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SAFEisFAST video: The art of oval racing

Oval racing might look simple enough, but there is far more to mastering speedways than just turning left. A young driver’s first oval experience can be a daunting one, with much higher speeds and way less margin for error requiring a completely …

Oval racing might look simple enough, but there is far more to mastering speedways than just turning left. A young driver’s first oval experience can be a daunting one, with much higher speeds and way less margin for error requiring a completely different approach behind the wheel to that on road courses. In the latest video from SAFEisFAST.com, the online tutorial source from the Road Racing Drivers Club, oval racing pros — including four-time Champ Car champion Sebastien Bourdais and Indy 500 winner Marcus Ericsson — give their top tips on how to utilize the unique tools inside the car for maximum performance on ovals.

RRDC Legends: Bobby Rahal on his 1986 Indy 500 win

While SAFEisFAST.com – the online resource for young racers produced by the Road Racing Drivers Club – regularly offers advice from current drivers, it also wants to provide the input of some of the RRDC’s long-standing members. That’s the aim of …

While SAFEisFAST.com — the online resource for young racers produced by the Road Racing Drivers Club — regularly offers advice from current drivers, it also wants to provide the input of some of the RRDC’s long-standing members. That’s the aim of the new “RRDC Legends” video series, where RRDC members will share stories from their careers and offer their guidance for today’s young drivers. First up, Bobby Rahal recalls his 1986 Indianapolis 500 victory, his relationship with Jim Trueman and how he overcame the urge to quit racing despite the ups and downs of his career.

SAFEisFAST: How to win with race car technology

Have you watched onboard laps where the driver seems more interested in their steering wheel than where they’re going? That’s because more tools than ever are now available to make setup adjustments from inside the car to extract maximum …

Have you watched onboard laps where the driver seems more interested in their steering wheel than where they’re going? That’s because more tools than ever are now available to make setup adjustments from inside the car to extract maximum performance.

In the latest video from SAFEisFAST.com, the online tutorial source from the Road Racing Drivers Club, top-flight racers explain how drivers can use this technology to help them win races.

SAFEisFAST video: Is sports car racing your best path to a pro career?

Every young racer dreams of becoming an F1 or IndyCar driver, but unfortunately there are very few seats available – and few make it. The fact is, today sports car racing offers far more opportunities to land a paid ride and build a career. In the …

Every young racer dreams of becoming an F1 or IndyCar driver, but unfortunately there are very few seats available — and few make it.

The fact is, today sports car racing offers far more opportunities to land a paid ride and build a career.

In the latest video from SAFEisFAST.com, the online resource for young racers, IMSA President John Doonan and an elite group of the world’s top professional sports car drivers give you the inside scoop on how to get on the fast track to becoming a pro.

Sports car racing is enjoying a huge renaissance, and there have never been more opportunities for young drivers.