Anybody else ever do stuff like this?

"Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer" (smallbear94) 06/16/2016 at 12:37 • Filed to: None

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Screenshot of a track on Google Earth, and try to set up the perfect racing line? (this one isn’t 100% correct)

For the record, this track runs counterclockwise afaik

And if anyone has any suggestions... either insights into what I’m doing wrong or places to do next...

Needmoargarage > Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer 06/16/2016 at 12:41

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I’ve messed with this concept a little bit. In practice, it hasn’t made much of a difference in my actual line on track. Seems getting the line right for me is more about feel than knowing where it actually is.

Regardless, I think it’s a good way to familiarize yourself with a new track!

Azrek > Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer 06/16/2016 at 12:41

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I am dizzy just looking at that track

OPPOsaurus WRX > Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer 06/16/2016 at 12:43

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i do that at the supermarket

Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer > Needmoargarage 06/16/2016 at 12:43

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I doubt it would (never gone to this particular place), it’s hard to visualize what you planned when you’re racing. That and you can’t really take account of elevation changes and banking.

It’s fun though!

yitznewton > Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer 06/16/2016 at 12:46

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I’ve done it for track layout. Not sure about the value in choosing a line, because elevation and surface changes are another big part of that, and I’m sure there are other factors too.

Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer > yitznewton 06/16/2016 at 12:56

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I doubt there’s any value in it. You’re never going to remember your plan on the spot anyway. I found it interesting though.

RyanFrew > Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer 06/16/2016 at 13:05

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There is a TON of value in this, if you’re looking at autocross courses instead of actual tracks, and you can verify your line somehow to see if you got it “right”.

Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer > RyanFrew 06/16/2016 at 13:16

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If you can remember your planned line.

LongbowMkII > RyanFrew 06/16/2016 at 13:18

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Do some regions have permanent autoX courses?

RyanFrew > Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer 06/16/2016 at 13:38

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Well, what I mean is that if you draw a line, it’s valuable to look and see whether it matches what a Nationals guy did, especially if they’re in the same class. It doesn’t have to be for a course that you actually run; just practice identifying the quickest autoX line, which will make it easier when you’re doing the real thing.

Brian, The Life of > Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer 06/16/2016 at 14:01

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You have more spare time than I do but this is exactly the kind of thing I might do if I had more spare time so carry on! ;)