So You Think You Can Steer!?
"I'm not sure what to do with my hands!" - Ricky Bobby from the racing movie "Talladega Nights" said it right. Although he only said that because he was intimated…
"I'm not sure what to do with my hands!" - Ricky Bobby from the racing movie "Talladega Nights" said it right. Although he only said that because he was intimated…
Want to know a little secret?Those seemingly subtle details in your street driving just may make the difference between saving the skid and not for when you've "sent it" a…
Due to the recent pandemic, many real-world track drivers are left for months on end without any seat time. This can wreak havoc on driver performance, leaving them helpless when…
It’s the middle of the day and you’re headed out for your 3rd session. It’s mid-afternoon, sunny and the car/track feel great! The balance of the car has been spot…
In this month’s article I will be covering every racing driver’s dream….racing in the rain! You may have heard of the rain as “the great equalizer." This is the well…
Ever wonder how that new kid on the block is so fast? It's a pretty common demographic actually. It's that kid that's young, doesn't have much experience, yet is faster…
You've probably seen a video of it before on TV. That car trying to drive in the snow attempting to take a turn, but instead the car continues going straight…
We’ve all been there. Well, most of us. Presumably if you’re reading my articles it’s likely you’ve been in an oversteer skid before. The old saying goes “understeer is when you crash…
In one of my previous articles (minimum corner speed location) I discussed how going slow at a specific, premediated point in the turn can maximize your overall lap time. In…
The Purpose of Downshifting Let's start with this question. What is the purpose of downshifting? Downshifting is necessary in order to put the car in the optimal gear to maximize…