What to do if your car spins on track?

[Scoobman]

Just after any tips you may have...

In this instance 4wd
You have gone past the point of no return and the tyre wall is looming

I would dip the clutch and let go of the wheel
Any other tips and suggestions experienced track hands have for me?

Thanks

[Scoobman]

supertouring said:

"In a spin, both feet in" - was the mantra on the skid training course I did.

Thanks.
I have also heard that you should also hit the brake at the same time.
Anyone able to say what benfit hitting the brake at the same time has.

[Scoobman]

Mr MXT said:

I assumed he meant clutch and brake...

Yes. As I have heard of people hitting the brake at the same time

[Scoobman]

Lowtimer said:

The general idea is that whatever you hit you are likely to hit it more slowly.

Thanks. I guessed that would be the answer.

So to summarise.

Hands of wheel - but get ready to grab once out of the spin.
Dip clutch - to keep engine running and to enable to move car safely off the track once the spin has ended.
Hit the brakes - As even though the car is spinning, brakes on will still wipe some speed off.

[Scoobman]

Thanks for clarifying all that chaps

Yes it is Impreza with no ABS

Edited by Scoobman on Saturday 16th August 19:01

[Scoobman]

A really good discussion on this. Just what I was looking for
Thanks chaps.

(Apart from wellground rather missing the point)