Cal Speedway turn 9

[Tim Comeau]

Here's a short video clip of a pass thru turn 9 that I'm happy with. Fastest lap in the ol' Zebra 924S 944 Spec car was a 2:00 flat. Man, that was a great little car......
Flat out in 4th thru the tire chicane, level the chassis by going straight and towards the outside of the course. Down two gears to second. Trail brake in, turning with no gas, rotate, catch the rear end with the throttle up, and cut a very late apex. Watchout for wheelspin if you have an open diff like I did here. You can here it when I go back to throttle.
NOTE BELLUM: I didn't hit the Honda! He turned in on me and I was found to be "not at fault" in the incident! So don't pay attention to that part of the video, just check out the turn 9 stuff.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3dO72XRoG88

[jrgordonsenior]

Late to the party but.... Urquhart hit the nail on the head. Most everyone tracks out left onto the shoulder that is off-camber and declining away from the turn-in. Try staying middle of the track and brake hard into the turn, but don't overcook it. You want to be able to get on the gas as you rub up against the apex.
Also very important is the type of diff you have. An open diff just plain sucks there as I'm going to experience in May with my new Spec Boxster.

Staying on the throttle after the L/R chicane will help too....