Editing Performance driving techniques (section)

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'''Performance Driving''' is categorized as a driver of an automobile utilizing specific techniques<ref>[http://www.nwalfaclub.com/track/track-driving-basics.html Performance Driving Basics] NWARC</ref> to maximize the performance potential (See also [[vehicle dynamics]]) of the automobile during acceleration, turning, and braking maneuvers, typically while driving at a facility dedicated——and specifically constructed——to host automobile [[motorsport]] competitive events.

''"Performance Driving"'' may also be called ''"Car Control"'', and the skills can be learned in a variety of ways:
*Books describing the techniques
*Videos/ DVDs demonstrating the techniques
*Attending a school organized specifically to teach the techniques

Methods utilized:
*Separation of Controls
**Brake
**Throttle
**Steering
*Vision/ Use of Eyes
*Visualization
*Anticipation
*Muscle Memory
*Practice techniques

The [[wikt:raison d'être|raison d'être]] for this technique is the performance characteristics of the modern automotive [[tire]]. The tires on your car have a specific maximum amount of grip (one component of 'grip' being [[friction]]). The tire is also load sensitive——that is the maximum grip developed at any instant in time is dependent upon the force applied at the tire to [[Asphalt concrete|tarmac]] interface. The driver has great influence upon the load on a given tire and also the rate at which that load is applied to the tire.