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You Suck at Racing: A crash course for the novice driver
A lot of books on driving are written by professional racers who assume you too want to be a professional racer. Not this book. It's written by a hobbyist who suggests you keep your day job. Besides, it's much more fun being an enthusiastic amateur than a jaded professional (just ask someone in the sex industry). This book is designed to help the average driver make the transition from commuter to safe road racer in as few pages as possible. I wrote this book because it's what I would have wanted to read when I first became interested in track succinct, nerdy, practical, and occasionally diverting. It is not intended as a definitive tome or a work of art. It's more like a convenient and nourishing.
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162 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 8, 2016
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January 14, 2021
Perfect little book for novice racers. A must.
I’m beginning my 2nd year as a club racer. This is the 4th or 5th book I’ve read on racing/driving and probably the best overall considering the fact it covers almost everything, is concise, clearly written, easy to read (not dry), and references the other books and activities one should engage in upon starting (or wanting to start) auto racing. Geared toward road racing.
I’m beginning my 2nd year as a club racer. This is the 4th or 5th book I’ve read on racing/driving and probably the best overall considering the fact it covers almost everything, is concise, clearly written, easy to read (not dry), and references the other books and activities one should engage in upon starting (or wanting to start) auto racing. Geared toward road racing.
September 8, 2021
A must for anyone interested in Racing.
I have read many books on race car driving, and in many of them the descriptions of a race car dynamics in a turn and / or under braking are not helpful. This author nails the subject, along with many others, in understandable and enjoyable prose.
I have read many books on race car driving, and in many of them the descriptions of a race car dynamics in a turn and / or under braking are not helpful. This author nails the subject, along with many others, in understandable and enjoyable prose.
October 6, 2019
Was a great starting point for me
I’m very new to this and about to experience my first track day. I’m sure I will suck my first day out. This book made me more excited about it.
I’m very new to this and about to experience my first track day. I’m sure I will suck my first day out. This book made me more excited about it.
February 25, 2022
quick and simple points to think about when moving to a seat.
Straight-forward ideas presently concisely. There are a lot of items to bullet and slowly work on while in a seat or sim.
Straight-forward ideas presently concisely. There are a lot of items to bullet and slowly work on while in a seat or sim.
February 14, 2020
Great read. Cuts to the bone. No nonsense.
Highly recommended for anyone thinking about driving an automobile aggressively.
Highly recommended for anyone thinking about driving an automobile aggressively.
January 24, 2017
A basic introduction to racing
This is a good introduction into the world of racing. It is written for complete beginners, but does provide some helpful tips for everyone about driving.
This is a good introduction into the world of racing. It is written for complete beginners, but does provide some helpful tips for everyone about driving.
January 18, 2017
Cool
Great information for the beginner . well written and entertaining. If you want to do road racing this is a good place to start.
Great information for the beginner . well written and entertaining. If you want to do road racing this is a good place to start.
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