How long have you been participating in HPDE events? Do you have any goals? As I was growing up in the HPDE community, I had a few goals I wanted to accomplish. One of my personal goals was to become an HPDE instructor. I wanted to give back to the community that helped me become a better driver. I had dedicated HPDE
What do you like most about HPDE events? Is it the comradery or is it driving on the limit of adhesion? The HPDE community is a growing group of enthusiasts who share a common passion for high-performance driving. I have noticed the growth of the community all over the United States from attending HPDE events. There is a common question that I
Has your driving improvement come to a halt? Most HPDE enthusiasts hit a point where it becomes remarkably difficult to continue improving their performance driving skills. Even with the guidance of an experienced instructor, it can seem to be more and more challenging to recognize the areas where you can proceed to develop.
Professional race teams may spend thousands of dollars on methods
Carry corner entry speed by looking into the turn and focusing on your release of the brakes – focus on the End-of-Braking point. Mastering corner entry speed is one of the most important driving techniques that has led to the biggest gains for most drivers I’ve worked with.
One day I was driving along a highway in my beater Honda (every penny I
There are 3 HPDE questions that we are asked frequently. We wanted to share these questions along with their answers to help educate the HPDE community.
1. I thought my auto policy covers my car where ever I drive, is this true?
Most auto insurance companies have key exclusions that eliminate coverage when you take your car on a race track. When you’re reviewing
Whether you’re an avid HPDE participant or are just getting into the sport, here are five HPDE checklist items that can help you avoid common failures participants encounter at HPDE events:
1. Check your lug nuts
We put our cars through more abuse than they see on the street, and it’s important to make sure all four wheels stay on your car! If one
Autocross + Off-Track Insurance from Lockton Motorsports provides coverage on and off the track for an entire autocross season.
This annual policy will cover physical damage to street-licensed or non-street licensed vehicles on the course. It also includes protection off the track for your trailer, parts and other race-related equipment while in transit, storage or the paddock.
This policy also has
When participating in HPDE, it’s important to protect yourself and your car. Just like you wouldn’t participate without a helmet, you shouldn’t participate without the right HPDE coverage.
You may think you are covered under your normal car insurance, but auto insurance companies often have key exclusions that eliminate coverage when you take your car on a race track.
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