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...

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...

Transcending the Plateau – Spending a day with a driving coach can help you...

If you drive fast on a racetrack, whether it is for HPDE, Time Trials or racing, you will encounter “plateaus” in your driving. A...

Learning the Line

The line is the path around the track, that when driven at the limit, will yield the fastest lap time. The line through any particular...

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...

Traffic Etiquette

In the previous article, I spoke of the awareness needed when being passed. In this article, I talk about facilitating that awareness with patience...

A Turn in the Right Place

There is a reason NASA makes sure HPDE drivers sit in classrooms for “downloads” after each outing on track. Yes, there is always that...

Alternate Lines

The last few articles discussed techniques for passing as well as being passed in ways that minimize time lost to competitors. I also covered...

Finding Low-Hanging Fruit In Your Data

Looking at your data does not need to be time consuming or only for those who are great with technology. In this webinar, pro...

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