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Niki Lauda’s Courageous Comeback
By Allen Berg | | Expert Advice
Nicholas Andreas Lauda, six weeks after he was given the last rites of the Catholic church, appeared at the Autodromo di Monza, near Milan, not to spectate but to race his Ferrari in the 1976 Italian Grand Prix. His arrival was greeted at first with amazement, then with misgivings. On the one hand this heroic…
Read More A Candid Interview with James Hunt – by Gerald Donaldson
By Allen Berg | | Expert Advice
A Candid Interview With James Hunt – by Gerald Donaldson “When I first came back into the paddock I felt like a spare prick at a wedding!” – James Hunt During my time racing in Europe I became close friends with Gerry Donaldson, one of Formula One’s premier journalists. Gerry was in F1 during my…
Read More The Basics of Driving a Racecar Fast – Part II
By Allen Berg | | Expert Advice
Driving Line When you watch a road race you will notice that the cars are all driving on the same part of the racetrack, usually in single file when they are running close together. This is because there is typically only one fast driving line around the track. There is a lot of theory on…
Read More Highway Safety and Defensive Driving Program registration now open!
By Allen Berg | | News
This proven one day program is unique to Southern California drivers, it is designed to improve driver skills and increase the awareness necessary to conduct vehicle safely across all experience levels. Although this program is a safety program, the dynamics prove to be challenging and fun for drivers of all skill levels. Navigate to the…
Read More What Was It Like to Race in Formula One?
By Allen Berg | | Expert Advice
Get asked this a lot. I certainly was very privileged to have run a stint in F-1. It was an emotionally tumultuous time for me. There were many aspects to my season in F1 that take much more space than what I have available here to write, so I will concentrate on that actual driving…
Read More Team USA Scholarship Alumni Seeking Indy 500 Glory
By Allen Berg | | News
Indianapolis, Ind. (May 25, 2013) – When the green flag flies on Sunday afternoon for the 97th Running of the Indianapolis 500-Mile Race, no fewer than five former winners of the (Allen Berg Racing Schools supported) ‘Team USA Scholarship’ will be among the starting field of 33 – and two more will be seeking victory…
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