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Originally Posted by Joshinator99
Yes, because you have to think about the RPM that you end up at *after* your shift. Shifting at exactly peak power means you’d spend very little time there at peak power, plus you’d probably end up dropping the RPM too far back after the shift. So by carrying it a bit further, the car likely stays in a better powerband vs shifting at exactly peak power.
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Exactly this ^^
And you're also using the mechanical advantage of the lower gear a bit longer.