Ricky Rudd’s mastery of heel-and-toe shifting set him apart in NASCAR, especially on road courses where precision is everything. Using his right foot to brake and blip the throttle at the same time, Rudd expertly matched revs during downshifts, keeping his car stable and reducing wear on the drivetrain. This technique, more common in sports car racing, gave him a distinct advantage when finesse mattered most. His skill was on full display at Watkins Glen in 1991, where he secured a hard-fought w

Ayrton Senna, driving a Honda NSX. Heel Toe shifting, with a pair of loafers on. Doesn’t get much cooler than this 😎 #F1 | Crash Net - Formula 1