by Ross Bentley | Feb 15, 2021 | Ask Ross
Q: “I compete in a very grassroots series, predominantly filled with 900kg 1.5L Korean hatchbacks running cheap but soft street tires. One thing I’ve noticed some of my competitors doing on entry to a second gear hairpin is they turn in really aggressively. So much so that the inside rear tire lifts momentarily. Do you think there is an advantage to doing this? My thought is that it unnecessarily loads the front tires on corner entry, but maybe it also generates a touch more heat for more bite? They don’t seem to be getting a better corner exit than I do, but my eyeballs aren’t the most accurate data gathering system.”
by Ross Bentley | Dec 18, 2024 | Ask Ross, Driving Tips
Q: “The lap timer has become the post track session ‘thief of joy.’ I would have an absolute magical session with a perfect balance of speed and riding the limits of the car. I’d get out of the car on the highest of highs, then I’d open the phone lap timer. Upon...
by Ross Bentley | May 2, 2023 | Ask Ross
Q: “Is it a golden rule in coaching to prioritize quality and minimize advice for maximum impact? Or am I mistaken, and are there some very good coaches who talk a lot during sessions?”
by Ross Bentley | Aug 30, 2022 | Ask Ross
Q: “During a race, should ‘point-bys’ be used to help with an overtake?”
by Ross Bentley | May 17, 2022 | Ask Ross
Q: “I am having trouble with brake bias adjustment. During a stint, are you supposed to advance the bias toward the front or toward the rear?”
