Past Issues

Samir Abid takes a step-by-step approach in “How to Improve Your Driving.” This week’s Speed Secret is ~ Let it go. ~  Self-Coaching Question of the Week asks what you should be focusing on. Ross announces the upcoming “Tires for Drivers” webinar.

Super NASA instructor John Santiago writes about gaining understanding in “’Balance the Car,’ He Said.” This week’s Speed Secret is ~ Done is better than undone perfection. ~  Self-Coaching Question of the Week asks about your balance and perfection. Ross says, “Read this book!” (Perry McCarthy’s Flat Out, Flat Broke).

Ross loves racing, and writes “Racecraft: Picking Your Battles and Managing Your Mindset.” This week’s Speed Secret is ~ Look for immediate feedback. ~  Self-Coaching Question of the Week asks how you manage your mindset. For the non-wheel-to-wheel drivers, Ross links his YouTube video on Passcraft.

This issue focuses on the use of simulators. Ross writes “How You Should Be Using a Simulator.” This week’s Speed Secret is ~ Learn to use the strengths of simulators, and downplay the disadvantages. ~  Self-Coaching Question of the Week asks if you’re using your simulator to its full advantage. Ross announces his soon-to-be launched Speed Secrets Sim Racer Academy.

Ross gives you help on “Managing the Deadly Understeer.” This week’s Speed Secret is ~ Driving with confirmation bias lowers your limits. ~  Self-Coaching Question of the Week asks what beliefs are getting in your way. Ross links a deal on Samir Abid’s Fuel Calculator (great any event, and especially endurance races!).

A Lotus Elan is front and center in Ross’s “Simplify and Add Less: For the Pure Joy of Driving.” This week’s Speed Secret is ~ You can’t make up time, you can only lose it. ~  Self-Coaching Question of the Week asks you to connect with your car. Ross links a video on mental imagery featuring the pilots of the Blue Angels.

Ross approaches different aspects of driving beginning with “Strengthen Your Inner Muscle.” This week’s Speed Secret is ~ Make load transfer your friend. ~  Self-Coaching Question of the Week asks about your confidence level. Link to Speed Secrets swag included.

Ross identifies mistakes and opportunities for improvement in “If…Then…” This week’s Speed Secret is ~ Choose fun, even if it means combining it with something that isn’t fun. ~   Self-Coaching Question of the Week asks what you would change if you started all over again. Ross links his podcast interview with beginning HPDE driver Michele Graaff.

Time for another of Jeff Braun’s Random Observations, this time About Rules and Regulations. This week’s Speed Secret is ~ Many small gains lead to big gains. ~ Self-Coaching Question of the Week asks how you deal with rules and regulations. Ross links his eBook and webinar Learn a Track…Fast!

Ross waxes philosophical with “Rambling About Driving the Limit.” This week’s Speed Secret is ~ Turn nervousness into excitement. ~  Self-Coaching Question of the Week ask if your car is showing its weaknesses. Ross links an episode of the podcast Hidden Brain that looks at pressure and how to handle it.

The Track Map Issue! Super successful coach Jim Kearney writes about using track maps in “The Magic Moment.” This week’s Speed Secret is ~ Draw track maps. ~  Self-Coaching Question of the Week asks how you use track maps. Ross links his video The Why and What of Track Map Notes.

Ross tackles that particular feeling in “Drive to the Rhythm of the Track.” This week’s Speed Secret is ~ Know your compressions, crests, and bankings. ~ Self-Coaching Question of the Week asks how you adapt to the rhythm of a track. Ross reminds you think about why you do what you do.