I would agree with JayL and the instructions. Higher bite asphalt and carpet, the transverse in my experience has been faster. Steering is much more direct in feeling and aggressive.
sounds like most prefer transverse for high traction/bite asphalt ...yet i'll just have to experiment I guess
...i'll start w/ transverse. We do run asphalt parking lot, but it isn't dusty, we use blowers to get it super clean and flat. Our club is picky about getting it clean -which makes me