Past Issues

E. Paul Dickinson puts his trademark spin on the critical importance of corner entry. Ross follows up with his “hustle zone” advice for the track between the corners. Includes the final registration announcement for Jeff Braun’s webinar “Tune Your Car’s Handling,” hosted by Ross.

Fast Girl Ingrid Steffensen regales you with her experience and the almost-crushing-but-not-quite responsibility of driving a colleague’s Ferrari 458. This week’s Speed Secret urges you to be crisp with the throttle. Ross announces the next webinar entitled “Tune Your Car’s Handling” with world-renowned engineer, Jeff Braun.

Engineer, driver, and coach John Block gives his analysis of drafting in road racing. Shrek…uh, Ross explains peeling the onion of your mistakes. Links to the charity auction and family fund for Justin Wilson are included.

This issue is dedicated to Justin Wilson, with links provided to help his family. Race driver fitness guru (and Justin’s friend) Simon Hayes outlines the basics of race-ready nutrition. Ross talks about getting “in the zone.” BTWM includes a recommendation to read the book “Flow.”

Safety equipment specialist Bob Zecca discusses the importance of proper head and neck restraints. Ross reviews experimenting with different throttle applications. A short video on Ross’s new e-course, Performance Driving 101, is included.

Coach Mike Zimicki give his insider’s view of Graham Rahal is so fast in Indy Cars this year. Ross explains how to use your brake release to rotate the car. In BWTM, Ross tells the story of the first driver he saw using the above technique.

Amateur-to-pro driver Van Swenson documents his journey to the big time. Ross explains his process for learning a track quickly (along with his track notes for Laguna Seca!).

Driver coach and competitor Jim Kearney tells you how to manage your brain at the SCCA Runoffs (and elsewhere!). Ross says failure can be a step to success. BWTM contains Kearney Driver Development’s “The Daily Dozen.”

Ross writes about the HPDE tragedy at Road Atlanta and how to make such events safer. This week’s Speed Secret addresses your belief system. Ross reminds subscribers of the 50% discount on the Performance Driving 101 e-course.

Author of Physics for Gearheads Randy Beikmann discusses the benefits of not going slow through comparison of his and his son’s data. Ross talks about adapting your driving style, then provides tips on how to do that.

The ever-fascinating E. Paul Dickinson writes about the history (and mystery) of the checkered flag. Ross exhorts you to use all the track, plus announces his new free downloadable e-book for download Endurance Racing Guide: From LeMons to Le Mans.