by Ross Bentley | May 26, 2015 | Driving Tips
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.
by Ross Bentley | May 11, 2015 | Driving Tips
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.
by Ross Bentley | Apr 30, 2015 | Driving Tips
Speed Secret: Be comfortable being uncomfortable. Practice being uncomfortably on the edge, and you’ll get comfortable being there.
by Ross Bentley | Apr 23, 2015 | Driving Tips
Speed Secret: You have to drive over the limit at times before you can consistently drive at the limit.
by Ross Bentley | Apr 16, 2015 | Driving Tips
Speed Secret: How and when you release the brakes will have more effect on your lap times than where you start braking.
by Ross Bentley | Apr 9, 2015 | Driving Tips
Speed Secret: Trigger your performance state of mind by recalling a past success. Replay everything about it (emotions, actions) mentally.
