I've just read This book "Speed Secrets, Proffessional Race Driving Techniques" by Ross Bentley.
Guy's this is a MUST read for anyone tracking & wanting to improve their driving ability on track. it's easy to read & understand. A real eye opener, it of course makes full sense once you've read it. I defy anyone not to improve dramatically after reading it.
It will be the cheapest upgrade to making your car go quicker, EVER!
Max
Speed Secrets
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MAXR
, Feb 27 2013 10:20 AM
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MAXR
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Posted 27 February 2013 - 10:20 AM
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Posted 27 February 2013 - 10:34 AM
Thanks for the heads up Max
Ordered, £6 from amazon.
Cheers
Chris
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Posted 27 February 2013 - 10:40 AM
It's on my bedside..... keep meaning to actually read it! 
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Posted 27 February 2013 - 10:47 AM
Also just ordered. Thanks for the tip Max
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Posted 27 February 2013 - 10:49 AM
I too have it in the basket 
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Posted 27 February 2013 - 10:50 AM
Track Day Driver's Guide: How to Prepare Your Car and Yourself for the Thrills of High-speed Circuit Driving is a useful read as well.
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Posted 27 February 2013 - 10:51 AM
Surely "How to motivate yourself to drive your VX" is what you need Matt?
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Posted 27 February 2013 - 10:54 AM
I need more than a fcuking self help manual for that. 
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Posted 27 February 2013 - 11:13 AM
Matt,
We need a summer track day with a good gathering of VXer's. Throw in a BBQ with beers & you will be revived!
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Posted 27 February 2013 - 11:14 AM
Like the National? lol
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Posted 27 February 2013 - 11:15 AM
I must of read this series about 10 times over, very good books.
Deffinatly reccomended to anyone.
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Posted 27 February 2013 - 11:28 AM
Does it explain downforce and tyre wear?
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Too soon?
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Posted 27 February 2013 - 11:34 AM
Funny.
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Posted 27 February 2013 - 12:52 PM
Yes it really bloody does! I've just checked!
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Posted 27 February 2013 - 01:26 PM
At last! Something that explains it!!
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Posted 27 February 2013 - 02:07 PM
Just ordered!
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Posted 27 February 2013 - 02:23 PM
It'll be interesting what people have to say once they've read the book. It has certainly highlighted many areas I am struggling with & areas I thought I was doing well but which I can now improve upon.
Looks like those on the forum who read it & apply it will be grinning on track...
I'm now looking forward to adjusting my driving & putting it into practice soon...Come on Joe & Vocky hurry up!
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Posted 27 February 2013 - 09:49 PM
Do you have copies of this series Chris?I must of read this series about 10 times over, very good books.
Deffinatly reccomended to anyone.
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Posted 27 February 2013 - 09:56 PM
i can bring what i can find to cadwell for you to look at if you like, but i dont have a copy as such, after reading them i use them as a reference book.
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Posted 27 February 2013 - 11:51 PM
For any newbs, this used to be a first trackday bible:
http://www.amazon.co...62008771&sr=8-1
Both books mentioned here:
http://www.vx220.org...or-a-track-day/
http://www.amazon.co...62008771&sr=8-1
Both books mentioned here:
http://www.vx220.org...or-a-track-day/
Edited by VIX, 27 February 2013 - 11:55 PM.
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