About this episode
Scott and Seth dive into the nuances of building confidence behind the wheel, discussing their recent experiences at a Rev Match event and the importance of understanding a car's limits. They explore the psychology of drivers, differentiating between those who push boundaries and those who play it safe. The conversation touches on practical tips for improving driving skills, such as braking techniques, vision strategies, and the value of experimentation. With insights from their own driving experiences, they aim to help listeners find their comfort zone while pushing for improvement.
Seth knows how to understeer a bike, and Scott goes sub-40 at Gingerman!
We talk about risk takers vs build-up-to-it drivers, and a few concrete ways drivers can gain confidence quickly in their cars.
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Discord! Where we hang out
Robertson-Racing.com
Track Walking - Instagram
Mazda MX-5 / Miata
"... people can run, things like that. And I took the Miata. As a good instructor does."
Mazda Rx7
"a lot in rallycross. I played with steering angle in the middle of a corner because can I steer the car with the front wheels or do I have to steer the car with the rear wheels? When I was driving the RX-7, I hit a rear-wheel drive car playing around with where do I have grip because in rallycross,"
Ford Explorer
"...xperience if they're more of a natural risk taker explorer behind the wheel, or if they are more of a natura..."
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