Finding a wet line
Discussion
On the advice of another PH'er, I have re-posted this from elsewhere on the forum. I hope that some of you Chaps and Chapettes find it of some help..
'For the chaps who like to track thier cars, you may find this interesting.
Very wet day yesterday at Silverstone. This is some in car from the first ride of the day. We fitted some wets and softened the bars as the circuit conditions were difficult. I thought id post this as it gives an insite into developing lines to find grip in difficult conditions. The first lap was about lap 3 or 4 of the day. Each lap was slightly adjusted as I sinffed out where the grip was. You can see more adjustments on the second lap.
In wet and difficult conditions the line that gives the most grip is often off of the dry line where rubber laid down becomes slippery. On some corners, I found that the classic wet line was not the fastest.
Never be cautious to use experimental lines in the wet. Also, keep experimenting as the ideal will often change as the conditions improve or worsten'
https://youtu.be/GhzBYY-Ctbw
'For the chaps who like to track thier cars, you may find this interesting.
Very wet day yesterday at Silverstone. This is some in car from the first ride of the day. We fitted some wets and softened the bars as the circuit conditions were difficult. I thought id post this as it gives an insite into developing lines to find grip in difficult conditions. The first lap was about lap 3 or 4 of the day. Each lap was slightly adjusted as I sinffed out where the grip was. You can see more adjustments on the second lap.
In wet and difficult conditions the line that gives the most grip is often off of the dry line where rubber laid down becomes slippery. On some corners, I found that the classic wet line was not the fastest.
Never be cautious to use experimental lines in the wet. Also, keep experimenting as the ideal will often change as the conditions improve or worsten'
https://youtu.be/GhzBYY-Ctbw
It was horrendous rain in the morning and was relieved as a billy driver you didn't catch/show me on vid Thanks for sharing Steve, interesting. I'm told that my lines never include the apex anyway even in the dry so could be similar to yours there lol. It was very very wet in the morning though, you have big balls and some quick driving there. There is a patch of new tarmac at Stowe I see you avoided completely and as you say Maggotts, Becketts and Chapel were similar to a dry line. Its all very technical but every bit of advice helps, thanks. Ray.
Its Club that scares me - even in the dry! Had a massive spin there in the middle of the night in this year's 24 - how I missed the wall I have no idea. Its always mentioned in the briefings and from the damage I've seen inflicted there, its easy to see why.
Generally I'd stay off any stripes and as starting point be a car's width off the apexes.
Generally I'd stay off any stripes and as starting point be a car's width off the apexes.
88racing said:
Its Club that scares me - even in the dry! Had a massive spin there in the middle of the night in this year's 24 - how I missed the wall I have no idea. Its always mentioned in the briefings and from the damage I've seen inflicted there, its easy to see why.
Generally I'd stay off any stripes and as starting point be a car's width off the apexes.
In a 996 or 997 Cup it's easy flat in the dry with a big stop on the apex and a trail towards the second apex. In the wet, without a passenger, its a feather - with a passenger its a reasonable feather. The key is the make sure that the car is fully settled at the apex/braking point. If it's loaded - normally on the left hand side - you will probably spin instantly. Is that what happened to you?Generally I'd stay off any stripes and as starting point be a car's width off the apexes.
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