Racing Psychology for MX, Auto, Kart Racers
Racing Psychology for Motorsports Racers
I tuned in to watch some NHRA drag racing last night because one of my Pro-Stock Motorcycle mental coaching students was racing in the final. What caught my interest was the Funny Car final between John and Ashley force - a father-daughter …
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In drag racing, how can you maintain focus from qualifying to eliminations? In motocross, how can you maintain focus for all three motos in a race? In auto racing, how can you maintain focus from qualifying though the entire race weekend? I answer …
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One of my biggest challenges for racers is the ability to bring their physical skills or ability to the track on race day. Do you look like a star in practice when it doesn't really matter, but then under perform on race day because now it matters? …
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I recently received a question from a kart driver about how to improve a driver’s concentration on the track in motorsports. Here is the question... "Hi Patrick, firstly I’d like to thank you for your 10 week mental training e-course for racers. The …
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I had a chance to spend 30 minutes on the phone with Mario Andretti to ask him about the importance of a good mental preparation and his mental game in racing. What a fun and enlightening interview. He was happy to share his experience with me on …
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Do you perform relaxed and tension-free in a practice but then race tense or scared in races or national events? This is a big sign that your mindset breakdowns when you go from practice to race situations. Why would your mind get in the way when …
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