Past Issues

Porsche guy Martin Schacht tells you the story of his quest for a self-coaching app. This week’s Speed Secret is ~ Avoid common footwork errors. ~ Speed Secrets Glossary defines “Green track.” Ross recommends “Free Solo” climber Alex Honnold’s TED Talk on mental preparation, link included.

The inimitable Peter Krause explains this important terminology in “’Tenths,’ and Their Appropriate Use on Track.” This week’s Speed Secret is ~ Driving the limit means driving the limit everywhere. ~ Speed Secrets Glossary defines “Box, box, box” and “Pit now.” Ross lists the Virtual Track Walks he and Peter Krause have available.

HPDE instructor Doug Juenke takes on limiting thoughts in “Cuz That’s How We’ve Always Dun It.” This week’s Speed Secret is ~ Focus on one thing that will help in other areas of the track. ~ Speed Secrets Glossary defines “Parade lap,” “Formation lap,” “Pace lap,” “Standing start” and “Rolling start.” Ross reviews the process of continuous improvement.

Ross “has the keys” to this issue and begins with “The Case Against Late Apexes.” This week’s Speed Secret is ~ Looking for the EoB leads to safer race starts. ~ Speed Secrets Glossary defines “Flying lap,” and “Flyer.” Ross reviews his Road & Track magazine experience, so far.

Competitive racer James Chartres gives you “Five More Tips to Faster Lap Times.” This week’s Speed Secret is ~ Learn how to be passed. ~ Speed Secrets Glossary defines “Delta,” “Theoretical lap,” and “Rolling lap.” Ross reminisces about a special 333.

Vintage race Russ Rosenberg asks the question “When is Blocking Not Blocking?” This week’s Speed Secret is ~ Driving harder is lazy. Drive smarter, not harder. ~ Speed Secrets Glossary defines “Shut the door” and “Late braking.” Ross announces the hiatus for the Speed Secrets Podcast.

Data expert and race Ray Philips explains math channels and how to use them. This weekʻs Speed Secret is ~ Leave a gift for the fish – er, driving god. ~ Speed Secrets Glossary defines “Bottoming, bottoming out,” and “Rub strips.” Ross reports on the most recent Nürburgring trip. Start making your plans for 2020!

Engineer Jeff Braun is back with more of his “Random Observations” this time about drivers. This week’s Speed Secret is ~ Save your tires. ~ Speed Secrets Glossary defines “Paddock,” “Pit lane,” and “Pit wall.” Ross passes along a discount for RaceVoice.

Competitive driver and policy-whisperer Ryan Staub demystifies insurance for your driving activities in “The Elephant in the Room (or On Track).” This week’s Speed Secret is ~ Prime the flow. ~ Speed Secrets Glossary defines “Roll on,” “Snap the throttle,” “Ease,” and “Squeeze.” Ross asks readers for ideas for a Mythbusters-style challenge.

Author, HPDE instructor, and track enthusiast Ingrid Steffensen shows you how to keep your cool in “Beat the Heat.” This week’s Speed Secret is ~ Practice dealing with problems. ~ Speed Secrets Glossary defines “Unwind, release, relax the wheel, let it run free,” and “Soft hands, slow hands.” Ross announces the next webinar, Sponsorship 101 with Brian Bonner.

Writer and car guy David Lightfoot takes on what’s next for driving in “Our Autonomous Future.” This week’s Speed Secret is ~ Practice the “other stuff.” ~ Speed Secrets Glossary defines “Installation lap,” “In lap,” and “Out lap.” Subscriber Joe Bullmer gives you his own “10,000 hours of practice” theory.