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Old 03-10-2006, 07:31 AM   #11
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I love GRM. By far the best car magazine there is.

All good points in that article.
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I take issue with their apex throttle discussion. The moment you've completed braking, you should be back on the gas. This doesn't mean mash the pedal, it means squeaze it the appropriate amount.

Slow in fast out is a good beginner concept, but ultimately you want to be fast in and out.
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Ideally, you should be left-foot braking and NEVER come off the gas... And there are definitely times when you are just holding throttle through the turn.
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Any idea what issue (month) that article came from?

I really need to stop procrastinating, and send in a subscription...
GRM is offering a KILLER deal: 10 years for $100. That is an amazing deal! Don't forget, if you get a subscription, tell them you're an SCCA member and you get a discount or a free issue or something cool.

click me to see the GRM forum posting about it

FYI: It says something about the promotion ending at the end of April, but it has been extended.
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