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Q: How much less trail braking is needed when driving an aero car, one with front and rear wings?

by Ross Bentley | Oct 2, 2024 | Ask Ross, Driving Tips

Q: “I have a question on trail braking when driving an active aero vehicle. I have a 2008 ADAC Dallara F4 with front and rear wings. Obviously, going into a corner with some speed, the front wing helps keep grip on the tires. I can add more with trail braking, but the...

Q: What is the “Perfect Lap”, and why wouldn’t the ideal line be used?

by Ross Bentley | Sep 25, 2024 | Ask Ross, Driving Tips

Q: “I have a question around the definition of a ‘perfect lap’ and how it may vary by racing discipline. Coming from a sim racing background, at the highest levels perfection equates to being millimeter perfect, given unlimited practice time and typically...

Q: What are your suggestions for instructing a driver with more simulator experience than real car experience?

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...

Q: How can I improve at remembering reference points around the track?

by Ross Bentley | Sep 10, 2024 | Ask Ross, Driving Tips

Q: “One area that’s been a challenge for me is being able to remember the reference points for multiple corners on the track. I can pick out points on one or two corners, but as I add more then I start forgetting them. I know that I can spend more time on the...

Q: What are the pros and cons of using a simulator versus mental imagery (visualization)?

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...
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