[FUNDAMENTALS] HOW TO START YOUR OWN FEEDBACK LOOP
Feeling stuck or overwhelmed? Build your own feedback loop with a custom worksheet
It’s easy to feel overwhelmed, thinking you need to get everything right at every corner of every lap. The reality is, even professionals fall short of perfection. A perfect lap is the standard we chase, yet it remains elusive even for the greatest.
The best understand that real progress comes one step at a time, constructed through a personal feedback loop, a process that moves you forward by focusing on one detail at a time, one lap at a time. Let’s start building your own feedback loop.
Starting Your Own Feedback Loop
Set clear goals: Define one or two specific objectives before you roll out of the pits, such as improving brake release or consistently nailing apexes.
Write it down: Update your feedback-loop checklist before and after every track session while the information is fresh in your mind.
Stay focused: Keep your mind on preset goals, with actionable report cards. Avoid chasing a lap time; improvements will come from working on your goals.
Complete a report card: Score key fundamentals (e.g., vehicle placement, vision, brake adjustability) using a scale of 1 to 5 with 0.25 increments for precision.
Review and adjust: Use the data from your feedback checklist (below) and report card to fine-tune your goals, creating a continuous improvement cycle.
About Ken Hill
Ken Hill is considered the top motorcycle riding coach in the U.S. He bought his first motorcycle at age 30 and began road racing the very same year. Despite the late start, Ken went on to set track records and win class championships before making his professional debut in the AMA Superbike class, where he finished in the top 10 at age 41. Ken’s passion for learning and, ultimately, bettering the sport, led him to retire from racing in 2007 and devote himself full-time to coaching. Learn more at khcoaching.com.