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Originally Posted by kerb
I'm going to reignite the runoff topic I mentioned earlier because I have been reading up about the blue and red stripes at Circuit Paul Ricard. I'm not entirely sure how it works, but from what I can tell its a mixture of asphalt and tungsten to maximise grip at the expense of tyre wear. but I don't see how it would stop a car with no brakes. if someone knows more about it, please tell me more about it.
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The stripes are like grades of sandpaper whereas the track is smooth like writing paper.
If you simply run wide it won't stop the cars as can be driven over.
In a brake failure situation, the rougher surface creates more friction slowing cars down