Q: Where do I divide up sectors when analyzing data?
Q: “When using a data logger, is there a philosophy you use to decide where to divide up your sectors?”
Q: With limited time between autocross runs, should I spend time analyzing data or do mental prep?
Q: “I am an avid autocrosser, running a Porsche 914 race car. I only have 10-15 minutes between runs. I always have a course map (either provided by the organizers or drawn myself from a morning course walk), and my past habit is to close my eyes and carefully rerun the last run in my mind, making note of what went well, and where I think I can improve. That’s also very good for just calming me and putting me in a peaceful state of mind for the next run too. Is that perhaps better prep than worrying about the data? Your insights would be appreciated.”
104 – Phil Lombardi: Two Coaches Talking
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Q: When should I left-foot-brake? And where should I position my left foot?
Q: “Should I be left-foot-braking in autocrossing where I will not be downshifting and/or on the big tracks for corners that do not require a gear change? If so, where should I position my left foot? Also, any suggestions how to minimize the chances of accidentally pressing the clutch when I really wanted to (and needed to) hit the brakes with the left foot?”
Q: How do I know I’m progressing if I have 3 different HPDE instructors telling me different things?
Q: “My question to you is, how do you progress while having three different instructors in three different events. Yes, they were all helpful in their own ways, one even guided me to your books, but it is hard to track progress without any basis. My only basis to know I am progressing is becoming able to drive my car comfortably at the limit of my tires. I don’t have any information gathering devices to know track times, but I have taken videos of my events. Any advice?