Weight Transfer – Explained
As performance and race drivers, we experience weight transfer all the time. In fact, we’re “weight managers.” So, it’s critical to have a clear understanding of what weight transfer is – as I explain here…
Drive Faster: When to Trail Brake
Trail brake, or don’t trail brake? In this quick performance driving tip I give you a general guideline about when and where to trail brake, and when and where not to. Trail braking is a bit of a controversial topic because so many drivers have different ideas about when to use it – and even what it is! My goal with this driving tip is give you an edge to help you be a faster driver.
Why Are Some Drivers Faster Than Others?
Why are some drivers faster than others? There’s more than one reason, but a significant reason is how they use their senses to pick up information about the track and their car. In this video tip I describe what that means, and give you advice on how to develop those skills further yourself. No matter your level, from club to pro racer, or from HPDE student to experienced track day performance driver, this is the most productive strategy for improving your driving that I’ve ever experienced.
Performance & Race Driving Tip: Getting Comfortable Driving The Limit
Speed Secret: Be comfortable being uncomfortable. Practice being uncomfortably on the edge, and you’ll get comfortable being there.
Performance & Race Driving Tip: Driving The Limit
Speed Secret: You have to drive over the limit at times before you can consistently drive at the limit.
Drive Fast: Focus Your Mind Where You Want to Go
So, when you hear the advice, “Look where you want to go,” apply it to your thinking as well. Think where you want to go. Focus your mind on where you want to go.