Racing Brakes Can Put You First

The thrill of driving at a top speed and the edge of competition is something that

excites people of all ages and genders all around the world, and is why racing is such a popular past-time and spectator sport. There are speed restrictions on the highways to prevent accidents, but more and more people are finding themselves in a position where they can race in a proper and safe manner, such as track days. This is opening up the racing industry and is making more people aware of the different issues and components that can arise in the racing world. Watching a racing car may seem like a simple and fun activity but there is always a lot more to it than may be first thought.

One of the major things that people will not consider is racing brakes, a term that may sound like an oxymoron to some folk. When racing, it is imperative to complete the laps as quickly as possible and hopefully be faster than your opponents, so the concept of a good braking system may not seem to be of benefit to the layman. Of course, the winner of a race is not necessarily the person who can drive the fastest, it will be the person who can drive the smartest and a large part of this comes from being able to brake properly without losing control or momentum. Racing brakes are able to slow down a car that is travelling at top speeds whilst allowing the driver to keep going and hopefully keep on the track. It is clear to see that taking corners at top speeds can be very dangerous, even without the other cars on the track so having something to retain control with can make all the difference. This is where racing brakes come into their own, and the car or bike owner who knows how to successfully use their brakes will stand a better chance of winning that a driver who is unaware of what to do to properly handle their vehicle.

Another element that some race drivers consider of huge importance is looking good, so racing brakes need to be able to stand out to do a good enough job for some. This is because they are trying to sell the overall package, the image of racing cars, and if something looks out of place, it can undermine their whole image and perhaps even knock their confidence. It is apparent that image should not be the first thing that a driver is looking for from their brakes but for some, it is definitely on the list of priorities. Thankfully for these drivers, racing brakes come in a variety of colors and can be used on a variety of surfaces, meaning whatever type of racing that is being carried out, there will be some form of brake suitable.

Not everyone will be interested in racing brakes because not everyone is interested in performance driving, but those that are will need to make themselves aware of what they can do to improve their performance. Being able to slow down whilst maintaining control may be the difference between first and second place in a race.

by: Andy Freeman

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