thstone - Thanks. I'm very grateful for the feedback. A friend that went with me on this trip, and who has a LOT more seat time than I do, noticed the same thing - I could be back on the power sooner if I were able to unwind the wheel sooner. His suggestion was to turn in later. I've gotta say, it felt awfully late turning in as it was.
I can see how using the extra couple feet of track will help with that. I will try and put your, and his, advice to use at my next DE September when I'm running at Brainerd International Raceway.
Cheers!