The Art In Passing

[MattH]

I recently hit the track and applied the braking method Shaun told me about, all I can say is huge difference... Now that I've manage to pick up my speed how and when do I anticipate my place to pass the person ahead of me

Any tips or tricks on this?????

[raceraj]

I can't really say I'm good at passing, but to get the ball rolling...
The biggest thing I've learned about passing, especially someone who is running very close to your speed, is to make sure you catch them before you start trying to pass them. It happens too often that a person will try to make the pass before they even catch the person. Follow them for a lap or two and find that spot that you are faster than them and use that spot to start the pass, but make sure you are set up for the next corner where you will be in position to finish the pass.
Although the bumper isn't the best way to pass, it can be used in a safe and respectful way if done right, but done wrong will usually result in a crash which slows you down.

It may take 10 laps to pass a driver who is very smooth, but it is such a rewarding feeling once you work so hard and carefully and succeed.