Q: How many lines are there to get through Turn 5 at Road America?
Q: How many lines are there to get through Turn 5 at Road America?
Q: How much does a track day cost? How should I prepare for my first track day?
Q: “I’ve never driven on a race track, but want to, and found your website full of great information. But since I’ve never been to what I understand is called a “track day,” how much will one cost me? Also, how should I prepare to do one?”
Q: How much does track day insurance cost, and is it worth it?
Q: “I’m fairly new to the sport of track driving, and I’m wondering whether I should be insuring my car when I do track events? I’ve looked at the cost of track day insurance, but not really sure it’s worth it. What do you think?”
Q: How much does your advice about cornering technique apply to oval racing?
Q: “I’ve been reading your book and I was wondering how much certain techniques, such as the ideal line through a corner and reducing steering angle with rotation and others, translate to NASCAR-type cars on ovals. I know that isn’t the kind of racing you did; however I do know you coached Colin Braun who did race in NASCAR for a bit so I was wondering if you could give me any guidance!”
Q: How much less trail braking is needed when driving an aero car, one with front and rear wings?
Q: “I have a question on trail braking when driving an active aero vehicle. I have a 2008 ADAC Dallara F4 with front and rear wings. Obviously, going into a corner with some speed, the front wing helps keep grip on the tires. I can add more with trail braking, but the...
Q: How much rotation into a corner is the right amount? And what’s the difference between rotation & oversteer?
“How does one determine the amount of rotation that should occur in a corner? Given that there are appropriate turns and areas to invoke different amounts of rotation during cornering, how does one determine how much is the right amount? What are signs that that you are under, over or have accomplished the desired rotation? Also please differentiate between rotation, drift, slide and oversteer.”