Going Faster!: Mastering the Art of Race Driving

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Whether you are a seasoned professional driver, a regional SCCA competitor, or just starting out, "Going Faster!" presents the competition-proven, step-by-step driving methods of the Skip Barber Racing School. Carl Lopez brings you the first holistic approach to driving faster. Starting with analysis of the track, Lopez coaches you through car control, psychology of winning, defending your position, setting up your chassis, and other intricate details of race driving that make the difference between first and ...
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Overview

Whether you are a seasoned professional driver, a regional SCCA competitor, or just starting out, "Going Faster!" presents the competition-proven, step-by-step driving methods of the Skip Barber Racing School. Carl Lopez brings you the first holistic approach to driving faster. Starting with analysis of the track, Lopez coaches you through car control, psychology of winning, defending your position, setting up your chassis, and other intricate details of race driving that make the difference between first and second place. Finally, a race driving instruction book that covers:
Combined knowledge of 25 years of race driving instruction by the Skip Barber Racing School Instructors, 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 situations, and chassis adjustments and the corresponding changes in handling characteristics.
Including contributions by noted drivers such as Mario Andretti, Skip Barber, and Danny Sullivan, "Going Faster!" belongs on the bookshelf of every race driver and auto racing fan.
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Editorial Reviews

Autosport Magazine
. . . . This book enables the reader to understand some of the most complex theories of driving. . . Put simply, this is one of the books to read about race car driving.
Bob Roemer
No racer, or driver school participant should be without this book. (Bob Roemer - Roundel Magazine, May 1998)
Jim Kearney
For a beginner not to avail themselves of this book is unpardonable. More experienced drivers will also be making a mistake to avoid it. You may not agree with everything it says about racing, but it will make you think about your driving in competition. (Jim Kearney - SportsCar Magazine, May 1998)
Road & Track Magazine
Going Faster. . . is the most complete, most compelling, best illustrated look at the technique and science of race driving I've seen to date.
Steven C. Smith
Years in the making, it may be the best book on race-driving technique to date. Lopez has seen every mistake that can possibly occur on a racetrack, and his book is designed to help you avoid them. "Going Faster" is not a substitute for the Skip Barber three-day racing class, but considering the fact that it's more than $2000 cheaper, it's the next best thing to being there. (Steven Cole Smith - Car and Driver Magazine, August , 1998)
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Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9780837602264
  • Publisher: Bentley Publishers
  • Publication date: 4/28/2003
  • Edition description: Updated
  • Pages: 294
  • Sales rank: 191,485
  • Product dimensions: 7.80 (w) x 10.30 (h) x 0.90 (d)

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    Came Highly Recommended

    This book was recommended by an instructor at Watkins Glen - it's a really good read packed with info from cover to cover. The sad part is that it's hard to come by and B&N sent me a bent up copy, like always. I wish they'd pack things better!

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