When in Doubt, Pit In: We go back to Racing School with EMRA!

This live episode of Break/Fix shares insights Crew Chief Eric's years of racing experience. The Eastern Motorsports Racing Association (EMRA), highlighting its competitive racing series and Eric as the chief instructor, offers a comprehensive briefing at Pocono Raceway covering priorities, safety protocols, different learning styles, pit and flag procedures, vehicle dynamics, and advanced driving techniques. The session aims to prepare attendees for racing and improve their driving skills by understanding car setup, braking strategies, trail braking, segmenting tracks, and the importance of practice and consistency. Emphasis is placed on progressing through different racing levels, modding cars responsibly, and making informed decisions on vehicle improvements. ===== (Oo---x---oO) ===== 00:00:00 History and Growth of EMRA 00:00:55 Welcome to Pocono: Meet the Chief Instructor 00:01:20 Classroom Session: Priorities and Safety 00:04:13 Understanding Racing Flags 00:05:47 Pit In: The Importance of Safety Signals 00:16:40 Driving Techniques and Hand Positions 00:19:18 Shifting Methods and Common Mistakes 00:21:12 Vehicle Maintenance and Track Preparation 00:27:39 Modding Your Car for Racing 00:41:27 Driving by Feel: Mastering Car Control 00:44:13 Understanding Smoothness in Driving 00:46:39 Adapting to Changing Track Conditions 00:47:26 The Importance of Exit Speed 00:47:45 Learning from Other Drivers 00:52:21 Braking Techniques and Their Impact 01:04:04 Mastering Trail Braking 01:06:43 Segmenting the Track for Better Performance 01:17:54 Traffic Management and Passing Strategies 01:23:03 Progression and Continuous Learning 01:26:52 Conclusion and Final Thoughts ==================== The Motoring Podcast Network : Years of racing, wrenching and Motorsports experience brings together a top notch collection of knowledge, stories and information. #everyonehasastory #gtmbreakfix - motoringpodcast.net More Information: Visit Our Website Become a VIP at: Patreon Online Magazine: Gran Touring Follow us on Social: Instagram The Eastern Motorsports Racing Association is The leader in timed events and grassroots racing since 1969. For more details on the EMRA or their racing programs visit - https://www.emraracing.org/ or follow them on facebook and instagram @emraracing or use the online “contact us” form on their website to reach out to Jon and Cory directly.