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Antilock Braking Systems (ABS) On Track

ABS

DwD 0440:  Antilock Braking Systems (ABS) On Track

On this episode of Dominating with Dawson, Blake fills in for Ben and we discuss the proper use of ABS systems on a race track.  There are several advantages to using ABS on track, especially when a track is wet, but there are also a few things to be aware of and even potentially better ways to drive than using the ABS system.  Ben does make a guest appearance at the end to add to the discussion, so you still get your does of the Dominator.

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Vicki, Jennifer, Ben, Alan, Jeremy, and Bill

Hosts and Drivers for the Garage Heroes In Training team

DwD 0440:  Antilock Braking Systems (ABS) On Track

Fuel Conservation Methods

fuel gauge

DwD 0438:  Fuel Conservation Methods

When endurance racing, the race can often be won or lost by the pit stop strategy and sometimes the race breaks down in such a way that your team can be a few laps short from what is needed to avoid another pit stop and that can make or break the victory.  Ben and Bill discuss some of their favorite ways to save a little gas and extend the number of laps and maybe sneak out a victory when you may not be the fastest in your class.

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PS2  If you are looking to add an Apex Pro to your driving telemetry system, do not forget to use our discount code for all Apex Pro systems.  Please enter the code “ghitlikesapex!”.  You will receive a free Windshield Suction Cup Mount for the system, a savings of $40.

Vicki, Jennifer, Ben, Alan, Jeremy, and Bill

Hosts and Drivers for the Garage Heroes In Training team

DwD 0438:  Fuel Conservation Methods

Dion von Moltke Returns

Dion von Moltke

GHIT 0437:  Dion von Moltke Returns and We Talk All Things Racing

Dion von Moltke has raced professionally at some of the highest levels and has started an online coaching and education coaching business that includes some of the best racing (and other) coaches across the globe.  We have been subscribers since day one and never fail to see improvements after every session and know of nothing that can compare in value for the dollar and minute.  During this episode Dion discusses topics including:

1)     What separates a good racer from a still learning racer?

2)    What are the things that we will never stop working on?

3)    Why should we work on a corner backwards?

4)    What is the top priority of a particular corner and how to determine it

5)    Feel references vs visual references (or both) and how to get better at references

6)    How to most quickly learn a track or a new car

7)    Why should I wait until I have perfected my driving and car to get a coach?  (100% facetiously worded)

8)    How do you prioritize what to work on with your personal driving or with students, and even more advanced students

9)    Hitting target spots vs hitting target spots with correct car angle and weight loading

10)If I get oversteer or understeer does that mean I just blew the corner?

11)How to drive around understeer

12)Why is the slow point of a corner so important

13)Proper footwork through a turn (with a manual transmission)

14)The 5 types of braking zones (and why they matter)

BONUS TIP:  Dion provides several tips on what to look at when trying to improve by looking at your own video and data.

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PS2  Please do not forget that if you are looking to add an Apex Pro to your driving telemetry system, do not forget to use our discount code for all Apex Pro systems you will receive a free Windshield Suction Cup Mount for the system, a savings of $40.  Just enter the code “ghitlikesapex!” when you order from https://apextrackcoach.com/

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Vicki, Jennifer, Ben, Alan, Jeremy, and Bill

Hosts of the Garage Heroes In Training Podcast and Garage Heroes In Training racing team drivers

GHIT 0437:  Dion von Moltke Returns and We Talk All Things Racing

Blind Corners

blind corners

DwD 0436:  Blind Corners

One of the things that a lot of beginners have trouble with is when they are approaching a corner of the track that does not allow the driver to see around the corner.  While this can be disconcerting, this should not be a big deal for you on track.  Ben offers up some great advice on dealing with blind corners and starts with the ever important topic of the safety of going through blind corners.  We hope this helps you at you next rack event.

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We hope you enjoy this episode!

PS  Are you are looking to stream or save your integrated telemetry/racing data with video?  Candelaria Racing Products Sentinel System may be the perfect solution for you.  We are in the midst of installing the system in two of our cars.  If this sounds like something that may help you and your team, please use our discount code “GHIT“.  This will give 10% discount code to all our listeners during the checkout process.

PS2  If you are looking to add an Apex Pro to your driving telemetry system, do not forget to use our discount code for all Apex Pro systems.  Please enter the code “ghitlikesapex!”.  You will receive a free Windshield Suction Cup Mount for the system, a savings of $40.

Vicki, Jennifer, Ben, Alan, Jeremy, and Bill

Hosts and Drivers for the Garage Heroes In Training team

DwD 0436:  Blind Corners

Throttle Application – Tips

throttle pedal

DwD 0431:  Throttle Application Tips

As Ken Hill said in his past podcast, the fastest lap is created by the driver who is on wide open throttle the longest.  So how do you get there best?  Do you roll on the throttle or feather it, or slam it down to the floor, etc., etc., etc.  Also, does it matter?  Does it vary from turn to turn?  Does it vary from car to car or turn to turn?  How many times do we say Ross Bentley’s favorite answer of “it depends”.  Come on in and find out how we each do this and what the best way actually is.

So pick a turn, pick a track and what do you think you are doing and what you should be doing?

Hint:  Ben makes several sad faces and Bill predicts that this episode may be saving Vicki at least a second on her next visit to the track.

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We hope you enjoy this episode!

PS  Are you are looking to stream or save your integrated telemetry/racing data with video?  Candelaria Racing Products Sentinel System may be the perfect solution for you.  We are in the midst of installing the system in two of our cars.  If this sounds like something that may help you and your team, please use our discount code “GHIT“.  This will give 10% discount code to all our listeners during the checkout process.

PS2  If you are looking to add an Apex Pro to your driving telemetry system, do not forget to use our discount code for all Apex Pro systems.  Please enter the code “ghitlikesapex!”.  You will receive a free Windshield Suction Cup Mount for the system, a savings of $40.

Vicki, Jennifer, Ben, Alan, Jeremy, and Bill

Hosts and Drivers for the Garage Heroes In Training team

DwD 0431:  Throttle Application Tips