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Paul Gerrard, Top Gear/Grand Tour driver and 20 year racing vet shares his remarkable insight into why drivers are stagnating and not reaching their full potential.  In this episode you’ll learn: Natural talent isn’t a factor in your success in racing Why breaking mental barriers is critical to progressing to… Continue reading The post Episode 032 – Part 2 of 2: Paul Gerrard, Top Gear/Grand Tour driver and author of Optimum Drive appeared first on Racers HQ.

Paul Gerrard, Top Gear/Grand Tour driver and 20 year racing vet shares his remarkable insight into why drivers are stagnating and not reaching their full potential.  In this episode you’ll learn: Natural talent isn’t a factor in your success in racing Why breaking mental barriers is critical to progressing to… Continue reading The post Episode 031 – Part 1 of 2: Paul Gerrard, Top Gear/Grand Tour driver and author of Optimum Drive appeared first on Racers HQ.

A fascinating study has revealed that seat time alone is not the answer you’re looking for. It reveals how drivers with 2-4 years of experience are often faster than those with 10-15 years of experience.  In this episode you’ll learn: That 60% of motorsport participants are autocross and HPDE drivers.… Continue reading The post Podcast 030: Seat time is a waste of time. appeared first on Racers HQ.

You don’t have to go to an expensive racing school to keep progressing in the racing world – there’s so much you can do on a budget. Here are three affordable strategies to boost your racing program so you can reach the next level. In this episode you’ll learn: About… Continue reading The post Episode 029: Three affordable strategies to reach the next level. appeared first on Racers HQ.

What actually separates amateur drivers from professional drivers? It’s this one skill: rotation. It’s the culmination of several concepts that blend together and give your car maximum grip at all four tires. In this episode you’ll learn: Why all the pro drivers say a slower car will make you a… Continue reading The post Episode 028: The one technique you need to master. appeared first on Racers HQ.

Winning 6 of the last 7 Formula Enterprise championships (the missing one due to a failed component) is no easy feat. Scott Rettich shares his best tactics for success on and off the track. In this episode you’ll learn: You don’t have to attend a racing school to be a… Continue reading The post Episode 027: 6 time SCCA Runoff champion Scott Rettich shares his best top level strategies. appeared first on Racers HQ.

Getting noticed in the racing world is a challenge. Let’s talk about how to capture people’s attention and keep it.  In this episode you’ll learn: How to stand out in the packed sea of aspiring racers Why you need to have clear, easily accessed contact information and several high quality… Continue reading The post Episode 026: How to GET NOTICED in the busy racing world. appeared first on Racers HQ.

We all want the same thing: money for racing. But few people actually know how to find sponsors that can fund their racing endeavors. Well, let me show you. In this episode you’ll learn: How to create a proposal that a company will look at. Several key concepts that will reshape… Continue reading The post Episode 025: Four strategies that will get you sponsored. appeared first on Racers HQ.

Five-time North American rally champion Tim O’Neil delivers a massive amount of value in a strategy packed interview. In this episode you’ll learn: How to pick the right type of racing for you Where to find a racing crew Why business savvy is critical to your success Why slower cars… Continue reading The post Episode 024: Team O’Neil Rally School founder delivers top level tactics for entry level racers. appeared first on Racers HQ.

I will always be a proponent of autocross. It’s the most affordable place to learn the basics of performance driving. But… There are a lot of things you simply can’t learn in autocross. In this episode I talk with Tom Clark of DRT Racing about the benefits of karting and how… Continue reading The post Episode 023: Get out of autocross with Tom Clark of DRT Racing. appeared first on Racers HQ.

If you’re among the vast majority, this career ruining thing will likely happen to you. I discuss the most important thing in your racing career and give several in-depth examples about how to avoid it. You’ll learn: Why intense and long lasting focus is so important in your career Why… Continue reading The post Episode 022: How to ruin your racing career in one step. appeared first on Racers HQ.

Is smooth actually fast? I’m starting to think it isn’t.  In this episode you’ll learn: that the greatest racers from F1, NASCAR, WRC, and other series weren’t that smooth how iRacing gave me a huge breakthrough why driving less smoothly can make you faster how to shift your mindset from… Continue reading The post Episode 021: Smooth is NOT fast. Someone’s been lying. appeared first on Racers HQ.

I explore the changing motorsport industry and share how to get ahead of the curve. In this episode you’ll learn: How the industry is changing Who we should be paying attention to (Audi, Jag, Renault) How Mark Gemmell is about to change the entire industry That these coming changes are a… Continue reading The post Episode 020: How to capitalize on the future of racing. appeared first on Racers HQ.

Branding, driving techniques, and career strategy. I continue my chat with sponsored drivers Charlie and Paul about our strategies for the 2017 autocross season. You’ll also learn about: the purple cow theory how to stand out in the world of Mustangs and Miatas personal brand development the 2018 sponsorship program… Continue reading The post Episode 019 – Part 2 of 2: Racers HQ Magazine drivers Charlie Baxley and Paul Sexton talk 2017 strategy appeared first on Racers HQ.

2017 is almost here. It’s time to sort out your plans for the new season. I chat with my newly sponsored drivers about: tire choice and strategy the Sponsorship Program self marketing the Purple Cow theory SHOW NOTES: Download the Racers HQ Magazine app for iOS Download the Racers HQ… Continue reading The post Episode 018: Racers HQ Magazine drivers Charlie Baxley and Paul Sexton talk 2017 strategy appeared first on Racers HQ.

I bet you’d be thrilled to make money driving a race car. The problem? Most people aren’t DOING anything about it. In this episode I talk about three outside the box methods used to become a pro driver, as proven by amateurs who have moved into pro racing. You’ll learn:… Continue reading The post Episode 017: Do you REALLY want to become a professional racer? appeared first on Racers HQ.

Motorsport coaching authority Ross Bentley joins me on the Racers HQ Podcast to share his knowledge about the amateur racing world. In this episode you’ll learn: All about Ross Bentley’s Speed Secrets brand The necessity of coaching and finding people who are faster than you The importance of continued education, and… Continue reading The post Episode 016: Ross Bentley – Speed Secrets, Coaching, and Autocross appeared first on Racers HQ.

Julian’s second part is teeming with actionable tips about autocross tires, pressures, and tuning. In this episode you’ll learn: That the first issue of Racers HQ Magazine will be free, available soon on the Racers HQ Magazine App Julian’s personal tire pressure strategies for national level autocross What tires are… Continue reading The post Episode 015: (2 of 2) Pro Solo champ Julian Garfield gives his best autocross tire tips. appeared first on Racers HQ.

2016 ProSolo champion Julian Garfield gives is best advice about winning on a national level. In this episode you’ll learn: How autocrossing will help you later in your career Why Street class is one of the best places to start racing The difference between regionally competitive drivers and nationally competitive… Continue reading The post Episode 014: (1 of 2) 2016 ProSolo C-Street champ Julian Garfield shares his strategies for winning a national championship. appeared first on Racers HQ.

Racers HQ Magazine is extracting pro driver tips with exclusive interviews. In this episode you’ll learn: How the magazine gives top level advice from professional drivers about your early career That you can get industry leading motorsport fitness advice from the county’s best motorsport fitness company How the Racers HQ… Continue reading The post Episode 013: The new Racers HQ Magazine connects you with pro drivers AND their best advice. appeared first on Racers HQ.