Speed Secrets

06/10/2026

I've followed the work of Angela Duckworth and Carol Dweck for years, looking at their work through a performance/race driving lens. In this TED talk, Duckworth might as well be talking about race drivers.

Leaving a high-flying job in consulting, Angela Lee Duckworth took a job teaching math to seventh graders in a New York public school. She quickly realized that IQ wasn't the only thing separating the successful students from those who struggled. Here, she explains her theory of "grit" as a predicto...

06/09/2026

Drivers don't have a cornering problem. They have a "WHY" problem.

Most drivers can follow the line they were taught. But what happens when conditions change, or you're in a new car, or nobody's there to tell you where to turn in?

That's exactly what the Cornering Masterclass is designed to fix.

In 2 live online sessions, I break down the principles behind the ideal line, so you can figure it out yourself, on any track, in any car, in any conditions.

What you'll learn:
✅ How pro drivers learn a track in half a dozen laps
✅ The 3 types of corners (no, it's not Type 1/2/3)
✅ How to improve corner entry speed without killing your exit
✅ When a tighter radius actually beats a wider one
✅ How to adapt your line to different cars and conditions

Can't make the live dates (July 6th & 8th)? No problem — everyone who registers gets the full recordings and all content to keep forever.

Registration closes July 4th — and spots are limited.
Go to SpeedSecrets.com/Product/Cornering-Masterclass for more info.

06/04/2026

Thank you for sharing, Reghard Roets Racing!

06/03/2026

When drivers brake later, but end up over-slowing, and therefore not go any (or much) faster, this is an illustration I show them. It takes more than just beginning to brake later. The brake release is the critical part.

06/02/2026

A new version of my Speed Secrets book, in Chinese, just got released (in China). Added to the German, Polish, and Korean versions, my only question is whether I’m saying the same things in these other languages?!!

05/31/2026

My commute home from “work” at Vancouver Island Motorsport Circuit today.

05/31/2026

What a fantastic day at yesterday: a full Open Lapping Day, getting to talk with and share driving tips with fun/enthusiastic drivers, then the Lotus Car Club of BC stopped by for a visit and an hour or so of lapping (I HAD to lead with a Lotus Emira… I love, love, love that car). The night ended by noticing the huge moon through the trees. Vancouver Island Motorsport Circuit is one of my very favorite places in the world!

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05/27/2026

Some random thoughts on fast vs. slow corners...

05/24/2026

Who's going to join me at next Saturday's Open Lapping (with FREE coaching from me) day at Vancouver Island Motorsport Circuit ( ? The weather is looking perfect, and I'll be there doing some chalktalks, Q&A, and whatever it takes to help you be an even better driver. I hope to see you there.

Go to https://islandmotorsportcircuit.com/driving-experiences/open-lapping/ to register.

05/24/2026

Wondering why Indy cars all weave down low on the straightaways at the Indy 500, when you’d think that a straight line would be faster? It’s because the turbulence caused by the car running close to the wall “slows” them, so they use all the track through the corners, and then let the car “run free” aerodynamically on the straights. Of course, every driver does that - which gives the pack that snakelike look - and tries to stay in line to use the draft off the car in front.

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