Past Issues

Speed Secrets Weekly #272

In this issue, Ross tackles challenging oneself to change and committing to do better. Speed Secrets Glossary defines “Breathe the throttle” and “Breathe (the human).” Ross reviews just some of the questions for self-coaching in advance of his upcoming webinar “Self-Coaching for Drivers.”

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Speed Secrets Weekly #270

Fitness expert Simon Hayes gives you some solid guidance (and recipes!) for race weekend nutrition. Ross states this shocker – “Late apexes can be dangerous!” Speed Secrets Glossary defines “Unwind” and “Run free.”

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Speed Secrets Weekly #269

Randy Biekmann and Ross collaborate on discussing the book Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman as it relates to driving. “Eliminate time pressure to trigger flow” is this week’s Speed Secret. Speed Secrets Glossary defines “Nervous in” and “Loose out.”

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Speed Secrets Weekly #268

Nürburgring expert Moritz Kranz is back with an article on how fatigue impacts focus (yep, you can get tired after 4 laps at the Nordschliefe!) and what you can do to keep it at bay. Ross addresses driving fatigue with practical advice – back off or park it! Ross lists the last 14 podcasts with links so you can catch up. Speed Secrets Glossary defines “Crisp” (turn-in) and “Bend it in” (turn in).

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Speed Secrets Weekly #267

Ross introduces a brand new, mobile-friendly layout for Speed Secrets Weekly in response to feedback from subscribers. This issue is all about feedback, including the Speed Secret of watching your language in your feedback to yourself. Speed Secrets Glossary defines the acronyms “OPM” and “TTO.”

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Speed Secrets Weekly #266

Andrew Rains addresses real-time electronic feedback devices, comparing predictive timing and machine learning data systems, and provides some suggestions. Ross advises changing your beliefs and techniques in small increments, not large leaps. A video discussion between Mika Hakkinen and Peter Windsor is included, plus Speed Secrets Glossary defines the terms “Skip Shift” and “Short Shift.”

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Speed Secrets Weekly #265

Regular contributor Matt Romanowski reviews his experience with monitoring tire pressures and the technology involved. Ross gives you reasons and tips for strengthening your legs and feet to improve your braking. Speed Secrets Glossary defines the terms “Tank Slapper” and “Pucker Factor.” Watch the difference in driving styles between Michael Schumacher and Johnny Herbert and read Ross’s commentary.

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Speed Secrets Weekly #264

Chumpcar/Champcar driver Rob Trollinger lays you out a plan for crash recovery – very important information for anyone who drives fast on a track. Ross discusses rate of turn-in vs. where you turn-in. Speed Secrets Glossary defines the terms “Throttle Steer” and “Power Oversteer.”

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Speed Secrets Weekly #263

Norschliefe denizen Moritz Kranz gives you helpful tips for rain driving. Ross discusses throttle application in relation to exiting a corner. Registration is open for Ross’s next webinar “5 Ways to Drive Faster” and the next installment of Speed Secrets Glossary defines the terms “HPDE,” “DE,” and “Track Day.”

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Speed Secrets Weekly #262

It’s the 5th Anniversary of Speed Secrets Weekly! Ross takes center stage to talk about confirmation bias, clarification, thinking deeply, and always learning. He introduces a new feature (which readers can help with, as well): the Speed Secrets Glossary. The Glossary will define driving terminology, as it is used here, to promote better understanding of what we do.

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Speed Secrets Weekly #261

In yet another contribution to the “Smooth is Fast” convo, Pro3 driver Tom Olsson discusses “The Truth” and how that can change over time. Ross provides his opinion on some current F1 drivers’ attributes and their respective aggression/assertiveness levels (and thanks Paul Tracy!).

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Speed Secrets Weekly #260

Author, engineer, and tire guru Paul Haney weighs in on the “Smooth is Fast” discussion with some keen observations. Ross reviews “The Basics” as the foundation for everything else in your driving career and discusses “smooth” in relation to steering.

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