The techniques that allow the world's best drivers to extract the most from the car, and set the fast lap times that win races
The reasons why cars behave the way they do, so you're not just turning laps hoping for results, but instead building the sync between you and your car
The mindsets that drive the most efficient path to improvement, helping you avoid plateaus and accelerate your ability to break through them
The self-analysis formula for incremental improvement through telemetry analysis, helping you think like a coach
How to drive and race in the rain, plus take advantage of changing conditions while everyone else struggles
The racecraft strategies to overtake drivers (even of higher skill level), defend your position when you're in the lead, and become the driver others fear
... and more! New lessons are regularly added to this ever-growing library, designed to provide you with additional tools for growth as you progress.
Included with your enrollment, you'll be able to ask questions and submit lap videos for Rob to analyze and provide feedback, helping you continue your progress. These reviews are available to all students, allowing you to learn from others (and you can remain anonymous if preferred!). While not every submission can be guaranteed a review based on demand, every effort is made to highlight various teaching points. Each student is at a different point in their journey, but these reviews offer ongoing opportunities for growth to all.
Overview + Practice Tips
Join The Discord!
Breaking Bad Habits & Building The Right Mindset
Seat Position
Field of View (YouTube)
Sim Settings
Overview
Use of Track Distance
Finding The Limit of Grip
Fundamentals Quiz
Where to Look on Track
Interactive Comparison & Analysis
Recap + Bonus Tip
Vision Quiz
Intro
Hairpins
90 Degrees
Double Apexes
Decreasing Radius
Increasing Radius
Chicanes & Esses
Bus Stops
Complex Sequences - Making A Plan
Complex Sequences - Adaptation
The New Track Learning Formula
Track Strategies Quiz
Garrett Berry
Driver, Eurocup-3
"Driving fast doesn't only require time, it requires knowledge and an understanding of racing / car dynamics. Rob has a brilliant way of explaining all of these aspects, with completely fresh takes too. This course gives you access to the high level of knowledge that will help improve your driving skills and hit those 'purple sectors'."
Purple Sectors just launched January 17th, but the results are already speaking for themselves!
“I did a coaching session with Rob several months ago, and have been working on the things he brought up since then with decent gains. Recently struggling a bit with LMP2 at LeMans (I had about 20 laps in high downforce cars before trying this combo) and Purple Sectors was exactly what I needed. I had gotten down to a 3:39.4 and hit a bit of a plateau.
After watching the first video on Practice, a simple change in the way I was looking at how I was steering chopped of 3 seconds and I ran a 3:36.4. This one change made several of the things he had me working on from our training session click!
I followed that up with Rob's Vision lessons and the interactive tutorial was able to SHOW ME exactly what was wrong with MY vision and where I was looking. BOOM 3:35.4! The crazy part? My brake faulted in the second Mulsane chicane during that lap and my optimal is a 3:33.4.
I am consistently impressed with Rob's ability to simply and clearly explain complex subjects and give direct actionable advice on how to improve on them.
I am only a short way in and can already tell that Purple Sectors is some of the best money I have spent on anything sim racing related.”
Jason Haag
“I can’t believe the difference Purple Sectors has already made in my driving! After reviewing and completing up to the Track Strategies lessons, my lap times have dropped from 1:49.831 to 1:47.845 on VIR —a massive improvement of 2 seconds in just a short time. Yes, TWO seconds!
The Vision lesson and Track Strategies were game changers for me. They taught me how to properly approach corners and better anticipate what’s ahead, which has completely transformed how I drive.
The best part? It only took about an hour of watching Rob’s lessons and another hour of putting them into practice to see these results. I’m amazed at how quickly the improvements came, and I’m more excited than ever to continue this journey.
Thank you, Rob!
Purple Sectors has been an absolute game-changer.”
Glen Pineo
“The Devil Speed is in the Details!
Put aside everything you know or think you know and really listen to what Rob says, it ALL matters. I've only just made it a few chapters in and already there were some very specific but very key points of information that I think some may gloss over without realizing it. I thought I understood what I was doing with my vision and audio cues but I did not. I immediately jumped in a session practice session and focused on just the audio cues at first, then the vision. It was late so I only ran a few laps and headed to bed. Today's a new day and after another few laps my mind is blown.
On average my lap times are about 0.6s faster and I have a new personal best by a full second, all because of two small details! My mind is blown, never would I have thought I'd gain that much time that quickly. I've been at what feels like my driving plateau for a while now and this just shined a light on the stairs I needed to keep climbing and I'm so excited to get back into the course and back on track! At the time I'm writing this I've been bouncing around 2400 iRating, look out 3000... I'm coming for you.”
Dakota Knapp
“I'm a little more than half way through the course and have been taking my time with it because I really want to take everything in, but can already see a huge improvement with my driving.
I had ok pace, (3-3.5K IR) but felt like I was kind of stuck where I was at. Since starting Purple Sectors I'm finally starting to understand what I was doing wrong and more importantly understanding how to correct it. This is exactly what I needed! Can't wait for the next half of Purple Sectors and to see where I can go from here!”
Timothy Rosenfield
If you're looking to improve your racing in all aspects, Purple Sectors is the best way to learn from a top-level driver and coach with over a decade of experience. Rather than spending thousands of dollars on 1-on-1 coaching, you'll get access to all of that knowledge for a tiny fraction of the price. Work at your own pace, and Purple Sectors will be your reference as you go.
In addition, you're not alone in this process! You'll get access to ask questions as you go, and submit lap videos for review in period rounds available for all students to learn from!
While other courses are limited in the driver skills they teach, Purple Sectors is designed to give you all the tools you need to improve as a driver - not just how to go fast, not just racecraft, not just telemetry analysis, not just race strategy... all of those, and more!
Purple Sectors is not a "finished course" but a library that will continue growing as you do. There won't be any future courses - this is your "all access pass" to the lessons I create.
Purple Sectors is not the course by itself. Included in your enrollment is access to the Discord channels, where you can get coaching feedback on your progress and learn from others in the community.
Absolutely not! The only equipment needed to fully benefit from Purple Sectors are a wheel and pedals. I've always said that the best investment is in yourself, not your equipment. Many of the world's fastest sim racers achieved those rankings on entry-level equipment. While shiny equipment can be fun and improve immersion, it's not necessary to build the best driving techniques.
There aren't any prerequisite skills or minimum iRating you need. Purple Sectors teaches the techniques used by the very best drivers, and there are lessons to guide you along every step of your natural progression.
No! While Purple Sectors is centered around iRacing because it's a great training tool, the skills and techniques you'll learn apply to any sim and even real-life racing.
As a real-life racing driver first, I came to sim racing in hopes of improving my skills to achieve better results in my races. The seat time you can get in sim racing is unmatched for the cost. After just one winter of focused practice in the sim, I went on to win my first SCCA National Tour the very next year. I promise that the skills you learn in this course will apply to your driving, too. The sim is the best place to learn and dial in your techniques. Then add in the extra forces in your car, and you'll notice how everything connects!
I'm extremely confident in what I teach, and I can guarantee that you'll improve if you practice what you learn. If you don't find Purple Sectors valuable in the first 30 days with practice in the sim, you'll get your money back - no questions asked.
