Welcome to drivingfast.net - the ultimate guide to advanced driving techniques. This site will provide you with an introduction to performance & race driving techniques and car control. To be a well rounded driver, you need to understand concepts such as weight transfers, smoothness and grip before you can be fast on the racing track. The tips and techniques provided on this site will give you the basic skills to drive quickly, but there is no substitute for real-life experience. So book yourself onto a track day or driving experience and practice! It doesn't matter if you drive a high performance car or a kart, the skills and techniques are the same.

This site is relevant to you if you're interested in any fast driving activity such as track days, circuit racing, rallying or drifting.

Smooth driving	The key to good driving in all of its forms is smoothness
Grip	How to make the most of the grip you have available
Weight transfers	How they affect grip levels and the composure of the car
Steering	Hand positions for fast driving
Braking	Braking techniques including cadence and threshold
Left foot braking	When to use left foot braking and why
Gear shifting & rev matching	How to use gears to your advantage
Heel and toe shifting	The art of rev matching while down-shifting
Understeer	How to recognise and control understeer
Oversteer	How to control "the back coming out"

Getting a good start	From starting a race to pulling away at the lights
Racing line (part 1)	Deciding the best racing line for any corner
Racing line (part 2)	Using the racing line effectively
Drifting	The holy grail of car control
Handbrake turns	Negotiating tight bends at pace
Scandinavian flick	Learn how rally drivers take tight corners
J-turn	A reverse 180 degree turn, become a stunt driver
Doughnuts / donuts	The ultimate celebration of a fast lap

Recent posts...

The best track cars	What is the best money can buy?
UK circuits	Our database of UK Racing Circuits
Track day discounts	A range of offers for our readers
Engine and driveline layouts	Comparing the major specifications
Tyre choice	The most important decision you'll ever make...?
Engine modifications	Get more power from your engine
Track preparation	Preparing for a race or track event

Winter driving	Driving in low traction conditions
Improving fuel economy	New and controversial research
Fuel cost calculator	Determine the fuel costs for your car
ABS	Continue to steer while braking hard
Differentials	Introduction to differentials and Limited Slip Diffs
Stability control systems	The electronic gadgets that keep you on the road
Gearbox technology	Paddle shifts, DSG, and true sequential gearboxes
EBD	Controls the front to rear brake bias
Electric cars	Driver's cars of the future may run on electrons

Four wheel drive systems	Explaining permanent and selectable systems
Vehicle attributes	What makes a good 4x4
Climbing hills	First in our series of off-road driving techniques
Descending hills	How to go down a steep hill safely
Controlling slides	If traction is lost, this is what to do
Pulling away	This skill is essential for any off-road driving
Ditch crossing	How to negotiate a deep ditch