Originally published December 9, 2019. Last updated April 4, 2025.
Learning a brand new track can be intimidating. You may already have the experience of driving a familiar vehicle on a familiar track — but now you’re introducing a new variable: a completely unfamiliar track.
Tracks vary so much around the country that the differences between tracks can be significant. But don’t despair! Learning
Originally published December 9, 2019. Last updated March 11, 2025.
Motorsports drivers of all levels rely on their skill and experience to carry them through tricky spots with success. But the same preparation can also help you safely handle a crash and walk away with important knowledge for the future. Here’s how.
Driving a fast straight with a
Originally published July 1, 2021. Last updated February 18, 2025.
For any passion or hobby that a person can pursue, there’s usually an outlook or mindset that is ideal for getting the most personal fulfillment and enjoyment out of the time you spend doing it. With HPDE, there’s a certain approach you’ll find many folks talk about that can help you get there.
Namely,
Originally published November 10, 2022. Last updated January 29, 2025.
While HPDE is a hobby for most drivers, some want to go further. Pursuing a career in the racing industry and making it all the way to the starting line of the Rolex 24 at Daytona isn’t going to be easy. But that doesn’t mean you can’t advance beyond practicing on a skid
Originally published May 26, 2022. Last updated January 13, 2025.
When you first start participating in HPDE events, you’ll discover what may seem like a new language. Like many things, motorsports has its own lingo. This handy motorsports glossary of terms will help you learn key definitions as you get started and advance in HPDE. Plus, you can always refer back to it
Originally published July 12, 2019. Last updated October 22, 2024.
The off-season is traditionally a time when motorsports enthusiasts take a break from track activities. That can be a healthy way to rest and recuperate. You could also use the off season to destress about any personal plateaus or frustrations and generally avoid burnout. Then, you can return next season fresh and excited
Originally published July 12, 2019. Last updated September 5, 2024.
Scrolling through Instagram. Flipping through Facebook. Binge-watching your favorite creators on YouTube. Social media is an amazing tool, letting you tag along on your favorite accounts’ motorsports adventures from the comfort of home.
It’s inspiring to see passionate drivers taking laps in well-used classics, and testing out the latest and greatest builds and models.
Originally published November 29, 2021. Last updated August 30, 2024.
“What to pack?” may be the eternal question. Whether you’re going on vacation, a business trip or to your first-ever HPDE event, it’s hard to know what to bring and you’re bound to forget something you need.
But there’s one trick that works just as well for HPDE events as for any other trip
Since 1968, the track at Brainerd International Raceway has been a central fixture in Upper Midwest motorsports. The facility boasts some 800 acres, just northwest of the city of Brainerd, Minnesota, along the south side of North Long Lake, and only 2.5 hours from Duluth and Saint Paul. Brainerd is home to the 2.5-mile, 13-turn Competition Road Course and the 3.1-mile, 10-turn
Originally published October 2, 2019. Last updated August 12, 2024.
Loud sounds can damage the sensitive structures in the inner ear, causing hearing loss or tinnitus. The louder the sound, the less time exposure it takes to cause damage. While HPDE events aren’t as loud as a NASCAR race, it’s still important to protect your ears and use ear protection at HPDE events.