RACING TIPS

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Advice, Opinions, Idea's

Welcome to a place for those who race. We are a community of racers of all experience levels who come together to share, explore, and grow in our understanding of racing. Discover motorsports people, places, and things, as well as a variety of ways to go faster and race more effectively.

If you have a topic you'd like us to cover, or would like to write for the University, please email us and we'll consider your suggestions. Listed below are links to our most recent Tips and Tutorials.

Racers Wanted

• Rides Available

Racing Video Library

• Fantastic Race Finishes and Other Interesting Short Clips
• On Board: In Car and On Bike Videos from Your Favorite Tracks

Racing Tips and Tutorials

• Tire Warming Tips

• Race Starts: When to Go!

• Fixing Your Racing Mistakes: Corrective Actions

• Using the Brakes Part I: Threshold Braking
• Using the Brakes Part II: Brake Modulation
• Using the Brakes Part III: Left Foot Braking
• Using the Brakes Part IV: Practice Tips

• Racing in the Rain Part I: Car Control
• Racing in the Rain Part II: Techniques
• Racing in the Rain Part III: Preparation

• Multi-Tasking Part I: In the Car or On the Bike
• Multi-Tasking Part II: Rapid Body Movements
• Multi-Tasking Part III: Heel Toe Downshifting

• Proper Throttle Usage: Get on the Gas
• Using the Throttle Part II: Practice Tips

• Rearview Mirrors: Looking Back

Technical Tips and Tutorials

• Protect Yourself: Head and Neck Restraint

• Using a Tire Pyrometer Part I
• Using a Tire Pyrometer Part II

• Setting Up Corner Weights: Scaling Your Car
• Wheel Alignment: Which Way Do You Want to Go
• Dynos: Engine and Chassis
• Cockpit Layout: Race Car Seats
• Racing Steering Wheels

Start Your Engines

• How to Go Racing Part I. Effective Ways to Get Started
• How to Go Racing Part II. Arrive and Drive
• How to Go Racing Part III. Go to School

Managing Your Motorsports Program

• Racing Plans, Budgets, Timelines, Checklists
• Driving Diaries and Race Track Notes

Sponsorship Proposal Tips

• Sponsor Sales: How Much Time It Takes
• DuPont: Selling Sponsor Products
• Program Packaging: Add Selling Value
• Page Layouts: Simple, Clean, Elegant Design
• Imagery: A Picture Paints a Thousand Words
• Proposal Contents: Information Overload

Race Weekends

• Working with Race Weekend Staff Part I
• Working with and Learning from Race Weekend Staff Part II

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