[vlad_a]

Was it really the trac that saved you?
It only works while accelerating.
I automatically get my foot off the gas pedal when rear end looses control so the engine braking will be applied to the rear wheels and the car will regain traction.

 

[vlad_a]

Originally posted by elemental:
if you suddenly jump off the gas, weight shifts forward and the rearend has less force getting pressed downward on the wheels ------------> more slippage. you guys should really read or something on how to control slides.

The correct way would be to partially release the gas pedal. Requires a ton of practice to get it perfect. Of course, stick shift would be ideal for that.
For average driver just letting go of the gas will work since the tires are spinning due to the acceleration.