Racing noob, sorry.

When is it appropriate to power slide through a turn? (not drifting)

How exactly is this done?

At a import race I saw the FWD civics would (handbrake?) their rear wheels to lock as they took the turns. Why is this a good technique? Thanks

 

this isnt a good technique. and yes this is drifting, thats how you drift an FF. think about it, does it make sense to lock up your wheels so that you loose traction?

in competition, a drift is called a mistake

 

:werd:

Drifting might be appropriate in races where there isn't much traction to begin with (rally), but even then drivers prefer having traction over not.

 

christ, not that whole ff drifting is impossible discussion again... :doh:
drifting=a controlled slide
ass dragging=forcing a controlled slide

and how is throttle off drifting in an ff car different than an fr car? If you understand the fundamentals of physics and can relate them to a car, you know what drifting really is. Enough said.

DRifting in racing? means you're slowing down without need. Bad for racing. Good for styloe? You know it!

 

:werd: what he said h:rwd drifting's example getting more pics of rwd drifting examples on tuesday and on feb 8th :naughty:

 

in any type of racing that takes place on a track, road course, or parking lot(autocross) its never appropriate to slide. In rallycross, rallying and sometimes ice-racing, sliding can be useful, but ultimately, the fastest way around any corner is within the limits of traction.

 

This is POWER BRAKING!



Actually it's called trail braking or braking a bit too late

 

this is what youre NOT supposed to do :chuckles:

 

Actually not really I was at the limit of my brakes and tires. Where the car is not really locking up. Created a little bit of tire smoke

 

3 wheels!!! :rockon: