This fear was something much different than the type that flashes through my body in the middle of a 140-mph turn on a racetrack. Fear on the track comes from an instinct of self-preservation, and it never lasts more than half a second at most. This side-of-the-highway apprehension was more insidious, coming from not knowing what to do and being out of my comfort zone.
Finally, we were on the last leg home from the Mid-Ohio Formula Atlantic race. Since we hadn’t eaten a real meal since Monday morning’s breakfast, we stocked up on Cokes, chocolate chip cookies, and potato chips at the next gas stop. Then we crossed our fingers that we’d make it through the home stretch without too many more problems. Almost 1,200 miles to go. Please?
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This week is an important podcast episode with a special announcement. I’m taking a break from the podcast for “a while” to work on some new exciting things… :). How long is “a while”? I don’t know. But I will record a few random episodes here and there when I get an opportunity to record a conversation with someone super interesting, or I’m at a fun event.
Peter Krause and Ross Bentley take you on a Virtual Track Walk of Portland International Raceway, illustrating the ideal line, pointing out reference points, identifying which are the most important corners, and where to find the grip (as well as sharing driving tips that’ll make you faster at any track). With over 1.75 hours of content, this video will help you drive this challenging track faster than ever, whether it’s your first time there, or you’ve driven it many times.
Practice how you plan to race, and then you’ll race as you practiced. That’s the key to winning more races.