I’ve heard this phrase for a while but it wasn’t really until this year that I’d better grasped what it meant. In order to perform our best, we, as riders (or drivers) need to be working toward using the right controls at the right time, hitting our markers, and working close to the limits of …
Disclaimer: My career has been in Information Technology for more than 20 years. I love good hardware, but this, much like riding, is applicable with a degree of application. If you’re using AiM or most other full-sized data analysis software, or for that matter, most automotive software, you’ll find that it’s usually looking for a …
A recurring question I’m hearing is from riders is asking if they should take a class (i.e., ChampSchool (YCRS) or California Superbike School (CSS)) or get private coaching. I don’t think there’s an easy or simple answer to this. Add to this is the option of online courses, such as the one ChampSchool introduced last …
We all take a lot of pride in this chosen hobby/sport, it might be part of your identity. When we first get into it, most of us think we’re pretty good, pretty quick around a twisty road. Maybe that’s true, but the first time on a racetrack can be one of the most humbling experiences …
Disclaimer: I think Ken Hill has a podcast with the same title, and the subject matter is similar. This post is directed more toward the regular track day rider who is consciously working on getting better (faster/safer), not necessarily racers, though it is probably applicable to many racers to some degree. My personal disclaimer is …