Driving Position: Sports Driving Glossary - Sports Cars

This is not at all obvious: the driver's posture is very important in sports driving, let's see why

American films have never been good teachers: "pilots" drive with one long hand behind the wheel and the other fiddles with the gearbox. It's not a driving style, it's a mess.

La correct driver positionnot only in sports driving, it is very important... When you are running on the track or driving fast, this is very important.

Personally, I spend a few minutes every time I get into a new car to find a suitable seat, and I cannot "run" until I feel comfortable.

It's because hands must move freely to move, easily; I have to reach and pedals with correct flexion in games, and above all, I have to be firm in the hips and shoulders.

This is the only way to feel in control.

But let's go step by step.

Lo ago this is the first element to adjust: it must be straight enough and close enough (but not too close) to the steering wheel so that your legs remain bent just enough to take full advantage of the pedaling force without giving you a cramp.

Il steering wheel then it needs to be adjusted accordingly: high enough to give you a natural nine and a quarter grip behind the wheel, and close enough so that you can move your arms freely without stretching them even when you need to turn a lot.

Le outstretched handsin fact, they do not allow full control of the steering wheel, and more effort is required to control them.

I speak, correct driving position is the starting point for sporty driving: without the correct position, you will not be able to make the most of the vehicle's controls and therefore keep the situation under control.