SR3 @ the ring

[tsantos]

Hi

I own a (low downforce) SR3 and will take it to the ring Aug´23.. Anybody has experience of driving it there? A bit worried about the low downforce but no experience really.. In Portimao (where we normally track it) it´s amazing!

Thanks in advance and KR
Tiago

[mabbott]

I don't understand the question...

[tsantos]

Sorry... Just wanted to know if a low downforce car is too much of a handful at the ring...

[splitpin]

tsantos said:

Sorry... Just wanted to know if a low downforce car is too much of a handful at the ring...

I'd say no, it wouldn't be; a low downforce SR3 will still have more downforce and way more grip than most other cars that tackle the 'Ring. Just keep your brain connected to your right foot and don't try too hard from the word go. There's always the next lap / session / day to progressively go that bit harder.

The most important thing is to make sure the car is absolutely 'spot-on'and upto taking everything the very long track can throw at it; fluid levels, tyres and especially brakes. And make sure you keep your patience - there are long straights where you won't be able to keep pace with stuff like GT3RSs etc, but you'll be all over them around the bendy bits. Just have fun catching them up, then drop back and then have yet more fun catching them up again!

Enjoy your trip!

[tsantos]

Thanks! I have the GT3 parked near the ring and now start to know the circuit so really wanted to take the Radical there... Was just a bit afraid because never tried it in anything other than perfect tarmac!

I will enjoy! If anyone is going on 22-23 August the car is easy to spot: white with Martini stripes!

KR Tiago

[BertBert]

It'll be fantastic and you'll only drive to the level of grip you have anyway.
Bert

[tsantos]

Again thanks for the reply!