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Can genes predict your sporting potential?

I read with interest todays article on Tom Staniford, the paracyclist from Exeter. He has a rare condition that means he can’t store fat under his skin. To further this, …

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Heart Rate Monitoring In Motorsports [video]

Below is a link to a very interesting piece by BBC Sport on recording heart rate in motorsports. The setting is an Irish motor cycle road race. It is interesting …

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How to drive fast

Driving fast is important in motor racing. Many people believe that top level racing drivers have superior reactions to others and that this is why they can drive faster. My …

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Safe is Fast Initial Review | paceinsights.com

Safe is Fast is a new initiative led by Bobby Rahal and with backing from the FIA. The target audience for this website is not 100% clear to me but if you …

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Delta Wing will race at Le Mans 2012

The 2012 Le Mans build-up is well underway. Away from the fanfare of which Audi will win this year, it is great to see that the Delta Wing has made …

Driving inspiration [video]

He’s some fun. Skip to 3min 30sec for the good stuff – Pace Insights is a start-up based in Warwick, UK. We are building a next-generation platform for easier high performance …

Toyota Le Mans On board [video]

Here is something a bit different. Great onboard footage from Toyota LMP car. – Pace Insights is a start-up based in Warwick, UK. We are building a next-generation platform for easier …

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Pace Insights motorsport booklist

Here is an initial list of books that I feel is worth considering for people looking to understand motor racing and improving their performance. My aim is to keep this …

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Tyre side slip explained | Understanding Performance with paceinsights.com

For those of you watching the Spanish GP Qualifying at the weekend, you may have noted Martin Brundle and David Coulthard fumbling a little on the subject of “slip angle“. …