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Originally Posted by Maynard
Left foot braking is definitely the ideal technique for track driving, but it requires such an immense relearning for most people that it is usually only seen in dedicated professional drivers. It allows instant brake application, total flexibility to trail brake even as you begin to apply throttle, and no more heel-toe for downshifts (MT and 2-foot makes my head hurt thinking about it - like watching a John Bonham drum solo). I've talked to a few drivers who use it, and they are huge proponents - but you really have to commit to it 24/7, can't really return to 'normal' 1-foot style. I imagine it will catch on faster once we have a few generations of kids who don't drive until they are well into adulthood (and by then we'll probably have implanted brain devices to do it even faster).
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Practice makes perfect, I started doing it and took a few minutes, I use it on the Merc World track when I take the AMG performance driving refresher course, I believe it makes you a better driver.