My last big track day was at Buttonwillow in late October 2023. Since then, I’ve been going to the Sonoma kart track every Monday afternoon that I can and have been re-reading my usual books and online programs that I’ve subscribed to over the years and reviewing data, and building plans. It’s winter here in …
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 …
If you’re serious, want to do this sport for a while, and you don’t want to crash, you have to think about this stuff very consciously. You should study track maps, trusted-source videos, take courses and/or coaching, work on mental acuity exercises, work on your physical health, etc. Even doing everything ‘right’ is no guarantee …
Besides the sheer entertainment of watching top club, national, and world racing, there are other benefits. Namely, it can yield you personal benefits in your own riding, guidance, and hardware. To be honest, for the last 15+ years the majority of the racing for me was viewing MotoGP. Much like national politics, being familiar can …
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