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This week, Jake concludes his series on Ayrton Senna and what it was that made him such a great driver. In the last three episodes, Jake went over everything from physical and mental abilities to driving technique. In this last episode, Jake covers the tragic end to Senna’s career and… Continue reading The post Episode 52: What made Senna so great? Part 4 appeared first on Racers HQ.

This week, Jake returns to his research on Senna and what it was about him that made him such a great driver. In parts 1 and 2, Jake covered the physical and mental abilities of Senna when it came to driving. This week, Jake gets to some of the specifics:… Continue reading The post Episode 51: What made Senna so great? Part 3 appeared first on Racers HQ.

This week, Jake was honored to speak with Freddie Hunt. Freddie is working towards driving at Le Mans. He’s also the son of F1 Champion, James Hunt. In this episode, Jake and Freddie chat about his father’s career, what the movie “Rush” got right and wrong, how Freddie got into… Continue reading The post Episode 50: Freddie Hunt and his journey to Le Mans appeared first on Racers HQ.

Welcome back to the RacersHQ Podcast! In this second part of his series on Senna, Jake covers the mental abilities that Senna had to set himself apart from the rest. Senna had innate abilities and mental toughness that rivals present-day F1 drivers. Is this something that can be learned or… Continue reading The post Episode 49: What made Senna so great? Part 2 appeared first on Racers HQ.

Welcome back to The RacersHQ Podcast! This week, we welcome the new host, Jake. Over the past several weeks, Jake has been researching Ayrton Senna. We’re not going to cover his career per se, but what it was that made Senna so good behind the wheel. Jake asks the question:… Continue reading The post Episode 48: What made Senna so great? Part 1 appeared first on Racers HQ.

The Live Q&A Sessions continue to be a fantastic resource for amateur racers around the world. As such I want to share the audio from Session 010. In this episode you’ll learn: About the short feedback form on RacersHQ.com That autocross is a completely legitimate career step The lost of… Continue reading The post Episode 047: FWD momentum, autocross, and tire shaving. appeared first on Racers HQ.

He’s back! Motorsport coach, speaker, and author of the Speed Secrets book series is back to talk about why your electronic stability controls might be your new BFF. In this episode you’ll learn: That flying a plane is really hard. All about the The Lost Art of High Performance Driving… Continue reading The post Episode 046: Ross Bentley and the lost art of performance driving. appeared first on Racers HQ.

Let’s wrap up this three part series with the subconscious psychology of fast racing drivers. Courtesy, Paul Gerrard. In this episode you’ll learn: The role that subconscious fear plays in the world of racing The mindset and psychological makeup of a successful racer Question from Lex, an Optimum Drive superfan… Continue reading The post Episode 045: 3 of 3 – Paul Gerrard and the truth about psychology in racing. appeared first on Racers HQ.

Pro racer, stunt driver, and author Paul Gerrard continue on a tangent about REAL car control – something most drivers think they have, but don’t. In this episode you’ll learn: Why a racer shouldn’t be reactionary. How pro drivers manipulate weight transfer to achieve any handling characteristic they want –… Continue reading The post Episode 044: 2 of 3 – Paul Gerrard and the truth about REAL car control. appeared first on Racers HQ.

Pro racer, stunt driver, and author Paul Gerrard and I go down the rabbit hole of true driver skill – the things that separates pro racers from everyone else.  In this episode you’ll learn: Mechanical Rotation VS Skill Rotation (and which to avoid like the plague). Why cars aren’t perfect… Continue reading The post Episode 043: 1 of 3 – Paul Gerrard and the truth about driver skill. appeared first on Racers HQ.

Rotation has struck a chord in the Racers HQ community. In Episode 42 I take a few minutes to answer a couple in-depth questions from aspiring racers. In this episode you’ll learn: When to you should use rotation and when you shouldn’t. How to diagnose your problems with making the… Continue reading The post Episode 042: Your questions about rotation answered. appeared first on Racers HQ.

Stuck getting the same results over and over again? Here’s a quick and effective way to diagnose your stagnant racing program and kickstart your progress as a racer. In this episode you’ll learn: 3 quick, thought-provoking questions to stimulate your motorsport education. What two mindsets to avoid. How to reinvigorate… Continue reading The post Episode 041: How to quickly diagnose your stagnant racing program. appeared first on Racers HQ.

In this episode I reveal 5 important FAQs that will help any racer go faster. You’ll learn: The difference between a faster car and a faster driver. The single most important vehicle upgrade. How to move from amateur to professional. The most misunderstand racing concept. How to find the limit without exceeding… Continue reading The post Episode 040: 5 potent FAQs to make any racer go faster. appeared first on Racers HQ.

In this episode I dive deep into the technique of rotation – a gamechanger for those looking to reach the next level. You’ll learn: Three specific methods to get your car rotated. How weight manipulation allows you to carry higher speeds. Why dirt racing will help you master rotation. Show Notes: Free… Continue reading The post Episode 039 (2 of 2): Drive like a PRO: An in-depth look at rotation. appeared first on Racers HQ.

Weight transfer is one of the two concepts that separate regional racers and professionals.  In this episode you’ll learn: That the Racers HQ Podcast has over 20,000 downloads!!! Why weight manipulation is a critical component to race like a pro driver Why you should stop thinking of the brake, throttle,… Continue reading The post Episode 038 (1 of 2): Drive like a PRO: An in-depth look at weight transfer. appeared first on Racers HQ.

Sim racing expert and factory Mazda pilot Glenn McGee shares his unique insight into virtual reality, sim gear, and possibility.  In this episode you’ll learn: How Glenn was recruited from iRacing directly into a factory ride His minimal iRacing setup (no fancy gear required) Why slower cars make you a… Continue reading The post Episode 037: iRacing phenom and factory Mazda racer Glenn McGee. appeared first on Racers HQ.

Pro racing driver Patrick Wilmot shares his best strategies for going fast and avoid mistakes on the track. In this episode you’ll learn: More about why smooth is NOT fast Why the fundamentals are more valuable than any combination of car parts Common beginner mistakes and how to avoid them… Continue reading The post Episode 036: MX-5 Cup’s Patrick Wilmot shares his best tactical speed tips. appeared first on Racers HQ.

My first LIVE Q&A session brought in 73 people to get clarity and ask their racing questions. In this episode you’ll learn: That you can ask any question at RacersHQ.com/ASK. Facebook LIVE Q&A sessions are Wednesdays at 7PM EST. How to push past your comfort zone on track If it’s… Continue reading The post Episode 035: Aspiring racers LIVE Q&A replay. appeared first on Racers HQ.

I coach Rick Staley into the first win of his autocross career – the switch has been flipped. In this episode you’ll learn: That a little perspective can shift your results from average to dominant Why you should be spending time around people who are playing the game at a higher… Continue reading The post Episode 034 – Part 2 of 2: Big-results coaching session with Rick Staley appeared first on Racers HQ.

I coach Rick Staley into the first win of his autocross career – the switch has been flipped. In this episode you’ll learn: How Paul Sexton has turned himself into an irreplaceable asset at Racers HQ Magazine That a little perspective can shift your results from average to dominant Why you… Continue reading The post Episode 033 – Part 1 of 2: Big-results coaching session with Rick Staley appeared first on Racers HQ.