One Lap Around: Pittsburgh International Race Complex
Pittsburgh International Race Complex opened in 2002. Its original configuration, now known as the North Track is 1.6 miles long. Designed by Alan Wilson, the...
Driving Tips: Setup Issues
“Should we set up the car to understeer so that we can focus on trail braking?” “In a front-wheel-drive car, do we set up...
Like Clockwork – How to take on the 25 Hours of Thunderhill, from the...
The 25 Hours of Thunderhill. You have read about it in magazines and watched YouTube videos of insane night driving stints. A guy in...
When Do I Know I Am Ready?
Q: At what point should I be looking for private coaching instead of just regular HPDE instruction? When do I know I am ready?
A:...
Finding the Limit
Q: Is going “four off” necessary to learn the limits of my car?
A: Going four off is not necessary to do to find the limits of the...
The Race Winner Mindset
We all know that to become a race-winning driver we need to combine our skills with mental and physical strength. We often discuss what...
Recognizing And Fixing “Double-Braking”
If you find yourself over-slowing before corners at the end of fast straights, you might be creating an unforced error known as “double-braking.” Double-braking...
Horses of a Different Color
Driving any two cars back to back with the expectation to perform consistently is a tall order, especially when those cars are as different...
One Lap Around: WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca
For the latest installment of “One Lap Around,” we’re going to be breaking down WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, long known as a challenging racetrack...
HPDE Driver
A colleague of my wife, Margo, and mine, Hal Massey, a regular in American Iron racing in NorCal back in the mid ‘90s, stopped...
