washburn wrote:
>
> The most learned author Byron Short published an excellent article in
> North American Pylon about this very subject recently. He goes further
> than most by backing it up with real Geez data. Conclusions:
>
> 1) Constant speed is best. Think of a sine wave. What appears to be
> accel/decel during the slalom is mostly slight compensation for speed
> that is scrubbed of. Rythem is the key.
Rhythm may be the key, but consider that almost all slaloms have varying
distances between the cones. That means that if you go into the slalom
thinking you are at maximum grip, in a nice rhythm, you might find
youself "behind" on the tighter spaced cones, and losing time on the
wider spaced cones. Moral of the story is to know how far apart the
cones are relative to each other. Lifting the throttle or a slight brake
application may enable you to take that tighter spacing or offset cone.
> 2) Subscribe to N.A.P.
Isn't there some number you can call? Oh wait... it's 1-800-58-KELLY, do
not call 1-800-BUY-CLINIQUE.
> 3) Buy Geez software and cube.
How about http://www.extremegeez.com/
By the way, I really liked Byron's article in the May issue "The 'right
line' is over-rated". Makes sense.
Randy Chase
'91 MR2 CS
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