books on racing lessons/techniques

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LiU
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Hey just wonder if any members here recommend books that teach you how to drive and techniques, autoX, road course, etc. There are few bookst hat came up but don't know which ones are good, some recommendations are good.


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Bubba1
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Skip Barbers Going Faster. Must read.

LiU
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ok thanks - anything else? I wanna learn about proper turning techniques, proper braking techniques, etc. Oh yea FYI I don't need some1 to tell me about drift bible

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Just go to Borders and spend a few hours looking through the books there and then buy one or two...

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Best way to learn is by doing it. I suggest attending a hi performance driving school. There many of them out there.

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Do a search on Amazon for books by Bondurant, Barber, and Jackie Stewart.

Cheap used books, and great reading.

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thanks! as for actual practice goes I will try if the chance arises.


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