DwD 0733: When to Turn Off Traction Control When On Track - Plus Instructor Storytime
About this episode
Ben Dawson and Bill Fisher dive into the nuanced topic of when to turn off traction control on the track, especially for new drivers. They discuss the balance between safety and learning vehicle limits, sharing personal instructor stories about high-powered cars and challenging students. The conversation highlights the importance of gradual progression, keeping ABS on, and understanding your car's capabilities. They also touch on the rewarding but sometimes daunting role of being a driving instructor, inviting listeners to share their own instructor tales for future episodes.
DwD 0733: When to Turn Off Traction Control When On Track - Plus Instructor Storytime
We review when to turn off traction control when on track, as well as several of the other driver aid systems (nannies). We then meander into a few fun stories about when we were instructing.
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Mazda MX-5 / Miata
"...st of my time on track, you know, in the mid 90s, Miata with no kind of traction control. And then we, yo..."
Chevrolet Corvette
"...ent one time, like this is the mid 2000s, uh, ZR1 Corvette that had the, you know, one of those ones that ha..."
Ford Mustang
"...was fortunate enough to drive Danielle trips, uh, Mustang at a track event one time and, uh, we thought we ..."
Ford Mustang GTD
"...action control was so disruptive on there by 2014 Mustang GT that, you know, it yanked me offline. So it's, I,..."
Challenger Hellcat
"...ck about doing the instructor's prayer, please no Hellcat, please no Hellcat, please no Hellcat. Yeah. Or y..."
Acura Integra
"...g experience with this kid who had built an Acura Integra with like a 700 or something like 600 horsepower ..."
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