Glossary
Late Apex
A late apex is turning in later than the geometric middle of the corner, so the point where you come closest to the inside edge sits farther around the bend.
What is a late apex? A late apex is turning in later than the geometric middle of the corner, so the point where you come closest to the inside edge sits farther around the bend. The payoff is sight distance — you can see more of the corner before you commit — and a straighter, earlier drive out. On unfamiliar public roads where a truck, gravel, or a decreasing radius could be waiting, late is the conservative choice.