Smooth is Fast Autocross Performance: Daily Practice

by Terry Heick, Bryan Heitkotter (Photographer)

Smooth is Fast Autocross Performance a high-performance driving series providing readers a complete, one-stop source for autocross information.Vol 8, "Daily Practice" explains how to become a better on-track driver during your daily commute. This is possible not by driving fast on public roads, but rather by becoming more intentional in your daily driving, forming strong habits and thinking patterns that transfer to the autocross course and circuit. This includes spotting apexes, rev-matching, and learning not to spill your coffee.The "Smooth is Autocross Performance" series covers the nuts-and-bolts of autocross--from handling adjustments and choosing an apex, to course-walking and corner working. Further, there is an emphasis on the driving strategies that translate to all areas of high-performance driving. There is also an extensive glossary defining much of the jargon that can be a barrier for novice drivers.By focusing on driver inputs--namely the concept of grip, and the relationship between driver inputs via the steering wheel, throttle, brakes, and gearchange--both novice and experienced racers will find value in Smooth is Autocross Performance.

21 pages, Kindle Edition

First published December 8, 2011