Past Issues

In this issue, Ross proposes “What We Can Learn From Sebastian Vettel.” This week’s Speed Secret is ~ Momentum is your friend. ~   Self-Coaching Question of the Week asks you to analyze your current driving experience. Ross announces his new eBook “How to Tune Your Car’s Handling – A Driver’s Guide.”

New contributor Rob Krider writes about the foundation of a good team in “The Motorsport Triangle.” This week’s Speed Secret is ~ The steering wheel is a suggestion box. ~   Self-Coaching Question of the Week addresses goals for the next event. Ross links a new tool for determining an optimal line.

Ross finishes his series with “Tune Your Car’s Handling Part 3.” This week’s Speed Secret is ~ Tell the car what you’re going to do next. ~ Self-Coaching Question of the Week asks about your steering wheel maneuvers. Ross lists the most recent Speed Secrets podcasts.

Ross follows up with Part 2 of “Tuning Your Car’s Handling” focusing on tire tuning. This week’s Speed Secret is ~ Take balance over responsiveness & grip most often. ~ Self-Coaching Question of the Week asks what would make you faster, related to your car’s tuning. Ross links contributor Samir Abid’s article on telemetry data and his new online course on data analysis for beginners.

Ross gives you a preview of his upcoming eBook with “Tuning Your Car’s Handling – Part 1” This week’s Speed Secret is ~ Balance and confidence usually win. ~   Self-Coaching Question of the Week asks about your car’s handling and going faster. Ross recommends The James Altucher Show podcast on the brain, featuring James Kwik.

Kanga Motorsports’ James Chartres gives you “Tips for Passing” gleaned from his experience in a super-competitive spec racer series. This week’s Speed Secret is ~ Build muscle memory to fine-tune your technique. ~ Self-Coaching Question of the Week addresses whether you’re practicing the right things. Ross links the video “Our Story” all about Speed Secrets and you!

Randy Beikmann finishes his “Updating My Mental Cornering Model” with his final installment. This week’s Speed Secret is ~ Study the track to gain subtle advantages. ~ Self-Coaching Question of the Week focuses on camber and track surface changes. Ross gives you an advantage before you even get to the track with a link to his and Peter Krause’s Virtual Track Walks.

Physics for Gearheads author Randy Beikmann continues his series with “Updating My Mental Cornering Model Part 3.” This week’s Speed Secret is ~ Don’t use data. ~ Self-Coaching Question of the Week addresses relying too much on data. Ross gives a shout out to Bubba Wallace.

Racer Jeff McKague tells you “There’s Always a Lesson” about the effect that 2020 has had on his driving. This week’s Speed Secret is ~ Do something different. ~ Self-Coaching Question of the Week focuses on changing your speed through corners. Ross has taken some highlights from previous Chalktalks and created more Q & A videos, available on the Speed Secrets website.

Speaking of mindset, author and HPDE instructor Ingrid Steffensen shows how to “Cultivate a Growth Mindset.” This week’s Speed Secret is ~ Adapt your throttle application style. ~ Self-Coaching Question of the Week addresses your particular throttle application style. Ross will be hosting a Q & A webinar through the Motorsport Safety Foundation on Lead-Follow Instructing.

James Chartres of Kanga Motorsports is back with “How to Make Better Track Notes” which follows up on Issue #369. This week’s Speed Secret is ~ Be Present. ~ Self-Coaching Question of the Week focuses on your mindset. Ross announces a new webinar with Dr. Robert Troutwine called “Mindset Training for Drivers” which includes the Troutwine Athletic Profile (TAP).

Ross takes us back into the fray in “Here We Go…”. This week’s Speed Secret is ~ Adapt. ~ Self-Coaching Question of the Week focuses on the challenges of adaptation. Ross links an article on mental training at BMW Motorsport.