Going Faster! Mastering the Art of Race Driving
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Looking to learn driving techniques?
  • Terrific information for beginning racers
  • Best available resource, but it's due for an update.
  • Get the Checkered Flag
  • Great information
Going Faster! Mastering the Art of Race Driving
Carl Lopez
Manufacturer: Bentley Publishers
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0837602262

Book Description

This complete racer's reference is the perfect resource for all drivers from novice to expert. The fundamentals of fast driving are revealed in this definitive how-to book for racers. You will find the competition-proven methods of instructors and of professional drivers that will give you the know-how to work up the track and stay at the front.

Going Faster! reveals the collective racing wisdom Skip Barber Racing School instructors have accumulated over the past 25 years.

Foreword by Danny Sullivan. Contributing authors: Mario Andretti, Skip Barber, Robbie Buhl, Jeremy Dale, Terry Earwood, Bryan Herta, David Loring, Jim Pace, Dorsey Schroeder, Carroll Smith, Danny Sullivan, and Brian Till.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Looking to learn driving techniques?.......2007-10-19

When starting my book project "Go Ahead - Take the Wheel," I decided to focus my book on how people can start racing be it autocrossing, high performance driving events, and wheel-to-wheel racing on budgets ranging from economy to extravagant. I choose not to go into much detail on driving techinques in part because there are fantastic books such as Going Faster and Speed Secrets that serve as resources on driving techinques.

This is a book that a racer will read through once, then continually come back to read again learning new things each time. It truly is one of the great books on how to drive a racecar.

5 out of 5 stars Terrific information for beginning racers.......2007-07-16

This book provides a terrific introduction to track driving with enough depth to provide an on-going reference as you work to improve your driving. As a beginner working toward a racing license, this book clearly provides a good structure for improving driving skills.

5 out of 5 stars Best available resource, but it's due for an update........2007-05-21

I have about 15 instructed on-track days under my belt, and this book told me a LOT about the physics underlying the instruction I have received. It is a fantastic aggregation of wisdom. A lot of on-track instruction is simply, "do this" or "do that" but there's relatively discussion of why you do things. This book spells it out.

70% of the book is timeless because the laws of physics well never change, and car dynamics do not really change. The remaining 30% could by updated. Specifically, the discussion of "showroom stock" racers, street radials and street brakes are starting to show their age. Showroom stock cars are a lot more advanced than the Taurus SHO they use as an example.

My suggestion? Update the discussion, improve the images, and consider analyzing 25 challenging turns from tracks around the world. The analysis of Sebring was a great way to apply the physics lessons; and I would extend that to other tracks and turns.

5 out of 5 stars Get the Checkered Flag.......2007-04-12

Hit the track and improve your racing times with this guide to driving high performance cars. Every detail of racing is covered. This book may even help virtual racers.

4 out of 5 stars Great information.......2007-04-03

I think this is a really good book for the novice driver, who wants to understand how to drive high performance cars on a track. very informative and good graphic illustrations.
Race Car Vehicle Dynamics (R146)
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Awesome
  • Race Engineers bible
  • Excellent Source of Vehicle Dynamic Information
  • A good reference work
  • the best book out there for race car design topics
Race Car Vehicle Dynamics (R146)
William F. Milliken , and Douglas L. Milliken
Manufacturer: SAE International
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 1560915269

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Awesome .......2007-03-01

Good luck finding this much information about vehicle dynamics in any other book, that is as well put together and easy to comprehend as this one. Well suited to those with engineering/math/science related backgrounds but not all of the information is beyond grasp of most people.

4 out of 5 stars Race Engineers bible.......2006-08-28

I think i've bought this book a bit too early in my learning curve!
This is a book intended for the Professional Race Engineer, or an extremely motivated amateur.
It contains a wealth of mathematics for vehicle dynamics.
Very exciting, i expect to have years of fun with the various chapters in this book.

5 out of 5 stars Excellent Source of Vehicle Dynamic Information.......2006-03-14

Milliken lays down the fundamentals and advanced topic of vehicle dynamics as applied to racecars. The text is not for beginning or nontechnical readers in the slightest manner. Milliken points out many subtle and difficult areas to understand, which take hours of studying to fully grasp. For those seriously considering a career in this field or to the extremely interested reader, this text is the source of information.

4 out of 5 stars A good reference work.......2006-03-09

A very informative book on the engineering fundementals, it would be good if a second edition with more mordern race vehicles was in the works.

5 out of 5 stars the best book out there for race car design topics.......2006-02-25

I am a mechanical engineer. I am very into my hobby of race cars. I have a stack of books on chassis, suspnsion and overall race car design. This book is by far the best and most comprehensive of them all. I have benefited more from this book than any of the others. I will def be purchasing the work book to go along with this.
Race Day Grub: Recipes from the NASCAR Family
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Excellent Cookbook
  • Hot meals for hot wheels
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Race Day Grub: Recipes from the NASCAR Family
Angela Skinner
Manufacturer: Wiley
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Binding: Spiral-bound

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ASIN: 0470098589

Book Description

Rev up your appetite! This cookbook by Angela Skinner, wife of NASCAR driver Mike Skinner, gives you the inside scoop on many drivers’ race-day routines and traditions as well as high-octane recipes from drivers, their families, and their fans. With 94 great recipes, color photos of drivers, and a fun NASCAR flavor, this unique cookbook will have you going “Boogedy, boogedy, boogedy” while you cook great race day grub.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Excellent Cookbook.......2007-07-09

This item was received very quickly, and we love the recipes in this. Excellent book!

4 out of 5 stars Hot meals for hot wheels.......2007-07-01

"Shrimp and vegetable risotto" is not your typical tailgate fare, but this isn't your typical cookbook, either! Angela Skinner, wife of driver Mike Skinner, has collected recipes from NASCAR drivers, their spouses and crews that far exceeds hot dogs and hamburgers. For example, driver Mark Martin shares his "Salmon in Merlot" and Benny Parsons adds his "Favorite Crab Cakes."
The food is perfect for any family gathering (whether you're at a track or not.)

5 out of 5 stars Start Those Kitchens!.......2007-04-10

These easy-to-follow recipes are perfect for gatherings of any kind. Get a glimpse at another side of NASCAR drivers you don't usually see.

5 out of 5 stars Great Book.......2007-04-04

Really enjoyed this cookbook-The recipes were easy to follow and great to use for family gatherings.

5 out of 5 stars great, easy recipes & amazing photos.......2007-03-31

the recipes are very tasty and easy to make and the photos show a side of NASCAR not always accessible to the fans. i recommend all my friends to get it
The Ford that Beat Ferrari: A Racing History of the GT40
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • The Ford that Beat Ferrari: A Racing History of the GT40
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The Ford that Beat Ferrari: A Racing History of the GT40
John Allen , Gordon Jones , and Jacky Ickx
Manufacturer: Haynes Publishing
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ASIN: 1844251136

Book Description

When Ford's attempt to buy Ferrari fell through, the US car giant embarked on a program to beat the famous Italian marque at the world's most prestigious race, the Le Mans 24 Hours. It was quite a battle. Ford's challenger was the GT40, which placed 1-2-3 at Le Mans in 1966 and won the next three consecutive years. This classic book about the GT40 - fastest sports racing car of its day - has been redesigned, expanded and updated to meet pent-up demand that has pushed the value of the original 1985 edition higher and higher.

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars The Ford that Beat Ferrari: A Racing History of the GT40.......2007-08-23

This is a good book, but not a great book. I own several other books by the author, John Allen, on similar subjects and there is a definite bias towards a british view of the subject. I have read about every book available about the mid-sixties era of racing, especially the Ford contribuiton. Although I feel very knowledgeable on the subject, this book still filled in many empty areas I have on the subject and did it in a fairly enjoyable fashion. Having already stated I own many books on this subject I still am happy that I purchased this one. It is one of the better books on this subject. Enjoy

5 out of 5 stars If you are going to buy a book on the GT40, this should be the one........2006-12-20

There are a couple of other great books on the GT40, but this one has some of the best period photographs along with its well written text. Other books also spend a lot of time covering the 1966 LeMans MK11s and the Gulf liveried LeMans winners of '68 and '69. This book does cover them as they are historically important cars, but the privateers like Comstock and Scuderia Bear are also covered.
Chapters cover construction and testing, races such as LeMans, Sebring, Daytona, and the many private GT40 teams and cars.
This book should be on every racing enthusiasts shelf.

5 out of 5 stars Porscshephile GT40 fan.......2006-02-17

The book in question..."The Ford That Beat Ferrari: A Racing History" turns out to be exactly that...as well as all that was implied by by Amazon's outstanding website. I know that this sounds like a " so what " statement, but it's not. I find most things do not live up to thier hype. So, when something does, it IS note-worthy.
As a side-bar, I am not your usual Ford fan. I am a die-hard Porsche nut...six real cars, hundreds of models and a complete library of all books ever written on the subject. So, why the deviation? Easy! It seems that a great many of the best drivers of Porsche race cars came over from Ford...and this fact provides me with yet another perspective. I highly recommend other Porschiphiles do the same. As Paul Harvey says, It just might give you " the rest of the story ".
Speed Secrets: Professional Race Driving Techniques (Speed Secrets)
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Great information on driving techniques
  • very repetative, and not what I thought it would be.
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  • My review of an excellent book
Speed Secrets: Professional Race Driving Techniques (Speed Secrets)
Ross Bentley
Manufacturer: Motorbooks
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0760305188

Book Description

Shave lap times or find a faster line through your favorite set of S-curves with professional race driver Ross Bentley as he shows you the quickest line from apex to apex! With tips and commentary from current race drivers, Bentley covers the vital techniques of speed, from visualizing lines to interpreting tire temps to put you in front of the pack. Includes discussion of practice techniques, chassis set-up, and working with your pit chief.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Great information on driving techniques.......2007-10-18

I read this book upon a recommendation of another book titled "Go Ahead - Take the Wheel" which describes how people can begin racing. The author of that book explains that it's purpose is to provide people the necessary guidance needed to get into racing (which it does a fantastic job of), and recommends a couple of other books that discuss driving techniques. One of the books "Go Ahead - Take the Wheel" recommended is Speed Secrets. Both books are very well written and provided me everything I need to get started in racing.

I really enjoyed how Speed Secrets was written and made me feel like the author Ross was coaching me in person. Great gook and well worth the money.

3 out of 5 stars very repetative, and not what I thought it would be........2007-06-27

Read the book over vacation, the info it gives you is great but a lot of it only works if you actually drive a Formula or Sport Racer Vehicle. Lots of info about tracks and courses, how to get the ideal line in an apex, and how to drive smoothly and fast gain control, then it repeats itself again, so this makes an illusion that there are a lot of secrets even though he is just repeating it using different verbiage. This is a great book for advanced racers that understand the concept and terminology of F1 type races and it helps you prepare for a F1 race too but for an average driver trying to learn the ropes this book might be to hard and doesn't help much with everyday driving since a lot of the techniques is for driving above 150mph and plus F1 has totally different suspension systems and steering systems then regular sport cars so if you try it it might feel weird. You learn the heal toe move which I have been trying to get for a while, very detailed and lots of graphs, data charts, and drawings. I personally had to skip some chapters because I was not interested tracks, officials, and what they do with the flags, and some more stuff because a lot of it does not apply to me as I do not own a formula car or race professionally in such a track they described, but I did read about perfect turning and control plus weight transfer and how to keep that center of gravity which helps me in the real world of driving on the streets. I feel that I am going a lot faster in my car by being able to turn safely yet not slowing my car down to much where it would take longer to accelerate plus I have been able to drive fast yet so smooth that my mom fell asleep the whole time as I drove her. So i was really happy with that info. I am a mechanic and I test race clients vehicles at the track, my average speed is 140mph so you know my point of view

5 out of 5 stars TRACK TIME.......2007-06-11

This book is an absolute must for any novice or even intermediate racer. I race karts often and bought this book recently to enhance my skills.
Within a week of reading this book I have already dropped more than a FULL SECOND off my lap times!!! MUST READ MATERIAL!

5 out of 5 stars Race Car Resource.......2007-04-10

Any gearhead should read this book about racing. Learn what race car drivers do while on the circuit and find out about car modifications.

5 out of 5 stars My review of an excellent book.......2007-02-27

This book is an absolute must read for any gear head. Whether your planning to race professionally, or just moddifing your daily driver. This book will change your entire view on racing, and will affect your daily drivig habbits.

The book also goes over different aspects of your suspension, what each component does, and how altering them will affect the cars handling.

After reading this book I have been more focused on driving smoothly, and being more precise with the controls. Already, I can see the positive effects on my driving style.

Note however, that this book is written for racing, so some information may not apply to daily driven vehicles, e.g. shifting without the clutch
Race Car Aerodynamics: Designing for Speed (Engineering and Performance)
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Excellent compilation of Basics on Aeordynamics
  • From Basics to advanced aerodynamics concepts
  • Great starter book
  • Great Introduction to Aerodynamics
  • Thumbs up
Race Car Aerodynamics: Designing for Speed (Engineering and Performance)
Joseph Katz
Manufacturer: Bentley Publishers
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0837601428

Book Description

"Race Car Aerodynamics" is the first book to summarize the secrets of the rapidly developing field of high-speed vehicle design. Author Joseph Katz provides clear explanations for both the engineer who wants to improve his or her design skills and enthusiasts who simply want to understand how their favorite race cars go fast.

-How aerodynamics win races. Why downforce is more important than

streamlining and drag reduction

-Wind tunnel designs, methods and results-what you can and can't believe

-Special overview section reviews the fundamentals of aerodynamics

-Full definitions of terms, with equations and examples provided for

determining key aerodynamic parameters like Drag, Lift and Side-force

coefficients, fluid viscosity, or wind-tunnel corrections

-Designing wings and venturis-what works and what doesn't

-Numerous examples using specific race cars: passenger-based, prototypes,

and open-wheel designs Drawing upon his extensive research and experience in the field of aerodynamics, the author has produced a comprehensive data base that will become a standard in its field. Whether you are a designer, instructor, or enthusiast, "Race Car Aerodynamics" will give you the essential information on what makes race cars fast.

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Excellent compilation of Basics on Aeordynamics.......2007-07-18

As a reader without a formal engineering background, I found this book to be a good primer in aerodynamics. Although challenging, the theory is accessible and the mathematics practical. I have found no other material that serves as well as an introduction to the theory and practice of race car aero concepts.

5 out of 5 stars From Basics to advanced aerodynamics concepts.......2007-01-15

This is a very well written and designed book on cars aerodynamics. It starts from the Bernoulli law, passing through the definition of drag, lift, coefficient of pressure,...(always recalling to the objective of the book: understanding cars aerodynamics), ending with lot of examples on real-world race cars. There's no need to start reading this book with an advanced knowledge in engineering, because in here you can find all the recalls or new knowledge that you need in the subsequent chapters: so I recommend it for all kind of knowledge that you have. Lot of graphs, formulas, and very well described examples. So: not only theory but lot of practical examples and observations. Very good book!

4 out of 5 stars Great starter book.......2007-01-10

The book explains very well, all the details one would need to understand the aerodynamics of a race car.
buy it!

5 out of 5 stars Great Introduction to Aerodynamics.......2006-08-21

This book is well laid out with plenty of diagrams to explain its concepts. There are some equations, but they aren't necessary to understanding everything in the book. I believe someone who has taken High School Algebra could take away a lot from this book. It does have a few differential equations, but that's definitely for the advanced reader and not required unless you're designing a car.

5 out of 5 stars Thumbs up.......2006-03-16

Not the easiest read but it is an excellent book on car aerodynamics. Exactly what I needed.
Turbochargers HP49 (HP Books): Turbo Design, Sizing & Matching, Spark-Ignition & Diesel Engine Applications, Water Injection, Controls, Carburetion, Intercooling, ... Street & Race Cars, Boats, Motorc
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
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  • The Turbocharger Bible
Turbochargers HP49 (HP Books): Turbo Design, Sizing & Matching, Spark-Ignition & Diesel Engine Applications, Water Injection, Controls, Carburetion, Intercooling, ... Street & Race Cars, Boats, Motorc
Hugh MacInnes
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ASIN: 0895861356

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Old book but incredibly informative........2007-08-28

In the 3 hours I read this book I went from "what's a turbo" to a guy confident in adding a turbo to a car from scratch. It covers every aspect to adding a turbo to an engine. Everything you need to know is in this book EXCEPT for engine management tuning. That's a completely different subject that is way more complex than the turbo is.

If you want to know as much about turbo and adding a turbo to your car as the experts do then buy this book. It has all the info in there. Even the newer books add only slightly different information only in relation to newer turbo designs and specifications, the basics and understanding is exactly the same and will make you realize that undercharging a car that does not have one is really a lot easier than you thought it was.


4 out of 5 stars Oldie but Goody.......2006-08-25

Hugh MacInnes was a first-rate automotive engineer and car guy who had "been there, done that" with turbochargers and turbo projects, and this book is packed with good stuff about all kinds of turbochargers and turbo engines. There is even interesting stuff in here about turbo aircraft, two-strokes, and much more. There is also some nice turbo history, and it is interesting to see the return in modern times of older ideas--like water-cooled turbos and ball-bearings. Anyone who is really interested in automotive technology will enjoy this book. Keep in mind, it was last updated a long time ago (late 80's?), so there is too much about carburetors and too little about elecronic fuel injection and engine managemant. But for real gearheads that won't matter: Have we lost all interest in steam locomotives because there are now diesels? I think not.

5 out of 5 stars Excelent!!.......2005-08-27

Excelente book!! Very useful for that who have old turbocharged engines. Excelente print quality also.

2 out of 5 stars Really Outdated.......2004-05-08

This book is okay to buy if you plan on turbo charging a old carburated car. No info on fuel injection,or computer control. Actually the information given in the book is primative and was written before the first car that had even the most simple fuel injection. I would reccomend instead of buying this book, buy 'Maximum Boost' by Corky Bell.

5 out of 5 stars The Turbocharger Bible.......2003-08-20

Very informative, very clear. The author is an excellent teacher and educator on this subject. No rash statements, just good solid theory with examples of actual functioning units. This should (IMHO) be the first turbo book that everyone should read before any others...It actually helps the other turbo books to make more sense. The most thorough and well thought out examples of almost any combination and arrangement that can be thought of, including diesels and aviation applications. Buy it!
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    Modern Formula One Race Car: From Concept to Competition, Design and Development of the Lola BMS-Ferrari Grand Prix Car
    Nigel MacKnight
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    ASIN: 0879388234

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    The Modern Formula 1 Race Car Nigel Macknight. Subtitled: From Concept to Competition, Design and Development of the Lola BMS-Ferrari Grand Prix Car. In a gesture uncharacteristic for F1 constructors, Lola has thrown open the doors and allowed Macknight to follow the car from the planning stages in the drawing and computer rooms to the nuts and bolts of actual construction. Incredible technical insights into the process of F1 race car construction, behind-the-scenes activities rarely seen by (outsiders," and a real understanding of what happens to a $25 million budget when it comes to GP cars.
    Wheels On The Race Car
    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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    • Wheels on the race car
    • A fun book!
    • Love it!
    • Wonderful book-great for use with speech therapy,too!
    Wheels On The Race Car
    Alex Zane
    Manufacturer: Orchard
    ProductGroup: Book
    Binding: Hardcover

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    ASIN: 0439590809

    Book Description

    "Racers start your engines! The drivers in the race car yell, 'Go, go, go! Go, go, go! Go, go, go!' The drivers in the race car yell, 'Go, go, go!' at the starting line." Get ready for a rambunctious race car adventure by best-selling artist James Warhola and author Alex Zane. Here at the racetrack, animals are busy from start to finish zipping, zooming, and zizzing. See if you can keep up with these daredevils and their fans as they race to the finish line with text inspired by the song THE WHEELS ON THE BUS.

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars childrens book.......2007-08-24

    Great action photos on inside cover. I follow Nascar and reading the book makes me fill like I am at a race. A favorite next to wheels on the bus.

    4 out of 5 stars Wheels on the race car.......2007-08-08

    A fun variation on "wheels on the bus." We got this book from the library, and our son really liked it, so we purchased it. He loves the race cars and the animal drivers.

    5 out of 5 stars A fun book!.......2007-06-15

    My 4yr old son loves this book! We've read it so many times that he's memorized it and now reads it himself. The racing animals are so fun and the illustrations have such funny parts. We've even acted out the races with my son's toy cars & animals. Since reading this book, he's become a huge race car & NASCAR fan. This is a great book!

    5 out of 5 stars Love it!.......2006-07-05

    Awesome book. My 2 year loves it and he keeps switching back to the front of the book to look at all the signs for the different motions. Very fun book. Recommended!

    5 out of 5 stars Wonderful book-great for use with speech therapy,too!.......2006-01-07

    I agree with all of the praise that others have given for this book: great pictures, fun verses, etc. An added feature is also the way it can be used with children working on improving speech skills. I work in early childhood special education and serve many children who receive speech therapy. The verses in the book have sounds in them that are common ones the children I see are working to produce/practice: z & p("zizz", "zip"), g ("glug", "go"), v & m ("vroom"). With the familiar tune to sing along with this is a fun way to work on speech skills-for every child.
    Speed Secrets II: More Professional Race Driving Techniques (Speed Secrets)
    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    • What a series of books!
    • Speed Secrets II: More Professional race driving techniques
    • The Second Step in Racing Learning
    • Speed Secrets 2: More Professional Race Driving Techniques
    • The companion book to book 1.
    Speed Secrets II: More Professional Race Driving Techniques (Speed Secrets)
    Ross Bentley
    Manufacturer: Motorbooks
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    ASIN: 0760315108

    Book Description

    Discover the secrets that will make you a faster and more successful racecar driver with this up-to-date insight into the latest technologies in racing. Professional driver and driving coach, Ross Bentley, reveals what it takes to be fast and win races at the highest levels. Chock full of diagrams and concise 'speed secrets', Bentley has created an all-new approach to learning and perfecting the ideal line around the racetrack. He teaches you how to turn errors into more speed, left-foot braking techniques, as well as three sure-fire ways to lower your best lap time.

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars What a series of books!.......2007-10-19

    As the author of "Go Ahead - Take the Wheel" which discusses how to begin racing, the Speed Secrets series is what I recommend to people as the next purchase in their racing libary. This book is written in a very friendly manner and does not get too bogged down in very technical discussions that might be challenging for a novice to racing. When looking at the various racing books I own, these always stand out. I guess that's why this is one of only a very few I recommended in the "Additional Resources" section of my book.

    4 out of 5 stars Speed Secrets II: More Professional race driving techniques.......2007-08-23

    The first few chapters didn't tell you much in the way of coaching you to be better. I think 1/4 into the book, the information is very helpful in isolating and working the different components within a practice session towards driving faster (i.e. work on the entry speed, work on the driving line, work on traction sensing, etc...) I gave it 4 stars, because the book could have deleted the first few chapters.

    5 out of 5 stars The Second Step in Racing Learning.......2006-06-28

    In the second book of the Speed Secret Series, it goes in racing learning more in depth than the first book, it starts with preparing the racer to be a Complete Race Driver, it shows what racers should have, such as Racing Skills, Physical Skills, Career Skills, Marketing Skills, Mental Skills and Testing Skills.
    Also it talks in depth about car preparing and learning new driving techniques and tricks.

    All of Speed Secrets Books are well written and easy to be understood by new racers.

    I recommend reading the first Speed Secrets Book, then practice the techniques in test days and real races, after the driver understand the book well, he should get the second book to learn more about racing gradually.

    5 out of 5 stars Speed Secrets 2: More Professional Race Driving Techniques.......2006-02-20

    Another great book in the series. Brings up things one wouldn't necessarily have attended to in the beginning. Good for general driving, too.

    5 out of 5 stars The companion book to book 1........2005-05-16

    If you are looking for books on racing driving techniques then at least start with books by Ross Bentley.I bought this book and book 1 and they are books that go together.

    This book covers more detail and starts where book 1 left off.Things like computer racing/simulations games are good too.

    I highly recommend this book and book 1 for anyone interested in racing.

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