| Stock Code: B7928B | | Publisher Code: RB-GDBA | | ISBN 10: 0837602262 | | Published: 2001 | | Pages: 277 | | Dimensions: 220x285mm | | Illustrations: Soft Bound, b/w ill |
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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. 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.
Contributing Authors: Danny Sullivan, Mario Andretti, Skip Barber, Robbie Buhl, Jeremy Dale, Terry Earwood, Bryan Herta, David Loring, Jim Pace, Dorsey Schroeder, Carroll Smith and Brian Till.
Going Faster! contains:
- The fundamentals of the racing line, corner-exit speed, and braking
- Mastering car control for maximum speed
- Real-time data acquisition using the MRG/Skip Barber Performance Monitor to show how the fastest drivers reduce lap times
- Accurate diagrams of real race tracks, demonstrating the techniques used in real-world racing
- In-depth analysis of the physical skills: pedal modulation, gear changing, steering input, etc.
- How specific race cars handle, from Formula Dodge and Showroom Stock to Indy Cars, including tire choices, chassis adjustments, and driving modifications
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