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Anatomy of a Corner
The diagram above shows the ideal line for the curve. The basic parts of the turn are lift, brake, off-brake, turn-in, neutral throttle, apex, acceleration and track out. Picking the pieces apart; the red line shows the braking zone, find your spot to start braking and brake decisively (downshifting if necessary), in the purple zone get off the brake and gently back on the throttle and turn in at the appropriate point. A slightly late turn-in is safer than early.
The light blue line indicates a late turn in which requires a much slower entry speed to negotiate the corner, note the sharp angle of turn in. The green zone is the balance zone or neutral zone. You should get back on the throttle at this point and squeeze on the power slowly as you pass the apex. Where you pass the apex is crucial, the best practice is to be very accurate and consistent. Again, a late apex is safer than an early apex. Note the yellow path, this indicates an early apex and shows where your car could end up, out of pavement on the exit, not the most desirable place on the track.
Continue through the corner, applying more power and tracking out to use the entire track surface. Now you can setup for the next corner and start the process again. Your instructor will show you the proper line for each corner. Remember that the car will go where your eyes are looking, it is important to “look through the corner” and think ahead. Driving the track is not just a series of corners to be negotiated one at a time, but a smooth and rhythmical “line” throughout.- Details
A Big Thank You to all for an excellent event!
We had
- great weather
- always ontime schedule
- more than a dozen run group promotions.
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A Big Thank You to all for another excellent event!
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We look forward to seeing you at our Make-A-Wish Event at NHMS in October. Be sure to checkout the Ladies Only Sessions
Congratulations to the following drivers.
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PCA’s North Country Region invites you to our two full days of fun at Lime Rock Park (LRP). Located in Northwestern
Connecticut this historic track is easy to learn but difficult to master. We will be using the seven-turn classic configuration that’s been in operation since 1957. Each day includes four sessions for all levels of experience including two separate instructed run groups led by our nationally registered PCA instructors. Classroom sessions will be hosted each day by local track experts.
LRP hosts multiple professional and club events each year including the Trans Am Memorial Day Classic, Northeast Grand Prix, and the Historic Festival. Over the past eight decades LRP has hosted the Rolex Sports Car Series, American Le Mans Series, IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, Sport Car Club of America, NASCAR K&N Pro Series East, NASCAR Welham Modified Tour.
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A Big Thank You to all!
It was an excellent event with
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perfect weather
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always ontime schedule
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dedicated Instructors (assigned and jump-ins)
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flawless flagging and control
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flexible NCR DE Ambassadors
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focused students
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We look forward to seeing you at our next event at Club Motorsport
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We are holding our Season Opener at Lime Rock Park again this year. We've been traveling to northwest Connecticut facility since 2009 for our two day event. With only seven turns (just one to the left) this short track is known as "easy to learn, but difficult to master". Check out this video from 2019.
There lots of history associated with LPR. Take a quick trip down memory lane at this link or check out NCR's HPDE events @LRP in last year's photos by selecting this link or the image below
Photos courtesy of David Churcher
or get in the way-back machine for at look at the 2009 Event Photos
You will have an opportunity to schedule a Lime Rock Park professional coach and we will be presenting our Best in Class classroom training.
This is always a great event to open the season.
Register below and We'll CU @ LRP!
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