Trail brake, or don’t trail brake? In this quick performance driving tip I give you a general guideline about when and where to trail brake, and when and where not to. Trail braking is a bit of a controversial topic because so many drivers have different ideas about when to use it – and even what it is! My goal with this driving tip is give you an edge to help you be a faster driver.
Speed Secret: Be comfortable being uncomfortable. Practice being uncomfortably on the edge, and you’ll get comfortable being there.
Speed Secret: You have to drive over the limit at times before you can consistently drive at the limit.
Speed Secret: How and when you release the brakes will have more effect on your lap times than where you start braking.
Speed Secret: Trigger your performance state of mind by recalling a past success. Replay everything about it (emotions, actions) mentally.
Speed Secret: Move on. You can’t fix what’s in the past. Focus forward.