Michael Gerowitz

Michael Gerowitz works in the automotive industry and has more than 10 years of motorsport experience, including: multiple track records, series championships and numerous podium finishes. Michael has raced, test-driven and developed vehicles with two, four and sometimes three wheels. Educated as a high school teacher, he leverages that background to mentoring up-and-coming drivers. Michael is also a leading Performance Driving Instructor for Advanced Drivers.

Articles by Michael Gerowitz

• I love poetry, a glass of scotch and my 944

  Friday, August 07, 2015

  It's my first two weeks of having a vintage 944. And I get it. I get the hype about the mythical unicorn of Porsche. Specifically a 944. Here's why: 1984 Series 1 944. Fifty-fifty weight distribution and 2.5 liters of smooth revving naturally-aspirated joy — 143 horses turning 137 torques, in a 2,600-pound package with limited-power anything. No power steering in this puppy. So stock up on your spinach.

• Gaining perspective: Using data and video to become a better driver

  Thursday, July 02, 2015

  Quick check. Raise your hand if this applies to you. How many out there record their tracking days to post online so you can show off to your co-workers and buddies? Ah, I see a lot of hands up. Now keep them up if you the next questions apply as well: How many turn the camera away from the track and focus it on you? Lots of hands going down. How many use a data collection system to review and understand how they are driving? Hey — where'd the hands go?

• Pedal to the floor: From street car to race car

  Monday, March 16, 2015

  In January 2014, John Mauro walked into a dealership and bought a 2013 Porsche (991) Carrera S Coupe. John, a businessman, is 47 years old with a wife and family of two daughters. He is an athlete and lifelong learner with an enthusiasm for sport cars. This Porsche is his first introduction into an elite sport car adventure.