starting line reaction tools/methods for stockers - Page 5

racerhead · 10-09-2008, 01:55 PM

The 'secret' is that there isn't a secret.

In my workshops and individual coaching I find that what works for one driver can do the opposite for another. If a driver is naturally tense he or she is going to need to learn some relaxation skills. If naturally relaxed, then some energizing skills. Then they have to learn how to find that state each time they face the starting line.

To the driver that started this thread: It's a fascinating topic. It's interesting to see how many thoughts people have. But in the end, it's your responsibility to be in a constant state of discovery about what makes you react fast and consistent...with the same level of attention you put into your car's speed and consistency.

Bruce Deveau
The Racer's Mind

Michael Beard · 10-09-2008, 02:41 PM

Dead-On, Bruce!

Monte Howard · 10-09-2008, 08:13 PM

Positive thinking,not negative.

Mike Gray · 10-10-2008, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by SSDiv6

Ron, that is an interesting observation. Just do a poll on the age of the Stock and Super Stock population ages and you will see that there are not a lot of young people racing in these classes in comparison to the older folks that are racing. A lot of the young ones are the kids of racers.

In the past, we have discussed the shift in the population of our classes; interesting enough, we have come to the conclusion that many of the kids are more interested in Japanese/JDM/Ricers/Drifting, Hip-Hop/Rap music, technology/computers, hybrids, environment and text messaging. In a nut-shell, a lot of us are getting old and many of our kids are not interested. Also, look at the limited selection of new cars to race; probably with the advent of the new S/SS factory race cars from Ford and Dodge, things may change. Also, the cost of racing has escalated.

The new kids cannot afford that buy an old muscle car and build a car from scratch because the prices have gone up with the classic car auctions and the trends to modifiy the cars just like Unique and Fosse by lowering the cars, putting big wheels and big sound systems.

Let's face the reality...our population is growing older, health issues pop-up and we cannot party the way we did in our earlier days.

Sure we can! As proof just attend the Goodguys (I mean Heritage) race at Bakersfield.
Those old guys kept me up late with all of the partying and engine noise. Yep they even fire them up in the middle of the night out there.

The Hawk · 10-10-2008, 10:12 PM

I`ve raced for 25 years,and what I`ve learned,do what works for YOU!!!! If someone doesn`t do this or that,and this other racer does this and that other thing,doesn`t mean it will work for YOU!!!! If you cosistantly go out and get crocked the night before a race and you do well,hell,stay with it,but keep it to moderation. If you try everything that works for everyone else and you still have problems being successful,guess what? You are not them!!! Sometimes it takes a while to figure out what makes YOU a better racer,and eventually,you`ll be successful. I never had anyone to ask questions to fall back on when I was struggling,so I had to learn on my own. When I was racing with delay boxes,I would approach racing a little differently,but I knew what worked for ME!! I wish I could give some better advice,but that pretty much sums up what I can give from Dacono,Colo. Lane

SSDiv6 · 10-10-2008, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike Gray

Sure we can! As proof just attend the Goodguys (I mean Heritage) race at Bakersfield.
Those old guys kept me up late with all of the partying and engine noise. Yep they even fire them up in the middle of the night out there.

Would not surprise me at all...the old farts are high after sniffing Nitro the whole day...

10-09-2008, 01:55 PM	#41
racerhead Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 187 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: starting line reaction tools/methods for stockers The 'secret' is that there isn't a secret. In my workshops and individual coaching I find that what works for one driver can do the opposite for another. If a driver is naturally tense he or she is going to need to learn some relaxation skills. If naturally relaxed, then some energizing skills. Then they have to learn how to find that state each time they face the starting line. To the driver that started this thread: It's a fascinating topic. It's interesting to see how many thoughts people have. But in the end, it's your responsibility to be in a constant state of discovery about what makes you react fast and consistent...with the same level of attention you put into your car's speed and consistency. Bruce Deveau The Racer's Mind Last edited by racerhead; 10-09-2008 at 01:56 PM. Reason: typo

10-09-2008, 02:41 PM	#42
Michael Beard VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 4,060 Likes: 0 Liked 13 Times in 9 Posts	Re: starting line reaction tools/methods for stockers Dead-On, Bruce! __________________ Michael Beard - NHRA/IHRA 3216 S/SS

10-09-2008, 08:13 PM	#43
Monte Howard Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Potomac,IL Posts: 279 Likes: 1 Liked 71 Times in 23 Posts	Re: starting line reaction tools/methods for stockers Positive thinking,not negative. __________________ Monte Howard 3209 STK, 3208 SS

10-10-2008, 10:12 PM	#45
The Hawk VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Littleton,Colorado Posts: 1,194 Likes: 0 Liked 249 Times in 109 Posts	Re: starting line reaction tools/methods for stockers I`ve raced for 25 years,and what I`ve learned,do what works for YOU!!!! If someone doesn`t do this or that,and this other racer does this and that other thing,doesn`t mean it will work for YOU!!!! If you cosistantly go out and get crocked the night before a race and you do well,hell,stay with it,but keep it to moderation. If you try everything that works for everyone else and you still have problems being successful,guess what? You are not them!!! Sometimes it takes a while to figure out what makes YOU a better racer,and eventually,you`ll be successful. I never had anyone to ask questions to fall back on when I was struggling,so I had to learn on my own. When I was racing with delay boxes,I would approach racing a little differently,but I knew what worked for ME!! I wish I could give some better advice,but that pretty much sums up what I can give from Dacono,Colo. Lane __________________ Lane Weber It`s Not What You Drive That Wins....It`s How You Drive It Last edited by The Hawk; 10-10-2008 at 10:14 PM.