Is drifting really faster?

[Lauren]

El_Camino Wrote:10x for the answers guys!

How would you comment this opinion in the context ot the friction circle

Quote:Maximum traction actually occurs with a slight amount of tire slippage against the rough asphalt surface. Maximum braking occurs at 10 to 15% slippage, and maximum cornering occurs at 5 to 10% slippage, as proven by numerous engineering studies and daily racing team computer datalogging records. This maximum grip occurs because the rubber in the tire is being torn away by the extreme forces involved, although the tire must be rotating to achieve this grip.

Does it means a bit of slip is good - but to dificult, do no driver can keep it on every surface?

the quickest way through a corner is to drive at the tyres optimum slip angle whilst using the steering as little as possible. What you effectively end up with is a slight 4 wheel drift as the car runs wide to the exit of the corner, so by steering slightly with the throttle you can get the power on earlier and have the steering wheel straight whilst actually sliding neutrally with all 4 wheels to the exit.