155 – Rob Krider: Racing Insights From a California Highway Patrol officer

155 – Rob Krider: Racing Insights From a California Highway Patrol officer

Author: Ross Bentley: Performance & Race Driver Coach August 20, 2020 Duration: 54:48

On this week's Speed Secrets Podcast, Rob Krider joins me to talk about his writing career; his novel, Cadet Blues; his "other" job as a California Highway Patrol officer; and his experience when his car caught fire. Ever wonder the similarities between racing and police driving? We get into that, too!

Rob's speed secret: Drive fast enough to scare yourself once a lap; make micro-improvements; be consistent.

Rob Krider is a National Champion racecar driver from the NASA Honda Challenge series and he writes the "Toolshed Engineer" column for SpeedNews magazine. He is featured in the documentary film, Double Down, about earning a podium finish at the 25 Hours of Thunderhill. Besides racing and writing, Rob earns his living as a California Highway Patrol officer. He attributes a lot of his success behind the wheel from his training at the CHP Academy. From that experience he authored the novel Cadet Blues, a humorous take on police training.

Links Below:

Rob Krider's book about surviving the California Highway Patrol Academy, Cadet Blues:
https://www.amazon.com/Cadet-Blues-Rob-Krider/dp/1495108589

Rob Krider's documentary film about the 25 Hours of Thunderhill, Double Down:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ssY5LsQ91jY

Rob Krider's archive of how-to articles on racing, RobKrider.com:
http://www.robkrider.com/

Rob Krider's National Champion racing team, Double Nickel Nine Motorsports:
http://www.team559.com/

Rob Krider on Instagram, KriderRacing:
https://www.instagram.com/kriderracing/?hl=en


There’s a fine line between simply driving a car and truly connecting with it at the limit, and that’s the space where Speed Secrets Podcast lives. Hosted by renowned performance coach Ross Bentley, each episode feels less like a formal interview and more like a candid garage conversation with some of the most insightful minds in motorsport. The discussions go deep into the tangible details that make a difference on the clock: the nuanced art of trail braking, how to interpret data and video to find tenths, and the subtle interplay between steering input and throttle control. Whether it’s dissecting the ideal line through a complex corner or understanding how a specific car setup change affects handling, Ross and his guests break down complex concepts into applicable knowledge. You’ll come away from this podcast not just with inspiration, but with concrete tips and a clearer mental framework for your own time at the track, be it for competition or personal mastery. It’s a resource built on decades of professional experience, designed for anyone who wants to think more deeply about the craft of high-performance driving.
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