What is weight transfer? A car, at rest, distributes its weight over the four tires. When you accelerate, the front gets lighter – an extreme example is a drag car doing a “wheelie”. The re...
Some people believe that an occasional spin or crash is essential to learning to drive quickly. This is not true. A spin or crash is the result of an extreme case of exceeding the limits of the c...
Many drivers believe that the key to driving quickly is to drive into the corner as deep as possible, slam on the brakes at the last possible instant, jerk the wheel into the turn, and then slam ...
UpshiftingUpshifting should be done smoothly. Speedshifting will shorten the gearbox life. The only time I force an upshift is in a side by side race to the next corner, for position. I will some...
The line is the path around the track, that when driven at the limit, will yield the fastest lap time. The line through any particular corner is accomplished using a “connect the dots” approa...
Learn the essential rules of passing during HPDE events to ensure safety on the track. Remember, HPDE is about skill development, not racing. Read on.
Whether your goal is to run HPDE or to be the next Mario Andretti, you need to think about your safety while on track. This article will explore the ins and outs of roll bars and roll cages. NASA...
Now that you have signed up for the HPDE, you need to get your car ready for a track day. To self-tech your car, download the HPDE Tech form, and check over all the systems highlighted on the fo...
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After much prodding from my friends I finally committed to going to my first NASA High Performance Driving Experience at Thunderhill. Not only was this my first HPDE, it also was my first time ev...