The Lost Art of High Performance Driving
The Lost Art of High Performance Driving

Author: Ross Bentley

Publisher: Motorbooks International

Published: 2017-07

Total Pages: 163

ISBN-13: 0760352372

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Become a better performance driver with Speed Secrets With the promise of autonomous vehicles in our near future, and current cars equipped with all sorts of mind-boggling driver aides, many feel that the art (and science) of performance driving has been lost - or will be. But no! For every device designed to take the act of driving out of our hands, the desire to actively participate in the control of a car becomes even stronger for driving enthusiasts. One only needs to look at the number of performance cars available today to see that the desire to truly drive is still in strong demand. In Speed Secrets: The Lost Art of Performance Driving, Ross Bentley explains in plain language how you can become an even better performance-oriented driver, whether it's to enjoy a twisty mountain highway, to take that secret back-road route to work, or to participate in a track day on a racing circuit. From how best to use your car's controls, to cornering, to dealing with adverse driving conditions, this book will make you a better performance driver. Along the way, you'll learn what ABS, traction and stability control, self-braking systems, and semi-automatic transmissions do and how best to incorporate them into your driving. Speed Secrets: The Lost Art of Performance Driving will help you understand your car well and be an even better, faster driver. Most importantly, it will fuel your passion for driving!

The Lost Art of High-Performance Driving
The Lost Art of High-Performance Driving

Author: Ross Bentley

Publisher: Motorbooks

Published: 2017-07-01

Total Pages: 160

ISBN-13: 0760359520

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In Speed Secrets: The Lost Art of High-Performance Driving, Ross Bentley explains in plain language how you can train yourself to become a true performance driver. With the promise of autonomous vehicles in our near future, and current cars equipped with "driver aides," it's not hard to feel like the art (and science) of performance driving has been all but lost. Don't lose hope! For every device designed to take the act of driving out of your hands, the desire to actively participate in driving a car becomes even stronger for driving enthusiasts. In Speed Secrets: The Lost Art of High-Performance Driving, you will learn exactly how to become an even better performance-oriented driver; whether it's to enjoy a twisty mountain highway, to take that secret back-road route to work, or even participate in a track day on a racing circuit. From how to best use your car's controls, to cornering, to dealing with adverse driving conditions, The Lost Art of High-Performance Driving will make you a better performance driver. Along the way, you'll learn what ABS, traction and stability control, self-braking systems, and semi-automatic transmissions do, and how best to incorporate them into your driving. This is the true guide to speed, and it will help you understand your car more intimately than ever. Most importantly, it will fuel your passion for driving!

Ultimate Speed Secrets
Ultimate Speed Secrets

Author: Ross Bentley

Publisher: Motorbooks

Published: 2011-08-28

Total Pages: 336

ISBN-13: 161058273X

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Performance and racing drivers constantly seek ways to sharpen their skills and lower their lap times. Ultimate Speed Secrets is the indispensable tool to help make you faster, whatever your driving goals. Professional race driver and coach Ross Bentley has raced everything from Indycars to World Sports Cars to production sedans, on ovals, road courses, and street circuits around the world. His proven high-performance driving techniques benefit novice drivers as well as professional racers. Ultimate Speed Secrets covers everything you need to know to maximize your potential and your car: Choosing the correct line Overtaking maneuvers Adapting to new tracks and cars The mental game and dealing with adversity Finding (and keeping) a sponsor. The pages are filled with specially commissioned color diagrams to illustrate the concepts described. Whether you are a track-day novice or a seasoned professional, Ultimate Speed Secrets will arm you with practical information to lower your lap times and help you get the best out of your vehicle—and yourself. It’s the ultimate high-performance driving tutorial!

Speed Secrets
Speed Secrets

Author: Ross Bentley

Publisher: Motorbooks

Published: 1998-08-13

Total Pages: 160

ISBN-13: 1610600010

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Shave lap times or find a faster line through your favorite set of S-curves with professional race driver Ross Bentley as he shows you the quickest line from apex to apex! With tips and commentary from current race drivers, Bentley covers the vital techniques of speed, from visualizing lines to interpreting tire temps to put you in front of the pack. Includes discussion of practice techniques, chassis set-up, and working with your pit chief.

Speed Secrets 4
Speed Secrets 4

Author: Ross Bentley

Publisher: Motorbooks

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 164

ISBN-13: 9780760321607

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Ross Bentley. Race teams have discovered great benefits can be derived from "tuning" their driver to perform at his/her full potential. Thus, this book is for everyone who works with a driver: engineers, crew chiefs, team owners, mechanics, and the driver's parents. This unique book instructs the driver's support team how to prepare and communicate with the driver so the driver delivers the best performance in races, practice sessions, and off-track team functions. Written by veteran racer and driving coach Ross Bentley, this book helps the driver's support team devise effective approaches to "tuning" their driver. It will help them identify techniques that do and don't work with their specific driver. The result should be better communication and a driver who is "tuned" for success.

Bob Bondurant on High Performance Driving
Bob Bondurant on High Performance Driving

Author: Bob Bondurant

Publisher:

Published: 1982

Total Pages: 152

ISBN-13: 9780879381585

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For more than 35 years, Le Mans champion and former Formula One driver Bob Bondurant has been the most successful high-performance driving instructor in the world. The Bob Bondurant School of High Performance Driving has seen thousands of students pass through its doors and emerge as better, more confident, and faster drivers. Bondurant and his team of world-class instructors train a wide range of drivers, from amateur enthusiasts and aspiring racers to advanced professionals. The school also teaches antiterrorist and law enforcement driving skills, courses for beginning drivers, and a full complement of courses in karting, which is the training ground for the world champions of the future. In color for the first time, this new edition of Bob Bondurant on High-Performance Driving is a great tool for improving your skills at the racetrack and on the road. Bob walks you step-by-step through the fundamentals of performance driving, teaching you how to get the most out of your car and optimize your innate driving skill. Bob also draws upon his impressive competition experience to provide you with tips and techniques that are proven to work at the highest levels of motorsport. If you love to drive, Bob Bondurant on High-Performance Driving is a must-read book! Book jacket.

The Art of Driving
The Art of Driving

Author: Etienne Psaila

Publisher: Independently Published

Published: 2024-04-13

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13:

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Embark on a comprehensive journey through the world of automotive mastery with "The Art of Driving: From Fundamentals to High-Performance Techniques." This indispensable guide is tailored for drivers of all levels, from beginners seeking to understand the basics of vehicle operation and safety to seasoned enthusiasts aiming to enhance their skills and tackle high-performance driving. In the opening chapters, readers are introduced to essential driving fundamentals, focusing on vehicle mechanics, road safety protocols, and the crucial skills needed for daily driving in various conditions. Here, the book emphasizes the importance of understanding your vehicle, from knowing how to conduct regular maintenance checks to mastering efficient driving habits that ensure safety and reliability. As the narrative progresses, "The Art of Driving" delves deeper into advanced techniques and specialized skills. Discover the secrets of defensive driving, learn how to anticipate and react to hazards, and refine your abilities to navigate through adverse weather conditions. The book offers detailed insights into the dynamics of high-speed maneuvers, equipping you with the strategies required for precision cornering, aggressive acceleration, and emergency braking. For those drawn to the thrill of the racetrack, the later sections provide a thrilling exploration of high-performance driving. Here, the focus shifts to mastering complex techniques such as trail braking, heel-toe shifting, and executing the perfect lap. Each concept is broken down with step-by-step guidance, practical advice, and real-world applications, ensuring that readers can translate what they learn into palpable improvements in their driving performance. Beyond driving techniques, "The Art of Driving" explores the impact of modern technology on driving, from the basics of vehicle automation to the advanced systems that assist drivers in navigation and collision avoidance. This book doesn't just teach you how to drive; it prepares you to face the future of driving with an informed and proactive approach. Whether you're a daily commuter, a truck driver, or a racing aficionado, "The Art of Driving" offers a rich blend of practical knowledge and exhilarating techniques that will transform your driving experience. Embrace this journey to become a more skilled, confident, and safe driver, ready to handle every twist and turn on the road ahead.