Past Issues

Ross dissects five seconds of driving for you. This week’s Speed Secret is ~  Drive with the end in mind.  ~   Self-Coaching Question of the Week ~ addresses physical and mental vision. Ross talks about one of his favorite George Harrison songs – about F1 racing.

Ross writes about his recent WRL experience in “Driving in Mixed & Changing Driving Conditions.” This week’s Speed Secret is ~ Practice racecraft  ~  Self-Coaching Question of the Week focuses on getting a grip. Ross rants about track protocols.

Keen observer of all things racing Jeff Braun reports on the Sebring 12-Hour in “Random Observations.” This week’s Speed Secret is ~ Watch this. ~  Self-Coaching Question of the Week asks about your race starts. Ross links Samir Abid’s take on Hamilton’s vs. Verstappen’s qualifying laps at Bahrain.

World-class coach Peter Krause give us all a talking-to in “I Get No Respect.” This week’s Speed Secret is ~ Minimize hand & steering movement. ~   Self-Coaching Question of the Week asks you to evaluate your own racing etiquette. Ross suggests you check out his “Passcraft – Racecraft for Non-Racers” video.

Ross’s second issue this month gives you a plan for self-coaching in “Using the 5-15-1 Process.” This week’s Speed Secret is ~ Manage your on-track self-talk ~ Self-Coaching Question of the Week asks what you do to improve on track. Ross has self-coaching information specific to the Garmin Catalyst; contact him directly.

Ross’s issue begins with “Imagine Having the Belief You Can Do It.” This week’s Speed Secret is ~ Know what motivates you. ~   Self-Coaching Question of the Week addresses what you’re willing to do to overcome your challenges. Ross talks about what makes the best, the best.

Samir Abid from YourDataDriven writes what he learned from those at the pinnacle of motorsports during his podcast in “Lessons from the Top.” This week’s Speed Secret is ~ Turn your mistakes into learning-takes. ~   Self-Coaching Question of the Week looks at your last session on track. Support the Saratoga Motorsports Museum and join Ross in a webinar on March 28^th.

Coffee roaster (oh, and race engineer) Jeff Braun gives you tips on race communication in “How to Say It, What to Say, and When.” This week’s Speed Secret is ~ Know your references. ~ Self-Coaching Question of the Week focuses on making note of your references. Ross tells a story about race miscommunication.

Sports performance coach Santiago Calderon tells you about “The Power of Awareness” in his first article for Speed Secrets Weekly. This week’s Speed Secret is ~ Make your car like your bedroom. ~  Self-Coaching Question of the Week addresses focus and control. Ross makes note of recent podcast episodes you will enjoy.

Young up-and-coming racer Alex Berg presents his “10 Tips on How to Become A Pro Racer” (you can bet he’s following his own advice!). This week’s Speed Secret is ~ Know when to use a similar, and when to use visualization. ~ Self-Coaching Question of the Week focuses on what you are doing to prepare for the upcoming season. Ross reminds racers and non-racers alike that he has videos on passing on track.

Matt Romanowski returns to give you his “Data Storage Tips” to start of your season right. This week’s Speed Secret is ~ Make sure your car has energy in it when you turn in. ~ Self-Coaching Question of the Week asks you how you’ll manage your data. Ross asks sim racers and users for their feedback.

In “Pre-Season HPDE Planning and Prioritization,” racer and coach David DuBois breaks down what you can do to be ready for the upcoming season. This week’s Speed Secret is ~ Think (and practice) strategically. ~   Self-Coaching Question of the Week addresses the planning and practice strategies you might use. Ross links to a brand new publication The HPDE Curriculum Guide.