by Ross Bentley | Nov 20, 2024 | Ask Ross, Driving Tips
Q: “I am 65-years-old, I have been running SCCA Solo II (autocross) since the early 90s. My question is about age. As an older competitor, we lose that edge and can make slight improvements with persistence, practice and coaching, but probably won’t be going...
by Ross Bentley | Feb 5, 2024 | Ask Ross, Driving Tips
Q: “I have a new-to-me BMW M2C as a track car and am trying to get the suspension dialed in. I am running 3-way MCS shocks, and I am using the settings that Bimmerworld recommends. Also using spring rates of 900/800 F/R based on tire wear, almost no rear anti-roll bar...
by Ross Bentley | Jan 15, 2024 | Ask Ross, Driving Tips
Q: “What is rotation? Does rotation always imply that the rear of the car is sliding? How do I know I have the car rotated enough and can now get on the power? I’m starting to think that rotation is the key to driving nirvana, and when I understand its meaning...
by Ross Bentley | Sep 25, 2024 | Ask Ross, Driving Tips
Q: “I have a question around the definition of a ‘perfect lap’ and how it may vary by racing discipline. Coming from a sim racing background, at the highest levels perfection equates to being millimeter perfect, given unlimited practice time and typically...
by Ross Bentley | Oct 30, 2024 | Ask Ross, Driving Tips
Q: “You have had several posts about braking and have hinted that there is something special you are doing that provides that extra bit of car rotation to maximize speed and nail the apex — my words, not yours. It seems to me that you have talked around what that...
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...
