Using this comment to let people ask questions for the upcoming Summit.

I am a driving technique coach in the World Rally Championship. The concept you describe is what I call activation, as in activating the chassis. - Activate - Rotate - Accelerate An activated car is a car where the driver has manipulated weight transfer to "create" grip. How do you cure understeer? - Go deeper in the corner - Trail brake and for the advanced, left foot brake - Have slower speed at the point of rotation and prioritize acceleration - Be patient (To early entry is the beginner mistake) Very good content. One step further would maybe be to describe left foot braking, and possibly potential energy when it comes to linking one corner with the next? Thanks!

Tier two in the house 🙌

3:31 "casually checking if I just destroyed my phone screen"

Army saying of, "Slow is smooth, smooth is fast." Great video as always. Very informative. 👍

Impressed by all the content of late Robert, really enjoying it 👍

Really appreciate you to put up content like this. Track people like us often time regard track driving knowledge as common sense, while it is not. This definitely helps broaden the audience of your channel and create a better atmosphere for discussing & learning!

Love the percentage explanation, that’s how I was taught trail braking and lean angle on motorcycles.

We love that first “chapter”... Hi I’m Robert

Thanks for explaining trail braking and weight transfer effectively, I never understood it until now, the phone analogy was brilliant and now I finally understand.

Ganz simpel - vermutlich die ruhigste, fundierteste und verständlichste Erklärung zum Thema, sauberer Fahrstil! So gut!

Damn Robert, I can watch you explain stuff all day..

robert ive said it before that you are an excellent driver, i knew it even when you were only going 60% of what you are capable of just from your head movement and how you worked the car with trailbrakeing, i thought wow it just comes natural to him but now this video has really just cemented that not only can you drive VERY well but you understand the why behind it so much that you can teach it and someone who hasn't had a single track day, and they would understand it. the saying "if you cannot explain it simply then you don't know it well enough" really applies here. you have just done the best explanation of trailbraking that i have ever seen or heard, and done so where a laymen could understand it. i really wish we could watch you drive a full blown GTE car on the nurburgring or even some type of prototype or open wheeler. you have the skills and mindset of a racing driver. ive tried explaining trailbraking to friends but i just end up confusing people, now i finally have a video to show them. everybody thinks they are the best driver because they weaved in traffic a few times. seeing a guy live driving on track the way you do is just incredible to see with all these different cars. its very easy to say "i could do that" when you never tried it. i had trouble keeping a C7 Z06 in shape at my track, and then i watch you take out cars that are really prone to snap oversteer and just glide it through the ring. i can fully appreciate what you do, i hope to someday get to your level. im only 27 so i have some years to go

This was by far the most informative instructional explanation about track driving. I’ve driven on track for years and I still learned so much from this video. Thanks Robert!!! Your channel is my all time favorite

Great explanation for one of the most important track technique. Here in Italy when teaching I always have to fight against the oldest bar legend... “never brake in a turn” 😂😂😂

Thanks Robert. I needed that instruction. The phone analogy was good and the rest of the content was spot on. Cheers and thank you for taking the time to make it. I like your motto about always trying to have fun. It’s a great attitude and outlook on life and the day to day way to live it.

You Sir, speak the truths. For 21 full minutes you held my undivided attention! Salute!

100% Bang On. Exactly the same with motorcycles. It drives me nuts that instructors say not to do it on the street. You can trail brake even driving at normal speeds.... it is safer. This braking in a straight line and getting off the brakes is just messing up your suspension balance.

Great video Robert! I was nodding in approval as this is how we explain weight transfer in our driving school. Up until the understeer part. The reason why most cars are set up to understeer at the limit is not because most drivers react with jumping onto brakes. That would actually overload the front tires even more, just imagine the traction circle. However what helps and is very natural reaction is to lift off the throttle, which induces immediate decceleration which in turn reduces the centrifugal force by square of the reduced speed, allowing the tires to get back INSIDE the traction circle and regain grip. So what we teach and practise with our clients when their car starts to understeer on the road is to lift off the throttle but eliminate the tendency to continue onto the brake pedal. Then apply the right correction at the wheel depending on whether the car has ESP or not. Keep up producing the great content. Cheers :)

This explanation about trail braking has made the most sense to me so far. Thanks for that.

I immediately want to hear everything you have to say on this. - Mediocre Budget Sim Racer. Thanks for touching on this. Every perspective adds to my weak knowledge base.

Thank you for taking time to talk about trail braking and corner balancing in turns. Sudden weight transfer is upsetting to both chassis and lap times. Smooth is fast. Understeer is safe.... slow and boring. With porsches it’s slow in fast out.

I love the topic and practicing these techniques. Really enjoyed this thanks 🙏🏻 This helps the over confident realise there is sometimes more to it, than just smashing the pedals down in turn. (Have you heard of Dunning Kruger 🙄) Even at moderate road speeds, managing the weight transfer in these ways is SO rewarding to practice. I wish I could spend more time under tuition on track!

Great video as always, just wanted to mention that there are still cars which are set up for oversteer from the factory. The ND Miata is an example of that. With the car in a steady turning state, you can make it oversteer by just turning the wheel more.

Good stuff! Great explanation about the difference between the McLaren and Porsche in the trail braking and understeer.

This is an awesome video, please do more like this. While I already knew of the concept of trail braking, I feel you definitely did a great job explaining everything. From how it works, to how you go about using the technique in practice. What you said about improving as a driver vs simply adding more power, was very true. Having extra power might even make you slower through the corners, if you can’t properly control it. I feel that the majority of people here in America only care about straight line speed and high hp numbers. Very few (from my experience at least) seem to appreciate the art of cornering.

Would you please re-explain in front wheel drive?

Going into this video, I thought, “I know all about trail braking, weight transfer, etc, but I like hearing Robert explain things, so I’ll watch.” I honestly didn’t expect to learn anything new. But, your explanation of why trail braking works was awesome-how you are using the traction from the weight transfer to the front to improve turn-in, and the dynamic that happens through the turn was brilliant. Also, I had never thought about the speed at which I transfer the weight forward before going into the turn...brilliant! Thank you, Robert! I have a race this weekend, so I’ll be thinking of what you said 👍🏻 BTW, you don’t have to worry as much about that Porsche pendulum effect if you drive a mid-engine Porsche 😜

Just happened upon your video. I am an instructor and might use this video with my student next weekend at Watkins Glen. Well done.

Wow this is just what I needed! I could sit through explanations like these for hours.

Thank you for this. I've been debating on implementing this more into my track driving

Great content! I love the tutorial format, and your analogies are spot on. I am convinced the cure for Covid fatigue is a dose of video from you, Misha, and Tim.

Nice video. In 1999 I bought a Suzuki Hayabusa hyperbike and the best thing I did was take some riding classes at the local track. Many track days followed on various bikes, so I agree that learning technique is the best thing you can do to get faster and safer.

Great explanation about turning, i remember seen a show a lot time ago about the fastest mods for track time and the more difference by far was a couple of laps with an instructor more than tire, suspencion, brakes etc

It's like putting a paddle down in a canoe to slow/drag the rear so that it'll come around....just a tap will do ya

Nice, thanks for this! The Traction Circle was what helped me visualize the available amount of traction a tire has. Another good explanation for trail braking, and even applying throttle and more, was to imagine a string/rod that goes from your arm to your foot. Wheels is straight, 100% throttle, 100% gas. Now you start turning, 80% throttle, 20% steering input, etc. Definitely helped get the concept across, still required (And requires) a lot of practice for me xD.

Superb explanation and spot on re 911's where trail braking is absolutely critical to driving the car fast.... miscalculated a couple times at Spa when the rear end of my turbo rotated far faster than expected under brakes leading to a near spin !

Great advice. A coach, data logger, tires and lots of practice are far more important than the latest supercar.

Good video. While I enjoy your chats, I was starting to tune out and this sort of stuff is great and there is not enough of it on the net by people that are serious practioners like you guys. I enjoyed your piece on tyre pressures and another on the different tyres (how I was introduced by a friend to you). There is so much material to talk about with car setup and driving technique that you guys must almost take for granted which most of us don’t fully understand and the internet is so full of rubbish. I track a GT3RS and I’m sure you guys can teach a lot of people like me by video. I hire an instructor from time to time but not everyone can and I still learn from you. All the best.

Please do more videos like this! The amount of knowledge you have is amazing.

Cool video man....trail braking,perfect if you chase someone....another cure i remember for understeer was turn the steering wheel to the direction of understeer...thanks man!great as always

i've been trail braking all my life, but now i realize it and understand what i have been doing all along. wow. Thank you for this revelation. Good stuff.

Best explanation of trailbraking I have heard and how to apply it. Learned something today...

Great video Robert. I agree in the wet on circuit the limits are lower and you need to ramp up the smoothness and it’s amazing how much Grip you can get with trail breaking and Being smooth with inputs. I always heal and toe to smooth downshifts and seen friends loose traction and lock wheels if you don’t! A lot of people need to hear these techniques so keep up the good work. Making the ring safer for all.

Really enjoying your content 👍

Brilliant trail braking explanation Robert, especially McLaren vs. Porsche differences

I started my driving years in a Fiat Cinquecento, and not even the sporting version but the slow 900cc standerd one. Never have I had so much fun in any car afterwards than in that car. Low power so you needed to be good in the corners to get any speed on the straights. Broke some things but because it was a small car the costs to repair were low. Even learned to 4wheel drift the car trough corners. Helped me to later in live drive way more powerful cars and have a good base driving skill.

Best animated use of an iPhone I’ve seen in years.. talking, chatting, email, nah, that’s sooo last century ..😀 At least I have one of the three key components he talks about. 1) McLaren- yes 😄 2) skill - limited 🤭 3) big cohooners- nope 😳 Hey, that mountain bike is far too clean 🤔

Your subject knowledge is really good. Clear, simple and precise explanation. How every lecture should be performed. It shows true understanding. Well done 👍

Terrific explanation of an Art Form technique! We use a large figure 8 wet skid pad at VIR to teach friction circle and trail braking....fun! Sometimes it works great, but not with novice drivers.

Really good overview! Thanks for educating those who are learning and also those who need reminding.

Hi Robert Thank you, for doing these videos. Much appreciated. You, Misha and your whole team does a great job. I had my first 2 laps on Nürburgring this summer, definately will come back, and next time i will have instruction laps from one of you guys.

This is why I tell everyone to get some solid kart time.

This video is pure gold! The amount of information and the way they are presented is perfect. I would love to hang out with you guys some day. Keep it up!

Very informative insight into the world of trail braking, thanks Robert

The content you guys put out is almost too good to be true. Amazing!

Unbelievable! This is the simplest explanation of a car should be driven I've ever heard. I hope everyone should consider such kind of info before modifying the car. Thank you, Robert, very kindly for that. I do hope that people will consider that developing driver skills are far more important than modifying the car for the result. But the main question for me is why do you have Volkswagens? Like UP, Golfs, Leon... Are they financially efficient?

Great introduction to trail braking, thank you Robert

Robert, could we maybe get a video of your foot work during a lap in let's say in the 620R or maybe a manual that you have. And maybe then discussing what you're doing? I mean that's a lot of work, but that would be an awesome video. Love the content. And like you as well. Stay well!

First thing they I learn from instructor was to be smooth. Thanks for the refresher course. Hope to meet you sometime in the future.

I did my fist round on the nürburgring on the 4. may and it was a hard rainy day. Before the started of my rounds I met you guys in Apex and talked with Misha (thanks for your time Misha I appreciate that!) you said to me that I just need to have fun but be carefull. There are a lot of dangerous places on the track and it was the best day I ever had but was scared after the second round (in front of me crashed a renault megan rs). I just wanted to say thank you that you guys intrigued me to make that step!

can you make a video with a GoPro in the footwell and one facing the track so we can see the use of the pedals?

The best Car KZfaq Chanel. Love watching you talk robert ! Keep it up

Tech tips from Robert, this is helpful, nicely explained.

Excellent explanation. I love smooth cornering. That's something I want to learn.

Awesome video! I have a e82 125i as my first car, I did it up with some goodies, lightweight rims, sticky tyres, springs, and a tune. Imo one of the best and cheapest toys going round. Hola from Australia

I actually discovered trail braking when doing track and gymkhanas with FWD V6 Alfas many years ago. It sure cures majority of that nasty understeer tendency they have.

One of the best explanations on this subject i've ever seen. You've just helped a lot of people Robert, thankou, Matt.

Wow wow wow. Education is next level.

An excellent explanation of trail braking. We done.

Quick note. For anybody interested in this topic and would like to practice their driving I can highly recommend racing simulators like Assetto Corsa. All aspects presented by Robert apply there. Get a wheel and practice.

Excellent video Robert 👍 I learnt alot about driving and traction dynamics, makes total sense once you explained it mate. Looking forward to more of these types of videos !! It would be great to hear you speak more on the GT2RS MR behaviour on track and how to get the best out of a Porsche. Thanks for the video 👊😎

very true.. this applies to racing RC cars also as i race RC cars, with awd i can just pretty much pin the power at the turns... but with rwd its a more a driving technical thing as you have to be at its limits and know what the car is doing at the turn and correct the breaking and power to get the most grip and turning rotation, thats why rwd is so much fun and i bought a frs/gt86 when it came out and now a brz ts 2020.. rwd light weight cars are so fun on turns and i can only imagine this little Y GR a blast to drive a little awd

suggested this on micha's channel already; I think there is a market for group B ish rally cars 80ies shell, bit more modern engine, drivetrain and breaks and such, slap some stickers on it.. Lancia Delta shell with modern Italian engine.. or Audi coupe with a nice modern 5 cilinder.. wouldnt be much more expensive than say the Cupra or Supra and lot easier to maintain/work on modern reliability, 80ies thrills. they could be 4 person taxi's. Also I might be slightly biased in my preferences ;) Keep the good vibes going, love that you guys arent just spoiled rich kids in fast cars

Superb explanation! Thank you!

18:05 Great tips! I'm now thinking that I'm personally starting with a bit too heavy breaking before the weight transfer is complete. I'm often surprised that ABS activity happens so early at the start of the braking even though I expected there to be more straight line traction. The explanation you gave here nicely explains why that happens especially at the start of braking.

Very well explained Robert, simple and understandable, thank you!

Amazing. In depth. Cheers Robert! Such a big heart to share all this info people usually take for granted.

Nice one as always. I recommend all to check the Driver61 video about the circle of traction, perfectly explained too on why some driving techniques are a must and why they make a huge difference on extending the car grip "limit" point.

Very nice explanation

Not gonna lie I love his vids. Holy f*** they are fun and enjoyable to watch

Great stuff, Robert. I had the outrageous good fortune to drive both the original 4 speed manual 911 3.3 Turbo AND the (mechanical fuel injection) 5 speed 2.7 Carrera when I was in my late teens through to about 21-22. I say outrageous because both cars belonged to the father of a very good friend and he used to let me drive them. Indeed, sometimes we'd clean them on a weekend then he'd tell his son and me "now go make them dirty again". He was both a remarkable and very interesting man. As you might imagine, I was waiting for you to mention that you can't drive a 911 as you would a McLaren, at least not with respect to the specifics of when and how much brake you can use. There's a reason that 911 3.3 Turbo was somewhat infamous, and, of course, it was because of its habit of the rear end wanting to beat the front end through a corner if you didn't know what you were doing, LOL. I'm sure the GT2RSMR is a hell of a lot more forgiving with its extra downforce etc, but then you've also got more power and speed thus in some senses can get into even more trouble if you DO get it wrong. While possibly and odd suggestion, I've always thought people who want to learn to drive quickly would do well to be exposed to some basic explanations of the general physics of motion, starting, perhaps unsurprisingly, with the rather important 1st law of Newton's laws of motion. We all know it somewhat intuitively, but knowing its specifics is a rather useful place to start when your goal is to continue to apply unequal forces to an object so as to produce desired levels of acceleration in varying directions so as to move an object through a defined course as rapidly as possible (otherwise known as driving ;-D ). Fun topic and brought back some great memories. Cheers

Very interesting and helpful information especially for someone like me who wants to start doing track days in the near future hopefully(family comes first) and wants to learn the correct way.Thank you

Loving these educational/instructional type videos 👍

I was recently looking for a video to explain trail braking and found nothing, needed this! Thanks Robert 🙏

First track car is a good topic I think. Also best affordable track cars, not just affordable in purchase price but also in maintenance and reliability with regards to track use. I think a Megane3 Cup chassis car is the best value and fun for the money.

Love the technical theroy on on how to actually drive on a track, even though I know this kind of video like you know will now get the easy views. Respect, cheers 👍👍👍

The best explanation of trail braking I've seen. There you go again with the Multipla. Ha ha

A sure way to know your popularity is growing is the amount of ads that are coming on 😂😂 But seriously a great tutorial on the basics Robert👏👏👏

One of the biggest things I need to work on currently, very helpful!

I think it would be interesting a video with a lap on the ring but a camera also pointing to the pedals while you driving.

Quality video Robert! Very interesting and insightful. Thanks for that 🙂

Clear explanation, esp liking thr Porsche and tyre part

Thanks for taking the time to share this knowledge

In my opinion this video in one of the best i ever saw from you . go on🙏🏻

Amen to all of what you said. Altough i can't follow your advice at 14:30, having learned all of what you perfectly explained on austrian mountain roads and a couple hours in sims. Loved your video at the Cinque Terre too, always wondered if a car like that could fit through those roads ever since i drove them in a Volvo C70 with my parents in 2018.

Another great video Robert. You are explaining things really good. Well done!!! I hope things will be better nest year and have the opportunity to visit you for the first time and have some laps!! Greetings from Greece!! Petros

Again a nice video from Robert. I was waiting a long time for you to mention differences between cars and their weight distribution, and you got to it with comparing with the 911. 🙂 The car manufacturers build in a natural understeer, not only because uncle and aunty are going for the brakes when coming to fast into a turn and experiences understeer, but also as understeer IS braking the car a lot. 🙂 They turn the steering wheel more to keep the car in its lane, and this huge slip-angle is using more and more of the tyres 100%'s for braking, even not using the brake pedal. 😄 Then speed is down fast and they keep the car on the road without being skilled with the steering wheel. Safe. 🙂 (And we hate those characteristics...) 😂

This is great. A noob like me needs to hear this several times from different people before it sinks in on track lol

best video from you so far! thank you robert