{"id":26558,"date":"2019-12-09T04:00:09","date_gmt":"2019-12-09T12:00:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/speedsecrets.com\/?p=26558"},"modified":"2019-11-10T14:55:25","modified_gmt":"2019-11-10T22:55:25","slug":"q-how-can-i-improve-my-memory-about-what-happens-when-performance-driving-on-track","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/speedsecrets.com\/q-how-can-i-improve-my-memory-about-what-happens-when-performance-driving-on-track\/","title":{"rendered":"Q: How can I improve my memory about what happens when performance driving on track?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Q<\/strong>: \u201cI have a question about memory. I’m one of those drivers that can’t really remember what I did in the last corner, let alone what I did one or two sessions ago. What can I do to be able to retain that information so when I look at the data, I can assign my actions to the outcome of that sector or lap?\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

A<\/strong>: First of all, you\u2019re not alone. Many drivers have a problem remembering what happened on the track.<\/p>\n

I\u2019ve coached drivers to improve their ability to recall what happened, and be able to report it when they sit down with an engineer or while reviewing data and video. The simplest and most effective way I\u2019ve used is to have a list of questions that will be asked after each and every track session, and know that when you come off the track you\u2019ll have to answer them. If you plant these questions in your mind, your brain will keep track of them while driving, and you\u2019ll remember more when you come in.<\/p>\n

This will not happen overnight. In fact, it will take a bit of time for your brain to get used to the process, but it will make a difference.<\/p>\n

A few questions to ask yourself each and every time you come off the track are:<\/p>\n