How to Autocross Faster - Ep 3 - Stay Tight on Key Cones. Shortest Line Wins.
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There's a commonly repeated phrase in autocross, "shortest line wins." Generally this holds true with some exceptions. After all, distance takes time to cover. The less distance you cover, the less time your run will take - even if you're going slower. The primary exception to this rule is if taking a wider arc allows you to exit a turn with more speed and if you're able to carry that speed through the following element.
Otherwise the distance/speed trade off is typically not worth it. In this video, Jeremy Ault shows how to navigate the autocross course to achieve a faster time by staying as close as possible to key cones. Key topics demonstrated include staying tight to the inside of the turns and getting as close to the slalom cones as possible while back siding them.