Past Issues

Keen observer of all things racing Jeff Braun reports on the Sebring 12-Hour in “Random Observations.” This week’s Speed Secret is ~ Watch this. ~  Self-Coaching Question of the Week asks about your race starts. Ross links Samir Abid’s take on Hamilton’s vs. Verstappen’s qualifying laps at Bahrain.

World-class coach Peter Krause give us all a talking-to in “I Get No Respect.” This week’s Speed Secret is ~ Minimize hand & steering movement. ~   Self-Coaching Question of the Week asks you to evaluate your own racing etiquette. Ross suggests you check out his “Passcraft – Racecraft for Non-Racers” video.

Ross’s issue begins with “Imagine Having the Belief You Can Do It.” This week’s Speed Secret is ~ Know what motivates you. ~   Self-Coaching Question of the Week addresses what you’re willing to do to overcome your challenges. Ross talks about what makes the best, the best.

Samir Abid from YourDataDriven writes what he learned from those at the pinnacle of motorsports during his podcast in “Lessons from the Top.” This week’s Speed Secret is ~ Turn your mistakes into learning-takes. ~   Self-Coaching Question of the Week looks at your last session on track. Support the Saratoga Motorsports Museum and join Ross in a webinar on March 28^th.

Coffee roaster (oh, and race engineer) Jeff Braun gives you tips on race communication in “How to Say It, What to Say, and When.” This week’s Speed Secret is ~ Know your references. ~ Self-Coaching Question of the Week focuses on making note of your references. Ross tells a story about race miscommunication.

Sports performance coach Santiago Calderon tells you about “The Power of Awareness” in his first article for Speed Secrets Weekly. This week’s Speed Secret is ~ Make your car like your bedroom. ~  Self-Coaching Question of the Week addresses focus and control. Ross makes note of recent podcast episodes you will enjoy.

Young up-and-coming racer Alex Berg presents his “10 Tips on How to Become A Pro Racer” (you can bet he’s following his own advice!). This week’s Speed Secret is ~ Know when to use a similar, and when to use visualization. ~ Self-Coaching Question of the Week focuses on what you are doing to prepare for the upcoming season. Ross reminds racers and non-racers alike that he has videos on passing on track.

Matt Romanowski returns to give you his “Data Storage Tips” to start of your season right. This week’s Speed Secret is ~ Make sure your car has energy in it when you turn in. ~ Self-Coaching Question of the Week asks you how you’ll manage your data. Ross asks sim racers and users for their feedback.

In “Pre-Season HPDE Planning and Prioritization,” racer and coach David DuBois breaks down what you can do to be ready for the upcoming season. This week’s Speed Secret is ~ Think (and practice) strategically. ~   Self-Coaching Question of the Week addresses the planning and practice strategies you might use. Ross links to a brand new publication The HPDE Curriculum Guide.

Joe Bullmer gives you his take on the science of tire/track interaction in “‘Smart’ Cars and Their Tires.” This week’s Speed Secret is ~ Performance driving vision is not static – it’s a process. ~ Self-Coaching Question of the Week reviews your mental and physical vision while driving. Ross reviews (and uses) a new “Brain Endurance Training” program – and it seems to work!

Sim racer and karter Davin Sturdivant explains, with some fresh insights, “The Benefits of Sim Racing.” This week’s Speed Secret is ~ Use a Newtonian approach to developing your driving. ~ Self-Coaching Question of the Week focuses on making the most of your practice. Ross reviews The Best – How Elite Athletes Are Made by Mark Williams (and suggests you read it!).

Matt Romanowski writes about all the things he took on in the pursuit of excellence in “The Year of Much Consumption.” This week’s Speed Secret is ~ Give your car a hint about which way you’ll turn. ~ Self-Coaching Question of the Week addresses your turn-in habits. If you like to read, Ross suggests joining the Facebook group Motorsport Book Club, started by Bill Caswell and Davin Sturdivant.