Archive - On Racing Drivers by Terence Dove

What are the outstanding drivers like with data and can you copy them?

This week I went down a rabbit hole with a bit of data, trying to figure out how my driver found 2 tenths in one corner.

Mar 7 •

February 2025

Complete at Age Six: What I Learned from Coaching a Future F1 Driver

What makes racing prodigies different and how you can close the gap

Feb 28 •

Apex Speed Obsession: A Game-Changer for Fast Drivers

I'm using a SmartyCam to send my drivers nuts on numbers. You can do the same on the cheap.

Feb 21 •

Lean in, Lean Out - Who Cares

Hold the wheel high, low - I'm not bothered

Feb 14 •

Karters Must Be Fully Switched On All Day

Being a bit disengaged between sessions is not how the quickest drivers work - they are on it all day - are you?

Feb 7 •

January 2025

Instinct Driving vs Discipline

How to excel by adopting some driving characteristics that are opposite to your preference

Jan 31 •

How to Resist Pressure, Eliminate Errors and Win

Don't hit the front and ask 'now what?'. Be certain of how to drive away and win.

Jan 23 •

Winter Racing: The Ultimate Test

Winters in the UK are Treacherous, and I Love it!

Jan 17 •

How to Take Over the Set Up of Your Kart

If you aren't leading the set-up of your kart then you are putting yourself into a weak position. Here's how to take over and get good at setting up…

Jan 10 •

The Basics of Karting Excellence

21 Measures to grade drivers on when they want hard and simple numbers to improve on.

Jan 5 •

December 2024

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