Motocross and auto racing mental training expert, Dr. Patrick Cohn, at racingpsychology.com helps NASCAR, Motocross, and motorcycle racers improve performance and lap times by boosting mental preparation, focus, and confidence on race day. Learn motocross and auto racing coaching techniques and strategies.

In today’s mental training session for racers, I help a racer overcome his fear of re-injury.  I answer the following mental game of racing question:

“My biggest challenge is the fear I developed after breaking my back in 7 places while practicing. I feel too afraid to jump because I am scared of hurting my back again. I have a partially herniated disc due to my big crash and several of my discs are ruined. How can I conquer this fear and continue to progress with my riding?” 

Overcoming an injury is just as much mental as it is physical. Many racers worry about re-injury on the track.  Worrying about re-injury is a legitimate fear.  Some racers may try to avoid mistakes to protect themselves from injury. In that case, racers think too much about mistakes, which may cause them to tighten up. The key is to think about execution, or what you need to do to race successfully. Learn how to improve your performance with mental skills training.

Listen to this podcast on “fear of re-injury” to learn racing psychology tips to prepare mentally for a race!

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 RacePsych Podcast 20 [4:25m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Mental game of racing expert, Dr. Patrick Cohn, at racingpsychology.com helps NASCAR, Motocross, and motorcycle racers improve performance and lap times by boosting mental skills, focus, and confidence on race day. Learn motocross mental training and auto racing secrets.

In today’s racing psychology session, I answer a question about a racer who wants to be as fast as the pros. I answer the following mental game of racing question:

“How do start to believe that I can get as fast as the pros? I feel like I can almost make it but I fall short every time.”

Many racers feel that they have the potential to be as fast as the pros.  Learn my top mental racing strategies to improve motocross and auto racing confidence on the track.  You have to believe in your racing ability to compete at the professional level. Doubting your ability will affect your concentration on the racetrack. If you are not at the professional level yet, focus on what you need to improve to get to that level. The key is to focus on improving your own speed and not the speed of the pros.

Listen to this podcast on “improving racing speed” to learn more mental training tips for motocross and auto racing!

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 RacePsych Podcast 11 [3:49m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Racing psychology expert, Dr. Patrick Cohn, at racingpsychology.com helps NASCAR, Motocross, and motorcycle racers improve performance and lap times by boosting mental toughness, focus, and confidence on race day. Learn the psychology of motorsport success and mental training for motocross and auto racers.

In today’s racing psychology session, I help a racer who is worried about underperforming. I answer the following mental game of racing question:

“I am just about to race in a championship. I am afraid that I might underperform considering I am new to racing. I want to make a mark! Please advise me on what kind of mind set should I have before I go into the first race?”

Many racers are concerned about not performing up to their potential on race day. Being new to racing, you want respect and to show others what you can do. But, you should avoid focusing on what others think of you. A functional mindset is helpful to getting psyched up before a race. Your mindset should focus on how you can perform to your potential.  To prepare mentally for the big race, you should focus on the process, or the small things that you need to do to race your best.

Listen to this podcast on “how to mentally prepare for a championship race” learn how to improve your motocross and auto racing training techniques!

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 RacePsych Podcast 10 [4:30m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Race psychology expert, Dr. Patrick Cohn, at racingpsychology.com helps NASCAR, Motocross, and motorcycle racers improve performance and lap times by boosting mental preparation, focus, and confidence on race day. Learn motocross riding and auto racing mental training secrets to improve racing performance.

In today’s racing psychology session, I talk about how to overcome indecision on the line. I answer the following mental game of racing question:

“Why do I keep changing my bike setup, even though I know the current one is working for me? It is very annoying for both me and those around me, but I can´t help myself”

 Changing your bike setup could result from performance anxiety about the race. But, the likely reason is that you are second-guessing yourself. Uncertainty or indecision is not helpful to your racing. The key is to be more committed and decisive at the start of the race with your bike setup and continue that decisiveness throughout the race. Talk to your team members to determine the best bike setup option. Develop a racing strategy prior to the race to lower indecision.

Listen to this podcast on “How to overcome indecision” to learn more racing strategies to mentally prepare yourself for a big race!

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 RacePsych Podcast 8 [3:48m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Psychology of racing expert, Dr. Patrick Cohn, at racingpsychology.com helps NASCAR, Motocross, and motorcycle racers improve performance and lap times by boosting racing confidence, focus, and composure on race day. Learn how to improve your performance with mental skills training.

In today’s racing psychology session, I discuss how to improve mental preparation for races. I answer the following mental game of racing question:

“How to deal with the transition from “yeah! I´m ready to go” to “it´s going already. I can’t seem to let it happen on race day”.

Mental preparation is critical to success in racing. The key is to take time to prepare mentally at each stage before the race – from the time you put your gear on to the time the gate drops. Doing “mental laps” or reviewing the track in your mind helps you get committed to a race strategy. On race day, trust in your racing skills. Let go analyzing mistakes or trying to have a perfect race. 

Listen to this podcast on “mental preparation” to learn how to be mentally prepared before a race!

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 How To Stay Mentally Prepared Before A Race [4:20m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Motocross and auto racing psychology expert, Dr. Patrick Cohn, at racingpsychology.com helps NASCAR, Motocross, and motorcycle racers improve performance and lap times by boosting motor racer skills, focus, and confidence on race day. Learn the mental training tips and strategies to improve your training before race day.

In today’s racing psychology session, I discuss my mental training tips to overcome distractions and forget about what think about with your racing. I answer the following racing mental toughness question:

“I have a hard time blocking out what others say and imply about my racing. What’s the best way of blocking out distractions or not getting angry because of what other competitors say and do at the track?”

During this mental game of racing session, I help racers improve focus and mentally prepare for races.  I offer my top mental training strategies to stop thinking about what others say. Learn how to increase racing confidence and fully believe in your driving or riding skills. Discover how to focus your mind on what is important to boost your performance on the race track.

Listen to the podcast on “blocking out distractions” to learn the best mental training techniques for racing!

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 RacePsych Podcast 5 [4:17m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download