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Speed Secrets Learn to drive faster & join the performance & race driving (along with instructing/coaching) community - tips, opinions, resources. - Ross Bentley

This was a fun episode to record… well, all of them are fun, so maybe I should say it was interesting to look back at tw...
10/18/2026

This was a fun episode to record… well, all of them are fun, so maybe I should say it was interesting to look back at two very cool experiences I’ve had - one in the past (DirtFish Rally School), and one current (Vancouver Island Motorsport Circuit). Listen in at https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/its-not-the-car/id1724932544?i=1000796208894

It's Not the Car Island Motorsport Circuit 🇨🇦

Celebrating Vancouver Island Motorsport Circuit’s 10th anniversary today. I truly believe - with its Tilke-designed 19 c...
10/17/2026

Celebrating Vancouver Island Motorsport Circuit’s 10th anniversary today. I truly believe - with its Tilke-designed 19 corners in 2.3km, ups and downs, and practically every type of corner you can imagine - this is THE BEST DRIVER DEVELOPMENT CIRCUIT IN THE WORLD.

Congrats to the GAIN Group of Companies 🇨🇦 for making this place happen, and to the awesome team I get to “work” alongside with here!

If you’re anywhere in the area, come on by, tour the track, check out very cool cars, meet the VIMC team, and enjoy some food (courtesy of the Villa Eyrie Resort).

Island Motorsport Circuit 🇨🇦 Villa Eyrie Resort 🇨🇦

The past two-plus months have been crazy busy, so I’m dumping a few photos of some of the places I’ve been: VIR, Vancouv...
10/13/2026

The past two-plus months have been crazy busy, so I’m dumping a few photos of some of the places I’ve been: VIR, Vancouver Island (multiple times!), Road Atlanta, Sonoma, Nurburgring, Spa, Rocky Mountain (Calgary), Club Motorsports (New Hampshire)… and home for a couple of days in between (I think!). Great people, great places, great cars, great driving, great views.

One "less-than-ideal" thing I see many drivers do is not take advantage of elevation and camber in the track. In fact, t...
09/07/2026

One "less-than-ideal" thing I see many drivers do is not take advantage of elevation and camber in the track. In fact, there are times when they turn these track changes into disadvantages. So, in my ongoing attempt to provide principles and models that help drivers understand the WHY behind what we do (or should do), this post includes two practical examples. Check it out: https://rossbentley.substack.com/p/speed-secrets-make-elevation-and

Here’s something you don’t see often: Eau Rouge and the sun at the same time!It’s play day at Spa!
09/06/2026

Here’s something you don’t see often: Eau Rouge and the sun at the same time!

It’s play day at Spa!

Decisions, decisions… which one should I drive?It’s our annual Nurburgring/Spa trip, and I’m thinking about our tour day...
09/02/2026

Decisions, decisions… which one should I drive?

It’s our annual Nurburgring/Spa trip, and I’m thinking about our tour day in between the Ring and Spa (after 2 days on the Nordschleife and before a day on Spa). Okay, I’ll take a stint in each one (and maybe more)!

I could use a little help. Currently, my Substack is ranked #22 in the sports category, based on the growing number of ...
08/21/2026

I could use a little help. Currently, my Substack is ranked #22 in the sports category, based on the growing number of subscribers. As far as I can tell, it’s the only motorsport Substack in the top 100 (which I’m kinda pleased with), I’d love to see if we could get it in the top 10 amongst all the stick and ball sports. That’s where you come in: If you’re a current subscriber, please share with your fellow driving geeks and ask them to subscribe; if you’re not a subscriber, please sign up to receive regular driving tips, stories and opinion pieces… for free.

Go to https://rossbentley.substack.com.

Thanks!

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Guess where I’m coaching today? racetrack speedsecret
08/15/2026

Guess where I’m coaching today?

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This post struck a nerve for many drivers: https://rossbentley.substack.com/p/speed-secrets-models-principles-andAs one ...
08/12/2026

This post struck a nerve for many drivers: https://rossbentley.substack.com/p/speed-secrets-models-principles-and

As one reader said, "It’s been a little while since I read an article on braking that I thought moved the needle for me and this one did... After reading this one it hit me like a purse full of bricks. And then the thought process bullet summary gave me a framework to habitualize it straight away."

Let me know what you think.

Yesterday was an amazingly special day, as the Vancouver Island Motorsport Circuit and Porsche Centre Victoria hosted ...
08/11/2026

Yesterday was an amazingly special day, as the Vancouver Island Motorsport Circuit and Porsche Centre Victoria hosted an event in support of the Island Kids Cancer Association. Porsche owners, unselfishly spent the majority of the day giving rides to kids (and their families), and donating to the cause. At the end of the day, the smiles on everyone's faces made it hugely successful, and of course, having raised $210,000 made it even better!

Thank you to all the participants, and the teams from the GAIN Group, Porsche Centre Victoria, and Vancouver Island Motorsport Circuit for making this happen. I can't help stop smiling thinking about the smiles on the kids' faces as they came in off the track! Best wishes to all!

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