Track Day Guy

<p>For some reason, a few unhelpful ideas continue to persist around HPDE events. Some ideas and habits are easily corrected and some become deeply ingrained in a driver's behavior. We'll look at a few of those ideas...

<p>Data Analysis! Yaw! vMin! What is all of this stuff and why does it matter. Those, among other things, are the keys to getting around the track faster. Let's find out why!</p>

<p>Today we break down moving from Novice to Expert driver into five steps. Also, let's dive into the Dunning-Kruger Effect and discuss how it relates to driver development.</p>

<p>What is the core essence of high-performance driving? When we boil everything down, what is it, exactly? Let's dive in!</p>

<p>Is rotation sliding the car, a la Chris Harris' YouTube videos? How about understeer? Oversteer? What does your instructor mean EXACTLY when they say "Rotate the Car"? Let's find out!</p>

<p>Sometimes figuring out how to drop your lap times or how to go a bit faster down that straight can be complicated. But sometimes you can focus on things that are simple. (Simple doesn't mean easy!) This is one of...

<p>To wrap up our four-part series on braking, let's discuss how to approach braking based on the type of car you're driving. Whether you're driving a low- medium- or high-horsepower car, there are specific techniques...

<p>I'm sure you've heard the phrase, (usually delivered in a complimentary way), "they were the last of late brakers into that corner!" Is that always the best method for going faster? I think there's a better way. Pick...

<p>The term "trail braking" can be confusing and should probably be renamed "directional braking". And while I'm on my soapbox, why do we delay teaching this valuable skill in HPDE classes. Although it's considered an...

<p>Mario Andretti once said, "It's amazing how many drivers, even at the Formula 1 level, think that the brakes are for slowing the car." What did he mean, exactly? In this first of four episodes, we take a deep dive...

<p>When looking at car setup, remember to get first things first. The driver has to be consistent. Then, work on a single variable at a time. Start with simple things like tire pressures. And work it from there.</p>

<p>When working hard to improve at something, it's tempting to think that we improve a little every day. But the research shows that improvement comes in fits and starts. Massive improvement, followed by hitting a...

<p>What's the quickest way through the corner? A great place to start is corner entry speed. The more speed you can carry, the better off you'll be. Right? Well...</p>

<p>If you're car is oversteering, (the rear end steps out), it's natural to think the car needs to be upgraded with new equipment. Coil-Over Suspensions! Beefier Anti-Rollbars! Race Suspension Setups! Except...probably...

<p>The line is the line until it's not. What is the line? There can be the safe "school line" which teaches someone who is new to the track the basic way to get around. But as you begin to explore more speed and car...