Braking Points

[JoeP]

Larry, it seems that we are wrestling with the same issue.  Last year, I tried to adjust braking points, but my results later in the turn could get uncomfortable at times.  In October at Thunderbolt, I tried a HUD speedometer that allowed me to focus more on the other end of the braking zone - the speed at Turn-In.  I still picked a braking point, but the HUD allowed me to better measure the result I was looking for.  More importantly (at least to me), once I found a safe, fast speed for the conditions in a certain corner, I never got into trouble later in the turn.  Once entry speed got to a certain point, one or two MPH made a huge difference later in the turn, especially in the rain.

I could never get the same results with the OEM speedo.  Having 1" numbers at the bottom of the windshield kept my eyes outside of the car instead of on the dash.  I might ditch this training aid one day, but it makes a big difference while I'm still learning the ropes.