Driver Instruction

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:...

The single best first step to becoming a better driver is to get regular coaching/instruction from qualified professional instructors. Professional drivers know this and...

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

Racing never left your blood. The adventure, the challenge, the speed and the passion are still part of your identity. It has been months,...

Quickly, how many NASA Spec classes call for a specific V8 engine? Give up? There’s only one: Spec Iron. Spec Iron was devised to give...

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...

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...

“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...

THE DRIVER Often overlooked as a handling factor, the driver is actually one of the biggest factors affecting handling balance. The driver influences weight transfer...

Many drivers get disoriented when they drive on a banking for the first time. There is nothing else like it in motorsports. If you...