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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 \\u201cSo You Wanna Racecar\\u201d.\\xa0 On this episode, we go over a list of the most common errors and issues that a first time driver may have on track.\\xa0 We taped the episode in two pieces and the editor (Bill) was not able to hide it well.\\xa0 We apologize.\\xa0 Do not fear or feel bad about any and all of these areas.\\xa0 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.\\xa0

The outline for the series is:

Part 1:\\xa0 Building Your First Race Car (and options to not)

Part 2:\\xa0 Safety and Safety Related Equipment Needed

Part 3:\\xa0 Best Entry Points To Start Performance Driving

Part 4:\\xa0 Buying and Selling Cars (With Special Guest Lara Vernon)

Part 5:\\xa0 Going To and From The Event/Track \\u2013 What To Expect

Part 6:\\xa0 Paddock and Pit \\u2013 Best Practices

Part 7:\\xa0 Perspective of a New Driver (With Guest Adam Owens)

Part 8:\\xa0 Tools, Spares, Supplies Needed for a Race Weekend

Part 9:\\xa0 Common Issues All Drivers Will/May Experience in When On Track For the First Time

Part 10:\\xa0 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.\\xa0 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.\\xa0 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\\xa0 Please don\\u2019t forget that if you are looking to add an Apex Pro to your driving telemetry system, don\\u2019t 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.\\xa0 Just enter the code \\u201cghitlikesapex!\\u201d when you order.\\xa0 We have two systems for our team and Bill is looking to add a third for this season, pending CFO approval from Vicki.\\xa0 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)\\xa0 Bill still messes up the series name.\\xa0 He is still dreaming about winning a race car for some reason.\\xa0 lol.

2)\\xa0 Awareness:\\xa0 The first area we go over is the awareness of the surroundings.\\xa0 Especially on your first events there is a lot of information coming at you seemingly all at once.\\xa0 It\'s normal, but as you progress, try to focus on the flags and the other cars and the track (lines and marks etc).\\xa0 It will gradually become natural.

3)\\xa0 Driver:\\xa0 The next area is what the driver is doing, gripping the wheel too tightly, not breathing, focusing on the rear view mirror etc.\\xa0 Try to be on time, ideally a few minutes early and prepare as you would for any physically demanding activity, ideally well rested and ready to perform.\\xa0

4)\\xa0 Eyes:\\xa0 The eyes are an area of your driving that will require focus the first day, as well as the 10,000th day.\\xa0 It is an area of constant awareness and will be something you will work on your entire driving career.\\xa0 Specifically try to look far into the car\\u2019s\\xa0 future path and scan the entire area around your car and its path, as well as your fellow drivers.

5)\\xa0 Feet:\\xa0 The inputs into your pedals, especially the brakes are commonly not optimized for track driving with your years of street driving experience and habits.\\xa0 Also, the throttle/gas pedal as well as the clutch are other areas where most will struggle initially.

6) Hands:\\xa0 Mostly in the area of steering your car, but also shifting, positioning of the seat, the way you keep your hands on the wheel while turning.

7)\\xa0 Seat and Seat belts:\\xa0 Key to being able to control your car is your seating position and being secure and stable while driving at speed.

8)\\xa0 Miscellaneous/Other:\\xa0 There are a few other items that did not fit into the above criteria, but are worth mentioning.

9)\\xa0 Again, it is worth mentioning that these errors are nothing to worry about or think poorly of yourself.\\xa0 These are the most common things that we see and they are the normal areas that you will be working on improving at the events.

10)\\xa0 Eyes and errors in what and where you are looking.\\xa0 Typical issues are not looking far enough into the future or on focusing on a single target point.\\xa0 This is especially prevalent for the first time on track.\\xa0 Also focusing on the mirrors more than going forward and taking care of your driving line.

11)\\xa0 Also, especially for your first event, plan on preparing for this like an athletic event so staying adequately rested and controlling the social/party atmosphere are important in performing well and staying sharp.

12)\\xa0 Remember that other cars can be a resource to learn from, but not always a resource that teaches you what to do, many will be teaching you what not to do.

13)\\xa0 We also cover several of the typical areas of braking, both application, timing/sequencing, and release, that are very different from street driving versus track driving and key to progressing.

14)\\xa0 Another aspect of track driving that is significantly different from street driving is the application of the throttle, especially the application rate when driving cars with higher horsepower and torque.

15)\\xa0 We lost our amazing transition to errors using your hands/steering related errors due to technical issues with the recording.\\xa0 We apologize for the loss.

16)\\xa0 Another aspect of driving on track is the position and comfort of the driving position for the driver.\\xa0 This is usually closer to the steering wheel than street driving and there are several tips given to assist in minimizing the effort of driving and maximizing your car control.

17)\\xa0 Vicki learns a new term, the \\u201cMoney Shift\\u201d.\\xa0 This is to be avoided at almost any cost.

18)\\xa0 And don\'t forget the golden rule:\\xa0 \\u201cDon\'t be a jerk\\u201d at the event or you will be \\u201cthat guy\\u201d and nobody ever wants to be that guy (or girl)