It’s the thrill behind the wheel that draws out most race fans to track day events, but even the most experienced driver knows that each event is a learning opportunity. Education is important in HPDE driving and one of the best ways to learn is walking the track. Read on for helpful track walk tips.
For professional
MotorSport Ranch is a first of its kind country club for HPDE motoring enthusiasts located in Cresson, Texas, about 14 miles south of Fort Worth. The 304-acre facility features three road racing courses for sports cars, race cars and motorcycles.
MotorSport Ranch pioneered the concept of combining a country club with a racetrack, in place of the typical golf course.
As 2019 winds down, we can’t help but reflect on the past year. 2019 in review—We launched a new website, made policy improvements and partnered with Track Rabbit. All these exciting changes were centered around improving our offerings for you.
We know you want to purchase your insurance and get on with your event preparations, so
Behind the wheel, confidence is key to staying in the zone because there’s no time for “what-ifs” when you need your skill and experience to carry you through. However, when your event is over and you’re out of the driver’s seat, it’s not a bad idea to think about how to safely handle a crash.
If you drive long enough, sooner or later
If you are heading to a new track, there are a lot of resources to help prepare you. While memorizing the track layout and reference points in advance can set you up for success, real success comes from keen observation and skillful application.
Before you head to the track, review any information you can get your hands on—
It can get kind of loud on track day, which is why most professional drivers use some sort of ear protection. The 140 decibels of a full-throttle NASCAR cockpit is about as loud as fireworks or gunfire. That’s pretty loud, so it makes sense the pro drivers protect their hearing. But what about you and your HPDE driving?
Wilmington, DE 06/03/19 – Lockton Motorsports®, an insurance provider for motorsports enthusiasts, signed a long-term partnership agreement with Track Rabbit®, an automotive registration, marketing, and administration platform.
In its second year of operation, Track Rabbit is already working with motorsports’ largest tracks and clubs across the country. Lockton Motorsports provides HPDE, Off-Track, AutoCross and Event Organizer Insurance coverage for these events.
Lockton Motorsports is proud to work together with Hooked on Driving. Thanks to HOD’s intense focus on safety and education, all HOD participants receive a premium discount on Lockton’s single-event coverage for HPDE events.
History of HOD
Hooked On Driving was founded in 2004 with the goal of becoming the first trusted national brand of performance driving programs and creating a community of individuals
Here’s your homework for the next week: Make a list of all the things you did well this past season, in and out of the car (but only to do with driving) and replay your successes on the list.
For some reason, we tend to focus too much on what we do wrong. It seems easier to see all that we do wrong
At Lockton Motorsports, we like to visit car museums any chance we get. Explore our team’s Top 10 Car Museums in the U.S below, and let us know what you think.
1. Peterson Automobile Museum – Los Angeles, California
Number of cars: 100+
Special exhibit: The Porsche Effect – explores the history and significance behind the brand’s distinctive design.
Most interesting vehicle: Thelma and