by Ross Bentley | Mar 14, 2017 | Virtual Track Walk
Sonoma Raceway, in the heart of California’s wine country, is one of the most challenging circuits in the world. With most corners being blind, no place to rest, and a balance of fast and slow corners, being prepared is the key to success. Peter Krause and Ross Bentley take you on a virtual hike up […]
by Ross Bentley | Jun 14, 2026 | Driving Directions
I began instructing drivers on the track way back in 1980. Forty-six years of instructing will change how you think about almost everything.One of my big Aha! moments caused me to often say, “Drive the car, not the track.” I’ve said this because many, many drivers get...
by Ross Bentley | May 3, 2026 | Driving Directions
Have you ever tried improving your trail braking, or worked at rotating your car more entering a corner—and felt like you were doing it better—only to find out that your lap times have actually gotten slower?If so, you’re not alone.The list of drivers who have told me...
by Ross Bentley | Dec 14, 2025 | Driving Directions
Last weekend I competed in a ChampCar endurance race at VIR, driving a well-prepped Miata in an 8-hour race on Saturday, and then a 4-hour on Sunday. (It was supposed to be a 7-hour, but the weather had a different idea, with fog delaying the start by three hours)....
by Ross Bentley | May 20, 2016 | Driving Tips
When you’re driving right at the limit, you steer the car as much with your feet as you do with the steering wheel. At the same time, the steering wheel becomes a brake.
