Faster & Safer! Driving Position Essentials | Green Hell Tactics

In today's first episode of "Green Hell Tactics" we will talk about the fundamental beginning of becoming a better driver: the seating position. The do's and don'ts.

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00:00 Intro
01:08 Be Comfortable!
02:35 Height
03:38 Legs
05:21 Seat
06:48 Steering Wheel
09:25 Old cars compromise
10:25 Shoes
14:14 Bucket Seats
15:32 Race Harnesses
19:45 HANS Device
20:30 Outro
20:53 Bonus

[gvh_]

I think that seating position is the most underrated aspect of driving (in general). Some people dont understand the phisics of driving, they don´t look for the best feeling of the car, and I get that because not everyone are petrolheads like us, but this should be lesson nº1. This video along with the one that Robert did talking about harnesses and head protection should be mandatory before entry at any track day!! Great video Misha. Greetings from Spain!

[dimosk]

Excellent video.
I have a friend who used to drive "fast and furious style"...seat reclined as much as possible, he could only hold the wheel with stretched hands. His logic was that, by reclining so much, he was lowering the center of gravity of the car, lol.
When I told him to try and bring his body close to the wheel and bend his hands at about 90 degrees, he was SHOCKED. He suddenly realized how much better control of the car he now had through the wheel, and how much more feedback through the seat. After that, he never changed his seating position again.

[Vezon-]

Please do more of these! Things like a track prep breakdown from getting your car ready, getting fitted for a helmet, and any other relevant things on how to be prepared to hit the track in a smart/safe way would be awesome. Then when at the track with the driving portion there is just so much to breakdown like how/when to brake, trail braking, corner enter/exit strategy, how to keep the weight of the car where you need it, when to send it in straight line speed, how to get familiar with the track, etc. It would all be really useful information from you with your experience!

[YoNorton]

Excellent explanation of important points for nearly all drivers, on track and on road. Love these. Thank you. One additional point is the distance from the steering wheel to your chest, which should be no less than 10” (25cm), to allow for airbag deployment without undue trauma. Finally, as a Volvo Polestar owner, LOVE YOUR

[blacknovella]

this is going to be a timeless video. excellent walkthrough my dude.

[LukeYe]

Huge appreciation for this video. Please do more of them! This is very useful and important knowledge that may make the streets safer. Greetings from Poland!

[pukie]

YES PLEASE do more of these! Mum's already training for our first laps next year and the more she knows the better!

[randomness]

Very well communicated, thanks! Appreciate the thought that went into this and the production quality. Looking forward to the next one!

[arbenkrasniqi]

Misha, I’ve studied the subject “Proper driving position” and I must say, you are right on the spot sir. Well done, very well done explanations and thanks for educating people the right way.

[pietrobosco]

Great video Misha. These tips are fundamental! Keep going with this format about the best tactics and advices.

[DennisfromMunich]

Awesome video Misha! For the foot position I always use the clutch pedal as an easy guide. If the leg is still lightly bent when fully pressing the clutch I am good. And I just simulate that in a car with an automatic transmission.

[mastex]

thanks for this Video I'm excited for the rest of the series.
I'd love to hear about car balance and safety related themes like this one. (HANS, breaking technique, how to react in an emergency Situation like flat tire, oil spill, coolant spill, driving over the orange stuff that soaks up the oil and others).

[hamzasherazi]

This was extremely informative. The great thing is these tips can be used for street driving too. I just learned that I have been driving with the wrong seating position all these years. I drive with the seat as far back as possible to the point where the pedals are just in reach and recline the seat ever so slightly so it's not upright. These are going to change effective immediately. I am going to try your tips and see the difference it makes. You should also touch on how to stay alert and comfortable during long journeys like the ones you made from Germany to Croatia.

[Olivierd.s]

Awesome video! I am looking forward to this serie!

[jmblur]

Love this video! Will send this to some folks for sure.
You already mentioned it, but would be great to hear about advanced left foot braking techniques - brake + throttle at same time, mid corner weight balance adjustments, etc.

[LogofEzra]

Underrated and very much appreciated on making the driving experience 100% better

[MetallicA]

Always heard that a good rule of thumb for adjusting your arms/seat/steering wheel is: when sat all the way in the seat and comfortable, you should be able to rest your wrists on the top of the steering wheel with straight arms

[Blazsgl]

I would like to add that if you have an impact with your legs fully extended to floor the pedals, it's not just your knees at extra risk but the force of impact will be transmitted to your hip, which is much more vulnerable and could end up in a permanent disability.

[YBFocus]

Loving this Green Hell Tactics, I've a guy I've been tutoring at trackdays, albeit in Ireland, that won't listen to me at all even down to the simple stuff like hand position etc. hopefully this content will help him 🙂

[Carnyism]

Nice to see a car enthusiast (i know you are a race car driver, but) who is sensible. Keep up the good work.