by Ross Bentley | Apr 5, 2021 | Ask Ross
Q: “What are some ways to think of going “all four off” during a track day? I’m driving a Spec 944, and generally pushing hard, learning what the limit feels like. But, by so doing, end up all four off perhaps once, maybe twice during a weekend. I’m torn about what this signifies: Is it reasonable in the name of progress, or does it simply mean I’m not yet advanced (or skilled) enough to consistently push so hard? I did hear an instructor mention that small changes produce small surprises, which did resonate with me. Any thoughts would be appreciated.”
by Ross Bentley | Mar 16, 2020 | Ask Ross
Q: “I’m currently reading Skip Barber racing school’s book “Going Faster” and came to the chapter about shifting. The author wrote that race cars usually don’t have synchros, and thus require double-clutch for downshifting. Since the book was written in the ‘90s, I’m wondering if it’s still true for race cars nowadays? Is it a required technique if I plan to develop my racing career in the future?”
by Ross Bentley | May 11, 2020 | Ask Ross
Q: “I’m told by my instructors to late apex corners, but I sometimes feel I’m turning in too late, and I have to turn sharply to do that. Is there a way to use a late apex without turning in late? Or is this all geometry?!”
by Ross Bentley | Apr 26, 2022 | Ask Ross
Q: “Can you address the g-load differences between cornering and braking. Should tires be able to achieve equal lateral and longitudinal loading?”
by Ross Bentley | Dec 7, 2021 | Ask Ross
Q: Do you agree or disagree with the advice of driving a stock Cayman S to help me learn?
