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Q: If I’m about to crash into a wall, am I better to hit it head-on or sideways?

Q: If I’m about to crash into a wall, am I better to hit it head-on or sideways?

by Ross Bentley | Oct 17, 2023 | Ask Ross

Q: “If you are about to lose control of the vehicle, i.e. at the end of a straightaway due to brake failure and frontal crash is imminent, would you rather try to rotate the vehicle so it might impact sideways or let it go straight to the barrier? What would be the wiser action to take right there?”

Q: When starting with wheel-to-wheel racing, is it best to buy a car, or rent one?

Q: When starting with wheel-to-wheel racing, is it best to buy a car, or rent one?

by Ross Bentley | Oct 10, 2023 | Ask Ross

Q: “I have a dumb question for you. I’m older (mid 40’s) and I am really enjoying track day events in my car. I’d like to do W2W (wheel-to-wheel) racing. Would you recommend a budget-built car and racing in local clubs, or gain experience by renting a race car and have the freedom of renting from well-funded teams locally and throughout the nation?”

No dumb questions with Jeff Braun: Episode 22

by Ross Bentley | Oct 5, 2023 | Podcasts

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On this episode, Jeff and I discuss the future of technology in motorsports, specifically around “driver-less” race cars. Is it still “racing” if there isn’t a human being inside the car piloting it – either thru remote control or an AI pilot?

Q: What’s the best way to practice my high-performance driving?

Q: What’s the best way to practice my high-performance driving?

by Ross Bentley | Oct 3, 2023 | Ask Ross

Q: “Is there a “best” way to practice and improve my high-performance driving?”

Q: What should I expect and how should I prepare for my first HPDE event?

Q: What should I expect and how should I prepare for my first HPDE event?

by Ross Bentley | Sep 26, 2023 | Ask Ross

Q: “A friend has convinced me to take my Toyota 86 to what he calls a HPDE event. What can I expect, and how should I prepare?”

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