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    The results from the first day of the Texas National Tour are doing a nice job of proving me wrong about the Miata's lack of competitiveness in STS. See http://sololive.scca.com/STS.html. Granted, some of that is equipment and setup, but a good chunk of that has to be the driver. David is a phenomenal driver (perhaps almost alien status?), but it shows me that while I might not reach his status, much of my problem might just be my driving.

    I am not sure what to change in my driving, but one thing that comes to mind is trail-breaking. I rarely do it, but I am trying to start getting into it. What is everyone's thoughts on the effectiveness of trail-breaking? Does it usually generate big results, or is it just s very small piece of my problem?

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    Like you said, David is a very good AX'er. I'm sure it's a lot of little things combined....trail braking may or may not be a piece of it.

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    The better set up your car, the less trail braking you have to do. No matter what, it's still a good skill to have, as even the best car will still need it for some situations.

    FWIW, I find most cars setup for autocross have to do a lot of trail braking.
    Jason McDaniel

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    You need more Honda.

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    Actually you may want to contact David and get some of his cool ass shocks®!

    AST's are so 2009.

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    I trail brake and left foot brake a lot in autox. Definitely a useful skill.
    Polished Turd Racing

    Mick wrote: "I think Jerrett is the best autocrosser I have ever seen naked."

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    Trail braking is very useful when going into tighter turns. It a great way to rotate the car.

    https://speedsecrets.com/driving-tip...ing-explained/

    Also
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tc_F7BU0z0I
    M3 is always the answer.

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    The best drivers are the ones that have lots of seat time and hate their cars the most. They literally just beat on their cars without a single care in the world. If you love your car even a little, it will slow you down a lot!
    AnthonyS
    former owner of 4 NA Miatas
    94 Laguna Blue awaiting Ford 5.0 transplant
    Also have a 91 ZR-1 and 00 996 (911).

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