Instructor toolbox

Everything you wanted to know about suspension tuning for your own personal reference and to help your student easily understand simple, introductory concepts.  Use this as a reference and look like a pro.    $22 on Amazon.  Pro tip:  buy 2

2020 has brought unique challenges and changes to the sport we all love. With limited options for in car instruction this past year, the Lead/Follow model has taken its place for high performance driving events. The Trac-Com Chaser is an affordable bluetooth communication link for those looking to receive driving feedback without having someone in the passenger seat.

The textbook of road course driving.  Any question your student has can be answered in this larger, info-packed reference guide.  If you were to read only one driving book this is the one.  For eager students wanting to learn asap, get them on this program immediately.  Pro tip:  buy 2  From $20 on Amazon.  

I really, really like the ApexPro.  Not only can you use it to get better but this is THE introductory data acquisition device for your student to execute and measure the concepts you are teaching in the car.  Great YouTube support. Quick start.  iPhone compatible and low price point ($459).  Couple this with a suction cup mount for the ability to place it in a willing and inquisitive advance student's car.  

As you help your student discover the joys of driving more quickly they will undoubtedly place more burden on the tires and increase heat therefore increase pressure.  I carry a little guy like this to help my students see what is actually happening after a session.  $15 Amazon

Students who take notes in class learn faster, become better drivers and are more safe.  If you are an advocate of track notes then make sure your student sees how you document your track weekend.  This is THE #1 one-on-one training tool that can accelerate a driver's career. Start them early.  $7 amazon.  Pro-tip:  buy 2 and give one to your student loaded with track maps and your contact info.