WELCOME TO MY “START HERE” PAGE

I created this page to help you quickly source the information you need to address areas that are holding you back on the racetrack—right now. Rather than endlessly scrolling through my site, simply choose the topic that best matches whatever challenge you are currently facing.

Each section briefly explains why that particular topic is important, followed by links to relevant articles, podcasts, and videos. The six fundamentals are interconnected, but progress starts by addressing the right subject at the right time. This builds confidence.

If there is a category you would like me to add or a specific topic about which you want more detailed information, email me at khcoaching@gmail.com.

WHAT SHOULD I BE WORKING ON? — Confused? What’s next?

Most drivers and riders waste a lot of time chasing the wrong things. These articles will help you cut through the noise, identify what actually matters, and focus your on-track efforts where they will earn profitable returns.

1. DON’T WASTE TIME ON TRACK — THIS IS WHAT YOU SHOULD BE WORKING ON

2. WHY YOU NEED TO TAKE WARMING UP SERIOUSLY

3. YOU’RE AT THE TRACK AND CAN’T GO FASTER—NOW WHAT?

4. CONSISTENCY: WHERE IT COMES FROM AND HOW TO BUILD IT

5. FEELING FAST VS. BEING FAST

6. WHEN IS IT TIME TO ADDRESS SETUP, PART ONE

VEHICLE PLACEMENT — Working on lines? Missing apexes?

This section is for understanding the optimal path around a racetrack at a granular level. Apexes, slow points, and how to take advantage of what every corner offers—entries, exits, and everywhere in between.

1. BREAKING DOWN APEXES: ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW FOR A FASTER, SAFER LAP TIME

2. APEXES = HORSEPOWER

3. SLOWEST POINT OF THE CORNER

4. TRACK DYNAMICS: PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER

5. THE MOST IMPORTANT 100 FEET OF THE TRACK

VISION AND FOCUS — Not sure where to look? Having trouble focusing?

Talk about underrated. Vision is focus, and it drives every input you make on the track. If you feel overwhelmed, inconsistent, or rushed, this section addresses where to look, when to look, and how focus affects confidence and decision-making.

1. LEAD WITH YOUR EYES: SCANNING UNLOCKS HIDDEN SPEED

2. GOT A MINUTE?

3. HOW WORKING WITH A TRACK MAP CAN ELEVATE YOUR ON-TRACK PERFORMANCE

4. THE ONE THING PROFESSIONALS DO ON TRACK THAT YOU DON’T

BRAKING — In hot? Overslowing? What’s with trailbraking?

Confidence, control, and lap time all depend on braking. From entry speeds to direction changes, this section focuses on braking technique, adjustability, and how deceleration sets up everything that follows the slow point of a corner.

1. IS BRAKING HARDER AND LATER FASTER?

2. MOTOR CONTROLS: THE KEY TO ADJUSTABILITY – PART 2

3. OVERSLOWING CORNER ENTRIES—FINDING A FIX

4. END OF BRAKING

5. BRAKE PRESSURE AT TURN-IN: THE KEY TO CORNER ENTRY

6. THE TRUTH ABOUT TRAILBRAKING REVEALED

ACCELERATION — Getting passed on straightaways? No grip?

Acceleration isn’t just about horsepower and torque. Rather, it is about timing, grip, and trajectory. This section covers initial throttle, building a strong exit, and how to leave corners faster—and here’s the kicker—without adding risk.

1. INITIAL THROTTLE IS A SKILL FOR EVERYONE, NOT JUST BEGINNERS

2. APEXES = HORSEPOWER

3. MOTOR CONTROLS: THE KEY TO ADJUSTABILITY – PART 3

CONSISTENCY — Just go faster? Send it?

Throwing down a quick lap may put your name at the top of a timing sheet, but stacking one fast lap on another is even better. This section focuses on building the processes that deliver repeatable performance from one session to the next.

1. UNDERSTANDING “FEEL” AND BUILDING FEEL REFERENCES

2. TAKE THE LAP TIME CHALLENGE

3. HOW TO APPROACH ANY CORNER: BUILDING SEGMENTS FROM REFERENCE POINTS

4. HOW WORKING WITH A TRACK MAP CAN ELEVATE YOUR ON-TRACK PERFORMANCE

5. HOW TO START YOUR OWN FEEDBACK LOOP

BUILDING FEEL — Lacking confidence? Can’t get comfortable?

“Feel” isn’t talent, it’s information—incredibly valuable information, at that. Learn how to recognize feedback, grip, and weight transfer from your car or motorcycle, and how to turn vague sensations into usable data.

1. UNDERSTANDING “FEEL” AND BUILDING FEEL REFERENCES

2. FEELING FAST VERSUS BEING FAST

3. WHEN IS IT TIME TO ADDRESS SETUP?

4. HOW TO START YOUR OWN FEEDBACK LOOP

REVIEWS — Latest, greatest? What’s happening in my garage?

Equipment matters, but only in context. These product reviews focus on how cars, motorcycles, and related components actually perform on a racetrack, through the lens of my six fundamentals and supported by real-world data.

1. 2025 HONDA CB1000 HORNET SP TRACK TEST

2. BMW S 1000 RR TRACK BIKE UPDATE — WITH DATA

3. I FLASHED THE ECU ON MY 2025 BMW S 1000 RR AND THE GAINS ARE SHOCKING

4. WHY I CHOSE A 2025 BMW S 1000 RR AS MY NEXT TRACK BIKE

5. 2024 TRIUMPH STREET TRIPLE 765 RS WITH BONUS DATA — “SO GOOD I BOUGHT ONE!”

6. HYUNDAI ELANTRA N TRACK TEST — IS IT REALLY ALL THAT?

7. BIKES VERSUS CARS—THEY’RE COMPLETELY DIFFERENT ON A RACETRACK, RIGHT?

CONVERSATIONS — Who is Ken Hill? What’s his history? Did he race professionally?

Would you like to know more about my background as a driving and riding coach?
These interviews dig into my history, philosophy, and decades of experience working with everyone from track-day enthusiasts to top-tier professional racers.

1. BORE AND STROKE PODCAST, EPISODE 4: KEN HILL SHARES SOME OF HIS WISDOM WITH US

2. KEN HILL REVEALS WHAT MOST MOTORCYCLE COACHES GET WRONG ABOUT FUNDAMENTALS

3. SUSPENSION TALK WITH OHLINS USA

4. DO YOUR NEXT STEPS COME FROM WELL-MEANING ADVICE OR TECHNIQUES GROUNDED IN FUNDAMENTALS?