Why Most Car Enthusiasts Love Corners #blogpost

More often than not, car enthusiasts prefer to drive on roads that have frequent changes in directions, why is that? I will delve into why I think that petrolheads like corners…

Normal people like roads that are straight, fast and efficient. There’s a big reason why superhighways cut straight through mountains instead of winding up them.

One big reason I think petrolheads like corners is because driving a twisty road fast takes more input and skill than driving a straight road fast. Driving a straight road fast is just controlling wheel spin, keeping the car straight, keeping the throttle pinned and shifting gears. On the other hand, driving a twisty road fast means following a good line, braking zones, controlling understeer and oversteer, controlled corner exits and more. This love of corners is backed up by what enthusiast cars are like to drive. Many enthusiast’s cars prioritize cornering over straight line speed, or they at least make them equal.

Another significant reason car enthusiasts like corners is drifting, technically known as oversteer. With the back end loose, fun times can be had but be careful; with great fun comes great responsibility.

For some people, straights are just the best way to get to the next corner