Going Fast Sideways to Lower Lap Times
Although I’ve always felt comfortable correcting oversteer, I’ve realized that I tend to tiptoe toward the limit after jumping into a new car. I...
Weight Watching – Understanding Weight Transfer and Racecar Dynamics
Most of us understand that tires make traction through friction between the rubber molecules at the tire’s contact patch and the road surface. And...
Hydration, Fitness and Nutrition – Personal Prep Tips for Race Day
Like traditional athletes, competitive drivers and their teams are engaged in a physically and mentally demanding sport, susceptible to such health issues as fatigue,...
Driving Tips From The Ford Racing School – Driver Coach
Have you ever asked yourself the question, “How can I find another tenth of a second, or maybe two?” As drivers, I think we...
On Track and Insured
There was once a time that regular car insurance might have covered an incident you had on a racetrack, as long as you were...
Three-Pronged Approach to Driver Fitness
When drivers get to a stage in development that requires not only a better car to help carry them, but a better mind and...
Get to Know the Intricacies of the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course Before the 2019...
The Mid-Ohio School gets two big thumbs up from me for outstanding high-performance driver training and track acclimation.
The 2019 NASA Championships Presented by...
Test Day Logic: Setup First, Then Speed
I was back in Florida last week, this time at Sebring International Raceway for the annual Porsche Club 48 Hours of Sebring. I was...
Unfamiliar Territory – Learning a New Track Means Focusing on the Right Things First
Before we get into specifics about how to learn a new track, let’s look at some priorities concerning how to approach learning a new...
One Lap Around: Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca
I am lucky to live in the San Francisco Bay Area. We have four major racetracks within a three-and-a-half-hour drive, with nine major tracks...
