Modern racecars need good brakes. Good brakes will allow you to drive faster. High performance brakes have improved tremendously over the years with Formula 1 and GT leading the way using the latest carbon/carbon brake technology. The Formula One world champion, Mika Hakkinen, once was quoted saying ?The most important thing in a sports car in not the engine but the brakes?.
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