by Ross Bentley | Oct 16, 2024 | Ask Ross, Driving Tips
Q: “Have you ever seen a driver in a low-powered car practice in a high-powered one, and then get slower in their usual, low-powered car?” A: Yes, and the opposite, too. If a driver relies too much on the power to get them out of minor mistakes… well, that...
by Ross Bentley | Aug 31, 2024 | Ask Ross, Driving Tips
Q: “I’m working my way through your Speed Secrets book. Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge and experience. I’ve just completed the chapter on Mental Programming and I have a couple of questions regarding mental imagery. When you wrote the book (or...
by Ross Bentley | Mar 11, 2019 | Ask Ross
Q: “Where does one start to begin racing? I have looked at the Trans Am series (starting at the TA4 class) but there are so many series. Which does one chose? Is there a progression one should follow – maybe we start with HPDE days, then time trials, then getting licensed to race, then pick X organization to go with to race. What’s your advice?”
by Ross Bentley | Sep 18, 2024 | Ask Ross, Driving Tips
Q: “Your recent Driving Directions articles has made me think about this young driver I have been working with. He has been karting since he could walk, and has mastered driving cars on a very nice sim. When I put him in my Cayman R he blew me away with his speed and...
by Ross Bentley | Nov 20, 2024 | Ask Ross, Driving Tips
Q: “I am 65-years-old, I have been running SCCA Solo II (autocross) since the early 90s. My question is about age. As an older competitor, we lose that edge and can make slight improvements with persistence, practice and coaching, but probably won’t be going...
