Tag archive for Driving

Sami Haidar Driving the Winning GulfRun Lap

Sami Haidar Driving the Winning GulfRun Lap

Check out Sami Haidar in this video driving the winning lap of GulfRun recording a 2:17 on the GP circuit, Bahrain GP. Watching the video, you can clearly see the skills and techniques that Sami possesses, from the smoothness in steering control and braking, consistency…

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Porsche Sport Driving School – the season starts!

Porsche Sport Driving School – the season starts!

Join the Porsche Sport Driving School on May 9 and 10 at the Nuerburgring for a combined course on the Grand Prix Circuit and the legendary North Loop! Sign up here: http://www.porsche.com/nuerburgring Anybody want to sign me up? 🙂

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Dent Xpress – GulfRun 5 Platinum Sponsor

Dent Xpress – GulfRun 5 Platinum Sponsor

We are happy to announce Dent Xpress as our Platinum Sponsor for GulfRun 5. Dent Xpress as an automotive service company relates very much with GulfRun and they provide their service with enthusiam. They are experts are removing all kinds of dents in all types…

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Fast & Nimble

Fast & Nimble

That is the best way around the track, people are always surprised to see some compact cars around mixed up with a couple of supercars. What they don’t understand is that it has to do a lot with the driver and how the car takes…

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How to be an idiot in a matter of seconds!

How to be an idiot in a matter of seconds!

The reason why I wanted to post this video is because it seems that this particular way of driving is something we see a lot of in Kuwait. In a rush but no place to go! Stay tuned! Pun intended. elwehbi@brakebanzeen This post was written…

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Technique: Understeer

Technique: Understeer

Seeing as my last post was on the topic of oversteer, it would only be fitting to follow up with a post on understeer. So get your note pads out and let’s get started! As highlighted in my previous write up, the most successful drivers…

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Technique: Oversteer

Technique: Oversteer

With GulfRun 5 coming up, I’m sure many of you are honing your driving skills and getting ready to claim the title against the clock… and against the other drivers (of course). As we all know, the most successful drivers are the ones who are…

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Track Gear & More

Track Gear & More

Whenever you go to the track they always require some sort of safety gear, and the one main requirement is a helmet. Last year we used what was provided for the track and some of us brought our own. I have a few motorcycle helmets…

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Technique: heel and toe

Technique: heel and toe

When on track, how many of you approach a turn or corner by simply braking hard and downshifting? Did you ever get the feeling that you were light on power or a little rough when exiting the corner? One way to enhance your exit speed…

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Some positive developments for a change

Some positive developments for a change

The professional racing scene is growing fast in our part of the world. Proof? Five FIA approved tracks have been built in the region over the past few years: Bahrain International Circuit – the Arab world’s first host to Formula 1 Losail International Circuit –…

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