Use A Taller Gear to Drive Faster - Performance & Race Driving
A mistake many performance and race drivers make is using too low a gear when driving through some corners. Often, using a taller gear forces you to work at carrying more momentum through the turns, as I explain in this Speed Secrets driving tip.
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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