Past Issues

Mechanical engineer, driver, and coach Jeff Cook shows you how to self-coach with in-car video. Ross explains how to use your “mental vision.” Ross lists his upcoming schedule – coming to a track near you!

Pro driver (of just about everything) Colin Braun tells you how to get up to speed – fast! Ross talks geometry with “Balance Radius with Grip” and the Motorsport Safety Foundation announces the creation of a HPDE instructor certification program.

Ross looks into the future in this 4^th Anniversary Issue of Speed Secrets to imagine a day in the life of a high performance driver in 2027. Ross explains what “crabbing” means (and it isn’t fishing). Announcement of a prize draw for those who pre-order Ross’s new book “The Lost Art of High Performance Driving.”

Race engineer extraordinaire Jeff Braun tells you how to tune your car for rain driving. The more references you have, the better you’ll drive, says Ross in his column. Ross lists links to his last nine podcasts.

This issue features another panel of experts (David Ray, Paul Conquest, and David Murry) on the use of “nannies” in high performance driving. Ross writes his opinion about turning the driver aids off. Ross announces the upcoming publication of his new book “The Lost Art of High-Performance Driving.”

Driver and coach Jim Kearney tells you how first to avoid a crash, but if that’s not possible, how to come back from a crash. Ross reviews how you can know if you are driving at 10/10^ths. Ross announces his Speed Secrets Stories, available at his website, posted each Monday.

This issues features a panel of experts in their fields (Ian Korf, Tom Long, Don Kitch, and Kevin York) answering the question, “How do I move from track day events to wheel-to-wheel racing?” Ross talks about the difference between those who can drive fast and those who can race. Ross has a free eBook for those who wish to pursue endurance racing.

Jeff McKague, a certified sports vision trainer, shows you how to connect the dots to drive through corners. Ross says you can develop your ability to mentally envision blind corners. Jeff McKague is also a guest on Ross’s podcast series, discussing how to train your vision to become a better driver.

Operations Manager for Hooked on Driving Dev Clough tells you how to get the most out of your HPDE instructor. Performance driving is a series of compromises and knowing which ones to make, says Ross. The Sonoma Raceway Virtual Track Walk is now online!

Master of video coaching Peter Krause gives you five ways to use video to improve your driving. Ross explains how building your driving technique toolbox can improve your corner execution. Ross and Peter have completed three Virtual Track Walks, and are on track for more in the near future, link included.

Fast Girl Ingrid Steffensen writes about how different monkeys…uh…people learn. Ross discounts the notion that the line is different for different cars. Ross includes a link to his eCourse, Inner Speed Secrets 201.

In this 200^th issue of Speed Secrets Weekly, Ross answers readers’ questions and expounds on the featured quote about precision and technique. Ross asks if a Q & A panel would be valuable to readers and how to let him know your thoughts.