Record Crowds, Hot Laps, and a Good Cause at Sebring

Record Crowds, Hot Laps, and a Good Cause at Sebring

This past weekend was not only the historic 12 Hours of Sebring, but for the first time, the WEC (World Endurance Championship) also put on a 1,000-mile/8-hour race on Friday evening. Sebring is an iconic sportscar venue and a staple on the IMSA schedule, and this...
The Transition from Karts to Cars

The Transition from Karts to Cars

As you saw in my post last week, I’ve been spending a lot of time at Virginia International Raceway since their season is officially open. Both clients that I worked with last week are new to car racing, one being an older driver who’s finally seeking out his racing...
Contrasts and Similarities at VIR

Contrasts and Similarities at VIR

As a coach, one of the things that keeps my job exciting is working with clients of all different types. My week at Virginia International Raceway included a new client who is just getting into racing as an adult and a teenager who is making the transition from...
Write it Down! The Importance of Taking Notes

Write it Down! The Importance of Taking Notes

Often, whether I’m coaching or at my own race event, I take a lot of notes to optimize each on-track session and to document progress. The notes will include information such as track notes, setup changes, and in-session details like lap times or weather conditions....
Spotters: What’s the Point?

Spotters: What’s the Point?

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...
The (More Than) 48 Hours of Sebring

The (More Than) 48 Hours of Sebring

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...