Episode Details

Our podcast is always trying to encourage people to try high performance driving and racing, so Vicki wanted to start a special series she calls "So You Wanna Racecar". On this episode, we go over a list of the most common errors and issues that a first time driver may have on track. We taped the episode in two pieces and the editor (Bill) was not able to hide it well. We apologize. Do not fear or feel bad about any and all of these areas. These are the most commonly seen areas that you will be working to improve on at your events.

Please let us know if we missed anything that you may want discussed in a future episode of our Racing 101 Series.

The outline for the series is:

Part 1: Building Your First Race Car (and options to not)

Part 2: Safety and Safety Related Equipment Needed

Part 3: Best Entry Points To Start Performance Driving

Part 4: Buying and Selling Cars (With Special Guest Lara Vernon)

Part 5: Going To and From The Event/Track – What To Expect

Part 6: Paddock and Pit – Best Practices

Part 7: Perspective of a New Driver (With Guest Adam Owens)

Part 8: Tools, Spares, Supplies Needed for a Race Weekend

Part 9: Common Issues All Drivers Will/May Experience in When On Track For the First Time

Part 10: Miscellaneous Topics (& Things We Forget to Mention Earlier)

On this episode of Dominating with Dawson, we go over one of the most important topics related to racing, your confidence in the car that you are driving. There are a variety of ways to build confidence and as your confidence builds, your comfort will increase, and the focus can be applied to the driving of the car and the driving of your competitors and the race craft of passing and setting up passes of the other cars on track. This includes both car set up as well as familiarity of the car and track.

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A link to the episode is: https://tinyurl.com/Racing101Part9

We hope you enjoy this episode!

PS Please don't forget that if you are looking to add an Apex Pro to your driving telemetry system, don't forget to use our discount code for all Apex Pro systems you will receive a free Windshield Suction Cup Mount for the system, a savings of $40. Just enter the code "ghitlikesapex!" when you order. We have two systems for our team and Bill is looking to add a third for this season, pending CFO approval from Vicki. They are a great system and truly invaluable in safely increasing your speed on track and/or autocross etc.

Best regards,

Vicki, Jennifer, Alan, and Bill

Hosts of the Garage Heroes In Training Podcast and Garage Heroes In Training racing team drivers

Highlights from this episode include:

1) Bill still messes up the series name. He is still dreaming about winning a race car for some reason. lol.

2) Awareness: The first area we go over is the awareness of the surroundings. Especially on your first events there is a lot of information coming at you seemingly all at once. It's normal, but as you progress, try to focus on the flags and the other cars and the track (lines and marks etc). It will gradually become natural.

3) Driver: The next area is what the driver is doing, gripping the wheel too tightly, not breathing, focusing on the rear view mirror etc. Try to be on time, ideally a few minutes early and prepare as you would for any physically demanding a