Do racing and track-learned HPDE skills carry over to the street?
Yes and no. Being able to pass someone in a corner by out braking them is not that useful (or advisable) on the street. On the other hand, good judgment, anticipation, relaxation, concentration and awareness are all directly applicable to street driving. I race on the street! That’s practically the same thing. No it’s not. It’s dangerous to other, non-participants, shows a lack of judgment and requires much less skill than wheel-to-wheel racing on a closed circuit. Above all, speed isn’t decided by skill, but simply by the willingness to risk the well-being of others or receiving a hefty ticket. There are plenty of good ways to get to the track — exercise them!
