Message #17474

[jim-ratliff]

Agree 100%.

I think both disciplines involve the art of balance and smoothness. The razor's edge between grip and sliding. I have an unproven belief that skiers are better car drivers because we are used to the G forces and sensation of sliding in a turn.  Does anybody else here autocross/drive on a track in the summer?

Actually, I've heard it said that we have all experienced driving much like a race car. Its very much like driving on ice.  They are always so close to the limit of traction, just as with ice. A little bit more acceleration takes away traction for steering, use your traction for braking, you don't have as much for steering.
We can't experience the G forces or the reaction distances of higher speeds, but the balance required is similar.