ABOUT
David Hodge Jr
Professional driver and coach based in Carmel-by-the-Sea. Coaching built around repeatable references, not vague advice.
Learn more about private coaching at Laguna Seca.
Philosophy: Verify, don't guess
Coaching should produce clearer decisions, not louder cues. The process is deliberate: identify what matters, execute one priority at a time, and confirm repeatability.
This approach works across skill levels because it focuses on controllable inputs: references, brake release, minimum speed, and exit quality.
Professional Highlights & Wins
- Race-Winning Driver: Podium finishes and wins across premier series including IMSA, Trans Am, Lamborghini Super Trofeo, and Porsche GT4.
- Championship Pedigree: Additional victories in SCCA, NASA, SVRA, AER, and the Car & Driver Shootout.
- Proven Coaching Success: Coached drivers to victories in IMSA, Porsche Sprint Challenge, SCCA, and NASA.
- Data-Driven Approach: Engineering-first framework for both trackside and remote development.
- Hardware Agnostic: Extensive support for all major telemetry systems (VBOX, AiM, RaceChrono, Cosworth, MoTeC, Garmin Catalyst).
- For professional racing portfolio: dhodgejr.com
David Hodge Jr at Daytona Rolex Weekend
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