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Book cover image of Going Faster!: Mastering the Art of Race Driving by Carl Lopez

Authors: Carl Lopez, Danny Sullivan
ISBN-13: 9780837602264, ISBN-10: 0837602262
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Bentley Publishers
Date Published: April 2003
Edition: Updated

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Author Biography: Carl Lopez

Book Synopsis

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.

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.

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