Going Faster! Mastering the Art of Race Driving

By: Skip Barber .

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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