Re: Porsche accuses Nissan of cheating N-Ring time
eclou:
MKSGR:
Very interesting benchmark figures for this track. Many thanks
I think we are talking about the same video. However, most drifts look like power induced (he seems to drift while applying the throttle at the exit of the corners).
BTW, what do you think of my thoughts about the track itself (sand, temperature etc.)?
Power induced drifts will still yield much less forward propulsion than a car with traction. It is almost like a car burning out at the start line of a drag race. It also as mentioned before overheats the tires and further reduces grip. I think for rallye purposes it is a more appropriate technique.You are correct about WS having some wind and dust/dirt issues. Usually though after a few runs the track line will be pretty clean. I have not driven WS but have heard it favors HP cars. Temps there can get warm in August, but California is much more temperate than say Texas or Arizona. With the heat though usually turbo cars suffer more because of heat soak which leads to boost and timing being pulled by the ECU. I make sure to run 104 octane to be safe.
Just another point of reference the 911 cup cars can run mid 1:24-6 at Willow Springs.
Cheers
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Thanks for the additonal input on "Willow Springs".
BTW, turbo cars suffer less (!) if the air temperature goes up: in that case the boost pressure is increased to compensate for the higher air temperature. This can be observed on the boost pressure indicator quite easily 
Should be available in 2-3 months... Maybe that's why they now post new "record lap results" - trying to find some gullible buyers before the truth comes out...
