Past Issues

Renowned coach Peter Krause takes on the skill of building speed (in one of the most popular issues, yet). Ross compares F1 drivers’ performances in his sidebar about winning being easier than losing. Ross addresses what you can do to improve your safety in the wake of Josef Newgarden’s horrific crash at the Texas Indy Car race.

Ross tells you what you need to do if you want to be paid to drive race cars (and the many ways being paid looks like). Practicing mentally looking through blind spots will prepare you to drive those sections of track. Ross hints about upcoming articles on his experience at the Nürburgring.

Sponsorship guru Brian Bonner gives you the good stuff – the basics on getting yourself sponsorship. Ross discusses the yin and yang – or the balance – required in performance driving. Ross reviews some of his coaching success stories with hopes that your racing is successful, as well.

Ross follows up his link in #156 with an interview with artist Jim Tramontano, then challenges you to bring out your inner artist by drawing the line on your track map. Ross finishes the art issue with a link to a video of drifter Vaughn Gittin’s “performance art.”

Physics for Gearheads author Randy Beikmann writes about how he applied HPDE lessons to life. Ross tells you how to use your sense of hearing to an advantage. And Ross points out how Simon Pagenaud’s Indy car season illustrates momentum.

Elite physical trainer Simon Hayes provides a training and preparation program for you. Ross reviews deliberate practice and the importance of strategy.

Ingrid Steffensen discusses the pros and cons of cones when learning a track. Ross exhorts you to let go of results; relax and just drive! Ross links to automotive artist Jim Tramontano’s website.

Karting whiz Davin Sturdivant give you the scoop on karting and why he thinks it’s great for all ages. Ross writes about decision-making. BWTM features F1 champion Mika Hakkinen’s video about success in motorsport.

Ross lays out a plan for when **it happens, reviews the “3” grip on a steering wheel, and announces regular contributor and sponsorship expert Brian Bonner’s new program: PSST! for Personalized Sponsorship Sales Training.

Jeff Braun reviews driver debriefing terms and how they help you and your engineer, in this first of two articles. Ross exhorts drivers to learn to drive fast and safely without driver aids, first. A reminder of the upcoming VIR Track Walk webinar is included.

Champion and F1 driver Allen Berg follows up the family connections made through racing with an article about his and his son’s experience. Ross says take solid information, then make your own racing decisions. Ross announces his new e-book, Performance Driving Illustrated.