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A complete reference and learning tool for people taking to the circuit in their cars, either for the first time or as a seasoned campaigner. This book is designed to take the reader on a journey of discovery as you unlock the secrets of speed, from the basic principles through to advanced techniques and individual circuit tricks. Designed with learning in mind, the book shows not only what to do to go faster, but also why these techniques work. Exiting the corner the car dances on the edge of adhesion as it brushes up against the dirt on the edge of the kerb. You are tough on the throttle and accelerating up the straight, there is no way you could have made that corner any faster...or is there? Inside Race & Trackday Driving Techniques you will find all the secrets, skills and methods that will see your lap times tumble. The book covers everything from the fundamental principles through to individual techniques for specific corners, whilst also helping you analyse what you can do off the track to improve your performance when you are on it. You will also discover why techniques work, to give you a greater understanding of the process of driving faster from why the Traction Circle is only really relevant to the chassis engineer rather than the driver, through to why trail braking works on one corner and not another, amongst many other principles. Also features a corner-by-corner guide to some of the UK's best circuits, and a Further skills section to expand your performance driving repertoire with skills such as drifting and J-turns. Features: * Teaches skills from basics through to advanced techniques of track driving * Covers all aspects of performance driving, including race techniques * Contains up-to-date circuit guides * Techniques taught allow the student to progress on their own * Information suitable to all levels of experience * Clear and detailed descriptions of why techniques work * Analyses mental preparation * Covers nutrition and fitness * Includes wet weather driving techniques * Includes further skills such as drifting and J-turns
About the Author
David Hornsey is an experienced racing driver and instructor, having competed in many series since first getting behind the wheel in 1995. An MSA qualified instructor of motorsport since 1999, he has worked with many racing schools and manufacturers, including Porsche GB and Ferrari Maserati (UK) Ltd., and is currently one of the small number of handpicked instructors working for Aston Martin on its world-wide driving events team. He has also instructed track day and race drivers from club level through to Formula One.
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Format:Paperback
Race & Trackday Driving Techniques
This book is what every new race or track day driver should get. From the very beginning, chapter 1 "Your first time on track - the basics" gives valuable lessons and pointers i.e. seating position, understanding weight transfer (which is very useful) etc. All the way to the last chapter "further driving skills & techniques"
The book is very well laid out and of the highest quality. Clear concise all points are clearly illustrated with diagrams. As well as great tips/theory on driving techniques the corner by corner Track Guide is very useful and insightful.
Essential reading if you are going on track - fully recommended
This book is what every new race or track day driver should get. From the very beginning, chapter 1 "Your first time on track - the basics" gives valuable lessons and pointers i.e. seating position, understanding weight transfer (which is very useful) etc. All the way to the last chapter "further driving skills & techniques"
The book is very well laid out and of the highest quality. Clear concise all points are clearly illustrated with diagrams. As well as great tips/theory on driving techniques the corner by corner Track Guide is very useful and insightful.
Essential reading if you are going on track - fully recommended
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This book is a must read for anyone venturing into the race or trackday arena.
Understanding the dynamics of the car and how the driver inputs affect these is vital for those novices and others alike in search of significant lap time reductions.
It's also a thoroughly good read.
Highly recommended.
Understanding the dynamics of the car and how the driver inputs affect these is vital for those novices and others alike in search of significant lap time reductions.
It's also a thoroughly good read.
Highly recommended.
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