I have round 2 of the East Coast Pirelli GT4 Americas Championship coming up this next week and I have 2 clear thoughts running through my head. One says, "Your good, last time was a fluke and you've got this- you're prepared, have a great car, a great teammate and you'll be fast right out of the box." The other version keeps working its way into my head. It says, "Last time you were here, you hit the wall going backwards at about 130mph and totaled a Porsche Cayman." It was at no fault of my own, but happened none-the-less. Maybe thats what makes it worse and won't let it escape my head. I didn't have control of the situation and it was just something that happened to me. I think I'l

People are always asking me if you really have to be in good shape to be a race car driver? I have a short answer as well as a longer version, but the general idea is a BIG YES! Race drivers are some of the most fit athletes in the world and there are many reasons why. I find that having confidence in the race car is one of the most important advantages that I can bring to each race. I've heard it said many times and in many different ways that confidence comes from preparation... so for me, being fit is one way, and one thing that I have total control of that can make me feel more prepared and more confident. It's amazing how different the approach to a race weekend goes if you are feel

This is a year of new experiences- First, I've taken on a different role... Driver and coach, and second, I'm now in charge of the Fastlife Blog :) So watch out! Regarding the blog, I'll be giving you an update every week. Depending on travel with races, I'll try and get it out on Monday, but it could be Tuesday or Wednesday due to our crazy schedule and juggling act. So please tune in and be patient! After race weekends I know myself, so expect it to be pretty "race summary" focused, where off race weeks I'll dig into other parts of our experience to share. Please comment or message me if there is anything particular you'd like to hear about. And of course it'll sound like me- I'm n