115 – Peter Puffer: The Psychology of HPDE Instructing




Speed Secrets Podcast show

Summary: Peter Puffer joins me to talk about why we do what we do (driving fast around race tracks), the psychology of instructing a driver on track, and what makes a great instructor (hint: observing and paying attention to the student is a good place to start!). He also talks about how too much, or too little, anxiety can negatively impact performance. Peter, a psychologist, grew up around motorsport and started driving in HPDE back in 1997. Peter’s Speed Secret: always be a student.