intermediateMental Game

The Mental Game

Your brain is the most important component of the race car. This course covers focus, visualization, managing fear, and pre-session mental preparation techniques drawn from sport psychology and motorsport coaching methodology.

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Course Outline

Module 1: Focus & Concentration

Developing and maintaining the right mental state for performance.

Module 2: Visualization Techniques

Programming your brain for performance through structured mental imagery.

Module 3: Managing Fear & Anxiety

Working with fear rather than against it.

Module 4: Pre-Session Preparation

Rituals and routines for consistent mental readiness.

Sources

Inner Speed Secrets
Ultimate Speed Secrets - Ross Bentley(p. 208, 210, 212)
the science of motorsport
theracersmind
Inner Speed Secrets - Ross Bentley(p. 6, 10, 11, 12, 23)
Instructor-Manifesto-2.0(p. 13)
The Mental Imagery Guide for Drivers - Ross Bentley(p. 4, 6, 10, 17)
Ross Bentley The Instructor-Manifesto(p. 29, 38)

Skills You'll Learn

This course covers 10 progression outcomes across 1 skill category. Complete the course to advance your progression tracker.

Focus on Learning

Adopt and maintain a learning mindset rather than a "go-fast" mindset
Follow the advice of their instructor and ask questions to get specific help
Dial back their driving intensity immediately when requested by their instructor
Recognize when becoming overly focused on speed or "red mist" and reorient toward learning and safety
Drive at a high level without placing themselves or others at risk
...and 5 more →