Ross Bentley

Ross Bentley, born November 4, 1956, is a Canadian racing driver, performance coach, author, and speaker with a multifaceted career in motorsports. Growing up in a racing family in Vancouver, British Columbia, Bentley's early exposure fueled his passion, leading to 11 amateur racing championships. In 1990, he entered the CART IndyCar series, marking his debut at the Molson Indy Vancouver with Spirit of Vancouver, a team created to showcase local talent. After facing sponsorship challenges in IndyCar, Bentley transitioned to sports car racing, participating in the World Sportscar Championship.

Bentley's career highlights include winning the 1998 United States Road Racing Championship in the GT3 class and the 2003 24 Hours of Daytona in the SRPII class. Beyond racing, Bentley established himself as a performance coach, founding Bentley Performance Systems, where he applies his racing expertise to enhance individual, team, and organizational performance. He is also the author of the "Speed Secrets" series, focusing on racing techniques and strategies.

Bentley's passion extends to helping others improve, whether they are professional racers or track-day enthusiasts. His diverse background, from driving instructor to columnist, has enriched his coaching and writing, making him a respected figure in the racing community. He has also embraced technology, using data analysis tools to improve driver performance.