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I still think a 2:05-2:08 is possible on these tires as the car sits, I just need to get my driving there. My instructor wants me driving at 60%, and braking twice as early as I think I need to. I need to get more consistent with carrying speed into corners and becoming more consistent with hitting reference points. Once I get those two things down, then we can start working on braking zones and squeezing the last few seconds out of the car. All that said, the car performed very well and did everything I asked, and we were faster than everyone in the group but the Superleggera.

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The solid sway bar end links worked great. The car had less roll, and I believe the tires had less edge wear from the lost camber, though we're still getting additional outside wear on these tires. I'm also starting to wonder if that's just an aspect that comes with this dual compound tire, as the outside is 'softer' than the inside. I flipped one set inside out, so I'll measure that set and see how it wore when put in the front for the last 3 sessions.

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I need to make a family visit coincide with one of those events and bring the Dart to Texas one of these years. Be great to run a big track like that.

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Sounds like you are going in too hot. That will cause more roll too. And cause more tire wear.

What is the "green group" ?

Be carefull not to over tune to your current experience and driving style. Those will change, and your setup needs will change too.

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Going in too hot - are you saying my entry speeds are too hot? I think they're too slow as a general rule (because I can and want to get back on gas before the apex more often than not). Though I need to be specific with what corners I want to increase entry speed, and what corners to leave alone.

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I'm trying to tune the car to reduce uneven tire wear and tire temperatures. That is all.

The part of my driving I expect should and will change:
-need smoother inputs (specifically turn in needs to be smoother and more gradual)
-higher and more consistent corner entry speeds (if I'm on the gas before apex, I'm not entering fast enough)
-more specific and consistent reference points
-rolling into throttle at apex to exit (been getting on throttle late, which leaves room on the table on corner exit)
then:
-later braking zones

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You made the comment, "My instructor wants me driving at 60%, and braking twice as early as I think I need to."

I interpeted that as you are braking too late and driving to hard.

I hear the similiar things from instructors, "go slower to go faster."

But it's always a lot of information to process from an instructor. It's tough remembering all of it and tough explaining it to others.

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The part of my driving I expect should and will change:
-need smoother inputs (specifically turn in needs to be smoother and more gradual)
-higher and more consistent corner entry speeds (if I'm on the gas before apex, I'm not entering fast enough)
-more specific and consistent reference points
-rolling into throttle at apex to exit (been getting on throttle late, which leaves room on the table on corner exit)
then:
-later braking zones

Those who track on a regular basis - feel free to add to the list or change the priority order.

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1) You need to fix your hands. 9 & 3 and you have to shuffle. If your hand passes 12 it went too far. When you spun, you could have saved it if your hands were farther apart and you worked the wheel. Keeping your foot in the gas didn't help (modulate), but your hands couldn't keep up with the inputs the car needed.

2) The main reason you lost it was driving your mirror. Identify, ignore, let them by at the next passing point. Always check your mirrors, but they aren't going anywhere until the next passing zone. Don't even pay attention to them if you aren't at a point you can let them by. You got distracted, lost focus and were unprepared for the hit on the curb. But, the curb didn't cause it, it was you not expecting it.

3) Use the entire track. You are leaving a lot of room at the apex, entry and exit. If you want to put all the power down on exit you need to track out all the way to the edge while unwinding the wheel.

4) Carry more speed. There are a lot of sweeping corners that open up a lot more than it looks if you use the whole track at exit. Stay on the gas, power through and modulate. Sometimes it's just a tap of the brakes to nose over for some grip and then back on the gas through the corner.

5) Don't judge your speed by the other cars in your group. Doesn't matter what they drive, it's all the driver. You can start to do that in the more advanced groups. Green is a total crap shoot and the drivers are super inconsistent.

Sounds like you are having fun, which is the most important part of it all. Keep it up and you will get better over time.

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How much do you attempt to fix each lap? Each session? Do you go in with a gameplan on specific things or specific corners that need improving?

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Also- do you use data logging to help identify points on the track that need driver improvement? I feel like this could be a useful tool, but could potentially be data overload.

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When it comes to stuff like this, I am probably the worst to ask advice from. If the car is sorted and I'm familiar with the track, I will generally set my fastest lap within 3 laps in my first session. If it's a new track I'll have it sorted by the second session.

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