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 First Published:
October 13, 2011
Present:
Ayrton Senna
Jacques Dallaire, Ph.D.
Dan Q. Marisi, Ph.D.
Forward: This interview was conducted in the Human Performance International (HPI) Laboratory on Isle Notre Dame (Montreal, Canada) following the 1991 Canadian Grand Prix of Formula One. My late colleague, Dr. Dan Marisi and I had been working with Ayrton since his first year in Formula One with the Toleman team (in 1984) and over the years, we had many informal discussions with Ayrton concerning racing, the challenges that racers faced on and off the track, and life in general. In 1991, we decided to sit down and put some of the pieces together and as an afterthought, we decided to tape it as well. It was a freewheeling and open discussion on a number of topics that I hope can provide those who have an interest in Ayrton’s life & accomplishments with some greater understanding regarding what made him ‘tick’… in his own words. This document represents a verbatim transcript (with all of its grammatical errors, etc) of the interview that we conducted. On the heels of the exceptional new Senna documentary, I thought that it could provide further insight into both the complexity and the simplicity of the man many consider be one of the greatest race car drivers who ever turned a wheel. I hope you enjoy it!
- Jacques Dallaire, Ph.D.
In this 12-part complete series of performance related articles, Dr. Jacques Dallaire condenses over 32 years of experience working with extremely high-level athletes and business performers, into an easily digestible and practical format. Methods of improving mental skills, physical performance and overall health and optimum functioning will be included. Key topical areas include improving mental focus, improving concentration, achieving confidence in sales and life, and a discussion of visualization techniques.
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 Saturday March 5th, 2011
8:30am to 12:30pm
Charlotte Motor Speedway
"Think Like a Champion… Perform Like a Champion"
Dr. Jacques Dallaire (of Performance Prime)
and INEX/US Legend Cars International present this highly sought-after 4-hour workshop at the Charlotte Motor Speedway Media Center. This workshop is open to ALL Charlotte area racing drivers, their parents, race engineers, team managers, crew chiefs, crew members, etc. (Please Note: Participation is limited to the first 160 registrants.)
This workshop will involve the active participation of all attendees. Pre-registration for all participants is required in order to complete pre-workshop performance questionnaires. Visit the US Legend Cars website at www.uslegendcars.com to learn more about the workshop program and how to register. Make an investment in yourself… learn how to FOCUS like a champion and bring your"A Game" to the race track and beyond, on command. Register today and give your young racer a Christmas Gift that can benefit him/her for a lifetime!
September 15, 16, 2010
CHARLOTTE, NC – Vistage International, the world’s leading Chief Executive Organization with more than 14,000 members worldwide, provides unparalleled access to new business perspectives, innovative strategies and actionable ideas to chief executives and business leaders (www.vistage.com). Dr. Jacques Dallaire was recruited by Mr. Bill Griswold, Charlotte (NC) Chair for Vistage International, to deliver two half-day...
July 28, 2010
 CHARLOTTE, NC - ProNet is a private/public partnership, created by the Charlotte Mecklenburg Workforce Development Board, that brings together local businesses who donate in-kind services with a grant from the State of North Carolina Department of Commerce - Workforce Development Division. Since February 2009, ProNet Charlotte has touched over 2,000 professionals in career transition, where it serves as a transition space for...
June 8, 2010; August 12, 2010
 CONCORD, NC - Marcus Smith, President and Chief Operating Officer of Speedway Motorsports Inc. (SMI) elected (in mid-2010) to undertake a Team Performance Program with members of his executive teams, both for SMI and for Charlotte Motor Speedway. The program (comprising 22 participants thus far) launched on June 8th, 2010 with the first group, to be followed by a second group on August 12th. Following the day-long workshop undertaken with each group,...
April 26, 2010
 WELCOME, NC - Dr. Jacques Dallaire made the trek from Charlotte to Welcome, NC, to the home of the Richard Childress Racing (RCR) headquarters facility, to present an introductory seminar to all of the members of the RCR Over-the-Wall crew. Matthew Clark, Pit Crew Coach and Director of Human Performance and Leadership Development for RCR began discussion of a performance-oriented program for RCR over-the-wall crew members in early 2010 and this introductory workshop...
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