Sports Car and Competition Driving
by Paul Frère
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Table of Contents
1. Basics- Driving Position
Changing Gear
Automatic Transmission
Braking
Heel-and-toeing
- Racing on Track
Racing on Road
Rally Racing
Road vs. Track Drivers
- The Line
Driving Into and Out of a Corner
Transitory Turn
Succession of Bends
Road Camber
- Slipping
Sliding
Oversteer and Understeer
Turning Understeer into Oversteer
Drifting a Car Through a Bend
Aerodynamic Aids
- Setting up the Suspension
Roll Stiffness
Toe-in and Out
Tire and Wheel Sizes
Springing and Damping
Aerodynamic Tuning
- Practicing
Qualifying
Racing
Choosing Tires
Time Keeping and Communication
Race Tactics
- The Start
Passing
Flags
- Anticipation
The Emergency Line
Driving in Rain
Winter Driving
Racing at Night
Less Braking - More Speed
Passing on the Road
Safety Belts
- Getting Into Racing
Learning
How to Become a Racing Driver
- Dos
Don’ts
Appendix 2 The Effect of Down Force on Maximum Cornering Speed
Appendix 3 The Effect of All-wheel Drive on Handling