Past Issues

E. Paul Dickinson, in his inimitable style, walks you through six lost driving skills that need to be found again. Ross reviews questions from his “Ask Ross” segment of his Speed Secrets website. This week, he tackles speed and cost vs. fun. Ross announces his new 30-Day Zone Challenge beta version – it’s free!

This week features the results of Ross’s “Performance Driving Survey” which reached almost 2,700 people. Ross writes about pondering and its effect. Reminder to sign up for this month’s How to Learn a Track…Fast! webinar.

Experienced driver and new HDPE instructor Valerie Roedenbeck Maloof writes about the importance of recovery in driving and life. Ross discusses using the throttle as an on/off switch. Ross announces the first How to Learn a Track…Fast! webinar and accompanying eBook.

Veteran sports car driver, instructor, and coach David Dubois writes of a common issue for any instructor – the Boiled Frog Syndrome. Ross suggests that your own learning can come from teaching others. Ross announces his latest venture – co-authorship with Phil Wilkes from Australia of the new book Performance Pilot.

Author and HPDE instructor Ingrid Steffensen asks the hard question: should you have a pro driver drive your car? Ross says you don’t have to be a Gilles Villeneuve to know if you’re driving at the limit. The section “Ask Ross” is now on his website. Questions asked and answered!

James Chartres of Kanga Motorsports gets back to basics for the beginning racer. Ross reviews focus through your senses. Ross announces the next three podcasts, featuring a southern gentleman, a former F1 driver, and your friendly neighborhood racing insurance rep.

Chris Blomfield-Brown of Wireless Motorsports asks “What Type of Driver Are You?” Ross uses the sketchy script from 1977 movie Bobby Deerfield to illustrate how to hold the steering wheel. Ross congratulates the winner of the “pre-order Ross’s new book” contest.

In this issue, Ross “takes the wheel” and writes about learning how to learn to improve and how to move beyond a plateau. Ross also asks for readers help in evaluating his Speed Secret resources.

Vivek Goel talks about changing your game plan in Part Two of Identifying and Fixing Mistakes. Ross urges you to be a versatile driver – drive anything and everything! And more geometry with the brachistochrone curve.

Brad Iger from Winding Road Racing gives you expert advice on choosing (and maintaining) a helmet. Ross returns to geometry to discuss planes of driving. Ross adds what not to do with your helmet.

Professional coach Mike Zimicki tells you how to find the limit. Ross explains that mistakes are just “learning-takes.” Ross reports on his experience at this year’s Nurburgring trip and announces that there will, indeed, be a “Green Hell” trip in 2018.

Blogger and driver Vivek Goel reviews how to identify and fix your mistakes in Part One of his two-part series. Ross says “get excited” and drive.