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Q: What should I do to prepare when going to a track I’ve never been to before?

by Ross Bentley | Feb 22, 2021 | Ask Ross

Q: “Let’s say you’re scheduled to compete at a track you’ve never been to before. What are some “best practices” to exercise in the weeks/days leading up to race weekend? How do you prepare to compete at a new track? Do your expectations change in respect to how competitive you expect to be?”

Q: What should I expect and how should I prepare for my first HPDE event?

Q: What should I expect and how should I prepare for my first HPDE event?

by Ross Bentley | Sep 26, 2023 | Ask Ross

Q: “A friend has convinced me to take my Toyota 86 to what he calls a HPDE event. What can I expect, and how should I prepare?”

Q: What tire pressures should I run, and how do I adjust them as conditions change throughout a day at the track?

by Ross Bentley | Jan 29, 2024 | Ask Ross, Driving Tips

Q: “How should I adjust my tire pressures before and during a day at the track for the best results? I have not been able to get a consistent answer from the coaches that I have met.” A: There’s a LOT to your question! In fact, that’s probably the reason you’ve not...
Q: What types of corners should I use trail braking on, and what types should I not?

Q: What types of corners should I use trail braking on, and what types should I not?

by Ross Bentley | Aug 29, 2023 | Ask Ross

Q: What types of corners should I use trail braking on, and which ones shouldn’t I?

Q: What’s the difference between a good oval racer and a great one?

Q: What’s the difference between a good oval racer and a great one?

by Ross Bentley | Aug 1, 2023 | Ask Ross

Q: “What’s the difference between a good oval racer and a great one? I know that one of your best races was on an oval so you might know a lot about it.”

Q: What’s causing my rear tires to wear on the outside of the tread more than the front tires?

by Ross Bentley | Dec 20, 2022 | Ask Ross

Q: “My rear and front tires are showing consistent temp across the tread surface, but I’ve noticed my rear tires are wearing excessively on the outer side. What is causing this and what can I do to address this?”

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