The FastLane Blog
Driver stories, racing-school insight, and news from Buttonwillow, straight from the team that coaches it.
-
2022 Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach Preview, Part 1
The 2022 Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach returns to its normal springtime calendar date (after being last year’s season finale in September) on April 8-10. In this week’s blog we’ll take a look at the support races during the weekend. Highlighting the Saturday action […]
Read more → -
Spencer Bayston – World of Outlaws Sprint Car Driver
On a recent road trip, Larry Mason happened to meet Spencer Bayston, a young driver in the super challenging World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series (WoO). Bayston was gracious enough to give us time for a quick interview that sheds light on […]
Read more → -
Blast From the Past – Fast Lane Racing School Graduate Wins Toyota Pro/Celebrity Race
A fan favorite at the Grand Prix of Long Beach over the years was the Toyota Pro/Celebrity Race. Fast Lane was the official school to get all of the celebrities up to speed for their first time racing. In 2012 Adam Carolla won the event […]
Read more → -
Street Car Driving Aids – Technology to Help Keep You Safe
In our previous installment, we looked at Lane Departure Warning Systems. Today we’ll take a look at Blind Spot Warning (BSW) and Intervention (BSI) systems. Keep in mind that if your mirrors are adjusted properly, you would rarely need the electronic nanny. The fact is […]
Read more → -
Street Car Driving Aids – Helpful or Harassing?
With technology in today’s street cars expanding at an ever more rapid clip, it’s no wonder that the supply chain chip shortage has slowed production and availability of new cars at your local dealership. However, once you get behind the wheel of a new car, […]
Read more → -
Indy Car Technology – One-on-One with Cara Adams, Chief Engineer for Bridgestone Americas Motorsports Part 2
Cara Adams is the chief engineer for Bridgestone Americas Motorsports. She and her team play a key role in the reliability and performance of the cars in the NTT IndyCar Series. In Part 1, Adams gives you her background and intro into racing and delves […]
Read more → -
Indy Car Technology – One-on-One with Cara Adams, Chief Engineer for Bridgestone Americas Motorsports Part 1
Cara Adams is the chief engineer for Bridgestone Americas Motorsports. Her mechanical engineering degree is key in her understanding of how to build reliable, performance-oriented tires that supply the entire field of the NTT IndyCar Series. In Part 1, Adams gives you her background and […]
Read more → -
Indy Car Technology – The Driver’s Seat
If you’re sitting down reading this right now, how comfortable is the seat you’re on? How much did it cost? Was it designed exclusively for you? Would it protect you in the event of a sudden deceleration? Chances are, unless you’re sitting in a race […]
Read more → -
What’s My Line, Part III?
In part two; we looked at corner combinations and prioritizing corners. In part three, we’ll expand on that below: Many tracks feature long esses to go through. Make sure that you apex late enough on the initial turns so that you don’t get “behind” on […]
Read more → -
What’s My Line, Part III?
In part two; we looked at corner combinations and prioritizing corners. In part three, we’ll expand on that below: Many tracks feature long esses to go through. Make sure that you apex late enough on the initial turns so that you don’t get “behind” on […]
Read more → -
Why You Should Have a Coach!
Who are the greatest athletes in the world? Some might argue Olympic athletes. Who are the most coached athletes in the world? Again, Olympic athletes are at or near the top. If these athletes are so great already, why do they need a coach? It’s […]
Read more → -
RaceSchool.com Podcast James Hinchcliffe Interview
James Hinchcliffe, aka the “Mayor of Hinchtown” has checked off many of the boxes of being one of the top drivers in the NTT IndyCar Series. He’s a multi-time winner and pole-sitter in addition to big performances like winning the pole for the Indianapolis 500 […]
Read more →