Speed Secrets Podcast No dumb questions with Jeff Braun: Episode 24
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Dec 7, 2023 
Join Jeff Braun, a top race car engineer with rich experience across racing disciplines, and Sam Smith, a witty storyteller and amateur racer with a knack for automotive journalism. They dive into improving instruction for intermediate drivers, exploring effective communication and tailored strategies. The duo also unpacks the intricacies of damper tuning in sim racing, emphasizing how different settings influence performance. Their discussions highlight the importance of storytelling in motorsports and set the stage for an exciting new podcast venture!
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Focused Seat Time for Drivers
- Help intermediate drivers focus their seat time deliberately on one small aspect at a time to improve.
- Use simple tasks like practicing looking further ahead to build their skills and awareness.
Target Driver Frustrations
- Ask drivers what frustrates them most to identify their key areas to focus on.
- Prioritize working on consistency in a particular corner or skill before raising overall performance.
Use Talking to Gauge Awareness
- Ask intermediate drivers to verbalize their thoughts while driving to assess their mental bandwidth.
- Use this to gauge whether they can handle more complexity or need simpler focus areas.
