
The original text expresses frustration from TheSlapDancer about his ongoing battle with Achilles tendinitis, which has affected his sim racing experience. He uses an analogy to compare this physical challenge to a curveball in sports, highlighting how even when he thinks he’s mastered the game, his body throws him a surprise obstacle. TheSlapDancer then shares a personal insight about using hand controls on his dual-clutch formula wheel, suggesting that it is not as effective as traditional footwork. He encourages fellow racers to cherish their feet and the crucial role they play in pressing the brakes at high speeds.
TheSlapDancer starts by openly expressing his frustration about suffering from Achilles tendinitis for several months, which is not related to sim racing. He uses an analogy to explain that just when he thinks he’s got the hang of racing and speeds up, life throws him a curveball, reminding him how important muscles, tendons, and ligaments are in operating the pedals. TheSlapDancer then reveals his personal preference for using footwork instead of hand controls on his dual-clutch formula wheel. He implies that adapting to hand controls is less satisfying than using traditional footwork. Finally, he encourages fellow racers to appreciate their feet more as they use them to press the brakes at high speeds, likening this appreciation to acknowledging a real-life penalty during a race.