Thursday, October 2, 2008

Day 21 (22 APR, YEAR 1): License A 2

A License No. 2 Gold medal acquired.
Time: 0'27.907

License Center : A License Tests : A2 "Complex Corners: Beginner 2"
Test Car: Lotus Elise 111R '04
Venue: High-Speed Ring
Gold: 0'28.000
# Failed Attempts: 4
3 mins

Please keep in mind that these are not necessarily my best times (CLICK HERE for my best times/replays). All replays will be shown in 1st person mode (in-cabin, the same display that I have when driving).

The same run as for A1, but this time in a rear wheel drive Elise, and with TCS off. I found it helpful to use the car's oversteer to make the 2nd turn. Other than that, nothing special.

Turn-in and braking for the first turn is nearly the same as for A1. However, I take it a little too fast and end up in the middle of the road for my approach to the 2nd turn. I whip the steering wheel to the left, and use a little bit of brake to help settle the car. I jump back on the gas and try to take a smooth line back to the outside.

I end up with my right side on the curb for the first part of the tunnel, but fortunately, it's made of concrete and I don't lose much speed. I end up crossing at 107 mph in 4th...

Here's a video of my run:
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=1194931951205693567

Thanks for reading. Thanks for watching. And Have A Great Drive!
RoadHazard
http://www.mygt4diary.com/