Archive - Ken Hill - Motorsports Coaching

FUNDAMENTALS] The One Thing Professionals Do On Track That You Don’t

How quickly can you execute the key elements of a fast lap?

Jul 3 •

March 2025

[THE DEBRIEF] Making Passes On Track, My Perspective

How do we pass safely and consistently, without creating unnecessary conflict?

Mar 26 •

[DATA] Is Braking Harder And Later Faster?

It's easy to assume that braking harder and later is key for a faster lap time. But is it? Where is the crossover between braking harder and later that…

Mar 24 •

February 2025

[FUNDAMENTALS] Don’t Waste Time On Track — This Is What You Should Be Working On

Achieving your goals in motorsports becomes much easier when you know exactly what to focus on and understand the process for continuous improvement.

Feb 24 •

January 2025

[Fundamentals] Understanding "Feel" and Building Feel References

Feel is one of the toughest topics in motorsports. It's where confidence is built and serves as a bridge between you and your vehicle. So what exactly…

Jan 20 •

[The Debrief] When Is It Time to Address Setup?

Do you really need that new suspension, or should you be working on yourself? Here's how to identify whether certain issues come down to you or your…

Jan 6 •

December 2024

[Fundamentals] Motor Controls: The key to adjustability – Part 3

In Part 3, Ken shifts focus to an often-overlooked aspect of motor controls: inputs that are too soft, insufficient, or indecisive. Ken explains why…

Dec 23, 2024 •

[Fundamentals] Motor controls: The key to adjustability – Part 2

Part 2 of this three-part series on motor controls diagnoses the symptoms of incorrect motor control usage and provides corrections that will help build…

Dec 16, 2024 •

[Fundamentals] Motor controls: The key to adjustability – Part 1

Part 1 of this three-part series on motor controls covers definitions and a breakdown of key principles, and explains why motor control precision plays…

Dec 9, 2024 •

November 2024

[Fundamentals] Consistency: where it comes from and how to build it

Ever wonder how the top riders and drivers can crank out consistent laps, no matter the circumstances? This post explains the basics of developing…

Nov 29, 2024 •

Ken Hill reviews the 2024 Triumph Street Triple 765RS with bonus data - "So good I bought one!"

With so many great bikes out there, choosing a new instructor bike was incredibly difficult. The new 2024 Street Triple 765RS offered the best overall…

Nov 14, 2024 •

Elantra Track Test - Is it really all that?

How is the Elantra N on track? Does it live up to to the hype and is it really a solid track car? Ken Hill does an in depth review from his time on…

Nov 14, 2024 •

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