Wild Bill
Enthusiast
Going to Viper days and we want to do some studying before hand. Does anyone have a link to an on-line document about the basics of high speed driving?
Thanks
Bill
Thanks
Bill
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Yellow Fever
Enthusiast
Bill , I'm not familiar with any online Links..But I'd like to reccomend two excellent books !
1) Speed Secrets - Professional Race driving techniques By Ross Bentley
2) Going Faster - Mastering the Art of Race Driving By Skip Barber
I've read both and found the information to be invaluable.
Good Luck !
Jeff
1) Speed Secrets - Professional Race driving techniques By Ross Bentley
2) Going Faster - Mastering the Art of Race Driving By Skip Barber
I've read both and found the information to be invaluable.
Good Luck !
Jeff
Chuck 98 RT/10
Enthusiast
The instructors will point you in the right direction. After that it's practice, practice, practice.
Get a good handle on heel 'n toe.
Get a good handle on heel 'n toe.
Ulysses
Enthusiast
A real good on line read for the basics and physics is "The Physics of Racing" by Beckman. Part 5 is a good read. Enjoy!
Blu is right on, Speed Secrets is a must for any racing library.
I commend you for looking into some good reading prior to Viper Days, as the Instruction is great, but it is very much a mental exercise, and homework can't hurt.
I commend you for looking into some good reading prior to Viper Days, as the Instruction is great, but it is very much a mental exercise, and homework can't hurt.
Detlef
Enthusiast
What's the secret to heal-n-toe setup in a GTS. I'm 6'2" and have tried to get a comfortable setup for heel-n-toe, but the steering wheel always gets into the way of my knee when I try to reach both the brake and blip the gas. Am I too tall, do I need the seat lowering kit, other thoughts?
Chuck 98 RT/10
Enthusiast
I'm assuming the peddles are adjusted all the way back. If the wheel is tilted all the way down you may still have problems. Tilt it up one notch. If it's still in the way you'll have to put more "roll" into you ankle...or have it amputated.
Sonny 00 GTS ACR
Enthusiast
When I saw your post I planned to respond by recommending Speed Secrets, but I'm happy to see that others already have! I've read quite a few books, but that one in particular included all the necessary information in a very clear and straight forward manner. It was easy to read and taught me a great deal - I would highly recommend it.
Enjoy Viperdays - the best place for lots of seat time and excellent instruction!
P.S. You'll find that everyone at Viperdays is very friendly. Look me up if I can be of any help.
Enjoy Viperdays - the best place for lots of seat time and excellent instruction!
P.S. You'll find that everyone at Viperdays is very friendly. Look me up if I can be of any help.
Pictureman
Enthusiast
Sonny #31
That's a cool picture of your car with the flames coming out. I've done race pictures for 20 years and it's a real challenge to get the flames to come out at the time you take the picture.
Tim
That's a cool picture of your car with the flames coming out. I've done race pictures for 20 years and it's a real challenge to get the flames to come out at the time you take the picture.
Tim
Nexus-6
Enthusiast
I've returned to this book time and time again. High suggested reading.
Very difficult to condense road racing into a bible of any sorts but this comes the closest I've come across yet.
"Going Faster"
Very difficult to condense road racing into a bible of any sorts but this comes the closest I've come across yet.
"Going Faster"
BigCarrot
Enthusiast
Just ordered both! Will it teach me how to control road rage? 
pdmracing
Enthusiast
The part in going faster about how to find the line was the biggest revalation I have had in many a year of track driving. It is a must read.
SoCal Rebell
Enthusiast
"Going Faster" and "Speed Secrets" are great books and break down the racing lines and car dynamics very well, but there is no replacement for seat time. Start slow listen to your instructor, get a ride with a good Viper driver to actually see what it's all about and gradually work up to speed with more seat time. I truly believe this is the best method to learning in the quickest possible time.
Yellow Fever
Enthusiast
Hey BigCarrot (William),I haven't found a book yet that helps control road rage ..But a big Blunt on the way home from the office usually does the trick
Cheers
Jeff
Cheers
Jeff
motor602
Enthusiast
hey pictureman, that is one BADASS GTS, or maybe you are just really really good at your job .
.Yellow Fever
Enthusiast
I agree with Mahesh..I don't think I've ever come across a nicer picture of a GTS .
The rear tires look HUGE !
Nice job Pictureman !
Cheers
Jeff
The rear tires look HUGE !
Nice job Pictureman !
Cheers
Jeff
Yellow Fever
Enthusiast
I love that Yellow Pictureman..Is that the same Yellow as the 2001-02 RT's ??
It appears to be a deeper shade.
Cheers
JEff
It appears to be a deeper shade.
Cheers
JEff
Russ Oasis
Enthusiast
I've ready BOTH Speed Secrets and Going Faster. Each one is great on its own. For me, I found that reading them AGAIN after you have some on track instruction and seat time will really make the points sink in. Reading it kind of connects the dots on everything that has been taught to you on the track. Viper Days is the best place to get lots of seat time in a safe environment where you can go as fast as you can handle.
Nexus-6
Enthusiast
Ditto.
It wasn't until after a few track days that a lot of what I'd been reading for years started to really sink in and apply to me directly. It's easy to absorb everything you can get your hands on but until you actually being to apply it, it's just stored data.
Matter of fact, I read through certain chapters of 'Going Faster' the very evening of that first track day.
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