Historically, a spotter has been synonymous with NASCAR: on those big oval tracks, a spotter can see the whole track, while the driver can’t see all that well in those big cars. Having “eyes in the sky” is a helpful way to give the driver information, including things...

I had an extremely fun and productive week at Sebring with some good friends and clients of mine. We were there for a very popular annual racing event called The 48 Hours of Sebring, but the week actually started before that with David Murry Track Days, which is a...

It’s been a week now, and I’m still in Florida! We had a great time in Daytona during the Rolex 24 weekend. I stayed busy with Mazda’s media guests, giving them insight into what happens behind the scenes with the Mazda Motorsports race team and giving them hot laps...

With the start of the 2019 season upon us, Daytona is our first chance to see all of the changes happening in IMSA, which has a new tire manufacturer, new teams and drivers, and a new TV broadcast package. And what used to be the Continental Tire Series even got a new...

You have to be ready for the start of a new season, and that doesn’t just mean being physically and mentally prepared. You have to have the right tools for the job, too! This is the time of year I start making a list of all the new equipment, gear and other must-haves...

I was fortunate to have a good weekend at Daytona for the Roar Before the 24: we had some great weather, and it was very exciting to see the new cars, teams, and drivers descending on Daytona from all around the world. For me personally, it was a very productive few...

This time of year I typically find myself in Florida (which is not a bad thing in the winter!) for various testing and events. Long Road Racing recently had their final warm-weather test at Palm Beach International Raceway to finalize the cooling package for the...

This past weekend was a busy one with both of Mazda’s scholarship Shootouts, and I was lucky enough to be a judge again for both events. The Mazda Road to 24 Shootout took place on Friday in the current spec Global MX-5 Cup cars. Four finalists were competing that...

It’s a big week for young drivers looking to get into the Mazda Ladder System. This weekend will be the Road to 24 and Road to Indy Shootout competitions. Road to 24 drivers are vying for a $100,000 scholarship for the Battery Tender Global MX-5 Cup series next...

Sometimes I get asked what kind of value you can get out of a single day of coaching. Here’s a quick timeline of what a typical day of private event coaching with me is like. This was with a client at Road Atlanta who I’ve worked with many times before, and we are...