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This complete racer's reference is the perfect resource for 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. Interested in the world of racing Just think, you can have lessons and insights from Skip Barber instructors and from professional racers compiled in one handbook. This racing reference reveals the secrets of mastering car control, reducing lap times, and takes the reader inside the world of racing. Going Faster! reveals the collective racing wisdom Skip Barber Racing School instructors have accumulated over the past 25 years. Going Faster! is more than just a primer covering the basics. The hard won knowledge of dozens of championship winning race drivers invaluable insights collected throughout their own careers is distilled into a clear, understandable, organized progression. This book is about how the best drivers in the fastest, most sophisticated racecars use advanced race driving techniquesthe difference between competence and brilliance. Going Faster! is a book for the active race driver, the racer to be, and the auto racing fan who wants to know what driving a racecar is really about. 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. Table of Contents Foreword, by Danny Sullivan Preface, by Skip Barber Introduction This Book is for You The Skip Barber Racing School A Modern Approach Using This Book Your Instructors PART I THE FUNDAMENTALS 1. 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 2. 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 3. The Real World Line Speed Changes Things Shortcuts to the Line Beyond Geometry The Whole Racetrack Grading Corners Knowledge is Speed 4. 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 RotationPitching Multiple Event Corners FrontAll Wheel Drive Summing Up 5. 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 6. Shifting Downshifting Mistakes Getting Good Upshifting PART III HONING YOUR SKILLS and STRATEGIES 7. Working Up a Track From Map to Laps Working Up the Racetrack First Impressions Focus on the Details Time to Drive 8. Finding Lap Time SebringOur Laboratory From Warm Up to Fast Laps Chasing a Faster Pace Where the Time Goes Implications of the Data 9. Passing The Rules Cooperating Passing Equal Cars Passing in the Braking Zone The Out Braking Game Defending Your Position 10. The Reality of Racing Qualifying Rehearsal's Over Starts The Body of the Race The Final Stages Caring for the Car Post Race Critique 11. Accidents Risk is Inevitable The Spin Hitting Hard Common Errors Being the Victim Prepare for the Worst Laugh and the World Laughs with You 12. Racing in the Rain Maintaining Visibility Optimizing Traction Changing Your Set Up Rain Driving Techniques Common Sense Tips PART IV THE ROLE OF HARDWARE 13. Tires Traction Basics Caring for Tires Street Tires The Basic Rules for Tires 14. 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 15. Comparing Cars Formula Dodge RT2000 Showroom Stock Racing Barber Dodge Pro Series Front Engine Sedans and SCCA Trans Am Sports Prototypes Indy Lights Indy Car 16. 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 Racing Resources Bibliography Glossary Index
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