Field Trip! Experiencing the NHRA’s Education Program

Field Trip! Experiencing the NHRA’s Education Program

I have a good family friend who is a high school automotive shop teacher at Nations Ford High School. He invited me to be a chaperone for his students last week, when they participated in the NHRA’s Youth & Education Services (YES) Program at the drag strip in...
Off-Track Tactics: Preparation Leads to Progress

Off-Track Tactics: Preparation Leads to Progress

Last week we discussed how to optimize a short coaching session. This week, I want to discuss something that’s a little more common, which is a full day’s coaching at the track. In both scenarios, preparation can result in much faster progress. I was at Virginia...
How to Get Big Results from a Short Coaching Session

How to Get Big Results from a Short Coaching Session

Last week was exceptionally busy with my coaching. I bounced between Virginia International Raceway and Road Atlanta for several different clients and events. At VIR, I was able to join Will Cox once again as he evolves from go-karts to race cars. It’s incredible to...
MX-5 Cup: Staying Busy at Barber

MX-5 Cup: Staying Busy at Barber

I just got home from the picturesque Barber Motorsports Park, where the Battery Tender Global MX-5 Cup Series had rounds three and four. There was a lot of on-track action, not just with MX-5 but also with IndyCar and a couple of debut events for IMSA, including GT3...
Overcoming Adversity in Austin

Overcoming Adversity in Austin

I just got back from another exciting weekend at Circuit of the Americas, this time with my good friend Reg Williams. Reg is a longtime racer and was coming back for his second visit to COTA. We had set up some specific goals coming into the weekend to build on his...