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What makes driving a sports car on track such a powerful experience—and how can you do it safely, confidently, and with real skill? In this episode, Iyar Koren shares how Autostrada creates a welcoming environment for car enthusiasts to explore their vehicle’s capabilities on track without the pressure of competition. You’ll learn how Autostrada focuses on safety, precision, and respect for both drivers and their cars, while delivering a VIP experience that helps people unlock the joy of performance driving.

Listen in as Iyar discusses why every driver—no matter their experience level—can benefit from coaching and continual learning. From tire pressure and braking technique to mindset and ego management, he offers insights into what makes driving both deeply technical and surprisingly peaceful. Whether you’re new to driving or looking to refine your performance driving skills, this conversation will inspire you to approach the track with confidence, curiosity, and care.

What You'll Learn:

• Why performance driving is about precision, not competition.
• The value of structured, safe environments for learning to drive on track.
• How Autostrada helps drivers enjoy their supercars to the fullest.
• Why coaching is valuable at every skill level, even for instructors.
• How to create a respectful, ego-free track environment.
• Why tire pressure and preparation matter more than you may think.
• The mindset shift that transforms anxiety into focus behind the wheel.
• How modern car technology impacts performance driving.
• What makes the track one of the safest places to develop driving skills.
• How combining art, science, and passion creates the magic of car culture.

Ideas Worth Sharing:

• “There's no wrong way to get involved with the racetrack.” - Iyar Koren
• “The more you can check your ego at the gate, the better the experience you're going to have.” - Iyar Koren
• “I think that's what makes cars so great, actually. You have this thing that doesn't exist very frequently, where you have the combination of art and science, form following function, and function following art. That just doesn't exist in a lot of other sectors.” - Iyar Koren

Resources:

• Iyar Koren: Instagram
• Autostrada
• Burt Brothers Motorpark 
• Ferrari 
• McLaren
• Lambourgini
• NASA
• Porsche Club of America