup and riding style

[davidbonde]

I took this from another tread and put it here as I want it here for my own reference.

@MoeStooge

On asphalt/concrete, using the maximum lateral grip available throughout the turn will always produce the best result exit turn speed. With braking and acceleration forces applied to the contact patch through a turn, total lateral grip is compromised by forward bite and braking force.

“Important” When a wheel is loaded Grip increases.

Keeping this as simple as possible
Load increases to the front axel on turn entry while under deceleration decreasing lateral grip on the rear. Lateral force overcomes lateral grip on entry, you lose the rear.

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With rubber, lateral grip is lost on a curve that can be managed with throttle/brake control decreasing lateral force to regain total grip.

I am still to experience loss for the front truck. It’s always the rear and almost always from the middle of the turn to the exit.