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...
Proper Braking
Many drivers have difficulty in the braking zone. A typical driver approaches a red light or stop sign with light initial braking and increasing...
Watch for the Yellow Flag
When NASA went to Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca in July 2013, there was an incident that could have ended tragically for a course worker....
Driving Tips: Progress After Plateau
Q: How do I make the most of my practice sessions?
A: As mentioned last month, there is a risk of getting stuck in an...
How to Become a NASA Instructor
Think back to your first day in NASA HPDE, green as can be, nervous and excited to get out on track for the first...
Establishing Good Vision
Proper vision techniques can have the greatest benefit to a driver’s lap times. They also can be difficult to develop or change. Developing vision...
HPDE Driver: Approaching the Limit Safely
Some people believe that an occasional spin or crash is essential to learning to drive quickly. This is not true. A spin or crash...
Shifting Technique
Shifting technique has the potential to move you several spots in qualifying or knock you off the podium. While shaving fractions of a second off...
Paddock Mobility: The Dos and Don’ts
As racers, we all accept a fair amount of risk when we strap on our helmets and head out onto the racetrack. We mitigate...
Cumulative Progress – The Racing Driver Development Process
There is always more performance to be had from tuning the driver than from tuning the car. That should make deciding where to focus...
