Our last article dealt with a systematic approach to cornering, exploring how subtle adjustments in our technique can have big gains in speed and safety on circuit.  We also explained how to interpret the audible and physical “Grip Limit” signals a vehicle communicates to us, as it approaches its limit of adhesion through a corner. We are moving on now to arguably the most important subject in our circuit driving tool box - Braking.  Let’s begin by drawing on our road driving experiences before heading on to circuit. Why? Because that is the map we have in … [Read more...]

Follow on from last months article on steering, Colin Hoad of CAT Driver Training and Evo magazine's expert-in-residence offers more useful hints and tips to take your driving to the next level. If there are any particular subjects you'd like covered in future articles (next month is 'Braking') then feel free to use the comments below the article or contact us in the usual manner. Our last article found us exploring the concept of single input steering - minimising driver control inputs to optimise tyre slip angles.  We discussed best practice techniques, … [Read more...]

Introducing our new 'Driving How To's' with Colin Hoad, Principal Instructor with CAT Driver Training. Colin will be featured in an ongoing series of hints and tips aimed at improving your driving and car control, making you a safer and better driver. To find out more about Colin, please click here or visit his website here. "Let me ask you a question.  How many times on the road or circuit have you attempted to drive through a corner describing the correct line, but only turning the steering wheel once?  Turning the wheel at the entry to the corner and holding … [Read more...]