Past Issues

Race engineer Jeff Braun answers one of the most common questions about getting more grip, in advance of his webinar with Ross next week. Ross writes about “unwinding” (and one driver’s interpretation of that phrase). The link to registration for the “Tune Your Car’s Handling” webinar with the above-mentioned “King of Motorsport” is provided.

Racer and instructor Greg Cirillo relates a terrific story of finding one of his best students in the most unlikely of cars and locations. Ross urges you to understand the “why” of the line you drive. Ross requests readers’ assistance in building a glossary of driving terms.

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Kevin Beaver writes about his misinterpretation of the advice “Smooth is Fast.” Ross says every driver – even in the highest echelons of the sport – has doubts (and what you can do about that). Following up on Ayesha Chaudhary’s article in #255, Ross recommends the Hidden Brain – Eyes Wide Open, Part 2 about the importance of sleep.

Driver and coach Moritz Kranz (whose home track is the Nordschliefe) writes about how to learn a new track, quickly, using his example of Sebring. Ross rants about “push-up, pull-down” steering advice. Ross links an article about knowledge vs. skill (which also features the Nordschliefe).

New contributor, physician, track enthusiast and certified instructor Ayesha Chaudhary explains the importance of sleep to drivers (and how to get your best night’s sleep). Ross suggests you stop worrying about your vision and just look where you’re going! Ross announces the first of an ongoing webinar event, “Speed Secrets Chalktalk.”

Bitten-by-the-racing-bug PRO3 driver Joshua Voigt gives you tips on using your day-to-day driving to improve your racecraft. Ross writes about luck and how a racer can be positioned to take advantage of it. Upcoming Webinar Alert! Jeff Braun will join Ross for a new “Tune Your Car’s Handling,” coming up in April.

Coach Extraordinaire Jim Kearney explains how to tackle the torturous long duration slow turn in this week’s issue. Ross suggests you write about your driving at least once a week to clarify your thoughts and find new insights. And in case you missed them, Ross provides a link to his previous Webinars.

Driver, coach, and data “geek” Andrew Rains gives you some very helpful tips on how to best review (and then use) your data while at the track. Ross suggests you smile when you drive; an improved mood means improved performance. Looking for something to watch? Ross suggests Amazon’s Grand Prix Driver series.

Watch those feet! James Chartres continues his video review suggestions with the focus on pedal cameras. Ross shows you myriad small ways to gain that last 10th of a second. Registration for Ross’s next webinar “Improve Your Racecraft” closes on February 24th.

NASA (the space folks, not the racing series) guy and Spec Ford racer James Chartres addresses video review and how you can spot your mistakes so you can fix them. His first of two articles focuses on the cockpit camera. Ross tackles aggressiveness on the track and asks for your help to set the example of assertive, not aggressive behavior. Ross has discovered a delivery service designed for gearheads – check it out.

It may be the off-season for most, but HPDE driver Fred Pack reminds us that on-track safety is really important and that means knowing (and obeying) the flags. Ross says be consistent, then you can improve – and make a plan to do it! Ross previews his new self-coaching program, coming soon.