Shift

If I had to define 2025 in one word: enlightening. There were hardships along the way, but the opportunities outweighed everything else. I want to get a little personal with this. I started the year unemployed, knowing test driving was behind me and unsure of my next direction. Becoming a Porsche Driving Instructor was a happy accident—not part of the plan, but a perfect fit and a true blessing. For the first time, I can confidently say I love my job, the people, and the process. Coaching at Porsche humbles me daily as my skills continue to grow. Along the way, I had to sever ties with family, friends, and romantic relationships. As hard as it was, the peace that followed confirmed those decisions were necessary. At the same time, space opened for like-minded individuals to enter my life. I truly believe you must make room for positivity to grow. My spiritual journey continued this year with a focus on “spring cleaning” my life. I learned what inner peace actually looks like by facing fears, healing, acknowledging my flaws, and giving myself grace. I’ve always chased perfection, but I learned it’s an illusion. Progress is enough. Mistakes create lessons, and those lessons are priceless. I’m incredibly grateful for my YouTube audience and everyone who’s supported me on social media. Meeting some of you has been a highlight, and your support fuels my content moving forward. I’ve always felt called to do something bigger than myself. Making a living doing what I love is incredible, but paying it forward matters just as much. My goal is to continue educating, motivating, and inspiring others through my passion—take whatever resonates and run with it. Heading into 2026, expect more intention, more collaboration, more authenticity, and continued growth as I strive to deliver the best version of myself. Thank you to everyone who supports my vision. I’m excited for what’s ahead—I think you’re going to enjoy it 😎 If you made it this far, you’re a real one 🫡 Cheers to moving upward and onward 🥂 #newyears #2026 #motivate #inspire #motivate

Hosted by @shift__robinson . — “Shifted Perspective is where passion meets profession. Hosted by former Engineering Test Driver and current Porsche Driving Instructor, Shift, the podcast bridges the gap between car enthusiasts and the professionals who live and breathe the automotive and racing industries. Through simplified education and real conversations, this new season spotlights diverse career pathways, insider knowledge, and the mindset required to succeed behind the wheel and beyond.” Link in bio. Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, etc.

For those whom are not familiar with me, I’m a professional driving instructor with a background in high-performance coaching, engineering test driving, and vehicle development. I’ve coached drivers of all skill levels, helping them build confidence, precision, and control behind the wheel at the Porsche experience center LA. My experience spans a wide range of vehicles and drivetrains—front-, rear-, and all-wheel drive, as well as front-, mid-, and rear-engine platforms. I’ve also contributed to vehicle testing and evaluation for Tesla, Rivian, and AMG, giving me firsthand insight into modern performance systems, EV torque delivery, and chassis dynamics at the limit. My focus is on making complex vehicle dynamics easy to understand and apply. My teaching is built around anticipation over reaction, smoothness over aggression, and understanding over memorization—helping drivers stay calm, balanced, and ahead of the car in any environment. Checkout my bio for coaching inquiries!

Introducing our new gathering, “Breakfast with Pro”! This is a monthly event where we bring an industry professional — whether a racing driver, instructor, or automotive expert — to an intimate breakfast setting. Attendees get direct access to ask questions, hear insider knowledge, and engage in real conversations. It’s not a lecture; it’s an interactive, informal experience that connects pros with enthusiasts over a shared meal. Join us for breakfast with Graham Hooper @hooperstunts , a Stunt Driver/Coordinator, Arm Car Driver, and driving instructor whose career blends car control, film work, rally, canyon driving, and coaching. This relaxed conversation is a chance to ask questions, hear real-world stories, and leave with a clearer understanding of the driving world from someone who has built a career behind the wheel.

Introducing our new gathering, “Breakfast with Pro”! This is a monthly event where we bring an industry professional — whether a racing driver, instructor, or automotive expert — to an intimate breakfast setting. Attendees get direct access to ask questions, hear insider knowledge, and engage in real conversations. It’s not a lecture; it’s an interactive, informal experience that connects pros with enthusiasts over a shared meal. Join us for an engaging breakfast with Rocco Ruzic @rocco_ruzic , whose journey spans karting, Spec Miata racing, and driver coaching. Known for helping drivers refine both their racecraft and their understanding of driving theory, Rocco brings practical, approachable insights. Whether you’re just starting out or sharpening your skills, this relaxed conversation will offer inspiration and actionable tips.

Skipping straight to round 3 of @socal86cup 2026 with another podium finish!🥇At Las Vegas Motor Speedway, NV we ran the outside road course going clockwise. For my first visit ever I’d say it was a success! It’s a fun layout, many familiar and new faces throughout, and overall a smooth event. The only changes from the previous event were adding 911 GT3 brake ducts and a GReddy air intake snorkel. The braking felt noticeably more consistent while also reaching ABS sooner with a smaller modulation window. That took some getting used to brake release for trailing into the turns. The snorkel was noticeably louder, slight improvement in throttle response with overall lower intake temperatures. As ambient temperatures rose, tire grip gradually tapered but was still manageable even with more heat in the tires. I’m still adjusting to the setup but overall was a sweet combination for placing first in stock class 🏆 Big thanks to @driventoadam and all the behind the scenes work you do🙌🏽 Partnership Sponsor’s: @socal86cup @maxxistires @counterspacegarage @osgiken 2:05.6 - Las Vegas Motor Speedway Outside Course CW Mods: wheels, tires, track alignment, large capacity oil pan, oil cooler, track brake pads, brake ducts, & air intake snorkel Alignment: @monrovia_alignment Host: @speedventures 📷: 86cup members Checkout my recent YouTube upload from my track day. Link is in the bio ⬆️ I upload weekly 🤙🏽 #gr86 #osgiken #86cup #maxxis #counterspacegarage

Visit CoGarage.com or @cogarage.space for appointments! Checkout my GReddy air intake snorkel install video on YouTube. Link is in the bio ⬆️ I upload weekly 🤙🏽 #greddy #cogarage #86 #fyp #explorepage

Visit CoGarage.com or @cogarage.space for appointments! Checkout the 911 GT3 brake duct install video on YouTube. Link is in the bio ⬆️ I upload weekly 🤙🏽 #86brz #cogarage #rentalift #fyp #explorepage

Curious about customizing your factory settings? Personally I’m not a fan of the Eyesight features as it gets in my way of driving. Having to disable forward collision on each start up is annoying. Among many things you can configure your cars settings to your liking with the @dauntlessdevices Checkout my Dauntless OBD app walkthrough on YouTube. Link is in the bio ⬆️ I upload weekly 🤙🏽 #dauntlessdevices #obd2 #gr86 #fyp #explorepage

Round 3 of 2026 @socal86cup in Vegas! At Las Vegas Motor Speedway, NV we ran the outside road course going clockwise. It was my first time seeing it without any preparation. I really enjoyed this layout as it’s completely flat. The paddock was packed full of many variations of street to full track builds. There was a lot of talent in competition yet I managed another podium finish in stock class 🏆🥇 I’ll share another post with more details from the day after I go through the driving footage. Great seeing everyone out there! Here’s a photo dump 📷 #86 #gr86 #csg #maxxis #86cup

2026 track setup update: -GReddy oil cooler -Formula Delta oil pan -CSG brake pads -Maxxis tires -Oil data analysis Checkout my new track setup overview on YouTube. Link is in the bio ⬆️ I upload weekly 🤙🏽 #greddy #formuladelta #csg #fyp #explorepage

I’ve owned this 2007 Nissan 350z since 2021. I’ve previously owned a 2005 years ago while still in school. I didn’t have it long but I attended my very first track day in it and afterwards I was hooked! Once I discovered @nissanchallenge I knew that someday I had to have another one to compete in. After 10+ years I decided to pull the trigger and found this one. I overhauled it completely to be competitive. After a full season, I achieved my goal and podiumed, 3rd overall in my class. This Z33 is another chassis that captures a piece of many reasons why I love driving variations of sports cars. I proved to myself that a combination of sim racing and a proper setup can go as far as I had hoped 😌 Checkout my deep dive overview on YouTube with this 350z. Link is in the bio and I upload weekly 🤙🏽 #350z #z33 #zchassis #fairladyz #kouki