Speed Secrets Chalktalk - High-Performance & Racing Q&A Session
This is a recording of the free Chalktalk I did on January 7, 2024.
"Got a question about high-performance or race driving (or sim racing)?" That's the theme behind this 2-hour Q&A session. While I write answers to questions on my SpeedSecrets.com website (see my Ask Ross column at speedsecrets.com/ask-ross/), this is a live, online version.
Here are just some of the questions I answer:
* Is it better to trail brake, or get off the brakes and go to power earlier in a low-powered car?
* How to practice timing and rate of release of the brakes while heel & toeing?
* How do I get used to wheel-to-wheel racing after doing time trials?
* What's the best way to tactfully approach protesting someone else's car/driving?
* How should I adapt going from driving a Mustang to a Porsche 996?
* What can I expect after increasing the stiffness of the front anti-roll bar?
* How can I expand my peripheral vision and situational awareness?
* How can I move on from a plateau in my driving?
* Will driving a low-powered car like a Miata or BRZ improve my driving?
* How can I practice keeping my emotions in check?
* What are your thoughts on using stability/traction control as a self-coaching tool?
* What's most important, minimum speed or earlier wide open throttle?
* Any advice for managing understeer mid-corner when wanting to begin accelerating?
* What are your thoughts on sawing the wheel through a corner?
* If I feel ABS kicking in, does pressing harder on the pedal help or hurt?
* And more!
Whether you're a beginner with HPDE (High Performance Driver Education) events, a regular track day driver, an experienced race driver, or anything in between, I aim my Speed Secrets high performance driving tips at you. All have one thing in common: to help you be an even better driver.
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Also, I recommend HPDE, track day, and race driving instruction through organizers such as Chin Motorsports (www.chinmotorsports.com), Hooked On Driving (www.hookedondriving.com), The Drivers Edge (www.thedriversedge.net), ProFormance Racing School (proformanceracingschool.com), Bondurant Racing School (bondurant.com), Skip Barber Racing School (skipbarber.com), Allen Berg Racing Schools (www.allenbergracingschools.com/), David Murry Motorsports (davidmurry.com), BMW CCA (www.bmwcca.org), Porsche Club of America (www.pca.org), and Audi Club of North America (www.audiclubna.org), and many others. And check out SafeIsFast (safeisfast.com). My point? You should never stop learning - there's always more!
Have fun!