[FUNDAMENTALS] YOU’RE AT THE TRACK AND CAN’T GO FASTER—NOW WHAT?

Stuck in neutral? Employ these smart techniques

What’s holding you back? Ken Hill speaks with a student between sessions at a Ken Hill Motorsports Fundamentals Masterclass.

Your first session was gold. Track conditions were perfect, the setup felt spot-on, and you were lapping just shy of a personal best, seemingly without even trying. Fresh tires mounted, you’re ready to rip. You roll out for a second run … and you’re slower.

Here’s the trap: Trying harder often makes you slower.