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Mazda MX-5s on the Streets of St. Pete
I just capped off an absolutely stunning weekend in St. Petersburg, Florida, where I was working with the Mazda MX-5 Cup series at the St. Pete Grand Prix. You couldn’t have scripted better weather, with beautifully low humidity, 70-degree days and a slight breeze: we...
From Practice to Podium: Hard Work Pays Off!
I just wrapped up an exciting weekend at Sebring International Raceway. I was continuing my time with Mark Sandridge and the Grandma’s Salad team, and we were there for the International GT series, which was running in conjunction with Trans-Am. After a really...
The Coaching Archive has been Updated
The winter months can be a tough time for avid track-goers who are ready for spring to come and a return to the race track. To help make the wait more productive for you, I compiled an archive of driving tips from my blog posts over the past few years. The posts are...
When Practice Doesn’t Make Perfect
Early in one’s driving career, you’re looking to gain experience in any way possible. Typically, this means getting as much seat time as you can, but it’s important to take advantage of the time away from the track, too. This time can be used to review video and data,...
Going Beyond the Goals at Sebring
This week I’ve been staying busy down at Sebring International Raceway once again, where Apex Driving Events was hosting a test. We had some gorgeous weather on tap, much better than the prior week in Daytona! I was working with a team that’s a new client for me, a...
Wins and Winter Weather at Daytona
This past week was the Rolex 24 at Daytona, the official kickoff to the 2025 IMSA racing season. Even the incredibly cold and challenging weather at the start of the week couldn’t slow down the excitement and on-track action. I was thrilled to be participating in the...
On the Road to Daytona
Daytona race week is upon us! This is always an exciting kickoff to the racing season, not just for the IMSA calendar but for the motorsport calendar as a whole. I’m excited to be down in Florida all week, though hopefully the forecast won’t prove to be accurate! It’s...
Getting Ready to Race: Pre Grid at Sebring
This week I was down in sunny and warm (warmer, at least) Sebring, Florida. It was Apex’s second Pre Grid event of the winter season, and it’s absolutely a phenomenal opportunity for drivers of all skill levels to develop their racecraft. The Pre Grid has both testing...
New Year, New Season: Daytona and Beyond
Happy New Year! It’s incredible to think that it’s already January and the start of a new race season. I’ve been fortunate to be staying busy over the winter (I won’t call it an off-season!) with testing events and other extracurricular activities that have kept me...
Holiday Wishes and a Grateful Heart!
Wishing everybody a joyful and peaceful holiday season! I’m so thankful to reflect on a special year, not only in motorsports but with family time, too. I hope all of you are also enjoying this time to reflect and appreciate the things that 2024 brought us. I’m...









