by Ross Bentley | Jan 25, 2022 | Ask Ross
Q: “The question I have is about heat treating to break in new tires and improve tire longevity. I usually heat cycle a set of tires for 20 minutes on a single session, then take the tires off and let them sit for 24 hours. I then put them back on for the remainder of the 2-3 day event. I run a set of tires for about half a season, ~4 events. Is there a better way of getting the tires ready for a season, and is there a normal life of tires that would indicate a replacement point? Could I run tires for a full season without suffering hardening and loss of grip?”
by Ross Bentley | Nov 21, 2023 | Ask Ross, Driving Tips
Q: “I keep hearing that “smooth is fast,” and I want to learn to drive smoother, but how? Is there a way to practice to be smoother?”
by Ross Bentley | Mar 15, 2021 | Ask Ross
Q: “What advice do you have for an experienced track day driver preparing for their first club race?”
by Ross Bentley | May 3, 2022 | Ask Ross
Q: “How should I prepare for my first track day? It’s organized by a car club – I think they call it a HPDE event.”
by Ross Bentley | May 31, 2022 | Ask Ross
Q: “Can you comment on the differences between warming up street tires and brakes versus slicks (for track day guys using 200 treadwear tires & general knowledge)?”
by Ross Bentley | Jan 18, 2021 | Ask Ross
Q: “How do you stop falling asleep on the grid? I’ve been racing for years, and I find myself falling asleep on the grid often, so what can I do to deal with this?”
