There is a very fine line between being a perfectionist, and constantly working towards improving. Perfectionists are so focused on doing everything just right that they often lose sight of what can be learned from making small errors. In driving, they’re so caught up in driving the perfect line through a turn that they drive too slow.
“You’re so smooth… except when you apply the brakes. You really hit them hard.” That’s a comment I’ve heard more than once after giving a sport/track day/HPDE driver a ride around the track. I’ve also heard a variation on the comment from these same sort of people after riding with anyone that I’ll call here a “pro driver.”
Speed Secret: Although your skill level may have physical limits, your mind’s potential is limitless.
The Handling Debrief – Want to help your car handle better? A couple of tips ago I suggested that you start by asking yourself the Big Question: If I could have the car do just one thing better, what would it be? That’s where you should start, especially if you don’t have much time before the next track session. But then, ask yourself these 5 questions…
Speed Secret: The less change in speed through a corner, the faster you will be. Minimize your Change-of-Speed.
Speed Secret: Don’t set expectations – focus on the possibilities & your potential.