Past Issues

Have you ever wondered what “throttle steering” is and how to use it? Driving instructors and enthusiasts Art Metzler and Ahmad Lutfeali explain all. Ross discusses senses and how what you feel and hear is as important as your vision. Last chance to sign up for “Reading Your Car” webinar.

Board-certified professional ergonomist and Porsche driver Dr. Mike O’Neill focuses on focus and what he’s learned from his workplace research that will help you in your driving. Ross suggests that for driving enthusiasts, the cure for all ills is getting on track! Ross officially announces the “Reading Your Car” webinar.

Experienced driver and coach Moritz Kranz got “the call” and takes you through his process of very quickly learning a new team, a new car, and a new track (in the rain!). Ross says to reach your goals, sometimes you need to cut them in half. Ross previews his next webinar, addressing “reading” your car.

In this first of a series, Eric Gunderson, chief instructor for Apex Predator Driver Development and Karting 101 author, explains feedback, how to get better at it, and why it’s so important. Ross says (quoting Mario Andretti) you can learn from those heart-pumping near misses. Ross announces a review contest for a signed copy of his new book “The Lost Art of High-Performance Driving.”

Pirelli World Challenge racer and driver coach Andrew Rains shows you how to train your peripheral vision. Ross asks you to think about what you could do differently in order to go faster. Ross thanks those who participated in his 30-Day Challenge beta test; results available soon.

Track Operations Manager of NCM Motorsports Park Matt Busby provides his take on losing and regaining the fun in driving HPDE events. Ross suggests filtering the information you take in to make sure it’s right for you. Speed Secrets Weekly has an incredible roster of contributors; here they are!

Coach and sports vision training expert Jeff McKague writes about stability management systems, how to use them, and how to stop using them. Ross advises to learn from every source you can and includes a list of his favorite books.

Ross shares reader Matt’s email about learning to love racing in the rain, which is also a lesson in learning anything. Ross says use the dead pedal and explains why. Lockton Insurance has published “A Guide to Your Personal Auto Policy” which will be helpful to anyone using their street car at speed events; link included.

“Gentleman Driver” and data geek James Colborn shows how he used data to overcome the mindset of “never having a clear lap.” Ross addresses a question from his “Ask Ross” column about setting goals and focusing on performance. Ross links his Track Art videos and asks for your photo contributions.

Renowned vintage racing coach Peter Krause writes about three of his favorite track corners. Ross follows up with how to understand the details and nuances of every corner you drive. Ross and Peter have produced ten Virtual Track Walks (with more to come) to help you get those corners right; link to the library included.

PCA and SCCA certified instructor Fred Pack explains how mere inches on track can make the difference between winning and losing (and what to do about that). Ross explains the WOOP strategy from author Gabriele Oettingen and how it could help you on track. Link to the Hidden Brain podcast and website featuring WOOP.

This week, Paul E. Dickinson points out six lost skills that would make your driving better if you just did them. Ross reviews one way to make driving more fun. Ross announces his coaching program, the 30-Day Zone Challenge.