Anyone help me with a track guide new Stowe circuit

Anyone help me with a track guide new Stowe circuit

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BMWChris

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2,027 posts

206 months

Wednesday 2nd June 2010
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Hi,

competing in sprint at new Stowe circuit (no longer the triangle it once was) on Sunday but could do with someone talking me through the lap or directing me to a site where it has alread been done. Last part of lap in particular looks a bit complex for those of us who get two practice and two timed runs to play with. Also I'm not an expirienced track driver.

Thanks

drakart

1,738 posts

217 months

Wednesday 2nd June 2010
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Chris Harris drove the r8 racer there a few weeks ago. Check the evo website for the vid. There is no explanation of lines etc, but it might be of some help. Good luck.

Mr Jenks

1,205 posts

272 months

Wednesday 2nd June 2010
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Maybe of use

Theres a few videos on youtube etc. as well.
It looks very diferent from when I sprinted there a few years back. I will also be there on Sunday, on the GP circuit for two races bounce

Flipatron

2,089 posts

205 months

Saturday 5th June 2010
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I drove this circuit in March, quite easy to learn TBH.

After the first chicane it curves right whilst you're braking for the hairpin, you may be tempted to head straight for the corner but stay as right as possible to get a good line through as you'll need to carry as much speed as possible for the long straight.

After the straight there is a left, right, left, right. The final right can be taken quicker than you think, try and use quite a lot of the white concrete curb on the right and you will get a good exit speed.

The final right hander before the start finish straight can be taken a number of ways. Many stay to the right and clip the left hand apex quite early, I found driving straight for the outside of the corner and then turning in gave a later apex and more speed onto the straight.

BMWChris

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2,027 posts

206 months

Monday 7th June 2010
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Thanks guys. When you drive it is is pretty obvious appart from some debate over the line through the last corner.