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Test Day Logic: Setup First, then Speed
I was back in Florida last week, this time at Sebring International Raceway for the annual Porsche Club 48 Hours of Sebring. I was there to work with my good friend and racer Rob Trollinger. Rob had recently been at Sebring, driving a Spec Miata in an SCCA Majors...
New Faces at the Daytona Rolex 24
What an exciting week at Daytona International Speedway with another incredible Rolex 24 event! Unlike in recent years there, the weather was fabulous for the important part of the week, providing plenty of sunshine for the Michelin Pilot and WeatherTech races. Mazda...
The 2020 Season Starts Now!
What an exciting weekend ahead with the start of the 2020 racing season here at Daytona International Speedway! I’ll be staying busy coaching for teams as well as providing Mazda special guests with behind-the-scenes experiences during the incredible Rolex 24 at...
What Do You Want to Know in 2020?
Recently Mazda Motorsports and Racer.com picked up a couple of my previous blog posts, ranging from the business of driving to coaching advice. I was pleased about the opportunity to share my knowledge with a wider audience. I always try to discuss interesting topics...
Welcoming 2020 with a New Baby!
This past week has been a busy one! With an expected baby on the way, my visit to the Daytona Roar Before the 24 was looking like something that I might have to cut short. I was very fortunate to sneak down to Florida for a very productive couple of days, working on...
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! Looking forward to bright things in the New Year!
Stepping Stones to Success
Recently I was at Road Atlanta for one of the final events of the year. I was there helping out an up-and-coming racer who I was with for the first time, although I’ve enjoyed working with his dad several times in the past! Ryan is 15, and he’s got a lot of go-kart...
MRT24 Shootout: 2019 Edition
It’s that time of year for the annual MRT24 Shootout, where a winner takes home a $100,000 scholarship toward the Battery Tender Global MX-5 Cup Series next season. This year’s venue was a new one for the event, the Michelin (and BF Goodrich) proving grounds just...
To Go or Not to Go (On Track)
This past weekend, after a wonderful Thanksgiving, I was at VIR for the last event of their season. I was excited to be helping Reg, a friend and client of mine, with a brand-new car. It was a bit of an upgrade for him—a newer model of his Porsche 911 Cup. We had a...
New Tires in New Orleans
Last week was a fun opportunity to join Michelin at their annual dealer business conference. For the first time, they were adding a driving element to the event, which was a unique chance for the dealers to experience the latest offerings from Michelin and BF...









