Q: Why do drivers seem to always finish in the same positions in races, and if I wanted to improve where I finish over the next two years, what plan should I follow to do so?
Q: “My first track car was a 2015 (981) Porsche Cayman S with PDK. Now I have a 2021 Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 with PDK. I’ve been told that I’d get better results if I’d use the paddle shifters instead of letting the car do the work. Is that true? If so, how do I figure out where I could do a better job than the car? It seems like it’s always in the right gear to me – but I’ve grown accustomed to what it does. While definitely a slow learner, I have around 100 days on track so I’m comfortable enough with what I’m doing to tackle this.”
Ensure that you have no more than 3 very specific objectives to work each time you head onto the track – less is better.
If a change in setup doesn’t work the 1st time, re-think & try again; your technique may need to adapt to the faster speed.
Want to drive faster? Whether you’re a performance driver, race driver, or HPDE student, you can improve your ability to sense the limits of the car – and that will enable you to consistently drive faster. I explain how in this Speed Secrets Quick Tip.