Originally Posted by
PitNamedGordie
I posted some thing like this a while ago, but from the other point of view; what is consistency? I am so glad that Bob posted this. This is what I strive for when I practice. I don't get to race but when I am practicing I see what my best lap if for the practice run is. Last week it was a 12.4 and my average was mid 13's. I have some work to do, but I think if i keep this approach I will only get better
And yes for anyone who is looking to race or to get better (ME
) this should be how they approach the track every time they lay their car down.
Here's the angle as it pertains to your lap times, and people forget this.
There is some assuming here, but it's a thought. remember to think of this as you would golf. It's all about "course management".
The numbers aren't quite as important as the thought surrounding it. Let's say the best your package will run is 12.4 and your average is 13.4 putting up a (1.00 error) Better to run a fast lap of 12.7 and a (.6 error)
Slow the car down to turn faster lap times. This doesn't work for everybody, or for every track, but it's something to piddle with.