[Scott]

Yeah, I learned years ago at driving school the proper way to sit in a car to drive it the best. However, in the end I still feel it comes down to how the driver is most comfortable. If someone has been driving a certain way for 10 or 20 years, they are going to probably drive the best that way, even if it isn't the de facto "best" way.

Personally, if I'm driving a car for performance, I like to keep my elbows at around a 100-110 degree angle. Basically, far enough away that I can turn my hands end over end or reach the shifter quickly if I need to make a tight turn. If I'm cruising around town, I'll generally slide my seat back a bit, but not so far back that my arm has to be fully stretched out to reach the wheel.