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Are You Braking Too Early? Here’s How To Find Massive Lap Time.
Video Transcript If you're braking too early, you're leaving loads of lap time on the table. In this video, I'm going to explain how to...
Overtaking in F1: How to Overtake Like Ricciardo
Daniel Ricciardo is arguably one of the best overtakers in F1 - but how is he so good and what is he doing? This video takes an in-depth...
Should You Left Foot Brake?
Should You Left Foot Brake (transcript) The first question that we have today is from Richard. He says hi, Scott. My track car is paddle...
What’s Inside an F1 Gearbox (and How it Works)
Video Transcription Hi, I'm Scott Mansell. In this video, I'm going to take a look at what's inside this Formula One gearbox and explain a...
How To Correctly Bed In Your Brakes on a Track or Test Day
Exiting the pits for the first session of the day in a freshly prepared track car is one of the most anticipated and exciting moments for...
Track Test: Renault Clio Cup (Gen 4) at Snetterton 300
Car: Renault Clio Cup (Gen 4) Owner: Ben Davis Racing Team: Pyro Motorsport Location: Snetterton 300 Start / Finish Line: 52 27'48.2"N 0...
Bang for Your Buck: What Are The Best Track Day Cars?
Having fun on a circuit doesn't have to be expensive. I've probably learned that the hard way, if I'm being perfectly honest. In fact what...
Track Test: SsangYong Musso Pick Up Racing Series
Car: SsangYong Musso Pick Up Racing Series Team: Works / ABG Motorsport (Contact / Facebook) Location: Snetterton 300 Start / Finish Line:...
The Radical Challenge: Getting Started in a Radical SR3 RSX
Location Day 1: Silverstone International Start / Finish Line: 52 4'5.8"N 1 1'24.5"W (Circuit Guide / Track Map) Location Day 2: Donington...
A Season of Qualifying Sessions in the Radical SR1 Cup: What I learned
"You lifted on your fastest lap mate..." After a pretty average first qualifying session, this was the last thing I wanted to hear. By the...
3 Quick Wins To Be Faster On Track
Getting faster on track is every driver's dream, but sometimes knowing what to do next isn't all that easy. What are the usual quick wins...
How to Heel and Toe (and rev match)
Heel and toe (and rev matching) are important techniques to know and implement if you want to drive a manual car fast on track. Want to...
Secrets to Winning in the Wet
Transcription In this video, I'm going to explain how F1's greatest drivers excel in tricky wet conditions. I'm Scott Mansell, a pro...
What’s It like to Drive an F1 Car? 1997 Benetton Test (Video)
What's it like to drive an F1 car? Last week I was lucky enough to test a 1997 Benetton V10 Formula One, in my opinion, one of the coolest...
Track Day Gear – What Equipment Do I Need for a Track Day?
Track days are enormous fun for novices to get their first taste of fast track driving. But if you're new to the scene, and you want to do...
Testing For Grip: How to Find the Fastest Lap in Wet Conditions
Car: Funcup Evo 1 Location: Snetterton 300 Start / Finish Line: 52 27'48.2"N 0 56'41.0"E (Track Map / Track Guide) "Phil, how much is a...
Track Test: GP2 Shakedown
Towards the end of last year, I was asked to complete a first test, otherwise known as a ‘shakedown’, in a 2009 GP2 car. Although I've...
Track Test: Mini Challenge Cooper AM, Open Class & JCW
Series: Mini Challenge (Contact) Cars: Mini Challenge Cooper AM, R56 Cooper S & JCW Teams: ExcelR8 // AReeve Motorsport Location:...
Track Test: Funcup Evo 1 at Snetterton 300
Car: Funcup Evo 1 Team: Global Racing (Run by Phil from TrackCars4Hire) (Contact) Location: Snetterton 300 Start / Finish Line: 52...
Understanding The Importance of Car Setup for Beginners
"You've got oversteer in the entry, mid corner and and exit phases." This comment from my coach made me realise just how little I was...
The Advantages in Left Foot Braking
In today's session we're looking at the potential advantages in learning left foot braking. How much help is left foot braking? Clearly...
How to Drift a Road Car: Step-By-Step Video Tutorial
Almost every driver I speak to wants to learn how to drift. There no doubt about it, drifting looks cool. Long sideways slides with loads...
What’s Inside an F1 Pirelli Tyre
Video Transcription Hi, I'm Scott Mansell from driver61, and today I'm going to take this grinder to see what's inside this Formula One...
Budget to Racer: What are the Best Track Day Helmets?
Your first track day can be enormous fun for a very low budget! But, you do need to make sure you have the right gear, and especially when...
What are the Best Track Day Tyres on the Market?
What are the best tyres for a track day? Perhaps you're a first time track dayer, or you've been running ordinary road tyres at the track...
Fitting a Race Seat with Schroth iNDi Seat
"I think I've cracked a rib!" As I came off sideways into the gravel at Coppice at Donington Park I knew I was going to experience a big...
Time to Talk Budget: How Much Does Racing Actually Cost?
Welcome to the World Of Motorsport. Pick a budget you think you can afford and then, double it. Maybe you're completely new to Motorsport...
A Season of First Races – What I’ve Learned
"I spoke with Richard earlier on and he said if he manages to overtake someone, that'll be a good thing. I don't see that happening...
Track Test: Ginetta G55 GT4 with Fox Motorsport
Car: Ginetta G55 GT4 Team: Fox Motorsport (Contact) Location: Donington Park (National) Start / Finish Line: 52 49'47.3"N 1 22'46.4"W...
Track Testing: How To Prepare For a Good Day in the Car
If Only Every Day Was a Test Day... Depending on the car you're running, track testing can be an expensive business. As (sadly) not every...
