Past Issues

Chris Blomfield-Brown writes about making the jump from karts to cars and what to be aware of when you do. Ross illustrates (through a rat study!) how familiarity with your home track can work against you – and what to do about it. Ross announces three new track walk videos with Peter Krause (Mazda Raceway at Laguna, Watkins Glen, and Road Atlanta) with more to be added soon to the library.

Spec Formula Ford racer James Chartres provides some especially helpful tips on racing in the rain. Ross advises to soften your car’s setup for rain driving. Ross announces two more podcasts – one with David Ray of Hooked On Driving and the other with professional race driver Colin Braun.

Richard Smedley and Simon Hayes of Performance Physixx complete their series on the start of the season, this time focusing on a fitness assessment and plan. Ross says plan to be prepared for anything on track through mental imagery. Come visit Ross at his next events in Fontana, CA and Norwalk, CT!

In this issue, Simon Hayes and Richard Smedley of Performance Physixx lay out a nutrition plan for the start of the season. Ross says “Smooth is Fast…but not always” and gives you three questions to ask yourself about that. Ross announces his second “Drive Faster” Webinar with registration instructions.

Driver coach and Teen Driving Solutions CEO Chuck Hawks reviews the track driving skills you can use to your advantage on the street. Ross explains how minimizing your steering movements can result in big gains. And the first five Speed Secrets podcasts are now available to download.

Engineer Jeff Braun who relates one of his mantras “You Gotta Be Good When You Gotta Be Good” through his experience at the Indy 500. Ross provides another tip to wrap your head around: do 2/3 of your braking in the first 1/3 of the braking zone. And finally, a segment called “Nip up your Nuts.” (You’ll need to read it to find out what that means!)

Matt Romanowski shows you how to use your data system to prepare for the upcoming season. And Ross follows up with how changing your belief system can be an important part of your preparation. Ross announces his new weekly Speed Secrets Podcast, bringing you a bit more in-depth discussion on many topics covered here.

Engineer John Block provides some off-season advice for getting your car in shape. Ross reviews exercises to improve your vision – an easy, no-time-at-all way to prepare yourself for the coming year. Speaking of the coming year, Ross announces the 2017 Nurburgring: A Drive of a Lifetime trip. Reserve your spot, now!

The Happy New Year issue focuses on Ross’s three big topics for 2017 to help make you a better driver. Ross’s tip for 2017: Identify the problem, then focus on the solution. Ross asks for feedback on how to make Speed Secrets Weekly even better, and thanks all subscribers for their continuing support.

This issue focuses on drivers’ wish lists for Santa (and Santa’s responses!). And if Speed Secrets Weekly is on your (or family or friends’) list, a new subscription is 50% off until December 31^st!

Dale Thompson takes on the question of whether anti-roll bars are a good or bad thing (hint: he says “good,” then tells you why!). Ross discusses the value of sensory input sessions, prompted by a reader’s email.

Coach and racer Eron Flory explains that to coach effectively, you must communicate well and connect with your drivers. Ross gives you tips on how to maximize your visibility in the rain plus tells an F1 joke.