Ultimate Speed Secrets · the Complete Guide to High-Performance and Race Driving by Bentley, Ross -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Title Page Acknowledgments Contents Preface Introduction 1. Behind the Wheel 2. The Controls

Gauges Brake Pedal Throttle Steering Wheel Mirrors

3. Shifting

Upshifts Downshifts Heel-Toe Timing Double-Clutching Clutchless Shifting

4. Chassis and Suspension Basics

Camber Caster Toe Ackerman Steering Bump Steer Anti-Dive Anti-Squat Ride Height Spring Rate Wheel Rate Anti-Roll Bar Roll Stiffness Shock Rate Corner Weight Tires

5. Race Car Dynamics

Tire Traction Acceleration Braking Slip Angle Tire Contact Patch Vertical Load Weight Transfer Traction Unit Number Balance Understeer Oversteer Neutral Steer Taking a Set Dynamic Balance Brake Bias Aerodynamics Smoothness Trail Braking Traction Circle

6. Driving the Limit

Bites at the Limit Driving on the Edge

7. Fancy Footwork

Braking Anti-Lock Braking Systems Trail Braking Left-Foot Braking Braking Technique Braking Practice Steering with your Feet

8. Cornering Technique

The Cornering Compromise Reference Points The Ideal Line Control Phases

9. The Line

Change of Speed G-Force Junkies

10. Prioritizing Corners

Prioritizing Corners

11. Different Corners, Different Lines

Cornering Speed Winning Priorities

12. Learning the Track

Walking the Track Learning a Track The Line you Drive Review

13. The Exit Phase

The 100 Percent Tire Rule

14. The Entry Phase

Late Braking Rotation Turns Versus set Turns Steering Technique Change of Speed Momentum

15. The Midcorner Phase

Balancing the Car Transition

16. Vision 17. Racing in the Rain

The Wet Line Rain Tires Sliding and Balance Aquaplaning Rain Preparations

18. Racecraft

Competitors Passing Blocking

19. Different Cars, Different Techniques 20. How the Driver’s Mind Works

The Performance Model Using your Whole Brain Sensory Information Your Software The Three Keys to Improving Driving Performance

21. Brain Integration

Brain Integration Exercises

22. Sensory Input

Visual Input Kinesthetic Input Auditory Input Sensory Input Session Speed Sensing Traction Sensing

23. Mental Programming

Driving Subconsciously Mental Practice Mental Imagery Triggers The Plan Computer Simulation Expectations and Possibilities Thoughts

24. State of Mind

Performance State of Mind

25. Decision Making 26. Focus

Concentration

27. Behavioral Traits 28. Belief System

The Impact of Past Successes

29. The Inner Game of Racing

Performance Versus Competition Comfort Zone Consistency Effort Pressure Positive Talk Intensity Assertiveness Versus Aggressiveness Risk and Fear Motivation Perseverance, Commitment, and Dedication Preparation Flow Winning Strategies

30. Managing Errors

Minimizing Errors

31. Comfortable Being Uncomfortable 32. Using Your Strengths 33. Learning

The Learning Formula Self-Coaching Learning Styles Learning Stages Learning from the Inside Out Trial and Error Learning Through Osmosis Learning Progression Learning Curve Learning as an Objective Establishing Strategies and Objectives

34. Adaptability

Adaptability Corner Entry Understeer Corner-Entry Oversteer Midcorner Understeer Midcorner Oversteer Exit Understeer Exit Oversteer Brake Fade Ailing Gearbox Different Cars Understeer-Oversteer Problem

35. Oval Track

Setup Poor Handling The Line Other Cars

36. The Unknown Corner 37. Car Control

Fighting the Car

38. The Limit

Driving the Limit

39. Going Faster

Fast Corner Strategy Hustle A “GO FASTER” PLAN

40. Practice and Testing

Developing Feedback Learning Adaptability Practicing Q-Mode and R-Modes Building Programs

41. Qualifying 42. The Race

Pitting Endurance Races The Racer

43. The Complete Race Driver

Driver Types The Workhorse The Natural The Charger The Personality The Professor The Complete Driver Final Thoughts on the Complete Driver

44. Engineering Feedback

Quick Debrief Detailed Debrief Debriefing

45. Team Dynamics

Communication Personality Traits Team Energy Working with a Team Selecting a Team Building and Operating your own Team

46. Data Acquisition

Synchronizing Yourself to the Data-Acquisition System Reading and Interpreting the Data

47. Communications and Records

Records and Notes

48. Safety

Safety Equipment Helmet Head and Neck Support Driver’s Suit Miscellaneous Drivers Equipment Safety Harness

49. Driver as Athlete

Physical Conditioning

50. Flags and Officials 51. The Business of Racing

Career Moves Sponsorship Professionalism and Personal Image Public Relations

52. The Perfect Driver 53. The Real Winner Appendix A: Resources Appendix B: Self Coaching Questions About the Author Index Copyright Page

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