Step 1
Heel and toe is mostly used to change down in the anticipation of a corner. Diagram 1 (below) shows a driver accelerating in the third gear, approaching the top of the power band with the road speed increasing.
Diagram 1: Accelerating in third gear
As you approach the braking point of a corner, cover the brake pedal with the ball of your right foot. The brake is the priority of the two pedals, so ensure a good contact and no risk of your foot slipping off. In some cars it is very difficult to heel and toe due to the pedal position. It's useful to wear racing boots or tan soled shoes to increase your pedal feel and reduce the chances of your foot sliding off the brake.
Step 2
When you reach the braking point, press the brake pedal and reduce your road speed to a point where it is possible to change down without over-revving the engine (see Diagram 2 below). In this example, the driver is in the third gear, reducing the speed before a shift into second.
Diagram 2: Braking hard before a corner, engine speed decreases as road speed drops.
Step 3
When it's possible to change down and while still braking, rotate your right foot and prepare to press the accelerator with your heel. Alternatively, if your pedals are close together, it may be possible to use the side of your foot. At the same time, press the clutch with your left foot to disengage the wheels from the engine.
Diagram 3: Rotating the right foot in preparation to press the throttle, pressing clutch.
Step 4
Once the clutch is pressed, the engine speed will start to drop rapidly. Increase the engine speed using the throttle with the heel of your right foot to match the revs in second gear to speed. You will have already mastered rev matching, so this should be an easy job now.
Diagram 4: Pressing the throttle with the heel to raise the engine speed
Step 5
When the road speed and the engine speed match, select the gear that will allow you to exit the corner quickly, in this case second (shown in Diagram 5). This step is done very fluidly with Step 4.
Diagram 5: Changing to second gear.
Step 6
Come off the brake, smoothly and progressively release the clutch. Tackle the corner then accelerate smoothly and prepare for the next bend.
Diagram 6: Release the clutch and accelerate out of the turn
Congratulations, you've just successfully shifted using heel and toe. But practice makes perfect - use this technique every day until it becomes second nature and you will begin to shave seconds off your lap time.
Rev matching is used when down-shifting to smooth the transition between gears, and prevent shock loads through the transmission. It's a good skill for the road and track for both cars and motorcycles.
Heel and toe is mostly used to change down in the anticipation of a corner. Diagram 1 (below) shows a driver accelerating in the third gear, approaching the top of the power band with the road speed increasing.
Diagram 1: Accelerating in third gear
As you approach the braking point of a corner, cover the brake pedal with the ball of your right foot. The brake is the priority of the two pedals, so ensure a good contact and no risk of your foot slipping off. In some cars it is very difficult to heel and toe due to the pedal position. It's useful to wear racing boots or tan soled shoes to increase your pedal feel and reduce the chances of your foot sliding off the brake.
Step 2
When you reach the braking point, press the brake pedal and reduce your road speed to a point where it is possible to change down without over-revving the engine (see Diagram 2 below). In this example, the driver is in the third gear, reducing the speed before a shift into second.
Diagram 2: Braking hard before a corner, engine speed decreases as road speed drops.
Step 3
When it's possible to change down and while still braking, rotate your right foot and prepare to press the accelerator with your heel. Alternatively, if your pedals are close together, it may be possible to use the side of your foot. At the same time, press the clutch with your left foot to disengage the wheels from the engine.
Diagram 3: Rotating the right foot in preparation to press the throttle, pressing clutch.
Step 4
Once the clutch is pressed, the engine speed will start to drop rapidly. Increase the engine speed using the throttle with the heel of your right foot to match the revs in second gear to speed. You will have already mastered rev matching, so this should be an easy job now.
Diagram 4: Pressing the throttle with the heel to raise the engine speed
Step 5
When the road speed and the engine speed match, select the gear that will allow you to exit the corner quickly, in this case second (shown in Diagram 5). This step is done very fluidly with Step 4.
Diagram 5: Changing to second gear.
Step 6
Come off the brake, smoothly and progressively release the clutch. Tackle the corner then accelerate smoothly and prepare for the next bend.
Diagram 6: Release the clutch and accelerate out of the turn
Congratulations, you've just successfully shifted using heel and toe. But practice makes perfect - use this technique every day until it becomes second nature and you will begin to shave seconds off your lap time.
Rev matching is used when down-shifting to smooth the transition between gears, and prevent shock loads through the transmission. It's a good skill for the road and track for both cars and motorcycles.
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