Navigating the Fog
One of the lessons I learned at the track was the importance of vision. Look at the path you want your car to take. Turn your head and focus your eyes on where you want to go. Amazingly, it worked every time in the slalom, autocross, track laps and even everyday driving. But what if you can’t see where you want to go? A few weeks ago, while on a drive with the Ferrari Club ( Desert Region ), we encountered thick fog; a rather rare driving condition here in Central Arizona. We slowed down and cautiously navigated through the mist, and it was a big topic of conversation when we reached our lunch destination. I was recounting this adventure to Lyn St. James , a friend and 2-time winner of the 24 Hours of Daytona, winner of the 12 Hours of Sebring, and veteran of the 24 Hour of Le Mans endurance race. I asked her, “How do you drive in really difficult conditions when you can barely see the road ahead?” She replied, “Follow the yellow line!” Of course, that made to...