DRIVING DIRECTIONS: Ross Bentley's Speed Secrets

DRIVING DIRECTIONS: Ross Bentley's Speed Secrets

Racey Thoughts: Racers are scientists, mathematicians, time-keepers & gamblers

Peering inside the mind of a race driver would be… well, mind-boggling.

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Ross Bentley
Jun 02, 2024
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Race drivers have been called many things, from daredevils to things we can’t put in print here. I’m going to add the following descriptions: scientists, time-keepers, mathematicians, database managers, statisticians, and problem-solvers. They do all these, at speed, while facing the consequences of a miscalculation.

The best drivers look at what’s ahead…

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