Absolutely, the first thing I do is look as far down the race track as I can. The rule is, the car will go in the direction your looking.
I see beyond a corner because I've already planned my attack around it, I know whats coming up and I set up for it as far out as possible.
If you can learn to look beyond where your at, you'll always have a better idea where you should be and going.
Think of a race track as not so much of a bunch of corners, but more as a layout and a smooth way around it.
Driving in traffic is always different than driving in an open track. Much harder to look down the track as far as possible since cars block your view.
Driving in traffic takes a lot of practice learning how to anticipate moves of the car in front of you, behind you, and beside you....all while driving your own car.
Lines change, Braking points change, Acceleration points change, everything changes.
Seat time, seat time, seat time !
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Here's a couple of examples of keeping the track ahead focused as well as the cars around you during a comp school we were teaching.
Lots going on you need to be aware of.
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