We have talked about maximum rotation point, we have talked about that closing spiral on entry, we have talked about vision and about imagining the arc that the car is going to take. Now let's combine these two: vision and maximum rotation point. There's a big chance this is the solution to your inconsistency problem.

The Problem with Fixed Radius Thinking

I see more and more, and it's clear in my head now, that if you imagine fixed radius circles into a corner, you expect the car to do something, but the car is not capable of doing fixed radius circles. Because it's decelerating the line, the optimal line should be a spiral.

I've been coaching so many high-level drivers who are still in their head imagining fixed radius circles. We only figure this out after an hour of analysis of their driving, asking them questions and so on. So try to pay attention to what lines you expect the car to do.

Visualizing the Closing Spiral

Think about the closing spiral and visualize it. Remember, vision is not only looking to the track. It's also planning in your mind's eye what is the line that the car is gonna take.

Consequences of Fixed Radius Thinking

If you think of fixed radius circles, you're probably going to:

• Turn in a little bit too late and too fast

• Manage to make the car rotate a lot and get into oversteer, but the car is gonna be too fast because you're turning in late

• Try to force the car into the apex, and it's gonna be frustrating because it's not gonna work

Benefits of Spiral Thinking

If you think of a spiral, a closing down spiral, you're gonna:

• Turn in a little bit earlier

• Turn in a little bit more slowly, more progressively

• Allow the car to be able to give you that grip