Past Issues

This is the final issue of Speed Secrets Weekly and Ross wraps things up with a focus on corners, min speed, and change (with a detailed illustration!) Self-Coaching Question of the Week asks you to reflect on what you’ve learned from reading Speed Secrets Weekly.Ross thanks all the newsletter contributors and newsletter subscribers.

Thanks for reading! And remember — Have Fun!

Ross asks Jeff and Colin Braun to tell you “What the Best Drivers Do” from both a race engineer and a race driver perspective. This week’s Speed Secret is ~ Focus on the use of the controls and the line will take care of itself. ~ Self-Coaching Question of the Week focuses on all the things you’re doing to get through a corner. Ross talks about footwork often; he posts a link to some shoes to help you.

Another first-class coach, Chuck Tucker, tells the story about the woes of the Apex family. This week’s Speed Secret is ~ Understand apexes, clipping points, angles, and min speeds. ~ Self-Coaching Question of the Week asks about your understanding of all aspects of corners. Ross links Nico Rosberg’s very interesting video of “How to Master the US Grand Prix.”

First-class coach Peter Krause tells you “There is No Silver Bullet.” This week’s Speed Secret is ~ Switch on your mind. ~ Self-Coaching Question of the Week asks what you should be focusing on to advance. Ross links his and Peter’s Virtual Track Walks for you to check out.

Ross gathered five racers for a panel discussion on “The Best Advice I Ever Got.”This week’s Speed Secret is ~ Think about the best piece of advice you’ve ever gotten. ~  Self-Coaching Question of the Week asks you to think deeply about the best advice. Ross reminds you to “Have Fun!”

Long-time racer and owner of Proformance Racing School, Don Kitch, Jr. writes “My Sim is my Friend.” This week’s Speed Secret is ~ Use a mindset shift for fast corners.  ~  Self-Coaching Question of the Week asks what’s holding you back from being a better driver. Check out SRA News & Opinion for more on simulators.

Instructor and HPDE Group Leader Derek Mortland writes about mistakes and resilience in “Fools and Tough Stuff”  This week’s Speed Secret is ~ Build your domain knowledge. ~   Self-Coaching Question of the Week using your domain knowledge. Ross links his video with Don Kitch, Jr. featuring the Garmin Catalyst.

Ross asks you to “Decide to Improve Your Decision-Making Skills.” This week’s Speed Secret is ~ Use your natural talent — as a starting point. ~   Self-Coaching Question of the Week asks you if you can practice more to improve. Ross shares feedback from his letter to racing officials.

Hold tight – Ross has a bee in his helmet and pens a “Letter to Race Series Decision-Makers.” This week’s Speed Secret is ~ Cars don’t disappear.  ~   Self-Coaching Question of the Week asks you about your passing/being passed responsibility.

Ross writes “Adapt Your Braking.” This week’s Speed Secret is ~ Keep your heel on the floor. ~ Self-Coaching Question of the Week asks about your braking techniques. Ross solicits questions for the “No Dumb Questions” podcast with Jeff Braun.

New contributor Jonathan Goring writes about “Determining Entry/Exit Speed Balance.” This week’s Speed Secret is ~ There are no blind corners. ~  Self-Coaching Question of the Week asks about your min speed. In But Wait, There’s More, Ross tells you about his “glamorous” lifestyle (LOL).

Master driver coach Jim Kearney answers your “20 Questions About Driver Coaching” This week’s Speed Secret is ~ Hustle. ~   Self-Coaching Question of the Week asks about what you would want from coaching. In But Wait, There’s More, Ross writes about awareness being crucial to change.