Honda S2000 Suspension Test Times And Results - Buttonwillow Raceway Configuration #13CW

Sector 9: The Sweeper
This is a long, sweeping turn. What makes it complicated is that the end pinches, then leads into a long section of full-throttle acceleration. Carrying speed through the corner is just as important as sticking the exit just right. Trail-braking in scrubs speed while maximizing lateral gs. At about two-thirds of the way through, the slip angle needs to increase to get on the throttle and hook it out. Bushings that minimize camber and toe deflection make controlling these slides much easier.

Sector 10: The Esses
This series of corners opens up from one turn to the next. Without adequate suspension travel and high-speed damping, the curbs are big enough to bounce a car off the track. But for this group, it was a hammer-down, full-throttle affair.

Sector 11: Sunset
The only thing notable about this simple 90-degree corner is the dip at the apex. Other than that, there's nothing special-just one last chance to screw up an otherwise perfect lap.