Past Issues

BMW enthusiast David Lightfoot writes to Ross about his passenger experience in a BMW 2016 Z4 GTLM (and Ross answers!) in “The Violence of a Modern Race Car.” This week’s Speed Secret is ~ Understand what you’re doing that may be causing handling problems. ~ Self-Coaching Question of the Week addresses what you and your car could do better. Ross says a huge thank you to subscribers and fans he meets at racing events.

New contributor and racer Bryan Van Noy shares some of his secrets in “How to Build Go-Fast Habits.” This week’s Speed Secret is ~ What’s behind you is not as important as what’s beside you. ~ Self-Coaching Question of the Week addresses changing habits. Ross writes more about the current research on forming new habits.

Ross had some thoughts about driving (while on a much-needed vacation). He writes about “Why We Do What We Do” and asks for readers’ stories for a new publication. This week’s Speed Secret is ~ Use vision training to improve your driving performance. ~ Self-Coaching Question of the Week addresses looking farther ahead. Ross gives a shout-out to Preston Lerner’s book Ford GT.

Ross announces the end of Speed Secrets Glossary and the beginning of Self-Coaching Question of the Week. He writes the feature article “Driving the Limit.” This week’s Speed Secret is ~ Awareness leads to improvement. ~ Reader Joe Bullmer gives some feedback on footwork. This week’s Self-Coaching Question addresses getting on the power.

Jeff Braun writes another soon-to-be-famous “Random Observations” article, this time about race tracks. This week’s Speed Secret is ~ Get to know a track’s personality. ~ Speed Secrets Glossary defines “Track Limits.” Ross reminds drivers of the Virtual Track Walks he and Peter Krause produce (plus includes some complimentary feedback).

James Chartres follows up on his five tips to faster lap times in issue #333 with “And Five More Tips to Faster Lap Times.” This week’s Speed Secret is ~ Use your imagination to drive faster. ~ Speed Secrets Glossary defines “Grid” and “Pole Position.” Ross recommends an episode of the podcast Choiceology with Katy Milkman on how we learn more through teaching others.

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.