DwD 0721: Brad Goes to his First HPDE Solo
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Brad shares his journey from novice to solo HPDE driver with NASA Rocky Mountain, detailing his experiences at High Plains Raceway in his 2024 BMW M440. The conversation covers track layout, car handling, tire pressures, and managing traction control. Brad reflects on his nervousness, learning moments, and instructor feedback, including a near-miss incident and passing his level three test. The hosts discuss the supportive racing community, training structure, and Brad’s goals for improving car control and vision on track. The episode captures the excitement and challenges of progressing in HPDE events and the camaraderie of grassroots racing.
DwD 0721: Brad Goes to his First HPDE Solo
Brad returns to discuss his first HPDE solo with NASA Rocky Mountain. We discuss the event and how things went for him. Brad has always had some of the highest level of enthusiasm for racing on track that we have ever and it is still there.
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