This thread is getting very interesting - wonder if we should have a dedicated Driving Technique section 
Cass
Gets my vote!
There is a lot more to talk about as well and you can get quite technical with it. Understanding slip angles, using "hinting" to set the tyres up before a bend, left foot braking, managing weight distribution, steering, correcting oversteer, etc. Also in terms of road driving, limit point analysis, reading bends, using off-siding to open the view up....there's a lot!
...The harder he pushed it, the better planted the car was and his times were far, far superior to mine.
This is exactly what I was talking about earlier about weight distribution and balance. At lower speeds you'll not notice it but at higher speeds, if you correctly set the car up and balance the weight shift in the corners, it feels solid and planted!
Totally aside and a point to finish on, I'll give you this little insight.
Two identical cars travelling along at speed. The first car is travelling at 100mph and the second car at 70mph. They both hit their brakes at the same time!
When the second car (that was travelling at 70mph) stops, what speed do you think the car doing 100mph will be doing?
I'll leave that with you, but you'll be surprised I think
Remember they are identical cars, so the brakes, etc are all the same!
