In a clockwise circuit, what is the ideal line for maximizing exit speed in a right-hand corner?

• A. Late-apex line
• B. Early-apex line
• C. Wide-entry line near exit
• D. Tight apex with late braking

Answer: (A)

In a right-hand corner on a clockwise track, the fastest exit comes from a late-apex line. By placing the apex toward the exit, you allow the car to rotate and begin steering out of the corner sooner, so you can unwind the steering and apply throttle earlier. That means the car is pointed more toward the upcoming straight sooner, which keeps your exit speed higher rather than slowing you with a long, tight turn.

If you hit the apex early, you have to hold more steering and drift through more of the corner before you can straighten up, which slows the exit. A wide-entry line or a tight apex with heavy braking focuses more on the entry or on deceleration, which sacrifices the speed you can carry onto the straight. So the late-apex approach best preserves momentum for a strong, fast exit.