A driver’s success is the result of many years of hard work and dedication. The difference between the impossible and the possible is a person’s determination, so failing to prepare sets you up for failure. Do you want to improve your performance? So, please tell me:
- What is your training schedule?
- What is your plan?
- Do you employ any method?
- How do you assess your results?
If you are hoping that destiny will come to take the best of you, I regret to inform you that this will not happen. The desire to improve and practice or training without knowledge are ineffective strategies. As a result, it is time to assess your knowledge and begin implementing a strategy to improve your performance as a driver.
I’m sure you’ve realized, but just in case, experience is everything in this world, and if you’re really fighting for a good position in any championship, you should avoid using other vehicles and invest time in them as much as possible. Each vehicle has its own installation process in our brain that gradually permeates and makes us feel in harmony and synchronization with the vehicle.
There are numerous methodologies, but as you know, you must begin somewhere. In my driving classes, I always conduct a personal assessment of the driver. So, before you begin, you must first get to know yourself and be honest with yourself. As a result, set aside your egos and rate the following areas for improvement. Here is a very brief summary of one of my personal evaluations on various drivers.
A 10 would be perfect, while a 1 would be something like What are you on about?
Speed
- Are you used to driving the vehicle regularly?
- Are you a fast driver in general?
- How much do the top drivers get out of you?
Consistency
- Have you developed a driving style?
- Are you able to be consistent within 0.2 of your fastest lap?
Racecraft
- Is this the first time you have raced such a vehicle?
- Are you used to racing with other drivers/vehicles?
- Do you know how to drive under pressure?
Braking
- Do you know where to brake?
- Do you know how to brake?
- Is your braking consistent
Turning the Steering Wheel
- Do you know how to turn the steering wheel?
- Do you know where to turn the steering wheel?
- Do you know how hard to grip the steering wheel?
Acceleration
- Do you know how to accelerate?
- Do you know when to accelerate?
Tracing
- Do you know how to trace?
- Do you know if it is the correct vertex?
Overtaking
- Do you know how to overtake safely?
- Do you know the best places to overtake?
- Do you know when to overtake?
Being overtaken
- Do you know how to overtake safely?
- Do you know how to race in traffic?
Exits
- How good are you at exits?
Status
- Do you lose concentration easily in the race?
- Do you have physical fatigue?
- Are you mentally fatigued?
Strategy
- Do you know how to save fuel?
- Do you know what strategy to use in each moment?
- Have you practiced pit entrances and exits?
- Do you know how long the pit stop lasts?
- Ability to feel the behavior of the vehicle
- Do you know when you have oversteer?
- Do you know when you have understeer?
- Ability to configure the vehicle
- Do you know all the vehicle parameters?
- Do you know which parameter to touch to adjust the vehicle behavior?
- Do you know how the different settings relate to each other?
- Do you know how to perform a setup step by step?
Look at the lowest rankings after you’ve made a list of areas for improvement. Choose three and concentrate solely on improving throughout the season. Prioritize these categories based on your competition goals.
But how do I do it? Simple, look for information. Reading books, reviewing the thousands of articles on Boxthislap.org, and contacting me are the best ways to advance your career that I can think of. And keep in mind that practice makes perfect; if you practice the wrong thing, you will only get better at it.
Being honest with yourself will get you started on the path to improvement, which is why you need your grade. You will need to re-grade yourself after each run or workout to see if you have improved. Take note of any changes.
See you on the track!
