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# Speed Secrets

Performance & Race Driving

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- [Speed Secrets: Does the Cornering Line Really Matter?](https://speedsecrets.com/speed-secrets-does-the-cornering-line-really-matter/) - I began instructing drivers on the track way back in 1980. Forty-six years of instructing will change how you think about almost everything.One of my big Aha! moments caused me to often say, “Drive the car, not the track.” I’ve said this because many, many drivers get too caught up in “driving the line,” to
- [Speed Secrets: How to Improve Your Trail Braking](https://speedsecrets.com/speed-secrets-how-to-improve-your-trail-braking/) - Have you ever tried improving your trail braking, or worked at rotating your car more entering a corner—and felt like you were doing it better—only to find out that your lap times have actually gotten slower?If so, you’re not alone.The list of drivers who have told me that as they practiced trail braking more, it
- [Driving Lessons: Think Different](https://speedsecrets.com/driving-lessons-think-different/) - Some of the most important lessons I’ve learned about driving have come from what I’ve learned about other things: flying, music, Hawaiian history, art, other sports, business, leadership, neuro-science, physics, Eastern philosophy, reading, and especially writing.I get great enjoyment out of merging ideas from one discipline with another, and particularly when it blends into something
- [Another Catalyst for Change](https://speedsecrets.com/another-catalyst-for-change/) - You might know that I began consulting with Garmin back in 2018 to develop a new type of tool for drivers, to make it easier to improve one’s performance. The Garmin Catalyst was the result, which launched to the public in late 2020, and since then, has become a standard for amateur track day drivers
- [And Now a Word From Our... It's Not the Car](https://speedsecrets.com/and-now-a-word-from-our-its-not-the-car/) - And now for something completely different. Here’s an update about the It’s Not the Car podcast that Sam Smith, Jeff Braun, and I goof around on, record, and put out in the world for driving geeks to listen to. Sam recently posted an update on the show's Patreon page, and because so many of the
- [Storytime: When Dreams Come True](https://speedsecrets.com/storytime-when-dreams-come-true/) - It’s taken a while. A few decades, to be exact. It almost kinda happened in 1987 through 1990, but not really, fully like my dream. Still, it was pretty darn good. The problem was I wasn’t ready for it.In 1987, my friend Andrew Field and I started a high-performance driving school at our local track,
- [Storytime: A Car Nerd’s Christmas Memories](https://speedsecrets.com/storytime-a-car-nerds-christmas-memories/) - Since it’s the season of giving, I hope you’ll give me the opportunity to reminisce. There’s something about Christmas that can’t help but take me back to being a kid, and that’s been going through my head over the past few days.Maybe my memories will take you back, too.Growing up with a mechanic father who
- [Speed Secrets: In-Race Tire Testing](https://speedsecrets.com/speed-secrets-in-race-tire-testing/) - Last weekend I competed in a ChampCar endurance race at VIR, driving a well-prepped Miata in an 8-hour race on Saturday, and then a 4-hour on Sunday. (It was supposed to be a 7-hour, but the weather had a different idea, with fog delaying the start by three hours). Along with my co-drivers, Christian Maloof
- [Speed Secrets: There Are No Silver Bullets](https://speedsecrets.com/speed-secrets-there-are-no-silver-bullets/) - “I brake too early, then too late, causing either understeer or oversteer. How do I find the ideal? Gimme the silver bullet!” I’ve heard this many times, and again recently from a great driver. And I get it, why can’t there be some simple “Do this and everything will be easy” solution to going fast?Because
- [Smooth is Fast Playbook](https://speedsecrets.com/smooth-is-fast-playbook/) - Playbook videos have one objective: to help you learn and improve your driving performance more, in less time. They're all about giving you what you need in short, actionable bites. The Smooth is Fast Playbook provides you with an actionable plan, or process, for how to drive smoother, and ultimately, consistently faster. The tactic in
- [Speed Secrets: Using Video Review to Maximize Your Driving](https://speedsecrets.com/speed-secrets-using-video-review-to-maximize-your-driving/) - I’m going to share what I think is a different way to use your in-car video, and it has all to do with something that separates the best from the rest: pattern-matching.When you approach an intersection on the street and you think “I just knew that red car was going to pull in front of
- [Learn to Sense the Limit Playbook](https://speedsecrets.com/sense-the-limit-playbook/) - Playbook videos have one objective: to help you learn and improve your driving performance more, in less time. They're all about giving you what you need in short, actionable bites. The Learn to Sense the Limit Playbook provides you with an actionable plan, or process, for how to fine-tune your abilities to sense and drive
- [Q: How can I get into what you call a “performance state of mind”?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-how-can-i-get-into-what-you-call-a-performance-state-of-mind/) - Q: “In your masterclasses and books, you’ve talked about the idea of being in a “performance state of mind.” I get it, and I think I’ve been in it — and I drove better. My question is how can I get in it more often, more consistently, deliberately?” A: The simple answer is, trigger your
- [Q: Should I turn left slightly before turning right into a corner, using what some call a “Scandinavian flick”?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-should-i-turn-left-slightly-before-turning-right-into-a-corner-using-what-some-call-a-scandinavian-flick/) - Q: “I have a question about driving the racing line and being smooth and minimizing overall grip. I don’t know what you call this technique, but it is explained in the saying, “You gotta turn left before you can turn right.” So, for a right-hander, if you make a straight approach, you have a "turn-in-point-a”
- [Q: What should I expect and how should I prepare for my first HPDE event?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-what-should-i-expect-and-how-should-i-prepare-for-my-first-hpde-event/) - Q: “A friend has convinced me to take my Toyota 86 to what he calls a HPDE event. What can I expect, and how should I prepare?”
- [Q: What’s the best way to practice my high-performance driving?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-whats-the-best-way-to-practice-my-high-performance-driving/) - Q: “Is there a “best” way to practice and improve my high-performance driving?”
- [Q: When starting with wheel-to-wheel racing, is it best to buy a car, or rent one?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-when-starting-with-wheel-to-wheel-racing-is-it-best-to-buy-a-car-or-rent-one/) - Q: “I have a dumb question for you. I’m older (mid 40’s) and I am really enjoying track day events in my car. I’d like to do W2W (wheel-to-wheel) racing. Would you recommend a budget-built car and racing in local clubs, or gain experience by renting a race car and have the freedom of renting from well-funded teams locally and throughout the nation?”
- [Q: If I’m about to crash into a wall, am I better to hit it head-on or sideways?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-if-im-about-to-crash-into-a-wall-am-i-better-to-hit-it-head-on-or-sideways/) - Q: “If you are about to lose control of the vehicle, i.e. at the end of a straightaway due to brake failure and frontal crash is imminent, would you rather try to rotate the vehicle so it might impact sideways or let it go straight to the barrier? What would be the wiser action to take right there?”
- [Q: How can I shift gears without damaging the gearbox or engine, but still push really hard to be fast?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-how-can-i-shift-gears-without-damaging-the-gearbox-or-engine-but-still-push-really-hard-to-be-fast/) - Q: “When I push hard, I tend to mistreat the gearbox to the extent that I have already damaged it or the engine on two occasions. This always happens when I'm under pressure. When I focus on managing the gearbox and try to preserve it, I'm consistently slower because I can't reconcile this with driving in "attack" mode. Do you have any tips to help me drive as fast while managing the gearbox properly?”
- [Q: Any tips on managing your breathing during a race? Breathe through the nose or mouth?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-any-tips-on-managing-your-breathing-during-a-race-breathe-through-the-nose-or-mouth/) - Q: “Any tips on managing your breathing during a race? Breathe through the nose or mouth?”
- [Q: Can you talk about the differences between slower corners that need me to rotate the car versus faster corners that need very little rotation, and how it differs between low- and high-powered cars?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-can-you-talk-about-the-differences-between-slower-corners-that-need-me-to-rotate-the-car-versus-faster-corners-that-need-very-little-rotation-and-how-it-differs-between-low-and-high-powered-cars/) - Q: “I wonder if you would care to dissect: More slowing, shorter time to rotate, and sooner on the throttle, versus less slowing, longer time to rotate, and later on the throttle... and how these trade-offs work for a car with low torque versus high torque.”
- [Q: How can I make my car rotate more into a corner?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-how-can-i-make-my-car-rotate-more-into-a-corner/) - Q: “What is the best technique to get the car to rotate more when needed while racing in a series or a race that has a fixed set up in iRacing?”
- [Q: How should I practice being a smoother driver?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-how-should-i-practice-being-a-smoother-driver/) - Q: “I keep hearing that “smooth is fast,” and I want to learn to drive smoother, but how? Is there a way to practice to be smoother?”
- [Q: With a PDK-equipped Porsche, am I better to manually shift or let the car do the shifting?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-with-a-pdk-equipped-porsche-am-i-better-to-manually-shift-or-let-the-car-do-the-shifting/) - 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.”
- [Q: When and in what type of car can you upshift in a corner?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-when-and-in-what-type-of-car-can-you-upshift-in-a-corner/) - Q: “When and in what type of car can you upshift in a corner? In certain slower corners I'm exiting with an RPM that is low in the torque curve, but a lower gear would be past the redline before I get the car straight. Any adjustments in the turn that would generate more exit speed? (Assuming a corner getting onto a straight, that the car is rotated on entry, a later apex and steady throttle input to use the track.)”
- [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?](https://speedsecrets.com/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: 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: How should I adapt my driving to a stiffer or softer suspension setup?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-how-should-i-adapt-my-driving-to-a-stiffer-or-softer-suspension-setup/) - Q: “From a driver standpoint, how do you drive differently in a car with stiff suspension versus soft suspension set-up? What do you feel differently, expect differently, and change how you drive accordingly between stiff and soft suspension?”
- [Q: Is it better to have understeer or oversteer when I enter a corner too fast?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-is-it-better-to-have-understeer-or-oversteer-when-i-enter-a-corner-too-fast/) - Q: “If I can adjust it at all when clearly going too fast, what’s the optimum to aim for – front slip or rear slip, what’s best to recover from?”
- [Q: Why would my car understeer more when my front anti-roll bar becomes disconnected?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-why-would-my-car-understeer-more-when-my-front-anti-roll-bar-becomes-disconnected/) - Q: “I've got a conundrum of a sort. First, some background. I've been doing track days for the last 2 years and worked my way up to HPDE 4. Now for the odd issue I've encountered. My car in general has always been skittish at the limit, I've adjusted the settings (sway bars, coilovers, etc.),
- [Q: Tell me what I should do if my car loses its brakes completely.](https://speedsecrets.com/q-tell-me-what-i-should-do-if-my-car-loses-its-brakes-completely/) - Q: “One of the things that worries me the most when driving on track is losing my brakes, so I’d like to think ahead and be better prepared for that happening. What should I do if my car loses its brake completely? Should I try downshifting to slow my car? Should I aim at a
- [Q: What do you mean by rotating the car, and how do I know when I get it right?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-what-do-you-mean-by-rotating-the-car-and-how-do-i-know-when-i-get-it-right/) - 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 and how to use it, I can
- [Q: As a novice performance track driver, when is it advantageous to start going to more tracks?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-as-a-novice-performance-track-driver-when-is-it-advantageous-to-start-going-to-more-tracks/) - Q: “As a novice driver, am I better to drive the car on a track that I know fairly well and I am somewhat proficient at until I learn the full limits of the car, or is it better to continue to take the car to several different tracks to attempt to gain as much
- [Q: What tire pressures should I run, and how do I adjust them as conditions change throughout a day at the track?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-what-tire-pressures-should-i-run-and-how-do-i-adjust-them-as-conditions-change-throughout-a-day-at-the-track/) - 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 gotten a consistent
- [Q: What contributes to a driver having confidence in a car, and what can I do to feel better about it?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-what-contributes-to-a-driver-having-confidence-in-a-car-and-what-can-i-do-to-feel-better-about-it/) - 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 and a good deal
- [Q: Which is better, coasting or braking when entering fast corners?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-which-is-better-coasting-or-braking-when-entering-fast-corners/) - Q: “I was wondering if anyone’s asked about coasting versus braking into Turn 2 and Turn 9 at Willow Springs? The winner of a race I drove in did not brake into 2. Half the field brakes, while the other half doesn’t. I tend to go full throttle a bit longer on the straight, turn
- [Q: How can I get in the zone more often when driving on track?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-how-can-i-get-in-the-zone-more-often-when-driving-on-track/) - Q: “Some days I seem to be in the zone and drive at my best, and other days I have a much harder time driving that way. What’s going on? It’s like I’m Jekyll and Hyde! How can I drive better more consistently? How can I get in the zone more often when driving on
- [Q: How do I adapt my driving from a solid-axle car to one with independent rear suspension?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-how-do-i-adapt-my-driving-from-a-solid-axle-car-to-one-with-independent-rear-suspension/) - Q: “I've really been enjoying the No Dumb Questions podcasts and I finally have a dumb question that seems interesting enough to ask. Is there a big difference between driving an IRS (independent rear suspension) car versus a solid-axle car other than the lack of adjustability? Do you have any general car setup or driving
- [Q: How quickly should I be able to go from full throttle to applying the brakes?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-how-quickly-should-i-be-able-to-go-from-full-throttle-to-applying-the-brakes/) - Q: “How long does it take a competent driver using right-foot braking to go from moving off the gas pedal, to being fully off the gas pedal, and to initiate the first bit of brake pedal application? I was trying to figure this out on my data logger, but I ran into problems. I see
- [Q: Will a slow application of the brakes settle the car and help me slow better?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-will-a-slow-application-of-the-brakes-settle-the-car-and-help-me-slow-better/) - Q: “As a follow-up to a past question about left-foot-braking, most coaching/feedback/forums, etc. state that generally you should go from "throttle to brake quickly and brake to throttle quickly". Thus, left-foot-braking is more efficient than right-foot-braking as you lose some time moving your right foot from brake to throttle and vice versa. My thoughts are that
- [Q: What are the 3 most important things to focus on for a relatively new HPDE driver?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-what-are-the-3-most-important-things-to-focus-on-for-a-relatively-new-hpde-driver/) - Q: “I’ve started doing HPDE events recently and the bug has definitely bit me. I’ve been doing tons of research between track days and generally drinking from the firehose when it comes to driving improvement. Now I find myself struggling on what to focus on between looking ahead, finding the right line, staying on line,
- [Q: What’s the best way to break in a tire, and then learn to drive it to its peak?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-whats-the-best-way-to-break-in-a-tire-and-then-learn-to-drive-it-to-its-peak/) - Q: “I have a tire question, and I'm sure you have an answer. There is a lot about tires, how to get the best temp or camber or pressure, but I haven't seen anything about how to figure out the best way to understand the tire, and break it in the best way, and then
- [Q: What are the pros and cons of using a simulator versus mental imagery (visualization)?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-what-are-the-pros-and-cons-of-using-a-simulator-versus-mental-imagery-visualization/) - Explore Ross's insights on driving tips, focusing on the advantages of simulator training compared to mental imagery for better driving performance.
- [Q: How can I improve at remembering reference points around the track?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-how-can-i-improve-at-remembering-reference-points-around-the-track/) - Q: “One area that's been a challenge for me is being able to remember the reference points for multiple corners on the track. I can pick out points on one or two corners, but as I add more then I start forgetting them. I know that I can spend more time on the simulator practicing this skill,
- [Q: What are your suggestions for instructing a driver with more simulator experience than real car experience?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-what-are-your-suggestions-for-instructing-a-driver-with-more-simulator-experience-than-real-car-experience/) - Ross Answers offers essential driving tips and expert instruction for sim racers looking to transition to actual racing. Elevate your racing performance now.
- [Q: What is the “Perfect Lap”, and why wouldn’t the ideal line be used?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-what-is-the-perfect-lap-and-why-wouldnt-the-ideal-line-be-used/) - 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 predictable track conditions. When I watch high-level GT racing, from MX-5 Cup up
- [Q: How much less trail braking is needed when driving an aero car, one with front and rear wings?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-how-much-less-trail-braking-is-needed-when-driving-an-aero-car-one-with-front-and-rear-wings/) - Q: “I have a question on trail braking when driving an active aero vehicle. I have a 2008 ADAC Dallara F4 with front and rear wings. Obviously, going into a corner with some speed, the front wing helps keep grip on the tires. I can add more with trail braking, but the question is: how much
- [Q: How can I rotate my car in fast corners without over-slowing?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-how-can-i-rotate-my-car-in-fast-corners-without-over-slowing/) - Q: “My question is about rotation technique for high-speed corners where the braking zone is quite short. I race quite often at a track that has two fast corners that pretty much determine how competitive you are. I feel the need for just a bit of rotation at corner entry to get the car pointed in more
- [Q: What are the pros and cons of driving a high-powered car if I usually drive a low-powered one?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-what-are-the-pros-and-cons-of-driving-a-high-powered-car-if-i-usually-drive-a-low-powered-one/) - Q: “Have you ever seen a driver in a low-powered car practice in a high-powered one, and then get slower in their usual, low-powered car?” A: Yes, and the opposite, too. If a driver relies too much on the power to get them out of minor mistakes... well, that doesn't work in a low-powered car
- [Q: How can I get better at taking fast corners at full throttle? Do I need a psychologist to help me do this?!](https://speedsecrets.com/how-can-i-get-better-at-taking-fast-corners-at-full-throttle-do-i-need-a-psychologist-to-help-me-do-this/) - Q: “I am wondering if I need a psychologist or what to get past the high-speed turn issue. I am killing it all the way around on overlays with the pro driver/coach I have, but braking, turn-ins, I cannot stay flat at moments I need to and I don’t tolerate this in myself.” A: Staying
- [Q: What is the special trick to getting the car to rotate entering a corner?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-what-is-the-special-trick-to-getting-the-car-to-rotate-entering-a-corner/) - 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 special trick is, but haven't
- [Q: Will lighter and longer braking help my brakes last longer than harder and shorter?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-will-lighter-and-longer-braking-help-my-brakes-last-longer-than-harder-and-shorter/) - Q: “You've talked a lot about the importance of braking a bit lighter into corners. And I strongly agree with this approach from both balance and learning perspectives. It has helped me a lot, and I've seen great success giving this advice to HPDE students as well. However, I've had trouble finding consistent advice about the
- [Q: Which is faster, a shorter distance or a higher speed through a corner?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-which-is-faster-a-shorter-distance-or-a-higher-speed-through-a-corner/) - Q: “I always hear the speed vs distance argument at solo nationals and local autocross events, and was curious of your thoughts/experiences? There is one experience that sticks out to me, and it was at spring nationals this past year. Everyone in class, including myself was running relatively tight lines, but the winner was not,
- [Q: What are your thoughts on how competitive an older driver can be with younger drivers?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-what-are-your-thoughts-on-how-competitive-an-older-driver-can-be-with-younger-drivers/) - 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 head-to-head with younger competition. As we get older our reaction time
- [Q: How can I learn faster, instead of taking an entire day on track to “get it”?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-how-can-i-learn-faster-instead-of-taking-an-entire-day-on-track-to-get-it/) - Q: “I've attended HPDE events for about 3 years now, mostly with a Porsche club in eastern PA. I drive a 2000 NB1 Miata. I find, and my instructors have all said the same, that I'm there physically and safely on Saturday but don't seem to be as focused or consistent as I can be
- [Q: How do I know whether to use a curb or not?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-how-do-i-know-whether-to-use-a-curb-or-not/) - Q: “How do you decide when, if, and how much curb to take when going for the qualifying or time trials lap? I have always thought in terms of time versus distance. Shortest distance is best. If the car seems stable, use the curbs. Does that make sense?” A: You got it: Shortest distance, if
- [Q: Is it true that I should begin applying the throttle at the apex of every corner?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-is-it-true-that-i-should-begin-applying-the-throttle-at-the-apex-of-every-corner/) - Q: “I’ve been told, and read a book that said that I should always begin applying the throttle at the apex of a corner. Is that true?” A: Anyone who says that a driver should always start applying the throttle and/or accelerating at the apex — or before the apex, or after the apex —
- [Q: My lap timer is taking the fun out of driving, but I want to learn to use it to help me be a better driver. How can I do that?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-my-lap-timer-is-taking-the-fun-out-of-driving-but-i-want-to-learn-to-use-it-to-help-me-be-a-better-driver-how-can-i-do-that/) - Q: “The lap timer has become the post track session ‘thief of joy.’ I would have an absolute magical session with a perfect balance of speed and riding the limits of the car. I’d get out of the car on the highest of highs, then I’d open the phone lap timer. Upon inspection of my
- [Q: How can I learn to deal with a driver who mentally and physically attacks me when racing wheel-to-wheel?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-how-can-i-learn-to-deal-with-a-driver-who-mentally-and-physically-attacks-me-when-racing-wheel-to-wheel/) - Q: “I am using sims to improve my racecraft. In my league, I frequently find myself against a driver who I don’t think will hit me, but he definitely does a lot of weaving in my mirrors, lots of unpredictable moves, and attacks when I least expect it. He's not necessarily faster than me, but
- [Use Driving Simulators (& Other Tools) to Improve Your Track Driving](https://speedsecrets.com/use-driving-simulators-to-improve-your-track-driving/) - A driving simulator is a tool - a tool to help you learn and improve your driving. Learn tracks, improve your mental game, adapt to problems, and more.
- [Q: Can you recommend a driving simulator setup?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-recommend-a-driving-simulator-setup/) - What are the best components to put together a driving simulator? Ross Bentley shares his thoughts in edition of the Ask Ross column.
- [192 - Sim Racer Academy & Teamwork](https://speedsecrets.com/192-sim-racer-academy-teamwork/) - Tune in to the special episode of Speed Secrets Sim Racer Academy! Uncover expert insights and strategies for mastering sim racing like a pro.
- [024 – Glenn McGee: Advice from a Pro Sim Racer & Race Driver](https://speedsecrets.com/024-glenn-mcgee-advice-from-a-pro-sim-racer-race-driver/) - Speed Secrets Podcast: Glenn Mcee talks sim racing, what he learned moving into real racing, developing car control skills, and coming back from a crash.
- [014 - Ryan Selsor: Using Sim Racing to Drive Faster on Track](https://speedsecrets.com/014-ryan-selsor-using-sim-racing-to-drive-faster-on-track/) - Ryan Selsor talks about what sim racing: How track drivers can use simulators to improve driving, what he’s learned from sim racing and how you can get started!
- [Driving Directions Promo](https://speedsecrets.com/driving-directions-promo/) - Are you a driving geek? Love hearing about racing tips, techniques, stories from on and off the track. Subscribe to driving directions.
- [Playbook Promo](https://speedsecrets.com/playbook-promo/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#284a9f” custom_margin=”0px|0px|0px|0px|true|true” custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px|true|true” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row module_id=”promo-row-1″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” max_width=”100%” custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_text_color=”#FFFFFF” header_2_font_size_tablet=”” header_2_font_size_phone=”24px” header_2_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”]PLAYBOOK PROMO[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#FFFFFF” text_line_height=”1.1em” text_font_size_tablet=”16px” text_font_size_phone=”15px” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”]Introducing a new resource to help you be an even better driver: Playbooks. These are efficient, actionable video trainings with focused
- [Anatomy of a Corner Playbook](https://speedsecrets.com/anatomy-of-a-corner-playbook/) - Playbook videos have one objective: to help you learn and improve your driving performance more, in less time. They're all about giving you what you need in short, actionable bites. The Anatomy of a Corner Playbook is a detailed look into everything you do – or should do – during the approach to a corner,
- [Vision Technique Playbook](https://speedsecrets.com/vision-technique-playbook/) - Playbook videos have one objective: to help you learn and improve your driving performance more, in less time. They're all about giving you what you need in short, actionable bites. The Vision Technique Playbook provides you with an actionable plan, or process, for how to use your eyes on track (hint: it's not as simple
- [High-Performance Braking Technique Playbook](https://speedsecrets.com/high-performance-braking-playbook/) - Playbook videos have one objective: to help you learn and improve your driving performance more, in less time. They're all about giving you what you need in short, actionable bites. The High-Performance Braking Technique Playbook explains every piece of the braking puzzle (there's a LOT more to it than just where you begin braking!), and
- [Laguna Seca Virtual Track Walk](https://speedsecrets.com/laguna-seca-virtual-track-walk/) - Peter Krause & Ross Bentley help you learn to drive Laguna Seca with this "virtual track walk" video & Track Notes document
- [Q: How do I improve my driving abilities when I feel I’m pushing beyond them?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-how-do-i-improve-my-driving-abilities-when-i-feel-im-pushing-beyond-them/) - Q: "What are your recommendations for improving my driving abilities so I can keep progressing?"
- [No Dumb Questions with Jeff Braun: Episode 8](https://speedsecrets.com/no-dumb-questions-with-jeff-braun-episode-8/) - Thank you for joining us for another episode of No Dumb Questions. Jeff and I discuss what kinds of unspoken tricks or mind games pro drivers use on track (clean or dirty!) and whether the roll center theory is the opposite of the driving theory.
- [Q: Which corners should I use trail braking in, and which shouldn’t I?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-which-corners-should-i-use-trail-braking-in-and-which-shouldnt-i-2/) - Q: “Which kind of corner requires more or less trail braking? Or is that always car dependent?”
- [Q: With a Front-Wheel-Drive car, should I rotate it early in the corner to reduce wheelspin on exit?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-with-a-front-wheel-drive-car-should-i-rotate-it-early-in-the-corner-to-reduce-wheelspin-on-exit/) - Q: “With FWD in a slow corner is some rotation a good way to solve inside wheelspin on exit?”
- [Q: Should I trail brake to the apex of a corner, and then apply the throttle starting at the apex?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-should-i-trail-brake-to-the-apex-of-a-corner-and-then-apply-the-throttle-starting-at-the-apex-2/) - Q: “What is your opinion on the frequently expressed dictum "trail brake until apex then back on throttle starting at the apex”?”
- [Q: Should drivers “point-by” other cars when racing wheel to wheel?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-should-drivers-point-by-other-cars-when-racing-wheel-to-wheel/) - Q: “During a race, should 'point-bys' be used to help with an overtake?”
- [No Dumb Questions with Jeff Braun: Episode 9](https://speedsecrets.com/no-dumb-questions-with-jeff-braun-episode-9/) - We have another episode of No Dumb Questions for you! Jeff Braun and I sit down to answer your questions, and we promise – there are no dumb questions, maybe just some dumb answers.
- [Q: Does a car with less roll result in more cornering grip?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-does-a-car-with-less-roll-result-in-more-cornering-grip/) - Q: Does a car with less roll result in more cornering grip?
- [Q: How many lines are there to get through Turn 5 at Road America?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-how-many-lines-are-there-to-get-through-turn-5-at-road-america/) - Q: How many lines are there to get through Turn 5 at Road America?
- [Q: Any tips for dealing with motion sickness while driving?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-any-tips-for-dealing-with-motion-sickness-while-driving/) - Q: Any tips for dealing with motion sickness while driving?
- [Q: What do you think of the advice, “point your nose where you want to go?"](https://speedsecrets.com/q-what-do-you-think-of-the-advice-point-your-nose-where-you-want-to-go/) - Q: What do you think of the advice, “point your nose where you want to go?"
- [Q: How do I train my brain to absorb info at speeds it wasn't designed to do?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-how-do-i-train-my-brain-to-absorb-info-at-speeds-it-wasnt-designed-to-do/) - Q: “I have noticed is my ability to absorb visual info while at high-speed (100- 120 mph) versus lower speed. What tips do you have to help? In short, how do I train my brain to absorb info at speeds it wasn't designed to do?”
- [No Dumb Questions with Jeff Braun: Episode 10](https://speedsecrets.com/no-dumb-questions-with-jeff-braun-episode-10/) - More rain on the pavement means it’s officially October, which means another episode of No Dumb Questions! Jeff Braun and I sit down to answer your questions, and we promise – there are no dumb questions, maybe just some dumb answers.
- [Q: What line should I drive in a banked corner?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-what-line-should-i-drive-in-a-banked-corner/) - Q: “How do you determine your line in a bowl? There are so many variations on a line that I feel like I've never found the one that clicks as the fastest.”
- [Q: When heel & toe downshifting, what’s the right timing for the blip of the throttle?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-when-heel-toe-downshifting-whats-the-right-timing-for-the-blip-of-the-throttle/) - Q: When heel & toe downshifting, what’s the right timing for the blip of the throttle?
- [Q: What do you think about the use of cones marking corner references on HPDE and track days?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-what-do-you-think-about-the-use-of-cones-marking-corner-references-on-hpde-and-track-days/) - Q: What do you think about the use of cones marking corner references on HPDE and track days?
- [Q: How can I tell whether I have my brake bias set correctly?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-how-can-i-tell-whether-i-have-my-brake-bias-set-correctly/) - Q: “How can I tell (while driving and with data) that I have the brake bias set correctly?”
- [No Dumb Questions with Jeff Braun: Episode 11](https://speedsecrets.com/no-dumb-questions-with-jeff-braun-episode-11/) - Welcome back! Happy to have you join for another episode of No Dumb Questions! Jeff Braun and I sit down to answer your questions, and we promise – there are no dumb questions, maybe just some dumb answers.
- [Q: What advice do you have for me as I turn off the electronic stability and traction control when driving on track?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-what-advice-do-you-have-for-me-as-i-turn-off-the-electronic-stability-and-traction-control-when-driving-on-track/) - Q: What advice do you have for me as I turn off the electronic stability and traction control when driving on track?
- [Q: Why would braking earlier and lighter for a corner ever be beneficial?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-why-would-braking-earlier-and-lighter-for-a-corner-ever-be-beneficial/) - Q: “I’ve heard your advice that sometimes it’s best to brake lighter, rather than as late and hard as possible. If you started braking lighter at the same place entering a corner, wouldn't that suggest that you're not quite at the limit under braking? And wouldn't that make you slower because you don't have the car at the limit?”
- [Q: As a newbie to racing, how do I respond to being brake checked?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-as-a-newbie-to-racing-how-do-i-respond-to-being-brake-checked/) - Q: “I’m a relative newbie who made the jump from HPDE to racing and experienced something weird at my last race. The car in front of me brake checked me on the main straightaway. I was tucked in tight and drafting him. He did it again in a race the next day. We were both driving slow momentum cars. His car was slightly faster. Is this something I should expect to see from other racers in the future? It felt dirty and dangerous. Maybe I’m just a newbie and it’s standard stuff.”
- [Q: Can you clarify what you mean by “collect the car” in double apex or “diamond” corners?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-can-you-clarify-what-you-mean-by-collect-the-car-in-double-apex-or-diamond-corners/) - Q: “I am an instructor and often suggest to students that they review your Virtual Track Walks in preparation for a DE day. They have asked me, “What does he mean by “collect up” the car in turn 2? As you will recall, there is a discussion of racing ovals and using a “diamond” line. We teach either the single apex or a double apex approach. I can’t explain to them what you mean by “collect up.” When we teach double apex, we are taking a relatively fast, straight entry, braking to apex 1, releasing/rotating and driving to apex 2 and tracking out to the right side of the track. Perhaps the double apex approach with braking to Apex 1 and then turning is the same thing as “collecting up”, but I’m not sure.”
- [Q: How much does a track day cost? How should I prepare for my first track day?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-how-much-does-a-track-day-cost-how-should-i-prepare-for-my-first-track-day/) - Q: “I’ve never driven on a race track, but want to, and found your website full of great information. But since I’ve never been to what I understand is called a “track day,” how much will one cost me? Also, how should I prepare to do one?”
- [Q: What’s the difference between the “school line” and the “racing line?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-whats-the-difference-between-the-school-line-and-the-racing-line/) - Q: “I often hear instructors talk about the “school line” versus the “racing line.” What’s the difference, and which should I drive?”
- [Q: Can and should I use the amount of wear on the upper sidewall of my tires to determine the best pressures?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-can-and-should-i-use-the-amount-of-wear-on-the-upper-sidewall-of-my-tires-to-determine-the-best-pressures/) - Q: Can and should I use the amount of wear on the upper sidewall of my tires to determine the best pressures?
- [Q: When looking at in-car video, how do I determine where the actual turn-in begins?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-when-looking-at-in-car-video-how-do-i-determine-where-the-actual-turn-in-begins/) - When looking at in-car video, how do I determine where the actual turn-in begins?
- [Q: Does the friction circle change with more speed? Do I have less grip at higher speeds than I do at lower speeds?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-does-the-friction-circle-change-with-more-speed-do-i-have-less-grip-at-higher-speeds-than-i-do-at-lower-speeds/) - Q: Does the Friction Circle change with more speed? Do I have less grip at higher speeds than I do at lower speeds?
- [Q: How do I go faster in my new Porsche Cayman?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-how-do-i-go-faster-in-my-new-porsche-cayman/) - "I recently got a Porsche Cayman and I’m not a lot faster than I was in my previous car. Sure, I’m faster on the straights, but that’s just horsepower, and not me."
- [Q: How do I adapt my braking and turn-in for off-camber corners?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-how-do-i-adapt-my-braking-and-turn-in-for-off-camber-corners/) - Q: “How do I adjust my optimal turn-in and braking for an off-camber corner to minimize understeer?”
- [Q: How does endurance racing work?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-how-does-endurance-racing-work/) - Q: How does endurance racing work?
- [Q: What’s going on with the way Fernando Alonso turns the steering wheel so aggressively?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-whats-going-on-with-the-way-fernando-alonso-turns-the-steering-wheel-so-aggressively/) - Ask Ross: “What happens at the contact patch when steering is applied during the first few rotations of the tire? Does Alonso know something? Or am I chasing unicorns?”
- [Q: Should I be pushing hard against the dead pedal with my leg?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-should-i-be-pushing-hard-against-the-dead-pedal-with-my-leg/) - Q: "Should I be pushing hard against the dead pedal with my leg? In an ideal world you would not have all this tension in your leg to better feel the car, but you also don't want to be a wet noodle in there flopping all around either."
- [Q: Have you had an out-of-body experience while driving?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-have-you-had-an-out-of-body-experience-while-driving/) - Q: “Have you had an “out of body” experience while driving? And if so, have you been able to consistently repeat it while driving?"
- [Q: Do you agree or disagree with the advice of driving a stock Cayman S to help me learn?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-do-you-agree-or-disagree-with-the-advice-of-driving-a-stock-cayman-s-to-help-me-learn/) - Q: Do you agree or disagree with the advice of driving a stock Cayman S to help me learn?
- [Q: How can I improve my reaction time & hand speed to drive faster?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-how-can-i-improve-my-reaction-times-hand-speed-to-drive-faster/) - Q: “What are some ways I can increase my reaction time and hand speed? I’ve found that at times my reactions are a bit delayed. I usually find I'm not looking far enough ahead, as I’m focusing on a car or a turn that is taking my attention.”
- [Q: Where should my right foot be placed relative to the gas and brake pedals?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-where-should-my-right-foot-be-placed-relative-to-the-gas-and-brake-pedals/) - Q: “Where should my right foot be relative to the throttle and brake?”
- [Q: What’s the best way to practice sim racing?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-whats-the-best-way-to-practice-sim-racing/) - "If I want to spend two hours a week on consciously improving my driving style and technique with sim racing - instead of just practicing for my next league race - what kind of drills or exercises would you recommend?”
- [Q: How can I improve how quickly I apply the brakes?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-how-can-i-improve-how-quickly-i-apply-the-brakes/) - Q: How can I improve how quickly I apply the brakes? And is it possible to apply the brakes too fast?
- [Q: When I’m told to look farther ahead, how far ahead, and specifically where do I look?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-when-im-told-to-look-farther-ahead-how-far-ahead-and-specifically-where-do-i-look/) - Q: "When I’m told to look farther ahead, how far ahead, and specifically where do I look?"
- [Q: Can you help me improve my race starts? How do I get better at the start of a race?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-can-you-help-me-improve-my-race-starts-how-do-i-get-better-at-the-start-of-a-race/) - Q: Can you help me improve my race starts? How do I get better at the start of a race?
- [Q: Should my car feel as though it’s “on rails,” or is being "messy" okay to be fast?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-should-my-car-feel-as-though-its-on-rails-or-is-being-messy-okay-to-be-fast/) - Q: "Should my car feel as though it’s “on rails,” or is being "messy" okay to be fast?
- [Q: Can you help me understand how to use the Garmin Catalyst to improve braking?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-can-you-help-me-understand-how-to-use-the-garmin-catalyst-to-improve-braking/) - Q: Can you help me understand how to use the Garmin Catalyst to improve braking?
- [Q: Can you talk about rotating the car into a corner using lots of rear brake bias?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-can-you-talk-about-rotating-the-car-into-a-corner-using-lots-of-rear-brake-bias/) - Q: “You talk a lot about rotating the car by trail braking, but I find that I can just dial more brake bias to the rear and get the same thing. With more bias on the rear brakes, the rear tires almost slide when I turn into corners and I can turn in earlier and get to my usual apex. What are your thoughts on this?”
- [No dumb questions with Jeff Braun: Episode 16](https://speedsecrets.com/no-dumb-questions-with-jeff-braun-episode-16/) - Welcome back to another episode of No Dumb Questions! Jeff Braun and I sit down to answer your questions, and we promise – there are no dumb questions, maybe just some dumb answers. On this episode, Jeff and I discuss what single quantifiable thing relating to a race car are we still unable to reliably measure that would be most useful for finding performance and eye placement when tracking a car. This week’s episode also features a bonus question… tune in to hear what question Ross has for Jeff!
- [Q: In racing, what does it mean to “present” myself to the driver I’m passing?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-in-racing-what-does-it-mean-to-present-myself-to-the-driver-im-passing/) - Q: “I’ve read about, and heard about, the idea that I should present myself to the car/driver I’m passing. Can you clarify what that actually means?”
- [Q: Should a coach talk a lot or little when in-car with me?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-should-a-coach-talk-a-lot-or-little-when-in-car-with-me/) - Q: "Is it a golden rule in coaching to prioritize quality and minimize advice for maximum impact? Or am I mistaken, and are there some very good coaches who talk a lot during sessions?"
- [No dumb questions with Jeff Braun: Episode 17](https://speedsecrets.com/no-dumb-questions-with-jeff-braun-episode-17/) - Welcome back to another episode of No Dumb Questions! Jeff Braun and I sit down to answer your questions, and we promise – there are no dumb questions, maybe just some dumb answers.
- [Q: How can I “test” for grip by turning the steering more in the middle of a corner on a race track?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-how-can-i-test-for-grip-by-turning-the-steering-more-in-the-middle-of-a-corner-on-a-race-track/) - Q: “Can you clarify something for me? What do I learn, and how, from the quick input understeer? I don't get how that helps me understand how much grip is available. I'm guessing that maybe the answer is paying attention to how much understeer a quick input causes? Lots of understeer meaning that I was already close to the limit? I'm used to using slower turns of the wheel to see if I have more grip available than I am using. If the radius tightens, I was not at the limit. Is this not as valid a test as I think?”
- [Q: What’s the difference between oversteer and rotating the car?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-whats-the-difference-between-oversteer-and-rotating-the-car/) - Q: “What’s the difference between oversteer and rotating the car?”
- [Q: What is slip angle and how do I use it to drive faster?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-what-is-slip-angle-and-how-do-i-use-it-to-drive-faster/) - Q: “What is slip angle? I hear it talked and written about, but I don’t really understand what it means, or how I can use this knowledge to drive faster.”
- [Q: How do I get better at sensing different levels of grip at a race track that is new to me?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-how-do-i-get-better-at-sensing-different-levels-of-grip-at-a-race-track-that-is-new-to-me/) - Q: “How do you go about learning the traction gradient at a new track? As a track day noob (just doing HPDE events), what scares me more than anything is running across a piece of track with a level of traction I wasn't expecting — whether that's because of marbles, dust, different pavement, a puddle, or even a bump.
- [No dumb questions with Jeff Braun: Episode 18](https://speedsecrets.com/no-dumb-questions-with-jeff-braun-episode-18/) - Welcome back to another episode of No Dumb Questions! Jeff Braun and I sit down to answer your questions, and we promise – there are no dumb questions, maybe just some dumb answers. On this episode, Jeff and I discuss the best way to lean your body while turning; how to set up for a turn; and considerations when thinking about driver weight, ballast weight, and how to minimize the impact of uneven side to side weight.
- [Q: How can I get over crashing my car?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-how-can-i-get-over-crashing-my-car/) - Q: “How can I get over the frustration of crashing my car?
- [Q: How can I become a faster autocross driver?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-how-can-i-become-a-faster-autocross-driver/) - Q: “I have a dumb question: What tips do you have to help me become a quicker autocross driver?”
- [Q: What do you think of Guenther Steiner and how he manages the Haas F1 team?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-what-do-you-think-of-guenther-steiner-and-how-he-manages-the-haas-f1-team/) - Q: “This is a different kind of question than you usually answer here, but I’d like to hear your opinion. What do you think of Guenther Steiner and how he manages the Haas F1 team?”
- [Q: What advice do you have for drivers starting later in life, and how to manage age-related performance regressions?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-what-advice-do-you-have-for-drivers-starting-later-in-life-and-how-to-manage-age-related-performance-regressions/) - Q: "What advice do you have for drivers starting later in life? What tips do you have for managing age-related performance regressions? Do you see things linearly degrading over time? Or is there a point where ability starts to drop off pretty quickly?”
- [Q: How can I reduce the amount of understeer I experience – with my driving technique or car’s setup?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-how-can-i-reduce-the-amount-of-understeer-i-experience-with-my-driving-technique-or-cars-setup/) - Q: How can I reduce the amount of understeer I experience – with my driving technique or car’s setup?
- [Q: Should I use ABS when braking for a corner on the race track?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-should-i-use-abs-when-braking-for-a-corner-on-the-race-track/) - Q: “Should I be using the ABS when braking hard for a corner, or apply just enough pressure to stay just before the ABS activates?"
- [No Dumb Questions With Jeff Braun: Episode 1](https://speedsecrets.com/no-dumb-questions-with-jeff-braun-episode-1/) - Welcome to a new podcast series, No Dumb Questions. Jeff Braun and I sit down to answer your questions.
- [Q: How can a driver out-brake another on the outside of a corner like Lewis Hamilton tried on Max Verstappen in the Brazilian Grand Prix?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-how-can-a-driver-out-brake-another-on-the-outside-of-a-corner-like-lewis-hamilton-tried-on-max-verstappen-in-the-brazilian-grand-prix/) - How is it possible to make an outside pass (I'm thinking of Lewis' attempt in Brazil when Max pushed him off track)?
- [Q: Which reference points are the most important when approaching & driving through race track corners?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-which-reference-points-are-the-most-important-when-approaching-driving-through-race-track-corners/) - Q: “I'm doing my yearly brush-up on the basics and realized that I'm thinking more about the start of throttle rather than the End-of-Braking. Pretty close in terms of where and when in the corner, but not quite! I also think about the point of full throttle to make sure I don't get there too soon (or too late!). How do these three points rate in terms of importance? And if a driver gets one wrong, which one has the highest cost in terms of lap time? Which one can be compromised with the least penalty?”
- [Q: How should I break in new tires on the track to make them last longer?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-how-should-i-break-in-new-tires-on-the-track-to-make-them-last-longer/) - Q: “The question I have is about heat treating to break in new tires and improve tire longevity. I usually heat cycle a set of tires for 20 minutes on a single session, then take the tires off and let them sit for 24 hours. I then put them back on for the remainder of the 2-3 day event. I run a set of tires for about half a season, ~4 events. Is there a better way of getting the tires ready for a season, and is there a normal life of tires that would indicate a replacement point? Could I run tires for a full season without suffering hardening and loss of grip?”
- [Q: How can I learn to sense whether my tires have the right pressures?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-how-can-i-learn-to-sense-whether-my-tires-have-the-right-pressures/) - Q: “I once had an instructor in my car tell me that my tires were overinflated. How could he tell that? How can I get better at noticing that kind of thing?”
- [No Dumb Questions With Jeff Braun: Episode 2](https://speedsecrets.com/no-dumb-questions-with-jeff-braun-episode-1-2/) - ...And we’re back with a new episode of No Dumb Questions! Jeff Braun and I sit down to answer your questions, and we promise – there are no dumb questions, maybe just some dumb answers.
- [Q: How can I go full throttle & still have steering in when exiting a corner – I thought that was asking for more than 100% from the tires?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-how-can-i-go-full-throttle-still-have-steering-in-when-exiting-a-corner-i-thought-that-was-asking-for-more-than-100-from-the-tires/) - Q: How can I go full throttle & still have steering in when exiting a corner – I thought that was asking for more than 100% from the tires?
- [Q: How do I adjust my tires & suspension to suit tracks with different grip levels?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-how-do-i-adjust-my-tires-suspension-to-suit-tracks-with-different-grip-levels/) - Q: How do I adjust my tires & suspension to suit tracks with different grip levels?
- [Q: Is there a correlation with learning to be faster and being more inconsistent with lines?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-is-there-a-correlation-with-learning-to-be-faster-and-being-more-inconsistent-with-lines/) - Q: “In June I had raced at High Plains Raceway, a track I am very familiar with, and I was averaging around 2:24 lap times, but I was consistent with lines and felt confident with my skill. This past weekend I was there and was averaging 2:16 lap times - getting quite a bit faster - but I felt like I was inconsistent and off my game. So, in your opinion is there a correlation with learning to be faster and being more inconsistent with lines?”
- [Q: How do I set my tire pressures to avoid losing grip when they’re hot?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-how-do-i-set-my-tire-pressures-to-avoid-losing-grip-when-theyre-hot/) - Q: “How do I try to manage my tires' heat so that they don't get oily and slick as the day gets hot as I'm driving? I've noticed I can get efficient traction my first two laps if it is hot out, but after that the tires seem to want to slide a bit more.”
- [No Dumb Questions With Jeff Braun: Episode 3](https://speedsecrets.com/no-dumb-questions-with-jeff-braun-episode-1-2-2/) - Good news, we have a new episode of No Dumb Questions for you. Jeff Braun and I sit down to answer your questions, and we promise – there are no dumb questions, maybe just some dumb answers.
- [Q: Do you recommend letting go of the steering wheel when correcting for a big oversteer slide?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-do-you-recommend-letting-go-of-the-steering-wheel-when-correcting-for-a-big-oversteer-slide/) - Q: “Is letting go of the steering wheel and letting the wheel turn under my hands a good way to catch big oversteer?"
- [Q: I seem to hit a plateau with my lap times – how do I push beyond that and go even faster?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-i-seem-to-hit-a-plateau-with-my-lap-times-how-do-i-push-beyond-that-and-go-even-faster/) - Q: I seem to hit a plateau with my lap times – how do I push beyond that and go even faster?
- [Q: Should I lean my head to support it when cornering?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-should-i-lean-my-head-to-support-it-when-cornering/) - For most street platform "race" cars, do you want your head rested in the back of the seat at all times or do you want your neck a little farther forward and using the muscles to hold it balanced?”
- [Q: How can I drive smoothly, but also be fast?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-how-can-i-drive-smoothly-but-also-be-fast/) - Q: How can I drive smoothly, but also be fast?
- [Q: How do I know if I’m driving at my limit, or the limit of the car?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-how-do-i-know-if-im-driving-at-my-limit-or-the-limit-of-the-car/) - Q: “I seem to be pushing the limits NOT OF THE CAR, but my driving abilities lately as I try to improve my lap times. Where do I go from here to improve and not be frustrated with my driving? My lap times have improved with later, harder braking and carrying more speed through the corners.”
- [No Dumb Questions with Jeff Braun: Episode 4](https://speedsecrets.com/no-dumb-questions-with-jeff-braun-episode-4/) - The start of April means… another episode of No Dumb Questions! Jeff Braun and I sit down to answer your questions, and we promise – there are no dumb questions, maybe just some dumb answers.
- [Q: Do different tires require different amounts of sliding to get the most out of them?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-do-different-tires-require-different-amounts-of-sliding-to-get-the-most-out-of-them/) - Q: “I wonder how much braking or braking transition points have to do with the changes in tires. I wonder if techniques have evolved with the tires? And does it vary with the type of car.”
- [Q: Is the turn-in point over-emphasized, and just how important is it?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-is-the-turn-in-point-over-emphasized-and-just-how-important-is-it/) - Q: “I understand that a consistent turn-in is an important concept for novices, but I wonder if we spend too much time thinking about it as people progress through the spectrum. Just as we move from straight line braking to trail braking, should we be de-emphasizing turn-in as something to expect to be consistent? Or, am I missing something more fundamental?"
- [Q: Do tires generate the same grip in braking and acceleration as they do in cornering?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-do-tires-generate-the-same-grip-in-braking-and-acceleration-as-they-do-in-cornering/) - Q: “Can you address the g-load differences between cornering and braking. Should tires be able to achieve equal lateral and longitudinal loading?”
- [Q: How should I prepare for my first track day?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-how-should-i-prepare-for-my-first-track-day/) - Q: “How should I prepare for my first track day? It’s organized by a car club – I think they call it a HPDE event.”
- [No Dumb Questions with Jeff Braun: Episode 5](https://speedsecrets.com/no-dumb-questions-with-jeff-braun-episode-5/) - Did you miss us? We’re back with another episode of No Dumb Questions. Jeff Braun and I sit down to answer your questions, and we promise – there are no dumb questions, maybe just some dumb answers.
- [Q: How hard should I be braking for a corner on a race track? What about trail braking?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-how-hard-should-i-be-braking-for-a-corner-on-a-race-track-what-about-trail-braking/) - Q: “In a chalktalk you did earlier this year there was a statement: get 2/3rds of the braking done in the first 1/3rd of the brake zone and the last 1/3rd in the last 2/3rds of the brake zone. I want to make sure that I got that right."
- [Q: Should I adjust brake bias during a race? How do I know when to adjust brake bias?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-should-i-adjust-brake-bias-during-a-race-how-do-i-know-when-to-adjust-brake-bias/) - Q: “I am having trouble with brake bias adjustment. During a stint, are you supposed to advance the bias toward the front or toward the rear?”
- [Q: Why are new race track surfaces faster? Why do old tires have more grip?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-why-are-new-race-track-surfaces-faster-why-do-old-tires-have-more-grip/) - Q: “Why are new track surfaces faster and why do they seem to like old tires? I race regularly at two north Texas tracks (Eagles Canyon and MSR Cresson), both of which have new surfaces. Cresson just received a new top coat and immediately became over a second faster. ECR is essentially a new track. Both tracks are at least a second faster on high heat cycle tires compared to stickers. What is it that makes newer surfaces faster, and why would old tires add to the speed even more?”
- [Q: How should I warm up my street tires when driving on a race track?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-how-should-i-warm-up-my-street-tires-when-driving-on-a-race-track/) - Q: “Can you comment on the differences between warming up street tires and brakes versus slicks (for track day guys using 200 treadwear tires & general knowledge)?”
- [Q: How do I reduce the amount of “chatter” I get with the tires while cornering?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-how-do-i-reduce-the-amount-of-chatter-i-get-with-the-tires-while-cornering/) - Q: How do I reduce the amount of “chatter” I get with the tires while cornering?
- [No Dumb Questions with Jeff Braun: Episode 6](https://speedsecrets.com/no-dumb-questions-with-jeff-braun-episode-6/) - Welcome back to another episode of No Dumb Questions. Jeff Braun and I sit down to answer your questions, and we promise – there are no dumb questions, maybe just some dumb answers.
- [Q: What separates the champions from all other drivers? What tip would you give a driver to be a tenth of a second faster?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-what-separates-the-champions-from-all-other-drivers-what-tip-would-you-give-a-driver-to-be-a-tenth-of-a-second-faster/) - Q: “I’m ‘studying’ about the art of racing, mostly karting. What actually separates a champion from the rest of the field? You’ve said that what separates drivers is the release of the brakes. In karting, I see a lot of drivers brake in a straight line, turn in (with brake pedal) and move to the throttle. So, if I’m right, the best drivers brake in a straight line but at the turn in point they do not release the brake pedal but slowly release pressure on the brakes. How would a karting champion handle this transition? Racing is about fine-tuning your driving style, but what is perfect driving? You see drivers so close in lap-time, but what tip would you give someone to be a tenth faster than everybody else?”
- [Q: What does “In a spin, both feet in” mean, and does it apply to PDK and semi-automatic cars?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-what-does-in-a-spin-both-feet-in-mean-and-does-it-apply-to-pdk-and-semi-automatic-cars/) - Q: What does “In a spin, both feet in” mean, and does it apply to PDK and semi-automatic cars?
- [Q: In endurance racing, when is it best to make it difficult for a faster car to pass, and when should our fastest driver be in the car?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-in-endurance-racing-when-is-it-best-to-make-it-difficult-for-a-faster-car-to-pass-and-when-should-our-fastest-driver-be-in-the-car/) - Q: In endurance racing, when is it best to make it difficult for a faster car to pass, and when should our fastest driver be in the car?
- [No Dumb Questions with Jeff Braun: Episode 7](https://speedsecrets.com/no-dumb-questions-with-jeff-braun-episode-7/) - Welcome back to another episode of No Dumb Questions. Jeff Braun and I sit down to answer your questions, and we promise – there are no dumb questions, maybe just some dumb answers. On this episode, Jeff and I answer how you know where your End-of-Braking point is and if you can you use data to find it. We also discuss a common race car driver pastime: roasting your own coffee blends! Tune in for our new podcast series!
- [Q: Should I always brake as late and hard as I can for every corner? Is there ever a reason for braking lighter?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-should-i-always-brake-as-late-and-hard-as-i-can-for-every-corner-is-there-ever-a-reason-for-braking-lighter/) - Q: Should I always brake as late and hard as I can for every corner? Is there ever a reason for braking lighter?
- [Q: How do I improve my corner entry speed when driving on a racetrack?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-how-do-i-improve-my-corner-entry-speed-when-driving-on-a-racetrack/) - Q: How do I improve my corner entry speed when driving on a racetrack?
- [Q: I’m faster when chasing another car – why and how can I be fast when not following another driver?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-im-faster-when-chasing-another-car-why-and-how-can-i-be-fast-when-not-following-another-driver/) - Q: “Why am I faster when I’m chasing another car in a race than I am by myself?”
- [Q: Is there a benefit in practice driving on track with just one hand on the steering wheel?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-is-there-a-benefit-in-practice-driving-on-track-with-just-one-hand-on-the-steering-wheel/) - Q: “I'm curious - Do you ever practice with only your non-dominant hand? I sometimes think my left hand is only copying my right, and so is out of sync, or even actively fighting my right hand. When I practice with one hand, it is very obvious when I am reacting to the actual car, versus making unnecessary inputs. But maybe there is a better alternative?”
- [Q: When and where should I upshift my Porsche Cayman going up the Esses at Watkins Glen?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-when-and-where-should-i-upshift-my-porsche-cayman-going-up-the-esses-at-watkins-glen/) - Q: “I recently started racing my Cayman S at Watkins Glen and I’m hooked! I bought your Virtual Track Walk and my dad gave me your book. You talk about upshifting into turn two at Watkins as you enter the Esses and when I have entered, I’m in third. My thought is I want higher RPMs for the elevation change, usually shifting into fourth after turn 3. Is my thinking wrong here? Do I want to be in fourth through the Esses?”
- [No Dumb Questions with Jeff Braun: Episode 12](https://speedsecrets.com/no-dumb-questions-with-jeff-braun-episode-12/) - Jeff Braun and I sit down to answer your questions, and we promise – there are no dumb questions, maybe just some dumb answers.
- [Q: What do you recommend for a video and/or data setup?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-what-do-you-recommend-for-a-video-and-or-data-setup/) - Q: What do you recommend for a video and/or data setup?
- [Q: How can trail braking both help and hurt turning or rotating the car into a corner?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-how-can-trail-braking-both-help-and-hurt-turning-or-rotating-the-car-into-a-corner/) - Q: How can trail braking both help and hurt turning or rotating the car into a corner?
- [Q: What’s causing my rear tires to wear on the outside of the tread more than the front tires?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-whats-causing-my-rear-tires-to-wear-on-the-outside-of-the-tread-more-than-the-front-tires/) - Q: “My rear and front tires are showing consistent temp across the tread surface, but I've noticed my rear tires are wearing excessively on the outer side. What is causing this and what can I do to address this?”
- [Q. As an HPDE instructor, should I tell my student about faster cars approaching from behind?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-as-an-hpde-instructor-should-i-tell-my-student-about-faster-cars-approaching-from-behind/) - As an HPDE instructor, should I tell my student about faster cars approaching from behind?
- [Q: How do I retain focus in an endurance race?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-how-do-i-retain-focus-in-an-endurance-race/) - Q: “Can you recommend some resources on retaining focus in endurance racing?
- [No Dumb Questions with Jeff Braun: Episode 13](https://speedsecrets.com/no-dumb-questions-with-jeff-braun-episode-13/) - Jeff Braun and I sit down to answer your questions, and we promise – there are no dumb questions, maybe just some dumb answers. On this episode, Jeff and I discuss shaving off that last second off your ultimate pace, understanding the role of a limited slip differential in track driving, and whether to take a more risky or conservative approach when planning out strategy.
- [Q: What is the apex of a corner, and what do I do with it?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-what-is-the-apex-of-a-corner-and-what-do-i-do-with-it/) - Q: “What exactly is the apex of a corner, and what do I do with this information?”
- [Q: How do I get better at driving blind corners, such as Turns 2 & 3 at Road Atlanta?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-how-do-i-get-better-at-driving-blind-corners-such-as-turns-2-3-at-road-atlanta/) - Q: “You must have had this question dozens of times: At Road Atlanta, I struggle with the turns 2 and 3 sequence, which, as you know is blind. What is the technique and thought process when entering that sequence of turns, and what track references do you use?”
- [Q: How do I improve my corner minimum speed?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-how-do-i-improve-my-corner-minimum-speed/) - Q: “I have a question not about corner entry speed but rather about MID-corner speed (minimum corner speed). A friend of mine and I compare lots of data when we go to DE’s. He drives a nearly stock 987 Cayman S, is a pretty good driver, and runs tires he can get 30 track days out of. I drive a 718 Spyder with quite a bit of negative camber, Michelin Cup 2s, and have to replace tires every 6-10 track days — fronts more frequently than rears. I feel more comfortable with the car moving around than my friend does, and very comfortably trail brake as needed to balance/rotate the car. I have more grip, more power, and I do turn faster laps, BUT… his mid-corner speeds (or minimum speed in the corner) are sometimes equal to mine! That shouldn’t be the case. What am I doing wrong? Am I just being a wimp? Or does it go deeper than that? I generally brake VERY hard and VERY late and do a lot of trail braking (I go through brakes faster than anyone else I know). Is that part of the problem? Am I overworking my front tires? I record and analyze my tire temps after every session and pay attention to which end of the car I’m ‘overworking’ (determined by tire temps). Throughout any given day, I tend to transition from overworking the fronts to overworking the rears — it’s not significant in either direction, but that’s my trend. Can you help figure out if I’m being too cautious, or if I’m doing something else wrong?”
- [Q: What’s the difference between turning the car and rotating the car?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-whats-the-difference-between-turning-the-car-and-rotating-the-car/) - Q: “What I was wondering is how to describe the difference between turning the car and car rotation. We talk about car rotation and using the brakes to effect it, but what is the difference from that compared to turning car with the steering?”
- [Q: How far from the steering wheel should I be sitting?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-how-far-from-the-steering-wheel-should-i-be-sitting/) - Q: “At a recent track day, an instructor told me that I was sitting too far from the steering wheel, and yet it feels comfortable to me. I’ve seen other drivers sit closer to the wheel, but that looks cramped to me. Is there a rule of thumb for how far from the steering wheel I should sit?”
- [No Dumb Questions with Jeff Braun: Episode 14](https://speedsecrets.com/no-dumb-questions-with-jeff-braun-episode-14/) - Jeff Braun and I sit down to answer your questions, and we promise – there are no dumb questions, maybe just some dumb answers.
- [Q: How do I fix my car from understeering early in the corner and then snapping to oversteer exiting it?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-how-do-i-fix-my-car-from-understeering-early-in-the-corner-and-then-snapping-to-oversteer-exiting-it/) - Q: “My car is trying to kill me! :) Going into and through the middle of a corner, it understeers. Then, just past the apex, as I’m getting on the throttle, it snaps into a deadly oversteer. Any thoughts on how to fix that?”
- [Q: How do I go from knowing what to do, to actually doing it on track?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-how-do-i-go-from-knowing-what-to-do-to-actually-doing-it-on-track/) - Q: Your ‘tips’ are very interesting but I cannot envision applying what I read to my hands and feet when I’m on the track at a later date. How do I go from knowing what to do, to actually doing it on track?
- [Q: Can you explain who owns a corner when two cars go into it side by side?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-can-you-explain-who-owns-a-corner-when-two-cars-go-into-it-side-by-side/) - Q: “I’ve been racing in endurance races lately, and have had more than my share of close calls, and even a couple of car-to-car contacts. One of the close calls was when another car dive bombed me, and one when I was trying to out-brake another car. Is there a rule or guideline as to who owns a corner when two cars are going into it together?”
- [No Dumb Questions with Jeff Braun: Episode 15](https://speedsecrets.com/no-dumb-questions-with-jeff-braun-episode-15/) - Hi there, thanks for joining us for another episode of No Dumb Questions! Jeff Braun and I sit down to answer your questions, and we promise ��� there are no dumb questions, maybe just some dumb answers.
- [Q: Should I be using one hand more than the other when turning the steering wheel? And what are your thoughts on the so-called “top hand dominance” method?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-should-i-be-using-one-hand-more-than-the-other-when-turning-the-steering-wheel-and-what-are-your-thoughts-on-the-so-called-top-hand-dominance-method/) - Q: Should I be using one hand more than the other when turning the steering wheel? And what are your thoughts on the so-called “top hand dominance” method?
- [Q: How can I get over having had a crash?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-how-can-i-get-over-having-had-a-crash/) - Q: “Do you have resources for experienced HPDE drivers that have had a crash and while are physically okay are a mental and emotional wreck and riding the roller coaster of blame, shame, and self-doubt? I have a friend who had a significant crash last weekend and is struggling with that.”
- [No dumb questions with Jeff Braun: Episode 19](https://speedsecrets.com/no-dumb-questions-with-jeff-braun-episode-19/) - Welcome back to another episode of No Dumb Questions! Jeff Braun and I sit down to answer your questions, and we promise – there are no dumb questions, maybe just some dumb answers.
- [Q: What driving technique changes should I make when driving on a newly-resurfaced race track?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-what-driving-technique-changes-should-i-make-when-driving-on-a-newly-resurfaced-race-track/) - Q: “I’m racing at Laguna Seca in July, shortly after the resurfacing. I’ve never raced on new pavement before. What driving techniques change with new pavement?”
- [Q: What's the difference between a good oval racer and a great one?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-whats-the-difference-between-a-good-oval-racer-and-a-great-one/) - Q: “What's the difference between a good oval racer and a great one? I know that one of your best races was on an oval so you might know a lot about it.”
- [No dumb questions with Jeff Braun: Episode 20](https://speedsecrets.com/no-dumb-questions-with-jeff-braun-episode-20/) - Welcome back to another episode of No Dumb Questions! Jeff Braun and I sit down to answer your questions, and we promise – there are no dumb questions, maybe just some dumb answers. On this episode, Ross answers how a driver can clear his/her mind of finding the same person repeatedly and running his/her own race, and Jeff answers what speed “aero” downforce starts happening.
- [Q: How can braking lighter make me faster if I have to brake earlier?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-how-can-braking-lighter-make-me-faster-if-i-have-to-brake-earlier/) - If you started braking lighter at the same place entering a corner, wouldn't that suggest that you're not quite at the limit under braking and therefore slower?
- [Q: What should I do to practice using my mirrors when driving on the road that will not distract me on the track?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-what-should-i-do-to-practice-using-my-mirrors-when-driving-on-the-road-that-will-not-distract-me-on-the-track-2/) - Q: “How can I practice using my mirrors more wisely during driving on public roads, while not losing focus from the road and while using peripheral vision?”
- [Q: How do I know when to change the brake bias with my mid-engine GT car?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-how-do-i-know-when-to-change-the-brake-bias-with-my-mid-engine-gt-car/) - Q: “With a mid-engine GT car, how do you decide when to give more brake bias to the front versus the rear?”
- [Q: What types of corners should I use trail braking on, and what types should I not?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-what-types-of-corners-should-i-use-trail-braking-and-which-ones-shouldnt-i/) - Q: What types of corners should I use trail braking on, and which ones shouldn’t I?
- [No dumb questions with Jeff Braun: Episode 21](https://speedsecrets.com/no-dumb-questions-with-jeff-braun-episode-21/) - Welcome back to another episode of No Dumb Questions! Jeff Braun and I sit down to answer your questions, and we promise – there are no dumb questions, maybe just some dumb answers. On this episode, Ross discusses proper head position during cornering, and Jeff dives into the differences in car setup between racing versus qualifying.
- [Q: How can I improve my night driving in endurance racing?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-how-can-i-improve-my-night-driving-in-endurance-racing/) - Q: “How can I improve my night driving? I had my first endurance racing at Spa last year, and I struggled in the traffic. Especially, it was very difficult to see the position and distance of other cars in the mirrors.”
- [Q: With a Front-Wheel-Drive car, is some rotation a good way to reduce inside wheelspin when exiting a slow corner?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-with-a-front-wheel-drive-car-is-some-rotation-a-good-way-to-reduce-inside-wheelspin-when-exiting-a-slow-corner/) - Q: “With FWD in a slow corner is some rotation a good way to solve inside wheelspin on exit?”
- [No dumb questions with Jeff Braun: Episode 22](https://speedsecrets.com/no-dumb-questions-with-jeff-braun-episode-22/) - On this episode, Jeff and I discuss the future of technology in motorsports, specifically around “driver-less” race cars. Is it still “racing” if there isn’t a human being inside the car piloting it - either thru remote control or an AI pilot?
- [No dumb questions with Jeff Braun: Episode 23](https://speedsecrets.com/no-dumb-questions-with-jeff-braun-episode-23/) - Welcome back to another episode of No Dumb Questions! Jeff Braun and I sit down to answer your questions, and we promise – there are no dumb questions, maybe just some dumb answers.
- [No dumb questions with Jeff Braun: Episode 24](https://speedsecrets.com/no-dumb-questions-with-jeff-braun-episode-24/) - Welcome back to another episode of No Dumb Questions! We sit down to answer your questions, and we promise – there are no dumb questions, maybe just some dumb answers. This episode is a little different… We introduce a guest “host,” Sam Smith, who we are launching a new podcast in January with. It’s called It’s Not The Car, and is all about stories learning things, and having fun.
- [No dumb questions with Jeff Braun: Episode 25](https://speedsecrets.com/no-dumb-questions-with-jeff-braun-episode-25-2/) - Welcome back to another episode of No Dumb Questions! We sit down to answer your questions, and we promise – there are no dumb questions, maybe just some dumb answers. Sam Smith joins us again, and we talk a little about the new podcast we’ve just launched (it’s live now!), called It’s Not The Car. Please go check it out right now, subscribe to it, and let us know what you think.
- [Q: How do I find & select a driver coach?](https://speedsecrets.com/how-do-i-find-select-a-driver-coach/) - How do you find & select a high-performance or race driver coach? Finding the best one for you is not easy, but there are some key decision factors that Ross Bentley shares in this Ask Ross column.
- [Q: Should I upshift or downshift in corners with a dual-clutch 8-speed C8 Corvette?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-should-i-upshift-or-downshift-in-corners-with-a-dual-clutch-8-speed-c8-corvette/) - After many years with BMWs, I’ve gone to the ‘dark side’ and bought my very first American car: a 2021 C8 Vette. Can I take advantage of the 8 gears and dual-clutch with instant rev match to actually up and downshift in the turns?
- [Podcast 191 – Ross Bentley: Driving with the End in Mind](https://speedsecrets.com/podcast-191-ross-bentley-driving-with-the-end-in-mind/) - This week is an important podcast episode with a special announcement. I’m taking a break from the podcast for “a while” to work on some new exciting things… :)
- [Q: Is trail braking in a momentum car like a Spec Miata appropriate?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-is-trail-braking-in-a-momentum-car-like-a-spec-miata-appropriate/) - Q: “For momentum cars like Spec Miata, is trail braking still an effective method for improving overall braking and speed out of the corner.”
- [Q: What does being “comfortable being uncomfortable” mean, and how do I do that?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-what-does-being-comfortable-being-uncomfortable-mean-and-how-do-i-do-that/) - Q: “I’ve you heard you talk about being “comfortable being uncomfortable.” How do I do that consistently in a long stint on track?”
- [Q: How do I stop over-braking and causing my car to understeer?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-how-do-i-stop-over-braking-and-causing-my-car-to-understeer/) - Q: "If telemetry tells me I’m over-braking for a turn, but reducing braking creates understeer, is it a steering input issue?
- [Q: How can I improve my ability to sense how closely I can get to another car on track?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-how-can-i-improve-my-ability-to-sense-how-closely-i-can-get-to-another-car-on-track/) - I have just started single-seater racing last year, and although I have done very well, I feel one area I can massively improve upon is how close I can follow the car in front. Can you point me to a resource of yours that will give advice on my inquiry?
- [Q: What can I do to my car and driving if my car understeers?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-what-can-i-do-to-my-car-and-driving-if-my-car-understeers/) - Q: “My car understeers badly. What can I do with my driving to help this? And then, what should I do to my car to make it understeer less?”
- [Q: Should I change my line & braking points throughout a race as fuel is burned off & my tires wear?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-should-i-change-my-line-braking-points-throughout-a-race-as-fuel-is-burned-off-my-tires-wear/) - Q: “I was wondering, as you progress through a race and you lose fuel and your tires get worn out, do you have to change your racing line, braking points, apex, etc.?”
- [Q: Should I upshift at the end of a long straight, and should I downshift through all the gears?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-should-i-upshift-at-the-end-of-a-long-straight-and-should-i-downshift-through-all-the-gears/) - "Should I upshift at the end of a long straight, and should I downshift through all the gears?"
- [Q: How did you become a pro racer, and what can I learn from your experience?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-how-did-you-become-a-pro-racer-and-what-can-i-learn-from-your-experience/) - How did you become a race car driver from being someone who wanted a seat in a race car, from inception to the point of transition?
- [Q: Could Joe Average, with enough training, get the same lap times as a pro F1 driver?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-could-joe-average-with-enough-training-get-the-same-lap-times-as-a-pro-f1-driver/) - Q: “Could Joe Average, with enough training, get the same lap times as a pro F1 driver, or is that out of reach for the normal human?”
- [Q: How do I improve my racecraft?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-how-do-i-improve-my-racecraft/) - Q: “While I feel I have a good awareness of cars around me, I’m struggling with wheel-to-wheel racing. I want to get better at racecraft. Any suggestions?”
- [Q: How do I know when the perfect time is to release the brakes entering a corner?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-how-do-i-know-when-the-perfect-time-is-to-release-the-brakes-entering-a-corner/) - Q: “I wanted to tell you this. I went out after being off the track for 9 months, but while I was held up in the house I took your webinar on braking (Improve Your Braking & Corner Entry), and the one thing I remember you telling us is pay more attention to where you finish your braking then where you apply the brakes. OMG, this was much more important than I thought! I like comparing my lap and a pro driver's time in my car. I am a visual person and I like to see at a glance where we are on the throttle and brakes. I did figure out that the reason I was losing time at Thunderhill was not braking too early. In fact, the pro and I were consistent on where we started braking, but I held the brakes on just a little longer. Obviously, this would consistently slow me down. So, without Data Acquisition is there another way to learn when it’s the perfect moment to get off the brakes?”
- [Q: How do I adapt to driving a Porsche GT3 from a BMW M4?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-how-do-i-adapt-to-driving-a-porsche-gt3-from-a-bmw-m4/) - “I’ve recently switched from a BMW M4 to Porsche GT3, and I’m struggling to adapt. Any tips or recommendations?"
- [Q: How can I safely practice trail braking?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-how-can-i-safely-practice-trail-braking/) - Q: “At an HPDE, how do I practice trail braking without being a hazard to the other participants by accidentally going sideways or spinning out of control in the corner?”
- [Q: How can I get better at sensing my car’s limits?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-how-can-i-get-better-at-sensing-my-cars-limits/) - Q: “What can I do to improve my kinesthetic sense so that I can better understand and manage what the car is doing? What can and should I be doing?”
- [Q: How do I learn to left foot brake?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-how-do-i-learn-to-left-foot-brake/) - Q: “I have been tracking my car for three years now. and I've always braked using my right foot. I want to learn to left foot brake on the sim. Any tips to make the changeover easier?
- [Q: Is it harder to maximize the End of Braking point & full throttle in faster cars?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-is-it-harder-to-maximize-the-end-of-braking-point-full-throttle-in-faster-cars/) - Q: “Do you think a higher horsepower car or higher downforce car is more difficult to maximize EoB (End-of-Braking) to full throttle?”
- [Q: Is it okay to skip gears when downshifting?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-is-it-okay-to-skip-gears-when-downshifting/) - Q: “Is it okay to skip gears when downshifting? For example, instead of a 5-4-3-2 brake and downshift, if your transmission allows, could you bypass shifting into 4th and 3rd and just shift into 2nd from 5th at the same point?”
- [Q: How much does track day insurance cost, and is it worth it?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-how-much-does-track-day-insurance-cost-and-is-it-worth-it/) - Q: “I’m fairly new to the sport of track driving, and I’m wondering whether I should be insuring my car when I do track events? I’ve looked at the cost of track day insurance, but not really sure it’s worth it. What do you think?”
- [189 – Tom Long: The Fastest Driving Style](https://speedsecrets.com/189-tom-long-the-fastest-driving-style/) - On this week’s episode of Speed Secrets podcast, good friend Tom Long shares all things driving styles! We uncover what a driving style is, which driving style is the fastest, and different driving styles for RWD vs. FWD vs. AWD.
- [190 - Brian Ghidinelli: Making a Racing Comeback](https://speedsecrets.com/190-brian-ghidinelli-making-a-racing-comeback/) - On this week’s episode of Speed Secrets Podcast, Brian Ghidinelli, founder of Motorsportsreg.com, joins me to talk about how to make a comeback in racing, and how competitive nature can interfere with having fun!
- [188 – Mark Martin: How to Win an Endurance Race Series Championship](https://speedsecrets.com/188-mark-martin-how-to-win-an-endurance-race-series-championship/) - On this week’s episode of Speed Secrets Podcast, Mark Martin (who owns and runs the W2W race team in World Racing League events) shares about the number one thing that successful teams do to win!
- [187 – Andy Pilgrim: How to Have a Long Driving Career](https://speedsecrets.com/187-andy-pilgrim-how-to-have-a-long-driving-career/) - On this week’s episode of Speed Secrets Podcast, Andy Pilgrim shares how to have a long career driving race cars, learning how to learn so you can always improve, having a hook to switch your mind on, and how to think strategically in races.
- [186 – Dr. David Ferguson: the Science of Motorsport Human Performance](https://speedsecrets.com/186-dr-david-ferguson-the-science-of-motorsport-human-performance/) - On this week’s episode of Speed Secrets Podcast, Dr. David Ferguson, author of The Science of Motorsport book, joins me to discuss how you can perform better as a driver.
- [Q: How do I improve my threshold and trail braking consistency?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-how-do-i-improve-my-threshold-and-trail-braking-consistency/) - How do I improve my threshold and trail braking consistency?
- [Q: Is there ever a time for coasting, where I’m not on either the brakes or throttle?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-is-there-ever-a-time-for-coasting-where-im-not-on-either-the-brakes-or-throttle/) - Is there ever a time for coasting, where I’m not on either the brakes or throttle?
- [Q: Do I have to spin or crash to learn to drive the limit?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-do-i-have-to-spin-or-crash-to-learn-to-drive-the-limit/) - I'm driving and generally pushing hard, but by so doing, I end up all four off. Is this reasonable in the name of progress, or does it simply mean I'm not yet advanced (or skilled) enough to consistently push so hard?
- [Q: How do I approach braking into a decreasing radius corner?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-how-do-i-transition-my-driving-from-a-fwd-mini-to-a-rwd-c8-corvette-2/) - “How do I approach a decreasing corner where I cannot straight line brake and must have some steering input while braking?”
- [Q: How do I transition my driving from a FWD Mini to a RWD C8 Corvette?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-how-do-i-transition-my-driving-from-a-fwd-mini-to-a-rwd-c8-corvette/) - I am transitioning from driving a FWD Mini Cooper S to a RWD C8 Corvette. Do you have any particular suggestions for things to look for in the car or in my driving as I make the transition?”
- [182 - Jay St. Claire, Colin Pascik & Aaron Brooks - Ranger Road & Vets Racing](https://speedsecrets.com/182-jay-st-claire-colin-pascik-aaron-brooks-ranger-road-vets-racing-2/) - On this week’s episode, I talk with Jay St. Claire, Colin Pascik, and Aaron Brooks of Ranger Road Motors -- a team that competes in LeMons races, giving Vets a chance to start racing.
- [185 – Johannes van Overbeek: the Lessons We Learn From Racing](https://speedsecrets.com/185-johannes-van-overbeek-the-lessons-we-learn-from-racing/) - On this week’s episode of Speed Secrets Podcast, Johannes van Overbeek shares about the lessons we learn from racing that apply to other areas of our lives!
- [184 – Ask Ross Edition #3: A Q&A Session with Ross & Guest Host Bill Fischer](https://speedsecrets.com/184-ask-ross-edition-3-a-qa-session-with-ross-guest-host-bill-fischer/) - It’s time for another special edition of the Speed Secrets Podcast! In a new format, Bill Fischer (of the Garage Heroes In Training podcast) hosts this episode, turning the tables on Ross, who answers Bill’s questions.
- [183 - Jim Kearney: How to win more often & using a driver coach](https://speedsecrets.com/183-jim-kearney-how-to-win-more-often-using-a-driver-coach/) - On this week’s episode of Speed Secrets Podcast, Jim Kearney shares about driver coaching -- when a driver is ready and will get the most out of a coach. We also get into how to trigger a performance state of mind.
- [Q: How should I prepare for my first club race?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-how-should-i-prepare-for-my-first-club-race/) - What advice do you have for an experienced track day driver preparing for their first club race?
- [Q: How do I test the limits to know if I’m driving my car as fast as possible?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-how-do-i-test-the-limits-to-know-if-im-driving-my-car-as-fast-as-possible/) - How do I test the limits to know if I’m driving my car as fast as possible?
- [Q: How can a driver learn to correct slides and spins better?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-how-can-a-driver-learn-to-correct-slides-and-spins-better/) - I’m coaching a driver, and from his videos, he spins almost every time he gets oversteer. How can I address his slow hands during a practice session at the track?
- [Q: What should I do to prepare when going to a track I’ve never been to before?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-what-should-i-do-to-prepare-when-going-to-a-track-ive-never-been-to-before/) - What are some "best practices" to exercise in the weeks/days leading up to race weekend at a new track? Do your expectations change in respect to how competitive you expect to be?”
- [Q: Is turning into a corner aggressively so that the inside-rear tire lifts off the track a good thing? Should I be doing that?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-is-turning-into-a-corner-aggressively-so-that-the-inside-rear-tire-lifts-off-the-track-a-good-thing-should-i-be-doing-that/) - Q: Is turning into a corner aggressively so that the inside-rear tire lifts off the track a good thing? Should I be doing that?
- [180 - Ask Ross Edition #2: A Q&A Session with Ross & Guest Host Bill Fischer](https://speedsecrets.com/180-ask-ross-edition-2-a-qa-session-with-ross-guest-host-bill-fischer/) - Bill Fischer (of the Garage Heroes In Training podcast) hosts this episode, turning the tables on Ross, who answers Bill’s questions.
- [Q: How long should a driver focus on the turn-in point before looking into the corner for the apex?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-how-long-should-a-driver-focus-on-the-turn-in-point-before-looking-into-the-corner-for-the-apex/) - How long should a driver keep his eyes on his entry point/turn-in spot before he picks up his apex?
- [181 – Brian Bohlander: How to Land a Racing Sponsor](https://speedsecrets.com/181-brian-bohlander-how-to-land-a-racing-sponsor/) - On this week’s episode, Brian Bohlander divulges what to do (and not do) to land a motorsport marketing partner/sponsor. Want to know the biggest mistake racers make? Tune in to find out!
- [179 – James Colborn: The Exhilaration of Open Wheel Racing](https://speedsecrets.com/179-james-colborn-the-exhilaration-of-open-wheel-racing/) - On this week’s episode of Speed Secret Podcast, James Colborn discusses open wheel racing, racing during the pandemic, and tips on racing in the rain.
- [Q: What are the keys to learning a new track like pro drivers do so quickly?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-what-are-the-keys-to-learning-a-new-track-like-pro-drivers-do-so-quickly/) - Q: “What are the keys to learning a new track and getting up to speed quickly like the pro-drivers do?”
- [178 – Loni Unser: Learning Racing at the Dinner Table](https://speedsecrets.com/178-loni-unser-learning-racing-at-the-dinner-table/) - On this week’s episode, Loni Unser (yes, of THE Unser family) dishes about the number one thing she’s learned from her family who has a total of 9 Indy 500 wins.
- [Q: How can I stop myself from being overly-analytical with my driving?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-how-can-i-stop-myself-from-being-overly-analytical-with-my-driving/) - What's your favorite way to stop over-analyzing and just drive? How I can drive faster by not thinking so much?
- [177 – Don Kitch: Do-Overs & Do-Agains 2021](https://speedsecrets.com/177-don-kitch-do-overs-do-agains-2021/) - On this week’s episode, Don Kitch shares what he would do differently if he could do it all over again. We also discuss fear, micromanaging, and knowing when to call it quits.
- [Q: I fall asleep on the grid at races – what should I do to stop this?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-i-fall-asleep-on-the-grid-at-races-what-should-i-do-to-stop-this/) - "How do you stop falling asleep on the grid? I’ve been racing for years, and I find myself falling asleep on the grid often, so what can I do to deal with this?”
- [176 - Ask Ross Edition #1: A Q&A Session with Ross Bentley & Guest Host Bill Fischer](https://speedsecrets.com/176-ask-ross-edition-1-a-qa-session-with-ross-bentley-guest-host-bill-fischer/) - This week we have a special episode of Speed Secrets Podcast: Ask Ross Edition! Guest host Bill Fischer (of the Garage Heroes In Training podcast) turns the tables on me and asks me all the questions you’ve ever wanted to know.
- [Q: How important is going to new & different tracks to improve my driving?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-how-important-is-going-to-new-different-tracks-to-improve-my-driving/) - What are the benefits you've seen for drivers that get out of their comfort zone and go to a completely new track? Why is this good or bad?
- [175 - Matt Romanowski: Dive Into Data](https://speedsecrets.com/175-matt-romanowski-dive-into-data/) - In this week’s episode, Matt Romanowski (driver, instructor, coach, data guru) and I dive into all things data & data systems! We also discuss off-season prep.
- [Q: How can I avoid abusing my tires, and save them when driving fast?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-how-can-i-avoid-abusing-my-tires-and-save-them-when-driving-fast/) - There is one thing that I have wanted to know, but I never found anyone whom I thought would be able to answer my question correctly - until now. How do you save tires? How do you abuse tires on the track? Oops, that's two things.
- [174 - Michele Graaff: A Late (Driving) Bloomer](https://speedsecrets.com/174-michele-graf-a-late-driving-bloomer/) - In this week’s episode Michele Graf shares her experience in HPDE as a woman, and we discuss how to make our sport more inclusive and inviting to all.
- [Q: How can I better transition from sim racing to my real car?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-how-can-i-better-transition-from-sim-racing-to-my-real-car/) - Now that sim racing has become more popular and I’ve done quite a lot of it during lockdown, I find myself with some bad habits. How do I quickly adjust from sim racing to real life racing?
- [173 – Bryce Kliewer: the intersection of racing and business](https://speedsecrets.com/173-bryce-kliewer-the-intersection-of-racing-and-business/) - On this week’s episode of Speed Secrets Podcast, Bryce Kliewer and I go in depth about the lessons learned from racing that apply to business – and vice versa. We also compare autocross to time trials to road racing!
- [Q: How can I use tire noise to learn to drive faster, at the limit?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-how-can-i-use-tire-noise-to-learn-to-drive-faster-at-the-limit/) - I have a quick question with regards to tire squeal and using it as a gauge for performance driving. In your experience, does a squealing tire mean a happy tire? Also, does the same apply for racing slicks?
- [172 – Mark Boudreau: Motorsport Prospects & the Business of Motorsport](https://speedsecrets.com/172-mark-boudreau-motorsport-prospects-the-business-of-motorsport/) - On this week’s episode, Mark Boudreau discusses the business of motorsport and the importance of being flexible with one’s career. We also detail common errors that drivers make, and Mark explains how his law background helps him play devil’s advocate for drivers, asking the tough questions.
- [Q: Should I expect to see the same level of g-loads in slow and fast corners?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-should-i-expect-to-see-the-same-level-of-g-loads-in-slow-and-fast-corners/) - Can a driver could expect the same g-force limit during braking vs. cornering. Should I be able to pull the same g-force in a fast corner as in a slow corner?
- [171 – Eric Kaul: Better Call Kaul](https://speedsecrets.com/171-eric-kaul-better-call-kaul/) - On this week’s episode, Eric Kaul shares why the social aspect and community of our sport are so important, and we talk about the balance between inclusiveness and exclusivity.
- [Q: How do I know if I’m driving the limit of my car?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-how-do-i-know-if-im-driving-the-limit-of-my-car/) - How do I know if I’ve reached the limit of the vehicle, or my skill limit? Is it safe to say that some cars will never achieve “insert-super-fast-lap-time-here,” no matter what you do to them, within reason?
- [170 – Stefan Rzadzinski: the Race of Champions](https://speedsecrets.com/170-stefan-rzadzinski-the-race-of-champions/) - On this week’s episode, Stefan Rzadzinski shares his experience in the Race of Champions! We also get into limits – how to sense your car’s limits, and how to trust yourself to test those limits.
- [169 – Tom Roberts: Get in the Flow](https://speedsecrets.com/169-tom-roberts-get-in-the-flow/) - On this week’s episode, I talk with my good friend Tom Roberts about flow, or getting “in the zone.” Tom recently wrote a 4-part article in Speed Secrets Weekly about his research and experience with the state of flow from a neuroscience and spiritual perspective.
- [168 - Davin Sturdivant: Karting and Sim Racing](https://speedsecrets.com/168-davin-sturdivant-karting-and-sim-racing/) - On this week’s episode, Davin Sturdivant joins me to discuss all things karting! Why karting is awesome, why karting is a valuable learning tool, how you can use karting to learn to read drivers.
- [167 – Ross Bentley: Lessons Learned From a Lifetime in Motorsport](https://speedsecrets.com/167-ross-bentley-lessons-learned-from-a-lifetime-in-motorsport/) - In this week’s episode, I go solo discuss a lifetime in motorsport and the most valuable things I learned along the way. I dive into the story of how I got involved in this wonderful sport!
- [165 – Clay Millican: a Mind Boggling 335MPH in 3.7 seconds](https://speedsecrets.com/165-clay-millican-a-mind-boggling-335mph-in-3-7-seconds/) - In this week’s episode, Clay Millican, NHRA Top Fuel drag racer, discusses the mental game of drag racing (in less than four seconds!), driving 11,000 horsepower, and how to steer a Top Fuel dragster.
- [166 – Craig Watkins: Birth of Flying Lizards and Engineering Your Car’s Handling](https://speedsecrets.com/166-craig-watkins-birth-of-flying-lizards-and-engineering-your-cars-handling/) - On this week’s episode Craig Watkins discusses how he became a race car engineer, the Flying Lizards race team, tuning a car’s handling, the right questions to ask to figure out what your car needs, and working with factory Porsche drivers!
- [164 – James Hinchcliffe: the Mayor of Hinchtown on All Things Racing](https://speedsecrets.com/164-james-hinchcliffe-the-mayor-of-hinchtown-on-all-things-racing/) - On this week’s episode James Hinchcliffe shares how “the Major of Hinchtown” came about, how to regain focus using mental triggers, and using a “cup half empty” approach to winning.
- [163 – Michael Zimicki: Cranky Old Men Ranting About Driving Myths, Part 2](https://speedsecrets.com/163-michael-zimicki-myth-busting-driving-misperceptions-part-2/) - On this week’s part 2 episode of Speed Secrets Podcast, Michael Zimicki and I carry on busting myths and ranting about the way too many drivers and coaches get caught up in the thinking that everything something we say should be taken as gospel.
- [Q: Can you tell me about the Garmin Catalyst?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-can-you-tell-me-about-the-garmin-catalyst/) - In this week's Ask Ross post I answer a question about the Garmin Catalyst - its pros & cons, as well the top 3 benefits I believe it provides. It's a game-changer.
- [Q: Does braking help stabilize the car?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-does-braking-help-stabilize-the-car/) - I've been encouraged by multiple coaches to brake gently to 'stabilize the car' during the weight transfer in a quick 'right-left' sequence. Does engaging the brake pads with the discs give any sort of stabilizing effect?
- [Q: Which is more important, tire pressures or temps?](https://speedsecrets.com/which-is-more-important-tire-pressures-or-temps/) - In performance driving on a race track, which is most important, tire pressures or tire temperatures? That's the question I answer in today's Ask Ross column.
- [Q: How do I adjust my suspension & driving to reduce understeer?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-how-do-i-adjust-my-suspension-driving-to-reduce-understeer/) - Q: How do I adjust my suspension & driving to reduce understeer? That's a big topic but I address it in this week's Ask Ross column.
- [Q: Any insights on tools & procedures for tire temp & pressure management?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-any-insights-on-tools-techniques-for-tire-management/) - Q: "Can you share your insights on tools and procedures for checking tire temperature & pressures, as well as techniques for tire management?"
- [Q: Will lowering tire pressures help over bumpy surfaces?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-will-lowering-tire-pressures-help-over-bumpy-surfaces/) - Q: "When I drive over a bumpy section my Traction Control comes on and slows my car. To help with traction should I lower the tire pressure? Would raising the rear spoiler help with this issue as well? The spoiler raises at 75 mph but I can raise manually." I answer this in today's Ask Ross column.
- [Q: Should I raise or lower tires pressures in the rain?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-should-i-raise-or-lower-tires-pressures-in-the-rain/) - In the rain should I increase hot tire pressure to help pump water from under the contact patch or lower hot tire pressure to soften/make more compliant tires?
- [Q: When lightening my car, is overall weight more important than balance?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-when-lightening-my-car-is-overall-weight-more-important-than-balance/) - Is having less weight in the car better than a weight-balanced car? Can you use aerodynamics to compensate for a car leaning towards a front-weight bias?”
- [Q: What adjustments should I make to my shocks to reduce understeer?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-what-adjustments-should-i-make-to-my-shocks-to-reduce-understeer/) - I autocross a modified 2007 Z06 Corvette. To make sure I don't have understeer issues in the front, should I add one swipe to the front shocks to tighten them up?
- [Q: How can I use the anti-roll bar to reduce understeer?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-how-can-i-use-the-anti-roll-bar-to-reduce-understeer/) - What effect does stiffening the front sway bar have on a front wheel drive car? There's not much out there on how to make your FWD work better so I thought I would ask.
- [Q: What’s the best way to adapt my driving to suit my car’s handling?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-whats-the-best-way-to-adapt-my-driving-to-suit-my-cars-handling/) - I notice that if I release my brakes too quickly the back end of my car comes around fairly quickly. What’s the best way to adapt my driving to the way my car handles?
- [Q: How do I know if I’m the one causing my car to understeer, or whether I should adjust my car?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-how-do-i-know-if-im-the-one-causing-my-car-to-understeer-or-whether-i-should-adjust-my-car/) - I'm struggling to rotate my car into one particular corner at my local track. I'm upsetting the car's balance by either poor brake or steering management. Is it my car or my lack of skill?
- [161 – Peter Krause: How to Drive Fast, Consistently](https://speedsecrets.com/161-peter-krause-how-to-drive-fast-consistently/) - On this week’s episode, Peter Krause (fellow coach and data guru) joins me to talk all things driving fast – consistently! We get into why driving the limit is more important than the line, raising corner entry speed, and more!
- [160 - Adam Spence Explains How the Garmin Catalyst Can Make You a Faster Driver](https://speedsecrets.com/160-adam-spence-explains-how-the-garmin-catalyst-can-make-you-a-faster-driver/) - On this week’s episode, Adam Spence (architect leader at Garmin, and racer) joins me to discuss Garmin’s new data tool, the Catalyst. (And yes, it helped me improve my best lap time!)
- [162 – Michael Zimicki: Cranky Old Men Ranting About Driving Myths, Part 1](https://speedsecrets.com/162-michael-zimicki-myth-busting-driving-misperceptions-part-1/) - On this week’s part 1 episode of Speed Secrets Podcast, I sit down with friend and coach, Michael Zimicki, to bust or confirm some of the most common driving myths!
- [159 – Dr. Jerry Lynch: Thinking Body, Dancing Mind](https://speedsecrets.com/159-dr-jerry-lynch-thinking-body-dancing-mind/) - On this week’s episode, I talk with Dr. Jerry Lynch, author of my all-time favorite book, Thinking Body, Dancing Mind. As an expert in Eastern philosophy and sports psychology, his insights and guidance have had a major impact on my life, helping me perform better as a driver and coach.
- [Q: How do I drive fast corners faster, like Turn 8 at Mosport?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-how-do-i-drive-fast-corners-faster-like-turn-8-at-mosport/) - My home track is Mosport (Canadian Tire Motorsport Park). How do I drive fast corners fast? I find that the rear of my car gets loose when I try to brake later. Help appreciated!
- [Q: What tips and advice do you have for an aspiring driver coach/data analyst?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-what-tips-and-advice-do-you-have-for-an-aspiring-driver-coach-data-analyst/) - What tips and advice do you have for an aspiring driver coach/data analyst?
- [Q: How do I get faster when I feel like I’ve plateaued with my driving?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-how-do-i-get-faster-when-i-feel-like-ive-plateaued-with-my-driving/) - I’m at a plateau where my improvement curve has seemed to flatten. What do you suggest for a 58-year-old guy who loves the track and wants to be smoother and faster?
- [Q: What’s the best way to drive corners with high / steep banking?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-whats-the-best-way-to-drive-corners-with-high-steep-banking/) - My question is about the best line and speed through banked corners. Should I be taking a traditional line and hitting the apex, or just traveling parallel to the corner and holding a steady speed?
- [Q: How do I know when to trail brake into a corner, and when to be on the throttle at turn-in?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-how-do-i-know-when-to-trail-brake-into-a-corner-and-when-to-be-on-the-throttle-at-turn-in/) - I’ve heard that for high speed corners, you want to be on the gas - at least a little - to settle the car and have equal weight across all four tires. How can I determine when a corner is fast enough to require that technique, versus trail-braking to the apex?
- [Q: What’s the best way to save fuel while racing?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-whats-the-best-way-to-save-fuel-while-racing/) - What’s the best way to save fuel while racing? I know that if things get dicey, drivers will start to coast at the very end of a straight. How common are other techniques, especially in long endurance races? Is short shifting common?
- [Q: What’s the best way to practice when lap timing is not allowed?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-whats-the-best-way-to-practice-when-lap-timing-is-not-allowed/) - What is the best way to practice driving when lap timing is not allowed? I'm trying to find out the most efficient way to practice so I'm more prepared for the time attack competition days.
- [Q: Can you suggest specific training exercises or drills to help me drive faster in the rain, and adapt to the changing conditions?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-can-you-suggest-specific-training-exercises-or-drills-to-help-me-drive-faster-in-the-rain-and-adapt-to-the-changing-conditions/) - I'm from the UK where the weather is unpredictable. Are there any particular drills or techniques I can use to help me drive faster in rainy and changing driving conditions?
- [Q: Can I use the g-load ratings from my data system to tell me I’m driving the limit?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-can-i-use-the-g-load-ratings-from-my-data-system-to-tell-me-im-driving-the-limit/) - Are all "g's" created equal? Meaning, I'm making 1.6g on a high-speed turn but only 0.8g when braking. If I'm more aggressive with braking, should I be able to make 1.6g on braking as well?
- [Q: How do I manage my frustration after having a bad race?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-how-do-i-manage-my-frustration-after-having-a-bad-race/) - How do you deal with the frustration after having a bad race? How can we deal with that energy to put it somewhere positive?
- [Q: How do I get started in racing?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-how-do-i-get-started-in-racing/) - I’ve been following racing for many years, and recently got involved with the flaggers and safety crews with the SCCA. This has only turned up my desire to go racing, but I don’t know where to start. How do I begin?
- [158: Cathy McCause Fuss: Running a Race Series](https://speedsecrets.com/158-cathy-mccause-fuss-running-a-race-series/) - On this week’s episode, Cathy McCause Fuss shares why she got involved with running a race series, how to make a series popular, how to make endurance racing safe, and giving back through charitable events!
- [157 – Samir Abid: Break Into Driving Data & Nike’s Breaking2 and Ineo 1:59 Projects](https://speedsecrets.com/157-samir-abid-break-into-driving-data-nikes-breaking2-and-ineo-159-projects/) - On this week’s episode, Samir Abid shares how best to use data, managing the mind when it’s too analytical, and what he learned from having Scott Mansell of Driver61 drive his car. He spills what makes Lewis Hamilton so special, and his involvement in Nike’s Breaking2 and the Ineos 1:59 Challenge projects.
- [Q: How can I manage being nervous about getting back on track after a long lay-off?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-how-can-i-manage-being-nervous-about-getting-back-on-track-after-a-long-lay-off/) - I haven’t been in a car, on track, for months. I'm going to be in the car for the first time next month, and I find myself super nervous about it. I know self-doubt is super-dangerous, given the situations racing can put you in. Is there anything I can do to calm my anxiety?
- [156 – Jonatan Jorge: Having an Open Mind to Always Learning More](https://speedsecrets.com/156-jonatan-jorge-having-an-open-mind-to-always-learning-more/) - On this week’s episode, Jonatan discusses when a coach needs their own coach, looking at other sports to learn how to be a better coach and driver, and the misconception of looking way ahead and through the corner. Plus Ross shares his “vision process.”
- [155 – Rob Krider: Racing Insights From a California Highway Patrol officer](https://speedsecrets.com/155-rob-krider-racing-insights-from-a-california-highway-patrol-officer/) - On this week’s episode, Rob Krider shares about his novel, Cadet Blues; his “other” job as a California Highway Patrol office and the similarities between racing and officer driving; and his experience when his car caught fire.
- [Q: When should I use a double apex in corners?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-when-should-i-use-a-double-apex-in-corners/) - Is it better to treat the double apex corner as a single apex corner or is there room for a little more brake release to gain a bit more “mid-corner” speed through the short stretch of track?
- [Q: How should I practice and get better at trail braking and my brake release?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-how-should-i-practice-and-get-better-at-trail-braking-and-my-brake-release/) - I really want to work on "trail braking" and "brake release." Do you have some training techniques or drills to use, so I can better feel & use the "end of braking" to best advantage?
- [Q: Can you explain how the timing and rate of brake release helps me drive faster?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-can-you-explain-how-the-timing-and-rate-of-brake-release-helps-me-drive-faster/) - You've mentioned how brakes are useful for more than slowing down, and can be useful for rotating the car and helping me drive faster. Explain?
- [Q: How do I find the brake reference points on the track?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-how-do-i-find-the-brake-reference-points-on-the-track/) - One thing I struggle with (after 20 years of amateur racing) is finding and retaining my brake points. What should I do to create these points of reference from seemingly nothing?
- [Q: What is trail braking & how do I trail brake?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-what-is-trail-braking-how-do-i-trail-brake/) - I’ve heard the term trail braking. I’ve been told that the best drivers use it. But I’m not sure exactly what it is, and whether I’m already doing it or not. What it is, and how do I do it?
- [154 – John Santiago: Learn How to Learn](https://speedsecrets.com/154-john-santiago-learn-how-to-learn/) - On this week’s Speed Secret Podcast, John breaks down self reflection, awareness, accountability, ego, and being okay saying “I don’t know." We also dig deep into how fixed versus growth mindset will determine your driving success.
- [153 – Jeff Braun: Race Strategy & Coffee](https://speedsecrets.com/153-jeff-braun-race-strategy-coffee/) - On this week’s Speed Secrets Podcast, Jeff and I discuss how to improve your race strategy decisions, his love of coffee roasting, and Mesa Vista Coffee!
- [152 – Danny van Dongen: Hankook Motorsports and tires, tires, tires](https://speedsecrets.com/152-danny-van-dongen-hankook-motorsports-and-tires-tires-tires/) - On this week’s Speed Secrets Podcast, Danny and I discuss his background as a driver, his business Hankook Motorsports, and we talk everything tires!
- [151 - Chris Andrews: The Best Car Setup and Driving Styles](https://speedsecrets.com/151-chris-andrews-the-best-car-setup-and-driving-styles/) - Chris Andrews shares how driving styles impact the handling of a car, different car setups, and hilarious stories about Dale Earnhardt (including what he says at a urinal).
- [Q: How do I find the ideal pressures for my tires for driving on track?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-how-do-i-find-the-ideal-pressures-for-my-tires-for-driving-on-track/) - I’m looking for the formula to adjust my cold tire pressure based on the ambient air temp. If the ambient air temp is higher or lower than the day I recorded my previous tire pressure, how much do I adjust my cold starting pressure?
- [150 – Adam Jabaay: Gridlife and the Best of the Slip Angle Podcast](https://speedsecrets.com/150-adam-jabaay-gridlife-and-the-best-of-the-slip-angle-podcast/) - Adam Jabaay joins me to discuss the best stories from the Slip Angle podcast, everything Gridlife, and eSports and sim racing. He also shares how he manages time between racing, family, and business – and where to sneak sleep in!
- [Q: Explain the difference between blocking & defending in racing?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-explain-the-difference-between-blocking-defending-in-racing/) - When watching racing on TV I hear commentators talk about blocking and defending a pass. What’s the difference between blocking and defending? Where’s the line drawn for proper, fair, safe racing?
- [Q: How important is visualizing for race drivers?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-how-important-is-visualizing-for-race-drivers/) - I saw a video where Alexander Rossi closed his eyes and was able to visualize driving a lap of the Long Beach Indy car track with accuracy. How important is circuit visualization for a driver?
- [149 – David Williams: How Sim Driving Can Help You](https://speedsecrets.com/149-david-williams-how-sim-driving-can-help-you/) - David Williams shares about how sim racing can make you a better driver. We dive deep into Virtual Racing School, how being a pro sim racer works, and everything else you've ever wondered about sim racing.
- [148 – Rob Wilson: Coaching F1 Drivers, the Perfect Way to Turn, and Confidence!](https://speedsecrets.com/148-rob-wilson-coaching-f1-drivers-the-perfect-way-to-turn-and-confidence/) - Rob Wilson shares about coaching F1 drivers, the importance of weight transfer, why confidence matters, and the perfect technique to turning a steering wheel.
- [147 – James Chartres: Gaining Confidence and Gaining Speed](https://speedsecrets.com/147-james-chartres-gaining-confidence-and-gaining-speed/) - James Chartres shares about how he built his confidence and became one of “the fast ones” in SCCA, being analytical vs. letting go to have fun, and racing sponsorships at the grassroots level.
- [146 – Tom O’Gorman: Autocross, Simulators, and Those Iconic Blue Sunglasses](https://speedsecrets.com/146-tom-ogormon-autocross-simulators-and-those-iconic-blue-sunglasses/) - Tom O’Gorman joins me to discuss autocross, simulators, the ideal cornering line, making a career in racing, and why driving a bad car in bad conditions can actually be a really good thing!
- [145 – Scot Elkins: Motorsport Safety Foundation, IMSA, and ALMS](https://speedsecrets.com/145-scot-elkins-motorsport-safety-foundation-imsa-and-alms/) - On this week’s episode, Scot Elkins shares about being COO of IMSA/ALMS, managing the merge with Grand-Am, and the Motorsport Safety Foundation.
- [144 - Dane Cameron: Driving Styles and What Makes Drivers Fast](https://speedsecrets.com/144-dane-cameron-driving-styles-and-what-makes-drivers-fast/) - On this week’s episode, Dane Cameron shares about building confidence as a race driver, open wheel vs sports cars, and getting the call to drive for Roger Penske!
- [143 - Andrew Rains: How to Get the Most out of Your Data System](https://speedsecrets.com/143-how-to-get-the-most-out-of-your-data-system/) - Andrew Rains joins me on this week's episode to discuss all about data systems. We tackle how to best use your data system, the importance of understanding the "why" behind what you see on data, what data can and can't do, and more...
- [Q: What is maintenance throttle & when should I use it?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-what-is-maintenance-throttle-when-should-i-use-it/) - I hear the term ‘maintenance throttle’ used, but I don’t really know what it is. And how and when I should use it. Can you explain?
- [142 – Colin Braun: The Balance Between Conscious and Subconscious Driving](https://speedsecrets.com/142-colin-braun-the-balance-between-conscious-and-subconscious-driving/) - Colin Braun shares about balancing overthinking and not thinking enough when driving, trusting your subconscious programming to drive, and getting into the zone.
- [Q: How can I adapt to driving different tracks, and having different instructors?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-how-can-i-adapt-to-driving-different-tracks-and-having-different-instructors/) - I'm new to HPDE and have done two track events so far. How I can adapt myself to become comfortable to different instructors and different tracks?
- [Q: How do I know whether I’m too smooth or not smooth enough when driving on track?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-how-do-i-know-whether-im-too-smooth-or-not-smooth-enough-when-driving-on-track/) - How important is the balance between getting back on the power early and quickly exiting a corner, but making sure that you are smooth?
- [Q: What advice do you have for getting rid of motion sickness when riding as an instructor?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-what-advice-do-you-have-for-getting-rid-of-motion-sickness-when-riding-as-an-instructor/) - What advice do you have for getting rid of motion sickness when riding as an instructor?
- [Q: How can I drive more consistently at the limit?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-how-can-i-drive-more-consistently-at-the-limit/) - I have a problem driving on the limit all the time. As soon as the car starts to move, I react immediately and arrest the movement. How do I get past this?
- [Q: Does turning the steering wheel more in the middle of a corner make me faster?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-does-turning-the-steering-wheel-more-in-the-middle-of-a-corner-make-me-faster/) - I've noticed many top drivers turn the steering wheel more in the middle of the corner, just about the apex. Comments? Good? Bad? Too complicated for amateurs?
- [Q: How do I know if I’m driving my car at its limit?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-how-do-i-know-if-im-driving-my-car-at-its-limit/) - At a certain point, any car driven to its limit will have a lap time that cannot go much lower. How do I know the difference between a plateau and the best lap possible?
- [Q: Do I need to turn in late to get to a late apex?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-do-i-need-to-turn-in-late-to-get-to-a-late-apex/) - Instructors have told me to late apex corners, but sometimes I turn in too late and have to turn sharply. How can I late apex without turning in late? Or is this all geometry?!
- [Q: Does getting back to throttle early always mean a better exit?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-does-getting-back-to-throttle-early-always-mean-a-better-exit/) - Does an earlier throttle application always mean a better exit off of a corner? Sometimes when I accelerate early, I don’t always end up with as high a top speed on the straight. Why?
- [Q: Can you explain why writing notes on a track map will make me a faster driver?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-can-you-explain-why-writing-notes-on-a-track-map-will-make-me-a-faster-driver/) - A friend told me that he downloads track maps and makes notes that help him drive better. What kinds of things should I take notes on, and how will that make me a better driver?
- [Q: Where should I be looking when driving on a race track?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-where-should-i-be-looking-when-driving-on-a-race-track/) - I’m told to look far ahead on the track, but where? That advice seems vague – how far ahead, and at what?
- [Q: What is “fishtailing” & how do I control it?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-what-is-fishtailing-how-do-i-control-it/) - What causes “fishtailing” and how do you stop it? I've heard a quick stab of the brakes would stop it. Should that work in a race car or on the highway?
- [Q: For my first track day, what should I focus on learning?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-for-my-first-track-day-what-should-i-focus-on-learning/) - I'm off to a local track for an open-lapping day soon in a new GT Mustang. Being my first time, what should I focus on above everything else?
- [Q: As an aspiring driver, when should I contact the teams I want to drive for?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-as-an-aspiring-driver-when-should-i-contact-the-teams-i-want-to-drive-for/) - When is the right time (if there is one) to contact a team to show your interest in joining them for the next season? Should I wait until I have more experience later in the year and a race license, or is it best to let them know as soon as possible?
- [Q: Any comments on the similarities between skiing and driving?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-any-comments-on-the-similarities-between-skiing-and-driving/) - I know that you often look into other sports to find ideas for use in car racing, and therefore I want to ask you if you know of any good alpine skiing “speed secrets” books to explore?
- [Q: When & how should I develop different driving styles?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-when-how-should-i-develop-different-driving-styles/) - In many racecraft books and tutorials we talk about the ideal line and standard techniques, but when do different driving styles develop in a professional driver and how do you adapt as an engineer when going over the data with the driver?
- [Q: How important is the heel & toe downshifting technique?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-how-important-is-the-heel-toe-downshifting-technique/) - If you had to rate the heel & toe downshifting technique, how important is this skill to becoming a "great" driver?
- [Q: How do I know where to look for the EoB (End-of-Braking) point?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-how-do-i-know-where-to-look-for-the-eob-end-of-braking-point/) - For sim racing, what can we look at to use as a reference point for the EoB (End-of-Braking)? For the BoB (Begin-of-Braking) it's easy to look at a wall, curb or sign, but for the EoB I don't really see what to look at.
- [Q: Do I need to learn how to double clutch downshift?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-do-i-need-to-learn-how-to-double-clutch-downshift/) - I’m currently reading Skip Barber racing school’s book “Going Faster." The book, written in the '90s, states that race cars usually don’t have synchros, and thus require double-clutch for downshifting. Is this still true for race cars nowadays? Is it a required technique if I plan to develop my racing career in the future?
- [Q: How can I get up to speed faster during a race weekend?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-how-can-i-get-up-to-speed-faster-during-a-race-weekend/) - On a good day of club racing I can fight for 3rd. The problem is, I can only get to that level of performance on Sunday afternoon, after a three-day weekend. What can I do to get up to speed faster?
- [Q: What should I do differently when racing on a street circuit, rather than a permanent road race track?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-what-should-i-do-differently-when-racing-on-a-street-circuit-rather-than-a-permanent-road-race-track/) - Are there any substantial changes to driving technique, vision focus points, driver inputs, etc., that you would recommend when going to a street circuit rather than a “typical” racetrack?
- [Q: Does what I learn on a skid pad feel the same as what I experience in a fast corner on a race track?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-does-what-i-learn-on-a-skid-pad-feel-the-same-as-what-i-experience-in-a-fast-corner-on-a-race-track/) - Does under or oversteer feel the same in the seat of a race track at 90 as it does on a skid pad at 40 when things start to get a bit unsettled? I don't like leaving speed on the table due to intimidation.
- [Q: How can I learn to trust myself when performance or race driving?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-how-can-i-learn-to-trust-myself-when-performance-or-race-driving/) - How can I learn to overcome anticipating what the car is going to do instead of reacting to what it IS doing? How can I learn more aggression?
- [Q: What can I do to feel strong throughout a long stint in a car race?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-what-can-i-do-to-feel-strong-throughout-a-long-stint-in-a-car-race/) - What things can a driver to do to survive a long stint when it seems that it's never going to end?
- [Q: What is & how do I use the End-of-Braking (EoB) point on the race track?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-what-is-how-do-i-use-the-end-of-braking-eob-point-on-the-race-track/) - In your Improve Your Braking & Corner Entry webinar, you said we should focus on the EoB, rather than BoB (Begin-of-Braking), just like we are driving on the street and trying to stop before the traffic light. Can you share some more insight?
- [Q: How can I determine the right line so I can accelerate sooner on autocross courses?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-how-can-i-determine-the-right-line-so-i-can-accelerate-sooner-on-autocross-courses/) - I compared my driving data to the data of a national-caliber driver and found that he was putting the car in a better position to use more throttle. How can I learn more about car position & determine the right line so I can accelerate sooner on autocross courses?
- [Q: How do I learn to be a faster sim racer?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-how-do-i-learn-to-be-a-faster-sim-racer/) - How do I learn to be a faster sim racer? I’m willing to put in the time and effort since my goal is to be as fast if not faster than the top guys.
- [Q: In racing & performance driving, when is it not worth it to use more track if it means driving a longer distance?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-in-racing-performance-driving-when-is-it-not-worth-it-to-use-more-track-if-it-means-driving-a-longer-distance/) - At what point are there diminishing returns for using the entire track versus the shortest distance? Turn 7 at Portland International Raceway was widened a few years ago - some drivers use it all, and some not.
- [Q: Tell me about the priorities when performance driving – the line, exit speed, braking & mid-corner?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-tell-me-about-the-priorities-when-performance-driving-the-line-exit-speed-braking-mid-corner/) - I am an instructor with PCA and often suggest that students review your work. One particular article described your analysis of thousands of hours of data and your conclusion that lap speed was affected by 1) line, 2) exit throttle, 3) braking, and 4) mid-corner speed, which is probably taken care of if you get the first 3. Tell me more?" I elaborate on the priorities drivers should focus on during this week's post.
- [Q: How can I improve my memory about what happens when performance driving on track?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-how-can-i-improve-my-memory-about-what-happens-when-performance-driving-on-track/) - I'm one of those drivers that can't really remember what I did in the last corner, let alone one or two sessions ago. What can I do to retain that information so I can learn from my data?
- [Q: Should I use ear plugs/protection when race driving on track?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-should-i-use-ear-plugs-protection-when-race-driving-on-track/) - What is your opinion on hearing levels and controlling them? When I wear ear plugs I think I’m missing something - but I do feel calmer. What are your thoughts?
- [Q: How do I stop myself from choking in a race?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-how-do-i-stop-myself-from-choking-in-a-race/) - I do well in practice but when it comes to competition, I choke. Do you have any tips, podcasts, books, or insights you can recommend on driver mentality? I get too into my head and it's tough to get out.
- [Q: When racing in the rain, how do I know when to start slowing down for the first corner if I can't see?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-when-racing-in-the-rain-how-do-i-know-when-to-start-slowing-down-for-the-first-corner-if-i-cant-see/) - I'm struggling with how to find reference points and maintain good vision (and stay calm!) when starting a race in the rain. Do you have any advice for how to handle this kind of situation?
- [Q: How do I know if I’m causing under/oversteer, or it’s the car that’s doing it?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-how-do-i-know-if-im-causing-under-oversteer-or-its-the-car-thats-doing-it/) - How do I know if steering (amount of steering or rate of input) or braking input (or more generally the rate of deceleration in a linear sense) is causing over/understeer while turning in?
- [Q: How do I coach/instruct a student from outside the car?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-how-do-i-coach-instruct-a-student-from-outside-the-car/) - I am new instructor and will be instructing a student from outside of the car. What are things that you watch for with your student while you observe him/her from outside the car and standing at a corner?
- [Q: Will karting help me learn to adapt to an understeering car?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-will-karting-help-me-learn-to-adapt-to-an-understeering-car/) - The race car I am driving understeers and rotates very easily. Would karting in between track events be a good way to transition my driving style to match my car's setup?
- [Q: What advice do you have for me after I’ve crashed my car?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-what-advice-do-you-have-for-me-after-ive-crashed-my-car/) - I recently crashed my track car while on the track. What can I learn from this? I have a few ideas about where I went wrong, but would appreciate your advice.
- [Q: How do I know if it’s me or the car that’s causing a handling problem?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-how-do-i-know-if-its-me-or-the-car-thats-causing-a-handling-problem/) - When driving into one or more corners and the car understeers, how do I know when it's me (entering too fast) or the car that's causing handling problem?
- [Q: How do I use data to help me define what to do to improve my driving?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-how-do-i-use-data-to-help-me-define-what-to-do-to-improve-my-driving/) - I've been looking at the telemetry data and onboard footage of faster drivers to improve my driving. How do I figure out what exactly I must do with the controls by looking at data?
- [141 – Dave Peters: Being a HPDE Junkie](https://speedsecrets.com/141-dave-peters-being-a-hpde-junkie/) - Dave Peters shares about the world of HPDE, driving Miatas, and where driving confidence comes from. He founded & runs HPDEjunkie.com, a website devoted to listing HPDE events.
- [Q: How do I prepare to drive at night time in an endurance race?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-how-do-i-prepare-to-drive-at-night-time-in-an-endurance-race/) - What are your thoughts on the added challenge of night time visibility especially with my limited track knowledge? What's the best way to prepare and what other difficulties might I encounter?
- [140 – Travis Okulski: The Future of Road & Track](https://speedsecrets.com/140-travis-okulski-the-future-of-road-track/) - Travis Okulski (Editor-in-Chief for Road & Track magazine) shares where Road & Track is headed, his racing experience, and what makes drivers like Marco Andretti, Graham Rahal, and Colin Braun so great.
- [Q: What is slip angle & how do I use it?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-what-is-slip-angle-how-do-i-use-it/) - I’m having trouble understanding what slip angle is and how it works. Is it something I should feel? How do I know what slip angle I’m at? How does it affect my lap time?
- [Q: What’s the best way to deal with cold track temperatures?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-whats-the-best-way-to-deal-with-cold-track-temperatures/) - What is the best way to deal with cold temperatures on track? I recently drove an event with temps around 40 degrees and it took me several laps to get my tires up to temp.
- [139 – Jim Kearney: How to Win Races](https://speedsecrets.com/139-jim-kearney-how-to-win-races/) - Jim Kearney shares what it takes to win more races, the importance of car prep & mental prep, triggers to get you in the right state of mind/mood, and track notes.
- [Q: How do I rotate my car into a corner?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-how-do-i-rotate-my-car-into-a-corner/) - How do I get my car to rotate & how I can initiate rotation in a corner? What techniques can I practice to do this, either on track or on some empty roads?
- [138 – Ryan Yard: Motorsport Motivation](https://speedsecrets.com/138-ryan-yard-motorsport-motivation/) - Ryan Yard shares everything from using motorsport to motivate you in other areas of your life to the creative puzzle that is driving faster.
- [Q: When visualizing driving a track, what view should I be using?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-when-visualizing-driving-a-track-what-view-should-i-be-using/) - On several occasions you have noted the value of visualizing a lap around a track. What is your "vantage point" when visualizing a lap.
- [137 – CJ Wilson: Pro Baseball Player to Race Driver](https://speedsecrets.com/137-cj-wilson-pro-baseball-player-to-race-driver/) - CJ Wilson shares about his transition from pro baseball player to race driver. CJ pitched in Major League Baseball for the Texas Rangers & the Los Angeles Angels.
- [136 – Ryan Staub: Managing Risk on the Track](https://speedsecrets.com/136-ryan-staub-managing-risk-on-the-track/) - Ryan Staub is back, and shares the stuff many drivers don’t want to talk about: the stuff about risk, responsibility, waivers, liability, insurance and so on – for both drivers and instructors.
- [Q: At 18 years old, where does one start to learn performance & race driving?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-at-18-years-old-where-does-one-start-to-learn-performance-race-driving/) - “My son wants to learn to drive. He is about to turn 18 and has some karting experience (not racing). Where do we start? How do you know when to progress to the next level?"
- [135 – Garth Stein: The Art of Racing in the Rain](https://speedsecrets.com/135-garth-stein-the-art-of-racing-in-the-rain/) - Garth Stein shares about his wildly successful bestselling book, The Art of Racing in the Rain – and how it’s now a major motion picture (premiers August 9th).
- [Q: When training on a simulator, should I do more races or practice sessions?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-when-training-on-a-simulator-should-i-do-more-races-or-practice-sessions/) - When I do my simulator training on iRacing should I focus more on doing races with other people, or doing private test sessions to practice specific skills?
- [133 – Dr. Barry Seiller & Ryan Warkins: How to Improve Your Driving Vision](https://speedsecrets.com/133-dr-barry-seiller-ryan-warkins-how-to-improve-your-driving-vision/) - Dr. Barry Seiller and Ryan Warkins join me to talk all about a huge topic - vision. I've been testing Dr. Seiller's app, Vizual Edge, which helps train and improve your vision.
- [134 - Preston Lerner: Learning From the Best, Ford GT & Driver Ratings](https://speedsecrets.com/134-preston-lerner-learning-from-the-best-ford-gt-driver-ratings/) - Preston Lerner shares what he’s noticed the best drivers – such as Colin Braun – do that make them so great. As a journalist it's his job to observe things that most people miss.
- [Q: What do you think of learning the cornering line from following an instructor?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-what-do-you-think-of-learning-the-cornering-line-from-following-an-instructor/) - I've heard you mention coaching a student and giving them instruction in the car. I think I learned more from my instructor during lead-follow. What are your thoughts?
- [Q: How do you define corner entry speed & how important is it?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-how-do-you-define-corner-entry-speed-how-important-is-it/) - Here is a topic for discussion which got asked of me in regards to the RaceVoice device relative to entry speed: how do I define entry speed. And, how important is it?
- [132 – Brian Bonner: What’s New in Motorsport Sponsorship](https://speedsecrets.com/132-brian-bonner-whats-new-in-motorsport-sponsorship/) - Brian Bonner shares about motorsport sponsorship. We discuss new trends in how motorsport marketing deals are put together, even if you’re not a big pro racing team.
- [Q: When should I add more safety equipment to my car for track use?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-when-should-i-add-more-safety-equipment-to-my-car-for-track-use/) - At what point do you recommend HPDE drivers make the transition to a more purpose-built car, and how to approach making a choice?
- [131 – Steve Olsen: NuCalm Yourself to Faster Driving](https://speedsecrets.com/131-steve-olsen-nucalm-yourself-to-faster-driving/) - Dr. Steve Olsen shares about the Corvette Challenge Club, the importance of managing one’s state of mind – particularly being calm – and the NuCalm system.
- [130 – Peter Krause: What Have You Learned Lately?](https://speedsecrets.com/130-peter-krause-what-have-you-learned-lately/) - My friend, fellow coach, and co-conspirator in the Virtual Track Walk videos, Peter Krause, and I catch up after coaching at VIR to talk driving (what else?!).
- [Q: How much does your advice about cornering technique apply to oval racing?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-how-much-does-your-advice-about-cornering-technique-apply-to-oval-racing/) - How much do certain techniques, such as the ideal line through a corner and reducing steering angle with rotation and others, translate to NASCAR-type cars on ovals?
- [129 – Davide Tarsitano & Bryce Moore: Dallara Simulator – Amazing Experience!](https://speedsecrets.com/129-davide-tarsitano-bryce-moore-dallara-simulator-amazing-experience/) - After driving the Dallara simulator at their Indy facility, I talk with Davide Tarsitano (sim engineer) and Bryce Moore about the differences between a typical home sim rig and this multimillion-dollar driver & car-development tool.
- [Q: What do I do if I don’t have enough head room when wearing a helmet?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-what-do-i-do-if-i-dont-have-enough-head-room-when-wearing-a-helmet/) - With a new Bell full coverage helmet my head position is canted down 15-20 degrees. If I don’t want to swap the seat out, what do you recommend?
- [128 – Andy Hollis: One Lap of America & More](https://speedsecrets.com/128-andy-hollis-one-lap-of-america-more/) - Andy Hollis shares about the One Lap of America, an event I’m dying to do. He says it’s “the ultimate motorsport vacation of a lifetime / summer camp for gearheads.”
- [Q: How do I know what gear to use in corners?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-how-do-i-know-what-gear-to-use-in-corners/) - “In a recent webinar you said you should be done with all your downshifting before you turn in, but how about when your car only uses 3rd and 4th gears?
- [Thunderhill Virtual Track Walk](https://speedsecrets.com/thunderhill-virtual-track-walk/) - Peter Krause and Ross Bentley take you on a Virtual Track Walk of Thunderhill Raceway Park, illustrating the ideal line, pointing out reference points, identifying which are the most important corners, and to where to find the grip.
- [Portland Virtual Track Walk](https://speedsecrets.com/portland-virtual-track-walk/) - Peter Krause and Ross Bentley take you on a Virtual Track Walk of Portland International Raceway, illustrating the ideal line, pointing out reference points, identifying which are the most important corners, and to where to find the grip.
- [127 – Kostas Sidiras & Serxio Veiga: One Lap Heroes & the Nurburgring](https://speedsecrets.com/127-kostas-sidiras-serxio-veiga-one-lap-heroes-the-nurburgring/) - Kostas Sidiras & Serxio Veiga join me to talk about driving the Nurburgring, Spa, Mosport, Ring Bananas, Fiat Multiplas, Porsche GT3s, and why we do what we do.
- [126 – Lawrence Loshak: How to Win at Racing](https://speedsecrets.com/126-lawrence-loshak-how-to-win-at-racing/) - Lawrence Loshak shares how to prepare for an event, simulators, adapting to your car, braking, taking a set, front-wheel vs. rear-wheel, open-wheel vs. closed-wheel, and transmissions.
- [125 – James Colborn: Making Your Driving Comeback](https://speedsecrets.com/125-james-colborn-making-your-driving-comeback/) - James Colborn shares about making his comeback to racing (in an open-wheel car he's never driven & on tracks he's never seen) after taking more than a year off.
- [124 – Kevin Boehm: How to Win the SCCA Runoffs](https://speedsecrets.com/124-kevin-boehm-how-to-win-the-scca-runoffs/) - Kevin Boehm, who’s won the SCCA Runoff 3 times, shares what he’s learned so you can win the Runoffs. He's an engineer for Honda R&D & has raced in SCCA & IMSA.
- [123 – Jim Mero: Corvette Handling Engineer & Test Driver](https://speedsecrets.com/123-jim-mero-corvette-handling-engineer-test-driver/) - Jim Mero shares about the Corvette, his contributions to its development over the past 15 years, life as a development test driver, and lapping the Nurburgring.
- [122 – Bill Thomas: Ferraris, Lotuses, GT40s, Performance Garage & More](https://speedsecrets.com/122-bill-thomas-ferraris-lotuses-gt40s-performance-garage-more/) - Bill Thomas talks about his William Thomas Roadsters, Drakan Cars, Performance Garage Club, importing the CAV GT40, and his experiences with Ferrari, Lotus, and Hellcats.
- [Sebring Virtual Track Walk](https://speedsecrets.com/sebring-virtual-track-walk/) - The home of the Sebring 12-Hour race, this is definitely one of the most challenging circuits in the world. Peter Krause and Ross Bentley lead you on track walk – virtually – pointing out the ideal line, how best to manage the infamous Sebring bumps, references, and where to pass and be passed. With over three hours of actual in-car video images and data, the two coaches will help you get up to speed in less time – and even refine the techniques of the most experienced Sebring drivers. Knowing the subtleties of this track will give you an edge on every other driver.
- [Daytona Virtual Track Walk](https://speedsecrets.com/daytona-virtual-track-walk/) - Imagine driving the high banks of Daytona, rushing through the Bus Stop, and rolling into the infield road course at the famed Daytona International Speedway – the home of the Rolex 24 Hour race. Ross Bentley – a winner of the famed endurance race – and Peter Krause illustrate and talk you through a lap at speed, helping you learn and/or improve your abilities to get around Daytona. Braking points, the line, passing zones, references, data, and critical driving techniques are shared in this one-and-three-quarter hour length video. Whether you’re preparing to win a Rolex watch or taking part in a track day event, Ross and Peter will help you prepare.
- [121 – Steve Spano: Using the Voices in Your Head to Drive Faster](https://speedsecrets.com/121-steve-spano-using-the-voices-in-your-head-to-drive-faster/) - Steve Spano shares how we can use technology to drive faster & the RaceVoice device he helped develop-it plugs into your ECU/data system to feed you audio info.
- [120 – Ingrid Steffensen: Fast Girl… Well, Fast Driver, Instructor & Writer](https://speedsecrets.com/120-ingrid-steffensen-fast-girl-well-fast-driver-instructor-writer/) - Ingrid Steffensen discusses expanding our comfort zone, getting into flow, learning about ourselves from track driving, and her book Fast Girl: Don’t Brake Until You See the Face of God.
- [119 – Johannes van Overbeek: How to Win Endurance Races](https://speedsecrets.com/119-johannes-van-overbeek-how-to-win-endurance-races/) - Johannes van Overbeek and I reminisce about the time we spent together at ESM Patron Racing, and he gives away all of his secrets about winning endurance races.
- [118 – Trevor Ashline: Head & Neck Restraint Devices – What You Need to Know](https://speedsecrets.com/118-trevor-ashline-head-neck-restraint-devices-what-you-need-to-know/) - Trevor Ashline shares the latest in head & neck restraints. As VP of Engineering & Product Development for Simpson Performance Products, he knows his stuff.
- [117 – Richard Kelley: Waiting – A Photojournalist’s View of F1 in the 70s & 80s](https://speedsecrets.com/118-richard-kelley-waiting-a-photojournalists-view-of-f1-in-the-70s-80s/) - Richard Kelley shares his experience capturing some of the most powerful images of F1 drivers. As someone who's observed the best drivers, his advice is invaluable.
- [116 – Spencer Pumpelly: How to Brake, Pass & Not Use Fluff](https://speedsecrets.com/116-spencer-pumpelly-how-to-brake-pass-not-use-fluff/) - Spencer Pumpelly shares what karting doesn’t teach, using ABS to rotate the car, early apex, when a pass begins, corner entry speed, and eliminating the fluff.
- [115 – Peter Puffer: The Psychology of HPDE Instructing](https://speedsecrets.com/115-peter-puffer-the-psychology-of-hpde-instructing/) - Peter Puffer discusses why we do what we do (driving fast around race tracks), the psychology of instructing a driver on track, & what makes a great instructor.
- [Q: What do you think about an instructor distracting a driver while driving?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-what-do-you-think-about-an-instructor-distracting-a-driver-while-driving/) - Is it ever appropriate for an instructor to talk to a student about anything but the here & now? Is that up to the instructor/student relationship to decide?”
- [Q: Can you advise how to set up a good home driving simulator?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-can-you-advise-how-to-set-up-a-good-home-driving-simulator/) - I thought you might have some information to share regarding a good basic home simulator - especially for people who get motion sickness.
- [Q: Can you give me some racing career advice?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-can-you-give-me-some-racing-career-advice/) - I want to race frequently, win regional championships, or qualify to drive for a PWC team. Should I race more tracks? Race different cars? Racing schools? Sponsorships?
- [Q: Are top-mounted pedals better than floor-mounted ones?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-are-top-mounted-pedals-better-than-floor-mounted-ones/) - Could you comment about pedal mounting and differing techniques? Are top-mounted pedals better than floor-mounted ones?
- [Q: Why does the track get slippery when hot, and what should I do about it?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-why-does-the-track-get-slippery-when-hot-and-what-should-i-do-about-it/) - Why does the track get slippery when it gets really hot and how to adapt to it with my tire pressures, as that is really all I can change at the track?
- [Q: What are the right steps to begin racing?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-what-are-the-right-steps-to-begin-racing/) - Where does one start to begin racing? Is there a recommended progression - maybe start with HPDE, then time trials, get a racing license, join a racing organization?
- [Q: What’s best to improve my driving, a driver/pro coach or pro school?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-whats-best-to-improve-my-driving-a-driver-pro-coach-or-pro-school/) - What's the better way to go about things for someone who is running mid-pack average lap times for his racing class? A driver/pro coach or a pro school?
- [Q: Will brain training apps help my track driving?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-will-brain-training-apps-help-my-track-driving/) - You talk a lot about the mental side of racing. Will brain training improve areas such as processing speed, mental agility, focus, and coordination?
- [113 - Dave Weckl: The Rhythm of Driving (& Drumming)](https://speedsecrets.com/113-dave-weckl-the-rhythm-of-driving-drumming/) - Dave Weckl, drumming legend, discusses the rhythm of driving & drumming, how playing music relates to performance driving, and what makes the best performers great.
- [Q: How close should my lap time be to the data system’s theoretical best?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-how-close-should-my-lap-time-be-to-the-data-systems-theoretical-best/) - My typical best lap is about 1 second slower than the theoretical best lap from my data system. Should my goal be to close that gap to 0.5 seconds?
- [Q: What does “rotating the car” mean?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-what-does-rotating-the-car-mean/) - What does “rotating the car” mean? To me rotating is something a car does when it's out of control. I’d rather differ slip angles. What am I missing?
- [Q: How do I stay motivated after racing the same car and tracks for many years?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-how-do-i-stay-motivated-after-racing-the-same-car-and-tracks-for-many-years/) - How can I still find motivation to continue after 15 years of racing the same car on the same regional tracks against the same people – it’s gotten stale.
- [Q: How do I know when to compromise momentum speed to get back on throttle sooner?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-how-do-i-know-when-to-compromise-momentum-speed-to-get-back-on-throttle-sooner/) - How do I determine the best trade-off between maintaining momentum but also braking enough so I can keep the throttle to the floor for the next set of corners?
- [Q: Should I trail brake more or less in a fast corner?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-should-i-trail-brake-more-or-less-in-a-fast-corner/) - I’m working on corner entry speed. I might try a subtle adjustment on the high-speed corners. Should I trail brake more or less in a fast corner? Thoughts?
- [Q: What is the End-of-Braking point & what squeal do tires make at their peak?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-what-is-the-end-of-braking-point-what-squeal-do-tires-make-at-their-peak/) - Is the End-of-Braking point when the car is pointed where you want? In relation to the Slip Angle curve, where does tire squeal begin, and what does it mean?
- [112 – Dr. Shannon Irvine: Psychology, Neuroscience & Performance Driving](https://speedsecrets.com/112-dr-shannon-irvine-psychology-neuroscience-performance-driving/) - Dr. Shannon Irvine (neuropsychology PhD) talks about mindset, confidence, mental triggers, fear… and the mental game of performance & race driving.
- [111 – Adam Jabaay: Slip Angle, Gridlife & How to Grow Driving Events](https://speedsecrets.com/111-adam-jabaay-slip-angle-gridlife-how-to-grow-driving-events/) - Adam Jabaay talks about his Slip Angle podcast, Gridlife events (a wheel-to-wheel race series, Touring Cup, coming soon!), and what makes a great driving event - that brings thousands of young drivers to track events (imagine that!).
- [114 – Wallace Bradley: How to Know When to Stop Performance Driving](https://speedsecrets.com/114-wallace-bradley-how-to-know-when-to-stop-performance-driving/) - Wallace Bradley talks about the thing we don’t want to talk about: when to stop driving. Whether it’s age, risk, or “been there, done that,” there comes a time when we all need to make the decision to stop or slow down.
- [110 – Don Kitch: The Art of Racing in the Rain](https://speedsecrets.com/110-don-kitch-the-art-of-racing-in-the-rain/) - Don Kitch and I sit together at Pacific Raceway (Seattle) and talk about racing in the rain. We have been close friends for 25+ years and shared a race car at Daytona with Team Seattle. Don started racing in 1982 and is the owner & chief instructor for ProFormance Racing School.
- [101 – Matthew Walker: Sleep Your Way to Driving Faster](https://speedsecrets.com/101-matthew-walker-sleep-your-way-to-faster-driving/) - Matthew Walker - author of Why We Sleep - talks about how sleep impacts your driving performance – everything from how you learning to your ability react and focus. He also provides tips on how to get better sleep, how to manage jet lag, the effect a lack of sleep can have on your health, what drugs and alcohol do to sleep, and memory formation and practice.
- [109 – Greg Woodrow: Why Aussie V8 Supercar Drivers are So Good](https://speedsecrets.com/109-greg-woodrow-why-aussie-v8-supercar-drivers-are-so-good/) - Greg Woodrow talks about those crazy Aussie V8 Supercar drivers being so good. We also talk about the advice that Luke Youldon & Bruin Beasley of Erebus gave during my Inner Speed Secrets seminar in Melbourne recently.
- [Q: Why do I get slower with more laps?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-why-do-i-get-slower-with-more-laps/) - If I get slower with more laps, is that because I'm overdriving the car, or something else?
- [Q: What advice do you have for heel-toe downshifting, comp school prep & racing on a budget?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-what-advice-do-you-have-for-heel-toe-downshifting-comp-school-prep-racing-on-a-budget/) - Advice for heel & toe downshifting, how to prepare for competition driving school & best way to race on a budget?
- [Q: How do I know if I'm using the "right" gear for a corner?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-what-gears-should-i-be-using-on-the-race-track/) - How do I know if I'm using the "right" gear for a corner? You recommend trying a taller gear, but I sometimes feel like the engine is bogging. What gear do I use?
- [Q: What causes numbness/tingling in my hands when driving on a race track?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-what-causes-numbness-tingling-in-my-arms-hands-when-driving-on-a-race-track/) - I've been getting numbness & tingling in my hands, most recently after doing Thunderhill 25-Hour it was really bad. Have you seen this before? Anything I can do?
- [Q: Why do some drivers pump/tap the brakes prior to a corner?](https://speedsecrets.com/why-do-some-drivers-pump-tap-the-brakes-prior-to-a-corner/) - Q: "Why do some race or high performance drivers pump or tap the brakes prior to a corner? Is this just testing to make sure the brakes are still working? 
- [Q: Why does Nico Rosberg make such violent steering movements?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-why-does-nico-rosberg-make-such-violent-steering-movements/) - In this video (https://youtu.be/7nEp8fHCGGU ) of Nico Rosberg driving Silverstone in a Porsche 918, why is his counter-steering is so immediate, quick and almost violent?
- [106 – Randy Beikmann: The Ideal Cornering Line](https://speedsecrets.com/106-randy-beikmann-the-ideal-cornering-line/) - Randy Beikmann talks about the ideal line – one that results in the fastest lap times. He will give you a deeper understanding of why you drive the line you do – or should drive the line you’re currently not!
- [107 – Andy Pilgrim: Dale Sr, Winning & Teaching Parents to Be Better Role Models](https://speedsecrets.com/107-andy-pilgrim-dale-sr-winning-teaching-parents-to-be-better-role-models/) - Andy Pilgrim joins me to talk about racing & traffic safety education - his experience co-driving with Dale Earnhardt Sr at Daytona, why he’s won so often, and the work he’s doing in the traffic safety education world. Andy tells you how you can get free copies of the training videos he’s produced.
- [105 – Trey Shannon: Get Physically Fit to Drive Faster](https://speedsecrets.com/105-trey-shannon-get-physically-fit-to-drive-faster/) - We all know it's critical to be fit to drive fast on a track, but what are the best training methods, and what should be focused on. Trey Shannon talks about getting fit to drive faster.
- [108 – Chuck Tucker: Life of the HPDE Instructor](https://speedsecrets.com/108-chuck-tucker-life-of-the-hpde-instructor/) - Chuck Tucker talks about HPDE instructing – what the best instructors do, how the classroom sessions need to work with the in-car instruction, the secret of the “secret goal,” and the best driving drills being used today.
- [104 – Phil Lombardi: Two Coaches Talking](https://speedsecrets.com/104-phil-lombardi-two-coaches-talking/) - Driver coach, Phil Lombardi, joins me to talk corner entry speed, perception, driving style & focusing on performance for performance & race drivers.
- [103 – Eric Meyer: Developing Better Performance Drivers](https://speedsecrets.com/103-eric-meyer-developing-better-performance-drivers/) - Eric Meyer of NASA Great Lakes talks about building better performance drivers – situational awareness, passing and being passed, flags, race starts & more.
- [099 – Bret Holmes: Driving With 3 Pedals](https://speedsecrets.com/099-bret-holmes-driving-with-3-pedals/) - Bret Holmes & I talk about our passion for shifting, and specifically driving manual transmission cars. We talk about how young drivers DO have an interest in performance driving, the future of manual transmissions, and the 3 Pedal Car Club of America.
- [102 – Mark Sternberg: F1, Karting, Karma, ADHD & Relieving Oneself!](https://speedsecrets.com/102-mark-sternberg-f1-karting-karma-adhd-relieving-oneself/) - Mark Sternberg talks about karting, Karma Automotive, the pros & cons of having ADHD, Formula One, Honda S2000s, his life-long car & driving passion that he's turned into a career.
- [100 – Ross Bentley: Hey, I’m The Guest on Episode #100!](https://speedsecrets.com/100-ross-bentley-hey-im-the-guest-on-episode-100/) - I’m the guest & Frank Greif is the host. We talk about my thoughts on this podcast, learning, driving, Formula One, Indy Car, NASCAR, who my greatest influences were, and who my support team are.
- [098 – John Shoffner: Fast at Any Age](https://speedsecrets.com/098-john-shoffner-fast-at-any-age/) - Can you drive as well at an older age as you can younger age? Yes, according to John Shoffner - with the right diet, supplements, brain & physical training.
- [097 – Matt Romanowski: Note-taking & Data – A Driver’s Best Friends](https://speedsecrets.com/097-matt-romanowski-note-taking-data-a-drivers-best-friends/) - Matt Romanowski talks about how to make notes before & after on-track sessions in a way that will help you improve – and help your car improve. Then we talk about the use of data, and even how to integrate your note-taking with what comes out of your data logger.
- [096 – Tom Long: Breaking Through – Getting Past Plateaus](https://speedsecrets.com/096-tom-long-breaking-through-getting-past-plateaus/) - Tom Long talks about getting past the inevitable plateaus in driving and racing. We talk about the mental blocks, the techniques, and corners where drivers have the most trouble. More importantly, we give you some strategies for breaking through. Tom’s Speed Secret: Drive the car like you’re on a scale pad.
- [Q: Where do you stand on the use of Traction & Stability Control on track?](https://speedsecrets.com/where-do-you-stand-on-the-use-of-traction-stability-control-on-track/) - At a PCA track event I switched the "nannies" off to see how it would go, and less than two laps later, I was sideways in the grass. Where do you stand on Traction Control, Stability Management, etc.?
- [Q: Should I use ABS or Threshold Braking on the track?](https://speedsecrets.com/should-i-use-abs-or-threshold-braking-on-the-track/) - What’s the preferred method of braking in a lightly-modified car on track? Should an advanced driver engage full ABS or try to utilize threshold braking?
- [Q: Why should I start racing in an open-wheel car?](https://speedsecrets.com/why-should-i-start-racing-in-an-open-wheel-car/) - Is starting in an open-wheel car the best way to start off racing. Is there any specific reason why this is the case in your eyes?
- [Q: How can I get better at remembering what I felt when driving on track?](https://speedsecrets.com/how-can-i-get-better-at-remembering-what-i-felt-when-driving-on-track/) - How can I get better at remembering what I did & what happened when driving on track? I get out of the car & can't recall much - it was all a blur.
- [Q: How do I adapt to a new (rear-engined) car?](https://speedsecrets.com/how-do-i-adapt-to-a-new-rear-engined-car/) - Do you have any tips on how to approach learning to drive a Porsche 991 on track after coming from a Boxster - how do I adapt to a rear-engined car?
- [Q: How can I improve my braking footwork?](https://speedsecrets.com/how-can-i-improve-my-braking-footwork/) - How can I improve my footwork for track driving, especially my braking? I'm starting to chase tenths & I feel like I'm leaving time out there because of sloppy braking.
- [Q: How do I improve my racecraft – passing, being passed, setting up passes?](https://speedsecrets.com/how-do-i-improve-my-racecraft-passing-being-passed-setting-up-passes/) - How do I improve my racecraft - setting up passes, passing and being passed? I'm less experienced with racing & I've found myself unknowingly putting myself in situations that result in contact when making a pass or defending.
- [Q: What’s better for learning – endurance or sprint racing?](https://speedsecrets.com/whats-better-for-learning-endurance-or-sprint-racing/) - What’s better for learning – endurance or sprint racing? Should I race WRL, AER, ChampCar, LeMons...or club spring racing? What will I learn the most from?
- [Q: How do I know I’m progressing if I have 3 different HPDE instructors telling me different things?](https://speedsecrets.com/how-do-i-know-im-progressing-if-i-have-3-different-hpde-instructors-telling-me-different-things/) - How do I know if I'm making good progress while having 3 different HPDE instructors in 3 different events? I don’t have any information gathering devices to know track times, but I have taken videos of my events. Any advice?
- [Q: When should I left-foot-brake? And where should I position my left foot?](https://speedsecrets.com/when-should-i-left-foot-brake-and-where-should-i-position-my-left-foot/) - When should I left-foot-brake? And where should I position my left foot? A very common question of high performance & race track drivers...
- [Q: With limited time between autocross runs, should I spend time analyzing data or do mental prep?](https://speedsecrets.com/with-limited-time-between-autocross-runs-should-i-spend-time-analyzing-data-or-do-mental-prep/) - With limited time between autocross runs, should I spend time analyzing data or do mental prep? Mental prep helps calm me, but using data might help learn more.
- [Q: Where do I divide up sectors when analyzing data?](https://speedsecrets.com/where-do-i-divide-up-sectors-when-analyzing-data/) - When using a data logger, is there a philosophy you use to decide where to divide up your sectors?
- [Q: How much rotation into a corner is the right amount? And what’s the difference between rotation & oversteer?](https://speedsecrets.com/how-much-rotation-into-a-corner-is-the-right-amount-and-whats-the-difference-between-rotation-oversteer/) - How do I determine the amount of rotation that should occur in a corner - signs that I'm under, over or have accomplished the desired rotation? Also, what's the difference between rotation & oversteer?
- [094 – Colin Braun: How to Drive Fast Corners Fast (Travels with Colin)](https://speedsecrets.com/094-colin-braun-how-to-drive-fast-corners-fast/) - Colin Braun talks about how to be fast in fast corners. There aren’t many – if any – faster drivers in sports cars these days, so Colin’s advice on how to work your way up to the limit in very fast corners is critical.
- [095 - Russ Rosenberg: Racing Under the Illusion of Grandeur](https://speedsecrets.com/095-russ-rosenberg-racing-under-the-illusion-of-grandeur/) - Russ Rosenberg talks about his book, Racing Under the Illusion of Grandeur - how to get started in racing & what Russ learned when he took on that challenge.
- [092 – Peter Krause: Race & Performance Driver Etiquette](https://speedsecrets.com/092-peter-krause-race-performance-driver-etiquette/) - Peter Krause & I discuss driver etiquette - shared responsibility, trust, precision, respect, and learning control, not just bettering your lap time.
- [Sonoma Raceway Virtual Track Walk](https://speedsecrets.com/sonoma-raceway-virtual-track-walk/) - Sonoma Raceway, in the heart of California’s wine country, is one of the most challenging circuits in the world. With most corners being blind, no place to rest, and a balance of fast and slow corners, being prepared is the key to success. Peter Krause and Ross Bentley take you on a virtual hike up
- [093 – Christian Maloof: Driving Momentum Cars](https://speedsecrets.com/093-christian-maloof-driving-momentum-cars/) - Christian Maloof and Ross Bentley talk about what momentum cars really are, how they differ from non-momentum cars (if at all), and how to get the most out of them. We dig into the skills and techniques (braking, steering, throttle), as well as the mindset that these “roll speed” cars reward.
- [091 – Andrew Rains: Psychology of Data Squiggly Lines](https://speedsecrets.com/091-andrew-rains-psychology-of-data-squiggly-lines/) - Andrew Rains talks about the squiggly lines that data systems of all levels produce, and how you can use them understand what’s going on inside your mind. The subtle shape of these lines tell us a lot, but it takes just a bit of knowledge before you can really use it.
- [090 – Paul Tracy: Telling It Like It Is](https://speedsecrets.com/090-paul-tracy-telling-it-like-it-is/) - Paul Tracy joins me to talk about his TV commentating skills, what made the difference when he won his Indy Car championship, the importance of adapting to the car, and about his comeback to racing this year in a Trans-Am car.
- [089 – Tom Roberts & Ron Simons: Debriefing the Nurburgring & Spa](https://speedsecrets.com/089-tom-roberts-ron-simons-debriefing-the-nurburgring-spa/) - Want to drive the Nurburgring & Spa? After an unforgettable week with 20 guest drivers at the Nurburgring and Spa, as well as spectacular dinners and socializing, my co-hosts, Tom Roberts & Ron Simons, and I sit down and debrief on what we all learned – the drivers and the three of us.
- [088 – Billy Johnson: How to Win More Races](https://speedsecrets.com/088-billy-johnson-how-to-win-more-races/) - Ford GT and all-round fast, winning driver, Billy Johnson joins me so we can dig deeper into the topic of what makes the best drivers better than everyone else. As one of the winningest drivers in sports car racing, we talk about what makes him fast, but he also shares what he’s learned from some of his co-drivers.
- [087 – Chuck Davies: Head Restraints for HPDE & Racing](https://speedsecrets.com/087-chuck-davies-head-restraints-for-hpde-racing/) - Chuck Davies of Simpson Performance Products talks about the future of safety in motorsport, head and neck restraints, helmets, harnesses, and racing and track day events.
- [086 – Kevin Madsen: How to Be a Better Performance Driver](https://speedsecrets.com/086-kevin-madsen-how-to-be-a-better-performance-driver/) - Kevin Madsen talks about the one technique that’ll make the biggest difference to your driving – more than just saying look far ahead and that vision is important.
- [085 – Matt Farah: Smoking Tires & Heel and Toe](https://speedsecrets.com/085-matt-farah-smoking-tires-heel-and-toe/) - Matt Farah - Mr. The Smoking Tire - joins me to talk about becoming better at anything, whether making YouTube videos or driving fast cars. Then we dig into the fancy footwork of the best drivers, which corners really are the most important ones, and finish up with Matt’s Speed Secrets.
- [084 – Toni Calderon: Career Advice For All Drivers](https://speedsecrets.com/084-toni-calderon-career-advice-for-all-drivers/) - Toni Calderon talks about managing your driving career, no matter what type or level of the sport you’re involved in. We discuss what he’s seen that works, and what doesn’t work, from sponsorship to working with teams, and gentleman drivers.
- [081 – Steve Welk: Racer Entrepreneurs & Coaching](https://speedsecrets.com/081-steve-welk-racer-entrepreneurs-coaching/) - Steve Welk & I talk about why so many racers and performance drivers make such good entrepreneurs. Since Steve is a great driver coach, we also dive into some driving topics, too - what makes drivers fast.
- [078 - Mark Lutes, Scott Refert, Ron Gale: Driving Simulators](https://speedsecrets.com/078-mark-lutes-scott-refert-ron-gale-driving-simulators/) - Mark Lutes, Scott Refert & Ron Gale join me to talk about driving simulators, from different perspectives: a sim chassis builder, a race car engineer, and a sim racer. And I throw in my own thoughts from a driver training viewpoint - the importance of the controls, VR glasses, and how big the sim racing community is.
- [083 – Mike Smith, Josh Herbert & Chris Graham: HPDE to Time Trials to Spec Miata](https://speedsecrets.com/083-mike-smith-josh-herbert-chris-graham-hpde-to-time-trials-to-spec-miata/) - Mike Smith, Josh Herbert & Chris Graham join me to talk about their experience moving from HPDE to Time Trials and now to wheel-to-wheel racing in NASA Spec Miata - the highs and lows, costs, and what they’ve learned.
- [082 – Loren Elmer: Stay Alive – Secrets of a Race Driver](https://speedsecrets.com/082-loren-elmer-stay-alive-secrets-of-a-race-driver/) - Loren Elmer talks about his book, Stay Alive While Driving, The Secrets of a Race Car Driver. We also talk about how you can help others be better drivers on the street.
- [080 – Brian Makse: Rolexes, Coaching & Comparing Race Cars](https://speedsecrets.com/080-brian-makse-rolexes-coaching-comparing-race-cars/) - Brian Makse talks about the differences & similarities between production cars & the factory-built race versions of the same car, the new TCR race platform, a book he’s writing about Rolex Daytona 24-Hour race winners and their watches, and how to get the most out of a coach/instructor.
- [079 – Colin & Melissa Braun, Sean Rayhall: The Glamorous Life of Race Drivers](https://speedsecrets.com/079-colin-melissa-braun-sean-rayhall-the-glamorous-life-of-race-drivers/) - Colin & Melissa Braun, Sean Rayhall & I talk while driving to and from Le Mans - stories about our not-so-beautiful chateau, best & worst air travel experiences, how to pass on the outside of a corner, what it takes to make a career in racing, and what to do with the brake and gas pedal!
- [Q: Given the chance, do I pass now or wait to the last lap?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-given-the-chance-do-i-pass-now-or-wait-to-the-last-lap/) - Today's Ask Ross question: In a racing situation, should I make a pass when I can, or wait until the last lap? When should I be patient, and when should I go for it? If I know I can pass the car in front, when is the best time to do so?
- [077 – Jordan Taylor: The Best Driving Style](https://speedsecrets.com/077-jordan-taylor-the-best-driving-style/) - Jordan Taylor joins me to talk about the driving styles of the best drivers, but before we do we also talk about nature vs. nurture. In other words, did he inherit his driving abilities from his dad, Wayne, or was it something he learned. And then… we have a surprise cameo appearance from Rodney Sandstorm!
- [076 – Danna Van Noy: Driver’s Guide to Managing Spouses!](https://speedsecrets.com/076-danna-van-noy-drivers-guide-to-managing-spouses/) - Danna Van Noy talks about how to get your spouse involved and be supportive of your driving addiction! Part marital advice, part motivator, it’s a fun conversation about a “tricky” topic. We also talk about entrepreneurs, adrenaline sports and Protect N Peel (50% discount to listeners...).
- [075 – Jack Baruth: Opinions from the Road & Track Writer](https://speedsecrets.com/075-jack-baruth-opinions-from-a-road-track-writer/) - Road & Track writer Jack Baruth joins me to talk about whatever is bugging him. Amongst other things, we talk about funding to help young drivers make a career in racing, the mental game of driving, track day safety, HPDE instruction, and how to make the most of a race start.
- [074 – Chris Wehrheim: Using Karting to Improve Your Car Driving](https://speedsecrets.com/074-chris-wehrheim-using-karting-to-improve-your-car-driving/) - Chris Wehrheim talks about karting, and how you can use it to improve your driving, no matter what you drive. We also talk about why some young drivers make it, and some don’t, but mostly discuss ways you can use a kart to make you a better driver.
- [072 – Jamie Stiehr: “Good” Racing – Supporting Charities Through Motorsport](https://speedsecrets.com/072-jamie-stiehr-good-racing-supporting-charities-through-motorsport/) - Jamie Stiehr talks about vintage & club racing, how to grow participation in motorsport, how to help charities through racing, and the Race Against Kids’ Cancer (RAKC). Many have used motorsport as a platform for helping a good cause, and the RAKC, which supports the Morgan Adams Foundation is a great example.
- [073 – Cameron Norsworthy: Getting Into Flow](https://speedsecrets.com/073-cameron-norsworthy-getting-into-flow/) - Cameron Norsworthy of The Flow Centre talks about flow - getting into the zone. Many factors lead to triggering a “flow performance” - we talk about the most important ones. Cameron takes a few minutes to lead listeners through a short visualization session, and helps you get into the zone more often.
- [Q: How do we select a performance driving/racing school?](https://speedsecrets.com/how-to-select-racing-driving-school/) - Q: How do we select a performance driving/racing school? Without a certification or anything to know if a school is really worth the time or money, reading reviews could be biased or misleading. Is there a way to tell if you’re being taught the correct way, by true instructors?
- [Q: Can you define "load sensitivity" & "vertical load"?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-can-you-define-load-sensitivity-vertical-load/) - Q: "Could you explain the definition of 'load sensitivity" & "vertical load"? I understand if there's more weight on a tire, it can produce more grip., but I've seen graphs showing that the coefficient of friction decreases with more "vertical load." This sounds contradictory to what we drivers do.
- [Q: Do you have any insights into Ayrton Senna's throttle use?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-do-you-have-any-insights-into-ayrton-sennas-throttle-use/) - Q: "Do you have any insights, or have you ever talked to a data engineer who could explain how Ayrton Senna made that technique work for him? I would have thought that quick, successive stabs at the throttle would immediately break the rear tires loose, which should dramatically reduce their grip level."
- [Q: How do I brake lighter while heel & toe downshifting?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-how-do-i-brake-lighter-while-heel-toe-downshifting/) - Q: "I'm having issues with light braking while downshifting before a fast-ish corner. I drive a Spec Miata so over braking can be a significant problem. Do you have any advice on how to improve/practice lighter braking while heel/toe downshifting?"
- [071 – Marshall Pruett: A Unique Perspective of What The Best Are Made Of](https://speedsecrets.com/071-marshall-pruett-a-unique-perspective-of-what-the-best-are-made-of/) - Marshall Pruett (who has seen drivers from more angles than most) talks about what the best drivers do that make them the best. His insights on Scott Dixon, Alexander Rossi, Simon Pagenaud, Sebastian Bourdais, Robert Wickens, Josef Newgarden... are fascinating – and educational. And the stories are great!
- [070 – Dave Pratte: Learning From Our Mistakes](https://speedsecrets.com/070-dave-pratte-learning-from-our-mistakes/) - Dave Pratte talks about mistakes... and some other things, too. We discuss the value of mistakes for learning; the judgment one needs when passing; ego; the most common mistakes drivers make; autocross, time attack & road racing; and what one learns from testing tons of different cars.
- [069 – Scott Mann: Choosing Instructing Over Driving](https://speedsecrets.com/069-scott-mann-choosing-instructing-over-driving/) - Scott Mann (PCA chief instructor dude) talks about HPDE instructing, and particularly what are the traits that the best instructor have. We share stories and thoughts about the importance of an open/growth mindset, dealing with Type A personalities, how to practice instructing, and what the best focus on.
- [068 – Jeff Braun: What Makes The Best, The Best](https://speedsecrets.com/068-jeff-braun-what-makes-the-best-the-best/) - Podcast: Jeff Braun talks about what makes the best engineers & what the best drivers do differently. Jeff can’t resist sharing what he knows about tuning a car’s handling, so he does that, too. Most important, by listening to Jeff, you get an insight into the process, or approach, to tuning a car’s performance.
- [067 – Ed Potkanowicz: How Heat & Hydration Impacts Your Driving](https://speedsecrets.com/067-ed-potkanowicz-how-heat-hydration-impacts-your-driving/) - Ed Potkanowicz talks about the work he does with Wayne Taylor Racing drivers, Jordan Taylor, Ryan Hunter-Reay and Renger van der Zande regarding core body temperature, heart rate and stress to help them improve their performance.
- [066 – Colin Braun: Learning Tracks & The Secrets to His Speed](https://speedsecrets.com/066-colin-braun-learning-tracks-the-secrets-to-his-speed/) - Colin Braun joins me again (he was on episode #7 over a year ago) to talk about his approach to learning a track he’s never been to before, what it takes to get to throttle sooner, how to use the brakes, being smooth with the steering, and what “rotating” a car really means. Basically, he
- [Q: Any recommendations for purposeful practice to improve braking?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-any-recommendations-for-purposeful-practice-improve-braking/) - How can I improve my braking on the race track - and using a simulator? I need to improve my threshold braking, so what are your recommendations for purposeful or deliberate practice. Ross Bentley answers this question in his Ask Ross column.
- [Q: Can you address racecraft, passing and race traffic?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-can-you-address-racecraft-passing-and-race-traffic/) - Racecraft - passing, being passed, dealing with race traffic - is a huge topic. And a big challenge. But it's something that can be learned. Ross Bentley writes about it in this Ask Ross column.
- [Q: What are your thoughts on middle-aged drivers learning performance driving?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-what-are-your-thoughts-on-middle-aged-drivers-learning-performance-driving/) - Can a middle-aged or older performance driver learn as quickly as a younger one? The answer, as Ross Bentley shares in this Ask Ross column, lies more in the area of motivation than in any physical ability.
- [Q: What provides the best bang for the buck in car upgrades?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-what-provides-the-best-bang-for-the-buck-in-car-upgrades/) - Q: What provides the best bang for the buck in car upgrades? Tires are critical, and most drivers would then look to shocks, springs or anti-roll bars. But what about a seat? More important? Ross Bentley shares his views in this Ask Ross column.
- [Q: Why is the theoretical line not the fastest line through a corner?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-why-is-the-theoretical-line-not-the-fastest-line-through-a-corner/) - Why would the theoretically fastest line through a corner on a race track NOT be the fastest? What other factors should you consider when identifying and driving the line? What is the "ideal line"? Ross Bentley answers these questions in his Ask Ross column.
- [Q: What's the difference between the Zone & Red Mist?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-whats-the-difference-between-the-zone-red-mist/) - How does being the Zone, or in Flow, compare to when a driver has "Red Mist"? That's the topic of today's Ask Ross column. Is Red Mist just going beyond being in the Zone? Emotions, inner/outer focus, and conscious versus subconscious all play a role.
- [Improve Your Racecraft webinar](https://speedsecrets.com/webinar-improve-your-racecraft/) - Be a better racer! Racecraft - wheel-to-wheel passing, being passed, race starts, re-starts - is a skill & mindset that can be learned and improved. Ross Bentley shares strategies, tactics, etiquette, rules and the mental mindset that make some racers better than the rest in the Improve Your Racecraft webinar.
- [064 – Gama Aguilar-Gamez: Listen to a Coaching Session](https://speedsecrets.com/064-gama-aguilar-gamez-listen-to-a-coaching-session/) - Gama Aguilar-Gamez allows me to record a race driver coaching session with him - and share with you... identifying strengths and weaknesses, using data, and the approach he should take to make improvements. Oh, and we talk about the difference between him and Fernando Alonso.
- [065 – Lyn St. James: Indy 500 Rookie of the Year Shares her Secrets](https://speedsecrets.com/065-lyn-st-james-indy-500-rookie-of-the-year-shares-her-secrets/) - Lyn St. James talks about her career, and what she learned about driving that’ll make you a better driver – how precision is more important than bravery, understanding car set up leads to being more sensitive to the limit of the car, who the best drivers she ever raced against are, and why we have a need for speed.
- [Data for Drivers webinar](https://speedsecrets.com/webinar-data-for-drivers/) - Ross Bentley shares 25 years of experience using data to help you be an even better performance or race driver. With over 35 actual data acquisition graphs as examples, you'll learn how to identify trial braking, coasting, early turn-in, and more.
- [How to Grow Your HPDE Events webinar](https://speedsecrets.com/grow-your-hpde/) - What can your car club do to attract more participants to your HPDE events – and keep them coming back for more? Let me share my experience of running driving schools in the free Grow Your HPDE Events webinar – and answer those questions.
- [7 Ways to Improve Your Performance Driving webinar](https://speedsecrets.com/7-ways-performance-driving/) - Want to be a better, faster and safer performance driver? Ross Bentley's 7 Ways to Improve Your Performance Driving webinar is a great introduction to high-performance driving for drivers who are relatively new to the sport (if that’s not you, think about who you might be able to share this with).
- [Q: How tight should my grip be on the steering wheel?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-how-tight-should-my-grip-be-on-the-steering-wheel/) - Q: "I've been told to have a light grip on the steering wheel, but I've also had it almost ripped out of my hands while going over a bump in the track. So how hard should I grip it?" A: I created a YouTube video all about this question a while ago, so please take
- [Q: How should I adapt my driving to a Front-Wheel-Drive car?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-how-should-i-adapt-my-driving-to-a-front-wheel-drive-car/) - Adapting one's driving to a Front-Wheel-Drive (FWD) car after driving a Rear-Wheel-Drive (RWD) car for years can be a challenge. But are they as different as we think? I don't believe so, as I share in this Ask Ross column.
- [Q: Should I always start accelerating at the apex of a corner?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-should-i-always-start-accelerating-at-the-apex-of-a-corner/) - When should you start accelerating out of a corner on a race track? At the apex? Before or after the apex? I outline a "guideline" for performance and race drivers in this Ask Ross column - but it's not a rule.
- [Q: How do I learn to drive an aero car - deal with downforce?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-how-do-i-learn-to-drive-an-aero-car-deal-with-downforce/) - How do I learn to drive a car with aerodynamic downforce? Getting used to having more cornering grip is a challenge, but it's something that every driver learns - you have to get used to higher g-loads, and trusting that the faster you go, the more grip the car has.
- [063 – Heyward Wagner: Where the Heck is the SCCA Going?](https://speedsecrets.com/063-heyward-wagner-where-the-heck-is-the-scca-going/) - Heyward Wagner talks about what the SCCA is up to, and why - how the club’s focus is on converting car and driving enthusiasts into participants, and they’re all about having fun with cars. Specifically, we dive into SCCA road racing, autocross, Track Night In America, and the new focus on Time Trials.
- [Q: Should my tires be squealing as I go through a corner?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-should-my-tires-be-squealing-as-i-go-through-a-corner/) - What sound or noise should be coming from my tires when cornering on a race track? Should they be squealing on every turn? As performance & race drivers, we rely on the sound coming from our tires to sense the limits.
- [062 – Elivan Goulart: SCDA & His Secrets to Speed](https://speedsecrets.com/062-elivan-goulart-scda-his-secrets-to-speed/) - Podcast: Elivan Goulart has won over 45% of the races he's competed in. Today he talks about the Sports Car Driving Association (SCDA), why he wins so many races, self-coaching, whether you need to crash to learn the limits, taking time before driving to mentally prepare, & the strategy behind racecraft.
- [061 – Ann Morey: Getting in The Zone](https://speedsecrets.com/061-ann-morey-getting-in-the-zone/) - Ann Morey talks about how to get in the zone, what gets in the way of doing so, the voices we all have in our heads when driving, self-critique versus self-awareness, experimenting to learn, and the journey she’s on to win Spec Miata races. Ann writes about her racing and driving experience at GentleWomanRacer.com.
- [060 – Steve Stepanian: What the Best Performance Drivers Do](https://speedsecrets.com/060-steve-stepanian-what-the-best-performance-drivers-do/) - Steve Stepanian talks about what the best drivers do, what they don’t do, what his Aha! moments were, & how you can be an even better driver. When he’s not racing Spec E30, Steve is the Chairman of the Driving Events Committee of the BMW CCA, Pacific Region DEC Rep, & license director for the Southwest region of NASA.
- [Drive Faster! webinar](https://speedsecrets.com/webinar-drive-faster/) - You’re a pretty fast driver – or even really fast. But you want more. You want to be even faster, right? You want to lower your lap times. The Drive Faster webinar will help you understand what to do, then give you a plan to do it, as Ross Bentley shares his proven strategies for making you a faster driver.
- [How to Learn a Track... Fast! webinar](https://speedsecrets.com/webinar-learn-track-fast/) - The best drivers know how to learn a track. They have a process. If that’s you, great! Maybe you can get even better at it. But if you want to learn a track – one that’s new to you, or one you’ve not been to for a while – you need that process. The How to Learn a Track... Fast! webinar will help you learn tracks… fast.
- [Reading Your Car webinar](https://speedsecrets.com/webinar-reading-your-car/) - Do you want to get better at sensing the limits of your car & knowing what it's telling you about how its handling? In the Reading Your Car webinar, Ross Bentley shares secrets to develop your ability to know what your car is doing. If you want to drive closer to your car's limits & tune your car's handling better, you'll love this webinar.
- [Q: Does ‘slow in – fast out’ always work?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-does-slow-in-fast-out-always-work/) - "Slow in - fast out" is great advice that's been around as long as we've driven on race tracks. It works - most of the time. But not always. Why? That's the topic of today's Ask Ross column.
- [058 – Erin Vogel: Sensory Visualization, Club DE & Racing](https://speedsecrets.com/058-erin-vogel-sensory-visualization-club-de-racing/) - Erin Vogel talks about self-coaching, instructing at HPDE events, visualization (especially after focusing on sensory input), fear, and how to find that little bit more speed. We have this very cool conversation about what one learns from instructing, and how racing makes you a faster track day driver.
- [059 – Dale Sievwright: Making Noise About Electric Cars](https://speedsecrets.com/059-dale-sievwright-making-noise-about-electric-cars/) - Dale Sievwright talks about electric cars, being an engineer at Tesla, racing gas-powered cars, autonomous vehicles, and the future of driving.
- [Q: Should I turn Traction Control off when driving on the track?](https://speedsecrets.com/should-i-turn-traction-control-off-when-driving-on-the-track/) - When should I turn Traction Control off when driving on the track? That's one of the most-asked questions these days, and there is no simple answer - but I do.
- [057 – David Vodden: The Secrets of Thunderhill!](https://speedsecrets.com/057-david-vodden-the-secrets-of-thunderhill/) - David Vodden talks about the real secrets of driving Thunderhill fast, and why some race tracks & event organizers are more successful than others.
- [Q: How do I stay focused on improving my performance driving?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-how-do-i-stay-focused-on-improving-my-performance-driving/) - Staying focused on what you want to improve while performance or race driving can be a challenge, but the advice in this Ask Ross column will help you drive faster.
- [Q: When do I stop trying new approaches to performance driving?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-when-do-i-stop-trying-new-approaches-to-performance-driving/) - Deciding when a technique or approach you've tried that doesn't seem to work is not easy. Give up on it too soon and you might be losing out in the long-term.
- [056 – Andrew Rains: Real Time Data & Peripheral Vision](https://speedsecrets.com/056-andrew-rains-real-time-data-peripheral-vision/) - Andrew Rains talks about how to use & train your peripheral vision to improve your driving, the APEX Pro device, and using data to coach yourself. We wrap up with Andrew’s insight into what he wishes he knew when he first started track driving.
- [055 – Danny Kok: Ice Driving & Making a Racing Comeback](https://speedsecrets.com/055-danny-kok-ice-driving-making-a-racing-comeback/) - Danny Kok talks about the AMG Driving Academy, ice driving programs, and about his plans to go racing in 2018 after not racing for a few years.
- [054 – Scot Elkins: MSF Instructor Certification & Formula E](https://speedsecrets.com/054-scot-elkins-msf-instructor-certification-formula-e/) - Scot Elkins talks about the Motorsport Safety Foundation (MSF), the Instructor Certification program, and electric car racing.
- [053 – Peter Carroll: 14 Ways to Improve Your Performance Driving](https://speedsecrets.com/053-peter-carroll-14-ways-to-improve-your-performance-driving/) - Peter Carroll -14 Ways to Improve Your Driving. Specifically, braking too hard, not enough trail braking, getting on the throttle too early, coasting, not using all the track, downshifting too much, shortening the distance by altering your line, and how to experiment with new driving techniques.
- [052 – Andrew Comrie-Picard: Sensing & Driving Traction in Rally & Other Forms of Motorsport](https://speedsecrets.com/052-andrew-comrie-picard-sensing-driving-traction-in-rally-other-forms-of-motorsport/) - Andrew Comrie-Picard talks about sensing traction & driving the limit - rally, rallycross, drifting, Mosport's Turn 2 in the rain on slicks in a Porsche.
- [Minimize Your Change Of Speed To Drive Faster](https://speedsecrets.com/minimize-your-change-of-speed-to-drive-faster/) - The less change in speed through a corner, the faster you will be. Race & performance drivers, minimize your Change-of-Speed.
- [022 - Dennis Macchio: A Driver's Mentor](https://speedsecrets.com/022-dennis-macchio-a-drivers-mentor/) - Dennis Macchio talks about how to best find & use a mentor to help you with your driving, driver coaching, vision, what gets in the way of some drivers improving, and how to learn more and improve your performance and race driving.
- [051 – Brian Bonner: Finding a Racing Sponsor](https://speedsecrets.com/brian-bonner-finding-a-racing-sponsor/) - Brian Bonner talks about motorsport sponsorship. Getting someone else to pay for you to race, or even to do track days, is like a dream come true for many. But how do you do that? Brian has worked with drivers and teams at every level, from Indy Car and NASCAR to club racing.
- [048 - Ryan Dalziel: How the Pros Do It & Race Car Coaches](https://speedsecrets.com/048-ryan-dalziel-how-the-pros-do-it-race-car-coaches/) - Ryan Dalziel shares what makes him so fast, co-driving with Brendan Hartley & Johannes van Overbeek, race driver confidence, and driver coaching.
- [049 – Tom Martin: The Winding Road of Motorsport Business](https://speedsecrets.com/049-tom-martin-the-winding-road-of-motorsport-business/) - Tom Martin talk all things motorsport: business to the original Can-Am series; Spec Miata to HPDE and track day driving; from low cost endurance racing to the passion we all share for our sport. It’s a very cool conversation, and his advice about the business of motorsport is invaluable!
- [Q: Why do drivers drive over apex curbs?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-why-do-drivers-drive-over-apex-curbs/) - Why do race and performance drivers drive over the apex curbing? Should I do that? That's the topic of this Ask Ross article.
- [Q: How can I get faster when I'm driving by myself, rather than only when chasing another car?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-how-can-i-get-faster-when-im-driving-by-myself-rather-than-only-when-chasing-another-car/) - Are you faster when chasing another car on track, but would like to get faster when driving by yourself? That's the topic of this Ask Ross article.
- [Q: How do I avoid getting frustrated when trying to drive faster?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-how-do-i-avoid-getting-frustrated-when-trying-to-drive-faster/) - How do you avoid getting frustrated when trying to drive faster? I share my thoughts on managing frustration in this week's Ask Ross column.
- [Q: Is it okay to lift off the throttle & coast before braking?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-is-it-okay-to-lift-off-the-throttle-coast-before-braking/) - Should you ease off the throttle & coast before braking to save fuel & brakes? Is that "Smooth if fast"? Check out my Ask Ross column for the answers.
- [050 – 11 Drivers Talk Favorite Corners, Most Valuable Lessons Learned & Attracting Newbies Into Our Sport](https://speedsecrets.com/050-11-drivers-talk-favorite-corners-most-valuable-lessons-learned-attracting-newbies-into-our-sport/) - What makes one track more technical than another, what their favorite corners are, which car they’d most want to drive, what the most valuable lesson they learned at the track is, and how to attract new and younger drivers to our sport. Eleven drivers share their views.
- [Q: How can I improve my corner entry speed?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-how-can-i-improve-my-corner-entry-speed/) - In this week's Ask Ross column I answer the question, "How can I improve my corner entry speed?" Any interest in this topic?
- [Q: How Do I Use a Skid Pad to Be a Better Driver?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-how-do-i-use-a-skid-pad-to-be-a-better-driver/) - You've talked about the importance of training on a skid pad, so what's the best way to do that. Can you suggest a curriculum for skid pad training?
- [Q: What makes one track more technical than another?](https://speedsecrets.com/q-what-makes-one-track-more-technical-than-another/) - What defines a track as a technical one? Why do we call one track "more technical" than another? That's the question answered in today's Ask Ross column.
- [046 – Kevin Fandozzi: How to Treat a Tire!](https://speedsecrets.com/046-kevin-fandozzi-how-to-treat-a-tire/) - Kevin Fandozzi of Continental Tire talks about tires – how to break them in, warm them up, and pressure them. We also talk about how tires are developed, what Kevin did to his tires to podium at the recent SCCA Runoffs, and where Continental Tire is going in the sport. Be sure to listen to his advice in the last 10 minutes or so of the show – it’s super valuable stuff.
- [047 – Ashton Harrison: Women in Motorsport & Learning to Drive Faster](https://speedsecrets.com/047-ashton-harrison-women-in-motorsport-learning-to-drive-faster/) - Ashton Harrison talks about racing in the Global MX-5 Cup series, what it’s like as a woman in racing, instructing at the Porsche school, and the challenges that come with being a woman telling a man how to drive.
- [045 – Michael Silver: Learn to Drive Fast in Less Than a Year](https://speedsecrets.com/045-michael-silver-learn-to-drive-fast-in-less-than-a-year/) - Michael Silver and I talk about how he got to be so good a driver in a short period of time – less than a year. And it’s not just seat time, but how he applied the seat time that made the difference, as he shares here. Oh, and we also talk about astronauts and how Michael communicated with them in space, as well as his incredibly varied background.
- [044 – David & Dylan Murry: Learning to Drive Fast](https://speedsecrets.com/044-david-dylan-murry-learning-to-drive-fast/) - David Murry & his son, Dylan talk about the track day business, how to manage modern cars on the track, why NASCAR is a great option for young drivers, how important a driver’s reputation is in this sport, reading a car’s handling, what a son learns from his father who is a racer. And then Dylan and David provide their simple but important advice to you.
- [043 – Brian Ghidinelli: Learning New Tracks, Left-Foot-Braking & State of the Sport](https://speedsecrets.com/043-brian-ghidinelli-learning-new-tracks-left-foot-braking-state-of-the-sport/) - Brian Ghidinelli talks about left-foot-braking, driving a Spec Miata fast, how to learn a new track quickly, the state of the sport, SCCA Runoffs, and Indy.
- [042 – Ryan Kristoff: Engineer's View of Electronic Driver Aids](https://speedsecrets.com/042-ryan-kristoff-engineers-view-of-electronic-driver-aids/) - Ryan Kristoff talks about the electronic driver aids - ABS, traction & stability control, and automatic braking systems. Do you turn them off when driving on the track or leave them on?
- [Q: Do drivers talk about getting into an altered state?](https://speedsecrets.com/do-drivers-talk-about-getting-into-altered-state/) - Performance and race drivers get into the zone, or in flow - an altered state. It's what we all strive for, and here are a few tips.
- [041 – Phil Wilkes: Performance Pilot on Track & in Air](https://speedsecrets.com/041-phil-wilkes-performance-pilot-on-track-in-air/) - Phil Wilkes talks about car racing and flying – but not at the same time. We’re talking racing, track driving, piloting planes, simulators, self-coaching, and the mental game.
- [040 – Simon Kirkby: Life at Lime Rock](https://speedsecrets.com/040-simon-kirkby-life-at-lime-rock/) - Simon Kirkby, Director of the Lime Rock Driver's Club joins me to talk about Skip Barber, 3 ways to get through the Left-Hander fast, and his advice for driving fast.
- [039 – Sam Smith: Road & Track Writer & Car Guy](https://speedsecrets.com/039-sam-smith-road-track-writer-car-guy/) - Amazing stories with Sam Smith of Road & Track magazine about Peter Egan, Boris Said, Kimi Raikkonen, Indy 500, and selling furniture to buy more race tires.
- [Q: Is setting a goal of beating my competitors wrong?](https://speedsecrets.com/is-setting-a-goal-of-beating-my-competitors-wrong/) - Should I focus on beating my competitors or on my own performance? What's wrong with setting a goal of winning a championship? Focus on performance.
- [Q: Should I skip gears when downshifting?](https://speedsecrets.com/should-i-skip-gears-when-downshifting/) - What's the right timing for downshifting when performance driving on a race track? Should I skip gears when downshifting? Read more in my Ask Ross column.
- [Q: What does "taking a set" mean, and how do I use it?](https://speedsecrets.com/what-does-taking-a-set-mean/) - What does a car "taking a set" mean? It's something performance and race drivers chase and use. How? Read my Ask Ross column.
- [Q: Why do I sometimes go slower in the afternoon?](https://speedsecrets.com/why-do-i-sometimes-go-slower-in-the-afternoon/) - Track and tire conditions can deteriorate over the course of the day, but often what slows us down is our approach to driving - trying too hard.
- [Q: How far ahead should I be looking on track?](https://speedsecrets.com/how-far-ahead-should-i-be-looking/) - How far ahead should I be looking when performance driving on a race track?
- [Q: How do I know if I'm over-slowing by left-foot-braking?](https://speedsecrets.com/left-foot-braking-over-slow/) - Left-Foot-Braking can be an advantage, but it's also easy to over-slow because of the lack of sensitivity with the pedal. How do you know?
- [038 – Steve Smith: Endurance Racing for a Cause](https://speedsecrets.com/038-steve-smith-endurance-racing-for-a-cause/) - Steve Smith joins me to talk about racing Porsche Boxters in the World Racing League (WRL), why endurance racing is so much fun, and how he and his teammates have turned their racing efforts in a serious fundraising program for charities.
- [037 – Michael O’Neal: Passion for Driving, Porsche & Solopreneur-ing](https://speedsecrets.com/037-michael-oneal-passion-for-driving-porsche-solopreneur-ing/) - Michael O’Neal, of Solopreneur Hour fame, talks about his experience at the Monterey Historics, Porsches, his adventures in buying and restoring his ’72 911, autocrossing, what being a solopreneur is all about, how anyone can build a business in motorsport, and what he loves about driving.
- [036 – Kenton Koch: Developing Car Control Skills](https://speedsecrets.com/036-kenton-koch-developing-car-control-skills/) - Kenton Koch talks about car control, how to develop these skills, what driving the limit takes, and the difference between cars with aerodynamic downforce and those that don’t.
- [Q: When should I trail brake & when shouldn't I?](https://speedsecrets.com/when-should-i-trail-brake-when-shouldnt-i/) - When to trail brake & when not to. That's one of the most controversial topics in performance and race driving. And one I answer with a general guideline.
- [Q: When should I downshift?](https://speedsecrets.com/when-should-i-downshift/) - Knowing when to downshift when driving on a road course is critical to being a fast driver, and in this Ask Ross session I give you a simple rule to follow.
- [Q: Window up or down when track driving?](https://speedsecrets.com/window-up-or-down-when-track-driving/) - Some event organizers mandate the driver's window must be up when driving on track; others want it down. It's all about driver protection in a roll-over or side impact.
- [Q: Could Ayrton Senna’s throttle technique still work in modern F1?](https://speedsecrets.com/could-ayrton-sennas-throttle-technique-still-work-in-modern-f1/) - Ayrton Senna would stab at the throttle with short bursts. Would that technique work with today's F1 cars? That's a question I answer in this Ask Ross session.
- [Q: How do I get in the zone while driving?](https://speedsecrets.com/how-do-i-get-in-the-zone-while-driving/) - Performance or racing driving in the zone, or in flow, is what we all want, all the time. There are certain tasks you can do to help you get there more often.
- [035 – Michael Zimicki: What You Can Learn From a Great Coach](https://speedsecrets.com/035-michael-zimicki-what-you-can-learn-from-a-great-coach/) - Michael Zimicki & Ross Bentley talk about driver coaching. They dive into the question of how many true, pro coaches there are, what great coaches do, and what you should look for if and when you look to hire one.
- [COTA Virtual Track Walk](https://speedsecrets.com/cota-virtual-track-walk/) - Peter Krause and Ross Bentley take you on a Virtual Track Walk of COTA, illustrating the ideal line, pointing out reference points, identifying which are the most important corners, and to where to find the grip.
- [Q: What data acquisition system should I buy?](https://speedsecrets.com/what-data-acquisition-system-should-i-buy/) - Ask Ross Bentley your questions about performance and race driving. Today, Ross answers the question about whether to invest in a data system or coaching.
- [Q: How do I drive 1 to 2 tenths of a second faster?](https://speedsecrets.com/how-do-i-drive-1-to-2-tenths-faster/) - Finding a tenth of a second is a big challenge! But how? For most performance and race drivers, it's what you do exiting or entering the corner. Here's how.
- [Lime Rock Virtual Track Walk](https://speedsecrets.com/lime-rock-virtual-track-walk/) - Peter Krause and Ross Bentley take you on a Virtual Track Walk of Lime Rock, illustrating the ideal line, pointing out reference points, identifying which are the most important corners, and to where to find the grip.
- [Mid-Ohio Virtual Track Walk](https://speedsecrets.com/mid-ohio-virtual-track-walk/) - Peter Krause and Ross Bentley take you on a Virtual Track Walk of Mid-Ohio, illustrating the ideal line, pointing out reference points, identifying which are the most important corners, and to where to find the grip.
- [Barber Motorsport Park Virtual Track Walk](https://speedsecrets.com/barber-virtual-track-walk/) - Peter Krause and Ross Bentley take you on a Virtual Track Walk of Barber Motorsports Park, illustrating the ideal line, pointing out reference points, identifying which are the most important corners, and to where to find the grip.
- [VIR Virtual Track Walk](https://speedsecrets.com/vir-virtual-track-walk/) - Peter Krause and Ross Bentley take you on a Virtual Track Walk of Virginia International Raceway (VIR), illustrating the ideal line, pointing out reference points, identifying which are the most important corners, and to where to find the grip.
- [Road America Virtual Track Walk](https://speedsecrets.com/road-america-virtual-track-walk/) - How to drive Road America: Peter Krause & Ross Bentley help you learn the line, how to prioritize corners, & how to drive this challenging & historic track fast.
- [Road Atlanta Virtual Track Walk](https://speedsecrets.com/road-atlanta/) - Peter Krause & Ross Bentley help you learn to drive Road Atlanta with this "virtual track walk" video
- [034 – TJ Fischer: The View from a Young Pro Racer](https://speedsecrets.com/034-tj-fischer-the-view-from-a-young-pro-racer/) - Pro Mazda racer TJ Fischer talks about late braking, best drivers' mindset, fast fast & his asthma: The View from a Young Pro Racer podcast.
- [033 – John Drysdale: 4 Seconds – Lessons from a First Season of Racing](https://speedsecrets.com/033-john-drysdale-4-seconds-lessons-from-a-first-season-of-racing/) - Finding 4 Seconds & Lessons from a First Season of Racing. That's the topics of this week's podcast conversation with John Drysdale.
- [032 – Robert Pool: How to Practice to Drive Faster](https://speedsecrets.com/032-robert-pool-how-to-practice-to-drive-faster/) - Robert Pool talks about how to practice to improve your performance, the book that he & Anders Ericsson wrote, and the research that Ericsson is known for worldwide - “deliberate practice,” the new science of expertise, and clarifying the “10,000 hour rule.”
- [Skidding Into Focus - Part 1](https://speedsecrets.com/skidding-into-focus-part-1/) - One of the most confusing things we’re ever taught could be life-threatening: How to control a skid.
- [Skidding Into Focus - Part 2](https://speedsecrets.com/skidding-into-focus-part-2/) - Speed Secrets Stories provide you with a glimpse of my past experiences that have led to much of what I know and share with you today. They’re meant to entertain, educate and inspire.
- [Skidding Into Focus - Part 3](https://speedsecrets.com/skidding-into-focus-part-3/) - Speed Secrets Stories provide you with a glimpse of my past experiences that have led to much of what I know and share with you today. They’re meant to entertain, educate and inspire.
- [Licensed to Breathe – Part 1](https://speedsecrets.com/licensed-to-breathe-part-1/) - Speed Secrets Stories provide you with a glimpse of my past experiences that have led to much of what I know and share with you today. They’re meant to entertain, educate and inspire.
- [Licensed to Breathe - Part 2](https://speedsecrets.com/licensed-to-breathe-part-2/) - Speed Secrets Stories provide you with a glimpse of my past experiences that have led to much of what I know and share with you today. They’re meant to entertain, educate and inspire.
- [Mobile Home – Part 1 (My Racing Addiction Begins)](https://speedsecrets.com/mobile-home-part-1/) - Speed Secrets Stories provide you with a glimpse of my past experiences that have led to much of what I know and share with you today. They’re meant to entertain, educate and inspire.
- [Mobile Home – Part 2 (Getting In The Zone)](https://speedsecrets.com/mobile-home-part-2-and-getting-into-the-zone-while-racing/) - Speed Secrets Stories provide you with a glimpse of my past experiences that have led to much of what I know and share with you today. They’re meant to entertain, educate and inspire.
- [Mobile Home – Part 3 (Why We Race)](https://speedsecrets.com/mobile-home-part-3-why-we-race/) - Speed Secrets Stories provide you with a glimpse of my past experiences that have led to much of what I know and share with you today. They’re meant to entertain, educate and inspire.
- [Planes, Trains & Automobiles – Part 1 (Life as a Pro Driver)](https://speedsecrets.com/planes-trains-and-automobiles-part-1-life-as-a-pro-driver/) - Speed Secrets Stories provide you with a glimpse of my past experiences that have led to much of what I know and share with you today. They’re meant to entertain, educate and inspire.
- [Planes, Trains & Automobiles – Part 2 (Life as a Pro Driver)](https://speedsecrets.com/planes-trains-and-automobiles-part-2-life-as-a-pro-driver/) - Speed Secrets Stories provide you with a glimpse of my past experiences that have led to much of what I know and share with you today. They’re meant to entertain, educate and inspire.
- [Planes, Trains & Automobiles – Part 3 (Life as a Pro Driver)](https://speedsecrets.com/planes-trains-and-automobiles-part-3-life-as-a-pro-driver/) - Speed Secrets Stories provide you with a glimpse of my past experiences that have led to much of what I know and share with you today. They’re meant to entertain, educate and inspire.
- [Planes, Trains & Automobiles – Part 4 (Life as a Pro Driver)](https://speedsecrets.com/planes-trains-automobiles-part-4-life-as-a-pro-driver/) - Speed Secrets Stories provide you with a glimpse of my past experiences that have led to much of what I know and share with you today. They’re meant to entertain, educate and inspire.
- [Planes, Trains & Automobiles – Part 5 (Life as a Pro Driver)](https://speedsecrets.com/planes-trains-automobiles-part-5-life-as-a-pro-driver/) - Speed Secrets Stories provide you with a glimpse of my past experiences that have led to much of what I know and share with you today. They’re meant to entertain, educate and inspire.
- [Planes, Trains & Automobiles – Part 6 (Life as a Pro Driver)](https://speedsecrets.com/planes-trains-automobiles-part-6-life-as-a-pro-driver/) - Speed Secrets Stories provide you with a glimpse of my past experiences that have led to much of what I know and share with you today. They’re meant to entertain, educate and inspire.
- [Planes, Trains & Automobiles – Part 7 (Life as a Pro Driver)](https://speedsecrets.com/planes-trains-automobiles-part-7-life-as-a-pro-driver/) - Speed Secrets Stories provide you with a glimpse of my past experiences that have led to much of what I know and share with you today. They’re meant to entertain, educate and inspire.
- [Up In Flames – Part 1 (My Indy 500 Experience)](https://speedsecrets.com/up-in-flames-part-1-my-indy-500-experience/) - Speed Secrets Stories provide you with a glimpse of my past experiences that have led to much of what I know and share with you today. They’re meant to entertain, educate and inspire.
- [Up In Flames – Part 2 (My Indy 500 Experience)](https://speedsecrets.com/up-in-flames-part-2-my-indy-500-experience/) - Speed Secrets Stories provide you with a glimpse of my past experiences that have led to much of what I know and share with you today. They’re meant to entertain, educate and inspire.
- [Up In Flames – Part 3 (My Indy 500 Experience)](https://speedsecrets.com/up-in-flames-part-3-my-indy-500-experience/) - Speed Secrets Stories provide you with a glimpse of my past experiences that have led to much of what I know and share with you today. They’re meant to entertain, educate and inspire.
- [Up In Flames – Part 4 (My Indy 500 Experience)](https://speedsecrets.com/up-in-flames-part-4-my-indy-500-experience/) - Speed Secrets Stories provide you with a glimpse of my past experiences that have led to much of what I know and share with you today. They’re meant to entertain, educate and inspire.
- [Up In Flames – Part 5 (My Indy 500 Experience)](https://speedsecrets.com/up-in-flames-part-5-my-indy-500-experience/) - Speed Secrets Stories provide you with a glimpse of my past experiences that have led to much of what I know and share with you today. They’re meant to entertain, educate and inspire.
- [Up In Flames – Part 6 (My Indy 500 Experience)](https://speedsecrets.com/up-in-flames-part-6-my-indy-500-experience/) - Speed Secrets Stories provide you with a glimpse of my past experiences that have led to much of what I know and share with you today. They’re meant to entertain, educate and inspire.
- [Getting There – Part 1 (Racing Road Trips)](https://speedsecrets.com/getting-there-part-1-racing-road-trips/) - Sharing stories - the good, the bad and the ugly - of towing race cars across the country to get to another race.
- [Getting There – Part 2 (Racing Road Trips)](https://speedsecrets.com/getting-there-part-2-racing-road-trips/) - More road trips stories of crossing the country to get to another race track.
- [Getting There – Part 3 (Racing Road Trips)](https://speedsecrets.com/getting-there-part-3-racing-road-trips/) - Near disaster as I'm in a van towing a trailer that spins out in the middle of the highway, in the middle of the night - more racing road trips.
- [Getting There – Part 4 (Racing Road Trips)](https://speedsecrets.com/getting-there-part-4-racing-road-trips/) - Sharing my thoughts and philosophy on trust in other drivers in Part 4 of my racing road trip stories - Getting There.
- [Q: Any recommendations for data acquisition books?](https://speedsecrets.com/recommendations-for-data-acquisition-books/) - My 2 favorite data acquisition books are Making Sense of Squiggly Lines by Chris Brown, and Data Power by Buddy Fey. Ask Ross Bentley your questions about performance & race driving.
- [Q: Where should I be focusing when trail braking?](https://speedsecrets.com/where-should-i-be-focusing-when-trail-braking/) - Ask Ross Bentley your questions about performance and race driving. In this Q&A he answers the question of where to look when trail braking into a corner.
- [Q: How do I know what's the right corner entry speed?](https://speedsecrets.com/how-do-i-know-whats-the-right-corner-entry-speed/) - Setting the ideal corner entry speed is the key to being fast. We do that by managing how & when we release the brakes. Following the "slow in fast out" advice hurts.
- [Q: When should I "blip" the throttle when heel & toeing?](https://speedsecrets.com/is-there-a-noteworthy-difference-of-when-to-blip-the-throttle-when-heel-toeing/) - Ask Ross Bentley your questions about performance and race driving.
- [Q: Is it always the best to ride the car towards the edge of the wall on a speedway?](https://speedsecrets.com/is-it-always-the-best-to-ride-the-car-towards-the-edge-of-the-wall-on-a-speedway/) - Ask Ross Bentley your questions about performance and race driving.
- [Q: Any guidelines for how to set and monitor brake bias?](https://speedsecrets.com/any-guidelines-for-how-to-set-and-monitor-brake-bias/) - Ask Ross Bentley your questions about performance and race driving.
- [Q: Could you please tell me what a momentum car is?](https://speedsecrets.com/could-you-please-tell-me-what-a-momentum-car-is/) - Ask Ross Bentley your questions about performance and race driving.
- [Q: Do you have any tips for identifying the brake release point in a turn?](https://speedsecrets.com/do-you-have-any-tips-for-identifying-the-brake-release-point-in-a-turn/) - Ask Ross Bentley your questions about performance and race driving.
- [031 – Ryan Staub: Managing Risk & Having Fun](https://speedsecrets.com/031-ryan-staub-managing-risk-having-fun/) - Ryan Staub talks about the fun stuff – risk & insurance for the track. That’s not all we talk about because that would be boring (but important stuff to know). We also talk about the car club scene, where younger drivers are participating in performance driving events, and the cultures that the best HPDE organizations have.
- [030 – Allen Berg: Racing Senna, F1 & Coaching Drivers](https://speedsecrets.com/030-allen-berg-racing-senna-f1-coaching-drivers/) - Allen Berg talks about racing F3 against Ayrton Senna & Martin Brundle, how he made it to Formula One, and coaching drivers today. Then I ask him one of my favorite questions: What is it that the best drivers do that others don’t?
- [029 – Terry Earwood: The Voice of Experience](https://speedsecrets.com/029-terry-earwood-the-voice-of-experience/) - Terry Earwood talks about a little of everything about driving: drag racing, Sebring, road racing, autocross, instructing, the Skip Barber school, and the 39,000 drivers he’s instructed. Get ready to laugh!
- [028 – Vivek Goel: What The Best Performance Drivers Do](https://speedsecrets.com/028-vivek-goel-what-the-best-performance-drivers-do/) - Vivek Goel shares what he learned when he surveyed 350 drivers, asking them about their level of experience & ability, & what they do to improve. After talking about what the best drivers in his survey did, I ask Vivek what he does.
- [026 – Ron Simons: How to Drive the Nurburgring](https://speedsecrets.com/26-ron-simons-how-to-drive-the-nurburgring/) - Ron Simons joins me to talk about driving the Nurburgring – how to do it, how to prepare, what are the things you should avoid, and the challenges of doing so. Along the way, we talk about the differences between driving the Ring and Spa, the Belgian circuit just over an hour’s drive away.
- [027 – Brandon Sneed: How to Get Your Head in the Game of Driving](https://speedsecrets.com/027-brandon-sneed-how-to-get-your-head-in-the-game-of-driving/) - Brandon Sneed joins me to talk about what the best athletes in the world are doing to improve their performance. And before you think steroids to build the body, we’re talking about improving the performance of their minds.
- [025 – James Houghton: Lessons from Time Attack](https://speedsecrets.com/025-james-houghton-lessons-from-time-attack/) - Speed Secrets Podcast: Time Attack driver James Houghton talks driving a 600-HP FWD car, how to get up to speed very quickly, & why you should do time attack.
- [023 – Jesse Love: Up & Coming Superstar](https://speedsecrets.com/023-jesse-love-up-coming-superstar/) - Jesse Love and I talk about what it’s like being a young racer – just 12 years old – who has more driving experience than most who are listening to this podcast. We talk about what he does to mentally prepare for a Midget or Late Model oval race, how road racing is different, what’s been the biggest influences on his success to date, and what he’s learned that you can use.
- [021 – Ian Korf: How to Suck Less at Racing](https://speedsecrets.com/021-ian-korf-how-to-suck-less-at-racing/) - Ian Korf talks about driving FWD cars, how to practice with sims & what a driver’s DNA says about their ability… then flips the table and interviews me.
- [Indy Road Course Virtual Track Walk](https://speedsecrets.com/indy-road-course-virtual-track-walk/) - Peter Krause and Ross Bentley take you on a Virtual Track Walk of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway's road course, illustrating the ideal line, pointing out reference points, identifying which are the most important corners, and to where to find the grip.
- [019 – Michael Roban: What it Takes to Succeed at Racing - or Anything](https://speedsecrets.com/019-michael-roban-what-it-takes-to-succeed-at-racing-or-anything/) - Michael Roban and I talk about what it takes to be successful – in anything, including all levels of motorsport… Advice for when first starting in track days and racing, how best to learn to be a better performance/race driver while not taking too big a risk with your car, learning from mistakes, and his advice (as a relative newbie to the sport) on how best to get started.
- [016 – James McMahon & Davin Sturdivant: Checking the Pulse of Karting](https://speedsecrets.com/016-james-mcmahon-davin-sturdivant-checking-the-pulse-of-karting/) - James McMahon and Davin Surdivant of Kartpulse talk about how to use karting to tune up your car driving skills, and even more… actually going karting as an end in itself.
- [013 – Dr. Mike O’Neill: Flow, Focus & Driving Fast](https://speedsecrets.com/013-dr-mike-oneill-flow-focus-driving-fast/) - Dr. Mike O’Neill and I talk about flow, or getting into the zone, and focus, and how that applies to driving faster. His research in the workplace, along with his experience as a race driver, has led to specific tactics that you can use to perform more consistently at your best – in flow – and that’s what we discuss in this conversation.
- [020 – Tyler Clary: Driving Lessons from an Olympic Gold Medalist](https://speedsecrets.com/020-tyler-clary-driving-lessons-from-an-olympic-gold-medalist/) - Tyler Clary, Olympic Gold Medal-winning swimmer talks about his newly-launched racing career, how he’s learned to be so fast so quickly (and how you can learn from him), what similarities racing has with swimming, and what it takes to be a winner.
- [015 – Jeff McKague: How to Use Your Vision on Track](https://speedsecrets.com/015-jeff-mckague-how-to-use-your-vision-on-track/) - Jeff McKague talks about where to look when driving, how mistakes can be identified by vision errors, how to train your vision, and the advantages of being a slow learner.
- [018 – Simon Hayes: Getting Fit to Drive](https://speedsecrets.com/018-simon-hayes-getting-fit-to-drive/) - Simon Hayes of Performance Physixx joins me to talk about what the best race drivers do to ensure they’re fit to drive… as well as providing advice on how you can improve your fitness levels – and drive even better.
- [017 – The Ten-Tenths Podcast Guys: 3 Tips to Make You a Faster Driver](https://speedsecrets.com/017-the-ten-tenths-podcast-guys-3-tips-to-make-you-a-faster-driver/) - Michael Beck, Adam Nielsen and Robert Vierhout from the Ten-Tenths Podcast join me to talk about autocross, engine swaps, and why people are in this sport. And then… each tells of their Aha! moment when they learned something that made a big impact of them driving faster
- [Watkins Glen International](https://speedsecrets.com/watkins-glen-virtual-track-walk/) - Peter Krause & Ross Bentley help you learn to drive Watkins Glen with this "virtual track walk" video
- [Mazda Raceway at Laguna Seca](https://speedsecrets.com/mazda-raceway-laguna-seca-virtual-track-walk/) - Peter Krause & Ross Bentley help you learn to drive Laguna Seca with this "virtual track walk" video
- [012 – Matt Covert: Is Smooth Fast & What We Learn From Mistakes](https://speedsecrets.com/012-matt-covert-is-smooth-fast-what-we-learn-from-mistakes/) - Matt Covert talks about whether smooth is fast or not; and especially what he’s learned from others – from what they’ve done well, and their mistakes. Let’s learn from some of the people Matt has talked to.
- [007 - Colin Braun: Driving Tips from a Pro Racer](https://speedsecrets.com/007-colin-braun-driving-tips-from-a-pro-racer/) - Colin Braun tells us exactly what the top pro drivers do – the techniques they use to go fast. He shares his thoughts on left-foot braking, trail braking, the use of the throttle (and how Aryton Senna used it), and how to learn the cornering line.
- [011 - Adam Jabaay on Club Racing on No Budget & Gridlife](https://speedsecrets.com/011-adam-jabaay-on-club-racing-on-no-budget-gridlife/) - Adam Jabaay talks about how to club race for next to nothing, building your network and community to get people to help you, providing value to others, and what Gridlife is.
- [010 - James Colborn: From HPDE Driver to Pro Racing & Data Guru](https://speedsecrets.com/010-james-colborn-from-hpde-driver-to-pro-racing-data-guru/) - James Colborn and discuss why some drivers love and use data acquisition systems, and some don’t; how he’s become a bit of a guru with data; what it is that he likes so much about using data; and whether data can be over-used. Then we switch to talking about the experience of moving from track day driver to club racer, and then to pro racing – and even back again.
- [001: Frank Greif & The 3 Things The Best Drivers Do](https://speedsecrets.com/001-frank-greif-the-3-things-the-best-drivers-do/) - We talk about the one thing Frank knows now that he wishes he'd known when he started racing, about his Aha! moment when something just clicked in his driving, business lessons that have applied to track driving, instructing, and the 3 things he's seen that the best do.
- [002 - Jeff Braun: The Engineer's Perspective of Drivers](https://speedsecrets.com/002-jeff-braun-the-engineers-perspective-of-drivers/) - Jeff Braun talks about the favorite drivers he's worked with, and why; what's the difference between the best drivers and the rest; one technique that the best drivers focus on to be really fast; one thing that a driver can do on his own to help tune the handling of his/her car; and what the strangest question he's ever been asked.
- [003 - Kevin York & The Driver's Mind](https://speedsecrets.com/003-kevin-york-the-drivers-mind/) - Kevin York and I talk about the impact his education and background in psychology has had on his own driving, as well as his approach to coaching drivers; we talk about whether instructing can get in the way of being a fast driver; what techniques make the most difference; what question he’s asked that he doesn’t want to be asked ever again!
- [004 - Joey Todd: Low Budget Racing & HPDE](https://speedsecrets.com/004-joey-todd-low-budget-racing-hpde/) - Joey Todd and I talk about low-budget racing (if there is such a thing), what it costs to compete in budget endurance races, where the World Racing League is going and what’s new, what a new HPDE driver should focus on to be prepared for their first event, the Aha! moment that drivers (including Joey) experience, what impact technology (self-driving cars, electronic nannies) will have on our sport in the future, and advice if you’re heading to the track this coming weekend.
- [005 - Peter Krause on How to Learn a New Track](https://speedsecrets.com/peter-krause-on-how-to-learn-a-new-track/) - Peter Krause and I talk about the most effective and efficient ways to learn to drive a race track that is new to you. We also talk about driver coaching.
- [006 - Tom Long: Climbing the Pro Driver Ladder & Driving an Aero Car](https://speedsecrets.com/006-tom-long-climbing-the-pro-driver-ladder-driving-an-aero-car/) - Tom Long and I discuss what it takes to climb the ladder from club racer to being a paid professional driver for a factory IMSA team, the Mazda Road to 24, what a young driver needs to do to gain a pro drive, and finally, how to adapt to driving a car with aerodynamic downforce.
- [008 - David Ray: How to Get the Most Out of a HPDE & Track Day Event](https://speedsecrets.com/008-david-ray-how-to-get-the-most-out-of-a-hpde-track-day-event/) - David Ray and I talk about how to get the most out of a HPDE or track day event; common errors and things the best drivers do; the differences between racing and non-competitive track days; and the difference between the “school line” and the “racing line” around a race track.
- [009 - James Chartres: Preparing for a Fun & Successful Event](https://speedsecrets.com/007-james-chartres-preparing-for-a-fun-successful-event/) - James Chartres and I talk about how a club racer or track day driver can manage all of the things are needed before and at the track, and still allow time to really focus on one’s driving. We also talk about some specific driving techniques, including left- versus right-foot braking, trail braking, and driving a momentum car.
- [How To Use Your Tires To Drive Faster](https://speedsecrets.com/how-to-use-your-tires-to-drive-faster/) - Driving fast on a race track is all about how you use your tires, and in this tip I explain an important technique - building cornering forces.
- [Seat Is A Key To Faster Lap Times](https://speedsecrets.com/seat-is-a-key-to-faster-lap-times/) - Your seat has a huge impact on how fast you can drive on track, as I talk about in this Speed Secrets tip for performance and race drivers.
- [How To Hold The Steering Wheel To Drive Faster](https://speedsecrets.com/how-to-hold-the-steering-wheel-to-drive-faster/) - A light touch on the steering wheel is key to driving fast on the race track. But how light? This Speed Secrets performance driving tip gives you a target.
- [How To Drive Faster? Just Breathe!](https://speedsecrets.com/how-to-drive-faster-just-breathe/) - High performance drivers, race drivers... breathe! That's key to driving faster on the track & in this Speed Secret I tell you how to improve your breathing.
- [How Fast Drivers Use The Throttle](https://speedsecrets.com/how-fast-drivers-use-the-throttle/) - In this Speed Secret tip for performance drivers & race drivers, I contradict myself and talk about when you should coast - not on the brakes or throttle.
- [How Performance Drivers Use Their Vision](https://speedsecrets.com/how-performance-drivers-use-their-vision/) - How do high performance and race drivers use their vision? Like a super-hero, bending their vision through the corners ahead. Speed Secret tip ahead!
- [How To Drive An Aero Car Fast – Trusting Aerodynamic Downforce](https://speedsecrets.com/how-to-drive-an-aero-car-fast-trusting-aerodynamic-downforce/) - Learning to drive a car with lots of aerodynamic downforce requires trusting that the faster you go, the more grip it'll have. I share a tip to find the limit.
- [Trail Braking - The Key To Speed?](https://speedsecrets.com/trail-braking-the-key-to-speed/) - To trail brake or not? When should it be taught? Both are good questions. But keep it simple - focus on building a good habit of smooth brake release.
- [Driving The Limit... Or Your Limit](https://speedsecrets.com/driving-the-limit-or-your-limit/) - Driving at the limit (10/10ths) or at 7/10ths is huge challenge. Whether you want to drive the ultimate limit or not, you're going to have go over the limit.
- [How To Learn A New Track](https://speedsecrets.com/how-to-learn-a-new-track/) - Learning to drive a race track fast requires getting a "global view" of it, and understanding the nuances of the layout. This driving tip is all about that.
- [How to Drive Fast - Use Your Mind](https://speedsecrets.com/how-to-drive-fast-use-your-mind/) - In this tip I share details about how to use mental imagery - visualization - to improve your driving. The fastest drivers in the world use these techniques.
- [Time Your Mental Laps To Be A Faster Driver](https://speedsecrets.com/mentally-time-your-laps-to-be-a-faster-driver/) - If you can't do something in your mind you will never be able to do it physically. So time the laps you visualize to get a measure of how you're doing.
- [Let Your Inner Child Drive - Drive Faster](https://speedsecrets.com/let-your-inner-child-drive-drive-faster/) - To be a fast driver, you sometimes need to be creative, and even "let go" of the need to drive perfectly. Be creative with your driving to drive faster.
- [How To Accelerate Out Of A Corner – High Performance Driving](https://speedsecrets.com/how-to-accelerate-out-of-a-corner-high-performance-driving/) - High performance & race drivers know that the earlier you start accelerating, the better. But that's only part of the story. Full throttle is what counts.
- [The Perfect Cornering Line – High Performance Driving](https://speedsecrets.com/the-perfect-cornering-line-high-performance-driving/) - Using every inch of track is critical to driving corners as fast as possible. That what the best high performance and race drivers do - consistently.
- [How Performance Drivers Use The Steering Wheel](https://speedsecrets.com/how-performance-drivers-use-the-steering-wheel/) - The steering wheel - a symbol for driving. And for good reason: it determines where you go. Well, actually you do, by how you turn it. Driving tip ahead.
- [Drive Faster By Being More Aware – High Performance Driving](https://speedsecrets.com/drive-faster-by-being-more-aware-high-performance-driving/) - Becoming a better, faster performance or race driver means being honest with your personal assessment of your abilities. Practice being aware of them.
- [Vision Tricks To Make You A Faster Driver](https://speedsecrets.com/vision-tricks-to-make-you-a-faster-driver/) - Driving fast on a race track is not just about looking far ahead - it's also about how you look far ahead. In this performance driving tip I tell you how.
- [When “Slow In, Fast Out” Is Holding You Back](https://speedsecrets.com/when-slow-in-fast-out-is-holding-you-back/) - The advice, "Slow in, fast out" may be the cause of being slow. It's better to be "fast in, faster out." And that's a result of what you do with the brakes.
- [Plan To Improve Your Performance Driving](https://speedsecrets.com/plan-to-improve-your-performance-driving/) - Use a strategy to improve your performance driving - rate your driving performance, then prioritize the areas that need the most improvement.
- [Ask & Listen To Drive Faster - Develop Your Car's Handling](https://speedsecrets.com/ask-listen-to-drive-faster-develop-your-cars-handling/) - Communication is the key to developing the handling of your car, even if that communication happens between you and yourself! Ask & listen to drive faster.
- [Racecraft - How To Pass & Be Passed On The Race Track](https://speedsecrets.com/racecraft-how-to-pass-be-passed-on-the-race-track/) - Passing and being passed (& discouraging others from passing you) are all part of racecraft, a skill that you can practice - if you know what to practice.
- [The Power of Your Belief System - Be A Better Track Day Driver](https://speedsecrets.com/power-of-your-belief-system-be-better-track-day-driver/) - What you believe will impact your performance more than any technique, or anything you do to your car. Develop your belief system using mental imagery.
- [Be A Faster Track Day Driver - Track Map Notes](https://speedsecrets.com/be-better-track-day-driver-make-track-map-notes/) - More - and the better quality - notes you make on a track map after each session will greatly improve your driving. Here's what to make note of.
- [Be A Better Track Driver - Be A Weight Manager](https://speedsecrets.com/be-a-better-track-driver-be-a-weight-manager/) - To be really fast, you must manage the weight transfer juuuuuust right. Learn what just right is in this Speed Secrets Quick Tip.
- [Racing In The Rain Revisited - 4 Keys To Being Fast In The Rain](https://speedsecrets.com/racing-in-the-rain-revisited/) - There are 4 keys to being fast when driving in the rain, and the best wet weather drivers know and use them. Read to learn to be a faster driver in the rain.
- [Racing In The Rain - Be A Better Track Day Driver In The Rain](https://speedsecrets.com/racing-in-the-rain-2/) - Racing in the rain, and being fast in it, is more about your mindset than any technique or skill. But how do you develop the right mindset?
- [Driving The Limit - What's Your Car Telling You?](https://speedsecrets.com/driving-the-limit-whats-your-car-telling-you/) - If you're driving your car at the limit, it will show a weakness in its handling. Drive hard enough for your car to show its weakness.
- [What Does A Race Driver Look Like?](https://speedsecrets.com/what-does-a-race-driver-look-like/) - "Can you tell from looking at someone if they have the physical build to be a great race driver?" Yes.
- [Braking – It’s What Separates The Best From The Rest](https://speedsecrets.com/braking-its-what-separates-the-best-from-the-rest/) - Braking - where & how you start applying, how & where you release them - separates the winners from the rest. Brakes - they're not just for slowing down.
- [The Dangers of Track Driving – Heading Home](https://speedsecrets.com/the-dangers-of-track-driving-heading-home/) - Trailering your race/track car home at the end of the day or weekend may be the most dangerous part of the weekend. Think about it...
- [Mentally Prepare To Drive Fast – Great Videos to Trigger a Performance State of Mind](https://speedsecrets.com/mentally-prepare-to-drive-fast-great-videos-to-trigger-a-performance-state-of-mind/) - Trigger a Performance State of Mind by viewing inspiring videos - this will help you get into the right state of mind to get into the zone more often.
- [The Mental Game of Performance Driving: Using Triggers](https://speedsecrets.com/the-mental-game-of-performance-driving-using-triggers/) - The best race drivers lose their focus as much as you do. The difference? They regain it faster. In this tip I explain how you can regain your focus quickly.
- [Driving The Limit – Performance & Race Driving](https://speedsecrets.com/driving-the-limit-performance-race-driving/) - If you don't drive just slightly beyond the limit every now and then, it's likely you're not driving the limit. This tip is all about honing in on the limit.
- [Managing Expectations To Win More Races](https://speedsecrets.com/managing-expectations-to-win-more-races/) - Expectations are limitations, and you rarely exceed your expectations. To win more races you need to manage them, as Karl Wendlinger demonstrates in this tip.
- [Rotating The Car – The Key To Cornering Fast](https://speedsecrets.com/rotating-the-car-the-key-to-cornering-fast/) - Deliberately rotating the car into a corner not only increases your entry speed, but also your exit speed. I explain how in this advanced driving tip.
- [Why Smooth Is Fast: How To Drive Faster](https://speedsecrets.com/why-smooth-is-fast-2/) - Why is smooth fast? Because a balanced car has more grip than an un-balanced one. Why? Read this Quick Tip to find out, and also how to drive smoother.
- [Improving Your High Performance Driving](https://speedsecrets.com/improving-your-high-performance-driving/) - There's one thing at all performance & race drivers have in common: they can improve. It's all about learning, as I write about in this tip.
- [Be Politely Persistent To Get Racing Sponsorship](https://speedsecrets.com/be-politely-persistent-to-get-racing-sponsorship/) - A critical part of getting sponsorship for your racing is being politely persistent. Not a pain in the butt & not giving up. It's an attitude & an approach.
- [Be Nervous - The Key To Controlling Your Emotions Before A Race](https://speedsecrets.com/be-nervous-the-key-to-controlling-your-emotions-before-a-race/) - Feeling nervous, even to the point of getting sick to your stomach, prior to heading onto the track for a practice, qualifying or race is okay. Manage it.
- [Racecraft: Be Assertive, Not Aggressive - A Key To Winning Races](https://speedsecrets.com/racecraft-be-assertive-not-aggressive/) - In racing, assertive wins; aggressive leads to crashes. In this tip I define the difference, and recommend envisioning the way to win more races.
- [Brain Training To Drive Fast](https://speedsecrets.com/brain-training-to-drive-fast/) - Brain training is something all race and performance drivers know is important - but don't know exactly how to do it. Here, I share tips on one part of it.
- [Physical Fitness For Performance Driving](https://speedsecrets.com/physical-fitness-for-performance-driving/) - Your physical fitness plays a big role in how well you drive, and the amount of enjoyment you get from it. I share a few thoughts on fitness training here.
- [What Gear Should I Use To Drive Fast?](https://speedsecrets.com/what-gear-should-i-use-to-drive-fast/) - What gear should you use to accelerate out of the corners on a race track? In this Speed Secrets tip I talk about the benefits of using the tallest gear.
- [Drive Faster By Turning Your Steering Wheel Properly](https://speedsecrets.com/drive-faster-by-turning-your-steering-wheel-properly/) - How you hold and turn the steering wheel has a huge impact on how fast you'll be able to drive. Drive and turn with your hands at the 9 & 3 o'clock position.
- [Listen To Drive Faster - Performance Driving Tip](https://speedsecrets.com/listen-to-drive-faster/) - The best drivers use their hearing better than other drivers. Your car is talking to you. How well you listen determines how fast you'll be.
- [Learn To Win More Races: Race Driving Tip](https://speedsecrets.com/learn-to-win-more-races/) - No matter how talented you are, the more you improve, the better your chances of winning. Make learning an objective, and you'll win more races.
- [Prepare To Be A Better Performance or Race Driver](https://speedsecrets.com/prepare-to-be-a-better-performance-or-race-driver/) - The next time you hit the couch, think about what your fellow drivers & racers are doing at this moment. Are they preparing for their next time on track?
- [Use Data Acquisition to Be a Better Driver](https://speedsecrets.com/use-data-acquisition-be-better-driver/) - Data acquisition systems never lie. However, they don't always tell the whole story. Learn how to use them to become a better driver with the advice here.
- [Steer With Your Feet, Brake With Your Hands?](https://speedsecrets.com/steer-with-your-feet-brake-with-your-hands/) - When you're driving right at the limit, you steer with your feet, and the steering wheel becomes a brake. Manage them right, and you'll be a faster driver.
- [Driving With Understeer & Oversteer: Managing Handling Problems](https://speedsecrets.com/driving-with-understeer-oversteer-managing-handling-problems/) - The best performance & race drivers are able to adapt their driving to minimize the effects of handling problems, and maximize their speed. I explain how.
- [The Pros & Cons of Left-Foot-Braking](https://speedsecrets.com/the-pros-cons-of-left-foot-braking/) - Should you learn to left-foot-brake? There are pros and cons to doing so, so understand them before you take it on. Then practice it.
- [Driver Feedback to Make Your Car Faster](https://speedsecrets.com/driver-feedback-to-make-your-car-faster/) - Too many drivers try to engineer the car themselves. Do your job and let your engineer do his. Learn to give feedback - nothing more.
- [Mythbuster: The Corner Leading Onto A Straight Is NOT The Most Important](https://speedsecrets.com/the-most-important-corner/) - The most important corner on a track is NOT the one leading onto the longest straight. That's "lazy thinking" - most tracks have a more important corner.
- [Drive Faster By Turning The Steering Wheel Less](https://speedsecrets.com/turning-the-steering-wheel-less/) - How much you turn the steering dictates how fast you'll drive. This tip is all about minimizing steering input.
- [How To Turn Your Steering Wheel](https://speedsecrets.com/how-to-turn-the-steering-wheel/) - There's more to turning the steering wheel than just the direction of rotation. There's the rate of turning - that impacts how fast you'll drive.
- [Win More Races by Getting Great Starts](https://speedsecrets.com/great-race-starts/) - The start of a race can set you up to be a hero or a zero. There are techniques that I explain in this tip, but it's your mindset that makes the difference.
- [Drive Faster By Using Your Whole Brain](https://speedsecrets.com/drive-faster-by-using-your-whole-brain/) - Driving fast requires the use of both sides of your brain, and there are "exercises" you can do to help integrate it.
- [Get Lucky… And Win More Races](https://speedsecrets.com/get-lucky-win-more-races/) - Mentally program being lucky. Yes, you can actually improve your chances of things going your way by changing your belief system through mentally imagery.
- [Turn & Look Ahead to Drive Faster](https://speedsecrets.com/turn-look-ahead-to-drive-faster/) - How far ahead you look will determine how fast you drive. But where & how you do that is just as important, so turn your head to look through corners.
- [Practice Winning Races](https://speedsecrets.com/practice-winning-races/) - Practice how you plan to race, and then you'll race as you practiced. That's how you'll win more races - by practicing to win.
- [Fancy Footwork Leads to Faster Driving](https://speedsecrets.com/fancy-footwork-leads-to-faster-driving/) - Your footwork - how & when you release & apply your throttle and brake pedal, and how you transition between them - is at the core of great car control.
- [Learn How to Learn to Improve Your Driving](https://speedsecrets.com/learn-how-to-learn-to-improve-your-driving/) - The more you learn, the better you get; the better you get, the more you win. Focus on learning, and you'll win more races & drive faster.
- [A Winning Formula for Driving Faster](https://speedsecrets.com/a-winning-formula-to-driving-faster/) - To learn faster, to drive faster, use my "Learning Formula," a combination of mental imagery and awareness.
- [Think Ahead](https://speedsecrets.com/think-ahead/) - Looking far ahead is important to driving fast on the track, but thinking far ahead is critical - and something you can practice.
- [Use More Track to Drive Faster](https://speedsecrets.com/use-more-track-to-drive-faster/) - If you decrease the radius of a turn by not using all the track, your maximum speed will be significantly reduced. Drive faster by using all the track.
- [The Key to Driving Fast: Manage Your Weight](https://speedsecrets.com/the-key-to-driving-fast-manage-your-weight/) - The key to driving faster is managing your car's weight. And that's why you're a weight manager - you manage your car's weight with your controls.
- [Use Every Tool to Improve Your Performance Driving](https://speedsecrets.com/use-every-tool-to-improve-your-performance-driving/) - Video, data acquisition, track maps, debrief forms, drivers, engineers, coaches, stopwatch... All are tools you can use to improve your performance driving.
- [Trust Your Senses to Drive Faster](https://speedsecrets.com/trust-your-senses-to-drive-faster/) - Drive faster by fine-tuning your senses - seeing, feeling and hearing your tires, car, and the track.
- [Enter Corners Fast Enough to Make it Do Something](https://speedsecrets.com/enter-corners-fast/) - If you enter corners fast enough to make it do something - understeer or oversteer - you're driving proactively. And you'll be fast.
- [Track Walk Tips for Performance Drivers](https://speedsecrets.com/track-walk-tips-performance-drivers/) - Walking the track will help you learn more about it - and make you a faster driver. But there's a "best way" to how you walk it.
- [Drive Fast: Focus Your Mind Where You Want to Go](https://speedsecrets.com/focus-your-mind-where-you-want-to-go/) - Look where you want to go - but also think where you want to go. Fast drivers are able to place their cars where they want by focusing their mind.
- [Drive Faster: Driving Variety](https://speedsecrets.com/drive-faster-driving-variety/) - The more different types of cars your drive, the bigger your driving database - and the more consistently fast you'll be.
- [Build Your Racing Career: Surround Yourself with the Right People](https://speedsecrets.com/build-your-racing-career-surround-yourself-with-the-right-people/) - To be successful as a professional race driver, surround yourself with the right people. It's all about building "your team."
- [If At First You Don't Succeed... Try Again](https://speedsecrets.com/alter-your-technique/) - Just because a change doesn't work the first time, re-think & try it again. Alter your technique to make the increase in speed work. That what fast drivers do.
- [Drive Faster: Am I The Only One?](https://speedsecrets.com/am-i-the-only-one/) - Am I the only driver who compares shift points exiting every turn I face more than once, whether I'm on a racetrack, or a twisty back road highway?
- [How to Get Paid to Drive Race Cars](https://speedsecrets.com/how-to-get-paid-to-drive-race-cars/) - The best way to get paid to drive a race car is to say no to driving for free - or to paying to drive it.
- [Using Data Acquisition to Drive Faster](https://speedsecrets.com/using-data-acquisition-to-drive-faster/) - Use data to learn where to drive faster. Even better, learn to predict what the data will say - synchronize your driving with the data.
- [Know Your Tires](https://speedsecrets.com/know-your-tires/) - The best performance & race drivers are almost fanatical about understanding how their tires are performing.
- [Make Mistakes: The Key to Driving Faster](https://speedsecrets.com/make-mistakes-the-key-to-driving-faster/) - The more you resist making mistakes, the more likely it is that you'll make them. Mistakes are also a key to learning.
- [Striving For Perfection In Your Track Driving](https://speedsecrets.com/striving-for-perfection-track-driving/) - Finding the right balance between striving for perfection, and being so caught up in trying to do things just right that you drive slow is a big challenge.
- [When Smooth Is NOT Fast](https://speedsecrets.com/when-smooth-is-not-fast/) - "Smooth is fast" is great advice... except when it's not. This tip is about the one place when driving on a race track where it's best not to be so smooth.
- [How To Make Your Car Handle Better](https://speedsecrets.com/make-your-car-handle-better/) - Want to help your car handle better? Use the Handling Debrief process to determine what your car needs to perform better.
- [Drive The Car, Not The Track - Key To Driving Fast](https://speedsecrets.com/drive-faster/) - Driving the car, and not the track is the key for performance & race drivers - it's the focus you need to be a faster driver.
- [Have Fun Driving Fast!](https://speedsecrets.com/have-fun/) - Speed Secret: Have fun! That may sound simplistic and unneeded, but it never hurts to be reminded of it.
- [Race & Performance Driving: Trigger A "Fast" State of Mind](https://speedsecrets.com/race-performance-driving-fast-state-of-mind/) - Speed Secret: Replaying your past successes helps you get into a performance state of mind, a key to the mental game of driving.
- [Race & Performance Driving: Vision & Speed](https://speedsecrets.com/vision-speed/) - Speed Secret: Vision leads to speed. "The ability to fit is directly proportionate to the speed of entry."
- [How To Decide What Your Car Needs To Handle Better](https://speedsecrets.com/one-big-question/) - Use The One Big Question - Each time you get out of the car, ask yourself, "If I could have the car do just one thing better, what would it be?"
- [Drive Faster By Focusing On Your Potential](https://speedsecrets.com/drive-faster-by-focusing-on-your-potential/) - Speed Secret: Don't set expectations - focus on the possibilities & your potential. This is a key to the mental game of performance & race driving.
- [Your Mind's Potential Is Limitless - Use It To Drive Faster](https://speedsecrets.com/your-minds-potential-is-limitless/) - A key to the mental game of driving is realizing your mind's potential is limitless, even if your skill level may have physical limits.
- [Be A Team-Builder - A Key To Being Fast](https://speedsecrets.com/be-a-team-builder/) - Speed Secret: No matter what the level or type of motorsport you participate in, you are a team-builder.
- [High Performance Braking Technique](https://speedsecrets.com/high-performance-braking-technique/) - Race & performance drivers: Carry entry speed by looking into the turn and focusing on your release of the brakes. Focus on the End-of-Braking point.
- [Drive Faster: Off-Season Preparation](https://speedsecrets.com/drive-faster-preparation/) - Race & performance drivers: What are you doing this off-season to prepare for the 2016 season? Anything different from last year, or the year before that?
- [Racing In The Rain: How to Drive Fast](https://speedsecrets.com/racing-in-the-rain/) - Learn the keys to being a fast driver on a wet race track, whether you're racing in the rain, or performance driving on a wet track.
- [Drive Faster: Use All The Track](https://speedsecrets.com/drive-faster-use-all-the-track/) - The line you drive around a track, and how much of the track you use, will make you a faster performance or race driver. It's all about the turn-in, apex & exit
- [Weight Transfer - Explained](https://speedsecrets.com/weight-transfer-explained/) - As performance and race drivers, we experience weight transfer all the time. In fact, we're "weight managers." I define weight transfer here...
- [Short Shift - Explained](https://speedsecrets.com/short-shift-explained/) - You may have heard the term "short shift" before, but do you really know what it means? Read on to learn more...
- [Driving The Line - Explained](https://speedsecrets.com/driving-the-line-explained/) - "Driving the line" is a common phrase heard throughout the paddock when drivers are sharing stories - here I provide a definition of it.
- [Understeer - Explained](https://speedsecrets.com/understeer-explained/) - Having a clear understanding of what understeer is is critical to you knowing how to control it & drive at or near the limit. Here is its definition.
- [Trail Braking - Explained](https://speedsecrets.com/trail-braking-explained/) - Trail braking - what is it? Many drivers talk about it in the wrong way - they don't define it accurately. Here, I clarify what trail braking really is.
- [Turn-in Speed - Explained](https://speedsecrets.com/turn-in-speed-explained/) - The speed that you turn the steering wheel when entering a corner will dictate the line, and ultimately, the speed at which you can drive through a corner.
- [Target Fixation - Explained](https://speedsecrets.com/target-fixation-explained/) - Remember, your hands - and steering - follow your eyes. If you look at something, you’re likely going to steer towards it. That's target fixation.
- [Skip Shift - Explained](https://speedsecrets.com/skip-shift-explained/) - Skip shifting is not a technique for beginners, but once you're beyond that level, consider it. But first, you need to be clear on what it is - so read on...
- [Rotate The Car - Explained](https://speedsecrets.com/rotate-the-car-explained/) - Deliberately rotating the car when entering a corner allows you to carry speed in & through the turn. But first, understand what "rotate the car" really means.
- [Oversteer - Explained](https://speedsecrets.com/oversteer-explained/) - Oversteer is a term you hear tossed around a lot. But what exactly is it? Is it when the front or rear begins to slide? Read on for a definition.
- [Contact Patch Explained](https://speedsecrets.com/contact-patch-explained/) - What is a contact patch - and why should you care? Learn more by reading on...
- ["Breathe The Throttle" Explained](https://speedsecrets.com/breathe-the-throttle-explained/) - The term “breathe the throttle” relates to a gentle easing off of the throttle, rather than a complete and relatively quick lift of it. For more details...
- [The Late Apex Explained](https://speedsecrets.com/the-late-apex-explained/) - To late apex, or early apex? First you need a clear definition of what a late apex really is, so read on...
- [Why Smooth is Fast - Speed Secrets Tip](https://speedsecrets.com/why-smooth-is-fast/) - Why is smooth fast? Performance driving, race driving, is all about balancing the car to maximize traction as my Traction Unit Number model illustrates.
- [Performance & Race Driving Tip: Move On - Focus Forward](https://speedsecrets.com/performance-race-driving-tip-4/) - Ross Bentley's Speed Secret: Weekly high performance driving, race driving, and high performance driving instruction tips & advice
- [Performance & Race Driving Tip: Mental Game](https://speedsecrets.com/performance-race-driving-tip-5/) - Ross Bentley's Speed Secret: Weekly high performance driving, race driving, and high performance driving instruction tips & advice
- [Performance & Race Driving Tip: High Performance Braking Techniques](https://speedsecrets.com/performance-race-driving-tip-6/) - Ross Bentley's Speed Secret: Weekly high performance driving, race driving, and high performance driving instruction tips & advice
- [Performance & Race Driving Tip: Getting Comfortable Driving The Limit](https://speedsecrets.com/performance-race-driving-tip-8/) - Ross Bentley's Speed Secret: Weekly high performance driving, race driving, and high performance driving instruction tips & advice
- [Performance & Race Driving Tip: Driving The Limit](https://speedsecrets.com/performance-race-driving-tip-7/) - Ross Bentley's Speed Secret: Weekly high performance driving, race driving, and high performance driving instruction tips & advice
- [Drive Faster: When to Trail Brake](https://speedsecrets.com/when-to-trail-brake/) - To trail brake or not? 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.
- [Why Are Some Drivers Faster Than Others?](https://speedsecrets.com/why-some-drivers-are-faster/) - In this Speed Secrets video tip I share one of the most significant reasons why some drivers are faster than others - and tell you how to develop this ability.
- [Performance & Race Driving Tip](https://speedsecrets.com/speed-secret/) - Ross Bentley's Speed Secret: Weekly high performance driving, race driving, and high performance driving instruction tips & advice.
- [Advanced Vision: Where to Look on the Track – Speed Secrets Quick Tip](https://speedsecrets.com/advanced-vision-where-to-look-on-the-track-speed-secrets/) - Ross Bentley shares a Speed Secret driving tip – a new way to look at how you should use your vision while driving on the track.
- [Focus: The Mental Game of Driving - Speed Secrets Quick Tip](https://speedsecrets.com/focus-the-mental-game-of-driving-speed-secrets/) - Ross Bentley shares a key mental game strategy in this Speed Secrets Quick Tip – a surefire way to manage your focus.
- [The 100% Tire Rule for Performance & Race Drivers - Speed Secrets Quick Tip](https://speedsecrets.com/the-100-tire-rule-for-performance-race-drivers-speed-secrets-quick-tip/) - Managing your tires – their traction, that is – is what driving at the limit in performance and race driving is all about. In this Speed Secrets Quick Tip I talk about how to use 100% of their traction, no more, no less.
- [On Throttle: Coasting - Speed Secrets Quick Tip](https://speedsecrets.com/on-throttle-coasting-speed-secrets-quick-tip/) - There is a time and place where coasting in a performance or race car will actually make you faster, as this Speed Secrets Quick Tip explains.
- [The Key to Speed: Brake Release - Speed Secrets Quick Tip](https://speedsecrets.com/the-key-to-speed-brake-release-speed-secrets-quick-tip/) - The key to speed is when & how you, the performance or race driver, release the brake pedal, as Ross Bentley explains in this Speed Secrets Quick Tip.
- [Managing Your Behavior On Track - Speed Secrets Quick Tip](https://speedsecrets.com/managing-your-behavior-on-track-speed-secrets/) - For high performance drivers - track day to race drivers - managing one's behavior behind the wheel is critical. But how do you do that? In this Speed Secrets Quick Tip, Ross Bentley talks about your personality traits, and how to tweak them to your benefit.
- [Comfortable Being Uncomfortable - Speed Secrets Quick Tip](https://speedsecrets.com/comfortable-being-uncomfortable-speed-secrets-quick-tip/) - Learning to be comfortable with being uncomfortable is one of the keys to being fast on the race track, as I share in this performance & race driving tip.
- [The Most Important Corner - Speed Secrets Quick Tip](https://speedsecrets.com/the-most-important-corner-speed-secrets-quick-tip/) - The most important corner on a race track for performance & race drivers is discussed in this Speed Secrets Quick Tip.
- [Using An Early Apex - Speed Secrets Quick Tip](https://speedsecrets.com/using-an-early-apex-speed-secrets-quick-tip/) - Using an early apex can make you faster if you get the car rotated by releasing the brakes properly - that's what this Speed Secrets Quick Tip is all about.
- [Learning From Your Mistakes (Learning-Takes) - Speed Secrets Quick Tip](https://speedsecrets.com/learning-from-your-mistakes-learning-takes-speed-secrets-quick-tip/) - Learning from & managing mistakes is an important part of the mental game of performance driving or race driving, as this Speed Secrets Quick Tip points out.
- [Why Smooth Is Fast - Speed Secrets Quick Tip](https://speedsecrets.com/why-smooth-is-fast-speed-secrets-quick-tip/) - Understanding why smooth is fast will make you a faster performance or race driver, as explained in this Speed Secrets Quick Tip
- [Using Mental Imagery to Drive Faster - Speed Secrets Quick Tip](https://speedsecrets.com/using-mental-imagery-to-drive-faster-speed-secrets-quick-tip/) - Mental imagery - or visualization - is a technique the best performance & race drivers use. In this video, Ross Bentley explains how to best use it.
- [Racecraft: Race Starts, Passing & Being Passed - Speed Secrets Quick Tip](https://speedsecrets.com/racecraft-race-starts-passing-being-passed-speed-secrets-quick-tip/) - Your mindset is critical to your racecraft - knowing how to make the most of race starts, passing & being passed. That's the topic of this Speed Secrets Quick Tip.
- [How To Practice Your Driving - Speed Secrets Quick Tip](https://speedsecrets.com/how-to-practice-your-driving-speed-secrets-quick-tip/) - A key to improving your performance driving is how you approach your practice time - strategically & deliberately. Learn more in this Speed Secrets Quick Tip.
- [Right- or Left-Foot Braking? - Speed Secrets Quick Tip](https://speedsecrets.com/right-or-left-foot-braking-speed-secrets-quick-tip/) - Whether to right- or left-foot-brake is not an easy decision. I talk about the challenges of left-foot braking in this Speed Secrets Quick Tip.
- [How to Drive Fast: Sensing the Car's Limits - Speed Secrets Quick Tip](https://speedsecrets.com/how-to-drive-fast-sensing-the-cars-limits-speed-secrets-quick-tip/) - Want to drive faster? You can improve your ability to sense the limits of the car - and that will enable you to consistently drive faster.
- [Driving Fast: Steering Wheel Speed - Speed Secrets Quick Tip](https://speedsecrets.com/driving-fast-steering-wheel-speed-speed-secrets-quick-tip/) - The speed at which you turn your steering wheel depends on the type of corner you're driving through, as I explain in this Speed Secrets Quick Tip.
- [Performance & Race Driving Tip](https://speedsecrets.com/speed-secret-2/) - Ross Bentley's Speed Secret: Weekly high performance driving, race driving, and high performance driving instruction tips & advice.
- [Performance & Race Driving Tip](https://speedsecrets.com/speed-secret-3/) - Ross Bentley's Speed Secret: Weekly high performance driving, race driving, and high performance driving instruction tips & advice.
- [Performance & Race Driving Tip](https://speedsecrets.com/performance-race-driving-tip/) - Ross Bentley's Speed Secret: Weekly high performance driving, race driving, and high performance driving instruction tips & advice.
- [Performance & Race Driving Tip](https://speedsecrets.com/performance-race-driving-tips/) - Ross Bentley's Speed Secret: Weekly high performance driving, race driving, and high performance driving instruction tips & advice
- [Performance & Race Driving Tip](https://speedsecrets.com/performance-race-driving-tip-2/) - Ross Bentley's Speed Secret: Weekly high performance driving, race driving, and high performance driving instruction tips & advice
- [Performance & Race Driving Tip](https://speedsecrets.com/performance-race-driving-tip-3/) - Ross Bentley's Speed Secret: Weekly high performance driving, race driving, and high performance driving instruction tips & advice
- [High Performance Instructing Tip](https://speedsecrets.com/performance-drving-instructing-tip/) - Ross Bentley's Speed Secret: Weekly tips & advice for High Performance Driver Education (HPDE) instructors

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- [eBooks](https://speedsecrets.com/ebooks/) - eBooks from Ross Bentley's Speed Secrets. Topics cover mental game, shock tuning, learning a track, performance driving, & HPDE instructing.
- [Tech Inspection Form - Sample: Speed Secrets Weekly #469](https://speedsecrets.com/tech-inspection-form-sample/) - Click to download, save and print a copy of David DuBois' sample Tech Inspection form as shown in Speed Secrets Weekly #469.
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- [WEBINAR CONTENT: Drive Faster Masterclass](https://speedsecrets.com/dfm-21/) - Below you'll find a link to the full recording of the Drive Faster Masterclass webinar. Please understand that this is for your own purposes only, and I trust that you will not copy, reproduce or share it without my permission. Video recording of the full webinar (To download and save the video to your computer, click on
- [Coaching with Data](https://speedsecrets.com/coaching-with-data/) - Data is a valuable tool to help improve your driving. In this 4-page article, I describe how I coached an experienced driver using simple data, resulting in a huge lap time gain (on a track the driver had driven for many years). The strategy, and coaching approach, is something you can easily use yourself -
- [Tune Your Car's Handling eBook](https://speedsecrets.com/tune-car-handling/) - How to Tune Your Car's Handling: A Driver's Guide eBook by Ross Bentley / Speed Secrets
- [Speed Secrets Stories](https://speedsecrets.com/speed-secrets-stories/) - [et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”off” specialty=”off” transparent_background=”off” background_color=”#ffffff” allow_player_pause=”off” inner_shadow=”off” parallax=”off” parallax_method=”off” background_image=”https://speedsecrets.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Esses-50-1.png” next_background_color=”#ffffff”][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_size=”initial” _builder_version=”3.10″ header_font=”|700|||||||” header_text_align=”center” header_font_size=”42px” header_text_shadow_style=”preset2″ header_text_shadow_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.4)” text_text_color=”#000000″]Story Time Speed Secrets Stories provide you with a glimpse of my past experiences that have led to much of what I know and share with you today. They’re meant to entertain, educate
- [Performance Driving 101: Car Club Program](https://speedsecrets.com/car-club-program/) - [et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ specialty=”off” next_background_color=”#ededed” _builder_version=”3.10″ background_color=”#b5b5b5″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”1_2″][et_pb_video _builder_version=”3.10″ src=”https://youtu.be/IvS7LhGyq8M” /][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″][et_pb_blurb _builder_version=”3.10″ title=”Increase HPDE Participation” text_orientation=”center” header_level=”h1″ header_font=”|700|||||||” header_text_align=”center” body_text_align=”center”]Improve the Learning Experience & Generate Revenue.[/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_testimonial author=”Brian Ghidinelli” company_name=”MotorsportReg.com” url_new_window=”off” quote_icon=”on” use_background_color=”on” background_color=”#f5f5f5″ background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” portrait_url=”https://speedsecrets.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/brian-ghidinelli.jpg” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_size=”initial” border_radii_portrait=”on|90px|90px|90px|90px”]As an HPDE classroom instructor, I see a lot of students who look like deer caught
- [Inner Speed Secrets](https://speedsecrets.com/inner-speed-secrets/) - Improve your driving performance by learning the mental game through Ross Bentley's Inner Speed Secrets program.
- [Car Club Events](https://speedsecrets.com/car-club-events/) - Click the following link to view and/or download a PDF outlining the different car club event options that Ross offers, pricing, and information on how to make your event a huge success: https://speedsecrets.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/SS-RB-Info-Package-2-1-14.pdf
- [How to Learn a Track... Fast! eBook](https://speedsecrets.com/learn-race-track-fast/) - Download a Free copy of How to Learn a Track... Fast! eBook by Ross Bentley - a Speed Secrets performance driving resource.
- [Endurance Racing Guide eBook](https://speedsecrets.com/endurance-racing-ebook/) - Endurance Racing eBook - Download for FREE. Over 30 pages of tips & advice for endurance racers of all levels, from LeMons to Le Mans.
- [Performance Driving Illustrated eBook](https://speedsecrets.com/pdiebook/) - Download a Free copy of Performance Driving Illustrated by Ross Bentley - a Speed Secrets performance driving resource.
- [Books](https://speedsecrets.com/books/) - Learn from the most popular performance & race driving books, Ross Bentley's Speed Secrets.
- [WEBINAR CONTENT: Improve Your Braking & Corner Entry '21](https://speedsecrets.com/iybce21-cont/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.6.1″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.6.1″ vertical_offset_tablet=”0″ horizontal_offset_tablet=”0″ z_index_tablet=”0″ text_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” text_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” text_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” link_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” link_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” link_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” ul_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” ul_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” ul_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” ol_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” ol_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” ol_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” quote_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” quote_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” quote_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_2_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_2_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_2_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_3_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_3_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_3_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_4_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_4_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_4_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_5_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_5_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_5_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_6_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_6_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_6_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” box_shadow_horizontal_tablet=”0px” box_shadow_vertical_tablet=”0px” box_shadow_blur_tablet=”40px” box_shadow_spread_tablet=”0px”]Below you’ll find links to the recording
- [WEBINAR: Mindset Training for Drivers](https://speedsecrets.com/mindset4drivers/) - Learn how to manage your mental game in performance and race driving, and specifically, you mindset. Use the Troutwine Athletic Profile by Dr Troutwine.
- [Nurburgring Trip '19](https://speedsecrets.com/ring/) - [et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”off” specialty=”off” next_background_color=”#000000″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_size=”initial” _builder_version=”3.10″]Drive the Nurburgring![/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”off” specialty=”off” prev_background_color=”#000000″ next_background_color=”#595959″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”1_3″][et_pb_image src=”https://speedsecrets.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/ring-aerial.jpg” show_in_lightbox=”off” url_new_window=”off” animation=”off” sticky=”off” animation_style=”none” animation_duration=”1000ms” animation_intensity_slide=”50%” show_bottom_space=”on” /][et_pb_image _builder_version=”3.10″ src=”https://speedsecrets.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/IMG_3758.jpeg” /][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″][et_pb_text background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_size=”initial” _builder_version=”3.10″]In conjunction with our good friend Ron Simon and his team at RSRNurburg in Germany, Tom Roberts (Eurotrack Adventures) and
- [Team HOD Chalktalk](https://speedsecrets.com/team-hod-chalktalk/) - [et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”off” specialty=”off” next_background_color=”#6b6b6b”][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_size=”initial” _builder_version=”3.10″]Got a question? A topic you want me to talk about? Let me at ’em![/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ specialty=”off” prev_background_color=”#ffffff” next_background_color=”#ffffff” _builder_version=”3.10″ background_color=”#6b6b6b”][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”1_2″][et_pb_text background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_size=”initial”] [/et_pb_text][et_pb_button _builder_version=”3.10″ button_text=”SIGN UP” button_url=”https://events.genndi.com/register/169105139238465287/6dbefda47a” url_new_window=”on” button_alignment=”right” background_layout=”dark” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ custom_button=”on” button_text_color=”#edf000″ /][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.10″ header_2_text_color=”#ffffff”]Exclusive to Team HOD
- [Kaizen](https://speedsecrets.com/kaizen/) - [et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.10″ background_color=”#cecece”][et_pb_column type=”2_3″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.10″ custom_margin=”0px|0px|0px|0px” border_radii=”on|0px|0px|0px|0px” custom_padding=”0px|20px|0px|20px”]I’ve recently partnered with Kaizen Autosport to provide a variety of driver development options, and the reason I’ve done so is captured in their name. “Kaizen” is a Japanese word that represents continuous improvement, and if there’s anything that I and Speed Secrets stand for, it’s that.
- [Nurburgring & Spa Trips 2019](https://speedsecrets.com/ring-spa-trips-19/) - [et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”off” specialty=”off” next_background_color=”#000000″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_size=”initial” _builder_version=”3.10″]Drive the Nurburgring & Spa in 2019![/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”off” specialty=”off” prev_background_color=”#000000″ next_background_color=”#595959″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”1_3″][et_pb_image src=”https://speedsecrets.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/ring-aerial.jpg” show_in_lightbox=”off” url_new_window=”off” animation=”off” sticky=”off” animation_style=”none” animation_duration=”1000ms” animation_intensity_slide=”50%” show_bottom_space=”on” /][et_pb_image _builder_version=”3.10″ src=”https://speedsecrets.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/IMG_3758.jpeg” /][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″][et_pb_text background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_size=”initial” _builder_version=”3.10″]In conjunction with our good friend Ron Simon and his team at RSRNurburg in Germany, Tom
- [Nurburgring Seminars](https://speedsecrets.com/ring-seminars/) - [et_pb_section fullwidth=”off” specialty=”off” transparent_background=”off” background_color=”#27323a” allow_player_pause=”off” inner_shadow=”off” parallax=”off” parallax_method=”off”][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”dark” text_orientation=”center”]Take Your Driving To The Next Level Speed Secrets Comes to Germany![/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fullwidth=”off” specialty=”off” transparent_background=”off” background_color=”#1e73be” allow_player_pause=”off” inner_shadow=”off” parallax=”off” parallax_method=”off”][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”1_2″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left”]Am 04. August wird Ross Bentley am Nürburgring zwei Seminare durchführen. Diese Seminare enthalten die wichtigsten Trainingsprogramme und haben vielen
- [Moritz Kranz's Sebring Track Map - Speed Secrets Weekly #256](https://speedsecrets.com/moritz-kranzs-sebring-track-map-speed-secrets-weekly-256/)
- [Braking Spectrum Illustration](https://speedsecrets.com/braking-spectrum-illustration/)
- [Elite Coaching Program](https://speedsecrets.com/elite-coaching/) - [et_pb_section background_color=”#27323a” inner_shadow=”off” parallax=”off”][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”dark” text_orientation=”center”]Elite Coaching Program Want The REAL Speed Secrets? Get exclusive access to Ross Bentley and his coaching, resources and program. How? By being one of a small, select group of drivers working anonymously (or even promoted, if desired) with Ross in a program similar to working with an
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- [Pro-In-Training](https://speedsecrets.com/pro-in-training/) - Champion race drivers are created, and Ross Bentley's Pro-In-Training program - available to a very select few - is ready to develop its next champion.

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- [Watkins Glen Virtual Track Walk](https://speedsecrets.com/product/watkins-glen-virtual-track-walk/) - The best – quickest and safest – way to learn a track, and prepare to drive it the best YOU can, is by doing a track walk with an experienced coach, who shares not only the nuts and bolts of the topography of the track, but all of the subtle "go-fast" details. In this “virtual track walk” of Watkins Gen, you'll benefit, on-demand and on YOUR schedule, by sitting in with TWO, top professional coaches, Peter Krause and Ross Bentley. This virtual track walk video will tell you not only where the ideal cornering line is, but what reference points to use at track surface, eye-level and above, where surface, camber and elevation increase traction (and which do not), as well as the most important corners to focus on to improve your lap times. As an added value and along the way, Ross and Peter will share their vast knowledge and experience of driving techniques in a fun and entertaining way. Duration 1:49:01 Video © Copyright Speed Secrets 2017
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