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...
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...
One Lap Around – Watkins Glen International Raceway
Watkins Glen is hands-down one of my favorite tracks in the world. I’ll go a step further and say the surrounding area itself is...
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...
Better Footwork for Optimal Weight Transfer
A wise man once said, “When driving at the limit, you steer with the pedals and control speed with the steering wheel.” At first...
Proper Reference
The previous installment of “Driving Tips” discussed methods for optimizing the seating position to improve communication between car and driver with added benefits of...
Proper Seat Placement
Q: What is proper seat placement for driving on a racetrack, and how do I set it up in my car?
A: Proper seat placement...
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...
Ford Performance Racing School Driving Tip – Private Coaching
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 Driver and Handling – How to Tell When the Driver Is Causing the...
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...
