In the book "Speed Secrets 6"...

[michael lang]

Bob, I think you made a very good point when you said "car balance and placing weight where grip is needed" is really the key. There is an industrial park near where I live that has a large parking lot that is completely deserted on the weekends and is hidden by some office buildings that I go to. I have been practicing stuff like that there because I'm trying to have a real understanding of my car's handling dynamics and its mannerisms when put in certain types of situations. I have noticed through watching videos, the differences in when cars spin or go off track. The pro drivers usually do lose traction early in the turn as you stated.