Special dangers exist when attempting to overtake on the outside of a turn. The "airborne launch" risk of wheel to wheel contact in open wheel cars is always present, but when passing on the outside, centrifugal force amplifies the tendency to roll and can create spectacular crashes. Also, the car being passed is struggling against centrifugal force in the turn and sometimes slides unpredictably into the overtaker's path. Sometimes it's almost completely unpredictable and the victim doesn't even see it coming.
Below is Jason Rochelle at Mountain Speedway--a wild ride.
You will note that in the last Trail-Way Legends Car feature race, I backed off when the white car unpredictably slid outside on the entry to the corner. Some drivers move to the right just before turning left. It is prudent to give these a wide berth. Be sure the reward is worth the risk. It also pays to really know the skill of the driver being passed.
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