Tom Long

F1600 for Driver Development, the Importance of Fitness and More

F1600 Race Car

A lot of young drivers look at an F1600 race car as a relic from racing’s past and completely unsuited to developing their racecraft when they graduate from karting. They would be wrong. In addition to the discussion about F1600, this week’s Racecraft & Driver Development News, Tips & Techniques Roundup includes a discussion of … Read more

Racecraft & Driver Development News, Tips & Techniques for April 25, 2022

Racecraft & Driver Development News, Tips & Techniques for April 25, 2022

This week on Racecraft & Driver Development News, Tips & Techniques, I have some great racecraft and driver development info from all the sources you trust. Tips on how to make the most of onboard video, pit stop techniques, advice from Tom Wells on motorsport career planning, a new driver diversity development program, transitioning from … Read more

The Eyes are the Keys to it All – In Conversation with Professional Race Car Driver and Driver Coach Tom Long

The Eyes are the Keys to it All – In Conversation with Professional Race Car Driver and Driver Coach Tom Long

I recently spoke to race driver coach Tom Long about the importance of building a base of race craft knowledge not specific to any one car, why he feels the Global MX-5 Cup is an excellent development series for young drivers, the importance of networking at the track and more. Motorsport Prospects: What is your … Read more