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Colin Hoad - A Guide To Starting Racing

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Colin Hoad of CAT Driver Training joins me again to discuss everything you need to know before starting racing.

Check out the book here: https://amzn.eu/d/eaZDb5d - all profits go to the charity Mission Motorsport (https://www.missionmotorsport.org/)

Enjoy,

Sam

Show Notes:

00:00 - Understanding the Cost of Racing

08:58 - The Importance of Curiosity and Commitment in Racing

15:59 - Logistics and Support in the World of Racing

22:12 - Choosing the Right Car and Series for Your Racing Goals

31:12 - The Importance of Budgeting and Track Knowledge

34:05 - Building Track Knowledge and Comfort through Track Days

36:48 - Accelerating Learning and Reducing Stress through Instruction and Coaching

39:41 - Managing the Emotional Challenges of Racing

53:41 - Understanding the Impact of G-forces and Maintaining Observation and Focus

58:59 - The Significance of Consistent Track Time in Racing

01:02:22 - Racing Frequency and Budget Constraints

01:03:21 - Adapting to Changes in Track Conditions

01:05:16 - Maintaining Perception of Optimum Performance

01:06:10 - Developing Muscle Memory through Practice

01:08:01 - Balancing Enjoyment and Competitiveness

01:09:25 - The Emotional Roller Coaster of Racing

01:11:17 - The Importance of Thorough Preparation

01:14:04 - Handling Unexpected Situations on the Track

01:17:31 - Prioritizing Safety with Checklists and Procedures

01:19:55 - Ensuring Safety with Proper Belt Management

01:21:48 - Attention to Detail: Simple Safety Measures

01:23:43 - Avoiding Pitfalls through Thorough Preparation

01:25:38 - The Importance of Brake Checks and Steering

01:26:38 - Learning from Personal Mistakes

01:29:00 - Considering the Impact of Racing on Personal Relationships

01:30:22 - Supporting Mission Motorsport through Book Sales

01:31:43 - The Racer Remembrance Event

How Do You Make F1 Drivers FASTER? w. Rob Wilson | F1 Driver Coach

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Step into the world of @Formula1 with our guest, Rob Wilson. As the coach behind 70+ F1 drivers and many world champions, Rob reveals the nuances of pushing the best to become even better. With a storied racing career himself, he's a true giant in the motorsport arena. This was a real personal highlight for me.

Enjoy,

Sam

Show Notes:

0:00 - Intro

8:54 - Racing lairy cars

19:55 - Transitioning into oval racing

22:37 - Favourite racing series

29:27 - Developing a driving style

37:23 - Breaking down a lap

45:57 - Changes to Spa

48:51 - Driving modern race cars vs the classics

49:54 - Why is Max Verstappen so good?

54:44 - How to coach a champion

1:10:52 - Are F1 cars tailored to driving style?

1:12:56 - Slow vs fast corners

1:15:13 - Rob’s best driving tips

1:17:00 - 5 questions