Here are two driving books that I highly recommend. Even if you decide never to take your car to the track.

Are there other books people here recommend?

thanks.


• “Ultimate Speed Secrets” by Ross Bentley (2011): This is an excellent introduction to high performance driving and racing. Bentley is famous for his Speed Secret series and here he has combined his six previous manuals into one comprehensive volume. He covers all aspects of the technical details of driving and those on the mental side as well. The info on braking alone makes it a great read.

• “Going Faster! Mastering the Art of Race Driving” by Carl Lopez (2001): A more advanced text on the subject of high performance driving than Ultimate Speed Secrets. This book goes into significant technical detail of race driving with many detailed photos, diagrams and charts to explain car dynamics, the line and how to drive faster. There are neat sections on honing skills, race strategies and chassis adjustments. A must read for the serious race driving student.

 

These are two books I've read, and I agree with your description of them. I haven't read any others, and I look forward to seeing what people recommend. The Skip Barber school also has a "Going Faster" DVD which is pretty good, though introductory.

 

manifold,

I have never seen the DVD. Thanks for reminding me.

Do you recall how long is the DVD..I had a thought that my PCA region could show it at a tech night for new drivers interested in trying DE's.

thanks

 

This one is great. Very old though.

 

zanwar,

great recommendation..thanks

I ordered it.

 

I recall it being about 2 hours. Netflix has it, but it's worth buying, so that it can be watched multiple times.

For you, it will just be a review, but probably still worthwhile.

 

thanks...I will get it for the region and maybe do a section or so at every tech meeting...

 

This thread prompted me to do some searching, and I ran across another book to consider:


I just got the book yesterday, and based on browsing it, it looks very good.

 

OK...i'll check it out...

I picked up Zanwar's recommendations.


Came from Amazon in one day... also looks fairly technical but written years ago.

First DE of year in two weeks....so will try to get into it before then.