Secrets to Conquering a “Flyer” Lap
Ever wondered how the fastest drivers nail those blistering "flyer" laps in qualifying or Time Trial? It is not just raw talent — it's...
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...
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...
Rolling Speed: The Last Big Step to Going Faster
Walking the tightrope: a poetic way to convey the feeling one has when trying to roll those last few miles an hour into a...
Time Trial Techniques, Part 3
As part of our continuing series “Time Trial Techniques,” three exceptionally quick TT4 drivers agreed to share their tips and tricks with Speed News...
Ford Driving Tip – Being Right on Someone’s Bumper
Q: I’m finding it difficult to gauge my braking when I’m right on someone’s bumper. I find myself erring on the side of caution and...
Driving Tips From The Ford Racing School – Skill Builders for Old Drivers
Here’s a question that might apply to a few NASA members: What’s a good way for older drivers to develop faster reflexes?
Conventional wisdom holds...
Passing to Maintain Cornering Speed
The last two articles covered strategy and etiquette for passing drivers and those being passed. This article talks about how drivers make mistakes in...
Heel and Toe Technique
Heel-toe downshifting requires blipping the throttle pedal while simultaneously pressing the brake and clutch pedals and moving the shifter into a lower gear. Proper...
Driving Tips From the Ford Racing School – Fitness
I had been looking forward to the Sebring weekend all year. I was ready for my debut in World Challenge GT driving a Dodge...
