Going Faster: Mastering the Art of Race Driving 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.
Contents: Part I: The Fundamentals: ● A Plan of Attack - Mayhem - Line, Corner Exit Speed, Braking - Defining the Problem - Finding the Line - Car Control for Exit Speed - Slowing for Corners - Out on the Racetrack - A Sample Run - The Framework of Fast Laps ● The Three Basics: Line, Corner Exit Speed, Braking - Line Fundamentals - Common Errors - Exit Speed - Braking and Entering - The Analytical Racer
Part II: Developing the Basics: ● The Real-World Line - Speed Changes Things - Shortcuts to the Line - Beyond Geometry - The Whole Racetrack - Grading Corners - Knowledge is Speed ● Mastering Car Control - Genuine Confidence is Earned - Redefining Oversteer, Understeer, and Neutral - Using the Controls to Alter Handling Balance - Rotation - Over-Rotation - Under-Rotation - Big Rotation?Pitching - Multiple-Event Corners - Front/All Wheel Drive - Summing Up ● Braking and Entering - Block 1: Throttle-Brake Transition - Block 2: Straight-Line Deceleration - Block 3: Decelerating While Turning (Trail-Braking) - Block 4: The Brake-to-Throttle Transition ● Shifting - Downshifting - Mistakes - Getting Good - Upshifting
Part III: Honing Your Skills and Strategies ● Working Up a Track: From Map to Laps - ?Working Up? the Racetrack - First Impressions - Focus on the Details - Time to Drive ● Finding Lap Time - Sebring?Our Laboratory - From Warm-Up to Fast Laps - Chasing a Faster Pace - Where the Time Goes - Implications of the Data ● Passing - The Rules - Cooperating - Passing Equal Cars - Passing in the Braking Zone - The Out-Braking Game - Defending Your Position ● The Reality of Racing - Qualifying - Rehearsal's Over - Starts - The Body of the Race - The Final Stages - Caring for the Car - Post-Race Critique ● Accidents - Risk is Inevitable - The Spin - Hitting Hard - Common Errors - Being the Victim - Prepare for the Worst - Laugh and the World Laughs with You ● Racing in the Rain - Maintaining Visibility - Optimizing Traction - Changing Your Set-Up - Rain-Driving Techniques - Common-Sense Tips
Part IV: The Role of Hardware ● Tyres - Traction Basics - Caring for Tires - Street Tires - The Basic Rules for Tires ● Chassis Adjustments - Load Transfer - Methods of Changing Bias - Longitudinal Load Transfer - Adjustments under Braking - Lateral Load Transfer - Cornering Adjustments - Weight Jacking - Aerodynamics - Describing Car Behavior
Part V: Becoming a Race Driver ● Comparing Cars - Formula Dodge & RT/2000 - Showroom Stock Racing - Barber Dodge Pro Series - Front-Engine Sedans and SCCA Trans Am - Sports Prototypes - Indy Lights - Indy Car ● Inside the World of Racing - Be Realistic - Racing is Different - Sponsorship - Money isn't Everything - The Job - Ups and Downs
● Appendix: Racing Resources - Karts: Schools - Karts: Sanctioning Bodies - Car Club Time Trial Events - Vintage Racing: Organizations - Legends Cars - SCCA - Major Professional Racing Schools - Professional School Racing Series - Major Oval Racing Sanctioning Bodies - Road Racing Sanctioning Bodies - Publications
This racing reference reveals the secrets of mastering car control, reducing lap times, and takes the reader inside the world of racing.
