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Originally Posted by TrackClub
How many days/heat cycles on those RE71Rs?
They seemed to push a wee bit compared to slicks but the car looked super composed thru the esses which is impressive.
Your driving is very impressive too. If I were to make one suggestion: enter the carousel coming out of the Bus Stop a bit tighter - from mid track. Ditto the next L hander. Mike Skeen has tons of vids on his YouTube channel and his lines are impeccable. Superb driver! I always watch his vids before visiting a new venue. Cheers!
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Regarding the RE71R's- I don't track HC on street tires, but they have 8 total days on track over 5 events. They still have enough for Mid Ohio next weekend. Yes the RE71R wears faster than many other 200 treadwear summer tires, but they are just insane on track. They are hands down the best tire in the rain I've ever driven. They didn't feel pushy from the behind the wheel, though yes they don't bite as hard on initial turn in as the slicks.
Re: the carousel line- I was experimenting with how early I could pick up the throttle in the bustop and stay flat over the righthand curbing. By doing so- it carries the car a little wide on entry to the carousel. I watched Peter Krause and Ross Bentley's track walk prior to the event where they talk about attacking the curbing in the bustop. Thanks for the feedback, I've watched plenty of Skeen as well. The most helpful videos for me were Corey Friedman in a 996/997 cup & RSR.