by Ross Bentley | Mar 12, 2025 | Driving Directions
Another Watch Party/Chat: This coming Saturday evening, I’m going to watch the TV coverage of the first Formula One race of the season, the Australian GP, and share my thoughts and observations, answer questions, and read and enjoy your comments.Since I’m...
by Ross Bentley | May 4, 2025 | Driving Directions
Sit back, grab yourself a cup or glass of your favorite beverage, and have a listen to the story of how I learned about the importance of braking, corner speed, acceleration, and a few other things.Back in 1999 and 2000, I was coaching a driver who was competing in...
by Ross Bentley | Jun 15, 2025 | Driving Directions
We humans are weird. Every one of us. There are no exceptions.Part of being weird is that we like certainty. Our brains don’t like to be empty (except, perhaps, in the case of a meditating Buddhist monk), so we fill them up with thoughts, ideas, and worries, even if...
by Ross Bentley | Feb 17, 2025 | Driving Directions
I’ve talked to countless number of driving event organizers about the younger generation’s lack of interest in performance driving. Based on what many have told me, it seems that the younger generation is to “blame.” I’ve heard many...
by Ross Bentley | Apr 13, 2025 | Driving Directions
Min speed, vMin, or whatever you want to call it, is simply the minimum speed you’re carrying at the slowest point in a corner.I’m sure you understand why your min speed is so important, but to review:As you can see, either too high or too low is going to negatively...
by Ross Bentley | Feb 26, 2025 | Driving Directions
This coming Sunday I’m going to try something new, and I’m hoping you’ll join me. I’m going to be online in my Chat feed during the TV coverage of the St. Petersburg Indy car race, sharing my thoughts, answering your questions, and reading your comments. The idea is...
