Motorsports offers a truly unique opportunity to drive your own car on the same tracks that Formula One champions and Indy 500 winners race on. That’s a perk where no other sport can really compete. But it also results in many new motorsports enthusiasts wondering what kind of car is needed to drive on a track.
While it’s true that almost any car
You don’t have to break the bank to improve your performance at your next track day. While it’s true some car mods can be pricey, there are plenty of low-cost and no-cost ways to improve your track car. Here are 10 you can do on the cheap for increased performance and better safety.
Balanced wheels and tires make
Your first autocross event can be a lot of fun. New experiences, fast driving and great friends await. It’s one of the easiest competitive motorsports you can get into, and you can dramatically improve your driving skills and accuracy in a safe and welcoming environment.
There are a few things you can do that will help you enjoy the day
Autocross is one of the easiest ways to get started in competitive driving. It’s a great choice for casual participants and beginner racers alike, offering low enough barriers to entry that many drivers are able to become quite competitive. Experts also love autocross because it allows them the chance to test out the latest modifications to their competition car and constantly level
An excerpt from The HPDE 1st-Timer’s Guide, written by Ryan Staub and Ross Bentley.
Preparing your car for track days is important—you don’t want to be the one to show up unprepared. Remember that the “E” in HPDE stands for education and that track days are a learning experience. You don’t do as well on the
Trying new things at the next track day is a great way to stimulate your mind and step out of your comfort zone. It’s so easy to fall into a routine and get stuck. Or worse, to get bored. But there’s always something new to learn on and off the track.
With 2020 fading into the rear-view mirror, many motorsports participants are letting out a sigh of relief. The challenges and difficulties of last year were many, and like you, Lockton Motorsports is wishing for more health and happiness for everyone in 2021.
Even so, every day at the track is a chance for self-reflection and an opportunity for improvement. Reflecting on our own
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
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
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