[supralover72]

Slowing down is all in the finger. The BEST way to get that down is to start braking way early, then gradually stop shorter and shorter from the turn. You'll really learn how to finesse the brakes and how hard you can punch before you lock up your wheels.

As for traction, get the hot tires for the track. If proline, the M2 compound would be best (softest). If the track is smooth, tray adding antisquat. I would not recommend changing you shock set-up for traction as it will have ill effects on jumps. The best thing again is learning trigger finger finesse. Just practice rolling your finger and not gunning it.

For really becoming a good driver, the best advice I can give is just go slow around the track for a while till you get your line down then go faster and faster. If gunning it spins you out, put a piece of fuel tubing over the trigger on the gas side. It will stop the trigger before full throttle so you can drive like you normally do but be more controlled.