Rallycross Driving Tips: Lap Analysis Glen Helen #3

So we do a deep dive into the difference between an experienced and beginner driver in rallycross. We have both rallycross onboards side by side to show where time is lost and gained so that other can find more time in their runs as well. Batman did a great job his first time out in the Yaris too!

Thanks to Cal Club Rallycross for putting on the event for Glen Helen #3!

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[nigelmott]

Thanks for posting. I really enjoyed your commentary and the breakdown of what you are thinking and doing. The counterpoint from Bill in the comments is also very interesting!

[joeyautomd]

Right on point man. Great driving, flick it n stick it...to bad there weren't any hair pin like turns. And bat man did really well. Its hard to believe he is a novice. Nice job bat man!

[wam]

Interesting....thanks for posting. By coincidence my Fiesta is the first car ahead of you on your run. So my technique is a fair amount different from yours, but both work. We were very close throughout the runs and I didn't edge you out until the last run. I don't left foot brake. Have done it in the past, but gave it up. Instead I break the course up into segments where the initial move into each segment is challenging and sets the pace for the rest of the segment. I use just steering and momentum commitment to rotate the car, full throttle if possible, in the initial cut resulting in a late apex similar to what you get with LFB. And then hold that speed until the start of the next segment which may take a lift or exaggerated steering to get that late apex rotation. Comparing my video with yours, my car is much more stable in yaw throughout. Which I think is faster. But it all has to go right. Your LFB technique allows you to modify your line at will, whereas I'm committed. Either I've got it right or I don't. An example is the 360. I defined the first cone after the crossover as my challenge cone and worked my way up to higher commitment on that specific cone which set up the rest of the loop. It required a move-over wide entry and full throttle rotation at the apex. I blew that once...went into the fluff...and you pulled ahead on that run. But on the last run I got it perfect and went a couple seconds under everyone. Everything you said about staying in tight to run on good dirt I agree with. I like to think my tracks are the closest to the apex cones -- at least I intend them to be. My biggest concerns with LFB is I really value my left leg for locking me firmly into the seat. And I find LFB somewhat choppy compared to the alternative of committed race-line driving. But both techniques are working for us.

Good work...Bill