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...
Detecting Under-Driving
Pushing oneself and one’s car to maximum performance is the goal of any podium-caliber driver. However, maximum performance can be elusive. We are constantly...
Stint Driver – Endurance racing presents a new learning curve, but the added seat...
It was many years ago when I asked a friend, “So what’s so special about endurance racing?”
I’ll never forget how he spun around with...
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...
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...
Time Trial Techniques: 2021 Champions
The NASA Championships at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca are right around the corner. With that in mind, we’re revisiting our Time Trial Techniques series,...
What Is Trail-Braking? Why Should I Do It? How Is It Done?
Trail-braking: the act of carrying brake application through corner turn-in. It can be long or brief, depending on the corner and the car’s setup....
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...
Essential Spares: Honda Challenge
One of the key differences between Honda Challenge and other brand-specific race series within NASA is the sheer variety of cars available for the...
Commitment, Concentration, Consistency
Focus your mind to achieve these three goals in your qualifying and racing.
Many events use a format where one timed lap is the basis...
